USS Pandora Mission Transcript 11410.24

USS Pandora Cast of Characters
Position	Character	Player	Present	Excused	
CO	Captain John J Adams	Bob Baldwin			
SC	Captain Satok Z Marek	Pablo Delsaglio			
XO	Commander Gaeb	Gabriel Marceau			
FCO	Ensign Gordon H Banks	Gerry Brinkman			
OPS	Lieutenant Xara Xetani	Julie Léger			
CTO	Lieutenant D’ghor Rustazh	Gilles Léger			
TO	VACANT				
CSO	Lieutenant (jg.) Vertan Trix	Steven Weller			
SO	VACANT				
CEO	Ensign Running Horse	Lynda Anderson	Absent	No	
EO	VACANT				
CMO	VACANT				
MO	VACANT				
CNS	VACANT				

USS Pandora, Stardate - 11410.24

The USS Pandora crew have just transported away from what appears to be a coup attempt and are now in the Captain's Yacht “Helios.” The Pandora is approaching the planet's sensor range, but has not yet seemingly been spotted.

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FCO_Ens_Banks :
@ :: guides the ship at a slow pace with output at a minimum to remain undetected as long as possible ::
CO_Capt_Adams :
OPS: Are we ready to get off this base?
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
:: In Helios, trying to activate sensors so we can get some idea of what is going on. :: All: Activating Helios sensors, will try to get some idea what we just walked through.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CO: Aye, Sir, I just finished pre-flight checks.
CTO_Lt_D`Ghor :
OPS: Course plotted to the Pandora... sending you a quick way out of here.
CO_Capt_Adams :
OPS: Gently get us the hell out of here.... Gently, please.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CTO: Acknowledged.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CO: Aye, Sir.
CO_Capt_Adams :
CTO: Full shields, just in case
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
:: plots course :: All: Engaging atmospheric thrusters.
XO_Cmdr_Gaeb :
ALL: Are we all here?
SC_Capt_Marek :
CO/XO: I wonder if our presence suddenly turned into the best opportunity for that group to start a revolution... Certainly an unpredictable situation... :: takes a correct position on his seat ::
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
XO: Aye Commander, I was the last.
CTO_Lt_D`Ghor :
:: nods :: CO: Aye Sir. :: engages shields :: I assume we will not be sampling the local cuisine Sir?
FCO_Ens_Banks :
@OOW: Sir, I'm taking us in as slowly as I can with minimal signal output. I'm not sure we want to be detected at the moment.
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
:: Gets sensors on line. :: All: Ship movement in orbit, some of the local traffic coming towards us, some of it moving rapidly away.
TO_T’rget :
@ All: I have the yacht on sensors; they are beginning to take off.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
:: checks proximity sensors and steers clear of any obstructions ::
OOW:
@ FCO: Maneuver mid-ships for a tactical recovery, Ensign.
CTO_Lt_D`Ghor :
CO: I believe now might not be a good time to shoot aircraft down... but if it comes to it Captain.... what are you orders?
CO_Capt_Adams :
CTO: Defensive mode only, we don't want to add to the mess they're getting into. And no, apparently, we won’t be sampling anything.
CO_Capt_Adams :
XO: Commander, don't take this as a failure. It sure looked like it was going to be pretty straight forward. Unfortunately, our timing in showing up was just an excuse for the opposition to start a conflict.
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
CO: Or maybe they wanted something. Like the Helios?
FCO_Ens_Banks :
@OOW: Aye, Sir. TO: Tactical data to your station, Sir. ALL: We're starting to see a LOT of ship movement in the vicinity of the yacht.
TO_T’rget :
@ All: I also detect various ship movements in orbit.
SC_Capt_Marek :
All: I think we are not able to conclude anything logical on the subject, since we only have parts of the puzzle... Until we collect all the information on this society, we can merely make some educated guess...
CO_Capt_Adams :
CTO: Contact Pandora and tell them to hold their position, full shields, and don't shoot anything
CTO_Lt_D`Ghor :
CO/OPS: Then I recommend some fast and evasive flying... Captain. :: looks to Xetani :: Lieutenant.
XO_Cmdr_Gaeb :
CO: I felt that tension was high among them; their calm was only masking their internal troubles
OOW :
@ TO: Open a secure channel to the yacht. Find out what's going on. I don't like this. 
	FCO: Plot evasives, but wait for my orders.
FCO_Ens_Banks :
@OOW: Aye, Sir.
FCO_Ens_Banks :
@OOW: Evasive pattern Omicron plotted, Sir.
XO_Cmdr_Gaeb :
CO: I am just wondering, if they decide to invade that other planet, we can intervene then right?
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
:: nods :: All: Hang on. :: makes a quick course correction ::
CO_Capt_Adams :
XO: Technically, I think we would have to act as if we were not here, so as to not intervene in the natural course of things; but preferentially, and in good conscience, I would put us in between as an obstacle of any aggression against a lesser species.
FCO_Ens_Banks :
@OOW: Sir, evasives are laid in. We can be there in 14 seconds if needed.
CTO_Lt_D`Ghor :
::nods:: CO: Aye Sir.
*Pandora*: This is the Helios, we are leaving the planet... orders from the Captain.... Hold position... full shields and do not shoot anything. 
:: mumbles... especially us ::
FCO_Ens_Banks :
@ :: hears the comm :: OOW: Answering All-stop.
CTO_Lt_D`Ghor :
OPS: I have vessels on an intercept course.... I estimate their weapons as the equivalent of 20th century missiles....
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CTO: Understood. :: plots evasive maneuvers ::
CTO_Lt_D`Ghor :
CO: I am attempting to jam their radar with sensors and altering the shield frequencies.
FCO_Ens_Banks :
@OOW: Sir, I don't mean to speak out of place, but that's starting to look like an attack pattern on the part of our alien hosts...
CO_Capt_Adams :
CTO: Radar? How "quaint".
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
CO: They've been putting all their effort into propulsion. Seeing farther and better won't help them move. Well, I guess it could if... never mind.

ACTION: The vessels approaching in orbit pause, attempting to get a lock on the Helios's position.

CO_Capt_Adams :
CSO: It's okay Lieutenant, just concentrate on how this whole fiasco can be savaged, if possible.
CTO_Lt_D`Ghor :
OPS: I recommend we break orbit quickly our speed is our best asset at the moment.
OOW :
@ FCO: Agreed. 
	TO: Fire up the weapons to standby and feel free to take pre-locks. See if we can jam their systems in the meantime. Bring the shields to full power.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CTO: Agreed Lieutenant.
TO_T’rget :
@ :: grins :: OOW: Lock engaged, Sir.... shields to full power.
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
CO: Yes Sir. Not sure how much planning this coup had. Move too quickly get a lot of mistakes, right?
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
All: Maneuvering thrusters to full. Taking evasive action.
SC_Capt_Marek :
:: grabs hold of his chair ::
OOW :
@ TO: What are the hostile’s weapons capabilities?
CO_Capt_Adams :
OPS: :: overseeing that she's heading back to the Pandora :: ETA to Pandora?
CTO_Lt_D`Ghor :
:: looks back to the rest of the crew :: All: I recommend you hang on.... Lieutenant Xetani may have to make some sudden movements.
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
:: Squints. :: Self: Yes, there may be a diplomatic solution. But let's get to the ship first and then we can debate all you want.

SC_Capt_Marek :
CTO/OPS: As she takes us into safety... no problem at all...
FCO_Ens_Banks :
@ :: taps controls and brings up tactical overlays on his own station ::
FCO_Ens_Banks :
@OOW: Sir, I feel like we're all dressed up and no place to go; just watching, Sir.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CO: Going to full impulse Sir, about 5 minutes.
TO_T’rget :
@ OOW: 20th century Earth technology I believe.... guided missiles... and what I believe is radar instead of sensors.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
:: makes another quick course correction. ::
SC_Capt_Marek :
:: feels the inertia of the sudden course correction ::
OOW :
@ ALL: ...20th...missiles?!?!?!? TO: Jam them, full strength. FCO: Want some fun? See if you can hack into their guidance systems and reroute them. :: grins ::
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
*Pandora*: ETA 5 minutes, be ready.
TO_T’rget :
@ OOW: Attempting to jam their signals.
FCO_Ens_Banks :
@:: turns and grins at OOW :: OOW: Yes, Sir! :: spins back to his console and goes to work ::
CO_Capt_Adams :
OPS: Acknowledged
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CO: Just broke the atmosphere Sir, Be home in a few.
OOW :
@ *Helios*: Ready, now, Lieutenant. We'll see what we can do about some of those ::chokes his laughter:: ...weapons...
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
*Pandora*: Acknowledged Pandora.
CO_Capt_Adams :
*Pandora*: Helios to Pandora - Be advised, our pilot has her hands full at the moment, if you could be so kind as to make sure her path to your location is clear? Just don't jeopardize any of the natives.
FCO_Ens_Banks :
@OOW: I think I've hacked into the frequency the missile guidance systems are using, Commander. :: selects one and starts to make it turn in circles ::
XO_Cmdr_Gaeb :
*OOW*: Don't laugh, you could get surprised. I also heard that some races have used nuclear reaction as weapons in their past, they can still give this yacht a good shake, and maybe irradiate us in the same time

ACTION: As the Helios goes to impulse the Reichan vessels are quickly left behind. A few turns and attempts to follow, but they do not pursue long before turning back to orbit.

OOW :
@ *Helios*: Acknowledged. We're... beginning counter-measures to see to that. :: nods to the TO and FCO :: 
FCO_Ens_Banks :
@OOW: Sir, no vessels are between the Helios and the Pandora, and they appear unable to compete with impulse speed, Sir.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CO: Sir, I believe we have left them in the mud.... or is that dust??
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
OPS: There isn't much dust even in... oh, never mind, you were using symbolism.
CTO_Lt_D`Ghor :
:: mumbles :: Self: So much for the glob flies.
CO_Capt_Adams :
OPS: Just in case any weapons are nuclear tipped, stay clear of them.... Electromagnetic irradiation is not something I want to deal with today
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CO: Aye Sir. :: smiles ::
FCO_Ens_Banks :
@:: clears the path of weapons aimed at the Helios :: OOW: Missiles are dealt with, Commander. And it's not like they could catch the Helios anyway.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
*Pandora*: Approaching to port Pandora.
CO_Capt_Adams :
SC: Captain Marek, see if you can contact our new friend and determine if he and his people are relatively safe. We can't interfere, but there's no regs on checking if they're okay or not
FCO_Ens_Banks :
@ *Helios*: Acknowledged, Helios. Docking port is ready to receive the yacht. On your count, Lieutenant.
TO_T’rget :
@ OOW: They’re almost in... No threats in the area.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
*Pandora*: Beginning docking maneuver.
OOW :
@ TO: Good work. FCO: You too, Ensign.
SC_Capt_Marek :
CO: Aye, Sir. :: begins working on a Comm Link ::
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
CO: What's the plan moving forward, Captain? I mean once we're back on the Bridge, do we turn sensors on the planet or are we swimming out?
OOW :
@ TO: Shields back up as soon as possible.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
All: Docking in 3... 2... 1… :: listens for clamps to catch. ::
CTO_Lt_D`Ghor :
:: grunts as the vessel docks :: OPS: Lieutenant, I find your piloting skills to be satisfactory.
CO_Capt_Adams :
ALL: Once we're all safely back aboard the ship, please get your mission briefs to me within the hour
FCO_Ens_Banks :
:: feels the shudder through his feet :: 
OOW: Helios is docked, Sir. 
*Helios*: Confirm docking complete.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
:: chuckles :: CTO: Why thank you Lieutenant.
CO_Capt_Adams :
OPS: Nicely done Lieutenant
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
*FCO*: Docking complete.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CO: Thank you Sir.
CO_Capt_Adams :
::heads for the hatchway::
FCO_Ens_Banks :
*OPS*: Thank you, Lieutenant. Pandora welcomes you all back.
SC_Capt_Marek :
:: the computer beeps indicating the comm is ready :: COM: Planet Surface: To whom can hear me. This is Captain Marek, from the UFP delegation... I need to establish contact with Fratoo or one of his delegates...
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
:: starts shutdown procedures ::
Aide :
% COM: SC: What? Who is this? It's one of... oh no! :: Quickly shuts off the signal. ::
CO_Capt_Adams :
:: upon exiting the yacht, heads for nearest turbolift ::
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
:: Logs out of the Helios sensors and rises, moving quickly for the Bridge. ::
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
*FCO*: Thank you Ensign, glad to be home.
SC_Capt_Marek :
:: raises an eyebrow :: COM: Planet Surface: Please respond.... :: only static ::
CO_Capt_Adams :
:: once aboard the turbolift :: TL: Bridge
FCO_Ens_Banks :
:: closes channel and readies for the Alpha shift to return to the Bridge ::
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
:: finishes up shutdown procedures and sends note to engineering to give the yacht the return once over ::
SC_Capt_Marek :
*CO*: Captain, I was able to make contact with the planet surface, but unfortunately the comm signal was cut... Apparently there is a big turmoil down there.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CTO: Well, that was interesting.
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
*Metron*: Get to the Bridge immediately, and get everyone from Alpha crew on alert. We may have an issue.
CTO_Lt_D`Ghor :
:: grunts :: OPS: Indeed.
CTO_Lt_D`Ghor :
:: checks the yacht once to be certain all is in its place and exits the yacht ::
FCO_Ens_Banks :
:: reads his orders on his terminal and prepares to remain at the helm ::
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
:: exits the yacht behind the CTO ::
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
:: Gets the next turbolift after the Captain and returns to the Bridge. ::
SC_Capt_Marek :
:: wonders how come the rest of the staff managed to leave the yacht so quickly... or maybe he is getting old and slow... he raises an eyebrow at that though ::
CTO_Lt_D`Ghor :
:: opens turbolift door and holds it for Xetani ::
CO_Capt_Adams :
*SC*: Understood. Maybe we should wait a bit to see if things settle down a bit
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CTO: Thank you Lieutenant.
SC_Capt_Marek :
*CO*: I would be a logical decision, Captain. I'm on my way to the Bridge. Marek out.
CTO_Lt_D`Ghor :
Turbolift: Bridge!
CO_Capt_Adams :
:: arrives Bridge and exits turbolift :: FCO: Assume your post Ensign and make sure we're at a safe distance from the Reicha's
FCO_Ens_Banks :
CO: Yes, Sir. :: taps controls again :: Easing us away from the planet with minimal energy output to remain undetected as long as possible, Sir.

CTO_Lt_D`Ghor :
::exits turbolift and takes station at tactical: TO: Take the secondary station and monitor.... grunts:: everything.
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
:: exits the lift and heads to her station ::
CO_Capt_Adams :
CTO: Status, as soon as you can Lieutenant
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
:: Exit's turbolift and moves for Science station, turning sensors on the planet and surrounding space. ::
FCO_Ens_Banks :
:: fingers dancing over thruster controls ::
TO_T’rget :
CTO: Aye Sir.... Self: Can you be a bit more vague Sir?
FCO_Ens_Banks :
:: frowns at hearing the TO but says nothing ::
CO_Capt_Adams :
OPS: Have Engineering go over the yacht and make sure it's undamaged.
SC_Capt_Marek :
:: arrives at the Bridge and proceeds to a secondary station ::
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CO: Already taken care of Sir. :: smiles ::
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
CO: Captain, I have Ensign Metron on his way to the Bridge. Not sure who we have aboard more qualified to look at this but only social scientist in my department.
FCO_Ens_Banks :
:: admires the controls of this Luna-class vessel... they are the best he's worked with ::
CTO_Lt_D`Ghor :
:: looks at sensors :: CO: Lots of vessels still close to orbital positions Sir. They are not pursuing Sir... and I estimate their threat to the Pandora even with their numbers as miniscule Sir.
CO_Capt_Adams :
OPS: Thank you. Nice bit of piloting out there.
CO_Capt_Adams :
CTO: Understood, but keep your eyes on them, just in case
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
CTO: They seem to be gathering into a couple fleets. Maybe not everyone is with Misran? Or is he gathering forces for more than one task?
CTO_Lt_D`Ghor :
CO: I have four eyes on them Sir :: nods to T`rget ::
FCO_Ens_Banks :
:: thinks the CTO may be overstating the threat with his use of the word miniscule but keeps his eyes on the controls ::
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CO: Thank you Sir.
CO_Capt_Adams :
SC: Anything change in the past few minutes Captain? They know how to reach us, if they can, right?

ACTION: As sensors monitor the planet, lights in the night side of the planet begin to go off.

FCO_Ens_Banks :
:: raises eyebrow :: ALL: If I didn't know better, I'd say something is happening on the planet's night side...
CTO_Lt_D`Ghor :
:: frowns :: CO: I believe the planet is experiencing some kind of power failure Sir :: puts the night side of the planet on the viewscreen ::
CO_Capt_Adams :
:: thinks to self- Damn, this was going so well, too well maybe. Need to note in the XO's file that there's no way any of us saw it coming. ::
SC_Capt_Marek :
CO: Affirmative Captain. I will continue monitoring the comm until i can get a link with Fratoo.
FCO_Ens_Banks :
:: watches his controls for any inbound threats or anomalies just in case ::
SC_Capt_Marek :
All: That blackout cannot be good news ...
CTO_Lt_D`Ghor :
CSO: Their vessels can be :: searches for a word :: swatted with a tractor beam.... or we can simply leave the area.
FCO_Ens_Banks :
CO: Sir, if you will permit, I think I can maneuver us around the night side without being detected for a better look.
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
:: Squints. :: All: Doorty says it might be the early stages of a civil war. Go dark and you're harder to shoot. Maybe Fratoo's people aren't giving up?
CO_Capt_Adams :
FCO: Excellent. Make it happen.
FCO_Ens_Banks :
CO: Aye Sir. Moving to the dark side... :: wry grin crosses his face ::
CTO_Lt_D`Ghor :
CO: I am continuing to alter shield frequencies to hide from their radar systems.
FCO_Ens_Banks :
CTO: With respect Sir, unless they actually have forward radar locations, I think we are outside their detection limit. Used to fly radar-based craft. Bit of a hobby of mine.
FCO_Ens_Banks :
CO: We have a good look at the night side of the planet now, Sir.
CO_Capt_Adams :
CSO: Can you make heads or tails out of what's going on yet?
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CO: Sir, I'm getting something from their broadcasts. Misran is going to make an announcement.
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
All: Sensors are detecting a lot of surface traffic. Mostly in one of two ways, towards where we just left and towards another complex far to the south.
CO_Capt_Adams :
OPS: On screen
SC_Capt_Marek :
CSO: What kind of traffic?
OPS_Lt_Xetani :
CO: Aye Sir. :: presses a few buttons :: On screen.
CSO_LtJG_Trix :
SC: Some kind of transports. Can't tell more yet.

ACTION: Misran appears on screen and begins speaking.

SC_Capt_Marek :
OPS: Acknowledged.
Misran :
&COM: This afternoon former First Citizen Fratoo invited an alien presence to our world with no concern for the safety of our people or the integrity of our systems. In light of this negligence, I have placed him under arrest and have assumed control of the government until this foreign threat is properly measured and, if needed, dealt with.
SC_Capt_Marek :
:: still nothing but static on the comm channels with the planet ::
Misran :
&COM: I have just received a report that they are still attempting to work with this criminal, probably to attempt to prop up his regime. Our work on the Propulsions systems will continue without break. Further information will be made available when it becomes available.
CO_Capt_Adams :
ALL: Damn!

ACTION: The signal goes dead.

FCO_Ens_Banks :
:: listens with a blank face :: ALL: I've heard better news in my day...
SC_Capt_Marek :
:: leans back on his chair ::
SC_Capt_Marek :
All: I think that answers most of our questions... We are in the middle of a civil war and we were the perfect excuse to detonate a major confrontation.

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