Never…
Abertura, Mission Transcript 10308.06

Regular Cast: 
Karriaunna Scotti as Commander Azhure
Gilles Leger as Commander M’Tor
Chris Dickenson as Lieutenant JG Bubba Powers 
Julie Seright as Ensign Karindar Jules

Guest Cast:
Pam Bruyere

Ship Manager: 
Karriaunna Scotti

Missing in Action: 
None

Announcements: 
 No time lapse. This short arc will be finished next week, with Jim Koeller taking over as SMiT the week after that.  Please welcome aboard Beth.  I had planned on it being a surprise, but some people frequent the ODN more then others :)

Scenario:
Captain Thelsh had left the station in the hands of her first officer with no more then a few words to take care of everything and that she would be return soon.  However, she had not returned soon as a few weeks passed.  During that time, the first officer had used her various resources to find out what was going on.  But each step of the way she had been blocked until her shadier contacts gave her some leads.

Admiral Edwards sent her orders informing her of the change of command.  She was to take over the station. Azhure had no desire to be captain.  She was not even secure in her role of First officer.  Knowing better to request Starfleet for permission to search for her captain, she quietly prepares to leave, hoping she would not have to go alone for her leads were not places one should go alone…

Host XO_Azhure says:
::In her office, pacing, glaring occasionally at the blank comm unit::
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
::Sitting in his office, General Ranuck staring at him::
CEO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
:: Reviews the latest diagnostics of the stations systems::
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
<General_Ranuck> ::Breaks the silence::  CSec: You need to do something about that.
Host XO_Azhure says:
::Finally making a decision, she hits her communication badge with more force then intended::  CEO:  M'Tor, I have a desire to go flying.  Would you mind preparing a ship for me?
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
General: I'm going to cause a diplomatic incident if I ask.
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
<General_Ranuck> CSec: I don't see why.  Just ask.
CEO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
::Frowns then hits the com panel:: XO: I shall be in the launch bay preparing the ship personally Commander  ::Leaves engineering for the launch bay::
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
General: You can't just ask!  It's how they are.  We have to trust them, that's part of the deal.
Host XO_Azhure says:
*CSec*:  Chief, I am going to be leaving the station for... an errand.
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
<General_Ranuck> CSec: Then I shall ask.
CEO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
::Arrives in the launch bay and prepares a runabout::
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
::Looks at the General, and the deadpan expression on his face::  *XO*: Understood.  I'll be up to C&C shortly to take over.
Host XO_Azhure says:
*CSec*:  Actually... I could use you around, but this a strictly voluntary situation.
CEO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
::Does and system check of the system and powers up the engines::
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
::Looks at Ranuck, who nods back::  *XO*: I'll be in the bay in five minutes.
Host XO_Azhure says:
::Continuing the conversation, reaches into a bottom draw to draw a weapon, slipping it into her pocket.::  *CSec*:  I will see you there.  Tell that old couger I want a brief talk with him as well.
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
<General Ranuck> ::Stands from his seat::
CEO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
::Wonders what the XO is up to while he completes the systems check and waits for her to board the runabout::
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
*XO*: Did you need to see him now?  ::Grabs his rifle from the table, and stands, leaving the room::
Host XO_Azhure says:
::Taking off her rank, tucking it into the drawer, she makes her way out of the room, with long, determined strides, heads for the shuttle.::
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
<General Ranuck> ::Pulls various weapons from his person, and checks them as the pair walks through the hallways::
Host XO_Azhure says:
*CSec*:  Yes.  Have him come with you to the shuttle.
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
*XO*: On our way now, Commander.  Powers out.
Host XO_Azhure says:
::Arriving at the runabout, she steps aboard::
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
<General Ranuck>  ::Waits until the comm channel closes::  CSec: She makes your blood burn, I can see it in your eyes.  I knew you would go... it will make you fight stronger, but beware that it does not cloud your eyes.
CEO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
XO:  Commander...  destination?
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
::Arrives in the bay, and climbs onto the shuttle::  CEO: Commander.  XO: Commander, reporting as... requested.
Host XO_Azhure says:
CEO:  Good question.  Call it... a hunch if you will.
CEO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
XO: Commander?  We are going where exactly?
CEO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
::Stares at her wondering if she knows what she is doing.::
Host XO_Azhure says:
::Turns to look at him::  CEO:  We?
CEO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
::Raises hands:: XO: Oh.. I see.... I thought you needed a pilot... ::points to the pilot's seat:: I shall leave you the runabout.. it is ready and powered up.
CMO_Ens_Jules says:
:: Walks into sickbay. ::
Host XO_Azhure says:
CSec:  I am going... for a trip.  I could use your talents.  ::Frowns::  And probably the doctor if she would come.  ::Looks at M'Tor::  I could use your abilities too old friend.  But I cannot command it.  This is... personal.
CMO_Ens_Jules says:
:: Looks around :: Self:  Well, I will have this place in shape in no time.
CEO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
::Sits in the pilot's seat:: XO: As you wish Commander.... I have nothing to do today
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
<General Ranuck> ::Crosses his arms::  XO: And my purpose?
Host XO_Azhure says:
CEO:  That much huh?  ::Smiles::
Host XO_Azhure says:
::Points at the Klingons chest::  Ranuck:  Keep the station in one piece until I return.
CMO_Ens_Jules says:
:: Walks into her office ::
Host XO_Azhure says:
*CMO*:  I might need a medic ::Doesn't look at the others::  Mind if I borrow one of yours?
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
<General Ranuck>  ::Laughs::  XO: I was planning on telling the Jem'Hadar to knock off their shrouding, but that would likely ensure much debris on your return.  It would be glorious...
CMO_Ens_Jules says:
:: hears the XO's voice :: *XO*:  Borrow a medic Sir???  What may I ask for?
Host XO_Azhure says:
::Gives him a humerous glare::  Ranuck:  One piece or I will patch the station with your hide.
Host XO_Azhure says:
*CMO*:  You may ask.  ::Says nothing more::
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
<General Ranuck>  ::Slaps Powers' back::  CSec: She would make an excellent mate!
Host XO_Azhure says:
::Blinks her eyes in a double take::
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
::Shrugs to the XO::
Host XO_Azhure says:
*CMO*:  I want to leave... five minutes ago... well actually a week ago, but either way, I am ready for lift off.
CMO_Ens_Jules says:
*XO*:  Very well Commander.  I will handle this myself.  I'll be right there.
Host XO_Azhure says:
*CMO*:  Thank you.
CEO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
::places his hands on the console and waits::
CMO_Ens_Jules says:
:: turns to her med team :: Simple:  You are in charge until I return.  I expect full reports on my desk when I return.  :: Turns leaves sickbay ::
CMO_Ens_Jules says:
:: Stops :: Computer:  Computer, locate the XO.
Host XO_Azhure says:
::Looks at M'Tor, then to Powers::  CEO/CSec:  Totally voluntary... you must understand that.
CEO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
::nods:: XO: I was ...::Searches for the correct vernacular:: "In the neighborhood"
Host XO_Azhure says:
<Computer> CMO:  The commander is located at the launch bay.
Host XO_Azhure says:
CEO:  Thanks old friend.  ::Takes the seat next to him.
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
::Looks deadpan at the XO::  XO: Lock and load.
Host XO_Azhure says:
CSec:  You probably will have too.
CMO_Ens_Jules says:
:: Nods and heads for the launchbay :: Self:  One should always know where one is going.
Host XO_Azhure says:
CEO:  As soon as the doctor is aboard, take off.  ::Does not want anything else to hold her back.::
CMO_Ens_Jules says:
:: enters the launch bay and boards the runabout ::
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
<General Ranuck>  XO: I will leave you now.  Qa'pla!
CEO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
::hears the CMO board and closes the hatch and launches the runabout::
CMO_Ens_Jules says:
:: Sees the XO :: XO:  Ens Karindar Jules reporting Sir.
Host XO_Azhure says:
CMO:  Welcome aboard.  Before we take off, I need to inform you, this is under the guise of strictly personal.
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
::Wonders if he should have brought his TR-116 instead of his type IIIc::
CEO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
::Looks back and nods to the CMO:: XO: Actually... I....  we have departing at the moment Commander
Host XO_Azhure says:
::Waits for the doctors reply::
CMO_Ens_Jules says:
XO:  Alright Commander.  :: sees the CEO nod and nods. ::
Host XO_Azhure says:
CEO:  Time to practice your flying.
CEO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
::Nods:: XO: Destination?
Host XO_Azhure says:
::Points up and toward the left::  CEO:  That away.
CMO_Ens_Jules says:
:: shakes her head :: Self:  You wanted adventure, looks like you got it.
CEO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
::plots a course in the direction pointed and shrugs:: XO: Aye Commander
Host XO_Azhure says:
ACTION:  Two days and three planets later, the group enters the Rebosi system: A system not known for its better side.
Host XO_Azhure says:
::Wanting to pace, but refrains::  CEO:  M'Tor, how long before we arrive?
CEO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
::Looks at the scanners:: XO: 5 minutes Commander.... Can you give us more information?
Host XO_Azhure says:
::Her voice slightly tinged with frustration::  CEO:  If I knew that, we would be home now.  ::Looks out at the screen where the planet is starting to take over::
Malane says:
@::struts around his control  room feeling extremely proud of himself and what he has done to the precious Federation::
CMO_Ens_Jules says:
:: Looks down and takes inventory of her med kit for the hundredth time ::
CEO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
::Scratches his head like he has done in the past few days and vows not to ask any more questions::
Host XO_Azhure says:
::Leans over his shoulder and quietly::  CEO:  But I think this may be the place... if it is not.  ::Closes her eyes and under her breath, so that only he can hear:: I have no other leads.
Malane says:
@::Gets a message from his scanner officer and frowns: SO: What? Give me that again! ::Slaps the man and looks at the screen himself:
CEO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
::nods::
Host XO_Azhure says:
::Moves to take her seat, preparing for what had to be the last landing.  Glances back at the doctor and smiles slightly.  Nods to Powers before turning back around.::
Malane says:
@Aloud: Damn, those Federation morons. They just have to interfer in everyone's business don't they. ::turns and walks back to the large leather chair in the center of the room and punches the back of it before sitting::
CMO_Ens_Jules says:
:: Looks at the XO and nods ::
Host XO_Azhure says:
CSec:  Scan the planet for any federation signal.
Host XO_Azhure says:
::Stands up and moves back to the doctor::
Malane says:
@::Calls his chief of security over:: Chief: Listen you take care of those people and find out what they're up to. ::grabs his shirt:: and don't let me find out that you've messed up again. You do remember what I had to do to the last person that didn't cooperate don't you?
CEO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
XO: Who are we looking for?
CMO_Ens_Jules says:
XO:  Want to talk about it ... Sir?
Malane says:
@<Chief>Malane: Yes, err, yes sir...I mean Malane. I remember. ::is visibly shaken at the thought::
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
::Moves to the scanner console::  XO: I'm picking up... well, no Federation energy signatures besides ourselves.  Life sign readings would take longer to perform.
Host XO_Azhure says:
::Looks from one to the other::  CEO/CMO:  I never really wanted command.  But even less, I don't want to command on my own.  ::Wonders if they can piece together what she is unable some how to say.::
CMO_Ens_Jules says:
XO:  Or do you intend on telling us who we are looking for?
Host XO_Azhure says:
::Leans forward::  CSec:  Look for any Andorian.  That should narrow it some.
CMO_Ens_Jules says:
XO:  So, what has the Captain gotten herself into?
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
::Activates the active scanners, and narrows it to Andorian life signs::  XO: Indeed it should...
Host XO_Azhure says:
::Quietly::  CMO:  I don't know and no one will tell me anything.
Malane says:
@<Chief>::Heads outside of the command center and stations his people around the perimeter, out of sight of course::
CMO_Ens_Jules says:
XO:  I see.  Do you have any idea what she was up to at last contact?
Host XO_Azhure says:
CMO:  Only the leads we have been following.  ::nods toward the planet::  This was the last one I was able to get.
Malane says:
@::watches the scanners closely and smiles evilly to himself:: Aloud: I know exactly what you've come for my friends but you are going to be so disappointed.
CMO_Ens_Jules says:
XO:  I see and no further communications.  OK, I figured as much Commander.  How long has she been missing?
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
XO: Picking up several Andorian lifesigns, but they don't match the Captain.
Malane says:
@::reaches into his pocket and pulls out a shiny piece of gold metal and tosses it up into the air, catching it again, then laughs loudly::
Host XO_Azhure says:
CMO:  She left abruptly with the impression she would return fairly soon.  It has been over two weeks now.  And command is worse then an indibean clam.
Host XO_Azhure says:
CSec:  Keep looking.
CMO_Ens_Jules says:
:: shakes her head :: XO:  It is unlikely that we will find her Sir.
CEO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
::continues the search pattern::
Host XO_Azhure says:
::Turns back to the screen::  CMO:  Why do you say that?
CEO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
::continues his seach pattern:: XO: We do not have many more places to search Commander
CMO_Ens_Jules says:
XO:  With Command being that tight lipped, so to speak, they know and aren't telling.  Why, I don't know, but, I'd say we will probably not find her.  Just my opinion Commander.
Host XO_Azhure says:
CEO:  And I cannot leave the station for much longer with out you all being court marshaled along with me.
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
XO: Commander... just picked up some unusual readings.  It appears to be a Starfleet commbadge, but deactivated.
Host XO_Azhure says:
CMO:  I hope you are wrong.
Host XO_Azhure says:
::Frowns::  CSec:  Andorian signature nearby?
CEO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
::alters course:: CSEC: I shall get us closer
Malane says:
@<Chief>::spreads his men out around the area making sure they are armed to the teeth, just in case::
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
::Goes quiet::  XO: Nothing... alive.  I'm sorry.
Host XO_Azhure says:
::Says nothing for a moment.::  CSec:  Can you get a lock on it and beam it aboard?  It doesn't belong on this hellhole of a world.
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
::Tries to establish a lock, and beam the remains up::  XO: Attempting to energize now.  ::Slides the bar::
Malane says:
@::flips the medal and then tries biting it:: Self: Good quality.
Malane says:
@::walks over and makes sure the dampening field is operating alright::
Host XO_Azhure says:
CEO:  Can you get us down to the area it is located?
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
::Loses it once, then re-establishes::  XO/CMO: Incoming.  Engaging biofilters.
CEO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
XO: I shall attempt to do so
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
::Loses it again and curses::  XO: It's being jammed at the source!  Frequency shifted too quickly...
Host XO_Azhure says:
::Interest comes to her eyes::  CSec:  Jammed?  Why would someone jam something like that?  This planet shouldn't have that kind of equipment.
CMO_Ens_Jules says:
:: listens to what is going on ::
Malane says:
@::Sees the small ship heading closer to his location:: Aloud: Alright you Federation dogs, try finding what you search for now! You pigs!
CEO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
::Lands the runabout::
Malane says:
@<Chief>::sees a small runabout circling nearby and takes cover in the nearby brush::
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
All: Definitely reading maybe four life signs out there...
Host XO_Azhure says:
::Stands up, pulling out her weapon to check it, only glancing at the others as she heads for the doors where she stops, not opening them::  CSec:  Armed?
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
::Nods to the XO::
Malane says:
@<Chief>::motions to his men to  stand by::
Host XO_Azhure says:
::Waits for the others to join her::  CMO:  Doctor, you may wish to stay behind cover.
CEO_Cmdr_M`Tor says:
::follows the group::
CMO_Ens_Jules says:
:: laughs at the XO :: XO:  I think not Sir.  It is a good day to die.
Host XO_Azhure says:
CMO:  I hope not... ::Looks at the gentleman as they take position.::
CSec_LtJG_Powers says:
::Elbows his way to the front, and checks the charge on his rifle... full, as always::
CMO_Ens_Jules says:
:: picks up her med kit, tricorder and phaser ::
Host XO_Azhure says:
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