Arcadia Station SB-101 / USS Quirinus NCC-83942
SD 11107.26

Starring:
Christina Doane as Station Commander Captain Paige Harker
Mitch Travis as Executive Officer Commander Rothgar
Christopher Dickinson as Chief of Security Commander Bill Powers
Bruce Oriani as Chief Science Officer Lt. Commander Trikk Starr

Ship Manager Keith LaHue

Also Starring:
Christopher Dickinson as Security Officer Lieutenant Nani
Christopher Dickinson as Tactical Officer Lieutenant Loran
Mitch Travis as Operations Officer Lieutenant Bell

Absent:
Karriaunna Scotti as Counselor Commander Azhure Powers

TIME LAPSE SINCE LAST MISSION: Two Months

"Business As Usual, Part 1": Last time on Arcadia... After the harrowing ordeal with the entity known as 'Terrapin', or as he refers to himself as 'The Storyteller', the station is back to normal, and life has once again become mundane.

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SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Is in her office in ops, working on what felt like 5 million reports that piled up while they were gone.::
XO_Cmdr_Rothgar says:
::stands outside the SC's office and presses the notification bell::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Looks up.::XO: Enter
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Puts down the PADD she'd been reading::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Slumps over his desk, then looks up at Lieutenant Nani :: Sec: And that's why I hate this job.
XO_Cmdr_Rothgar says:
::he saunters in and sits:: Harker: Captain, being new and since there was a slight crisis when I first got here...ummm....I would really like to know exactly what are expectations beyond the usual.
Sec_Lt_Nani says:
CSec: It's not all bad. Remember when we used to be explorers?
SC_Capt_Harker says:
XO: Have a seat, anything to drink before we get into a discussion?
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::stands to go to her replicator to herself coffee and whatever Rothgar wants.::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
Sec: I don't recall that one. But I did fight a lot of Jem'Hadar.
XO_Cmdr_Rothgar says:
Harker: Espresso, I guess.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Nods and gets the espresso and hands it over, sitting down with her own coffee.::XO: Right expectations. ::Looks thoughtful for a moment.::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
XO: The usual of course, you're free to tell me when you think I'm wrong but privately. If you have a better idea I expect it.
Sec_Lt_Nani says:
CSec: Pansies without their chemical. Remember the days the Skree were sniffing around this joint? Or was that even before my time? :: Voice trails off ::
XO_Cmdr_Rothgar says:
Harker: What type of atmosphere do you expect in operations...tried some humor with the little guy by the way; he apparently has no sense of humor.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::Arrives in Operations with a weird looking phaser in hand::
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
All: Anyone seen Harker?
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::She smiled slightly::XO: Yes he is a bit....literal...I expect efficiency, a certain level of professionalism of course but not exclude..:: She paused looking for the right word:: XO: Camaraderie that comes from a good crew that works together well. You understand what I mean Commander?
OOW_LtCmdr_Charlt says:
CSO: Captain Harker is in her office with Commander Rothgar.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
Sec: Before yours. I don't think I even ran into them. Whatever happened to those sharks?
OOW_LtCmdr_Charlt says:
::Looks at the CSO puzzled over the phaser::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Sips her coffee::
OOW_LtCmdr_Charlt says:
CSO: Can I help you? ::Unsure if he should call security or something.::
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::walks over to Harker's Office, begins jumping to ring the acknowledgement charm and coming up short::
XO_Cmdr_Rothgar says:
Harker: Don't let this dapper exterior fool you...I am all about professionalism and camaraderie and efficiency. I just want ta be sure that when I speak, it feels to the duty crew that you're right there next to me.
Sec_Lt_Nani says:
:: Shrugs :: CSec: So does your wife know you hide in here all the time?
SC_Capt_Harker says:
CO: I could say the same of you Commander. ::Again that small smile, she raises her coffee cup.:: us against the universe eh?
XO_Cmdr_Rothgar says:
Harker: Ya know. Whisperin' little commands in my ear. ::grins broadly::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Laughs::XO: Let's hope I have the halo and not the horns...
OOW_LtCmdr_Charlt says:
CSO: What's with the phaser? ::Comes over near the SC's door::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
Sec: I don't hide in here. It's my job to be here from time to time.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::takes his boot off and throws it at the chime, hitting it squarely and setting it off:: Duty Officer: Present
XO_Cmdr_Rothgar says:
Harker: But we really need to get CSO at least an understanding of humor...even if they don't get it, even Vulcans know about humor.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Nods then looks at the door.::CSO: Enter.
XO_Cmdr_Rothgar says:
Harker: And sometimes a captain needs horns and even a pitch fork.
OOW_LtCmdr_Charlt says:
::Backs away back to his station but keeps an eye in the door.::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Nods in reply to the XO's last comment::
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::picks up his boot and hops into the office, putting his bootback on::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::glances at XO but keeps her face polite.::
XO_Cmdr_Rothgar says:
::looks at the CSO as he enters:: CSO: You pick up a rock on the trip in?
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
SC: Brought you a present. Been working on it for weeks when off-duty. ::hands her the weird looking phaser::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Puzzled she stands and comes around her desk to look at the phaser.::CSO: Obviously its a weapon but what...::takes the phaser and looks at it closer.::
Sec_Lt_Nani says:
CSec: Yeah, I bet. When you're ducking other work, or avoiding someone. Who is it this time?
XO_Cmdr_Rothgar says:
::moves to stand by the captain::SC: Which direction do you point it though?
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
SC: This is the "business" end. ::points to one end:: It is more than that. Let me show you. Enter 327 on the keypad, press the blue button and pull the trigger::
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::shows her the trigger::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
CSO: What does it do before I go pushing buttons? ::Looks at the weapon cautiously::
XO_Cmdr_Rothgar says:
CSO: Should we fire this thing on a station, in an enclosed office?
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
Sec: I think it was you. I try to avoid you.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
XO: Oh yes, it is perfectly safe. SC: Shall I demonstrate?
SC_Capt_Harker says:
CSO: Perhaps we should go to the phaser range... just in case...
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Shares a look with the XO.::
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
SC: But it isn't a weapon like a normal phaser
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
SC: It's a tool
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::under breath:: Sort of
XO_Cmdr_Rothgar says:
::notes the CSO's obvious excitement:::Starr: Is this something you invented or is it unique for your species?
SC_Capt_Harker says:
CSO: Lets go to the range just in case, Care to come Commander? ::She says to the XO.::
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
XO: I invent. I invent.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
SC: Okays
SC_Capt_Harker says:
CSO: Excellent shall we go?
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
SC: After you
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::gestures to the door::
XO_Cmdr_Rothgar says:
Harker: By all means. I wouldn't miss it.
XO_Cmdr_Rothgar says:
Starr: Will we need personal force fields?
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Shaking her head, wondering if she's going to regret this heads for the TL and when all are in has it go to the phaser range deck.::
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
XO: We won't
SC_Capt_Harker says:
XO: I wonder if we should have security check this out first? ::She almost mutters looking down at the weapon/item::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
CSO: So what all does this do exactly?
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
SC: Stuff
XO_Cmdr_Rothgar says:
Harker: I wonder if we want a robotic arm to pull the trigger.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
CSO: I mean exactly?
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
SC: You see. ::guilty grin::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
CSO: Commander what does it do? ::bit of command voice leaking through.::
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
SC: If I tell, it spoil sprize
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Looks at the XO over Starr's head, wondering if she should push it. It had been awhile since she got to fire a new phaser style and she looked forward to it but she wasn't entirely sure what the CSO was up too.
XO_Cmdr_Rothgar says:
CSO: The Captain has asked you a direct question. As XO, I must know it's safe.
XO_Cmdr_Rothgar says:
CSO: If there is a chance it's dangerous...it goes out the particle bin.
XO_Cmdr_Rothgar says:
CSO: Have you tried it other than running computer sims?
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::As the XO questions the CSO, she quietly examines the weapon, trying not to touch anything that looks like a trigger.::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::They arrive on the deck of the phaser range and head for it.::
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
XO: I would not hand SC or anyone invention without test
OOW_LtCmdr_Charlt says:
::Reports to security that CSO just handed the SC a weird phaser and they plus the XO were heading for the phaser range, as a heads up since it's security's phaser range.::
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
SC/XO: Oh good. We be here. Computer: Set simulation Starr 864 Delta
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Gets some sort of notice from main operations :: *SC*: Captain? The computer informs me you've entered the phaser range.
Computer says:
Simulation ready. Enter when ready.
XO_Cmdr_Rothgar says:
Harker: I will be right over here. Apparently you get targets and everything.

ACTION: Tactical reports that there are an indeterminate amount of alien ships headed for the station at trans-warp speed. They are not Borg, but bear many similarities.

XO_Cmdr_Rothgar says:
Harker: Hey if he says it's safe...well he is the science guy and he must not have killed too many people to make it to this point in his career.

ACTION: The team investigating the science officer's new weapon/device enters and find themselves in an old western earth type of town

TO_Lt_Loran says:
*Senior Officers*: Station, yellow alert. Senior Officers to Main Operations.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Harker grins broadly and steps forward::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Then hears the alarm, mutters, "of course.."::
XO_Cmdr_Rothgar says:
::looks around and then at Starr:: Starr: Cowboys? Really... ::hears the alert:: Harker: Gonna have to wait, Captain, we just went yellow.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Not getting a response :: *SC*: Captain Harker, please respond. :: Stands from his desk, preparing to order security to retake the range ::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
CSO: Looks like I may have to check this out later, rain check Commander?
SC_Capt_Harker says:
*Powers*:Harker here, we're on our way to Ops, what's going on?
XO_Cmdr_Rothgar says:
*CSec* Status. We were just informed of a yellow alert. On our way to Ops now.

ACTION: The ships are only minutes away

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::sighs:: SC: Of course. Computer: end Simulation.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::She nods a promise to the CSO they'll return to this as they head back to the TL and head back ops. She hands him back the phaser for safe keeping.::
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
:;takes "phaser" from Harker. SC: don't wanna spoil the sprize. I'll just put this in my office and be right up.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Nods to the CSO::
XO_Cmdr_Rothgar says:
::following::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Wonders what they're talking about :: *SC/XO*: Sirs, I'm not certain what you're referring to. You two accessed a secure area...
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::CO and XO arrive in Ops as the CSO goes to his office.::
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::speeds off on a dead run to his office::
SC_Capt_Harker says:
*Powers*:Yes that we are authorized to access. What's going on?

ACTION: Moments later, the station is surrounded by approximately 60 ships. They train their Borg inspired weapons on Arcadia, and paralyze all incoming and outgoing ship travel and communications.

CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: feeling a bit of peevishness creep into his voice :: *SC*: Of course, Captain, it's just unusual to have non-security personnel accessing the range at this time.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::arrives at office, puts "phaser" in safe and speeds off in a blur to OPS::
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::enters OPS::
XO_Cmdr_Rothgar says:
*All Hands*: Station, red alert. All defenses on line. ::looks at the Captain hoping he is not overstepping::
TO_Lt_Loran says:
SC/XO: Sixty vessels, unknown configuration, but noted similarities to Borg.
XO_Cmdr_Rothgar says:
::mouths the word...BORG::
TO_Lt_Loran says:
SC/XO: All external communications systems are jammed, nearby vessels are reading null velocity.
SC_Capt_Harker says:
::Thinks to self, "So now I need to make an appointment.." then she noticed the ships, the XO reacted and she nodded to him:: *Powers*: Never mind that now, we've got trouble look at your external sensors.

ACTION: There is a nagging similarity to these ships. They appear familiar, but it's hard to place them.

SC_Capt_Harker says:
Duty Ops: Try to hail them.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Silences the communications channel :: Nani: We do have a tactical contingent on this station, right? Deploy security, usual civilian panic control and secure area reinforcement.

ACTION: OPS puts the successful transmission on screen. A face appears and turns to face the station crew. It is Drach Sert, of the Lyrans...or is it?

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::jumps into his seat at science one and begins scanning everything::
OPS_Lt_Bell says:
COM: All: Attention incoming vessels, this is Arcadia station...

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TIME LAPSE TO NEXT MISSION: None