USS Pharaoh - SD 10602.20

"Diplomacy is always the best option????" 

Dozaria III has just had elections and has had a complete change of government and has requested the presence of their ambassador.
Ambassador Polt Khiun's last report from SD 10405.21 stated that Dozaria could be headed for political unrest. His tour of the eleven planets under
his jurisdiction will not bring him back to Dozaria for another 6-10 months.
The Pharaoh has been ordered to Dozaria and ascertain if Ambassador Khiun's presence will be needed sooner rather than later and prepare a report for Starfleet and Ambassador Khiun on the current political status of Dozaria.

Host Gilles says:
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FCO_Hawkes says:
::at helm on bridge, monitoring flight operations:: 
OPS_Sanford says:
::Is sitting in the Mess Hall looking over some reports about the situation on Dozaria.::
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
::in his office going over some PADD's::
XOSantiago says:
::In her quarters holding her son Samson.  She just finished showing him off to her husband via subspace.::
CEO_Rydyll says:
::In Engineering, running a string of diagnostics on the engines::
FCO_Hawkes says:
::updates heading for optimal entry into the Dozaria System, and direct approach to Dozaria III::
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
::stands up and exits sickbay::
OPS_Sanford says:
::Sighs about the information he has been given.  Seemingly the Ambassador hasn't been keeping good records as of late.::
XO_Santiago says:
::Standing up she places her son in his basinet.  IT was time to head for the bridge.  Rosa, Lt Helms wife has graciously offered to look after him while she was working or at least till she finds a nanny.::
XO_Santiago says:
Rosa:  Hopefully the Capt won't keep me long.  She had some time to think about this and get into her right mind.  I should be heading back to the Nighthawk within hours.  ::Watches as Rosa laughs and then rolls her eyes.::  She will you know!!
CMO_Balena says:
::walks through the corridors::
Host CO_Sacul says:
:: in her ready  room ::
FCO_Hawkes says:
*CO*:  Captain, we are now 9 minutes out from the Dozaria System, at present speed.
XO_Santiago says:
<Rosa> XO:  If you insist ma'am, but I think that you are here to stay.  ::Continues to laugh::  Now off with you.  you got a job to do.
XO_Santiago says:
::With one last look at her son, she quickly exits her quarters and heads to the nearest TL.::
OPS_Sanford says:
::Wonders where the Chief Tactical Officer is amidst this important mission.::
Host CO_Sacul says:
*FCO*  Thank you Mister Hawkes,  on my way.
CMO_Balena says:
::sees the XO exit her quarters and catches up to her:: XO : Hello commander
Host CO_Sacul says:
:: leaves her ready room and enters the bridge ::
XO_Santiago says:
::TL Arrives and she enters.  Hears her name turns and smiles.:: CMO:  Lt, hello there.
FCO_Hawkes says:
::Checks nav-computer marking position of all vessels in the Dozaria System, and adjusting course to avoid any projected collisions::
CMO_Balena says:
::jumps in the TL:: XO: Going to the bridge?
XO_Santiago says:
CMO:  That I am...work never stops.  Oh by the way.  Have you examined the Capt for any anomalies?
OPS_Sanford says:
::Waits for Commander Quchant to arrive, still going over the notes on Dozaria.::
CTO_Quchant says:
::trots into the mess hall::
CMO_Balena says:
XO: Anomalies commander do you suspect something is wrong?
OPS_Sanford says:
::Sees the Commander enter.::  CTO:  There you are.
CTO_Quchant says:
OPS: Sorry I'm late...over slept...the meds the doc gave me for my hand were pretty good
OPS_Sanford says:
CTO:  So it seems.  ::Smiles and drops the PADD on the table.::  This isn't going to be easy.
XO_Santiago says:
CMO:  Very much so.  She must be taken over by pod people or something. Who in their right mind puts a pacifist, doctor and the most unlikely person into command.  Somebody NOT in their right mind.  Would you please give her a quick once over?
CTO_Quchant says:
OPS: This is Starfleet...easy isn't in our vocabulary
OPS_Sanford says:
CTO:  True enough... The data we've received from the Dozarian Ambassador is out of date.
CMO_Balena says:
XO: I'll give her a once over but she may not coming willingly
TO_McClane says:
::stands at the bridge Tac station, looking over system reading.::
XO_Santiago says:
::Chuckles::  CMO: It's guaranteed, but this short term XO insists on it.
CTO_Quchant says:
OPS: Sounds about right....what do we know?
CTO_Quchant says:
OPS: And how out of date is it
XO_Santiago says:
::feels the TL stop and the doors open to the bridge.::
CMO_Balena says:
XO: After you ma'am
XO_Santiago says:
::Steps off the lift.::  CMO:  Good riding with you. ::Smiles::  Can you get me the results of that exam ASAP if you don't mind.
OPS_Sanford says:
CTO:  They're a democracy who achieved warp drive a little over fifty years ago.
CMO_Balena says:
XO: Aye sir
CTO_Quchant says:
OPS: How good are their engines?
TO_McClane says:
::taps the console:: FCO: Sir, sensors are currently reading 20 ships in orbit around the
XO_Santiago says:
::Heads for her chair.::
TO_McClane says:
FCO: around Dozaria.
XO_Santiago says:
FCO:  Status report?
XO_Santiago says:
::Grins because that sounded command like.::
FCO_Hawkes says:
::receives revised navigation way points from Dozaria III::  FCO:  Got it, reviving revised nav way points.  
FCO_Hawkes says:
XO:  Nearing the system boundary now Commander.
XO_Santiago says:
FCO:  Hmmmm  I guess it would be a good time to drop out of warp.
FCO_Hawkes says:
::inputs new way points into navigation::
Host CO_Sacul says:
:: enters the bridge ::
FCO_Hawkes says:
XO:  Aye.
TO_McClane says:
::looks up and notices the XO:: XO: Sir, Sensors are showing 20 ships in orbit around Dozaria III.
FCO_Hawkes says:
::cuts warp drive and engages impulse::
OPS_Sanford says:
CTO:  I'm not sure..  as I said.. the data is out of date.
XO_Santiago says:
CO:  Ahhh Ma'am... there you are....  Entering the system now.
CMO_Balena says:
::looks around for the captain and sees her stepping onto the bridge::
Host Gilles says:
ACTION: A fleet of 20 ships running with shields up and weapons hot are patrolling around the solar system.
CMO_Balena says:
::walks up to her:: CO: Captain do you have a second?
XO_Santiago says:
TO:  Weapons at the ready.
Host CO_Sacul says:
XO:  Acknowledged Number 1
Host CO_Sacul says:
CMO:  Not at the moment Doctor.
Host CO_Sacul says:
CMO:  Can it wait?
CTO_Quchant says:
OPS: We'll need to figure that out...it'll give us a good idea of their weapons capabilities....plus it might give us an idea of how to disable their engines if it comes to that
TO_McClane says:
::taps his console:: XO: Aye, Weapons at the ready.

CMO_Balena says:
CO: When you do I like a moment in private with you sir
Host CO_Sacul says:
FCO:  Hail that ship, find out what they are doing there.
FCO_Hawkes says:
CO:  Aye Captain.
Host CO_Sacul says:
CMO:  Very well Doctor.
XO_Santiago says:
::Settles back into her chair.::
OPS_Sanford says:
CTO:  A good security precaution though I hope we don't have to resort to that.  We're only here to ascertain if the Ambassador's presence will be needed sooner rather than later.
TO_McClane says:
::hits the comm button at the tac station:: *CTO*: TO McClane to CTO Quchant.
CTO_Quchant says:
*TO*: Go Ahead
CMO_Balena says:
::moves over to the science station and takes a seat::
FCO_Hawkes says:
COM: Ships:  This is the Federation Starship Pharaoh to Dozarian fleet, we have been ordered into this system, please state your intentions.
XO_Santiago says:
CO:  Looks like we got a welcoming committee whether we want one or not.
XO_Santiago says:
::Crosses her legs and begins to worry.  Armed ships and she has a newborn on board.::
TO_McClane says:
*CTO* : Sir, reporting in. Sensors reporting 20 ships near our destination.
FCO_Hawkes says:
::adjusts heading to keep a little distance::
CMO_Balena says:
::login into his station::
CEO_Rydyll says:
::wonders through engineering as the diagnostics finish::
XO_Santiago says:
TO:  Weapons compliment of those ships?
TO_McClane says:
::checks his sensor panel:: XO: Sir that ships appear to be of Oiut make. A system about 2 lightyears away.
CTO_Quchant says:
*TO*: Assess weapons strength and engine capabilities.  Pinpoint every ships  weapons payload.  Use the computer to keep a fix on every ship.  Let's not lose one...and let's know if they get friends
FCO_Hawkes says:
Self:  They don't look very friendly.
XO_Santiago says:
::nods:: TO: Acknowledge...  Interesting to find out why they are here.
Host Commandant_Pior says:
@ COM: Pharaoh: This is the Oiut fleet.. I am Commandant Pior commanding the vessel Gron.... this system is now under blockade.
FCO_Hawkes says:
::looks back at the CO::
TO_McClane says:
*CTO* : Aye sir
OPS_Sanford says:
::Listens to the Commander talking to one of his officers.::
CMO_Balena says:
::starts to research anything about Pior or the Gron
CMO_Balena says:
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XO_Santiago says:
::raises her eyebrows and looks at the CO.::
Host CO_Sacul says:
COM:  Pior:  And why would that be Commander?
FCO_Hawkes says:
::queues up evasive manoeuvres protocols::
CTO_Quchant says:
OPS: Well...that should give us an idea of how advanced they've gotten.
TO_McClane says:
::begins tapping his console. After the scans are complete and forwards the info to the XO::  XO: Data shows that on their own, they aren't a match to us, but in those numbers, they could put a hurt on us.
XO_Santiago says:
::Stands up and walks over to the FCO. Leans down.::  FCO:  Be ready to move at a seconds notice.  I'm not liking this.
OPS_Sanford says:
::Nods.::  CTO:  We can probably correlate our findings from the bridge and find a weak point.
FCO_Hawkes says:
::nods to XO:: 
XO_Santiago says:
TO:  Hmmmmm, thank you... we can use that against them if need be.::
Host Commandant_Pior says:
@ COM: Pharaoh: CO: Captain.... a terrorist group is now in control of the planet.... they have public claimed that now that they are in power they want the destruction of my people.
TO_McClane says:
::nods to the XO and then continues to maintain watch on the sensors, making sure no one goes for a sensor lock on the Pharaoh::
CMO_Balena says:
::reads the information that is being display on the screen and then turns to the CO::
XO_Santiago says:
::Walks back to her seat.::  CO:  We need to be able to separate them.  Take them on one on one if it comes to that.
Host Commandant_Pior says:
<publicly>
FCO_Hawkes says:
::checks available engine and thruster power allocations::
Host CO_Sacul says:
COM: Pior:  I can assure you that we will not allow that to happen Commander.
CTO_Quchant says:
OPS: You should make sure you can get engineering to route extra power to the shields, and weapons, in that order....Engines next for manoeuvrability...The ablative armour should protect us for a while, and I doubt that each ship individually would be able to hurt us much, but if their tactics are good, it'll start to sting
CMO_Balena says:
::softly says:: XO: Commander
Host Commandant_Pior says:
@ COM: Pharaoh: CO: Neither shall we... this system is now under quarantine.
XO_Santiago says:
::looks b back.:: CMO:  Yes?
TO_McClane says:
::scans each ship in the blockade. Then begins scanning other places ships might "Hide"::
CMO_Balena says:
::motions to his screen:: XO: I have something you may want to see
XO_Santiago says:
::Stands up and walks over to his screen. Looks at it.::  CMO: I'm looking at?
OPS_Sanford says:
CTO:  Right.  I'll head down to Engineering and inform Lieutenant Rydyll.
FCO_Hawkes says:
::taps fingers nervously on the side of his console::
CTO_Quchant says:
OPS: OK..I'll head up to the bridge and see what the situation is there and see if I can run some scenarios in case it turns ...."stingy"
CMO_Balena says:
::speaks softly so he could be heard on the comm:: XO: I found a record on our friend Pior. He been an adversaries in a number of trade debates
CMO_Balena says:
XO: Also he has had a few squirmishes
OPS_Sanford says:
::Smiles and nods.  He gets up from his seat and heads for the doors.::
Host Commandant_Pior says:
@ COM: Pharaoh: CO: No one enters or exits this system.
XO_Santiago says:
::Raises and eyebrow.::  CMO:  Is he predictable, or is he a loose cannon?
CMO_Balena says:
XO: Well based on his record I would say he is a loose cannon but there is no psyche profile on him to be sure
Host CO_Sacul says:
COM:  Pior :  We have a mission here Commander, and we intend to complete it.  Why not let us ascertain the validity of your accusation?
OPS_Sanford says:
::Heads over to Engineering and enters through the doors, looking for Lieutenant Rydyll.::
TO_McClane says:
::sets up a full tac report on all ships and the system on a secondary monitor so the CTO can all info at his command when he arrives::
CEO_Rydyll says:
::looks up from the table display:: OPS: Can I help you, Lieutenant?
CTO_Quchant says:
::heads to the bridge::
Host Commandant_Pior says:
@ COM: Pharaoh: CO: We shall not permit your warship in the system... but we will allow one of your "shuttleships" to enter if you choose to do so.
FCO_Hawkes says:
::rolls eyes::  Self:  Shuttleship.
OPS_Sanford says:
::Raises his eyebrow.::  CEO:  If we happen to be attacked on this mission we need to have our systems ready.
Host Commandant_Pior says:
@ COM: Pharaoh: CO: We expect the shuttle now to have any cargo at all to support the terrorists.
XO_Santiago says:
CMO:  Ok, then let's get one.  Get a psyche profile on this guy..especially his weaknesses...  
TO_McClane says:
::arches an eyebrow and mumbles softly:: I bet you would, you'd have a chance against a shuttle.
Host Commandant_Pior says:
<now = not>
CEO_Rydyll says:
OPS: Oh, I see. So you came here to tell me how to do my job?
TO_McClane says:
<self:>
CMO_Balena says:
CMO: I'll see what I can do
CEO_Rydyll says:
::stands up and crosses her arms::
Host CO_Sacul says:
COM:  Pior:  Will you guarantee the safety of my shuttle and people?
CTO_Quchant says:
::walks into the bridge behind the TO::
OPS_Sanford says:
CEO:  No, of course not.  You're fully capable.  Commander Quchant suggested that we concentrate power allocation to the shields, weapons and engines in that sequence.
CTO_Quchant says:
TO: Don't let me catch you compromising a discussion with a possible hostile force again
TO_McClane says:
::snaps to and steps to the side at the CTO approaches:: CTO: Sir, all tac data is here and ready sir.
CMO_Balena says:
::researches the squrmishes and his trade debate that he was involved in::
CMO_Balena says:
<CMO to XO>
TO_McClane says:
::nods to the CTO and adverts his gaze:: CTO: Aye sir. Sorry.
Host Commandant_Pior says:
@ COM: Pharaoh: CO: As long as it is empty of supplies we guarantee it's safety.
CTO_Quchant says:
TO: I don't care how low you were speaking.
TO_McClane says:
::nods to the CTO::
CTO_Quchant says:
TO: Sit rep?
Host CO_Sacul says:
COM:  It will only carry a few of my crew and their equipment to scan the situation.  Agreed?
Host Commandant_Pior says:
@ ::nods:: COM: Pharaoh: CO: Agreed.
CEO_Rydyll says:
::looks at him strangely:: OPS: Power allocation is not my job, Sir, it's yours.  I make certain the power is there.  As Operations chief, you choose where it goes.  At least that's the way they teach it in the Academy.
TO_McClane says:
CTO: Sir, the 20 ships of Oiut make are blockading the system. They are at red alert Status. We currently have weapons warmed up. Tac reports say we are out gunned 5 to 1. sir
CTO_Quchant says:
TO: 5:1...is that all?
CEO_Rydyll says:
OPS: I have just completed the tests on the ship's power.  You have everything you need.  If you need me to push the limits, just ask when the time comes.
TO_McClane says:
CTO: I've scanned the surrounding space, I haven't found any other hidden surprises, yet.
OPS_Sanford says:
CEO:  Is there any way we could cut down the reaction time of any power transfers?
CTO_Quchant says:
TO: Keep looking ...just in case....make sure the long and short range sensors are awake too
CEO_Rydyll says:
OPS: What kind of reaction time are you looking for?  Standard transfers take less than 5 seconds on average.
FCO_Hawkes says:
::puts the Pharaoh into a holding pattern::
TO_McClane says:
::nods to the CTO and turns back to a panel and begins issuing commands:: CTO: Aye Sir, I'll keep looking.
Host CO_Sacul says:
COM: Pior:  Very well, I'll have a team ready within 30 minutes.
Host Commandant_Pior says:
@ ::nods:: COM: Pharaoh: CO: Communications will end... now.
OPS_Sanford says:
CEO:  True.. but couldn't we.. 'cut corners' so to speak?  Make the transfer to from Point A to Point C without going to Point B?
Host Commandant_Pior says:
ACTION: The communication is terminated.
Host CO_Sacul says:
All:  Well, isn't he just a ray of sunshine?
CEO_Rydyll says:
OPS: If you know you are going to need power that quickly, I suggest you set up your transfers for your bridge console.  In a ship this small, there is not a point B, as you put it.  Power is simply cut at one location and directed to another.
Host CO_Sacul says:
XO:  Mister Santiago, get an away team ready.
CEO_Rydyll says:
OPS: With the Captain's permission, you could go ahead and cut power to the shuttle bay but most areas on a Defiant class are necessary and would need her authorization to clear.
CTO_Quchant says:
::looks over the tactical reports::
XO_Santiago says:
CO:  Ma'am...I think you are crazy but aye...  ::Stands up.::  Mr Quchant, Mr Balena you are with me.
CMO_Balena says:
XO: Commander I may have something
XO_Santiago says:
CMO:  That would be?
CTO_Quchant says:
XO: You're not going to grab my hand again are you sir?  It's just gotten better
OPS_Sanford says:
::Nods at the lieutenant.::  CEO:  You're right of course.  ::Smiles.::  You know the ship like the back of your hand.  Care to help me analyze the sensor data from the other ships?
TO_McClane says:
::starts to study the blockade formation, to find the weakest point to break through, just in case the ship needs to rush in and rescue the away team.::
XO_Santiago says:
::Quick Grin.::  CTO:  I thought you like that sort of thing.  ::laughs a bit.::
CMO_Balena says:
XO: It looks like our friend Pior is a hot head. When he got into those squrmishes he was upset or lost something. Yet the data is not complete so this is a working hypothesis.
CEO_Rydyll says:
::nods:: OPS: If you like.
CTO_Quchant says:
XO: You've been talking to your sister again I see....what other secrets of mine did she reveal?
XO_Santiago says:
CMO:  Makes me wonder what he lost here... interesting question that is?
OPS_Sanford says:
CEO:  If you're not busy that is.  I figure that two people working at this may get better results.  *CTO*:  Sanford to Commander Quchant.
XO_Santiago says:
::Winks at Quchant::  CTO: I'll let you know at the most inopportune times.  ::laughs::  She is my sister after all.
CMO_Balena says:
XO: I would say so but whatever it is it must be big to blockade a planet
CTO_Quchant says:
XO: I can arrange a ...er....demonstration if you'd like  ::winks::
CTO_Quchant says:
*OPS*: Go ahead
XO_Santiago says:
CMO:  Maybe, but we don't know what he considers big... someone may have just hit on his sister or something too.

XO_Santiago says:
::Laughs::  CTO:  If you want to take on my husband for it.  Starfleet wrestling champ four years running.  Capt in the Marine Core... 
OPS_Sanford says:
*CTO*:  I'll be working down here with Lieutenant Rydyll on analyzing the Dozarian ships.  Could you forward all sensor data down to Engineering?
CMO_Balena says:
::smiles:: CMO: Maybe good luck out there
CTO_Quchant says:
*OPS*: I have left the bridge with the XO...I will have McClane do it
CTO_Quchant says:
*TO*: McClane...forward all the sensor data to Commander Sanford in engineering
Host CO_Sacul says:
OPS:  Send what is going on here to Starfleet Command.
OPS_Sanford says:
<OPS Ens> CO:  Yes ma'am.  ::Forwards the information to Starfleet Command.::
TO_McClane says
::begins route sensor data to Engineering:: *CTO*: Aye sir.
OPS_Sanford says:
*CTO*:  Acknowledged.
CEO_Rydyll says:
::moves to a corner console where she and Sanford can speak about the mission with partial privacy::
OPS_Sanford says:
::Looks for the Lieutenant.::  CEO:  We should be getting the data soon.
TO_McClane says:
*Ops* :  McClane to Commander Sanford, you should have real time sensor data.
XO_Santiago says:
CTO/CMO:  Let's go...  Mr Quchant, you should know something before we go down. I'm a pacifist. I carry a modified phaser.  I don't kill with it. It is set to heavy stun only.
OPS_Sanford says:
*TO*:  Thank you Ensign.
FCO_Hawkes says:
::sends word to the shuttle bay to prep for launch operations::
Host CO_Sacul says:
OPS:  Inform Ambassador Khiun also.
CMO_Balena says:
::stands up and moves next to the XO::
CTO_Quchant says:
XO: I hope that if it came down to it you'd make the appropriate decision
OPS_Sanford says:
<OPS Ens> CO:  Yes ma'am.
XO_Santiago says:
CTO:  Don't worry I won't let them kill you.  I just want you to know this so you can figure it into your plans.
OPS_Sanford says:
::Goes over to the CEO.::  CEO:  Is it just me or has the last few days been a little strange.
OPS_Sanford says:
<has = have>
CEO_Rydyll says:
OPS: I would not know.  I have been here running tests or in my quarters.  ::pauses thinking about her sore shoulder::  What do you mean strange?
CTO_Quchant says:
XO: OK...at least they can't kill us when they take your phaser
XO_Santiago says:
CTO/CMO: Let's head for the transporter room.  ::heads for the TL and enters.::
CMO_Balena says:
::laughs at the CTO comment::
XO_Santiago says:
CTO:  I'm Klingon battle trained.  ::Grins::  You'd think it's easy to take it away from me?
CMO_Balena says:
::steps off the bridge and follows the XO::
XO_Santiago says:
CTO:  I won't kill, doesn't mean I won't defend myself.
OPS_Sanford says:
::Whispers to the Lieutenant.::  CEO:  The other day when I was getting off my shift, I ran into a Science Officer and I talked to her briefly.  Funny thing is... it felt like I had that conversation with her before... but I can't remember when.
Host CO_Sacul says:
FCO:  Hold us steady here Mister Hawkes.
CTO_Quchant says:
XO: It wasn't that difficult to disro...er...disarm your sister
FCO_Hawkes says:
CO:  Aye Captain, holding station.
TO_McClane says:
::continues to keep an eye on the sensors for any surprises::
CEO_Rydyll says:
OPS: I believe humans call that deja vu.  I have not experienced it.
XO_Santiago says:
CTO:  hmmmmm No....  She must really like you then...  maybe it's time for us to get to know each other.
XO_Santiago says:
Computer:  Transporter room.
CTO_Quchant says:
XO: ....and here's me thinking you said you were married
OPS_Sanford says:
::Shakes his head.::  CEO:  It wasn't like that.. it felt real.  ::Looks down as the telemetry comes in.::  Anyways.. here we are.
XO_Santiago says:
::Laughs::  CTO:  There are many ways.
CMO_Balena says:
::shakes his head at the CTO::
XO_Santiago says:
CTO/CMO:  I think we should head for the shuttle... transporter range and all that.   Computer:  Belay my last. Shuttle bay.
CEO_Rydyll sys:
::looks at the screen and begins to read::
Host Commandant_Pior says:
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