The_Veil_of_the_Sky_Compile_6 =============== Mission: Veil of the Sky Day: 1 Stardate: 2414.4.22 =============== (USS Rosenante- Jackson's Quarters – ATAC Ensign (sg) Jessica Signos – Day 1 - 1759) (USS Rosenante - Jackson Quarters - COPS Lt Rom and Dahlia Jackson - Day 1 - 1839) (USS Rosenante - Jacksons' Quarters - ACEO Lt Eian O'Neill - Day 1 - 1841) (USS Rosenante - Jacksons' Quarters - Lt Tom and Dahlia Jackson - Day 1 - 1843) --------------- (USS Rosenante- Jackson's Quarters – ATAC Ensign (sg) Jessica Signos – Day 1 - 1759) "Please come in Jessica" Tom asked. "Thank you though I'm afraid I can't stay long." Jessica spoke softly has she watched Dahlia came in carrying Jacob. Dahlia smiled and said "Hi There." "I'm sorry if I'm disturbing anyone,but I wanted to drop these off. They're for the twins." Has she spoke she handed the stuffed dolls over the Tom and watched has both of the Jackson's faces lit up. Jessica was glad that her gift was so well accepted. Jessica was not at all ready for what happened next. When Dahlia handed the small child over to his father, stepped forward and embraced the small woman. It took Jessica was not to break down and turn into a sobbing mess from the hug. While only friendly in its contact it was the most affection that had been given to Jessica since just after the New Year when she first had the luck to meet Eian. "They are so beautiful Jessica. Thank you very very much" Dahlia added. "This very thoughtful Jessica" Tom said echoing his wife's words of praise. "I'm only glad you like them." Jessica spoke stepping back away from Dahlia. Tom had a rare moment of insight, Taking Jacob out of his crib he asked almost shyly "Would you care to hold our son?" Jessica took a step forward and was about to accept Tom's most generous offer but something deep with in her made her stop. ~Lily.~ The thought flashed in her mind. It was likely that Tom and Dahlia did not know of Jessica's deadly alternate personality. Would they still have made such an offer and put their son at such a risk if they knew. Jessica knew that neither of the babies needed to come in contact with such blood stained hands. Jessica looked at Tom a deep sadness could be seen in the large blue orbs of her eyes. Shaking her head. "I'm sorry but no matter how much I would love to hold a child, I can't maybe in the future when things with in me are different." She noticed the odd looks that her comments were bound to bring forth. "I know its hard to understand, but for now I have a hard road to walk, and I'm sure that in the future all will become clear. But I'm sure if you the darkness that dwells with me you would not place your children at such a risk. " Jessica took a step back from the Jackson's door. "Thank you for your kindness, just know if ever the time comes I will do everything in my power to protect them both." Jessica turned suddenly then and disappeared from their door, even upon checking the hall there would be no evidence of the small woman's passing. (reply Jacksons, iyw) (posted by Matthew Locke) --------------- (USS Rosenante - Jackson Quarters - COPS Lt Rom and Dahlia Jackson - Day 1 - 1839) Tom and Dahlia were enjoying the twins. They were excellent babies just now sleeping thru the night! Tom looked at Dahlia as she fussed with the kids. His heart was so filled with love at being so blessed. The old by the book Tom Jackson had softened quite a bit. The OPS staff liked the change. Their entry chime sound. Tom went to see who wanted entry. He said. "Come" and the door opened revealing Eian O'Neil. "Come in my friend" Jackson said in greeting (Reply: O'Neill) Tom and his young friend seated themselves as Dahlia entered withe twins. "Well, well Eian welcome. How are you?" Dahlia asked. (Reply: Eian) Eian smiled. "After the twins were born I came up with some specs for two of these," he handed them two very small packages wrapped in tissue paper. They were soft, and were consistent in shape and size with folded baby clothes. Dahlia handed Hope to Tom and sat Jacob in his portable carrier. She accepted the packages from her guest. "What are these?" Dahlia asked. "They're hockey jerseys. One for each twin," Eian said. One was blue and one was red, and they each had the kids' names in lettering on the back. Their numbers were the minute marks of their birth times. On the front,the team name was "The Jacksons." Eian grinned as the new parents looked at his gift. "I'm hoping when they get big enough to wear skates,I can take them out on the ice in the holodeck and teach them the basics." Tom chuckled and said "You better believe you will. Watch out for Hope. I think she'll be a smart player. I think Jacob will be a coach". (Reply: Eian ) (Posted by: Bill W.) --------------- (USS Rosenante - Jacksons' Quarters - ACEO Lt Eian O'Neill - Day 1 - 1841) Eian entered upon the door opening and was greeted. "Well, well, Eian, welcome. How are you?" Dahlia asked. "I'm doing great," he said, and smiled. "After the twins were born I came up with some specs for two of these," he handed them two very small packages wrapped in tissue paper. They were soft, and were consistent in shape and size with folded baby clothes. "What are these?" Dahlia asked. "They're hockey jerseys. One for each twin," Eian said. "I'm hoping when they get big enough to wear skates, I can take them out on the ice in the holodeck and each them the basics." Tom chuckled and said, "You better believe you will. Watch out for Hope. I think she'll be a smart player. I think Jacob will be a coach." "Oh?" Eian asked, and smiled at the babies. "Well then I'll have my hands full." He nodded to them. "Could I hold one of them?" and walked closer to them. (reply Jacksons iyw) Upon being granted permission, Eian found himself bringing the baby close to his chest in a protective motion, not wanting the slightest motion to jar the baby's peaceful recline in his arms. "Hey there," he spoke softly. "One day I'm going to have a little one just like you." (reply Jacksons iyw) (posted by Morgan G) --------------- (USS Rosenante - Jacksons' Quarters - Lt Tom and Dahlia Jackson - Day 1 - 1843) The Jackson's were relaxing and bonding as a family. Their entry chine sounded and Tom went and saw it was Eian O'Neill. Eian O'Neill entered and presented the twins with hockey jersies. Tom was touched by his young friend's gift. Tom and Dahlia were touched by Eran's request to hold one of the twins. "Of course you may Eian" Dahlia responded handing him Hope Eian was thrilled ! Upon being granted permission,Eian found himself bringing the baby close to his chest in a protective motion,not wanting the slightest motion to jar the baby's peaceful recline in his arms. "Hey there," he spoke softly. "One day I'm going to have a little one just like you." Dahlia teared up at Eran's words. Tom smiled feeling like the man's older brother. Tom placed his hand in the young officer's shoulder and from his heart said "I hope I am here when that day arrives. I know you will be a great dad". (Reply: Eian) (Posted by: Bill W.) =============== Mission: Veil of the Sky Day: 2 Stardate: 2414.4.23 =============== (USS Rosenante - Ready Room- QM/ Strat Ops- LT Chance Raschen- 2135) (USS Rosenante - Bridge - COUNS Parker Davis - Day 2 - 2311) (Beta Aquillia IV - Atlantis Station- Niambh McNulty - Day 2- 2317) (Beta Aquillia IV - Atlantis Station- Sec/Tac Ensign Blake Turner - Day 2- 2323) (Beta Aquillia IV - Atlantis Station- LT. Tom Jackson - COPS -Day 2- 2327) (Beta Aquillia IV - Atlantis Station - Hotel Owner - Niambh McNulty - Day 2 - 2329) (Beta Aquillia IV - Atlantis Station - FO - Lt. Cmdr Ben Soma - Day 2 - 2331) (Beta Aquillia IV - Atlantis Station - Hotel Owner - Niambh McNulty - Day 2 - 2334) (Beta Aquillia IV - Atlantis Station - CMO - Cmdr Josh Caskie - Day 2 - 2335) (Beta Aquillia IV - Atlantitis Station - Lt Tom Jackson COPS Day 2 - 2336) (Beta Aquillia IV - Atlantitis Station – COPS,LT Tom Jackson Day 2 2340) (Roseanate - Bridge - ATAC Ensign(sg) Jessica Signos- Day 2 - 2341) (Beta Aquillia IV, Atlantis Station, CSO, LT tlha’nISta’, 2/2342) --------------- (USS Rosenante - Ready Room- QM/ Strat Ops- LT Chance Raschen- 2135) Chance hadn’t been his usual self, especially after hearing about the Veil’s takeover. Something about it had seemed so familiar that it disturbed him to the point of just going through the motions to do his job because he finding it difficult to stay focused enough on the present. Thoughts of the past had him practically feeling like he had sat through meetings and not even realized it until they were over. ~I’ve got to get my head in the game~ he thought to himself as he began to focus on what was being said by Mike and the skipper. (Reply Salid, Rosenbauer iyw) Unfortunately, he still felt a nagging feeling in the back of his mind. Suddenly he snapped his fingers and started looking around the room as he spoke, “Seeing the timing and tactics; it almost looks like a mix of Romulan, and Cardassian methodology. I wonder how they were able to afford the kind of training, equipment, and what-not it took to do what they did.” (Reply Salid) (Reply Salid, Rosenbauer iyw) (Posted by Charlie) --------------- (USS Rosenante - Bridge - COUNS Parker Davis - Day 2 - 2311) After the transmission with the hotel owner had ended, the Captain asked those on the bridge what their opinion was. Davis had analysed what the woman had said and waited for the appropriate time to address the Captain. "Sir, I believe she feels overwhelmed, which is understandable, but she's also very much in control of her emotions, she's not backing down, and she sounds willing to do whatever is necessary. The strain in her voice tells me that she suspects things will escalate, perhaps soon, but her tone suggests that she's a strong leader and provided she has the right resources, she should be able to hold the hotel. I think it will make a good site for CENTCOM. I understand that you would like Lieutenant O'Neill and myself to go down to the surface and find staging sites for CENTCOM Beta and Charlie?" (reply Salid iyw) "I stand ready, Sir." He was slightly nervous about the conditions on the ground but he tried to put himself in the mentality that had gotten him through a dozen similar incidents in the past, mainly disaster sites and warzones where he had been sent for trauma counseling. He was no stranger to refugee camps, and it made sense to him that the Captain chose him to set up the refugee care centers here. (no reply necessary, just getting caught up) (posted by Morgan G) --------------- (Beta Aquillia IV - Atlantis Station- Niambh McNulty - Day 2- 2317) Atlantis Station's Control Room had watched the shuttles right down until they landed and Niambh, David and his deputy went out to meet them. "I'm Lieutenant Commander Ben Soma." Ben stated. "First officer of the USS Rosenante, we brought shelters and medical supplies to help treat the wounded. Doctor Caskie, our chief medical officer, will see to your medical needs." He said indicating Caskie. "Lieutenant Sanok, our chief of security, will be setting up a command center to handle any security issues as they arise." Ben stated indicating Sanok. "We also have a couple engineers present should their skills be required as well as a counselor to help the people cope with what has happened here." Niambh simply nodded. " Niambh McNulty, Atlantis Station Owner. This is David, my head of Security and his deputy. We have various refugees in the Station including the head of the previous government, some of the Marines from the Federation Embassy and various other Federation and non Federation personell that were lucky enough to make their way there before we were surrounded." Niambh turned to David and smiled at him. "Could you take the Lieutenant and show him what we have been doing and what here needs to be protected please." Turning back to Soma she smiled at him. "Perhaps you and I need a quick word inside the Station where no-one from those boats can here what we say and perhaps the Doctor would care to come to since she will need to work with the rest of my people." Leading the way into the hotel Niambh smiled once they entered. I'm sorry. I didn't want to say too much outside but Ambassador Turner is being held by the Veil. They have already tried to use her to get me to turn over this hotel to them. As far as I could see she was being treated as well as could be expected and I think they will continue to do so as long as it suits them." "How long it suits them is debatable." (Reply Soma) (posted by Marilyn) --------------- (Beta Aquillia IV - Atlantis Station- Sec/Tac Ensign Blake Turner - Day 2- 2323) Looking around at the set up in the hotel, Blake had to admit that she was impressed. It wasn't exaclt opulent but it was pleasant. But her mind was on her aunt and what she was going through. Slinging her rifle over her shoulder, she followed Sanok and waited for her orders. As they toured the secure areas of the hotel, Blake couldn't help but look at the few Aquillans that were dotted about the hotel. Her mind was working overtime as she studied each one of them, trying to work out if one of them was a traitor or if they could tell her where they were holding Joanne. It took all of her strength not to grab one of them by the neck and make them tell her. Stopping as the tour ended, she turned to Sanok and said, “What are your orders, Sir?” (Reply Sanok) (Posted by Jackie Smith) --------------- (Beta Aquillia IV - Atlantis Station- LT. Tom Jackson - COPS -Day 2- 2327) The ride to the surface, while tense, had proved uneventful. Tom watched Ben interact with the station owner - a person named Mcnulty. The woman was tough - Tom liked her immeadiately. He noticed the overall shape and condition of her facility. Things seemed to be well in hand and supplies sufficient for now. He noted a well thought out security security setup. He waited till Soma and the others finished speaking before jumping in. "Ms Mcnulty, I'm Tom Jackson Chief of Operations on the Rosenante" Tom said by way of introduction. (Reply: Mcnulty) "I wanted to see what supplies and what not you need" Tom asked. (Reply: Mcnulty) (Posted by: Bill W.) --------------- (Beta Aquillia IV - Atlantis Station - Hotel Owner - Niambh McNulty - Day 2 - 2329) As soon as the leader of the Starfleet team finished talking to her someone else introduced themselves. "Ms McNulty, I'm Tom Jackson Chief of Operations on the Rosenante." Niambh smiled at him and held out her hand. "Welcome to Atlantis Station Mr Jackson. I'd give you the grand tour, but as I'm pretty sure you can imagine we're somewhat pressed at present. Perhaps later?" He answered with a question. "I wanted to see what supplies and what not you need," Niambh out and out grinned at him. "Well, to be honest, we have geothermal power and a desalinisation plant for fresh water, but to be honest what we need most is food. I had housekeeping shut down all our replicators except in the kitchen area and security is guarding them but our security is stretched thin everywhere and with the blockade we haven't received fresh food for at least four days. We've been having to ration what we had and that is not going down to well given the amount of people who have made there way here for safety. To be honest we are just about all out so anything you can give us will be welcome." (Reply Jackson) Turning back to the rest of the Starfleet Team she caught Michael's eye and getting the nod from him began speaking. "Since all of you do have various questions you need answers to perhaps we should all retire to our Security Centre and we can begin to organise what you need to do, what kind of help we need from you and where would be the best place to start." (Reply Soma, Sanok, Jackson, all and anyone else who I might have missed out inadvertently) (Posted by Marilyn) --------------- (Beta Aquillia IV - Atlantis Station - FO - Lt. Cmdr Ben Soma - Day 2 - 2331) McNulty informed them that Ambassador Turner was alive, for this he was grateful as he assumed Blake would be. Tom went on to request what Atlantis Station currently needed and McNulty replied. "Well, to be honest, we have geothermal power and a desalinization plant for fresh water, but to be honest what we need most is food. I had housekeeping shut down all our replicators except in the kitchen area and security is guarding them but our security is stretched thin everywhere and with the blockade we haven't received fresh food for at least four days. We've been having to ration what we had and that is not going down to well given the amount of people who have made there way here for safety. To be honest we are just about all out so anything you can give us will be welcome." "Lieutenant Jackson will see to having more food sent down, the shuttles have replicators on board so we can supply meals from there until supplies can be delivered." Ben said and turned to Tom. "See about having a couple portable generators and replicators sent down as well." (reply Jackson) After that was dealt with McNulty continued. "Since all of you do have various questions you need answers to perhaps we should all retire to our Security Center and we can begin to organize what you need to do, what kind of help we need from you and where would be the best place to start." "Agreed." Ben said. "After you Mrs. McNulty." The hotel owner lead them out towards the security office Ben looked around, he would enjoy returning here at some point in the future if things ended favorably. Marah would love staying in the hotel, it was a beautiful piece of architecture. As they walked on he took in the sights, occasionally they would pass a couple people who appeared to be confused or scared by what was happening. This whole ordeal must have been a blow to many of the inhabitants, these were peaceful people so what prompted the uprising. Suddenly Ben heard and then felt the tremor of an explosion, it was distant because. There was no shattering of glass or screams of pain which was a good thing. Then there was another followed by several more, each growing closer and each growing in severity. "We need to find the source of those explosions." Ben stated. "Sanok use the shuttles sensors to see whats happening." (reply Sanok) "Doctor," Ben said turning to Caskie. "Now may be a good time to begin setting up your triage unit, if those explosions get much closer we are going to need it. Lieutenant Nayeli please assist Doctor Caskie." (reply Caskie, Nayeli) "Mr. Davis, Mr. Matrix start breaking out the shelters." Ben said. "Find the most stable location to set them up, have Xim help you." (reply Davis, Matrix) "Mr. O'Neill I want a structural analysis of the station, how much of a pounding can it take and where are the safest areas." Ben continued. (reply O'Neill) Turning back to McNulty he inquired. "Are there any storm shelters or something similar on the station?" (reply McNulty) (reply as above) (posted by Milo Young) --------------- (Beta Aquillia IV - Atlantis Station - Hotel Owner - Niambh McNulty - Day 2 - 2334) When Niambh suggested they all adjourn to the hotel's security office the Starfleet officer in charge agreed and suggested Niambh lead the way. She did so keeping up an almost one way discussion to bring the Starfleet Officers up to speed with what had been happening over the last few day. "We have almost a full compliment of offworlders and/or Federation citizens staying at the hotel. Over and above that we have been filled to almost breaking point with offworlders looking for sanctuary and Aquillian refugees simply looking for somewhere safe to stay. As David will tell you our security teams are maxed out and we have had to resort to co-opting Federation citizens to beef them up. We have thankfully four Marines who were off duty when the Embassy was overrun and managed to make there way here. Their leader is waiting for you in our security office. Unfortunately we also have Kaloth, the President in exile of this planet holed up in our Presidential Suite at present. He hasn't been exactly helpful at present although he has limited his demands to us upping his food rations and giving him access to the comm channel. To be honest I've ignored him most of the time, although no doubt he is one of the reasons for the blockade out there. Although I'm pretty sure not the main one. They Veil want as many Federation hostages as they can lay their hands on. I've done my best to stall them so far. They don't have enough ships to attack us at present but that will change as they garner more of the planet's resourses. To be honest we were stuck at an impass before you came with everything set to fall towards the Veil's side very shortly. I'm glad you came when you did otherwise I would have had to decide whether to evacuate or not and that would have meant turning over people to the Veil." Before Niambh could continue there were several explosions and listenting to them Niambh smiled. "Target practice I'm afraid. It happens every now and then. It's the flottila blocking us I think. Every now and then they fire on us. They aren't near enough to do us any damage since if they were we could sink them but every so often they like to wake us up. Usually it's in the middle of the night but who knows maybe then got annoyed because you showed up and they're excercising their right to free speech. We've learned to live with it.. However I swear if they as much as damage one of my windows I'll do my best to sink the lot of them." Immediately the officer in charge began issuing orders. Once done he turned to her again. "Are there any storm shelters or something similar on the station?" Niambh shook her head. "No the planet's atmosphere doesn't generate any serious storms and if we have ever needed to evacuate we have simply moved to the mainland. However our geothermal and desalinisation plants are at least three basements down underneath the structure. (Reply Soma, any) Posted by Marilyn --------------- (Beta Aquillia IV - Atlantis Station - CMO - Cmdr Josh Caskie - Day 2 - 2335) Josh was simply following everyone else when the explosions began and had barely made her way into the hotel atrium when Soma turned to her and began issuing orders. "Doctor. Now may be a good time to begin setting up your triage unit, if those explosions get much closer we are going to need it. Lieutenant Nayeli please assist Doctor Caskie." Nodding Josh glanced out over the atrium. "Yes Sir. Until the centres are set up I think this is a good enough space as any to begin. I'll set up triage here at present. Turning to Nayeli she regarded her with a quizzical look. "Lietntenant have you ever ran triage before?" Handing her a bunch of tags Josh smiled. (Reply Nayeli) "These ones are somewhat different. They have been set up to organise with Ops on the Rose. Red are non Aquillian citizens who need immediate treatment. They will be beamed up to the Rose. Orange are Aquillian citizens who need immediate care. They will be beamed to one of the refugee centres since no Aquillian citizens will be beamed to the Rose as per Captain Salid's orders. Yellow are less severe cases they can be sent to the centres for them to decide and black is for those people that we cannot help and only need comfort." (Reply Nayeli) (Posted by Marilyn) --------------- (Beta Aquillia IV - Atlantitis Station - Lt Tom Jackson COPS Day 2 - 2336) Tim listened as the station owner spoke of their immediate need - that of food. Ben Soma must have been kind reading as the FO ordered the shuttles replicators to start handling initial food replication. "Aye Commander" Tom replied. "Lani, can you work with Mcnulty's staff in case there are special dietary needs. You might want to see what the medics might need? Also thanks" Tom added. (Reply: Lani) Tom reasoned her Science abilities were a god send in the mess they were currently mired in. (Reply : Any present) (Posted by Bill W.) --------------- (Beta Aquillia IV - Atlantitis Station – COPS,LT Tom Jackson Day 2 2340) "Lani,” said Jackson, “can you work with Mcnulty's staff in case there are special dietary needs. You might want to see what the medics might need? Also thanks." “Yes, of course,” Lanista answered, matter-of-factly. “As it happens, I have some special dietary needs myself. Tom liked the Klingon officer's approach. Tom flashed her a thumbs up. (Reply: any/none) (Posted by: Bill W ) --------------- (Roseanate - Bridge - ATAC Ensign(sg) Jessica Signos- Day 2 - 2341) Ever since the meeting in the had been adjourned and task had been assigned everyone went about what needed to be done and since Sanok and Soma were on there way to the surface that meant Jessica had to man the tactical station on the bridge. Jessica had been monitoring the situation on the planet ever since the away team left the Rose and were escorted to the planet by the Swift wing fighters. She was happy to give the report that the away team appeared to have made it safely with in the confines of the hotel. Then the senors beeped and Jessica saw something that gave her pause, and if the Skorr were seeing the same thing it could turn the entire situation bad, quickly. Has she scanners showed her a series of explosions from the Veil blockade. True while none of the fire was targeted at the hotel itself. It still showed how bold the Veil was becoming. "Captain," Jessica spoke sternly she did not want to be the person to carry this news. "The Veil blockade has opened fire in the direction of the hotel." (reply Saild) "No Atlantis has not yet been hit. The fire seems to be more of a scare tactic and a show of power rather than an all out assault. It may have been an action they have been doing for the last few days but to continue such an action with both a federation ship and a Skorr warship is a bold action to say the least. " Jessica added expanded on what her sensors were telling her. (reply Salid) Yes, sir I'll keep you posted. (reply Salid.) (posted by Matthew Locke) --------------- (Beta Aquillia IV, Atlantis Station, CSO, LT tlha’nISta’, 2/2342) After a quick gesture with his thumb from Jackson, Lani’ had first to remind herself what the hand-sign meant. The ‘thumbs up’ was not used to indicate much of anything in Klingon culture. “I have some matters to attend to in Sciences first, however. I will contact Mcnulty's staff as soon as I am able,” Lani’ said. She tapped her combadge, winced at the standard-issue-communicator’s tribble-like chirp, then said, “Rosenante… 1 to beam up.” (Reply any present/none necessary) (Posted by Frank) =============== Compiled by Milo Young ===============