Host James
   =/\=/\=/\= Resume U.S.S. Scimitar Mission =/\=/\=/\=

Amb_McD says:
   ::in the obs. lounge, reviewing computer summaries of the message::

EO_Keorn says:
   ::In ME::

Ops_Ander says:
   ::enters bridge for Alpha shift, nods to Ens. Sturek at Ops to relieve him::

Ens_Jo says:
   ::walking around deck 8, dodging colonists right and left::

CO_Ian
   ::finishes her Klingon coffee::

Ops_Ander says:
   ::sits down at Ops, calls up latest status report on colonist habitation::

Ops_Ander says:
Ens_Sturek: Sturek, have we heard anything from the surface?

DrMcCella says:
::Asleep on the couch still::

Amb_McD says:
::grumbles at the results::

Ops_Ander says:
<Ens_Sturek>: No, sir. The away team has not responded. We are still receiving their commbadge signals.

CTO_Bucha says:
::in security office on deck 3 finishing meeting with security staff members....  subject: overcrowding::

Ops_Ander says:
Ens_Sturek: Wonderful...well, go ahead and get some rest. Hansen should be on duty, so you should have the room to yourself.

CEO_McLir says:
FCO/CO/OPS: ok, all systems are on line and within normal parameters.

DrMcCella says:
::Hears a Beeping noise, BEEPBEEP,BEEPBEEP,BEEPBEEP and wakes up::

Ops_Ander says:
<Ens_Sturek> Ops: I do not require a large amount of rest, sir. However, I appreciate your suggestion. With your permission...

CO_Ian says:
::gets up to leave RR::

Amb_McD says:
::walks out onto the bridge::

DrMcCella says:
::Notices that the little viewer on the table next to him is rising up and he yawns as he wakes up::

CEO_McLir says:
*EO* run a diagnostic on the SIF please.

Ops_Ander says:
All: Ambassador on the bridge. Ens_Sturek: Very well. Dismissed.

CO_Ian says:
:;walks onto the bridge::

EO_Keorn says:
*CEO* aye sir  ::Runs diagnostic on SIF::

Ops_Ander says:
<Ens_Sturek>::heads to TL, gets in::

Ops_Ander says:
All: Captain on the bridge.

CTO_Bucha says:
Security officers: Dismissed.  ::security team leaves office::

Amb_McD says:
::stops for a moment at the announcing of himself...inwardly giggles at being personally annoyed at the title::

FCO_Wntrs says:
CO: Did you head the report from the CEO?

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Captain, still no contact with the surface. Commbadge signals can still be read, but we can't get through to them.

Ens_Jo says:
::accidentally steps on a foot as he dodges someone who bumped into him::

CEO_McLir says:
OPS: did the Comm unit make it down all right?

EO_Keorn says:
*CEO* SIF generators are at 92%

DrMcCella says:
::Hits button on the screen and read the appointment list::

DrMcCella says:
Self: Hmm... no serious appointments and the Medical staff are all hung up....

Ops_Ander says:
CEO: Right on target...in fact, I'm reading the metallic signature of the unit. But something's blocking the comm signals.
Amb_McD says:
::hands a PADD to OPS::

DrMcCella says:
Computer: Computer, Cancel All my appointments for today.

CEO_McLir says:
*EO* noted thank you

Ops_Ander says:
::takes PADD from McD:: McD: What's this, sir?

Amb_McD says:
Ops_Ander: Signal data.

CTO_Bucha says:
::exits security and enters TL::   TL: bridge

CO_Ian says:
Amb: still want to have that meeting?

Ops_Ander says:
McD: It looks like a sine-wave analysis...

Amb_McD says:
CO_Ian: It'd be nice if we could

CTO_Bucha says:
::enters bridge and relieves Ens. Hobbs at primary tac::

DrMcCella says:
::Continues  playing with the Medical Database::

Ops_Ander says:
::sees signal on board:: CO: We are now picking up a response from the comm unit, Captain...

Ops_Ander says:
CO: ...but it's only the automated transponder signal.

CEO_McLir says:
CO: We still have the option of another away team.

Amb_McD says:
::walks from station to station on the Bridge, doing business::

Ops_Ander says:
CO: I'd recommend using the shuttle this time, Captain. That way we can set up transport pattern enhancers if necessary.

CEO_McLir says:
::nods in agreement::

Ops_Ander says:
::looks over signal data McDowell gave him::

CO_Ian says:
Ops: well at least we know it works. Later. let the others know we're having a meeting in the Observation lounge.

CTO_Bucha says:
::scanning for more incoming surprises::

DrMcCella says:
::Exits quarters zipping up his uniform and straightening it::

CEO_McLir says:
CTO: any idea how old that message from "McDowell" was?

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Aye, Captain. ::hits panel:: *Intership* All senior staff members, report to the observation lounge.

CTO_Bucha says:
CEO: It appears to have been transmitted just prior to the attack.

EO_Keorn says:
CPO Tor: Chief you have things here  ::Heads to TL::

EO_Keorn says:
TL:: Observation Lounge

FCO_Wntrs says:
:: gets up and walks to the door of the observation lounge. ::

CO_Ian says:
::smiles a little and heads for the observation lounge::

Ops_Ander says:
::secures console just as Sturek re-enters bridge, nods to him as he gets up::

CTO_Bucha says:
::hears comm and calls Ens. Newman to the bridge::

CEO_McLir says:
::secures console and walks to observation lounge::

CTO_Bucha says:
::heads for obs lounge::

Ops_Ander says:
::enters observation lounge with everyone else::

Ops_Ander says:
::still has PADD with him::

DrMcCella says:
::Enters TL::TL: Bridge..

Amb_McD says:
::walks down the small set of stairs back into the lounge, nodding to everyone, but not sitting down...rather goes into the secluded back room where the computer center is::

CEO_McLir says:
::enters lounge and leans against bulkhead::

DrMcCella says:
::Exits TL on the bridge and enters Observation lounge::

CO_Ian says:
::sits down at the head of the table::

Ops_Ander says:
::takes a seat a couple of chairs down from CO::

CTO_Bucha says:
::takes seat next to window::

EO_Keorn says:
::Enters OL::

FCO_Wntrs says:
:: takes a seat ::

CEO_McLir says:
::nods to Keorn to join him::

EO_Keorn says:
::Sits next to CEO::

DrMcCella says:
::Sits down in his seat, which as usual for medical is the one furthest away from the Captain::

Ops_Ander says:
::wonders why McDowell is hunkered down in the back of the room::

CEO_McLir says:
::looks around waiting for someone to speak::

EO_Keorn says:
::Sits somewhat uncomfortably::

CEO_McLir says:
::turns to Keorn, raises eyebrow and shrugs::

DrMcCella says:
::Sits pretty lax and un nervous::

CTO_Bucha says:
::twiddles thumbs::

CO_Ian says:
::notices everyone is there:: All: I've had you all called here for two reasons. First, the Ambassador requested a meeting. and second, ::smiles:: promotions and such

FCO_Wntrs says:
:: looks around at the other officers ::

Amb_McD says:
::types a few things into the computer, then comes back out to meet the rest of everyone::

Ops_Ander says:
::raises an eyebrow at the mention of promotions::

CEO_McLir says:
::mind wanders to AT on planet::

CO_Ian says:
All: Commander Guillen is still on ds14 and at the moment a XO is needed. Winters: Mr. Winters

DrMcCella says:
::Pays no particular attention to the promotion...don't bother him...he's quite happy::

Amb_McD says:
::takes a seat off to the side of the room, not at the table::

FCO_Wntrs says:
:: looks toward the Captain ::

CEO_McLir says:
::turns to FCO with a grin::

EO_Keorn says:
::wonders if he'll be reassigned to open station::

CO_Ian says:
Winters: I give you that post.

FCO_Wntrs says:
CO: Thank-you Captain, I will serve it to the best of my ability.

Ops_Ander says:
::thinks, I should have seen this coming...he's seen Winters in action before::

CEO_McLir says:
::nods with the selection::

CO_Ian says:
FCO: you're welcome.

CTO_Bucha says:
::smiles to Winters with congrats::

EO_Keorn says:
::nods to Winters::

Ops_Ander says:
::gives knowing nod to Winters::

Amb_McD says:
::simply sits off to the side, still reviewing his PADDs...Ship's Business is nothing for him to be involved in::

CEO_McLir says:
::turns to look at Keorn, selfishly not waiting to lose the EO::

CO_Ian says:
Keorn: ::thinks:: for your suggestions and handling more than one post at a time. A commendation.

EO_Keorn says:
::turns to CO::

EO_Keorn says:
::slight sign of shock covered by facade::

EO_Keorn says:
CO: ah Thank you Captain

CO_Ian says:
::smiles:: Keorn: Congratulations.

CEO_McLir says:
::applauds for a job well done::

DrMcCella says:
::Doesn't even smile once, just kind of sits there in a daze::

CO_Ian says:
Ops: I hereby promote you to the rand of Lt. Opens the box and hands him the pip:: Congratulations.

CTO_Bucha says:
::applauds Ed's promotion::

Ops_Ander says:
::some surprise on his face, takes the pip:: CO: Thank you, Captain. ::replaces hollow pip with solid one::

EO_Keorn says:
:: smiles and nods to Ed::

CO_Ian says:
CTO: :;smiles and hands him a pip:: here you go...Lt.

Ops_Ander says:
::nods to everyone, sits back down::

CEO_McLir says:
:: Applauds::OPS: well  deserved Ed.

DrMcCella says:
::Day dreaming::

Ops_Ander says:
CEO: Thanks, Niall. CTO: Way to go, Cole... ::applauds::
EO_Keorn says:
::looking around at the staff, still slightly unsure of himself::

CO_Ian says:
McCellan: I know you don't like this at the moment but...::hands him a pip:: Lt. Steve McCellan

EO_Keorn says:
::feeling out of place::

CTO_Bucha says:
::thinks: wow::

DrMcCella says:
::Day dreaming....no answer::

CTO_Bucha says:
CO: thanks!

EO_Keorn says:
::nudges the Doc::

CEO_McLir says:
::puts hand on Keorn's shoulder in recognition of a job well done::

Ops_Ander says:
::nods to McCellan...three lieutenants in one day, has to be a record::

DrMcCella says:
::Shakes his head:: Self:: Wha...what?

CO_Ian says:
CEO: For keeping this ship together while it wants to fall apart on us. ::hands him the last pip:: Niall McLir

DrMcCella says:
Ops: Oh...yeah....congratulations you lot...

Ops_Ander says:
CEO: I figured you wouldn't be left out... ::smiles, applauds::

CTO_Bucha says:
CEO: well deserved

CEO_McLir says:
::pulls away from bulkhead in surprise:: CO: Ma'am?

Ops_Ander says:
::thinks, four lieutenants...definitely a record::

CO_Ian says:
All: Congratulations all of you ::smiles::

CEO_McLir says:
::move to CO and takes the pip:: CO: Thank you Ma'am

EO_Keorn says:
::Smiles and shakes Niall's hand::

CO_Ian says:
::looks at McDowell: Ambassador?

Amb_McD says:
::looks up quizzically with a "done yet?" look::

CEO_McLir says:
::sheepishly takes Keorn's hand, and moves back in place::

Ops_Ander says:
::thinks, now we get down to brass tacks::

CO_Ian says:
::nods her head::

FCO_Wntrs says:
Congratulations everybody.

DrMcCella says:
::Still lost....Who was promoted again?::

CEO_McLir says:
::head comes up at the word Ambassador::

Amb_McD says:
::stands up...clears throat:: All: Well...I guess this is where I start to come back into play, for the first time in five months.

EO_Keorn says:
::brings Doc up to speed::

Amb_McD says:
All: Now that we've identified that it's the Opeongo, and we know they're posing as us...We have to warn everyone else.

CTO_Bucha says:
::listen attentively::

Amb_McD says:
Science: Please start correlating all data on the Opeongo's course. Find out what colonies are along its projected path.

XO_Wintrs says:
:: nods ::

Amb_McD says:
Ops_Ander: Send out a signal to all of these colonies. Make sure you authenticate it personally with the ship's identification, and mine personally. If they are approached by the Opeongo, stall as long as possible. We will be right behind.

Ops_Ander says:
McD: Aye, sir.

XO_Wintrs says:
Amb: May I suggest they agree to join the "new" federation?

CO_Ian says:
::listening and thinking::

Amb_McD says:
XO_Wintrs: That's a possibility. However, there may be the fact that if they join, the Opeongo may stall and try to outright take over the colony immediately. While not desirable, that may buy us time to get us there.

Amb_McD says:
CTO_Bucha: Mr. Buchanan...Any ideas on possible countermeasures and defenses?

XO_Wintrs says:
Amb: And they may begin to "assimilate" them as they did the Opeongo.

Amb_McD says:
::nods to the new XO::

CTO_Bucha says:
McD: Sir....   I can only go on the data conceived from our first encounter with the Opeongo.  The Opeongo easily took out the colony below and didn't leave me much tactical information.

CEO_McLir says:
::whispers to Keorn:: EO: I want to try some special work on the shields.

CO_Ian says:
self: why is he doing this? what does he want?

Amb_McD says:
CTO_Bucha: Whatever we have. Include possible data from the two devices we intercepted. Work with Engineering.

Host Ens_Urgas says:
*CO* Urgas to Captain Ian.  I'm sorry to disturb you, but I've got important information on the colonists of Alpha Eppler.

Ops_Ander says:
::decides this is the time:: McD: Sir, if I may.... ::interrupted by comm::

DrMcCella says:
CTO: From what I've seen of their weapons it'd be a better idea to fly in close range to the ship in order to, decrease the threat of being hit by those planet killing phasers, they surely wouldn't use them at too closer range or they get hit too!, I'd suggest some precision flying of about 500 meters...easy for a trained pilot....I think./...

EO_Keorn says:
::Whispers back:: what kind of special work?  ::sarcastically:: Or did that pip just fill you with ideas

CO_Ian says:
*Urgas* yes, what is it?

Amb_McD says:
::steps back to the wall...still has that cold business-like face::

XO_Wintrs says:
:; glad he no longer has to fly the ship ::

Host Ens_Urgas says:
*CO*  Well I've been able to use our sensors to screen out the sulphuric gases building up on the surface.  I have a fix on a lot of biological life forms.

Ops_Ander says:
::thinks, well, at least we know what's been blocking our signals::

CEO_McLir says:
::bunches eyebrows in a frown, and shakes head::

EO_Keorn says:
::notices his look and apologizes::

DrMcCella says:
::picks up the two PADDs he brought and hands them to the CTO:: CTO(Whispering): Take a look at these...tall me if I'm right...on the tactical stuff...

Host Ens_Urgas says:
*CO*  I am picking up organic components located close to the location of the comm unit dispatched earlier....  however I'm not detecting any life signs.

CTO_Bucha says:
CMO: agreed,    ALL: I also believe we could take a shot or two of the best firepower we can muster while we are moving in....   try to target critical systems.

CEO_McLir says:
::curious as to how the sensors were modified::

Ops_Ander says:
::wonders how the forcefields could have failed so soon::

DrMcCella says:
CTO: How about starting fire on the Shuttle bay...confuse the hell out of them and hit quite a week point in their hull?

CEO_McLir says:
::Shakes head at the news of "no life signs"::

CTO_Bucha says:
CMO: could work....  I'll need to do some more research ion the ships systems.

CO_Ian says:
::puts face in hand for a moment:: self: klhle

Amb_McD says:
::closes eyes for a moment...reflecting::

DrMcCella says:
CTO: It's intrepid....it's weakest point as I remember from field training is the aft...isn't it?

CEO_McLir says:
::turns to Ambassador::Amb: sir, I really don't want to leave my people down there.

Amb_McD says:
::nods only slightly...eyes still closed::

CO_Ian says:
::thinks:: Ops: get a shuttle down there, quickly but be careful.

Ops_Ander says:
McD: Sir, it's possible we could pick up additional tactical data by sending a probe towards Beta Eppler, try to find out what happened.

Amb_McD says:
::walks back to the front:: All: I do not wish to sound cold-hearted, or revengeful...But Aurel has her orders, I have mine. We cannot keep delaying at every little colony. Every time we help one, we may lose three.

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Aye, Captain. Do you want me to lead the away mission?

CEO_McLir says:
::taps EO on shoulder:: EO: your turn.

CTO_Bucha says:
CMO:  you're correct, but the secondary shot will be the 'money' shot.

Amb_McD says:
::looks to Ian:: OPS: I'm not the skipper of the boat. She is.

CO_Ian says:
Winters: You lead the away team.

XO_Wintrs says:
CO: Yes ma'am

EO_Keorn says:
::turns to CEO::  CEO: I'm there

Ops_Ander says:
::confused:: McD: Uh, sir, I was asking Captain Ian.

Amb_McD says:
Ops_Ander: I was responding to your question about the probe. ::gives a slight grin::

DrMcCella says:
::Giggles to himself about one tactic he once heard of and grins::

XO_Wintrs says:
CMO: You should accompany me with and Dr. Brown.

Ops_Ander says:
McD: Oh. XO: I'll have the Invincible prepped and ready for you momentarily.

CTO_Bucha says:
ALL: we should launch a probe to the colony in the Gamma Eppler system as well.

DrMcCella says:
XO: Yes......sir.

Ops_Ander says:
CO: I concur with Lieutenant Buchanan's suggestion, Captain.

CEO_McLir says:
XO: I think you need an Engineer, just in case; Keorn is up on the situation.

DrMcCella says:
::Giggles a little more at the thought of it::

XO_Wintrs says:
Ops: Thank you

CO_Ian says:
CTO: good idea. might help us get more information on the Opeongo's capabilities, etc.

Ops_Ander says:
*Ens_Sturek* Andersen to Sturek...launch probes towards the Beta and Gamma Eppler systems. Enhance sensors for maximum possible scanning range.

Amb_McD says:
All: I will have each department sent the computer analyses results from the simulations I personally ran. Above all, we cannot delay like this that much longer. ::nods back to the CO, and walks to the back of the room::

Ops_Ander says:
<Ens_Sturek>*Ops* Aye, sir.

CO_Ian says:
::nods her head to McDowell:: Amb: hann'yyo, thank you.

Ops_Ander says:
*CPO_Hansen* Andersen to Chief Hansen: Prepare the shuttle Invincible for an away mission. Lieutenant Winters will brief you on the specifics.

Ops_Ander says:
<CPO_Hansen>*Ops* She'll be ready, sir.

Amb_McD says:
::starts to walk out of the room...turns back and silently looks at everyone with an oddly piercing stare...then walks out into the Bridge TL::

EO_Keorn says:
::Looks to CO for permission to leave::

XO_Wintrs says:
CO: I wil leave on the AT now ma'am

CO_Ian says:
EO: Go.

EO_Keorn says:
::folows XO::

DrMcCella says:
::Begins to exit ut turns and wanders who left the pip on the table....won't pick it up incase people think h's cheating the rank structure...or is he....::

CEO_McLir says:
::turns to CO:: CO: if that's all Ma'am I want to work on the shields.

CO_Ian says:
::gets up, thinking about McD's stare::

DrMcCella says:
::Follows the EO::

XO_Wintrs says:
CMO: You are with me. Shuttlebay One

Ops_Ander says:
::oddly disconcerted with the way McD looked at everyone::

CO_Ian says:
CEO: that's all. dismissed

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Captain, Ensign Sturek is flight-qualified, if you need him...

XO_Wintrs says:
:: enters turbolift, waits, and then exits onto Shuttlebay ::

CTO_Bucha says:
::stands contemplating the doctors tac suggestions::

Amb_McD says:
::exits the TL onto Deck 7...quickly enters one of those elusive computer datacenters::

CEO_McLir says:
::leaves lounge for engineering bridge console::

Ops_Ander says:
CO: I was thinking of a temporary replacement for Lieutenant Winters.

EO_Keorn says:
::picks up engineering kit::

CO_Ian says:
OPs: yes.

DrMcCella says:
::Enters the shuttle bay::

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Then, if there's nothing else, ma'am... ::stands up::

XO_Wintrs says:
Doc: Launching in Three Two One :: lifts the shuttle off ::

CO_Ian says:
::sits down in her chair::

CEO_McLir says:
::reopens console and start permutations on shield phasing::

CTO_Bucha says:
::enters bridge and relieves Ens. Newman at tac station::

Ops_Ander says:
::accepts her nod:: Ens_Sturek: Ensign, take the conn. ::moves back to XO's station::

Host James says:
Action:  The shuttle enters the planet's upper atmosphere.

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Captain, the shuttle has entered the upper atmosphere.

Host James says:
Action:  The shuttle clears the upper atmosphere and descends through thick white clouds...  they finally break through the clouds to discover hundreds upon hundreds of bodies laying scattered through the remains of the colony.

XO_Wintrs says:
*CO* Captain, many of the colonists have died ma'am.

CO_Ian says:
Ops: Good. ::smiles weakly::

EO_Keorn says:
::Scans for life signs::

XO_Wintrs says:
CMO: Scan for the AT.

Ops_Ander says:
::pained expression as he hears Winters' report::

DrMcCella says:
::Begins tapping the panels::

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Captain, the probes are nearing scanning range of Beta and Gamma Eppler systems. We should be picking up telemetry within the hour.

CO_Ian says:
*XO* ::whispers:: too late.

XO_Wintrs says:
*CO* I think the AT ...

Host James says:
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