From: owner-spectre-nrpg@startrekfreedom.com on behalf of Michael Drake [michael@startrekfreedom.com] Sent: Monday, 13 February 2006 3:09 AM To: spectre-nrpg@startrekfreedom.com Subject: SPECTRENRPG: Spectre Compile: The Death of Dreams, #7 Mission: The Death of Dreams Compile: 7 -=/\=- Stardate: 2407.01.15 Day: 3 (USS Spectre, Observation Lounge - CO, Captain Remae Ktell - 0655) (USS Spectre, Observation Lounge - Lt. JG Banowsky - 0655) (USS Spectre, Observation Lounge - CMO Williams - 0655) (USS Spectre, Observation Lounge - First Officer T’Vhor - 0657) (USS Spectre, Observation Lounge – ACSO, Lt. Yayla Nollys - 0658) (USS Spectre, Observation Lounge – COUNS, Divon Lronen - 0703) (USS Spectre, Observation Lounge - CO, Captain Remae Ktell - 0705) (USS Spectre, Bridge - First Officer T’Vhor - 0755) (USS Spectre, Bridge - CO, Captain Remae Ktell - 0755) (USS Spectre, Bridge – COUNS, Divon Lronen - 0803) (USS Spectre, Bridge - CO, Captain Remae Ktell - 0810) (USS Spectre, Sickbay - CMO Williams - 0813) (USS Spectre, Bridge - CO, Captain Remae Ktell - 0815) (USS Spectre, Bridge - CMO Williams - 0825) (USS Spectre, Ten Forward - First Officer T’Vhor - 0920) (USS Spectre, Bridge - CO, Captain Remae Ktell - 1000) (USS Spectre, Ready Room - CO, Captain Remae Ktell - 1005) -=/\=- (USS Spectre, Observation Lounge - CO, Captain Remae Ktell - 0655) Remae had called a full meeting to discuss what was going to happen next, although some of the senior crew had been told about the nature of their mission, the CO was going to outline the plans. "Thank you all for coming. I want to outline what the mission entails,” Remae stood up once more and headed for the computer screen on the back wall and it flickered on to show the route of the Spectre to the nearby entrance to the subspace river and then, the router disappeared off the map and the side of the screen. "Captain Renfrew is going to escort us to the entrance of the river and then we'll cloak and take the trip directly to the core of the Federation and to the planet of Betazed, our mission is to get close to the planet, evaluated the current strength of the forces there and report back,” Remae pressed a button on the screen and the length of the tunnel sped by until the termination point close to some of the core planets of the Alpha Quadrant including Betazed. "Counsellor, we have a lot of Betazoid crew onboard, of course including you. I want you to prepare a location on the surface for an away team mission." (Reply from Lronen) "Mr H’Chir, we'll need to remain cloaked while on the tunnel and of course, once we emerge, but luckily, thanks to the subspace tunnel, warp drive won't be needed." (Reply from H’Chir) "Lt T'Vhor, we'll depart at 08.00, please make sure all departments are ready. Does anyone have any questions or comments?” asked Remae now sitting back in his chair. (Reply from Any) When all the questions had finished, Remae dismissed the assembled crew and he headed to the Bridge while the ship was prepared for departure. (Reply from ALL) (Posted by Anthony Keen) (USS Spectre, Observation Lounge - Lt. JG Banowsky - 0655) Will was seated in the Observation Lounge, waiting for the Captain to outline the mission details. He was very curious as what they were going to do, so he sat patiently and waited. "Thank you all for coming. I want to outline what the mission entails,” Remae stood up once more and headed for the computer screen on the back wall and it flickered on to show the route of the Spectre to the nearby entrance to the subspace river and then, the router disappeared off the map and the side of the screen.   ~This looks to be an interesting mission so far, hopefully no body switching~ "Captain Renfrew is going to escort us to the entrance of the river and then we'll cloak and take the trip directly to the core of the Federation and to the planet of Betazed, our mission is to get close to the planet, evaluated the current strength of the forces there and report back,” Remae pressed a button on the screen and the length of the tunnel sped by until the termination point close to some of the core planets of the Alpha Quadrant including Betazed.   ~Oh my, well that answers it, going to the Alpha Quadrant, where who know how many enemy ships are. Looks to be an interesting voyage.~ "Counsellor, we have a lot of Betazoid crew onboard, of course including you. I want you to prepare a location on the surface for an away team mission." (Reply from Lronen) "Mr H’Chir, we'll need to remain cloaked while on the tunnel and of course, once we emerge, but luckily, thanks to the subspace tunnel, warp drive won't be needed." (Reply from H’Chir) "Lt T'Vhor, we'll depart at 08.00, please make sure all departments are ready. Does anyone have any questions or comments?” asked Remae now sitting back in his chair. "Our latest intel on Betazed shows that a good proportion of Doenitz fleet are on station in the area sir", said T’Vhor, "if we lose our cloak functionality upon our exit from the subspace river, or indeed at any time thereafter, we may not be able to run", he added. (Reply CO, Any) "Perhaps a ruse sir", said T’Vhor, "something to distract their attention upon our arrival", he added as he tapped something into the PADD he’d carried with him. (Reply CO, Any) "Once we have established entry into the system, I would also recommend we enter into a close opposed orbit with the Betazoid moon Avandar, we can use his as a base of operations & so maintain a margin of some safety", said The FO. "I agree with Lt. T'Vhor." said Will getting into the discussion, "With the fact that we don't know what awaits us when we near Betazed. Therefore using the moon as cover is our best option. As far as a ruse, sir, I could work with Commander Tahlmari to come up with something we could use as a decoy when we enter the system, so as to aid in going unnoticed."   (Reply any) (Posted by Will Banowsky) (USS Spectre, Observation Lounge - CMO Williams - 0655)   Andrew looked up from the PADD that he was scanning as the Captain began the meeting. "Thank you all for coming. I want to outline what the mission entails,” Remae stood up once more and headed for the computer screen on the back wall and it flickered on to show the route of the Spectre to the nearby entrance to the subspace river and then, the router disappeared off the map and the side of the screen.   ~this could be interesting. Maybe some time on Risa.~ "Captain Renfrew is going to escort us to the entrance of the river and then we'll cloak and take the trip directly to the core of the Federation and to the planet of Betazed, our mission is to get close to the planet, evaluated the current strength of the forces there and report back,” Remae pressed a button on the screen and the length of the tunnel sped by until the termination point close to some of the core planets of the Alpha Quadrant including Betazed.   ~Oh well; it looks like Risa's out then. Looks like I'd better get my notes out on Betazoid physiology. They might be useful.~ "Counsellor, we have a lot of Betazoid crew onboard, of course including you. I want you to prepare a location on the surface for an away team mission."   As the counsellor replied Andrew quickly brought up the information to his PADD. ~this could be interesting~ "Mr H’Chir, we'll need to remain cloaked while on the tunnel and of course, once we emerge, but luckily, thanks to the subspace tunnel, warp drive won't be needed."   ~well they won't be getting any Betazoid coughs, cold or cases of the flu so that's out. I'll skip the next section that's on water and air born diseases~ "Lt T'Vhor, we'll depart at 08.00, please make sure all departments are ready. Does anyone have any questions or comments?” asked Remae now sitting back in his chair.   "Our latest intel on Betazed shows that a good proportion of Doenitz fleet are on station in the area sir", said T’Vhor, "if we lose our cloak functionality upon our exit from the subspace river, or indeed at any time thereafter, we may not be able to run", he added.   ~Don't think we are going to get any STDs on this trip~ He quickly glanced round the assembled staff. "Perhaps a ruse sir", said T’Vhor, "something to distract their attention upon our arrival", he added as he tapped something into the PADD he’d carried with him.   He put the PADD back on the desk ~There is nothing major that I did not already know. Which is good. I don't like surprises~ "Once we have established entry into the system, I would also recommend we enter into a close opposed orbit with the Betazoid moon Avandar, we can use this as a base of operations & so maintain a margin of some safety", said The FO.   (Reply any, none) (Posted by Robbie) (USS Spectre, Observation Lounge - First Officer T’Vhor - 0657) Seated at the table in the Obs lounge, T’Vhor watched as the CO relayed their upcoming mission both verbally & via the simulation running on the screen behind him to those assembled. Nobody of course had expected their destination to be Betazed & a few furrowed brows were evident in the room at the news. The planet including its capital Medara had already been well ravaged by aerial bombardment to the point of ruin & it was now a virtual Doenitz stronghold. Each & every one of them in that room however, knew before they had even attended the briefing that this mission was going to be a critical & dangerous one. They had been tasked now with the seemingly impossible, they were to fly directly into the nest of the hornet & gather as much intelligence as they were able. Captain Remae had mentioned a landing party also & some felt unease at this, thinking that their mission might have been one of orbital observation & reconnaissance only. They were Starfleet officers however & each knew their duties to the letter. When the Captain had finished & asked for questions, the First Officer was the first to begin. "Our latest intel on Betazed shows that a good proportion of Doenitz fleet are on station in the area sir", said T’Vhor, "if we lose our cloak functionality upon our exit from the subspace river, or indeed at any time thereafter, we may not be able to run", he added. (Reply CO, Any) "Perhaps a ruse sir", said T’Vhor, "something to distract their attention upon our arrival", he added as he tapped something into the PADD he’d carried with him. (Reply CO, Any, IYW) "Once we have established entry into the system, I would also recommend we enter into a close opposed orbit with the Betazoid moon Avandar, we can use this as a base of operations & so maintain a margin of some safety", said The FO. (Reply CO, Any) (Posted by Alan Reading) (USS Spectre, Observation Lounge – ACSO, Lt. Yayla Nollys - 0658)   Having called a meeting, Yayla was her usual right on time self. Never early, never late. Taking a seat, she plopped down and awaited the Captain to start it off.   "Thank you all for coming. I want to outline what the mission entails."   Leaning back, she had her attention directed towards Ktell.   "Captain Renfrew is going to escort us to the entrance of the river and then we'll cloak and take the trip directly to the core of the Federation and to the planet of Betazed, our mission is to get close to the planet, evaluated the current strength of the forces there and report back."   Watching the screen as it changed, she saw the route they were intending to take as well as where they would be stopping by. Ktell pushed a few more buttons, and different views popped onto the screen.   "Counsellor, we have a lot of Betazoid crew onboard, of course including you. I want you to prepare a location on the surface for an away team mission. Mr H’Chir, we'll need to remain cloaked while on the tunnel and of course, once we emerge, but luckily, thanks to the subspace tunnel, warp drive won't be needed. Lt T'Vhor, we'll depart at 08.00, please make sure all departments are ready. Does anyone have any questions or comments?"   Remaining silent, Yayla didn't think she had much to worry about. She wasn't a Betazoid nor did she posses any telepathic powers. As Ktell then dismissed them, she stood from her chair and thought, ~Relatively short meeting.~ She then marched her way onto the bridge right behind the Captain and a few others and straight to her duty station.   (Reply: Any, none) (Posted by: Stacey) (USS Spectre, Observation Lounge – COUNS, Divon Lronen - 0703) Divon didn't say anything when the Captain asked him to take care of preparations for the landing party to Betazed, he just nodded dully. The meeting was over mercifully quickly and people filed out. Divon simply swung his chair to the window and looked out at the passing stars. His family was still there, possibly dead. He knew that the homecoming would be difficult; he needed to prepare himself for the screams of his people echoing through his mind. He knew others from his race were on this ship too and that they would feel the pain as well. Divon rubbed his temples and looked out across the stars. This would not be an easy mission for him, for any of them.   Divon sighed. He hadn't thought a great deal about his family or his people greatly over the last while, preferring to push it from his mind so he could concentrate on his duties, knowing that worrying was useless. Now, he was in a situation where ignorance of the situation wasn't a luxury he had.   (Reply any who might have stayed behind, none) (Posted by Jeff) (USS Spectre, Observation Lounge - CO, Captain Remae Ktell - 0705) The short meeting was already wrapping up but there were a few questions to be answered. "Perhaps a ruse sir,” said T'Vhor, "something to distract their attention upon our arrival." "Go on,” the CO said simply. "Once we have established entry into the system, I would also recommend we enter into a close opposed orbit with the Betazoid moon Avandar, we can use this as a base of operations & so maintain a margin of some safety." Remae turned to the Second Officer who said, "I agree with Lt. T'Vhor." "With the fact that we don't know what awaits us when we near Betazed. Therefore using the moon as cover is our best option. As far as a ruse, sir, I could work with Commander Tahlmari to come up with something we could use as a decoy when we enter the system, so as to aid in going unnoticed." "Very good. one of the problems is however, the subspace tunnel we are taking terminates outside the Betazed system, so we'll have to travel to the moon but that will give us a chance to examine the activity but we'll have to be careful of anything that could penetrate our cloak,” said Remae and then added, "Commander Tahl, do you have anyone stationed on Medara?” said Remae and awaited for the STRATOPS to answer. (Reply from Tahl) "Any current information you can get us from the Capital would be very useful." Remae waited for anyone else to say anything. (Reply from Tahl, Any) (Posted by Anthony Keen) (USS Spectre, Bridge - First Officer T’Vhor - 0755) The First Officer was now seated next to the Captain on the bridge overseeing tactical & operational readiness reports as they came in from each station. "All departments have now reported as ready sir", said T’Vhor turning to the CO. (Reply CO) Almost at that precise moment however, an incoming transmission from Captain Renfrew resulted in the image of the man being thrown up on the forward viewscreen. "We are ready when you are Captain Ktell, we’re standing by & awaiting your signal", said Renfrew. (Reply CO) The screen then returned to its normal starfield vista as the communication was terminated. Immediately, Renfrew’s vessel then began transiting across the Spectres bow on a direct heading for the subspace river's coordinates. The FO turned to the TAC officer at his console in response. "Keep scanning for any hostiles as we go", said T’Vhor, then he turned his attention to helm. "Helm, plot a course, heading one three five, mark two four, one half impulse", said the First Officer & the Spectre duly swung about to follow the other ship in. T’Vhor turned to Remae briefly then as though to say, "Well, here we go", & then he returned his gaze to the forward viewscreen once again. (Reply Any) (Posted by Alan Reading) (USS Spectre, Bridge - CO, Captain Remae Ktell - 0755) "All departments have now reported as ready sir,” said the FO who had spent the time since the meeting preparing the ship for departure. "Very good,” said the CO and then he noted that there was an incoming signal from Captain Renfrew, it was patched through to the viewscreen. =^= We are ready when you are Captain Ktell; we're standing by and awaiting your signal. =^= "Let's go,” said Remae and the channel closed. The Spectre turned slowly and crossed the bored into space of Doenitz and the Federation that was. "Well, here we go,” said T'Vhor, Remae nodded at him and he directed his attention to the screen. The USS Asguard entered the subspace tunnel entrance and the Spectre did the same, the entrance of the tunnel, with its usual lack of spectacular events, simply swallowed up the ships with a slight flash of blue for a few moments and then returned to being invisible. (USS Spectre, Bridge – COUNS, Divon Lronen - 0803) Divon had worked most of the morning setting up the PADD. It seemed that everything was ready as Divon was able to come up with several possible insertion sites. He was having trouble with this. He'd dealt with people on various worlds at various times during his time on the USS Trail of Tears who had withstood planetary disaster, hit and run attacks, almost all manner of trauma and he'd developed a 'shell' around himself for dealing with people who had been through tragedy. Now, the tragedy hit home. His family was on that world, and his friends. Divon had to quell his concern, his pain, his worry and focus on the mission. Even more worrisome, digging deeply in his mind, was the intense desire to hurt those who had harmed his planet and people... not just hurt, kill.   Divon walked up to the centre seat and held out his PADD.   "Captain Remae, here is a list of sites that would make sense for a mass landing party. We'll have to scan to see if the..." Divon paused for a second and collected himself, "...if the areas are occupied, or some of them are still intact after the assault, but I believe they would be our best bet."   (Reply Remae)   "Sir, we have a fair number of Betazoids on board. They're... conflicted... right now. There is a good deal of concern about what they will find when we arrive, what they will feel as we approach the planet, I believe the worst fear is that they'll feel nothing. There is also a building rage in them, a desire not just for justice, but revenge. I know, not only do I feel it from others... but I'm afraid it’s my reaction too," Divon said softly. He felt guilt over wanting to kill those who had assaulted his homeland, he wasn't an animal and had hoped that he was made from stronger stuff than that. Divon also knew that if anyone would understand, it would be a Bajoran.   (Reply Remae) (Posted by Jeff) (USS Spectre, Bridge - CO, Captain Remae Ktell - 0810) "Send a message to the Asguard, tell them we're on our own from here and we'll see them at the prearranged coordinates, at the designated hour,” said Remae cryptically. A few moments went by and someone said the message was acknowledged. The viewscreen was on as the Asguard swung past and headed down a different channel of the river and disappeared. "Engage the clock and lay in a course to the subspace exit point, full impulse,” said Remae as the Bridge darken with the activation of the cloak and the ship engage its engines, moving down the river, travelling at great speed, they would arrive quickly. (Reply from Any) (Posted by Anthony Keen) (USS Spectre, Sickbay - CMO Williams - 0813) Andrew looked up from his PADD at the crewman standing before him. "Don't worry crewmen Grey the spots will fade over time just make sure that you take your antihistamine. You were lucky if you had ingested like it recommends rather then rubbing it over your body then the results would have been a lot worse." "Yes doctor." said Gray. "I'll see you in a couple of days to see how things are getting on." Gray look unhappy at what he heard. "Is there anything else crewman." "No, Doctor; thank you." Andrew smiled at him. "Don't worry It will be okay." Andrew stood up and watched the crewman leave sickbay. He then walked out of his office and into ward area. "How are things getting on." he asked one of the nurses. The nurse looked over at him. "Everything is ready Doctor. We are ready for anything." ~That’s good to know~ "Good I'll go and inform the Captain. If you need me just call." He turned and left sickbay. (USS Spectre, Bridge - CO, Captain Remae Ktell - 0815) The Spectre was underway through the subspace tunnel to Betazed. Although it would take a while to complete passage, Remae was glad of the time, it gave them a chance to prepare. "Captain Remae, here is a list of sites that would make sense for a mass landing party. We'll have to scan to see if the..." The Counsellor paused for a moment, it was clear he was having a tough time with this, for a moment, Remae thought about Bajor, before he was born the planet had spent decades under the occupation of the Cardassians, he understood what Divon was going through. "...if the areas are occupied, or some of them are still intact after the assault, but I believe they would be our best bet."   The CO took the PADD, "I am going to talk to one of our Science Officers, we'll work out a way to get a clear reading on Betazed and the system as a whole before we enter." he said.   "Sir, we have a fair number of Betazoids on board. They're... conflicted... right now. There is a good deal of concern about what they will find when we arrive, what they will feel as we approach the planet, I believe the worst fear is that they'll feel nothing. There is also a building rage in them, a desire not just for justice, but revenge. I know, not only do I feel it from others... but I'm afraid it's my reaction too,” said the Betazoid. "Understandable; I want you to arrange a meeting between all the Betazed crew in one of the cargo-bays, I want to address them myself and give them some assurances, can you do that for me Counsellor?” asked Remae. (Reply from Divon) "Also, I am unfamiliar with the Betazed system of planets, can you add to your research the locations and current status of those planets? We may need one as a base of operations while we are in the system. While we are cloaked, you won't be able to contact headquarters but we downloaded the latest reports before we left,” asked Remae once again, giving the officer some extra work to do. (Reply from Divon) "Thanks,” he said and returned to his duties, examining the path the Spectre was taking towards their encounter with Betazed. (Reply from Lronen, Any) (Posted by Anthony Keen) (USS Spectre, Bridge - CMO Williams - 0825) Andrew entered the bridge. There was a feeling of energy and excitement as they headed to wards Betazed. He saw the Remae and Lronen talking and stepped closer. ~don't want to interfere with their discussion~ "Thanks,” Remae said as he returned to his duties. ~Okay here I go. Why do I feel so nervous? I'm just talking to the Captain. I'm the CMO for goodness sake I should be able to have a conversation with out freaking out~ "Hallo Captain sorry to disturb you." (Reply Remae) "Just to inform you that Sickbay is ready for any eventuality." (Reply Remae, any) (Posted by Robbie) (USS Spectre, Ten Forward - First Officer T’Vhor - 0920) With the Spectre now well on its way towards Betazed, the FO headed off on his normal duties of overseeing the ship & everyone on it. A lot of the crew on downtime had now assembled in ten forward to discuss their recent developments, those that were still working their shifts discussed it also, just a little less so. T’Vhor thought of their counsellor in all this, he envisaged that he would be very busy on their arrival at Betazed, he didn’t envy the man, or his empathic abilities in the slightest. Having a part Vulcan heritage was just one thing he felt thankful of on. Walking into ten forward however, the FO became aware that all were dealing with it in their own unique ways. As he approached the bar, the bartender immediately walked up to him. "What can I get you", she asked in her usual calm manner. "Just a mixed fruit juice", said T’Vhor who quickly headed off to stand before one of the large forwards looking viewing windows once he had received it. Sipping at the cold beverage as he gazed out into space, he allowed his thoughts to wonder to his maternal homeworld. ~What will we find there now~ His thoughts however were momentarily broken by the feeling of a presence near to him, the FO furrowed his brow & looked down at the decking & slightly to one side, his senses sharpening acutely at the feeling he was experiencing. Then all of a sudden, she was there. ~Is this real~ Before him & enshrouded in an almost ethereal light stood his wife Krysta, she was smiling & reaching out to him, he could hear her voice in his head now. "Don’t worry my love, all will be fine" T’Vhor looked around the room at the rest of the crew; they were eating & drinking as before, it was clear that he was the only one experiencing this particular vision. He turned his attention back to the manifestation, and then he reached out to her only to find himself now confronted with the young engineering Ensign, who had stepped slightly back & away at his sudden & unexpected gesture. For a moment, the FO simply stood quiet as Angeletti regarded him. (Reply Angeletti) "I’m sorry", said T’Vhor, "I was........somewhere else for a moment or two, please forgive me", he added. (Reply Angeletti) Ensign Angeletti smiled & then handed him a PADD detailing the work she had been doing regarding the device that she had found. "Good work Ensign", said T’Vhor as he reviewed the information & then handed it back to her. It was clear that the vision of his wife still remained in his head but he cleared it forthwith & after a brief pause motioned to one of the tables nearby. "Would you care to join me for a drink Ensign?” said the FO, "perhaps we can discuss the implications of the current situation regarding our saboteur", he added. (Reply Angeletti) The two officers then took up their seats opposite one another in front of the window. (Reply Angeletti) (Posted by Alan Reading) (USS Spectre, Bridge - CO, Captain Remae Ktell - 1000) Remae stood up and walked over to the Aft Stations and to Science 2, where he found Ensign Nollys hard at work as normal. "Ensign, will you join me in my Ready Room?” he said already walking down to his private area. (Reply from Yayla) (USS Spectre, Ready Room - CO, Captain Remae Ktell - 1005) "Ensign, have a seat for a moment,” said Remae as he walked around to the other side of his desk, pushing some of the PADDs that seemed to have gathered there aside, so he could put his terminal in view of them both. "When we emerge from the subspace tunnel, Ensign we're going to have two very large problems, the first is, the enemy fleet would have the end point of the tunnel under surveillance, and secondly, the tunnel is outside the system, so we have to make an approach towards Betazed through a hostile fleet,” he said spinning the computer screen around so that the path from the exit point of the tunnel to Betazed could be seen. "We have to devise some way of exiting the tunnel unnoticed and approaching the system undetected. Usually, with the cloak, this wouldn't be a problem but we have to surmise that Doenitz and his Captains have thought of this and have something in place to detect us, even if we are cloaked." "I want you to work on these two problems, we have to get in to the system and up close and in transporter range of Betazed without being detected, use anyone you think can help you but I want something by 17.00s, any questions Ensign?” asked Remae sitting back in his chair. (Reply from Yayla) Remae listened for a moment and when the Ensign was finished, he dismissed her. The CO fully realised the hard job he was asking from the ACSO but they needed all the help they could get in order to get in and out of the Betazed system unnoticed. (Reply from Nollys, Any) (Posted by Anthony Keen) -USS Spectre Star Trek: Freedom - http://www.startrekfreedom.com