Host Martijn says:
Last Time on the U.S.S. Tal-War…
Host Martijn says:
The crew found more clues as to what was exactly onboard the Westsix, unfortunately for them,  they weren't able to enjoy their discoveries for long. Minutes later two defiant class vessels entered sensor range and eventually opened fire on the Tal-War and Westsix.
Host Martijn says:
As the battle continued the away rushed by the Tal-War, just to see the Westsix explode in a brilliant white light behind them. They where once again left all alone, floating between the debris of the Westsix…
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<<<<<<<<<<<<< Begin Tal-War Mission: In Transition - Part 5 >>>>>>>>>>>>>
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CO_Capt_Irvin says:
::exits the ready room after spending a couple of hours trying to get information from Starfleet::  FCO: Helm..   Set course...   183 mark 12...  Ahead Warp 4.    
XO_Jameson says:
::Is standing on the bridge of the Tal, trying to organise damage control crews::
FCO_Shania says:
::in her quarters, analysing the sensor data from the Westsix::
XO_Jameson says:
    CO: Where are we heading Captain?
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
FCO: There is a small asteroid field there that should keep us out of sight until we can figure out what is going on.
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
<Relief FCO> Aye...  Engaging Warp Drive....  
CTO_Ens_MacAllister says:
::runs a detailed analysis of the debris field::
XO_Jameson says:
CO: Have you been able to contact SF to find out what happened?
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
::plops down in the center seat::  XO: Not a peep...  I spent a little bit having a shouting match with the Lieutenant on duty in the communications hut.....  Admiral McKeon is aparently "indisposed"
CTO_Ens_MacAllister says:
::monitors LRS and sets to work recharging the shields::
XO_Jameson says:
::Moves towards the Captain, and raises an eyebrow::  CO: Did you really expect anything less?
CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::checking configurations of the two defiants who attacked them.::
XO_Jameson says:
CO: Do we have anyone else we can try to contact to get information out of?
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
:: shakes head at the XO then taps open the intraship intercom on the left arm rest::  *Shipwide* All Departments...   Report your status....
XO_Jameson says:
::Grins at the Captain::
CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CO: OPS running okay,sir.
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
::shrugs::  XO: The only person that I can think of at the moment that might be able to help is Admiral Kyrron... She's attached to Starfleet Intelegence now...  She might be able to gain some insight as to what is going on.
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
XO: The only other thing that we have is this list of missing ships from McKeon....  ::picks up a padd on the pedestal next to the center seat and hands it to the XO::  
CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CO: I can get contact with about a few dozen admirals who owe me a favour,sir
XO_Jameson says:
CO: Admiral Kyrron?  Well, it might be better if you handle it then.  She isn't too fond of Telepaths.
XO_Jameson says:
CO: Missing ships?  This was the shopping list she sent?  Do i have clearance to read it?
CTO_Ens_MacAllister says:
CO: Weapons and shields operational but slightly damaged Cap'n just working on repairs now.
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
CIV: Thank you Commander, but we need to find folks that we can trust at the moment...  Anyone you know whose ship doesn't have leaks?
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
XO: I don't know...   It's just a list of ships...  I don't see the harm....
CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CO: USS-Scimitar, Fleet Captain Brian Black,sir?
CTO_Ens_MacAllister says:
::recalibrates the secondary weapons processors::
XO_Jameson says:
::Reads the list, and nods at the Captain, distracted::  CO: I'll try and find out if there is a common link
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
::rubs chin::  CIV: Good thought Mr. Exeter...   Open a securre channel to the the Scimitar and contact Captain Black at once....
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
XO: Thanks Commander...   
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
::taps the intercom again::  *FCO* Irvin to Shania...   Do we have a clear picture of where Westsix was headed and where she started out?
CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CO: Sir, He's a old friend of mine,sir. :: Opens a Secure Comm to FleetCaptain Brian Black:: Heck He's my old CO.
FCO_Shania says:
*CO* I'm still checking the data sir.
CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CO: Channel open,sir, I got Black on the comm, you want me to have a chat with him,sir?
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
FCO: Fair enough Commander...  Let me know when you have something...   Any little bit of data will help.
FCO_Shania says:
*CO* Will do
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
::stands::  CIV: Thank you commander...  Won't be necessary...   On Screen.
CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CO: Aye aye,sir On screen now :: puts Black on the viewscreen and looks at it witha small grin::
Host Capt_Black says:
ACTION: The viewscreen goes black and then displays a middle aged man behind a office with 5 golden pips on his color. The man frowns as if he's waiting for an explanation...
XO_Jameson says:
::Starts tapping panels at a station she has automatically wandered to::
Host Capt_Black says:
@COM: Tal-War: CO: This is Fleet Captain Black, how can I help you?
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
Com: Black: Good Day Fleet Captain.  Captain Eli Irvin, USS Tal-War.  We're in need of some assitance.  My Tactical Advisor, Commander Exeter said you might be able to help.
CTO_Ens_MacAllister says:
::looks up at the screen for a second, registers the display of the Akira class bridge and then looks back at his console::
CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::waves towards black:: Black: Damn, Brian you turned old on me ::grins::
Host Capt_Black says:
@ ::remembering the Tal-War's name in the reassignment orders he nods::  COM: Tal-War: CO: What is it exactly you are asking of me, Captain ?
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
::smirks at the CIV:: COM: Black: Sir, It would seem that we're in a bit of a pickle with no way to contact Starfleet for operational orders...  We've been sent on something of a mission without direction.  I was wondering if you might have any insight as to what's going on.  The lives of my crew have been placed into jepordy a couple of times now.  I'd like to request a rendezvous to confer.
CTO_Ens_MacAllister says:
::completes the recalibration and moves on to repairing the shield emitters::
XO_Jameson says:
::Pays attention to Irvin's discussion, as she continues her research, and the occasional questions from the repair crews::
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
::waits patiently for Black's reponse::
CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
Black: You want me to translate it for you into Scimitar language, brian?
Host Capt_Black says:
@ ::shakes his head shortly::  COM: Tal-War: CO: I'm afraid I'm currently attached to the Scimitar and having my operational responsibilities in the Mizani Sector I cannot rendezvous with you at this moment in time... however, I have access to more detailed information through StarFleet Intelligence, I will look up your mission orders and sent you some additional inside information for now... that's all I can do, Captain... I'm sorry.
Host Capt_Black says:
@ COM: Tal-War: CIV: No need, Commander... I'm sure we'll run into eachother soon enough...
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
COM: Black:  Your assistance is much appreciated Fleet Captain.  My First Officer is going to transmit some data to you regarding our last encounter to assist you in your analysis.  
CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CO: You served with guy when he was still a lowly ensign on the Hawk and when they go up they completely forget the people who got them there.
XO_Jameson says:
::Very Quietly:: Self: Some information is better than nothing
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
::looks to the commander:: XO: Ms. Jameson...  Please transmit a data pack of the last 72 hours logs and communications and "The List" to Captain Black....
Host Capt_Black says:
@ ::ignoring the CIV for now he nods at the CO::  COM: Tal-War: CO: Understood, I will await your transmission then, good luck Captain...
XO_Jameson says:
CO: Immediately Sir.
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
COM: Black: Many thanks Fleet Captain... Tal-War Out.
XO_Jameson says:
::Compiles the information, and transmits all the information to Black::
CTO_Ens_MacAllister says:
::sends the tactical data from the defiant attack to the XO's console::
CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::looks annoyed:: Self: Saved his life once or twice and get treated like dirt. I hate Brass.
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
CIV: Behave yourself Commander....  
CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::checks the sensors:: CO: Picking up a faint registry signal. USS-Liberty 1 lightyear away from us,sir.
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
::walks around to the engineering console to check the status of the damage control parties::
CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CO: He's my drinking buddy,sir, He's used to it. :;grins::
CTO_Ens_MacAllister says:
CO: Weapons have been recallibrated Cap'n permission to test fire?
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
::looks over to the CIV:: CIV: Liberty eh...  Poll the computer...  All available data on the USS Liberty... Class, last known position, etc....
XO_Jameson says:
::Isn't impressed with Exeter's imappropriate comments infront of the command and bridge crew::
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
CTO: Stand by.... 
CTO_Ens_MacAllister says:
CO: Aye Cap'n.
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
::taps com badge::  *FCO* Commander Shania...  Report to the bridge please....
FCO_Shania says:
*CO* It seems some datablocks were damaged when the computer was partly whiped. All I have so far is that they were transporting some industrial replicators.
CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::checks data:: CO: Command vessel, Sovereign Class, Admiral assigned to the Ship Rear Admiral McKeon,sir
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
*FCO* That could be significant Commander...  Good work.  I need you on the bridge....   
FCO_Shania says:
::sighs:: *CO* On my way.
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
*raises an eyebrow* CIV: Really?....   Send coordinates to the Helm.  
CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CO: aye,aye,sir sending coordinates to Helm now,sir. ::sends the coords to helm::
FCO_Shania says:
::gets dressed, grabs a new cup of coffee and heads for the bridge::
CTO_Ens_MacAllister says:
::augments the shield generators with a field amplifier and recharges them::
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
CTO: Mr. MacAllister... Take us to Yellow Alert....   
CTO_Ens_MacAllister says:
CO: Yellow alert. Aye Cap'n. ::presses the yellow button::
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
CTO: Pull up Liberty's Command Console....   See if you can access any of her mission orders, etc....
XO_Jameson says:
:: Moves up closer to the CO, and talks in a quiet voice:: CO: Sir, All ships are listed MIA... all 5 of them... on various starsystems that would be along our way to the Permoni Sector.
CTO_Ens_MacAllister says:
CO: Aye sir, checking now. ::pulls up the console and accesses command protocols::
FCO_Shania says:
::enters the bridge and plops down at helm::
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
FCO: Lay in that set of coordinates that Mr. Exeter has supplied and stand by...   
CTO_Ens_MacAllister says:
CO: Cap'n The mission orders appear to be sealed sir. However, I can tell you that her operating region is the Permoni Sector.
CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
:: Checks last out going signals and then  tries to get the data Jameson just send to black::Self: heck it's part of me job,argh.
FCO_Shania says:
CO: Aye ::lays in course and stands by::
CTO_Ens_MacAllister says:
::attempts to break into the mission orders::
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
FCO: How far off course for Permoni will rendezvous with the lIberty take us?
XO_Jameson says:
::Acknowledges that Irvin heard her, despite showing he did, and so goes back to a station to monitor the repairs::
FCO_Shania says:
    CO: It's probably gonna be a detour of about 9 hours.
Host SM_Martijn says:
ACTION: About 5 hours later the Tal-War is approaching the Liberty's location....
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
FCO: Standard Approach to port...  Z Minus 5000 meters....
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
CTO: Open a secure hailing frequency....
XO_Jameson says:
::Is now sitting in her chair::
CTO_Ens_MacAllister says:
::opens a channel:: CO: Channel open sir.
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
COM: Liberty: This is the USS Tal-War, Captain Eli Irvin commanding...  Come in Liberty....
CTO_Ens_MacAllister says:
::discreetly scans the Liberty for the same weapon and shield modifications as the Defiants::
CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
:: Turns to look at the CTO::
FCO_Shania says:
CO: Sensors show a lot of debris and 3 vessels ahead of us.
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
::raises eyebrows::
CTO_Ens_MacAllister says:
::glances back at the Cmdr::
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
::wispers to the FCO::  FCO: Ready a retroactive course...  Maximum Warp.....
CTO_Ens_MacAllister says:
::looks for the three vessels on tactical sensors::
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
CTO: Did they receive the hail?
Host RADM_McKeon says:
@COM: Tal-War: CO: This is the U.S.S. Liberty...
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
CTO: Never mind....
FCO_Shania says:
CO: The Liberty, Forlin and Teramond are close to the debris, holding positions.
CTO_Ens_MacAllister says:
CO: Apparently sir.
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
COM: Liberty: Adm: Admiral...   We detected the Liberty on LRS...  When we didn't have new operational updates following our last encounter, we became concerned....   Can we meet in person Admiral?
XO_Jameson says:
::Pays attention to all going on around her::
Host RADM_McKeon says:
@::nods::  COM: Tal-War: CO: We can, Captain... I'll make the arrangements to have you beamed aboard the Liberty...
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
COM: Liberty: Adm: Very well...  Tal-War Out....
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
::nods to the CTO to close the channel::
CTO_Ens_MacAllister says:
::kills the channel and nods back to the CO::
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
:walks back to the center seat:: XO:Any response from Fleet Captain Black?
XO_Jameson says:
CO: Not at the moment Sir, but i am keeping a eye out for it.
CTO_Ens_MacAllister says:
CIV: Commander, could you have a look at this sir?
CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CO: I got a list  From Black with  a lot of transfer from Westsix to Liberty and visa versa. Liberty's orders are to find a Terrorist Organisations within the borders of Federation space,sir.
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
XO: Thanks....   I have no idea what's going to happen over there and I just don't feel right about it given the circumstances...  I will check in every 30 minutes.  If for some reason I don't check in, your orders are to resume course to the asteroid field at 183 mark 12, and contact Fleet Captain Black and Admiral Kyrron....  
Host RADM_McKeon says:
ACTION: The OPS Console beeps as the Liberty is ready to receive Captain Irvin.
CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CTO: What is it,ensign?::walks towards tactical::
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
::looks to the CIV::  CIV: What are their orders once they infiltrate this organization?
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
::walks towards the turbo lift::
CTO_Ens_MacAllister says:
CIV: There's something hauntingly familiar about these three ships, 
XO_Jameson says:
::Is really dubious about the CO going::  CO: Sir?  At least take someone with you.
CTO_Ens_MacAllister says:
CIV: I think they may be linked to the defiants that attacked us.
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
XO: No....   I don't want to raise suspicion any more than we already have....
CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
<Whispers> CTO: I want this ship combat ready
XO_Jameson says:
CO: An open comm then?
CTO_Ens_MacAllister says:
::quietly:: CIV: Aye commander.
CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::checks his comm from Black:; CO: their orders to destroy the orginazation,sir
XO_Jameson says:
::Shakes her head minutely::  CO: I know they are SF, but i don't trust them....
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
XO: That could be detected...   I'll agree to it if you can code it and have a new com badge waiting for me int he transporter room
CTO_Ens_MacAllister says:
::brings weapons to hot standby and masks thier signatures::
CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::whispers:: CTO: get shields up, Irvin is not leaving this ship.
CTO_Ens_MacAllister says:
::quickly raises shields to full power::
XO_Jameson says:
::Nods, and gets to work, contacting Engineering to work on it, and then do an internal transport to get it to the TR when ready::
CTO_Ens_MacAllister says:
::nods to the CIV::
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
::enters the turbo lift::  XO: You have the bridge commander....   
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
::doors close behind him and he is wisked to the deck of the transporter room::
CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
*CO*: I suggest you don't leave and ask who ever is commanding the Liberty to beam over here,sir. I've got weapons hot and asked the CTO to raise shields,sir.
XO_Jameson says:
::Hears confirmation from Engineering::  *CO*: The Badge is waiting in the Transporter room for you sir.  And Sir?  Be careful.
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
::enters the transporter room and switches to the new com badge::
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
::steps onto the transporter pad::  Transporter Chief: Energize when ready...
CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
XO: I strongly advise the CO not to go. I think McKeon or the crew of the liberty has failed it's mission and is now operating on it's own or on orders from that Orginazation theyw ehre to destroy.
Host RADM_McKeon says:
ACTION: As the Captain arrives in the transporter room he nods at the transporter chief and steps on the TR Padd. The Chief acknowledges the nodd and drops the shields as he safely beams the CO onboard the Liberty where he materialises in the Admiral's readyroom.
Host RADM_McKeon says:
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