USS Hayden – NCC 73898
Stardate 10207.03
Episode 187 "The Game Begins"

Cast:
CO Cutter					Paul
XO Skye					Karen
FCO Knight	Trevor
CEO Michaels	Bryan
EO Davidson	Jay
CTO Kostandinos	Erin
OPS Coreena	Karri
CSO Lys 	Brian
CMO Cutter 	Danielle
MO Bishop	Heather

Guest Starring:
The Crew of the RHSC Thistle
Tedi			Captain Daria Longly-MacGregor
Pam			Commander Jade Gambit
Arlene			Lieutenant Commander Sasha Xavier

and featuring

FM John as the Klord

Klord
 Prologue: Hayden is in route to the zone [the Idet System].  All crew are in the lounge for a meeting
    
Klord
 <<<Begin Mission "Queen to King's Rook 4">>>

CMO Cutter
 ::loungin'::

EO Davidson
 ::waiting for the meeting to start::

CSO Lys
 :: sitting in the lounge going over sensor status with PO Parli ::
 
MO Bishop
 ::heads to the replicator for a coffee...cause she needs it bad::

CO Cutter
 XO:  Do we have the entire crew here?

OPS Coreena
 ::Slips into the lounge and quietly walks over to Talan, sitting in the empty seat next to him.::

CTO Kostandinos
 ::enters the lounge and stands along the back wall::

CMO Cutter
 ::slides down further into her chair.  Not snoring... breathing deeply perhaps, but not snoring::

EO Davidson
 :: nods at Parli ::

XO Skye
 ::In the lounge standing next to the CO::  CO: The FCO seems to be missing, Sir.  Other than that everyone is accounted for.
   
CSO Lys
 <Parli>  :: intent on her report she doesn't notice Jay ::
 
MO Bishop
 ::looks around for the FCO and spies the CMO dozing... smirks and decides to save her before something embarrassing happens::
 
CO Cutter
 XO:  Bring em to attention Sam

CEO Michaels
 ::walks into the lounge coming from Main Engineering and spots Ashlynn::
   
CSO Lys
 :: feeling Coreena near, turns and takes her hand, still listening to Parli's report ::

XO Skye
 All: Crew, ATTENTION.

CTO Kostandinos
 ::wonders if people noticed that she was still around, and if anyone has gotten suspicious yet, since normally visitors don't come to "crew" meetings::

CEO Michaels
 ::walks over and jabs her in the ribs::  You sure you want to get mixed up in another one of our missions?  ::Grins and then listens::

EO Davidson
 :: snaps to attention ::

MO Bishop
 ::sidles over to the CMO and slips into the chair next to her, while stirring her coffee with a spoon and nudging her with her elbow:: CMO: ::Whispers::.... Doctor......

CMO Cutter
 ::jerks awake, falls, swears and then does the attention thing all the while thinking: Husband=deadman::
   
CSO Lys
 :: stands at attention and Parli snaps to faster than a first year cadet ::

CTO Kostandinos
 ::gives him a half-joking "don't get us in trouble" look, a sly smile on her face::

OPS Coreena
 ::Shakes her head as she notices his mind is not quite with them.  Squeezes his hand and then tries to look like she knows what she is supposed to be doing here.;:

CO Cutter
 ::walks to the front of the group::  All:  Most of you are getting very good at that....   Brynn... could you fall through the door for old times sakes?

XO Skye
 ::Looks at Jason and then Brynn wondering what that's all about.::

EO Davidson
 ::lets a little snicker out trying to contain laughter::
 
CO Cutter
 MO:  Doctor Bishop... perhaps you missed the A word....  but the crew is at attention

CMO Cutter
 ::a little wild around the eyes::

OPS Coreena
 ::Quietly stands up behind Talan::

EO Davidson
 ::realizes that laugh could get him extra work::

CO Cutter
 MO:  Now that your standing....  front and center please.

MO Bishop
 ::looks up at the CO a look of "Huh?" on her face:: CO: Sir?.... ::lays the mug on her seat and heads to the front of the room::

CMO Cutter
 ::narrows her eyes at Jason.  If he breaks her MO he is going to have to get her a new one!::

XO Skye
 ::Hands Jason a box.::

CEO Michaels
 ::has the urge to point at the MO and go 'nyah nyah you're getting in trouble, but just grins::

CO Cutter
 MO:  Ensign Bishop...  for superior duty as the ship's Medical Officer, I am pleased to promote you to the rank of LTJG effective immediately.  ::pins on pips::  Well done!

MO Bishop
 ::eyes the CEO and grins::

CMO Cutter
 ::sees Brynn and just rolls her eyes.  Holy maturity, batman.  Sticks her tongue out at him::

CEO Michaels
 ::applauds and smiles for the MO::

EO Davidson
 ::cheers for the MO::
   
CSO Lys
 :: applauds for Jerila ::

CMO Cutter
 ::applauds::
 
MO Bishop
 ::smiles:: CO: Thank you Sir....

CEO Michaels
 ::glares at Keely and shakes a finger patronizingly::

CTO Kostandinos
 ::doesn't even look over at him as she applauds the MO::

OPS Coreena
 ::Applauds as well::

CMO Cutter
 ::shrugs and grins::
   
XO Skye
 ::Shakes the MO's hand then applauds for her.::
 
CO Cutter
 Coreena:  Coreena, front and center please.
 
MO Bishop
 ::is awestruck but tries not to show it::

OPS Coreena
 ::Eyes widen as she moves to take the doctors place.::

MO Bishop
 ::heads back to her seat::
   
CSO Lys
 :: wonders why Coreena is being called up - a look of confusion in his eyes ::

MO Bishop
 ::smiles at Coreena::

CO Cutter
 Coreena:  For your outstanding performance as on unofficial member of the Hayden's crew, I am proud to promote you to the rank of Acting Ensign and assign you and the Hayden's new OPS officer.  Well done!

OPS Coreena
 ::Sighs a bit in relief::  CO:  Thank you sir.
   
XO Skye
 ::Smiles heartily and shakes the new OPS hand.::

CTO Kostandinos
 ::applauds::

CMO Cutter
 ::applauds loudly, hopefully this might help Coreena out a bit - having a perm. job::

OPS Coreena
 ::Smiles, returning the XO's hand shake::

CSO Lys
 :: the surprise complete, Talan barely manages to clap - then starts to wonder when she found out about this and didn't tell him ::

OPS Coreena
 ::Looks to see if it is alright to return to her seat::

CEO Michaels
 ::smiles at the new appointment and then frowns a bit, realizing he's probably lost an assistant::
 
CO Cutter
 All:  Finally, I'd like to announce that our new CTO has checked onboard...  ::motions to the back of the room::  Perhaps some of you have met her... LCDR Ashlynn Kostandinos.

CMO Cutter
 ::jaw drops, stunned::
    
Klord
 Action: the CEO's legs give out in surprise

OPS Coreena
 ::Slips back into her chair, smiling at Talan::

CTO Kostandinos
 ::waves casually:: ALL: I'm back....

CMO Cutter
 ::sees Brynn hit the floor and laughs...loudly::
   
CSO Lys
 :: take Coreena's hand as she returns ::    ~~~ Coreena: You didn't tell me on purpose... ~~~

CEO Michaels
 ::falls quite ungracefully to the floor and just sits there with his jaw hanging open staring at Ashlynn::
   
CSO Lys
 :: applauds for Ashlynn's return ::

CTO Kostandinos
 ::reaches a hand down to help her fallen fiancee ::

EO Davidson
 ::is stunned at the surprise::

CO Cutter
 ::looks at the CEO::  CEO:  Always the picture of grace, aren't you Brynn?

FCO Knight
 ::Enters the meeting late, as usual::
   
XO Skye
 ::Applauds and smiles for the re-CTO.....::

OPS Coreena
 ~~~~CSO:  I wanted it to be a surprise.  I did not know he was going to tell you here.  I hope you don't mind.~~~~
 
MO Bishop
 ::smirks at the CTO and applauds::

CMO Cutter
 ::reaches over the fallen CEO and gives Ash a hug... attention and stuff be darned:: CTO: You're back!!!!

CEO Michaels
 CO: It was too quiet in here.  ::Grins and gets up::

EO Davidson
 ::remembers to check the visual sensors to get a video of the CEO's fall::

CTO Kostandinos
 ::returns the hug:: It's good to be back in the action
 
CO Cutter
 All:  Let me have you attention for a moment more....

EO Davidson
 ::helps his boss up:: CEO: Need a hand boss?
 
CO Cutter
 All:  For those of you that have been here for some time, this is going to be a difficult mission.  I can't ask you to ignore your feelings, but I am asking that you focus on your job and your duty.   Dismissed.

CMO Cutter
 ::loses her smile, thinking about possibly going up against Daria::
 
CO Cutter
 XO:  Get us ready to get underway.

FCO Knight
 ::Tries to keep from laughing at the Captain's last remark and leaves as quietly as he entered::
   
CSO Lys
 ~~~ Coreena:  That's okay... I'll get even ~~~  :: hides his plans in a dark corner from her ::
   
XO Skye
 CO: Aye, Sir..... ::Heads to the TL ordering it to the bridge.::

CEO Michaels
 ::mumbles to himself::  Well that's a short and simple way of saying he's not putting up with any ...  

OPS Coreena
 ::Blinks::  ~~~~CSO:  Get even?~~~~
   
CSO Lys
 <Parli>  :: seeing her Chief is occupied, makes for her station below decks ::

MO Bishop
 ::spots the FCO and heads after him::

EO Davidson
 ::gives a hand to the CEO and helps him up:: CEO: See ya in engineering

CTO Kostandinos
 ::elbows the CEO in the ribs lightly:: CEO: None of us likes it,  but that doesn't mean we can just refuse...
   
CSO Lys
 :: drops his hand from Coreena's ::  OPS:  Well Ensign, we had better get to the bridge.

EO Davidson
 ::begins to walk out:: CTO: Good to have you back Ma'am
 
CO Cutter
 ::moves over to Keely::  CMO:  Ash surprise you?

CTO Kostandinos
 EO: Thanks, it's good to be back

OPS Coreena
 ::Looks at him uncertainly, then stands to go to the bridge::

CMO Cutter
 ::does a quick happy dance in the lounge, glad to have one of her partners in crime back.  Brynn and Jason baiting was much more fun when Ash was around::
   
XO Skye
 ::Enters the bridge looking around for who's there.::

EO Davidson
 ::nods and heads for engineering::

MO Bishop
 FCO: Othello?.....::follows him::

CTO Kostandinos
 ::grins over at the CMO, can almost tell what she's thinking, and then walks out towards the bridge::

CMO Cutter
 ::grins sheepishly:: CO: Um.. yes.  I'll forgive you this time.  THIS time 'cos I"m glad she's back.  Next time: pain and in not fun ways. ::grins again::

FCO Knight
 MO: Yes, what is it?

CEO Michaels
 CTO: Well gee, I guess that indefinite is turning into a real definite.  ::grins and gives Ashlynn a hug before she leaves::

CO Cutter
 ::grins back::  CMO:  You are SOOOOO got.  I'll die a happy man now.

CMO Cutter
 CO: Uh huh.  Whatever you say dear.  You do know of course that since I have one of my plotting partners back you are now toast, right?

CEO Michaels
 ::walks out of the lounge and looks back and forth down the corridor like he's lost, frowning::

CTO Kostandinos
 CEO:  Well.... it was always definite, I just thought Cutter and I would have a nice little surprise for all of you::

FCO Knight
 ::Stops on his way to the CONN::

MO Bishop
 :: heads up to him smiling:: FCO: I just want to thank you for the other night. I had a lot of fun...

CO Cutter
 *XO*  Report when ready in all respects to get underway.
 
Meanwhile, on the RHSC Thistle…

TCO Longly
 #TCTO  & #TXO:  Let's get the rest of the colonists on board

TCO Longly
 #Gambit:  Do you have a count of how many more need to be quartered?

TCTO Xavier
 #TCTO:  Aye Ma'am, but security is a little behind, we had some trouble with some colonists want to bring contraband on.

TXO Gambit
 #TCO: Aye ma'am right away. Just 50 or so Captain.

TCO Longly
 #TCTO:  Make sure there is no contraband.  Only the necessary supplies.  But TCTO, some weaponry is allowed for the establishment of the colony.  Make sure and check it against the manifest

TCTO Xavier
 #::Turns slightly as another comm comes though::

TCO Longly
 #TXO:  Excellent.  We should be on the way in no time then.  We don't have a lot of time to spare

TCTO Xavier
 #::turns back to the TCO::  TCO:  Aye Ma'am, we have fun.  My teams have been pretty thorough but you know people, if they think they can get away with something they will try.

TCO Longly
 #TCTO:  Absolutely.  You know human nature.  ::grins::

TXO Gambit
 #TCO: Captain, this should be an easy mission, but we have to keep an eye out for any of those Federation types who might want to stop us.

TCO Longly
 #TXO:  Have you run the final coordinates through the computer?  Make sure we have the fastest route possible to the colony

TCTO Xavier
 #::Grins::  TCO:  Please excuse me Ma'am,  Thompson on the horn again...  We got a guy who brought no clothes but brought 10 cases or Romulan ale.  ::rolls eyes and goes off to the side.::

TXO Gambit
 #TCO: Just finishing that now ma'am.

TCO Longly
 #TXO Gambit: Yes, definitely.  You know that Francois has gotten the Federation to issue orders to shoot us if necessary.

TCO Longly
 #TCO:  Tell him that clothing is preferable to Romulan Ale and confiscate it.  ::Laughs::

TCTO Xavier
 #::Turns slightly before continuing her conversation.:: TCO/TXO:  How many cases would you ladies be wanting ?

TCTO Xavier
 #::Winks and grins as she turns back to her conversation.::

TCO Longly
 #TCO:  Make sure it's left behind.  We don't need any more weight than necessary.

TCO Longly
 #TCO:  Just one or two will do. ::laughing again::

TXO Gambit
 #::now she gets a comm:: TCTO: Whatever you can get your hands on Xavier. ::grins::

TCO Longly
 #TXO Gambit: All systems go?

TXO Gambit
 #TCO: Captain, yes they are but we have another problem.

TCO Longly
 #TXO Gambit: What's the problem?

TCO Longly
 #TCTO:  Everyone on board?

TXO Gambit
 #TCO: It seems that one of the colonists wishes to bring his mule to his quarters and refuses to allow anyone to touch the darn beast.

TCTO Xavier
 #::Chuckles at Thompson as he relays the incident of the Romulan ale...::

TCO Longly
 #TXO:  Absolutely not.  Tell him if he wishes to sleep with the mule in the supply area fine but the beast cannot come to his quarters

TXO Gambit
 #TCO: I thought so Captain. I'll let him know.

TXO Gambit
 #::relays the message to the colonist::

TCO Longly
 #TXO Gambit: Excellent #1

TCTO Xavier
 #::As she takes the handoff from Thompson she goes back to the Capt.::  TCO:  Ma'am it seems our Romulan Ale Gentleman was gracious enough to extend a case to you free of charge.  Its been sent to you quarters.  The rest, well he traded for some clothes.  Our lounge is now well stocked, should we ever entertain Romulans.

TXO Gambit
 #::looks over at Xavier:: TCTO: Hey don't forget the command staff.

TCO Longly
 #TCTO:  Excellent! ::laughs out loud::  Let's get this show on the road.  Are all quarters secure?

TCO Longly
 #TXO:  Lay in our course.  We will be lifting off in 10 minutes

TCO Longly
 #TCTO:  You have 10 minutes to secure the ship.

TCTO Xavier
 #::Tosses over a bottle to Gambit.:: TXO:  Don't worry I didn't forget you.  Consider it a down payment for what I owe you from the last poker game.  ::Grins::

TXO Gambit
 #::catches the bottle and looks at the label:: TCTO: Good year too. Thanks.

TCO Longly
 TCTO/TXO: Gambling again?  ::grins::  ::aside::  What kind of crew have I inherited?

TXO Gambit
 #TCO: The winning kind ma'am. ::smiles::

TCTO Xavier
 #::Glares at Gambit:: TXO:  I thought you said you invited her ?!

TCO Longly
 #TCTO:  Nope she forgot me last time

TXO Gambit
 #TCTO: She was otherwise engaged, right Captain?

TCO Longly
 #TCTO/TXO:  All systems check, so let's get this show on the road.  TXO:  Lift off if you please

TCTO Xavier
 #::Snorts and huffs:: TCO:  Well I'll just have to fix that.  ::Grabs the bottle back and hands it to the Capt::  There Ma'am, we are eve now.   ::Goes over and checks the security systems.

TXO Gambit
 #TCO: Aye Ma'am. Lifting off, thrusters to 1/4 aft.

TCO Longly
 #*TCMO*  Dr. Jordan:  Make sure that none of the pregnant ladies give birth on the ship if at all possible.  We need that second generation to be born on the colony.

TXO Gambit
 #::glares at Xavier as she steals her bottle::

TCO Longly
 #<Dr Jordan:>  Aye Capt.  I'll do my best but you know women and babies.  They're both unpredictable as hell.

TCTO Xavier
 #::Adjusts her long range systems... Loads her phaser banks and puts and lock on the system since her TO is still a little jittery around the consoles.::

TCO Longly
 #TXO:  Once we are away, take us to warp 9.  We want to arrive as quickly as possible

TXO Gambit
 #TCO: Warp 9 aye, clearing the atmosphere in two minutes, moving to impulse.

Klord
 Action: the RHSC Thistle leaves orbit from its secret base and the Sound of Bagpipes can be heard from the comm system

Back on the Hayden…

XO Skye
 *CO*: Understood....

CSO Lys
 :: makes for the bridge with Coreena in tow ::  OPS:  How are Katie and Sean today?

XO Skye
 ::Spotting Othello:: FCO: Request permission of the base to leave......Once it's granted retract all moorings and take us out.

CTO Kostandinos
 ::looks at him confused:: CEO: You lost?

OPS Coreena
 CSO:  Sean was his normal self.  Katie threw a tantrum about my being on the bridge.  I am going to have a talk with her later as Dr. Bishop suggested.

CEO Michaels
 CTO: These days I never know where to head, bridge or engineering.  ::shrugs and heads off to engineering::
   
CSO Lys
 :: their TL arrives on the bridge and they step out :: OPS:  I hope that her advice helps... 

XO Skye
 *All Department Heads*: Readiness report.

CTO Kostandinos
 ::wonders about that, and heads onto the bridge, taking her old post at Tactical::

EO Davidson
 ::enters ME:: Self: Good to be back...now lets see what they did messed up in here ::sits down at a console and beings reading status reports::
   
CSO Lys
 :: pausing next to Operations :: OPS: I think this is your stop.
 
CO Cutter
 ::gives her a mock stern look::  CMO:  Don't make me ground you ladies again.
 
MO Bishop
 ::spots the XO speaking with him and slinks off to the side a bit::

CTO Kostandinos
 XO: Your guns are ready, ma'am... ::grins mischievously:: that's the only important part, as you all know

OPS Coreena
 CSO:  I hope so too.  ::Smiles as she relieves the person on duty and takes her seat.::
   
CSO Lys
 :: going over the report Parli gave him in the lounge :: XO:  All sensor pallets operational at full efficiency. Science is ready.

CMO Cutter
 ::hears Sam and makes a face:: *XO* We're good to go.  Try not to break too many people and we'll be better. ::smile in her voice for that one::

CEO Michaels
 ::walks into engineering:: Gee, it's been a while since I've been in here, hope my command codes still work.  EO: Where do we stand Lt.?

FCO Knight
 MO: So did I. Maybe later you and I can have a lot more fun... ::Hears the XO speaking to him:: MO: Blast, the ol' Command ::with great sarcasm:: wants me to bow down. We'll talk later.

CMO Cutter
 ::flutters her eyelashes:: CO: Gee honey, I have no idea what you could be talking about.
   
CSO Lys
 :: smiles at Coreena and makes the short walk over to SCI, taking his station ::

EO Davidson
 CEO: All systems appear to be running normally...just reading over some status reports...other then that it's all hunky-dory down here, for now at least ::gives the CEO a bit of a somber look::

XO Skye
 FCO: Mr. Knight.....Take your station please.
 
CO Cutter
 ::rolls his eyes::  CMO:  Uh huh....  we'll "talk" about it tonight....  I'll let you know what happens to CMO's when they're bad.  ::grins::

MO Bishop
 ::eyes him curiously and lays her hand on his arm:: FCO: Be careful..... ::smiles up at him::..... see you later....

OPS Coreena
 ::Inputs the codes she was given and goes over the boards incoming data.::

FCO Knight
 ::Glad that he had those Brandies for breakfast::

MO Bishop
 ::looks to the XO and nods as she heads down the hall to the TL and back to sickbay::

CMO Cutter
 ::rolls her eyes and then smiles winningly:: CO: Promises, promises

CEO Michaels
 EO: Nicely done, nothing's broken, better than I do most days.  ::laughs and calls up to the bridge::  *XO*: We're all a go down here ma'am.

EO Davidson
 ::lets out a little laugh for that one::
 
CO Cutter
 ::grins back::  CMO:  I can only hope....   time for me to head to the bridge....  look important, boss people around... that kind of stuff.

CMO Cutter
 ::shoots him a look over her shoulder and walks out of the lounge, hips swaying::

FCO Knight
 ::Sits at the CONN and requests to undock::

CMO Cutter
 CO: Have fun then dear.  Try not to break too many of your toys all at once.
    
Klord
 <SB command> COMM:Hayden:  Hayden you are cleared for departure ::adds in a sotto voice:: Is it Michaels at the helm or can we stand down the emergency team?

CO Cutter
 ::sighs watching his wife go... debates calling the whole mission off::

XO Skye
 *CO*: All departments report ready.....We're getting ready to get underway.

CTO Kostandinos
 ::laughs out loud, before catching herself at the SB controllers remark::

CO Cutter
 ::enters the TL and heads for the bridge::

CEO Michaels
 ::overhears the Starbase communiqué before cutting out his connection::

OPS Coreena
 ::The OPS officer she relieved had already done most of the preparations for their next mission.  Relaxes as she double checks things.::

CEO Michaels
 ::mutters::  I'll remember that...
 
MO Bishop
 ::enters sickbay... notices it unusually quiet for this time of day::

CMO Cutter
 ::exits the TL and heads for sickbay::

EO Davidson
 CEO: Am I the only one that has mixed feelings about this mission sir?

FCO Knight
 COMM:Starbase Control: No this is your friendly neighborhood Othello Knight. Keep those Emergency folks on stan'by. XO: Please keep all tray-tables in their locked and upright positions.
 
CO Cutter
 ::enters the bridge::
 
CO Cutter
 XO:  Report.

CEO Michaels
 EO: I think it's safe to say no.

FCO Knight
 ::Proceeds to clear all moorings and sets speed at 1/2 impulse out of SB::
   
XO Skye
 CO: All department heads report readiness.  The FCO is getting ready to get us underway.  ::Steps away from the center chair and takes her seat.....thinking, sure....I just get it warm and he walks in.::
   
CSO Lys
 :: runs rudimentary scans on the LRS and has a team draw up a profile on the target system ::

MO Bishop
 ::looks around the now dead quiet but normally somewhat bustling sickbay::

CMO Cutter
 ::enters sickbay:: All: I'm baaaaack.  Missed me, didn't you all.  I know, I know.
 
CO Cutter
 FCO:  Report Othello

EO Davidson
 CEO:I know we have a duty to Starfleet and the Federation...but its...::not sure to call her by her first name or rank or what::

FCO Knight
 CO: We're underway. I need a course, Cap'n.

CMO Cutter
 ::sighs as she gets no answer::  All: Not feelin' the love here..

MO Bishop
 ::hears a giggle from behind a biobed::

CEO Michaels
 EO: Yeah, I know...we'll cross that bridge when we come to it...and probably let the Captain worry about it, we just follow orders until issues arise.

CMO Cutter
 ::stops at the giggle, looking around:: Sickbay: Uh.. that wasn't something to laugh over

MO Bishop
 ::looks at the CMO and raises a finger to her lips:: CMO: Shhh

EO Davidson
 ::nods:: CEO: Aye sir....anything you would like me to check on around here?

XO Skye
 ::Crosses her legs and feels the unease of some of the crew possibly going against their former XO......she can tell most of the crew greatly respected her.::
 
CO Cutter
 FCO:  Set course for the Idet system... you should find it next to the old neutral zone.
 
MO Bishop
 ::follows the sound from behind the farthest biobed and heads over::

CTO Kostandinos
 ::looks over the console and everything familiar about it, glad to be back, but still really wishing it were under better circumstances::

FCO Knight
 CO: Idet system, aye. Course plotted.
 
CO Cutter
 FCO:  ETA at Warp 6?

OPS Coreena
 ::Adjusts the shield frequency and acknowledges the Starbase's last entry.::

CMO Cutter
 ::pouts but intrigued, so goes with it and does the 'Mission Impossible' thing creeping up to see too::
 
MO Bishop
 ::grabs a nearby tricorder and begins to scan for whatever::

FCO Knight
 CO: Two days. Engage at warp six?
 
CO Cutter
 OPS:  Monitor all comm channels Coreena... I want to tap into the RHSC comms if we can
OPS Coreena
 ::Nods::  CO:  Yes sir...

CO Cutter
 FCO:  Warp 6 it is.  Engage

FCO Knight
 ::Taps the "Engage" control and sits back in his seat::

Fade to black… fade up on Bridge of the RHSC Thistle

TXO Gambit
 #::taps the console::

TCO Longly
 #TCTO:  There's one think I may have neglected to tell you.  My husband has gotten word that we may be up against my former shipmates.  They have orders to stop us from colonizing the planet at all costs.

TCTO Xavier
 #::Looks at the Capt.::  TCO:  Would you have a problem if I fired back ?  You know I shoot to win?

TXO Gambit
 #::looks over at the cute hunk at the science console and winks::

TCO Longly
 #TCTO:  We have to do what we have to do Xavier.

TCTO Xavier
 #::Watches as a report comes across her console about a mule who escaped and is now roaming the hallways::

TCO Longly
 #TCTO:  I wouldn't like it but I am determined to colonize this planet.  It's for the good of the Federation that we do

TCTO Xavier
 #::looks quickly up.:: TCO:  Ahhhh, ummmmm right Ma'am.   ::Groans as the mule has trapped a couple people in the TL.::

TCO Longly
 #TCTO:  Get that damned mule secured or we'll be having him for dinner!

TXO Gambit
 #TCO: Taking us to warp 9 Captain. ETA should be 3 days or so.

TCO Longly
 #TXO:  Any ideas for catching a mule?  ::laughs::

TCTO Xavier
 #TCO:  Errr Ma'am you may get your wish... it seems the mule is on the TL coming to the bridge.

TCO Longly
 #TXO:  Acknowledged

TXO Gambit
 #TCO: Carrots ma'am? Always worked for my old ma when pa couldn't get the mules in the barn.

TCO Longly
 #TCTO:  Damn!  Can't we ever have an uneventful trip?  No...I forgot the Federation never does anything easy and I guess we don't either.  Take care of that mule.

TCTO Xavier
 #::Grins:: TCO/TXO:  The I volunteer Gambit for mule duty.  ::Laughs::

TCO Longly
 #TXO:  Are you up for auto pilot and going to catch a mule?

TCO Longly
 #TCTO:  See that someone stops that beast and soon.  We don't want to have all our supplies ruined.

TXO Gambit
 #::glares at Xavier:: TCTO: Hey you're security, so secure  that animal!

TCTO Xavier
 #TCO:  My teams are working on it Ma'am.  ::Goes over to the replicator and replicates carrots as the TL doors opened.  Inside is a mule braying at two scared crewman.::

TXO Gambit
 #::sets the autopilot but walks over to the science console:: Hunk: Hey you busy later? ::smiles and rubs his arm::

TCO Longly
 #::mumbles:: Mules, kids, naked men...what next?

TXO Gambit
 #<Hunk>TXO: Ma'am?

TCO Longly
# ::looks at her XO::

TCO Longly
 #TXO:  Easy does it Gambit.  You'll have plenty of time for that once you get us safely to the planet.

TCTO Xavier
 #::Gathering up the carrots she goes over to the TL.   Gingerly she taps the mule on the rear and it turns its angry head at her. Holding out a carrot, the mule turns around to get a better look at it.  Eyeing the carrot the mule lunges for it and she tosses it in the air and lets out a slight scream.::

TXO Gambit
 #Hunk: You know busy. I need someone to run some tests in my quarters later. I have this fungus problem you see.

TXO Gambit
 #::turns back to the Captain:: TCO: Sorry ma'am. Just need a scientific opinion on a little problem I have.

TCTO Xavier
 #<Mule> ::Runs onto the bridge.::

TCO Longly
 #TXO:  Right Gambit.  Save it for just a while if you will. ::laughs::

TCTO Xavier
 #::jumps up onto a chair::

TCO Longly
 #TXO:  How about finding something to contain the mule with.  You can be very scientific and creative.

TXO Gambit
 #::shrugs her shoulders and give the Hunk one last wink before heading towards the helm again::

TCTO Xavier
 #::Taking out her phaser she sets it on high stun and fires it at the mule.::

TCO Longly
 #TXO:  Get a containment field around it or even how about replicating a bit of rope and stop the thing

TXO Gambit
 #::walks straight into the mule:: All: What in the........??????

TCTO Xavier
 #::Prays she missed the XO with that shot.::

TXO Gambit
 #::grabs the mule by the ears and tries to get him to the side of the bridge::

TCTO Xavier
 #::Fires at the Mule again...  Dang beastie won't drop.::

TCO Longly
 #::checks her charts and makes sure everything is on course::

TXO Gambit
 #::looks up at Xavier:: TCTO: Hey watch it with that thing!

TCO Longly
 #::goes to the replicator and replicates some strong rope.

TCTO Xavier
 #TXO: Get out of the way woman!  I'm dropping that beast.

TCO Longly
 #::walks to the mule::  Throws the rope around the mule and ties him up.

TCO Longly
 #TCTO:  Now beam that beast back to the cargo bay!

TXO Gambit
 #::backs up and lets the TCTO have her way with the mule::

TCO Longly
 #TCTO:  He is tied up!  Beam him to cargo bay at once.

TCTO Xavier
 #::Sighs::  TCO:  Aye Ma'am, but I was so looking forward to barbecuing steaks tonight.  ::Goes back to her console and locks onto the beast and beams him to the cargo bay.::

TCO Longly
 #::tribbles, mules, unicorns, ..in all my years with the service I think I've seen it all::

TXO Gambit
 #::notices the science officer smiling:: Self: Hmmm, nice teeth.

TCO Longly
 #TCTO:  You may get your wish if he gets loose again.

TCTO Xavier
 #::goes and picks up all the carrots and offers one to the XO with a smile::

TXO Gambit
 #::takes the carrot and whacks the TCTO:: TCTO: Get out of my face you idiot before I send you to waste management for the rest of the trip.

TCO Longly
 #TCTO:  Run a LRS on an intermittent basis.  Just in case.

TCTO Xavier
 #TCO:  Aye Ma'am.  I have LRS doing continuous scans of the area ahead of us.   The Readings are on your console.... Ouch!!!!

TCO Longly
 #TXO:  Report please.  Anything out of the ordinary?

TCO Longly
 #TCTO:  Something bite you?  ::  grin::

TCTO Xavier
 #::glares at the TXO and quietly speaks into the computer.:: Computer:  Fill the XO's quarters up with Lime Jell-o. Xavier Tango Alpha 34.

TCTO Xavier
 #::goes back to her sensors with a smile on her face.::

TXO Gambit
 #TCO: Nothing so far Captain, except Xavier's nose is slightly out of joint.

TCO Longly
 #TCTO/TXO:  Get us to the planet in one piece and I guarantee you a great shore leave in the near future

TCTO Xavier
 #::huffs::  TXO:  I'll have you know this nose is an object of perfection.

TCO Longly
 #TXO:  I leave that in your capable hands Gambit

TXO Gambit
 #::speaks to her console:: Computer: Place two dozen earth crocodiles in TCTO Xavier's quarters, alpha delta three.

TCO Longly
 #TXO:  You have the bridge Gambit.  I want to go check on the colonists and the Doctor's patients.

TCO Longly
 #::goes to the TL::

TXO Gambit
 #TCO: Aye ma'am.

EO Davidson
 CEO: Sir?

CEO Michaels
 ::shakes his head::  EO: What?
 
CO Cutter
 CTO:  Keep scanning for any ships.  Most notable RHSC or Romulan.

CMO Cutter
 ::catches herself humming the Mission Impossible music::

MO Bishop
 ::looks at the scan on her tricorder and her face grows annoyed... then angry::

EO Davidson
 CEO:Anything you want me to do around here....it's pretty quiet?

OPS Coreena
 ::Using the computer, goes through the various communication signals in the area.::

CTO Kostandinos
 CO: Aye sir ::deploys tactical sensors on wide dispersion::

CEO Michaels
 EO: Sorry, I'm a little out of it with all this coming up.  For right now, just go through the standard checks so we don't end up with surprises.

EO Davidson
 CEO: No problem...something bothering you sir? ::starts systems checks::

CEO Michaels
 EO: Just this mission Lt.  ::walks over to the master situation monitor and looks over things::

MO Bishop
 ::gets an evil glint in her eye and grabs a nearby hypo.... placing a carefully selected vial in the container as she jumps around the biobed:: Couple: Freeze!

CMO Cutter
 ::jumps and freezes until she realizes the MO is not talking to HER::

EO Davidson
 ::nods and shakes his head::
   
CSO Lys
 :: completely absorbed in the LRS reports of a nova remnant they are passing ::
 
CMO Cutter
 ::tries to look over the MO's shoulder but can't:: MO: What is it?

MO Bishop
 ::looks back at the CMO's reaction as Medic Murdoch and his half-naked girlfriend scramble to their feet::

CMO Cutter
 ::her eyes widen in shock, then she covers them in horror and then gets ticked::

OPS Coreena
 XO:  Commander, All channels clear.  Normal comm traffic.  Nothing yet on the RHSC

CMO Cutter
 Medic and naked girlie: Look here people!  As the head doctor, if I don't get to play doctor in here then no one does!

CTO Kostandinos
 XO/CO: No ships yet either.... for now, anyways
 
MO Bishop
 ::holds the hypo like an armed phaser:: Murdoch: Freeze, buster.... your busted.... this hypos loaded with an impotency drug....and I'm not afraid to use it
 
CO Cutter
 CTO:  Don't be so stinking eager Ash... you'll get to shoot something.  ::Grins::
   
XO Skye
 ::Sits back trying to block all of the emotions of the crew toward Daria......the strongest of emotions coming from Jason......She looks over toward Jason realizing that now wouldn't be a good time to talk to him.::

CMO Cutter
 ::fummin':: MO: You know these two?

CTO Kostandinos
 ::grins back:: CO: Who says I'm eager? Me? ::innocent look::

XO Skye
 OPS: Acknowledged......Keep an eye out for coded transmissions.....I doubt we'd see anything out in the open clueing us in on what's going on and where.
 
MO Bishop
 ::grins evilly:: CMO: Yes Doctor.  This is Medic Murdoch, and this is his… girlfriend.

CMO Cutter
 ::nods:: MO: And what would you suggest we do with Medic Murdoch and his... girlfriend.

EO Davidson
 CEO: Sir...I just thought of something....we can assume that The Colony ships has sensors almost as good as ours right?

CEO Michaels
 EO: I'd assume better for safety's sake.

MO Bishop
 ::watches the pair clutch their clothes to thier naked bodies:: CMO: I could think of a few things... like beaming them.... as they are.... to the bridge and let your husband deal with them... but that would be mean....

OPS Coreena
 ::Bites her lip::  XO:  Coded?

EO Davidson
 CEO: Then wouldn't they be able to pick us up. What about going in there with out detection incase they are there?

MO Bishop
 ::eyes Murdoch:: Murdoch: I knew I'd catch you red.... handed..... one of these days.....

CSO Lys
 XO:  Commander, if you have a moment.

CEO Michaels
 EO: Well if you've got any ideas on how to do that without a cloaking device, let's here them.

CMO Cutter
 ::starts to smile.. that really evil one, you know the one::  MO: Ohh.. why Jerlia, I DO like the way you think.  It may be mean but almost appropriate, wouldn't you think?

OPS Coreena
 ::Looks over at Talan for his attention.::

XO Skye
 ::Looking up.....then remembering Coreena's file smiles and attemps at explaining herself.:: OPS:  Something that doesn't look like a normal communication or language......something that needs to be deciphered....like a puzzle.

CO Cutter
 *CMO*  Errr... Keely?  The bridge just got a report of two naked people in your sickbay....  you wanna explain that one?
   
XO Skye
 CSO: Momentarily, Yes.  ::Smiles.::
 
MO Bishop
 <Murdoch>::glances at the CMO then to the MO:: MO: You're not going to.... tell her are you?.... Sorhea I mean...

OPS Coreena
 ::nods::  XO:  I understand.  But... I am not sure how to do that here.  I am sorry...
   
CSO Lys
 :: quickly brings up something on communication coding from the library computer and sends it over to Coreena ::

EO Davidson
 ::nods:: CEO:What if we....::looks at the ceiling thinking hoping the CEO will continue that thought::

CTO Kostandinos
 ::raises her eyebrows::

OPS Coreena
 ::As her console beeps she turns around and smiles.  Quickly she scans through the information.::
 
MO Bishop
 ::gulps:: <Tina>CMO/MO: You're not going to..... tell him..... are you??

XO Skye
 OPS: Not a problem.  Report anything you think looks like code and we'll go from there if we get something.  ::Stands and heads over to the CSO:: CSO: Mr. Lys?

CMO Cutter
 *CO* I'd love to explain it but I'm in the middle of getting an explanation myself.  It appears two of YOUR crew thought it would be a good idea to play doctor in MY sickbay.  They seem to forget that I am the only one that gets to do that here!

CEO Michaels
 ::frowns and looks at the floor::  EO: I think we're just going to have to outsmart them.  We've got nothing to hide in on the way there.

CSO Lys
 XO:  I have a plan for once we arrive at the system.  It is likely the Thistle, if not arriving before us, will try to use the stellar bodies within the system to hide from out sensors.  I plan to deploy a sensor net of sorts using probes to prevent that.  With your permission I can begin the work.

OPS Coreena
 ::Nods abstractly at the XO::
    
Klord
 Action: the Hayden is passing through a large field of debris

EO Davidson
 CEO:I know...but the element of surprise can be a good thing
 
CO Cutter
 *CMO*  Sounds like a loss of control in sickbay... who the hell's in charge down there?   ::almost hurts himself trying not to laugh::

CMO Cutter
 ::looks at Tina:: Tina: oops?

FCO Knight
 ::Slows the Hayden to 3/4 impulse::

CTO Kostandinos
 CO: Sir, there are no ships but there's a lot of debris...
 
CO Cutter
 CSO:  What is that debris
 
MO Bishop
 Murdoch: No Lance...... YOU'RE going to tell her... how about now?.... I can have her come down her right now if you like.....
   
CSO Lys
 <Parli>  :: down below, sees the debris on the sensors and starts to analyze ::

CEO Michaels
 EO: Take some scans see if you can find any nebulae, asteroid fields, or anything else we can use.
   
XO Skye
 CSO: Do you have some rough plans I can look through......Maybe together we can patch any potential holes in it.

CMO Cutter
 ::swallows a few choice words, ice dripping from her voice:: *CO*: If you think its that bad maybe you could come down here and see what you can do to straighten in out.... Sir.
   
CSO Lys
 :: nods at the XO and turns to address the CO's question ::  CO: Analyzing sir

OPS Coreena
 ::Coming to the end of the file, follows the instructions, imputing the commands into the computer base and adds that to the search.::

EO Davidson
 ::nods:: CEO: Should I co-ordinate with Commander Lys and his team maybe?
 
MO Bishop
 <Tina>::chin quivering as she look to Murdoch:: Murdoch: You jerk! You said they'd be gone for hours!....::grabs her clothes:: I NEVER want to see you again!!!...::quickly tugs on her clothes and leaves::
   
CSO Lys
 CO:  Preliminary results look like nothing but interstellar dust
 
CO Cutter
 *CMO*  ::can't keep the snicker down::  I'll give you one more chance...  Lt. Cdr.

CTO Kostandinos
 CO: Some pieces are pretty big though, they could do some damage

CMO Cutter
 *CO* Why thank you. ::sarcasm dripping from each word:: Your kindness is overwhelming
 
CO Cutter
 ::turns and looks at the CSO::  CSO:  Dust??  That's some mighty big dust.  What caused that?
 
CO Cutter
 CTO:  Yellow alert, shields up

CEO Michaels
 EO: He's probably busy at the moment, we'll do the work in the background, then if something comes up that's possible, we'll relay the information.

CTO Kostandinos
 CO: Aye ::sounds yellow alert and puts up the shields::
   
CSO Lys
 CO: Could very well be natural, but I can't tell without further study
 
CO Cutter
 *CMO*  Hey... I'm here for you...  Bridge out.

OPS Coreena
 ::Adjusts power levels accordingly::
 
MO Bishop
 ::looks to the CMO as Tina leaves:: CMO: Let her go..... it's him that I want to deal with....

CMO Cutter
 ::scowls at Murdoch:: Murdoch: And YOU!  Thanks to you I just got to have that #lovely# conversation with my husband.  You know the guy - the CAPTAIN of this ship?
   
CSO Lys
 CO:  If we drop to impulse, I could leave a probe to conduct remote testing.
 
CO Cutter
 ::grins has he pictures Keely face...  gonna be hell to pay but sometimes you just gotta live on the edge::
 
CO Cutter
 FCO:  Drop to 1/2 impulse

EO Davidson
 CEO: Aye....::begins scans of area ahead to use to hide the Hayden::

CO Cutter
 CSO:  Report when the probe is launched.
 
MO Bishop
 <Murdoch>::nods vigorously:: CMO: Y-y-y-y ess... Doc.... Doc-tor...
   
CSO Lys
 :: signals Parli to prepare the appropriate probe ::
   
CSO Lys
 CO: Aye sir

FCO Knight
 ::Slows down even more as requested::

XO Skye
 CSO/CO: You may want to leave a relay probe at the edge of the debris field.  The transmission may not come through to us due to spacial interference.
 
CO Cutter
 CSO:  Make it so.

CMO Cutter
 ::ready to kill someone she turns to the MO, shaking:: MO: Whatever.  Um.. no.  However you want to deal with him.  Its all up to you.  You do it before I either kill him, beam him to the bridge in his state of undress so he can explain himself to the captain and XO, or something really really awful!
 
MO Bishop
 CMO/Murdoch: I'm assigning him to the Gamma...or graveyard shift... is that alright with you Doctor?

CSO Lys
 XO:  The probe will be appropriately outfitted Commander :: signals the probe drop ::    CO:  Done sir

CEO Michaels
 ::takes a walk over to the warp core and stands, leaning against the railing, staring into its blue swirls::

CO Cutter
 FCO:  Resume course, Warp 6

CMO Cutter
 ::turns her back and walks to the next biobed, practicing taking a few deep breaths::

CMO Cutter
 MO: Whatever you want.

FCO Knight
 ::Does as ordered and resumes former course and speed::
   
CSO Lys
 :: having finished with that and knowing Parli will go over the data, returns his attention to the XO ::  XO: Commander, here is my preliminary plan :: hands her a padd :: 

EO Davidson
 CEO: Sensors show nothing as of yet sir. But once we get there we can go into Grey Mode if needed and we a can be back at full power with in 30 seconds
 
MO Bishop
 ::strides up to Murdoch and look up at him, her eyes narrowing:: CMO/Murdoch: Then so be it... and have it noted that this course of action will be placed on your permanent record...

XO Skye
 ::Taking the padd from the CSO looks it over and nods impressed....:: CSO: Looks great....All angles seem to be accounted for.....Impressive work. ::Nods and hands it back not seeing any "holes" that need to be accounted for.::

CEO Michaels
 ::shakes his head out of his reverie::  EO: Oh, yeah, sure, Lt., sounds good...

CMO Cutter
 ::almost chants: kick him in the soft spots... but refrains::
   
CSO Lys
 XO:  Thank you Commander.  Shall I get the appropriate probes prepared?

MO Bishop
 Murdoch: Get out.... before I have you removed..... permanently....

CO Cutter
 XO:  While we're in route, set up a series of battle drills for all shifts.  Make efficiency reports to me.
   
XO Skye
 CSO: Of course......We'll want to be ready to deploy when we reach the system.
 
MO Bishop
 ::watches him tug on his clothes and leave sickbay..... looks to the floor and sighs::

EO Davidson
 ::gets up and stands beside Brynn:: CEO: What's wrong with that? It will keep us concealed unless there is a class three moon around.
   
CSO Lys
 XO: Understood, it'll be ready
   
XO Skye
 CO: Aye, Sir.....anything particular in mind......or should I be creative?

CTO Kostandinos
 ::wonders if since they're battle drills, if she gets to help out in "being creative"::

FCO Knight
 ::Taps his fingers on the CONN in boredom. Hates being on daywatch for long trips::
 
CO Cutter
 XO:  Romulan techniques  ::sighs::  And simulate Federation battle techniques being used against us.

CEO Michaels
 ::stares back at the warp core, as if what's about to happen might happen to manifest itself in there::  EO: Oh, nothing wrong with it Lt, sorry, didn't mean to insinuate that.  Sounds like a good plan.  ::walks into his office and sits down heavily::

MO Bishop
 ::turns around and looks to the CMO:: CMO: I'm sorry you had to see that, Doctor... its something I've seen coming for a while....
   
XO Skye
 CO: Aye......I'll look over Commander Longly-McGregor's profile and see if I can possibly extrapolate some tactics she might use.

CO Cutter
 ::doesn't look at her::  XO:  Do that.

CMO Cutter
 ::waves it off:: MO: Nothing you need to be sorry for.  They are adults.  Not your decision.  Not your fault.

EO Davidson
 ::follows not only his boss but his friend:: CEO: Sir...It looks like you need to talk to someone. And since we have no CNS...you could talk to your friendly neighborhood EO? ::shrugs shoulders:: You could do worse

XO Skye
 ::Rather quietly......sensing his unease.:: CO: Aye.

CMO Cutter
 MO: thanks for handling it.  I'm not really up for it.  There is too much.. ::breaks off and shakes her head:: This mission is going to be relatively awful.  You know that right?

OPS Coreena
 ::Can almost see the tension in the room as her own memories go back to Commander Longly.::

CEO Michaels
 ::laughs::  EO: Thanks for the sentiment Lt., but I'll be fine, just need to sort some things out.
   
CSO Lys
 <Parli>  *CSO*  Commander, we have a problem
 
MO Bishop
 ::nods:: CMO: Yes, Doctor.... is there anything specific you needed me to do?

EO Davidson
 CEO: You have my number. ::laughs:: I was going to go get a raktajino...want one?

CEO Michaels
 EO: No thanks.
    
Klord
 Action: the ships auto navigation controls fail
   
CSO Lys
 *Parli*  Go ahead  :: sighs and supports himself with one hand on the console, he knew things were going too well ::

EO Davidson
 ::nods:: CEO: Be back in a few minuets ::turns around and walks out of ME::

OPS Coreena
 ::Shakes her head and takes an incoming request, grants it and logs the power distribution for it.::
   
CSO Lys
 <Parli> *CSO*  There was something odd in that dust Commander - its wreaking havoc amidst the sensors

CMO Cutter
 MO: Get us assigned to another mission? ::hopeful and then sighs:: Sorry.  Nothing really.  Just make sure that we have everything ready in case of problems.  As always.  You might want to think about various medical ways to possibly remove colonists.. forcibly.  What drugs we have available, side effects, etc.
 
FCO Knight
 Self: Snot!

CO Cutter
 ::looks on as every alarm on the FCO panel goes off::  FCO:  Something about that little ol panel kicking your butt Mr. Knight?

XO Skye
 ::almost breaks into laughter at the FCO's reaction.....:: Self: Well that's the first time I've heard that expression used in that context.
 
MO Bishop
 ::thinks about Sorhea for a moment then snaps back to her job and nods:: CMO: Yes, Sir.... ::watches a couple of medics report for their duty shift::

FCO Knight
 CO: Not me bum, Cap'n. Jus' me calm. ::Switches over to manual::

OPS Coreena
 ::Looks over at her old engineer, he does not look happy.::
 
CO Cutter
 FCO:  I see....  what's happened?

EO Davidson
 ::comes back a few minuets later and sits back down at his console in Engineering::
   
XO Skye
 ::It's too bad he has to be so stubborn.....he seems like he can be quite funny and a great asset to easing some of the tension on the bridge.::

FCO Knight
 XO: I can't say the other s-word on th' Bridge. It's not dignified. Especially in front of ladies.

CMO Cutter
 ::runs her hand through her hair and grimaces.  She was right - this mission was seriously going to suck.  And then if Daria was involved… ::

CO Cutter
 OPS:  Anything on the comm channels?

CEO Michaels
 ::hears a beeping out in the main room, akin to an alarm::

OPS Coreena
 ::Looks back::  CO:  Nothing out of the ordinary.
 
MO Bishop
 CMO: Doctor, I've heard a lot of people talk about this Daria woman.... who was she?

EO Davidson
 ::jumps at the alarm:: CEO: I am gone for one minuet and you break something?
   
XO Skye
 FCO: I was merely commenting on it's uniqueness, Othello......Must be an Australian thing. ::Half grin.::
 
CO Cutter
 OPS:  Very well.... keep trying

CMO Cutter
 ::kicks a biobed in frustration::
   
CSO Lys
 CO/XO/FCO:  It might have something to do with the dust... it is starting to cause problems with the sensors

FCO Knight
 CO: Nothin' major. Auto nav's out. A quick override and manual'll fix the problem as it has. However, it'll take 78 hrs. to reach our destination.

MO Bishop
 CMO: Or rather..... how is she tied to the Hayden?
   
XO Skye
 CSO: What are we getting from the relay.....anything of note in the dusts composition?

CEO Michaels
 ::walks out to the master situation monitor and finds a red alert light flashing on the auto flight controls::  *Bridge*: You broke something again...not even two hours out and already you broke something...

EO Davidson
 CEO: I can never leave you alone can I sir? ::laughs::
 
CO Cutter
 ::stands up::  FCO:  Unacceptable.  Coordinate with the CEO and get a team on that panel...  but get me to Idet in 48 hours.

CEO Michaels
 EO: No, leaving me alone is a dangerous thing.  ::Grins::

CMO Cutter
 MO: Hmmm?  Oh.  Ah.  Daria was our former XO.  She was a good friend to both myself, Jason and the majority of the crew.  Ah.. she was once CNS here.  Did you know that? ::smiles at some of the memories:: How she stayed sane I'll never know!

OPS Coreena
 ::Logs some Romulan communications.::
   
XO Skye
 *CEO*: It seems that anyone to take the helm has a knack at that, don't they, Mr. Michaels… and weren't you FCO not too long ago?

FCO Knight
 CO: I'm workin on it now, sir. Keep ya panties on.
   
CSO Lys
 XO:  There seem to be certain refractory metals in the dust that, once in close proximity to our sensors, create reflected images... 
 
MO Bishop
 ::taps into a console to bring up medical supplies and begins to extrapolate what they need::

CEO Michaels
 *XO*: Now now Sam, you know the rules, don't be talking about things that were before your time.  I'll get someone on it, just try not to break anything else in the meantime ok?
   
XO Skye
 CSO: How long to clean it all out.

MO Bishop
 ::smiles:: CMO: I see... now I understand.... very many people on this ship think very highly of her....

CO Cutter
 ::steps closer to the FCO::  FCO:  Mr. Knight... you will work on it and you will keep your smart [-alec] comments to yourself... or you will spend this mission confined to your quarters.  Clear?
   
XO Skye
 *CEO*: Well orders like that are hard to carry out.....I mean, come on,  Jason's in command.  We're bound to break something.

CEO Michaels
 ::mutters::  Isn't that the truth.  EO: Ok Lt., you've got your first assignment of the day, get navigation back up and running.

CMO Cutter
 ::nods:: MO: Very highly.  She was well respected and well liked.  This mission will likely be very difficult for a good many people.

FCO Knight
 ::Ignores the Captain and continues to work on the console, while chuckling inside his head at the Captain's reaction::

OPS Coreena
 ::Looks up at the captain and then back to her console.  This was not in the books::

MO Bishop
 CMO: Yes, I can understand how.... but it was her choice to defy Starfleet....
 
CO Cutter
 FCO:  Acknowledge my order Mr. Knight.
 
MO Bishop
 CMO: And it guess it's ours to obey... whether we like it or not....

FCO Knight
 CO: Don' lose ya cool, Cap'n. I'm on it.
   
CSO Lys
 XO: All of it - a few days.  May be able to return functionality in a few hours, not sure how bad the contamination is.

CMO Cutter
 ::shrugs:: MO: Defy Starfleet or support her husband?  Do what's best for her people?  Heck of a choice.  Not sure I could voice what my choice would be.
   
XO Skye
 CSO: I'd like an assessment ASAP please.

CMO Cutter
 MO: But you're right.  Our duty is clear - its just not a popular course of action.

Transition back to the RHSC Thistle…

TCO Longly
 #::Makes the rounds of the ship just to make sure that all is secure and that the pregnant women are all ok::

TXO Gambit
 #::moves to the center chair:: TCTO: Now was that you were saying Xavier?

TCTO Xavier
 #::Smiles Sweetly:: TXO:  Not a thing Ma'am not a thing.....

TXO Gambit
 #TCTO: Give me a sensor report.

TCO Longly
 #::continues making her rounds.  Everything looks secure::

TCO Longly
 #::Stops at a replicator and picks up a coffee and heads back to the bridge::

TCO Longly
 #::Enters the bridge:: #TXO:  Anything to report?

TCTO Xavier
 #::Does an internal scan of the ship making sure everyone is where they are suppose to be.... momentarily toys with the idea of beaming the mule into the TXO's quarters::

TXO Gambit
 #TCO: Welcome back ma'am. Things are normal supposedly, still WAITING for a sensor report from Xavier.

TCO Longly
 #TXO:  Acknowledged

TCO Longly
 #TCTO:  That sensor report if you will

TCTO Xavier
 #::Glares::  TCO/TXO:  Everything is nominal Ma'ams.

TCO Longly
 #::sits back in her chair and hopes she won't have to go up against the Hayden::

TCO Longly
 #TXO:  Sorry Gambit!  I thought you had moved.  ::as she almost sits on the XO::

TXO Gambit
 #::smiles and moves back to the helm, giving the science officer another quick wink::

TXO Gambit
 #TCO: Sorry Captain

TCO Longly
 #TXO/TCTO:  Gambit and Xavier, we are in a serious situation here and I need all your concentration and alertness.  When we reach the colony, we have to be ready to deploy 1500 people and supplies and do it all in less than an hour.  It is crucial to this mission.  Are you ready for that?

TXO Gambit
 #TCO: Of course Captain. We can handle that, right Xavier?

TCTO Xavier
 #TCO:  Aye Ma'am.  The Security teams as we speak are moving the colonists and belongings to every available transporter.  All the Cargo bays, TRs shuttles are being utilized.

TCO Longly
 #TXO/TCTO:  It must be handled with great precision.  If this is not done we will lose this planet as a potential Federation member.  That can not happen

TCTO Xavier
 #TCO/TXO:  We even have the life pods on standby if it goes too slow.

TXO Gambit
 #::looks at Xavier and smiles sarcastically::

TCO Longly
 #TXO/TCTO:  Very good.

TXO Gambit
 #::watches the readings on their course and makes a slight correction::

TCO Longly
 #::Checks all ships systems status::

TXO Gambit
 #::eyes the bottle on the Captain's chair and nods to the science officer::

TXO Gambit
 #::sighs and turns back to the helm wishing there was a pilot on duty to handle this station for a while::

TCO Longly
 #TXO/TCTO:  Better get some rest.  I need you to be alert in the morning.  We don't yet know just what we will be up against.

TXO Gambit
 #TCO: All systems are operating at peak performance Captain, we may even get to the planet earlier that expected at this rate.

TCO Longly
 #::thinks about the Hayden and her mates.  Doesn't at all like the situation she is in but knows it's necessary::

TCO Longly
 #TXO:  Acknowledged #1

TXO Gambit
 #::gets another comm from the colonists:: Self: Now what?

TXO Gambit
 #::starts to laugh loudly::

TCO Longly
 #TXO:  Care to share?

TCTO Xavier
 #TCO:  With all due respect Ma'am, my blood pumping and I can't seem to relax, I'll stay on duty for a bit longer, even if I have to suffer the entertainment provided by our esteemed XO.

TXO Gambit
 #TCO: Oh Captain we have several naked men on deck 4 harassing some of the women from the colony.

TCO Longly
 #TCTO:  Aye I certainly understand that

TCTO Xavier
 #TXO:  Is security in the vicinity?

TXO Gambit
 #TCTO: How would I know, that's your department.

TCO Longly
 #TXO:  My God we want second generation residents but not this minute!  What is the matter with these people?  One thing about it, it sure shouldn't take long to establish a very large colony. ::laughs::

TCO Longly
 #TCTO:  Take care of the problem Xavier.  Looks like you will be as busy with the passengers as you are with the weaponry, this trip

TCTO Xavier
 #TXO:  Just wanted to see if you were paying attention Ma'am.   ::turns to the CO.::  TCO:  Thompson has it under control. The men have been sent back to their transporter spot.

TCO Longly
 #TXO:  Thank God.  I don't think I could stand any more problems like this.

TXO Gambit
 #::thinks that Xavier looks a little to comfortable::

TXO Gambit
 #TCO: Agreed ma'am, way too many incidents on board.

Klord
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