Previously, on the USS Seleya:

Cmdr Richmond says:
XO: We have recently been contacted by a race called the Taq'uah. We don't know much about them, but they are keen to become a protectorate of the Federation.
 
CO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: I am Commander Gomes, I am glad we got to meet before the meeting

XO Lt Cmdr Aan says:
CO: Settling in?
 
CO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: That's an overstatement. I arrived less than an hour ago. I didn't even get to see the Seleya yet
 
Cmdr Richmond says:
CO/XO: I'd like you both to meet Ambassador Taq'fan, from the Taq'uah Alliance. The ambassador will accompany you on your next mission.
 
ACTION: As McKnight enters the coffee shop, he catches sight of an incredibly beautiful Centauran woman. She smiles at him
 
Folia says:
::smiles seductively:: CEO: I could never miss such a strong man in uniform ::purrs gently to him::
 
CEO Ens McKnight says:
Folia: What do you do yourself, if I may ask of course?
 
Folia says:
CEO: I'm a businesswoman. ::smiles::
 
Cmdr Richmond says:
CO/XO: Three Taq'uah ships, the Sla'nistra, the Faq'at and the Miz'nareal were all attacked by a race called the Ritanai, who are known to be in league with the Darkness. We have been asked by the Taq'uah government to assist in a salvage operation of the three vessels.
 
Cmdr Richmond says:
Taq'uah: If our technology and our intelligence on the Darkness' defense systems falls into their hands it will not matter if they are puppets or masters.
 
Cmdr Richmond says:
CO: Yes. The Seleya will be accompanied by the U.S.S. Adrienne. You will also be receiving a mission specialist, Commander Sillam Adarool. He will be joining you before you leave.
 
OPS LtJg Day says:
::a very rude couple brush past Jace, knocking him into the same store currently patroned by the CTO - curses soon follow, carrying throughout the store::
 
CTO Lt Cmdr Hazzem says:
::Raises an eyebrow at the OPS, and senses the youth in him:: OPS: Lieutenant Commander Abdel-Hamid, chief tactical officer ::extends his hand::
 
OPS LtJg Day says:
CTO: I suppose I should count my blessings you weren't a Captain...that's usually my luck.
 
CO Cmdr Gomes says:
Richmond/Taq'uah: I agree we must save our intelligence. But let us use the opportunity to gather data as well ...
 
Taq'fan says:
CO: If you stay to try and learn about them, you will die.
 
XO Lt Cmdr Aan says:
ALL: At the moment, we don't even have a means to combat the Darkness entity itself.
 
Cmdr Richmond says:
XO: Which is why we're salvaging the Taq'uah vessels, Lieutenant. The Faq'at contains vital information about their defensive and communicative systems.

FCO Ens Orpax says:
::walks into the pet shop and scoops up a tabby kitten.:: Self:: So cute! So cute so cute so cute
 
Folia says:
CEO: Come with me. :she jumps off the stool and playfully taps McKnight on the knee as she walks past::
 
Folia says:
CEO: Now, Starfleet, treat me like a slave. ::she kisses him passionately::
 
ACTION: McKnight feels metal intertwined with Folia's hands and hears a light "click" above his head.
 
Folia says:
CEO: Thank you, kind, strong, incredibly stupid, Starfleet officer. ::steps back::
 
CEO Ens McKnight says:
Folia: Right i guess this is where i ask what it is you want?
 
Folia says:
::stoops down and picks up McKnight's comm. badge:: CEO: No. I already have it. Which is why I said thank you. I mean, it's only polite, isn't it?
 
CTO Lt Cmdr Hazzem says:
Folia: I wouldn't do that if I was you ::Gets a hold of Folia's arm::
 
Folia says:
CTO: Oh, I'm sorry, I thought you meant me ::stuns Hazzem::
 
ACTION: Hazzem slumps to the ground.

XO LtCmdr Aan says:
*ALL*: This is the XO, all personnel, report to the ship immediately.
 
And now, the continuation…
 
DRAMATIS PERSONAE

Lilia Perfeito is Commander Alexandra Gomes (CO – Commanding Officer)
And Robert is Lieutenant Commander A'an Selzah (XO – Executive Officer)

With..

Hazzem Abdel-Hamid is Lieutenant Commander Hazzem Abdel-Hamid (CTO – Chief Tactical Officer)
Bryan Allen is Lieutenant JG Jace Day (OPS – Operations Officer)
Eldad Ben-Tovim is Yeoman, Crewman 1st Class Samantha Ivanova (CIV – Yeoman)
Andreas Habeland is Lieutenant JG Paul Atreides (CMO – Chief Medical Officer)
Peter Keegan is Ensign Jake McKnight (CEO – Chief Engineering Officer)
Stephen Molldrem is Ensign Quol Orpax (FCO – Flight Control Officer)
Aoibhe O' Sullivan is Lieutenant Commander Keshir Suder (CNS – Counselor)
Tim Schols is Ensign Marit Ix (EO – Engineering Officer)
Graham Smiley is Lieutenant Commander Guriegn Harek (CSO – Chief Science Officer)

Guest stars..

Nick Beckwith is Cmdr Richmond, ENV Lt Heaton and Folia.

Stardate: 10608.06
Arc Title: “A Very Good Place”
Part: Two
Ship Manager: Nick Beckwith
Arc Creator: Nick Beckwith

<<<<Resume>>>>
 
CO Cmdr Gomes:
::sits in the observation lounge, a few minutes before the scheduled time for the meeting, looking over some data::
 
CNS LtCmdr Suder:
:: paces onto the bridge, having just left Junior Counselor Teral's office. Does not look pleased::
 
CEO Ens McKnight:
::closes up the panel he was working on and starts crawling through the JT::
 
CTO Lt Cmdr Hazzem:
::Exits the TL onto the bridge, casually moves over to the tactical station::
 
FCO Ens Orpax:
::Sitting at his console on the burgee, going over flight pattern simulations.:: Self; yes, yes, that could work.
 
XO Lt Cmdr Aan:
:: Rises from his chair on the bridge and takes a quick look around before tapping his combadge. :: *ALL*: All senior department heads, please report to the observation lounge.
 
CMO LtJg Atreides:
::Steps into the TL and puts his PADD in a pocket:: TL: Bridge.
 
XO Lt Cmdr Aan:
:: Turns and sees Kesh coming, looking less than please. :: Self: Great, now what.....
 
OPS LtJG Day:
::signals a relief officer to the operations station and heads back to the observation lounge::
 
CSO LtCmdr Harek:
::leaves his console and heads for the observation lounge::
 
FCO Ens Orpax:
*XO*: Aye, aye, on my way. ::locks the flight control panel station.: Steps towards TL.:: All: wanna hitch a ride with me?
 
CNS LtCmdr Suder:
:: looks over at the XO, feels her stomach go nuts, remembers what Teral just told her and makes her way, annoyed towards the XO:: XO: Sir.. :: voice lowered:: a moment of your time when I may...
 
CO Cmdr Gomes:
::taps the console in front of her, brining up more information about the Taq'uah::
 
CEO Ens McKnight:
::checks his padd, making sure he hasn't missed anything, then begins to climb the ladder::
 
CO Cmdr Gomes:
::taps her badge:: *CIV*: Gomes to Ivanova
 
CTO Lt Cmdr Hazzem:
::passes his station over to a junior officer, and makes his way over to the observation lounge::
 
XO Lt Cmdr Aan:
:: Nods, not showing any kind of reaction other than business as usual. :: CNS: As you wish. :: Turns and heads out the door and into the Observation Lounge. ::
 
CMO LtJg Atreides:
::Steps out onto the bridge and heads to the observation lounge, keeping an eye open for OPS Day::
 
OPS LtJG Day:
::takes a seat at the conference table and sighs, waiting for the others::
 
CEO Ens McKnight:
::climbs out of a hatch and secures it before heading to the tl::
 
CNS LtCmdr Suder:
:: sighs, shakes her head, trying to hide the fact that she's fuming, turns on her heel and follows the XO into the Observation lounge, catching sight of CTO as she enters:: CTO: Hazz...?
 
CIV Yc1 Ivanova:
::Taps the Captain on her shoulder, appearing just behind her. Taking a quick glance around the observation lounge observing the various officers she waits patiently for the Captain to turn her attention toward her before breaking into a huge smile:: CO: Yes, Captain? ::Waits patiently for her to respond::
 
CO Cmdr Gomes:
::nods at the entering officers::
 
CMO LtJg Atreides:
::Finds his seat at the table and sits down::
 
CTO Lt Cmdr Hazzem:
::turns around and sees the CNS:: CNS: Kesh?
 
FCO Ens Orpax:
::steps into the observation lounge.::
 
CEO Ens McKnight:
::exits the TL and heads to the observation lounge::
 
CNS LtCmdr Suder:
:;cracks a genuine smile and almost skips the few paces over to the CTO:: CTO: It is you. :: smiles broadly and hugs him tightly::
 
XO Lt Cmdr Aan:
:: Walks into the lounge, nods at the CO, and heads over to his chair on the right. ::
 
CSO LtCmdr Harek:
::makes way into the lounge and takes a seat::
 
FCO Ens Orpax:
::takes a seat::
 
CTO Lt Cmdr Hazzem:
::Squeezes CNS:: CNS: It's so great to see you again, Kesh!
 
CEO Ens McKnight:
::takes a seat::
 
CO Cmdr Gomes:
::looks suspiciously at the CIV:: CIV: How is the ambassador settling in?
 
XO Lt Cmdr Aan:
::Turns and watches the conversation between Gomes and yeoman whats-her-name. ::
 
CNS LtCmdr Suder:
::holds him at arms length, looking at him. can see he looks a little battle-worn:: CTO: You look great, Hazz. Back on board?
 
CIV Yc1 Ivanova:
::Narrows her eyes in confusion, she opens her mouth to speak but quickly closes it. She frowns and nods gravely:: CO: Um. Right. ::Continues looking at her in confusion:: Who? Oh! He's fine! I gave him the spare VIP quarters near your own quarters!
 
CO Cmdr Gomes:
::looks at the room almost full::
 
CO Cmdr Gomes:
CIV: Very well. Take a seat
 
CMO LtJg Atreides:
::Waiting for everyone to settle in and leans towards Day:: OPS: Sorry about what happened on the station, but there was an emergency.
 
XO Lt Cmdr Aan:
:: Rolls his eyes at the Yeoman's lack of any kind of focus or discipline and sighs to himself, then picks up a padd and starts going over the mission parameters. ::

XO Lt Cmdr Aan:
:: Taps his combadge. :: Ambassador/Commander Adarrol: Sirs, please join us in the observation lounge.

CIV Yc1 Ivanova:
::Nods, she glances at the XO's direction in confusion before shrugging and taking her place next to the Captain::
 
CTO Lt Cmdr Hazzem:
::Smiles and looks at the floor:: CNS: Yes, feels like i never left! How about you? how are things?
 
CO Cmdr Gomes:
::takes a look at the chronometer on the console and gets up::
 
CNS LtCmdr Suder:
:: guides CTO to a seat at the table and settles down beside him:: CTO; Long story. :; shrugs as only kesh Suder can:: Might see if we can talk later?
 
CO Cmdr Gomes:
::clears her throat to be sure everyone is paying attention:: All: As you probably know, I am Commander Gomes, the new CO of the Seleya
 
CO Cmdr Gomes:
All: I'll have time to talk to each one of you in particular at a later time. Now we have a mission in our hands
 
CTO Lt Cmdr Hazzem:
CNS: Of course ::takes a seat right next to the CNS, and lends his ears to the CO::
 
CIV Yc1 Ivanova:
::Stares blankly at her PADD as she slowly moves files around for no apparent reason, yawning she pushes the PADD away from her and turns to observe the Seleya crew::
 
CNS LtCmdr Suder:
:: turns her attention to the new CO, eyeing her up suspiciously::
 
XO Lt Cmdr Aan:
:: Glances over at Kesh, then quickly away before she can sense it. ::
 
CO Cmdr Gomes:
All: Two days ago three vessels from the Taq'uah empire were lost by attackers presumably using Darkness technology. We are to go on a salvage operation. I asked you to gather some information before we arrive
 
OPS LtJG Day:
::simply shrugs in response to the CMO::
 
CO Cmdr Gomes:
::looks at the XO wondering if he has anything to add::
 
CNS LtCmdr Suder:
:: leans forward, listening::
 
CMO LtJg Atreides:
::Leans back and makes a mental note to talk to the man later::
 
CIV Yc1 Ivanova:
::Glances in confusion toward the XO's direction, she frowns as she notices his constant stares toward someone in particular. Chuckling, she smiles widely as she slowly starts adding things up::
 
XO Lt Cmdr Aan:
:: Looks at the CO for a second and nods. :: ALL: According to our intelligence, this new ile is acting as an agent of the Darkness, we therefore should approach the situation in kind.
 
CNS LtCmdr Suder:
:: glances around, gauging everyone's reaction to their new Commander, and the news of their latest mission. catches sight of the OPS and gasps semi audibly::
 
CSO LtCmdr Harek:
:: sits contently wondering if anyone is going to pipe up::
 
XO Lt Cmdr Aan:
ALL: Most of you are familiar with what happened the last time we tangled with the Darkness.....I don’t want a repeat of that day.
 
CO Cmdr Gomes:
::nods at the XO as she seats back down::
 
XO Lt Cmdr Aan:
:: Looks over at the CO and nods again. ::
 
CNS LtCmdr Suder:
:: tears her attention away from their new OPS and listens to the XO, aware he's talking about losing Modalis::
 
CMO LtJg Atreides:
::Looks at the XO and waits for what he has to say::
 
XO Lt Cmdr Aan:
:: Turns to the CSO. :: CSO: Alright, what have you got for us?
 
CEO Ens McKnight:
::turns his seat towards the CSO's direction::
 
CO Cmdr Gomes:
::sits back listening::
 
CNS LtCmdr Suder:
:: her focus lingers on the XO for a few moments before lowering her eyes and turning to the CSO, paying attention::
 
CIV Yc1 Ivanova:
::Leans back in her chair in boredom, she glances absently at the lounge ceiling for no apparent reason::
 
CO Cmdr Gomes:
::studies all of the crew one by one::
 
CMO LtJg Atreides:
::Waits for what the CSO has to say::
 
FCO Ens Orpax:
::Looks intently at the CSO::
 
XO Lt Cmdr Aan:
:: Glances at the Yeoman and raps the table loudly to get her attention. ::
 
CSO LtCmdr Harek:
All: Alright, we believe the vessels have entered the Last Nebula, the nebula is comprised of hydrogen, helium and sirillium. And will real havoc with our sensors.
  
CNS LtCmdr Suder:
:: hears the XO tapping and glances over in his direction::
 
CO Cmdr Gomes:
::frowns::CSO: Can you try to adapt them somehow?
 
CEO Ens McKnight:
CSO: What kind of havoc?
 
CIV Yc1 Ivanova:
::Slowly turns her attention back to the meeting, she glances toward the source of the sound. With a sigh she notices the XO looking at her direction. Blinking, she slowly smiles and remains focused on the XO's direction. Winking at his direction, with a grin she makes sure she got his attention before pointing her chin toward the CNS's direction and smiling wildly::
 
CMO LtJg Atreides:
::Stares at Ivanova, not exactly sure who she is, presuming she's the Commander's yeoman, wonders what she's doing at this meeting and then why she behaves in such an odd way, before remembering her medical condition::
 
XO Lt Cmdr Aan:
:: Grinds his teeth a little, gives Ivanova a slight frown, then turns back to the conversation. ::
 
CSO LtCmdr Harek:
CO: Unfortunately not, senor range with be patchy, I estimate that at time as little as 30 meters to full range. However there is a sensor array nearby that is designed to penetrate the nebula, once in range I can try to patch into the array
 
CNS LtCmdr Suder:
:: raises an eyebrow at the thought of navigating a starship with just 30 meters of sensors::
 
CIV Yc1 Ivanova:
::Smiles smugly and slowly turns her attention toward the CNS's direction. She rests her head on her elbows and continues starting toward her direction. Not even blinking::
 
CO Cmdr Gomes:
::nods:: CSO: Good idea. Perhaps you and the engineering team can even try to use the sensor array's sensor technology and install it on the Seleya
 
CO Cmdr Gomes:
::glances at the CEO then back at the CSO:: CSO: Is that all you gathered?
 
CEO Ens McKnight:
::makes a note to assemble a team for the CSO::
 
CSO LtCmdr Harek:
CO: One for thing, from the information I have gathered, the three ships are only 50-80km within the nebula. Oh and If we send any away teams to the vessels, we must use shuttles as our transporters will not function within the nebula
 
CSO LtCmdr Harek:
All: That is all from me
 
XO Lt Cmdr Aan:
:: Nods. :: ALL: Ops reports that The telemetry the Seleya has received from sensor array 84-B 5724 appears to show that all three of the Taq'uah vessels' organic components are still alive, which may explain how they have all managed to make it to the last nebula, as they are somewhat alive in their own right.
 
XO Lt Cmdr Aan:
ALL: However they all show evidence of heavy damage. The telemetry does not show whether or not they are structurally unstable.
 
CNS LtCmdr Suder:
:: turns to listen to the XO again, but catches sight of CIV, eyes her up for a moment, unsure what she's doing::
 
CO Cmdr Gomes:
::nods to the XO::
 
XO Lt Cmdr Aan:
:: Turns to Hazz. :: CTO: Hazzem, what do you have to report?
 
CEO Ens McKnight:
XO: Well sir not to intrude but components still being alive mightn't be true.
 
CTO Lt Cmdr Hazzem:
All: The Last nebula, from what was gathered, is actually demilitarized zone between the Taq`uah, the Lionets, and the Darkness ::gets up and moves over to the wall panel. Presses a few buttons and a map of the area appears::
 
CTO Lt Cmdr Hazzem:
All: The Lionets and the Taq`uah both have a common enemy, and they're currently in the beginning stages of negotiations
 
CTO Lt Cmdr Hazzem:
::Presses a few buttons, two profiles appear on the screen::
 
CO Cmdr Gomes:
::studies the panel attentively::
 
XO Lt Cmdr Aan:
:: Raises an eyebrow. :: Self: Hope they have better luck than we did.
 
ACTION: A computer image shows a small, almost triangular area of space
 
CTO Lt Cmdr Hazzem:
All: Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the Ritanai
 
XO Lt Cmdr Aan:
:: Glances at Kesh for a moment, remembering the incident on the Lionet homeworld, then back to the viewscreen. ::
 
ACTION: A blank screen appears above the table
 
CNS LtCmdr Suder:
:: shudders::
 
CMO LtJg Atreides:
::Looks at his PADD for a second then returns his attention to the CTO::
 
CTO Lt Cmdr Hazzem:
All: The Ritanai ::a display of a vague alien appears:: are the servants of the Darkness. Culturally the Darkness are the Ritanai's Gods. They are highly ruthless and are a conquering race
 
CO Cmdr Gomes:
::looks at the screen then at Hazzem:: CTO: I take it no one ever recorded anything about their ships and got away with it?
 
CIV Yc1 Ivanova:
::Smiles as she slowly turns her attention back to her PADD, she quickly glances toward the XO's direction before smiling wickedly and taking a quick look towards the center screen the CTO is using to display his map. Catching the XO's attention again she glances quickly toward the center screen and then to the CNS's direction and then back to the XO's before winking at his direction and returning her attention back to her PADD. Her fingers quickly working over it::
 
CTO Lt Cmdr Hazzem:
CO: From what was gathered, their military is the strongest of this sector ::scrolls through a few images of their ships::
 
CO Cmdr Gomes:
::nods::
 
CTO Lt Cmdr Hazzem:
CO: Their ships are massive, with a concerning power to their firepower
 
XO Lt Cmdr Aan:
:: Glances at the CO. :: CO: That makes sense considering they're alliance with the Darkness.
 
CNS LtCmdr Suder:
:: glances at CIV, suspiciously::
 
XO Lt Cmdr Aan:
:: Notices the Yeoman looking around, glances at Kesh, then back at Ivanova and frowns. ::
 
CMO LtJg Atreides:
::Looks at the ships now displayed on the screen::
 
CO Cmdr Gomes:
XO: I don't like it but I agree
 
CSO LtCmdr Harek:
CTO: Not that the Seleya isn't a fine vessel, but does Starfleet plan on sending support vessels incase we get attacked
 
CTO Lt Cmdr Hazzem:
CO: Here is their main tactic ::Presses a few other buttons:: The Ritanai use a massive amount of one pilot-fighters. They use them to attack different ship system before the larger vessels destroy it. They target main critical systems such as shields, engines, life support
 
CTO Lt Cmdr Hazzem:
CO/XO: These fighters are extremely fast and small our phaser banks might not be able to counter them
 
CNS LtCmdr Suder:
:: suddenly realizes what the CIV is probably about to do. Eyes widen slightly, but she tries to hide it::
 
XO Lt Cmdr Aan:
CTO: Kamikazi's?
 
CIV Yc1 Ivanova:
::Slowly pushes her PADD away, she glances innocently toward the CO's direction and remains silent for now::
 
CNS LtCmdr Suder:
:: turns to the XO: Kami-what?
 
CO Cmdr Gomes:
All: And there is no telling how much we would hurt the Darkness..if anything. Should we make a dent on the Ritani fleet
 
XO Lt Cmdr Aan:
:: looks at Kesh. :: CNS: Suicide pilots. the ship is the final weapon.
 
FCO Ens Orpax:
::Pulls out a nail file and begins to almost unconsciously clean his fingernails, keeping full attention on the briefing.::
 
CNS LtCmdr Suder:
:: raises both eyebrows, can see how that would be effective::
 
CTO Lt Cmdr Hazzem:
CO: Another concern of ours are these ::images of the Kinwe appears::
 
CMO LtJg Atreides:
::Notices what Orpax is doing and jabs him lightly in the side to get him to stop::
 
CNS LtCmdr Suder:
:: sees a light on her PADD winking and taps it to open the message.::
 
XO Lt Cmdr Aan:
:: Picks up his beeping PADD, glances over the edge of it not amused, sets it down and turns his attention back to the briefing. ::
 
CSO LtCmdr Harek:
::begins to wonder if Starfleet is digging our graves::
 
CTO Lt Cmdr Hazzem:
All: The Kinwe are basically the servants of the Ritanai. They are known as the scavengers of the galaxy. Much of the Kinwe would be similar to the Ferengi. The only exception is that Kinwe do not have a code to live by
 
FCO Ens Orpax:
::Startles slightly and looks at the CMO. Looks down at his hands and puts the nail file back in his pocket.::
 
CNS LtCmdr Suder:
:: Transfixed by the image for a moment, slowly raises her eyes to look at the XO, then turns to glare at CIV::
 
FCO Ens Orpax:
::Takes particular interest in the CTO's comments about Ferengi.::
 
CO Cmdr Gomes:
All: seems like we have a big hierarchy here. The Darkness, the Rinati, the Kinwe ::continues to listen::
 
CMO LtJg Atreides:
::Looks over at the FCO then back at the CTO::
 
CIV Yc1 Ivanova:
::Continues looking innocently toward the Captain's direction::
 
CTO Lt Cmdr Hazzem:
All: The Kinwe serve their masters, The Ritanai, and they live to do so or else ::motions his thumb over his neck::
 
CO Cmdr Gomes:
::suspicious of the CIV's looks::
 
XO Lt Cmdr Aan:
:: Shakes his head. :: CO: One uses religion to control its minions, the other fear...
 
CO Cmdr Gomes:
::nods at the XO gravely::
 
CTO Lt Cmdr Hazzem:
All: The kinwe's military is not so much large. Their ships are manned by two pilots, they are armed with 2 fore phaser cannons and an aft torpedo launcher. Their main strategy is hit-and-run
 
CO Cmdr Gomes:
CTO: Sort of like mercenaries
 
XO Lt Cmdr Aan:
CTO: Can we rig an algorithm that will utilize our phaser array in a point defense configuration to combat those fighters?
 
CEO Ens McKnight:
::looks up at the XO, confused to why he wouldn't kniw the answer to his own question::
 
CTO Lt Cmdr Hazzem:
::Nods at the CO:: XO: We could, but with our sensors not functioning properly in the nebula it would be useless
 
CNS LtCmdr Suder:
:: wonders why XO tries to make things sound complicated::
 
CO Cmdr Gomes:
::listens, glad to know XO and CTO have their tactics ready::
 
CTO Lt Cmdr Hazzem:
::Nods at the CO, and takes his seat back::
 
FCO Ens Orpax:
CTO: The Ferengi have a weapon to disable a ship to better loot it, it's a tactic common of pirates everywhere. Are we certain they dont have such a weapon? If so, I might be able to guard the engines from it, due to my familiarity with Ferengi technology.
 
CMO LtJg Atreides:
::Realizes that the chance of them being able to gain more information about their enemy by studying their dead may be harder than he though and frowns::
 
CTO Lt Cmdr Hazzem:
FCO: Much of their weapons is not known. But their ships are designed for a quick run attack; they don't want to stay much longer around or they would be destroyed
 
CNS LtCmdr Suder:
:: hand hovers over the 'delete' button on her PADD as she listens::
 
XO Lt Cmdr Aan:
FCO: Look into it, get with McKnight after the briefing.
 
XO Lt Cmdr Aan:
:: Looks at the CEO. :: CEO: What have you found?
 
FCO Ens Orpax:
XO: Understood.
 
CEO Ens McKnight:
XO: Well sir in a nut shell, the Taq'uah ships are big, bigger then the Seleya, 3 times i reckon, they have a number of runabout sized ships and carry a load of fighters.
 
CMO LtJg Atreides:
::Looks at Kesh as if to ask why her and the XO's PADDs went off earlier at almost the exact time, and waits for the next part of the brief to begin::
 
CO Cmdr Gomes:
::blinks:: CEO: No chance of towing them whole?
 
CNS LtCmdr Suder:
:: sense CMO looking at her and ignores him studiously::
 
CMO LtJg Atreides:
::Shrugs mentally and turns towards the CEO::
 
CEO Ens McKnight:
CO: Well ma'am here's the best part, and this is an eye opener, they don't just have organic propulsion, they have mechanical engines, and they can warp, you don't need the organic part of the ship to be alive to pilot it.
 
CTO Lt Cmdr Hazzem:
::Ignores all what's happening in the room, and listens intently to the briefing while taking notes::
 
CEO Ens McKnight:
All: Meaning, did they run into the nebula, or did someone bring them in there...
 
CO Cmdr Gomes:
CEO: Excellent, your main job there will be to make sure they can indeed follow us away from there
 
CO Cmdr Gomes:
CEO: Thats what we will find out. Anything else?
 
CNS LtCmdr Suder:
:: leans her elbows on the table, resting her chin on her hands, and ponders::
 
CEO Ens McKnight:
All: Just that the ship has 3 main hubs which all the organic systems connect to, ones on the bridge, the other in main engineering and the last in the central section of the ship, i guess you could say that's it heart.
 
FCO Ens Orpax:
::looks over his brief on the PADD, and takes notes on the Taq'uah ship specs.::
 
CEO Ens McKnight:
CO: Other then that, I’ve got nothing to add.
 
CO Cmdr Gomes:
::nods and looks to the XO::
 
XO Lt Cmdr Aan:
:: Turns to the FCO. :: FCO: What do you have?
 
ENV Lt Heaton:
::has been sat quietly throughout the meeting::
 
FCO Ens Orpax:
All: We should be able to navigate our way through the Lasat nebula pretty easily. The only problem we might encounter would be one or two pockets of dilithium hydroxyls that could give us some turbulence. It's deep in the demilitarized zone between the Darkness, Taq'uah, and Lionets, so I'll make sure, unless ordered otherwise, that we stay in
 
FCO Ens Orpax:
All: …friendly space. I'll keep the ride smooth for us, and compensate engines for combat maneuverability within the nebula… nothing too major from a flight control perspective. However, it was mentioned earlier that the Taq'uah vessels are bigger than the Seleya…
 
FCO Ens Orpax:
All: I could set up my flight control crew to utilize all of our combat-ready shuttlecraft in a formation to better combat these vessels. It might be a good idea, it might be too much of a gamble, but that would be up to tactical. I'll set up the formations and brief the flight crew if it's a viable idea. We'd want to identify weak points and hit
 
FCO Ens Orpax:
All: them simultaneously. That's all from me.
 
CO Cmdr Gomes:
FCO: That shows us we have options. Good
 
XO Lt Cmdr Aan:
CMO: Anything about them you want to add?
 
CMO LtJg Atreides:
All: I don't have much to say, as we don't have much information on any of the races concerned. As for the Taq'uah, I have very basic information concerning their height, average lifespan and similar... What most concerns me as that they breathe out a complex compound of chemicals, toxic to us, which is why they wear the breathing apparatus you may have already seen.
 
CMO LtJg Atreides:
All: I'll know more once I've talked to the Ambassador and hopefully performed an autopsy on who ever we find on board.
 
XO Lt Cmdr Aan:
CMO: Are we going to need rebreathers or full environmental suits if we board them?
 
ENV Lt Heaton:
XO: From what we've learned of the Taq'uah exhalations, I would recommend rebreathers only, sir.
 
CMO LtJg Atreides:
::Looks at Lt Heaton:: ENV: Thank you, exactly what I was going to say.
 
XO Lt Cmdr Aan:
:: Looks around the room. :: ALL: Anything else we need to cover?
 
CO Cmdr Gomes:
::nods,::
 
CTO Lt Cmdr Hazzem:
CO: Commander....
 
CO Cmdr Gomes:
CTO: Yes Commander?
 
CNS LtCmdr Suder:
XO: I'll have information from our representative, Sillam Adarool, once I've spoken to him personally.
 
XO Lt Cmdr Aan:
:: Nods at Kesh. ::
 
CTO Lt Cmdr Hazzem:
CO: In light of Ensign Orpax' brief. I would recommend using our shuttles as a way to counter those Ritanai fighters; might be better than creating an algorithm for our phaser banks
 
XO Lt Cmdr Aan:
:: Nods. :: CO/CTO: Having our own sight to sight fighters might not be a bad idea.
 
CO Cmdr Gomes:
CTO: Perhaps we can use a combination of the two strategies. We don't have those many shuttles
 
CO Cmdr Gomes:
All: Thank you for your effective intelligence gathering in such a short time
 
FCO Ens Orpax:
::smiles joyously.:: CTO: Using shuttlecraft to combat the enemy has always been underrated.
 
CO Cmdr Gomes:
All: I will talk to you further until we reach our destination
 
CO Cmdr Gomes:
All: Continue on your assigned tasks for the moment. Dismissed
 
CTO Lt Cmdr Hazzem:
FCO: It should prove to be more effective
 
ACTION: As the crew are about to get up from their seats, an image of A'an and Suder kissing appears on the main table display.

CO Cmdr Gomes:
::her eyes wide open at the image on the screen. She maintains her posture then looks straight at the CNS and then XO::

ACTION: We pause as everyone looks stunned......
 
FCO Ens Orpax:
::tries to stifle a laugh.:: Self: Don’t laugh, don’t laugh. ::looks at the XO and CNS.: All: hahahahaha. I'm sorry, I'm sorry. ::leaves the observation lounge.::
 
CEO Ens McKnight:
Self: I don't know if I should be shocked or happy because people are going to stop talking about me in that cupboard now.

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