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	Summary: The badly damaged Delphyne has been towed back to Starbase 39-S by a "helpful" Romulan warbird. The journey took six days. All the injured have been attended too and most have recovered enough to leave sickbay. A few remain.
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	The Delphyne is now docked at SB 39-S, the warbird is in orbit, apparently on some sort of diplomatic mission. The Nebula class vessel USS Himori is also present, most likely to watch the Romulans.
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	<<<<Begin Mission "Interlude ">>>>

CO_Mordane
	::walks along the curving corridor of Starbase 39-Sierra, making his way to Admiral Kiel's office::

CEO_Jakuharrr
	::is hunting for the OPS officer as he need his approval to get the new nacelle, because StarFleet and their paper work::

XO_Mash`ev
	@:: Finishes packing a bag in case he has to leave the ship. ::

EO_Knight
	@::taps his foot impatiently as his shuttlecraft flies towards the Delphyne:: "Come on." he says impatiently, willing the Pilot to speed up.

CNS_Raadi
	::looks to Dagan:: OPS: Hello ::smiles::

OPS_Dagan
	CNS: Hello Mira

CEO_Jakuharrr
	Computer: Please locate USS Delphyne Operation Officer Mr Dagan.

XO_Mash`ev
	@:: Leaves his quarters and heads towards airlock. ::

CMO_P`Trell
	@::exits the ship::

CNS_Raadi
	::looks to a PADD That she reads as she stands besides Vincent::

CMO_P`Trell
	::asks the station computer for instructions to her destination::

XO_Mash`ev
	@:: Exits airlock, approaches station. :: SB_Sec: Permission to enter SB-39S?

CEO_Jakuharrr
	::Waits for the computer to answer him::

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	<Security> ::Checks the XO's credentials:: XO: Granted. Welcome aboard Commander.

CO_Mordane
	::finally finds Admiral Kiel's office, after navigating a maze of completely identical office doors and corridors, and chimes the door::

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	<Computer> CEO: Ensign Dagan is on the Promenade.

XO_Mash`ev
	:: Thanks SB_Sec, makes way to Admiral Kiel's office. ::

CEO_Jakuharrr
	::finally get his answer and heads for the Promenade, and hopes the new computer is faster::

CMO_P`Trell
	::makes it to Admiral Kiel's office and arrives in time to see the Bolian:: XO: Hello, sir.

XO_Mash`ev
	CMO: Hello.. doctor? Have we met?

CEO_Jakuharrr
	::Arrives on the Promenade and realizes he has no clue what the ensign looks like::

CMO_P`Trell
	XO: Um...

CEO_Jakuharrr
	*OPS*:Mr Dagan, this is Cmdr Jakuharrr. I need to talk to you.

CO_Mordane
	::turns around, wondering why Admiral Kiel's secretary is taking so long answering the door, and realizes the XO and CMO must be two of the Delphyne officers::

OPS_Dagan
	::hears the voice coming him both from his comm badge and 10 feet away from the turbolift:: CEO: Right here Commander, how can I help you?

XO_Mash`ev
	CMO: Ah, yes. My apologies... I've been so busy lately. You understand, don't you Doctor?

CNS_Raadi
	::looks to Vincent as she hears the CEO Over his Comm Pin. She goes back to finish reading the PADD::

CMO_P`Trell
	::nods:: XO: I do.

CEO_Jakuharrr
	::Walks over to the OPS officer:: OPS: I am sure you are aware the Delphyne was damaged. I managed to track down two fairly new nacelles for the ship, but the order request needs your approval ::hands him a PADD::

CMO_P`Trell
	::enters the first room to see the CO of the Delphyne, though she doesn't know it::

EO_Knight
	@<Crewman-Mertz> EO: "I can't exceed the Base's designated velocity limit. We're almost there anyhow. ::the crewman says as he connects the pod to one of the del's access hatches.::

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	<Aide> ::Presses the button and opens the door to the outer office. Makes a not to get the sensor fixed.::

XO_Mash`ev
	:: Enters room. :: CO: Captain Mordane! It's good to see you, sir.

CO_Mordane
	XO: Ah Chief! How are you...well, I guess it isn't Chief anymore. That will take some getting used to.

CMO_P`Trell
	::sees they know each other, stands quietly in the back::

CEO_Jakuharrr
	::finally notices the CNS; he was so busy trying to get the ship nacelles he did not even notice her:: CNS: Greeting Raadi.

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	<Aide> ::Stands up and addresses the two officers.:: CO: Captain Mordane? When your senior staff has arrived, you may go right in. The Admiral is expecting you.

XO_Mash`ev
	CO: Ha! Yes sir. I'll be sure to remind you.

CNS_Raadi
	::looks up at the CEO:: CEO: Greetings. Jakuharrr, I presume?

CEO_Jakuharrr
	Raadi: Yes, I am the delphyne new chief engineer.

CO_Mordane
	Aide: Thank you.

CO_Mordane
	XO: Well, you're here, does that count... or are we waiting for others?

CNS_Raadi
	CEO: It is good to meet you. ::gives a soft smile::

OPS_Dagan
	::reads the PADD and marks his approval:: CEO: Strange how bureaucracy works.

XO_Mash`ev
	CO: I believe we're missing some more, sir. I... did you read my report? :: looks a bit worried ::

CEO_Jakuharrr
	OPS: Yes terribly complex. The nacelles will be three days late just because of paper work.

CO_Mordane
	XO: I got the digest version from Starfleet, but it left a lot out. I'll look forward to discussing it with you later.

OPS_Dagan
	CEO: Not to mention you being the CEO, and my superior officer, odd how you would need an Ensign to approve the acquisition of something that I would think the CEO would be able to acquire ::hands the PADD back to the CEO:: Is there anything else I can help you with sir?

EO_Knight
	@<Crewman-Mertz> COM: USS Delphyne: This is the USS Wooden-shoe. Hailing USS Delphyne, have two crew requesting permission to come aboard.

CEO_Jakuharrr
	::takes the PADD back, looks at it and lets out a sigh as his tail twitches back and forth as he now notices he needs either the XO or CO signature - will the paper work ever end? - all he wants are two nacelles::

CEO_Jakuharrr
	OPS: We are both senior officers

XO_Mash`ev
	CO: Yes sir. It'll make an... interesting read.

CMO_P`Trell
	::antennae curl a bit reflexively as she listens to the CO and XO talk::

XO_Mash`ev
	CO: Have you met CMO P'Trell?

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	<Del_OPS> COM:Shuttle: Permission granted. If one of you is Ensign Knight, you are expected in the Admiral's office right now. You'd better hurry it up. Out.

CO_Mordane
	XO: Bah... you think I want to read something that long and in depth, I'd rather hear it from you over a drink.

CO_Mordane
	XO: No I haven't, in fact I've been stuck on this Starbase with nothing to do for over a month. ::turns to the CMO::

CMO_P`Trell
	::looks at the XO, then extends her hand to the CO:: CO: Doctor P'Trell, I've not been officially cleared for duty yet sir. ::smiles a little embarassed::

CEO_Jakuharrr
	::looks at chronometer and sees that they were supposed to be at a briefing::

CEO_Jakuharrr
	OPS, CNS: We better head for the briefing before we get chewed out.

CO_Mordane
	::takes the CMO's hand and shakes it:: CMO: Well no worries there Doctor, I'm very familiar with the unofficial.

CEO_Jakuharrr
	::leads the way to the meeting, taking a short cut::

EO_Knight
	<Crewman-Mertz> ::opens the airlock and steps through followed closely by Knight.::

CO_Mordane
	CMO: A pleasure to meet you.

OPS_Dagan
	::nods and gestures to the lift:: CEO: After you sir

CNS_Raadi
	CEO: Meeting? I didn't get notified...

EO_Knight
	Mertz: Well, it's been nice to meet you.

XO_Mash`ev
	CO: We picked up the CMO when we ... came back.

EO_Knight
	<Crewman-Mertz> ::nods::

CMO_P`Trell
	::laughs a little, it feels good to laugh not having done it in so long:: CO: Thank you sir.

CEO_Jakuharrr
	::arrives at a JT and climbs in, crawling through it at a fast speed on all four paws. He exits, straightens his uniform and heads for the door to the meeting::

CMO_P`Trell
	XO: I thank you for that... ::smiles::

OPS_Dagan
	::after going through the lift he arrives at the door just after the CEO arrives:: CEO: Why didn't you just take the turbolift sir?

EO_Knight
	::starts dashing down the corridor and luckily finds an opened turbolift.:: "Transporter Room 3" he shouts.

CNS_Raadi
	::follows along behind Dagan::

XO_Mash`ev
	CMO: I'm just glad we saw you.

CEO_Jakuharrr
	OPS: And ruin the fun? ::enters the room and looks around::

CMO_P`Trell
	XO: Me too. It seems fate has brought me to you.

OPS_Dagan
	::follows the CEO into the room::

CEO_Jakuharrr
	::finds a seat and sits down::

EO_Knight
	::exits the turbolift and finds the nearest replicator, "One Standard SF Dress Uniform. Rank Ensign. Engineering Department." ::enters in his height, weight and collar size via the interface.::

XO_Mash`ev
	CMO: It would seem so. ::nods::

EO_Knight
	::grabs the dress uniform and suits up while simultaneously locking in the Admirals office on the Transporter console.::

CMO_P`Trell
	::finds comfort in the look of the XO's blue skin and face::

CO_Mordane
	::turns to look at the CEO:: XO: Well, it appears that's one more. Do you get the feeling we're going to be late for this meeting?

EO_Knight
	::Energizes, while in full dress.::

CEO_Jakuharrr
	::Waves his paw at the CO and XO::

CNS_Raadi
	::enters office behind the OPS::

XO_Mash`ev
	CO: I wonder? We should all be here by now?

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	Action: The EO is beamed to the transporter room near the Admiral's office. he runs down the hall and enters the outer office with everyone else.

CO_Mordane
	XO: Well let's not keep the Admiral waiting any longer than. I don't like incurring their wrath... at least now when I don't have to.

CO_Mordane
	::enters the Admiral's office and approaches the desk::

EO_Knight
	::finds the nearest chair and seats himself at the assembly.::

CMO_P`Trell
	::follows in behind the XO, shying away a bit from the furry fellow::

CO_Mordane
	Kiel: Admiral Kiel... Captain Kalen Mordane, and command staff, reporting as requested.

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	<Kiel> ::Looks up from her desk and stands. Walks around the desk and offers her hand::

CEO_Jakuharrr
	::falls in line behind the XO and walks in, tail twitching back and forth::

CNS_Raadi
	::sits down in a chair::

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	<Rheims> ::Also stands near her chair and watches::

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	<Keil>:: CO: Captain. Very Pleased to meet you. Likewise all of you. ::Nods at the other officers in turn.::

CO_Mordane
	::cocks an eyebrow at the Admiral and shakes her hand... having expected her to be gruff and businesslike like the rest of the Admirals he's dealt with::

CMO_P`Trell
	::politely nods at the two women and looks for a inconspicuous place to be::

XO_Mash`ev
	::Returns nod to Admiral Kiel.::

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	<Kiel> XO: Commander. Welcome back. ::Looks grim:: I have looked over your reports and I must say, if what is in them is true, the Federation owes you a debt of thanks.

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	<Rhiems> ::Sits down, hands in her lap::

XO_Mash`ev
	Kiel: Thank you, admiral. I believe the ship's records will corroborate the data we sent you.

CO_Mordane
	::isn't at all surprised at the response, knowing how many jams Mash`ev pulled the Ganymede out of::

CEO_Jakuharrr
	::hold PADD with nacelle request::

CEO_Jakuharrr
	::wonders who the CEO of the Delphyne was, from the damage report he has seen he was beginning to wonder if she even had a CEO::

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	<Kiel> All: Please sit.

CMO_P`Trell
	::find a place to sit::

XO_Mash`ev
	:: Sits next to Captain Mordane. ::

CEO_Jakuharrr
	::Sits down and almost feels like a Terran house pet::

CO_Mordane
	::takes a seat::

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	<Kiel> ::Goes and sits behind her desk:: All: Now then, where to begin...

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	<Kiel> All: The episode the Delphyne has just come through came at a rather strange time. Recently, the Gorn have become hostile toward us and there is currently a crisis brewing along their border.

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	<Kiel> All: A number of Federation ships have been lost in these hostilities. This has forced Starfleet to transfer many experienced officers around the fleet in order to fill holes in ship's rosters. This was to be done with the Delphyne as well, but the temporal anomaly ended up aiding us in that respect.

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	<Kiel> All: Many of the senior staff and crew have already been sent on to their other assignments. Captain, you and these officers present were to be reassigned to the Delphyne. Now, however, with the Delphyne out of commission, I have had to make other arrangements.

CMO_P`Trell
	::antennae curl reflexively as she listens with some curiosity::

CO_Mordane
	::this story is beginning to sound all to familiar for his liking, and wonders if he's simply doomed to repeat history over and over again::

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	<Kiel> CNS / OPS: Ensigns, you will board the USS Himori, where it will take you to rendezvous with your next assigned posting.

OPS_Dagan
	::nods::

CNS_Raadi
	::nods respectfully::

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	<Kiel> CO: Captain, this will make you even more short handed, however, at this time, I don't think it will be too much of an inconvenience.

CO_Mordane
	Kiel: I've been short-handed before Admiral, I can adjust.

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	<Kiel> CMO: Now, lieutenant P'Trell. Yours is an interesting story.

CMO_P`Trell
	::nods at the admilral::

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	<Kiel> CMO: I read the incident report from the USS Luna, and after referencing it with the reports filed by the Delphyne's medical staff I am convinced you are who you say you are. It also appears you are more than qualified to practice medicine.

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	<Kiel> CMO: At this time I am assigning you to the Delphyne's staff as Chief Medical Officer. If you feel inadequate to the task at any time, don't hesitate to let the Captain know. ::Smiles::

CMO_P`Trell
	::nods:: Adm: Thank you, Ma'am.

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	<Kiel> All: The Delphyne will be repaired, but it will take time. A mobile repair dock is en route and should be here within 72 hours. We'll repair and refit the Delphyne here, as opposed to towing her to Utopia Planitia.

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	<Kiel> CEO: Commander, while I am sure you look forward to overseeing her repair, for the time being I want you and Captain Mordane, as well as Commander Mash'ev, to work together to build the relationship you will all need. There will be plenty left to fix when you are ready.

XO_Mash`ev
	:: Nods, mentally running through the time-table against the repairs required. ::

CEO_Jakuharrr
	Kiel: I gather she'll be under going equipment upgrades and not just repairs then?

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	<Kiel> CEO: Some, but there is precious little left to be upgraded.

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	<Kiel> All: This is lieutenant commander Rhiems. Starfleet intelligence head in this sector. She will be interviewing all members of the Delphyne'e crew regarding the incidents in the alternate timeline.

CO_Mordane
	::makes mental notes of the meetings he will need to set up in the coming weeks::

CMO_P`Trell
	::wonders if Rhiems will be interviewing her as well::

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	<Kiel> All: The Delphyne's senior staff will remain here for several more days. Following Commander Rhiems' interviews with you all, you will receive new orders. I have a diplomatic assignment that I think you would do well on. ::Smiles::

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	<Rhiems> ::Looks at P'Trell kindly.::

CO_Mordane
	::As long as it's not to Qonos, I'll be quite happy to be diplomatic::

XO_Mash`ev
	:: Wonders what sort of questions he'll be asked... ::

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	<Kiel> All: I realize this is a confusing, hectic time. I ask that you all roll with it and do your duty. The Delphyne has done great service in this sector, and now you all have that legacy to continue, if even for a little while. Are there any questions?

EO_Knight
	::shakes his head at the thought of more debriefings and settles back into his seat.::

CMO_P`Trell
	::waits for someone else to ask about the nature of the diplomatic mission, as she is curious::

XO_Mash`ev
	Kiel: None, admiral.

CO_Mordane
	Kiel: I believe it's all rather straight forward Admiral. Thank you for your time.

CMO_P`Trell
	Adm: Admiral? Who are we to be... um... "liasoning" with?

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	<Kiel> CMO: ::Smiles:: The Pselliads, Lieutenant. You all will have the honor of helping a sovereign race become members of the Federation.

CO_Mordane
	Delphyne Crew: I'll be publishing a meeting schedule for the next few weeks so that I can get up to speed with each of you. We'll work it around Commander Rheims' interviews.

CNS_Raadi
	Kiel: I have no questions, Admiral.

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	<Kiel> All: Alright then. Good luck people. And, godspeed. ::Stands up.::

XO_Mash`ev
	::Stands.::

CO_Mordane
	::stands up as well, waiting for the rest to file out::

CMO_P`Trell
	::stands then exits::

EO_Knight
	::attn::

CNS_Raadi
	::stands::

CEO_Jakuharrr
	::Stands up::

OPS_Dagan
	::stands, nods at his superior officers and exits the room, waiting for Mira before entering the turbolift::

CNS_Raadi
	::exits the room and then she joins Dagan at the turbolift::

EO_Knight
	::leaves the room.::

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	<<<<End Mission>>>>