Host John A says:
****** Begin Pharaoh Mission *******  
          "Enemy Renewed"
XO Starks says:
:: in mess hall sitting in front of a stack of PADDS going over crew manifest and repair/upgrade request for the ship ::
CO von Krieg says:
::On bridge, finalizing the command orders::
OPS Stidd says:
::At OPS going over some COMM frequencies::
CO von Krieg says:
::grunts with satisfaction as the command sequences fall neatly into place::
Host John A says:
ACTION: A highly encrypted signal is detected near the Badlands. Close to the Gorfax system.
OPS Stidd says:
CO: Captain, I am detecting an encoded signal near Gorfax.
CO von Krieg says:
::leans forward, Iflckten's words are fresh in his mind:: OPS: Break it. I want to know what it says. ::moves eagerly over to OPS station::
OPS Stidd says:
::Attempts to break the encryption algorithms::
CO von Krieg says:
::leans forward:: OPS: We still have open mission orders for that system...
CEO Irvin says:
::In Main Engineering doing reports and preparing a shake down::
XO Starks says:
:: enters Main engineering with a PADD in hand ::
CEO Irvin says:
::turns around in chair at the sound of the door and gets up::
OPS Stidd says:
CO: Got it sir.  It says Troop deployment complete.  Returning home.
CEO Irvin says:
XO Starks: Hello Commander
XO Starks says:
CEO: Ensign Irvin, Welcome aboard. How are you settling in?
CO von Krieg says:
::looks disgusted:: OPS: Hhhmmm. What are they doing?
CEO Irvin says:
XO Starks: Settling in just fine. Getting ready to review some of the past reports an organize a routine shakedown
OPS Stidd says:
CO:I am not sure at this time.  There just isn't enough information to form a hypothesis.
CO von Krieg says:
OPS: Mr. Stidd, would you characterize our investigation of the Gorfax situation as completed?
XO Starks says:
:: walks around the warp core with arms folded behind back :: CEO: you'll have some big boots to fill. Both the Captain and myself started on this Ship as Engineers.
OPS Stidd says:
CO: No sir, I wouldn't.  There are still too many unanswered Questions.
CO von Krieg says:
::smiles secretly:: OPS: Report to the mess area.
CEO Irvin says:
::turns and follows:: Aye.... I'll do everything in my power not to let you down Commander.
CEO Irvin says:
::walks over to a system control panel and pauses a simulation::
CEO Irvin says:
::looks back up at the commander::
OPS Stidd says:
::Nods then gets up and leaves the bridge going to the mess area::
XO Starks says:
:: looks at the young Ensign and grins :: CEO: We shall see. I'll want your review of all systems on my desk by 08:30 tomorrow
CO von Krieg says:
::moves over to the hard chair and opens up a ship wide channel: *All* Attention all senior staff. Report to the mess area.
XO Starks says:
:: hears the COM and heads for the mess hall :: CEO: Shall we Ensign
CO von Krieg says:
::turns and his heels and heads for the TL::
Host John A says:
ACTION: Extreme LRS shows a troop transport on a heading that will lead them back to New Prussia
CEO Irvin says:
::turns, follows and smiles:: Aye sir
CO von Krieg says:
::feels the lurch as the TL halts near the mess area::
FCO Qwynn says:
:: hears the announcement to proceed to the mess hall, leaves her quarters ::
CEO Irvin says:
::enters corridor:: XO: Permission to speak candidly Commander?
XO Starks says:
:: walking down the corridor:: CEO: permission granted
CO von Krieg says:
*Dock Master*: Dock Master, prepare Runabout Ohio for immediate departure. ::enters the mess area::
CEO Irvin says:
::walking:: I must say that I am overwhelmed by this assignment being just out of the School of Engineering...Never the less I want you to know that I'll keep up.
FCO Qwynn says:
:: arrives in the mess hall, and walks past the Captain :: CO: Sir.  :: nods ::
CO von Krieg says:
FCO: Lt....::trails off::
CO von Krieg says:
::looks sheepish:: FCO: Thank you.
XO Starks says:
CEO: I know how you feel. I was getting out of the academy just after the war with the Dominion ended. They were graduating officers fast back then and I found my first assignment to be CEO of this vessel. Let's just say I grew up fast
OPS Stidd says:
::Enters and watches the CO for some clue of what he is thinking::
CEO Irvin says:
::chuckles:: XO: You have any words of wisdom to pass on to me?
XO Starks says:
CEO: just remember, on a ship this small you'll be called on for jobs you never thought you'd be doing
XO Starks says:
:: enters mess hall ::
CEO Irvin says:
::follows not entirely too closely behind the commander::
CEO Irvin says:
XO Starks: I'll remember that. And thanks.
XO Starks says:
:: nods to CEO ::
XO Starks says:
CO: what's the word captain?
OPS Stidd says:
::Sits at the table, waiting::
FCO Qwynn says:
:: is seated near Stidd in the mess hall ::
CEO Irvin says:
::takes a seat and pays close attention::
CO von Krieg says:
All: Crew, approximately 3 minutes ago, Mr. Stidd detected a coded transmission from the Gorfax system. This transmission indicated that another platoon of troops landed on Gorfax soil in direct opposition to the Prime Directive.
CO von Krieg says:
ALL: Our mission orders for Gorfax are open ended. I intend to investigate.
XO Starks says:
CO: the ship is not ready to depart dry dock yet Captain
CEO Irvin says:
::takes a deep breath and lets it out again::
FCO Qwynn says:
CO: Isn't the Pharaoh ordered to stand down for two weeks?
CO von Krieg says:
::nods:: XO: I understand, First. Starfleet's orders in that are crystal. The Runabout Ohio is being made flight ready at this time.
CEO Irvin says:
CO Krieg: Sir, With out a short shake down, I've not time to learn the quirks of some of the systems that the past reports are indicating
OPS Stidd says:
CO: Captain, the runabout is not large enough for a full detachment to be deployed.
XO Starks says:
:: slight grin at the Captain's solution to the problem ::
XO Starks says:
OPS: but it will hold a command crew, no need for the entire crew to come along
CO von Krieg says:
All: As this mission is subject to the Captain's interpretation of previous directives, I can only request you assistance on this mission.
XO Starks says:
ALL: a volunteer assignment eh?
FCO Qwynn says:
:: nods in agreement ::
XO Starks says:
CO: count me in sir
OPS Stidd says:
CO:Captain, I signed on to stand with my captain come thick or thin.  I am with you.
CO von Krieg says:
::rests with hands on the hips:: All: Those who are interested, meet at the shuttle in 15 minutes. ::nods with appreciation to the XO:: XO: Thank you, First.
FCO Qwynn says:
All: I'm in.  Someone's got to fly.  :: smiles ::
CO von Krieg says:
::turns and leaves the crew to speak among themselves::
OPS Stidd says:
::Stands and prepares to ready all needed supplies::
FCO Qwynn says:
OPS: What can I carry?
CO von Krieg says:
::to self:: This must end...
XO Starks says:
CEO: ready for one of those jobs I told you about Ensign?
Host John A says:
ACTION: The CO's comm-badge chirps.  The Ohio Runabout is nearly ready for departure.
CEO Irvin says:
::looks up and smiles:: XO: Aye Sir
OPS Stidd says:
FCO: Follow me, we will need med. kits and weapons as well as some riot gear may be needed as well.
XO Starks says:
ALL: inform your department heads that you will be leaving and report to the Ohio
FCO Qwynn says:
OPS: We should have all received orders if this was a Starfleet mission, what do you make of that?  Did I miss something?  :: gathers gear ::
FCO Qwynn says:
XO: Aye, sir.  :: makes arrangements ::
CO von Krieg says:
::steps onto the landing area. The Ohio's launch lights are blinking::
CEO Irvin says:
XO Starks: Commander, I'll need 3 minutes to complete some task assignments... The shakedown is still going through.
OPS Stidd says:
FCO: This mission was never solved to begin with, the captain is merely picking up where he left off.  That is all.
FCO Qwynn says:
:: chats with Stidd as they proceed to the Ohio Runabout ::
XO Starks says:
CEO: roger that I'll see you on the runabout
XO Starks says:
:: leaves for transporter room 2 ::
CEO Irvin says:
::nods:: XO: Aye
CEO Irvin says:
::heads to engineering::
OPS Stidd says:
::Moves to the runabout::
FCO Qwynn says:
:: smiles and thinks to herself 'he's so honest' ::
CO von Krieg says:
::the door hisses open and a crewman scrambles out of the Ohio::
CEO Irvin says:
::enters engineering. Picks up a couple of PADDs:: ::enters in some assignments:: Self: I imagine that Zimmerman will see this.. ::heads for TL and runabout::
FCO Qwynn says:
Stidd:  This is hardly standing down, though.  :: smiles again, not truly alarmed, just chatting ::
CEO Irvin says:
::enters TL 2::
CEO Irvin says:
::sees Commander Stark::
CO von Krieg says:
::enters and puts himself in the passenger's seat::
CEO Irvin says:
edit: ::enters TR 2::
OPS Stidd says:
FCO: Standing down can take many forms, Lt.  this is one of them.
XO Starks says:
CEO: ready to go?
CEO Irvin says:
::eyeballs tool kit and gives a tug to his uniform:: XO: Yes sir. As ready as I can be.....
OPS Stidd says:
::Enters the runabout and starts storing the gear::  CO: Gear is ready, sir.
CEO Irvin says:
::steps onto TR pad::
XO Starks says:
:: steps on TR pad :: Chief: beam us to the USS Ohio
FCO Qwynn says:
:: enters the runabout and takes a seat at the helm ::
CEO Irvin says:
<TR Chief>XO: Stand By....... ::taps in commands::
CEO Irvin says:
<TR Chief> XO: Energizing
CO von Krieg says:
All: Thank you all. FCO: Depart as soon as all are here.
XO Starks says:
:: appears on the OHIO ::
CEO Irvin says:
::appears on Ohio::
CO von Krieg says:
::looks to see if Stidd is attempting to logically analyze his orders::
Host John A says:
ACTION: Station OPS report that the transport has left LRS range.
OPS Stidd says:
::takes a seat and awaits liftoff.  He figures the captain will reveal everything in flight::
CEO Irvin says:
::moves over to the engineering station::
CO von Krieg says:
::nods to FCO::
CO von Krieg says:
FCO: Best speed.
XO Starks says:
:: takes a seat :: ALL: Station OPS has cleared us for liftoff
CEO Irvin says:
::taps a few taps:: CO: All systems activated and ready for departure sir
FCO Qwynn says:
All: All aboard!  We are cleared for take off.
Host John A says:
ACTION: Station OPS clears the runabout for departure.  Huge bay doors reveal the splendor of space before the little ship.
OPS Stidd says:
CO: The transport is no longer on LRS but I have extrapolated his course and speed, time to intercept being calculated now.
FCO Qwynn says:
:: guides the ship into the stars and increases power to the engines ::  CO:  We're away, sir.
CO von Krieg says:
::nods coolly:: FCO: Intercept, Mr. Qwynn.
CEO Irvin says:
::taps in some commands and generally keeps tabs on things, monitoring all systems::
FCO Qwynn says:
CO: Aye, sir.
Host John A says:
ACTION: The runabout receives a hail from the CTO requesting transport.
CO von Krieg says:
CEO: Bring her a board, Mr. Irvin.
OPS Stidd says:
ALL: The CTO is requesting to come aboard.
CEO Irvin says:
CO: Aye sir ::taps a few keys:: Energizing.......
CTO T’Rel says:
::materializes::
Host John A says:
ACTION: The CTO materializes on the small transport vessel 
OPS Stidd says:
::Makes the ta'al:: CTO: Welcome aboard.
CEO Irvin says:
::taps the transporter back to standby::
CTO T’Rel says:
::returns the OPS greeting::
OPS Stidd says:
CO: At warp 2 we will intercept in 2 hrs.
CEO Irvin says:
CO Krieg: Warp Drive Standing By Sir.
CO von Krieg says:
FCO: Best speed, please.
FCO Qwynn says:
CO: Best speed, sir.  :: programs in warp 6.4 ::
CEO Irvin says:
::watches as the core comes up to power::
FCO Qwynn says:
CEO: How long can we maintain this speed?
CEO Irvin says:
::taps out a few calculations:: FCO: We'll be good for 22 hours at this speed. More than enough to get us there and back.
CO von Krieg says:
::folds his hands and places them, index finger first, to the top of his nose::
FCO Qwynn says:
:: smiles ::  All: plenty of time
OPS Stidd says:
::Sits with his fingers poised above the OPS panel ready for anything::
CO von Krieg says:
::breathes in:: 
CTO T’Rel says:
::sits at TAC::
XO Starks says:
: thinks to self: great now we just have to figure out what we're going to do when we catch them ::
CEO Irvin says:
CO Krieg: Captain, Any idea what we are going to be in for?
CO von Krieg says:
CEO: Only for what is right.
CEO Irvin says:
::nods:: Aye Sir. ::thinks to self:: what a generic answer
Host John A says:
******** Pause Mission ********