STAR TREK: A CALL TO DUTY
PRESENTS 

USS HAYDEN
“OF PRELUDES & ENDINGS”
Part One

Ship: USS Hayden 
Fleet: Second
Ship Manager: Michael Jones
Stardate: 10605.24
Mission Number: 346
Arc: Of Preludes & Endings
Part: 01

Dramatis Personae

Debbie Newell is Captain Janet Louise Naegle-Marsland – Commanding Officer of the Hayden, the Terran Naegle is a stern but compassionate leader and parent. While she has been the CO of the Hayden for less than a year, she has come to grow comfortable here, and is looking to the future with hope. Married to one Thomas Marsland, she also has an adopted son, Armen.

Amber H. is Lieutenant Commander Aria Sho-tak, M.D. – Executive Officer of the Hayden, the Vulcan / Bajoran Sho-Tak has served as a healer most of her life. Her strength and determination in ensuring that whatever crew she has served with is intact has given her great insight into how this Universe works, and gives her great power as a leader.

Trevor Howard is Lieutenant Othello Quinn Knight – Chief Science Officer of the Hayden, the Terran Knight has served here since his graduation from Starfleet Academy over six years ago. He is perhaps more familiar with this Intrepid Class starship that has come to be his home than any other … and uses his insatiable curiosity and ingenuity as a science officer to guard it at all times.

John Garrison is Lieutenant Isaac Hull – The new Chief Engineering Officer of the Hayden, the Terran Hull has had an extensive career at Starfleet – often traveling from one vessel to another after remaining on the former for a sparse few months. A wanderer by nature, he now brings his engineering skills to the Hayden … that they may very well require of him. 

Lynda Anderson is Lieutenant Brianna Rochelle – One of the many flight control officers assigned to the Hayden, the Betazoid Rochelle also has a secretive history as an operative of Starfleet Intelligence. After various successful assignments she had requested assignment as a conn. officer on the Hayden, her reasons her own. She is accompanied by a genetically engineered telepathic hawk known as “Wild Wind” who guides and amplifies her already impressive psionic abilities.

Jean-Pierre Bernard is Ensign Jorn Thalataar – A recent arrival to the Hayden as their new Chief Tactical Officer, the Tellarite Thalataar is a cautious and inquisitive tactician. Ever mindful of the threats that can face a Federation starship, he is willing to go to any lengths to ensure the well being of this crew … no matter the price.

John Harness is Ensign Darna Hei Ran - Counselor of the Hayden, the Kaelon Hei Ran has a mysterious past that has more holes in it than answers to fill them. What of this supposed “religious movement” that he participated in? Are the rumors true? What does that mean for his future? Only time will tell.

=/\==/\==/\==/\==/\= BEGIN MISSION =/\==/\==/\==/\==/\=

NARRATION: The klaxons hurt her ears, but she presses onward. She finds herself realizing that she has always been running. Never stopping. Never ending. An unending race.

As she rounds a corner, the brilliant blue flashing lights illuminating her auburn hair ... her spots ... her dark and haunted eyes. She has a brief flashback to her father cheering her on to run faster ... but she's not sure it's a true memory. It's been a long time since she actually remembered her father's face.

In the sole moment she is lost in her thoughts she almost misses the room ... Temporal Mechanics A-313. She comes to a halt a few steps past the doorway, cursing her wandering mind, and quickly doubling back. "They will be here soon," she tells herself.

She puts the portable analyzer on the panel besides the door, and a beep grants her entrance. She dashes inward, not having to look much for her target. Even if she had not studied the schematics of this facility for months now. Even if she did not know the exact location of what she desired more than anything, she would have noticed it.

The sheer arrogance of those who built it ensured that. The temporal gauntlets. Housed in a gleaming glass case illuminated by lights all around. She smiled and rushed toward it, pressing a button on her belt so she passed through the forcefield with ease.

She ran her hands across the glass, then formed a fist ... CRASH! The glass shattered. Blood trickles between her knuckles, but she did not care. She had endured worst pain throughout her life.

In the distance, she could hear the rumble of their footsteps. An unending phalanx that represented her doom if she were not quicker.

She reaches forward, taking the gauntlets out of the gravimetric sphere that allowed them to hover in the case. She took a breath as she slipped them in ... then gritted her teeth as the searing pain began. They were burning into her arms ... drilling through skin, muscle and tissue ... merging with bone and synapses.

The rumbling approaches as a single tear escapes her eye. She lets it roll down her cheek, not daring to hesitate now. As she feels the computer in the gauntlets merge with her mind, translating her language, she access it's database ... noting when she has to travel.

The Past. Their only hope.
.
The rumbling ends, they arrive.

The doors burst open as several men in uniform dash in, wearing multi-colored uniforms and holding phaser rifles. "Hold, in the name of God!" they cry out.

She smiles as the gauntlets begin to hum ... a blue glow going around her. She mumbles, "Bite me, Starfleet."

And then she vanishes.

NARRATION: The Present.

ACTION: The USS Hayden is en route to Starbase 375. The beautiful Intrepid Class starship slipping between the stars ... particles dancing off its hull.

@ ACTION: Meanwhile, Lieutenant Isaac Hull is en route to intercept with the Hayden, onboard a shuttle loaned by Deep Space Nine. His ETA is seven minutes.

AFCO_Lt_Bri_Rochelle says:
CO: Sir I have the shuttle  in range sir.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
AFCO: LT What is our ETA to SB 375?

AFCO_Lt_Bri_Rochelle says:
XO: ETA to SB 375 40 minutes.

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
AFCO: Good, let me know when Lieutenant Hull has arrived.

AFCO_Lt_Bri_Rochelle says:
CO: Understood sir.

CEO_Lt_Hull says:
@COM: USS Hayden:  USS Hayden, this is Shuttle Maximus, Lt. Hull onboard, requesting to come along side for preparation to beam over, ETA 6 minutes

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
::Is on Deck Four looking over the readouts on the aft photon torpedo launchers.::

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
::Exits his office.:: *CTO*: Ens. Thalataar, this is the counselor. I'd like to speak with you concerning the fields we discussed earlier. Where can I find you?

CSO_Lt_Knight says:
::Feeds Ganymede his breakfast before he leaves for the Bridge. He picks up his PADD with the requisitioned items on it  and gives it a once over. ::

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
*CNS*:  I'm on Deck Four.

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
COM: CEO: Welcome, Lieutenant.  Please report to Sickbay for your physical before reporting to the bridge.

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
*CTO*: Right. I'll be right there.

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
::Jogs to the nearest turbolift and orders it to deck four.::

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
AFCO: Lt.  Slow to sub light speed to beam Mr. Hull aboard.

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
::Rubs his chin as the readouts come up on the display screen.  He sees that the problem with the aft torpedo launchers has been finally fixed.::  Self:  At last.

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
Ta'lk: Have you received all the requisitions for supplies, Lieutenant Ta'lk?

CEO_Lt_Hull says:
@COM: USS Hayden:  Thank you Captain, Aye, will report to Sickbay...preparing for transport ::sets onboard computer for auto return to DS9 upon departure::

AFCO_Lt_Bri_Rochelle says:
XO: Sir SB 375 has us on long range sensors.  They have already put us on their inbound marker and advised us to maintain current speed till we come into the edge of their system and then to drop to sub light, and move to the coordinates that they are sending us due to war games being performed by the 17th fleet.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
CO: I have received those Captain and approved them accordingly and forwarded them to the quartermaster's office at SB 375

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
::Arrives on deck four and, able to see the Tellarite as he exits the lift, jogs to him.:: CTO: Good day, Ensign. Do you have a minute?

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
XO: Very good, Commander. Thank you.

CEO_Lt_Hull says:
@COM: USS Hayden:  Awaiting transport Hayden

CSO_Lt_Knight says:
::Picks up a tall glass of apple juice and takes a swig as he checks to make sure that the new tricorders were on the list:: Self: Doan' wanna get stuck with th' old models when we're out whereevah Starfleet's sendin' us::

ACTION: The Hayden drops to sub light as the shuttle comes alongside.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
AFCO: Understood, notify Mr. Hull to meet us at Starbase 375.

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
::Turns to see the Counselor.::  CNS:  Yes.. remind me to give the engineers at the experimental station a few words whenever we get back..  Their Barion sweep damaged our aft torpedo launchers.

AFCO_Lt_Bri_Rochelle says:
XO: Yes sir sending the message to him now.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
AFCO: Why did we just drop to sub light after your last report?

CSO_Lt_Knight says:
::Leaves his quarters and heads for the Bridge:: Ganymede: La'er, boy.

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
::Raises an eyebrow, lost in jargon.:: CTO: Of course. Listen, I've been speaking with the telepaths on the ship about your idea. And, to put it simply, they hate the idea; and I can't say I blame them.

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
XO: I would assume to beam Mr. Hull aboard, Commander.

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
::Raises his eyebrow.::  CNS:  We are talking about the safety of the ship.  What are their reasons for disliking my idea?

AFCO_Lt_Bri_Rochelle says:
XO: Well sir I was told to beam the CEO to the ship.....but it would seem that I must have misconstrued the orders.  My apology sir I will put us back on track and the correct speed.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
*Sickbay*: Standby for new officer transport.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
COM CEO: Initiating transport.

ACTION: The CEO is beamed onboard and to the Hayden's Sickbay.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
::Verifies that transport is complete and the shuttle resumes it's heading to DS9.::

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
CTO: Well, you've got to remember that, for a telepath, telepathy is like another limb. It's not something that can be ripped away at a moment's notice. Maybe it would be more...humane...to have some way that the fields could be turned on and not block the abilities of officers. ::Leans against a wall in the corridor.:: Though I have no idea how you'd manage that.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
AFCO: Resume course for SB375 now Lt.

CEO_Lt_Hull says:
*CO* Transport complete

AFCO_Lt_Bri_Rochelle says:
XO: Understood sir resuming course for SB 375

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
CNS:  As I indicated earlier, the inhibitor fields would only need to be activated when we needed them.

CSO_Lt_Knight says:
::Enters the Bridge with PADD in hand.::

AFCO_Lt_Bri_Rochelle says:
CO/XO: I am getting a Starfleet Automated Distress signal sirs.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
AFCO: ETA to SB 375?

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
AFCO: Can you pinpoint?

CEO_Lt_Hull says:
Nurse:  Lt. Isaac Hull reporting for my physical ::hands the nurse his Personnel PADD::

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
CSO: Lt Knight.  Have you been able to complete the analyses' of our expected course based upon current data as to what to expect?

AFCO_Lt_Bri_Rochelle says:
CO: Attempting to do that now sir. ...... got it from a nearby system.  System HV-27.

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
::Nods.:: CTO: Of course. You did say that. Well, I assume that would be fine. But how would you compensate if both the abilities of a telepath *and* the fields were needed at the same time?

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
XO: What is in System HV-27?

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
CTO: I'm just thinking out loud, here.

AFCO_Lt_Bri_Rochelle says:
CO: Four planets. It appears to be coming from the third planet.  It is not noted any where that it is having any sort of Starfleet/Federation installation on it.

CSO_Lt_Knight says:
::takes his station and looks over the requisition list;::

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
*CNS*: Counselor.  Report to Sickbay for new CEO Lt Hull's shipboard eval before duty.

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
CNS:  We could always program it to allow certain members of the crew... but that, again, becomes a liability if the alien we encounter can switch bodies.

Nurse says:
CEO: Thank you Lt Hull, Dr. Livingston will be with you shortly

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
CSO: System HV-27 at all familiar to you?

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
::Nods as his communicator badge peeps.:: CTO: Right. Excuse me a moment. ::Taps his badge:: *XO*:On my way.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
AFCO: Show it on the screen.

AFCO_Lt_Bri_Rochelle says:
::taps a few commands and the view screen jumps to life with the system::

CSO_Lt_Knight says:
XO: Not in th' least. None o' me family's evah flown out that far.

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
CTO: We'll continue this conversation later. Goodbye. ::Walks off back toward the turbolift.::

ACTION: The viewscreen is replaced by the United Federation of Planets symbol which is interspaced with an image of a multi-colored world. An automated voice is heard.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
AFCO: How far are we to that area?

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
::Nods and heads for another turbolift.  He enters it.::  Computer:  Bridge.

AFCO_Lt_Bri_Rochelle says:
CO: Five minutes sir.

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
::Enters turbolift.:: Computer: Sickbay.

Dr. Livingston says:
CEO: Ah, Lt. Hull, welcome aboard, would you mind sitting on the diagnostic table for me while I scan your bio reading?  ::pats the table with his hand::

ACTION: "Attention all nearby Starfleet vessels, report immediately to this facility. This is not a drill. Starfleet Facility Gaea has been breached." Message continuously repeats.

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
::When the turbolift stops, he exits it and then rounds the corner to get to his station just as he hears the message.::

AFCO_Lt_Bri_Rochelle says:
::turns her head to look at the captain::

CEO_Lt_Hull says:
Dr. Livingston:Yes Doctor ::Sits on the table, sits motionless while the good Doctor scans him with the med scanner::

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
AFCO: Set a course for the system, Lieutenant.  Don't engage just yet.

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
::Exits the turbolift and walks into Sickbay just as Lt. Hull is being seated by Dr. Livingston. He waits until the scanning is finished, then approaches and offers Hull a handshake.:: CEO: Good day, Lieutenant. My name is Ens. Darna Hei Ran, the ship's counselor.

AFCO_Lt_Bri_Rochelle says:
CO: Understood sir.  ::her hands go flying over the board and keys in the new course and direction and warp and waits for the signal from the captain::

Dr. Livingston says:
 :: Monitors the table's readout while the scan continues::

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
CO, XO:  Captain, it could be a trap.  ::Brings up the star charts on his console of that area.::  Though I do not suggest we ignore the message, we should proceed with caution.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
CO: Captain,  I strongly suggest we authenticate that message and verify that any other in COMM areas have received it as well.

CEO_Lt_Hull says:
Ens Ran:  Ensign, it is good to be aboard, and a pleasure to meet you

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
XO: Agreed, we will proceed with caution. But we will proceed.

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
AFCO: Engage, Lieutenant.

Dr. Livingston says:
CNS:  Well Counselor, Lt. Hull is in excellent health, ::makes a note on Lt. Hull's Personnel PADD and hands it to the CNS::

CSO_Lt_Knight says:
::Prepares a full resolution scan via LRS:: CO: I'll scan ahead with LRS, maybe we can get an edge before we arrive.

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
CO:  Captain.  I've analyzed the message and it does appear to be a proper Starfleet communiqué.  There is also no mention of the Starfleet Facility Gaea in the database.

AFCO_Lt_Bri_Rochelle says:
CO: Aye sir engaging.  ::hits a few buttons and the ship begins to move::

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
::Takes the PADD, but doesn't look at it.:: Dr. Livingston: Thanks.

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
CSO: Very good, Lieutenant. Let me know what you find.

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
CEO: Whenever you're ready, I'd like to discuss a few things with you. You know, official evaluations and all that. It's a drag, truly.

CSO_Lt_Knight says:
CO: Aye. Scanning... ::initiates the scan::

CEO_Lt_Hull says:
Dr. Livingston:  Thank you Doctor :: looks over at Ens. HeiRan::

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
CO:  The location of the hail lies closely to Cardassian Space.  ::Thinks for a few moments.::  It is possible that some remnants of the colonies along the border are still displeased with the Federation's involvement in the restoration of Cardassia.

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
CTO: Then we will proceed with caution.

CEO_Lt_Hull says:
CNS:  Yes, duty calls...protocol...I understand

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
CTO: It's possible.

AFCO_Lt_Bri_Rochelle says:
Self: Not again the Cardassian border.

ACTION: The Hayden continues toward star system HV-27.

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
::Nods.:: CEO: If you'll come with me, why don't we have a little walk? I'm sure your legs are cramped after the long shuttle ride. ::Motions toward the Sickbay door with one arm.::

CSO_Lt_Knight says:
CO: We have an interesting bit. A class Q planet, third in the system.

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
CO:  Captain, we should go to Red Alert.  We don't know what we're going to encounter once we arrive.

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
CTO: Agreed, Red Alert!

CEO_Lt_Hull says:
CNS:  Yes, I'd like a walk, limber up before reporting to the CO and XO

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
CSO: That's the planet we're going to.

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
::Grins and leads the way into the hall.::

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
::Activates the ship wide red alert and watches as the lights change to allow a darker setting.::

ACTION: As the Hayden goes to red alert, it arrives in star system HV-27.

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
::Begins scanning for any ships in the area.::

CEO_Lt_Hull says:
::Walks beside the CNS, following while gaining his bearings on the ship::

AFCO_Lt_Bri_Rochelle says:
::enters her escape vectors and her complicated program for rolls and dives and the special program to turn the ship on its z axis if needed::

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
CO:  I am not reading any starships in this system.

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
CTO: That's a good sign, for now.

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
::Tries to detect if there is any subspace displacement if there is a cloaked ship somewhere.::

CSO_Lt_Knight says:
CO: It's mostly water an' accordin' t' scans, it's been that way for the last 800 years/ Because the planet is class Q, it varies drastically from time-to-time. The next shift is in 'bout 500 yrs.

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
CO:  I'm also not reading any cloaked ships.  It is possible for them to be hiding on the other side of the planet.

AFCO_Lt_Bri_Rochelle says:
CO: A word sir.

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
::as she takes in what the others are saying:: AFCO: Yes, Lieutenant?

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
CEO: I hear you're quite the miracle worker down in engineering. What caused you to end up under bulkheads all the time?

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
::Smiles, making polite conversation.::

AFCO_Lt_Bri_Rochelle says:
CO: Privately sir.  No one needs to hear this.

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
AFCO: All right.

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
::Wonders what they're going to find at HV-27.::

CEO_Lt_Hull says:
CNS:   ::smiles:: Just fascinated about how systems work, and why...that way it is easy to fix them 

AFCO_Lt_Bri_Rochelle says:
CO: Sir the ship has been put into the orbit of the planet.

ACTION: The Hayden comes into a steady orbit over the small blue-gray world below them.

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
AFCO: Meet me in my Ready Room

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
XO: Commander, you have the bridge.

AFCO_Lt_Bri_Rochelle says:
CO: Yes sir.

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
::Nods.:: CEO: But has anything ever gone drastically wrong? Counselors fear misdiagnosis and maniac patients, but I bet the threat of Warp Core failure is heavy on your mind.

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
::walks to her Ready Room and waits for the AFCO to follow::

AFCO_Lt_Bri_Rochelle says:
::gets up and follows the CO to her ready room::

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
CSO:  Are you able to find any sign of the facility?

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
::Continues leading the CEO in a not-so-specific path throughout the deck.::

AFCO_Lt_Bri_Rochelle says:
::enters the RR::

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
::walks into the room and takes her seat:: AFCO: Now then, what is it, Lieutenant?

CEO_Lt_Hull says:
CNS:  ::nods:: Yes, a warp core event is always on my mind, it could change a short trip to a generation’s length trip...thankfully, there are many safeguards, and a standby warp core if needed

AFCO_Lt_Bri_Rochelle says:
::turns around to face her captain:: CO: Sir you were wise to go to red alert.  I have been here before.  It is not what we perceive it to be.  Second I do have a contact in the Intelligence community on Cardassia Prime.  If you need anything, anything at all, I could try to contact him or my other civilian contact on Cardassia Prime for information

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
::Nods.:: CEO: Of course. And I'm sure you're quite capable. ::Stops for a moment, and gives the CEO a devilish grin.:: Now, to the thick of it. You're not crazy, are you?

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
::Conducts some scans of the planet's surface.::

CSO_Lt_Knight says:
CTO: There aren't many continents, but I have located th' place on th' coast of one of 'em. No signs of power above ground, but scans indicate that the facility has several subterranean levels. Relayin' coordinates to every station on the Bridge.

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
AFCO: Tell your suspicions to the CSO and CTO. For right now, we'll do this ourselves.

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
::Grumbles softly.::  CSO:  I don't like this at all...  ::Scans for life signs.::

CSO_Lt_Knight says:
::Sends the relevant information to every Bridge station::

AFCO_Lt_Bri_Rochelle says:
CO: Understood sir.

CEO_Lt_Hull says:
CNS:  ::grins:: Hopefully, if I was in fact...nuts...I would not be here, someone further along the line would have noticed that long before I left DS9.  I guess that final question is really up to you.  People's true personality and traits always come out while under stress...certainly you'll be able to watch me

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
AFCO: Thank you, Now let's get back out there.

AFCO_Lt_Bri_Rochelle says:
::is already walking out the doors:: CO: Yes sir.

CSO_Lt_Knight says:
CTO: That's why they put spooky places like this in horror movies, mate.

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
::walks back out to the bridge::

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
::Shrugs.:: CEO: Well, in my short time of doing this I've learned that the crazy ones usually won't admit that they're crazy. ::Trails off.::

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
::Continues walking, silently, for a few corridors.::

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
::Smiles softly at Lieutenant Knight.::  CSO:  I was never one to fully understand why Humans indulge themselves in... what did you call them?

CSO_Lt_Knight says:
CTO: Horror movies.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
CTO: Area assessment Ensign.

CEO_Lt_Hull says:
::walks along with the CNS, notices the silence:: CNS:  Have I answered your question ...wrong?  

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
::Checks his sensors.::  CO:  Captain, I'm not detecting any life signs down on the planet.. but I am having difficulties getting through the lower levels of the subterranean caverns.

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
::Raises one brow, smiling.:: CEO: Oh, only time will tell. I hope I didn't frighten you there for a second.

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
CTO: Understood, Ensign.  We may have to beam down to see what's going on, though I don't like doing that on a water planet.

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
::Leads the CEO to a turbolift.::

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
::Raises his eyebrow at the First Officer.::  XO:  We've already ascertained that there aren't any ships in the system.  I already gave that report to the Captain minutes ago.

CSO_Lt_Knight says:
::Smiles:: CTO: Ev'ryone has diff'rent reasons for goin' to 'em. I usually go with a sheila t' get a l'il closah to 'em.

CEO_Lt_Hull says:
CNS:  ::grins:: Ah, I fell for the oldest CNS trick in the book...I should have noticed it.  

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
CTO: Any residual ion traces, etc. Ensign.

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
XO:  No, I conducted those scans when we entered the system.. there aren't even any signs of cloaked vessels.

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
::Stops at the TL.:: CEO: Well, you've passed. For now. I suggest you head up to the bridge to speak with the Captain and the XO.

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
::holds out his hand for another handshake, reveling in the opportunities to practice his Terran etiquette.:: CEO: It's been a pleasure meeting you.

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
CO:  Captain, we should send a Security Team down to the planet to investigate the nature of the distress signal.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
CTO: Have you been able to determine exactly where that transmission is/was being sent from?

CEO_Lt_Hull says:
CNS:  ::Shakes the CNS hand:: Ditto Ens HeiRan...look forward to getting to know you better

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
CTO: Agreed. Go ahead and send one.  I don't want anymore personnel than necessary down there.

AFCO_Lt_Bri_Rochelle says:
CTO: You might want to do a quick tachyon scan before you send down any teams.

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
XO:  It's coming from within the facility.  ::Checks his readings.::  Somewhere within the facility..  I can't get a better reading than that.

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
::Waits until the CEO has entered the turbolift, then turns and walks casually back to sickbay.::

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
CO: Captain what about a combined science and tactical probe first?

CSO_Lt_Knight says:
::Tries to re adjust the scanners to sense the subterranean levels clearer::

CEO_Lt_Hull says:
::Turbolift door closes and whisks the CEO to the bridge::

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
::Conducts a tachyon scan as the Helm Officer suggested.::

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
XO: Good idea.

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
CO, XO, FCO:  I'm not getting anything from the tachyon scan.

AFCO_Lt_Bri_Rochelle says:
CTO/CSO: I have been in this area of space before but there was no facility there.

CEO_Lt_Hull says:
::Turbolift doors open, Hull exits and stands on the bridge looking for the XO::

CSO_Lt_Knight says:
AFCO: How long ago was tha'?

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
AFCO:  How can you be so sure about that?  Did you spend time on this planet?  ::Looks questionably at the Helm Officer.::

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
::Reenters Sickbay and walks to Dr. Livingston, who is rearranging some tools with Nurse Cross.:: Livingston/Cross: Well, what did you two think? Wacko material?

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
::Notes the new person.:: CEO: Chief Engineer Hull I presume?

AFCO_Lt_Bri_Rochelle says:
CTO: During the Dominion war and more recently three years ago.

CEO_Lt_Hull says:
XO:  Commander, Lt. Isaac Hull reporting as ordered

CTO_Ens_Thalataar says:
::Thinks.::  CO:  Captain.  ::Motions for her to come closer.::

CSO_Lt_Knight says:
::Swivels back to prepare a chronometric scan of the facility and the surrounding area::

CEO_Lt_Hull says:
XO:  I believe the CNS still has my personnel PADD

Nurse Cross says:
Dr. Livingston: I think he was pretty cute, myself.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
CEO: Welcome aboard Lt.  I am LtCmdr Dr. Aria.  This is the Captain.  That is CTO Ens Thalataar, CSO Lt Knight, AFCO Lt Rochelle.  ::Motions to each of them.::

Dr Livingston says:
::Frowns, shaking his head at the head nurse.:: Cross: Quiet, you. That's no way to speak of an officer.

Host CO_Capt_Marsland says:
CEO: Take your station, Lieutenant.

CEO_Lt_Hull says:
::Nods to each of the bridge crew:: CO:  Aye Captain, and it is a pleasure to be aboard!

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
CEO: Very well. Lt.  I have your first assignment.  Please work with the CTO and CSO place and monitor a probe in the below facility.  ::Motions to the screen.::

CNS_Ens_HeiRan says:
::Grins.:: Livingston/Cross: We'll see what comes of him. He seemed a bit...fluffy. ::Shrugs:: But you're right, he is cute. ::Winks at Livingston.::

CEO_Lt_Hull says:
::Walks over to the CEO console and logs in, connecting to main engineering master diagnostic display::

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