Stardate:2046.07.02
Cochrane Mission: Opportunities of Engagements/For are sins, Day 6.
Stardate: 2406.07.02

(USS Cochrane – Bridge – CO – Captain Lowell – 03:00) 

Alexandra arrived on the bridge and saw Ensign Capps and a few other 
officers on the bridge.

"Thank you for the message, have Captain Winterborn directed to my 
office please and I don't want to be disturbed."

(Reply from Capps)

"Thank you!" She smiled even if she was tired.  A part of her was happy about 
the good work she and the crew have done so far.
 
(USS Cochrane – Transporter Room – Captain Winterborn & Tarz – 03:01)

Tarz was waiting quietly in the transporter room waiting for Captain Winterborn.  
The transporter chief gave him a signal that the Discovery was ready to send there 
Captain.  Has the Captain materialise, Tarz took a step forward and said.

"Welcome on board the Cochrane Captain Winterborn.  I was ask to escort you to 
Captain Lowell."

Nigel looked at the officer and smiled. 

"Thank you for recieving me," Nigel stated being polite to the large klingon. "Might 
we go to the bridge," 

"Flow me Sir!" 

"Thank you," Nigel straightend his tunic as he followed the kilngon through the ships 
corridor. after stepping into the turbolift Nigel was unaware of what to say to the 
Klingon. he still didnt really like them after the bad blood between himself and their 
race. he just hoped that the bridge was not a long ride. with in a few minutes he was 
on the bridge and had been lead to the ready room.

"You can come in... The Captain is expecting you!" he smiled and walk away.

"Thank you," 

(USS Cochrane – Ready Room – CO’s Captain’s Lowell & Winterborn – 03:05) 

 moving in he looked at the Captain she had not changed in many years. Nigel smiled. 

"Captain Lowell," Nigel stated extended his arm.

Alexandra got up and extended her hand. "Welcome on board Captain Winterborn... 
how was your trip?"

"A uncomfortable one, we have been on mission for the last 4 months we are in need 
of serious shore leave. how are you?" Nigel stated smiling. 

"The last 3 months had been... what you could expect.  A rescue mission that was 
highly risky... There's nothing like encountering your past to make you appreciate the 
present.  And the last month, we help colonist get comfortable in there new home.  
What top everything was the news we just received from Admiral LoDona!"

Nigel raised a eyebrow he had not heared anything about news from LoDona he was 
not his admiral any way so it was not unusual. 

"Captain, what news?"

Alexandra sat back a little and wonder for a moment. "Admiral LoDona is sending the 
fleet beyond the space River.  There was words exchange between LoDona and 
Deonitz... they kind of accused each other of treasons.  Didn't you heard about that?"

Nigel lowered himself into a seat opposite the Captain, this was beginning to sound bad. 

"Captain we have been out of touch with command for about 1 month we have had 
communications problems and my ship has recieved damage to the array. the only 
reason we knew to collect the ambassador was due to a shuttle locating us. what is 
happening to you alex?"

"We have found a device that cut us from command for a couple of months too.  I 
have just learn about this 2 days ago!"

"You are starting to worry me what is going on?" Nigel was becoming agitated it really 
was being to sound bad. 

"Calm down... I reacted the same way has you do right now.  LoDona gave us some 
proof about what he accused Doenitz to be doing and some personal experience make 
me believe that he is right.  3 Months ago, an old friend of mine came back, he was on 
a mission to rescue a federation family.  That family was kidnap by 2 federation officer.  
After the rescue and some research, I have found that those officers were killed in a 
shuttle accident.  You know like me that it smells like a cover up.  Even more so, where 
the family was held, me and my friend were waited by some "Old friends" of ours and 
that for at least a couple of weeks.  You do the math!"

"Ah so im guessing your all renegades now!" Nigel stated the shock finally setteling in. 
"Right, Alex do you believe in the Admiral? Are you going to stand with him?"

"My starfleet record, you know where I stand.  You are the one who has given a letter of 
recommandation to starfleet and you were a friend of my father... what do you think?"  
Alexandra side what Admiral LoDona gave them.  "Read this up!  I know a few things 
more that no ones knows and yes, I will be with the Admiral."

"Well Captain i cannot talk for my crew but as it stands if you are going to stand with 
this admiral i will to i will do it simply because your father was a friend and his daughter 
one of the best officers i have had," Nigel paused. " I will ofcourse remain here primarly 
due to the ambassador but i will discuss this with my crew afterwards. ahh it always 
seems that when i see you something big happens," Nigel stated attempting to lighten up 
the mood, at the back of his mind it had to be questioned was this information real. 

"I know... the last time was when I had to take the decision to go on Phenicia or not.  We 
talk for hours if I recall and I finally decided to go on that archeological dig after all.  True 
that I have disappeared for 2 years."

"I know i was really sorry to see you go Alex, however im glad about how things have 
ended for you it is a good vessel and a fine crew. how is your crew taking it?"

"Naturally in shock... some of them worried about there families.  In the next few days, I 
have over 300 people coming in.  I have a really good crew, and I feel pretty lucky.  I hope 
the luck keeps coming even more so now that I am engaged."

"Engaged congratulations my dear, who is the lucky man?" Nigel stated interested in the 
man who could tame Alex, that firey tactical officer. 

"My First Officer... Lt. Comdr Tahlmari.  A lot of stuff happen on the T'Kon station, I don't 
think anyone could imagine or understand what happen over there.  It changed us 
completely."

Nigel restriained himself from frowning he could only repeat the person. he could not bring 
himself to question her she seemed to happy. 

"Your first officer, i will have to meet this man and of course congratulate him as well," 

"You will like like.  Mom and my grandparents met him... questioned him to.  Right now 
maybe it's not the best time.  Tahl's family... remember, you brought his father here."

"Well your mother is a fine lady if she has vetted him and thinks he is sutible then i shall 
leave it at that. i know i shouldnt ask but do you know how long the ambassador plans 
on staying?" 

"I havent been given many details, the starfleet representative on vulcan ordered me to 
be at his disposal that was all,"

"I don't know... I just came back from a Court Martial, I was on of the 3 judges.  I am just 
getting cut up in a few reports from Dr Weasley.  The ambassador will not live the day 
according to him.  We have to find the murderer, figure out why and what is going on.  
What do you know about those delegates?"

“Very little at the moment, they have kept themselves to themselves. They have used 
diplomatic imunity to avoid any questioning,” 

"It doesn't make me happy either.  So the only source will be Erebou's family and files.  
I can't let Tahl in the middle of this, he is too close.  I could, I have done that before.  I 
have received a message to finish what ever the ambassador have started.  Which tells 
me that they don't know or doesn't want to give me much more than that."  Alexandra got 
up and walk up to the replicator. "You want a coffee or tea?"

“Coffee please,” Nigel stated smiling. “ Right how about using this gigantic space station 
there they have a very experienced ambassador aboard might be worth brining him in on 
it,” 

"It's a murder investigation and you know just like the that the murderer is still there, 
waiting for another target to hit.  No... He or she will have a major problem if I deal with 
this, I have one advantage over everyone and it's this."  She showed her cybernetic arm. 
"Despite that I don't like to abuse of it, I will have a head up.  Also, it will say a lot more 
about me if I can deal with this on my own.  I know, I know."  Alexandra brought him his 
coffee and has for her a cup of ginseng/citrus tea to give her some energy. "I can always 
ask him for suggestions... There are just a few things that I have to do, to show what I 
can do."

“Hey if you say you can do it then im fine with that but know im here. If you need me then 
just com me, my vessel is there at your disposal,” 

"I'm happy to hear that and you have to be careful too.  Did you have problems with them 
while you were coming here?  Anything that you could have observed would be good?"

"To be honest as i said the ambassador remained in his quarters for the most of the 
journey dispite the odd request not much tontact was had with them. i will make 
descreate questioning. my FO had the most contact," 

"I see!  I didn't meet them yet so I don't know them either.  I wanted Tahl to have time 
with his family, he has been having nightmares and I know that he needs to deal with 
the situation.  That's why I am here instead of my quarters.  I know that I will be here 
for a couple of days, the Cochrane will help Geneva cross the Space River and we will 
take the long way home, do you think that we could eat together? in hope that Tahl feels 
up to it of course, I would like you to meet him." She smiled.

"Of course Alex, i would love to meet with him and breakfast would be nice. im due in a 
meeting at 06:00 so how about breakfast at 07:30? i would very much enjoy breakfast," 
Nigel stated standing to leave the ready room. 

"Okay, it's noted... 0730."  Alexandra got up and turn around her desk.  "I hope it will 
not take this long to see each other again in more length."

"Of course not your not getting rid of me this easy again," Nigel stated winking and moving 
back towards the turbolift. 

Alexandra followed him in the turbolift, Tarz followed silently. "Transporter room 3!  I will see 
you off."

(Reply Capps, any) 
(Posted By Richard & Laurence)

Stardate:2406.07.02
Mission: Opportunities of Engagements/For are Sins, Day 5
Stardate: 2406.07.01

(USS Cochrane - Personal Quarters - FO- Lt. Cmndr Tahlmari - 0100)
 
The night was even longer without Alex with him.  He wondered how the trial
was going, but there was no point in him being there.  Someone had to run
the ship.  Even though it was his sleep cycle he could still feel the weight
of the responsibility.  And the silence of the room was making it impossible
to sleep.  He tossed and turned in the lonely bed, trying to get
comfortable.  He had finally almost fallen asleep when the comm system
toned.
 
=^= Ensign Capps to Lt. Commander Tahlmari=^=
 
~Ensign who?~  "Go ahead,"  Tahl sounded a littlefrustrated.
 
=^= I am going on duty to be waiting on the arrival of the Discovery.  Do you
have any special orders, sir? =^=
 
"Orders?" Tahl was still groggy.  "Just inform me when they arrive," Tahl
saidd, rubbing his eyes.  Then he added, "Ensign, do I know you?"
 
=^= Sir, I have not met with you and I am looking forward to meeting with you
formally. =^=
 
Then Tahl's slowly awakening mind recalled the orders of a new Conn/Ops
officer arriving.  "I didn't realize that you were on a duty schedule
already Ensign," Tahl commented.  "I'll have you moved to Alpha shift.  But
if you're already up and going, you could go ahead and familiarize yourself
with your duty stations.  We'll have to meet get together later on."
 
=^= Thank you, Sir. =^=
 
"Good night, Ensign," Tahl said and closed the channel.  He took a deep
breath and layed down again.  Once again, his mind began to fill with
thoughts he didn't need, and keeping him awake.  He thought, ~We really need
to teach people to tell the time around here.~

He wasn't really irritated with the new Ensign, but it helped lighten his
mood.  But still,sleep eluded him.

(reply none)
(posted by Al Muir)
 

Stardate:2406.07.02
Cochrane Mission: Opportunities of Engagements/For are sins, Day 6.
Stardate: 2406.07.02

(USS Cochrane - Security Chief Office - CTAC/SC Ensign Griegor Romonov, 0200)

The spy investigation is underway and making very little forward progress. Fugan 
was right when he said if someone had a 'spot' on their record Starfleet Intel would 
catch it. Still after running through everyones name through the computer no names 
came up for being a spy, Griegor tried all search parameters but nothing matched. The 
lack of a solid lead either ment that Starfleet accidentally overlooked the spys background 
or they intentionally overlooked it. The latter ment that someone in the top brass was 
corrupt. Not suprising given the current situation but still not a comforting thought.

~If Starfleet can't be trusted then a 3rd party needs to be called~ He thought ~But 
who could be trusted. Better yet who owes me~ Griegor then spent 15 minutes compiling 
possiable contacts from his personal data-file. He then chose the first name on his list of 
sources, a smuggler by the name of James Parker. It didn't take long untill he answered.

"Yes, what is it!" James yelled in an angery voice "You idiot woke me up!"

"You have done it to me" Griegor replied without giving his name.

"You sound familiar, Greg?" James asked.

"Close enough, its Griegor" He said.

"Griegor, from the Kalos infiltrate missions?" James spoke in a more humble 
tone. "If this is about that one time I left you on the planet-"

"No Its not about that. Listen, I need names of everyone you know of who serves in 
Starfleet but has loyalties placed elsewhere." Griegor said getting to the point.

"Hey, I am only a smuggler, I don't know anything" James replied.

"Cut the crap Parker, I know you deal with information more than rare minerals. Just 
give me a list of names and Ill be out of your hair."

"Why should I help you?" James asked.

"Because If you don't I will turn you in, I know what you have done in the past and 
many people other than Starfleet would be pretty happy to see your head on a pike. 
You know I can find you, I have in the past."

"I don't have what you want, no leave me alone!" He yelled and closed the comm 
channel. Not long after the computer beeped showing an encrypted message came 
through the last few secconds of the transmission.

"Computer display encrypted message and decode" Griegor said and the computer 
beeped in acknoledgement. The monitor displayed a list of names and Aliases. 
"Computer, run the list through the data-bank and display matches with people serving 
on this ship or anybody who has come into contact with this ship" After a short period 
the computer finished the search with no matches found. ~Dam, now to another source.~

=/\= Dr. Weasley to Ensign Romonov... I would like 2 security officers to 
come to Sickbay... Lt. Comdr. Tahlmari's family  will arrive here. =/\=

"Affirmative Doctor Weasley, I will also increase patrols in that area." Griegor replied. 

(reply Weasley IYW)

~Men at sickbay, and at the quarters where the rest of the Family is at, more patrols 
in between. Security should also adapt to where ever the family is at throughout the 
ship.~ He thought pondering over security routines. ~Increased security at vital sections 
as well, I hope this doesn't strech the security forces too much.~

~Current spy investigation and now the assault on the Ambassador, its going to be a long day.~

(Reply from Weasley, anyone, or none)
(Griegor Romonov)

Stardate:2406.07.02
Cochrane Mission: Opportunities of Engagements/For are sins, Day 6.
Stardate: 2406.07.02

(USS Discovery - Bridge - FO Comdr Siga - 0220)

Siga was quietly sitting at the Captain's chair watching a couple of reports 
coming in when the CONN officer said.  From the first look, Siga was a typical 
vulcan woman, her face showed no emotions, the only difference was on her 
face, her nose showed that she was also Bajoran.  Thin and tall, everyone knew 
that they could expect surprises with her.

"Comdr Siga.... we have Starbase Geneva and USS Cochrane in sight."

"Lower to impulse!"

"Yes Sir!"

"Comdr Siga to Captain Winterborn... we have both the starbase and the 
Cochrane on sight and we have lower to impulse."

(Reply from Captain Winterborn)

"Yes Sir... Sending the message." Siga look at the OPS officer. "Open 
frequency."

"Frequency open Sir!"

"Comdr Siga to Starbase Geneva and USS Cochrane, this is USS Discovery 
coming has schedule."

(Reply from Capps and anyone)

"We will be in orbit in 7 minutes and 33 seconds.  We have delegates and 
Lt. Comdr. Tahlmari's family here are you ready to welcome them.  I will be 
sending reports shortly about the situation on board to your First officer and 
Captain Lowell."  Siga turn has Captain Winterborn entered the bridge.

(Reply from Capps, Tahlmari, Winterborn, anyone)
(Posted by Laurence Durand)

Stardate:2406.07.02
Cochrane Mission: Opportunities of Engagements/For are sins, Day 6.
Stardate: 2406.07.02

(USS Discovery – Ready Room – CO – Captain Nigel Winterborn - 0220)

 

Nigel sat at his desk looking at the stars from his ready room they had been 
traviling for several days. One thing he was looking forward to was getting rid 
of his passengers. His ship was not outfitted for ambassadorial duties he lacked 
even a holodeck, however being the only ship near Vulcan the duty had befallen 
them. As Nigel turned to the computer he pulled up the information on the 
Cochrane, he still could not grasp why he was rushing across the galaxy to get them 
to a vessel that was currently off mission. He himself had been requested when he 
was just coming off mission to move the ambassador to Geneva. For an old man like 
him it was not a pleasant thing to be dragged from mission to baby sit. 



=^=Comdr Siga to Captain Winterborn... we have both the starbase and the Cochrane 
on sight and we have lower to impulse. =^=



“Very good commander, please signal the starbase and starship and inform them of 
our arrival and cargo,” Nigel stated knowing the First Officer would be able to do her 
duties and save him a job. She had been his first officer for a very long time and knew 
how he liked things to be done. 

=^=Yes Sir... Sending the message=^= Nigel then turned back to the computer and
 continued to read the Cochrane crew manifest. Nigel shut down the computer and 
stood and moved out on to the bridge. 

 

(USS Discovery – Bridge – CO – Captain Nigel Winterborn – 02:25) 

 

Stepping out onto the bridge Nigel looked at his first officer nodding he stood in the 
centre of the bridge. 

 

“Commander get me a link to Captain Lowell,” Nigel stated. 

Siga gave a signal to the OPS. "Link open and secure Sir!" 

“Thanks,” Nigel stated looking at the view screen as it flickered over to the bridge of 
the Cochrane. 

 

“Captain Lowell, how are you my dear?” Nigel stated still seeing the young tactical 
officer of his. He hoped she still saw the youthful captain not the bloated grey haired 
man who looked out of place on an active vessel. He knew despite his crew respecting 
him he was near the end of active duty. 

"I'm fine, a bit tired but it's to be expected.  It is nice to see you again after all 
this time."  She smiled.
 

“Captain It has defiantly been too long. As you are properly aware I have cargo 
for you in the shape of an ambassador. I will organise transport, oh Captain might 
I come aboard I would like to talk to you?” 

"I am aware of who it is... and yes of course you can come on board.  I just need 
to do a few things... how about 0300 hrs sounds." She smiled.
 

“Brilliant Captain 03:00 it is, Winterborn out,” Nigel turned around to his first officer and smiled. 

 

“Number one, I m going aboard the Cochrane you have the com,” Nigel stated going 
to put on his proper uniform over the waistcoat he was wearing. 

 
"Yes Sir!"  Siga said nothing else has she stand in front watching the docking procedure. 

(USS Discovery – Transporters Room – CO – Captain Winterborn – 02:59) 

 

Nigel straightened his full tunic and stepped onto the transporter pad. Smiling at 
the chief Nigel nodded for a transport with in a few seconds he opened his eyes 
on the Cochrane. He still hated transporting he didn’t like the idea of having his 
molecules broken down and reintegrated it just didn’t sit right. 

 

(Reply None)

(Posted By Richard & Laurence) 

Stardate:2406.07.02
Mission: Opportunities of Engagements/ for are sines, Day 6
Stardate: 2406.07.02
 
(USS Cochrane -Bridge- Ops/Conn Ensign Calvin Capps- 0222)
 
"Comdr Siga to Starbase Geneva and USS Cochrane, this is USS Discovery 
coming has schedule."
 
"Ensign Capps was at his console waiting on the Discovery. "Acknowledged Comdr 
Siga." Calvin touched a couple of buttons on his console.
 
"Comdr Siga, we are ready to receive the delegates and Lt. Comdr. Tahlmari's 
family. We are expecting you in 7 min. and 23 seconds. 
 
Calvin touched his communicator. =/\=Ensign Capps to Captain Lowell, the Discovery 
will be arriving in orbit in 7 min. and 18 sec.=/\=
 
Calvin returned to his console and prepared for the arrival of the USS Discovery. 
 
(Reply any)
(Posted by Calvin Capps)

Stardate:2406.07.02
Cochrane Mission: Opportunities of Engagements/For are sins, Day 6.
Stardate: 2406.07.02

(USS Cochrane - Sickbay - ACMO Ensign Ronald Weasley, 0230)

Ronald was awake for a while now and was still working and reading 
test results when he received a message.

=^= Dr. Max Birch to Dr. Weasley... we have just arrived to the station... Do 
you want to have Erebou Tahlmari transported on board?=^=  Said a feminin 
voice.

"Dr. Weasley here... if he is stabble... yes, go a head."

=^= I have just sent you the last report about his condition, like you can see 
they are not good.=^=

"I know!  Were you able to identify what caused this?"

=^=For now.... No! but there are still lab results that are not in yet.  I will keep 
you posted.  I will send the patient in 2 minutes with his family... they want to 
be there.  Birch out!=^=

T'Simmi was listening to the conversation and gave the doctor a padd of test 
results. "Do you want to warn Lt. Comdr Tahlmari?"

"Not yet!  But I will do that personally!  Let's go... We have work to do and need to 
be ready fast."  Weasley got up and walk up to a bio bed. "Dr. Weasley to Ensign 
Romonov... I would like 2 security officers to come to Sickbay... Lt. Comdr. 
Tahlmari's family  will arrive here."

(Reply from Romonov)

"Good!"  Weasley look around and the medical team was ready. "Dr. Weasley 
to Dr. Birch... We are ready here... You can send them."

=^=Good! They are on there way... now!=^=

Has she said that, Weasley look around and then saw them materialise, Erebou 
Tahlmari in front on him laying on the bio bed.  He immidiatly actionned it.  
"Doctor Birch elimitated contagious elements and reasured me that you weren't 
infected.  Do you know how it happen?"

(Reply from Karonyla)

(Reply from Romonov, Karonyla, anyone in the party... please)
(Posted by Laurence Durand)

Stardate:2406.07.02
Cochrane Mission: Opportunities of Engagements/For are sins, Day 6.
Stardate: 2406.07.02

(USS Cochrane - Sickbay - Karonyla Tahlmari - 0233)

People hovered over her husband day and night.  Scans were taken
continuously.  Treatment had been given around the clock, but nothing seemed
to be working.  And what was worse, they didn't even know what was really
wrong.  all they could say was that her husband was dying, and they could do
nothing to prevent the process from continuing.  

All this time Karonyla Tahlmari had stood in the back ground, trying to
remain stoic, for her husbands sake.  She refused to shed tears in front of
these others, and needed to remain brave for her daughters.  The truth be
told, she wasn't even certain that she had any tears still within her.  Not
for the last ten years.  

Karonnyla had managed to convince herself that the premature departure of
her only son was for the best.  But in private she cried for him.  After
all, it was not really his fault that he was the way he was.  But how was
the family to live with such a disgrace.  No, it was best that he left when
he did.  How could she ever have forgiven the man that had cast out his own
flesh and blood.  But she did.  In doing so, she convinced herself that it
was in the best interest for everyone, including Yil.

And now, here they are, ten years later, in the throws of a major family
crisis, and who are they looking for.  The son that had all but been
forgotten.  No, not forgotten, just simply ignored.  Much like a pebble in
our shoe, that you do not wish to take the time to remove.  Annoying, yes,
but ignorable.

And he had managed quite well for himself.  For certain she was unsure how
he managed to make his way through Starfleet acacemy.  But he did.  And now
he was the First Officer of such a wonderous startship.  How could she feel
anything other than pride.  How could she feel anything other than shame.

Looking around the Cochrane's sickbay, it also became a bustle of activity
as they materialized.  It was the very model of medical eficiency.  The mark
of a good leader.  Was it possible that her little Yldarim was responsible
for this?  Who ever would have believed that?  

Karonyla's reverie was interrupted by a young doctor.  He seemed too young
to be the doctor in charge of such a man as her husband.

"Doctor Birch elimitated contagious elements," the doctor stated, "and
reasured me that you weren't infected.  Do you know how it happen?"

Karnyla shook her head the focus her thoughts.  "No, and that has been the
problem with the diagnosis all along.  they can't seem to see how he was
hurt.  I'm not even sure how they have determined that it was an
assasination attempt."

(reply Weasley)
(posted by Al Muir)

Stardate:2406.07.02
Mission: Opportunities of Engagement/Four Our Sins, Day 6
Stardate:2406.07.02

(USS Cochrane - Sickbay - Sidress Tahlmari - 0235)

Sidress felt like she was in a nightmare and wonder why this was 
happening.  Has assistant to her father, keeping notes and track of what 
was said she couldn't understand why this happen.  True that the last couple 
of months were stressful and most of all she was missing someone a great deal.

~What is going on? Why this happen? Where is Kelna... is he on board?  I need to 
talk to him, I need to see him.  Maybe he knows something.~

NRPG : 
Kelna is the man she fell in love with and is on the bad side.  She didn't know that 
he used her to have information and that way his people overwhelm the other group... 
the one that attempted and finally murder Erebou Tahlmari....  If anyone wants to play 
him... Go right a head.  Does he know what the information would be use?  Did he knew 
that it would go that far? Hummmm!
RPG

Has they were transported to Cochrane Sickbay, she wonder what would happen to 
them, now gone who would take over and even worst... why were they there and why 
was Tahl not here.  She was 2 years old when he left and barely remembered him, 
there was one picture which her mother kept and showed her to her once and that was 
a few days ago. 

~I wonder where is my brother... Did he change much?  What will happen to us and 
why are we here?  If they disowned him... why?  I'm afraid.~  

Sidress once they were there look around.  Security people walked in and placed 
themselves at the door and one closer to the group.  She look at her mother and her 
other sister, Druleana they were holding each others hands.  Sidress when toward the 
wall and hold the support beam that was showing, half hiding, half afraid.

~At least... no one of those delegations are here!~

(Reply from anyone)
(Posted by Laurence Durand)

Stardate:2406.07.02
Cochrane Mission: Opportunities of Engagements/For are sins, Day 6.
Stardate: 2406.07.02

(USS Cochrane - Sickbay - ACMO Ensign Ronald Weasly, 0235)

Has she said that, Weasley look around and then saw them materialise, Erebou 
Tahlmari in front on him laying on the bio bed.  He immidiatly actionned it.  "Doctor 
Birch elimitated contagious elements and reasured me that you weren't infected.  
Do you know how it happen?"

Karonyla shook her head the focus her thoughts. "No, and that has been the 
problem with the diagnosis all along. they can't seem to see how he was hurt. 
I'm not even sure how they have determined that it was an assasination attempt."

T'Simmi gave a padd to the Dr Weasley. "This is the last transmission of the Doctor 
of the Discovery... I think they are interesting.  They found that Erebou Tahlmari 
was injected with something, but the ovious chemical reaction with the cells are 
irrifutable, it is slowly destroying him."  She saw Karonyla looking at Doctor Weasley, 
this one was reading.

"It's true, everything the doctors and us are doing is extending his life but at the end 
we can't do anything except making him comfortable.  T'Simmi, this chemical, I want 
to know it's origin... turn the computer inside out, I think it could be a link to are 
murderer."  He look at Romonov and then at Karonyla wondering what would happen 
next.  "I might suggest that you all go rest, I will try a few new thereapies and I will 
keep you posted."

(Reply from Romonov, Karonyla, anyone)
(Posted by Laurence Durand)
Stardate:2406.07.02
Mission:  Opportunities of Engagement/Four Our Sins, Day 6
Stardate:2406.07.02

(USS Cochrane- Personal Quarters- FO- Lt. Cmndr Tahlmari-0243)

Tahl had been laying in bed for a while, trying to sleep.  He had gotten
used to the feel of Alex beside him, and the sound of her breathing.  It's
absence was causing a disturbance in his sleep pattern, and now he was just
restless.  Finally he gave up on sleep and picked up a book.

He had been turned onto reading detective fiction at the academy, and just
recently discovered an extension of that in spy and espionage fiction.  The
character of james Bond, particularly caught his attention.  It's total
disregard for believability just let to his attraction to it.  Alex cold not
understand how he could use up his time in such a wasteful endeavor.  

Still, she didn't seem to mind it when he read to her some of the more
excitng parts of certain authors books.  he was just getting to an
interesting part of his recent endeavor when a chime went off, and a message
came in trough his comm channel.

=Sorry to disturb you sir, but an incoming message from the USS Discovery.
i thought you'd want to take it.=^=

The door chime went off again.  Tahl got out of bed.  He couldn't imagine
who would be trying to rouse him at such an hour.  When it rains it pours.

"Go ahead and send it through," Tahl told the C shift XO.

Tahl got out of bed and headed to the door.  Taking the call at the same
time.  =^=Winterborn to Lt. Commander Tahlmari.=^=

"Go ahead captain," Tahl replied as he approached the door, neglecting to
put on a robe.  Whoever it was , was going to have to take him in his
skivies.

=^=I just wanted to inform you that we have taken up a position near
Starbase Geneva and your mother and her party have beemed over to your
ship.=^=

The door chimed again,  "All right," Tahl called through the wall, then
yawned and hit the door switch.

"Thank you captain," Tahl said, not really taking in what had been said
until the door opened to reveal his mother standing in front of him.  Not
just his mother, but also his two sisters, Sidress and Druleana.

Tahl stood there with his mouth open for a moment, uncertain what to say or
do.  This was not exactly the way he had wanted to be reunited with his
family.

(reply none, any)
(posted by Al Muir)
Stardate:2406.07.02
Mission:  Opportunities of Engagement/Four Our Sins, 
Day 6
Stardate:2406.07.02

(USS Cochrane- Personal Quarters- FO- Lt. Cmndr Tahlmari-0245)

Tahl stood there in the doorway, half naked, his jaw hanging a little open,
as his brain finally comprehended what was going on.  By then it was too
late.  His mother had spoken.

"Yil," Karonyla said making an effort to hide her smile, "aren't you going
to invite us in."

Tahl took a step away from the door and decided that it was too late to be
embarrassed by his state of dress.  Besides, she had seen him in a lot less.


"Please," he said politely, "make yourself at home while I make myself a
little more presentable."

The mother and two sisters entered the quarters and made their way to the
sofa and chair.  Tahl disappeared into the bedroom to dress.  He figured
that getting back to sleep now was going to be impossible, so he took out a
clean uniform and began to dress.

"What is the condition of himself," Tahl asked through the open doorway,
refering to his father.

"The same," Karonyla replied, "if not worse."

Tahl appeared in the room, still pulling his shirt over his head.  His
mother smiled, remembering similar scenes years ago.  So little has changed.
And so much.  Suddenly she looked down at her hands in her lap, to try and
regain emotional control.

"I see you've done reasonably well for yourself," Karonyla offered.

"Thank you," Tahl accepted the complement.  

"Not a captain yet," she continued.  "You know you could be so much more
Yil."

Tahl took a deep breath before he shot out a reply.  Some things had
changed, for him.  He had learned patience.  "I am content in my present
position."

Then he looked around at the two other visitors.  His sisters, Sidress and
Druleana.  Sidress had been but a toddler the last time he had seen her.
She obviously looked uncomfortable in the quarters of a man she barely knew.
Druleana, however, had a different expression.  It was truely one of
disreguard, and even contempt.  Tahl wasn't sure where that feeling was
coming from, since it had not been his choice to leave the family.

He turned his attention to Sidress.  "You have certainly grown since I last
saw you. " He smiled at her. "As I recall, you were only two years old.  Now
look at you, almost a woman.  And quite attractive, if I may say so about my
own sister."

(reply Sidress, Druleana)
(posted by Al Muir)

Stardate:2406.07.02
Mission: Opportunities of Engagement/Four Our Sins, Day 6
Stardate:2406.07.02

(USS Cochrane - Private quarters - Sidress Tahlmari - 0247)

Sidress let herself be guided through the corridors and turbolift.  Her 
mother wanted to see her son, she said nothing has they arrived in front 
of the door and she didn't see that they had been escorted by 2 security 
officers.

They arrived in front of the door, she was a bit surprised to see that the 
Captain's name was on the door.  When they walked inside, it was a big 
room.  There was a kitchen, a diner table, a living room, a private office 
and also a bedroom.  She sat down on a sofa beside her sister but the feeling 
she had from her was coldness.  She started to observe this brother that she 
only recently knew she had.  She turn away when Tahl's eyes turn toward her.

She listened to the conversation her mother and brother had.  Then the 
conversation turn to her. "You have certainly grown since I last saw you. " He 
smiled at her. "As I recall, you were only two years old.  Now look at you, almost 
a woman.  And quite attractive, if I may say so about my own sister."

"Thank you Yldarim... I have just learn of your existence 2 days ago.  I like the 
quarters you have, but why is there another name on the door."

(Reply Tahl, from anyone)
(Posted by Laurence Durand)

Stardate:2406.07.02
Mission:  Opportunities of Engagement/ For Our Sins
Day 6
Stardate:  2406.07.02

(USS Cochrane- Personal Quarters- FO, Lt. Cmndr Tahlmari and family- 0250)

Tahl's face reddened just a little.  How would he explain that to his little
sister

Sidress look at him with surprise. "Isn't that... I don't know... not done?
she is your superior officer!"  She look at her mother who seem to have the
same question and wonder in her eyes.

"Yes she is," Tahl replied, looking at all three of his family members.  Of
all the frowns, Druleana was the greatest.  "It is a little out of the
ordinary, but it has been known to happen."


"How did this happen?  I mean, we don't know what is going on in your life."
Sidress started to understand the way the room was decorated.  Obviously,
she could identify what belong to her brother and what belong to the
captain.


Tahl took a deep breath.  "It's a little hard to explain.  Captain Lowell
and I share a special connection.  We went through something that joined our
... souls, if you will.  Through some alien technology we litererally lived
the lives of others, two people who were soul mates.  Through those events
we discovered each other.  Apparently, the technology put us in the roles we
were in due to undiscovered connection."


Sidress kind of like that, but looking at her mother and sister they didn't
seem to understand. "So you didn't know you felt this way toward her until
that connection was made.  No complications then between the 2 of you! What
else happen to you?"

Tahl could see that he was beginning to win his little sister over.  He
can't imagine what she had been told of him.  Then he recaled that she said
that she didn't even remember him.  He was saddened a little by that.

"No, I didn't really know how I felt about alex.  We had been friends and
work-out partners, but never anything romantic.  I suppose that I had
feelings towards her, but being a male, I would typically ignore them."

He smiled at the girl, "As for complications... there is always
complications between a man and a woman.  However, the one benefit of our
connection is that we can literally feel each others presence.  It's sort of
an empathy between us.  I know when she is happy and I know when she is hurt
and sad."

"How could that be possible? Zackdorns are no empaths... is it because of
this alien technology? You are obviously happy with her." She knew that she
was asking a lot more questions then she should but she didn't know anything
from her brother and she was highly curious about it.

Tahl 

didn't mind talking about Alex.  In fact, it was nice to finally let someone
know about his life.  He didn't realize how much he had envied Alex, her
family until now.  He knealt next to his little sister and put his hand on
hers.

Smiling in her face he could see her wonder and embarrassment.  "Yes, the
connection, the empathy, is residual from the T'Kon technology.  Most likely
it is permanent.  And because of it Alex and I are closer than most people
can be.  We cannot hide our feelings from each other.  And yes, I am very
happy with her.  I love her more than anything."

He looked at his mother when he said, "I know she will always be there for
me."

Sidress look at her mother, there was one question in her mind since she
knew of the existance of her brother. "Why father did this?  It's not
logical of him... and don't tell me that I am emotional again Druleana."

Karonyla had heard enough.  She stood and looked to her daughters to do the
same.  "This all well and good, but it does not address the situation at
hand.  Yldarim, your father has requested your presence at his death bed."

Tahl was surprised by the sudden change of the conversation.  He knew of his
father's condition, but was surprised by the request.

"Why?" Tahl asked.  "After all this time what could he possibly have to say
to me."

"I have no idea, Yldarim," she was once again the cold hearted woman that
Tahl remembered.  The gentleness that he had seen before had gone.  "But
even you could not deny him his dying wish.  Come girls."

She turned and headed for the door.  Druleana followed quickly, shooting an
evil glance at Tahl.  She had yet to speak a word to him.  Tahl looked at
his little sister and smiled.

"I'm sorry... I will talk to you later!"  Sidress squized Tahl hand and
after followed her mother.  At that point, she didn't care if her mother was
going to lecture her.

Tahl smiled even bigger and squeeezed her hand back.  "Of course, we have a
lot to catch up on little sister."  He liked the way that rolled of his
tongue, and he could see that she liked it too.

Sidress joined her mother and sister at the door.  They all looked at him
expectantly.  Tahl steeled himself and joined them.  He could see the
obvious joy in the little one that he had joined them.  As they walked
towards the turbolift she slipped a hand into his and held on tight.

Sidress was happy that Yil joined them.  She heard her mother say Sickbay,
they were going there again.  It was reassuring to feel someone by her side,
true that she was different than her sister and mother, but she was a
typical Zackdorn, she wanted life to be practical and her father didn't make
it so.  "Father probably has changed a lot since you saw him!"

Tahl gave a little chuckle at her comment.  He simply said, "I doubt if he's
changed that much."  And didn't say any more.

(reply none)
(posted by Al Muir and Laurence Durand)

Stardate:2406.07.02
Mission:  Opportunities of Engagement/Four Our Sins, Day 6
Stardate:2406.07.02

(USS Cochrane - visiting quarters - Delegate Olga Uldar - 0300)

Olga had been at the conference where she listened to the proposal Erebou
had brought forward.  At that time she joined with the majority that thought
Erebou had become treasonous to his people, her people.  She wanted to walk
over and strangle the man with her own bare hands but she did not have the
strength to do so.  After suffering through more of his treasonous talk she
got up from the conference and along with her ontourage left.

Olga had sent for her contacts and asked them to search out anyone that
might do some serious work for her.  When they had arrived back they
informed her that there was things in the work that would ensure that the
Tahlmari family would soon cease to exist.  At the news she was extremely
happy but that happiness was short lived.  Olga had been forced to take this
trip with the treasonous Erebou Tahlmari, now she was being forced to take a
substandard quarters on a ship that his bastard son worked.

She had secretly rejoiced when she had heard that the assasination attempt
had actually happened.  She knew that it was a special attack and that
Erebou would not live through it no matter what any doctor would try.

She had been shown to the quarters that she and her ontourage was to stay
while on the Cochrane.  Everywhere she walked on the ship she smelled the
son of a traitor and his bitch.  She did not want to be on this trip much
less on this ship.  She turned to the person that had brought her to this
missforgotten quarters.

"You will contact whoever is in charge of operations and get me some better
quarters than this dirty one and I want it now."  She demanded.

(reply from OPS, any)
(posted by Frank)

Stardate:2406.07.02
Cochrane Mission: Opportunities of Engagements, Day 6.
Stardate: 2406.07.02

(USS Cochrane - Sickbay - COUNS. Lt. Rose Cantarzini - 0300)

Rose's instinct made her walk to Sickbay, she didn't know why until she 
arrived there.  There was a strange silence in the room and it was 
emotionally charge, she could feel it.  She walk up to where a troup of 
people was standing.  She recognised that they were Zackdorn and slowly 
she made her way to see the bio bed, because that is where they were 
looking.  She saw Lt. Comdr Tahlmari and he was talking to someone.

She grab Dr. Weasley and took him aside.

"What is going on?" She whispered.

"His father is dying and he wanted to talk to his son for one last time.  I 
have started a regime of regenerative therapy, but for now no conclusive 
results.  I have accepted that he sees his son... I don't know much more."

"Is he so bad?"  She look at the Doctor's face, it said everything.

"Unless of a miracle... I can't do much more then that!  Excuse-me!"  

The doctor went to his office to read the lab results and oviously it didn't look 
good either.  Rose turn around a couple of nurses and made her way on the 
other side of Erebou's bed to have a better look at him and Tahl's.  She 
wondered if he was aware of her presence and yet she had enough distance 
to make him feel privacy.

~I'm here!  I have a feeling it will be painful.~ She thought.

(Reply from  Drake, anyone)
(Posted by Laurence Durand)

Stardate:2406.07.02
Cochrane Mission: Opportunities of Engagements/For are sins, Day 6.
Stardate: 2406.07.02
 
(USS Cochrane-Bridge-Ops/Conn Ensign Calvin Capps-0301)
 
"Thank you for the message, have Captain Winterborn directed to my 
office please and I don't want to be disturbed."

Ensign Capps followed the orders of the Captain. He pushed a few buttons on the console.
 
=/\=Ensign Capps  to Tarz.=/\=
 
(reply Tarz)
 
=/\=Escort Captain Winterborn to Captain Lowell's ready room.=/\=
 
A couple of Minutes later Ensign Capps heard the trubo lift doors open. He turned and 
for the first time he saw Captain Winterborn. Calvin studied Winterborn's face 
remembering every detail. Calvin's logic behind this was if there was ever a problem 
he should know what the Captain Winterborn look like.
 
He also took a look at Tarz, for the first time, to familiarize his face as well.
 
(reply Tarz, any)
(Posted by Calvin Capps)

Stardate:2406.07.02
Mission: For Our Sins / Opportunities of Engagements, Day 6
Stardate: 2406.07.02

(USS Cochrane - Deck 12, Security Station - ATAC/SC Ensign Tarz - 0302)
Tarz was at his security station watching the security reports coming in.  There 
was a lot of action and the Klingon was happy with that.  He hated to be inactive, 
but he didn't like either the atmosphere of suspicion that had spread accross the 
ship after the news of Admiral LoDona.  Has a warrior he was going to stick with 
his superior and captain's decision, he was going to follow the fleet in success or 
failure, it was always a good time to die has he was beside his captain.  His 
meditation got interupted by a message from Ensign Capps, he knew that it was 
the new Ensign assign to the CONN/OPS of the ship.

=/\=Ensign Capps  to Tarz.=/\=
 
"Yes Ensign Capps... What can I do?"
 
=/\=Escort Captain Winterborn to Captain Lowell's ready room.=/\=

"Understood... I'm on my way."

A few minutes later, he brought Captain Winterborn on the bridge right up to 
the Ready room feeling the new Ensign observing him.  He made his way 
toward the Ensign and asked.

"Is there a problem Ensign Capps?"

(Reply from Capps, anyone)
(Posted by Laurence Durand)

Stardate:2406.07.02
Mission: Opportunities of Engagement/For Our Sins, Day 6
 
Stardate:2406.07.02
 
(USS Cochrane - Bridge- Ops/Conn- Ensign Calvin Capps-0305)
 
Ensign Capps was sitting at his console watching it constantly.
 
He then heard a beep from the comm, from someone asking for a different 
room. The person that was skiing for a different room, was Delagate Olga Uldar.
 
Calvin then looked at his logs on the computer to see what other quarters were open.
 
Calvin responded back to the officer =/\=There are 1000 pasenger quarters, take 
her to room 25, I believe she will find it much better.=/\=
 
Calvin hopped that Uldar was happy with the new quarters, and he loged her in 25.
 
(reply officer,Uldar any)
(posted by Calvin Capps)

Stardate:2406.07.02
Mission:  Opportunities of Engagement/Four Our Sins, Day 6
Stardate:2406.07.02

(USS Cochrane - visiting quarters - Delegate Olga Uldar - 0308)

Olga had attained the rank of delegate at a young age having taken over five
years ago after her father had died. She had to put up with the meanderings
of an old man. She was not the type of woman that liked to listen to people
that seem to have lost their minds. The people she represented never had
liked the Tahlmari family especially the head, Erebou. During her short time
as delegate, she had tried her best to put as many blocks in front of Erebou
as she could. She did not understand where Erebou had attained the luck he
had to get around most of her blocks. At each pass, the more she hated him
as what he was doing was treasonous to their people.
Being the youngest of three daughters and with no sons, she had to work hard
to eliminate her sisters to get where she was. There was no way that she was
going to be pawned off to an underling.

=/\=There are 1000 passenger quarters, take her to room 25, I believe she
will find it much better.=/\=

"Young Man!" Olga started in on the officer standing there, "I want you
supervisor here and I want him to show me adequate quarters now."

"I have spoke with my supervisor and have been instructed to show you to
your new Quarters Ma'am." The Officer said trying to be as nice as he could.

"NO!" Olga shouted, "Not good enough! I will have that person, what is your
supervisors name?" She demanded.

"Ma'am, Ensign Capps" He replied.

"Only an Ensign?" Olga asked unbelieving that she had to deal with
underlings all her life.

"Yes Ma'am, Ensign Calvin Capps" The officer replied

"Well then don't just stand there, inform your Ensign I want him here now!"
Olga demanded.

"Yes Ma'am" The officer surrendered then tapped his Combadge.

(reply from Capps, any)
(posted by Frank)

Stardate:2406.07.02
Mission: Opportunities of Engagement/Four Our Sins, Day 6
Stardate:2406.07.02
 
(USS Cochrane-Bridge-Ops/Conn Ensign Calvin Capps-0309)
 
"Well then don't just stand there, inform your Ensign I want him here now!"
Olga demanded.

"Yes Ma'am" The officer surrendered then tapped his Combadge.
 
Calvin knew he was in for it. He believed he knew what he was doing. This 
was Calvin first duty. Calvin got the message back from the fine officer, he 
did not exactly know what to do. What could Ensign Capps do. It did not seem 
that Olga even liked the idea that Calvin was an Ensign, and she probably doesn't 
realized that he is an (jg) neither. 
 
Calvin had to take care of the problem. He did not want anything going wrong. 
No quarrels not fights. He even remembered what the Captain had said to him 
a little back ago. He would take care of it. He wasn't sure what exactly he was  
going to do, but he would do it. 
 
Calvin took a look at his console one more time to make sure everything was 
in place. He looked up to his right to see a young Ensign to take his place while 
he went and takes care of Olga. 
 
(USS Cochrane-quest quarters, turbo lift- Ops/Conn Ensign Capps-0312)
 
Calvin watched the turbo lifts door open, and he was a little nervous. Calvin 
used his Vulcan meditation to relax him as much as he could. There was no 
way of stopping his skin turning green though. Calvin walked down the 
corridor, making sure his uniform was straight, and making sure he would put 
on a positive and professional look. Calvin turned the last corner to quest room 
53 where he saw Olga and the officer with her. 
 
Calvin walked up to Olga" Hello, Delegate Olga, I am Ensign Capps, I am here 
to help you with you stay."
 
(Reply Olga)
 
"Delegate Olga there is a very nice room down the corridor, room 25, I am sure 
you will find it pleasing." 
 
(Reply Olga)
 
Calvin listened to what the delegate had to say, and then motioned in the way of 
the new room. "Ladies first Ma'am"
 
(Reply Olga, any)
(Posted by Calvin Capps)

Stardate:2406.07.02
Mission: For Our Sins / Opportunities of Engagements, Day 6
Stardate: 2406.07.02

(USS Cochrane - Bridge - ATAC/SC Ensign Tarz - 0310)

"Is there a problem Ensign Capps?"

"Tarz, I am sorry if I have offended you in some way, I was merrily 
remembering your face for acknowledgeable reasons. If anything were 
to happen for the good or the bad and it is about you, sir, I wish to know 
who you are and what you look like. 

"Is that right Ensign Capps!" he said part of him amused.

"I am only trying to familiarize myself with the rest of the ships officers, I 
fell like it is important to know who everybody is, including what everyone 
looks like. I believe it is an important part of the Ops station. 

"It's important for everyone in the crew!"

Calvin was finished with his little speech. Calvin believed that the Klingon 
probably thought it was a cowards way out of something, but Calvin knew 
he was just trying to make his point clear. Ensign Capps stood in front of 
Tarz waiting for a reply. 

Tarz back away from the Ensign.  He could feel that he was slightly afraid 
of him.  ~A good shot of adrenaline is always good, keep you on your toes.~ 
he thought laughing inside before he replied seriously.  "I understand Ensign...  
Let's continue working on the task a head.  It's nice to see someone dedicated 
to there work."  Tarz decided to go to his station on the bridge and continue 
his monitoring there.

Calvin then said back to the Klingon "Thank you sir." Calvin then turned back 
to his console and sat back down. 

(Reply from anyone)
(Posted by Laurence Durand)

Stardate:2406.07.02
Mission: Opportunities of Engagements/For are Sins, Day 6
Stardate: 2406.07.02

(USS Cochrane - Bridge -  CO Lowell & Delegate Olga Ulbar - 0325)

Alexandra came back to the bridge, she was going to her office when she 
look at the Ops console, there was no one.

"Hum!"  She look at Snider on the bridge. "Where is Ensign Capps?"

"He went to take care of a problem... One of the delegates isn't happy with 
her quarters."

Alexandra look at him surprised. "Okay... well, I guess I will have to put a 
stop at this non-sense.  I hope that my presence will cool her down.  We have 
other things to do then taking care of her little needs."

(USS Cochrane - visiting quarters - 0330)

Alexandra made her way to the visiting quarters and loud voices guided her 
perfectly to where Ensign Capps and Delegate Uldar was.  When she walked 
in the quarters, a pillow came flying, Alexandra cut it and through it on the 
side of a sofa.

"What is going on here?  Ensign Capps?"

(Reply from Capps)

NRPG: 
Room for more between Capps and Olga. 
RPG

"I understand, give me the padd and go back to the bridge... I will take 
care of this matter myself."  She smiled and then turn to Olga.  "Now, 
what can I do for you?"

"Who are you?" Olga snarled "another low pawn"  Then she saw the rank 
and knew that it was the captain.  "Oh so it is *you* Captain" 

"Captain Alexandra Lowell, and you are?" Alexandra wasn't going to give 
him the luxury of the giving the same treatment has she has given to Ensign 
Capps.  She never could suffer this attitude from anyone.

"I am Delegate Olga Uldar with the Tahlmari's"  Olga spat out and then walked 
around Alex to look at her, "I would have thought that someone of supposed 
intelligence would find someone better to marry than a Tahlmari outcast."

~So it did get to the ears of other people... Nice to know.  What does she think 
she is?~

"Outcast... Someone lost is always someone's gain Delegate Olga Uldar... I think 
you should know that by now.  Now, I have... Heard that you weren't satisfied with 
your quarters? What's wrong with them?"  Alexandra remained calm and kept a 
light little smile on her face even if she didn't expect that situation to happen.

"Well I give that Tahlmari boy credit for one thing, he got out from his family and 
made a name on his own not through his dad.  I am glad also that you have spice 
not a lay down like some of the Tahlmari family, maybe there is hope for your kids."  
Olga said as she looked into Alex's eyes trying to judge more of her metal.  "I need 
better and bigger quarters as I have my people to take care of, if that is ok with you, 
Captain."

Alexandra could feel that she was under exam, she look at her and after the quarters 
they were in. "I see... Let me see... I have on board 9780 people, adding the 250 
people that are coming here in the next couple of days, from what I can see, I still have 
a couple of room, bigger then this one... Will you follow me?"  Alexandra made her way 
to the door.  "It's this way."

"Thank you Captain"  Olga started to follow Alex, "so how is your soon to be husbands 
father, is he really ill or just pretending again to get his way?"  Olga knew exactly how 
the old man was doing but did not want to let on she did.

Alexandra didn't gave her a look as she answered. "He is dying... I just hope that Tahlmari 
talks to him one last time."

"Why should he want to?  The man threw his only son out into the night to fend for himself.  
The man never cared for the boy so why should he want to see or even talk to a man like 
that.  The man has done nothing for him.  I think he is better off without the old man, maybe 
we all are."  Then Olga knew she probably said too much for now.

Alexandra turn her sight to Olga. "For one thing, I am the one who sent Erebou and his wife 2 
letters on behalf of there son.  True that nothing came of it but I made the gesture.  And second, 
it's a dying man's last wish... Erebou Tahlmari wants to see his SON, one last time, and no one 
will stand in there way to meet."

"Oh dont let me stop a dying mans so called wish.  He has a lot to pay for why not one more 
thing."  Olga replied with a wicked grin.

"Can you explain that one to me Delegate Uldar?  I would like to know."  Alexandra stop in 
front of a door and push a few keys on the control.  The door open and she walked through 
first.

"You are marrying into that wretched family, find out yourself, *Captain*"  Olga answered 
as she entered the quarters and indeed it was larger than the last one and she knew that it 
was probably the best she would get out of the captain.  She walked around the room using 
her gloves to see how much dust was on everything and was surprised not to find any.  "my 
compliments Captain it is actually clean for once.  It will do and you may leave now."  Olga 
then turned her back on Alex and started talking to her entourage giving out orders to them.

Alexandra had one last card to play and score points. "Glade to see that those quarters are 
to your liking but on more thing Delegate Uldar, the Federation asked me to continue the 
work of Ambassador Erebou Tahlmari, and find out who murdered him... You can be sure 
that I will go at the bottom of this case, no matter what."  Alexandra made her way to the 
door wondering if the delegate would bite.

Olga stopped in her tracks as she knew that Alex had been order to investigate, "I guess 
they want to give the person or persons a medal for humanitarian reasons right?"  She 
turned and smiled at Alex knowing the captain was trying her best to put her best face forward, 
"and to the work he has started, hmm, might not be wise captain, might not be wise and you 
getting married soon, might want to rethink that one."  Again Olga smiled and then turned 
back to her people, "You are dismissed Captain."

"You know how life is... full of surprises.  Thank you, have a good day!"  Alexandra cross the 
threshold of the door and kept on walking.

(Reply from anyone else that wants to talk.)
(Posted by Laurence Durand & Frank)

Stardate:2406.07.02
Mission: Opportunities of Engagements/For are Sins, Day 6
Stardate: 2406.07.02

(USS Cochrane - visiting quarters-Ops/Conn Ensign Calvin Capps - 0330)

"What is going on here? Ensign Capps?" the Captain said sternly, after she 
found out that Calvin was not at his station on the Bridge. 
 
Calvin heard the Captains voice, she probably was not happy. Calvin turned 
around slowly turning to the Captain. "Captain, I am trying to show Delegate 
Olga a new room, because she is not happy with this one, sir."
 
"I understand, give me the padd and go back to the bridge... I will take care 
of this matter myself." She smiled and then turn to Olga. "Now, what can I do 
for you?"
 
"Aye, Captain, then Calvin ran quickly back to the bridge. 
 
(USS Cochrane-Bridge-Ops/Conn Ensign Calvin Capps-0340)
 
Calvin stepped back on the Bridge and took his place back at his station. Calvin 
was nervous and scared but he did not show it. He hoped that he did not let the 
Captain down. 
 
(Reply any on Bridge)
(Posted by Calvin Capps)
Stardate:2406.07.02
Mission: Opportunities of Engagements/For are Sins, Day 6
Stardate: 2406.07.02

(USS Cochrane - Visiting Quarters -  CO Lowell - 0340)

Alexandra stepped inside the turbolift and felt she was a bit wired up.  
That woman angered her but now she had to use that energy for something 
else.  Oviously, this delegate became a suspect in the murder of Erebou 
Tahlmari, question is could she had done it.  She decided to contact Ensign 
Romonov.

"Computer... where is Ensign Romonov?"

[Ensign Griegor Romonov is in Sickbay]

Alexandra made her way over there, and maybe hope to have a small talk 
with Erebou Tahlmari.

(USS Cochrane - Sickbay - 0345)

Has she walked inside, she saw Ensign Romonov talking to a security 
officer. 

"Ensign Romonov... I would like to talk to you for a moment.  I had an 
interesting conversation with one of the delegation of Ambassador Tahlmari."

(Reply from Romonov)

"Delegate Olga Ulbar, she hates the man, has to know if she is capable of 
murder that is something different.  I want her discretly followed.  I want to 
know when she is close to Tahlmari's family.  I don't want her to be alone 
with them."

(Reply from Romonov)

"Yes... this situation is getting more interesting by the minute."  Alexandra 
looked around.  She knew that Tahl wasn't there, but she also observed that 
Erebou's wife and children weren't here either.  "Where is his wife and daughters?"

(Reply from Romonov)

"Good... I will let him more time with them.  They need to talk.  Carry 
on Ensign and keep me posted."  She smiled has she saw Ensign Romonov 
leaving for other duties.

Alexandra made her way to the Doctor's office who looked at her.  She 
just let herself fall down on a chair facing the doctor who got up and scan 
her.  He said no with his head but he knew that for now he couldn't do anything.

"You look like you fought all day!"

"Close enough Doctor, but I'm okay... nothing like a few hours of sleep to cure 
that up.  How is the Ambassador? Can I talk to him?"

"The question is... do you really need too?"  He sat back on his chair.

"I need to Doctor and you know it."

"Yes... but in the state that he is, it could be dangerous."

"Doctor, he will die anyway and he is the only one with answers... So I need 
to talk to him and right now."

"Understood captain."  He got up, took an hypospray with him, a combination 
of reinforcers and stimulants.   "I can only give you five minutes, he has to 
rest."  They made there way to the biobed where Erebou Tahlmari was sleeping.  

"I understand Doctor."  Alexandra was a bit shock, he look like the older Tahl 
she saw in the simulation in the T'Kon station.  She observe the Doctor inject 
the hypospray and Erebou started to come around.  The Doctor took a few steps 
back to give them privacy.  "Ambassador Tahlmari, it's nice to meet you finally.  
I'm Captain Alexandra Lowell!"  Alexandra started the recording of their 
conversation, in case of something important would come up.

(Reply from Erebou, Romonov, anyone)
(Posted by Laurence Durand)

Stardate:2406.07.02
Mission:  Opportunities of Engagement/Four Our Sins, 
Day 6
Stardate:2406.07.02

(USS Cochrane- Personal Quarters- FO- Lt. Cmndr Tahlmari-0345)

"Do you think that we are in danger?"  Her mother gave her a look, now they
were walking toward Sickbay and soon would be inside.

"According to the Doctor, there was a strange chemical in the blood stream
of father that was slowly destroying him.  That's what he was shot with."

Tahl looked at his mother and Druleana.  His older sister seemed to be
looking quite uncomfortable.  Tahl supposed that the topic of their father's
impending death would be enought to make anyone squirm.

"Is this true," he couldn't believe it.  "I mean,other than myself, who
would have such cause to do such a thing?"
 
Sidress seem to be uncomfortable at the moment and replied. "I don't know
who could."  She look at Tahl has they were in front of the door. "What is
it?  Are you alright?"
 
Tahl had stopped before the door.  His mind began to race.  The last time he
had seen his father the man had been angry.  That was nothing new to the boy
Tahl.  The man had spent most of Tahl's life being mad at him.  His last
words still hung in the air.


"Go home.  Then pack your things and be gone before I get back.  I do not
want you there when I get home."

No words have passed between them since.  Tahl was not even sure what he
wanted to say to the man.  After all this time, what was there to say.

He looked adown at his little sister and gathered his strength.  "I am
fine," he lied.  "Just thinking.  Let's go see what's going on."

Finally he got a look of approval from his mother.  She nodded and entered
sickbay, with her family all around her.

There was a woman at the edge of the bed and she turn around to look who was
coming.  Sidress observed her, she walk toward Tahl. "How are you?"  Alex
grab his hand.

~It must be the Captain!~ Sidress thought.
 
As Tahl walked through the doorway his heart lifted.  He knew Alex was
there.  His mental strength returned.  She turned from the bed and and took
his free hand.

"I'm fine," he reasured her.  "Captain Alexandra Lowell, might I introduce
you to my mother, Karonyla Tahlmari, my sister Druleana, and this angel," he
held up his other hand which was still attached to his sister, "is Sidress."

"Nice to meet you all, I just wish it would have been in another
circonstances.  I was going to ask a few questions at your husband."  She
smiled to everyone, a bit sad, she never like those grim situations.  A
family reunion should be a joy occasion, not sad.

"Indeed," replied Karonyla, "I do believe we have much to talk about
captain."  She gave the captain a scrutinizing glance.  "But later.    Right
now, you are trying to talk to my husband?  He is conscious?"

"He is conscious and grilling me of questions about my activities around the
ship." Part of Alexandra was amused but she didn't let it show at all.
 
Tahl smiled, that was one of the qualities of his father he had appreciated.
"Don't let him change any of our procedures."

He reached out his hand and touched T'Simmi.  "T'Simmi," he got her
attention, "this is Sidress.  Would you do me a huge favor and take her to
the bio lab and show her something..." he smiled at her, "most disgusting."

T'Simmi didn't understand why, and put that in the strange sense of humor
that certain humanoids had. "Yes Sir!"

Karonyla turned to Druleana, "Go with your sister."  Druleana was about to
protest when her mother silenced her.  "Not now.  Keep your sister safe."

At that she turned and followed her sister and the nurse.  Tahl Alex and
Karonyla all approached the bed of Erebou Tahlmari.  Doctor Weasley turned
from his ministrations to greet them.

"I have tried to have your husband stabalized, for now he is but that can
change at any moment.  I want him to rest but knowing what is going on you
better ask your questions, or talk to him.  I would like this brief, even if
he seems to enjoy the attention of the Captain.  Do you want a chair?" He
look at Karonyla.

Karonyla waved him off.  "Ere, can you you hear me?"

Erebou opened his eyes and looked at his wife.  A pained smile crossed his
face.  "Of course I can hear you woman.  You never stop yacking at me."

A short sob burst from his wife, and then she pulled herself back together.
He writhed a little in pain.  "Gads, this is worse than that thollian flu I
caught seven years ago."

Then the ambassador noticed that they were not alone.   He saw Lowell.
"Captain, you need to work on the efficiency of communication with marines
and flight squad."  He smiled at her reaction.  "I say that to every
starship captain."

Then he noticed another person.  His eyes fell squinted a little.  Then he
recognized the face.  "Yil?" he coughed.  "Yldarim, come here."

Tahl stepped forward.  "Seems you haven't done so bad for yourself.  Who
would have thought it?  Not me that's for sure."  He gave a little laugh.
"Oh my son, my son, I am so sorry.  But now it is too late for that."

Tahl's mind reeled.  He didn't know that those words were in his father's
vocabulary.  "Perhaps it is never too late for appologies."

"Or opportunities for engagement," Erebou countered.  "Are youstill as sharp
as ever?"

"Perhaps even sharper," Tahl quipped.

"Good," Erebou replied.  "Leave us," he said to the others.  Karonyla began
to protest.  "I must talk to my son alone.  Please Kar."

Karonyla turned and glowered at Tahl and then left.  Tahl looked at Alex.

"It's okay!"  Alexandra grabbed gently Karonyla by the shoulder and they
walked away.  "Come with me, we will not be far."  The Doctor signaled to go
to his office.

Once everyone had left the room Tahl focused his attention on his father,
who appeared to be in a great deal of pain.  Erebou must have noticed the
look of concern.

"Is it possible you could still be concerned about me?" he asked.

"It is the concern I would gove all living things," Tahl shot back.

Erebou chuckled, "That's my boy."  His body wracked in a cough.  "It's like
my insides are melting."  He shuddered and lay back.  

Tahl looked at the monitors and then back at his father.  "Evidently, that
is exactly what is happening."

Erebou nodded, and suddenly gave his son the full focus of his
concentration.  The look made Tahl feel a little uncomfortable.  He had
never had the full brunt of a ZakdornâEUR(tm)s focus.  It was a little
disconcerting.

"Listen boy," Erebou began.  "I did what I did, and there's no taking it
back.  I could apologize until I die, but I can't make up for the last ten
years.  I know you have questions.  I could probably answer them before you
ask.  Did I miss you.  Yes, every day.  You truly were my equal,
intellectually and strategically.  I always knew that.  I just wanted what
was best for you.  Without giving you what was best for you, I gave the
family what I thought was best for them.  Was I wrong?"  He laughed.

"Think about it," he continued.  "If I hadn't put you out on your own, would
you be here, where you are today.  In some ways I did you a favor.  A harsh
favor, but a favor nonetheless."

His eyes closed in pain and he clenched his teeth.  A low moan came out of
his mouth.  Tahl looked again with concern. "Do you need something?  A
doctor?"

"No!" he said a little too forcefully.  Some heads turned but turned back to
their duties as Tahl waved them off.  "No, the bastard will just put me back
to sleep."

"You said there was an opportunity for engagement," Tahl said, realizing
time was short.  "That was always sort of a code for you.  Like there was
some trouble that needed taking care of.  What is it?"

Erebou nodded.  "Trouble indeed.  Our family is in trouble Yldarim.  Your
family.  They need your protection."  He coughed and a little blood spat out
his mouth.

Tahl put his hand on the old manâEUR(tm)s chest.  "Trouble?  What trouble?"

"This will not end with me," Erebou gasped.  His breathing was becoming much
more labored.  "They will get us all."

"Who will?" Tahl asked.  "Who did this."

Erebou folded his arms across his chest as the pain became too much.  A tear
formed in the corner of his eye.  "Yil," he said softly.  "Protect."

"I will," Tahl promised.

"There's a traitor," then he cried out in pain.  This brought a nurse.
Erebou grabbed hold of TahlâEUR(tm)s arm, and then his hand.  He squeezed it
tight.  Then he covered both their hands with his other.  "... love...

His eyes fluttered and his back arched.  Then, suddenly, his body relaxed,
and a loud tone called from the bio bed.  Doctors and nurses pushed Tahl to
the aside as they worked to revive him.  But their efforts were futile, and
Erebou Tahlmari died leaving a new voice in his sons ears.
"ProtectâEUR|traitorâEUR|love."

Tahl turned to leave sickbay.  He knew his father was dead and there was
nothing for him to do there.  As he reached the door, even he was surprised
that a tear worked at the corner of his eye.

(reply Lowell, Karonyla, Weasley, any)
(posted by Al Muir and Laurence Durand)

Stardate:2406.07.02
Mission: Opportunities of Engagements/For are Sins, Day 6
Stardate: 2406.07.02

(USS Cochrane - Bridge -  CO Lowell - 1140)

Alexandra had return on the bridge a couple of hours now.  She wanted 
Tahl to be with his family on this time of sadness for them.  She had learn 
some interesting things in this pass 12 hrs and somehow her instinct was 
whispering that there would be more to that.  She kept going in answering 
her crew's doubts and fears, reassure them that everything would be fine.  
When suddenly a message came through.

=^=Captain Lowell, we have problems in engineering, I suggest erecting 
force fields around all eps junctions and evacuating crew to areas as far 
away as possible from any junctions. Im evacuating most of engineering 
except for a few who are going to try and repair the damage,=^= 

"Activate, emergency transport send the crew to Geneva and erect forcefield 
on all eps junctions. Set up communication to stay open, I want to hear what 
is going on... Now ensign Romonov.  What is the worse case scenario Ensign 
Kara?"  Alexandra activated the red alert.

(Reply from Romonov)

=^=Well Captain worse case we will have a warp core breech but I think 
more likely is the plasma conduits will blow and we will have a lot of damage 
to the vessel. However captain I would like that all engineers that are evacuated 
are contained we may be facing sabotage. No way could this be a accident or 
natural,=^=

Alexandra got up from her seat. "Ensign Kara remain in engineering and try to 
solve this problem.  Tell me what you want to be done."

=^=Aye Captain, im remaining in engineering,=^= Kara stated and then ran 
back to the main engineering consol. Activating the engineering com link her 
voice echoed. 

[1 minute to warp core breech,] the female voice stated, Kara growled. Tapping 
her com badge she began to move back to the main doors before it sealed. 

=^=Kara to Lowell, Captain im going to eject the third core,=^= Kara yelled as 
engineering began to fill with steam and smoke. 

"Is there any other options?"

=^=Im out of options captain,=^= Kara paused and then thought again. =^=I can 
try something captain but it will be risky,=^=

"We have to risk it... so go a head Kara."

"Right can you put me to the helmsman?" 

"Yes!"  Alexandra turn to Capps. "Capps, take the CONN..."  Alexandra saw him 
get up and sat at the CONN console.

“Right Ensign, I need you to point the starship towards open space and then get 
ready to release the plasma through the warp coils. I also will need you to get 
ready to make a short warp jump. We have a build up of energy and need to get 
rid of it once we have done that I will be able to clear the blockage and vent the 
power to the other warp cores,” 

Alexandra sense Tahl on the bridge, now the Cochrane was away from Geneva and
 taking more distance.  She sat back on her seat.  She was looking at Capps.

"Ensign Kara, we are in place...NOW"
 
Kara looked at the settings and then looked at the cores. =^=Great,=^= Kara stated 
continuing to look at the readings. 
 
"Ready for Warp, Ensign"

=^=Engage then Helm!=^= Kara stated gripping the consol as the ship jumped to 
warp. With in a few seconds the ship bolted to a halt again. The ships power damage 
meant the warp core shut itself down after a short time as a safety precaution. Kara 
pulled herself up with the aid of the balcony and spoke again. 

=^=Ensign, now vent plasma!=^= 

(Reply Capps) 

Kara read the read outs as the plasma began to be cleared from the warp core. 
Kara ran over to the cores balcony and looked down at the area that the people 
had been working. Something still did not sit right; as she continued to stare sparks 
began to fly up from the bottom of the warp core. 

“Damn it, Computer level 10 force field around the warp cores,” With in seconds 
the bottom of the warp core was surrounded by fire the sparks must have ignited 
the leaking relays. Within seconds the fire began to fly up from the bottom of the 
warp core, Kara threw herself one side as it reached her position. Hitting the ground 
Kara rolled over onto her back against the hard deck plate. Holding her chest she 
looked up at the ceiling of engineering with the force field it was unlikely that the 
plasma fires would affect the core but it couldn’t hurt to be certain.  

“Computer status of warp core!” 

[Core at 30% containment, Plasma fires on junctions 1, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 9,] the computer 
replied. Kara tapped her combadge. 

=^=Kara to Captain Lowell, Captain the breech has been aborted. However I have a lot 
of damage in engineering and to the main power relays and plasma fires on most of the 
main junctions. Our warp drive is off line and we don’t have impulse power,=^= Kara 
stated dragging herself to her feet, limping over to the panel Kara activated the ship 
read out. As the holographic Cochrane appeared in front of her several areas were red 
with damage. Kara tapped on the communications array it was damaged but repairable. 
“One good thing Captain we have coms so we can call for help,” 

"I have heard and seeing the results on it on the view screen in the diagram.  You will 
be happy to know that the tug ships are coming to gets us back to Geneva.  You did 
good work." 

Alexandra got up and walk up to Capps, letting out a sigh of relief. "Ensign Capps, 
you also did good work... I would like you to check the access codes of engineering 
cross reference with the list of the crew that left and will be leaving.  Let's try to find 
out what happen."

(Reply from Capps)

NRPG : you will find that one of the code is from the old chief engineer... Lt. James 
Bell.  A good sign that it is a sabotage. RPG

(Reply from Capps, Romonov, Kara, Tahl, anyone)
(Posted by Laurence Durand)

Stardate:2406.07.02
Cochrane Mission: Opportunities of Engagements/For are sins, Day 6.
Stardate: 2406.07.02

(USS Cochrane – Main Engineering – ACEO – Ensign Kara – 11:40) 

Kara stood with her hands on her hips, it had been a long day most of the 
repairs had been done now and it was mainly the upgrades that were occurring. 
Most of the conduits had been replaced now and a major overhaul had occurred 
of the warp cores only one was left now. Kara unzipped her tunic and noticed a 
crewman looking at her staring back he moved back to work. Kara walked and 
lent under the balcony of the warp core and looked down at the repair teams. 

“Report!” Kara bellowed down. 

“Sir we are almost done just a few more minutes we are finishing altering the 
power flow back from this warp core!” The man yelled back up. 

“Right ill monitor from the main consol,” Kara stated leaning back under the balcony 
and then moving over to the consol. Tapping in her authorisation she began to open 
up the systems analyst programme and watched as the power began to flow back into 
the third warp core. As the read out began to display the power flow Kara paused and 
moved closer to the screen. As the warp cores schematic appeared Kara read through 
the details. 

“Cut off the power transfer!” Kara yelled at the top of her lungs, Kara span around and 
ran over to the warp core and lent over the balcony. “ Get out of there the power transfer 
is being blocked the secondary eps conduits and the main power grid they cannot handle 
it they have been blocked,” 

“Sir, if we end it now we will have blow outs of the eps grid and plasma fires,” 

“Plasma fires!” Kara stated. “ Stay down there try and redistribute the energy,” Kara 
stated immediately beginning to tap into the consol she knew if it continued the people 
at the bottom might get killed if it conduit blew down there however she needed them 
to buy time for the rest of the crew. 

Kara tapped her com badge. “Captain Lowell, we have problems in engineering, I suggest 
erecting force fields around all eps junctions and evacuating crew to areas as far away as 
possible from any junctions. Im evacuating most of engineering except for a few who are 
going to try and repair the damage,” 

(Reply Lowell) 

“Well Captain worse case we will have a warp core breech but I think more likely is the 
plasma conduits will blow and we will have a lot of damage to the vessel. However captain 
I would like that all engineers that are evacuated are contained we may be facing sabotage. 
No way could this be a accident or natural,” 

(Reply Lowell) 

“Aye Captain, im remaining in engineering,” Kara stated and then ran back to the main 
engineering consol. Activating the engineering com link her voice echoed. 

“This is Ensign Kara, evacuation of engineering is in effect. All engineering teams except 
alpha and Beta will evacuate to the main shuttle bays,” Kara finished speaking and then 
pressed the button to her right that activated a loud clackson. She knew keeping two 
teams behind meant that 10 peoples lives were in her hands. Looking up at the third warp 
core the main vents opened up blowing steam out of the sides and from the warp core 
itself. Kara bit her lip and then activated the sealing of engineering. With in seconds massive 
doors began to fall behind her to seal it from the rest of the ship. Looking at the read out 
Kara paused it was getting worse the warp core began to beat faster and Kara looked down 
to the bottom of the core. Holding her breath Kara bit her lip and then spoke, shouting down 
so they could hear her. 

“Right get the hell out of there now that’s a order!” Kara yelled turning to the other 
engineering team she smiled to attempt to inspire confidence. “ You to out now,” As she 
finished speaking the computer activated she knew at this point the whole ship would know. 
She did not want the responsibility of any more peoples lives than her own atleast out of 
main engineering they would stand a chance. 

=^= 1 minute to warp core breech, =^= the female voice stated, Kara growled. Tapping 
her com badge she began to move back to the main doors before it sealed. 

“Kara to Lowell, Captain im going to eject the third core,” Kara yelled as engineering began 
to fill with steam and smoke. 

(Reply Lowell)

“Im out of options captain,” Kara paused and then thought again. “ I can try something 
captain but it will be risky,” 

(Reply Lowell) 

“Right can you put me to the helmsman?” 

(Reply Lowell) 

“Right Ensign, I need you to point the starship towards open space and then get ready to release the plasma through the warp coils. I also will need you to get ready to make a short warp jump. We have a build up of energy and need to get rid of it once we have done that I will be able to clear the blockage and vent the power to the other warp cores,” 

(Reply Capps) 

(Reply Lowell, Capps, Cochrane crew) 
(Posted By Richard)  
Stardate:2406.07.02
Mission: Opportunities of Engagements/For are Sins, Day 6
Stardate: 2406.07.02
 
(USS Cochrane - Bridge -Ops/Conn Ensign Calvin Capps- 1143)

"Good job Ensign Kara"

Alexandra got up and walk up to Capps, letting out a sigh of relief. "Ensign 
Capps, you also did good work... I would like you to check the access codes 
of engineering cross reference with the list of the crew that left and will be 
leaving. Let's try to find out what happen."

"Aye, Captain" Calvin then switched back to Ops and checked the cross reference 
of the access codes of engineering. Only a couple of seconds an half full read out 
came on the screen then it asked for a code. Calvin turned to the Captain and told 
her about the code.

(Reply Captain)

"Thank you sir,"replied back to the Captain. The full read out came on the screen 
name and the persons file that was blocked for a code was Lt. James Bell. Calvin 
again looked up at the Captain and told her, who he have found on the screen and 
who activated the code.

(Reply Captain,any)

(Posted by Calvin Capps)

Stardate:2406.07.02
Mission: Opportunities of Engagements/For are sins, Day 6
Stardate: 2406.07.02
 
(USS Cochrane-Bridge-Ops/Conn Ensign Calvin Capps-11:47)
 
"Right Ensign, I need you to point the starship towards open space then 
get ready to release the plasma through the warp coils. I also will need 
you to get ready to make a short warp jump. We have a build up of 
energy and need to get rid of it once we have done that I will be able to 
clear the blockage and vent the power to the other warp cores."
 
Calvin had already knew what was going on. As soon as the alert came 
on, he had been able to detect it on his console. 
 
~a core breech~
 
This was Calvin's first duty ever, and this might prove if he was ready for 
this ship and the space outside of the ship. Was Calvin capable of 
responding fast enough.
 
He had better because the ship depended on Ensign Kara and Ensign 
Capps. Calvin realized that the computer had already given a one 
minute warning.
 
Calvin, so to speak, put his game face on. If you were on the Bridge 
you could tell h ow concentrated Calvin was. His eyes half way shut, 
starred into the console. Running his fingers through the console 
buttons. 
 
Calvin did not notice, but he was sure that some of the officers on 
the Bridge were starring at him. Hoping that he can do it quickly 
enough, but not only that watching his skin slowly turn green. Calvin 
and all the people on the Cochrane were putting all there hope in 
Ensign Kara and Ensign Capps right now. 
 
Calvin focused hard on his console and did exactly what the ACEO 
wanted him to do. Calvin turned the ship 024, mark 35, into open 
space. While the ship was turning slowly enough he was setting up to 
release the plasma through the warp coils. He only needed the "go" 
from Ensign Kara.
 
"Ensign Kara, we are in place...NOW"
 
(Reply Kara)
 
Calvin also had put in the coordinates a little ahead in open space for 
the quick warp jump.
 
"Ready for War, Ensign"
 
(Reply Ensign Kara, any)
(Posted by Calvin Capps)

Stardate:2406.07.02
Mission: Opportunities of Engagements/For are sins, Day 6
Stardate: 2406.07.02
 
(USS Cochrane – Main Engineering – ACEO – Ensign Kara - 11:47:30seconds)
 
 Kara stood by the warp core controls as the con link that was still active began 
to speak again. 
 
=^=Ensign Kara, we are in place...NOW=^=
 
Kara looked at the settings and then looked at the cores. “Great,” Kara stated 
continuing to look at the readings. 
 
=^=Ready for Warp, Ensign=^=

“Engage then Helm!” Kara stated gripping the consol as the ship jumped to 
warp. With in a few seconds the ship bolted to a halt again. The ships power 
damage meant the warp core shut itself down after a short time as a safety 
precaution. Kara pulled herself up with the aid of the balcony and spoke again. 

“Ensign, now vent plasma!” 

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Kara read the read outs as the plasma began to be cleared from the warp core. Kara 
ran over to the cores balcony and looked down at the area that the people had been 
working. Something still did not sit right; as she continued to stare sparks began to 
fly up from the bottom of the warp core. 

“Damn it, Computer level 10 force field around the warp cores,” With in seconds the 
bottom of the warp core was surrounded by fire the sparks must have ignited the 
leaking relays. Within seconds the fire began to fly up from the bottom of the warp 
core, Kara threw herself one side as it reached her position. Hitting the ground Kara 
rolled over onto her back against the hard deck plate. Holding her chest she looked 
up at the ceiling of engineering with the force field it was unlikely that the plasma 
fires would affect the core but it couldn’t hurt to be certain.  

“Computer status of warp core!” 

=^= Core at 30% containment, Plasma fires on junctions 1, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 9, =^= 
the computer replied. Kara tapped her combadge. 

“Kara to Captain Lowell, Captain the breech has been aborted. However I have a 
lot of damage in engineering and to the main power relays and plasma fires on 
most of the main junctions. Our warp drive is off line and we don’t have impulse 
power,” Kara stated dragging herself to her feet, limping over to the panel Kara 
activated the ship read out. As the holographic Cochrane appeared in front of her 
several areas were red with damage. Kara tapped on the communications array it 
was damaged but repairable. “One good thing Captain we have coms so we can 
call for help,” 

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(Posted By Richard B)
Stardate:2406.07.02
Mission: Opportunities of Engagements/For are sins, Day 6
Stardate: 2406.07.02
 
(USS Cochrane-Bridge-Ops/Conn Ensign Calvin Capps-11:47:43)
 
Calvin at his console, waiting for the replies of Ensign Kara. Calvin was ready for a warp jump. He first sent a quick message to the entire ship to grab on to something for a quick jump. Calvin did not want anyone to get hurt. 
 
“Engage then Helm!” Kara stated gripping the console as the ship jumped to warp. With in a few seconds the ship bolted to a halt again. The ships power damage meant the warp core shut itself down after a short time as a safety precaution. Kara pulled herself up with the aid of the balcony and spoke again. 
 
Calvin was ready for the quick jump but he had to get himself back together when the Ensign said.

“Ensign, now vent plasma!” 
 
Calvin had no problem in doing the next step. He knew exactly what he had to do.
He looked down at his console pushed quite a few buttons and vented the plasma. Calvin noticed what was going on in engineering from his read outs on his console and he almost contacted the Captain but Ensign Kara was already on top of it. 
 
Calvin turned around to the officers on the Bridge, "Everything is undercontrol Commander. "
 
Calvin was pretty sure he did a good job, and hopefully someone would acknowledged what he and Ensign Kara had done, but if no one does, it is OK, because all they did what to there duty.
 
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(Posted by Calvin Capps)