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Summary:  It's the wee hours of the morning on Avalon Station nearing 0145.  The USS Pearl has been detected on long range sensors and is enroute at high warp to Avalon Station.

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The crew is packing for which will ensure to be a nice training voyage.  We now tune into Back to Basics.

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<<<<<<<<< Begin Mission "Back to Basics" >>>>>>>

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
::readies herself for their training.::

CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
::in quarters, sitting on edge of bed, uniform on, bags packed, trying to key eyes open.

TO_LtJg_Masterson says:
::goes over a PADD making sure she has everythign she will need for this training mission.  After the last one she was on she'll be more careful this time around::

CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
::finds the will to pull himself to his feet, grab bag and head out the door for the docking level::

CTO_Telgar_Nash says:
@  :: walks onto the bridge ::

Captain_Zahrim says:
@ FCO: Take us out of warp.

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::In quarters asleep::

TO_LtJg_Masterson says:
::picks up her duffel bag full of sensors and weapons of all kind and heads for the docking bay.  She's not falling down a drain this time.::

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
::has one small bag containing what would be needed for this training, others will have more since they need additional equipment.::

Captain_Zahrim says:
@ ::looks back and nods:: CTO: Welcome to the bridge Lt... there she is... ::points to the viewscreen::

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
::takes her bag and heads to the transporter room.::

CTO_Telgar_Nash says:
@ :: looks up at the screen :: Zahrim:  Yes Sir.  :: sighs ::  And thank you.

Captain_Zahrim says:
@ ::shakes head:: CTO: Your going to lose your space legs.... staying on a station... ::shivers:: You couldn't pay me to stay there.

Captain_Zahrim says:
@ OPS: Hail them... 

CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
::steps off the TL on the correct docking level and walks towards the docking ports, nods to the Dock Master, then looks out the viewport::

CTO_Telgar_Nash says:
@ Zahrim:  I don't think so....it's just a little hard for me to come here.

Captain_Zahrim says:
@ COM: Avalon Station: Surrender your station and prepare to be boarded.... I mean USS Pearl requesting docking instructions to receive your crew..

Host Hebert says:
ACTION: The Intrepid class ship looms outside the CSO's viewport, moving in closer and closer to Avalon Station.

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
:: An alarm goes off waking him up::

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::Slaps his old fashioned clock across the room::

TO_LtJg_Masterson says:
::steps into the trnasporter room with duffel bag sitting on her shoulder::

Captain_Zahrim says:
@ Self:: Hmmmf... I wonder if I should arm weapons  ::sighs::

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::Heads into the bath area::

Host Hebert says:
<OPS_Flunkie> COMM:Pearl:  This is Avalon Station, sorry sir, I was getting coffee.  I will inform the Captain you are now in range.

Captain_Zahrim says:
@ COM: Avalon Station: OPS: Next time I'll shoot to wake everyone up.

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::Decides he needs a real shower not the sonic wannabee that does nothing for him::

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<OPS_Flunkie> COM: Pearl: Capt: Understood, sir.  Sorry, sir. :: fidgets ::

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<OPS_Flunkie> *CO* Sir, the Pearl is now in range and Captain Zahrim is on the comm... I can patch him through for you, ma'am.

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::Steps out of the shower now fully awake and dries off::

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
*OPS*:  Please patch him through.

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ACTION: The operations officer taps his console while yawning, and transfers Captain Zahrim's comm through the internal system, connecting Captain Rushing to him.

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::Slips into a fresh uniform::

Captain_Zahrim says:
@ COM: Avalon Station: CO: Captain... I am here... and waiting... I can't wait to deliver folks to such a pleasant place as Benning ::shivers as he remembers his last experience::

TO_LtJg_Masterson says:
::stands in the transporter room with duffel bag on her shoulder::

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::Double checks his bag to make sure everything is there::

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
COM:  Captain Zahrim:  We are gathering now in the transporter room.  It shouldn't be long.  I am sorry for the delay.

CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
::notices that the Pearl isn't maneuvering to dock, walks back to the dock master::  DM:  Are they going to dock or what?

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
Self: Ok lets see, I have my phaser, My backup Phaser, Sword, Tri-Corder..........

CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
<DM> CSO:  No sir, change of plans, they are doing a transporter pick up

Captain_Zahrim says:
@ COM: Avalon Station: CO: Won't be my problem... the Range Master "LOVES" when folks are late ::chuckles:: 

CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
Self:  Nice if they told everyone.  ::turns and heads for the TL again::

Captain_Zahrim says:
::looks back to Telgar:: @ COM: Avalon Station: CTO: Ever been to Benning Lt?

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
Self: Phaser Rifle.........

CTO_Telgar_Nash says:
Good.  :o)

CTO_Telgar_Nash says:
<edit out my last comment >

CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
::enters transporter room, sees the others there, and joins them::

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::Inventories several other assorted weaons grabs his bags and heads for the Transporter room::

TO_LtJg_Masterson says:
::nods to the CSO::

CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
::nods to theTO::  TO:  Lieutenant Masterson.  ::smiles::

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::On his way out the door makes sure that Rocky has plenty of food and water::

TO_LtJg_Masterson says:
CSO: Lieutenant Hawkes.

CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
TO:  Looking forward to this?  

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
TO/CSO: Hope we're prepared for this.

TO_LtJg_Masterson says:
::pats the duffel bag on her shoulder:: CO/CSO:  I'm ready as I can be.

CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
CO:  Captain...  Most of us have been to Benning before.  Shouldn't be a problem.

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::Enters the transporter room with three bags and a backpack::

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
ALL:  Are we all here?

CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
::notices the XO enter, with his extra luggage::  XO:  You might need to check that sir.

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
COM:  Captain Zahrim:  We are ready for transport.

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
ALL:  Let's get rolling, we're already behind.  That doesn't look good for us.

Captain_Zahrim says:
@ ::sighs:: Self: Slow bunch...  OPS: Bring 'em up.

CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
::waits for transport::

Host Hebert says:
ACTION:  The USS Pearl initializes transport and the Avalon Senior Staff is transported over to the ship.

CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
::steadies himself, always feels a little disoriented after a trip through the transporter::

TO_LtJg_Masterson says:
::looks around the ship and nods before taking a seat and dropping her bag in front of her with a thud::

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
::holds onto bag as they are beamed aboard the USS Pearl::

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CSO: I dont check anything that might save my hide.

Captain_Zahrim says:
FCO: Let's move 'em out.... warp speed.

CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
::looks to the XO and grins::

Host Hebert says:
ACTION: The USS Pearl turns quickly with a roll, flexes its warp nacelles and goes to warp speed in a blaze of light.  They are now enroute to the Plannet Benning.

TO_LtJg_Masterson says:
::leans her head against the wall closing her eyes::

Captain_Zahrim says:
::looks to the FCO and whispers:: FCO: Make sure we are late  ::smiles::  God I love my job  ::smiles::

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CO: I suggest we start preparing.

CTO_Telgar_Nash says:
:: chuckles at Zahrim ::

Captain_Zahrim says:
*CO*: Captain... I have the Observation Lounge all set up for you if you need it.

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
*Captain Zahrim*:  Thank you for your hospitality and we will be using your Observation Lounge.

CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
<<editor:  delete my last statement>>

CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
::steps over closer to the CO::

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
XO:  Lets drop our gear off in our quarters and head on to the Observation Lounge.

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CO: I hope this Pow wow will be short, I need time to get my gear ready.

Host LtCmdrFord says:
:: turns and looks out the observation lounge's windows and then turns back to placing PADDs along the table ::

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
XO:  Yes, would you prefer to get your gear ready then have a meeting?

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CO: It doesnt matter either way but I need at least an hour.

Host LtCmdrFord says:
:: taps his commbadge :: *CO* Captain Rushing.  I know you are working on very few orders, go ahead and report to the observation lounge as soon as possible with the crew you are taking to Planet Benning.  I will be briefing you when you are ready.

CTO_Telgar_Nash says:
:: goes back to her quarters and picks up the PADD with her orders ::

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CO: I will just take my gear and start preparing during the briefing.

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
CSO/TO/XO:  Looka like we are needed immediately in the Observatio Lounge.

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
*LtCmdrFord*:  We are on our way.

Host LtCmdrFord says:
*CO* Thank you, Captain.

CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
CO:  Aye sir. ::turns towards the exit::

CTO_Telgar_Nash says:
:: heads tot he Observation Lounge ::

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::Picks up his bags and heads for the observation lounge::

TO_LtJg_Masterson says:
::pivks up her bag and heads to the Observation lounge::

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
::takes her bag and heas for the Oservation Lounge with the others.::

CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
::follows the others::

CTO_Telgar_Nash says:
:: enters the observation lounge ::

Host LtCmdrFord says:
:: nods to the CTO as she enters ::

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
::enters the Observation Lounge.::

CTO_Telgar_Nash says:
:: nods :: Ford:  Commander.

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
::drops her gear to the side and heads to theLtCmdrFord.::

TO_LtJg_Masterson says:
::steps inside the Observation lounge and moves out of the way of the rest of the crew::

Host LtCmdrFord says:
CO: Captain Rushing.  I won't take much of your time.  I'm going to give you a small briefing on what is to come, and then you will have this room at your disposal to prepare for your exercises.

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::Follows the CO into the Lounge::

CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
::finds a seat in the lounge and parks it::

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
Lt Cmdr Ford:  Understood.   ::takes a seat::

CTO_Telgar_Nash says:
:: sits ::

Host LtCmdrFord says:
CO: :: extends his hand :: My name is Lt. Commander Harvey Ford... and I will be your training supervisor for the next couple of days...

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::Starts to arrange his equipment as he listens::

Host LtCmdrFord says:
all: If everyone is here, we shall begin.  :: walks to a wall panel and turns it on ::

CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
::watches Ford::

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
Lt Commander Ford:  ::extends hand in reply::  I am glad to be here.

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
::watches presentation.::

Host LtCmdrFord says:
Aloud: Then let's get to it.  Starfleet Inteligence has lost contact with two of its ops in the field.  For this training mission, Starfleet has ordered your group, Captain Rushing...

Host LtCmdrFord says:
Aloud: To penetrate a compound held by an unknown enemy force to retrieve these ops.  I'm sorry, but I cannot give you more information than that.  Orbital defenses will prevent the Pearl from getting close to the planet which is mainly a lush jungle...

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::Attaches weapons to his pack::

Host LtCmdrFord says:
Aloud:  You will be flown in by shuttle using a masked warp signature to match one of their own shuttles, and dropped off at a distance from the compound.  Any questions?

Host LtCmdrFord says:
:: looks around ::

CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
::holds up hand::

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::Raises hand::

Host LtCmdrFord says:
CSO: Lieutenant?

CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
FORD:  This is a simulation...  Right?

Host LtCmdrFord says:
CSO: Yes, this is a simulation.  All equipment you will be bringing will need to be set to training energy levels.  We will have medical and technical support standing by if need be.

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::Thimks back to the Prism mission he was on and shivers at the thought of another outcome like that::

CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
::nods::  FORD:  Just checking...  Thanks

Host LtCmdrFord says:
XO: Commander?

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
Ford: Any Intel on the size of the forces at the compound and what races they are?

Host LtCmdrFord says:
XO: I'm sorry, Starfleet Intel has only seen a single vessel leave the planet at high warp, and come back.  They are using that warp signature to mask your own.  Usually more intel is required to prep an op, like this... but Starfleet needs those ops back.

Host LtCmdrFord says:
XO: Most other information on this race, is classified by Starfleet Intelligence.

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
Ford:So you have info on the Race and are withholding it?

Host LtCmdrFord says:
XO: To tell you the truth Commander, I am not the runner of this scenario.  I really don't know.

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
Ford: If the Identity of the race is that classified we shouldnt even be going.

Host LtCmdrFord says:
XO: Think of it as a script, Commander.  And I am but an actor here.

Host LtCmdrFord says:
XO: But I do understand your question... and am unable to give you any intel.

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
Ford: So Starfleet is sending us in blind?

CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
Self:  I hate actors

Host LtCmdrFord says:
XO: That is correct.

Host LtCmdrFord says:
Aloud: :: pushing along :: anything else?

Host LtCmdrFord says:
:: snaps his fingers :: Aloud: Almost forgot... there was another op, down on the planet... he managed to escape.  His current wearabouts are unknown, he is your main source contact and point of information for retrieval.

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
Ford: Just that again I am displeased with Starfleets criteria for a so called training mission. As was the case the last time I was here.

Host LtCmdrFord says:
XO: I understand the frustration...

CTO_Telgar_Nash says:
:: lifts her eyebrow at the XO ::

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
Ford: I have worked in Secret OPS and we had better intel than that it was classified.

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
Ford:  What can you tell us abouth this escapee?

Host LtCmdrFord says:
XO: Sorry, Commander, that you do not  like the situation.

Host LtCmdrFord says:
CO: He is a human starfleet officer, codename Stinger.

Host LtCmdrFord says:
CO:  We have attempted to send a message to him, hopefully he knows a rescue party is on its way.

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
::nods in reply to the answers.::

Host LtCmdrFord says:
:: nods :: CO: Then Captain, they are yours for your own briefing.  :: nods and turns to walk out the door ::

CTO_Telgar_Nash says:
:: stands and hands her PADD to CO Rushing :: CO:  Lt Shara Telgar-Nash, reporting for duty, Ma`am.

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
CTO:  Welcome Aboard, well, we are glad to have you with us.

CTO_Telgar_Nash says:
CO:  Thank you Captain.

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
ALL:  Okay, we have less than two hours to prepare.

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CO: Ok captain how are we gonna divide for teams?

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CO: I suggest that you take one team and I take the other.

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
XO:  Sounds good.

CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
::opens his bag to check his gear::

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CO: I would feel better if the CTO did go with you.

TO_LtJg_Masterson says:
::checks her bag over once more and nods in apporval::

Host LtCmdrFord says:
<<<<<<< Pause Mission >>>>>>>