[21:02:34] <SM_James> Summary: A day out from the wargames, the majority of Claymore's modifications are now completed. There are a few last minute adjustments, and plenty of tests to go. Meanwhile, aboard the freighter, things have returned to a somewhat normal. Most of the systems have been kludged together enough to be semi-operational. For now. Today just might not suck.

[21:02:34] <SM_James> Star Trek: A Call to Duty is proud to present the USS Claymore in: "Balance of Power"

[21:02:34] <SM_James> Episode 4: "Know Thine Enemy, Know Thy Friend" (12210.01)

[21:03:43] <SM_James> =/\= BEGIN MISSION =/\=

[21:04:17] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::on the bridge at operations::

[21:05:10] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Standing at SCI 1 - again - for like the third day in a row.  Bridge duty sucks.::

[21:05:37] <CPO Talya Singh>  :: In security officer, doing the usual items at the beginning of a shift... paperwork.::

[21:06:14] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> ::Looking over the inventory counts and checking on the staffing assignments in her office::

[21:06:20] <FCO_SubLt_T’alin> :: sitting at helm, looking over the stellar cartography charts of the "battlespace" :

[21:06:22] <Tac PO2 Toltecatl Atzin> :: has the shortest straw, so bridge duty this morning.::

[21:06:27] <CEO_Ens_Brax> ::On Deck 3, running a repair drill on the primary shield generator, while making sure to not actually affect said system.::

[21:06:39] <aCO_Cmdr_Davis> ::in the Conference Room, taking a look at some of the reports of the debris field, asteroids, and anything else dredged up the last few days; he's also struggling to make himself enter the Ready Room::

[21:07:23] <SM_James> Scene: Claymore is now outside sector 97's outer marker. It's quiet in neutral space, neither completely safe under the protection of the federation, nor completely at the mercy of those the federation doesn't trust. Quiet. Calm. And a little unnerving.

[21:07:48] %<CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze>  :: Her turn, In the kitchen, setting up breakfast for the crew.::

[21:08:47] <aCO_Cmdr_Davis> ::forwards Simmons's memo, and some of the related data, on to the ship's CAG, just in case the air wing hasn't already been working through some plans on its own::

[21:08:53] <Tac PO2 Toltecatl Atzin> :: Keeping a close eye on the scans just in case Europa got into their mind to start sooner then later.::

[21:10:24] <CNS_LtJG_Iza> ::raises her eyes from the PADD where she's organizing the information gathered in the past few days, and looks around the bridge::

[21:10:26] <aXO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Steps out onto the bridge from the turbolift, looking across the bridge carefully to take stock of who's present::

[21:10:38] <CEO_Ens_Brax> Dal_CW3_Darina: I see, so if we bypass it there, we can swap that out like...  ::Pauses, adjusting the parts.:: like this? Nice, thanks.

[21:11:54] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Continues looking through the info on the nebula as that's the one thing that she hadn't really spent quite as much time on as the other two options.::

[21:12:20] <SM_James> Scene: Admiral McKenzy has largely been doing her level best to stay out of the way. Not easy being a flag officer aboard a war ship outside the safety of the Federation, but one works with what one has.

[21:15:02] <CEO_Ens_Brax> ::Finishes the drill on the shield repairs, knocking off one more procedure on the "get up to speed" checklist. Grabs tool pouch and heads to do another check on the Wargame Modifications readiness.::

[21:16:46] <CNS_LtJG_Iza> ::looks down at the file she's working on, and shakes the feeling of mixed would-be anxiety, boredom, and discomfort as she's actually feeling none of those::

[21:17:25] <CEO_Ens_Brax> Self: Hmm, we've got a full day for those to go wrong. Probably have time to...rn*CNS*: Ensign Brax to Counselor Iza, do you have a bit of time? I've still got to do the traditional "welcome aboard psych test" thing, if you have the time.

[21:17:54] <aCO_Cmdr_Davis> ::closes out of the data he's looking at and stands up, stretching a bit::

[21:18:05] %<CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze>  :: Finishing the eggs, scrambled today, she puts the dishes out.  Normally one rang the "gong" when food was ready.  She had not found that necessary.  Wryly she shakes her head as the crew take the platers to the tables.::

[21:18:33] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::looks at the CO, then the XO. He makes a slight motion to a PADD at his console::

[21:19:22] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Uses the heel of her hands and rubs her eyes for a moment and takes a deep breath and returns to her nebula research.::

[21:21:08] <aXO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Takes note of the bridge's occupants, including their newish Counselor, but catches Fong's gesture out of the corner of her eye, and per their orders from Davis,  approaches Fong for an update::

[21:21:45] <aCO_Cmdr_Davis> ::gathers the PADDs--there's only two he has at the moment--and heads towards the exit of the Conference Room and into the break room::

[21:22:43] %<CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze>  :: Not really hungry, she takes a cup of mocha with cream to the small viewing area.  Sitting, she leans back to simply watch the passage of the stars.::

[21:22:46] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::smiles quickly, picks up the PADD and a small box, slightly larger than the previous one:: XO: Here is what I was able to get.  Their exec is very interesting.  Also this is a...non prototype version of that item I gave you earlier.

[21:22:48] <CNS_LtJG_Iza> ::taps her badge, happy for the interruption:: *CEO* Sure, Chief. ::stands:: Meet me in my office?

[21:23:46] <aCO_Cmdr_Davis> ::enters the Bridge::

[21:24:08] <aXO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Accepts both the PADD and the box, glancing to Fong once with a small smile, but focuses her attention on the PADD for now:: OPS: Oh? The former science officer?

[21:24:19] <CNS_LtJG_Iza> ::hands run on her overskirt, taking care of imaginary wrinkles as she walks to the lift::

[21:25:11] <CEO_Ens_Brax> *CNS*: Thanks, that will be great, I'll be right down. ::Finds the nearest Turbolift and takes it down 1 deck and exits, taking a second to remember where the Counselor's Office is. Not to mention remembering where she is.::

[21:26:48] <aCO_Cmdr_Davis> ::moves towards the center chair, feeling a little less awkward with it now after a few days--but not not awkward::

[21:26:57] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> XO: Yes, Came from the same ship as the Captain started on.

[21:26:57] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Decides that this information is just as easy to go over in her office and nothing that will likely need to be relayed quickly to the Command staff.::

[21:27:30] <aXO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Thumbs through the PADD, then her voice sparks with a hint of recognition:: OPS: Oh...the Andromeda!

[21:28:03] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Nods to Tanis to take SCI 1 and heads for the TL::

[21:28:55] <CNS_LtJG_Iza> ::exits the turbolift after a short ride and heads for her office::

[21:29:02] <aCO_Cmdr_Davis> ::places his PADDs down on the chair for a moment--then picks it up and puts it on the console, just to avoid sitting on it::

[21:30:01] <aXO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Continues to scroll through the list of personnel and their histories, her brow furrowing a bit:: OPS: That's...that's a LOT of flight talent amongst a senior staff.

[21:30:06] %<CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze>  :: in the background is the usual sound of people taking a moment to enjoy their morning before heading out for work.::

[21:30:17] <CEO_Ens_Brax> ::Makes it to the Counseling Office as the Counselor arrives.:: CNS: Hi, thanks for seeing me. One more thing I can check off the list with this. Much appreciated, Lieutenant.

[21:30:48] <aCO_Cmdr_Davis> ::stops fidgeting with the PADDs long enough to notice Raeyld is on the Bridge talking to Fong::

[21:31:34] <CNS_LtJG_Iza> CEO: You make lists? That's very organized ::opens her doors and motions for Brax to enter first::

[21:31:46] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> XO: Yes.  She's been writing papers about evolution, or something for a station working on evolutionary science in the Sol system

[21:32:52] <CEO_Ens_Brax> ::Smiles and enters.:: CNS: I'm basically a new Ensign in charge of engineering on an Akira Class. If I don't keep a few lists I'll get lost.

[21:34:21] <aCO_Cmdr_Davis> ::looks around to see who else is on the Bridge::

[21:34:23] <CEO_Ens_Brax> CNS: Nice office. Mine has a space to hang this, and that's about it.  ::Taps her tool bag.::

[21:34:28] <EO_Ens_Meila> *CEO*: Chief, that .03 variance in the starboard maneuvering thruster is back. I'm heading to check on it... I thought you might like to know.

[21:34:44] <Tac PO2 Toltecatl Atzin> :: makes a minor adjustment on shield frequency::

[21:34:56] <CNS_LtJG_Iza> ::doors close after her, and she motions for the comfortable couch to a side:: CEO: I can imagine. But only just, to be fair. Please take a seat, make yourself comfortable.

[21:35:29] <CEO_Ens_Brax> *EO*: Good work, I'll be over to see if you need a hand once I'm done at the Counselors.

[21:35:30] <aXO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Nods:: OPS: All right. Speak with Simmons about this. Make sure she knows what kind of scientific talent we're going up against...whatever we're trying with respect to using the environment for us, they're likely to try as well. I'll let Lieutenant T'alin and Com---the captain, know about the flight talent.

[21:35:31] <CPO Talya Singh> :: sends an update of the reports to LtCmd Raeyld::

[21:36:30] <aCO_Cmdr_Davis> ::circles around the other way::  aXO: Commander, you have the Bridge. I'll be down in Sickbay for a moment.

[21:36:40] <CNS_LtJG_Iza> CEO: My office is supposed to be nice for your sake, but I do reap the benefits ::shrugs apologetically and approaches her desk, where she carefully places her PADD::

[21:36:54] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::sweeps his eyes over the console making sure that everything was within the 'green' catagories then turned back to his conversation with the Raeyld:: XO: They do have a lot of former helmsmen on that ship.

[21:37:22] <aCO_Cmdr_Davis> ::enters the Turbolift::  Turbolift: Sickbay.

[21:37:45] <CEO_Ens_Brax> ::Takes a seat.:: CEO: I have ideas, but been working full bore getting up to speed the last few days, haven't had a chance to start.

[21:38:25] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Enters her office and pulls up the same information that she had on her console.  Twists her neck to the right and hears it crack.::

[21:38:32] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> Self: Now that's better.

[21:39:09] <Tac PO2 Toltecatl Atzin>  :: looks up:: aXO: Commander, I am reading a faint signature directly ahead.  I can confirm it is a power signature from this range, but that is about it.

[21:39:36] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::glances back at the science station:: *CSO* Fong to Simmons.

[21:39:56] <aCO_Cmdr_Davis> ::departs the Turbolift and heads for Sickbay::

[21:40:10] %<CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze>  :: gradually the room quiets.  Then there is a shadow cast on her now empty cup.  She looks up at Akamia and smiles.::

[21:40:20] <CNS_LtJG_Iza> CEO: And you'll be busy for the foreseeable future. ::sits as well on a side chair and clears her throat:: I suppose it goes without saying, but it needs to be said, that everything you share in this office will remain confidential.

[21:41:01] <aCO_Cmdr_Davis> ::enters Sickbay, looking around for Stevens::

[21:41:01] <CEO_Ens_Brax> CNS: Understood. Don't think I really have anything to hide anyway. At least not yet.

[21:41:19] %<Tac Ens Akamia Roberts>  :: takes a seat::  CTO:  You have been rather quiet the last few days... :: shakes his head and smiles slightly:: more so then usual.  Anything up?

[21:41:28] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Twists her neck to the left and it cracks again as she hears her combadge go off.  Sighs - not at the specific voice - any voice (except T'alin's) would have received the same sigh.  *OPS*: What can I do for you, Mister Fong?

[21:41:33] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> ::Happy with the review, steps into sickbay proper and sees Davis:: aCO: Commander, welcome. How can I help you?

[21:41:56] <CNS_LtJG_Iza> CEO: ::smiles:: We all have something to hide, even if we don't realize it. But it's not like you have to tell me all your secrets.

[21:42:02] <aXO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Turns away from OPS, when she hears herself called, and moves toward tactical:: TAC: Coordinate with science, get their analysis of the signature as well. Do we have any word on where Europa's likely to approach the engagement area?

[21:42:22] <aCO_Cmdr_Davis> ::not quite, but almost, startled by Stevens, he straightens up and mostly keeps what could be considered composure for him::  CMO: Just wanted to touch base with you if you have a moment or two.

[21:43:10] <CNS_LtJG_Iza> ::takes a pitcher with water and serves two glasses before offering one to Brax:: CEO: you're getting settled into a new ship, and in charge of a whole department. You've also been recently joined with your symbiont.

[21:43:11] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::if he hears a bit of that sigh come though the message it doesn't show on his face, or in his professional communication voice:: *CSO* The executive officer wanted me to forward you information regarding the Europa's Executive Officer.

[21:43:38] <Tac PO2 Toltecatl Atzin> aXO: No, sir.  There is a good chance they will not.  Distance is our problem at the moment.  But if we are able to pick up their signature and it is the Europa, they will be able to pick up ours.   ::frowns::  I thought we were still a day away.

[21:43:41] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> aCO: Of course, come on in. ::Turns and steps back through the door into her office::

[21:44:18] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> *OPS*: Understood.  Can you forward it to me in my office or do you need me to return to the bridge?

[21:44:21] <aCO_Cmdr_Davis> ::follows, gaining momentum--and a little speed--as he approaches the office and enters::

[21:44:22] <CEO_Ens_Brax> ::Smiles.:: CNS: Yeah, after a 5 month wait because of some legal investigation. One I'm apparently not "need to know" about. Been a strange start to my career.

[21:44:44] <Tac PO2 Toltecatl Atzin> ::shrugs:: aXO:  That is not too surprising.  If we had information, we would use it to our best advantage.  Showing up early was one of the points possible.

[21:44:54] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> ::heads behind her desk:: aCO: Can I get you a drink or anything, sir?

[21:44:59] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::shrugs slightly, and sends it to the Science Officer's office:: *CSO* File coming to you now.

[21:45:29] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> *OPS*: Thank you.  I'll look it over right away.

[21:45:34] <aCO_Cmdr_Davis> ::waves off the request::  CMO: No, but thank you.  ::takes a seat on the other side of the desk from Stevens:: 

[21:45:56] <aCO_Cmdr_Davis> CMO: I just wanted to work through one or two things--first, this war game business.

[21:46:18] <aXO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> TAC: Do you detect any relative motion from the signature?

[21:46:40] <CNS_LtJG_Iza> ::snorts:: CEO: We may not need to know, but we usually want to, don't we? So, how would you describe yourself? Who do you perceive yourself to be, today?

[21:46:45] %<CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze>  Tac Ens Akamia Roberts: Maybe... I got a message the other day from the Claymore.  Captain Damrok has left the Claymore for an indefinite amount of time for family issues.  Commander Davis is currently in charge.

[21:47:14] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> aCO: Ah, yes. I just finished reviewing our staffing and we should have more than sufficient doctors on-hand

[21:49:07] <aCO_Cmdr_Davis> ::Nods::  CMO: I haven't yet received any information on how medical and casualties will play out in the context of the war games. I'm assuming you haven't either--::pauses, realizing that kind of sounds strange::--I mean, that Captain Damrok didn't relay particulars before he departed.

[21:49:33] <CEO_Ens_Brax> CNS: I'm assuming you are talking overall, not just when I have work to keep me focused. Getting better. Have a few issues now and then where my brain thinks "wow, never seen that before" about something I've seen a hundred times, but those are coming far less often.

[21:50:50] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> aCO: No, not as of yet, sir. I'm had guessed that some referee would assign some kind of 'hits' and wounded based of those but nothing official, no.

[21:50:51] <Tac PO2 Toltecatl Atzin> :: connects sensor data to science.  After a moment she gets the.transponder number  :: aXO:  It appears to be a civilian freighter.  I am not picking up any power signature for engines or weapons.  She appears dead in space.  We are three minutes away. Checking for the transponder...

[21:51:09] <CEO_Ens_Brax> CNS: Apparently that issue is more common in new Symbionts.

[21:51:47] <CNS_LtJG_Iza> CEO: You guessed my intention correctly, yes. ::tilts her head to a side:: It's very difficult for me, no Trill, to understand how equally sharing your conscience may be like.

[21:51:58] <aCO_Cmdr_Davis> CMO: Yes, that's sort of what I was thinking, too.  ::pauses::  I'll keep reviewing the documentation I have, and if I can't find anything specific I'll just ask Admiral McKenzy--maybe that would be the most efficient way of doing it just to eliminate any doubt.

[21:52:49] <Tac PO2 Toltecatl Atzin> aXO: Federation database identifies it as the SS Providence.  Crew complement for that class is 53.

[21:52:53] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Sitting in her office and reads through the XO of the Europa.  The further she reads, the higher her eyebrows raise.:: Self: Interesting theories.

[21:53:10] <CEO_Ens_Brax> ::Smiles and laughs.:: CNS: It is both horrifying and exhilarating. I thought I was completely ready, but the shock was...a bit more than I, than Kelana, imagined.

[21:54:15] <CNS_LtJG_Iza> CEO: Is there anything you miss from your life as it was before joining?

[21:54:17] <Tac PO2 Toltecatl Atzin> :: refines sensors to the freighter looking for any signature, energy or life.::

[21:54:24] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> aCO: I'd be happy to know what you are able to share. More information about what pretend wounds I have to treat would be helpful.

[21:54:39] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Wonders at something about the paper she published:  "Vision across evolutionary trees and do we perceive color the same."  Starts digging into it trying to connect the fuzzy dots.

[21:54:43] <aXO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> TAC: All right, take us to yellow alert.  FCO: Bring us up on the freighter's location slowly.  TAC: Keep an eye out for any other signatures, in case this is a trap.    *CO*: Captain, we're approaching a civilian freighter dead in space.

[21:55:09] <aXO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> TAC: And see if you can pick up any life signs as we approach.

[21:55:10] <Tac PO2 Toltecatl Atzin> :: reaches over and taps the console taking the ship to yellow alert.::

[21:55:27] <aCO_Cmdr_Davis> ::unsuccessfully suppresses a smile::  CMO: Hopefully few of them are generated from our pretend battle.

[21:55:31] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> ::With her head facing her desk raises her eyes as yellow alert goes off.:: Self: Damn!  ::quickly pushes back from her desk and heads for the TL.::

[21:55:43] <FCO_SubLt_T’alin> aXO: Understood.  

[21:56:09] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> aCO: I have faith in our tac team and flight crew. ::Looks up as the yellow alert kicks in::

[21:56:25] <CEO_Ens_Brax> CNS: Honestly? Hard to say. Some things are different, certain foods taste worse, or better. Wait, what? Shoot, not the best time for an alert. Can we resume this later?

[21:56:33] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Double times it to the TL and hops aboard as it opens.:: TL: Bridge.

[21:57:03] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::checks communications channels:: XO: Shall I hail them?

[21:57:10] <FCO_SubLt_T’alin> :: brings in claymore cautiously, checking navigation sensors ::

[21:57:24] <aCO_Cmdr_Davis> ::hears Raeyld as well as the alert klaxon::  CMO: I had one other thing to ask--perhaps we can talk briefly again before the war games kick off.

[21:57:58] <aCO_Cmdr_Davis> CMO: Excuse me. 

[21:58:08] <aCO_Cmdr_Davis> ::stands up::  *aXO*: On my way.

[21:58:09] <CNS_LtJG_Iza> ::nods as she stands:: CEO: Of course. It's nice to meet you ::heads to the door, which opens as she approaches, then turns:: My name's Candelaria.

[21:58:14] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> aCO: By all means, thank you, sir.

[21:58:30] <aCO_Cmdr_Davis> ::nods, turning and heading towards the exit, wishing he would have led with the question he now lacks time to ask::

[21:58:48] <FCO_SubLt_T’alin> ALL: Navigational Sensors are picking up debris around the freighter.

[21:58:50] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Exits the TL on the bridge.::

[21:59:15] <CEO_Ens_Brax> CNS: Thank you, Candelaria. Kelana Brax, formerly Kelana Brang. I'll return as soon as I get a chance. ::Exits the office and heads towards the Turbolift.::

[21:59:16] <aCO_Cmdr_Davis> ::re-enters the Turbolift: Turbolift: Bridge!

[21:59:31] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> ::steps up to SCI 1 and waits for Tanis to step back over to SCI2::

[22:00:01] <aXO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> TAC: Get an analysis of the debris. Determine whether it's part of the freightor or indicative of another player in the area. And analyze the freighter - does it have any defensive/offensive capability?

[22:00:35] <CNS_LtJG_Iza> ::smiles and turns in order to retrieve her PADD before heading out towards the bridge::

[22:00:47] <Tac PO2 Toltecatl Atzin> aXO:  I am reading 42 life signs.  :: as she talks, she pulls up more data::  Human, Bajoran and a couple of Andorians.  A Trill... majority are human.  I am still not getting any energy readings from weapons or the engines.  Their shields are offline.

[22:01:30] <aCO_Cmdr_Davis> ::arrives on the Bridge, immediately making way for the command area::  aXO: Report.

[22:01:31] <CEO_Ens_Brax> *Xi'Bray*: You in Engineering? I'm on Deck 4 so I'm headed to the Bridge, Will catch you up when I get there.

[22:02:12] <Tac PO2 Toltecatl Atzin>  :: swipes her hands across her small screen, transferring a picture to the large one.:: aXO:  It looks like they took a beating.  Multiple weapon signature.  I am reading... :: frowns::  Cardassian, Ferengi, ... basically any group you can think of.

[22:02:19] <Xi'Bray> *CEO*: I've got engineering covered until you get here, Sir.

[22:02:26] <aXO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> aCO: Civilian freighter, no engines or weapons, Federation life signs, mostly human. Debris in the area.

[22:02:29] <CNS_LtJG_Iza> ::enters the lift after a short wait:: TL: Bridge.

[22:03:17] <aXO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Assumes Davis heard the last tactical report::

[22:03:33] <aXO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> TAC: Any way to raise them on comms?

[22:03:47] <CEO_Ens_Brax> ::Enters TL with CNS.:: CNS: Well here's another first to knock off the unofficial list.

[22:04:16] <aCO_Cmdr_Davis> ::turns::  Tac/CSO: Anything evident in the debris field? Weapons signatures? Anything we can identify?

[22:04:35] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Continues looking through the sensor data.::

[22:04:49] <CNS_LtJG_Iza> ::grins:: CEO: We should have a ship wide list, except it would devolve into a competition. But it would be fun the first few weeks.

[22:05:26] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::looks at his communication console wordlessly for a moment, then amuses himself by adjusting power to the heating system in someone's quarters::

[22:05:27] <Tac PO2 Toltecatl Atzin> :: scanning the area of the debris::  aXO:  The bulk of the debris is from the freighter.  I am picking up traces of what might have come from a Ferengi scout.

[22:06:02] <aCO_Cmdr_Davis> ::quietly, to Raeyld::  aXO: So is this the start of the war games?

[22:06:31] <CEO_Ens_Brax> ::Feels Turbolift stop, exits and heads for Engineering Station.:: *Xi'Bray*: I'm on the Bridge, looks like we've got a damaged ship, prepare a team in case we need to provide assistance, I'll get you specs ASAP.

[22:07:21] <Xi'Bray> *CEO* Understood.  I'll gather a team.

[22:08:26] <Tac PO2 Toltecatl Atzin> ::widens scans to pick up any vessels near by.::

[22:08:45] <CEO_Ens_Brax> ::Logs into the Engineering console and tries to bring up the scans on the main screen.:: CO: I've got Engineering preparing a team to assist repairs if needed. Going to see if we can figure out ship details to better prep, Captain.

[22:09:21] <aCO_Cmdr_Davis> ::taps his left with his right index finger::

[22:09:23] <CNS_LtJG_Iza> ::follows Brax but detours and takes her seat so as to stay out of the way::

[22:09:59] <Tac PO2 Toltecatl Atzin> aXO:  So far, I am not picking up any ships in the area.  As for the freight6er, they have life support.  Critical systems save engines, weapons, and shields are still online.

[22:10:00] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::feeds a copy of the sensor data to Chief Butler in Transporter Room One so she can be ready when the away team is sent::

[22:10:01] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> XO: We've got both energy based weapon signatures as well as physical detonations.  Not sure that it helps us, but it's what I'm reading.

[22:10:16] <aCO_Cmdr_Davis> ::nods::  CSO: Thank you.  ::not sure why he said that::

[22:10:24] <aCO_Cmdr_Davis> OPS: Try hailing one more time.

[22:10:52] <aCO_Cmdr_Davis> ::turns::  Tac: How many life signs?

[22:11:01] <aXO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> OPS: Any alternative means to establish communication?

[22:11:12] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Looks up as the aCO responds to her and smiles briefly before turning her attention back to the sensors.::

[22:11:18] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::raises an eyebrow at the 'one more time' implying that he'd been asked to hail them before.  He sends the broad-spectrum hail::

[22:11:30] <Tac PO2 Toltecatl Atzin>  aXO:  Communications are shot on their end.

[22:11:33] <FCO_SubLt_T’alin> XO/CO: Approaching, only a few kilometers away... full stop?

[22:12:12] <aCO_Cmdr_Davis> ::nods::  FCO: All stop, but give us a little distance for the time being until we get a sense of the situation.

[22:12:13] <CEO_Ens_Brax> ::Reviewing the scans, trying to do a remote damage assessment and preparing a needs list, assuming we'll go for repairs.

[22:12:42] <Tac PO2 Toltecatl Atzin> aXO: I have warp signatures... faint... ::frowns harder if that is possible::  Looks like 6 of them.  Maybe... 18 hours ago?  It looks like they left in a hurry.

[22:13:04] <SM_James> ACTION: Claymore's hails fall on deaf ears (Antennae?).

[22:13:08] <CNS_LtJG_Iza> ::her heartbeat fastens as she absorbs the atmosphere around her, and she takes a few seconds to control her breathing::

[22:13:09] <FCO_SubLt_T’alin> aCO: Full, stop Commander.

[22:13:35]  SM_James is now known as Adm_McKenzy

[22:13:39] <aCO_Cmdr_Davis> :;wants to shake his head::  Tac: What about life signs, Petty Officer?

[22:13:57] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::sweeps the freighter for open communications access points, particularly comm badge or hand communication devices:: aXO: I may be able to access something onboard.

[22:14:13] <Adm_McKenzy> ::steps out of a lift onto the bridge, but moves to an out of the way place to observe - this was Davis's show, after all::

[22:14:18] <Tac PO2 Toltecatl Atzin> aXO:  Ma'am, in a small way, that is similar to Lieutenant Tsalea-Yokaze's recent encounter.

[22:15:44] <Tac PO2 Toltecatl Atzin>  aCO: 42 aboard the freighter, sir.

[22:15:50] <CEO_Ens_Brax> *Xi'Bray*: Looks like a surgical strike, weapons, shields, engines and Communications seem to be out on a freighter. Life support seems to be up but have teams prep EVA, just in case.

[22:16:28] <aCO_Cmdr_Davis> ::turns to Raeyld:: aXO: Prepare an away team. 

[22:16:38] <aXO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Frowns slightly:: TAC: How so?

[22:16:43] <Xi'Bray> *CEO*: Understood.  We'll suit up.  ::Starts scurrying around to get everyone to the EVA suits.::

[22:17:35] <aCO_Cmdr_Davis> ::turns towards tactical, interested in this response as well::

[22:17:53] <Tac PO2 Toltecatl Atzin> aXO:  Her freighter had been attacked by two ship that came out of no where.  They hit the correct area for damage, but did not stay around to take any of their freight.

[22:18:10] <aXO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Looks up, pausing almost imperceptibly before clipping:: aCO: Yes sir.   OPS: You're with me. *CMO*: Doctor Stevens, join us in transporter room 1 for an away team, possible casualties. TAC: Send two security officers of your choice to accompany us.

[22:18:59] <CEO_Ens_Brax> aXO: Engineering is prepared to lend aid when deemed necessary, Commander.

[22:19:08] <CNS_LtJG_Iza> ::looks pointedly at Commander Raeyld::

[22:19:10] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::looks at his attempt to hack the freighter's internal communications system:: aXO: I can get you communications in a moment

[22:19:16] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> *aXO* Understood, on my way. ::Stevens tapped her badge to end the transmission and grabbed a nearby med bag, heading for the turbolift::

[22:20:06] <Xi'bray> ::Her and the assigned team make their way to the transporter room in EV suits.::

[22:20:19] <Tac PO2 Toltecatl Atzin>  :: nods and contacts Singh::

[22:20:24] <aCO_Cmdr_Davis> aXO: Hang on a second.  ::moves towards Fong, but...not too close...::

[22:21:02] <Sec PO2 Amara Adebowale> & <Sec PO1 Imari Abara>  :: both getting the "call", head for the transporter room.::

[22:21:29] <aXO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Takes in the comments, the looks, and Davis/Fong, and holds her spot:: CEO: Make ready.  *CMO*: Wait in TR 1 for a moment. We're waiting on a development before beaming over.

[22:22:05] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::signals for Cawney, then finishes the hack of a random hand terminal near the freighter's bridge:: Comm: Freighter Providence: Hand terminal: This is the USS Claymore calling Providence. Please respond.

[22:23:41] <CEO_Ens_Brax> aXO: Ready on your call, Commander.

[22:24:14] <OPS3_CPO_Cawney> ::steps out of one of the forward turbolifts and moves around towards Operations, sees that Fong is in the middle of something and continues to the rear station::

[22:24:21] <aCO_Cmdr_Davis> ::waits, but it ain't patiently::

[22:24:47] <Sec PO2 Amara Adebowale> & <Sec PO1 Imari Abara> :: having arrived, they check their weapons while waiting for the others.::

[22:24:52] <Adm_McKenzy> ACTION: There's a level of static on the connection, but there is a reply. "Claymore, this is providence. We require emergency assistance. Multiple system failures in progress."

[22:25:18] <TC_SCPO_Butler> ::looks at the growing number of people in her transporter room::

[22:25:38] <aCO_Cmdr_Davis> ::turns towards Raeyld and nods::

[22:26:17] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::nods as the audio plays over bridge speakers:: COMM: Freighter Providence: Hand Terminal: We are beaming over now. Stand by. ::nods to Cawney and moves towards the lift::

[22:26:19] <Adm_McKenzy> ::steps out of her corner and moves to put herself between the lift she came from and the command center, but off to one side so as not to block traffic::

[22:26:57] <CEO_Ens_Brax> *Xi'Bray*: Have team ready to go when Commander Raeyld gives the word. I will be joining the team when we go.

[22:27:01] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> ::Stands in transport room 1, waiting for instructions and checking all of the pouches in her medbag without opening the pockets::

[22:27:24] <aXO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Nods:: CEO/OPS: Let's go.  ::Strides toward the turbolift, fighting every basic instinct to grab the personally customized med kit she keeps hidden on the bridge, and steps into the turbolift, waiting for the others:: *TR1*: We're enroute.

[22:27:50] <CNS_LtJG_Iza> ::spots McKenzy and turns to look at her, standing in order to offer her seat:: ADM: You'll be more comfortably out of the way here, ma'am.

[22:27:51] <OPS3_CPO_Cawney> ::grins at being called away from the power use audit she'd been in the middle of before taking the seat Fong just left.  She shifts uncomfortably to find a spot that isn't quit so warm::

[22:28:10] <CEO_Ens_Brax> ::Follows the aXO inside.:: aXO: I have a team prepared, should I have them hold for word or join us first wave?

[22:28:57] <aCO_Cmdr_Davis> ::turns and moves back towards Tactical::  Tac: Is the freighter small enough for Claymore to extend shields around it, if needed?

[22:29:06] <Xi'Bray>  ::She and her team are waiting in the TR::

[22:29:12] <Adm_McKenzy> ::glances to Iza, nods appreciatively, and as she excuses herself, moves to claim that seat for the moment::

[22:29:19] <TC_SCPO_Butler> ::nods at the communication. The transporters already targeted::

[22:30:49] <Tac PO2 Toltecatl Atzin> aCO:  Yes, sir.  There might be a bit of a problem though.  The shields have been reconfigured for the war games.

[22:31:02] <aCO_Cmdr_Davis> Tac: Meaning what?

[22:31:04] <OPS3_CPO_Cawney> ::having gotten caught up she continues the conversation for Fong:: COMM: Freighter Providence: Hand Terminal: Can you identify which systems are failing?

[22:31:54] <aXO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> CEO: I'd appreciate your expertise for our initial arrival. Once things are squared away, you can leave it to your team if you deem it best. ::Waits for Brax to join in the turbolift::

[22:31:59] <CNS_LtJG_Iza> ::realizes Raeyld's seat is vacant and simply sits there, pulling up the status report on the Commander's side panel::

[22:32:45] <Tac PO2 Toltecatl Atzin>  aCO: Sir, it means the are to respond to simulated impacts, not real impacts from unknowns.

[22:33:13] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::flexes his fingers in the turbolift, considering:: Aloud: It is possible that this is a trap. A Ferengi attack that left sellable cargo seems unusual.

[22:33:42] <aCO_Cmdr_Davis> ::frowns, having thought from the beginning this war games thing was something of a nuisance:: Tac: How long to reconfigure?

[22:34:57] <aXO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> OPS: I agree.

[22:35:08] <aXO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> Turbolift: Transporter Room 1.

[22:35:50] <Adm_McKenzy> ACTION: The turbolift efficiently, and somewhat boringly, delivers the bridge portion of the away team to the transporter room.

[22:35:51] <Tac PO2 Toltecatl Atzin> aCO:  About 90 seconds.

[22:38:02] <aXO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Leads the way to the transporter room::

[22:38:05] <aCO_Cmdr_Davis> ::nods, then moves towards McKenzy::

[22:38:20] <CEO_Ens_Brax> ::Follows aXO out of the Turbolift, grabs a Phaser and Engineering kit and steps onto the Transporter Pad. Trying to hide nervousness.::

[22:38:52] <Sec PO2 Amara Adebowale>  & <Sec PO1 Imari Abara> :: nods greetings as they take their place on the transporter padd::

[22:39:17] <Xi'bray> ::Sees the CEO and aXO enter.::

[22:39:36] <aXO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Gets equipped, as well as grabbing a few emergency transponders, just in case, and takes her place on the transporter pad:: CMO: Have you caught up on the bridge reports?

[22:39:39] <TC_SCPO_Butler> ::waits at the transporter controls::

[22:40:28] <Tac PO2 Toltecatl Atzin> :: gets a lock on the transporter team::

[22:40:34] <CEO_Ens_Brax> Xi'Bray: Keep ready, once ship is relatively secure we'll call you over.

[22:40:41] <aCO_Cmdr_Davis> ::across from McKenzy now::  Adm: Admiral, I'm operating on the assumption here that this is independent of the war games exercise. Is this the case?

[22:41:01] <Xi'Bray> CEO: Understood.  We'll be waiting.

[22:41:08] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> aXO: Yes, Commander. Standing by

[22:41:39] <Adm_McKenzy> ::follows Davis's path with her eyes until he nears her, then shifts to the view screen:: aCO: Commander. This is entirely independent of the war games. This region of space should be clear of civilian traffic at this time. It's... why it was picked.

[22:41:50] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::moves to the equipment lockers, picks up the case he keeps there.  He clips a handphaser to his waistband and a wrist beacon to his wrist, then moves to the transporter pad.::

[22:42:26] <aCO_Cmdr_Davis> ::nods, his skepticism of basically everything impossible to be squelched without at least asking the question::

[22:42:36] <Tac PO2 Toltecatl Atzin> :: listening to the conversation::

[22:42:58] <aXO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> CMO: Perfect. ::Smiles, both reassuringly and reassured-ly:: I'm glad you're along.  ::Waits for the others to join the pad::

[22:43:02] <aCO_Cmdr_Davis> ::checks back to Tactical::  Tac: Reconfigure weapons systems for standard usage.

[22:43:31] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> <Tac PO2 Toltecatl Atzin> :: nodding her head, she turns slightly to begin the reconfiguration.::

[22:44:01] @<Providence> COMM: Claymore: Claymore, we have weapons, shields and engines offline. Primary communications systems are out. Secondary power relays are failing. Primaries are stable, but with degraded redundancy.

[22:44:57] <aXO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> All: Let's go.  TR: Energize when ready.

[22:45:11] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> aXO: That makes two of us. ::Smiles a little at Raeyld::

[22:45:37] <Tac PO2 Toltecatl Atzin> aCO: Systems returned to normal.

[22:45:45] <OPS3_CPO_Cawney> ::checks the report against sensors:: *aXO/OPS/CEO* Providence reports, Comms offline, Secondary Power Relays failing, Primarys are still online.

[22:45:48] <CEO_Ens_Brax> ::Stands on the Pad, gear held tight, waiting for the Transport.::

[22:45:59] <TC_SCPO_Butler> ::Energizes::

[22:46:02] <CNS_LtJG_Iza> ::sighs and allows her back to connect to the back of the chair::

[22:46:04] <Sec PO2 Amara Adebowale> & <Sec PO1 Imari Abara> :: weapons in hand they wait::

[22:47:05] <aCO_Cmdr_Davis> ::hears Cawney as he makes his way back towards the center of the Bridge; once there he turns to tactical again::  Tac: Be ready to raise shields at a moment's notice--I want to be ready to do this around the freighter too if needed.

[22:47:55] <Adm_McKenzy> ACTION: The team materializes aboard a standard civilian freighter fit for hauling heavy cargo. They materialize in a long corridor, blast doors at either end. Several lights are off, and as the team beams in, personnel can be seen moving past them like their lives depend on it. And they might.

[22:48:05] <Adm_McKenzy> =/\= END MISSION =/\=

[22:48:17] <Adm_McKenzy> Crew, pile out!