CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
Captains Log Stardate 10205.17. We have completed repairs to the Artemis. We are now searching for the Ferengi Trader, Jurisek. I hope once we find him, that we can gather information about his illegal arms dealings to the Horians. This needless  andsenseless war between the 2's and the 4's needs to stop once and for all.

Host SM_Sergio says:
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FCO_Teasley says:
::at the OPS station, balancing out power::

CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
:: in his ready room ::

CNS_Farrel says:
::Enters the bridge and walks across ringing the chime to the RR::

CEO_Russel says:
::In ME, making last checkup on the systems.::

XO_Somak says:
::sitting in the command chair, performing command tasks::

Host T`Lok says:
ACTION : Incoming subspace communication

CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
::calls out:: enter

Host T`Lok says:
ACTION : From SFC...

CTO_TRel says:
::at TAC running scans for Horias ships::

CNS_Farrel says:
::Enters:: CO: Captain.

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::chimes the door to the Captain's Ready Room and waits::

FCO_Teasley says:
::receives the incoming message::

CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
::looks up from his desk:: CNS: Ah Hali, hello

CNS_Farrel says:
CO: Ready to work on our plan?

FCO_Teasley says:
::sees its from SFC and puts it up::

Host T`Lok says:
ACTION : The message is from Fleet Captain T'Lok.. It is meant for the Captain..

CEO_Russel says:
::as all diagnostics are good, readies a report.::

FCO_Teasley says:
::sees it meant for the captain::

XO_Somak says:
::glances up, waiting::

CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
::his PRISM mission comes flooding into his mind:: CNS: Ready, I guess

FCO_Teasley says:
*CO*: Sir, there is a message from SFC for you

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::waits, looking over his shoulder curiously::

CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
*FCO*: Thank you Mr. Teasley  ::punches in his clearance code into his desk PADD::

CNS_Farrel says:
::Senses the familiar feelings of the Captain, raising an eyebrow:: CO: Perhaps now would be a good opportunity to ask SF for clearance to proceed with our plan

Host T`Lok says:
ACTION : Fleet Captain T'Lok appears on the screen.

Host T`Lok says:
@COMM CO : Captain...

FCO_Teasley says:
::continues with the power distribution::

CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
COMM: T'Lok: Ah Captain, greetings

CNS_Farrel says:
::Here's an admiral's voice and steps back, sitting on the couch::

Host T`Lok says:
@::nods:: COMM : Captain.., Please bring your Executive officer here. I need to do something I wish I didn't have to..

XO_Somak says:
::finishes his work but decides to give the captain sufficient time to finish his COMM::

CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
COMM: T'Lok: Yes Sir, one moment

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::loiters about outside the door and rings again::

CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
*XO*: Mr. Somak, your presence is needed in my Ready Room

XO_Somak says:
*CO*: Aye, sir. ::enters, whizzing past the CSO::

CNS_Farrel says:
CO: Err...I'll just be waiting outside sir.

CTO_TRel says:
::changes scans and continues monitoring them while working on a Security report::

CNS_Farrel says:
::Moves to the door and bumps into Somak:: XO: oops!

CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
CNS: Yes, by all means Hali

Host T`Lok says:
@::hears the chime through the COMM:: COMM CO : I need to talk with you and your XO alone, captain...

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::blinks slowly, then lowers his ears and steps out of the way of the collision::

CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
XO: Mr. Somak, stand by me

CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
COMM: T'Lok: We're all alone

XO_Somak says:
CNS: ::blinks, a little surprised:: XO: Aye, sir. ::moves::

CNS_Farrel says:
::Nods at the commander and steps out, joining Sozor outside:: CSO: Hey

FCO_Teasley says:
*CEO*: Mr. Russel, I got the power spread out evenly

XO_Somak says:
::gives his respects to the admiral::

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::nods at the CNS:: CNS: Counselorrr.. is the meeting postponed?

CEO_Russel says:
*FCO*:  Great.  Thanks, Commander.

CNS_Farrel says:
CSO: Yes...something, err ::Not sure how much she should reveal:: came up...

Host T`Lok says:
@::sighs:: COMM : CO : Captain... I want you to know that this was not my call... ::clears his throat:: Captain McPherson, you are hereby relieved of command pending an investigation related to the recent events that occurred on the Horias system.  ::turns his attention to Somak:: Commander Somak, you are hereby ordered to return to Starbase 185...

Host T`Lok says:
... where a formal inquiry will take place on said events.

Host T`Lok says:
@COMM : Somak : You are now Acting Captain.

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
CNS: I see. Well, I'll return to my station, then.

CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
::his heart just jumps into his throat::

Host T`Lok says:
@::takes a deep breath:: COMM CO : I'm sorry Captain..

Host T`Lok says:
@COMM CO : But I'm sure this is all a misunderstanding..

CEO_Russel says:
::finishes his report, downloads it into a PADD.::

CNS_Farrel says:
CSO: Su-  ::Pauses, sensing something unpleasant behind the closed doors to the RR::

CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
COMM: T'Lok: I...I...I.. don't know, what to say. I am absolutely speechless

XO_Somak says:
::raises an eyebrow::

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::blinks again and fans whiskers and ears forward curiously:: CNS: Counselorrr?

CTO_TRel says:
::looks up toward the group outside the ready room door then continues report::

Host T`Lok says:
@COMM : Captain.. I'm not allowed to talk with you much, but I will say this has to do with certain footage that arrived at StarFleet Command... From an anonymous source..

FCO_Teasley says:
*CO*: Sir, we're ready to get underway, what course shall I set?

XO_Somak says:
::blinks again:: Self: Footage?

CEO_Russel says:
::PADD in hand, exits ME and heads for TL.::

CNS_Farrel says:
::Turns away from the doors, the tightening sensation in her lungs fading slowly:: CSO: yes?

Host T`Lok says:
@::turns to Somak:: COMM XO : I expect you here in 3 days. T'Lok out..

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
CNS: Your scent changed rrradically therrre forrr a moment. Is everrrything all rrright?

XO_Somak says:
::gets in a final nod before the COMM shuts::

CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
COMM: T'Lok: I don't know what footage Star Fleet may have received, but I assure you that it's false

CEO_Russel says:
::Calls TL.  When it arrives, enters.::  TL:  Bridge.

CNS_Farrel says:
CSO: Yes...I am alright...

Host T`Lok says:
ACTION : T'Lok's COMM has been cut..

CNS_Farrel says:
::Wonders about the captain though....returning slowly to her chair::

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
CNS: Verrry well.

XO_Somak says:
::turns to the Captain:: CO: Sir?

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::turns and strides off to his station to review his logs again::

CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
::slides down in the chair:: XO: Mr. Somak, I would like some time to myself

XO_Somak says:
CO: Aye, sir. Perhaps the CNS can help you...

CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
XO: No, I need to deal with this myself

CEO_Russel says:
::Exits TL onto the Bridge.::

XO_Somak says:
CO: I hope you can, sir. I'll assume the hearing will be within three days..

CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
COMM: Ship-wide: Attention Officer's and Crew, as of right now I am no longer your Captain, I have been relieved of command. Mr. Somak is now acting Captain, you will give him all courtesy due. MacPherson-Quest out

CEO_Russel says:
::hears the comm.::

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::blinks again, tail’s tip fussing out and ears flattening::

CEO_Russel says:
::stops, stunned by the statement.::

CNS_Farrel says:
::Feels the shock and confusion on the ship, shifting in her seat uneasily, looking around the bridge::

CTO_TRel says:
::stops working and raises an eyebrow in surprise::

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::looks directly at the Counselor with an "you knew that was happening didn't you" look::

FCO_Teasley says:
::almost hit the wrong button from the news::

CTO_TRel says:
::begins running through her mind the events of the past mission and what could have caused such a drastic change::

CNS_Farrel says:
::Half nods at Sozor's glance...sighing to herself::

XO_Somak says:
::nods:: CO: I'll let you have your solitude, sir. ::quietly exits::

 CEO_Russel says:
::walks to the RR.  Stops and waits outside.::

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::growls something caustic under his breath, then eyes the XO as he steps out::

CEO_Russel says:
::looks at the XO as he exits.::

CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
COMM: Ship-wide: Attention Officer's and Crew, there will be an investigation by Star Fleet Command and your cooperation is very much needed. This is only temporary until a hearing into this matter can resolve whatever Star Fleet has against myself and the Artemis

XO_Somak says:
::pauses at the crowd:: All: I suppose you've heard the Captain. He's under investigation, and we're done here. I'll assume you can give the Captain some peace.. ::specifically looking at the CNS::

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
XO: What are the charrrges and specifications against the Captain, sirrr?

CEO_Russel says:
XO:  Under investigation?  for what?

XO_Somak says:
CSO: It'll all be told at the hearing.

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
XO: Aye, sirrr.

FCO_Teasley says:
XO: What's going on?

CNS_Farrel says:
::Looks back at Somak raising her eyebrows::

Host SM_Sergio says:
ACTION : Incoming message from SF Command

XO_Somak says:
FCO: Lay in a course for Starbase 185.

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
ALL: We'rrre being 'set up'.

Host SM_Sergio says:
ACTION : With current orders and the list of charges.

FCO_Teasley says:
XO: There's another message from SF Command sir

FCO_Teasley says:
::plots course::  XO: Course laid in sir

CEO_Russel says:
XO:  Okay, well I guess I should give this to you then... sir.  ::Hands him the PADD containing his report.::

XO_Somak says:
CEO: Oh, great. ::takes the CEO's PADD::

CTO_TRel says:
::raises an eyebrow again and returns to the Security report::

XO_Somak says:
FCO: Send it into my console.

XO_Somak says:
ALL: This is a troubling situation but we should be prudent and get it over with.

CEO_Russel says:
::turns and heads off to the TL.::

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::grumbles as he runs a diagnostic on his panel, then begins with LR scans::

FCO_Teasley says:
::sends the message to the XO's console::

XO_Somak says:
::finds and sits in his chair to read the message::

CNS_Farrel says:
::Stands, clasping her hands in front, and slow steps towards the RR::

FCO_Teasley says:
XO: Course is laid in sir

CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
::sits in his ready room, holding a picture of his wife looking at her while he contemplates his career in Star Fleet and it's apparent end::

CEO_Russel says:
::Enters TL.::  TL:  Computer, deck 15.

XO_Somak says:
FCO: If that's all, engage at maximum warp.

CNS_Farrel says:
::Rings the Ready Room Chime::

FCO_Teasley says:
XO: Aye sir

FCO_Teasley says:
::engages the warp engines::

XO_Somak says:
::snaps around to the CNS:: CNS: Counselor?

FCO_Teasley says:
::increases to warp 9::

CNS_Farrel says:
::Still facing away:: XO: Commander?

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
:turns to the XO:: XO: Sensorrrs appearrr to be clearrr... Captain.

XO_Somak says:
CNS: The Captain has requested his privacy. You ARE the Counselor, and if you think it's in his best interests to enter then do so...

XO_Somak says:
CNS: You've been warned. CSO: Thank you... ::uneasy about the Captain remark::

CNS_Farrel says:
::Half turns her head listening to Somak, then turn back to the door and rings the chime again::

CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
::looks up from the picture:: enter
CNS_Farrel says:
::Enters and stands in front of the desk::

CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
CNS: Yes, Hali?

CEO_Russel says:
::exits TL and walks to his office.::

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::turns back to his scans, keeping an eye on them closely for any signs of pursuit or traces of the isotope::

Host SM_Sergio says:
<Ensign> ::enters the Bridge::

CNS_Farrel says:
CO: Captain...are you alright?

CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
::hides his emotions:: CNS: AS well as I can be, I guess

CNS_Farrel says:
::Nods slowly and steps closer:: CO: It's a beautiful picture of her...

CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
::looks at Jerni and smiles:: CNS: Thank you, I took it myself. I miss her

FCO_Teasley says:
XO: Sir, what is going on here?

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::bites hi tongue to not answer the question himself::

CTO_TRel says:
::finishes the security report and submits it to the XO::

CNS_Farrel says:
CO: I can tell she was a warm person....she just glows in that picture...

CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
CNS: She was my life, I almost died when I lost her

CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
CNS: There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about her and if she's still alive. I also often think about my adoptive daughter and how Jerni hasn't seen her

CTO_TRel says:
::turns attention to TAC sensors scans::

CEO_Russel says:
::Enters office, makes his way to his replicator, puts his hand on the wall.::  Computer:  Coffee black... wait... ::sighs.::  belay that... make it a decaff.

CNS_Farrel says:
CO: That must be difficult...to wonder what happened to her....

CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
::picks up another picture:: CNS: Here, this is my daughter, T'Ana

XO_Somak says:
::notes the reports coming in to support the Captain, and stores it away carefully::

CEO_Russel says:
::takes the cup and sits at his desk.  Puts his feet on his desk and drinks his coffee, thinking about the situation they've put themselves in.::

CNS_Farrel says:
::Holds the picture and smiles:: CO: She's adorable.  Looks like she has a lot of energy...

CTO_TRel says:
::returns thoughts to the previous mission and issue facing the ship on its return home::

CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
::laughs a bit:: CNS: yes she is, she's Vulcan. She is the daughter of my good friend from the Academy who died a few months ago. So I am honored his wish and adopted her after he and his wife died

CNS_Farrel says:
::nodding:: CO: They say good captains, make good fathers...and I’d have to say I’m proud to be serving with you sir.

CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
CNS: Thank you Hali, but I'm far from good, mediocre at best

Host SM_Sergio says:
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