USS GENEVA MISSION TRANSCRIPT - 10601.13

With the partial destruction of the Geneva, the crew find themselves aboard the USS Vigilant with orders to investigate a distress signal sent out from the USS Eridanus.

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The Missing - 10601.13

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CSO_Ens_Quinnis says:
::placing belongings in quarters, sister Rivas is there with him::
XO_Taal says:
::on the bridge of the USS Vigilant, standing slightly behind the Captain's chair::
CSO_Ens_Quinnis says:
<Rivas> CSO: So I suppose your not coming.
CSO_Ens_Quinnis says:
Rivas: No.  My duty is to Starfleet.
CSO_Ens_Quinnis says:
<Rivas> CSO: Then I will take my leave.
CSO_Ens_Quinnis says:
Rivas: Contact me sister.
XO_Taal says:
::looking around to see who is on the bridge::
CO_Shras says:
:: sitting in the USS Vigilant captain chair ::
CNS_Bauer says:
::On the bridge of the Vigilant, although grief stricken over his loss, he opens the schematics on the USS Eridanus::
CSO_Ens_Quinnis says:
<Rivas> CSO: May the gods be with you.  ::Exits the room and leaves the ship::
CO_Shras says:
XO: You believe the crew can handle that kind of ship commander?
CEO_Lt_L`Koreck says:
::adjusts her uniform and the sash that has the house crest of L'Keth and makes sure her hair is tied back and heads for the bridge::
CNS_Bauer says:
::All hopes and prayers are with his best friend as he faces surgery and much recuperation.  For now he will concentrate on duty::
XO_Taal says:
CO: Captain, this crew is capable of anything they set their minds to.
CSO_Ens_Quinnis says:
::fashions pips and communicator, leaves quarters for the Bridge::
CO_Shras says:
XO: I've seen my room, I don't even want to think about the crews quarters
CO_Shras says:
XO: I've read about this class of ship, very powerful, maybe too powerful for a package that small
CNS_Bauer says:
CO/XO: Was there anything said as to the kind of trouble the Eridanus is in?
AFCO_Flight says:
:: hurries to the flight console and takes her seat ::
CSO_Ens_Quinnis says:
::enters the Bridge:: CO/XO: Ensign Quinnis, Chief Science Officer reporting for duty.
CO_Shras says:
CNS/XO: That is unknown for the moment, but they were helping with a border dispute between the Cardassians and the Breen, we should expect one side might have taken this dispute to another level.
CO_Shras says:
CNS: Counselor, please verify if everyone is abord the ship
CEO_Lt_L`Koreck says:
::walks to her station:: CO:  Chief Engineer Lt. L'Koreck reporting for duty sir.  ::cross hand salutes the captain::
XO_Taal says:
::nods his head::
CNS_Bauer says:
::Reading over data on console:: CO/XO: I'm not to crazy about getting involved with the Cardassians so soon.  You know in any dispute the Cardassians are involved with, they usually use strong arm tactics.  I'm sure the Breen are feeling quite bullied.
CNS_Bauer says:
CO: Aye, Sir.
CEO_Lt_L`Koreck says:
::looks at the XO and nodds::
CSO_Ens_Quinnis says:
::heads to Science station 1::
CNS_Bauer says:
::Checks ship's compliment against computer::
AFCO_Flight says:
:: begins the preflight checks and getting comfortable with the new controls :: Self: Oh boy, this is going to be something.
XO_Taal says:
CNS: Neither do I, Counselor, but this must be done.
CSO_Ens_Quinnis says:
::logs into console and begins routine duty::
CO_Shras says:
CEO: Sorry, too many things on my mind, welcome aboard
CNS_Bauer says:
CO: All present and accounted for, Sir.
CEO_Lt_L`Koreck says:
CO: Sir it is an honor to serve you and your ship.
CSO_Ens_Quinnis says:
::turns head:: CO: Good to see your alive and healthy Captain.
XO_Taal says:
CNS: Very well.
AFCO_Flight says:
:: turns around and sees the Captain but refrains from saying anything ::
CEO_Lt_L`Koreck says:
CO: Sir engineering is ready and warp is at your leisure sir.
CO_Shras says:
CSO: Aye, chief
CO_Shras says:
CEO: Thank you, lieutenant
CEO_Lt_L`Koreck says:
::turns and walks to her station::
CSO_Ens_Quinnis says:
::turns back to console::
AFCO_Flight says:
XO: Commander, flight reports all systems functioning within normal parameters. ::smiles and turns back to face the screen::
XO_Taal says:
AFCO: Very good.
XO_Taal says:
CO: Captain, it appears we are ready to depart.
CO_Shras says:
AFCO: Begin undockoing procedures
CEO_Lt_L`Koreck says:
AFCO: Ready when you are to release and go on internal power.
CNS_Bauer says:
ALL: Circinus...here we come.
CSO_Ens_Quinnis says:
XO: Sensor activity is nominal.
CEO_Lt_L`Koreck says:
::hands move over console::
CNS_Bauer says:
OPS: Break out the long underwear.
CEO_Lt_L`Koreck says:
AFCO: Impulse is ready.
AFCO_Flight says:
CO: Aye sir. ::releases the umbilicals and docking clamps :: Switching to internal systems.
CSO_Ens_Quinnis says:
::notices Klingon Female, a new face::
CEO_Lt_L`Koreck says:
AFCO: Ship now on internal systems confirmed.
CEO_Lt_L`Koreck says:
::feels eyes in her back::
AFCO_Flight says:
CEO: Acknowledged.
XO_Taal says:
::sits down at the tactical console::
CSO_Ens_Quinnis says:
*SB 245* : Starbase 245, this is the Vigilant requesting permission to undock.

ACTION: STARBASE OPERATIONS GIVES THE VIGILANT AUTHORIZATION TO DEPART.

AFCO_Flight says:
XO: Coordinates locked in and awaiting orders, sir.
CSO_Ens_Quinnis says:
XO: Permission granted, sir.
XO_Taal says:
AFCO: Warp 5 and engage on the Captain's mark.
CNS_Bauer says:
::Looks over a console for any reports on the Eridanus' involvement in negotiations in the Breen/Cardassian dispute::
XO_Taal says:
CO: Tactical systems appear to be functioning within normal parameters.
AFCO_Flight says:
XO: Thrusters to one third to outer markers and warp five on the Captain's mark, aye. ::moves the Vigilant out of dock::
CEO_Lt_L`Koreck says:
::makes the appropriate changes in power for impulse::
CSO_Ens_Quinnis says:
::moniters sensors::
CO_Shras says:
AFCO: Engage
CEO_Lt_L`Koreck says:
::watches the power grids::
CO_Shras says:
AFCO: What is the maximum warp factor this ship can do until our destination?
CNS_Bauer says:
CO/XO: The Eridanus must not have been too involved.  They must have gotten in trouble before or when they got there.  I find nothing on the negotiations at all, Sir.
AFCO_Flight says:
::watches the indicator closely  as they reach the outer markers:: CO: Aye sir, warp five, engaging now. ::taps the warp controls::
CEO_Lt_L`Koreck says:
CO: Sir, I can answer that.

ACTION: THE VIGILANT JUMPS TO WARP 5. SHE FEELS DIFFERENTLY FROM THE WAY THE GENEVE FLIES.

CEO_Lt_L`Koreck says:
CO: Max is warp 9.982 for 12 hours.
CO_Shras says:
CEO: So?
CSO_Ens_Quinnis says:
Self: This ship is cramped and dark.
CNS_Bauer says:
::Gets temporary butterflies, then settles::
CO_Shras says:
CNS: Contact the Breen and the Cardassian and ask if they have seen the Eridanus
CNS_Bauer says:
XO: That was different.
CNS_Bauer says:
CO: Aye, Sir.
AFCO_Flight says:
:: takes a quick look around the small bridge and wonders who all these people are ::
CO_Shras says:
XO: Can you find out where exactly was the talks being held, inside Breen, Cardassian space or in between or somewhere else?
XO_Taal says:
CO: Yes, sir. ::looks up the information on the computer::
CO_Shras says:
CEO: I want your assessment on our chances against hostile forces, how many Breen or Cardassian ship can we take on with this?
XO_Taal says:
CO: Apparently, the talks were to be held on the Eridanus while orbiting the habitable planet of Circinus Minor... Circinus Minor VII.
CO_Shras says:
CSO: Keep an eye out to locate any sign of the Eridanus on the way, just in case they had troubles before arriving at destination
CSO_Ens_Quinnis says:
CO: Aye sir.
CNS_Bauer says:
::Puts through a closed personal COM to both the Breen deligates and the representitives of the Cardassian order to ask about the Eridanus::
CSO_Ens_Quinnis says:
::Begins scanning for the Eridanus::
CEO_Lt_L`Koreck says:
CO: Sir this little ship can and will perform within expectations.
AFCO_Flight says:
::checks their course heading again and then relaxes a little::

ACTION: THE COUNSELOR'S TRANSMISSION GOES UNANSWERED.

CEO_Lt_L`Koreck says:
CO: As for taking on any type ship she can handle at least three if not four before we would either be destroyed or badly damaged.
CSO_Ens_Quinnis says:
::continues scanning::
CO_Shras says:
CEO: Alright, keep me posted on anything going wrong, I've probably read too much reports on the Defiant's problems but this ship makes me unconfortable
CEO_Lt_L`Koreck says:
CO: I have Sworn an oath to your Federation and I am loyal to it.  I am also Klingon and loyal to the Empire.  I will die with this ship defending the Federation and the Empire.
CNS_Bauer says:
SELF: Hmmmmm, odd. CO: Sir, I've tried to reach both parties. No luck. Isn't that a bit strange?  No ones there?
CO_Shras says:
CEO: Like going to a job interview with shoes that don't quite fit.
CSO_Ens_Quinnis says:
CO: Nothing to report in regards to the Eridanus, sir.
AFCO_Flight says:
:: overhears the Captain and starts to worry ::
XO_Taal says:
CNS: Have you tried rotating the frequencies?
CNS_Bauer says:
XO: The message did go through I'm sure of it. Just no one there.
CEO_Lt_L`Koreck says:
CO: Not exactly sir.  I can make this ship fight like our biggest and strongest warbird.
CNS_Bauer says:
XO: I'll keep trying, Sir.
CEO_Lt_L`Koreck says:
CO: Remember she is small and very maneuverable.
CSO_Ens_Quinnis says:
::relaxes a bit, but continues to scan::
XO_Taal says:
CEO: Run a diagnostic on the Communication systems.
CNS_Bauer says:
::Retries the COM using the Commander's instructions::
CEO_Lt_L`Koreck says:
XO: Understood running diagnostic now.
AFCO_Flight says:
XO: No unusual ship traffic in the sector sir.
CEO_Lt_L`Koreck says:
::enters commands for level 3 diagnostic of all communications systems::
CNS_Bauer says:
XO: Sir, I've tried everything I know how. The messages are going through.  I got a weird feeling I'm right.  It's just there is no one there to answer.
CEO_Lt_L`Koreck says:
XO: Diagnostics are back sir.  All communications systems are functioning at 100%
XO_Taal says:
CNS: Any theories?
XO_Taal says:
AFCO: Keep an eye out for anything odd.
CO_Shras says:
:: opens the internal communications :: ALL: This is Captain Shras. To all those who served with me on the USS Geneva, I know you are as we all are, still recovering from our common loss of our ship and many of our crewmates and friends. But as Starfleet Officers we must carry on with our duties and the USS Eridanus needs our help.
CNS_Bauer says:
XO: Not really but, it's gotta be huge to have EVERY one....gone.
AFCO_Flight says:
XO: Odd sir?
CEO_Lt_L`Koreck says:
CNS: Either that or they are not willing to answer.  I smell a trap and that is a gut feeling.
XO_Taal says:
AFCO: Yes, not 'normal'. I have a bad... feeling.
XO_Taal says:
CNS: Whatever it is, I recommend extreme caution.
CSO_Ens_Quinnis says:
CNS: I tend to agree with the Lieutenant.
CNS_Bauer says:
CEO: I don't agree.  I think there really is no one there TO answer.
CNS_Bauer says:
XO: I strongly agree....this is getting creepy.
AFCO_Flight says:
:: nods :: XO: Of course Commander. I will watch out for anything "odd ". ::smiles slightly::
CNS_Bauer says:
CSO: I'm sure you do Quinnis, I'm sure you do.
CO_Shras says:
ALL: So I am asking and as always I am expecting the best out of you despite everything that happened to us. As for the others who are joining us today I am pleased to have you among us and together we will do a great work I am certain. Thank you.
CEO_Lt_L`Koreck says:
CO: Sir, I recommend full red alert.  This situation is not what it appears to be.
XO_Taal says:
CEO: Try and boost the range of the ships sensors. I know these ships were not built for scanning, but do what you can.
CSO_Ens_Quinnis says:
::antennae lower and eyes lock on CNS in anger at sarcasm::
AFCO_Flight says:
:: glances over at the CSO and smiles ::
CEO_Lt_L`Koreck says:
XO: I will do as much as I can.
CEO_Lt_L`Koreck says:
::hands fly over the console as if guided::
XO_Taal says:
CSO: Once the sensors are boosted, see if you can find anything in the Circinus Minor System.
CNS_Bauer says:
::Stares back at Quinnis and taps the three gold pips on his collar::
CO_Shras says:
CEO: Not yet lieutenant, we are running into a tense situation, lets not make it with all guns armed...
XO_Taal says:
CSO: I do not want to find ourselves in a trap.
CEO_Lt_L`Koreck says:
::boosted power from the replicators and feeds it into the sensor grids::
CNS_Bauer says:
XO: When can we get life sign scans of the planet?
CEO_Lt_L`Koreck says:
XO: Sir, I have fed more power into the Long Range Ssensor grids.
XO_Taal says:
CNS: Not until we are in range of the planet, and out of warp.
AFCO_Flight says:
XO/CO: At present speed and course, we should arrive at Circinus in fifteen minutes, barring any trouble.
CNS_Bauer says:
XO: Maybe we will get lucky and find answers when we can see what's down there.
CEO_Lt_L`Koreck says:
CSO: Try your Long Range Sensors now.
CSO_Ens_Quinnis says:
CEO: Aye.
CSO_Ens_Quinnis says:
::sends a grin to the AFCO::
CSO_Ens_Quinnis says:
::scans the system::
XO_Taal says:
CNS: Perhaps. Luck has not been on our side lately.
CSO_Ens_Quinnis says:
XO: Sir, sensors show... nothing.  There's nothing ahead.
CEO_Lt_L`Koreck says:
XO: Luck is not a factor here sir.  Wisdom and common sense is.
XO_Taal says:
ALL: It appears we have a common theme.
AFCO_Flight says:
::wonders if those antennae pick up carrier signals as she watches the CSO work::
CNS_Bauer says:
XO: True that, my freind ::Thoughts wonder a bit to Sickbay:: CSO: I take it you have the sensors working in perfect order, Ensign?
XO_Taal says:
CO: Captain?
CO_Shras says:
XO: Yes, commander?
CSO_Ens_Quinnis says:
CNS: Yes, Commander.
CNS_Bauer says:
XO: That's not good huh? The sensors should show something, shouldn't they?
XO_Taal says:
CO: What do you think of the situation?
CO_Shras says:
XO: Not good, but we have no evidence yet.
CSO_Ens_Quinnis says:
::is getting annoyed:: CNS: The sensors are fine, sir.  There's nothing ahead.
XO_Taal says:
CO: We do not have anything.
CNS_Bauer says:
CSO: Thank you, Ensign. I believe the sensors are functioning but as for nothing ahead? There's something alright, just our sensors won't say what it is now.
CSO_Ens_Quinnis says:
CNS: I'll try other bands.
CNS_Bauer says:
CSO: Thank you, Ensign.
AFCO_Flight says:
XO/CO: Six minutes to the coordinates, sirs.
CSO_Ens_Quinnis says:
::tries scanning with various sensor bands::
CO_Shras says:
AFCO: When ready drop to impulse and contact the local authorities or traffic control and place us in high orbit
AFCO_Flight says:
CO: Aye Captain.
CNS_Bauer says:
::Uses Starfleet database to brush up on resent Circinus history::
CEO_Lt_L`Koreck says:
CO/XO: Sirs I suggest we use extreme caution.  Something here smells of rotten targ.
CSO_Ens_Quinnis says:
CNS: I've tried every band sir, and I still get nothing.
AFCO_Flight says:
:: prepares to drop to impluse and calculates the orbit attitude ::
AFCO_Flight says:
:: drops the Vigilant to impulse :: COM: Circinus: This is the USS Vigilant requesting permission to assume orbit. Please respond.

ACTION: THE HELM RECEIVES NO RESPONSE.

CSO_Ens_Quinnis says:
Self: What the hell?  Where is everyone?
AFCO_Flight says:
CO: Sir, there is no response.
CEO_Lt_L`Koreck says:
CO: This is not good.
CO_Shras says:
AFCO: Any signs they are receiving our call?
XO_Taal says:
CSO: Any sign of the Eridanus?
CEO_Lt_L`Koreck says:
*Engineering*: Make ready all stations for battle preparedness only do not implement till ordered.
AFCO_Flight says:
CO: Negative sir. There is nothing on the channel.
CNS_Bauer says:
CSO: Can you think of what might be causing the block?
CO_Shras says:
CSO: Any signs of an attack?
CEO_Lt_L`Koreck says:
CO: Sir I have my teams on stanby just in case.  I do not want to be caught unprepared.
CSO_Ens_Quinnis says:
XO: Nothing sir.
CSO_Ens_Quinnis says:
CNS: Not at this moment.
AFCO_Flight says:
:: turns :: XO: Commander, I suggest we go to yellow alert.
CO_Shras says:
XO: Let's make it to yellow alert commander
CSO_Ens_Quinnis says:
CO: No signs of attack sir.
XO_Taal says:
::nods his head and initiates yellow alert::
AFCO_Flight says:
CO: Sir, shall put us in orbit?
CNS_Bauer says:
XO: We're going to have to go down there blind.  Aren't we?
CO_Shras says:
ALL: Ok the welcoming committee isn't here, let's find out why
CSO_Ens_Quinnis says:
CO/XO: Sir, there should be 10,000 Breen down there.
CO_Shras says:
AFCO: Affirmative
CEO_Lt_L`Koreck says:
ALL: The question is where did they all go???
CO_Shras says:
CSO: That means there should be so traces of there past, if not present, presence
CEO_Lt_L`Koreck says:
CSO: Could there be a dampening field that is interfearing with your scans?
CNS_Bauer says:
CEO: Or.... who is keeping them from us.
CSO_Ens_Quinnis says:
CEO: Checking.
CEO_Lt_L`Koreck says:
CNS: Quite possibile.
AFCO_Flight says:
:: nods and guides the ship into orbit :: XO/CO: Orbit attitude established. All normal indicators.
CNS_Bauer says:
ALL: Looks like we're all going down to play in the snow, kids.
CSO_Ens_Quinnis says:
CO/XO:  I'm sorry sirs, I know its not possible, but there is absolutely nothing.
CEO_Lt_L`Koreck says:
CO: Snow??? I hate snow.
CEO_Lt_L`Koreck says:
CO: Reminds me to much of bathing.
CSO_Ens_Quinnis says:
CO: Like going home, sir.
CO_Shras says:
XO: A little field trip for you commander?
XO_Taal says:
CO: Yes, of course.

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