Star Trek: A Call To Duty
U.S.S. Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 10409.27

Starring:

Martijn Lemmen 	as 	Captain Brian Black - CO
Karen Barkas 		as 	Lieutenant Commander Karida Janan – XO

…and…

James Greenman 	as 	Lieutenant JG Rowan Delar - CSO
Mark Haslam 		as 	Ensign Gregoriy Kamarov - EO
Sarah Henwood 	as 	Lieutenant Brenna Delar – OPS
Scott Knight		as	Lieutenant Ethan Michael MacAllister – CTO
Joshua Malachi	as	Lieutenant Dandin Adam Lai – CEO
Dylan Moss		as	Lieutenant Commander Aleister Lessing - CIV
Brendan Ringenoldus 	as 	Lieutenant Commander John Exeter – FCO
Patrick de Ruiter	as	Ensign Jonathan Pierce – SO

                        …with…

Chris Esterhuyse	as	Colonel Sorcha 
Chris Gibson		as 	Commander Xia – USS Eridanus – CO;
				Lieutenant Brody Majors;
				Transporter Chief
				Airilian Councillor Zven 
		
                        …with…

Chris Gibson      	as 	U.S.S. Scimitar - SM

Summary: Destiny - the dictionary defines it as "ones lot in life." "Inevitable"  and "a predetermined course in life." It is something that can not be harnessed or controlled. It is without prediction.

The crew of the U.S.S. Scimitar each have their own destinies - a path set out for them from on high. It is nothing they themselves can change. Or can they? Is destiny written in stone?

They share one destiny as well - the fate of them all. Their fate is linked to the fate of the Federation. For if they fail...the Federation may fall. They are on the brink of war...and nothing, not even the grace of the powers that be...can stop the oncoming storm...

=/\==/\=BEGIN U.S.S. Scimitar Mission - "Choices From Afar "=/\==/\=

CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
$::enters the Transporter room::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
$::On  the Eridanus, in the transporter room, checking his uniform and equipment before he beams down::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::on the bridge close to Xia, whispers:: Even in the darkest hours we can still see the stars. ::telepathically relaying this to the CSO, hoping he will indeed see anything he can from the stars, before she turns to OPS::
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
#::Stands on the Transporter pad, waiting for beam-down::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::leans back in her chair trying to make sense of the mish mash of transmissions flying by as she's having her internal organs macerated at the same time::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::winces slightly as the telepathic message enters his head without warning, shivering and wondering if he'll ever get used to it he closes his eyes and sends back an affirmative::
CEO_Lt_Lai says:
::Looks over a PADD in his office, detailing the Science department's findings::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
$::approaches the SO:: SO: Ready for this Ensign?
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::nods once to Xia and then inhales before she addresses OPS:: OPS: Open a channel to the Airilian Assembly please. ::still has no idea where to start, glances with some uncertainty to the Ambassador::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
$::Looks at CTO:: CTO: Yes sir, I’m ready. See anything missing on me?
Colonel_Sorcha says:
@::wanders up and down a bit, humming tunelessly to himself::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::checks the SO over:: SO: Your badge is upside down. ::smiles::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::taps away at her console setting up the channel:: XO: Channel open ma'am
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
@::Brody Majors enters the transporter room and looks around at the assigned crew. He nods to himself in approval as the remainder of the team suit up, and he makes his way onto the pad::
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
:: rushes to the TR ..Itching at his face a little as he enters...::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
$::Looks down:: self: mmm ::Puts his badge on straight then looks over the CTO:: CTO: Well, you seem to be in order sir
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
@::in the transporter room, checking his gear one final time before stepping onto the transporter PADD::  All: Is everyone clear on the briefing...?
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
#CO: Aye Sir.
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
$CO: Aye sir
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
SO: Let's hope so.
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
ACTION - An Airilian diplomat appears on the screen of the Scimitar, the signal is weak. It appears that despite how advanced the Airilian comm system is, they can't even handle the communications of 3 million vessels...
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
$CO: Aye Cap'n.
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
@CO: Perfectly.
CEO_Lt_Lai says:
::Makes a few notes, cross references with the Tactical department's needs, then sets out to begin the final repairs. His hand aches, but he tries to ignore it::
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
ACTION - Commander Xia moves to the back of the Scimitar bridge with Ambassador McKitrick, and the pair begin discussing the tactical situation surrounding Minister Del.
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::blinks at the screen holds her breath for a second looking and wondering what the reaction will be::
Colonel_Sorcha says:
@::pauses for a moment, then resumes the pacing::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
Comm: Airilian Assembly:  I am XO Janan of the USS Scimitar; we would like to arrange a meeting with your assembly. ::glances towards Xia and the Ambassador, still not certain::
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
:: adjusts his costume and smiles....glad to be back in the active rotation. ::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
Self: Lets hope they are aware we are coming.
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
@<Airilian> COMM: Scimitar: This is Councilor Zven, I represent the Assembly. ::He glances down at a computer screen:: Do you have an appointment, Miss Janan?
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
@All: Very well... step onto the transporter padd please... and we get underway.....  ::nods at the transporter chief::  TR Chief: Whenever you are ready, Chief...  I assume you have received the beam down coordinates ?
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
@<TR Chief> ::Nods silently to the Captain::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
$::Steps on the padd as he straightens his uniform::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
$::Steps onto the padd::
Colonel_Sorcha says:
@::looks worried as an aide enters the room, hands him some reports and leaves again::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::looks to Xia as if to get confirmation as to any appointment, shrugs:: COMM: Zven: Not that I am aware of, but I am quite sure the assembly will wish to see us.
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
#::Glances over at the EO:: EO: Don't worry, we'll make it back.
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
ACTION - The pain in Lai's hand subdues...but slowly changes into a sort of burning sensation...
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::hums a sad, quiet tune as he probes deeper into the comm satellites different functions and networks, trying to gain access to other points of interest within their system::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::looks to OPS and the CSO as if to guess their reactions::
CEO_Lt_Lai says:
::Exits his office, and sees that the engineering kit he left on the floor is still there, but the blood is gone, somehow. He wonders if someone cleaned it up, or...::
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
# :: looks to the CIV and grins :: CIV: Of that I am being sure..but I must ask you one question Commander?
Colonel_Sorcha says:
@::mutters darkly as he reads the report:: Aide: Korlaj! How can they still be working on that many ships?! ::silence answers him, and he sighs, the aide having left for some or another errand again::
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
#EO: Go Ahead.
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
#:: smoothes down his disguise :: CIV: Does this outfit make me look fat?
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::smiles softly as he peeks an interesting subroutine:: OPS: Brenna...a bit of coding for you. ::tapping out the current binary algorithm he forwards it to her console:: Decrypt that, it should get us basic access to their comms system. I'll start probing for the more advanced military channels
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::stands stepping back to her husband's console and peaking over his shoulder::
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
ACTION - As the rest of the team make their way to the pad, the transporter energizes. In a blue shimmering light the members of the Eridanus away team are transported to a small underground cavern just inside the Airilian instillation...
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
#EO: Not at all.  ::Tries to stifle a laugh::
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
ACTION - The cavern appears to be a hollowed out cave. Bright flood lights fill the chamber with light, and focus on a large pile of weapons in the centre of the room, all marked with unusual Laquiexian terms and symbols.
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::turns and jumps a little before smiling as he sees her standing there, opening up a second window on his console for her and sending the algorithms that way:: OPS: Take a look at those
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::grins as the code pops up on her console and giggles like a gleeful school girls:: CSO: Aww thank you honey, what a wonderful present ::bites her lip thoughtfully as her fingers fly across the console::
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
#::Looks around to check for Airilians, and seeing none, scans the area with his tricorder.::
Colonel_Sorcha says:
@::throws the reports to one side in disgust and starts running through several contingency plans in his head... they need all the ships::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
$::Looks around and straightens his uniform again then sees the weapons:: CTO: Well, there seem to be our shipment
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
#:: continues to stretch his neck as if checking himself out. :: CIV: I always have such a hard time finding the right fit....if we were in Russia it would not be a problem. In truth his eyes scanned about for any signs of other beings. ::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
$SO: Scans Mr. Pierce.
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
@<Airilian> COM: Scimitar: ...and what makes you so important? Huh?
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
@::materializes in the designated cave entrance, briefly shedding his eyes from the bright::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
$::Takes out his tricorder and scans the weapons::
CEO_Lt_Lai says:
::Picks up the engineering kit and the damaged isolinear chips, but his hand spasms as he feels a burning sensation through it::
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
@<Airilian>::The Airilian man grabs a set of spectacles and place them on his face, looking at the screen before him:: COM: Scimitar: I have many people wishing to have an audience with the Regent and the assembly - you will just have to wait...
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
$::visually scans the area::
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
#EO:  Well, her we are...  lets get to work.  I believe the Communications centre is that way. ::Points, scooping up a weapon::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::looks to the screen and to Councilor Zven:: COMM: Councilor Zven: Not important, our passenger Minister Del may prefer an earlier time.
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
$SO: Clear?
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
@All: You have your orders... get underway...  ::glances at Majors::  Majors: All Right, Lieutenant... let's do our job..
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::shrugs, hoping they will eventually get a response just not convinced by what one this will bring::
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
@<Airilian> ::He looks a little taken back and glances back at his schedule:: COM: Scimitar: Minister Del you say? Well then...beam down immediately...::He transmits coordinates::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
$CTO: Well, we appear to be alone here and everything seems to be in order
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
#:: picks up a similar weapon and follows the Commander ..checking his belt for the stealth electronics that he would need for their job. :: CIV: As you say, sir.  I don't suppose we can stop off at a restaurant and bring back a doggie bag for the others?
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
$SO: Right, let's move it out.
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::places her free hand gently on Rowan's shoulder as her right whips over the console her mind flying through the algorithms getting a supportive kick to the spleen at the same time and wincing a bit but not slowing down::
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
#EO: Much as I would like to go to a nice restaurant and eat Veal Trinchado, this is not the time.
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::smiles:: CSO: Can you scan the coordinates? ::looks to Xia and the Ambassador:: Amb/Xia: At least they are willing to talk.
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
$::grabs a rifle and takes an escort position beside Pierce::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
$::Takes a weapon and shoulders it while he takes control of a anti gravity pad::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::nods to the Commander and runs a quick scan of the coordinates, bringing up a topological map of the area and smiling as Brenna rests his hand on his shoulder:: XO: The coordinates are at the main entrance to the council chambers, Commander.
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
<Xia> ::She nods and glances back to McKitrick:: XO: I would advise we set up an away team, perhaps Lieutenant Lai, yourself and the Ambassador?
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
$::takes the other pad and leads off out of the cave::
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
#:: frowns and shakes his head as they approach the complex. :: CIV: psh...A good Chicken Kiev beats any cow meal anyway.
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
ACTION - The display before the two Delars beep, and they gain access to the communication satellites comm systems...
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
$::Follows the CTO out of the cave, looking around to visually confirm that they're alone::
Colonel_Sorcha says:
@::Deep in thought, trying to sort out the mess::
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
#EO: To each his own.  Lest get moving.  :;Starts walking towards the Communications centre, expecting the EO to follow.::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
CSO: Thank you. Try and keep a transporter lock on the away team please ::addressing both the CSO And OPS::
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
ACTION - As the crew make their way into the facility, they find themselves in a large underground complex, with blue metallic walls, and advanced systems all around - it is almost a reminder of the Green Star facility on Parsis VII.
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::sighs:: XO: Success ::smiles down at her husband:: CSO: Good job darling
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::smiles softly at Brenna:: OPS: Nicely done, now lets see if we can make something of those communications and find something a bit more advanced
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
#:: Follows the CIV, keeping his eyes roaming for any sign of movement.::
Colonel_Sorcha says:
@::hears the comm chirp and reads it with a smile... the weapons have arrived on time::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
$SO: There's the weapons facility up ahead, just stay cool.
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
@::making his way forward into one of the corridors together with Majors::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
Xia: Agreed ::taps her comm badge:: *CEO*: Lieutenant, Please report to transporter room 1.
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
@CO: You seem to have confidence in your crew's abilities, Captain...
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
OPS: I'm impressed, and interested to know what you can find in all those comms.
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
#::Glances back to notice that the EO is indeed following him:: EO: Ok, we're carrying a message from Minister Del.  Needs to be transmitted to a friend of his in orbit.  Last minute classified orders.  That should get us through the front door.  after that, we can sneak more appropriately.
CEO_Lt_Lai says:
::Puts down the engineering kit, and opens it, looking through the tools:: *XO*: Aye, Sir.
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
$CTO: Aye sir, no sweat yet ::smiles::
CEO_Lt_Lai says:
::Makes sure it's well stocked, closes it, and takes it with him to the transporter room::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
@::nods::  Majors: Of course I do... otherwise I wouldn't be here doing this mission....
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
$::approaches the entrance to the facility::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
XO: Well ma'am...from what I can gather from what Anderson found out before, it would be better if we could gain access to their central mainframe on the surface...but maybe we can find something of use from up here...and hopefully without them finding out we're doing it
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
ACTION - The door before MacAllister doesn't open - it requires a key card.
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
#CIV: Sounds good...as long as the others buy it long enough...Once we are inside we can start extracting the information the Captain requires...plus ...I have something special for our "friends"
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
$::Walks towards the entrance and takes out his access card::
Colonel_Sorcha says:
@::feels a lot better now that the weapons are there, he's actually smiling... not a pleasant sight though. He hasn't smiled in weeks.::
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
#EO: Do tell?
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
OPS/XO: I'll work on gaining access to the mainframe...::smiles slightly, cracking his fingers as he gets to work::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
$::Slides his access card through the slot to open the door::
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
#:: chuckles..putting a tricorder hidden under his uniform. :: CIV: Lets just say that the others are quite familiar with my kind of....gifts.
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::nods to OPS:: OPS: Unfortunately this is a diplomatic mission so a more subtle approach will be needed, ::turns towards the TL:: And you have the bridge Lieutenant.
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::bites her bottom lip:: CSO/XO: The thing is, I think from here they'd be able to track us, in fact I wouldn't be surprised if they had already...they're ability to trace signals is phenomenal...I honestly think we'd be better off taking control of one of their relay stations and accessing the mainframe from there
CEO_Lt_Lai says:
::Enters the Transporter room, and sees a few other senior staff members. He wonders what's going on::
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
ACTION - A blue light flashes on the blast doors, and they slide open slowly, revealing a group of guards before MacAllister and Pierce. The quadruped guards don't seem to notice or acknowledge the Morach servants.
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
$SO: doesn't look too crowded.
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
OPS/XO: I don't think it's an option...::bites his bottom lip::...I'm counting six hundred and fifty four separate firewalls. It'd take me a month to crack them all...
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
#EO: Interesting.  We're almost there, I think.  ::Sees the communications facility, on top of a hill, teeming with guards outside::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
$::Smiles at the CTO then looks at the guards and looks serious again and walks inside::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
CSO/OPS: Going to the surface is not an option, I doubt they are ready to let us walk into their communications facility to check it out and gain data.
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
CSO: Which is why I suggested the station...but hmmm...we need their codes...it's possible but even my pre-made programs couldn't do it, and not without alerting them
CEO_Lt_Lai says:
All: You...needed me? ::Smiles::
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
ACTION - Kaimana Xia and Ambassador McKitrick make their way onto the transporter padd, and Kaimana nods to Lai slowly::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
@::arriving at one of the major intersections he taps the comm system panel::  *Sorcha*: Morach Weapons Team to Colonel Sorcha... please come in...
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
#:: notices the guards and looks to the CIV:: CIV: Any ideas how we get past the guards...or do we bluff our way in sir?
Colonel_Sorcha says:
@*CO*: Sorcha here. You got my weapons?
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::leaves the bridge shortly arriving in the transporter room, steps up on a padd::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
$::enters the facility with his antigrav pad::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
CSO/XO: Not the surface, this whole sector is studded with relay stations, scattered all over the place to support their comm network, if we could take control of just one, get inside, fool it's security, we could download the information we needed easily and quickly
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
#EO: Bluff to get us though the door.  I'm trusting a bit in name-dropping.  I hope we don't get killed.
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
XO/OPS: Perhaps if we can monitor the basic comms channels, we can pick up a stray code or two getting flung about. I'll see about getting access to military transmissions from the surface
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
#CIV: We'll find out rather quickly if they are fans of the minister or not...after you sir.
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
@*Sorcha*: Affirmative, Colonel... I also have the details you requested on this new weapons order...
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
#::Walks towards the main entrance of the Communications facility, the picture of calm, with the EO slightly behind him.::
CEO_Lt_Lai says:
::Raises an eyebrow, as he is ignored by all but some unfamiliar woman::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::shakes her head, sighing and walking down to the command circle, sitting down in the big chair:: CSO: Rowan, I don't like this
Colonel_Sorcha says:
@*CO*: Good. Where are you now?
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::nods to the respective officers then to the transporter chief::
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
#:: tries to maintain his own cool as he follows to the side of the Commander...portraying the perfect image of a subordinate officer following his superior. ::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
$::Stops with his anti gravity pad in front of him and looks around, looking for people actually noticing them::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
$SO: I think we'd better keep moving unless we are instructed to stop.
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
#::Walks through the front doors, straight past the guards, looking as arrogant as possible::
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
ACTION - The guards around Pierce ignore him...Morach's are a lower class in Airilian society - and often do not get the respect they deserve...silly bipeds.
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
$CTO: Do you know where to go? I was just going to ask if we should ask the way
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
@*Sorcha*: I'm at the primary intersection following the main entrance... I will wait for you there...
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
#:: continues behind the Commander. His eyes darting quickly from side to side as they enter facility::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::frowns slightly as he walks down to the command circle, with Brenna:: OPS: What don't you like?
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
@::Majors uses his Intel training and begins analyzing his surrounding. He glances down the corridors checking for the most available escape route - in the event things turn bad::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
$SO: Actually a good idea.
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
#::Quietly:: EO: We seem to be clear of the entrance.  Where do you need to go?
Colonel_Sorcha says:
@*CO*: I'll be there shortly. Sorcha out. ::exits his office and heads for the Morach's location::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
$::Approaches a guard:: Guard: where do you want these putting?
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::receives another hard kick exhaling sharply:: CSO: Well that for one puts me on edge...something about this...it's a bad idea to be among so many of their ships...an their network...it's just...too good...there's no way that signal should have been mussed up
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
ACTION - As Sorcha departs from his office, three guards fall into place behind him...
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
#:: quickly removes his tricorder from his belt...making a quick scan of the area and flipping it closed as he walks off in one direction. :: CIV: This way, there’s a great deal of communication traffic emanating from this direction...should be the Communication Annex.
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
OPS: There are 1.5 million ships, and only a few communications satellites that I can see. It's just a show of their strength that it's so garbled...::taking a seat in the seconds chair he pulls up his encryption work::
Colonel_Sorcha says:
@::wends his way through the corridors, ignoring his guards, arriving at Black's location a short while later::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
$<Guard> CTO: What exactly do you have there M'zel?
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
ACTION - At Janan's command, a beam of blue light surrounds the Scimitar away team. In a few moments Lai, Janan, Xia and McKitrick arrive on the top of the Airilian Ziggurat, just outside of the massive council chambers...
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
CSO: No...there's something not right here....very not right...and you're thinking it too...aren't you, how can you not feel it? ::shivers all over:: why would they send us here? and why like this?
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
#::Still quietly:: EO: Well, lead on, Macduff.
Colonel_Sorcha says:
@CO: I'm Sorcha. You have something to show me?
CEO_Lt_Lai says:
%::Looks around, feeling foolish carrying his engineering kit still with him::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
$::turns to Pierce:: SO: Sor! Papers!
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
#:: as he walks he spares a look to the CIV:: But my name is Kamarov...not this..Micfuff you speak of.  :: turns his head back and continues towards the direction of the Com Traffic ::
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
ACTION - The air is thick, and the humidity up on top of the building is intense. As the heat beats down on Lai, his hand begins to sting a little more...
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
OPS: Brenna, look...you're in command here, your feelings do count, but don't let them overwhelm you. There is trouble here, of course there is, but we're prepared to the best of our ability. And besides, this is the Scimitar; we're ready for anything
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
$::Salutes, then gets the papers and gives them to the CTO:: CTO: Here you are M'Zel
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::nods smiling:: CSO: You're right...you're completely right, I know you are. ah it's probably more him then me...he's a worrier already...how are those firewalls coming along?
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
@::nods at Sorcha::  Sorcha: Zelon Nevelion and my aid...  ::points at Majors::  and yes, I have some important information about the new weapons to show you...  :.glances at the guards::  do we have a place where we can discuss this in private without interruptions ?
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
$::Takes the papers and hands them to the guard:: Guard: Our inventory Sora.
Colonel_Sorcha says:
@::raises an eyebrow:: CO: I suppose so...
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
ACTION - The guard inspects the inventory, and the data on the PADD is reviewed and downloaded into the central mainframe.
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
#EO: We should be getting closer now.
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
OPS: They're not, I’m looking for military bandwidths within the comms satellite to use to our advantage...
CEO_Lt_Lai says:
::Unconsciously scratches his hand:: All: What are we...doing?
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
$<Guard> CTO: Thank you M'Zel. ::looks over the papers::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
%Self: Is beaming here really safer then being on Scimitar with them...at least we don't have Del. ::looks to the others then towards the chambers::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
$::Looks to the SO and then back to the guard::
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
#CIV: A few meters ahead ....:: points to a big green door in front of them with strange lettering.::
Colonel_Sorcha says:
@::nods at the guards and they fall back:: CO: This way. ::motions to a corridor leading to the demo room::
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
ACTION - Xia and McKitrick move forward, leaving Janan and Lai on the high ziggurat...
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
$::Waits while the guard processes the information, looking at the CTO with a straight face::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
@::glances at Majors shortly before following Sorcha to the demo room::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
CSO: Maybe we're looking at this all wrong, the best place to hide something is right in plain view right...I keep coming across these nonsense transmissions...what if they're hidden within those?
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
#EO: Well, lets get in there, get the info and get out.  nice and quietly.
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
#::following the CIV and EO really not interested in their dealings:: Self: I’ll just wait till it gets nasty.
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
%::glances towards Lai then to his hand:: Lai: Going to try and swap Minister Del for some form of assurance the Airilians are going to be peaceful ::looks at Xia wondering what Haydes true intentions are:: but you ...::smiles::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
$<Guard> CTO: Down the corridor and to the left M'zel. ::hands the papers back, salutes and opens the inner door::
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
@::He glances back at Black, and nods once. Majors pulls out a small Morach scanner, and begins to scan the surroundings::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
OPS: Decrypt them, run them through whatever algorythms you can. Check every possible lead and see what we can come up with ::looking over to her he smiles:: It's like being in the academy all over again
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
$::Salutes the guard then turns around to follow the CTO with his anti gravity pad::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
%CEO: We need to get information and access to any records the Airilians have, this weapons build up is not likely to be without reason nor I fear are Dels actions
Colonel_Sorcha says:
@::stops by the demo room and opens the door, waving the two Morach inside:: CO: We can talk here.
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
$Guard: Thank you Sora. ::turns to the SO:: SO: Come Sor.
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
#:: walks up to the door and smiles. Checking his tricorder one last time and nodding. :: CIV/FCO: This is the place...shall we knock..or let ourselves in?
CEO_Lt_Lai says:
%::Nods:: XO: Should be simple enough systems, I hope...I'll attempt to gain any information I can.
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
ACTION - The guards let MacAllister and Pierce pass - as they do, a bright blue light flows before them, directing the pair to the Weapon's Depot.
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
$::Heads down the corridor following the light::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
%::follows Xia and the Ambassador:: CEO: Please remember we're going to be as subtle as possible, raising no suspicion would be nice.
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::laughs softly:: CSO: Yeah but when you were in the academy you probably didn't hack the mess hall's computer and program it to only serve good food that you liked
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
%CEO: Thank you ::catches up with the other two::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
$::Looks around inconspicuously as he walks, trying to get as much information as possible, but there is nothing to see::
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
#EO: Doesn't look locked, try opening it, look as if we're meant to be here.
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::taps away at the armrest console and brings up all the laundry lists she intercepted running them through every filter and decryption she can think of praying for a miracle::
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
ACTION - The massive metal council doors swing open before the Scimitar away team, and they see two-hundred and sixteen ministers arguing over something...and it appears to be quite a heated debate.
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
OPS: I hardly spent time in the Academy...::smiles at her softly and shrugs, feeling a little uncomfortable as he continues working on the decryption::
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
#:: Walks in front of the other two officers...his eyes searching for any technicians or soldiers. ::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
#CIV/EO: just get the info we need and try to find any information on Haydes. Any hostiles I'll take care of that
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::reaches her hand over to his chair wrapping her hand around his and continuing her work::
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
@::Majors lets himself into the room, subtly scanning around::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
%::forces a smile as she looks around the team:: Self: Here goes nothing ::she steps through the doors watching the Airilians as she approaches::
CEO_Lt_Lai says:
%::Looks around, wondering where to start, to gain access to the primary computer core. Some background information would have been nice...::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
@::nods at Sorcha and follows him into the room, glancing around quickly before putting his PADD's one the main table in the room::
Colonel_Sorcha says:
@::enters the room and closes the door behind him:: CO/Majors: Well?
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
$::whispers:: SO: see anything interesting?
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::smiles softly at her hand, and gives it a reassuring squeeze:: OPS: There are some peculiar communications subroutines in here...
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::furrows her brow leaning over and looking at his console:: CSO: Which ones?
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
$::Whispers back at the CTO:: CTO: Not really sir, they haven't heard of an open door policy here. Everything seems to be closed and i can't really tell what's behind the doors
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
#FCO:  I don't suppose you have a keycard?
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
#CIV: I can break the door down, but this is covert Ops.
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
OPS: This one, for example, relays information from the ministry on the surface to the capital ships...that's it primary function, and it commands the entire satellite...we could use this to our advantage. If we can run our own comm through here, we could pretty much order the capital ships into varying formations...
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
#FCO: That will not be required, Commander.
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
$SO: We'll have to find a way to find out what's behind those doors.
CEO_Lt_Lai says:
%::Assumes the central computer systems would be, well...central, and attempts to find the best way to get inside the building without being seen::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
%::addresses the room:: Airilians: We had an agreement to speak with the assembly ::looks at this bunch wondering::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
OPS: And...we can pick up the comms direct from the ministry as easy as that ::runs a quick, coded routine to pulls comms from the ministry straight to the Scimitars system::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
CSO: Hmmm...risky...but we better keep it up our sleeve, it could come in handy...good job handsome
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
$CTO: Well, we could just be bold and walk in there. We'll notice soon enough what's in there
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
:CSO: Bring up those signals...let's see what they're all chatting about ::smiles and sighs as the kicking eases up again:: God this kid is moody
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
$SO: Let's just get this lot dropped off first.
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::with a grin he puts up a few comms on audio:: OPS: He takes after his mother, then
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
@::attaches his PADD with one of the viewers in the demo room, starting the display of weapons schematics::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
$CTO: Aye sir, Then we should be able to get a look at their supplies
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
%::turns to the CEO, Xia and Ambassador:: CEO: Perhaps they are not interested in Minister Del?
Colonel_Sorcha says:
@CO: Interesting... what kind of fire power are we talking?
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
#EO: If you can, see if there are any links open to the Eridanus, and relay the information there.
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
%::looks at her husband with mock annoyance giving his arm a gentle whack before laughing softly and waiting for the transmission::
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
#:: slips the key card into the door. :: CIV: Anything else you wish for me to look for?
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
ACTION - The trio from the Eridanus enter the main Communications Facility of the Airilian "Omega Complex." The room is sparsely populated...
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
$::enters a room that the light leads them to and parks his hover pad::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
#EO: Vice Admiral Haydes any Info send it to my quarters and the CO's
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
%<Xia> XO: Perhaps not...::She takes a step forward::
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
#:: looks at the few personnel within the facility. :: FCO:  If you two can handle the people hear..I'll get started with the data raid.
CEO_Lt_Lai says:
::Enters, and promptly tries to disappear and head towards the centre of the complex::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
@::smiles faintly::  Sorcha: As you can see, Colonel...  ::points at the schematics::  our shipment contains primarily hand weapons for use of the troops...
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
$Follows the CTO inside and puts his anti gravity pad down, looks around then closes the door to the room:: CTO: Right, lets get to work, we'll get an inventory here
Colonel_Sorcha says:
@::nods thoughtfully:: CO: Impressive, I have to say.
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
#CIV: so we shoot them or just ignore them in the hope they'll ignore us?
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
ACTION - Lai easily slips away from the group, and is unnoticed by the massive Airilians...
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
%::Steps into the middle of the Airilian debate:: Airilians: So this is not a good time to discuss Minister Del?
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
#:: finds an unused terminal near the back and begins to get to work...::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
$SO: Right Mr. Pierce, You start over there and I'll work over here.
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
#::Watches for people who might try to interfere with them, making sure the FCO is doing the same, one hand on his weapon::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
%::turns and decides to take a tour of the complex as she waits, she heads away from the Airilians, to find somewhere quiet::
CEO_Lt_Lai says:
%::Stays in the shadows, and hopes to find easy access to the computer core::
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
ACTION - An audio signal fills the bridge, and the Delars can hear a standard update from the Airilian Star Cruiser Ragnarok to the surface of Airilius IV.
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
$::Nods then gets out his Airilian padd and starts and inventory on his side of the room::
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
#:: mutters to himself :: Self: oh..I am sooo relieved of that. :: quickly he finds the communication console and begins to set up his hacking and data retrieval gear.::
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
#:: his hands fly over the console as he begins to sift through the virtual mountains of information...slipping a pair of Data Translator Visors on his temples to assist....oblivious to the other two officers as he begins to work. ::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
$::starts an inventory of the other side::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::hums his tune quietly as he listens to the update::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
$CTO: They have quite a lot of weapons from different species here, i wonder if this is the only room where they store weapons?
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
#:: slowly hooks up a modified Tricorder with enhanced memory capacity to his gear...starting the download of pertinent information.::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
#:: Looks around holding his hand over his phaser:: CIV: this is going to easy
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
ACTION - Dandin Lai makes his way through the blue facility within the ziggurat. As he searches around he comes across a massive room - the same room where Minister Del met Lieutenant Anderson several months before. Hundreds of Airilians work to maintain the massive information network of the Airilian people...
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::beams:: CSO: Fantastic ..ah you're brilliant! ::leans over and kisses his cheek::
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
#FCO: Never assume that.  Expect the worst, you'll never be disappointed that way.
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
@::zooms in power distribution points and takes one of the test weapons, pointing it at one of the targets at the far side of the room::  Sorcha: As you will see, these weapons will destroy everything on their path... and I mean everything...
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
$SO: Well we passed what, six? eight rooms on the way here?
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
%::once in a quiet location:: *OPS*: The away team have arrived, the assembly appear distracted, CEO Lai may be able to assist you with your task if required.
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
#CIV: heck, in my book it's  a miracle we ain't shot at yet ::grins::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
$CTO: yes, but i don't think they're all storage rooms. Must be a lot of administration here also. Could be helpful if we get into one of these rooms and see what's in the computers
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::smiles softly:: OPS: We did it together, beautiful
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
#:: smiles as he works ...::FCO: But sir....isn't your book only a few pages thick?
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
$SO: See if you can get a reading with your tricorder. I need to know where the nearest Airlians are.
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
%::returns to Xia::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
#EO: Just do your work and hope we get out of this alive, ensign
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
$::Nods and takes out his tricorder to make a scan of the area::
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
ACTION - Brian Black's weapon discharges as he pulls the trigger. The weapon seems to do nothing at first, but then without any warning, a massive shock-wave tears through the meeting hall, and Sorach, Majors and Black are pushed back towards the wall...before them, a small cracking purple subspace rift has formed...

...Pierce and MacAllister have found themselves alone, as has the team with Lieutenant Commander Lessing. They are free to investigate the facility...and get the answers they desire...

...on the U.S.S. Scimitar, the two Delar's hear something disturbing in the report. Apparently the Ministry of National Defense is preparing for a war...and intend to have their fleet operational and underway within three weeks...

...and finally - in the council chambers - the heated argument ends in a heart beat. All eyes turn towards Kaimana Xia and Karida Janan...two hundred angry ministers, all with their attention focused on the female duo...

=/\==/\=END Mission=/\==/\=

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