U.S.S. Tal-War
10404.17

It Was a Wild World, Pt. 2

Host Chris_N says:
U.S.S. Tal-War mission, It Was a Wild World, Part Two.  Stardate 10404.17.

Host Chris_N says:
SYNOPSIS:  Arriving in the Llewsorian Star System, the Tal-War has discovered a fleet of 50 starships in orbit of a planet last known to have just acquired warp technology.  After 90% (45 ships) of the Duranni fleet leaves the system, the Tal-War's sensors discover that the planet has succumbed to a Nuclear Holocaust.

Host Chris_N says:
The system was last reported to contain a dense asteroid field around the inner sphere.  It now seems to have been destroyed.

Host Chris_N says:
While the Tal-War ducked behind the second planet to avoid detection by the departing fleet, they received a communication from beneath the surface.  It appears that the Sekloth Order has also taken notice of the situation in this system and has begun an investigation as well.

Host Chris_N says:
An Away Team consisting of the CO and FCO are now preparing to meet with Ambassador/Khotath Leader Thisah of the Sekloth Order in a secret underground base to discuss the situation occurring on Llewsor, the fifth planet in this Star System.

Host Chris_N says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< RESUME >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

XO_Jameson says:
::Is on the bridge, fuming slightly that the CO was going on the away mission::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
::stands in the transporter room awaiting the FCO and holding a small box::

CEO_Hunter says:
::runs a final check on the new cables::

CMO_Uax says:
:: walking out of sickbay and up to the bridge ::

FCO_Shania says:
::enters TR, nods to the CO::

CEO_Hunter says:
<LT_Goodwrench>XO: Sir, the Chief is ready to begin the final phase of repairs, but he going to need to take the launchers off line for 15 minutes

Host CO_Kyrron says:
FCO:  Lt. Commander Shania.  In recognition of your dedicated service to the USS Tal-War, Starfleet has promoted you to the rank of full Commander.

Host CO_Kyrron says:
::opens the box::

FCO_Shania says:
CO: Sir?

Host CO_Kyrron says:
::steps forward and pins on the new pip::  FCO:  Congratulations, Commander.  Now let's get to work.  ::steps onto the transporter pad::

CEO_Hunter says:
<LT_Goodwrench>::waits  for a decision by the XO::

FCO_Shania says:
CO: Uhm yeah, thank you. ::steps on the pad::

CEO_Hunter says:
::checks the routing of the cable, as he waits to hear from the bridge::

FCO_Shania says:
::sets her phaser to stun::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
Transporter Chief:  Two to beam to the underground base.

XO_Jameson says:
Lt Goodwrench: acknowledged and go ahead

Host Chris_N says:
<TR Chief> CO: Aye Ma'am... err Sir.  ::quickly energizes to avoid the lash back::

Host Chris_N says:
ACTION: The AT beams down into a deep underground base surrounded by technology clearly centuries in advance of the UFP

CEO_Hunter says:
<LT_Goodwrench>XO: Aye Sir

Host CO_Kyrron says:
@::looks around::  FCO:  Wow.

CEO_Hunter says:
::Feels his connection with his imzadi, disappear....and wonders what going on::

CEO_Hunter says:
<LT_Goodwrench>*Hunter*:Proceed sir

Host Chris_N says:
@<Thisah> ::notices the AT and approaches:: CO: Captain.  ::clasps hands before him and bows slightly::

CMO_Uax says:
:: arrives on the bridge ::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
@::returns the bow::  Thisah:  Thisah.

FCO_Shania says:
@::looks around warily::

CEO_Hunter says:
::Powers down the launchers and begins hooking up the first power coupler::

CMO_Uax says:
:: sits down at a back computer terminal accessing the medical logs on the Duranni

Host Chris_N says:
@<Thisah>::turns and motions back toward the control room filled with other Sekloth::  CO: I have one favour to ask of you Captain... please do not scan with any of your scanning devices well here.

CEO_Hunter says:
<LT_Goodwrench>::monitors the power flow from the warp core::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
@Thisah:  Understood.  ::looks at the FCO meaningfully::

CEO_Hunter says:
::finishes the first of three connections, checks the seals and then orders one of his assistants to triple check as he moves on to the second connection:::

Host Chris_N says:
@<Thisah> ::stopping before a terminal::  CO: Captain, what we have been able to gather so far is...  ::motioning toward the screen::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
@::looks toward the screen::

FCO_Shania says:
@:looks at the screen and :waits for the video show to start::

CEO_Hunter says:
::finishes the second connection, double checks it and see the other team has finished the third cable.  He instructs the team to check all the connections again as he heads for the bridge to over see bring the systems back online::

Host Chris_N says:
@<Thisah> ::activates a holographic version of the Llewsor Solar System::  CO: The Duranni detected Verinite in the Asteroid field and have managed to strip mine it completely.  Verinite is a substance used by the Duranni for their torpedo propellant

Host Chris_N says:
@<Thisah> CO/FCO: We believe while scouting out the system further, they discovered a rare and unusually pure source of Sleihren Particles in the planet's atmosphere.

Host Chris_N says:
@<Thisah>>These particles are essential in the construction of the Finotan “Planet Killer” weapons.  It is suspected that an unusual interaction between two natural planetary elements created the Sleihren Particles during the nuclear holocaust.

Host CO_Kyrron says:
@::listens carefully::

CEO_Hunter says:
::wiggles, squirms, ducks and rolls as he makes his way through the tangled and tight quarters and to the nearest "Roomy" Jefferies tube::

CEO_Hunter says:
::opens the JT door and climbs in and crawls through the JT, making his way to the nearest junction near a turbo lift::

CEO_Hunter says:
<LT_Goodwrench>::gets word that the repair crews had finished the last connection, finished the last test and are clearing the area::

CEO_Hunter says:
::exits the JT into the junction and exits into the hall, and enters the TL::

CEO_Hunter says:
TL: Priority routing to the bridge, authorization Hunter Omega One Jaybird 3

Host CO_Kyrron says:
@Thisah:  And if these particles were removed from the atmosphere?

CMO_Uax says:
*XO* you around?

Host Chris_N says:
@<Thisah> ::tilts head to the right so he can look at the CO clearly with his left eye::  CO: We believe that is what they are doing while they are supposedly helping the populace on the surface.

CEO_Hunter says:
::feels the TL speed through the ship and come to a stop on the bridge, he walks onto the bridge, his uniform dirty, grease and smudges on his face::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
@Thisah:  What will be the effect on the people of Llewsor?

CEO_Hunter says:
<MCPO_Dew>*Hunter*All personal clear of the area, and repairs are complete

Host Chris_N says:
@<Thisah> CO/FCO: The Sekloth Order has the technology to get to the surface to conduct a better investigation... however...  ::looks slightly to the ground::  Deirshash teaches us not to interfere.

Host CO_Kyrron says:
@Thisah:  What can we do to help?

CMO_Uax says:
CEO: how're you?

CEO_Hunter says:
CMO: Fine, where the captain?

CMO_Uax says:
CEO: On the surface with the FCO. until you arrived I was the only commissioned officer on the bridge

CEO_Hunter says:
Goodwrench: Bring the sail launcher on line, and monitor the power feed to them.  Once they’re online, bring up the quantum torpedo information..

Host Chris_N says:
@<Thisah> CO: We are not sure of this point, but the particular element can be easily converted into a power source which could be used to aide the populace by powering green houses to grow food... power plants and atmospheric converters to bring the people back to a "living" community and back from the verge of destruction

CEO_Hunter says:
CMO: Ah you forget Mr. Goodwrench ::points to his Assint Chief Engineer

CEO_Hunter says:
<LT_Goodwrench>Hunter: Aye sir

CMO_Uax says:
CEO: OOOPS! when did he get here.. :: grins ::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
@Thisah:  So they do not need the "help" of the Duranni?

CEO_Hunter says:
CMO: But that explains why I lost my connection with Shania

CMO_Uax says:
CEO: I would guess so..

Host Chris_N says:
@<Thisah> CO: I'm not sure Captain...  all I know is we have the technology to get to the planet but we cannot directly interfere.  ::pauses looking at the CO waiting::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
@Thisah:  But if the planet were to ask for your help?

Host Chris_N says:
@<Thisah> CO: Not without proper help in equipment conversion

CEO_Hunter says:
CMO: Any status on the possible bogies?

CMO_Uax says:
CEO: Nothing as of yet.

Host Chris_N says:
@<Thisah> ::shakes head::  CO: We still cannot interfere as per the Deirshash

CMO_Uax says:
CEO: Keeping an eye out for them as well as do my research.

Host CO_Kyrron says:
@Thisah:  Do you wish us to investigate further?

CEO_Hunter says:
<LT_Goodwrench>::checks the status of the launchers::

Host Chris_N says:
@<Thisah> ::separates his clasped hands and looks to the CO beggingly::  CO: I cannot ask you to do that on our account.

CEO_Hunter says:
CMO: Research? what type of research?

CMO_Uax says:
CEO: on the Duranni

CEO_Hunter says:
CMO: Duranni?

Host Chris_N says:
@<Thisah> ::looks toward the FCO wondering what she is thinking::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
@Thisah:  Let us look into the situation on the planet further.  Any information you can provide particularly around current political structure of the planet would be helpful.

CEO_Hunter says:
<LT_Goodwrench>Hunter: everything is fine with the launchers, bring the quantum torpedo modification online ::brings the QT mods online and monitors the launchers::

Host Chris_N says:
@<Thisah> ::nods:: CO/FCO: The planet currently has a limited government under the control of a former LIA Agent... a Xof Redlum.  He sincerely believes the Duranni are here to help but due to their alliance with the Finotan Republic and their building of technology for THAT Republic...  Well.. we know the truth.

CMO_Uax says:
CEO:  they are an ally race of the Fintonians.

CEO_Hunter says:
CMO: which means trouble for us I gather?

CMO_Uax says:
CEO: they are directly responsible for the planet killer weapons on Fintonian cruisers

CEO_Hunter says:
<LT_Goodwrench>:: sees now problems::

CEO_Hunter says:
<LT_Goodwrench>Hunter: Sir it appears the launchers are operating with in normal design parameters specified in the modification

Host CO_Kyrron says:
@Thisah:  We, as of yet, do not know "the truth", but I'm sure it is out there.

CEO_Hunter says:
CMO: Planet killer weapons? ::feels like he been out of the loop, those thing must be power hogs::

CEO_Hunter says:
::nods to Goodwrench and notes the time, repairs completed in 45 minutes::

CMO_Uax says:
CEO: I would agree. maybe, could we modify scanners to try and pick them up

Host Chris_N says:
@<Thisah> ::bows low::  CO/FCO: Do you wish our assistance in getting to the surface?

CEO_Hunter says:
CMO: Their power source?

CMO_Uax says:
CEO: yes.

Host CO_Kyrron says:
@Thisah:  When the time is right.  For now we need to get back to the ship and confer with our science and tactical departments.

CEO_Hunter says:
CMO: good idea, see if you can locate it

CMO_Uax says:
CEO: I will try..

Host Chris_N says:
@<Thisah> ::clasps hands together and bows::  CO/FCO: Captain... one moment.  ::walks toward another Sekloth and speaks in his native tongue briefly before returning with a small device::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
@::looks at the FCO meaningfully some more::

CMO_Uax says:
CEO: It says here their planet is in the heart of Fintonian republic territory.

CEO_Hunter says:
*DEW*:Chief I want you to work on modifying a torpedo guidance system to home in on strong power sources. Mr. Uax will give you spefics on the specifications of the power we attempting to target...

Host Chris_N says:
@<Thisah> CO: Captain... if you need to speak with us, just place this device behind your ear on the protruding corner of your skull bone.  Tap it once to open a Comm with us directly and then again to close it.  ::hands the CO a tiny device about 1mm in diameter::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
::accepts the device::  @Thisah:  Thank you.  I'm sure I'll be in touch.  ::grins::

Host Chris_N says:
@<Thisah> CO: Once again... no scanning or unauthorized inspection of Sekloth Technology.

Host CO_Kyrron says:
@::looks a bit disappointed::  Thisah:  Understood

Host Chris_N says:
@<Thisah> ::bows::  CO: Until then Captain. May Deirshash watch over you.  ::bows::

CEO_Hunter says:
Uax: which means the planet will be heavily guarded

CMO_Uax says:
CEO: Yes hunter it should be.

CMO_Uax says:
CEO: we jut may need a few of those quantum torps we have now.

Host CO_Kyrron says:
@::returns the bow then taps commbadge::  *TRChief*:  Two to beam back.

Host Chris_N says:
<TRChief> *CO* Energizing.  ::activates the controls::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
::materializes on the transporter pad::  FCO:  Well, that was interesting.

FCO_Shania says:
CO: Weird folks

CEO_Hunter says:
::receives word that captain as return::

CEO_Hunter says:
*CO*:Welcome back Ma'am and good news Ma'am Quantum Launchers are back online

Host CO_Kyrron says:
::steps off the transporter pad and heads to the TL::  FCO:  I don't want to send a team to Llewsor....

Host CO_Kyrron says:
*CEO*:  Good news.

FCO_Shania says:
CO: I guess we shouldn't until we know more

CMO_Uax says:
*CO* I have the information on the Duranni.

Host CO_Kyrron says:
::steps into the TL::  FCO:  See that science and tactical have the information we've collected.  We need to start by confirming what we were told.

CMO_Uax says:
CEO: the Duranni fleet has left Long-range sensors..

Host CO_Kyrron says:
TL:  Bridge.  *CMO*:  Report.

CMO_Uax says:
*CO* well it appears the Duranni planet is deep in Fintonian space heavily guarded. most of the planet is covered my manufacturing plants

CEO_Hunter says:
::wonders what the captain will say when she see the stained uniform, and smudged face, decides to retreat to the bridge latrine and clean up::

FCO_Shania says:
CO: Will do

Host CO_Kyrron says:
::emerges from the TL onto the bridge::  CMO:  What do they manufacture?

FCO_Shania says:
::follows CO on the bridge::

CMO_Uax says:
:: hears an alarm spins around to tactical :: CEO: Proximity alarm.

CEO_Hunter says:
::wash his face off, and then his uniform, glad Starfleet decided to go with the wash and wear uniform::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
::wonders why the CMO is in command of the bridge::

CEO_Hunter says:
::returns to the bridge, and spots his lovely fiancé, wearing an extra pip as he hears the CMO report the proximity alarm::

CEO_Hunter says:
::walks to the nearest panel and checks to see what tripped the alarm::

CMO_Uax says:
CO: Unknown, but we have a proximity alarm. A Duranni vessel is on an intercept course

Host CO_Kyrron says:
FCO:  Evasives.  ::takes her seat::

CMO_Uax says:
CO: shields?

CEO_Hunter says:
CO: Shall I man Tactical?

Host CO_Kyrron says:
CEO:  Yes.  CMO:  Red Alert.

CMO_Uax says:
:: taps a button causing red alert and steps back allowing the CEO to take over ::

CEO_Hunter says:
::takes the tactical station for the first time since having served on the Gryphon::

FCO_Shania says:
::initiates evasive Gamma3Delta::

CMO_Uax says:
:: goes back to science one the ship seems to be scanning Llewsor 2

CMO_Uax says:
CO: the ship seems to be scanning Llewsor 2.

CEO_Hunter says:
::Call up the weapon systems::CO: All weapons are charge,

Host CO_Kyrron says:
CMO:  Any way we can tap into their information stream?

CMO_Uax says:
CO: I'll try to. stand by

Host CO_Kyrron says:
FCO:  Have they seen us?

CEO_Hunter says:
::holds of getting a target lock as that will give them away::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
::looks at the device Thisah gave her::

CMO_Uax says:
CO: I'm in their computer systems.

Host CO_Kyrron says:
CMO:  Good.  What are they scanning for?

FCO_Shania says:
CO: Doesn't look it, no

CMO_Uax says:
CO: their scanning for elements, or resources.

Host Chris_N says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< PAUSE >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>