Host John A  says:
******** Begin Pharaoh Mission********  
     " The Long Cold Journey Home"

SO Qwynn says:
:: at Science Station 1 ::

FCO Horn says:
::At helm control plotting course for LM-432::

 CO von Krieg says:
::the TL whooshes softly as vK enters the mess area::

CIV Apryus says:
:: sitting behind the bar in the mess hall, watching the status display on the multi-purpose pannel::

CSO Wilks says:
:: at science on bridge ::

SO Qwynn says:
:: sends subspace communication to LM 432 confirming meeting with Bajoran administrators ::

 CO von Krieg says:
::looks around skeptically at the shiny chrome and lights of the dining area::

FCO Horn says:
::Engages engine at warp 5::

XO Starks says:
:: in the hard chair ::

SO Qwynn says:
XO/CSO: Sirs, our meeting is confirmed.

FCO Horn says:
XO: Course plotted and engines engaged for LM-432

XO Starks says:
FCO: roger that  ::taps command panel ::

 CO von Krieg says:
Drian: : I don't recall this amount of luxury in the schematic.

SO Qwynn says:
:: goes back to updating astrometrics databases ::

CIV Apryus says:
CO: Don't worry, the extra lighting and coloration modifications came from my own credits... I had the feeling Starfleet wouldn't smile upon the requirements for a decent atmosphere

 CO von Krieg says:
::runs a finger along the bar area, checking for dust::

FCO Horn says:
::Taps panel making minute course changes::

CIV Apryus says:
CO: So captain, care for a drink? Synthehol of course

 CO von Krieg says:
Drian:: flatly as he looks around again:: I'm not sure I am smiling either. No thank you. I never drink while on duty.

XO Starks says:
*Eng* Mr. Gregory have a level 3 diagnostic planned for the shuttlepod hanger bays and the EPS systems on deck 4 when we dock, we're way overdue

CIV Apryus says:
CO: I thought your shift has ended, otherwise shouldn't you be on the bridge?

Host Director Branj says:
ACTION: A priority one message causes the OPS station to beep

XO Starks says:
:: turns to SO :: SO: what's that ensign?

CIV Apryus says:
CO: What seems to be the matter with the modifications sir?

 CO von Krieg says:
Drian: Occasionally, I extend my work day. I am unconvinced of Starfleet's thinking regarding this shift. Pharaoh is a warship.

SO Qwynn says:
:: goes to OPS station to answer hail ::

CSO Wilks says:
:: looks at ops station :::

XO Starks says:
SO: man the OPS console till Stidd comes on duty

SO Qwynn says:
XO: Starfleet Command Priority One Message, Captain's Eyes only.

SO Qwynn says:
XO: Aye, sir.

XO Starks says:
:: nods to SO :: *CO* Captain you have a Priority One Message

 CO von Krieg says:
*XO* Understood. Pipe it down to the mess.

SO Qwynn says:
:: checks power allocation and makes some adjustments ::

CIV Apryus says:
CO: Sir in order for your crew to operate at peak efficiency during war time is it not true that a stress reliever, such as one point of relaxation, would increase your capabilities

XO Starks says:
SO: x-fer it to the mess hall

SO Qwynn says:
:: routes communiqué to the mess terminal :: XO: It's on it's way.

 CO von Krieg says:
::realizes that arguing with a Vulcan is difficult at best:: Drian: The martial character of the ship is reminder of our duty.  We are not an exploratory vessel. We are a ship of thline.

 CO von Krieg says:
::moves to the general purpose panel:: Drian: Excuse me, please.

SO Qwynn says:
XO: transfer complete, sir.

XO Starks says:
SO: continue to monitor for any more transmissions

CSO Wilks says:
:: scans space as the ship passes through ::

SO Qwynn says:
XO: Aye, sir.  :: remains at OPS station ::

FCO Horn says:
::Keeps monitoring her panel::

Host Director Branj says:
ACTION: The Starfleet Emblem is emblazoned on the screen

 CO von Krieg says:
::keys up the message as it arrives at the panel::

SO Qwynn says:
FCO: Alexandra, what is our ETA to LM 432?

Host Director Branj says:
ACTION: The message plays... By Order of Starfleet Command for duties beyond....

 CO von Krieg says:
::nods to himself as the message scrolls downward::

FCO Horn says:
SO: 25 minutes and 13 sec’s

XO Starks says:
CSO: gives you plenty of time to run a level 1 diagnostic on the SRS array doesn't it ::small grin::

SO Qwynn says:
FCO: Thank you, ma'am.  :: smiles ::

FCO Horn says:
SO: No prob

CSO Wilks says:
XO: do you really want me to, sir?

SO Qwynn says:
:: checks on location of Lieutenant Stidd and sees that he is in the infirmary ::

XO Starks says:
CSO: I don't want our eyes deceiving us again any time soon

 CO von Krieg says:
::keys of the panel:: Drian: I understand that your assignment is not coincidence. I accept that. However, please be prepared to go beyond these duties prescribed to you. Everyone works on this ship.

SO Qwynn says:
:: checks with Engineering for their readiness for refueling ::

XO Starks says:
CSO: ..don't worry our next stop is a safe port we'll have all the time you need to compleate it

CSO Wilks says:
XO: Definitely not :: starts level 1 diagnostic on the short range sensors::

CIV Apryus says:
CO: Of course Captain... what would you like me to do now as being the Civilian here I have no authorization to serve under Tactical or Engineering, or perhaps even sciences

 CO von Krieg says:
::taps comm badge:: *All* Senior staff, please report to the mess area.

XO Starks says:
ALL: you heard the man call 3rd shift to relieve your post

SO Qwynn says:
:: requests relief at OPS and proceeds to the mess hall ::

CSO Wilks says:
:: leaves station and begins to head for the turbolift ::

CIV Apryus says:
:: wanders back to the bar waiting for an assignment from the CO::

FCO Horn says:
::As soon as she is relived heads towards the mess hall::

XO Starks says:
:: walks off bridge to TL ::

 CO von Krieg says:
Drian: Allowances are made within the regulations. I intend to use these to the ship's advantage.  You are seasoned.

XO Starks says:
:: enters mess hall :: CO: Captain?

SO Qwynn says:
:: straightens her uniform before she steps into the mess area and finds a seat, quietly ::

CIV Apryus says:
CO: Seasoned yes, but without stepping out side my role... my alias... I advise tight watch, I don't want to be subject to an order that would put this mission in jeopardy

CSO Wilks says:
:: enters TL:: TL: mess hall

FCO Horn says:
::Enters the mess hall and finds a seat in a corner::

 CO von Krieg says:
Drian: I understand fully. However, I hope for you to find us a most efficient vessel.

CSO Wilks says:
:: exits TL and walks down the corridor to the mess hall ::

 CO von Krieg says:
::looks at the assembled crew::

CO von Krieg says:
All: At ease.

CSO Wilks says:
:: takes nearest seat ::

CIV Apryus says:
:: turns, goes back to the seating area to watch the senior officers meeting::

CIV Apryus says:
:: Steps behind his bar and picks up a padd, watching from across the room::

 CO von Krieg says:
All: Starfleet Command has finished its review of our encounter with the mechanized probe.

XO Starks says:
::listens to CO::

SO Qwynn says:
:: listens intently, holding her PADD to take any additional notes ::

 CO von Krieg says:
All: It is pleased with this ship's handling of the crisis.

FCO Horn says:
::smiles at the comment::

Host Director Branj says:
ACTION: The bridge report 5 minutes to docking at LM-432

CO von Krieg says:
All: All officers active during the mission: XO, FCO, OPS, TO, SO, and EO are awarded the commendation for uncommon valor.  Starfleet has also noted the actions of the remaining crew.

CO von Krieg says:
::smiles slightly:: All: We done, crew.

XO Starks says:
:: makes mental note to add this award to the crew's bio's on the ship's database ::

SO Qwynn says:
:: startled ::

CO von Krieg says:
All: Let's make this the standard.  Dismissed. We are due to dock.

XO Starks says:
CO: you'll have to convey our thanks to the admiralty sir ::smiles :: I'll be on the bridge we're about to dock

SO Qwynn says:
:: returns to the bridge ::

XO Starks says:
:: exit's mess hall ::

CSO Wilks says:
:: stands, exits, and walks down the corridor to the TL::

FCO Horn says:
::Exits Mess hall and heads back to the Bridge::

SO Qwynn says:
XO: Lieutenant Stidd is still in the infirmary, sir, request permission to oversee the refueling station-side.

 CO von Krieg says:
::turns to Drian:: Drian: This is an excellent crew.

XO Starks says:
SO: granted head to transporter room 1

Host Director Branj says:
ACTION: The orbital station contacts the ship.

 CO von Krieg says:
::notes the SO's approach:: SO: Granted.

CSO Wilks says:
::enters TL:: TL : Bridge

XO Starks says:
:: enters bridge and takes the hard chair ::

SO Qwynn says:
XO: Thank you, sir. :: turns a corner to head for TR1 ::

CIV Apryus says:
::wonders if the Captain could make it more obvious...::

FCO Horn says:
::resumes her position and begins docking procedures::

XO Starks says:
FCO: nice and easy Alex

CSO Wilks says:
:: exits TL and takes science station on bridge::

SO Qwynn says:
:: coordinates with engineering CPO also going station-side ::

SO Qwynn says:
Transporter Chief: Let me know when we're ready for transport.

FCO Horn says:
XO: Reducing speed

Host Director Branj says:
COM: Pharaoh:  Greetings Pharaoh, I am Branj Grack, director of the orbital supply station. Anything you need, you are welcome to.

XO Starks says:
FCO: make room for the station's work bee docking support ships

Host Director Branj says:
ACTION: an umbilical gantry extends from the station for hard docking

 CO von Krieg says:
Drian: Mr. Drian, with Ensign Qwynn's reassignment to the fuel detail, I need you to accompany Commander Starks.

XO Starks says:
COM Station: This is Commander James Starks Thanks for the welcome

FCO Horn says:
XO: Aye Sir

CIV Apryus says:
CO: Of course sir, I'll try to represent the Pharaoh to the best of my ability

FCO Horn says:
::Uses maneuvering thrusters to ease in for hard dock::

FCO Horn says:
XO: Docking clamps are extended sir and moving in for hard dock

 CO von Krieg says:
Drian: I have no doubt. Thank you Mr. Drian.

Host Director Branj says:
COM: Pharaoh: I'd suggest you stay space side Commander the Bajoran colony below is full of anti-Starfleet sentiment,

CIV Apryus says:
:: gets ready to follow the XO to... wherever he may be going::

SO Qwynn says:
:: transports to LM 432 to help with refueling effort ::

FCO Horn says:
::Eases the ship in and establishes hard dock::

FCO Horn says:
XO: Hard dock established sir. All systems read normal

XO Starks says:
COM: Branj: is it?.. it's been a long time since this was a staging base for any Bajoran terrorist groups

XO Starks says:
:: nods to FCO ::

 CO von Krieg says:
::turns, dragging his injured leg slightly:: My door is open, Mr. Drian, if you have any concerns. ::leaves room bound for the bridge::

SO Qwynn says:
@ :: opens external ports for deuterium transfer ::

Host Director Branj says:
COM: Pharaoh: I'm releasing work bees to feed anti-matter now.

FCO Horn says:
::Keeps monitoring the status of the ship::

XO Starks says:
COM: Branj: Hard to believe there can still be people like that around but we'll watch our backs.. thanks

SO Qwynn says:
@ :: monitors transfer progress ::

Host Director Branj says:
ACTION: The high pressure liquid heavy hydrogen rushes into the Pharaohs tanks, causing then to creak and groan

SO Qwynn says:
*FCO* Transfer has started, systems appear normal here.

XO Starks says:
FCO: roger that

CIV Apryus says:
XO: does that mean your going armed?

XO Starks says:
*ENG* Mr. Gregory time to get to work get a team to deck 4 to start the system checks

CSO Wilks says:
:: monitors tank pressure::

XO Starks says:
CIV: that's the CO's call

Host Director Branj says:
ACTION: A work bee rises from the planet and heads straight for the Pharaoh

 CO von Krieg says:
::enters the bridge::

CO von Krieg says:
XO: First, how goes the refueling?

XO Starks says:
CO: fuel x-fer under way sir ::stands::

XO Starks says:
CO: as planned but we may have to cancel any leave

 CO von Krieg says:
XO: Are the local representatives up to diplomatic meeting?

Host Director Branj says:
ACTION: The stray work bee nestles itself between the Pharaoh and station

XO Starks says:
CO: the director of the station has warned about anti-federation sentiments with the surface population

 CO von Krieg says:
::nods:: XO: Cancel leaves. We don't want to provoke an incident.

Host Director Branj says:
COM: Pharaoh: That bee!  It's not registered!

XO Starks says:
CO: this colony did once house Bajoran terrorist cells in the old days

XO Starks says:
ALL: what??!!  ::looks to screen::

XO Starks says:
CSO: scan that bee

 CO von Krieg says:
::taps into Tactical from the command chair:: FCO: are we still tethered?

CSO Wilks says:
:: begins to scan bee::

XO Starks says:
:: goes to OPS and tries to hail workbee ::

Host Director Branj says:
ACTION: In a brief instant the tiny ship explodes with the power of a small star, ripping the gantry loose, and burning holes in the station and Pharaohs hull

CSO Wilks says:
XO: scanning sir

CO von Krieg says:
::grabs onto chair and hangs on::

XO Starks says:
:: is thrown to deck as sparks fly from every console and the light go out ::

CIV Apryus says:
::Feels the ship rock and the lighting flicker as his glass falls and breaks on the ground::

CSO Wilks says:
:: jumps back from science console::

SO Qwynn says:
*XO* Seven minutes for completion of transfer, sir.

XO Starks says:
:: stands just as emergency lights come on the black smoke almost chocking ::

XO Starks says:
ALL: REPORT!!

XO Starks says:
:: stagers to ENG station ::

SO Qwynn says:
@ :: feels a jolt and senses a lot of frightened people ::

CSO Wilks says:
:: checks ship status ::

XO Starks says:
CSO: Mr. Wilks damage report!

SO Qwynn says:
@ :: Begins emergency shut down of transfer of fuel ::

 CO von Krieg says:
*Engineering* Damage control to primary systems.

XO Starks says:
FCO: Alex you okay?!

XO Starks says:
CO: Captain internal com is out along with main power

SO Qwynn says:
@ *XO* Ceasing transfer, sir. 

CSO Wilks says:
XO: main power is off line, we are running on emergency power only

SO Qwynn says:
@ :: gets no response ::

XO Starks says:
CSO: get down to engineering see what's going on!

CSO Wilks says:
XO: five deaths, all vaporized on deck 3,. several crewmen are trapped from collapsing bulkheads on deck 4

XO Starks says:
CO: I'm going to deck 4 we had men down there working

CSO Wilks says:
XO: I’m on my way

 CO von Krieg says:
::to self:: Blind...XO: Jimmy, we need sensors. We can't be blind.

CIV Apryus says:
::falls and hits the deck hard, detaching an access panel to a jeffries tube, now if only he remembered which way to the bridge::

CSO Wilks says:
:: runs to TL:: TL: Main Engineering

XO Starks says:
:: stops my step from going to help the down crew members::: CO: aye sir

XO Starks says:
:: start to try to get SRS online from the ENG station ::

Host Director Branj says:
ACTION: Plasma fires burn behind invisible hull force fields on the station and ship. The raw deuterium turns to a smoky fog in space, lending to the battle field view

CSO Wilks says:
:: Exits TL and looks around the engine room ::

XO Starks says:
CO: Captain I'm barley reading anything ..it's bad I think the station and us are under attack 

SO Qwynn says:
@ :: transfer sequence emergency shut down is successful so she tries to get thru communications to the Pharaoh ::

CSO Wilks says:
*XO*: it doesn't look good down here sir!

 CO von Krieg says:
FCO: Can you gets us mobile? Thrusters even?

XO Starks says:
:: gets on floor and removes a panel form below the SCI station ::

SO Qwynn says:
@*XO* Repeat, emergency shut down successful, I'm attempting to return to the Pharaoh.

 CO von Krieg says:
*Drian*: Drian, we have injured on deck three. Lend medical assistance.

CIV Apryus says:
*CO* As you wish sir

XO Starks says:
:: taps badge :: CSO: shut down all plasma flow to the EPS manifold we have to control these fires!

CIV Apryus says:
::begins to descend in the access tunnel, and exits on deck 3::

SO Qwynn says:
@ :: runs to the closest transporter room to her on LM 432 Station ::

CSO Wilks says:
*XO*: aye sir

Host Director Branj says:
:: taps comm badge after waking up on the floor of station OPS.

XO Starks says:
CO: we have Thrusters only but part of the  gantry  is still attached to us but not the station

CSO Wilks says:
:: walks over to the power distribution console and attempts to shut down the plasma flow to all EPS conduits ::

Host Director Branj says:
COM: *Pharaoh* Pharaoh personnel, do you read! We have major damage! Main power off line! do you read! Pharaoh!

SO Qwynn says:
@ :: taps in coordinates to the Pharaoh ::

XO Starks says:
CO: I'm getting low band communication back ....Incoming message form the station sir!

 CO von Krieg says:
XO: Jimmy, get down to the docking port an see if you disengage the gantry.  I want us away from the station.

SO Qwynn says:
@ <Computer> Transporter systems offline.

XO Starks says:
:: static message plays back over bridge speakers "*Pharaoh* Pharaoh personnel, do you read! We have major damage! Main power off line! do you read! Pharaoh!

CIV Apryus says:
*XO* I've arrived on deck 3, could you direct me to the injured?

 CO von Krieg says:
COM:: *Station* Received. We will render aid as soon as possible.

XO Starks says:
:: taps badge while running for Jeffrey’s tube :: CIV: forget them for now we need to forward docking ports cleared your find an explosive release at the front of the ship on deck 3!

XO Starks says:
:: starts climbing down Jeffrey’s tube ::

 CO von Krieg says:
*CSO* Mr. Wilks, we need life support before the batteries die. Assist engineering as needed.

CSO Wilks says:
*XO*: I'll do what i can, what systems are expendable?

XO Starks says:
*CSO* everything but life support and thrusters!

CSO Wilks says:
*XO*: aye

 CO von Krieg says:
*CSO*: Life support is your priority  followed by sensors.

CSO Wilks says:
*CO*: yes sir

CSO Wilks says:
:: taps power distribution, re-routing all available and expendable power to life support ::

XO Starks says:
:: gets to deck 3 exit's jeffery's tube to see the remains of several dead crew members on the deck beyond a force field ::

SO Qwynn says:
@ :: makes her way to Station OPS on LM 432 ::

CIV Apryus says:
::runs towards the front of the ship, hopping over the crippled pieces of bulkhead and reached the explosive releases::

CIV Apryus says:
*XO* I'm there, you'll have to talk me through this sir

XO Starks says:
CIV: I'm stuck behind a force field...there a large lever under the main airlock access panel you'll have to remove the panel and pull the lever

Host Director Branj says:
******** Pause Mission ********