Let The Die be Cast! - Mission 9 - 11208.28

Summary:  Nine days have passed and the Claymore has entered Federation Space along with her escorts.  The escorts break formation and leave the Claymore to fly the rest of the journey to the Thro Tal System alone.  However alone is something Fate has not chosen for the Claymore…

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ACTION:  The USS Claymore drops from warp just inside the Thro Tal System.  There are 12 ships in the Thro Tal System.

ACTION:  The Communications panel lights up at Operations.  Signals flood the Claymore requesting interviews.

CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Sits on the couch in his quarters, pulling on his boots...he had enough time to get a nap in, at the least, before the computer notified him of their arrival at Thro Tal::
Captain Collins says:
COMM: USS Claymore: This is Captain Tonya Collins of the USS Colada.  Please respond.
CNS Ens Foster says:
::In his office trying to organize his reports into one somewhat cohesive report to give to the captain.::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Sitting in the Captain's chair of the bridge, reviewing a PADD as they drop from warp:: OPS: Maintain communication silence, except from Prime Minister Welland or authorized staff. Route any communications from Starfleet vessels directly to Captain T'Shara or myself. No other ship calls.
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
::On the bridge at the TIC station, finalizing pilot duty rosters::
OPS Kendal says:
aCO:  Ma'am we have multiple communications from FNA requesting interviews.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Shakes her head:: OPS: No response, Lieutenant.
OPS Kendal says:
aCO:  We also have a priority one communications from Captain Tonya Collins.  USS Colada.
OPS Kendal says:
aCO:  Do you want to take the Comm or shall I send it to Captain T'Shara?
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Enters the nearest turbolift::  TL: Bridge
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Nods to Kendal, then glances over the bridge:: All: As long as Admiral Cosgrave's take on the situation is "No Comment," that is ours as well.   ::Looks back to Kendal:: OPS: Put her through to the bridge.   ::Taps her commbadge:: *CO*: Captain, we've arrived at Thro Tal and might be benefitted by your presence.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Stands and crosses to the counter, zipping up his uniform jacket and regarding his appearance in the mirror briefly...he takes a deep breath, and thinks momentarily about how haggard he looks::
OPS Kendal says:
::Taps the controls on the ops station.::  aCO:  Captain Collins on screen ma'am.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Picking up a small tumbler of ice water, he downs it in a few gulps and recycles the glass...he holds his shoulders back as far as he can for a few seconds before starting to make small circles with them, alternately shrugging and not...the kinks seem a bit more difficult to work out these days::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Takes a breath, before she can answer the turbolift doors open onto the bridge.  She walks across and over to Raeyld::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
aCO: Commander.
Captain Collins says:
COMM: USS Claymore:  Welcome back to Federation Space Commander Raeyld.
CNS Ens Foster says:
::Finishes consolidating his reports and carefully stacks the padds up on his desk before grabbing the one leftover and heading out of his office for the nearest lift.::  TL:  Bridge.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Looks to T'Shara, with a quick and appreciative nod, then back to the viewscreen:: COM: Colada: Collins: Thank you, Captain Collins. ::Simply waits::
Captain Collins says:
::Pulls out a PADD.::  COMM: USS Claymore: I am hereby informing the Command Staff of the USS Claymore and her crew that:  Under orders by Vice Admiral Rene Harland, the USS Claymore shall proceed to Deep Space 3 under escort of the USS Colada, USS Kladenets and USS Ame-no-nuboko.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Stands near Raeyld quietly listening, which seems to be the norm lately::
Captain Collins says:
COMM: USS Claymore :  The USS Claymore shall proceed on course as transmitted by the USS Colada not exceeding warp 6.  Any offensive, defensive, or course changes shall be seen as a hostile act by this escort patrol.  The USS Claymore will remain in radio silence until Deep Space 3 approach.
Captain Collins says:
COMM: USS Claymore :  Do you understand these orders as read to you?
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
::Mutters quietly::  3 ships for just lil' ol' us.  We must be scary.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Nods slightly in response to Raeyld::
TO Ens Kytides says:
::Stands at primary tactical, glancing up occasionally with exhausted eyes to keep up with the viewscreen conversation::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Nods back to T'Shara:: COM: Colada: Collins: We do, Captain Collins.
CNS Ens Foster says:
::Exits the bridge in time to hear the last part of Captain Collins message as he makes his way to his chair near the captains.::
Captain Collins says:
COMM: USS Claymore : You have 30 minutes to retrieve your crew.   Captain Collins out.
OPS Kendal says:
::Taps the controls on the ops station closing the comm.::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Watches the viewscreen blink out, then looks back to OPS:: OPS: You heard the Captain. Let's bring our people home.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::With another deep breath, he runs a hand through his hair, then reaches down and picks up his commbadge, staring at the symbol intently, slowly turning it to observe the way it reflects the dim lighting of his quarters at different angles, his eyes tracking the little pinprick of gold that slides along the edging::
OPS Kendal says:
::Nods.::  aCO:  Aye ma'am.  ::Taps the controls on the ops station.::  aCO:  Do you still want me to contact Prime Minister Welland?
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Pins the commbadge to his uniform, tugs on his jacket once, and smiles at himself in the mirror, just another day at the office...he turns and orders the lights off as he exits, proceeding on to the nearest turbolift::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
Turbolift:  Bridge.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
OPS: Yes, and...once you've worked out the transporter logistics, please forward the call to the Ready Room.  ::Turns to T'Shara:: CO: Captain...would you mind taking over here?
OPS Kendal says:
::Contacts Lothian Prime.::  COM: Lothian Prime:  This is the USS Claymore for Prime Minister Welland.
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
::Glances over at Raeyld to see how she's holding up::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Looks to Raeyld::  aCO: Aye, Commander.
OPS Kendal says:
::Taps the controls on the ops station.::  *Transporter Room 1*:  Please be advised we will be beaming up our crew from Lothian Prime.  We will forward the beam out coordinates once we receive them.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
OPS: And...contact the Colada, see how fast they can fly. I'd rather not drag this trip back to DS3 out at Warp 6.   ::Her expression otherwise impassive, she nods once more to T'Shara, then heads into the Ready Room, disappearing from view::
Transporter One says:
*OPS*:  Understood.  Transporter Room One standing by.
OPS Kendal says:
aCO:  Aye ma'am but we were ordered not to exceed warp 6.
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
::Shakes his head slightly, then turns back to his station::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::She nods to Raeyld, she sits down in the command chair.::
OPS Kendal says:
COMM: USS Colada:  USS Claymore requests a faster velocity to Deep Space 3.
CNS Ens Foster says:
::Sits in his chair listening to the crew as he continues to work on his report, he wanted to be on the bridge when they had arrived back to hear firsthand what happened.::
Captain Collins says:
COMM: USS Claymore : USS Claymore you have your orders.  You will follow them as they were read to you.  The USS Claymore will not exceed warp 6 velocity.
OPS Kendal says:
COM: USS Colada: Understood Captain Collins.  Claymore out.  ::Closes the Comm.::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Emerges onto the bridge, walking over to primary tactical, stepping up right beside Kytides and folding his hands behind his back::  TO:  How is everything?  ::Turns his head to look at Kytides, a muted smile still on his face::
OPS Kendal says:
*aCO*: Captain Collins has stated that the orders stand.  The Claymore shall not exceed warp 6.
TO Ens Kytides says:
::Blinks and turns slightly toward Damrok::  CTO:  Good, Sir.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Nods once::  TO:  Glad to hear it.  ::Firmly pats Kytides on the shoulder once, then makes his way down to the command area, sitting in the second chair::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::There's a slight thudding sound over the comm before Raeyld's voice chimes in, just as perfectly neutral:: *OPS: Acknowledged. Was worth a try. Raeyld out.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Glances over at Damrok as he arrives and nods::  CTO: Commander.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Nods to T'Shara::  CO:  Captain.
OPS Kendal says:
::Taps the beam out coordinates into the computer and transmits them to transporter room one.::  *aCO*:  We have beam out coordinates ma'am.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Leans back in his chair and folds his right leg over his left::
OPS Kendal says:
CAG:  Cadet Hawk.  You are to meet Commander Senn's daughter in Transporter Room One.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Taps the armrest on the console checking some data as they wait::
OPS Kendal says:
*Transporter Room One*:  You are free to begin beaming up our crew.
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
OPS:  Roger that.
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
::Securing his station, stands and walks over to the turbolift, headed for TR1::

ACTION:  Comms continue to flood the Claymore requesting interviews.

Laws Waller says:
COMM:  USS Claymore: Ready Room priority clearance:  Laws Waler FNA.  I'd like to get your side of the story Commander Raeyld.
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
::Exits the turbolift and strides quickly down the passageway, entering TR1::

ACTION:  The crew materializes in transporter room 1.

aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Her face flickers slightly as her just-ended call with Welland is replaced by someone forcing their way through to her computer::
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
::Peers around the sudden press of bodies in TR1, looking for Glady::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
COM: Waller: I...thank you, for your time, Mr. Waller, but there is no "My side" of the story. Please direct all further inquiries to Admiral Cosgrave.
OPS Kendal says:
CTO/CO:  All members from Lothian Prime are onboard.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Looks to T'Shara, as Raeyld as much as gave her the bridge::
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
::With a sigh of relief, he spots Glady and heads over to welcome her back and take her down to Eris' room::
Laws Waller says:
COMM:  USS Claymore: Ready Room priority clearance:  I assure you Commander your story needs to be told.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
OPS: Understood.  Contact Captain Collins and let them know we are ready to depart.
OPS Kendal says:
CO: Yes Ma'am.  ::Contacts the USS Colada and informs them they are ready to depart.::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::With a bordering-on-pleasant firmness:: COM: Waller: Admiral Cosgrave, Mr. Waller. Have a good day.   Raeyld out.  ::Tries to close the line, then taps her commbadge:: *OPS*: Mr. Kendal, reporters are hijacking the Ready Room comm. Fix that, please.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
FCO: Once we have word back from Captain Collins begin course to Deep Space 3 warp 6.
OPS Kendal says:
CO: We received a flight path to Deep Space 3.  Captain Collins requests us take the lead.  ::Transfers the flight path to the helm.::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Nods:: OPS: Very good Mr. Kendal.
OPS Kendal says:
::Taps the ops station controls and scrambles the ready room communications.  Adding in an additional security code.::  *aCO*:  That should do it ma'am.  Let me know if they get through again.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
FCO: Lay in the course supplied by Mr. Kendal and engage warp 6.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
*OPS*: Thank you, Lieutenant.  ::Closes the comm::
Helm says:
CO:  Aye warp 6.  ::Runs the course through the computer and sets it in at warp 6.::

ACTION:  The USS Claymore jumps to warp as the USS Kladenets, USS Ame-no-nuboko and the USS Colada close in formation and follow.   Eight other ships warp out of the Thro Tal system following close behind.

CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Stands from his chair, and says, to no one in particular::  Aloud:  That was not nearly as eventful as I imagined it might be.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Quietly exits the Ready Room, catching the last of Damrok's words:: CTO: You and me, both, Commander.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Turns to Damrok, raising an eyebrow::  CTO: I suspect the big events are yet to come.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Hears Raeyld enter the bridge and stands::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Concedes easily, with a smile::  CO/aCO:  Quite.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
aCO:  If you have no particular need of my services, I will be going to the tactical offices to finish some work.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Looks at Damrok a long moment, seeming to appraise him...then nods::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Nods once, folding his hands behind his back, looking to Kytides and nods as he makes his way past to the turbolift...steps inside and orders deck fifteen::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Steps to the side so Raeyld may take back her seat::
TO Ens Kytides says:
::Returns the parting nod while glancing over, then looks back down to the console and clenches his jaw to prevent a yawn::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Remains standing as she turns to T'Shara, briefly showing a moment of intense concern...before shaking her head::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Raises an eyebrow to Raeyld, quietly::  aCO: Everything ok?
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Looks to T'Shara a moment, but simply sighs:: CO: I somehow doubt "okay" will describe much of anything in the coming days.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Nods slightly::  aCO: I'm afraid you are probably right.

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