Arcadia Station SB-101 / USS Quirinus NCC-83942
SD 11301.21

Starring:
Mitch Travis as Commanding Officer Captain Sulek
Keith LaHue as Executive Officer Commander Ben Pangborn
Christopher Dickinson as Chief of Security Commander Bill Powers
Christina Doane as Chief Engineering Officer Ensign Jadera Takor
Mike Johnson as Operations Officer Lieutenant Sam Chambers
Bruce Oriani as Chief Science Officer Lt. Commander Trikk Starr
Karriaunna Scotti as Counselor Commander Azhure Powers

Ship Manager Nicholas Moline

Also Starring:
Christopher Dickinson as Security Officer Lieutenant Nani
Christopher Dickinson as Tactical Officer Lieutenant Yarf
Mike Johnson as Flight Officer Smothers
Nicholas Moline as Ambassador Peter Ingleson
Nicholas Moline as Computer

Absent:
None

TIME LAPSE SINCE LAST MISSION: Three Weeks

"The Ambassador, Part I": An Ambassador is coming to the station on his way back to his post.  Ambassador Peter Ingleson, human, was at a conference on Earth, and is now on route back to his posting to the Tea'pek home world.  Starfleet has ordered Arcadia to be accommodating...

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CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: In her quarters, finishing changing into her dress uniform.::
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
::Steps into turbolift in her dress uniform, pulling at the collar briefly.::
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
::Heads to the meeting point.::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::fighting with his dress uniforms in his quarters. Gives them a sniff recoils, then shrugs and puts them on, hoping they're not too wrinkled::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
::Picking up a brush, she runs it through her long hair before putting it in a simple braid:: CSec: I am almost ready.
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
::in Operations in dress uniform::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::strides out of office onto operations in full dress which he has been wearing since he awoke several hours earlier::
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
CO: Aw, Captain. Good day sir. The Ambassadors VIP quarters are ready and located on deck 2 sir.
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
::Arrives in Ops to wait with the others.::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::gives up trying to look presentable and leaves for operations::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Tucking the ends up and securing it with a barrette, she takes a last look in the mirror and heads out into the main room.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Chambers: Good. Honor guard in place in Docking Bay?
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Muttering unkind things under his breath :: CNS: I'm sure the Ambassador doesn't feel like we need to do this.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
CSec: I would not know. But it is always best to error on the right side of protocol.
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
CO: I can check the assignments sir. I do not know about the honor guard sorry. I think Powers is handling that sir.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Chambers: No problem. Powers realm, and all. ETA to docking?
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
::accesses information on duty assignments to see if an honor guard has been assigned::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
CNS: Nani better be in place already... gees, why does this uniform make me so angry!
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
CO: The runabout is expected in 12 minutes now sir
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
::Checks where they are supposed to meet the shuttle.:: CO: With your permission Sir, I'll just go to the docking bay?
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: moves to stand before him:: CSec: Because you have always hated wearing one. From my point of view, you look very handsome. ::steps closer and placing her hands along his face, kisses him.::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::arrives in operations:: Sulek: Captain. ::nods::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Send word to all senior staff, time to assemble on cargo bay deck in 6 minutes then.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: XO ::he looks at the XO:: Your collar seems to be a bit twisted.

ACTION: The Ambassador's shuttle enters the system ahead of schedule and faster than normal, heads straight for the docking bay without asking for clearance, will dock in two minutes

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::looks at the captain:: Sulek: It's a work in progress.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: To Deck, A little early never hurts.
Sec_Lt_Nani says:
:: Yelling at the various crewmen who got suckered into this horrid duty into standing in straight lines ::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::He heads to TL and enters::
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
::Nods at Captains words and heads to the docking bay.::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: I'm following you. ::follows::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: If I may...
FO_Smothers says:
*OPS*: We have an unauthorized Runabout making a run at the docking bay.
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
CO: We have runabout moving to dock; they have not hailed us for clearance

ACTION: A text only message containing the ambassador's clearance codes comes through

CEO_Ens_Takor says:
::Rides the TL down to the docking bay::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::he grabs the collar and the hem of the jacket and tugs hard making the uniform go cleanly straight::
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
::checks the beep on his console:: CO: Sir the craft just transmitted a clearance code. text only
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::pauses just before the doors close:: Chambers: codes?

ACTION: The runabout approaches the station heading straight for the doors

OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
::looks over:: CO: Yes Captain it is the Ambassador's code I have authenticated it. But it was sent text only there has been no direct contact sir. There coming in fast 1 minute till they hit the doors. Should i open them?
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Kisses her back :: CNS: Come on, now, we gotta go.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*All*: To the bay on the double. ::nods yes at Chambers::
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
::Waits in the docking bay with the honor guard wondering where everyone else is...::
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
::sends the order to authorize the docking and open the outer doors he then quickly follows the Captain and senior staff into the lift::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
TL: Cargo bay...express
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Stepping back, she adjusts his collar before turning to head out.:: CSec: Sounds like the ambassador is early.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Here's to nothing.

ACTION: The reason for the haste becomes apparent as two of the same type of ships that stole the Quirinus a few months ago decloak and fire on the runabout

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::TL moves into non stop mode and zips to deck::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Quickly they enter the nearest lift. Stepping in, she steps to the side so Bill could join her, ordering the lift to the shuttle bay.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: They arrive deck and Sulek strides into bay control ::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::exits::
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
Self: I love "on the double".
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
:;enters the cargo bay::
TAC_Lt_Yarf says:
:: Alarms on his console suddenly go off :: OOW: The runabout isn't alone!
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: As the lift stops, the pair of them step out, the CSO not far ahead of them.::

ACTION: The runabout is hit on its port nacelle just as it enters the station, it begins a leak, warp core breach imminent, once inside the station's docking bay the attacking ships turn around and warp out of the system, re-cloaking as they go

CEO_Ens_Takor says:
::Dives for cover, hitting the emergency button on her way.::

ACTION: Red alert klaxons go off throughout the station

CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Seeing what just occurred:: CSec: We need to beam the ambassador out and the shuttle out into space.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::sees the damage ship:: Transporter: Beam out all persons on the ship. Bay command depressurize deck now.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
CO: Reverse tractor beam to get rid of it.
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
OPS: Speeding shuttle at the face, Lt. you can save people in a speeding shuttle but I can't...Can you lock on the life signs beam them to sickbay?
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Motions people to get out of the area, not that they need much encouragement.::
Ambassador_Ingleson says:
@COM: Arcadia: Arcadia Station, I'm afraid I'm not a very good engineer, this thing's going to blow in six minutes if someone doesn't get on here and fix it
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: We needed dress uniforms for this?
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
Computer: Is there a way to fix that leak?
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
CNS: Hopefully Lt Chambers is on that... :: points ::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::looks at Pangborn:: XO: Really. Humor
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Turns to Sulek:: CO: Or we could see if someone can fix it in that time frame.
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
::goes to a console, trying to raise internal shields around the docking bay before grabbing a field repair kit from the wall::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Takor: Can you jettison the nacelle into space in six minutes?
Computer says:
CSO: Calculating...

ACTION: The Ambassador is beamed to the main transporter room

CEO_Ens_Takor says:
::Runs to the shuttle with the kit, trying to get to the controls for the shuttles warp core:: OPS: I'm going to try to shut it down...
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
CO: I will go meet with the ambassador.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Takor: If not we jettison the whole thing and let it blow in space.
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
CO: Understood. ::Deep in her work, trying to halt the breech::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: with a nod, letting the captain deal with this emergency, she makes her way to the main transporter room.::
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
Computer: A little faster with the calculating please
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Confident the others will have things in hand, she orders the lift to the main transporter room with a brief nod to the security officer who joined her.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: I suggest we clear this deck and then set blast doors in case.

ACTION: The CEO boards the runabout and sets to work on fixing it

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Wise....ALL: Everyone clear the deck!
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
::Has another engineer secure the vessel from floating around::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Orders a medical officer to join her in the transporter room. Then stops off the lift and quickly moves down the hall::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::evacuates::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Bay Operations: Gravity in bay...secure that thing.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Takor*: You have two minutes and then you're out. Understood?
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
:: EO McMicheals acknowledges his Chief and CO and secures the shuttle::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::follows Pangborn::
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
*CO*:Aye..::All she says as she frantically works the console.::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Arriving at the door, she enters::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::takes up a position well away from the bay:: Sulek: Your pick. Transporter room or operations.
Computer says:
CEO: Core Shutdown sequence in process, core shutdown in 4 minutes… Warning, Runabout detonation in 3 minutes 20 seconds
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
::routes power to a secondary shunt system, tries to speed up the shutdown.::Computer: Gee thanks....
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
CO: We all clear of the deck?
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Seeing the Ambassador alone, she is slightly surprised, but does not show it. Respectfully she steps closer.:: Amb: Ambassador Ingleson, welcome aboard. Your arrival was a bit... dramatic.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: Operations. Have the ambassador brought there.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Trying desperately to keep up with all of the action, scrambling to assist where necessary ::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: I'll see to it. ::begins travel back to operations::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Starr: All but Takor
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
::2 minutes and 20 seconds, breathes a sign of relief. Wipes her forehead::CO: Shuttle warp core shut down.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Starr: Get to operations and see if you can track the pirates.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Amb: I am commander Azhure. The captain and others will join us as soon as the can.
Ambassador_Ingleson says:
CNS: Greetings Counselor, I apologize for the haste in which I arrived, and the trouble my arrival caused. I don't know who those guys are or where they came from, but they attacked me about half a light year from here, I increased to maximum warp to get here sooner

ACTION: The runabout core safely shuts down and the danger stops

CEO_Ens_Takor says:
Empty Air: And for this I put on my dress uniform, I hate this jacket..
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Takor*: Excellent. Begin immediate repairs and clear the emergency when all reads safe.
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
::Finishes helping an engineering team in securing the shuttle then has the shuttles sensor records and navigation records sent to ops.::
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
*CO*: Aye Sir.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Relaxing slightly as he checks in with duty tactical to see if there's any further information on the attack ::
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
::Asks a fellow engineer to bring her a regular duty uniform from the closet she has in her office.::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Amb: I believe you ran into pirates. :: motions with a hand:: If you will join me, we will head up to operations. As soon as the others are available, they will contact us.
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
::Engineers secure and dock the shuttle and begin repairs.::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*ALL*: All department heads report.
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
*XO*: This is Ensign Takor. Repairing the shuttle, sent its nav and sensor records to ops.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
CO: On my way.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Guiding him out of the transporter room, peripherally she notes the security officer in place behind them. She leads him to the lift and waits for him to enter before joining.::
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
::Engineer comes running up with a duty uniform, Takor goes to change quickly.::
Ambassador_Ingleson says:
CNS: Pirates? But what would they want with me, I don't have anything valuable on my runabout
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
*XO*: This is Azhure. I have the ambassador and we are heading for operations.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Amb: Pirates do not always need an object. An ambassador could be a person of interest as well.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::gets to his station an begins trying to track the pirates along last know trajectory::
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
*XO*: Headed back to Operations in order to go over the Runabout logs.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::he starts to the TL to return to Operations::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: As the lift stops, she waits for the ambassador to step out before joining him. She leads him toward the center and slightly out of the way.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::enters the TL:: Operations. ::he takes in a deep breath::
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
::Changed contacts OPS:: *OPS*: Sir, this Takor. I've sent you what I could from the runabout's computers.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*Sulek*: The Ambassador will be here shortly
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
::Goes to assist her team in the shuttle repair.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Pangborn*: On my way now.
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
:: finally arrives in Operations and returns to his post to find some data waiting for him from the Chief Engineer ::
Ambassador_Ingleson says:
CNS: You think they wanted me? How strange
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::arrives operations::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Seeing the first officer she takes him toward him.:: Amb: For now, we can only make guesses. For all you know, there was something on your vessel they wanted that you thought was of little value.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
XO: Commander, may I present Ambassador Ingleson.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Amb: Ambassador, this is the stations first officer, Commander Pangborn.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::enters from TL::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::bows slightly:: Ambassador. Welcome, albeit a dangerous boarding ::grins::
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
::Under a console helping with repairs, mutters, "Least I don't have to meet the brass..."
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
::begins poring over logs and formulating a report to see if anything they did not already know might have occurred::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Seeing the arrival of Sulek she turns slightly:: Amb: Ambassador, this is Captain Sulek, commander of Arcadia Station.
Ambassador_Ingleson says:
::bows to the XO:: XO: An honor Commander, I must apologize for the chaos surrounding my arrival
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::stepping forward:: Ambassador: I am Sulek. My apologies for your problems. I had thought the pirates had been disbanded.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::turns to Sulek::
Ambassador_Ingleson says:
::bows again to the CO:: CO: Captain, please forgive me for bringing danger to your station
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
XO: Commander, you wanted a full report on the Runabout logs sir? I have the results.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
OPS: Go ahead.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ambassador: Not your problem. We are here to some degree for that reason.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ambassador: Please, you must be tired and upset from your adventure. We can find refreshment in the command meeting room. It has already been prepared. I will join you there shortly.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Amb: Ambassador, if you will follow me. :: Takes the lead::
Ambassador_Ingleson says:
CO: Thank you Captain
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
XO: The Ambassador was attacked barely a light year from the station. His story checks out. They seem to have picketed just outside our system.
Ambassador_Ingleson says:
CNS: Lead the way
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Excuse me for a moment
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::as they leave:: Starr: Report. Any trace?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::turns to Chambers::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: of course.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: The command meeting not far, she soon leads him inside.:: Amb: Please take a seat. Please excuse my manners. Are you harmed in anyway? I called a medical officer to the transporter and then took you away.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
CO: My apologies Captain. They are gone. No trace of them
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
OPS: Are you sure it was the same guys who gave us a hard time a while back?
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
XO: Yes commander absolutely.
Ambassador_Ingleson says:
::sits and takes a glass of water:: CNS: I am not hurt, a little shaken up, but no injuries
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Amb: While we wait, can I get you something to eat... maybe sooth your nerves.
Ambassador_Ingleson says:
CNS: I'd love some Chamomile tea
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
OPS: I want you to work with Starr and use the long range sensors to try and pinpoint their likely location. They'd probably hide behind an asteroid or similar body to avoid having to use the cloak all the time.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: With a smile at the choice of an earth drink, she heads for the replicator and soon has some made for him.::
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
XO: Aye sir. I wonder if the recent software upgrade will allow me to expand the sensor range a bit?
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Ordering a glass of juice, she takes the two drinks back to the table and hands his over before taking a seat.::
CEO_Ens_Takor says:
::gropes around her toolbox for a hydrospanner then scoots back under the shuttle engine console area.::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
OPS: Give it your best
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
XO: Yes sir.

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