Stardate:2406.06.27
Mission : Opportunities of Engagement, day 1
Stardate : 2406.06.27

(USS Cochrane - Captain's Ready Room - CO Lowell - 0930)

Alexandra for the past couple of days manage to plan a busy day for 
Tahl which was easy, it was giving the last touch to the colony that they 
help set up and soon they would head up to Starbase Geneva and she 
needed to contact them and more particular Captain Rofellian.  Once 
Alexandra knew that Tahl was on the planet surface she ask the OPS 
officer to secure a communication with Geneva.

"Captain Rofellian, it's nice to see you again. How are you?

=^= A little tired but I had worse days in the past. With the presence 
of that Senator onboard the station the situation is a little tense and it's 
too long to explain. and for yourself, how is going your mission ? =^= 
Vladek asked

"Not so bad in here, the crew is tired and they need a time off.  We have 
help colonist get comfortable we are finishing and bringing back are equipment 
has we speak."

=^= Good to hear that, I hope they'll like their new home, it isn't sometimes 
easy to settle on a unexplored planet." Vladek replied

"They will be fine, it's beautiful down there.  They are 200 colonist, all eager
 to explore their new environment.   I was contacting you because are next 
destination are with you, order from Starfleet."

=^= Well I wasn't aware of that, I had a conversation with the Admiral last 
night about our moving and he seemed to be not aware either. But we are 
always glad to welcome you to our station. What's bringing you here ? =^= 
Vladek asked

"I ready the reports about your problems, moving a station isn't easy, but 
I have also something else before we get to serious business.  It's going to 
be Lt. Comdr. Tahlmari's birthday in 3 days and frankly we don't have the 
energy to prepare anything for him. Mind you that my gifts are ready, but 
a party."

=^= No problem Captain, we'll be happy to organise the birthday Party, 
we've got a new bar on the promenade called the "Seaquest", it has a nice 
subwater ambience, I'm sure your crew will love it. You can relax, all will be 
ready for your arrival. =^= Vladek explained

"Wonderful! So we will be there in 3 days."

=^= In 3 days Captain, and don't worry, we won't have any anomalies 
to welcome you this time. =^= Vladek smiled

"Bye! Captain Lowell out!" Alexandra cut communication on her end and 
chuckle a little at the thought.

(Reply from anyone)
(Posted from Laurence Durand & Patrick Buidin)


Stardate:2406.06.27
Mission : Opportunities of Engagement, day 1
Stardate : 2406.06.27

(USS Cochrane - Captain's Ready Room - CO Lowell - 0930)

Alexandra for the past couple of days manage to plan a busy day 
for Tahl which was easy, it was giving the last touch to the colony 
that they help set up and soon they would head up to Starbase Geneva 
and she needed to contact them and more particular Captain Rofellian.  
Once Alexandra knew that Tahl was on the planet surface she ask the OPS 
officer to secure a communication with Geneva.

"Captain Rofellian, it's nice to see you again. How are you?

=^= A little tired but I had worse days in the past. With the presence of 
that Senator onboard the station the situation is a little tense and it's too 
long to explain. and for yourself, how is going your mission ? =^= Vladek 
asked

"Not so bad in here, the crew is tired and they need a time off.  We have 
help colonist get comfortable we are finishing and bringing back are equipment 
has we speak."


=^= Good to hear that, I hope they'll like their new home, it isn't sometimes easy 
to settle on a unexplored planet." Vladek replied


"They will be fine, it's beautiful down there.  They are 200 colonist, all eager to explore 
their new environment.   I was contacting you because are next destination are with you, 
order from Starfleet."


=^= Well I wasn't aware of that, I had a conversation with the Admiral last night about our 
moving and he seemed to be not aware either. But we are always glad to welcome you to 
our station. What's bringing you here ? =^= Vladek asked


"I ready the reports about your problems, moving a station isn't easy, but I have also 
something else before we get to serious business.  It's going to be Lt. Comdr. Tahlmari's 
birthday in 3 days and frankly we don't have the energy to prepare anything for him. Mind 
you that my gifts are ready, but a party."


=^= No problem Captain, we'll be happy to organise the birthday Party, we've got a new 
bar on the promenade called the "Seaquest", it has a nice subwater ambience, I'm sure 
your crew will love it. You can relax, all will be ready for your arrival. =^= Vladek explained.

"Wonderful! So we will be there in 3 days."


=^= In 3 days Captain, and don't worry, we won't have any anomalies to welcome you 
this time. =^= Vladek smiled

"Bye! Captain Lowell out!" Alexandra cut communication on her end and chuckle a little at the thought.

(Reply from anyone)
(Posted from Laurence Durand & Patrick Buidin)


Stardate:2406.06.28
Next mission title : Opportunities of engagements
10 years ago
Stardate : 2396.06.28

(Dream of Zakdorn homeworld, Tahlmari, 2396.06.28)

Erebou Tahlmari was completing his presentation to the delegates from the Interplanetary Tactical Advisory Coalition. He had managed to keep every last one of them on the edge of their seats. The ideas that he had outlined were, to say the least, unique, to say the most, they were radical. But all would agree, they were the most incredible, innovative, ideas that they had ever heard.

Even more so, they would work. These ideas went beyond interplanetary conflicts, but also had the capacity to work with interpersonal conflicts. It was, without a doubt, one of the crowning high points of an already illustrious career.

"And so my friends," Erebou concluded, "we find ourselves in the face of opportunities of engagement."

The delegates jumped to their feet, giving a well deserved ovation. Erebou stood there, basking in their accolades. He simply nodded in acknowledgement. This was, perhaps, the greatest moment of his career,
if not his life. He closed his eyes to enjoy the moment. Then he opened his eyes and looked to the back of the auditorium.

Then his eyes fell upon the one thing that could ruin this moment for him. There stood his son. His eldest child and supposed heir of his strategist dynasty. His heart hoped that the boy had come to listen to the presentation, but intellectually he knew that it was not the case.  That was when he saw the two law enforcement officers on either side of the boy. Each had a hand on his shoulders.

The feeling of elation that he had just moments ago quickly disappeared.  It was replaced with a sensation of dread. What had he done now.  Erebou managed to maintain his facial expression as he was congratulated
by members of the University Board. They had planned a reception in his honour and would he grace them with his presence.

Erebou promised that he would be along shortly and that he had to collect his notes and his thoughts. They were very understanding.  Finally he was alone on the stage. The constables brought his son down to him. Erebou had to give the boy credit. He was in trouble but he didn't shy away from it. He was prepared to meet his fate.

The moment of pride was washed away by the overwhelming disappointment at the prospect of what he had done. He looked at the officers, who looked familiar, perhaps from the last time the boy was in trouble.

"In trouble again?" he asked the constables. They nodded. "What was it this time?"

The boy stood up tall as the officers reported. "We're not sure how he got in there, but he was in a secured data base of the university, and managed to input a computer worm program to the mainframe."

Erebou sighed deeply. He rubbed at his eyes, then looked at the boy as if it caused him pain to do so. "What does it do?"

Young Tahlmari beamed with pride. "It was designed to randomise student profiles and alter their dates of birth."

The officers looked impressed and confused. The father was not so impressed, but was confused. "Why?"

"Well, since the university would not allow me to attend due to my age, I thought I would make it impossible to figure out how old anyone was. And since today was my 16th birthday, it seemed like as good a time as
any."

Erebou became painfully aware that people were waiting for him. He was beside himself. All he could say was, "Fix it." Then he turned and walked away.

Young Tahlmari bowed his head and replied, "Yes, sir."

Then the father stopped. He turned and looked back at his son. "When you're done go home. Then pack your things and be gone before I get back. I do not want you there when I go home."

At that he turned his back on his son for the last time.

"Father," Tahl called out, to no avail. "You're going to disown me on my own birthday?" Still no answer. His father just left the room.

The boy stood there for a moment, unable to move. His eyes burned as he fought to keep the tears from falling. "Well, happy birthday to me."

Then he shook himself. He'd be damned if he was going to cry for that man. Nor would he take anything from him. If he was on his own, then so be it. After setting the anti-worm program to work he left the university and made his way to the spaceport. He did not go home, he did not collect any of his belongings.

His family, his whole planet had long ago turned their backs on him.  Now he was going to return the favour. And that was the last that young Mr. Tahlmari saw of Zakdorn.

(Reply from none)
(Posted by Al Muir)

Stardate:2406.06.29
Mission: Opportunities of Engagements, day 3
Stardate: 2406.06.29

(USS Cochrane - Bridge - FO Lt. Cmnder Tahlmari & CO Lowell -07:25)

As the Cochrane was slowly closing to reach Starbase Geneva, a message
came through... a distress call.  

=^=Geneva to Cochrane.  I'd like to take the time to welcome you
properly, but we have a situation here.  Our fleet is currently in
conflict with Cobra Fleet.  We could use some help.=^=

"Geneva, we'll see what we can do," Tahl replied and closed the channel.
"Helm, set a course.  Captain to the bridge."  

As the Cochrane neared the battle site they could already tell that it
was not going well for their federation brothers. At least two of the
five ships were completely out of the picture. The Renegade had barely
any power readings at all. Sensors showed that there had been a warp
core explossion in the area. The Subversive was missing a nacelle, and
didn't look like it was going anywhere. Life signs were pretty scetchy
on both ships. If they were going to anything, this battle would have to
end soon.  Alexandra push the key and the Cochrane went into full red
alert and said throught communication.

"All hands, red alert and to battle stations."

The remaining three ships were locked in battle.  It was pretty clear
that the federation ships, now outnumbered, were definitely at a
disadvantage.The main source of the trouble was a ship that was easily
the size of the Cochrane. None of the ships were of a configuration that
Tahl recognized.

It appeared that the Shogun was taking the brunt of the assault at the
moment. It had splirt into its three sections. the only problem with
that was that each individual section did not have the fire power of the
ship as a whole. Tahl focused on what must have been the main battle
drive section.

"Ensign, set a course for the Shogun's battle section, full impulse.
Griegor, target the weapons of theat ship and fire full phasers as soon
as we're in range. Then prepare for something a little special."

(reply from Romonov)

He turned to Fugan. "How long would it take to put one of those phase
inverters into a quantum torpedo?"

(reply B'Lanor)

"You have five minutes, get on it."  Said Tahl.

(reply B'lanor)

He looked at Alex, who was watching for the moment. She seemed to know
what he was up to. She gave him a look and a head saying yes, they knew
what the others was thinking and there was no need of speaking in a
situation so clear cut has this one.

"Let's see what we can do to increase power to our shields. We're
probably going to need it."

"Yes, I think we will need.  I don't like the looks of this fight."
Alexandra touch communication keys. "Medical, in a few moments, you will
have casualties coming your way... get ready!  Engineering, I want the
maximum energy you can spare for the weapons and the shields."
Alexandra cut communications off.

The Shogun was taking a beating and sensors showed power fluctuatons.
"Helm, take us across the Shogun's bow. Fire all phasers."

The Cochrane put itself between the Shogun and the Cobra ship. Phasers
fired on both sides. the Cochrane rocked and shock with the impact,
those were no ordinary phasers, but the shields held. The Cochrane was
no slouch though and Tarz's pinpint accuracy paid off. The Cobra ship
stopped firing and from the sensor reading it was in big trouble.

"Open hailing frequency to the Shogun. Captain, you look like you could
use a little help." Said Tahl and Alex added.  "We are ready to welcome
the injured over here."  She got up.

(reply Wilson)
(posted by Al Muir and Laurence Durand)

Stardate:2406.06.29
Mission: Opportunities of Engagements, day 3
Stardate: 2406.06.29

(USS Cochrane - Bridge - FO Lt. Cmnder Tahlmari & CO Lowell -07:25)

As the Cochrane was slowly closing to reach Starbase Geneva, a message
came through... a distress call.  

=^=Geneva to Cochrane.  I'd like to take the time to welcome you
properly, but we have a situation here.  Our fleet is currently in
conflict with Cobra Fleet.  We could use some help.=^=

"Geneva, we'll see what we can do," Tahl replied and closed the channel.
"Helm, set a course.  Captain to the bridge."  

As the Cochrane neared the battle site they could already tell that it
was not going well for their federation brothers. At least two of the
five ships were completely out of the picture. The Renegade had barely
any power readings at all. Sensors showed that there had been a warp
core explossion in the area. The Subversive was missing a nacelle, and
didn't look like it was going anywhere. Life signs were pretty scetchy
on both ships. If they were going to anything, this battle would have to
end soon.  Alexandra push the key and the Cochrane went into full red
alert and said throught communication.

"All hands, red alert and to battle stations."

The remaining three ships were locked in battle.  It was pretty clear
that the federation ships, now outnumbered, were definitely at a
disadvantage.The main source of the trouble was a ship that was easily
the size of the Cochrane. None of the ships were of a configuration that
Tahl recognized.

It appeared that the Shogun was taking the brunt of the assault at the
moment. It had splirt into its three sections. the only problem with
that was that each individual section did not have the fire power of the
ship as a whole. Tahl focused on what must have been the main battle
drive section.

"Ensign, set a course for the Shogun's battle section, full impulse.
Griegor, target the weapons of theat ship and fire full phasers as soon
as we're in range. Then prepare for something a little special."

(reply from Romonov)

He turned to Fugan. "How long would it take to put one of those phase
inverters into a quantum torpedo?"

(reply B'Lanor)

"You have five minutes, get on it."  Said Tahl.

(reply B'lanor)

He looked at Alex, who was watching for the moment. She seemed to know
what he was up to. She gave him a look and a head saying yes, they knew
what the others was thinking and there was no need of speaking in a
situation so clear cut has this one.

"Let's see what we can do to increase power to our shields. We're
probably going to need it."

"Yes, I think we will need.  I don't like the looks of this fight."
Alexandra touch communication keys. "Medical, in a few moments, you will
have casualties coming your way... get ready!  Engineering, I want the
maximum energy you can spare for the weapons and the shields."
Alexandra cut communications off.

The Shogun was taking a beating and sensors showed power fluctuatons.
"Helm, take us across the Shogun's bow. Fire all phasers."

The Cochrane put itself between the Shogun and the Cobra ship. Phasers
fired on both sides. the Cochrane rocked and shock with the impact,
those were no ordinary phasers, but the shields held. The Cochrane was
no slouch though and Tarz's pinpint accuracy paid off. The Cobra ship
stopped firing and from the sensor reading it was in big trouble.

"Open hailing frequency to the Shogun. Captain, you look like you could
use a little help." Said Tahl and Alex added.  "We are ready to welcome
the injured over here."  She got up.

(reply Wilson)
(posted by Al Muir and Laurence Durand)

Stardate:2406.06.29
Mission: Opportunities of Engagements, day 3
Stardate: 2406.06.29

(USS Cochrane, Bridge, 2O/CSO Lt Fugan B’Lanor, 0726)
Fugan examined the latest stellar cartography readings of the sector, paying 
particular attention to the subspace spetrograph analysis.  It had been 
several months since their last visit and Fugan was curious to examine the 
status of his work; logical considering that the sealing process he had used 
on the anomalies present during their last stopover was purely theoretical.

Fugan glanced up when ops announced they were receiving a distress call from 
Geneva, he was beginning to get a sence of deja-vue.

=^=Geneva to Cochrane.  I'd like to take the time to welcome you
properly, but we have a situation here.  Our fleet is currently in
conflict with Cobra Fleet.  We could use some help.=^=

"Geneva, we'll see what we can do," Tahl replied and closed the channel.
"Helm, set a course.  Captain to the bridge."

As the Cochrane neared the battle site they could already tell that it
was not going well for their federation brothers. At least two of the
five ships were completely out of the picture. The Renegade had barely
any power readings at all. Sensors showed that there had been a warp
core explossion in the area. The Subversive was missing a nacelle, and
didn't look like it was going anywhere. Life signs were pretty scetchy
on both ships. If they were going to anything, this battle would have to
end soon.


"All hands, red alert and to battle stations."

The remaining three ships were locked in battle.  It was pretty clear
that the federation ships, now outnumbered, were definitely at a
disadvantage.The main source of the trouble was a ship that was easily
the size of the Cochrane. None of the ships were of a configuration that
Fugan was able to recognized however he routed probable hardpoint data to 
tactical and begant o consider logical motives for such an attack.

It appeared that the Shogun was taking the brunt of the assault at the
moment. It had splirt into its three sections. the only problem with
that was that each individual section did not have the fire power of the
ship as a whole. Tahlmari focused on what must have been the main battle
drive section.

"Ensign, set a course for the Shogun's battle section, full impulse.
Griegor, target the weapons of theat ship and fire full phasers as soon
as we're in range. Then prepare for something a little special."

(reply from Romonov)

He turned to Fugan. "How long would it take to put one of those phase
inverters into a quantum torpedo?"

"Approximately ten minutes sir, and the procedure is completely untested at 
present"

"You have five minutes, get on it."  Said Tahl.

"Yes Sir."  Fugan signaled for a SO to take over the science consol and made 
his way to the turbolift.

"Deck 7, Science Lab 1"

(USS Cochrane, Deck 11- Torpedo Control,  0732)

After Fugan collected the transphasic generator he made his way to the 
Cochranes torpedo control room, he quickly rerouted the command pathways and 
accessed the torpedo about to be loaded.
It took several minutes for him to complete the procedure as he calmly 
removed certain components and added the generator with its accompanying 
power source and computer system; around him the battle raged prominently 
indicated by the plasma leaking from a conduit which had exploded moments 
before.

"Fugan to the bridge, the procedure is complete",  Fugan neglected to 
mention however that his calculations only indicated a 68.3% chance of 
success, humans were often distracted by such knowledge.

(reply Lowell, Tahl, Romonov, any)
(posted by John Morrison)


Stardate:2406.06.29
Mission: Opportunities of Engagements, day 3
Stardate: 2406.06.29

(USS Cochrane - Bridge - CTAC/SC Ensign Griegor Romonov - 0728)

As the Cochrane neared the battle site they could already tell that it
was not going well for their federation brothers. At least two of the
five ships were completely out of the picture. The Renegade had barely
any power readings at all. Sensors showed that there had been a warp
core explossion in the area. The Subversive was missing a nacelle, and
didn't look like it was going anywhere. Life signs were pretty scetchy
on both ships. If they were going to anything, this battle would have to
end soon.


"All hands, red alert and to battle stations."

The remaining three ships were locked in battle.  It was pretty clear
that the federation ships, now outnumbered, were definitely at a
disadvantage.The main source of the trouble was a ship that was easily
the size of the Cochrane. None of the ships were of a configuration that
Fugan was able to recognized however he routed probable hardpoint data 
to tactical and begant o consider logical motives for such an attack.

It appeared that the Shogun was taking the brunt of the assault at the
moment. It had splirt into its three sections. the only problem with
that was that each individual section did not have the fire power of the
ship as a whole. Tahlmari focused on what must have been the main 
battle drive section.

"Ensign, set a course for the Shogun's battle section, full impulse.
Griegor, target the weapons of theat ship and fire full phasers as soon
as we're in range. Then prepare for something a little special."

"Aye sir." Griegor said locking phasers on target. "Phasers locked, 45 seconds 
to optimal firing range.
 
(reply Tahlmari)

He turned to Fugan. "How long would it take to put one of those phase
inverters into a quantum torpedo?"

"Approximately ten minutes sir, and the procedure is completely 
untested at present"

"You have five minutes, get on it."  Said Tahl.

"Yes Sir."  Fugan signaled for a SO to take over the science consol and 
made his way to the turbolift.

The ship made its way to the target vessel and opened up with a hail of 
phaser fire. "Direct hit, unknown how much damage was dealt" Griegor 
announced as the Cochrane took a torpedo hit on the port side. "They 
still got active weapons systems though"
 
(reply Tahlmari)

"Fugan to the bridge, the procedure is complete",  Fugan neglected to 
mention however that his calculations only indicated a 68.3% chance of 
success, humans were often distracted by such knowledge.
 
"Affirmative Fugan, we may need more of them" Griegor responded then 
he turned to Tahl "Sir, we got the new torps in the tubes, on your command."

(reply Tahl, Lowell, Fugan, any)
(posted by Griegor Romonov)
Stardate:2406.06.29
Mission: Opportunities of Engagements 
Day 3
Stardate: 2406.06.29

(USS Cochrane - Bridge - FO Lt. Comdr Tahlmari & CO Lowell -07:28)

"Aye that would be grand Captain," Wilson replied, "but I have already
evacuated my crew. Their escape pods are about 1000 miles off; as for
the hand I wont knock it back. I set a collision course but my systems
consoles seemed to have blown up. Since I'm in no rush to die in a blaze
of glory a
transporter link would be grateful."

Tahl looked up at Romanov. "Can we save the ship?"

(reply Romanov)

"Very well, get a transporter lock on that man and beam him directly to
the bridge."

(reply Romanov)

"Give us a second to get a lock on your coordinates."

"Any time soon," Wilson made a strange face.

"Energize at your convenience, Mr. Romanov." 

The ship rocked again as the supporting ships began to focus their
attack on the Cochrane.

Tahl hit his comm badge, "Fugan. I need that torpedo."

Thee was no response, meaning the comm system was down or the CSO was very
busy.  Tahl decided to leave him be. 

"Helm," Lowell called out, "evasive manoeuvres delta.  Maintain phaser fire
has long has you can on both alien ships coming our way."

Tahl turned to greet his guest. He recognised him from their last stop
at Geneva. "Commander Wilson, welcome aboard."

"You beat me to it Tahl! Welcome on board, we are getting ready a little
something hot and spicy.  Lt. B'Lanor is making the final touches.

(reply Wilson)

"Don't worry, we will get to your crew. Who are they anyway?"  She look
at Wilson has she kept an eye on the results of the phaser fire.

(reply Wilson)

Then came the call Tahl was waiting for.  =^=Fugan to the bridge, the
procedure is complete.=^=  

"Lock and load," Tahl ordered.  He was a bit disappointed not to hear
Fugan's assestment of the probable outcome.  Must not be good.

"Ensign Romanov set the torpedoe's course to the dead center of the big
ships engine room.  This is totally untested, so cross your fingers. Fire!"

The torpedo shot out, head on course.  Tahl managed to keep his eye on its
progress as another volley from the enemyships hit them.  As it hit the big
ships shields the torpedo disappeared from view, but sensor readings showed
it still moving, right into the ship.

(Reply from Wilson, B'Lanor, Romonov)
(Posted by Laurence Durand & Al Muir)



Stardate:2406.06.29
Mission: Opportunities of Engagements 
Day 3
Stardate: 2406.06.29

(USS Cochrane - Bridge - CTAC/SC Ensign Griegor Romonov - 07:29)

"Aye that would be grand Captain," Wilson replied, "but I have already
evacuated my crew. Their escape pods are about 1000 miles off; as for
the hand I wont knock it back. I set a collision course but my systems
consoles seemed to have blown up. Since I'm in no rush to die in a blaze 
of glory a transporter link would be grateful."

Tahl looked up at Romanov. "Can we save the ship?"


"Doubtful" Griegor said "Our of control, too fast and unstable to use a tractor 
beam, not enough time to do anything else"


"Very well, get a transporter lock on that man and beam him directly to
the bridge."

"Aye sir, may take a while, there is alot of interference" Griegor replied

"Give us a second to get a lock on your coordinates."

"Any time soon," Wilson made a strange face.

"Energize at your convenience, Mr. Romanov." 

The ship rocked again as the supporting ships began to focus their
attack on the Cochrane.

Tahl hit his comm badge, "Fugan. I need that torpedo."

Thee was no response, meaning the comm system was down or the CSO was 
very busy.  Tahl decided to leave him be. 

"Helm," Lowell called out, "evasive manoeuvres delta.  Maintain phaser 
fire
has long has you can on both alien ships coming our way."

"Target locked" Griegor said as the blue shimmering blur appeared on the 
bridge and then focused into humanoid form.

Tahl turned to greet his guest. He recognised him from their last stop
at Geneva. "Commander Wilson, welcome aboard."

"You beat me to it Tahl! Welcome on board, we are getting ready a little
something hot and spicy.  Lt. B'Lanor is making the final touchs.

(reply Wilson)

"Don't worry, we will get to your crew. Who are they anyway?"  She look
at Wilson has she kept an eye on the results of the phaser fire.

(reply Wilson)

Then came the call Tahl was waiting for.  =^=Fugan to the bridge, the
procedure is complete.=^=  

"Lock and load," Tahl ordered.  He was a bit disappointed not to hear
Fugan's assestment of the probable outcome.  Must not be good.

"Ensign Romanov set the torpedoe's course to the dead center of the big
ships engine room.  This is totally untested, so cross your fingers. 
Fire!"

"Roger that sir, torpedo away!" He said

The torpedo shot out, head on course.  Tahl managed to keep his eye on its
progress as another volley from the enemyships hit them.  As it hit the big
ships shields the torpedo disappeared from view, but sensor readings showed
it still moving, right into the ship.

The console beeped indicating the torpedo had hit its target. For a moment the 
enemy vessel continued on its path just like nothing happened. Then explosions 
came out of every weak point in the ships hull untill the rest of it exploded sending 
debris in every direction, sone pieces hitting the Cochrane causing minimal damage.

~They never even saw it coming~ Griegor thought with a slight grin across his face. 
"Target eliminated sir"

(Reply Tahlmari, Lowell, Wilson, B'Lanor)
(Posted by Griegor Romonov)

Stardate:2406.06.29
Mission: Opportunities of Engagements/For are Sins, Day 3
Stardate: 2406.06.29

(USS Cochrane - Bridge - CO Lowell -07:31)

“Don’t worry, we will get to your crew… who are they anyway?”  She 
look at Wilson has she kept an eye on the results of the phaser fire.

For now the answer was meaningless, they were under attack and they 
had to react before those alien ships would start using the escape pod has 
fire practice.

“Can we forget I just asked to board that?” John stated smiling well at least 
the tactical officer was proficient. “Captain Lowell might I suggest we joint 
with the rest of the fleet and head home?”

“It’s a wonderful idea!  It’s coming to are side right now!”  Alexandra look at 
the ship coming there way.

“Thank you very much for my rescue Captain, if there will be nothing else 
I will transport over to the Nautilus?”

“Has you wish!”  She smiled. “We will see if we can get anything from the 
wreckage first.  I doubt it… but we can try!”

“Thank you again Captain, see you at Geneva,” John stated moving off towards 
the turbolift. As he walked the question still bugged him and now he would not 
get answers where had that technology come from.

“Yes… I can wait.”  She saw Wilson leaving and Alexandra turn toward her 
chief Science officer who seem to be searching.  “Anything interesting Lt.
 B’Lanor!  I don’t think we can learn much from what’s left on the ship!”

(Reply from B’Lanor)

“You’re right… we will see later on what the other ships discovered with 
what is left of this Cobra fleet.”  She turn toward Tahl, gave him a smile 
and focus on the helm man. “Return to are original destination course.  
Same warp speed has before.”

“Starbase Geneva, warp 5.”

“Engage Ensign Myleth!”

“I don’t know about you… I can’t wait to be there and get off my feet and
 at the same time know what is going on… What was that all about.”

(Reply from Tahl, B’Lanor, Romonov and anyone)
(Posted by Laurence Durand)

Stardate:2406.06.29
Mission: Opportunities of Engagements/For are Sins, Day 3
Stardate: 2406.06.29

(USS Cochrane - Bridge -  CO Lowell -07:38)

A few minutes pass, and Alexandra felt uneasy, she pace a little and 
was thinking, something wasn’t right.  She gave a look at Tahl and them 
at the Helm.  The other federation ships were in front and out of range.  
She saw Dorkin and after Menelian.  She return her gaze to her arm console 
and push a few keys… there was nothing more.

“Helm!  Full stop!”

“Yes Captain!”  He paused. “Full Stop!”

Alexandra pass again on the main view screen the events of the fight. “Helm, 
half turn and lets do a round around this debris, maximum scan.  We will take 
the opportunity to take a few samples on board.  Has various has we can, Ensign 
Romonov can you make sure that it will be done safely. Once done, return to the 
normal course set earlier and get to the station.  In 3 hrs, I want a meeting to 
know or have an hypothesis about this or who they are.”

(Reply Romonov)

“On a lighter note… what do you have planed for this little free time that we will have?”

(Reply from B’Lanor, Romonov, Menelian, Dorkin, Tahl, Bell and anyone)
(Posted by Laurence Durand)

Stardate:2406.06.29
Mission: Opportunities of Engagements/For are Sins, Day 3
Stardate: 2406.06.29

(USS Cochrane - Bridge - CTAC/SC Ensign Griegor Romonov - 07:39)

A few minutes pass, and Alexandra felt uneasy, she pace a little and 
was thinking, something wasn't right.  She gave a look at Tahl and them 
at the Helm.  The other federation ships were in front and out of 
range.  She saw Dorkin and after Menelian.  She return her gaze to her arm 
console and push a few keys there was nothing more.

"Helm!  Full stop!"

"Yes Captain!"  He paused. "Full Stop!"

Alexandra pass again on the main view screen the events of the fight. 
"Helm, half turn and lets do a round around this debris, maximum scan.  
We will take the opportunity to take a few samples on board.  Has 
various has we can, Ensign Romonov can you make sure that it will be done 
safely. Once done, return to the normal course set earlier and get to the 
station.  In 3 hrs, I want a meeting to know or have an hypothesis 
about this or who they are."

"Yes Ma'am" Griegor said as the helmsman began to make a pass around the 
debris field. "I will secure cargobay 2 for the samples".
 
(reply any)

"On a lighter note" what do you have planed for this little free 
time that we will have?'

"Holodeck to play with Fugan's new toys" Griegor said with a smile.
 
(reply Lowell, anyone else)

The ship was making its pass around the debris, Fugan was busy scanning 
for useful samples to bring aboard. 
 
"Find anything worth of value Fugan?"
 
(reply B'Lanor, Lowell, Tahl, anyone else)
(Posted by Griegor Romonov)
 
Stardate:2406.06.29
Mission: Opportunities of Engagements/For are Sins, Day 3
Stardate: 2406.06.29

(USS Cochrane, Bridge, 2O/CSO Lt Fugan B’Lanor, 0740)

"Helm!  Full stop!"

"Yes Captain!"  the helmsman paused. "Full Stop!"

Fugan glanced over towards te Captain wondering as to her reason for the 
unusual command,

"Helm, half turn and lets do a round around this debris, maximum scan.
We will take the opportunity to take a few samples on board.  Has
various has we can, Ensign Romonov can you make sure that it will be done
safely. Once done, return to the normal course set earlier and get to the
station.  In 3 hrs, I want a meeting to know or have an hypothesis
about this or who they are."

"Yes Ma'am" Griegor said as the helmsman began to make a pass around the 
debris field. "I will secure cargobay 2 for the samples".

"Majority of debris are minimal risk although an unusual thermolitic 
signature is emanating from certain components, I would recommend complete 
isolation of the bay as well as radiation inoculations."

(reply any)

"On a lighter note" what do you have planed for this little free
time that we will have?'

"Holodeck to play with Fugan's new toys" Griegor said with a smile.

"Pleasure from such devices is illogical Mr Romonov, however some training 
may be benificial and it would be interesting to receive you opinions"

(reply Romonov)

Fugan continued to scan the debris field for items of any significance or 
interest, beaming samples aboard every few minutes.

"Find anything worth of value Fugan?"

"Curiously yes, my initial scans revealed nothing extraordinary however 
several samples appear to possess a unique molecular structure which is not 
recognised within any of our databases, indeed metallurgical analysis would 
indicate they cannot possibly exist.  I also believe i may have located a 
subordinate computer core, while it is doubtful that any data of 
considerable value will be stored within it, the core may still yield some 
answers."

(reply Romonov)

(reply Lowell, Tahl, Romonov, any)
(posted by John Morrison)

Stardate:2406.06.29
Mission: Opportunities of Engagements/For are Sins, Day 3
Stardate: 2406.06.29

(USS Cochrane - Bridge -  CO Lowell -07:41)

“On a lighter note… what do you have planed for this little free time that we will have?”

"Holodeck to play with Fugan's new toys" Griegor said with a smile.

"Pleasure from such devices is illogical Mr Romonov, however some training may be 
beneficial and it would be interesting to receive you opinions"

(reply Romonov)

Alexandra chuckled. “Fugan, there’s a particular 20th proverb that explains Ensign 
Romonov excitement.  Boys with new toys!”

Fugan continued to scan the debris field for items of any significance or interest, 
beaming samples aboard every few minutes.

"Find anything worth of value Fugan?"

"Curiously yes, my initial scans revealed nothing extraordinary however several 
samples appear to possess a unique molecular structure which is not recognised 
within any of our databases, indeed metallurgical analysis would indicate they 
cannot possibly exist. I also believe i may have located a subordinate computer core, 
while it is doubtful that any data of considerable value will be stored within it, the core 
may still yield some answers."

(reply Romonov)

“I’m going to give a hand with that one with Hall.  I think that he is best suited for the job!”

(Reply from B’Lanor, Romonov, Menelian, Dorkin, Tahl, Bell, MacRath and anyone)
(Posted by Laurence Durand)

Stardate:2406.06.29
Mission: Opportunities of Engagements/For are Sins, Day 3
Stardate: 2406.06.29

(USS Cochrane, Bridge, 2O/CSO Lt Fugan B’Lanor, 0743)

"Yes Ma'am" Griegor said as the helmsman began to make a pass around
the debris field. "I will secure cargobay 2 for the samples".

"Majority of debris are minimal risk although an unusual thermolitic
signature is emanating from certain components, I would recommend
complete isolation of the bay as well as radiation inoculations."

"You got it" Griegor replied.

"On a lighter note" what do you have planed for this little free
time that we will have?'

"Holodeck to play with Fugan's new toys" Griegor said with a smile.

"Pleasure from such devices is illogical Mr Romonov, however some
training may be benificial and it would be interesting to receive
you opinions"

Alexandra chuckled.  "Fugan, there's a particular 20th proverb that explains
Ensign Romonov excitement.  Boys with new toys!"

"It is interesting to note that the time period that quote originated from 
suffered two world wars, with the third world war on Earth occuring less 
than a century later.  However it is a logical proposition that individuals 
should in some circumstances seek pleasure."

"Everyone gets joy out of something, for me its blowing stuff up" Griegor 
replied with a grin.

"An interesting counter argument Mr Romonov, if we were all alike the 
universe would be an uninteresting location, indeed we would be Borg; for at 
its most basic that is their goal.  Therefore you should enjoy ... 'blowing 
stuff up', and i shall ensure that several new explosives are devices are 
developed for your enjoyment Mr Romonov.  May i also suggest that you take 
part in our testing simulations for new developments, i have no doubt that 
you would find the experience most enjoyable and suggestions from someone 
with your experience would be most appreciated?"

(reply Romonov, Lowell)

Fugan continued to scan the debris field for items of any
significance or interest, beaming samples aboard every few minutes.

"Find anything worth of value Fugan?"

"Curiously yes, my initial scans revealed nothing extraordinary
however several samples appear to possess a unique molecular
structure which is not recognised within any of our databases,
indeed metallurgical analysis would indicate they cannot possibly
exist.  I also believe i may have located a subordinate computer
core, while it is doubtful that any data of considerable value will
be stored within it, the core may still yield some answers."

"Good to hear" Griegor, Fugan noted the apparent look of confusion on 
Griegors face,

"As you said before Mr Romonov, you take pleasure in 'blowing things up' 
while i find the discovery of new knowledge facinating, we each have our 
unique knowledge and skills.  Indeed i find most communication with tactical 
personnel during combat situations extremely complex, while marines are 
often indecipherable"

(reply romonov)

"I'm going to give a hand with that one with Hall.  I think that he is best
suited for the job!"

"As you wish Captain, i will have the information transferred to Halls 
systems as soon as we interface with the computer core.  It may also be 
benificial to liaise with the Geneva crew to gain a fuller understanding of 
the present situation, it may also help us extrapolate any fragmented 
information from the core."

(reply Lowell)


(reply Lowell, Tahl, Romonov, any)
(posted by John Morrison)


Stardate:2406.06.29
Mission: Opportunities of Engagements/For are Sins, Day 3
Stardate: 2406.06.29
 
(USS Cochrane - Bridge - CTAC/SC Ensign Griegor Romonov - 0744)

"Yes Ma'am" Griegor said as the helmsman began to make a pass around
the debris field. "I will secure cargobay 2 for the samples".

"Majority of debris are minimal risk although an unusual thermolitic
signature is emanating from certain components, I would recommend
complete isolation of the bay as well as radiation inoculations."

"You got it" Griegor replied.

"On a lighter note" what do you have planed for this little free
time that we will have?'

"Holodeck to play with Fugan's new toys" Griegor said with a smile.

"Pleasure from such devices is illogical Mr Romonov, however some
training may be benificial and it would be interesting to receive
you opinions"

Alexandra chuckled.  "Fugan, there's a particular 20th proverb that explains
Ensign Romonov excitement.  Boys with new toys!"

"It is interesting to note that the time period that quote originated from 
suffered two world wars, with the third world war on Earth occuring less 
than a century later.  However it is a logical proposition that individuals 
should in some circumstances seek pleasure."

"Everyone gets joy out of something, for me its blowing stuff up" Griegor 
replied with a grin.

"An interesting counter argument Mr Romonov, if we were all alike the 
universe would be an uninteresting location, indeed we would be Borg; for at 
its most basic that is their goal.  Therefore you should enjoy ... 'blowing 
stuff up', and i shall ensure that several new explosives are devices are 
developed for your enjoyment Mr Romonov.  May i also suggest that you take 
part in our testing simulations for new developments, i have no doubt that 
you would find the experience most enjoyable and suggestions from someone 
with your experience would be most appreciated?"

"Any time" Griegor replied.

Fugan continued to scan the debris field for items of any
significance or interest, beaming samples aboard every few minutes.

"Find anything worth of value Fugan?"

"Curiously yes, my initial scans revealed nothing extraordinary
however several samples appear to possess a unique molecular
structure which is not recognised within any of our databases,
indeed metallurgical analysis would indicate they cannot possibly
exist.  I also believe i may have located a subordinate computer
core, while it is doubtful that any data of considerable value will
be stored within it, the core may still yield some answers."

"Good to hear" Griegor, Fugan noted the apparent look of confusion on 
Griegors face,

"As you said before Mr Romonov, you take pleasure in 'blowing things up' 
while i find the discovery of new knowledge facinating, we each have our 
unique knowledge and skills.  Indeed i find most communication with tactical 
personnel during combat situations extremely complex, while marines are 
often indecipherable"

"Just like how I can't understand what most scientists and engineers are saying 
half the time" Griegor said.
 
(reply Fugan)

"I'm going to give a hand with that one with Hall.  I think that he is best
suited for the job!"

"As you wish Captain, i will have the information transferred to Halls 
systems as soon as we interface with the computer core.  It may also be 
benificial to liaise with the Geneva crew to gain a fuller understanding of 
the present situation, it may also help us extrapolate any fragmented 
information from the core."

(reply Lowell, Fugan, Tahl, any)
(posted by Griegor Romonov)
Stardate:2406.06.29
Mission: Opportunities of Engagements/For are Sins, Day 3
Stardate: 2406.06.29

(USS Cochrane - Bridge -  CO Lowell -07:45)

“I’m going to give a hand with that one with Hall.  I think that he is best suited for the job!”

Alexandra studied what was being transported. “I must admit, it’s interesting material we 
are transporting on board.  I wonder if we can use it.  What I enjoy or have pleasure with 
is a good workout.  True, I really enjoy staff practice and my pet project of constructing a
 new one is nearly finished.  Even it is not a fragile device, it is still old, the new one is slimmer 
and stronger and soon I will go and test it.  That is among other activities… of course.”  
Alex wink at Tahl with a crocked smile on her face.

The helm officer gave the status. “Sir, we have finished are turn around the debris.”

“Follow the instruction I gave you earlier.”

“Yes Sir!  Returning to are normal course for Starbase Geneva.”

“This partial computer core will be difficult… Hall is already working on it.  I will go help 
him.  B’Lanor, if it is too dangerous despite all the precautions, I want those pieces return 
to space.  Romonov, make sure that all security measures are followed.  Snider, sent an 
internal communication for the meeting.  Senior and assistant should be at this meeting.  
This is priority.”

“Yes Sir!”

Alexandra got up. “I will be in the Science lab!  Tahl… you have the bridge.”

(Reply from B’Lanor, Romonov, Menelian, Dorkin, Tahl, Bell, MacRath and anyone)
(Posted by Laurence Durand)

Stardate:2406.06.29
Cochrane Mission: Opportunities of Engagements, Day 3.
Stardate: 2406.06.29

(USS Cochrane – Crew quarters - COUNS. Lt. Cantarzini – 0900)

When Rose came back, she had a few things that she brought back with 
her.  2 pictures of her and Drake, private communication subspace code 
for an easy access with Drake’s ship and a load of memories.  The first 
few nights back on the Cochrane, she found herself missing Drake, she 
got used to him be by her side, to wake up in his arms.  After the first 
week, yes, she was still missing him but made up her mind that Drake 
had important things to do.

Since a month or so, she found herself a bit sick in the morning.  Nothing 
serious because after an hour or so it was over, but this morning it didn’t 
want to go.  She barely touch breakfast and made her way to Sickbay.

“Dr. Weasly… I don’t feel so good!”  It seem that she reach it time, because 
she was just about to faint when she step inside.

“Good Lord! Counsellor!”  He cut her just in time before she would hit the floor. 
“T’Simmi, help me please!”

“Yes Sir!”

They both picked up Rose and lay her down on the exam table.  She came 
around by herself and look at the doctor examining her.  “What do I have 
Doctor?  I feel like I will throw up.”

T’Simmi arrived with a container.  “If you do, use this Counsellor.”

Rose shift from T’Simmi to the doctor. “Doctor… tell me!”  To her surprise, he 
had a smile on his face, and started to do another exam where he could see 
it on the view screen.

“I will tell you and show you why in a moment Counsellor Cantarzini.  I think 
it’s the first time.”  He found what he was looking for and zoom on it.

“First for what… I don’t understand.”  She tried to look at the screen.

“T’Simmi, give one cc of PGH… it will alleviate the nausea.  I will give you a few 
recipes of natural remedies the symptoms.”

“DOCTOR! TELL ME!”  She said in an angry voice has she got up and sat.

“You are pregnant Counsellor Cantarzini!”  He showed her the baby on the view 
screen.  “The foetus is totally normal, I’m not sure how long you were pregnant.  
From the size, I would say 2 month and a half, but with your physiology and if I’m 
right to presume that it is Captain Drake’s baby, with his biology, I’m not sure.”

Rose stayed silent has she say the foetus on the view screen.  She could also see 
the life signs, the baby was normal and healthy.  “I’m pregnant!”  The injection that 
T’Simmi gave her seem to work and her stomach started to growl with hunger.  
“Doctor, can you keep this information for yourself, at least for a couple of days.  I 
want to tell the Captain and also Drake about this.  I’m surprised.”

“I can see that.  Do you have to work today?”

“I don’t have any appointments today.”

“Good! Take the day off then and relax.  If you can find some information about 
how a pregnancy goes with your people it would be nice that you transmit that to
 me.  That way I will be able to have an eye on you and your baby… Congratulation 
Counsellor.”

“Euh!  Thank you!  Can I go!”

“Yes, and take it easy.”

“I will, I don’t think I can concentrate on anything today.”

T’Simmi arrived beside Rose. “Counsellor, I made a record on this padd with the
 image.  Congratulation!”

“Thank you!”  Rose walk out of Sickbay full of questions but only one person could 
answer the many why she had… her mother.

(Reply from anyone)
(Posted by Laurence Durand)

Stardate:2406.06.29
Mission : Opportunities of engagements/For are sins, day 3
Stardate : 2406.06.29

(USS Cochrane – Science Lab – CO Captain Lowell & FO Lt. Comdr Wilson - 0930)

Alexandra and Hall concentrate on the problem a head of them… this computer core.  
It wasn’t easy but slowly they were making head way.  She then remembered what 
Lt. B’Lanor suggested. ~It’s a good idea !~

Alexandra tap her combadge. "Snider, open communication with the Nautilus... I 
want to talk to Lt. Comdr. John Wilson."

=^=Yes Sir... In a moment... Communication open Sir!=^=

"Thank you.... Lt. Comdr Wilson, it's captain Lowell can we talk!"

Thrown by the sudden communication John leapt out of the ready room seat to his 
feet expecting a flag officer. once that had not occurred John lowered himself to the
 seat and smiled to himself. Tapping the com link John spoke. 

=^=Of course Captain go ahead,=^=

"Wonderful!  We are right now studying some of the alien ship fragments and a piece 
of the computer core right now.  You seem to have been in contact with who ever it is 
and maybe have some information.  I would like to suggest that we could put are heads 
together on this."

=^=Of course Captain what did you have in mind?=^=

“We will have a meeting in a few hours… at 1100 to be precise…. If you could meet us 
then, it would be perfect.”

=^=Aye Captain,=^= John paused and considered the logistics of the matter.
 =^= Captain we are at Warp presently do you intend for us to drop out to perform the 
transports. also Captain Might I suggest I bring the senior staff from this vessel to assist 
in any analysis.=^=

“Drop out of warp… we will catch up with you in a moment.  I will inform my FO of what 
is happening… did you gather pieces of the alien ship or other stuff on board your ship?”  

=^=No Captain the Nautilus only holds crew with sensor readings and experience. There 
is a hull of one of the vessels in Geneva under heavy guard however on board this vessel 
we don’t. However I do have a unique understanding of the technology,=^= John stated 
preferring to give the full explanation later face to face. 

“I understand… your crew is welcome on board the Cochrane!  When will you be in rang?  
I’m not on the bridge right now, my speciality is alien computer cores and I have my hands 
full with that one.” She chuckled.

=^=We can be in range in 5 minutes ill prepare the crew for transport Captain they can relax 
for a bit whilst I assist you with the core,=^= John stated smiling to himself at the prospect of 
playing with new technology. 

"Okay then... I will contact my FO and tell him that your crew is coming.  See you in a few 
minutes Lt. Comdr Wilson."

=^=Aye Captain i look forward to it,=^= John stated standing once more from the ready 
room to make his way to the bridge and to give the order. 

“Captain Lowell signing out!” The computer turn off communication. “Lowell to Tahl… I have
 invited the Geneva crew for are meeting at 1100, they will arrive sooner that way we will 
put are heads together on this mystery.

(Reply from Tahl)

“We are slowly getting there… I think that we will have most of it in time for the meeting!”

(Reply from Tahl, anyone)
(Posted by Laurence Durand & Richard Bowes)

Stardate:2406.06.29
Mission: For our sins
Mission Day: 3
Stardate: 2406.06.29 
 
(USS Cochrane – Transporter Room – SFI Joshua White – 09:40) 
 
White looked at the two FOs shaking hands.
 
“Commander Tahlmari, I loved it so much here last time I thought I would
bring a few friends. Commander may I introduce the officers of Starbase
Geneva. Second Officer and Chief Of Medicine Lieutenant Mackenzie, Chief
Of Starfleet Intelligence Lieutenant Commander White, Chief Of Science
Lieutenant Ryan, Chief Councillor Ensign Johnson, Chief Of Operations
Ensign Belinia, acting Chief Of Engineering Ensign Breen and finally
Lieutenant Commander Bush,”

White inclined his head slightly when his name was mentioned.
 
“Right Genevans, Captain Lowell has granted you free time until 11:00 in
the conference room. You are free to do what you want until then,” John
nodded to them all. 

White sighed silently. Dead time was always the hardest to kill. As it
turned out he would have problem filling his spare time this time though. 
 
“Right all of you fall out,” John stated pausing and remembering what he
was about to do. “ Lieutenant Ryan and Ensign Belinia, will you do me the
pleasure,” John stated grinning. 
 
“We are going to assist the Science officer of the Cochrane in the
analysis of the wreckage,” 
 
“Commander where will your science officer be?” John asked Thal.

At that moment White's Combadge beeped.

=^= White here. =^=
=^= It's Greg sir! We have a situation here! =^=
=^= At the trade station? =^= Greg was still around after White had
ordered him there. 
=^= Right, there's been a murder on a man. He died in my arms not five
minutes ago. =^=
=^= Who was he? =^=
=^= Don't know, he was dressed in ragged civilian clothes. He looked like
a drifter. =^=

White rolled his eyes. Those were only too common on a trade station;
people not belonging anywhere, looking for something... or avoiding
something.

=^= Why do you think this is SFI business? =^=
=^= Because his last words were "Warn Parker, Longbow, Gardner... What we
found on Key-four..." =^=
=^= Human names and Humans means Starfleet. =^=
=^= OK, let me grab a console. Prepare to send me a DNA sample. =^=
=^= I will, McNish out. =^=

(USS Cochrane – Briefing Room 2 – SFI Joshua White – 09:55) 

White had managed to get a smaller conference room to himself and set up a
secure console. 
=^= White to McNish. =^=
=^= McNish here, I've scanned a strand of his hair with my tricorder; I'm
sending the encrypted data stream… now. =^=

White watched the data stream coming through on the screen, being
decrypted and stored.

=^= Thank you Gregor, arrange for transport of the man to Geneva and write
a full report. =^=
=^= Right away sir! =^=

White called up the SFI Database Inquires and submitted the DNA data. The
response was almost immediate.

====================================================================
NAME: KEITH BRANNIGAN
AGE: 28
BIRTHPLACE: SEATTLE, EARTH
DUTY STATIONS: SCIENCE OFFICER - USS NIMITZ, SCIENCE OFFICER - USS
COCHRANE. 

RETIRED FROM STARFLEET ACTIVE DUTY IN 2405.07.01
====================================================================

White let out a long breath between his teeth. Tapping into old data told
him that Geneva was new built at the time. Brannigan had actually been on
Geneva for a short time while in transfer between Nimitz and Cochrane. No,
not Cochrane but USS Spectre... There had been an early Science Station
called Cochrane but it was destroyed. The crew boarded USS Spectre and
that vessel discovered the subspace river! After being trapped in it they
appeared in the Alpha quadrant and discovered an alien station that they
explored. Brannigan had disappeared during the exploration.

"So, what about those names? And what does "Key four" means?"

A quick cross-reference told him that there was a base with three officers
of those names. The base circled a planed named Kelsius-IV, shortened to
K-IV. The base was DSG1 where Actun was now First Officer! Bringing up the
files of the three officers provided yet another surprise. The Pilot
Officer, James Gardner's file was SFI classified!

Joshua tried access it when he discovered that the file was created by the
Science Base Commander on Mars.
"Brett? What in the name of everything is going on here?" White checked
the time; 10:20. He activated the console to set up a secure line to his
old boss. A minute later he saw the grinning face of Base Commander Brett
Henderson."

"Josh?!? Long time no see! How are you? Are you still at... Geneva,
right?"
"Hi Brett! Yeah, I am. Did the Runabout get back to you?"
"Sure, I expected you to accompany it though. Are you planning to come
back to us?"
"Not for awhile Brett. I have this question for you. A name came up in an
investigation; James Gardner, pilot on DSG1. It seems that you have a
classified file on him. What can you tell me?"
"Oh, let's see... I think it was some craft he was flying... Yeah, here it
is! An advanced craft appeared, and disappeared, on DSG1. Organic
structure, bio-interface... This was before we learned about the
Xenolathes but in the other end of the Galaxy. We brought Jimmy here to
extract all he knew about it. He should be back on DSG1 by now."

White was convinced that this was connected to Brannigan now. It sounded
important enough! But how did they meet?

"Is there any connection to Steve Parker and Reginald Longbow in all
this?" White asked. "Or Keith Brannigan?"
"Well... Steve Parker was apparently the Science Officer who got a closer
look at the craft but it disappeared before he could find much out about
the alien technology. Nothing on the other two."

White groaned.

"OK, thank you Brett."
"No problem, take care Josh!"

White rubbed his temples. "'What we found on K-IV...' he must have been
there with USS Nimitz." White looked at the logs for USS Nimitz and sure
enough found a date when USS Nimitz had visited DSG1 for repairs while
Keith were still onboard. 

White opened a link to DSG1 and his most recent boss, now FO.

=^= Commander Actun here. =^=
=^= This is Joshua White, sir. I have a murder case here that is connected
to DSG1... =^=

(USS Cochrane – Conference Room – SFI Joshua White – 10:57) 

Joshua strolled inside and took a place at the back, as he had the habit
to do, waiting for the meeting to start.

(Reply None)
(Posted by Christer Sjöholm)

Stardate:2406.06.29
Mission: Opportunities of Engagements 
Day 3
Stardate: 2406.06.29

(USS Cochrane- Transporter Room - FO - Lt.Cmdr Tahlmari-0941) 

John Wilson appeared on the transporter pad, along with an entourage of
others. He stepped towards Tahl with his hand out and a big smile on his
face.  Tahl returned the handshake and smile.

"Commander Tahlmari, I loved it so much here last time I thought I would
bring a few friends," Wilson stated.  "Commander May I introduce the
officers of Starbase Geneva. Second Officer and Chief Of Medicine Lieutenant
Mackenzie, Chief Of Starfleet Intelligence Lieutenant Commander White, Chief
Of Science Lieutenant Ryan, Chief Councillor Ensign Johnson, Chief Of
Operations Ensign Belinia, acting Chief Of Engineering Ensign Breen and
finally Lieutenant Commander Bush," John stated taking a deep breath after
the introductions. 

Tahl nodded at the group of officers.  "Welcome to our humble little ship.
I'm afraid it's just myself for the welcoming committee.  Maybe I can scrape
up a couple of important looking people later.  Feel free to explore the
ship.  Our promenade area has many... intersting locations.  Our meeting
time has been set fo 1100 hours, and I'll have you all paged 30 minutes
before hand."

John turned back to his people and smiled. 

"Right Genevans, Captain Lowell has granted you free time until 11:00 in the
conference room. You are free to do what you want until then," John nodded
to them all. 

(Reply Genevans) 

"Right all of you fall out, "John stated pausing and remembering what he was
about to do.  "Lieutenant Ryan and Ensign Belinia, will you do me the
pleasure," John stated grinning.

(Reply Ryan and Belinia) 

"We are going to assist the Science officer of the Cochrane in the analysis
of the wreckage." 

(Reply Ryan and Belinia)

"Commander where will your science officer be?" John questioned. 

Tahl looked around as Wilson caught his attention.  "You'll find Lt. B'Lanor
in cargo bay 2 with some of the debris.  Here, I'll take you down there.  I
wanted to checkout their progress anyway."

(Reply Wilson) 
(Posted By Al Muir) 

Stardate:2406.06.29
Mission : Opportunities of engagements/For are sins, day 3
Stardate : 2406.06.29

(USS Cochrane - Cargo Bay 2- FO- Lt. Commander Tahlmari- 0945)

Tahl led Wilson and his two companions to the cargo bay.  He knew that his
exposure to Geneva had been fairly limited before, be he had no idea who
these two men were.    He had made small talk with the Lt. Commander and was
pleased to discover that Rofellian had been promoted to captain, and was now
CO of the station.  Tahl had grown to respect the Romulan in their previous
encounter.

As they walked through the doors of the cargo bay the sight that met Tahl
was, to say the least, surprising.  There was debis all over the floor.
Some of it was small, but parts of it were quite large.  People were
crawling on, over, under and through the debris.  He smiled when he saw
Alex.

The captain had been hard at work.  Her face was covered by grime and sweat.
She was totally engrossed by what she was looking at.  In a way, she looked
like a child, looking at the presents under a tree at Christmas.  Both
excited and frustrated at not knowing what they were.

"Oh captain, my captain," Tahl said outloud, but to himself.  He smiled and
shook his head.  "This way gentlemen."

Tahl led them to the captain.  "Captain Lowell," he said most officially,
trying to keep his emotions in check.  he wanted to rub the spot of dirt off
her nose, but managed to keep his hands in check.  "Lt. Commander Wilson and
his... entourage, wanted to have a quick look over the pieces we collected."

(reply Lowell, Wilson, Belini, Ryan)
(posted by Al Muir)

Stardate:2406.06.29
Mission: Opportunities of Engagements/For are Sins, Day 3
Stardate: 2406.06.29

(USS Cochrane – Cargo bay 2 -  CO Lowell - 0949)

“Captain, that does not fit with the information we have gathered or any facts that 
Starfleet gave us. From their calculations it was 1 to 5 years old maximum. The fleet 
was only approved 5 years ago and scrapped 6mths after that,” John paused and 
considered the technology he had seen. It did not make sense that it could be 100 
years old did it. “Captain what leads you to make the judgement it is 100 years old? 
We know that the technology was not federation in origin and we do not know where 
it came from is it possible that the technology could be 100 years old?”

Alexandra look at Tahl for a second and return to Wilson. “I’m an Archeologist and 
anthropologist specialist.”  She guided them to a console. “It was my CSO who pointed 
out this to me when I arrived in the cargo bay.  Those are space microbes and some 
of them according to are database come from the deep alpha quadrant has for a 
precision we can’t tell.  There some pieces that are new… about the time frame you 
have given me, 5 years.  But some are older… like this one.”  She took one piece 
in her hand and showed it to him.

 “How would a rogue Starfleet agency get their hands on operational 100 year old 
advanced technology it would be the find of a century?” John stated millions of questions 
ran through his mind he knew the people present could answer only half. John moved 
over to Ryan.

 “Lieutenant have you brought your tricorder?” John questioned before awaiting a reply he 
spoke again. “Start scans for any residual radiation’s adherent with what we know of time 
travel,”

 (Reply Ryan)

 “Also cross reference with the region of space we were in. the nebula should have started 
a slight decay or left a marker thus the amount of time they had been there should be able 
to be deduced from it,” John stated knowing if there was something his science officer would 
find it.

 (Reply Ryan)

 “Captain, Command issued me with orders 16 days ago to find out the source of the Cobra 
fleet and wither it actually existed. One of those duties is complete and all the leaks that 
were co-operating in its maintenance have been dealt with inside command. However we 
are still to ascertain where the technology came from and who if any one supplied them 
with it. The moles inside command have been delft with however they do not know who 
they were dealing with the only persons who knew that died on the vessel when it exploded.”

“Has an archaeologist specialist, there’s no doubt in my finding.  I have crossed reference 
with the scans we made.  57% of that ship is around 100 yrs old.  There are some microbes 
that haven’t been identified… once you find the general sector of where those little suckers 
come from… you can be sure that you are close to the point of origins.  My hypothesis… we 
have something new here.  I can’t also discount that it could be time travel… I guess we will 
know more in the next hour or so.”

 “Right Mr Belinia if you can tap into that computer core do it get me answers, I want to know 
where these ships had came from,”

 (Reply Belinia iyw)

“The core… at least what we have of it is over here on this side.  Hall is working on it… I must 
tell you.  Hall is a T’Kon hologram and he is very special.”

(Reply from Tahl, Ryan, Belinia, B’Lanor, MacRath, Wilson, anyone )
(Posted by Laurence Durand)

Stardate:2406.06.29
Mission: Opportunities of Engagements/For are Sins, Day 3
Stardate: 2406.06.29

(USS Cochrane – Cargo bay 2 -  CO Lowell - 0949)

“Captain, that does not fit with the information we have gathered or any 
facts that Starfleet gave us. From their calculations it was 1 to 5 years old 
maximum. The fleet was only approved 5 years ago and scrapped 6mths 
after that,” John paused and considered the technology he had seen. It did
not make sense that it could be 100 years old did it. “Captain what leads you 
to make the judgement it is 100 years old? We know that the technology was 
not federation in origin and we do not know where it came from is it possible 
that the technology could be 100 years old?”

Alexandra look at Tahl for a second and return to Wilson. “I’m an Archeologist 
and anthropologist specialist.”  She guided them to a console. “It was my CSO 
who pointed out this to me when I arrived in the cargo bay.  Those are space 
microbes and some of them according to are database come from the deep 
alpha quadrant has for a precision we can’t tell.  There some pieces that are 
new… about the time frame you have given me, 5 years.  But some are older… 
like this one.”  She took one piece in her hand and showed it to him.

 “How would a rogue Starfleet agency get their hands on operational 100 year old 
advanced technology it would be the find of a century?” John stated millions of 
questions ran through his mind he knew the people present could answer only 
half. John moved over to Ryan.

 “Lieutenant have you brought your tricorder?” John questioned before awaiting a 
reply he spoke again. “Start scans for any residual radiation’s adherent with what 
we know of time travel,”

 (Reply Ryan)

 “Also cross reference with the region of space we were in. the nebula should have 
started a slight decay or left a marker thus the amount of time they had been there 
should be able to be deduced from it,” John stated knowing if there was something 
his science officer would find it.

 (Reply Ryan)

 “Captain, Command issued me with orders 16 days ago to find out the source of 
the Cobra fleet and wither it actually existed. One of those duties is complete and 
all the leaks that were co-operating in its maintenance have been dealt with inside
 command. However we are still to ascertain where the technology came from and 
who if any one supplied them with it. The moles inside command have been delft 
with however they do not know who they were dealing with the only persons who 
knew that died on the vessel when it exploded,”

“Has an archaeologist specialist, there’s no doubt in my finding.  I have crossed 
reference with the scans we made.  57% of that ship is around 100 yrs old.  There 
are some microbes that haven’t been identified… once you find the general sector of 
where those little suckers come from… you can be sure that you are close to the point 
of origins.  My hypothesis… we have something new here.  I can’t also discount that it 
could be time travel… I guess we will know more in the next hour or so.”

 “Right Mr Belinia if you can tap into that computer core do it get me answers, I want to 
know where these ships had came from,”

 (Reply Belinia iyw)

“The core… at least what we have of it is over here on this side.  Hall is working on it… I 
must tell you.  Hall is a T’Kon hologram and he is very special.”

(Reply from Tahl, Ryan, Belinia, B’Lanor, MacRath, Wilson, anyone )
(Posted by Laurence Durand)

Stardate:2406.06.29
Mission: Opportunities of Engagements/For are Sins, Day 3
Stardate: 2406.06.29

(USS Cochrane – Conference Room 1 -  CO Lowell - 1045)

Alexandra, like usual, was the first person inside the conference room, even 
from this point of view she didn’t like it, but it was a necessary pain.  She had 
the lights turn off, at least until the others would come in.  The message was 
sent to all the senior crew to come for the meeting and report there finding.

There wasn’t much in the computer core, bits and pieces of information of various 
section of the ship.  Engines, shield settings, orders going against orders toward the 
end, it didn’t seem to have any pass subspace messages in there, they were probably 
in another core or simply erased which was more likely.  She sent everything that Hall 
and herself found to B’Lanor.

She was waiting in the dark, looking at the deepness of space.  She sense Tahl walking 
in and he respected the darkness.  She refocus on him and a wave of happiness just 
surrounded her like a warm blanket.  He sat at his place, she could feel his eyes on her.  
She was happy, and that wasn’t even the right word, it was a blend of so many emotions.  
She extended her hand to him and he pick it up. 

“Do you know how much I love you?”

(Reply from Tahl)

“The universe isn’t big enough to know the extend of how I feel.  I don’t think that it could 
handle the 2 of us.”  Alexandra turn to look at him, there was enough light in the room that 
she could see him.  She smiled.  “I can’t wait to have some time alone with you.  Talk about 
the next step we will take.”  She heard noises outside the conference room. “They are coming!”

(Reply from Tahl)

“Great, It’s a wonderful idea.  Computer, turn on the lights to normal settings and open the 
door.”  Alexandra got up.  “Come in people! We have work to do!”
  
(Reply from Tahl, B’Lanor, Romonov, Dorkin, Menelian, Bell, MacRath, anyone )
(Posted by Laurence Durand)

Stardate:2406.06.29
Mission: Opportunities of Engagements, day 3
Stardate: 2406.06.29

(USS Cochrane, Bridge, 2O/CSO Lt Fugan B’Lanor, 0732)

Fugan stepped off the STS transporter and began to move towards his science 
consol when the viewscreen flashed with an explosion, he glanced up to see 
what had happened and watched the remenants of the enemy vessel dissperse 
into space; small clouds of frozen vapour coalesced around the debris.

“Can we forget I just asked to board that?” Fugan faced the new officer and 
recognised him from the Geneva manifest as FO Lt. Cmdr John Wilson however 
he knew nothing further, the Geneva FO appeared to smile but his body 
language indicated his displeasure at the destruction of the vessel “Captain 
Lowell might I suggest we joint with the rest of the fleet and head home?”

“It’s a wonderful idea!  It’s coming to are side right now!�  
Alexandra
look at the ship coming there way.

“Thank you very much for my rescue Captain, if there will be nothing else 
I
will transport over to the Nautilus?�

" Has you wish!" She smiled. “We will see if we can get anything from the
wreckage first.  I doubt itâ€| but we can try!â€?

"Thank you again Captain, see you at Geneva," John stated moving off towards
the turbolift. As he walked the question still bugged him and now he would 
not
get answers where had that technology come from.

“Yesâ€| I can wait.â€?  She saw Wilson leaving and Alexandra turn toward 
her
chief Science officer who seem to be searching.  “Anything interesting Lt.
B’Lanor!  I don’t think we can learn much from what’s left on the 
ship!�

"You are correct captain, trace elements from the vessels hull remain 
however we are detecting no significant power signatures or emmissions of 
any kind, perhaps a thorough search will reveal something significant."

“You’re rightâ€| we will see later on what the other ships discovered 
with
what is left of this Cobra fleet.�  She turn toward Tahl, gave him a smile 
and
focus on the helm man. “Return to are original destination course.  Same 
warp
speed has before.�

“Starbase Geneva, warp 5.�

“Engage Ensign Myleth!�

“I don’t know about youâ€| I can’t wait to be there and get off my 
feet
and at the same time know what is going onâ€| What was that all about.â€?



(reply Lowell, Tahl, Romonov, any)
(posted by John Morrison)


Stardate:2406.07.01
Next mission title : Opportunities of engagements, day 5
Stardate : 2406.07.01

(USS Cochrane, CO private quarters, CO Lowell & FO Tahlmari, 0630)

It has happen since a few nights that Tahlmari had nightmares about his past. 
He thought that telling Alexandra everything would help make them go away, 
but it didn't. Alexandra also had a hard time believing that his own family would 
do this to him. It wasn't Tahl's fault and they treated him like it was. She didn't 
tell him that she tried to contact them, telling them what was going on, but she 
never got an answer from them. Not even acknowledging that they receive her 
messages. Her family adopted him right away, they were just to happy to see her 
happy, and she was even surprised that they sent to Tahl birthday gifts.

Also, the 3 months they were together have been pure bliss. They never were this 
happy and so intone in one another. They did the dating thing, dine in public and has 
much when on duty. They had animated conversations, and frank laughter which 
sometimes brought others into their conversations. Tahl and Romonov managed to 
get the training fight routine back on track and once in a while Alexandra managed to 
go training with them from time to time. They had a blast there too, when the officers 
decided to go after them in a simulation.

Alexandra had the idea of a once a week get together at the bar on deck 69. Patricia 
O'Leary had two pool tables installed, also a holographic entertainment, but after decided 
that it would be fun to put a kareoke system. It would seem that Alexandra and Tahl sang 
just has bad and some how were in tune together. It came to a time that the crew looked 
forward to that once an week little gathering. It was fun to see that everyone was having 
a good time.

The major change in there lives came a month ago, when Tahlmari brought his personal 
belongings to her quarters and bringing them closer to the goal they had set. Now they 
were discovering the little things that could drive people nuts.

Alexandra learned that Tahl was a bit of a slob, but like she was, leaving clothes on the floor, 
of the occasional used coffee cup on the table.  Also, that all plant life forms were in danger 
around him, he had managed to kill a Vulcan cactus and those are at least twice as tuff to kill 
than an earth cactus. Also, Tahl seemed to be forgetful, leaving padds of his projects in the 
bathroom, on the sofa, sometimes even in the bedroom, she even found on in the cooler. But 
Tahl had good sides, for example, the day before, knowing that Alexandra had a hard day, he 
had prepared a hot bath, a good candle light diner, and read to her while she was soaking in the 
bathtub, "The Maltese Falcon". It had been a beautiful romantic evening, ending an hard day. She 
had just enough energy for a little love making.

Alexandra could feel, on the special day of Tahl's birthday, that he was having his nightmare 
again. She didn't like that it all, but there was nothing to do about it except that Tahl had to 
fight his own demons and she was going to be by his side. She decided to wake him up and 
maybe change his train of thoughts which was easy and pleasant too.

"Sweetheart, wake up. You are having your nightmare again." She caressed his face has 
she whispered. "Love, wake up." She said louder.

A voice called to Tahl from deep within his mind. It was a caring, loving voice, which was 
so out of place for him on Zakdorn. There it was again, pulling at him.

Suddenly his eyes opened and he sat straight up in the bed. He could feel the clamminess 
of his body, and looked around, momentarily disoriented. Then he blinked and shook his 
head, shaking out the cobwebs. He put his face in his hands and fought back the feeling 
of despair and loss, and tears. Tears that he had refused to shed for the past 10 years.  
Alexandra could feel his hurt and sadness in him has she waited for him and he look at her.

He looked at Alex, and took strength from her. He gave her a week, tired smile. He wasn't 
sure why he had been having these reoccurring dreams but there was no stopping them. He 
felt bad for Alex, having to deal with his past in this way. Even Bob was of little help.

He managed to focus his eyes on Alex and gave a heavy sigh.   She smiled and leaned over 
to give him a kiss. He returned the kiss. "Sorry honey."

“I know Love!” She whispered back.  “I don’t like seeing you in pain.” She caress his face 
with the back of her hand.

They kissed again and Tahl rolled over on top of Alex. He could have laid like that forever. 
He slowly kissed down her neck, not stopping until he got to his desired destination. He could 
hear Alex's moans as well as feel her pleasure in his mind.

Alexandra felt the pleasure he was having has he took her in his arms, his kisses were just 
magical and relaxing.  She never loved anyone so deeply and strongly before, she could feel
 it grow has much in Tahl then in herself.

After, Tahl lay with his head on Alex's breasts. His eyes were closed, but he was not 
sleeping. He was just happy to be in the arms of someone who truly cared about him. 
A year ago he would not have believed it possible.

Alexandra was looking at Tahl smiling, he was so cute like this, she wanted to kiss him 
and caressed his hair and face as they look at one another. Handsome, cute and they 
shard a bond telling each other what the other felt at the same moment.

"Happy birthday Tahl!  What do you want for breakfast my love. Unless you want 
to unwrap your gift now?"

Alexandra was getting really curious, a few days ago, 3 big boxes arrived with Tahl's 
name. The sender was her grandparents and she wondered what was inside with 
increased excitement has the day of Tahl's birthday was coming.  It took every once 
of mental control not to scan the boxes, she also knew that Tahl was playing with her 
and he had a surprise of his own.

Tahl thought for a moment, and then began to rub his hands together with a big 
grin, childish grin on his face.

"Oh boy, presents." It had been a long time since anyone had thought about him on 
his birthday. When he was much younger, his parents used to celebrate his day with 
elaborate parties. Once he was diagnosed with Maroni Syndrome they really just tried 
to ignore special days, and birthdays were just a painful reminder to them of his existence.

He had known that Alex's grandparents had sent him a few boxes. He was sure that it was 
driving Alex crazy that he didn't even shake them to see what was in there. At one point she 
had left them out on the table to see what
he would do. He simply moved them, carefully, to another space and came back 
to his work on the table. There was an obvious look of disappointment on Alex's 
face when she came back into the room.

At the sound of his excitement Alex, also seemed excited. she came bounding in 
with the three boxes. Tahl looked at each of them, as if he were scanning them 
with his eyes. Then he looked into Alex's excited eyes.

"Although," he said cagily, "perhaps it would be best to wait until after breakfast."

Alex was shock about what she heard, but Tahl’s eyes told her that he was still 
playing her.   She got up bent over and pick up another package underneath the bed. 

“Oh no you wont… or you will not see my gift in this nice box.  I can assure you… you really, 
really want to see that silky something that is in there.”

Tahl raised an eyebrow. He knew that Alex had been planning a surprise party for him, 
but didn't want to say anything. He thought it was very sweet. And nobody had ever done 
that for him before.

What he didn't know was how they found out when his birthday was. He had put a 
security lock on his personnel file, so someone had to work pretty hard to discover 
it. It worried him that they might be able to uncover his first name. But that was erased 
deleted and locked under an encryption code that would take a team of vulcans a couple 
of months to break it.

"Okay, okay," Tahl said, holding his hands up, "I'll open them now."

He picked up the first, smaller box, and carefully began to unwrap the gift.  He 
took painstaking care to undo the sealed paper without tearing.

Alexandra was looking more at the package then Tahl and he was taking his time.  She 
put her gift behind her and well out of reach of him.  She saw the tag and it was from her 
grandmother.  He open the box and inside was 2 knit sweater, but at the very bottom was 
a cute little ensemble… a baby ensemble.

Alexandra was a bit shock and even more so of the look Tahl was giving her. “I’m not 
pregnant… but I think there’s a message in this gift.”

Surprise was not the right word from Tahl. Shock was more like it, and then relief at Alex's 
confession. Tahl laughed.

"A message? Really? And it was so subtle too." he said sarcastically. He put the little baby 
booties on his fingers and made them do a little dance.

"Let's get through one crisis at a time," he said to Alex, then picked up the next present.

This one was a little bigger and a lot more weighty. It also was from Alex's grandmother. 
"It better not be an insemination kit," Tahl joked.

Again he took pains to carefully unwrap the gift. He wanted to savour every moment. He 
could also tell that it was starting to get on Alex's nerves, but he continued his course. After 
unwrapping a tall thin box, he opened it. He pulled out a statue that he did not recognise. Holding 
it up he hoped Alex could illuminate him.

Alexandra started to laugh. “That is grandma… oh!  She really, really likes you and I think she 
wants to be a great grandma, from the looks of it… she want that sooner then later.  It will go 
perfectly with my gift all right.”  She picked up the status.  “True that we haven’t been on Risa, 
so maybe you don’t know what this represent… maybe you heard of it.  It’s a Horga’hn statuette.”  
She look at Tahl who had a weird look on his face.  Alexandra couldn’t tell if he knew or not the 
meaning of it.  “I might suggest that you search the database.”  She look at the statuette, caress 
the lines of it. “Are you okay?  It seem to you have been thrown into a ride here.”

Tahl looked at the statue closely.  He had never seen one before, but had heard of the Horga'hn 
statue.  Everyone seems to have heard of them.  At the academy a dormmate had brought one 
back, but would never talk about it.

he was sure it had something to do with mating, and since it was from Alexandra's grandmother 
it was probably fertility based.  Tahl just about burst out laughing. 

"You're grandmother does not send mixed messages does she?"

“When she has something in her mind, she doesn’t let go.  It’s funny isn’t, with the number 
of times that I went there, I never took one.  Tonight… maybe I will show you.  Open the 
other gift now!”  She bit her bottom lip and had a crooked smile on her face.  “That one is 
from grandpa!”

Tahl looked at the gift appreciatively.  a gift from a male member of the family.  How long 
had it been.  He shook his head.  He refused to wallow in self pity today.  His life was 
changing and the was no longer part of that family. 

The box was quite heavy but small.  He gave it a little shake and examined it very carefully.  
He sniffed it, with no result.  There was no way of telling what it was without opening it.  

Alex's grandpa was a cagey old man who always looked at Tahl as if he were doing something 
wrong.  He could never really tell what he was thinking about.  

Once again he went through the ritual of carefull unwrapping.  This time, as the paper 
was removed he picked up all of the wrapping paper and crumpled them into a ball 
with an evil smile on his face.

He looked at the black cube with great interest.  The man had always comment on how 
spartan Tahl's office looked.  Even with Alex's efforts to help decorate it, it still seemed 
baren.  He touched the button on the side of the cube and a holographic aquarium appeared.

There were several species of very colorful fish swimming in what appeared to be a sizable 
aquarium.  He watched intently, realizing that each fish appeared to have a separate running 
program and infinitely diverse actions, and interactions.  Tahl was very impressed, and he 
knew his holotechnolgy.

"This is the most amazing thing," Tahl expressed his awe.  "It must have taken him a while 
to put it together."

“My grandfather is all patience and never say totally what is on his mind.  I think I know 
where I will put it… remember, you will have to take care of it.”

"I hope I have enough holographic fish food," Tahl replied with a laugh.

He turned  of the aquarium and looked at Alex.  Suddenly he was very serious.

"I can't believe your family did this for me," he said.  "Do you even know how much I 
love you?

“I can feel it right now… but I like to hear it too!”

"Well, my dear, you are about to feel a bit more." Tahl wrapped his arms around Alex 
and drew her into a passionate kiss.

"Thank you," he said.  "This has been the best birthday I have ever had."

Sitting on his lap, she started to laugh has they kiss.  “The only thing left is my gift… over 
here, but I think it will be for tonight.  Unless, your power of persuasion make me change 
my mind.  My only goal is to make you happy.”

"Oh my love, you have already succeeded in that goal."

Tahl ran his hands through Alex's hair and studied her face closely.  "Persuasive you say."

He kissed her again, this time more gently and his hands began to move down her side.  Then 
his kisses moved down her neck to her shoulder.  He looked up at her closed eyes.  Suddenly 
he stopped.

"You now," Tahl said, "maybe I will just wait until tonight."  And he moved to get off the bed.

Alexandra closed her eyes feeling Tahl’s hand caressing her.  The sensations were wonderful 
and when he stop she was a bit disappointed but then again, they had all day together.  There 
was no rush. “I will keep this last gift preciously over the night stand.  I’m starving!”

"Me too," Tahl said.  "How about something special for breakfast?  Risan Waffles?"

Tahl sat on the edge of the bed and stretched.  This had the beginnings of a wonderful day.  

“That is a wonderful idea… I want to go explore the Geneva station and see what they have 
been doing.  It’s your day off too!”

"A day off?"  Tahl sounded shocked.  "Together?  It's almost like somebody arranged it."  Tahl 
laughed.  "I can hardly wait."

“Good, let’s eat and get dressed.  I heard that they redecorated the bar on Geneva… I’m kind of 
curious about what they have done.”  Alexandra got up and made her way to the shower hiding 
her anticipation for the party. “I will go take a shower.”

Tahl watched her leave the room, enjoying the view.  When she had left he lay back down on 
the bed and let out a deep sigh.  He'd never had a surprise party before, so he better work on 
being surprised.  This was definitely going to be a night to remember.

(Reply from none or any)
(Posted by Laurence Durand & Al Muir)

Stardate:2406.07.01
 Cochrane Mission: Opportunities of Engagements/For are Sins, Day 5.
Stardate: 2406.07.01


(USS Cochrane, Crew quarters, Drake and Rose, 0805)

Drake had pushed the chime for Rose's quarters but she must not heard it,
so, he walked on in. He stood by the door watching her search for something,
then the list of names came to his mind, the list that was in his shirt
pocket. She was wearing what he sent her earlier and it looked so good on
her as he knew it would.

Where is the list of first name I dig up?"

"I got it here Love" Drake said as he pulled it from his shirt.

Rose, a bit surprised, look at him and smiled. She knew that he was enjoying
the view he had right about now of her, so she turn around on herself. "What
do you think?"

"You are so beautiful love" Drake started, "Oh you mean the outfit on you?"
He joked a bit before answering her, "Yes you make the outfit perfect." It
was true, she brought out the beauty of the outfit and he had known she
would even before he sent it to her. He walked up to her and after giving
her the list, he gently put his hand out to cup her chin to raise it so he
could give her a passionate kiss.

After their kiss, Drake looked down into her beautiful eyes, "Now what is
that you wanted to tell me?"

Rose held that kiss for a moment, she had miss him a great deal and the
surprise was unexpected, people could say a total accident. "You better sit
down Drake, because the news could make you weak in the knees." She guided
him to the sofa and let him sit first. She took position by sitting on the
coffee table in front of him. For a moment she was silent.

What Rose had to tell him was totally escaping him, but, he could care less
because he loved her so much that the only thing that would catch him by
surprise would be that she wanted him to leave. That would cause him so much
pain that he would not be able to stand it. Drake sat down as instructed by
Rose and looked across at her still not believing how beautiful she was and
how lucky he was at the time. He had the opportunity to love three women in
his lifetime and hoped that he was on the final one.

"Ok love what is it?" He asked with a warm smile.

"You remember 3 months ago... everything. What we learn from each other... I
discovered yesterday. I can't believe it but I saw it and it's incredible. I
called my mother and asked her why." She got up because she couldn't stand
to be sit anymore and pace. "Even her wonder, but only through a strong link
that could happen."

Drake was not sure what Rose was talking about at the moment. He was not the
knowledgeable about the El-Aurian race that he was a part of and she was
totally. He could see that whatever it was, was exciting to her and he could
not help but smile wider at her excitement.

"Yesterday, I was feeling sick... so I went to sickbay. As incredible..."
She sat again on the coffee table and pick up another padd that was on it.
"Look at this Love!" She wonder if he would recognized that it was a future
baby he was looking at or that she would have to tell him what he was
seeing.

Drake took the PADD from Rose but he did not let his eyes drop from hers.
The love in him was boiling over and knew from what she just said what the
PADD was going to show him. He beamed a smile from ear to ear at her, then,
got up. He cupped his hand under her chin to pull her up to him as he
dropped the PADD where he was sitting. The excitement was threatening to
tear him appart, but, he held it in check as he just looked at her for a
moment drinking in the reason she was looking even more beautiful than she
had since he met her. Slowly, he bent down to give her a moving and
passionate kiss before looking at her again. "I dont need the PADD to tell
me, Love. I am so honored that you are having my baby." As he said that he
knelt down and looked up at her while pulling a small box from his pocket.
"I had wanted to ask you something from the day I met you, but, things just
wasn't right, so, I waited. Later tonight I was going to ask you, but, it
seems that now would be the best time." Drake spoke his heart and had to
take a moment to regain his thoughts as he was so happy and worried all at
the same time.

"I know that we have not known each other for very long but I feel that I
have known you my entire life and you fulfill it like no one ever have." He
stopped for a moment thinking of Alex, she had fulfilled his life but not in
the total sense that he had found in Rose. He knew that Alex would approve
and would be happy for the both of them as they were for her and Tahl.
"Please make my life complete, by not only of having my child but by
accepting to be my wife." he finished as he took the ring out of the box and
held it in front of him so she could see it.

Now it was Rose that was getting weak in the knees, he knew, her mother was
right about the link. It was chemically triggered when 2 El-Aurians make
love, but 1 out of 100 wouldn't make a baby. What was incredible is that
they made one in so short of time. She was just partially hearing him but
the last phrase. "I want that so much Drake. I feel like I better lay
down... my head is turning." Her voice was shaking.

Drake stood up to help her sit down on the couch then he knelt beside her
still holding her hand. "This ring is the very one that my dad had given my
mother and it feels right that you should wear it." He proudly put the ring
on her hand then decided also to bring the necklace out and give to her. "I
once gave something to someone that I had thought was my match, it was also
my mothers. I have gotten it back from her and want you to wear it." He
reached up and started fastening it around her neck.

"Oh Drake!" she look at the ring and after she picked up the necklace
pendent, she recognized the rock. "This precious rock belong to are planet
origins. Such a big piece don't exist anymore. We have to talk and think
about are next steps. You know that, but for now I want to join Tahl's
party. Can you get me a glass of water? Maybe you have questions?" She
smiled and she was close to crying. "2 month or so pregnant and look at me,
I will start crying again."

Drake had already knew that she would accept but the fact that she did
almost had sent him spiraling through the bulkheads. He got up and walked
over to the replicator to order a glass of cool water then brought it back
to her. Kneeling back beside her, he could see that the ring and necklace
were meant to be together on the right person as it seemed to take on a
different look than the necklace had on Alex. Them being on Rose seemed to
bring their beauty out even further. It would seem to bring the beauty out
of Rose more also that it seemed to take his breath away that she would look
even more beautiful with them on.

He knew that there was a party to go to but it had been in the back of his
mind once she presented him with their child. He felt really good thinking
of *thier* child, it made him want to run and scream the news to everyone,
but, he kept a hold on his emotions. "Yes we have to talk about the next
steps and yes we are expected at the party." He answered her but not really
want to go but yet wanting to go so everyone could feel as happy as he was
right now. "Questions will be later my Love." He said as he stood up holding
her hand with the ring to help her up. "let us go and let them see how happy
we are."

Rose drank slowly the glass of water, it made her feel much better just has
Drake hand hold hers. She felt his strengh, his love for her. He helped her
up and suddenly she took him in her arms. "I don't want to be too early...
when did you ask Alex for the necklace? When we got back?"

Drake savored the fact that Rose was in his arms, then was a bit taken by
surprise by her question but knew it would come. "Alex approached me after
we arrived back and told me that she did not feel right in having it since
it was suppose to have been for the right woman for me." Drake stopped for a
moment to reflect on the conversation then continued, "I was thinking of
asking her for it but she beat me to it and she was right it does look
better on you. Do you mind that she had it first?"

"I know enough Alexandra's character and yours... I saw you together and did
observe a sort of chemistry between you two. No, I don't mind... I am not
the jealous type, anyway, there's nothing to be jealous about. If I wasn't
there... would you still feel that Alex is the right woman for you? Until
she makes you happy, I would think so."

"I can not think of you not being here and as for Alex she has found another
which makes her happier than I did. It makes me happy that she is happy with
Tahl, though, she will always have a place in my heart, you are the one that
I hold dear there now." Drake hoped that what he just said was not callous
and that she would understand what he said.

Rose put down the empty glass and look at Drake with a smile. "I understand
what you are saying. I have miss our closeness together like this. I don't
want to steal Tahl's thunder today. I think that Tahl is going to pop the
question again to Alex but in public. She doesn't know about the pregnancy
yet... I don't know how she will react."

"well I think maybe we should keep it to ourselves at the party, so, it will
be their party. We can let them know later." Drake replied to her. "for now
Lets head there or they may think we are not coming hehe." Drake said with a
smile.

"Yes... let's go... I think it's time!"

(reply from any,none)
(posted by Frank and Laurence)

Stardate:2406.07.01
Mission: Opportunities of Engagements/For our Sins, Day 5.
Stardate: 2406.07.01

(Starbase Geneva, SeaQuest bar, Patricia O'Leary, 0910)

Over the last few months, Pat's life had changed dramatically.  She had been
the favorite entertainer of the Station Casino's owner and ruler.  She had
come across the fact that Wells had recieved the kidnapped Collins family
which had bothered her.  She had not known whether Wells had ordered the
kidnapping or just was ordered to handle the family.  Once she had found out
that the execution was ordered for the family she had started to look for
ways to help the family.  She  had  also tried to find a way that she could
get free of Wells at the same time.  Once she found out that the Cochrane
was in the vicinity, she started planning a way to get them to help her
escape along with rescuing the family.  Then she found out that Wells had
ordered the families execution to be moved up, so, the Cochrane could not
intervene.  She immediately decided to risk all and help the family by
sending a message to the Cochrane with that information.  She knew that by
sending the message she was risking her life if Wells found out before she
could leave the station.  She just could not live with herself if she stood
by to let Wells execute the famly without her doing something.  It did in
the end cause the death of the one person that knew what she had done, but,
he had always liked her.  She will morn him in her own way.

Pat been so happy the last few months on the Cochrane after leaving the
Casino Station.  The crew of the Cochrane and the captain, Alexandra, had
made her feel welcome since she came aboard.  She was also given the
opportunity to work in the Ship's bar called Ten Forward while she was
there.  She had gotten to know a lot of the crew since she started working
there.  Pat had come to like Alex a lot better than she had before as they
had a lot of talks while she worked.  Their conversation ranged from the
past, Drake and what happened to him, Alex and where she had been after
Drake also why they were not together, Pat and what caused Pat to come to
the Casino in the first place, to what opportunities there was in the future
for Pat. Pat had informed Alex that she would tell her later what she would
do, as Alex had offered the bartending slot to her as long as she wanted it.

Now they had arrived at the Starbase Geneva and there also was a lot of
opportunities that could open up for Pat.  She decided that she would
possibly inquire descreetly as to what she might be able to attain.  Pat had
found out that Alex was preparing to have a birthday party for Tahl her
First Officer and future husband while at the station.  She had then made
plans to do something for him that she knew that Alex would have fun with.

Patricia entered SeaQuest in her gypsy outfit after having so many strange
looks from the people she passed on her way.  Her skimpy outfit was of many
colors, but, she did have the sense to cover herself before her trip to the
location of the party.  As she had entered she found who would be doing the
playing of music during the party and gave instrutions on what she wanted
done and when.  She also tipped the individual a generous amount to ensure
that they would do as asked.

She had then moved to a place that would not immediately show that she was
there and what she was wearing.  She then saw Alex and Tahl enter the
establishment and watched where they sat.  She smiled as she watched Tahl
sit down with his back to her and Alex was facing her.  Pat knew that once
Alex saw what she was wearing, she would make sure that Tahl's attention was
on herself, so, Pat could make her way to them without him noticing.

Pat removed her outer garments to reveal her belly dancing outfit then made
her way quietly close to where Tahl was sitting with Alex, before signalling
to the band to start playing.  Pat started a slow seductive dance around the
pair to the sound of gypsy music.  She danced slow circles around them and
wound her scarf around Tahl's neck seductively while looking closely into
his eyes.  Sitting down close to his lap and started a slow gentle gyration
of her hips as she bent backwards holding onto his shoulders.  She could
tell that Tahl was trying to hide whether he was liking what she was doing
or not because of Alex.  This made her get more amorous with her dancing to
help him squirm in his seat and smiled at Alex as she passed behind Tahl.
Pat saw that Alex was having a fun time watching her and how Tahl's reaction
to Pat.

Pat noticed that the music was coming to an end she made sure that she ended
at his feet between his legs and she looked up at Tahl, "happy birthday
Tahl" she said with a laughing smile.  She had in her eyes that she was
happy in the dance and that she had gotten him for Alex.

(reply from Alex, any, and especially Tahl, any from Geneva that are in
there,8-))
(posted by Frank)