Last week on the Tal-War:
The Tal-War arrives at the border of Cardassian space. Llewellyn considers the option of sending in a runabout to get Jordaïn, treaty be damned, when the Federation Ambassador to Cardassia finally calls back. He informs her that the Tal-War has permission to enter Cardassian space, and the High Command has alerted all ships in the area to their presence. 

But he warns her not all ships may have received the message. He gives orders that if the Tal-War is engaged by Cardassian Military forces, they are not to attack, but to withdraw. Llewellyn sends a runabout ahead because it can reach the Captain much faster as the Tal-War’s present warp capable speed is only Warp 4, while the runabouts can go 6.  Cautiously, the Tal-War enters Cardassian space.

In the meanwhile, Jordaïn appears on Empok Nor and gets the station onto emergency power. The Tal-War makes contact and informs him of their plans to rescue him. A grateful Jordaïn says he’ll be waiting. 

Present:
Ian as Host Quchant/Duty OPS/Cardassian Gul Drinn
Gunther as CO Capt. Jordaïn/Runabout FCO
Trish as XO Lieutenant Commander Llewellyn
Brett as TIC OPS Manager Commander Fox Lynam/ Ens. DeSoto/ Ens. Gage
Jane as CTO Commander Tria Kyrron/FCO Joe
Heike as FCO Lieutenant Commander Shania
And
Darren as ATO Ensign Bost’k

Absent:
Brian (AKA Jafo) as OPS Lieutenant B’lee
Steve as Lieutenant Commander CMO Brock
And
Kytra as AMO Lieutenant JG Kedi

ACTD: U.S.S. Tal-War
NCC 80872

Host Quchant says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Begin Mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.

XO_Llewellyn says:
::in the big chair:: CTO: What is our status with the Cardassians... any of them out there?

Host CO_Jordaïn says:
@::On the Empok Nor ops center again, making sure power output stays as low as possible::

FCO_Shania says:
::on the bridge::

CTO_Kyrron says:
XO:  Checking.  ::checks long-range sensors::

CIV_Lynam says:
::In TIC Watching the tactical map closely::

Host Quchant says:
ACTION: The LRS show the power fluctuating randomly on Empok Nor...not conforming to a normal power flow pattern

ATO_Bost`k says:
:: sits at TAC 2, eyes feeling heavyish::

CTO_Kyrron says:
TO:  Anything on short-range?

ATO_Bost`k says:
:: checks SRS:: CTO: No Sir

CTO_Kyrron says:
XO:  Long-range sensors are picking up randomly fluctuating power on the station.

XO_Llewellyn says:
::furrows her brow:: CTO: Power fluctuations... can you get me more details?

CTO_Kyrron says:
XO:  I'll try.

CTO_Kyrron says:
TO:  Where is the runabout now in relation to the station?

XO_Llewellyn says:
*CIV*: The runabout should be close to Empok Nor.... what information do you have for me? We are reading power fluctuations.... can you get more details from them?

ATO_Bost`k says:
CTO: it's almost there

CTO_Kyrron says:
::confers with Science and Operations regarding the odd energy readings::

CIV_Lynam says:
*XO*: Stand by.

CTO_Kyrron says:
ATO:  Keep a close eye on it.  Let me know if any Cardassian vessels approach it.

CIV_Lynam says:
::Has a communications tech request the latest info from the runabout::

ATO_Bost`k says:
CTO: will do

ATO_Bost`k says:
:: keeps a tired eye on the runabout::

CTO_Kyrron says:
ATO:  You look tired.  Have you slept in the past 24 hours?

ATO_Bost`k says:
CTO: yeah, I think I got 30 minutes in at some point. I’m fine :: holds back a yawn::

CTO_Kyrron says:
XO:  The science department postulates that someone on the station is manually adjusting power to as low a level as possible.

Host CO_Jordaïn says:
@::Notices the power throughput from the emergency generators is somewhat erratic::

CIV_Lynam says:
*XO*: Commander, the S/R ship reports no hostile contacts and that the station is running on low power levels.

CTO_Kyrron says:
ATO:  Let me know if you can't function, Ensign.

ATO_Bost`k says:
CTO: of course sir

CTO_Kyrron says:
::nods::

XO_Llewellyn says:
CTO/*CIV*: Good.

XO_Llewellyn says:
::has the duty OPS help her get in contact with the CO:: *CO*: Are you reading me still?

Host Quchant says:
ACTION: Static is not as bad as it was....

CTO_Kyrron says:
::checks the latest diagnostics on the weapons systems::

Host Quchant says:
ACTION: Static is not as bad as it was....although it is going in and out quite badly

Host CO_Jordaïn says:
@::Is startled as the com comes through quite clear:: *XO* Loud and much clearer now, commander.

Host Quchant says:
ACTION: The XO hears...'loud and ******* now, commander'

XO_Llewellyn says:
::wonders about the static and continues her intended message anyway:: *CO*: Excellent. The runabout should be contacting you soon to beam you up. I take it you are working with the power levels?

CTO_Kyrron says:
::confers with Engineering on the repairs to the weapons systems::

XO_Llewellyn says:
*CIV*: How many more minutes before the runabout arrives?

Host Quchant says:
ACTION: The CO hears...'runabout should ****** be** **********working********levels?'

Host Quchant says:
ACTION: the Operations manager indicates the communications have degraded again

Host CO_Jordaïn says:
@*XO* You're breaking up a bit there commander. Did you say runabout?

XO_Llewellyn says:
::sighs and acknowledges the OPS officer::

CIV_Lynam says:
*XO*: Five minutes.

CTO_Kyrron says:
ATO:  Have you ever tried coffee?

XO_Llewellyn says:
*CO*: Yes... runabout in five minutes.

CIV_Lynam says:
::Sips his fresh brewed coffee and waits::

XO_Llewellyn says:
*CIV*: Have the crew on the runabout contact the CO directly.

ATO_Bost`k says:
:: keeps watching the LRS:: CTO: don't like the stuff, prefer tea

Host Quchant says:
<D-OPS> XO: I'm sorry sir...there is some sort of power interference from the station...we've lost him completely now

CIV_Lynam says:
*XO*: Understood.

CTO_Kyrron says:
::frowns that her plan to get the ATO to bring her coffee has failed miserably::

CIV_Lynam says:
::Sends the order to the runabout::

ATO_Bost`k says:
CTO: how was your rest earlier?

Host CO_Jordaïn says:
@::Hears nothing but static there:: Self: Ack... *XO* I'm losing the signal here, I'll try to boost a little...

XO_Llewellyn says:
::furrows her brow:: Duty OPS: What? What kind of power influence from the station?

CTO_Kyrron says:
ATO:  I felt quite refreshed thank you.

ATO_Bost`k says:
CTO: that's good to hear sir.

CIV_Lynam says:
#<Ens_DeSoto> COM:CO: Captain, this is search and rescue, how do you copy?

Host Quchant says:
<D-OPS> XO: Whatever the Captain is doing to keep the power level low seems to be interfering with the communications.....but there is no way to tell the Captain that now

CTO_Kyrron says:
::checks the station on long range sensors::

XO_Llewellyn says:
::nods:: D-OPS: I see... perhaps the runabout that is nearer will have better luck.

Host Quchant says:
ACTION: the Captain hears another burst of static...presumably the Tal-War again

CIV_Lynam says:
#<Ens_DeSoto>::Boosts power to the comm system::

ATO_Bost`k says:
CTO: the runabout is at the station now sir

CTO_Kyrron says:
XO:  According to long-range sensors, the runabout has arrived at the station

Host CO_Jordaïn says:
@::as he hears the static:: Self: He could have chosen a place that wasn't so rusty... ::referring to his mirror self::

Host Quchant says:
ACTION: The runabout arrives in proximity to the station

CIV_Lynam says:
#<Ens_Gage> ::Initiates transport::

XO_Llewellyn says:
CTO: Good! ::waits to hear the captain has beamed aboard::

Host CO_Jordaïn says:
@::Sees the emergency generators are behaving more erratic by the minute and tries to figure out what the cause is::

Host Quchant says:
ACTION: the captain disappears...completely taking him by surprise

XO_Llewellyn says:
*CIV*: Let me know the instant the captain is on board the runabout.

Host CO_Jordaïn says:
@Self: I cou.. hee! ::is transported::

CTO_Kyrron says:
::crosses her webbed fingers::

XO_Llewellyn says:
FCO: Stand by to return to the Federation border.

CIV_Lynam says:
*XO*: Well commander, there is a bit of a lag in communication times, so the exact instant may not be possible.  ::Chuckles::

XO_Llewellyn says:
*CIV*: ::smile evident in her tone:: Understood.

ATO_Bost`k says:
:: eyes getting heavier. gets up and heads to the nearest replicator::

CTO_Kyrron says:
::watches the ATO stumble towards the replicator::  ATO:  While you're there, get me a coffee.  Black

Host CO_Jordaïn says:
@::Appears on the runabout:: All: That was fast...

CIV_Lynam says:
@<Ens_DeSoto>::With the Captain aboard, turns around and heads back toward the Tal-War.::

FCO_Shania says:
XO: Aye sir

XO_Llewellyn says:
::is eager, so squirms in her seat a slight bit::

CIV_Lynam says:
@<Ens_Gage>::Leads the Captain to the medical area and begins checking him for damage.::

ATO_Bost`k says:
CTO: aye sir  :: orders a tea and a black coffee::

CTO_Kyrron says:
::smiles slightly::

CIV_Lynam says:
*XO*: Commander, we have him.  They are on their way back.

XO_Llewellyn says:
*CIV*: Great!

CTO_Kyrron says:
::smiles broadly::

XO_Llewellyn says:
FCO: Engage course for the Federation border, now.

FCO_Shania says:
XO: Aye sir. ::engages::

ATO_Bost`k says:
::takes the coffee to Kyrron then returns to seat::

CTO_Kyrron says:
::looks up::  XO:  Are we not going to rendezvous with the runabout?

CTO_Kyrron says:
::nods at the ATO in thanks and takes her coffee::

Host CO_Jordaïn says:
@Gage: Thanks...

XO_Llewellyn says:
CTO: The runabout can move at warp 6,  we are only moving at warp 4. They will catch up to us just as we approach the border.

CTO_Kyrron says:
XO:  The runabout is nearly defenseless.  If we head toward it we will met up with them sooner.

ATO_Bost`k says:
:: sips the tea and watches the LRS::

Host CO_Jordaïn says:
@Self: This is going to take some time explaining... ::knows he can't tell everyone about what happened in the mirror universe::

CIV_Lynam says:
@<Ens_Gage> CO: Just relax Captain, we'll check you out and make sure you're o.k. Here, drink this.  ::Hands the CO some water::

XO_Llewellyn says:
CTO: At present, they are a day and a half ahead of us...  I want to get us out of Cardassian space as soon as possible... having the Tal-war.... ::pauses::

CTO_Kyrron says:
::looks at the XO::

XO_Llewellyn says:
*CIV*: Can the two runabouts that are currently along side us give defensive assistance to the Captain's runabout?

Host CO_Jordaïn says:
@::Takes the water:: Gage: Alright. ::sips from the water::

CIV_Lynam says:
*XO*: Some.  They could mess up a Galor cruiser well enough, but only one.  And their new Galor's are a tougher nut to crack.

CTO_Kyrron says:
::continues watching the XO::

XO_Llewellyn says:
*CO*: I'd like to let you know that at this time the Tal-War has diplomatic permission to be in Cardassian space, but we are under orders not to fire on hostile enemy vessels.

Host Quchant says:
ACTION: LRS Suddenly go nuts and make alarm sounds

ATO_Bost`k says:
CTO: err, we have something on LRS

CTO_Kyrron says:
::whirls around and frantically checks long-range sensors::

XO_Llewellyn says:
::hears the CIV, thinks a moment:: CTO: My order stands. ::pauses:: What is going on?

Host CO_Jordaïn says:
@::Hears Llewellyn:: *XO* Very well, commander. It's for the best...

CTO_Kyrron says:
XO:  Three Galor Class vessels on an intercept course for the Tal-War.

CTO_Kyrron says:
XO:  Maintain yellow alert?

XO_Llewellyn says:
*CO*: I don't like it... but if the Cardassians come for you... then if you agree to be peacefully escorted back to our border... you should be safe....

XO_Llewellyn says:
CTO: Time to intercept?

CTO_Kyrron says:
XO:  Checking now.

ATO_Bost`k says:
:: hovers fingers over phasers and shields::

XO_Llewellyn says:
*CO*: Looks like we have some Cardassians about to bother us now... I'll have to do some fast talking and get back to you....

CTO_Kyrron says:
XO:  Ten minutes.

Host Quchant says:
ACTION: The communications panel indicates an incoming transmission from the Cardassians

CTO_Kyrron says:
ATO:  Steady Ensign.

XO_Llewellyn says:
CTO: Alright.

XO_Llewellyn says:
D-OPS: On screen.

ATO_Bost`k says:
CTO: aye sir

ATO_Bost`k says:
:: takes another sip from the tea::

Host CO_Jordain says:
@*XO* Of course commander. ::hears the last comm also:: Be careful over there... ::frowns and looks up:: Gage: I'd like to get up front unless you still need me here...

CTO_Kyrron says:
::waits to hear what the Cardassians have to say for themselves::

Host Quchant says:
<Gul Drinn> COM: Tal-War: Federation ship...this is the Morune.  May we offer our assistance?

XO_Llewellyn says:
::looks calm when the Cardassians appear on screen::

CTO_Kyrron says:
::looks at the Cardassian on screen and suppresses a shudder::

ATO_Bost`k says:
::takes another sip from the tea::

XO_Llewellyn says:
COM: Morune: CO: We have just effected a rescue of a crew member in your space. We are presently on our way back to the Federation border. We should be fine. I thank you for your kind offer of assistance. ::smiles::

Host Quchant says:
<Gul Drinn> COM: Tal-War: That would be your Captain I presume...somewhat careless to loose him I think

CIV_Lynam says:
@<Ens_Gage> CO: Very well Captain, but continue to drink water and take it easy. ::

CTO_Kyrron says:
::narrows her eyes as she watches the view screen::

XO_Llewellyn says:
COM: Morune: CO: ::nods:: Indeed. But we have him now. I am just grateful he is safe.

CTO_Kyrron says:
ATO:  Do the Galors have their weapons charged?

ATO_Bost`k says:
:: holds back and takes another sip::

ATO_Bost`k says:
CTO: I’ll check sir

XO_Llewellyn says:
COM: Morune: CO: Since you are aware of our situation. would you care to escort our Captain, to ensure his safe return to the Federation?

ATO_Bost`k says:
CTO: they do sir.

Host CO_Jordaïn says:
@Gage: I'll be fine, thank you ensign. ::smiles and heads to the front of the runabout::

CTO_Kyrron says:
::frowns::  ATO:  Prepare a tactical analysis of the best place to hit them.

CTO_Kyrron says:
XO:  The Cardassians have their weapons charged.

ATO_Bost`k says:
:: quietly:: CTO: will do sir. :: starts analysis::

XO_Llewellyn says:
::hears the CTO is surprised:: COM: Morune: CO: Why are your weapons charged if you are interested in peace?

Host Quchant says:
<Gul Drinn> COM: Tal-War: We would be more than welcome...one of our fleet is diverting now ::nods to the side::

XO_Llewellyn says:
CTO: Yes, maintain Yellow Alert... ::feels a bit nervous inside::

ATO_Bost`k says:
:: quietly:: CTO: should I move the TAC teams to red alert positions?

CTO_Kyrron says:
ATO:  Good thinking.  Do it.

CTO_Kyrron says:
::checks torpedo inventory::

ATO_Bost`k says:
CTO: aye sir :: sends orders to TAC teams::

Host CO_Jordaïn says:
@::Enters the forward compartment:: All: ETA to Tal-War rendezvous?

Host Quchant says:
<Gul Drinn> COM: Tal-War: The rest will be with your ship shortly, so that we may have the...'honor' of escorting you to federation space

XO_Llewellyn says:
::senses the emotions of others on the bridge, only natural they'd respond this way.... after all she is::

CTO_Kyrron says:
XO:  Perhaps we should warn the runabout?

ATO_Bost`k says:
CTO: TAC teams report that they're all in position

XO_Llewellyn says:
COM: Morune: CO: Please power down your weapons so that we know that your intentions are peaceful.

CTO_Kyrron says:
ATO:  Well done.

ATO_Bost`k says:
CTO: thank you sir

CTO_Kyrron says:
*CIV*:  Are you monitoring the situation out there?

XO_Llewellyn says:
*CO*: You should be getting a Cardassian escort shortly. ::the frown a bit evident in her tone::

CIV_Lynam says:
*CTO*: Of course.

Host CO_Jordaïn says:
@::Blinks a few times:: *XO* A friendly escort I assume?

XO_Llewellyn says:
*CO*: We would like to assume... ::looks at the Cardassian on her screen pointedly::

CTO_Kyrron says:
*CIV*:  Can the runabout defend itself?

Host Quchant says:
<Gul Drinn> COM: Tal-War: We are in our own space....we have our weapons powered as not only a sign of respect but as a matter of procedure on our governments part since the end of the 'dominion' incident

CTO_Kyrron says:
::checks shield status::

XO_Llewellyn says:
COM: Morune: CO: Are you saying you do not trust me? A Federation officer?

CIV_Lynam says:
*CTO*: Not to any great degree.  They only carry the standard phaser strip.

CTO_Kyrron says:
::swears in Zaldan::

ATO_Bost`k says:
:: quietly:: CTO: I thought they were allies with the dominion?

XO_Llewellyn says:
::Thinks: Let people consider me a fool.... for trusting a Cardassian... I will not be a warmongerer::

Host CO_Jordaïn says:
@*XO* Then the escort shall be received with full diplomatic politeness... ::whispers:: Self: But still my eyes will be open...

CTO_Kyrron says:
ATO: We have a treaty, but....  ::voice trails off as she regards the Cardassian on screen::

Host Quchant says:
<Gul Drinn> COM: Tal-War: It is not a matter of trust...it is a matter of our ships..our space....our letting you retrieve your captain that our government has not been told as to how he managed to get so deep into Cardassian space without so much as a 'please'

XO_Llewellyn says:
COM: Morune: CO: I understand. I have little choice but to trust you... but for as to how... he was kidnapped. And that is about all I can say on that matter.

Host Quchant says:
<Gul Drinn> COM: Tal-War: ::raises an eye ridge::...Kidnapped...I hope you do not mean to imply that it had something to do with Cardassia?

ATO_Bost`k says:
:: under breath:: SELF: wouldn't be surprised if it did

XO_Llewellyn says:
COM: Morune: CO: I know for a fact it had nothing to do with Cardassia. Rest assured, your government is still in good standing with ours. ::Smiles::

CTO_Kyrron says:
::sips her coffee and watches the screen::

ATO_Bost`k says:
:: takes another sip from the tea::

Host Quchant says:
<Gul Drinn> COM: Tal-War: Still...it would be prudent on our part to ....escort you safely to a point where no ...mistake can be made....say...the border of our space?

Host CO_Jordaïn says:
@::Sits down:: Runabout_FCO: Keep her going like this, mister. Nice and smooth...

CTO_Kyrron says:
::can't argue with that bit of Cardassian logic::

XO_Llewellyn says:
COM: Morune: CO: Agreed. And a peaceful  escort would be most appreciated. :;smiles again::

CTO_Kyrron says:
::finishes coffee and turns her attention back to the tactical panel::

Host Quchant says:
ACTION: The connection is terminated to the Cardassian ship

CTO_Kyrron says:
::watches the progress of the Galor towards the Runabout::

ATO_Bost`k says:
:: notices the tea is getting cold:: Self: stupid Cardie

XO_Llewellyn says:
CTO: Be ready to go to red alert.... full power to the shields... and if you can get more all the better.

XO_Llewellyn says:
::takes a moment and focuses on visualizing the Tal-War encased in a protective bubble of white light::

CTO_Kyrron says:
::nods and gestures to the ATO to be ready to initiate red alert::

CTO_Kyrron says:
XO:  Shields are at 100%.

ATO_Bost`k says:
:: gets ready, although TAC personnel are already at red alert positions::

Host Quchant says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<end Mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.

Tal-War Mission Summary:
The Tal-War traveling at Warp 4 and the search and rescue runabout traveling at Warp 6, are both about 22 hours into Cardassian space., when the S/R vessel arrives at Empok Nor and beams the Captain on board. The S/R runabout and Tal-War turn around to return to the Federation border.  They are met by three Cardassian Galor cruisers, who are saying that they are going to “peacefully” escort them to the Federation border. After some discussion, one Galor vessel leaves to escort the Captain’s runabout. Under orders not to fire on Cardassian vessels, Llewellyn orders that Yellow Alert be maintained.