Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Tal-War NCC-80872 - SD 10601.28

USS Nighthawk NCC-79273 - SD 10601.28

Starring:

Sam Hung 		as 	[CO] Captain Sid Monroe
Sophia Wakeling		as	[CO] Commander Anya Jameson

Brendan Ringenoldus	as	[XO] Lieutenant Commander John Exeter
Tim Schols 		as 	[XO] Commander Gary Jackson 

Tal Aranovich		as	[TO] Ensign John O’Brien
Chris Esterhuyse 		as 	[CNS] Commander Varesh 
David Gibson		as	[CSO] Lieutenant, Junior Grade Tobius Wuer
Scott Knight 		as 	[CTO] Lieutenant, Junior Grade Stuart MacAllister
Scott Knight 		as	[CMO] Ensign Caelan Trigger
Jim Koeller 		as 	[FCO] Lieutenant, Junior Grade Aaron Knight 
Lilia Perfeito 		as 	[OPS] Commander Alexandra Gomes 
Patrick de Ruiter 		as 	[CTO] Ensign Ar-kol & Ra-kol
Renee Santos		as	[OPS] Lieutenant, Junior Grade Renee Santos

Karriaunna Scotti		as	USS Nighthawk Ship Manager
Martijn Lemmen		as	USS Tal-War Ship Manager

Absent:

Scott McCracken 	as 	[CSO] Lieutenant Ardin G’Dar
Jane Rowley 		as 	[CMO] Lieutenant Bri Kyrron

Also Starring:

Kariaunna Scotti		as	[NPC] Admiral Harlan
Kariaunna Scotti		as	[NPC] Captain Red
Martijn Lemmen		as	[NPC] Rear Admiral Black

Synopsis: A glorious momentum has presented itself as two fine ships of the line, the U.S.S. Nighthawk and the U.S.S. Tal-War have docked at same Starbase… joined for one mission and one purpose they have been met by Captain Red who will guiding them to the briefing room in which the details of their already legendary voyage will be revealed.

Join us now as they make their way through the Starbase with Captain Red proudly leading the group…

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Start Joint Mission: “Double Trouble in the Darkest Hour” - Part I >>>>>>>>>>>>>>

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Start Joint Mission: “Double Trouble in the Darkest Hour” - Part I >>>>>>>>>>>>>>

NH_CTO_Ens_Ar-Kol says:
::Waiting until they leave for their briefing::

Host Captain_Red says:
:: Patiently waiting, something hard for a Klingon but something he has learned over the years he must do, especially working with Harlan.::

NH_CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::stands with the rest of the crew, not smiling much in Red's direction::

NH_CMO_Ens_Trigger says:
::waiting with the rest wondering what's going on::

NH_FCO_LtJG_Knight says:
::arrives at the location of where the other crew are currently waiting::

NH_OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::moves towards the meeting room. Her uniform as wrinkles as ever and her hair tightly secure in the back of her shoulders::

NH_XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Waiting with captain Red until everyone is assembled::

TW_CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Is standing with Captain Red, along with her senior staff::

NH_CTO_Ens_Ra-Kol says:
::Nods at Red and looks around who's missing::

TW_TO_Ens_O`Brien says:
::Stands with the rest::

NH_OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::arrives with the others nodding slightly but remaining silent::

TW_CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::standing alongside his CO looking at the rest of the gathering::

NH_CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
NH_FCO: I wonder what delightful mission we'll have this time. Harlan never fails to surprise.

TW_CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
::is stood in close proximity to rest of the Tal-War senior staff::

TW_CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Looks over at the NH crew, trying to read their general thoughts  while they are congregating::

NH_FCO_LtJG_Knight says:
NH_CNS:  Somehow, I'm not thinking that delightful will be the right term.

NH_XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Looks around to make sure everyone is accounted for, doing the head count over and over again::

Host Captain_Red says:
:: Pushes away from the wall and saunters over to those gathering.  While not common, it was not uncommon for him to greet Starfleet ships and their command staff.::

NH_CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
NH_FCO: You have to admit though, she looks out for us.

NH_OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::studies the Klingon Captain, wondering what sort of personality is behind the ridges::

NH_CTO_Ens_Ar-Kol says:
::Looks at the NH_XO:: NH_XO: Nervous?

ACTION: As the two crews converge, they see a tall Klingon Captain waiting for them... he seems slightly annoyed by their lateness...

NH_FCO_LtJG_Knight says:
NH_CNS:  Oh, I'd definitely admit to that.  That's why I respect her so much.

NH_CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::nods:: NH_FCO: So do I, Aaron, so do I.

TW_CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Is standing in silence, until she see's the klingon.  With a brief movement to her staff, she starts to move towards him.::

NH_CMO_Ens_Trigger says:
::finds himself next to the TW CTO:: TW_CTO: Any idea what's going on Lieutenant?

Host Captain_Red says:
:: Nods to those waiting and those with him.::  All: Commanders, I see you are all here?  :: Looks at Jackson::  XO:  Your captain is?

TW_CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
::turns towards Stuart:: TW_CTO: Know anyone from the Nighthawk?

NH_FCO_LtJG_Knight says:
NH_CNS:  To point out the obvious, I'm sensing a lot of curiosity coming from this group.

TW_CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::shrugs to the Ensign and follows his CO::

NH_CTO_Ens_Ra-Kol says:
::Smiles as he sees the group being a bit nervous::

NH_XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Shrugs:: NH_CTO: Not really.. It's just another mission... ::Looks up as Red speaks:: Red: I think he will be out shortly... But we can go ahead, I will brief him on what was discussed if he does not make it..

Host Captain_Red says:
:: Nods and turns around::  All: Then if you will follow me.

TW_CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Smiles a little at the Klingon's comment, as she had been thinking the same thing::

NH_OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::starts sharing some of the Captain's obvious impatience as the crew gather around::

NH_CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
NH_FCO: That is putting it mildly. Two diverse groups working together... can't help but be curious.

NH_CTO_Ens_Ar-Kol says:
::Wonders why the NH_XO keeps looking at his crew if he isn't nervous::

NH_OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::starts to move, trying to keep alongside her crew::

TW_TO_Ens_O`Brien says:
::Follows the Klingon Captain as do the others::

NH_CTO_Ens_Ra-Kol says:
::Trails along the back of the group::

NH_XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Follows Red, wondering where they will be taken::

TW_CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Looks behind her, to see if the group is still behind her, and then follows Red::

NH_CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::walks along with the rest of the group::

NH_CMO_Ens_Trigger says:
::follows the group as they move forward... not sure what's going to happen::

NH_FCO_LtJG_Knight says:
NH_CNS:  Well, looks like we'll find out what this is all about shortly.  ::starts walking with the group::

NH_CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
NH_FCO: And not a moment too soon.

TW_CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Notices two commanders in the NH team, and suddenly feels a little nervous, before quashing it::

TW_OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
::Tags along wondering what is to befall them this time::

TW_CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
::all though rather bemused by events follows the rest::

TW_CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::tries not to get himself lost in the large group::

NH_OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::looks around at the Starbase, she was never here before. She marks some spots to visit later::

NH_XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Looks over at the Tal-War crew, not a single familiar face in it::

TW_CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Stretches her neck, causing a little cracking noise::

ACTION: As the Red leads them through the Starbase his answers stay limited to "Later" and "Later" and of course "Later" ...  they finally enter a holodeck which displays a large cargo vessel... the group enters through the usual docking port... the interior looks like a normal Akira Class Starship... odd...

TW_OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
::looks around itching to check a console or two::

NH_OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::enters the holodeck following the Klingon:: Self: A disguised vessel, most fascinating

NH_FCO_LtJG_Knight says:
::steps into the holodeck and looks around::

Host Captain_Red says:
:: As they enter the ship Red nods to Harlan who is waiting for them.  He then takes his place off into the shadows.::

TW_CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::feels right at home again::

TW_CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Anya looks back at her crew with a raised eyebrow::  Self: Akira class. Had a lot of fun with them over 
the last few months

TW_TO_Ens_O`Brien says:
::Looks around him, wondering what all of this is about::

NH_CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::walks onto the holodeck and has a moment of deja vu... its like he's back on the Scimitar.::

NH_XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Enters the ship with Red, looking around, spotting the admiral a moment later::

NH_CTO_Ens_Ar-Kol says:
::Follows the group, looking around at anything unusual::

Host Adm_Harlan says:
All:  Welcome aboard.  :: A touch of humour appears in her eyes as well as something else..:: I know you are just waiting to get back out into space.

NH_FCO_LtJG_Knight says:
::looks over at Varesh::  NH_CNS:  I take it you've been on this class vessel before.

NH_OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::nods at the familiar face of the admiral:: Harlan: I most certainly am ::smiles::

NH_CTO_Ens_Ra-Kol says:
::Smiles as he sees Harlan::

TW_TO_Ens_O`Brien says:
::Looks at the Admiral:: Self: You can say that again...

NH_CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
NH_FCO: I served on the USS Scimitar before being assigned to the Nighthawk. ::feels a familiar presence and smiles at Harlan::

NH_CMO_Ens_Trigger says:
::smiles slightly upon seeing Harlan then quickly looks around to see if anyone noticed::

TW_CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Pays attention to the unknown Admiral, still a little dubious considering her last experience with an admiral, barring Black::

NH_XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Notices certain familiar things about the ship, reminding him of his brief tour of duty on the Scimitar. After a moment, he turns his attention to the admiral as she begins to speak::

NH_CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::glances over at Gary and nods at the shared time on the Scimitar::

NH_CTO_Ens_Ar-Kol says:
::Notices the NH_CMO smiling and wonders what that is all about::

Host Adm_Harlan says:
:: Nods toward Black::  All:  We apologize for the more... unusual surroundings, but we are trying to avoid as much as possible the insurrectionists getting any more information.  ::Anger touches her eyes::  And we have not found all known spies yet.

NH_OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::studies the vessel around her. She never served in one, but is quite familiar with the layout::

NH_CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::frowns and then can't help but smile:: Self: He made Admiral... good. ::makes a mental note to go speak to Adm Black later::

TW_CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::carefully listens to the Admiral::

TW_CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Notices Black, and feels a little more secure with the new Admiral, a small smile now  staying on her face::

TW_CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
::notices that Adm Black, is also present which reassures him, considering there recent experience with Admirals::

Host RADM_Black says:
::steps into the light as well and nods at Adm. Harlan::  All: Correct... if you follow us everything will soon become clear...

NH_CTO_Ens_Ra-Kol says:
::Seeing Black he frowns. He's in the pocket of Haydes. Or at least he was. And that doesn't speak for him::

NH_XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Takes a moment to recognize Black as his old CO on the Scimitar, a time now long ago::

TW_CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::spots Adm Black and tries not to draw attention to himself::

NH_CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::leans closer to Aaron and speaks softly:: NH_FCO: The other admiral was my CO on the Scimitar, we're in good hands between him and Harlan.

NH_OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::looks at the newcomer with a frown:: Self: 2 admirals? Must be important

TW_OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
::Thinks the holodeck recreation is like a taste of her Academy days... Not so very long ago::

TW_CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
Adm Black: I trust that all members of this joint team have been vetted Sir?

NH_CMO_Ens_Trigger says:
::sees the frown on Ra-Kol's face:: NH_CTO: You ok Ra?

TW_TO_Ens_O`Brien says:
::Notices the look on the TW_CTO's face as he sees Adm Black::

Host Adm_Harlan says:
Akira FCO:  Our flight path is at your discretion... ::Smiles at something only she and Black really understand.  Turns to follow the group.::

NH_FCO_LtJG_Knight says:
NH_CNS:  I'll reserve that judgment when we all hear what is going on.

NH_CTO_Ens_Ra-Kol says:
NH_CMO: Yes I am. But I am wondering what Black is doing here

NH_OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::can't help but wonder why have a virtual FCO make a virtual travel when the object of the simulation is a briefing::

TW_CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
::whispers:: TW_CTO: I should imagine you'll be trying to avoid Black, for a while?

NH_CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::nods:: NH_FCO: I suppose that is sound thinking.

NH_CTO_Ens_Ar-Kol says:
::He enjoys the detail in this simulation. Someone really put some time into this::

NH_XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Walks along with the rest, wondering what exactly they are going to be told and ordered to do::

Host RADM_Black says:
::glances at the group and follows them::

TW_CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
TW_CSO: Let's just say I'm not exactly in his good books.

Host Adm_Harlan says:
:: The group enters into an empty lounge, where there is a table of food and drinks waiting for them.::  All:  Time is getting to be of an essence, but you should get to know each other as you will be working with each other.

TW_CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Walks alongside the Admiral, hoping to get some confirmation::

NH_FCO_LtJG_Knight says:
NH_CNS:  I just wish we'd get to the explanation soon.

ACTION: The group passes through a set of course and a large briefing room awaits them... a round table in the middle with a large view screen at the head of the table for projection purposes... they have arrived...

NH_CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
NH_FCO: I think it will be soon. ::enters the lounge with the rest of the group:: Or is this a meet and greet?

NH_FCO_LtJG_Knight says:
::shrugs::  NH_CNS:  Who knows at this point.

Host RADM_Black says:
::smiles and nods at the TW CO::  TW_CO: Correct, Commander...we're in select company... the best.... we hope...  ::grins softly::

TW_TO_Ens_O`Brien says:
::Eyes wanders around the room they're in::

NH_CTO_Ens_Ar-Kol says:
::Takes a seat, taking his time to observe everyone::

NH_CTO_Ens_Ra-Kol says:
::Waits for the others to take a seat. He always likes this game and he can almost predict what seat will be left open::

TW_CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::looks round the room and tries to work out where everyone's going to sit::

NH_OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::enters the room and waits for all to seat or stand, so she can do just the same::

TW_TO_Ens_O`Brien says:
::Takes a seat next to the captain and reserves a sit for the TW_CTO::

TW_CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Takes a seat near the Admirals::

NH_CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Jumps out of the shower realizing he is late::

NH_CMO_Ens_Trigger says:
::takes a seat near the foot of the table::

NH_XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Enters the room and looks around for a good seat. Finding some, he walks over to Gomes:: NH_OPS: There are some good seats over there..

NH_XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Walks over and sits::

NH_CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Puts on his uniform and grabs his tunic, and starts a mad dash to the conference room::

NH_CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::heads for his habitual place at any briefing table, only to see someone else already sitting there...:: NH_FCO: I see others have their favourite places too.

ACTION: As the group moves to take their seats, the doors slide open again and Captain Red guides Captain Monroe in.... just in time...

NH_OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
NH_XO: Yes thank you ::follows him:: NH_XO: I am a bit confused about the purpose of this simulation

TW_CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
::sits down next to Renee:: TW_OPS: I just hope they get to what all this is about soon, the tensions killing me and I've died five times before

NH_FCO_LtJG_Knight says:
::walks over to an empty chair and has a seat, leaning back in his chair::  NH_CNS:  This looks good enough for me.

Host Adm_Harlan says:
:: Nods to Sid.::  CO:  You are just in time.  Please take a seat.

NH_XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Nods:: NH_OPS: It will all be explained, I think.. I hope...

NH_CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::sits down next to Aaron:: NH_FCO: Yeah, it will do nicely.

Host Adm_Harlan says:
:: Moves to the head of the table and looks at Brian.::

TW_OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
::moves along to make room for others and takes the first seat she can get, with a nod to Wuer::

NH_CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Finds a seat and puts a pastry in his mouth, nods to the admiral::

NH_CTO_Ens_Ra-Kol says:
::As the last seats are being taken he sits down in the remaining seat::

TW_CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Smiles calmly over at the recently entered Captain, but mentally wonder's what could have kept a Captain from a meeting with two Admirals::

NH_OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
NH_XO: Indeed. Oh, there is Captain Monroe

TW_CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::sits near the foot of the table in a free seat near the door... force of habit::

Host RADM_Black says:
::nods at Harlan to start her part of the story and moves to her right::

NH_XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Looks over, relieved he does not have to re-enact the briefing later on:: NH_OPS: Good.. Well, let's see then.. ::Turns his attention to the admirals::

NH_CTO_Ens_Ar-Kol says:
::Fills his glass with water and takes a sip::

NH_CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::notices some unease on Jameson's part with the Admirals in particular::

NH_CMO_Ens_Trigger says:
::looks round to see who's sat where::

NH_OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::looks towards the admirals, its their turn to move::

Host Adm_Harlan says:
:: Taps a few command keys and a screen appears.:: All: Two years ago, the president of the Federation was kidnapped and taken into another universe.  A squad of Federation vessels, including the Nighthawk went to retrieve him.

TW_CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Feels someone's eyes on her, and suddenly turns her head as she mentally catches a flash of her name, and looks the CNS straight in the eyes::

NH_CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::reaches for some fruit juice and takes a sip from his glass, then nearly chokes as Harlan starts to speak... that was the source of all his trouble in the last two years::

NH_OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::looks into the screen and whispers:: NH_XO: I am vaguely familiar with that ...

NH_CTO_Ens_Ra-Kol says:
::Sees the TW_CO react in a peculiar way. Looks like there are several telepaths present::

NH_XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Hears the first few sentences of what Harlan is saying and turns his eyes to the ceiling:: Self: Oh no...

TW_CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::remembers his brother telling him about that::

TW_CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
::listens intently as they learn what is in store for them::

TW_TO_Ens_O`Brien says:
::Continues to listen to the Admiral::

NH_CMO_Ens_Trigger says:
::listens with interest::

TW_CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::chokes slightly at the tale, considering she was on a vessel that was involved::

Host Adm_Harlan says:
All: To return, a device was used... a device that basically burned itself out so there would be no return for us to there.  However, it weakened the fabric of space allowing others from that universe, the insurrections as we are calling them, to come through.

NH_CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::recovers and places the glass on the table, fighting the urge to get up and walk out on the spot::

NH_CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Frowns at the possibility of heading back there again::

NH_OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
Self: and I heard something about that as well

Host Adm_Harlan says:
All: For the past two years this group has been insinuating itself into the Federation and relying up various 'enemies' that we have, encouraging them to wreck havoc.  You and others have been dealing with that.

NH_FCO_LtJG_Knight says:
::whispers to Varesh::  NH_CNS:  Don't even think about it.

NH_XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Whispers:: NH_OPS: I do hope we don't have to go back there again.. ::Listens::

NH_CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::fights to keep the look of fury off his face:: ~~~NH_FCO: If she thinks I'm going back there, she can forget it. I am genetically messed up because of stuff that happened in that universe.~~~

Host Adm_Harlan says:
All:  They have been very good.  We have been better... in most cases.  Up until now though, we could not trace the main group itself.  We believe, thanks to recent information ::glances at Varesh:: we have narrowed it down to two worlds.

NH_OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
NH_XO: One of you still has to tell me the whole story about what happened there

NH_FCO_LtJG_Knight says:
~~~NH_CNS:  So what are you going to do, disobey orders?~~~

TW_CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Catches waves of mental conversation going on, but not what is actually spoken and tries to pinpoint 
the telepaths at the table::

NH_OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
Self: 2 worlds, two ships, two crews

NH_XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Glances sideways at Gomes:: NH_OPS: They did not tell you yet?

NH_CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::acknowledges Harlan's look:: ~~~NH_FCO: Probably not, but I will give her an earful.~~~ ::sends Aaron an image of himself screaming at a miniature Harlan, cowering in a corner::

NH_OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
NH_XO: I read and heard things here and there but the full reports are classified and no one seems to want to talk about it ... yourself included

NH_FCO_LtJG_Knight says:
::continues listening to the Admiral but grins at Varesh's image::

Host Adm_Harlan says:
All:  These two worlds are identical in many ways.  This is why we cannot tell you which world is the nominated world of choice.  We will be sending each ship to a different world.

TW_CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Wishes that whoever was talking in the room would stop, as she didn't want to completely close her mind at the brief::

NH_CTO_Ens_Ar-Kol says:
::Remembers some of the details of that catastrophe...well...near catastrophic. Starfleet...came out ahead::

NH_XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Whispering:: NH_OPS: It is.. A touchy subject.. But, if there will be some time on out mission, I can take some of that time to explain more fully...

Host Adm_Harlan says:
:: Looks at Varesh with a knowing look.::

NH_CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::sees Jameson looking around and nods at her, knowing she could tell there were other telepaths, then catches Harlan's eye, looking at her directly::

NH_OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::continues whispering:: NH_XO: I'll hold you to that. But it seems you are lucky, these planets are in our universe ... I think

TW_TO_Ens_O`Brien says:
::Already knows who will find the group.. :: Self: Lucky us...

Host Adm_Harlan says:
All:  One of the things you must remember in this mission.  Outside of Admiral Black and those you know well, trust no one.  If the orders are not signed by Admiral Black or myself, ignore them... just not obviously so.  And remember these people do not think like we do and they appear to use biological weapons which we do not know about.

NH_XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Nods:: NH_OPS: So it would seem... ::Looks around the table for a moment, then turns to Black and listens once more, wondering how complete a story he is going to tell::

Host RADM_Black says:
::steps forward for a moment::  All: For the Tal-War crewmembers... to elaborate on a bit more background information...

NH_CTO_Ens_Ra-Kol says:
::Looks bored, but is following the whole briefing with interest::

TW_CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Sees the CNS nod at her, not surprised that the counsellor of all staff members was telepathic.::

TW_CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::switches his attention to Black::

NH_OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
NH_XO: We have infiltrates on the Starfleet’s high chain of command? Are they shapeshifters?

TW_CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Tucks a wisp of hair behind her ear, wondering how much information is going to be given out::

NH_CMO_Ens_Trigger says:
::tries not to let his mind cloud over as he tries to get his head round the Admiral's words::

TW_CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
::turns his attention to Black as he knows little of the previous events as they must have occurred after his previous host left the USS Orion and before he joined SF::

Host RADM_Black says:
All: Starfleet Command has also learned that the group lead by Sarah McKeon is allied to this group of aliens.... apparently they have been supplied by these aliens in terms of biological weapon research data... possibly with as end goal to have a set of biological weapons at their disposal... that was when Admiral Harlan and I agreed on combining resources and use the Nighthawk and Tal-War as a team to fight these aliens and eliminate their presence in this universe as soon and as quietly as possible.

NH_XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
NH_OPS: Good question.. One I guess is for us to answer... ::Listening to Black::

NH_OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::wonders who this McKeon woman is::

TW_CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Whispers::  Self: McKeon. traitor

NH_XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Makes a note to ask who this Sarah McKean is later, and what her group does::

TW_CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::frowns:: Self: I thought McKeon was allied with the Airilians.

TW_TO_Ens_O`Brien says:
Self: Darn... bio weapons... not good...

TW_CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Remembers the trial::

TW_CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
::turns to Renee and whispers:: TW_OPS: Well that explains what McKeon’s motives were then...

NH_CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Rubs his forehead:: Self: Man this is going to get messy.

Host RADM_Black says:
::steps back and lets Admiral Harlan resume her speech::

TW_CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Looks over at Monroe:: CO: Looks like we both also have personal issues mixed in with this mission

TW_OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
::whispers back:: TW_CSO: I hoped I'd never hear that name again, naive as I was...

NH_CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
~~~NH_FCO: At least it seems we're staying in our universe.~~~

NH_CTO_Ens_Ar-Kol says:
::Looks at the reactions of the crew so far::

TW_TO_Ens_O`Brien says:
::Turns his attention to Harlan::

NH_CMO_Ens_Trigger says:
::overhears the TW CTO:: TW_CTO: Airilians Lieutenant?

NH_OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::looks again at the Admiral::

Host Adm_Harlan says:
All:  At this point, does anyone have any questions for us?

TW_CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
TW_OPS: I seems like the Tal-Wars affairs seem to gravitate some what around her, lets just hope there’s no psychotic Vulcans this time!!!

NH_OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
Self: plenty but I don't doubt they will be answered

NH_XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Raises his hand as the admiral asks for questions::

NH_FCO_LtJG_Knight says:
~~~NH_CNS:  To be honest, after all that's been said, I'm itching to get out there to take care of the McKeon person.~~~

NH_CO_Capt_Monroe says:
TW_CO: Yes, I do.  It is Complicated.

NH_CTO_Ens_Ra-Kol says:
::Has many questions...but since most of these will probably not be answered he doesn't ask them::

Host RADM_Black says:
::glances at the TW CSO's loud comment and raises an eyebrow::

TW_CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
NH_CMO: A race that my brother has encountered numerous times in the Mizani sector.

Host Adm_Harlan says:
:: Nods toward Jackson::

NH_XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
Harlan: This Sarah McKeon, who is she..? I'm afraid I have not heard about that..

NH_CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
~~~NH_FCO: You get to the heart of the situation again, my friend. I should get over myself and focus on the situation at hand~~~

TW_OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
TW_CSO: Could be something worse.

Host Adm_Harlan says:
:: Looks at Brian::  XO:  I will let Admiral Black fill you in with that as he dealt with that group.

NH_CMO_Ens_Trigger says:
TW_CTO: That doesn't sound too good.

NH_XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Nods:: Black: In addition, what is it that her group does or did?

NH_FCO_LtJG_Knight says:
~~~NH_CNS:  Yes, because from the sound of it, we're going to need everyone focused on the situation.~~~

TW_CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Is sitting quietly, trying to piece things together::

NH_OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::sits back waiting, so far little information has been shared::

TW_CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
TW_TO: Did you manage to get a look at their technology in the facility?

NH_CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
~~~NH_FCO: I'm over myself, but thanks for the mental kick in the behind.~~~

Host RADM_Black says:
::steps forward again::  All: Sarah McKeon...  ::pauses for a moment and her service record pops up on the screen::  is a former Rear Admiral of Starfleet... she used to the Sector Commander of Permoni Sector before I was chosen to take over duties.... she faked her own death to lead a terrorist organisation that has been building in Permoni Sector for quite some time.... suffice to say she is a wanted criminal with a great deal of information of Starfleet and its procedures, etc.

TW_TO_Ens_O`Brien says:
TW_CTO: Barely, I can only say it's very advanced

NH_FCO_LtJG_Knight says:
::grins::  ~~~NH_CNS:  You know I could never pass up an opportunity to give you a good kick in the behind!~~~

TW_CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::quietly:: All: And set me up for her murder

NH_CTO_Ens_Ar-Kol says:
::Great.. someone who knows the procedures and technology they use. So far for that advantage. This leaves only surprise::

Host RADM_Black says:
NH_XO: Does that answer your question, Commander ?

NH_CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::grimaces at Aaron's comment and listens to the Admirals' briefing::

TW_OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
::Wonders what would ever lead a SF Admiral to choose the dark side, as she has wondered every day since the last mission::

NH_CTO_Ens_Ra-Kol says:
::Raises his hand::

NH_XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Nods slowly:: Black: Yes.. And what about her group? What were their activities exactly?
TW_CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::raises his hand::

NH_XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Takes notes on a padd::

NH_OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::continues listening::

NH_CMO_Ens_Trigger says:
::grins slightly as he sees both the NH CTO and TW CTO both raise their hands at the same time::

Host RADM_Black says:
NH_XO: Her group is actually a combination of large number of smuggler and criminal organisations which where active within Permoni Sector... their main activities include raids, kidnappings, etc. everything that can benefit them in a financial way so to speak... their ultimate goal has yet to be discovered at this moment in time.

Host RADM_Black says:
TW_CTO: Yes, Lieutenant?

NH_XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Nods, taking more notes, then turns to Gomes and whispers:: NH_OPS: Gotta love the Intel report quality..

TW_CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
RADM: Sir, while we were at the Facility I noticed that the Technology McKeon was using seemed to be a hybrid of Federation and Airilian... is that who we're dealing with?

TW_CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
::he'd heard Stuart mention the Arilians previously, but they weren't a race he'd heard of before::

Host RADM_Black says:
TW_CTO: We know that McKeon's group has contacts with many criminal organisations outside Permoni Sector... we can only suspect that the Airilians and the already mentioned aliens are just one of perhaps a dozen of these relations... as said we are barely scratching the surface what has been building there....  :;glances at Harlan::

NH_OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
NH_XO: Indeed ... they always lack motive though ... sure we can always assume they are after wealth. But its usually a bit more complex than that

NH_CTO_Ens_Ra-Kol says:
::Drops his hand, his question partially answered. And the unanswered part he can fill in for himself::

NH_CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::makes mental notes to put into his personal database at a later stage. It helps him mull it over while working on other things.::

TW_CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::nods and returns to the PADD he'd been tapping at::

NH_XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
NH_OPS: I agree.. We will once again have to find out for ourselves..

NH_CTO_Ens_Ar-Kol says:
::Raises his hand::
Host Adm_Harlan says:
:: Nods toward Ar-Kol::

NH_CTO_Ens_Ar-Kol says:
Harlan: Does Starfleet intelligence have any operatives in the area there that we should know of? Any contacts on the surface that's at least not hostile towards us?

NH_OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::listens to the CTO's question, thinking that’s the really important part::

NH_CMO_Ens_Trigger says:
::wonders what else can happen::

Host Adm_Harlan says:
NH CTO Ar: You should not have any legitimate encounters with Starfleet Intelligence. :: A small nod of satisfaction at Red.::

NH_OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
Self: What exactly will we be looking for down there

Host RADM_Black says:
::grins at the NH_CTO's question and Admiral Harlan's answer::

NH_CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
Harlan: Amen!

NH_CTO_Ens_Ar-Kol says:
Harlan: So we can only encounter unfriendly there? Some last minute Intel would be very nice

TW_CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
::raises hand::

NH_CO_Capt_Monroe says:
Harlan: Then Admiral, what kind of resistance are we looking at?  Like huge ships with big canons or little ships with big canons?

TW_TO_Ens_O`Brien says:
::Smiles when hears NH_CO's question::

Host Adm_Harlan says:
:: Lifts a brow at Ar-Kol:: NH CTO:  We did remove one rather unfriendly.  But to the other, you know almost as I do. Could you be specific?

NH_CTO_Ens_Ar-Kol says:
Harlan: Well, usually there's always a few smugglers for instance that try to remain neutral. Since they weave in and out of tight spots, they could give us some good info on what's down there

TW_CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
::puts his hand down, as he hears the NH_CO ask a question similar to his own::

Host Adm_Harlan says:
NH CTO:  As far as we know, the insurrectionists have placed themselves far from anyone else.  You should not counter anything like that.

Host Adm_Harlan says:
:: Turns and nods.::  TW CSO:  You have a question?

NH_CTO_Ens_Ar-Kol says:
::nods. His question is answered. He does have a faint smile on his face, since he knows she detests SFI::

NH_OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::tries to follow everyone's questions, starting to think she is missing some information here but thinks there are too many questions in the air as it is::

TW_CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
Harlan: I was curious like the good Captain of the Nighthawk, about the sort of resistance we should expect from these aliens when we get to our target

NH_CTO_Ens_Ra-Kol says:
::Does some mental calculations. They've been on that planet for a few years now, dealing with different factions. By now they should have quite a good defence setup, perhaps even with a long range detection grid::

TW_CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Is trying to follow the various sections of information, wishing she'd used a padd to make notes::

TW_CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::makes a few more notes::

Host Adm_Harlan says:
NH CO/TW CSO: We are not certain what you will find.  We don't believe you will be dealing with big ships though as in most cases, that has not been their way.  We do know... :: Looks at everyone::  That who or whatever these people are, those who have become their 'allies', have preferred death to failure.

NH_XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Looks around and raises his hand again, at the same time trying to catch one of the admirals' eyes::

TW_CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
Self: Suicide over being questioned

NH_CTO_Ens_Ar-Kol says:
::kamikazes? Well, that should make their job a notch harder. there's no one fighting harder than a person with nothing to live for anymore::

Host Adm_Harlan says:
:: Nods toward Jackson::

NH_XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
Harlan/Black: Alright, now we know who we face, where we might go...What do we do when we get there? What will be the goal for our mission? Will it be information gathering? Taking out a certain element of the organisation, or the whole thing.. I don't think we covered that yet..

TW_CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
::whispers to Renee:: TW_OPS:  well psychotic vulcans may be out of the picture, but now we have suicidal enemies.....

Host Adm_Harlan says:
NH XO: Eradication.

NH_OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::looks up at the admiral with a frown::

NH_CMO_Ens_Trigger says:
::secretly likes the sound of that... he is, after all, a doctor now::

NH_XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
Harlan: Could you be more specific? Just simple irradiation would, at least in my eyes, bring along quite a lot of collateral damage.. Will we have specific targets?

TW_CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
::notes the almost venom like overtones to the Admiral words::

NH_CO_Capt_Monroe says:
::Pulls his head up:: NH_XO: Commander it looks like we are going to have fun again.

Host Adm_Harlan says:
All: One other piece of information that may or may not help.  These people have no dealings with telepaths... at least before their arrival here.  It was that fact, which gave us unexpected information.  :: Nods toward Varesh::

NH_XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Ignores his CO for the moment, still looking at the admiral::

NH_CMO_Ens_Trigger says:
::wonders if he'll get to take the Chameleon out again::

NH_CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
Harlan: Then just as well there are several of us in this group.

TW_CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Looks up at that:: Harlan: So telepaths might be able to get more information without these people being aware of it?

Host RADM_Black says:
NH_XO: Eradication means eliminating everything that is not of this universe, Commander.... as said this mission is not your regular mission.... and collateral damaged may unavoidable...  but if that is what it takes...

NH_OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
Self: So much for Starfleet's higher goals ::sighs::

Host Adm_Harlan says:
:: Looks at Jackson for a moment.:: XO: We do not know what you will find.  It will take you two weeks to get to your destination; our information is newer then that.  We need this danger removed.  They do not belong in our universe.  In the end, it will be your best judgement.

TW_TO_Ens_O`Brien says:
::Looks at his chief and whispers:: TW_CTO: Chief, a lot of action.. just what I wished for.. great...

NH_XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Nods slowly, not entirely sure he is happy with that::

TW_CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Talks slowly:: Black: Families and children as well Admiral?

Host Adm_Harlan says:
TW CO:  I doubt you find either of those.

TW_CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
TW_TO: Down boy... they may want eradication but we need to pick our fights carefully.

NH_OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::whispers to the Tal War CO::TW_CO: Very good question

Host RADM_Black says:
::nods in agreement with Admiral Harlan::

TW_TO_Ens_O`Brien says:
TW_CTO: And there would be plenty of them..

NH_XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Nods at Jameson, then turns back to the admirals, frowning::

TW_CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
Harlan: Can you be sure? I would not feel comfortable killing innocents

TW_CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
TW_TO: I don't want you getting trigger ahoy on me. remember, we have only limited resources.

NH_CTO_Ens_Ar-Kol says:
::smirks at the TW_CO question...intelligence is never sure…it's a best guess::

NH_CMO_Ens_Trigger says:
TW_CTO: Sorry Lieutenant, were you talking to me?

TW_TO_Ens_O`Brien says:
TW_CTO: Somehow I doubt it's only ships we'll encounter... better train those tactical teams..

Host Adm_Harlan says:
:: Her eyes sad:: TW CO:  We are not sure of anything.  Use your best judgement.  In the end, the decisions will be made by you... you are the ones that must deal with your conscience we only have to deal with the consequences of your actions.

TW_CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
TW_OPS: Just one thing I hope, is that we don't end up in a holding cell this time, but with my track record...

NH_OPS_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::thinks Admiral Harlan has a very morbid sense of humour::

TW_CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
NH_CMO: No Ensign, I was talking to my TO.

NH_XO_Cmdr_Jackson says:
::Nods, a bit relieved it is up to them to decide the best course to take:: NH_OPS: At least it's our own call..

Host RADM_Black says:
::glances at the time schedule::  All: Time is running out of us....  the command staff's of the Nighthawk and Tal-War will be given detailed information on your respective destination as you make your way back to your ships...  please... let all this information sink in your mind for an hour or so... your respective depart schedules will be in 5 hours from now.... good luck...  ::nods again then gestures to Admiral Harlan to lead the way out of the room::

TW_CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Looks the Admiral back, straight in the eyes:: Harlan: I will follow the rules, and use my best judgement. But no children will be killed on my watch

TW_CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
TW_TO: I'll handle that O'Brien, you'll take tactical and inform me of anything before you act.

TW_TO_Ens_O`Brien says:
TW_CTO: Sure chief, Will do

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Star Trek: A Call To Duty - USS Tal-War
(Mission #164)
   “Double Trouble in the Darkest Hour” (Part 1)
    
Star Trek: A Call To Duty - USS Nighthawk
(Mission #253)
   “Double Trouble in the Darkest Hour” (Part 1)

Original Air Date: 28th of January 2006
Executive Producers: Karriaunna Scotti & Martijn Lemmen
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