Host CDM_Dave says:
<<<<<<<<<<BEGIN MISSION BEFORE I MOOF AGAIN>>>>>>>>>>>>

Host CO_Morgan says:
::sitting in the command chair of the Thomas::

CEO_Janarn says:
::in engineering, coordinating things with Ensign Bear::

MO_Calahan says:
::walks into main sickbay, cup of cappuccino in her hand.......::

XO_Claymore says:
::on the Bridge of the Thomas:: CO: Stringer was ready at last report.

SO_Llewellyn says:
::at the science station manning the sensors::

CEO_Janarn says:
Bear: Let's double check all systems.  I don't want any surprises when we enter Skree space.::

MO_Calahan says:
::sips it and looks around at the nurses finishing up last minute equipment checks.

MO_Calahan says:
<::>

CNS_Savar says:
::Sitting in the CNS chair on the Thomas::

CMO_Cook says:
::walks out of his office and sees Keely:: MO:  Well, everything looks ready to go

Host CO_Morgan says:
XO:  Very good.  Have the Stinger cloak and continue to follow us on course for the Skree homeworld.

XO_Claymore says:
::relays Morgan's orders::

SO_Llewellyn says:
::looks over at Savar, Thinks: I'd better ask him after  the mission...::

MO_Calahan says:
::nods and sips cappuccino again:: CMO: I hate mornings. ::sighs::

CNS_Savar says:
::Feels Heather's eyes on him, and knows what she wants to know::

Host Skroth says:
*CO*  Captain, I've been informed that we will be met at the border by an  escort vessel.

CMO_Cook says:
MO: It not mornings I hate, it just the getting out of bed part that bugs me

Host CO_Morgan says:
*Skroth* We are approaching the border now, Ambassador.  We should be meeting them anytime then.

Host CDMDave says:
ACTION: As if on cue, a Skree battlecruiser decloaks ahead of the Thomas on the opposite side of the border.

MO_Calahan says:
::smirks:: CMO: I have to have 30 minutes and a cup or two of cappuccino before I can even see straight. ::walks toward a nurse to inquire about the supply room and other stuff::

SO_Llewellyn says:
::sighs as she sees nothing on sensors, and then it appears:: CO: Skree decloaking .

XO_Claymore says:
CO: Right on time.

CMO_Cook says:
::walks to replicator:: Computer: Spice Tea ::watches at the cup full of steaming liquid appears::

Host CO_Morgan says:
XO:  Open a channel to the Skree vessel.

SO_Llewellyn says:
::softly:: Self: Damn... I hate that!

XO_Claymore says:
::types in a few commands:: CO: Ready

MO_Calahan says:
::walks toward supply room with nurse, still drinking cappuccino::

CMO_Cook says:
::picks up class and sips the drink.  his face brightens up with every sip::

Host CO_Morgan says:
COMM: Skree Cruiser:  Skree vessel, this is the USS Thomas enroute with Ambassador Skroth to Skree.

Host Skrufp says:
COMM: Thomas: We are ordered to escort you.  The trip will take 3 of your hours.  Fall into formation.

SO_Llewellyn says:
::listens while watching the sensors::

CEO_Janarn says:
::runs multiple tests as the Skree appear::

CEO_Janarn says:
::notices Skree on the screen in engineering::

Host CO_Morgan says:
COMM: Skree Cruiser: Acknowledged.  Thomas coming into formation.  ::Motions for the XO to bring them into line::

CMO_Cook says:
::walks over to the MO, still sipping the tea:: MO: so did all the supplies make it over

XO_Claymore says:
::taps his console:: CO: Ready for warp

MO_Calahan says:
::nods:: CMO: Yes, we even have a small surplus, thanks to leftover supplies from last time.

Host CO_Morgan says:
XO:  Take your lead from the Skree.

Host CDMDave says:
ACTION: The ships fall into formation and proceed to the planet Skree.

SO_Llewellyn says:
::wonders if there is gonna be trouble while they are here - figures there will be::

CMO_Cook says:
MO: We had left over supplies from last time ::kinda surprised::

SO_Llewellyn says:
::Thinks: But alas - I am never gonna figure out their cloaking technology....::

MO_Calahan says:
::shrugs and drains the rest of the cappuccino:: CMO: One second...::walks over to the replicator::

XO_Claymore says:
CO: Well, this is nice for a change, I'm not piloting during a combat situation.

CNS_Savar says:
::Hopes that the ambassador comes to the Bridge so he can talk to him::

SO_Llewellyn says:
::sighs, Thinks: May as well try.... ::

Host CDMDave says:
ACTION: After the required amount of travel time, the ships arrive in the Skree system.

XO_Claymore says:
::mimics Skree orbiting maneuvers::

Host CDMDave says:
ACTION: The Skree system consists of three planets.  One small and near the large orange star, one right in the middle and one gas giant with several moons.

Host CDMDave says:
ACTION: There is a curious lack of activity for such a large population within the system.

CMO_Cook says:
::watches Keely get another cup:: MO: How do you drink that stuff, it taste terrible

MO_Calahan says:
::raises eyebrow and purposely rolls her eyes:: CMO: Its better than tea.

XO_Claymore says:
CO: I'm not picking up many ships in the system. Kinda strange if you ask me.

Host CDMDave says:
ACTION:  The Skree ship nears a large station orbiting the middle planet.

CMO_Cook says:
::grins and takes another sip of his tea:: MO: To each his own I guess

Host CO_Morgan says:
XO:  Maybe the Bellicose did more damage than we thought.

MO_Calahan says:
::sips cappuccino again::

CEO_Janarn says:
::enters TL and heads to the bridge::

Host CO_Morgan says:
SO:  Any sign of recent fighting or debris in the system?

SO_Llewellyn says:
::catches the station on sensors:: CO: Planet ahead, orbiting station.

CEO_Janarn says:
::exits TL and enters the bridge, taking the main engineering console::

XO_Claymore says:
CO: or maybe they keep cloaked even when in their own space.

SO_Llewellyn says:
CO: Checking.... ::looks to the sensors::

CMO_Cook says:
::wonders what would Keely would do if he deleted the recipe for her drink from the computer::

XO_Claymore says:
::continues to follow the Skree's movements::

MO_Calahan says:
::catches his thought and glares:: CMO: If you did, you'd regret it.

CMO_Cook says:
::grins:: MO: Do what? ::looks innocent::

Host CO_Morgan says:
XO:  That might makes some sort of weird predatorial sense.

MO_Calahan says:
::rolls eyes:: CMO: Right...just like the IV>

SO_Llewellyn says:
CO: I detect no debris or any signs of conflict in the area.

CMO_Cook says:
MO: You needed the IV, other wise you might still be in a coma

XO_Claymore says:
::begins to hope that we aren't the prey::

Host CDMDave says:
ACTION: Ambassador Skroth enters the bridge.

MO_Calahan says:
::sips more cappuccino and sighs....he missed the point::

SO_Llewellyn says:
CO: I do detect several hot spots on the planet that are quite old, centuries - perhaps from previous wars.

Host Skroth says:
::smiles a large toothy grin at the viewscreen::

Host CO_Morgan says:
::turns to Skroth:: Skroth:  Good to be home?

Host Skroth says:
CO: It has been too long.  Ambassador Lee is already in the transporter room.  You should be receiving coordinates soon.

Host Skroth says:
CO: We are to meet with King Skarth himself!

SO_Llewellyn says:
::still finds the look of the Skree unnerving::

Host CO_Morgan says:
Skroth:  That reminds me that we know so little about your people, my friend.  You never told me you had a King.

Host Skroth says:
::turns his large head slightly within his black liquid-filled helmet to look around the bridge::

Host Skroth says:
CO: You never asked.

CMO_Cook says:
MO: So did you enjoy the rest of the time on Earth, how is your friend Alex doing

XO_Claymore says:
CO: I just got the coordinates through

Host Skroth says:
Morgan: ::hears the XO:: Well?  What are you waiting for?  Pick your team and let's be gone!

MO_Calahan says:
::smiles:: CMO: Yes, it was quite enjoyable. He's fine- back at Starfleet Headquarters. ::narrows eyes briefly:: Well, all was fine except my grandmother had a small relapse from her stroke. She's at Starfleet Medical now.

Host CO_Morgan says:
Skroth:  Impatient as usual.

CEO_Janarn says:
CO: Need an engineer sir?

Host CO_Morgan says:
XO:  Claymore, you have the bridge.  Savar, Janarn and Llewellyn, you are with me.

CMO_Cook says:
MO: I am sorry to hear that, but at least she will be treated by the some of the best doctors SF has

CEO_Janarn says:
CO: Aye, sir.

CNS_Savar says:
::Nods, and stands up to follow the Captain::

CEO_Janarn says:
::excited to be going on the mission::

SO_Llewellyn says:
::perks up hearing her name:: CO: Sir will we need EVA suits?

XO_Claymore says:
::stands up and moves back to the CO's chair::

MO_Calahan says:
::shrugs:: CMO: Yes, I suppose. Just wish I could've stayed there. ::grows quiet and drinks more cappuccino::

Host CO_Morgan says:
SO:  Unless you can hold your breath a really long time, yes.  EVA suits.

CEO_Janarn says:
::enters TL and heads to nearest EVA locker::

Host CO_Morgan says:
*CMO*   Please meet me in TR #1, with EVA.

MO_Calahan says:
::leans against the bulkhead::

SO_Llewellyn says:
::smiles wryly:: CO: Always wanted to be a mermaid - but... ::shrugs:: just wasn't meant to be...

CEO_Janarn says:
::changes into an EVA suit and heads to TR1::

MO_Calahan says:
::smirks:: CMO: Have fun.

CMO_Cook says:
::hears the Captain’s call:: *CO* Understood

Host CO_Morgan says:
SO:  Well watch yourself.  I have a feeling mermaids might be on the dinner menu where we are going.

MO_Calahan says:
::goes back to record and chart sorting/approving/writing::

CMO_Cook says:
MO: Hold down things here, and don’t drink to much of the stuff ::grabs med kit and goes to pick up EVA suit::

MO_Calahan says:
::rolls eyes::

SO_Llewellyn says:
CO: Most likely - glad I am a human ::grins::

Host CDMDave says:
ACTION: Skroth beams down to the planet to prepare.

SO_Llewellyn says:
::goes to the transporter room after suiting up in an EVA suit::

Host CO_Morgan says:
::heads for the TR after suiting up::

CEO_Janarn says:
::enters TR::

CMO_Cook says:
::Picks up EVA suit from a storage locker and heads to TR1::

CEO_Janarn says:
::stands on the transporter pad, waiting for the rest of the crew::

Host CDMDave says:
ACTION: Ambassador Lee is already in a suit and waiting on the transporter pad.

CNS_Savar says:
::Changes into the appropriate suit and stands ready on the transporter pad with tricorder ready::

CEO_Janarn says:
Lee: Good day, Ambassador.

CMO_Cook says:
::enters TR1 and sees the Ambassador and other crew members::

SO_Llewellyn says:
::arrives in TR with suit on and tricorder in hand::

Host CO_Morgan says:
::nods to the Ambassador as he steps up on the pad:: Lee:  All set, Ambassador?

CMO_Cook says:
::takes place on the pad::

Host CDMDave says:
ACTION: Ambassador Lee nods back to everyone and starts tapping his flipper.

Host CO_Morgan says:
TR Chief: Energize.

SO_Llewellyn says:
::smiles at Donnie as she puts her helmet on::

Host CDMDave  (Transporter.wav)

CMO_Cook says:
::smiles back at Heather, and clasp his helmet::

Host CDMDave says:
ACTION: The away team beams to the Skree homeworld.

Host CDMDave says:
ACTION: The away team materializes on the planet, under thousands of meters of water.  They are standing on solid soil in an open ocean area.

CNS_Savar says:
@::Tests the capabilities of his suit briefly::

Host CDMDave says:
ACTION: in front of them sits a regal looking Skree, as large as any of them, holding a scepter.

SO_Llewellyn says:
@::looks around, thinks: this is way wicked cool!::

Host CDMDave says:
ACTION: To the left of him is Skroth

CMO_Cook says:
::doesn’t like the idea that his thin suit is all that is protecting him from being crushed and or drowning::

XO_Claymore says:
::knowing that the away team has to be on the surface by now double checks to see how the transport went::

Host CO_Morgan says:
::waits for the Ambassador to make the first greeting, taking the opportunity to get a look around, fascinated at what he is seeing::

Host CDMDave says:
ACTION:  Ambassador Lee moves forward to speak to the king through Skroth.

SO_Llewellyn says:
@::sees what she assumes is the Skree King, in a throne of Pearls and Clamshells, Thinks: this is pretty neat - like an underwater fantasy - with a somewhat frightening twist - shark people::

Host CDMDave says:
ACTION: Ambassador Lee rejoins the AT as Skroth speaks tot he King.

Host Amb_Lee says:
AT: The first rule to learn is that no one speaks directly with the King.

CMO_Cook says:
@::checks the condition of his suit, he keeps thinking he hears something.  But he just tells himself that is all in his mind::

CNS_Savar says:
@::Nods acknowledgement::

SO_Llewellyn says:
@::wonders about the propriety of the usage of her tricorder and holds off using it until the CO says so...::

CEO_Janarn says:
@::notices the doctor getting fidgety and says quietly to the CMO:: CMO: Don't worry Doctor.  No cracks.

Host Amb_Lee says:
@AT:  ::continues in his deep voice::  The King uses a liaison as speaking to anyone other than the royal family is beneath him.

CMO_Cook says:
@CEO: Let’s hope not

Host CO_Morgan says:
@::nods in acknowledgement to the ambassador, still somewhat taken with the spectacle around him::

CNS_Savar says:
@::Thinks: Makes sense, given what we know of the Skree::

Host CO_Morgan says:
@::brings his attention back to Lee:: Lee:  Does that mean Skroth is a part of the royal family?

CMO_Cook says:
@::looks around but not at the beauty but more for floating objects that might damage his suit::

Host Amb_Lee says:
@CO: In a manner of speaking, yes.  By being made ambassador, he is an honorary member.  The king is pro-Federation and considered Skroth a hero for making relations with us.

CNS_Savar says:
@::Feels more secure knowing he's among pro-Fed members::

SO_Llewellyn says:
@::looks over at Donnie, as she senses his nervousness:: CMO: Are you going to be all right?

Host CO_Morgan says:
@Lee:  Is the Skree government some form of feudalism?

Host CDMDave says:
ACTION: Skroth comes forward to speak to Ambassador Lee.

Host CDMDave says:
ACTION: The two separate after a brief exchange.

CEO_Janarn says:
@::wonders what was said::

Host Amb_Lee says:
@CO: Not really.  They are actually a very modern monarchy with a parliament and everything.  The King has more power, though, that you'd imagine.  We are to meet the parliament shortly.

CMO_Cook says:
@::nods:: SO: Really don’t care for being in an EVA suit.  A little rip in the suit and you are gone

CEO_Janarn says:
@::senses the King is hungry, but not much else from the Skree::

Host CDMDave says:
ACTION: Sounds of commotion can be heard from the distance.

SO_Llewellyn says:
@::looks concerned:: CMO: Oh... well yes you do have a point there - I try not to think about it too much::

SO_Llewellyn says:
@::turns around at the commotion to see what it is::

CMO_Cook says:
@::jumps a little when he hears the sound.::

Host CDMDave says:
ACTION: The commotion grows louder and a dust cloud forms just to the outside of the reef barrier.

CNS_Savar says:
@::Places his hand above the pocket where he stored a type-I, hesitate to pull it or use it::

Host CDMDave says:
ACTION: Suddenly, fifty heavily armed Skree materialize in all areas of the King's chamber.

SO_Llewellyn says:
@::is surprised::

CEO_Janarn says:
@::yanks out his Type I phaser and stands in front of the CO::

CMO_Cook says:
@SO: See this is why you should think about those little rips

CNS_Savar says:
@::Looks around, seeing who has a weapon pointed at who::

Host CDMDave says:
ACTION: A ship decloaks directly starboard of the Thomas.  It is a Skree cruiser.  It has shields up and weapons armed.

Host CO_Morgan says:
@::wonders what is causing the commotion, quickly looses interest in it as the Skree appear, pulls his phaser and takes a defensive stance by the Ambassador::

SO_Llewellyn says:
@::doesn't hear Donnie as she is quite alarmed::

CNS_Savar says:
@::Discretely palms the phaser::

Host CDMDave says:
ACTION: Many Skree have rifles aimed squarely at the away team.

XO_Claymore says:
::me doesn't like the sound of the alert and is informed that a Skree ship has decloaked with shields and weapons ready::

Host CDMDave says:
ACTION: The king rises and says something.  Shortly thereafter two Skree advance on the throne.

CEO_Janarn says:
@::thinks that if this is the end at least the CO should get away.::

XO_Claymore says:
OPS1: Go to yellow alert and raise the shields

SO_Llewellyn says:
@::looks worried, makes no sudden moves, watches what happens::

CEO_Janarn says:
@*XO*  Sir, we've got problems over here.

XO_Claymore says:
*CEO*  What's going on?

Host CDMDave says:
ACTION: The two Armed Skree fire att he King, killing him.  Skroth fires a weapon and takes one out, but the second Skree kills the ambassador.

CEO_Janarn says:
@*CEO*  About 50 Skree with phasers just beamed in and are pointing them at us.

CEO_Janarn says:
@*XO*  Beam us out!  Beam us out!

Host CO_Morgan says:
@::fires at one of the Skree as he shoots the King::

Host CO_Morgan says:
@*XO*   Claymore get us out of here!

Host Amb_Lee says:
CO: ::Whispers:: Captain, I suggest we depart.

XO_Claymore says:
OPS1: You know what to do!

XO_Claymore says:
<OPS1>::pokes a whole in the shields grid and energizes::

Host CO_Morgan says:
@Lee:  The thought had occurred to me as well.

Host CDMDave says:
ACTION: The Away team is beamed out just as the CMO is hit and a huge rip appears in his suit.

MO_Calahan says:
::sips cappuccino again, not alarmed at the yellow alert, as they are prepared for it already::

SO_Llewellyn says:
@::gets her phaser out, and looks to follow the team should they decide to leave::

XO_Claymore says:
*CO*  Are you alright sir?

MO_Calahan says:
::wonders what is happening and ponders checking the sensors::

Host CDMDave says:
ACTION:  The AT materializes on the Thomas.

Host CO_Morgan says:
*XO* Yes barely.  What is our status?

SO_Llewellyn says:
::materializes in TR, sees donnie is injured::

CNS_Savar says:
::Pulls EVA suit off himself, and moves to the CMO:: *Sickbay*  Medical emergency.  CMO, Second Degree burns, Skree weapon.

CMO_Cook says:
::appears on the transporter pad, grabbing his side and falls to the floor::

XO_Claymore says:
*CO* We've got a battlecruiser outside with shields up and weapons on. I've gone to yellow alert

MO_Calahan says:
*CNS* Can you beam him to sickbay?

Host CDMDave says:
ACTION:  The Skree vessel, now joined by another, hails Thomas.

XO_Claymore says:
*CO*  And we're being hailed.

CNS_Savar says:
::Points to the transporter operator:: Trans Op: Do it.,

SO_Llewellyn says:
::rushes to his side on the other side from Savar:: CMO: Donnie!

MO_Calahan says:
::replaces cappuccino cup on console and waits for a response::

CEO_Janarn says:
::runs to engineering pulling off his suit as he goes::

Host CO_Morgan says:
*XO* Take us to red alert and break orbit.  Acknowledge the hail but don't stop.

SO_Llewellyn says:
::gets out the med kit Donnie had, does some quick first aid::

Host CDMDave says:
ACTION: The CMO is beamed to sickbay

XO_Claymore says:
::moves forward to the conn and sets course for Arcadia:: OPS1: Send a standard we're busy at the moment, leave a message at the non-existent beep

MO_Calahan says:
::sees Cook appear and runs over to the biobed where he is::

Host CO_Morgan says:
::breaks the seal on his helmet, and heads for the bridge at a trot::

CEO_Janarn says:
::quickly receives status reports as he enters engineering::

MO_Calahan says:
Nurse: Get the suit off! ::practically rips off the helmet, and injects cook with a mild sedative and pain killer::

Host CDMDave says:
ACTION: Arcadia Station hails the Thomas.

CEO_Janarn says:
*CO* Sir, I've got full power to shields and phasers.

MO_Calahan says:
<Nurse> ::removes the ripped section of the suit::

CMO_Cook says:
::sees the MO and tires to removed the suit:: MO: A Skree weapon hit me as we beamed out ::doesn’t speak too clearly::

XO_Claymore says:
<OPS1> XO: We're getting a hail from the station.

XO_Claymore says:
OPS1: On screen.

SO_Llewellyn says:
::worries about Donnie as she gets back to her station on the bridge::

CNS_Savar says:
::Followed the CO to the Bridge::

MO_Calahan says:
::raises her eyebrow:: CMO: Sh....I can guess what happened.

MO_Calahan says:
::wonders who the hell tried to bandage this and removes them quickly from his side, and starts in flushing out the wound::

Host CO_Morgan says:
::exits the TL onto the bridge still dress in the EVA suit:: XO:  Report.

CMO_Cook says:
::starts to feel a little less pain as the pain killer takes effect::

MO_Calahan says:
Nurse: Give him another painkiller, and Colophran.

Host CDMDave says:
ACTION: The hail from Arcadia shows a Lieutenant in OPS screaming orders, then she turns to the monitor.  " We are under attack!  We need reinforcements!"

Host CDMDave says:
ACTION:  The communication stops.

XO_Claymore says:
CO: We're heading towards the station at warp---- stops in mid sentence seeing the hail.

CEO_Janarn says:
::sees the hail on the monitors and worries that the worse might have happened.::

MO_Calahan says:
<Nurse> ::nods and gets the appropriate drugs, injecting Cook::

SO_Llewellyn says:
::gets out of the EVA suit at her station on the bridge and starts looking at the sensors::

MO_Calahan says:
::moves to a dermal regenerator and begins working on the wound- adds dermaline gel to the burn to start the healing process::

CNS_Savar says:
::Thinks about what a great way this is to start a mission::

CEO_Janarn says:
*CO*  We're ready to go, Captain.

Host CO_Morgan says:
::sees the hail on the screen::  XO:  Max speed to Arcadia, red line it.  Inform SFC.

CMO_Cook says:
::lays down on the table, letting Keely do her job::

SO_Llewellyn says:
::hears the Comm, Thinks: Oh by the goddess!::

MO_Calahan says:
::realizes the wound is deeper and moves to a sub-dermal regenerator::

XO_Claymore says:
::takes the ship to Warp 9.975::

Host CDMDave says:
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