SM - Karen Barkas
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CO - Gina Toye - Capt. Bolitho
XO - Scott Knight - Cmdr. MacAllister
CNS - Christopher Dickinson - Cmdr. Enki
CTO - Martijn Lemmen - Lt. Watson 
CMO - Rob Lemmens - Lt. Abmeraz 
CSO - Patrick De-Ruiter - Lt. Pierce
EO - Neil Cole - Ens. DuPont 

NPC - Rob Lemmens - Nurse Lenny 
NPC - Karen Barkas - Ambassador Childs and Astra Mir
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Summary… After collecting the Ambassador and his Aide, the SS Vela took Dr Salwa's team from the Scimitar, The size of the Airilian fleet remains impressive as the Task Force engaged them…

Suffering minor damage, the U.S.S. Scimitar was able to get a direct hit on the cruiser, knocking the modified craft from it's course slightly into one of the fighters, the second fighter remains in pursuit of the Scimitar as the cruiser begins to modify it's heading once more…

Their hails have been ignored as they press on

The crew of the U.S.S. Scimitar are proceeding to Bravo Epidian to Rendezvous with the 'Guardian of the Continuous Light', bringing with them Ambassador Childs in an attempt to re open negotiations with the Airilian National Assembly.

=/\==/\=BEGIN U.S.S. Scimitar Mission =/\==/\=

EO_Ens_DuPont says:
::In main engineering sending damage teams out to affected areas on the ship::
CO_Capt_Bolitho says:
::is on the bridge waiting for the Amd to arrive:: CSO: Please Take Conn and slave SCI on that consol
CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
::Checks to see where the cruiser is headed. If it goes after the Vela, something should be done..she can't outrun that cruiser::
CMO_Lt_Abmeraz says:
::Running around in sickbay, still cleaning up the mess from the last hit they received.::
XO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
::Sat beside the Captain:: CTO: Target that fighter's weapons and disable them.
CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
CO: Aye ma'am. The cruiser is deviating it's course a bit. What should i do when it goes after the Vela?
CO_Capt_Bolitho says:
CSO: Hope for the best ::Smiles:: Keep me posted on that please lt
CNS_Cmdr_Enki says:
::Arrives on the Bridge with the Ambassador and Aide::  CO: Captain.
CTO_Lt_Watson says:
::nods at the XO::  XO: Already on it, Commander... ::moves his a hands over his console, quickly targetting the fighters and firing the main phaser array at them::
CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
CO: Yes ma'am
EO_Ens_DuPont says:
*CSO* DuPont to Pierce
CO_Capt_Bolitho says:
::turns as she hears the counsellor:; Amb: Welcome to the Scimitar
CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
*EO*: Pierce here, what's on your mind Ensign?
XO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
CSO: John, try hailing that fighter again.
CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
COMM: Fighter: Airilian fighter, this is USS Scimitar. State your intentions. We are on our way to peace talks with your government
EO_Ens_DuPont says:
*CSO* We've taken damage to one of the plasma coolant tanks. I had to take it off line. The maximum warp speed you have is warp 6 until such time as the repairs are complete

Action... A streak of phaser fire from the scimitar hits the tiny fighter, she is blown to pieces quite easily, destroyed instantly, as the cruiser turns,

CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
*EO*: Can you give an estimate how long that will take?
CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
XO: We got the fighter sir. the cruiser is altering it's course
CMO_Lt_Abmeraz says:
::Grabs a few tools from the ground and he looks over sickbay. For a moment he feels proud of the staff he is working with. Not a single one amongst them that question him. They just do whatever they are told. He smiles briefly, forgetting about the situation they're currently having.::
EO_Ens_DuPont says:
*CSO* One maybe two hours
CTO_Lt_Watson says:
::nods at the XO::  XO: We destroyed the fighter... turning the weapons array on the cruiser now...  ::targets the cruiser and fires both the phaser array and photon torpedoes at it::
XO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
CSO: Track it! Any response from hails?
CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
*EO*: Thank you ensing, keep me posted for any developments
CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
XO: Well, not from the fighter anymore. We're tracking the cruiser to see where it's headed. Let's hope she won't go after the Vela.
CTO_Lt_Watson says:
::glances at the XO::  XO: They are coming in for another run... I'll reinforce the shields...
CO_Capt_Bolitho says:
CSO: Get us on those co-ordinates that was given andjump to warp pease
XO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
::nods:: CTO: Watson, can you get a shot on their propulsion systems?

Action... the Cruiser powers up it's weapons, a bolt of it's energy weapon vanishes past the Scimitar... at the same instant the phasers once again strike an Airilian craft, the cruiser is hit, she spins veering from course again.

EO_Ens_DuPont says:
*XO* DuPont to MacAllister
CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
CO: Aye ma'am. FCO: When you are ready, bring us to warp 6 as soon as possible
CTO_Lt_Watson says:
::frowns::  XO: Commander... I'm reading erratic power signatures coming from the Cruiser... it seems her power distribution is becoming unstable...  plus their shields are almost completely gone...

Action: The Ambassador and his Aide have remained silent watching the crew... the Aide occassionally glances to the one who brought them to the bridge.

XO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
CSO: Evasive Manoeuvers! ::taps his badge:: *EO*: Go ahead Ensign.
CTO_Lt_Watson says:
::continues::  XO: Any more direct hits will definitely destroy the entire ship...
CMO_Lt_Abmeraz says:
::He places the tools back on a tray and heads for his office. Once there he sits down and begins to work on the report for the pair, which are now safely placed in a special storage for later examination.::
XO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
CTO: Do we have space for thier crew?
CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
FCO: evasive pattern Delta Gamma 5
CTO_Lt_Watson says:
::scans the vessel for the crew complement::
CNS_Cmdr_Enki says:
Amb/Aide: Can I... get you anything?
CO_Capt_Bolitho says:
::turns towards the CSO:: CSO: Lt. have we jumped to warp yet
EO_Ens_DuPont says:
*XO* Just to inform you Commander we have some damage to one of our plasma coolant tanks, hence the reason we were knocked out of warp. Repairs are underway, estimated time to repair 1-2 hours
CTO_Lt_Watson says:
XO: We can easily beam them to one of our cargobays...  they have approx. 45 alive ones...

Action... The hull breach is rapidly tearing apart the Airilian ship as the Scimitar jumps to warp, heading for the dead system.

XO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
CO: Captain, The cruiser looks like it's about to explode, I think it might be an idea, in the interests of democracy, ::looks to tha AMB:: To rescue the surviving crew and take them to the Arillians as a sign of peace.
CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
CO: we are now ::smiles::
XO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
*EO*: Get on it Ensign, keep me informed.
XO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
CTO: How long til the ship reaches critical mass?
CO_Capt_Bolitho says:
XO: Get them off quickly and into the cargo bay .. how many are there ? CTO: lt take a sec section to meet them .. make sure they are disarmed before they materialise
Host Ambassador_Childs says:
::with a polite smile responds:: CNS: We're fine thank you.
XO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
CTO: Chief, modify a cargo bay to a comfortable temperature for them and beam them to it, I also want a force field enabled around the bay.
XO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
CO: 45 of them Cap'n.
CO_Capt_Bolitho says:
XO: get them aboard as quickly as posible commander
CTO_Lt_Watson says:
XO: Doing so now, Sir.... we have 15 seconds before explodes....  ::modifies the cargobay and begins beaming over the suviving crewmen off the Airilian Cruiser::
XO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
CO: Aye Cap'n, we're working on it.
CO_Capt_Bolitho says:
Amb: I can have the counsellor show you to your quarters until things have calmed down .. unfortuantly it seems we cannot go to warp as of yet
CTO_Lt_Watson says:
*Sec Alpha*: Report to cargobay one on the double, take the reserves of sec team beta with you...
CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
CO: We are now at warp 6 ma'am. ETA at our current speed is 134 hours
CTO_Lt_Watson says:
::prepares six different containment areas in the cargobay and divides the incoming crew evenly into the new containment areas::
Host Ambassador_Childs says:
::looks to the CNS:: CNS: It may be useful to review what data you do have regarding the Airilian craft, perhaps it would shed some light on the vessel we are to meet?
CNS_Cmdr_Enki says:
::Looks curious::  Amb: If you feel I would be the most appropriate person to do so.
CO_Capt_Bolitho says:
::waits for the Amb answer::
CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
XO: Aye sir
CMO_Lt_Abmeraz says:
::In light of the upcoming peacetalks he begins to refresh his information on the Airilians and their atanomy, while the rest of the staff is working in sickbay.:: Self: Who knows, mayb it might come in handy soon.
EO_Ens_DuPont says:
::Begins crawling through jefferies tubes to help affect repairs::
CO_Capt_Bolitho says:
XO: Commander what is going on ?
Host Ambassador_Childs says:
CNS: I am not familiar with your crew, I believe you may be the most appropriate person to work with Astra Mir and Myself ::bows his head slightly::
XO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
CTO: Did we get them chief?
CNS_Cmdr_Enki says:
Amb: Very well, Ambassador.  Shall we find a.. suitable location?  Perhaps the Observation Lounge?
CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
XO: We're at warp sir. ETA is 134 hours
CTO_Lt_Watson says:
XO: No sir, I couldn't lock on to any of them.
XO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
CO: We're on our way again Cap'n, unfortunately we couldn't retrieve any of the Arillian crew.
CO_Capt_Bolitho says:
CSO: Lt inform me when we are 10 hours from location
CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
CO: Can we increase speed when the engines are fully operational again? or remain at current speed?
EO_Ens_DuPont says:
::Activates forcefields around the damaged portion of the plasma collant system and begins to replace damaged parts::
CO_Capt_Bolitho says:
CSO: remain at this speed for the time being
Host Ambassador_Childs says:
::turns to the CO:: CO: Excuse my ignorance ma'am, you had a crew to oversee. I would appreciate the time to work with CNS Enki. ::smiles politely:: If you should wish to join us?
CO_Capt_Bolitho says:
*EO* Bolitho to Dupont
CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
CO: Aye ma'am. I will inform you when we're 10 hours from our rendezvous
EO_Ens_DuPont says:
::Puts down a spanner and taps his comm badge:: *CO* DuPont here
Host Ambassador_Childs says:
::his eyebrows raise as he appreciated her choice, and nods:: CNS: That would be ideal.
CO_Capt_Bolitho says:
*EO* Ens What is the estimated time for repairs to the warp?
EO_Ens_DuPont says:
::Wonders why the XO hasn't told her::*CO* Were looking at between 1 and 2 hours Captain barring any more rude Airilian interruptions
CO_Capt_Bolitho says:
*EO* not good enough ens I need it sooner you have 45 minutes ::Smiles to herself::
EO_Ens_DuPont says:
*CO* Uhh Sir I don't exagerate my damage assesments like some other engineers do. When I say 1-2 hours I mean 1-2 hours ....Sir
XO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
::hears the COs words to the EO:: CO: Settling in nicely I see Cap'n?
CO_Capt_Bolitho says:
::Smiles at the XO amused:: XO: But of course and if hes a good engineer I should get a nice come back .. anyway we need to discuss tractics commander
CMO_Lt_Abmeraz says:
::Gets really indepted in the information he is getting. He was not aware there was so much information available on the Airilians to date. He even reviewed his own medical report on the authopsy on the Airialian fighter pilot they capture a while ago.::
CO_Capt_Bolitho says:
*EO* well ens start creating miracles .. they are possible .. but I will give you that .. you have an hour
XO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
::nods:: CO: Then I think we have much to discuss ::smiles and motions toward the RR:: After you Cap'n?
Host Ambassador_Childs says:
::bows his head to the CO:: CO: You are busy ma'am, please excuse the three of us. ::looks to the CNS with a nod to his Aide:: CNS: If you would be so kind as to lead the way.
EO_Ens_DuPont says:
*CO* Aye sir I'll haul out the bublegum and super glue DuPont out!
CO_Capt_Bolitho says:
Amb: Once I know this ship is on is way and running smoothly I would be happy to join you, till then I hope Commander Enki can help you ::Smiles::

Action.. over come with a dizzy sensation, Nurse Lenny stumbles, reaching to the bio bed in an attempt to stablise herself.

CO_Capt_Bolitho says:
::nearly bursts out laughing at the EO's comment, but likes to keep the crew amused when under pressure::
CNS_Cmdr_Enki says:
Amb: Certainly, Ambassador.  ::Motions towards a door off the Bridge::  This way, sir.
Host Ambassador_Childs says:
::bows his head once more to the CO:: CO: Thank you. ::heads to the door, Astra Mir follows watching the Ambassadors heels as she leaves the bridge::
CMO_Lt_Abmeraz says:
::From his office he hears some noice coming from sickbay and looks up. He sees how nurse Lenny has troubles standing up. He immediately gets up and rushes in to sickbay.::
CO_Capt_Bolitho says:
CTO: Lt keep an eye out for any unwelcome guests.. please
CO_Capt_Bolitho says:
XO: I Will meet you in the RR commander
EO_Ens_DuPont says:
::Grumbles to himself as he turn back to repairs:: Self : Command staff , all they know how to do is break things and demand that there fixed immediately!
XO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
::nods and heads off to the RR:: CO: Aye Cap'n.
CMO_Lt_Abmeraz says:
::Fairly quick he reaches nurse Lenny and helps her onto the biobed she was clinging onto.:: Lenny: Hey, what happened? Are you okay?
CNS_Cmdr_Enki says:
::Follows the Ambassador, and as soon as the doors shut, she takes a seat at the table::  Amb: Where should we start, Ambassador?
CO_Capt_Bolitho says:
::waits for the Amb to leave, watching him enter the TL :; CTO: you have the bridge .. inform if any incedents arise.
XO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
::stops at the replicator and orders a coffee::
CO_Capt_Bolitho says:
::walks to her RR::
CMO_Lt_Abmeraz says:
<Nurse_Lenny> ::Shakes her head and closes her eyes briefly.:: CMO: I don't know. I... I just... felt dizzy all of a sudden.
XO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
::nods to the CO as she enters:: CO: Coffee Captain?
CO_Capt_Bolitho says:
::waits for the doors to open and enters:; XO: Black strong and no sugar please
CMO_Lt_Abmeraz says:
::He takes out his tricorder and begins to scan Lenny, checking for any abnormalities.::
CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
::looks as the bridge is clearing. some peace and quiet at last::
Host Ambassador_Childs says:
::takes a seat at the head of the table and Astra Mir sits opposite the CNS:: CNS: I have reviewed everything that Starfleet have provided to my office, I am aware of the current situation and the launch of a vaste fleet, one question remains unanswered.
XO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
::orders a coffee for the CO and takes it to the desk with his own placing them on the desk before taking a seat::
CO_Capt_Bolitho says:
::takes her seat:; XO: so Commander not wanting to be  pessimist .. But if these talks do not work out .. we will have to be capable of getting the Amb out and this ship quickly .. hopefully however it will not come to this
CNS_Cmdr_Enki says:
Amb: And that is, Ambassador?
EO_Ens_DuPont says:
::Continues repairs resisting the urge to replicate some bublegum and super glue and send it up to the CO::
CMO_Lt_Abmeraz says:
::As he doesn't find anything out of the ordinary he grabs something from the tray and looks at Lenny:: Lenny: I can't find anything unusuall. I will need to take a sample of your blood and have it examined. Have you been getting enough sleep lately?
XO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
CO: Well, if this new engineer is half as good as he thinks he is, we should be able to get out PDQ... and please, call me Ethan. ::smiles::
CMO_Lt_Abmeraz says:
<Nurse_Lenny> ::Just sighs and shrugs as she waits for the doc to finish taking the bloodsamples.::
Host Ambassador_Childs says:
CNS: It appears that the Airilian National Assembly have enough purpose built fighting vessels, and many more modified craft, by numbers alone they have the strongest hold on this sector since the conflict began
Host Ambassador_Childs says:
::looks thoughtful as Astra Mir appears to hang on his every word::
EO_Ens_DuPont says:
::Continues grumbling to himself:: Self: What am I miracles on request. I've been aboard less than an hour and already I'm repairing damage and schematics only show of an Akira class vessel only show so much before CEO and other EO change all the standard configurations
CO_Capt_Bolitho says:
::looks and sighs:; XO: its just not the engineers job .. hes just there for me to annoy and to patch up the ship .. trust me Im an Engineer ::smiles:: I want some evaisve manoevres in place .. I want shield ect at full paramters .. Im sure you know how it goes
CNS_Cmdr_Enki says:
::Nods, not learning anything so far... waiting for whatever it is that the Ambassador has to say::
CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
::Looks around at the crew still around. They are performing as they should, so Jonathan decides to look at the puzzles he still needs to slove::
CO_Capt_Bolitho says:
XO: I will see what if the Amb has any more information .. But you havce been up against the Airlians before .. this is my first meeting so Im relying on you for information
CMO_Lt_Abmeraz says:
::He takes the blood sample and holds it while addressing the nurse again.:: Lenny: Okay, Lenny... I want you to get some rest now. I will process this sample and run a few test and simulations on it, see what I can found out. Just lie down here and I'll keep an eye on you too.
XO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
::nods:: CO: I understand Mr Exeter had some rather impressive ones programmed in to the conn, they proved to be very effective in one of our encounters with the Arillians.
Host Ambassador_Childs says:
::watches the CNS, Astra Mir smiles she has heard these words before:: CNS: What has changed, the Airilian National Assembly had been so keen to go to war, ::shakes his head slowly and thoughtfully, with a furrowed brow::
CMO_Lt_Abmeraz says:
<Nurse_Lenny> ::Nods and lies down onto the biobed. She closes her eyes as she can hear the CMO work on the console. Suddenly she feels a cold object being pressed to her neck and a feeling of calmness fills her mind as the contents of the hypo are being released.::
CO_Capt_Bolitho says:
XO: well make sure they are still in place please, I will leave this to you . I really should make an appearance to the Amb
CNS_Cmdr_Enki says:
Amb: I do not believe that the ANA has ever seriously considered the ceasefires and treaties.  Up until now, they have been convenient farces, something to keep the Federation and Starfleet satisfied and pacified as they build their forces.
CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
::Peace with the Airilians. Now that would be a change of pace. Pierce wonders if it will happen this time, or that it will blow up in their face... again::
CMO_Lt_Abmeraz says:
::He watches as Lenny drifts off into a peacefull sleep and turn to walk towards a computer. He inserts the blood sample and starts to work on finding out if something is wrong with it.::
XO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
::nods and smiles:: CO: I'll dig them out myself, I'll also brief the CTO on what we're likely to be up against.
CO_Capt_Bolitho says:
XO: understood keep me informed .. you have the bridge for the time being
XO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
::nods, finishes his coffee and heads for the bridge::
Host Ambassador_Childs says:
CNS: My thoughts exactly and without such knowledge there is a challenging task ahead of us. Therefore all we are able to do is review what we have.

=/\==/\=END Mission=/\==/\=
Copyright (c) 2005 by Star Trek: A Call To Duty. All Rights Reserved.