USS Spectre Compile - June 1st-30th 2006 by Alan Reading ========================================================================= Mission: The Death of Dreams Day: 6 Stardate: 2407.01.18 (USS Spectre - Sickbay - ATAC/ASC Ensign James Guildford- 2053) (USS Spectre – Sickbay – OPS Ensign Aiden Kiera – 21:00) (USS Spectre – Bridge – OPS Ensign Aiden Kiera – 21:05) (USS Spectre - Bridge - Agent Smith - 21:06) (USS Spectre - Deck 13, Cloaking Device Engineering Section - Kyla Angeletti - 21:34) (USS Spectre - Bridge - CO T`Vhor - 22:58) (USS Spectre - Observation lounge - CO T`Vhor - 23:30) (USS Spectre - Sickbay - CMO - Williams - Agent Smith - 23:45) (USS Spectre - Turbolift - Kyla Angeletti - ACEO - 23:54) (USS Spectre - Observation lounge - CMO - Williams - Agent Smith- 23:55) (USS Spectre - Observation lounge - CO T`Vhor - 23:56) (USS Spectre - Observation lounge - CMO Williams - 23:57) (USS Spectre - Observation lounge - TAC/SC Yelena Vasilyovna - 23:58) (USS Spectre - Observation lounge - CMO - Williams - Agent Smith - 23:59) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mission: The Death of Dreams Day: 7 Stardate: 2407.01.19 (USS Spectre - Observation Lounge - COUNS - Lt. (JG) David Taxia - 00.00) (USS Spectre - Observation Lounge - CO T`Vhor & TAC/SC Yelena Vasilyovna - 00.01) (USS Spectre - Observation Lounge – OPS Ens(Jg) Aiden Kiera - 00.01) (USS Spectre - Observation Lounge - CO T`Vhor - 00:05) (USS Spectre - Observation Lounge - COUNS - Lt. (JG) David Taxia - 00:05) (USS Spectre - Observation Lounge - CMO - Williams - Agent Smith - 00:07) (USS Spectre - Observation Lounge - Kyla Angeletti - ACEO - 00:10) (USS Spectre - Observation Lounge - Kyla Angeletti - ACEO - 00:13) (USS Spectre - Captains ready Room - CO T`Vhor - 00:15) (USS Spectre - Captains ready Room - Kyla Angeletti - ACEO - 00:15) (USS Spectre-CO's Ready Room-ACSO Lt. Yayla Nollys-00:17) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mission: The Death of Dreams Day: 18 Stardate: 2407.01.30 (Starbase 375 – Docking bay Terminal 3 – Ensign Kedren Arique – 12:56) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mission: The Death of Dreams Day: 21 Stardate: 2407.02.02 (Type-9 Shuttlecraft Smith - Cockpit - FO - Lt. Brian Rogers - 13.34) (USS Spectre - Captain`s Ready Room - CO T`Vhor & TAC/SC Yelena Vasilyovna - 14:50) (USS Spectre - Deck 3 - Hydroponics - CMO Williams - Agent Smith - 14:55) (Vicinity of USS Spectre - Shuttle 321-68 - Ensign Kedren Arique - 15:00) (USS Spectre - Main Bridge - FO - Lt. Brian Rogers - 15.03) (USS Spectre - Main Bridge - FO - Lt. Brian Rogers - 15.03) (USS Spectre - Bridge - TAC/SC Yelena Vasilyovna - 15.04) (USS Spectre - Ready Room - FO - Lt. Brian Rogers - 15.06) (USS Spectre’s special region – Shuttle 321-68 – Ensign Kedren Arique – 15:06) (USS Spectre - Captain`s Ready Room - CO T`Vhor - 15:07) (USS Spectre - Main Bridge - FO - Lt. Brian Rogers - 15.13) (USS Spectre - Bridge - CO T`Vhor - 15.14) (USS Spectre - Main Bridge - FO - Lt. Brian Rogers - 15.16) (USS Spectre – Shuttle Bay 2 – Ensign Kedren Arique – 15:22) (USS Spectre - Personal Quarters - FO - Lt. Brian Rogers - 15.24) (USS Spectre -Sickbay- CMO - Williams 15.25) (USS Spectre - Corridor - FO - Lt. Brian Rogers - 15.27) (USS Spectre - Sickbay - FO - Lt. Brian Rogers - 15.31) (USS Spectre – Shuttle Bay 2 – Ensign Kedren Arique – 15:34) (USS Spectre – Bridge – Ensign Kedren Arique – 15:53) (USS Spectre – Bridge – CO T`Vhor – 15:54) (USS Spectre - Bridge - Ensign Kedren Arique - 15:54) (USS Spectre - Deck 11, Personal Quarters - CO T`Vhor - 15:56) (USS Spectre - Deck 11, Personal Quarters - Ensign Kedren Arique - 15:56) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mission: The Sword of Damocles Day 1 Stardate 2407.02.02 (USS Spectre - Personal Quarters - CO T`Vhor - 16:02) (USS Spectre - Outside Councillors door - Ensign Kedren Arique - 16:22) (USS Spectre - COUNS Office - COUNS - Lt. (JG) David Taxia - 16.23) (USS Spectre - COUNS Office - Ensign Kedren Arique - 16.24) (USS Spectre - COUNS Office - COUNS - Lt. (JG) David Taxia - 16.26) (USS Spectre - COUNS Office - Ensign Kedren Arique - 16.27) (USS Spectre - COUNS Office - COUNS - Lt. 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Brian Rogers - 20.18) (USS Spectre - Holodeck 2 - ATAC/ASC James Guildford- 21:10) (Shuttlecraft Victor Hugo – Ensign H’Chir – 21:30) (Shuttlecraft Victor Hugo – Agent Korak – 21:31) (USS Spectre - Bridge - CO T`Vhor & TAC/SC Yelena Vasilyovna - 21:32) (Shuttlecraft Victor Hugo - Agent Korak - 2132) (USS Spectre - Bridge - CO T`Vhor & Romulan Commander Torak - 21:33) (USS Spectre - Main Bridge - FO - Lt. 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(JG) David Taxia - 21.54) (USS Spectre, Sickbay - Ensign H'Chir - 2155) (USS Spectre - Sickbay - CMO - Williams - 21.56) (USS Spectre, Sickbay - Ensign H'Chir - 2156) (USS Spectre - Sickbay - COUNS - Lt. (JG) David Taxia - 2159) (USS Spectre - Security Centre - TAC/SC Yelena Vasilyovna - 22:00) (USS Spectre, Sick Bay, ACSO Ensign (JG) Kenneth McKenzie, 22:00) (USS Spectre, Sick Bay, CMO , Williams, 22:01) (USS Spectre - Sickbay - Nurse - Douwsy- 22:02) (USS Spectre, Sick Bay, ACSO Ensign Kenneth McKenzie, 22:03) (USS Spectre, Sick Bay, CMO Williams, 22:04) (USS Spectre, Sick Bay, ACSO Ensgin (JG) Kenneth McKenzie, 22:05) (USS Spectre - Security Centre - Agent Smith - 22:05) (USS Spectre - Security Centre - TAC/SC Yelena Vasilyovna - 22:06) (USS Spectre, Sick Bay, CMO - Williams, 22.07) (USS Spectre - Sickbay - CMO - Williams - 22:08) (USS Spectre, near Sick Bay, ACSO Ensign (JG) Kenneth McKenzie, 22.11) -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mission: The Sword of Damocles Day 2 Stardate 2407.02.03 (USS Spectre - Bridge - CO T`Vhor & TAC/SC Yelena Vasilyovna - 06:00) (USS Spectre - Bridge - OPS Ensign(Jg) Aiden Keira - 06:00) (USS Spectre - Main Bridge - FO - Lt. Brian Rogers - 06.00) (USS Spectre - Sickbay - CMO - Williams - Agent Smith - 06.01) (USS Spectre - Bridge - CO T`Vhor & TAC/SC Yelena Vasilyovna - 06:04) (USS Spectre - Deck 4 - Science Lab - SO Julia Tagliani - 6:05) (USS Spectre - Bridge - TAC/SC Yelena Vasilyovna - 06:06) (USS Spectre - Shuttlebay 1 - FO - Lt. Brian Rogers - 06.08) (USS Spectre - Shuttlebay 1 - ATAC/ASC - 06.08) (USS Spectre - Deck 5 - Shuttlebay 1 - ATAC/ASC James Guildford - 06:09) (USS Spectre - Shuttlebay 1 - CMO - Williams - 06.09) (Type-7 Shuttle 'Finkel' - FO - Lt. Brian Rogers - 06.10) (Type-7 Shuttle 'Finkel' - ATAC/ASC James Guildford - 06.10) (Type-7 Shuttle 'Finkel' - CMO - Williams - 06.11) (USS Spectre – Bridge – OPS Ens(Jg) Aiden Keira – 06:11) (Type-7 Shuttle 'Finkel' - FO - Lt. Brian Rogers - 06.12) (Type-7 Shuttle 'Finkel' - ATAC/ASC James Guildford - 06:12) (USS Spectre – Bridge – CO T`Vhor & TAC/SC Yelena Vasilyovna – 06:13) (Alpha Onias III - Transport lifepod - Presidential Aide Unaru Castigan - 06:20) (Alpha Onias III - Surface - FO - Lt. Brian Rogers - 06.23) (Alpha Onias III - Lifepod - Presidential Aide Unaru Castigan - 06:25) (Type-7 Shuttle 'Finkel' - FO - Lt. Brian Rogers - 06.32) (Type-7 Shuttle 'Finkel' - ATAC/ASC James Guildford - 06.32) (USS Spectre - Main Bridge - FO - Lt. Brian Rogers - 06.40) (USS Spectre - Bridge - CO T`Vhor - 06:41) ========================================================================== Mission: The Death of Dreams Day: 6 Stardate: 2407.01.18 (USS Spectre - Sickbay - ATAC/ASC Ensign James Guildford- 2053) The doctor began his physical quickly. "Okay, can I have your full name for the record." "James Mattias Guildford" James replied. "Do you have any present conditions that I should know about?" the doctor asked. "Umm.. Yes. I just got blown up. Other than that, I'm clean." James said. "Do you have any past medical history?" the doctor continued. "Nothing chronic, a few broken bones and old war wounds, they've all healed by now." James replied. "Are there any conditions in your family that I should be aware of?" he was firing the questions at him know. "No." James replied. "Have you had any sexual relations recently with a member of your or another species? Sorry, have to ask that one." the doctor said apologetically. "No, no, and not a problem." James said. "Are you allergic to anything that you know of?" The doctor asked. "Aside from bombs? No." James replied with a small smile. The doctor looked down at the PADD he had been writing on. "Okay, that looks like it. I'll leave you to get some rest." The doctor said as he turned around and headed back into his office. (Reply none) (Posted by James Dock) (USS Spectre – Sickbay – OPS Ensign Aiden Kiera – 21:00) "Something wrong?" James asked her. “No, nothing,” Kiera replied distractedly, before walking out of Sickbay, lost in her thoughts. (Reply none) (Posted by Arnaud Malherbe) (USS Spectre – Bridge – OPS Ensign Aiden Kiera – 21:05) The trip to the bridge was a short one, despite the distance. Turbolifts always made for short trips. Kiera didn’t care, though, as she ambled onto the bridge, now busier than when she left it. The Spectre was getting ready for departure. Kiera was still annoyed. She knew there was no way she could’ve found the device, due to the nature of it, but she still felt that she should’ve. That’s the difference between being good and ordinary. She sat down at her console, just as the door’s to the Captain’s ready room slid open and revealed a woman passing through. ~Agent Smith. Wonder what she wanted with the Captain,~ Kiera thought as she watched the SFI agent cross the bridge. Suddenly, Smith stopped and turned, heading straight for Kiera. ~Oh no,~ Kiera thought. Having a heart-to-heart with SFI was the last thing she wanted. Still, there was nothing for it but to play nice, as Smith stopped in front of the Bajoran woman. “Agent Smith,” Kiera said, deriving some satisfaction from pre-empting the other woman. “Is there something I can do for you?” (Reply Smith, Any) (Posted by Arnaud Malherbe) (USS Spectre - Bridge - Agent Smith - 21:06) Jo left the ready room much happier then when she had arrived. she glanced down at the PADD in her hand. she needed to check on some spesifics before she compiled her report. she walked over to the Bajoran Ensign who was working at the OPS station. "Agent Smith," Kiera said, "Is there something I can do for you?" "Ensign I need acsess to a work station. is it possible to use that one." she said pointing to the unused axillary science work station. (reply Kiera) Jo nodded. "Thanks you Ensign." Jo turned and went over to the workstation to begin her work. (reply Kiera, any) (posted by Robbie) (USS Spectre - Deck 13, Cloaking Device Engineering Section - Kyla Angeletti - 21:34) Angeletti had continued to work with the cloaking device, even though the Spectre had already made a safe retreat from Betazed. As her fingers skimmed over the console and tapped in various settings and information, a voice came through her commbadge. =^="M'Rurrh to Lieutenant Chenoll and Ensign Angeletti; I'd like to arrange an Engineering staff meeting once we're under way, make certain of what sort of shape we're in. When would be most convenient?"=^= Angeletti continued to work at the console, and before she could answer, she heard Chenoll chime in. =^="Well..." Chenoll paused briefly. "I assume tomorrow... 0900 hours would be fine with me, what about with you two?" =^= Chenoll asked. "That is fine by me," came Angeletti's simple reply, then she and Chenoll were silent as M'Rurrh gave her opinion. (Reply M'Rurrh) =^="Sounds good to me, see you guys bright and early. Chenoll out." =^= With that the voices from beyond the room were gone, and Angeletti was back to her work, keeping the cloaking device in tip top shape. (Reply any, none) (Posted by Sondra) (USS Spectre - Bridge - CO T`Vhor - 22:58) With the preliminary checks now complete & all stations reporting in as ready, the Captain rested back into the command chair in preperation for their imminent departure from Starbase 375. The Spectre had of course been previously scheduled for a 22:00 hrs launch but she had been delayed due to the events around the explosion earlier. Now that the situation was completely under control however, they were now ready for a 23:00 hrs departure. "Ensign Aiden, obtain clearance from Starbase Ops to depart", said T`Vhor. (Reply Keira, Any) "Ready all stations.......all hands this is the Captain, prepare for imediate transit & departure", said T`Vhor after initiating a general shipwide communication. "Maneuvering thrusters at station keeping Mr Rodriguez, umbilical detach on my mark", said T`Vhor. (Reply Rodriguez, IYW) "Three, two, one.....mark", said T`Vhor & the Spectre promptly withdrew it`s hard links to Starbase 375, the view in the forward viewscreen shifting just slightly as she disengaged in preperation for launch. "Take us out Lieutenant, ahead one quarter impulse", said T`Vhor. (Reply Rodriguez) The Spectre then began it`s transit to the already opening spacedoors with it`s navigational perimiter beacons pulsing along it`s four quadrants. Upon reaching them the ship slid smoothly from the brightly lit confines of the Starbase & into the cold pitch blackness of space once again before then taking up a temporary holding position five thousand metres off the base. "Message coming in from Starbase 375 sir", said the Comms Officer, "Bon voyage, god speed". T`Vhor allowed himself an uncharacteristic smile at the comments from starbase, then he accessed his panel to bring up the navigational starmap. "Signal our appreciation & heartfelt thanks for their hospitality", said T`Vhor. "Conn, make your course heading one nine zero mark two four, engage at warp five", he added. (Reply Rodriguez) The Spectre then leapt to warp in a blur of blue light much to the relief of some of her crew. It was clear that a good proportion of them were glad now to be underway again, Starbase facilities were a refreshing change of course but even those paled into insignificance at times. But what of their upcoming mission? T`Vhor had already received part of their new orders of course but the remainder seemed to be positively cloaked in secrecy. He had been told to expect an update upon their journey to Pollux 5 to retrieve their new First Officer but to be honest, T`vhor never did like being kept in the dark over any mission. On this occasion however, he fell back on the old adage that he had by now come to rely upon. Time would tell & time tells no lies.... After rechecking their status on his command panel beside him however, T`Vhor stood to address the bridge crew. "There will be a senior officer mission briefing at 00:00hrs", said T`Vhor, "Hopefully we will have our full mission orders by then but for now, we have a considerable distance to travel & a shuttle to meet", he added. "Lieutenant Vasilyovna, as the ranking officer you have the bridge", said T`Vhor as he retreated to his ready room in the hope of raising Admiral LoDona for the final details of their mission. "Aye sir", said Vasilyovna as she moved to take the centre chair whilst an Ensign took over her station at tactical. (Reply Rodriguez, Keira, Any) (Posted by Alan Reading) NRPG: Prepare for a timestamp jump of approximately two weeks & the start of our new mission..... (USS Spectre - Observation lounge - CO T`Vhor - 23:30) With the Spectre now well under way, T`Vhor settled into the chair in the Observation lounge with a hot cup of coffee before him as he sat going over their new mission orders. After speaking briefly once again with the Admiral on the Talons via subspace link, LoDona had now authorised the final subspace burst transmission of data that would ultimately reveal the full details of their mission, & what a mission it appeared to be. This mission was not like any they had ever undertaken before & as such, it was marked for CO`s eyes only due to the nature of it`s core objective. The crew were to know only that they were going into enemy territory to perform a search & retrieval operation of one individual, the identity of which would remain unknown to them until such time that the individual was finally brought aboard. T`Vhor disliked secrets & he liked keeping them from his crew even less. The Admiral however had been most insistent & who was T`Vhor to argue with that. Sipping at his coffee however, he placed the PADD he had been reading from onto the table, then he awaited the arrival of the senior officers in order that he could begin the briefing. (Reply Any) (Posted by Alan Reading) (USS Spectre - Sickbay - CMO - Williams - Agent Smith 23:45) Andrew leaned back in his chair and placed the PADD onto the table. he picked up the cup that was beside it and took a long swig from it. he glanced up at the chronometer that was on the wall of his office. ~better get these reports finished before the meeting starts~ He picked up the PADD again and scanned down the list of names. he had gotten most of the medical reports from the crew apart from Ensign Aiden and a crew woman from Stellar Cartography. He looked up as the lights came up in sickbay. Marshal and Douwsy had left half an hour ago. he was about to get out of his seat when Jo walked in. "Hallo can I help you Agent Smith?" "No Doctor I'm fine." He noticed that she appeared a bit more relaxed and was still carrying her PADD. "I believe there is a meeting at 00.00." said Andrew trying to make small talk. Jo just nodded. Andrew glanced at the chronometer again and realised it was nearly time. "Well we better get going." he saved the data and grabbed another PADD so that he could make notes. He then go up and left sickbay with Jo following. (Reply none) (Posted by Robbie Gray) (USS Spectre - Turbolift - Kyla Angeletti - ACEO - 23:54) Kyla was surprised that she had not become bored with her work lately. When she had first come aboard the Spectre she had a tendency to become very restless with her work and found it difficult not to feel a bit down or isolated. Recently Kyla had found that she was contented in her work. The only thing that seemed to really bother her was the fact that H'Chir was gone. She had been around him most, of all the crew now missing from the Spectre, and it felt strange knowing he wasn't zipping round the ship and randomly popping in and out of Engineering. Kyla exited the lift once it's doors had slid open and headed toward the observation lounge. Her pace slowed slightly as she made her approach and walked calmy into the room. Angeletti nodded to the current occupants of the room as she took up an available seat. (Reply: none, any) (Posted by: Sondra) (USS Spectre - Observation lounge - CMO - Williams - Agent Smith- 23:55) Andrew and Jo entered the Observation lounge. They found that they were first to arrive apart from T'Vhor who was all ready seated. "Good morning Commander." said Andrew as he sat at the table. he noticed that Jo nodded at T'Vhor as she placed her self against the far wall to observe the whole room. (reply any) (posted by Robbie) (USS Spectre - Observation lounge - CO T`Vhor - 23:56) The Commander was still perusing the mission orders when the first of the officers arrived for the briefing. The Doctor entered first, followed closely as ever by Agent Smith who imediately distanced herself from the main table by sitting against the wall with nothing but a cursory nod in his direction. "Good morning Commander." said the Doctor. "Andrew", said T`Vhor nodding in his direction & wondering wether or not his internal clock was askew or not. "If I`m not mistaken however, it is almost midnight & most definately not morning", said T`Vhor. (Reply Williams, Any) "Perhaps you need a little more rest", said T`Vhor in responce. "Is there any more word on Captain K'Tell?", said T`Vhor placing the PADD upon the table as he asked. (Reply Williams) "Understood", said T`Vhor as he allowed his mind to wander to Remae`s fate. "It is good that his prognosis is encouraging", he added as he glanced to Agent Williams where she sat unflinching in her chair against the wall like some ever present sentry. (Reply Williams, Any, ALL) (Posted by Alan Reading) (USS Spectre - Observation lounge - CMO Williams - 23:57) "If I`m not mistaken however, it is almost midnight & most definately not morning", said T`Vhor. Andrew glanced at the chronometer against the wall. ~ow crap~ "Um Yes sir it is." "Perhaps you need a little more rest", said T`Vhor in responce. ~Yes like a whole month~ "Is there any more word on Captain K'Tell?", said T`Vhor placing the PADD upon the table as he asked. Andrew nodded. "Yes Sir I got a communication from the Doctor who`s care he is under. She said that he is recovering well with the treatment and will be transfered to Geneva in a few days." "Understood", said T`Vhor as he allowed his mind to wander to Remae`s fate. "It is good that his prognosis is encouraging", he added (reply any) (posted by Robbie) (USS Spectre - Observation lounge - TAC/SC Yelena Vasilyovna - 23:58) Arriving promptly in the observation lounge, the security chief nodded to those officers assembled & took her usual seat next to one of the windows before speaking. "Well, it`s good to be under way again", said Yelena to nobody in particular although it was clear that the sentiment was held by all in the room. Then turning to the Doctor, she raised the subject of her injury & the fact that she had been experiencing some discomfort because of it. "It`s really just numbness", said Yelena, "I thought I would mention it as you requested me to do", she added. (Reply Williams) "I will pay you a visit later then", said the security chief as she then turned to the still silent Agent Smith. "Agent Smith, I commend you on the work you carried out in regards the explosion earlier", said Yelena. "the trace elements on the Diode did indeed prove positive & are right now being examined further as we speak", she added. (Reply Smith, Any) "I`m sure the tests will reveal more information later", said Yelena as she noted the sound of others approaching the observation lounge. (Reply Williams, Smith, Any) (Posted by Alan Reading) (USS Spectre - Observation lounge - CMO - Williams - Agent Smith - 23:59) Andrew nodded at Yelena's comment. she turned to him. "It`s really just numbness", said Yelena, "I thought I would mention it as you requested me to do", she added. Andrew stared blankly at her for a split second. ~numb what. ow yes~ "Miss Vasilyovna if you would like to pop into sickbay later on I'll check it over. I'm sure its nothing serious." "I will pay you a visit later then", said the security chief as she then turned to the still silent Agent Smith. "Agent Smith, I commend you on the work you carried out in regards the explosion earlier", said Yelena. "the trace elements on the Diode did indeed prove positive & are right now being examined further as we speak", she added. Jo looked at Yelena. "Thank you Lieutenant Vasilyovna. I am glad I was some help." "I`m sure the tests will reveal more information later", said Yelena Jo nodded. she hopped that there would have been some kind of trace on the device so that she could get some data on the saboteur. (reply any) (posted by Robbie) --------------------------------------------------------------------- Mission: The Death of Dreams Day: 7 Stardate: 2407.01.19 (USS Spectre - Observation Lounge - COUNS - Lt. (JG) David Taxia - 00.00) David strolled into the lounge and spotted T'Vhor, Andrew and his shadow, and Yelena. He nodded to them all and walked over to the replicator. "Lovely hour for a meeting, isn't it?" Taxia joked. (reply any at briefing) "Computer, coffee, black, hot," Taxia commanded. The mug appeared and Taxia grabbed it and walked over to the seat next to Yelena. "I drank all my wine, like the drunkard I am, Lieutenant," Taxia said sarcastically, grinning and sipping his coffee to Yelena. (reply Vasilyovna, any) Taxia smirked and turned to Commander T'Vhor. "Commander, I'm curious, the ship is abuzz that Colonel Krige will be named our next FO... any truth to this rumor?" Taxia asked, seriously. (reply T'Vhor, Vasilyovna, all senior staff, any) (Posted by Kevin Schram) (USS Spectre - Observation Lounge - CO T`Vhor & TAC/SC Yelena Vasilyovna - 00.01) "Lovely hour for a meeting, isn't it?", said Taxia jokingly. T`Vhor simply turned to look at the quick witted Councellor as he walked into the room, then he glanced out of the windows into the darkness of space, filled as it was with the fast moving warp stars. "Space is as black now as it is in the morning Councellor", said T`Vhor, "however, the briefing will be over soon enough, you may get some sleep then if you wish", he added. "Computer, coffee, black, hot,", said Taxia after venturing over to the replicator before quickly returning to sit next to the security chief with a somewhat smug countenance. "I drank all my wine, like the drunkard I am, Lieutenant,", said the Councellor. Yelena raised an eyebrow at the Councellors remarks, then she turned to face him directly. "If you trully had drunk it all Mr Taxia, I doubt that you would have made it to this briefing", said Yelena casting off the mans obvious attempt at annoying her. Taxia seemed as unphazed as she though as he turned his attention then to the CO. "Commander, I'm curious, the ship is abuzz that Colonel Krige will be named our next FO... any truth to this rumor?", he asked. "If the rumour was indeed true Councellor then you would be one of the first to hear of it", said T`Vhor flatly, "as it is however, our next FO however has already been named, you will meet him after we rendevouz with his shuttle in the near future", he added. (reply Any) (Posted by Alan Reading) (USS Spectre - Observation Lounge – OPS Ens(Jg) Aiden Kiera - 00.01) Kiera rushed into the meeting, late. She had been running scans the whole evening, trying to ascertain if there were any more “surprises” on board. So far, she hadn’t found any, but something still niggled at her. She was sure she was missing something. Agent Smith didn’t help – she was way too secretive for Kiera’s liking, using consoles as she pleased and treating the Spectre like her own little playground. Why was she still aboard anyway? Kiera was surprised that T’Vhor would still tolerate her presence. She turned to the CO and apologised for being late. T’Vhor merely nodded, anxious to start his meeting… (Reply T’Vhor, Any) (Posted by Arnaud Malherbe) (USS Spectre - Observation Lounge - CO T`Vhor - 00:05) The Captain glanced around momentarilly at those assembled around the table, he was unsure as to how they were going to take the content of this briefing but he knew that although the nature of this mission would be frought with danger, each of them as starfleet officers would give their all & more if need be. Only a few remaining officers were yet to arrive now but once they had finally filtered in through the door & everyone had settled, T`Vhor began the briefing in earnest. "I am sure that you all know that there have been many questions asked since we arrived at Starbase 375 that have not yet been answered", said T`Vhor, "why do we still retain our marine detachment for example, why is it that our new mission seems to be so shrouded in secrecy?", he added. "No doubt you are all curious as to the nature of this mission & I`ll not waste any time getting on to this", said T`Vhor cutting to the chase now so to speak. "The Spectre has been ordered by high command to engage on a single vessel search & recovery mission that is to take us directly into Romulan territory & quite possibly beyond", said T`Vhor. (Reply Any, IYW) "Our target is a high profile individual, none of you may know of his identity at this time for security reasons but rest assured that when the time comes, you will all know of whom it is that I speak & each of you will understand why this individuals identity has been kept secret", said T`Vhor. (Reply Any, IYW) "Our mission as already mentioned will be taking us across the neutral zone & into Romulan space, we are to rendevouz with a Bajoran transport in the vicinity of Alpha Onias III posing as a legitamate supply ship that will be carrying an aide", said T`Vhor. "This aide will provide us with further updated information in regards our target", he added. "Colonel Krige", said T`Vhor turning to address the marine CO, "we are going to be up against an elite team personally sent by Admiral Doenitz himself to either eliminate or return our target", he added. "We will be needing the expertise of your unit on this mission if we encounter this team", said T`Vhor. (Reply Krige) "Ensign Angeletti, I want you to take over Engineering as acting chief until further notice, make sure our cloaking systems do not fail us when we need them the most", said T`Vhor. (Reply Angeletti) "Lieutenant Nolly`s, I want everything on the Romulan contact consolidated & a working plan on detecting it should it show up again as soon as your able", said T`Vhor. "We cannot ignore the possibility that there are other warbirds equipped with whatever modified cloaking device this contact has & if they are, I want to know about it the moment we are within their sensor range", he added. (Reply Nolly`s) "I`d also like to see both you & Ensign Angeletti in my ready room after this briefing", said T`Vhor. (Reply Nolly`s, Angeletti) "Councellor, it goes without saying of course that we are embarking upon a highly dangerous mission, the 52nd has already stated that if we are discovered in Romulan space, they will deny all knowledge of our being there & claim that we are acting independently", said T`Vhor. "You may find your calendar a little busy", he added. (Reply Taxia) "Very well, any questions?", asked T`Vhor. (Reply Any, ALL) (Posted by Alan Reading) (USS Spectre - Observation Lounge - COUNS - Lt. (JG) David Taxia - 00:05) David leaned back in his chair and watched the meeting unfold. He casually sipped his mug of coffee again, hoping the caffeine will keep him awake through this meeting. Taxia had thought of quipping something about wearing pajamas to the meeting, making fun of the time it was being held at, but decided not to since the meeting was now underway. "I am sure that you all know that there have been many questions asked since we arrived at Starbase 375 that have not yet been answered, why do we still retain our marine detachment for example, why is it that our new mission seems to be so shrouded in secrecy?" T'Vhor asked. Taxia glanced over at Krige, who was in attendance. Taxia really didn't have a problem with the Marines, however, some of the crew he talked to, did. "No doubt you are all curious as to the nature of this mission & I`ll not waste any time getting on to this. The Spectre has been ordered by high command to engage on a single vessel search & recovery mission that is to take us directly into Romulan territory & quite possibly beyond," T'Vhor said. ~Hmmm, Romulans...~ Taxia thought to himself. He spoke up. "What are we going to recover?" Taxia asked. "Our target is a high profile individual, none of you may know of his identity at this time for security reasons but rest assured that when the time comes, you will all know of whom it is that I speak & each of you will understand why this individuals identity has been kept secret," T'Vhor explained. Taxia admitted defeat silently, and returned to leaning back in his seat. "Our mission as already mentioned will be taking us across the neutral zone & into Romulan space, we are to rendezvous with a Bajoran transport in the vicinity of Alpha Onias III posing as a legitimate supply ship that will be carrying an aide. This aide will provide us with further updated information in regards our target," T'Vhor explained. ~Whoever this person is... they're important enough to have aides. Maybe I should damn the Telepathic Moral Laws and read T'Vhor's mind...~ Taxia joked, mentally. Of course, that was nothing to be joking about, as Telepaths could be executed for breaking the laws. NRPG: http://www.startrekfreedom.com/database/documents/morallaws.html RPG: Taxia watched has T'Vhor went around to Krige, Angeletti and Nolly's and gave instructions for their personal duties. Finally he turned to Taxia. "Counselor, it goes without saying of course that we are embarking upon a highly dangerous mission, the 52nd has already stated that if we are discovered in Romulan space, they will deny all knowledge of our being there & claim that we are acting independently. You may find your calendar a little busy," T'Vhor said. Taxia, acting serious, nodded. "Of course, I'll be ready, Commander," he said, rather short for Taxia's usual personality. Finally, the meeting was over. Taxia found it interesting to say the least, but was rather looking forward to getting some sleep after this. (reply any at meeting, none) (Posted by Kevin Schram) (USS Spectre - Observation Lounge - CMO - Williams - Agent Smith - 00:07) "The Spectre has been ordered by high command to engage on a single vessel search & recovery mission that is to take us directly into Romulan territory & quite possibly beyond", said T`Vhor. "Bloody hell." muttered Andrew to him self. ~were not doing things by half's are we~ "Our target is a high profile individual, none of you may know of his identity at this time for security reasons but rest assured that when the time comes, you will all know of whom it is that I speak & each of you will understand why this individuals identity has been kept secret", said T`Vhor. ~I bet Agent Smith knows she's SFI~ Andrew glanced at Jo but she seamed to be concentrating on T'Vour's every word. ~made not~ "Our mission as already mentioned will be taking us across the neutral zone & into Romulan space, we are to rendevouz with a Bajoran transport in the vicinity of Alpha Onias III posing as a legitamate supply ship that will be carrying an aide", said T`Vhor. "This aide will provide us with further updated information in regards our target", he added. ~I better look over my data on Romulan physiology and Bajorans for that matter. I just hope I don't have to use it~ Andrew opened his PADD and pulled the data from the computer files. ~good to know that the Jarheads are staying~ A ghost of a smile flashed across Jo's face. she was itching for another round with the corporal. "Colonel Krige", said T`Vhor turning to address the marine CO, "we are going to be up against an elite team personally sent by Admiral Doenitz himself to either eliminate or return our target", he added. "We will be needing the expertise of your unit on this mission if we encounter this team", said T`Vhor. ~would not mind going along with them as well~ thought Jo. "Ensign Angeletti, I want you to take over Engineering as acting chief until further notice, make sure our cloaking systems do not fail us when we need them the most", said T`Vhor. (Reply Angeletti) "Lieutenant Nolly`s, I want everything on the Romulan contact consolidated & a working plan on detecting it should it show up again as soon as your able", said T`Vhor. "We cannot ignore the possibility that there are other warbirds equipped with whatever modified cloaking device this contact has & if they are, I want to know about it the moment we are within their sensor range", he added. (Reply Nolly`s) "I`d also like to see both you & Ensign Angeletti in my ready room after this briefing", said T`Vhor. (Reply Nolly`s, Angeletti) "Councellor, it goes without saying of course that we are embarking upon a highly dangerous mission, the 52nd has already stated that if we are discovered in Romulan space, they will deny all knowledge of our being there & claim that we are acting independently", said T`Vhor. "You may find your calendar a little busy", he added. Andrew was lost in thought as David replied. ~So this is what they mean by deniable operations~ "Very well, any questions?", asked T`Vhor. (Reply Any) (Posted by Robbie Gray) (USS Spectre - Observation Lounge - Kyla Angeletti - ACEO - 00:10) Kyla sat quietly while the remaining crewmembers had randomly filed through the door. As T`Vhor began to speak she provided her undivided attention to him, as did the others gathered in the room. He spoke vaguely of their up and coming mission then, after addressing Krige, T`Vhor turned his attention to her. "Ensign Angeletti, I want you to take over Engineering as acting chief until further notice, make sure our cloaking systems do not fail us when we need them the most", said T`Vhor. "Aye, sir." Her answer came simple as she nodded in accord. "Lieutenant Nolly`s, I want everything on the Romulan contact consolidated & a working plan on detecting it should it show up again as soon as your able", said T`Vhor. "We cannot ignore the possibility that there are other warbirds equipped with whatever modified cloaking device this contact has & if they are, I want to know about it the moment we are within their sensor range", he added. (Reply Nolly`s) "I`d also like to see both you & Ensign Angeletti in my ready room after this briefing", said T`Vhor. Kyla nodded in reply, then turned to Nolly's and they shared a look of conjecture. The briefing did not last much longer. T`Vhor quickly addressed Councellor Taxia, then opened the room for questions, shortly after which the meeting ended. (Reply: any, none) (Posted: by Sondra) (USS Spectre - Observation Lounge - Kyla Angeletti - ACEO - 00:13) As the briefing ended, Kyla rose from her seat and looked back at Nollys, who was moving toward her. "Wonder what this is about," she whispered as Yayla reached her side. (Reply Nollys, iyw) Yayla shrugged and the two of them exited the observation lounge side by side. They walked quietly down the corridor to the captian's ready room where they stood outside the door and waited for T`Vhor. It wasn't long before the CO had traversed the hallway toward them and entered his ready room, beckoning them to follow him. Once inside, Nollys and Angeletti took up positions in front of the desk and looked intently upon T`Vhor, waiting for him to speak. (Reply: T`Vhor, Nollys) (Posted by: Sondra) (USS Spectre - Captains ready Room - CO T`Vhor - 00:15) "At ease", said the Captain as both Nolly`s & Angeletti came to on the other side of the desk. "I`ll keep this brief", said T`Vhor, "Ensign Angeletti, in recognition of your work on locating & disarming the explosive devices on board the Spectre & also your work with security chief Vasilyovna in tracking down our saboteur, I`m promoting you to lieutenant junior grade", said T`Vhor. "The promotion is in accordance with your assignment as acting CEO on this mission, congratulations Lieutenant", said T`Vhor as he slid a small black box across the table towards her containing the gold pip that would now denote her rank upgrade. (Reply Angeletti) T`Vhor then turned his attention to Lieutenant Nolly`s who appeared now to be pleased that her friend had received a promotion. "Lieutenant Nolly`s, as you know we are currently down a Chief science officer on board the Spectre", said T`Vhor, "This mission will require that position to be filled so as the ranking Science officer, I am assigning you as Acting chief until further notice", he added. (Reply Nolly`s) "I can think of nobody more suited to the position Lieutenant, as a relative newcomer to active duty, Ensign McKenzie could learn a lot from your expertise & guidence", said T`Vhor. (Reply Nolly`s) T`Vhor simply nodded & then dismissed the two officers as he reurned to the task of correlating their mission objectives. (Reply Angeletti, Nolly`s) (Posted by Alan Reading) (USS Spectre - Captains ready Room - Kyla Angeletti - ACEO - 00:15) "At ease", T`Vhor said as he watched Nollys and Angeletti come to a stop before his desk. "I`ll keep this brief", said T`Vhor, "Ensign Angeletti, in recognition of your work on locating & disarming the explosive devices on board the Spectre & also your work with security chief Vasilyovna in tracking down our saboteur, I`m promoting you to lieutenant junior grade", said T`Vhor. "The promotion is in accordance with your assignment as acting CEO on this mission, congratulations Lieutenant", said T`Vhor. He then pushed a small box across the table and Angeletti saw the pip it contained. "Thank you, sir." Kyla took the pip and smiled up at the CO. T`Vhor then turned his attention to her friend, Yayla. T`Vhor spoke briefly after assigning Yayla Acting Chief of Science, then dismissed the two to their duties. (Reply None, any) (Posted by Sondra) (USS Spectre-CO's Ready Room-ACSO Lt. Yayla Nollys-00:17) Both her and Angeletti waited for T'Vhor to arrive at his ready room before entering themselves. Yayla wasn't sure what she was about ready to walk into, but she was at least happy that Angeletti was also there. Spotting him as he walked out of the observation lounge, her eyes followed him and watched him enter the ready room, soon after following with Angeletti in tow. "At ease," the Captain said. "I`ll keep this brief. Ensign Angeletti, in recognition of your work on locating & disarming the explosive devices on board the Spectre & also your work with security chief Vasilyovna in tracking down our saboteur, I`m promoting you to lieutenant junior grade", said T`Vhor. Raising her eyebrows, she turned towards Angeletti, pleased that she had gotten a promotion. She then watched as the Captain then faced her. "Lieutenant Nolly`s, as you know we are currently down a Chief science officer on board the Spectre", said T`Vhor, "This mission will require that position to be filled so as the ranking Science officer, I am assigning you as Acting chief until further notice", he added. "Thank you sir," she said, knowing she was still at ease but keeping her attitude professional anyways. "I can think of nobody more suited to the position Lieutenant, as a relative newcomer to active duty, Ensign McKenzie could learn a lot from your expertise & guidence", said T`Vhor. ~I would hope so,~ Yayla thought half concededly. She didn't necessarily think she was the best, but she hoped McKenzie could learn something as he seemed to be the most promissing she had worked with thus far. Nodding, she gladly accepted her temporary promotion, and dismissed herself to retire to her quarters. (Reply: None) (Posted by: Stacey) ========================================================================== Mission: The Death of Dreams Day: 18 Stardate: 2407.01.30 (Starbase 375 – Docking bay Terminal 3 – Ensign Kedren Arique – 12:56) Kedren’s stomach rumbled, he’d only just got off the Transport vessel that was to deliver him here, where he hoped to rendevous with his new ship, the USS Spectre, he’d have to try and grab some food soon, but first he’d find out where his new ship was. Kedren hobbled over to one of the display panels that showed the status of all current docked vessels, USS Spectre was not on that list. ~Gah!, I’ve missed it~ Kedren thought. “Computer, can you tell me when the USS Spectre left this station” [*chirp*..”The USS Spectre left Starbase 375 on the 18th of the 1st 2407”] ~Well I didn’t have chance there then, I hadn’t even finished my training by then~ “Computer are there any out-bound vessels that will be intercepting with the USS Spectre?” [*chirp*..”There are currently no vessels due to intercept with the USS Spectre that remain on this Starbase”] ~Okay……private hire maybe, surely there’s shuttles available for people in my situation~ “Computer, are there any shuttles that I can take to get me to the Spectre?” [*chirp*..”calculating………1 shuttle found, A shuttle has been specially designated for you please go to Terminal 5 and meet with Lietenant Daniels”] ~Ahh, so I’m expected, I guess I’d better get myself off to that shuttle!~ Kedren left Terminal 3 and made his was to Terminal 5, it was slow going, mainly due to his leg and people’s reaction to first thinking he was borg until they stopped focusing on his cybernetics and on his Starfleet uniform. After perhaps half an hour of walking he finally reached Terminal 5, Kedren looked about hoping to see the Pilot Lieutenant waiting for him, and indeed there was a small shuttle with a young looking female Human (or at least he assumed she was human). “Ah, Lietenant Daniels I assume?” “Yes Ensign Arique, you are to board as soon as possible, we have a tight schedule if we’re to rendevous with the USS Sceptre in time” she replied, obviously expecting Kedren to get himself and his baggage on board as soon as possible. “Right, okay, let’s get to it then, I have no intention of wasting any time if I can help it” “Okay, if you’ll just load your baggage onboard we’ll be off” Kedren’s baggage was made up mostly of spare parts and tools and thus was quite large and heavy, but after some small effort from the pilot and Kedren’s mechanically aided strength the luggage was put on board and the pair was off into space heading for the same interception point as another shuttle that had left a couple of days earlier. During the flight Kedren fiddled with the engines a bit, he certainly didn’t achieve the success that he did on his exam mission, but the 10 percent extra performance that he got from the shuttle ought to get him arriving shortly after the shuttle that had left before them and make the journey back to the starbase somewhat quicker for the pilot. (Reply None) (Posted by Trevor Jones) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mission: The Death of Dreams Day: 21 Stardate: 2407.02.02 (Type-9 Shuttlecraft Smith - Cockpit - FO - Lt. Brian Rogers - 13.34) Rogers had been sitting, for seemingly hours, upon hours waiting for the Spectre to arrive. He had read all the information included on his PADD three times over, and was getting rather annoyed at the Spectre's timing (or lack there of) in picking him up. He gave a long slow look out the sleek windows of the shuttlecraft he had lived in for the past 24 hours, and again, just the black of space. He sighed deeply, and grabbed the PADD. "I guess I'll read about the wonderful impulse engine specifications of the Spectre class," Brian mused out loud. After a few paragraphs in, he felt his eyelids get heavy. Rather instinctively, he dropped the PADD to the floor and rolled to his side in the chair, and fell asleep.... [Warning, Federation Starship in proximity zone. We are being hailed. Warning, Federation Starship in proximity zone. We are being-...] The computer awoke Brian with its overlapping alerts, and Brian replied with a quick and forceful tab to the control panel, silencing it. He then moved his fingers over the panel, opening the channel. On the console, a small image appeared, it was the bridge of the Spectre, with a Vulcan man sitting in the hot seat. ~T'Vhor in the flesh,~ Brian quipped. =/\= Did we wake you, Mr. Rogers? =/\= T'Vhor asked. "Aye... that you did, sir," Brian said, rubbing his tired eyes. =/\= My apologies for our delay, I trust you have not been waiting too long. =/\= "Its no problem, sir. I was just catching up on reading the inside of my eyelids...." Brian quipped. He heard isolated laughter over the comm... some of the bridge crew seemed to enjoy his brand of humor. =/\= You may come aboard as soon as you are ready Lieutenant, report to me in my ready room immediately, we have much to discuss. =/\= T'Vhor said, and the channel closed. Brian finished rubbing out his eyes, then grabbed an old mug of coffee on the panel and sipped it. It was hours old... and rather cold. Brian quickly downed it, and put it down, not daring to take another drink. Brian entered some commands into the controls, and the shuttle flew about and stopped roughly 20 kilometers from the shuttlebay doors of the Spectre. Brian opened a channel. "Smith to Spectre, Shuttle Ops. I am at Holding Pattern Alpha," he declared. =/\= Aye, Smith. Bay doors are open, land is go, on your command. =/\= the officer said. Brian gave a short verbal acknowledgment, then piloted the shuttle in and set her down. He entered commands, and the shuttle powered down to minimal status mode. He grabbed his two bags, and stuffed his PADD inside one of them. He placed his old mug in the replicator and pressed the button to dispose of it, then straightened his uniform tunic and walked out of the Shuttle (Reply None) (Posted by Kevin Schram) (USS Spectre - Captain`s Ready Room - CO T`Vhor & TAC/SC Yelena Vasilyovna - 14:50) "Sir, we have arrived at the designated coordinates", said the relayed voice from the bridge. "Understood, slow to impulse & scan for contacts", said T`Vhor as he put the cup he had been drinking from down onto the table. (Reply Any, IYW) The Commander then headed onto the bridge just as the tactical officer confirmed a stationary contact sitting five thousand kilometres of their port bow. "I have it sir", said Lieutenant Vasilyovna, "Type nine shuttle transmitting a starfleet registry, identifying as the Smith", said Yelena. "Hail him Lieutenant", said T`Vhor & the tactical chief duly responded to the accompaniment of a short bleep to confirm an open channel. "The channel is open sir, but there is no responce", said Yelena with a puzzled look upon her face. "Hail him again", said T`Vhor wondering now what the hell was going on. "The Smith is now responding sir", said Yelena. "On screen", said T`Vhor & the image of a half awake looking individual duly appeared on the viewscreen. "Did we wake you Mr Rogers", said T`Vhor upon noticing that their new FO had obviously been grabbing a short rest when they had arrived. (Reply Rogers) "My apologies for our delay, I trust you have not been waiting too long", said T`Vhor as he moved over towards the command chair. (Reply Rogers) T`Vhor found the Lieutenants casual remarks to be suitably human in their humourous content, & whilst a few chuckles emanated about the bridge in responce to them, it was nonetheless quite lost on T`Vhor. The Lieutenants personal file had said that he was known to be a bit of a practical joker but T`Vhor had not expected him to be so forwards in his candor & certainly not directly to his new Commanding Officer. The cold Vulcan logical side of T`Vhors personality however took it all in his stride as he continued on unphased. "You may come aboard as soon as you are ready Lieutenant", said T`Vhor, "report to me in my ready room imediately, we have much to discuss", he added as he closed the channel only to be suddenly alerted once again by the tactical chief. "Sir, I have another contact closing at warp", said Yelena all of a sudden. "Identify", said T`Vhor. "It`s transmitting a starfeet registry sir, it`s just dropped out of warp & is hailing us, audio only", said Vasilyovna. “USS Spectre, this is Shuttle 321-68 from Starbase 375, I have an Ensign Kedren Arique on board for you, may I initiate Docking procedures?”, came the reply. "This is Commander T`Vhor of the USS Spectre, please Stand by", said T`Vhor in responce to the shuttle pilots request. "Has the Smith docked yet Ensign Aiden?", said T`Vhor turning to Ensign Aiden at Ops. (Reply Keira) T`Vhor nodded in responce & then re-established communications with the Shuttle. "USS Spectre to Shuttle 321-68, you are cleared to dock, proceed to hanger bay two", said T`Vhor as he then returned to his ready room, leaving the bridge in the hands of Vasilyovna as he went. (Reply Keira, Rogers, Any) (Posted by Alan Reading) (USS Spectre - Deck 3 - Hydroponics - CMO Williams - Agent Smith - 14:55) "Again Doctor." Andrew slowly sat up from the hydroponics bay floor. He was breathing hard and sweating all over. He was regretting his desision to agree to spar with Jo. ~bloody hell that was quick~ He stood up a looked over at Jo. she was wearing a pair of old marine SDU. she had a slight glimmer of satisfaction on her face. He got back into the stance she had shown him. ~next time don't spar with a pissed off ex-marine~ He watched her looking calm and relaxed but before he realised she was moving. He desperately lashed out trying to give him some space and time to think. Jo quickly snaked forward sliding to her left moving past his fist. she lashed out with her foot and hit the back of his knee. Andrew give a cry of pain as her foot conected and pain shot up his leg. He felt legs gave way and he landed hard on his knees. ~aw god that hurts~ Andrew stiffened as he felt Jo's fingers slide into a vulcan nurve pinch. "Well doctor I don't think we'll make an SFI agent." "I'm a doctor not a commando." said Andrew uttering the time old phrase said by Doctors through out history. She shook her head. "Doctors always have some excuse." Andrew got up again. ~okay Jo lets see if your ready for this~ "Computer turn off gravity generators in this room." He then launched himself at her. He felt the gravity lessen and he rugby tackled her sending them floating across the room and into the far wall. "Computer activate gravity generators." They both touched the floor as the gravity powered back up. "Very good Doctor, different that's for sure." Andrew smiled. "You still want to carry on." Andrew nodded. "Okay again." Andrew got back into his stance and woundered how badly his body would hurt after this. (reply any) (posted by Robbie) (Vicinity of USS Spectre - Shuttle 321-68 - Ensign Kedren Arique - 15:00) It was a few days later that the Shuttle came out of warp shortly behind another shuttle that was now in docking procedures with the USS Spectre, the pilot immediate set up communications. “USS Spectre, this is Shuttle 321-68 from Starbase 375, I have an Ensign Kedren Arique on board for you, may I initiate Docking procedures?” The Pilot awaited the response. (Reply Any on Spectre) (Posted by Trevor Jones) (USS Spectre - Main Bridge - FO - Lt. Brian Rogers - 15.03) Brian strolled into the Main Bridge, still wearing the uniform blue colors of medical, a reminder of his days has a counselor on the Boudicca. He spotted a woman sitting in the center seat. He walked up to her. "I'm Lt. Rogers. Where is the Ready Room?" he asked with a smile. (reply Vasilynvoa) "Thanks," he said with a wink, and then turned off and brought himself short of the door. He pressed the door chime and stood and waited. (reply T'Vhor) Once he had been given permission, he entered the Ready Room. (Reply T`Vhor) (Posted by Kevin Schram) (USS Spectre - Main Bridge - FO - Lt. Brian Rogers - 15.03) "Take a seat Lieutenant. We have much to discuss," T'Vhor said. Rogers nodded and sat at the seat across from his new CO. "First, let me personally welcome you aboard the Spectre, you come highly recommended but your delivery could indeed use a little work," T'Vhor said. "Aye, sir... about my... non-regulation comments earlier, I had been waiting for the Spectre to arrive for some time, I was rather... displeased with the arrival time, sir," Brian said, trying to tread slowly on thin ice with T'Vhor. "I see nothing wrong with humor of course Lieutenant, but it must have it`s place & that place is not necessarily in front of your commanding officer the moment you first meet him," T'Vhor said, has if he was telepathic. Rogers nodded and smiled. "Of course, sir," he said, grinning. "So to business, I`m assuming that you have been told nothing of our mission?" T'Vhor asked. "No, sir. I was told nothing of the upcoming mission. I was only told the Spectre engages in dangerous, "BlackOps" missions," Rogers explained. T'Vhor paused, then said in a rather flat tone, "Our mission is one of search & recovery Mr. Rogers," T'Vhor explained. Before Rogers could ask what they are searching for, T'Vhor said, " "Our target is none other than Rondar Nell himself." Rogers leaned back in the chair and whistled. ~No S**t,~ he thought to himself with a sense of awe, ~The pre-Doentiz regime Federation President is still alive. I assumed he had been killed after some Government-in-Exile didn't show up on Qo'noS or other place,~ "Our orders are to proceed to Alpha Onias III to make contact with a Bajoran transport vessel carrying one of his aides. He will impart us with further information in regards his location & any further information we may need to complete our mission as we travel through the neutral zone & into Romulan space," T'Vhor explained. "Interesting, sir. This sounds like a difficult mission," Rogers mused. "I have no illusions that this will be an easy task, the former presidents location is understood to be changing often, the ship he travels on changes also in an attempt to avoid his capture by forces loyal to Admiral Doenitz. There are also a number of decoys employed, two of which have already been assassinated." Rogers didn't say anything, just nodded in understanding. ~This ship... the Spectre... they don't mess around here,~ Rogers though. "What exactly will we do with President Nell once we've recovered him?" Rogers inquired. "It`s all in here," T'Vhor said, and slide a PADD across the desk. Rogers grabbed held it, however didn't look at it, since his CO was still addressing him. "Our task is to return him directly to the Steel Talons itself. If we fail then the repatriation of Starfleet fails with us," T'Vhor explained. "I see..." Rogers said, nodding. He thought of spy holonovels were at the end of the player's briefing his spymaster would proclaim, 'Should you be caught or killed, Starfleet Command will disavow any knowledge of your actions'. "There are rumors also that the president himself has already been captured by Romulan intelligence although this is at best unconfirmed & probably only adverse propaganda, we cannot however dismiss the possibility completely", said T`Vhor. Brian nodded. "Of course, the Tal Shiar loves to throw around false propaganda bombs." "One more thing Mr Rogers, the details of our mission are not to be discussed with anyone, the Spectre`s senior command crew knows of our mission of course but they are not aware of who it is we are going after, it is imperative that the identity of the man we are seeking remains as closely guarded as is possible," T'Vhor said. "Yes, sir!" Rogers said, and then stood up and followed T'Vhor out to the bridge. (Reply None) (Posted by Kevin Schram) (USS Spectre - Bridge - TAC/SC Yelena Vasilyovna - 15.04) Attending to her assigned duties in the command chair, Yelena turned at the sound of the turbolift doors hissing aside to see their new First Officer stroll onto the bridge & went to attention imediately. "First Officer on the bridge", said Yelena abruptly as everyone came too in responce. The FO seemed a little surprised at the responce but his position on the ship now commanded such respect of course & he seemed to take it in his stride as he approached Vasilyovna. "I'm Lt. Rogers. Where is the Ready Room?", said Rogers. "Imediately before you & down to the left sir", said Yelena, "the Captain is expecting you", she added. (Reply Rogers, IYW) Yelena then reseated herself & continued on with the task she had been running before the FO`s arrival as the FO walked up to the door & pressed at the chime. (Reply Rogers, Any) (Posted by Alan Reading) (USS Spectre - Ready Room - FO - Lt. Brian Rogers - 15.06) Brian entered the ready room and walked before T'Vhor's desk and saluted. "Lt. Brian Rogers, reporting, sir," he said in a firm tone. (reply T'Vhor, any, F) (Posted by Kevin Schram) (USS Spectre’s special region – Shuttle 321-68 – Ensign Kedren Arique – 15:06) "This is Commander T`Vhor of the USS Spectre, please Stand by", said T`Vhor in response to the shuttle pilots request. The shuttle pilot set some of the control and awaited the next communication from Commander T’vhor. ~A Vulcan eh?, at they’re one of the few races who don’t think Borg when they first see me~ Thought Kedren. "USS Spectre to Shuttle 321-68, you are cleared to dock, proceed to hanger bay two", said T`Vhor. “Acknowledged, proceeding to Shuttle bay 2” The pilot responded, she then guided the shuttle to the designated shuttle bay. (Reply None) (Posted by Trevor Jones) (USS Spectre - Captain`s Ready Room - CO T`Vhor - 15:07) "Take a seat Lieutenant", said T`Vhor as Rogers came to attention at the oposite side of the desk. "We have much to discuss". (Reply Rogers) "First, let me personally welcome you aboard the Spectre, you come highly recommended but your delivery could indeed use a little work", said T`Vhor in a small reference to the FO`s previous jokey comments earlier. (Reply Rogers) "I see nothing wrong with humour of course Lieutenant, but it must have it`s place & that place is not neccesarily in front of your commanding officer the moment you first meet him", said T`Vhor. (Reply Rogers) "So to business, I`m assuming that you have been told nothing of our mission?", said T`Vhor as the FO shifted in his seat opposite him. (Reply Rogers) T`Vhor took a deep breath as he recalled his earlier conversations with Admiral LoDona, the Spectre`s missions were invariably unconventional of course but this one was indeed a strange one. They would be very much alone on this one what with the 52nd fleet`s denial clause should they have the misfortune to be discovered in enemy space. It had been a tough one to swallow but then that`s what the Black Ops ships did, by their very nature they were covert, everything they did was cloak & dagger & to expect anything else was to an extent, unthinkable. "Our mission is one of search & recovery Mr Rogers", said T`Vhor, "Our target is none other than Rondar Nell himself", said T`Vhor flatly. (Reply Rogers) "Our orders are to proceed to Alpha Onias III to make contact with a Bajoran transport vessel carrying one of his aides", said T`Vhor. "He will impart us with further information in regards his location & any further information we may need to complete our mission as we travel through the neutral zone & into Romulan space", he added. (Reply Rogers) "I have no illusions that this will be an easy task, the former presidents location is understood to be changing often, the ship he travels on changes also in an attempt to avoid his capture by forces loyal to Admiral Doenitz", said T`Vhor. "There are also a number of decoys employed, two of which have already been assassinated", he added. (Reply Rogers) "It`s all in here", said T`Vhor pushing a PADD across the table towards the First Officer, "Our task is to return him directly to the Steel Talons itself", said T`Vhor, "if we fail then the repatriation of Starfleet fails with us", he added. (Reply Rogers) "There are rumours also that the president himself has already been captured by Romulan intelligence although this is at best unconfirmed & probably only adverse propoganda, we cannot however dismiss the possibility completely", said T`Vhor. (Reply Rogers) "One more thing Mr Rogers, the details of our mission are not to be discussed with anyone, the Spectre`s senior command crew knows of our mission of course but they are not aware of who it is we are going after, it is imperitive that the identity of the man we are seeking remains as closely guarded as is possible", said T`Vhor. (Reply Rogers) Both men then returned to the bridge to take up their positions respectively, T`Vhor turning to the FO & nodding in order to indicate that he was to initiate their next move as his first command order. (Reply Rogers, Any) (Posted by Alan Reading) (USS Spectre - Main Bridge - FO - Lt. Brian Rogers - 15.13) Rogers and T'Vhor both walked out, and took their seats. T'Vhor turned and nodded to Rogers. Rogers smiled and grabbed his uniform tunic and pulled it tight down, then turned to Ops. "Mr. Keira, is the shuttle who came in after me fully aboard the ship?" (reply Keira) Rogers turned to Conn next. "Mr. Rodriguez, lay in a course for Alpha Onias III, maximum warp....go is engage at your decision," Rogers said, hesitating on what his "get it done" phrase would be. He leaned back in the first officers chair and turned to T'Vhor. (reply Rodriguez) "How'd I do, sir?" Rogers jokingly asked. (reply T'Vhor) Brian nodded and looked down at his uniform, still in his medical cyan colors. "Sir, may I go to the quartermasters and get fitted for a color more in my taste?" Rogers asked. (reply T'Vhor, any, Rodriguez, Keira) (Posted by Kevin Schram) (USS Spectre - Bridge - CO T`Vhor - 15.14) With the ship having now gone to warp, the new First Officer turned to Commander T`Vhor with a smile. Clearly he was pleased with having his first stab at command & it was showing upon his face now for all to see. "How'd I do, sir?" Rogers jokingly asked. "You did as well as I would expect Lieutenant", said T`Vhor, "you anticipated the request I would have asked of you & you carried it out as expected", he added. The FO then glanced down at his uniform, noticing as he did so the inapropriate colour of his uniform for one sitting to the right of the Captain on the bridge. "Sir, may I go to the quartermasters and get fitted for a colour more in my taste?", he asked. "You may Lieutenant, & while your at it schedule yourself for a visit with the Doctor for a routine medical assessment", said T`Vhor. "Also councellor Taxia too, I know your previous expertise was in the same area as his but it is required as your no doubt fully aware", said T`Vhor. (Reply Rogers, Any) (Posted by Alan Reading) (USS Spectre - Main Bridge - FO - Lt. Brian Rogers - 15.16) "You may Lieutenant, and while your at it schedule yourself for a visit with the Doctor for a routine medical assessment. Also counselor Taxia too, I know your previous expertise was in the same area as his but it is required as your no doubt fully aware," T'Vhor said. Rogers frowned. "Aye, sir." He said. He wasn't exactly looking forward to meeting with a counselor, then again, many people felt the same way about visiting him back on the Boudicca. Rogers stood up and nodded to T'Vhor, before headed into the turbolift. (Reply None) (Posted by Kevin Schram) (USS Spectre – Shuttle Bay 2 – Ensign Kedren Arique – 15:22) The shuttle was now docked with the Spectre, sitting and cooling in it’s second Shuttle bay, Kedren stood up and moved to press the rear door opening button, he then turned to the pilot. “Thank you for a comfortable ride Lieutenant, the modifications I made should get you back home quicker, in case anyone complains I’ve left reset instructions that should put the engines back to normal.” The pilot nodded and smiled, certainly the prospect of getting back to Starbase 375 quicker appealed to her. Kedren opened the rear door and trollied his luggage out of the shuttle, he wondered who would be there to greet him and what reaction he’d get on his first assignment, people with prosthetics as obvious as his were not common. (Reply Any, None) (Posted by Trevor Jones) (USS Spectre - Personal Quarters - FO - Lt. Brian Rogers - 15.24) After a quick visit to the Quartermaster, Brian entered his quarters, now carrying 4 different sets of uniforms, all in the Command Red. He removed his Medical Blue uniform for the last time, and put his Red uniform on. He felt like some sort of medieval knight, putting on a mystical suit of armor. He finished putting his uniform on, and he stepped back and examined himself in the mirror. He removed his pips from his old tunic and placed them proudly on his new uniform, then took his comm badge and affixed it to his uniform. His boyhood fantasy of being a command officer on the bridge had finally come true. He had only been out of the Academy for a year, and now he was already sitting right seat on a starship. His hard work, had all paid off. ~Dreams do come true,~ he though. He sat on his sofa and began putting his service boots back on his feet and tapped his comm badge. "Rogers to Dr. Williams," he said. (reply Williams) "Doctor, I need a medical physical, can I come in right away?" Rogers asked. (reply Williams) NRPG: Going to assume to save time he says yes. If its a no, I'll repost. Standard procedure. RPG: (reply Williams) "Great, Doctor. I'll be in right away," Rogers said, and the channel closed. Once his boots were in their place on his feet. He stood up and walked out (Reply Williams) (Posted by Kevin Schram) (USS Spectre -Sickbay- CMO - Williams 15.25) =^=Rogers to Dr. Williams=^= Andrew looked up from the PADD he was reading. "Dr. Williams here Mr Rogers what can I do for you." =^=Doctor, I need a medical physical, can I come in right away?=^= Andrew glanced around the quiet sickbay. "not a problem Mr Rogers. Come as soon as your able I'll be here." =^Great, Doctor. I'll be in right away.=^= Andrew tapped a few commands in his PADD and found that there was no information on Rogers medical file. ~typical. how am I supposed to do my job if it don't have the relevant information.~ He looked up as a man about a year younger entered sickbay waring a red command uniform. ~must be him~ "Hello, Doctor. I'm Lt. Rogers. Lets get this done with, shall we?" Rogers asked. Andrew nodded ushered him over to the bio-bed. "I'm going to do a quick medical examination. ask you a few questions and do a couple of scans. Is that okay?" (reply Rogers) He tapped a few commands into the bio-bed and activated the scanners. "Okay can I have your full name for the record." (reply Rogers) "Do you have any present conditions that I should know about?" (reply Rogers) "Do you have any past medical history." (reply Rogers) "Is there any conditions in your family that I should be aware about." (reply Rogers) "have you had any sexual relations recently with a member for your or another non-human race. Sorry have to ask that one." (reply Rogers) "are you allergic to any thing that you know of?" (reply Rogers) He glanced at the scans and transferred them to the PADD. "Okay everything looks normal. Is there anything you would like to ask me?" (reply Rogers) (reply Rogers, any) (posted by Robbie) (USS Spectre - Corridor - FO - Lt. Brian Rogers - 15.27) Rogers was on his way to Sickbay, yet he couldn't keep his mind off being on the bridge. He tapped his comm badge and proclaimed, "Rogers to Counselor Taxia," he said. =/\= Rogers? =/\= The confused Betazoid voice said. "Yes..." Rogers paused, a bit annoyed, "I'm the new First Officer," he explained. =/\= Oh yes, well, what can I do for you... sir? =/\= Taxia asked. "Commander T'Vhor would like I would be psychologically examined," Rogers said. =/\= Oh... well I'm in the middle of a session. Please contact me later. Taxia out, =/\= he said, in a rather curt manner, and the channel closed. Rogers scratched his head and strolled into Sickbay. (Reply None) (Posted by Kevin Schram) (USS Spectre - Sickbay - FO - Lt. Brian Rogers - 15.31) Rogers entered Sickbay and saw a man who appeared to be in charge. ~The one and only Dr. Williams,~ he thought, and walked over to him. "Hello, Doctor. I'm Lt. Rogers. Lets get this done with, shall we?" Rogers asked. (reply Williams, any) (Posted by Kevin Schram) (USS Spectre – Shuttle Bay 2 – Ensign Kedren Arique – 15:34) After a few minutes an officer from the bridge arrived. “Ensign Kedren, welcome to the USS Spectre, you will need to attend the Bridge first and speak with Commander T’Vhor, if you’d like to follow me?” “Where should I put my belongings?” Kedren asked the officer. “You can leave them here for the moment, once you’ve been assigned your quarters you can move them then.” The officer then walked through the doors that lead to the corridor and turbo-lifts, Kedren followed. (Reply None) (Posted by Trevor Jones) (USS Spectre – Bridge – Ensign Kedren Arique – 15:53) It had been slow going and the officer in front was obviously getting a little impatient at Kedren’s pace. ~I need to do something about this, obviously my exo-skeleton has served me well up until now, but I’ve never really needed to get anywhere quickly before, working on a Starfleet vessel is going to need a bit more speed out of me….hmmmm~ The doors to the turbo lift opened and Kedren was greeted by a few heads turning his way, the leading officer stepped towards a very Vulcan like man and spoke. “Commander T’Vhor, here is Ensign Kedren Arique.” Kedren stepped forward. “Ensign Kedren Arique, your newest Engineering officer reporting for duty” Kedren said whilst saluting and clunking onto the bridge with the slight hum from the motors of his prosthetics” Nrpg: I’ve assumed T’vor is on the bridge and not in his ready room at this time? (Reply Any, None) (Posted by Trevor Jones) (USS Spectre – Bridge – CO T`Vhor – 15:54) When the turbolift doors slid aside to reveal their new ACEO, most of the bridge crew were surprised to see the man that had emerged from within. Clearly he had evidently endured some kind of trauma in his past for he sported a large degree of cybernetic prosthetics. His appearance however belied his abilities however ungainly he actually appeared to be at that moment in time. T`Vhor had already gone over the mans starfleet file & was of course aware of his disabilities already, his expertise in Engineering however were second to none & so long as the man could actually perform his duties as already indicated by Starfleet itself, he could foresee no problems. "Ensign Kedren Arique, your newest Engineering officer reporting for duty", said Ensign Arique coming to a salute before the Commander. "Ensign Arique", said T`Vhor, "walk with me please", he added as he promptly returned the PADD to the stunned looking Yoeman who he had been speaking with imediately before the new ensigns arrival. Arique seemed a little off guard at the Commanders apparent ease at his appearance but he followed him nonetheless to the turbolift from whence he had just came. The doors slid closed as both men stood within the small chamber, T`Vhor then spoke his command to the computer. "Deck 11", said T`Vhor & the turbolift was on it`s way to the deck containing Ariques already pre-assigned quarters. "I`d like to take this opertunity to welcome you aboard the Spectre Ensign Arique", said T`Vhor turning to face the new ACEO. "I must say I was rather interested in meeting with you & I`m sure that your colleages in Engineering will be too", said T`Vhor. (Reply Arique) "Your cybernetic abilities are notable. Once you have settled into your quarters you will need to report to councellor Taxia at your earliest convenience, followed of course by Doctor Williams", said T`Vhor. (Reply Arique) "The Doctor will want to assess your current abilities & how your prosthetics affect you", said T`Vhor, "he is an excellent surgeon & could possibly help you develop these further", said T`Vhor. (Reply Arigue) The Tubolift then arrived at it`s destination before the doors slid aside. (USS Spectre - Bridge - Ensign Kedren Arique - 15:54) Kedren was a little stunned at the lack of reaction from T'Vhor, if anything the Vulcan seemed please (in so much as a Vulcan can look pleased). Kedren followed his new commander's lead. "Deck 11", said T`Vhor & the turbolift was on it`s way to the deck containing Ariques already pre-assigned quarters. "I`d like to take this opertunity to welcome you aboard the Spectre Ensign Arique", said T`Vhor turning to face the new ACEO. "I must say I was rather interested in meeting with you & I`m sure that your colleages in Engineering will be too", said T`Vhor. "I am glad to be here Commander T'Vhor, it will be an opportunity to expand my skills and put what I already have to good use." "Your cybernetic abilities are notable. Once you have settled into your quarters you will need to report to councellor Taxia at your earliest convenience, followed of course by Doctor Williams", said T`Vhor. "Counselling and health check huh?....like I already haven't had enogh of those since my accident." "The Doctor will want to assess your current abilities & how your prosthetics affect you", said T`Vhor, "he is an excellent surgeon & could possibly help you develop these further", said T`Vhor. "I look forward to that opportunity, I think I will need to do some extensive work on my prosthetics, or else I could become a liability instead of an aid" The Tubolift then arrived at it`s destination before the doors slid aside. (Reply None) (Posted by Trevor Jones) (USS Spectre - Deck 11, Personal Quarters - CO T`Vhor - 15:56) "You have been assigned quarters nearby Engineering Ensign, I hope these are suitable", said T`Vhor as he ushered the new arrival into his quarters. (Reply Arique) "If you need any further assistance, don`t hesitate to call", said T`Vhor as he turned about & headed back to the turbolift prior to returning to deck 2 & his own personal quarters. (Reply Arique) (Posted by Alan Reading) (USS Spectre - Deck 11, Personal Quarters - Ensign Kedren Arique - 15:56) "You have been assigned quarters nearby Engineering Ensign, I hope these are suitable", said T`Vhor as he ushered the new arrival into his quarters. "Thank you, I am sure they will be fine" Kedren said as he looked about his new quarters. "If you need any further assistance, don`t hesitate to call", said T`Vhor as he turned about & headed back to the turbolift prior to returning to deck 2 & his own personal quarters. Kedren gave the room a more thorough explore and then returned to Shuttle Bay 2 to get his things, upon returning he check the wall screen for a map to find his way to the councillors room and set off on his way to meet the ship's Councillor Taxia. (Reply None) (Posted by Trevor Jones) ================================================================================= Mission: The Sword of Damocles Day 1 Stardate 2407.02.02 (USS Spectre - Personal Quarters - CO T`Vhor - 16:02) It was with great relief that the Captain returned to his quarters for a little relaxation now. With the Spectre now en route to Alpha Onias III, T`Vhor sat at his desk with an open console before him in readiness to enter a personal log entry. "Personal Log - Commanding Officer USS Spectre", said T`Vhor as the console chirped in acknowledgement before he began the new log entry. "It is with some trepidation that we begin our new mission today, the stakes are indeed high & the price of our failure should it occur unthinkable", said T`Vhor. "What awaits us at Alpha Onias III & beyond is uncertain but I know that the crew will encounter it with the expertise & attention to duty I have come to expect from them. The very fate of the federation depends upon the outcome of this mission now.", said T`Vhor as he paused to think a little on the ramifications of that statement....... "On another note, the ship appears to be in first rate condition now after our docking at Starbase 375, no failures in any of our systems since departure apart from one frayed data cable courtesy of Ensign Desoto`s pet cat. Our superb condition otherwise however is a testament to our engineering staff & the expertise of the repair crews assigned to us whilst docked", said T`Vhor. "After recent events, I cannot reiterate more fully that it is good to have a ship finally devoid of any saboteur influence", said T`Vhor. "Feline variety excluded of course", he added almost as an afterthought. "End personal Log & append to existing", said T`Vhor & the computer chirped to signify it`s compliance as always. (Reply None) (Posted by Alan Reading) (USS Spectre - Outside Councillors door - Ensign Kedren Arique - 16:22) Kedren arrived outside the Councillor’s office, again this was something he’d been through before, although not for being a member of a star-ship, he wondered what this councillor would be like. Kedren hoped that the councillor was in and pressed the comms button. "Hello? Councillor Taxia? This is Ensign Kedren Arique, the new Engineer, I'm supposed to report to you?" (Reply Taxia, None) (Posted by Trevor Jones) (USS Spectre - COUNS Office - COUNS - Lt. (JG) David Taxia - 16.23) David was sitting at his desk, carefully nursing a cup of coffee when a young man entered. "Hello? Counselor Taxia? This is Ensign Kedren Arique, the new Engineer, I'm supposed to report to you?" he said. Taxia nodded and grinned. "I suppose so. Come on in, Ensign. Have a seat," Taxia said, and gestured towards the seat across from him. I'm Counselor Taxia, but you already knew that," he said, grinning. (reply Arique) "Is this your first posting on a Starfleet vessel?" Taxia asked (reply Arique) "Ah, wonderful," David said, grabbing a 'blank' PADD and began taking notes. (reply Arique) "Tell me, Kedren, where were you born? How was your childhood growing up? How were your parents?" Taxia asked. (reply Arique, any) (Posted by Kevin Schram) (USS Spectre - COUNS Office - Ensign Kedren Arique - 16.24) Councillor Taxia nodded and grinned. "I suppose so. Come on in, Ensign. Have a seat," Taxia said, and gestured towards the seat across from him. I'm Counselor Taxia, but you already knew that," he said, grinning. "I'll stand thank you, these prosthetics of mine and the support frame make sitting quite awkward sometimes, it's often far easier to stand." "Is this your first posting on a Starfleet vessel?" Taxia asked "It is, until recently I'd not even left earth, in so much as a HoloDeck could replicate such situations." "Ah, wonderful," David said, grabbing a 'blank' PADD and began taking notes. "This is my first assignment, and very exciting, I`m hoping to become a valuable member of the crew, and possibly make a few improvement here and there to the ship aswell." "Tell me, Kedren, where were you born? How was your childhood growing up? How were your parents?" Taxia asked. "Ah yes, my parents......unfortunately they are gone now, left this mortal coil. I come from a long line of Ariques, a well to do French family, my childhood was good, I've always had an interest in machinery, something that my parents cultivated, even if it wasn't the family trade, but then, being the family that they were my parents didn't get too close to me, I had my fare share of nurses and nannies and what-not. It was a good childhood though." Kedren stopped for a moment, pausing for thought. "I was born in southern france, on a large wine growing estate, you may have heard of my families brand Arique Rouge, we specialised in red wine, good quality stuff, or so I'm led to believe, I don't drink much myself, plays havoc with the prosthetic interfacings. I've given up that now, given it over to my families business partners." (Reply Taxia) "My parents died when I was 25, it was a terrible accident, some of the winery equipment blew up, my father had an interest in ancient techniques, unfortunately he got a formula wrong and my mother just happened to be with him at the same time....at least it was quick" Kedren sighed after that last comment and then waited upon Taxia's next questions or comments. (reply Taxia, any) (Posted by Trevor Jones) (USS Spectre - COUNS Office - COUNS - Lt. (JG) David Taxia - 16.26) Taxia listened to all of Ensign Arique's answers and carefully wrote down notes onto the PADD. "Ah, I'm sorry to hear about your parents, Ensign. How about some ink blots, Ensign?" (reply Arique) Taxia grabbed a 'wide-screen' PADD and entered a few commands. A inkblot appeared on the screen. (reply Arique) NRPG: I can provide a picture if you have never seen one. RPG: "Interesting..." Taxia said, and added some notes onto the PADD. "Tell me, Ensign. What made you want to enter Starfleet?" (reply Arique) "And... why enter the engineering department?" Taxia asked. (reply Arique) Taxia nodded and contiuned writting down the Ensign's answers. (reply Arique, any) (Posted by Kevin Schram) (USS Spectre - COUNS Office - Ensign Kedren Arique - 16.27) Taxia listened to all of Ensign Arique's answers and carefully wrote down notes onto the PADD. "Ah, I'm sorry to hear about your parents, Ensign. How about some ink blots, Ensign?" "Sounds like the usual sort of psyche evalutation sort of thing to me." Taxia grabbed a 'wide-screen' PADD and entered a few commands. A inkblot appeared on the screen. "Ahhh....a Nebula of dark matter?" Kedren said, not really sure what to make of the odd ink blot shape in front of him. "Interesting..." Taxia said, and added some notes onto the PADD. "Tell me, Ensign. What made you want to enter Starfleet?" "Easy, the desire to explore the galaxy and put my skills to some good use!" Kedren said, perhaps a little too enthusiastically. "And... why enter the engineering department?" Taxia asked. "Can't you tell?, these prosthetics I designed and built myself, I also have a knack for improving the performance of machinery and inventing things, here take a look at this" Kedren opened a compartment in his mechanical leg and pulled out a small unit with a display on it. "This I made myself, it's a multi-function HUD, can connect to several systems and give yuou what-ever data you need almost instantly, I've used it a lot with inventing and it came in very handy for my Starfleet final exam....I need to speak to the commander at some point to see if I can use it on the spectre." Taxia nodded and contiuned writting down the Ensign's answers. (reply Taxia, any) (Posted by Trevor Jones) (USS Spectre - COUNS Office - COUNS - Lt. (JG) David Taxia - 16.29) Taxia finished writing down the Ensign's responses, and placed the PADD down. "Very well, we're done," he said with a smile. (reply Arique) "You are free to go, now. Have you checked in with Lt. Angeletti, your department head?" Taxia asked has he stood up and moved to the replicator. (reply Arique, any) (Posted by Kevin Schram) (USS Spectre - COUNS Office - Ensign Kedren Arique - 16.33) Taxia finished writing down the Ensign's responses, and placed the PADD down. "Very well, we're done," he said with a smile. "Thank you, it was good to get some of that off my chest.....again" Kedren said with a laugh. Kedren watched as the councillor moved to the replicator and made his statement of freedom. "I haven't yet, I understand that I'm meant to see the doctor as well, I might go and see him first, there's something I'd like to discuss with him first, thank you for you time, I'll probably see you around, you'll certainly hear me." Kedren walked to the door, his left leg clunking on the floor to make an example of his last statement, the door opened and he walked out of the counsellor's office. (USS Spectre - Corridor outside COUNS Office - Ensign Kedren Arique Kedren tapped his com-badge and contact the doctor to see if he was available, at least if he was not he knew what to do next. =^= Ensign Arique to Doctor Williams, do you have time at the moment for my medical with you? =^= (Reply CMO Williams, Any) (Posted by Trevor Jones) (Spectre - Holodeck 2 - ATAC/ASC James Guildford - 1900) James walked into the holodeck, and to nobody's surprise he was not the first one there. He had been giving lessons every other day for the last week and a half at 1900 hours, and every day so far two people had gotten here before him. Ensign Richard Davies, who for some unknown reason everyone else called 'Patsy", and Ensign Julia Tagliani, who was actually ahead of the rest of the class because she had been learning stuff from him for much longer. James just nodded to them as he entered, a pair of crewmen on his heels. "Warm-up" James said, and was quite pleased to see the four, now five as someone else walked in, drop down and begin doing the streches he had shown them on the first day. That first day he hadn't been sure that having a class was necessary, only a few people had shown interest, and few people were actually available for the class at this time. He had started with four people, including Davies and Tagliani, and word had apparently spread, because his last class had had twelve people, one-fifteenth of the crew, and a couple of those had said they were going to bring a friend to this meeting, so he was now expecting at least fifteen. James broke from his reverie and noticed there were now eleven people stretching and warming up. ~Time for me to warm up before every one else gets here~ James thought, dropping to the floor and starting to stretch his legs. "How are you this morning?" James asked the nearest person, a Bolian woman who had shown up for the first time at the last meeting. He still hadn't caught her name or rank. "Fine" she said, sounding a little sleepy, but smiling at him nonetheless. "Good, good. Get ready for something special today, alright?" James said with a wicked grin. He turned hearing someone groan. It was Julia. "Not a word Tagliani, you've been through this, so not a word. And yes, you are doing it to." Julia just looked at him a bit skepticly. "I can already do it though." James fought down a smile at the tone of her voice. Instead, he raised an eyebrow and said "And your point is?" Julia groaned loudly and started grumbling to the crewman next to her. "Not a word, Julia" James said. Tagliani just glared at him. There were now sixteen people in the holodeck warming up, but James was done stretching and ready to begin. Instead of saying anything, he walked over to the control panel and turned the gravity up to twice earth normal, he turned his head, and tried not to laugh, most of his students had been pulled to the floor and were now staring at him, most angrily. "I know, I know, but don't worry I'll turn it down in a minute. First, though, I am going to give you a taste of what you will eventually be able to do, from now on, I will turn the gravity up a little after every couple of weeks. It will take you a while to get used to it, but eventually your muscles will adjust and become more dense, allowing you to not only move around in a heavy gravity enviornment like this one, but be able to do things like this" With this James did a series of backflips followed by a somersault and stuck his landing perfectly. He the n walked back to the control panel and turned the gravity back to twenty percent more than earth standard and started the class on the days excercises. He loved doing this to an unsuspecting class, they were moving like they were underwater, and he would eventually teach them how to move quickly in the water as well, but that was quite a ways down the road. For the moment though, he would enjoy this. (reply none, any) (posted by James Dock) (Spectre - Holodeck 2 - ATAC/ASC James Guildford- 1905) No sooner had James started the class than the door opened again and a truly diminutive woman entered. He recognized her as the SFI Agent who had been following the doctor around, they had met very briefly just after James had managed to get himself blown up, but he couldn't remember her name. ~Schmidt or something like that~ James thought to himself. She caught his eye as she approached, she was wearing a marine SDU, which made him think she had either been a marine once upon a time, or killed a marine since she had gotten aboard. That thought made him smile as she approached. "May I join you Ensign?" the Lieutenant asked. She was attractive in a hardcore kind of way. ~Not that I have any intention of pursuing that one~ James thought wryly. "Absolutely, afraid the good doctor may find a way to beat you?" James said with a grin. It was common knowledge that the two sparred frequently when off duty, and rumour had it that the doctor wasn't going to be happy until he beat her. The agent smiled slightly. "Well as you know SFI always likes to cover all eventualities." the agent said as she took a spot and began stretching in the front row next to Tagliani. "I don't think you really need to worry about it just yet, but no worries, if he comes in here, I'll whip him into shape." James said with a sharklike grin on his face. ~Man I love this job, that makes what? Seventeen? Out of a hundred eighty? I have nearly a tenth of the crew in here, I may need a bigger room... Man I love this job~ and with that, he went back to work. (reply any) (posted by James Dock) (Spectre - Holodeck 2 - Agent Smith - 1906) Jo entered the holodeck 2 she saw was beginning his class. she had heard that he was teaching students for the last couple of weeks. she was enjoying practising with Williams and the Marine corporal but as she had little to do except watch Williams she had decided to drop in. ~always good to get a different perspective~ She caught Guildfords eye as she approached. she was waring her old marine SDU. they were comfortable which was what she wanted. "May I join you Ensign?" (reply Guildford) Jo smiled slightly "Well as you know SFI always likes to cover all eventualities." She began to go through her stretching routine. (reply Guildford) With that she joined Guildfords class. (reply Guildford, any) (posted by Robbie) (USS Spectre - Holodeck 2 - ATAC/ASC James Guildford- 19:10) "Alright, that's good, now lean back just a little. Perfect. This stance is called the Seskal's Talon, and it forms the basis for most of the simpler moves in the Dacoralian Martial Technique. It can be adapted easily for use with weapons as well." James said to Agent Smith, trying to catch her up to the rest of the class, which was rather easy since it turned out that not only had she been a marine, but she was a fast learner as well. (reply Agent Smith) "Right, but that's a different class, right now I'm just teaching unarmed techniques, but I may start up a class for armed combat one of these days, it seems to be popular on board this particular ship, or at least there are a lot of people curious about learning it." James replied. (reply Smith) "Yeah, but... wha?" James said dully as the gravity suddenly shut off and the holodeck doors opened again to reveal Commander T'Vhor. James smiled and yelled "Captain on the deck!" and watched as almost twenty people snapped around, some so hard they were spinning, to get a better look. Some of them attempted to come to attention, with results that sent Ensign Davies into peels of laughter, and Ensign Tagliani giggling. Commander T`Vhor nodded to acknowledge their attempts at saluting and stood and watched the class try and get back to their excercises, preferably on the ground. They appeared to be enjoying the experience, well at least Davies and Tagliani were giggling like teenagers about it. James 'swam' over to the Commander. "Can I help you sir?" he asked. "Carry on Ensign Guildford, don`t let me stop your course", said the Captain, "I was simply curious as to the nature of the rumours filtering through the crew concerning your groups", he added. "I see sir, feel free to join us sometime. I don't know what happened to the gravity, it was on heavy grav a minute ago, trying to teach this bunch to move quicker" James said. "Admirable, please continue", said the captain. James turned around and went back to the front of the class, hearing the doors close as he turned his back. He looked over his shoulder, but the captain had gone. "Alright then, what happened to the gravity?" James asked puzzledly, noting that Ensigns Davies and Tagliani seemed to start laughing harder at the question. The rest of the class looked at him with looks bearing a striking resemblence to a bunch of fish out of water. James chuckled. "Okay, that answers that question then, doesn't it?" "So-sorry sir, couldn't, couldn't help myself" Davies managed to stammer through his laughter. "No, no, it's alright. You are going to make it up to the class, both of you" James said looking at Tagliani as well, "but it's quite alright. This is supposed to be fun, though try not to do it as Commander T'Vhor pokes his head in next time please." James swam back to the control pannel and reset the gravity to the heavy grav environment he had had it set to before Davies had pulled his prank. He heard thuds and more laughter behind him as people came crashing back to the floor. The Bolian woman he had talked to earlier had been near the ceiling, and had cushioned her fall by landing on top of Davies. James chuckled again. ~I love this job.~ (reply Smith) (posted by James Dock) (USS Spectre - Holodeck 2 - CO T`Vhor - 19:10) This was something that the Commander had been wanting to see for some time now, his duties however had always prevented it until now. Their new Security Officer had been running these training classes for the past week or so & they seemed to be becoming popular amongst the crew. Anything that took their minds off of what might lay ahead for them however had to be good & for that, T`Vhor was grateful for Guildfords initiative in these off duty get togethers of his. Upon entering the Holodeck however, the CO had hardly been prepared for the sudden loss of gravity therein as his weight appeared to lighten in responce to Ensign Guildfords adjustments to the holo gravity within. (Reply Any, IYW) A few faces, one or two of them instantly recognisable turned about as the doors slid apart to see who it was that had just entered, it was quite comical actually to see a few of them actually attempt to come to attention in the reduced gravity with somewhat unpredictable results. T`Vhor however simply nodded to indicate that there was no need for them to do so as he stood watching the workout they were currently engaging in for a short while. "Carry on Ensign Guildford, don`t let me stop your course", said the Captain, "I was simply curious as to the nature of the rumours filtering through the crew concerning your groups", he added. (Reply Guildford) "Admirable, please continue", said T`Vhor as he turned about & headed for the coridoor beyond the doors once again, leaving the group to their collective, gravity impeeded exertions as he himself returned to normal gravity beyond the holodeck. (Reply Guildford, Any) (Posted by Alan Reading) (Spectre - Sickbay - CMO - Williams - 1910) Andrew put down the PADD he was reading and looked at the new device that had been installed at Starbase 375 They had been asked to trial for the mission. He looked over at Douwsy and Marshal who were both looking intrigued. "Well it says here in the manual that it is a mark VII holographic scanner and replication device." the device was attached to the bio-bed by a box and an arm came up and over the side. Andrew stepped closer and consulted the PADD again. "It say`s that you activate the scanner here and it produces a holographic representation here." Andrew picked up a apple he had taken from the hydroponics bay and placed it under the device. ~well there goes my snack. all for medical science~ The device hummed and scanned the apple. A small representation then appeared on top of the box. "Well that's nice." He tapped on a few controls and the replication PADD which they had placed on the next bio-bed hummed into life. They all crossed over to see an apple sitting on the padd. He picked it up and took a hesitant bite out of it. "Hum not bad. there you go Helen you can replicate all those chocolate Sundays you go on about." Nurse Marshal gave Andrew a dirty look but did not reply. "Well it looks like it could be of some use." Douwsy looked at Andrew. "Pity we could not have had it earlier. The Captain could have had legs rather then being shipped out." Andrew nodded. he had thought the same when he had read through the manual but by then they had already left. "Okay you two go and have a play with it. I want a report to have every ones point of view." He turned, picked up the other apple and headed for his office. ~I've got to read this article from Doctor Radcliffe on a comparative study of 21 centuary and modern medicine.~ He took another bite out of the replicated apple. ~I also have a second snack.~ (reply any) (posted by Robbie) (USS Spectre - Holodeck 2 - Agent Smith- 19:11) "Alright, that's good, now lean back just a little. Perfect. This stance is called the Seskal's Talon, and it forms the basis for most of the simpler moves in the Dacoralian Martial Technique. It can be adapted easily for use with weapons as well." Jo moved into the stance that Guildord had instructed. "Weapons what type of weapons would it work with." "Right, but that's a different class, right now I'm just teaching unarmed techniques, but I may start up a class for armed combat one of these days, it seems to be popular on board this particular ship, or at least there are a lot of people curious about learning it." James replied. Jo shrugged. "its a way of learning self dicipline and improves mentally and physicaly like most martial arts." "Yeah, but... wha?" James said Jo suddenly felt the gravity stop as she heard the holodeck doos open. "Captain on the deck!" ~what T'Vhor here that's nice~ She found her self slowly back floating backwards across the holodeck. she noticed a couple of ensigns laughing at the others. she desided to let herself float and not move fast as it would just send her tumbling all over the place. She saw T'Vhor and Guildord talking to each other as she reached the celling. she only caught snippets of there conversation. "Admirable, please continue", said the captain. she saw T'Vhor turn and leave. she saw Guildford float to the head of the class. "Alright then, what happened to the gravity?" said James. "So-sorry sir, couldn't, couldn't help myself" Davies managed to stammer through his laughter. "No, no, it's alright. You are going to make it up to the class, both of you" James said looking at Tagliani as well, "but it's quite alright. This is supposed to be fun, though try not to do it as Commander T'Vhor pokes his head in next time please." James Jo saw that Guildord was heading for the controls. ~this is going to hurt if I'm not on the deck soon~ she pushed her self off the ceiling. Her feet just touched the floor as the gravity activated. she went down on one knee to absorb the impact and the heavy gravity. she stood up and glanced around as the other students came crashing to the floor. "well that was fun." (reply any) (posted by Robbie) (USS Spectre - Deck 14, Dropship bay - CO T`Vhor - 19:25) After leaving the holodeck & the 'fun' goings on within it, the Commander headed on down to the Dropship bay in order to meet with Lieutenant Colonel Krige who had apparently been spending a fair amount of his time there of late. The marines had virtually made this bay their home now after taking delivery of two sabre class marine recon ships & a Tarawa runabout during their time docked at Starbase 375. Krige had rightly stated that if they were to do their jobs correctly then they would need the correct equipment & T`Vhor had agreed with him on that wholeheartedly. Seeing the military vessels there now however brought back memories of the time he`d spent with them during his days in the Bajoran resistance a long time past. A few of the marines however, now appeared to be in the process of adapting something within the port coolant vessel of the Tarawa as he entered the bay & the Lieutenant Colonel himself seemed occupied with a PADD as he read through it`s contents thoughtfully. "Lieutenant Colonel Krige", said T`Vhor just as Krige turned about & placed the PADD onto a desk nearby. (Reply Krige) "I will need to speak with you later when you have some free time", said T`Vhor. "We have received updated intelligence reports concerning our mission that you will need to be made aware of", he added. (Reply Krige) "Understood", said T`Vhor looking around the bay now at the marines routinely attending to their kit & stripping down their weapons. "I was wondering also if everything was ok with you & your men", said T`Vhor. "I know what it`s like for you all to be couped up like this with little action & not much to do", he added remembering a time on the Paladin when he had had to contend with a shellshocked marine running amock in the coriddor on one such occasion. (Reply Krige) "And the transports, are they at full operational readiness?", said T`Vhor glancing over briefly to the Marines again as they continued to work through the opened up access panel on the runabout. (Reply Krige) "Good", said T`Vhor, "I`ll leave you to whatever you were engaged in when I arrived then, signal me when you are ready to talk with me", he added as he turned about & headed out the door. (Reply Krige, Any) (Posted by Alan Reading) (USS Spectre - Bridge - TAC/SC Yelena Vasilyovna - 19:32) "Sir, I have a vessel approaching at warp....bearing one nine four mark two zero", said Yelena turning her attention to the centre chair & it`s occupant seated within it. (Reply Rogers) Yelena turned to her console once again in responce & checked off it`s signature. "Federation sir, transmitting registry now......it`s the USS Tomahawk.......she`s hailing us", said the Tactical chief. (Reply Rogers) All at once, the viewscreen then filled with the bridge of the other federation vessel, it`s smiling Captain seated in the centre chair. "Greeting`s Captain T`Vhor", said Captain Jarvis the Tomahawks Captain, "I have a crew assignment for you in transit from Starbase 104, an Ensign Robert Jones", said the CO, much to the FO`s obvious surprise at being thought of as the Spectre`s Captain! (Reply Rogers) "Oh, sorry bout that Rogers, I haven`t yet met your Captain & I can`t see those pips of yours of course, I just assumed that.... well, you know....", said Jarvis. "If you`ll slow to impulse we`ll come alongside & beam your boy over & be on our way again", he added. (Reply Rogers) "Understood, signal us when your ready to receive him, Jarvis out", said Jarvis. (Reply Rogers) (Posted by Alan Reading) (USS Spectre - Main Bridge - FO - Lt. Brian Rogers - 19.33) Brian was sitting in the Captain's Chair, enjoying his first time in command of a ship without supervision from a superior officer. He looked around and saw everything seemed to be going well, then Lt. Vasilyovna spoke up. "Sir, I have a vessel approaching at warp... bearing one nine four mark two zero," she said. "This interesting... what is its IFF signature?" Rogers asked. ~It can't be the Bajoran Transport... we're still a good distance from Alpha Onias III...~ "Federation sir, transmitting registry now... it's the USS Tomahawk... she's hailing us," Vasilyovna said. "On screen, Lieutenant," Rogers asked. The bridge of the Tomahawk appeared, with a captain facing opposite Rogers. =/\= Greeting's Captain T'Vhor. I have a crew assignment for you in transit from Starbase 104, an Ensign Robert Jones, =/\= The other captain said. Roger's face turned bright red at being called Captain T'Vhor.... "Ah, well, Captain T'Vhor isn't on duty, sir. I'm his First Officer, Lt. Rogers..." Rogers said, grinning while he corrected the officer. =/\= Oh, sorry 'bout that Rogers, I haven't yet met your Captain and I can`t see those pips of yours of course, I just assumed that... well, you know... =/\= Captain Jarvis said, verbally back stepping. Rogers smiled and nodded. =/\= If you'll slow to impulse we'll come along side and beam your boy over and be on our way again, =/\= he added. "Aye, sir. We'll do it," Rogers replied. =/\= Understood, signal us when your ready to receive him, Jarvis out, =/\= Jarvis said, and the channel closed. Rogers stood up and looked around the bridge. "Conn, bring us along side the Tomahawk," he instructed. The conn officer did has instructed. Rogers turned back to Lt. Vasilyovna. "Lieutenant, please inform the USS Tomahawk that we are ready to receive the new crewman," Rogers asked. (reply Vasilyovna) Once that was done, Rogers looked back at the Captain's Chair and cleared his throat. "Computer, open a new entry into the Ship's Log. On this date, we received a new crewman, one Ensign (JG) Robert Jones. Signed, Lt. Brian Rogers, First Officer," He said. [Entry Made,] The computer said. Rogers turned to Vasilyovna. "Is the Ensign aboard?" Rogers asked. (reply Vasilyovna) "Excellent. I'll inform Commander T'Vhor once he returns to the bridge. Conn, resume corse to Alpha Onias III, maximum warp. Lt. Vasilyovna, give the Tomahawk our best," Rogers ordered. (reply Vasilyovna) Rogers felt the slight tug has the still stars on the viewscreen began to slide away has they resumed Warp Speed. (reply any, none, Vasilyonva, Jones) (Posted by Kevin Schram) (USS Spectre - Main Bridge - TAC/SC Yelena Vasilyovna - 19.34) "Lieutenant, please inform the USS Tomahawk that we are ready to receive the new crewman,", said the First Officer turning to Lieutenant Vasilyovna at tactical. "Aye sir, signalling now", said Yelena as she carried out the new FO`s orders. "Ensign Jones is ready to beam over sir", said Yelena tapping at her combadge. "Transporter room one, one to transport from the Tomahawk", she added as she monitored the transport from her console. "Is the Ensign aboard?", said the FO. "One moment sir", said Vasilyovna as she ran her fingers deftly across her board before replying. "Yes sir, Ensign Jones is aboard", she added. "Excellent. I'll inform Commander T'Vhor once he returns to the bridge. Conn, resume course to Alpha Onias III, maximum warp. Lt. Vasilyovna, give the Tomahawk our best,", said Rogers. "Aye sir", said the Tactical chief. "Tomahawk is responding in kind", she added with a smile as the Spectre jumped to warp once again to continue on it`s journey. (reply None) (Posted by Alan Reading) (USS Spectre - Turbolift one - CO T`Vhor - 20:00) Standing silently in the turbolift & staring straight ahead now, Commander T`Vhor clasped his hands behind his back & wondered of the presidential aide they were due to meet at Alpha Onias III. The Spectre was making good time of course but due to the importance & nature of their mission, he couldn`t help but feel that they needed to be there sooner. As the lift sped on upwards through the transit shaft however, it occured to him about utilising the river to decrease their journey time, if his thoughts were correct there would be a terminus nearby that they could use & upon reaching the bridge that plan was solidifying as the doors slid aside to reveal a relaxed bridge. The First Officer being in control of the bridge now was seated in the centre chair overseeing matters as & when they arrived, but the moment the Captain had appeared he moved aside to the chair imediately to his right with a nod in his direction. "Report please Lieutenant", said T`Vhor as he took up residency in the command chair once again. (Reply Rogers) "I noticed that we had dropped to impulse", said T`Vhor, "see to it that our new Ensign is settled in if you haven`t done so already", he added. (Reply Rogers) "Lieutenant Rodriguez, our ETA to Alpha Onias III please", said T`Vhor. (Reply Rodriguez) T`Vhor pondered the reply briefly, then he accessed his personal console set into the right armrest of the chair. "We can make better time if we complete the journey utilising the subspace river", said T`Vhor, "there is an access terminus at bearing one ninety mark four zero", he added. "We can cut our journey from the stated fifty three hours to only eight" "Conn, slow to impulse, plot a course & bring us to bear, full impulse when ready", said T`Vhor. (Reply Rodriguez) T`Vhor then initiated a ship wide comms. "All hands, this is the Captain, we are about to enter the subspace river, prepare for momentary interference due to insertion", said T`Vhor. The Conn officer then duly made the maneuver & took the Spectre into the river as per orders, the ship shaking just a little upon entry as it did so. (Reply Rogers, Rodriguez, Any) (Posted by Alan Reading) (USS Spectre - Main Bridge - FO - Lt. Brian Rogers - 20.04) Rogers was sitting in the captain's seat, considering the ships recent meeting with the USS Tomahawk, when T'Vhor stepped onto the bridge. Rogers stood up and stepped away from the center seat. "Captain on deck," he said, loud enough for the whole bridge to hear. T'Vhor then took the captain's chair "Report please, Lieutenant," T'Vhor asked. "Sir, we were approached by the USS Tomahawk, who then transferred a new ensign to our ship, sir. An Ensign Robert Jones, an assistant medical officer," Rogers said, reporting to the commanding officer." "I noticed that we had dropped to impulse, see to it that our new Ensign is settled in if you haven`t done so already," T'Vhor asked. "Of course, sir," Rogers said. He nodded to T'Vhor, and stepped into the turbolift. (Reply None) (Posted by Kevin Schram) (USS Spectre - Transporter Room #2 - FO - Lt. Brian Rogers - 20.12) Rogers entered the Transporter Room and saw the young Ensign Jones standing on the pad. "Welcome to the Spectre, Ensign Jones. I am the ship's First Officer, Lieutenant Brian Rogers," Brian explained. (reply Jones) "If you'll follow me, I'll take you to your quarters," Rogers offered. (reply Jones) Rogers and the ensign both walked out of the transporter room and down the corridor. (USS Spectre - Turbolift - FO - Lt. Brian Rogers - 20.15) Rogers and the Ensign stood silently in the humming turbolift. Brian decided to make conversation. "How was your time at the Academy?" (reply Jones) "I understand. I was trained to be a medical officer, even though I ended up has a counselor, this was of course, before I became first officer here," Rogers explained. (reply Jones) The turbolift ended, and both men stepped off and into the corridor. (Reply Jones) (Posted by Kevin Schram) (USS Spectre - Personal Quarters of Ensign Rob Jones - FO - Lt. Brian Rogers - 20.18) Rogers and Jones entered the now bare quarters. Rogers waved his hand around. "This is your new home, Ensign. Dr. Williams in sickbay is your department head. You should check in with him in Sickbay to get when your shift is. If there is a problem not related to your department, contact me directly, understood?" Rogers asked. (reply Jones) "Very good. Welcome to the Spectre, Ensign," Rogers said. He gave a friendly wink, and then walked out. (reply Jones, any) (Posted by Kevin Schram) (USS Spectre - Holodeck 2 - ATAC/ASC James Guildford- 21:10) "GO! GO! GO! DO YOU APES WANT TO LIVE FOREVER?!?!" the seargant was yelling. All around the small group of officers soldiers were jumping out of the landing craft, with somber looks upon their faces. James nodded at Davies. "Let's do it." Was all he said. Davies, Tagliani, Guildford, Nellcho (the Bolian woman), and two other security crewman were all playing the parts of officers in this holo program. They had never left the holodeck after training, they were using up Guilford's and Davies extra holodeck time. The program was familiar to James, he had been at the actual battle, he didn't know where Davies had gotten his hands on it, but there was no help for it now. Davies and Guildford jumped out of opposite sides at the same moment, followed closely by their companions. "Do you apes want to live forever?" Nellcho asked over the combat suit intercoms as they hurdled towards the ground. "Yeah, it was an old Earth infantry saying, I'm afraid the Dacoralians picked it up from an over zealous starfleet security officer, and once they had it explained to them they grew rather...fond of it." James said, smiling slightly through his helmet. "Alright, you know your targets, and hopefully you know how to use your weapons, remember to stick together and watch each others backs and you'll do fine." James said gruffly. This was supposedly in the script for the program's highest ranking officer, but James remembered this battle very clearly and knew who had really said it. It hadn't been General Ma'Rel who had said that. It had been Colonel Guildford, CO of Dragon Knight Company 4 at the time. It felt odd to be here, like deja vu, only not in a good way. This had been a major battle, millions had died, and most of Company 4 had been wiped out or captured. Which had led to a rescue attempt. Which had led to the capture, torture, and in some cases execution of t he rest of Company 4. Including one Colonel Guildford. This was the battle that had set the events in motion that had led to his wife's brutal murder, but James figured he could handle it. ~Just get into the thick of things. Don't dwell on that, old boy. These are photons and lasers, in a holodeck, don't think about what happened next. Just do it.~ James thought to himself. =^=HOLY CRAP!!=^= Davies yelled as anti-air cannons roared to life. =^=I thought you said this war was fought with swords, no technology?=^= "No, there was technology, I said no energy weapons. This stuff is all projectile weaponry, they used it to thin out troops descending from the sky. They preferred swords for personal combat." James said matter-of-factly. "Get ready to land. Tagliani and Nellcho on me, everyone else on Davies. Good luck, and good hunting." James touched a button on the side of his leg and his descent slowed as his anti-grav generator kicked in. Already the leading regiments were touching down and forming lines. And then he was down and bounding foward, his Sabre melting into the shape of a Dai-Katana. "FORM UP" James bellowed. "FORM UP! KEEP DOWN YOU LOT!" He yelled as high powered darts began streaming into their ranks. "FORM UP, DIG IN, KEEP YOUR HEADS DOWN" He yelled gesturing to Nellcho to dig in with her gauntlets and knees. "That's what they're designed for" he told Tagliani as she started to protest. =^=This is squad two, we're set=^= came Davies's voice on the intercom. "Roger that, sit tight and wait for my signal" James replied, scanning the horizon with his built in telescope. ~I love this suit though~ James thought. He wasn't actually wearing the suit, it was a holographic recreation, but he had two in his quarters somewhere. ~Probably in boxes~ He thought wryly. "CO TO ALL SQUAD COMMANDERS, NET THREE, CHECK IN" James bellowed over the intercom and switched nets to listen to the reports. After all the reports rolled in James started giving orders. "Listen up mates, right flank is weak, dead center is weak, but we're not stopping there, I want my knights to tunnel underneath and come up in the middle, with captain Ti'Rell in support. The rest of us will meet them head on, there isn't any room to maneuver here so it's gonna be deadlocked. Good luck, and good hunting." he said. There were nods all around as his troops got ready to move out. "Davies, dig fast, we don't have much time and we won't win this one with out you." =^=Understood=^= came the one word reply. "Alright then all units switch back to net seven." Guildford said switching nets himself. Three...Two...One... "ALL UNITS GO GO GO" and with that more than a million men and women in armor charged straight into the holographic jaws of death. James looked over his shoulder, Tagliani had opted for the finesse of seskal finger blades, they always reminded James of an old earth comic book character. ~What was his name....Wolverine, that was it~ On his other side Nellcho was using some sort of Shield Blade, a good weapon that she had demonstrated some prowess in earlier. But this was James's game and it was time to show these puppies how to fight a war. He held up his dai-katana and it melted, forming a shield far out in front of him enveloping him, and then completely surrounding him in a sphere of silver with nothing but an eyeslit. And then all of a sudden the nine foot sphere grew spikes and picked up speed. =^=What the heck? Woah. That is not something I would want to see rolling toward me on a battlefield=^= James recognized Tagliani's voice on the intercomm. ~Just wait~ James thought to himself, and then he was there, amidst holographic enemies, screaming and trying to aim for his eyeslit on the off chance they could hit him. He ran over seven, eight people before stopping and melting his sabre back into a dai katana. He jumped into the air and landed on top of someone, bringing down his sword and forcing back the men in front of him. He grabbed the sword out of a shocked looking soldier's hands and kicked him in the face, incapacitating him. Then he brought up his sabre and swung it, it shimmered and gleamed in the light, and turned into a a bladed whip, swinging back and forth in front of him, He forced them back. =^=We're done! Go Go Go=^= came Davies excited voice over the intercomm short while later. ~That was fast~ James thought, looking up and noticing the swarm of silver-clad troops coming up from the ground in the middle of the rebel army, clad in green. "GO GO GO, DON'T STOP UNTIL WE MEET UP WITH THEM!" James roared, and his troops surged foward with renewed purpose. And then they were there, and Davies was next to him with his battle hammer, swinging away. And then, finally, it was over. The rebels were in full retreat and surrenduring by the hundreds. Davies turned and looked at James, not that they could actually see each others faces through the suit helmets. James took his helmet off. "Nicely done. And fast too, I don't think it actually happened that fast, which is too bad considering it seems to have changed this battle from a hollow victory into a complete one." "Who was in charge of the digging in the real one?" Davies asked. Davies seemed interested in everything to do with Dacoralian's military history. ~Well he's come to the right place to learn it hasn't he old boy?~ James thought to himself. "I was." Came the simple, quiet response, as the others began removing their own helmets. "I never saw the main battle. I dug up into the middle of it, I think the lines were further out until we jumped into it from the middle. Computer, Dacoralian Map Table" James said as it appeared next to the small group. James walked over to it and punched some buttons. "This is what we just did, sped up" The battle flashed, they saw the troops landing, and then surging foward. They saw a small silver ball appear and run into the enemy shield line, making a hole that was immediately exploited by the troops following it. They saw people flying backward in part of the field where a man with a whip was swinging it with a vengeance. James tapped a few more buttons. "This is the actual battle, overlayed on top of what we did, chronologically in sync. The red bit is the spot where the hole is s upposed to go." They watched this new battle, it raged on with solid lines pushing each other back and forth, long after the holodeck battle was over. Finally a hole appeared in the rebel lines, but it was nowhere near the red mark. It was followed a few moments later by a massive explosion as an anti-aircraft ammo dump was destroyed. The rebel lines pulled back and finally retreated. "That explosion killed or wounded most of the Dragon Knight Fourth Unit, causing major problems with our ability to wage war. It was a very costly victory." James said pointing at the crater that had been left by the explosion. ~And it didn't end there did it? STOP DWELLING ON THAT!~ James thought. "Well that's enough for today, off we go." James said. "Computer end program and save to file." James gestured out the door. "Who's hungry?" "Me" "I am" "Me too" came the chorus from his companions, the two security men had to go on duty, but the rest walked to the mess hall with James for a late dinner... (reply none, any) (posted by James Dock) (Shuttlecraft Victor Hugo – Ensign H’Chir – 21:30) The shuttlecraft rocked. Huddled in a ball beneath of the flight control console, H’Chir rocked in counter-point. "H’Chir, I need you to activate the distress call." Hearing his name jolted him for a moment into stillness, but a moment later he was raising his hands to his temples, bracing against the impending storm. ~Distress call… Third button, left console…~ ~Don’t do it! It’s a trap! They’re trying to take you back so they can use your mind again!~ ~If you don’t do it, you’ll be captured again.~ ~You’re already captive.~ ~To whom?~ ~The echo controls the voice…~ Round and round the chorus went. A dizzying depth opening beneath the Andorian’s spiralling mind. Laughing maniacally, he muttered to himself. "To do, or not to do… That is the question… What a to do! Ha!" His voice changed, took on a lighter tone. He added, "Or until we blow up," and fainted onto the cold, hard floor of the shuttle. (Reply none) (Posted by Michael Drake) (Shuttlecraft Victor Hugo – Agent Korak – 21:31) The shuttlecraft rocked heavily from side to side. The inertial dampeners were taking a hammering, and one of their thrusters was all but dead. It had taken them two hours and twenty-three minutes ~and sixteen seconds~ to be freed from the forces surrounding Betazed. The final tactic had been to fool the enemy sensors into believing the shuttle had perished. ~Not far from the truth.~ The only lingering problem was he wasn’t sure what to do next. Using what information he’d gained from his time behind enemy lines, he’d attempted to get the shuttle near to friendly forces, but time was running out and they needed help. "H’Chir, I need you to activate the distress call." The Vulcan didn’t need to look under the dashboard to see the paralysing fear and confusion grip his Andorian co-pilot. He’d come to learn that if a response didn’t come back immediately, it wasn’t coming at all. He re-routed power away from the damaged thrusters, jabbed the distress call on with the heel of his palm, and reached one hand down to the Andorian’s shivering face hoping a telepathic probe would suffice until he could administer a full mindmeld. ~Or until we blow up,~ he thought, only later realising that H’Chir had spoken those exact same words at the same moment. He heard the Andorian slump to the floor, but didn’t dare take himself away from the flight console to tend his wounded companion. (Reply Spectre) (Posted by Michael Drake) (USS Spectre - Bridge - CO T`Vhor & TAC/SC Yelena Vasilyovna - 21:32) The tactical officers brow had furrowed up the moment the alert had been indicated on her console. ~What the hell~ "Sir, I have an undisclosed contact bearing one ninety mark three seven", said Yelena, her attention not leaving the console for one second as she configured the Spectres sensors to focus on the contact. "It`s transmitting a distress call sir", she added as the active sensor net probed the small vessel further. (Reply Rogers) Yelena instinctively realised the nature of what was unfolding around them now & quickly tapped at her combadge to open a channel. "Captain to the bridge", said Vasilyovna. =/\=On my way Lieutenant=/\= came the prompt reply. Within seconds the Captain had exited his ready room & had taken the centre chair as Rogers promptly moved aside. "What do we have Lieutenant Vasilyovna", said the Captain. "A small shuttle sir, federation configuration but not transmitting a starfleet registry", said Yelena. "It appears to be under attack", she added. "Red alert", said T`Vhor, "Conn, bring us to a stop & exit the river", he added as the red annunciator began flashing around the bridge in chorus with the alert klaxons. (Reply Rodriguez, Any) "I have another contact closing on the first sir", said the Tactical chief, "a warbird....Haakona class, she`s opening fire again", said Yelena. "Bring us to bear Lieutenant Rodriguez, plot an intercept course & close the distance", said T`Vhor. (Reply Rodriguez, Any) In an instance, the small shuttle was visible in the viewscreen, it`s port thruster venting drive plasma into space as it limped towards them pursued by the relentless Romulan vessel. "Hail them", said T`Vhor. "Prepare to extend shields around the shuttle the moment we are in range. "Opening a channel sir", said Yelena & the announcer chime signalled accordingly to indicate an open channel. "On screen", said T`Vhor & the shaking interior cabin of the battered shuttle appeared before them, filling with smoke as it`s apparently Vulcan pilot wrestled with the controls. (Reply Korak) Within seconds, the Spectre had come to a stop near the shuttle, it`s shields extending as ordered to protect it as it did so whilst the Tactical chief continued to monitor the incoming Warbird. "Sir, we are being hailed by the warbird", said Yelena. T`Vhor looked quickly to his tactical chief, then he returned his gaze to the viewscreen. "The shuttle has sustained damage to it`s port nacelle, the inertial dampeners are offline & there is a coolent leak from the aft coolant vessel", said Yelena anticipating the CO`s request accordingly. "Our sensors indicate that your ship is not in imminent danger of exploding, we have extended our shields around you to protect you further?", said T`Vhor. (Reply Korak) "Very well, stand by", said T`Vhor. "Hailing frequencies Lieutenant", he added as Yelena quickly opened a channel to the warbird. (Reply Rodriguez, Korak, Any) (Posted by Alan Reading) (Shuttlecraft Victor Hugo - Agent Korak - 2132) Korak wasted no time in issuing the clipped order, "Extend your shields around us." He could only hope the authority of his voice would carry the situation, as maintaining both the engine-core and the shields was fast becoming impossible. A wave of static passed over the viewscreen, and a second readout showed the Spectre-class vessel had indeed extended her shielding around the damaged shuttle. Someone from another race might have taken this as cause to relax, but Korak simply moved his concentration from his shuttle to the ship whose care he was now in. "The shuttle has sustained damage to its port nacelle, the inertial dampeners are offline & there is a coolant leak from the aft coolant vessel" NRPG: Is there a separate icon to denote speech through a viewscreen? RPG: Arching his eyebrow Korak thought ~I could have told you that~ and waited for the ship's commander to address him. "Our sensors indicate that your ship is not in imminent danger of exploding, we have extended our shields around you to protect you further?" "Satisfactory. You may find the Romulans less easily dissuaded." The flight from Betazed had bred the bizarre staccato of those who cannot afford to waste words into his voice, so with an unnatural abruptness he changed the subject and dropped a further piece of information into the Commander's lap: "I must tend to our wounded." "Very well; stand by." The channel blinked closed and Korak immediately set about the task of reviving the fallen Andorian. Not a particularly difficult task, these 'short-circuits' had been a regular event in their lives since the escape from Betazed. He'd once attempted to let the Andorian rouse himself naturally, but after six hours of inactivity it had seemed that might not happen. "My mind to your mind." (Reply none) (Posted by Michael Drake) (USS Spectre - Bridge - CO T`Vhor & Romulan Commander Torak - 21:33) "What is the meaning of this!!!", cried the Romulan commander as he leaned forwards towards the viewscreen in an aggressive posture. "Release that vessel immediately, how dare you interfere", he hollered. Commander T`Vhor however was unphased by his arrogant stance, he simply regarded the Romulan Commander in a calm collected manner in typical Vulcan fashion. "We have answered a distress call, the shuttle called for our assistance", said T`Vhor, "we are duty bound to respond & it is a federation shuttle after all", he added. "That means nothing", said Torak acidicly, "the shuttle contains two terrorists that were in our custody until recently, they are enemies of the Romulan state & we have a legitimate claim on them so lower your shields now", he added. "And what will be your intentions if we do that?", said T`Vhor. The Romulan Commanders taut expression changed then as he simply sat back into his chair & allowed a smile to form upon his face for the first time in responce to that question. "We will blow them from the skies", said Torak, "what did you expect", he added, his smile broadening at the very mention of it. "I cannot allow that", said T`Vhor calmly. "The occupants of the shuttle are now under our jurisdiction & will be treated accordingly, if your claims are found to be valid, they will be returned to Romulus forthwith", he added, much to the Romulans obvious consternation. Torak fumed at the Federation Captains words, not only was he a starfleet officer, he was also a Vulcan & Torak despised Vulcans venomously. "Then prepare to die along with them then", said Torak, his face taking on an aggrieved appearance as he spoke. "Commander, do you really wish to risk open war with the federation over one shuttle?", said T`Vhor. "If I were to ask you what you are now doing in federation space, you will no doubt insist that you are here on a routine science mission", he added. "The resulting battle, should we engage one another in combat will no doubt raise more questions that will undoubtedly be posed to your government with interesting results I would imagine", said T`Vhor. The Romulan paused in responce as he pondered that sentiment, then he turned to his subcommander who was already whispering into his ear with no doubt suitable advice. Torak bit his lip in an attempt to contain his increasing anger at the situation, then he returned his attention to the viewscreen. "Very well Captain", said Torak. "Today you win this encounter but rest assured that this matter is not closed", he added. "I will report this to senate, we WILL meet again", he added as he cut the transmission abruptly to return the viewscreen to it`s familiar star filled vista. (Reply None) (Posted by Alan Reading) (USS Spectre - Main Bridge - FO - Lt. Brian Rogers - 21.33) Brian was silently sitting in the captain's chair. ~I should be off to bed soon,~ he thought, glancing at the chronometer. Suddenly, Lt. Vasilyovna proclaimed, "Sir, I have an undisclosed contact bearing one ninety mark three seven." "What the hell?" Rogers said. He stood up and was about to request a deeper scan, yet Yelena was already on it. "It`s transmitting a distress call sir," she said. Rogers rubbed the edge of his chin. "Keep scanning it, lieutenant. And get Commander T'Vhor to the bridge." She called him, and Rogers walked to a unoccupied Science station to carefully examine the readings for himself. Soon enough, T'Vhor got on the bridge and took the Captain's chair. Rogers returned to his place in the First Officer's Chair. NRPG: I will spare you all having to reread the events of Alan and Michael's posts cut and pasted into my post. RPG: Rogers watched the scene unfold with the shuttle everything seemed to be going ok, until.... "I have another contact closing on the first sir... a warbird....Haakona class, she`s opening fire again," Vasilyovna reported. ~Warbird... Romulan?~ Rogers thought, a slight panic rising in his brain. Brian gripped the armrests of his seat. They all watched has the shuttle slowly came towards them, and the Romulan ship behind them. By T'Vhor's quick thinking, the shields of the Spectre were extended around the shuttle and kept it safe. Soon enough, the Warbird hailed the Spectre, and T'Vhor and the Romulan commander got into a rather long winded discussion. The Romulan commander demanded that the shuttle be released, and persisted the shuttle contained two terrorists who were enemies of the Romulan Empire. He also calmed, he had no intent to capture them, but plans to kill them from the luxury of his command chair, with the press of a disruptor control button. T'Vhor calmly explained that could not be allowed, and the passengers of the shuttle would have to be investigated. The Romulan commander gave a few threats, however, T'Vhor's mention of a total war scared him off. Shortly after he had left, contact with the shuttle was resumed. Rogers, perhaps from his year has a counselor, noticed many of the bridge crew had a reaction at the picture of a Andorian on the screen. "To whom am I speaking?" T'Vhor asked a few moments later. "Officer Korak, sir, and I'd prefer to have this discussion in person rather than over an open channel." The Vulcan said. ~Two Vulcans talking... how exciting...~ Rogers though to himself. "Very well, bring your shuttle into hanger bay two, I will speak with you shortly." T'Vhor said, and shortly after, the channel was closed. T'Vhor asked Vasilyovna is send some security details to the hanger bay, and then headed towards his ready room. "You have the bridge, Mr. Rogers." "Aye, sir," Rogers said. (USS Spectre - Bridge - CO T`Vhor & TAC/SC Yelena Vasilyovna - 21:37) With the departure of the Warbird, T`Vhor turned his attention to the damaged shuttle sitting directly ahead of them & ordered the Spectre to stand down from red alert & re-establish communication with it`s occupants. The Tactical chief obliged accordingly & the face of the Vulcan from before reappeared in the viewscreen along with that of an Andorian with a very familiar face. (Reply Korak, IYW) Commander T`Vhor simply stared in disbelief as he registered the man sitting before him now. It was unbelievable & yet it was true, it was H'Chir, the Andorian Chief Engineer that had betrayed them during their last mission!!! It was the Vulcan however that was now doing all the talking for H'Chir was clearly not himself & in somewhat of a daze, his eyes closing sporadically as he fought against loss of consciousness. "To whom am I speaking?", said T`Vhor. (Reply Korak) "Very well, bring your shuttle into hanger bay two, I will speak with you shortly", said T`Vhor as he closed the channel & turned to the Tactical chief once again. "Lieutenant Vasilyovna, I want a security team to hanger bay two imediately, have H'Chir escorted to medical & bring the shuttle pilot to my ready room", said T`Vhor as he stood & headed off promptly. "Aye sir", said Yelena as she handed her station off to a nearby ATAC & headed for the turbolift. "You have the bridge Mr Rogers", said T`Vhor. (Reply Rogers, IYW) T`Vhor then entered his ready room in preperation for the interesting story he would undoubtably be hearing very shortly. (Reply Korak, H'Chir, Rogers, Any) (Posted by Alan Reading) (Shuttlecraft Victor Hugo - Agent Korak - 2138) The shock evident on the starship crew's faces was enough to confirm that this was indeed the same USS Spectre already known to his passenger and ward, Ensign H'Chir. Aware of the questionable terms on which they had parted company, Korak strove to focus the attention back on himself. "Thank you, Commander. I monitored your exchange with the Romulan vessel. Their claims were entirely unfounded." "To whom am I speaking?" "Officer Korak, sir, and I'd prefer to have this discussion in person rather than over an open channel." "Very well, bring your shuttle into hangar bay two. I will speak with you shortly." Again the image of the Vulcan Commander was replaced with stars, and Korak set about manoeuvring the shuttle towards the aft hangar bays using minimal power only. For the first time in weeks, they could afford the limp. (Reply None) (Posted by Micael Drake) (USS Spectre - Turbolift One - TAC/SC Yelena Vasilyovna - 21:38) As the turbolift began it`s downwards decent to deck nine, Yelena tapped at her combadge with thoughts of how & why the Andorian Engineer had come to be here & now. It was a puzzle for sure, it seemed too much of a coincidence & yet it quite obviously was. Clearly the reports they had received had been confused somewhere along the lines & who was this Vulcan that now accompanied him. "Vasilyovna to Ensign Guildford", said Yelena, her thought shifting to the duty in hand. (Reply Guildford) From the somewhat garbled sound of the mans voice, it was clear that he had been eating at that precise moment, duty however was duty & as a Starfleet officer, he would of course have to forego that lunch for the time being. "I need you in shuttle bay two immediately, assemble a team & meet me there asap", said Yelena as the turbolift doors slid aside to allow her to walk out & into the deck nine corridor. (Reply Guildford) (Posted by Alan Reading) (USS Spectre - Mess Hall - ATAC/ASC James Guildford - 21:38) There was a small commotion as a crewman walked in with an apparently wild rumour. Something about a H'Chir, whatever the heck that was. "What is a H'Chir?" James asked. Davies slapped a hand against his forehead dramatically. "Not a what, a who. Ensign H'Chir is, or at least was our Chief Engineer." "Oh, right. I read that report. I thought he was a traitor?" James asked curiously. "So did I" replied Davies. "Probably just some wild story, might have just picked up an Andorian and the crewman thouhgt of H'Chir. Grapevine and all that, you know?" James just nodded, his mouth full. His comm chirped. =^=Vasilyovna to Ensign Guildford=^= "Guildford here" James said his mouth still full. =^= I need you in shuttle bay two immediately, assemble a team & meet me there ASAP =^= Came the security chief's voice. She sounded frustrated. ~Something's definetly going on~ James thought. "On my way" James said. He turned to his companions, "Sorry ladies, we'll have to take a rain check. Come on Davies, your with me." Davies rolled his eyes and said "Aye sir" rather sarcastically. "Watch it mate, we're on duty as of now" James said, as his hand tapped his badge. "Guildford to security station delta, dispatch two crewmen to meet me in shuttle bay two, on the double." =^=Aye sir, they're on their way, what's going on? Someone said H'Chir is back=^= "I don't know, don't worry too much about it. Standby for further instruction, I don't know what we're going to need up here." James replied. (Reply None) (Posted by James Dock) (USS Spectre - Shuttlebay 2, lower level - ATAC/ASC James Guildford - 21:39) The crewmen were waiting with sidearms and tricorders when James and Davies arrived. So was Lt. Vasilyovna, but she was on the upper level. NRPG: I noticed your post said that Vasilyovna went to deck nine, which is where the upper level is, so I'll assume that Vasilyovna is on the upper level, if I am mistaken I'll change it. RPG: "Stay here, I'll find out what's afoot" James said, walking towards the shuttlebay lift. He got to the top, walked over to Vasilyovna and came to attention. "Reporting as ordered sir, teams on the floor" James said gesturing towards the security team on the bottom level. (reply Vasilyovna) (posted by James Dock) Mission: The Sword of Damocles Day 1 Stardate: 2407.02.02 (USS Spectre - CO`s Ready Room - CO T`Vhor - 21:39) Sitting in his ready room, Commander T`Vhor thought deeply upon the situation that had just evolved on the bridge. The realisation that H'Chir was here now was unnerving, even for a Vulcan. How had he come to be here? The last time T`Vhor had seen the man he had been running off being pursued by the Xenomorph form of Lieutenant Colonel Krige. He had taken Kriges arm off at the shoulder & vanished. Now he was here??? Pushing those thought aside however, T`Vhor tapped at his combadge. "T`Vhor to Lieutenant Nollys", said T`Vhor. (Reply Nolly`s) "I want you & Ensign McKenzie to take a science team to shuttle bay two, see if you can find out what happened to that shuttle", said T`Vhor. "I want to know where it`s been, what it`s been through & also it`s origins, download any of it`s logs that are still intact that might give us clues", said T`Vhor. (Reply Nolly`s, McKenzie) "Let me know your findings the moment you have them, T`Vhor out", said T`Vhor as he settled back into his chair, his mind returning once again to the enigma that was H'Chir. (Reply Nolly`s McKenzie, Any) (Posted by Alan Reading) (USS Spectre - Shuttlebay Two Launch Control - TAC/SC Yelena Vasilyovna - 21:40) Upon her arrival at launch control, Yelena walked towards the crewman that had just monitored the shuttles arrival into the bay. Looking down through the window she could see that the port nacelle had sustained considerable disruptor damage but the venting plasma had now been contained by the bays automatic neutralisation equipment & the simple act of just shutting down the crafts engines as it put down. Noticing the arrival of Guildford & his team however, she turned to the crewman manning the launch control console & quized him on safety matters. "Is there any danger of that engine venting again?", she asked. "None sir, it`s contained & inert", said the crewman. The chief then walked out of the control room & onto the gantry running along the width of the upper level towards the access lift. Ensign Guildford however had already arrived at the upper level now & was walking towards her. "Reporting as ordered sir, teams on the floor", he said motioning to the deck as he spoke. Yelena nodded her agreeance & then walked towards the lift with Ensign Guildford to return to the lower deck. "We have two occupants in that shuttle Ensign", said Yelena as they began their decent, "one is to be escorted to medical, the other to the Captain in his ready room", she added. "The Andorian male is to be put under guard imediately & treated with caution until further notice", said Yelena. (Reply Guildford) "I know little more than you at this time Ensign, I can confirm however that the Anbdorian is indeed H'Chir, wether or not he is truly the traitor he is made out to be however is conjecture at this moment in time & he is to be treated with respect, irrespective of what he may or may not have done in the past", said Yelena. "Is that understood?", she added upon seeing the look forming upon the Ensign`s face at the very thought of a possible traitor in their midst. (Reply Guildford) The two officers then approached the already opening doors of the shuttle to be greeted by a Vulcan male in the act of apparently lending support to the Andorian as they stepped down onto the deckplates. (Reply Guildford, Any) (Posted by Alan Reading) (USS Spectre - Shuttlebay Two Launch Control - ATAC/ASC James Guildford - 21:40) Vasilyovna nodded he acknowledgement of James and his team, and then motioned him back to the lift with her. "We have two occupants in that shuttle Ensign", said the security chief as they began their decent, "one is to be escorted to medical, the other to the Captain in his ready room", she added. "The Andorian male is to be put under guard immediately & treated with caution until further notice", said Vasilyovna. “H’Chir?” James asked. “Is he back then? I thought his personnel file said he was a traitor?” "I know little more than you at this time Ensign, I can confirm however that the Andorian is indeed H'Chir, wether or not he is truly the traitor he is made out to be however is conjecture at this moment in time & he is to be treated with respect, irrespective of what he may or may not have done in the past", said the Lieutenant. James squinted, his usual face when he was deep in thought. "Is that understood?" the Lieutenant asked, misreading the look on James’s face. “Aye sir.” James responded. Motioning the security team to come over as the shuttle doors opened and an Andorian leaning heavily on a Vulcan stumbled down the ramp. “Davies, Andretti, take Mr. H’Chir to sickbay, he is to be guarded at all times. I’ll come by later.” As he spoke, a medical team appeared to take H’Chir to sickbay. James nodded to Davies. “On your way then. Shiloh, you’re with me, we’re going to make sure our Vulcan friend gets to the bridge alright.” James walked over to the Vulcan. “I’ve been ordered to escort you to the bridge, Mr….? (reply Korak) “Korak? Alright, if you’ll follow me please.” It was phrased like a request, but the steel in James’s voice identified it as an order. (Reply Korak) (Posted by James Dock) (USS Spectre-Bridge, Science 1-ACSO Lt. Yayla Nollys-21:41) Sighing, she missed Will since he had left the Spectre. However she was very thankful she had the current mission ahead of her to focus her concentration on. =^=T`Vhor to Lieutenant Nollys=^=, said T`Vhor. "Nollys here, sir," she said in response. =^=I want you & Ensign McKenzie to take a science team to shuttle bay two, see if you can find out what happened to that shuttle", said T`Vhor. He paused, then continued. "I want to know where it`s been, what it`s been through & also it`s origins, download any of it`s logs that are still intact that might give us clues.=^= "Yes sir, I'm on it," she said, as she got up from her station and headed towards the turbolift. =^=Let me know your findings the moment you have them, T`Vhor out.=^= As she entered the turbolift, she tapped her commbadge and said, "Nollys to McKenzie...meet me in shuttlebay 2. Also, grab two extra hands and some equipment to scan with. I'll meet you down there in a few minutes. Nollys out." (Reply: McKenzie, any) (Posted by: Stacey) (USS Spectre, Quarters of ACSO Ensign (JG) Kenneth McKenzie, ACSO Ensign (JG) Kenneth McKenzie, 21:41) =/\="T`Vhor to Lieutenant Nollys and Ensign McKenzie. I want you two to take a science team to shuttle bay two, see if you can find out what happened to that shuttle. I want to know where it`s been, what it`s been through and also it`s origins, download any of it`s logs that are still intact that might give us clues. Let me know your findings the moment you have them, T`Vhor out" =/\= Came a very annoying voice. Kenny thought that it was all in his head so he ignored it, but it took him a while to notice it was coming form his COMM Badge. He shot up from his bed, pain reared in his head. What the Hell had he been thinking? Drinking alcohol all day after his games at the holodeck?! Sure, he was of duty at the time, but he should have known he was gonna be on soon. This was bad. How could he go if he had a hangover? What made it worse was that he was still a little drunk. He nearly fell of his bed trying to grab his COMM badge. He cursed as it fell on the floor, and he stepped on it, making it bleep several times. "McKanzie...zie here, Sir. I'm on mys ways." Kenny hoped that the Vulcan did not know by way of his speech that he was a little intoxicated, but he knew how intelligent Vulcan's were. They where not as stupid as Human. Yes, we Humans are stupid, he thought. He was the best example. Look at myself, I'm a freaking mess! You don't see a drunk Vulcan, do you? Oh, no... He knew that he was only moaning about nothing so he could get his mind of things. He always did this when he was drunk. He looked down at his uniform. It was not all that bad... Why had he drunk so much again? Kenny already knew the answer. It was over his old love, Lorne Easton, back at high school. The one that he fell in love with, and the one who broke his heart. Kenny knew that it was a really dumb excuse to go drinking, but it had always been the same. Every once in a while he began to remember how Lorne had treated him, and it always wanted to make him overeat or binge drink, Mostly the former, but he did not have much access to the food, but the alcohol was easier to get to. He usually pigged out with food over these emotional episodes, but he had chosen drink today... and he wished he had not. What a way to start a Star Fleet career. It was his second day and he was drunk. He always tried to blame it on his memories of Lorne, but it was becoming a very pitiful excuse nowadays. But he never put it on his Star Fleet record, he didn't know why. Maybe he should go and see Taixa or Williams? Screw T'Vhor, he thought. I need to see someone of this. I have to get help... I can't go on like this. I told myself I would stop it once I joined Star Fleet, but I didn't. He knew his comfort eating had gotten out of hand again, if it wasn't for his exercises as part of Star Fleets keep fit programme, he knew he would have started to gain weight again and he had no desire to be overweight again. He was going to see Dr. Williams first, but, either way, he was gonna regret this by not repoting to T'Vhor... (Reply anyone/no one) (Posted by Gavin Work) (USS Spectre, Hangar Bay 2 - Agent Korak - 2142) They'd docked in companionable silence, and the Andorian had made himself busy packing a bag with the few belongings they'd got stashed away aboard the shuttle. A futile gesture as the bag would almost certainly be taken by Security, but it was rare to see him so active and Korak decided it would be better to leave him be. As they descended the steps into the hangar bay, H'Chir had leaned heavily on him. At the back of his mind Korak began to have suspicions that he'd over-estimated the Andorian's condition, but within seconds Andorian, Vulcan and bag were being separated and shepherded in different directions. "I've been ordered to escort you to the bridge, Mr.?" Settling into the atmosphere aboard the starship, Korak gazed passively at the Security Officer and replied, "Korak, Ensign." "Korak? Alright, if you'll follow me please." (Reply None) (Posted by Michael Drake) (USS Spectre - Sickbay - CMO - Williams - 21:43) Andrew was just reading an article on herbal remedies and their place in modern medicine when a security team came into sickbay. He dropped the PADD onto his desk and hurried over to Yelena who had entered with them. "Miss Vasilyovna, what's happened?" (reply Vasilyovna) ~What H'Chir. I though he was dead~ he turned to see that the security team had placed H'Chir on a bio-bed. He crossed over to H'Chir who appeared to be paralysed in fear and highly confused. "Hallo Mr H'Chir its Dr Williams from the Spectre. Its okay your in sickbay. Its going to be okay Mr H'Chir your home." (reply H'Chir IUW) Andrew picked up a tricorder and scanned him. "Its okay Mr H'Chir your safe its okay." (reply H'Chir IUW) Andrew glanced at the scan results. He walked over to Yelena. "Miss Vasilyovna. it appears that Mr H'Chir has suffered major physiological and psychological trauma." ~well that bloody obvious~ "His physiological issues are not life threatening but I don't know where to start on his psychological treatment. I'm going to get Mr Taxia over here as its his area." (reply Vasilyovna) Andrew tapped his comm badge. "Dr Williams to Mr Taxia." (reply Taxia) "David, I have a patient in sickbay that I think would benefit your specialist expertise. I was wondering if you could come to sickbay as soon as you are able?" (reply Taxia) (reply Vasilyovna, Taxia, H'Chir,any) (posted by Robbie) (USS Spectre - Bridge - Agent Smith - 21:43) There was a hiss as the turbolift doors opened be side her. she turned and saw Agent Korak acompined by a security officer cross the bridge and enter the ready room. ~so this is Agent Korak~ Jo went over to one of the empity workstations and accsessed it. She ran a surch for a Agent Korak. ~humm nothing on the general security net. well that's not surprising.~ She the accessed the starfleet securyt databace. ~this is going to be harder then I thought~ She then crossed referanced the general databace and the Star fleet securty databace with the SFI secure data files on known enemy agents. ~still nothing. this is very strange. I need to pick some ones brains~ She got up and headed for the turbolift. (Reply None) (Posted by Robbie gray) (USS Spectre - Captains ready room - CO T`Vhor - 21:43) "Mr Rogers, re-establish heading & course to the subspace river & take us back in", said T`Vhor after opening a channel to the bridge. "Inform me when we are back on course to Alpha Onias III" (Reply Rogers) The Captain then swung his terminal towards him on the desk to access the computer for information regarding his soon to be arriving guest. "Computer, quiery Korak, agent...possibly assigned to Betazed or it`s associated system", said T`Vhor. [There is no agent currently assigned under that name to the Betazed system] ~Curious~ "Cross reference to starfleet database, search all dates, all records, command protocols active, voice & code authorisation T`Vhor alpha two four", said T`Vhor. [Accessing, Korak... Vulcan, male...Operations officer USS Wraith, Stardates 2402 to 2403.... First Officer, Arylne Hru station, Stardates 2399 to 2401... Current status unknown] "Interesting", said T`Vhor. "Computer, show me all operational records pertaining to Korak on active duty for the ships & stations on which he served", said T`Vhor just as the chime to his ready room sounded. [Accessing] "Enter", said T`Vhor & the door slid aside to reveal the very man himself flanked by two security officers. T`Vhor then bade them enter. (reply Rogers, Any) (Posted by Alan Reading) (USS Spectre - Main Bridge - FO - Lt. Brian Rogers - 21.44) Rogers was sitting in the captain's seat, watching the nominal bridge operations. T'Vhor had retreated to his ready room, and was waiting for the Vulcan man to arrive. A short message came through quickly from T'Vhor. =/\=Mr. Rogers, re-establish heading and course to the subspace river and take us back in. Inform me when we are back on course to Alpha Onias III, =/\= T'Vhor said. "Aye, sir!" Rogers said. When the channel closed, Rogers turned to a young female Ensign, sitting at a Science station. "Do you think I'm being too peppy when I take orders from T'Vhor?" Rogers asked. "Peppy, sir?" she asked. "Yeah, you know, peppy, lively, perky?" Rogers asked, grinning. "Sir, you certainly are lively," she said, smiling. Rogers playfully shook his head and turned his attention back to the front of the bridge. "Conn, set a course back into the subspace river. Take us in," he ordered. The Conn officer gave a quick reply, and the ship began flying back towards the river. They entered the river and ship shook a slight bit, but continued never the less into the river. Brian patted the conn officer on the back. "Good flying, Ensign," he said, before returning to the Science station. "How are the sensor readings?" he asked. "Every thing is reading normally... sir," she said. Rogers smiled and tapped his comm badge. "Rogers to T'Vhor, we've entered the river. Science station reports all readings are normal," Rogers said, grinning. The ensign blushed and grinned, and refused to make eye contact with the first officer. (reply T'Vhor) With that done, Rogers returned to the Center Seat and sat down and leaned back and watched the view of the subspace river stream by. (reply none, T'Vhor, any) (Posted by Kevin Schram) (USS Spectre, Sickbay - Ensign H'Chir - 2144) A maze of half-remembered ghosts flowed around H'Chir as he was shepherded to Sickbay. The doctor looked at him askance as he followed the curve of the wall rather than walking across the middle of the room. His mind was only half in the room, the rest concentrating through his electro-magnetic sense, his own make-shift attempt to detect and block any psychic interference. "Hallo Mr H'Chir its Dr Williams from the Spectre. Its okay your in sickbay. Its going to be okay Mr H'Chir your home." The mention of his name brought him into startling focus and he snapped back at the Doctor, "Of course it's ok, you mutton-headed pink-skin!" Clearly angry and flustered, H'Chir bared his teeth in ire. "Its okay Mr H'Chir your safe its okay." "I want to see my engines." The statement came too late, as the Doctor was already back in discussion with the Security Chief. All the same, H'Chir felt their calming influence from just having mentioned them. (Reply none) (Posted by Michael Drake) (USS Spectre - Sickbay - TAC/SC Yelena Vasilyovna - 21:44) Once the shuttle had been secured, powered down & ensured safe, Yelena had wasted no time at all in escorting H'Chir to the Spectres medical centre. "Miss Vasilyovna, what's happened?", said the Doctor as they arrived swiftly through his doors. "Never mind just now Doctor, I have a patient for you that you might possibly know...... It`s H'Chir", said Yelena. The Doctor`s jaw just dropped as he stared at the blue skined Andorrian as he was placed upon one of the Bio-beds. His initial surprise however was imediately countered by his duty to the patient irrespective of the why`s & wherefores of how he had came to be there. Williams approached the Bio-bed & imediately began assessing him. "Hallo Mr H'Chir its Dr Williams from the Spectre. Its okay your in sickbay. Its going to be okay Mr H'Chir your home.", said the Doctor. (reply H'Chir IUW) "Its okay Mr H'Chir your safe its okay.", said Williams as though attempting to calm & reassure a wounded animal. (reply H'Chir IUW) For a moment or two, Yelena simply watched the Doctor as he continued in his attempts to calm the hightly agitated Andorrian, then once H'Chir had settled slightly, he turned to approach her. "Miss Vasilyovna. it appears that Mr H'Chir has suffered major physiological and psychological trauma.", said Williams. "His physiological issues are not life threatening but I don't know where to start on his psychological treatment. I'm going to get Mr Taxia over here as its his area.", said the Doctor. "Very well", said Yelena, "I`ll leave one of my security officer`s here with you to be safe", she added. "After all, we know nothing yet as to what the man has been through, or indeed what he might do if he......has some kind of change of mind", said Yelena. The Doctor simply nodded, realising as he did so that it was probably a wise precaution. Yelena then walked off leaving the Doctor to the task of bringing the Councellor`s expertise in on the matter via his communicator. (Reply Any, None) (Posted by Alan Reading) (USS Spectre – Bridge, Captain’s Ready Room - ATAC/ASC James Guildford - 21:44) James walked to the ready room doors on the bridge and rang the chime. (reply T’Vhor) “A Mr. Korak to see you sir” James said. (reply T’Vhor) “Understood, Security is outside if needed.” James said, taking up position by the door and motioning Shiloh to do the same as Korak entered the ready room. (Reply T’Vhor, Any) (Posted by James Dock) (USS Spectre, Ready Room - Agent Korak - 2145) There had been gratifyingly little conversation on the journey, although that could be indicative of attitude towards them from the command staff. So it was with a steely mentality that Korak first found himself face-to-face with the Spectre's commander. Left alone, he stood rigid, waiting for the other man to make his move. (Reply T'Vhor, any) (Posted by Michael Drake) (USS Spectre – Bridge – OPS Ens(Jg) Aiden Keira – 21:45) Keira was bored again. Not that life on the Spectre was boring. So much has happened since she came aboard, and especially in the last day. It was just that she didn’t feel… involved. She was sitting at her station on the bridge, attending to her duties. That was part of the problem. At the moment her duties involved all the routine administration work you could think of. Quite a few new arrivals had come aboard the Spectre recently and it was up to her to make sure that they were all properly catalogued and assigned. She knew she could leave this to an assistant, but after the bomb fiasco, she wanted to make sure everything was done properly. The ship basically now had a full complement of staff and that was good for the mission ahead. Keira didn’t know what to make of the reappearance of H’Chir. She didn’t know the Andorian personally, as he had ‘left’ the Spectre just before she arrived, but she had of course read his file and now made it a personal objective of hers to keep an eye on him. No-one was going to sabotage her ship again! She chuckled at that. She knew the Spectre was by no means ‘her ship’, but she had already started to develop an affinity for it. The only problem was that she still felt as if she didn’t know the crew properly. She knew that was her fault – choosing to remain on board while everyone went on shore leave, but she would seek to rectify that soon. With that thought in mind, she quickly scanned the bridge. Korak was crossing it, accompanied by security guards, to T’Vhor’s ready room. Rogers was looking at them with a puzzled _expression on his face. Keira quickly read the situation and crossed to the new FO. “Sir, what do you make of all of this?” she asked, waiting for his response. (Reply Rogers, any) (Posted by Arnaud Malherbe) (USS Spectre - Captains Ready Room - CO T`Vhor - 21:46) "A Mr. Korak to see you sir", said Ensign Guildford as he presented the Victor Hugo`s pilot to him in his ready room. "Thank you Ensign, you may go now", said T`Vhor as the Vulcan walked into the room to stand before the desk in front of T`Vhor. "Understood, Security is outside if needed", said Guildford as he then left the two men to talk. For a brief moment, T`Vhor simply looked into Korak`s face, noting as he did so that the man looked tired & drained, there was a sadness about him but also a deep compassion for others that instantly resonated with T`Vhors betazoid empathic sences. "Please", said T`Vhor motioning with his hand towards the seat, "have a seat Officer Korak, would you like a drink perhaps?", he added. (Reply Korak) NRPG: Assuming a yes here... RPG: T`Vhor walked over to the replicator & requested two coffee`s before returning & handing one to Korak before seating himself once again. "So, you said you would go into details regarding your presence here", said T`Vhor, "Please....continue", he added eager now to find out just how their Andorian chief engineer wound up on a shuttle in the midle of nowhere with Romulan disruptors attempting to send them into the hereafter. (Reply Korak) (Posted by Alan Reading) (USS Spectre, Ready Room - Agent Korak - 2148) The Spectre's Vulcan commander handed him a glass of Bolian tonic water and, returning to his seat, said, "So, you said you would go into details regarding your presence here. Please... continue." Sipping the tonic water, Korak allowed the icy chill to sharpen his focus as he began to tell his tale: "You will already have searched your database for records of me. They will end several months ago with very little indication of what has happened since." He didn't wait for confirmation I have been behind enemy lines attempting to gather information on a growing movement within Admiral Doenitz's forces. "Several months ago our own Strategic Operations had noticed a pattern linking several recent skirmishes. Rumours and conjecture was investigated and a name recurred. I was sent to Betazed to investigate that name: T'Rok. "Whether you realise it or not, the force that betrayed you at Betazed was not the Andorian. For some time - I have been unable to ascertain precisely how long - his mind has played host to the katra of one of Doenitz's rising stars, Lieutenant T'Rok. It was this persona that fought your Colonel Krige, betrayed your ship and sought to kill your Captain, and reunited with its own body I am certain it poses an ever greater threat to our operations." (Reply T'Vhor, any) (Posted by Michael Drake) (USS Spectre - Captain`s Ready Room - CO T`Vhor - 21:49) Whilst sitting there discussing matters with the Vulcan agent Korak, T`Vhor was intrigued by what he was hearing. The rumours of a split within Admiral Doenitz`s ranks were not new of course, the Spectre itself had two of those very defectors on board right now in fact, but the realisation that the extent of that split was larger than they had first imagined was interesting to say the least. His thoughts on the matter however were momentarilly broken by the sudden communication from the First officer that they had returned to their previous heading & were now on course once again to Alpha Onias III. "Understood Mr Roger`s, keep me informed of any further developments", said T`Vhor as he returned his attention to Korak & his revelations once again. "You are correct of course", said T`Vhor, I have indeed looked into your history, I am aware of your service record & the fact that it ended abruptly somewhere towards the end of 2406", he added sipping slowly at his coffee as he contemplated his next question, for it alone would reveal Koraks validity now more than any other. "I will of course need to see the information you yourself have gathered on the fifth column actions occuring within the Admirals ranks", said T`Vhor. "You must understand that I cannot take any of this as undisputed fact until such time as I have seen all of of the available evidence", he added. (Reply Korak) T`Vhor nodded accordingly & sipped again at his coffee as Korak continued on concerning the matter of H'Chir & how the Andorian had apparently been host to the malevelent Katra of another. It didn`t come as a surprise to the Commander at all for he had senced a certain duality in the man the moment he had first begun his service on the Spectre as it`s First Officer, the facts that Korak had relayed simply brought it`s relevance to the fore. The very mention of T'Rok however had raised the commanders attention somewhat, the name was not new to T`Vhor, he had seen it once before. "This name you speak of", said T`Vhor putting his cup onto the table & sitting back into his chair now. "I have seen this name", he added. (Reply Korak) "It was contained within the downloaded files of Betazed outpost four & was recovered during a covert mission to release a prisoner held there", said the Commander. "Of course Command has been unable to identify him & he has remained little more than a shadow in their investigations", he added. (Reply Korak) "Perhaps you could work with Councellor Taxia on this matter", said T`Vhor, "the implantation of anothers Katra will leave certain.....traces, as you well know", he added. (Reply Korak) "And what of you agent Korak?", said T`vhor, "what are your intentions now that you have......returned to the fold so to speak?", he added as he picked up his cup from the table once again. (Reply Korak) "I will of course have to report all of this to Admiral LoDona on the Steel talons", said T`Vhor, "until then however I will have quarters assigned to you pending recommendation from 52nd fleet command". (Reply Korak) "Please understand however that until such time as that arrives, certain areas of the Spectre will remain off limits to both yourself & Mr H'Chir", said T`Vhor as he stood & led the man towards the door & the waiting security guards outside. "Ensign Guildford, please see to it that quarters are assigned to agent Korak & a communicator given to him", said T`Vhor. (Reply Guildford) Security then accompanied Korak off the bridge. (Reply Korak, Guildford, Any) (Posted by Alan Reading) (USS Spectre - Personal Quarters - COUNS - Lt. (JG) David Taxia - 21.50) Taxia was sitting alone in his quarters, just finishing the complete psychological report on Ensign Arique, when suddenly he got a call from his friend, Dr. Williams. =/\=Dr. Williams to Mr. Taxia,=/\= the voice said. "What is it, Andrew?" Taxia asked. =/\=David, I have a patient in sickbay that I think would benefit your specialist expertise. I was wondering if you could come to sickbay as soon as you are able?=/\= Williams asked. "Of course, Andrew. I'm on my way," David assured him, "Taxia out." Taxia stood up and correctly fashioned his uniform, then walked swiftly out of his quarters. (Reply None) (Posted by Kevin Schram) (USS Spectre - Sickbay - COUNS - Lt. (JG) David Taxia - 21.52) Taxia walked in and saw Andrew. He nodded to him and walked over. "Where is this patient?" David asked politely. (reply Williams) In the middle of Andrew's reply, Taxia's jaw hit the floor. Being flanked by two security guards, was H'Chir, the traitor. "Is that... H'Chir?" Taxia asked in a hushed tone, so he couldn't hear. (reply Williams) "How did he get back? I thought he was captured or killed or something on Betazed?" Taxia asked, his voice still whispering. (reply Williams, any in Sickbay, any at all) (Posted by Kevin Schram) (USS Spectre - Bridge - ATAC/ASC James Guildford - 21:52) James was thinking hard, there were alot of odd things going on lately. Of course his starfleet career hadn't exactly been usual. He had seen more excitement in starfleet than many starfleet officers saw in an entire career, war or no war, but things right now were just plain crazy. He figured he was better off thinking about his job, so he started working up a roster for the guards for H'Chir. He was just finishing his mental list and commiting it to memory when the door to the Captain's Ready Room opened and Commander T'Vhor stuck his head out. "Ensign Guildford, please see to it that quarters are assigned to agent Korak & a communicator given to him", said T`Vhor. "Aye sir" James responded. "This way Mr. Korak" James said as he and Crewman Shiloh led Korak to the Turbolift. "Deck Nine" James said. (Reply None) (Posted by James Guildford) (USS Spectre - Sickbay - CMO - Williams 21.53) "Where is this patient?" asked a voice from behind. Andrew had been lost in thought turned to see David standing behind him. he smiled and pointed to the bio-bed. "Our patient is over there. he is..." "Is that... H'Chir?" said Taxia Andrew nodded. "the one and only." "How did he get back? I thought he was captured or killed or something on Betazed?" Taxia asked. "I don't know. Yelena I mean Miss Vasilyovna arrived about fifteen minutes ago with him." Andrew looked back at H'Chir. "David, he is unwell mentally, as I said to Miss Vasilyovna. Mr H'Chir has suffered major physiological and psychological trauma and psychological is your area. I thought you might be able to help me come up with a treatment for him." (reply Taxia) Andrew looked at his PADD and then back at H'Chir. "Well from a physiological point of view he has two fractured ribs, A sprained wrist as well as lots of cuts and bruises. It's not thing life threatening. he was showing evidence of confusion but his neural scans were negative." (reply Taxia) (reply Taxia, any) (posed by Robbie) (USS Spectre- Deck Nine Corridor - ATAC/ASC James Guilford - 2154) "These will be your quarters Mr. Korak" James said opening the door and logging Korak as the occupant with the computer. He then wandered over to the replicator and authorised the creation of a comm badge for Korak. "This is your comm badge, I'm sure you know the drill, don't take it off unless you're in your quarters. If you need anything, contact Counselor Taxia's office. Is there anything else I can get you sir?" he asked. (reply Korak) (posted by James Guildford (USS Spectre - Sickbay - COUNS - Lt. (JG) David Taxia - 21.54) "I don't know. Yelena, I mean Miss Vasilyovna arrived about fifteen minutes ago with him," Andrew explained. Taxia put his hand on his chin. This certainly was odd. However, the H'Chir rumors were true. Here he was, back on the Spectre. "David, he is unwell mentally, as I said to Miss Vasilyovna. Mr H'Chir has suffered major physiological and psychological trauma and psychological is your area. I thought you might be able to help me come up with a treatment for him," Dr. Williams explained. "Well, what are his physical injuries?" Taxia asked, still examining H'Chir from the comfort of about 7 feet. "Well from a physiological point of view he has two fractured ribs, A sprained wrist as well as lots of cuts and bruises. It's not thing life threatening. he was showing evidence of confusion but his neural scans were negative," Andrew said. Taxia nodded. "Well, lets just..." David's voice tapered off has turned around and saw H'Chir was standing. He made eye contact with the Andorian. H'Chir's jaw started to tremble, has if he was frightened out of his mind. No one moved, all eyes were glued to H'Chir "I AM FREE NOW! He knows. The rest of you cannot see, but he KNOWS!" H'Chir shouted. Taxia began to use his telepathic powers.... ::Yes, H'Chir. I understand. Why don't you sit back down on the bio bed?:: Taxia suggested. (reply H'Chir) NRPG: Left it open-ended in case H'Chir sits down, or tells Taxia to go to hell, or anything in between. RPG: ::No need to worry, H'Chir. You are among friends. Can you remember how you got here?:: Taxia asked mentally. (reply H'Chir, Williams, any) (Posted by Kevin Schram) (USS Spectre, Sickbay - Ensign H'Chir - 2155) As soon as the Counsellor had walked into Sickbay, H'Chir had gone rigid. Unfortunately, noone was watching as the Andorian's eyes widened and his pallor shifted through ever paler blues. He stepped off the biobed and had backed away against the wall before either of the medical men noticed. He saw them watching, trying to gauge his behaviour. Barely below hysteria, with his eyes locked onto the Counsellor, H'Chir's jaw began to tremble. Unable to make the words appear, he stood there for a moment, the entire room paralysed by his own fear. "I AM FREE NOW!" he shrieked. Still indicating the Counsellor he added, "He knows. The rest of you cannot see, but he KNOWS!" (Reply any) (Posted by Michael Drake) (USS Spectre - Sickbay - CMO - Williams - 21.56) "I AM FREE NOW! He knows. The rest of you cannot see, but he KNOWS!" Andrew spun round to see H'Chir standing against the wall. ~ow hell. I really should have sedated him~ he was about to move towards H'Chir when his stopped yelling. he glanced at Taxia and realised that they were making eye contact. ~telepathy. better leave them to it~ Andrew stepped back and motioned to Douwsy and Marshal to do the same. He wanted to give David all the space he needed. (reply any) (posed by Robbie) (USS Spectre, Sickbay - Ensign H'Chir - 2156) ::Yes, H'Chir. I understand. Why don't you sit back down on the bio bed?:: H'Chir felt the words flowing into his mind, he snarled as though in physical pain. ::No need to worry, H'Chir. You are among friends. Can you remember how you got here?:: Gritting his teeth, H'Chir felt his antennae spark as he attempted to push the entire world away. His cry of "No!" was swallowed as he faded to black and collapsed to the floor, blue blood weeping from his nose. (Reply Williams, Taxia, any) (Posted by Michael Drake) (USS Spectre - Sickbay - COUNS - Lt. (JG) David Taxia - 2159) Taxia waited for H'Chir to respond, when suddenly he felt H'Chir mentally try to distance himself from everyone and everything. A quick "No!" was shouted, and he fell to the ground, blood coming from his nose. David looked over his shoulder and saw Andrew was speaking with Ensign McKenzie. David nodded to H'Chir's security detail, and the two men lifted the Andorian onto the biobed. David walked over to a nurse, who was standing alone. "Excuse me, nurse, could you please scan Mr. H'Chir. He just took a little fall," Taxia said, smiling slightly. (reply Douwsy) Taxia followed the Orion woman over to H'Chir and watched has she scanned him. He asked, "Any injuries, Nurse?" (reply Douwsy) NRPG: Maybe only a few cuts and scrapes here, Robbie. Don't break H'Chir's neck. ;) RPG: "Very well. Please heal him and contact me when he wakes up," Taxia said to the woman. He nodded to her and walked out. He was almost out when Andrew stopped him. "Well, what do you think, David?" he asked. "I'm not sure, my friend. He had some sort of mental collapse. I felt... a sort of... second presence, inside his mind, if that is the correct way to explain it. I have never experianced anything like it," Taxia explained. (reply Williams) "I'm off to my office to study some Betazoid Telepathic Books, to try to encounter what that was, I've asked your nurse to inform me when H'Chir woke up. I'll be back then," Taxia said, and he headed out the door. His mind intent on uncovering the mystery in H'Chir's mind... (reply none, Williams, Douwsy, any) (Posted by Kevin Schram) (USS Spectre - Security Centre - TAC/SC Yelena Vasilyovna - 22:00) It was almost time for the chief to come off duty now & hand over to one of her subordinates but even so, the subject of the Andorian H'Chir still hung prominantly in her mind like some damned song going round & round relentlessly. Ever since the man had come aboard there had been an aire of disquiet amongst the crew & yet she senced there was something that wasn`t quite right in the whole situation. She however as the chief of security was determined now to avail herself of that situation to the fullest extent, within the next hour she would have a better understanding of this officer or she would burn herself out trying. Seated at a console within security, the first thing Yelena did was call up the CEO`s records & all files pertaining to him, if he was still a risk on this ship she needed to know of it now rather than later. "Computer, access crew records past & present, USS Spectre...voice print & code authorisation Vasilyovna Alpha two one", said Yelena. [Voice print & code Authorisation confirmed...accessing records] "Access H'Chir, chief Engineering officer", said Vasilyovna. [H'Chir...Andorian male...rank Ensign....starfleet registry one zero nine six four one nine two four six..last assignment Stardate 2404 to 2407 concurrent USS Spectre chief engineering officer...current status missing in action] ~Not any more~ Thought Yelena with a smirk. "Computer, show me all files tagged to H'Chir, all departments, cross reference to main database", said Yelena. [Accessing] The computer then displayed a list of all files from performance evaluations to complaints to command officers. It was a long list, the man clearly had issues in regards his inability to work alongside certain crewmembers & apparently had an almost pathological hatred of telepaths & empaths. His psyche & performance evaluations however were irrefutable, H'Chir had been a model officer in the past, a credit to starfleet even & now he was a tormented wreck of a man, what the hell had he gone through to cause all this? Yelena rested her hand against the side of her face & propped her elbow onto the desk with a sigh as she continued to read further through the various reports. This was not going to be a five minute job that was for sure. (Reply none, Any) (Posted by Alan Reading) (USS Spectre, Sick Bay, ACSO Ensign (JG) Kenneth McKenzie, 22:00) Kenny let the doors to sick bay open before he walked in. Looking around the room, he saw an Andorian lying on a biobed, he guess that it was most likely the visitor from the shuttle, but he didn't care right now. He was not even sure what good talking to Dr. Williams would do anyway, but at lest he was doing something about it. "Umm...Dr, Williames?" asked Kenny to the man standing near the biobed, a tall pale man with a very unusual tattoo around his ear. (Reply Dr. Williams) "I er...Need to talk to you." It's about my medical need." This was partly true, but he knew it would also get his attention. (Reply Dr. Williams) "If you have time, please tell me when." Kenny said and the walked over to another biobed and placed one hand on his forehead and another on the bio bed to support him. He was not having a good day... (Reply Williams) (Posted by Gavin Work) (USS Spectre, Sick Bay, CMO , Williams, 22:01) "Umm...Dr, Williames?" asked a voice beside him. Andrew turned to see Ensign McKenzie standing beside him. Andrew smiled and said. "what can I do for you Mr McKenzie?" "I er...Need to talk to you." It's about my medical need." Andrew glanced at the chronomiter. David was on his way and H'Chir looked calm for the moment. Douwsy and Marshal would be able to keep an eye on H'Chir for a little bit. he smiled again. "Of course Mr McKenzie please take a seat." "If you have time, please tell me when." Kenny said Andrew ushered him over to the bio-bed. He saw McKenzie place his hand on his forhead and used the other to support him self agenst the bio-bed. "Are you okay Mr McKenzie, Is there anything I can do for you." (reply McKenzie) (reply McKenzie, any) (posted by Robbie) (USS Spectre - Sickbay - Nurse - Douwsy- 2202) "Excuse me, nurse, could you please scan Mr. H'Chir. He just took a little fall," Taxia said, smiling slightly. Douwsy turned and looked at Taxia. "not a problem liutenant." She followed Taxia over to the bio-bed. she quickly scanned H'Chir with her tricorder. He asked, "Any injuries, Nurse?" Douwsy shook her head. "nothing serious. He'll be okay Luitentant." "Very well. Please heal him and contact me when he wakes up," Taxia said Douwsy nodded and returned to H'Chir. (reply any) (posted by Robbie) (USS Spectre, Sick Bay, ACSO Ensign Kenneth McKenzie, 22:03) "Are you ok Mr. McKenzie? Is there anything I can do for you?" asked the Doctor. It took Kenny ages to force himself to make an answer. "I'm...Umm. Having a bad day. I'm been drinking and that's not like me. (Reply Dr. Williams) "Thing is; It all started when I was at high school back at Balla... Ballachu...My home town back in Scotland. To cut a long story short, I fell in love with a heterosexual friend of mine, who hated me after he found out and began to..." Kenny paused, taking a set on the biobed. "pick on me about it. This went on for a while, and I was diagnosed with mild depression brought on by his hatred for me. This lead me to drinking and eating...But moslty eating. I became overweight from overeating, but drink was not too much of a prob, but I've notcied that I've started to drink more since I got into StarFleet. I dunno why. I always used to turn to food for comfort in the past, but now it's drink, and you most likly can tell I'm a wee bit drunk, and what makes it worse is I'm meant to be on duty. Every so often, I get depressed again and memorys from Lorne's abuse comes back to me, and that leads me to comfort eat or drink. I didn't mention it in my StarFleet Medical Record. I know I should have, but I dunno why I didn't. You can kinda call them 'Flashbacks' They make me feel horrible. Do you know what it's like to have the one you love turn on you, Dr.? (Reply Dr. Williams) (Posted by Gavin Work) (USS Spectre, Sick Bay, CMO Williams, 22:04) "I'm...Umm. Having a bad day. I'm been drinking and that's not like me. Andrew nodded. "Would you like to tell me about it Mr McKenzie?" "Thing is; It all started when I was at high school back at Balla... Ballachu...My home town back in Scotland. To cut a long story short, I fell in love with a hetrasexual friend of mine, who hated me after he found out and began to..." Kenny paused, taking a set on the biobed. "pick on me about it. This went on for a while, and I was dignosed with mild deprestion brought on by his hatred for me. This lead me to drinking and eating...But moslty eating. I became overweight from overeating, but drink was not too much of a prob, but I've notcied that I've started drink more since I got into StarFleet. I dunno why. I always used to turn to food for comfort in the past, but now it's drink, and you most likly can tell I'm a wee bit drunk, and what makes it worse is I'm ment to be on duty. Every so oftain, I get deprssed again and memorys from Lorne's abuse comes back to me, and that leads me to comfort eat or drink. I didn't menstion it in my StarFleet Medical Record. I know I should have, but I dunno why I didn't. You can kinda call them 'Flashbacks' They make me feel horrible. Do you know what it's like to have the one you love turn on you, Dr.? Andrew stood there for a moment before answering. "Yes I do. I know exactly what you are talking about." ~okay stop right there this is not the time or the place to be opening your heart out to a patient~ Andrew picked up a hypospray. "Mr McKenzie I can give you this to get you through the shift. What I'll do is to have a little word to Mr Taxia our counsellor. he might be able to help you with you depression and flashbacks." (reply McKenzie) "If you feel that you want to get control of your drinking there are a couple of programs that we can work together?" (reply McKenzie) NRPG: I just realised that Kevin has posted at 2152. hopefully this won't be to tight for your reply Gavin. (reply McKenzie, any) (posted by Robbie) (USS Spectre, Sick Bay, ACSO Ensgin (JG) Kenneth McKenzie, 22:05) Kenny felt a little better now that he had told some one about what happned to him in the past. It made him fell like he could mabye get help about it. He saw the Dr. walk away form him and come back with a hypspray. "Mr. McKenzie. I can give you this to get you through the shift. What I'll do is to have a little word to Mr Taxia our counsellor. He might be able to help you with you depression and flashbacks." "Yeah, sure Doc." Kenny cringed as he felt the hypospary to his neck. "If you feel that you want to get control of your drinking, there are a couple of programs that we can work together?" said Williams. "Aye, sure Doc. Just tell me when we can so them But it's mor eof my eating that I wanna get controle of. I really should get to the shuttle bay as I was orded to do so, or is there any reson I should not go?" (Reply Dr. Williams) (Posted by Gavin Work) (USS Spectre - Security Centre - Agent Smith - 22:05) Jo walked into the security center. she saw Yelena sitting by her desk goining through a pile of PADDs. she came over to Yelena and smiled. "Lieutenant Vasilyovna I hope I'm not desturbing you." (reply Vasilyovna) "Its just that I was doing a back ground surch on Agent Korak and I came up with nothing." (reply Vasilyovna) "Well its like he did not exist. I even cross referanced it withe the SFI databace adn found notheing. its just that SFI is extreamly well informed about all agents used with and agenst us..." Jo glanced at the chronimiter on the wall. "Ow I'm sorry Lieutenant Vasilyovna your off duty now. I'll come back tommorow." She paused realising that her evening was going to be writing reports on Dr Williams and generly spending it on her own. "If you want a drink, now that your off duty we could go for one if you want?" she said hopefully. (reply Vasilyovna) (reply Vasilyovna, any) (posed by Robbie) (USS Spectre - Security Centre - TAC/SC Yelena Vasilyovna - 22:06) The TAC/SC had been so immersed in her scrutiny of the Andorian Engineers files that she had hardly realised the diminutive SFI woman walk into the security centre & come to a stop directly behind her. "Lieutenant Vasilyovna I hope I'm not desturbing you.", said Smith. Yelena turned with a start & looked to her. "Damn, do you always move so stealthily agent Smith", said Yelena half jokingly. "It`s just that I was doing a background search on Agent Korak and I came up with nothing.", said Smith. "What do you mean, there is nothing at all on him anywhere?", said Vasilyovna surprised. "Well its like he did not exist. I even cross referenced it with the SFI database and found nothing. It`s just that SFI is extremely well informed about all agents used with and against us...", said Smith looking momentarily towards the time display & realising in an instance then that the chief was now technically off duty. "Ow I'm sorry Lieutenant Vasilyovna your off duty now. I'll come back tommorow.", said Agent Smith as she turned about & made for the door before quickly turning about again to ask Yelena if she would perhaps like to go for a drink with her. ~Strange, I had no idea that SFI agents actually enjoyed a drink~ Yelena however was actually quite tempted, after the days events a shot of her favourite Vodka did indeed sound nice & the fact that the usually cold SFI woman had expressly asked her to join her made it all the more a welcoming break. The truth of the matter however was that Yelena knew she had to finish with the files beforehand & so reluctantly declined her offer. "I`m sorry agent Smith, I`d love to but I really must finish here first", said Yelena, "If your still about in half an hour or so, perhaps I`ll see you in ten forward", she added. (Reply Smith) The SFI agent then left Yelena to continue on with her record searching. (reply Smith, any) (posed by Alan Reading) (USS Spectre, Sick Bay, CMO - Williams, 22.07) "Aye, sure Doc. Just tell me when we can so them But it's mor eof my eating that I wanna get controle of. I really should get to the shuttle bay as I was orded to do so, or is there any reson I should not go?" Andrew nodded. "I don't see any reson why you can not return to duty. Come back at the end of your shift and I'll see what I can come up with then." (reply McKenzie) Andrew watched McKenzie leave sickbay. he then went over to Taxia who was just leaving H'Chir. "Well, What do you think David?" (reply Taxia) (reply Taxia, McKenzie, any) (posyed by Robbie) (USS Spectre - Sickbay - CMO - Williams _ 2208) "I'm not sure, my friend. He had some sort of mental collapse. I felt... a sort of... second presence, inside his mind, if that is the correct way to explain it. I have never experianced anything like it," Taxia explained. Andrew nodded. "Well I appreciate the help David. thank you very much." "I'm off to my office to study some Betazoid Telepathic Books, to try to encounter what that was, I've asked your nurse to inform me when H'Chir woke up. I'll be back then," Taxia said Andrew nodded and watched David leave sickbay. (reply any) (posted by Robbie) (USS Spectre, near Sick Bay, ACSO Ensign (JG) Kenneth McKenzie, 22.11) Walking down the corridor away from Sick Bay, Kenny felt much better now that the doc and treated him. He was really embarist and ashamed at the moment. He was gonna have to explain to Lieutenant Nollys why he was over 15 minutes late. But he was gonna show up. He was on his way there now. He still felt a little light headed, but he was still gonna report to Nollys, he hoped she would not tell he had been drinking, and he certainly did not hope that the Captain got word of it... Kenny cringed. What would happen if the captain knew? Would the doc tell him? No...He wouldn't. Dr./Patient confidenuallty would see to it, he hoped. He approached the doors of Shuttle Bay Two, he took a deep breath before going in to report to Nollys... (Reply anyone/no one) (Posted by Gavin Work) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mission: The Sword of Damocles Day 2 Stardate 2407.02.03 (USS Spectre - Bridge - CO T`Vhor & TAC/SC Yelena Vasilyovna - 06:00) Exiting the subspace river, the Spectre came about & set a course for Alpha Onias III & one of it`s first secondary mission objectives. With the planet itself now visible in their viewscreen, the Captain wasted no time at all in moving the ship into position, the last thing they needed now was to come under the attention of yet another Romulan vessel so close to the neutral zone & the sooner they met their aide the better. "Conn, establish a low synchronous orbit", said T`Vhor. (Reply Rodriguez, Any) "Scan for contacts", said T`Vhor turning his attention to the tactical officer as he spoke. "Scanning sir", said Vasilyovna, "I`m picking up a debris field, four thousand metres of our port bow", she added. Imediately T`Vhor turned to Nolly`s at the science console in responce to the information just received from tactical. "Your analysis of the debris field please Lieutenant", said T`Vhor. (Reply Nolly`s) This was the last thing they had wanted to hear, the fact that this was clearly the remains of a shuttle was not good at all, if they had lost the presidential aide they would be all but blind on this mission from here on in. "Is there any evidence of Anti proton residue amongst the debris Lieutenant?", said T`Vhor. (Reply Nolly`s) The news from the science station had only compounded the situation further, with the presence of anti protons confirmed, this was clearly a Romulan attack now & that of course raised the question as to wether or not the earlier rumours of Romulan intervention in Rondar Nell`s capture were true after all. T`Vhor thought for a while on the matter & then he looked towards the viewscreen at the surface of Alpha Onias III. "Lieutenant Vasilyovna, scan the surface for any life signs, beacons or anything untoward", said T`Vhor. "Aye sir, scanning now", said Yelena, "I`m picking up a lifepod beacon sir, location....grid reference two six six, one ninety", she added. "Lifesigns?", said T`Vhor. "One sir, male & unconscious", said Yelena. "Bridge to transporter room one, lock on to the lifesign reading on the surface & prepare to beam it aboard", said T`Vhor. =/\=Aye sir, attempting a lock.......negative Captain, I can`t get a reliable fix, there seems to be an ionic storm raging in the lower atmosphere, with more power I may be able to get a fix, failing that however we`ll have to wait until the storm passes=/\= "Ensign Aiden", said the Captain turning to the Ops Officer, "can we bypass any of our systems & boost power to transporter room one in order to achieve a beamout?", said T`Vhor. (Reply Keira) T`Vhor then turned to the FO beside him. "Mr Rogers, if we can`t get that lock, I want you to take a shuttle down to the surface & retrieve the individual in the lifepod", said T`Vhor. (Reply Rogers) (Reply Rodriguez, Nolly`s, Keira, Any) (Posted by Alan Reading) (USS Spectre - Bridge - OPS Ensign(Jg) Aiden Keira - 06:00) Keira watched intently as they approached the planet. Some of the happening on the Spectre were still a mystery to her, especially those surrounding Korak and H’Chir, but here was finally something she could get her teeth into. She listened closely as the conversation on the bridge went on around her, T’Vhor efficiently issuing orders to his crew. The debris field loomed large on the viewscreen as Keira contemplated what could’ve happened. Did the Romulans get there first? If so, was it by chance or had their mission somehow been compromised? “Ensign Aiden”, said the Captain, startling Keira slightly, "can we bypass any of our systems & boost power to transporter room one in order to achieve a Beamout?” “The only non-essential systems right now are the weapons, cloak and shield, Sir,” she replied. “Theoretically we could bypass those, but it would leave us vulnerable to sudden attack. Should I go ahead?” She turned to look at T’Vhor, who nodded, but the concerned _expression on his face showed he was all too aware of the potential danger. “Bypassing shields first, since they need to be lowered to transport anyway,” Keira said, her fingers flying over the console in front of her. “Rerouting power. Try it now.” =^=Negative, Sir. Still not sufficient power. The ionic storm is too strong.=^= Keira turned to her console again. “Bypassing cloak – rerouting…” =^=Negative,=^= the reply came. “Bypassing weapons, rerouting power…” =^=We have a partial lock, Sir. We need more time. Signal deteriorating… Wait, getting stronger again=^= “How long?” T’Vhor asked. =^=A couple of minutes, Sir=^= T`Vhor then turned to the FO beside him. "Mr Rogers, if we can`t get that lock, I want you to take a shuttle down to the surface & retrieve the individual in the lifepod", said T`Vhor. “Sir, contact on long-range scanners!” “What?” Keira asked, before T’Vhor could. “Not sure, but it’s closing fast. Definitely a ship – could be Romulan.” “How long till it gets here?” Keira said again, oblivious to the slightly annoyed _expression on T’Vhor’s face. Lucky for her that he was Vulcan. “40 minutes, maybe less,” came the reply. The transporter room interjected: =^=It’s no good, Sir, we can’t get that lock. The storm would have to dissipate significantly for us to do so=^= “Captain, we could get a shuttle there and back in forty minutes…” Keira said, finally turning to T’Vhor, a questioning look on her face. (Reply T’Vhor, Any) (Posted by Arnaud Malherbe) (USS Spectre - Main Bridge - FO - Lt. Brian Rogers - 06.00) The proverbial dawn had come quickly for Rogers, who had under estimated how his first day of being a First Officer had tired him out. He now sat in his usual position, in the right seat, next to Commander T'Vhor. He was reading a PADD which contained the night shift's log, and sipping a mug of hot coffee. He felt some growing anticipation, has they were due to arrive at Alpha Onias III any moment, and he found himself hoping for some action, any action or excitement. Brian had only been out of the Academy for a year, and this was the kind of mission he had day-dreamed about during boring lectures in his Earth History Academy classes. Soon enough, the planet was within range, and the Captain had the ship moved into a low orbit. Rogers didn't understand why, until he remembered that Alpha Onias III was only a stone's throw away from the Neutral Zone. "Scan for contacts," T'Vhor asked. The bridge crew waited in silence for Lt. Vasilyovna's reply. "I`m picking up a debris field, four thousand metres of our port bow," she calmed. Rogers sipped his coffee and put it down, pondering this small mystery. The debris field could be from anything, although it was worth investigating. T'Vhor, apparently, agreed. He asked Ms. Nolly's for her analysis, and the results were startling. It appeared it had been a shuttle, and it also appeared, that Romulans were the culprits. The bridge crew waited for orders has T'Vhor silently looked out of the viewscreen. ~If the presidential aide is dead, then we are lost. Where do we even start to look for him?~ Rogers thought to himself, fearing the worse. "Lieutenant Vasilyovna, scan the surface for any life signs, beacons or anything untoward," T'Vhor ordered. Ever the officer, Vasilyovna replied and began scanning. "I'm picking up a lifepod beacon sir, location....grid reference 266-190," she reported. "Lifesigns?" T'Vhor asked. "One sir, male and unconscious," she added. T'Vhor ordered the man to be beamed aboard, however, the transporters nemesis, the ionic storm, was present, and prevented a beam out. T'Vhor asked Ensign Keria if he could boost the systems and get a beam out. Keria replied that if critical systems were bypassed, possibly enough power could be achieved to power through the ionic storm, and successfully beam out the man. T'Vhor told him to go ahead, and do whatever it took to beam him out. Rogers didn't like the idea of losing their cloaking device and shields, specially this close to Romulan space, and when they had damn-near concrete evidence that Romulans had just destroyed a Federation shuttlecraft. Everyone listened has Ensign Keria and the transporter chief worked and attempted to beam the man out. Despite dropping shields, cloaking device and weapons, only a partial lock could be achieved. Rogers started thinking of an alternative plan, but T'Vhor already had one. "Mr. Rogers, if we can't get that lock, I want you to take a shuttle down to the surface and retrieve the individual in the lifepod," T'Vhor said. "Of course, Commander." Rogers said with an fearless nod. On the surface, he was nonchalant and not afraid of anything, however, personally, he didn't care to fly a shuttle into an ionic storm, specially since the record of ionic storms vs. Federation support craft wasn't very good... for the Support Craft. Things went from bad to worse has a ship dropped out of warp and started closing on the Spectre. It appeared to be Romulan. Ensign Keira informed them all that a shuttle could be taken down and back up in 40 minutes. Roger's blue eyes never left T'Vhor has he watched the captain and waited for the word. "Agreed. Mr. Rogers, take a team and get down there, you have thirty minutes and the clock as they say, is ticking," T'Vhor said. "Aye, sir," Rogers proclaimed, not even fully finished speaking before he started sprinting towards the turbolift. Once inside, he shouted quickly, "Main Shuttlebay, now!" and the car began moving downwards. NRPG: James' Guildford post said he was asked to report to the shuttle bay. Might has well provide a reasoning. RPG: Rogers tapped his comm badge, "Rogers to Lt. Vasilyonva," he asked. (reply Vasilyonva) "I need a security officer, can you have one meet me in the shuttlebay?" (reply Vasilyonva) "Thank you, Yelena," he said has he grinning, "Rogers out," has soon has the channel closed, his mind searched, he would need someone with medical expertise. He tapped his comm badge again. "Rogers to Dr. Williams," he asked. (reply Williams) "I need you to come to the Main Shuttlebay, equipped for an away mission," Rogers asked. (reply Williams) "I need you, Doc. This may be an intense mission, we're flying straight into an ionic storm and Romulans are closing fast. I need *THE* CMO," Rogers pleaded. (reply Williams) "Good to hear. See you there," Rogers said. Almost perfect timing, the channel closed as soon has the turbolift arrived on the deck. (reply none, Williams, Vasilyonva, any) (Posted by Kevin Schram) (USS Spectre - Sickbay - CMO - Williams - Agent Smith - 06.01) Andrew hated this day. He had been awake for the last six hour unable to even the slightest bit of sleep. he had given up stating at his ceiling and gone back to work. For to day was the anniversary of his parents death. He was now sitting in his chair turning the "Skinny" suit mask over in his hands. The "skinny" suit was a thin type of emergency decompression suit. it was skin tight hence it's name. he had been given it by his parents the first time he had got on a salvage mission. He grinned to himself as he remembered about being in Zero-G. he had gotten such a buzz out of it and still did. The Yellow alert siren sounded. he put the mask into his medkit and slung it onto his shoulder. Andrew walked into sickbay and saw Douwsy and Marshal observing H'Chir from the nurses station. "how is he doing?" Douwsy looked over. "He is doing okay. the heavy sedation is wearing off and he should be awake soon." NRPG: Michael hope you don't mind RPG: Andrew nodded and turned as the sickbay door opened. Smith entered quickly and walked over to Andrew. "Hallo Dr Williams do you know what is happening?" =^Rogers to Dr. Williams=^ ~looks like we'll find out~ "Dr Williams here. what can I do for you Mr Rogers?" =^=I need you to come to the Main Shuttlebay, equipped for an away mission=^= "Um Mr Rogers I'm still looking after Mr H'Chir." "I need you, Doc. This may be an intense mission, we're flying straight into an ionic storm and Romulans are closing fast. I need *THE* CMO," Rogers pleaded. "Okay Mr Rogers I'll be right there." =^=Good to hear. See you there=^= Andrew turned to Smith. "Well Agent Smith are you coming?" "No thank you Doctor I'm going to the bridge to find out about the Romulans." With that she turned and left. Andrew turned back to Douwsy and Marshal. "I need you both to set up triage I don't know what we'll be expecting." He turned and quickly hurried for the turbolift. (reply any) (posted by Robbie) (USS Spectre - Bridge - CO T`Vhor & TAC/SC Yelena Vasilyovna - 06:04) Things were very much touch & go on the bridge at this moment in time, they now had a contact closing at warp with an ETA of forty minutes or less, a wounded person on the surface & an ionic storm raging below preventing them from beaming him or her out. T`Vhor quickly weighed up the variables in his mind as the transporter operator fought to get a reliable lock on the lifepods occupant, it wasn`t looking good though regardless of Ensign Aiden`s manipulations of the power grid. Logic dictated of course that the possibility was that the incoming vessel was Romulan, they had already been in the area after all & had clearly showed their hand once before. The Spectre however was a much more formidible foe than a relatively lightly armed transport & T`Vhor knew that a Romulan commander would be less inclined to resort to firing his disruptors upon a federation vessel, whilst it was still technically in federation space. "Captain, we could get a shuttle there and back in forty minutes", said Keira. The Ops Officer was correct of course, it was realistically & logicly their only option, they could explain away their presence easily enough to the commander of a Romulan vessel so long as they already had the presidential aide on board if & when it arrived. "Agreed, Mr Rogers, take a team & get down there, you have thirty minutes & the clock as they say is ticking", said T`Vhor. (Reply Rogers) "Lieutenant Vasilyovna, take us to yellow alert....the moment you have a positive ID on that vessel I want to know about it", he added. "Aye sir", said the Tactical officer as the yellow annunciators began pulsing around the bridge in responce to their heightened state of readiness. (Reply Rogers, Keira, Any) (Posted by Alan Reading) (USS Spectre - Deck 4 - Science Lab - SO Julia Tagliani - 6:05) Julia looked up as Senior Chief Nellcho walked in. "You're running late" she said. "Yes, sir" Nellcho replied. "Couldn't find my badge this morning, threw everything off for me." Julia nodded, absent mindedly. "Well now that you're here why don't you come give me a hand with this?" It sounded like a question, but coming from an officer, even one as newly minted and wet behind the ears as Julia Tagliani, it was definetly an order as far as Senior Chief Nellcho was concerned. "What are you working on?" Nellcho asked. "A new compound, trying to neutralize my tears, you know?" Julia said, still sounding far away. "Why would you want to neutralize your tears?" Nellcho asked, looking suspicious "I thought Elasian women liked having the power to enslave men?" "Not this Elasian woman. I want to neutralize my tears, and eventually find a cure for Elasian tears. I owe it to a friend I had back on Elas. Besides, I really don't need to cry to get what I want from a man do I?" Julia said, now sounding smug. "Guess not, but I still think you're crazy, I definetly wouldn't want to get rid of that kind of power." Nellcho said. "You say that, but what if you infected someone you wish you hadn't, and couldn't 'turn back the clock' so to speak, and they were stuck in love with you forever? What if you cried on your brother, or father, or uncle, or grandfather or a foriegn dignatary? No. It's too much. I'm tired of having to be careful. I can't live a 'normal' life like this, do you know that Caitian engineer? I can't get near him without my allergies flaring up and everyone around me getting nervous and jumpy. I hate it." Julia said, sounding distraught. She had thought about this point for a long time. Ever since she had infected her childhood friend on Elas, launching her into her studies and earning her spot at the academy. She was determined, she would find a cure. (reply none) (posted by James Dock) (USS Spectre - Bridge - TAC/SC Yelena Vasilyovna - 06:06) No sooner had the First officer left the bridge, he had opened a channel to the tactical chief. =/\=Rogers to Lt. Vasilyovna=/\= "Vasilyovna here, go ahead sir", said Yelena responding to the sudden communication. =/\=I need a security officer, can you have one meet me in the shuttlebay?=/\= "I`m on it as we speak sir, Ensign Guildford is en route now", said the Chief. =/\=Thank you, Yelena...Rogers out=/\= (Reply None) (Posted by Alan Reading) (USS Spectre - Shuttlebay 1 - FO - Lt. Brian Rogers - 06.08) Rogers arrived in the shuttlebay and started walking swiftly towards a Type 7 shuttle. He spotted Ensign Guildford, who started heading towards him. Rogers nodded to the young officer and went to an equipment locker on the bulkhead. By the time Rogers had opened it, Guildford was behind him. "What's going on, sir?" he asked. Rogers grabbed a tricorder and tossed it to Guildford, then placed one on his own belt. "A person vital to our mission is in a escape pod, crashed on the surface of Alpha Onias III. Ionic storms make it impossible for beam out, so we're being sent down to recover him and bring him home. I'm sure you can handle something that intense, Ensign," Rogers said, grinning, and tossed a phaser to Guildford. (reply Guildford) "Excellent. Dr. Williams should be arriving any minute, and we'll be on our way," Rogers said, putting a phaser in his own belt, and closing the locker. He started off towards the shuttle, when Williams entered the shuttlebay. "Ready to roll, doc?" Rogers asked. (reply Williams) "Excellent. Lets get this over with, gentlemen," Rogers said, and the three men boarded the shuttle. (reply Williams, Guliford) (Reply Williams Guildford) (Posted by Kevin Schram) (USS Spectre - Shuttlebay 1 - ATAC/ASC James guildford - 06.08) "A person vital to our mission is in a escape pod, crashed on the surface of Alpha Onias III. Ionic storms make it impossible for beam out, so we're being sent down to recover him and bring him home. I'm sure you can handle something that intense, Ensign," Lieutenant Rogers replied grinning as he tossed a phaser to Guildford. "As long as nothing blows up, it's not that intense" Guildford said with a slight grin on his face. "Excellent. Dr. Williams should be arriving any minute, and we'll be on our way," the FO said, attaching a phaser to his own belt, and closing the locker. The two men were heading for the shuttle when Dr. Williams entered the shuttlebay. "Ready to roll, doc?" Rogers asked. (reply Williams) "Excellent. Lets get this over with, gentlemen," Lt. Rogers said, and the three men boarded the shuttle. "To use an archaic expression, long lost to the sands of time, let's rock 'n roll" James said, smiling now. (reply Williams) (Posted by James Dock) (USS Spectre - Deck 5 - Shuttlebay 1 - ATAC/ASC James Guildford - 06:09) It had been a busy twenty four hours for James, he had gotten about five hours of sleep and at this point was running on adrenaline and caffiene. He had just been ordered to the shuttlebay for an away mission. He was a little confused, he had thought they were supposed to meet with a ship and he didn't quite know why an away mission was needed. But he was here, and he would do his duty, at least as long as he was wearing this uniform. He liked serving on board ship more than he liked serving in army ground forces, and he supposed that was part of what had drawn him to leave Dacoralian space and returned to Earth. That and the fact that the reverence and esteem he was held in since the Civil War had ended had made him uncomfortable. That, however, was beside the point, he was waiting for Lt. Rogers and whatever medical personnel were coming. He was pleased that he was being entrusted with so much work lately, but he was getting a little worn down. James yawned. He fig ured that he was going to have to cut down on his social life. Not that he had much of one between teaching classes on the holodeck and starting a new training program for the security crews, much to Davies's chagrin. Just then Lt. Rogers entered the bay. James walked over to him. "What's going on sir?"James asked, as they loaded into the shuttle. (reply Rogers) (posted by James Dock) (USS Spectre - Shuttlebay 1 - CMO - Williams - 06.09) Andrew entered the shuttle bay to see Rogers and Guildford standing beside a type 7 shuttle. "Ready to roll, doc?" Rogers asked. "Ready as I'll ever be Mr Rogers." "Excellent. Lets get this over with, gentlemen," Lt. Rogers said, and the three men boarded the shuttle. "To use an archaic expression, long lost to the sands of time, let's rock 'n roll" James said, smiling now. Andrew shook his head. "Or lock and load." (Reply None) (Posted by Robbie Gray) (Type-7 Shuttle 'Finkel' - FO - Lt. Brian Rogers - 06.10) Rogers entered the shuttle with the rest of the away team in tow. Rogers took the pilot's seat, and the other two men settled in. A quick preflight check, and the shuttle was ready to go. Rogers entered a command and opened a channel to the Spectre's bridge. "Finkel to Spectre, requesting permission to depart from the ship," he asked. (reply bridge) "Understood, what is the time on the Romulan ship?" he asked. (reply bridge) Brian grimiced. The time was slipping fast. This might get a little hairy. However, he refused to show weakness. "Great, more time than I thought," he lied. He pilotted the shuttle up and out of the bay, through the egress field, and set course for the planet's surface. He could spot the small green outline of the Romulan ship in the distance, closing in. "Mr. Guildford, I've seen civilian garbage ships with more tactical abilities than this shuttle, but just in case that Romulan ship beats us to the Spectre, you may want to refamilarize yourself with her Tactical console," Rogers asked. (reply Guildford) Rogers turned back to Williams, "Doc, we don't know what kind of condition this guy will be in, you should be prepared for the worse," Brian recommended. (reply Williams, Guildford, bridge, any) (Posted by Kevin Schram) (Type-7 Shuttle 'Finkel' - ATAC/ASC James Guildford - 06.10) Guildford entered the shuttle behind Rogers, who took the pilots seat. James sat down at the tac panel and activated it, doing a systems check. Once he was satisfied, he looked over at the doctor. "Who the hell would name a shuttle 'Finkel' he asked. It was a rhetorical question but the doctor answered anyway. (reply Williams) "Finkel to Spectre, requesting permission to depart from the ship," Rogers said, obviously having opened a channel. (reply bridge) "Understood, what is the time on the Romulan ship?" the FO asked. (reply bridge) The Lieutenant grimiced. "Great, more time than I thought," he said, taking off and stearing the shuttle towards the planet "Mr. Guildford, I've seen civilian garbage ships with more tactical abilities than this shuttle, but just in case that Romulan ship beats us to the Spectre, you may want to refamilarize yourself with her Tactical console," Rogers said. "Righwah? Oh. Yeah, I'm already on that, no worries, we have plenty of time right?" James said, mimicking the FOs grimace from a moment ago. (reply Rogers) James nodded with a grin. Rogers turned to Williams, "Doc, we don't know what kind of condition this guy will be in, you should be prepared for the worse," Lt. Rogers said. (reply Williams, Rogers, bridge, any) (Posted by James Dock) (Type-7 Shuttle 'Finkel' - CMO - Williams - 06.11) Andrew sat be hind Rogers and Guildford. "Who the hell would name a shuttle 'Finkel' asked Guildford. "There was a austian saxsophonist called Finkel." As Rogers and Guildford begane pre-flight and start up he took the shuttles medikit from the locker beside him. he then opened the medikit and his perosnal medical kit and sorted out what he was going to need. "Doc, we don't know what kind of condition this guy will be in, you should be prepared for the worse," said Rogers. Andrew looked up at him and grinned. "Nothng new there then Mr Rogers." (reply any) (posted by Robbie) (USS Spectre – Bridge – OPS Ens(Jg) Aiden Keira – 06:11) Keira sat at her console, monitoring the as yet unidentified object closing on the Spectre. Inside, she was frustrated. She had hoped the Captain would allow her to go with the away team, but he had said nothing. Dutifully, she had kept her mouth shut, but now it was all she could do to sit still. =^=Finkel to Spectre, requesting permission to depart from the ship,=^= “Permission granted, Sir. The optimal route is being sent to your NAV computer. It should allow you the quickest time to get to the beacon, but bypassing the worst storm pockets. It’s still going to be a bumpy ride, though,” Keira replied. =^=Understood, what is the time on the Romulan ship?=^= “ETA 06:48. You have 37 minutes, Lieutenant. Simulations show that you would only need about 28 minutes, so it should be plenty of time.” Something caught Keira’s eye. “Sir!” She turned to T’Vhor. “New contact on scanners, Sir!” Pausing for a moment she made sure of what she was seeing. “Similar warp signature to the first one, Sir… definitely Romulan. Closing at maximum warp and… Sir, it’s closer.” “How close?” T’Vhor asked anxiously. “ETA…,” Keira’s fingers danced over the console. “25 minutes! Should I stop the shuttle launch, Sir?” NRPG: Sorry for the liberties, Alan, but I’m going to make T’Vhor say no. RPG: The Captain replied in the negative. “Bridge to Finkel.” Keira said, “You need to launch now! New route sent. No time to bypass storm pockets anymore! You need to get straight to that beacon and get the cargo!” ~Let’s just pray the shuttle holds,~ Keira thought. “Captain, we need to try and stall the Romulans. Could I suggest we break orbit and meet them further away from the planet? It would make it more difficult to retrieve our shuttle, but we may be able to convince them that our presence here is innocent, causing them to leave, which will allow us time to go back for the away team. Or… we could just stay here and bet on our away team making it back before they arrive.” “What is the estimate on the away team?” T’Vhor asked. “22 to 27 minutes,” Keira replied, “depending on storm severity and what they find down there.” Keira looked anxiously at T’Vhor, waiting for his reply. (Reply T’Vhor, Rogers, Any) (Posted by Arnaud Malherbe) (Type-7 Shuttle 'Finkel' - FO - Lt. Brian Rogers - 06.12) The shuttle began entering the outer atmosphere of Alpha Onias III. Brian cut the impulse engines almost to 0% power and began using the thrusters to keep the landing approach nominal. They started to enter the ionic storm. Rogers checked the sensors, it was a Force-5. Not exactly enough to rip the hull apart, but still too prevent transporters and make it rough ride. Shortly after, a ionic discharge hit the shuttle, rocking it violently, Rogers entered commands quickly, recorrecting the shuttles course. "Mr. Guildford, put shields to full strength!" Rogers said, as they barely missed another ionic discharge. (reply Guildford) Rogers nodded, "Very good, ensign. I've got the escape pod in sight, coming in on final approach," Rogers said has the shuttle got slower and closer to the ground... However, another ionic discharge fired off across the shuttle's broadside, and the sensor display went dead. "Son of a..." Rogers started, "We've got nothing. We're flying blind," Rogers said. He looked up out of windows, a purple haze was all he could see. "Hold on, this might get roug-..." Before Rogers could finish, the shuttle had a rough touchdown on the rocky terrain on the surface of Alpha Onias III, and slide about 10 meters before coming to a slow stop. When the dust had settled, Rogers turned around in his chair to his away team. "Every one alright?" he asked. (reply Guildford, Williams) Rogers turned back around and checked the shuttle's systems. "The shuttle is fine. Some external damage on the underside of the nacelles. How are the shields and weapons, James?" (reply Guildford) Rogers nodded and pulled out a tricorder. He stared at it for a few moments before declaring, "I've got the target. He's roughly an 1/8th mile south. We should move quickly..." Rogers said. All three men moved to the rear hatch and walked out onto the barren, rocky surface of Alpha Onias III. (Reply Guildford, Williams) (Posted by Kevin Schram) (Type-7 Shuttle 'Finkel' - ATAC/ASC James Guildford - 06.12) The shuttle entered the atmosphere, and soon after the ionic storm. James was at the TAC station, checking his sensors when a discharge hit the shuttle, shaking the cabin up and throwing loose objects around. James started to put the shields up higher when Lt. Rogers said "Mr. Guildford, put shields to full strength!" "I already did, sir" James replied, correcting for the energy spike from the ionic discharge. Rogers nodded, "Very good, ensign. I've got the escape pod in sight, coming in on final approach." Rogers sounded far away, just as the shuttle was coming in for the final approach, another discharge hit the shuttle and everything went haywire. "Son of a..." Rogers growled, "We've got nothing. We're flying blind." A few seconds later Rogers started "Hold on, this might get roug-..." Before he could finish, the shuttle had a turbulent touchdown on the rocky terrain on the surface of Alpha Onias III, and slide about 10 meters before coming to a slow stop. When the dust had settled, Lt. Rogers turned around in his chair to his away team. "Every one alright?" he asked. "Shaken, not stirred" James said, getting a raised eyebrow in response, "Uh, yes sir, I'm fine." Rogers turned back around and checked the shuttle's systems. "The shuttle is fine. Some external damage on the underside of the nacelles. How are the shields and weapons, James?" "Weapons are undamaged, shields are offline, I think I can get them back up on the ride home though." James responded, noting that the first officer had called him by his first name. ~Guess there's a first time for everything~ James thought to himself. Brian nodded and pulled out a tricorder. He stared at it for a few moments before declaring, "I've got the target. He's roughly an 1/8th mile south. We should move quickly..." Rogers said. Guildford grabbed a survival pack with a collapsable stretcher and followed the Lieutenant and Doctor out into the storm. (Reply None) (Posted by James Dock) (USS Spectre – Bridge – CO T`Vhor & TAC/SC Yelena Vasilyovna – 06:13) The moment the shuttle had launched the ingredients in the mix had increased yet again. "Sir!", said the Ops Officer, "New contact on scanners, Sir!", she added. "Similar warp signature to the first one, Sir... definitely Romulan. Closing at maximum warp and... Sir, it’s closer.", said Ensign Aiden. "How close?", said T’Vhor. "ETA…, 25 minutes! Should I stop the shuttle launch, Sir?", said Keira. "No", said T`Vhor, "it`s imperitive that we complete this phase of the mission, if we delay now until the Romulan vessel leaves, we could lose our contact to possible serious injury", he added. "Contact Mr Rogers & inform him of our situation, advise them to ammend their course accordingly to get this done as soon as possible", said T`Vhor. Ensign Aiden nodded & then opened a channel to the First Officer as ordered to inform him of the ammendements to his mission. "Captain, we need to try and stall the Romulans. Could I suggest we break orbit and meet them further away from the planet? It would make it more difficult to retrieve our shuttle, but we may be able to convince them that our presence here is innocent, causing them to leave, which will allow us time to go back for the away team. Or… we could just stay here and bet on our away team making it back before they arrive.", said Ensign Aiden. "What is the estimate on the away team?", said T`Vhor. "22 to 27 minutes", said Keira, "depending on storm severity and what they find down there", she added. T`Vhor thought for a moment on the Ops Officer`s recommendations, then he turned to Vasilyovna at the Tactical console. "Hold those thought`s Ensign Aiden......Lieutenant Vasilyovna, any identification on the first vessel yet?", he asked. "One moment sir, I`ll have telemetry in one moment", said Yelena as she ran her fingers deftly across the tactical console. "I have it now sir, confirming two vessels...one is definately Romulan, D-deridex class warbird, the other is.........", said Yelena pausing to re-check before answering. "The other is a federation shuttle sir", she added in a surprised tone. "Federation?", said T`Vhor equally as surprised as she at the mention of it. "Yes sir, type nine federation transport transmitting a starfleet registry & on an intercept course", said Yelena. "Why didn`t we receive it`s registry beforehand?", said T`Vhor. "I`m not sure sir, it could have been the ionic activity on the surface of the planet interfering with our sensors", said Yelena. "Hail the shuttle", said T`Vhor, "Inform it of our status & order it`s crew to standby for further orders", said the Captain as he settled back into his chair & turned to the Ops officer once again in regards her previous recommendations. "Your recommendations are noted Ensign, however, I want to give this Romulan no cause for suspicion, to break orbit & confront it implies some form of covert action on our part", said T`Vhor. "We are in federation space with nothing to hide at this moment in time & that is precisely what I want us to project", he added. (Reply Keira) "I want our shuttle back on board asap, the moment it returns grant it imediate clearance to dock", said T`Vhor. (Reply Keira, Any) (Posted by Alan Reading) (Alpha Onias III - Transport lifepod - Presidential Aide Unaru Castigan - 06:20) The first thing Unaru saw upon coming round from his unconscious state was the transponder status beacon pulsing it`s steady, rythmic emanations to any that might be in the vicinity to receive it. Then there was the smell of electrical burning coming from some place imedediately behind him, it`s source, the stabiliser panel that had fried itself upon their decent through the charged troposphere & the Ionic storm`s that raged beneath it. The transit down to the planet after they had been forced to abandon ship had been unusually harsh due to that storm & it had resulted in the incapacitation of the presidential aide himself & the death of his adviser, who now lay in a crumpled bloody mess imediately to his right. Instinctively upon noticing her, Unaru reached out to her & tugged at her shoulder in an attempt to rouse her. It was of course no use at all, her neck had been broken & she had heamoraged from within to spew a large amount of blood upon the floor beside her. Her death however had been a mercifully quick one & from that he drew just a little solace before he returned his attention to the flashing indicator once more. Unaru breathed deeply & then closed his eyes to focus himself before attempting in vain to sit up, the broken bones in his lower right leg however imediately caused him to cry out & fall back in agony as the raw ends of the bones themselves cut painfully into the soft flesh from within. The harsh reality was that he was going nowhere until help arrived now, but how long that would be would be a matter left to fate itself, he could only hope that it wouldn`t be too long & that when it finally did arrive, it was in the company of a friendly face. The alternative did not bear thinking about.... (Reply None) (Posted by Alan Reading) (Alpha Onias III - Surface - FO - Lt. Brian Rogers - 06.23) A thick purple haze was in the air and ionic discharges, similar to lighting on Earth, but blue, were discharging in the sky above them like an impressive light show. The away team started walking and navigated their way through the rough ground. A deep but small ravine was in their way, but a short walk around it was subsituted. Finally, they came to a small valley, and the haze cleared around them and gave way to a view of a Federation escape pod. Rogers smiled and signaled for his away team to hurry up. All three men started sprinting towards the pod. Once they arrived on it, Rogers entered a command into the keypad near the hatch, and it gave way, revealing a man who was laying down, and a woman with her head and neck in an odd twisted position. "You must be President Nell's aide. I am Lt. Rogers, First officer of the USS Spectre," he explained. (reply Castigan) "Yes, sir. Lets get you out of here," Rogers said, he nodded to Guildford, and the two men grabbed Castigan by one shoulder each and pulled him out and set him down on a soft spot of ground. Williams went over and started scanning him with his medical tricorder. (reply Williams - just some medicalbabble here Robbie) Once Castigan was healed, Rogers asked him, "Are you well enough to move, sir?" he asked. (reply Castigan - I'll assume yes) Rogers helped Castigan to his feet, "It isn't that hard of a walk," Rogers said. And they started walking back to the shuttle On the walk back, the ion storm seemed to lighten up, but not enough for a beam out, Rogers guessed. (Reply Castigan, Williams) (Posted by Kevin Schram) (Alpha Onias III - Surface - ATAC/ASC James Guildford - 06.23) A thick purple haze was in the air and ionic discharges, similar to lighting on Earth, but blue, were discharging in the sky above them like an impressive light show. The away team started walking and navigated their way through the rough ground. A deep but small ravine was in their way, but a short walk around it was subsituted. The away team came to a low basin in the surrounding cliffs, and the mist cleared giving the team their first view of the escape pod. ~Hell, it's amazing that thing made it to the ground without breaking apart~ James thought. It was badly damaged. Lt. Rogers gave a double time signal and Guildford and the doctor started to jog behind him. came to a small valley, and the haze cleared around them Once they arrived at the door, Brian inputed a command at the hatch, which opened to reveal a morbid site. A disheveled man who looked ready to die, and a woman who had done it, her neck twisted at an ackward and unnatural angle. "You must be President Nell's aide. I am Lt. Rogers, First officer of the USS Spectre," he told the barely concious man. (reply Castigan) "Yes, sir. Lets get you out of here," Rogers said, he nodded to Guildford, and the two men grabbed Castigan by one shoulder each and pulled him out and set him down on a soft spot of ground. Williams went over and started scanning him with his medical tricorder. (reply Williams - just some medicalbabble here Robbie) Once Castigan was healed, Rogers asked him, "Are you well enough to move, sir?" he asked. (reply Castigan - I'll assume yes) Rogers helped Castigan to his feet, "It isn't that hard of a walk," Rogers said. ~especially because you don't have to make it~ James thought, as Castigan stumbled and he caught him, letting him lean on him as they walked. (Reply Castigan, Williams) (Posted by James Dock) (Alpha Onias III - Lifepod - Presidential Aide Unaru Castigan - 06:25) Unaru had now drifted back into a state of semi consciousness, the pain emanating from his shattered lower right leg triggering high levels of dopamine within his brain in an attempt to help his body deal with it. It was the sound of the actuation motor on the lifepod door however that finally brought him once again to a full state of awareness as three starfleet officers suddenly appeared through the now opened up hatchway. "You must be President Nell's aide. I am Lt. Rogers, First officer of the USS Spectre", said the first man to enter the pod. Castigan propped himself up onto his right elbow as the man spoke, grimacing in pain as he did so but also relieved that these were starfleet officers & not the Romulans he had feared would appear. "Am I glad to see you Mr Rogers", said Unaru, "There was a ship with us in orbit, Romulan, it fired upon & destroyed our transport", he added. "Yes, sir. Lets get you out of here," said Rogers as he called to the other officers to assist him in helping the Aide out of the lifepod where the Doctor could work on him better. (Reply Williams) The Doctor spent some time attending to the aides injuries & then once he was in a stable enough condition with his leg suitably imobilised, Rogers returned & asked him if he was ok to continue on. Castigan nodded once & then turned his attention back to the lifepod & the body of his associate within. "We can`t leave her here like that", said Unaru, "we must take her back with us" (Reply Any, IYW) The First Officer & security officer then helped him to his feet in order that they could head back to the shuttle whilst another crewman carried the lifeless body of the presidential aides assistant along with them. (Reply Williams, Any) (Posted by Alan Reading) (Type-7 Shuttle 'Finkel' - FO - Lt. Brian Rogers - 06.32) They returned to the shuttle and everyone got inside and the hatch was closed. Everybody took their seats and Rogers engaged the engines. The thrusters hummed to live and the shuttle started move foward slowly, scraping the rocks. They weren't getting off the ground. After a few tense moments, the nose of the shuttle started lifting off, and shortly after, the rest of the shuttle followed. Rogers increased power to the thrusters and impulse and the shuttle started going increasingly fast and went through the weaking ion storm. They emerged from the storm, and shortly after the atmosphere of Alpha Onias III. Finally, the sensor and commiucation with the Spectre returned. Rogers spotted the Spectre and lined up for the shuttle bay. "Finkel to Spectre, we are on our way back, we've got the... survivor," Rogers said. (reply Bridge) The Finkel landed in the shuttle bay and Rogers patted Guildford and Williams on the back has he walked out of the shuttle. "Good job, gentlemen. Doc, maybe you should get him to Sickbay for a complete medical check. I'll inform T'Vhor," Rogers said, before walking out (Reply Bridge) (Posted by Kevin Schram) (Type-7 Shuttle 'Finkel' - ATAC/ASC James Guildford - 06.32) The team finally made it back to the shuttle where James settled Castigan in the back with Williams. "You guys gonna be alright back here?" James asked as he moved towards the front. (reply Wiliams, Castigan, ifw) As James emerged from the rear cabin the shuttle's nose lifted off the ground, and James dove for his chair. He shook his head in besument, Rogers was understandably in a hurry. The shuttle finally cleared the atmosphere and Rogers began his approach on the Spectre. "Finkel to Spectre, we are on our way back, we've got the... survivor," Rogers said. (reply Bridge) The Finkel landed in the shuttle bay and Rogers patted Guildford and Williams on the back has he walked out of the shuttle. "Good job, gentlemen. Doc, maybe you should get him to Sickbay for a complete medical check. I'll inform T'Vhor," Rogers said, before walking out "I'll help you" James said, helping Castigan out of the shuttle, and again letting him lean on him as they walked towards sickbay. (reply Williams, Castigan, Bridge) (Posted by James Dock) (USS Spectre - Main Bridge - FO - Lt. Brian Rogers - 06.40) Rogers entered the bridge walked over to T'Vhor. "Sir, We've recovered the aide. He's in sickbay been checked out by Dr. Williams," he explained. (reply T'Vhor, Guildford, Williams, Castigan, bridge, any) (Posted by Kevin Schram) (USS Spectre - Bridge - CO T`Vhor - 06:41) "Sir, We've recovered the aide. He's in sickbay being checked out by Dr. Williams", said Rogers as he walked out of the turbolift & onto the bridge to take his seat beside the Captain. "Good work Mr Rogers, time however to bring you up to speed on our latest problem", said T`Vhor turning his attention then to the Tactical officer as he spoke. "What is the current status on the Romulan vessel Lieutenant?", said the CO. "The Warbird remains on it`s present course sir....... her shields are raised but her disruptors are powered down", said the tactical chief. "The Romulan vessel has just dropped out of warp & is now hailing us", said the Tactical chief. "On screen", said T`Vhor & all at once the aggrieved face of the Romulan Commander appeared before them. "Commander", said T`Vhor "how may I help you?" "You wish to help me Captain?", said the Romulan commander in a sarcastic tone of voice, "perhaps you can begin by explaining your presence here & the fact that you are now surrounded by the debris of another vessel", said the Romulan. "The debris you mention commander is as much a mystery to us as I`m SURE it is to you", said T`Vhor, "as for our presence here however, our orders are to meet with a federation shuttle at these coordinates, it is carrying a new crewmember to us", said T`Vhor knowing as he said this that wether true or not, the Romulan did not believe him in the slightest. "And what of your presence?", said T`Vhor, "why are you here now..... our scan of the debris field reveals evidence of recent disruptor fire", he added. "I don`t suppose you would know anything about that?", said T`Vhor raising an eyebrow in typical Vulcan fashion. "I have no idea whatsoever Captain, we are here only on routine patrol of our side of the neutral zone, nothing more", said the Romulan Commander. "Then I trust you will be departing shortly", said T`Vhor. The Romulan smiled & simply nodded to indicate that would be so. "Then I will bid you farewell", said T`Vhor. "Until we meet again", said the Romulan with yet another smile as the viewscreen returned abruptly to it`s familiar starfield once more. "Lieutenant Vasilyovna, what is the status of the federation shuttle now?", said T`Vhor turning to the tactical chief again. "It is currently awaiting further orders five thousand kilometres astern at bearing one nine one mark two four sir", said Yelena. "Ensign Aiden, inform the shuttle that they may dock as soon as they are ready please", said T`Vhor addressing the Ops Officer. (Reply Keira) "Conn prepare to break orbit once the shuttle has docked, set a course for the Barradas system, engage at warp four for a period of thirty minutes to distance us from this location & then bring us to a full stop", said T`Vhor. (Reply Rodriguez) "Bridge to Lieutenant Angeletti", said T`Vhor. (Reply Angeletti) "Please make preperations to bring the phased cloak online & await further orders", said T`Vhor. (Reply Angeletti) Then with everything now prepared for the continuation of their mission, the Captain settled back into the command chair to await the arrival & docking of the federation shuttle & their new crew arrival. (Reply Keira, Angeletti, Any) (Posted by Alan Reading)