Prologue:

Well it seems that the Triton is needed for another important mission, one that has cut short shore leave.

Long range sensors and two Federation communication buoys have detected an unusual signal coming from an asteroid belt only a few light years from Avalon Station.

So far, this signal is unidentified, yet there seems to a familiar pattern that no one can seem to trace. Could this be the prelude to invasion that Starfleet Command fears?

The Triton is scheduled for departure to investigate. What will they find, friend or foe?

Star Trek, A Call To Duty, is proud to present the USS Triton in "Ho Ho Who?"....Chapter one...."What is it?".....Stardate 10612.07

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CSO_Lt_Polo says:
::Watches the display analyzing the signal and trying to determine its frequency composition and strength.:: CO: I am running the readings against any database we got aboard sir, no identification so far.

Host XO_Commander_Sommers says:
::On the bridge, waiting for departure.::  *ALL Stations*:  Report readiness.

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
::Sober as a judge she enters the bridge and opens up her engineering station.::

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
::On the bridge.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
XO: All tactical systems ready.

FCO_LtJG_Salan says:
::At flight trying not to hiccup.::

CMO_LtJG_Latta says:
::In Sick Bay.::*CO*: Sickbay's all ready, sir.

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
XO: Engineering is 100% readiness.  Grey mode ready to be implemented on the captain's orders.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::At OPS listening to the noise and trying not to breathe in too deeply when the FCO burps or worse.::

Host XO_Commander_Sommers says:
::Nods to the CTO.::  CTO:  Thank you, Commander.

Host XO_Commander_Sommers says:
*CEO*:  Understood, Commander.  I'll inform the Captain.

Host XO_Commander_Sommers says:
CO:  Captain, Engineering reports grey mode ready to be implemented on your command, Sir.

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
*CMO*: Well done, lieutenant.

FCO_LtJG_Salan says:
XO: 100% ready ma'am.

CSO_Lt_Polo says:
XO: All sensors active and trying to analyze the signal. I am requesting permission to have Lt. So'rel join us, as I will have to leave the bridge shortly ma'am.

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
::Trying to shack this funny feeling in my head.::

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
XO: Understood.

Host XO_Commander_Sommers says:
FCO:  Aye, Lieutenant.  ::Whispers as she walks past.::  Did you have fun on Avalon?

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
FCO: Take us out Mr. Salan, warp 5 once you pass the buoys.

FCO_LtJG_Salan says:
::Just grins at the XO, knowingly.::

Host XO_Commander_Sommers says:
CSO:  Permission granted, Lieutenant.  ::Walking now past the CSO and places her hand on his shoulder.::  I will miss you Rico.

CMO_LtJG_Latta says:
::Putters around Sick Bay, with all in readiness she just waits to do her job.::

Host XO_Commander_Sommers says:
*CMO*:  Lt. Latta, since we don't know what we will encounter when we reach the asteroid, I would like to have you with us on the bridge, if you can spare the time.

Host XO_Commander_Sommers says:
::Looks out the viewscreen, as they head away from Avalon.::  Self:  Good-bye, Danny.

FCO_LtJG_Salan says:
::Hums as he makes adjustments to course as needed.::

CSO_Lt_Polo says:
XO: So will I, but I learned my job from the best. ::grins:: 

CSO_Lt_Polo says:
*SO_So'rel*: Lieutenant, please leave Stellar Cartography and join us on the bridge, your moment has come.

CMO_LtJG_Latta says:
*XO*: On my way. ::heads to a TL.::

SO_So’Rel says:
*CSO*: Aye, Sir, I am on my way.

Host XO_Commander_Sommers says:
::Keeps her hand on Rico's shoulder.::  CSO:  I hope you don't mind that I asked Lt. Latta to join us.  Will you be staying for a while to make sure the SO is sufficiently trained?

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CTO: Commander, are you familiar with Grey Mode.

FCO_LtJG_Salan says:
::Sucks in some air and holds it a moment, then after a couple of seconds lets out a loud, gassy burp.::

CMO_LtJG_Latta says:
::Arrives at the Bridge and goes to Science 2.::

CSO_Lt_Polo says:
XO: My orders need me to be on the Apache ASAP. I will stay here until I can, but the Triton is headed in the opposite direction. Plus I have to change uniform ::grins:: and no I don't mind at all having Latta here.

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
CO:  Not entirely Captain, just know what’s in the report I read; haven't had to deal with it yet.

CSO_Lt_Polo says:
::Winks at the CMO.::

ACTION: The FCO's burp draws attention to himself, especially from Mrlr.

CMO_LtJG_Latta says:
::Smiles as she fingers something in her lab coat pocket.::

Host XO_Commander_Sommers says:
CSO/CMO:  Well I will leave the new SO in both of your capable hands then.  ::Pats them both on the shoulders, and gives them a wink.  Then turns to look at the FCO.::

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
*CEO*: Commander, report to the bridge, you need to brief the CTO on the operations of Grey Mode.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::Turns and gives the FCO a look before going back to listening.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
::Hands fly over the board making sure that everything is ready at a moment’s notice.::

FCO_LtJG_Salan says:
All: Sorry, CTO's fault.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::Mutters under her breathe.:: Self: And someone needs to brief the FCO in manners.

Host XO_Commander_Sommers says:
::Walks over to the FCO again.::  FCO:  Need something for the .. ::pauses::  Gas?

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
FCO: If you insist on smelling and sounding like a targ, lieutenant, perhaps we should have you lie next to my chair and grovel for your meals.

CSO_Lt_Polo says:
CMO: I called in So'rel; he is an astrophysicist and the better qualified person to take my place, once I am gone ::looks sad.::

CMO_LtJG_Latta says:
::Whispers.:: CSO: I have something for you; glad Sam gave me this chance.

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
FCO: Don't blame your weak stomach on me.

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
CO: Thank you captain.

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
CO: Understood Sir.

FCO_LtJG_Salan says:
XO: Some anti-acid would be great if the CMO has any. ::looks at the CO.:: 

FCO_LtJG_Salan says:
CO: I'll be alright sir, but I appreciate your concern.

CSO_Lt_Polo says:
CMO: Latta, what is it? Well I have something for you as well, but I really hoped to be able to give it to you in private.

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
::Puts her station on standby and goes over to Toir and explains the captain's grey mode modifications.::

Host XO_Commander_Sommers says:
::Smirks a bit, and walks quietly over to the CMO, whispering to her.::  CMO:  Excuse me, Lieutenant.  Do you have a hypo you can give our FCO for the .. problem he is having?

CMO_LtJG_Latta says:
::Slips the CSO a small black box and whispers.::  CSO: It's my Romulan grandfather's medal for bravery. He got it saving my grandmother.

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
CTO: Basically it is like making the ship nearly invisible by masking the sensor echoes and the engine ion signature and using the least amount of power necessary.

Host XO_Commander_Sommers says:
::Feels really bad about interrupting the two of them.  Decides to leave them be, and walks away, hoping the FCO will not have any further issues.::

CSO_Lt_Polo says:
::Takes the box and opens it.:: CMO: Oh my, thank you. I have no words.

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
CEO: Okay, but how does it affect my defensive systems.

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
FCO: I am sure the crew is happy to hear it mister, but if your problem persists the CMO WILL have to pump your stomach, am I clear on that?

Host XO_Commander_Sommers says:
::Smiles warmly at the CSO and CMO, wishing her talk with Danny had gone as well.::

CSO_Lt_Polo says:
::Sees with the corner of his eye that the ships databanks are browsing through data almost one year old with the corner.::

CMO_LtJG_Latta says:
::Walks over and gives a hypo to the FCO then hurry's back.::

FCO_LtJG_Salan says:
CO: Well that kind of takes the fun out of it.

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
CTO: It affords you better quality of your defensive systems.  You have more power and your tactical sensors are more powerful and accurate.

Host XO_Commander_Sommers says:
::As the CMO is passing her.::  CMO:  Thank you, Lieutenant.

FCO_LtJG_Salan says:
::Tilts his head toward the hypo not expecting it.::

CSO_Lt_Polo says:
::Takes the little box and tucks it under his shirt, then looks while the database query stops and starts blinking.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
CTO: It also masks what you are planning to do with torpedoes and phaser banks till the last moment.

CMO_LtJG_Latta says:
CSO: By the way you don't have to give me anything. You are enough.

FCO_LtJG_Salan says:
::Shrugs his shoulders.:: CMO: Thanks Doc, that's much better.

CSO_Lt_Polo says:
CMO: You know I like to give you myself often and for long periods, this time I have a token for you.

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
CEO: Being in grey mode is like a cloak.  I got that, but what about raising the shields during, I mean if we come about an unknown.  I will want to raise shields would that give us away.

CMO_LtJG_Latta says:
FCO: You're welcome.

CMO_LtJG_Latta says:
CSO: What?

FCO_LtJG_Salan says:
::Says softly the to the XO.:: XO: Thanks....

CSO_Lt_Polo says:
XO: Our database reports that the same signal was detected in another sector one year ago by many ships.  Even there it could not be identified.

Host XO_Commander_Sommers says:
::Replies back with a whisper.::  FCO:  No worries.

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CTO: The only way to be seen in grey mode is if someone on the other ship looks out a porthole ::laughs.:: If you have to raise shields commander then the time for cloak is over

CSO_Lt_Polo says:
CMO: You will see. ::grins::

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
CO: Thank you sir. You made my job a bit more easier.

Host XO_Commander_Sommers says:
CSO:  And the signal matches?  Are your sensors detecting any ships that correspond to the ships that may have been in the area at that time?

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CIV: Commander any new communications concerning the signal?

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
CO: I understand that sir, but ship procedure calls for when an identified enemy is there, ship goes to red alert and shields automatically raise.

CMO_LtJG_Latta says:
CSO: Can't wait. Now at the risk of sounding professional all of a sudden, what can I do to help?

FCO_LtJG_Salan says:
::Makes a few course corrections.::

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CTO: Not with grey mode.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::Shakes her head:: CO: No sir.  Nothing yet.

CSO_Lt_Polo says:
CMO: I am still trying to identify the origin of the signal. You can start a parallel query on the other terminal so we will run it faster and you will be on it once I leave.

FCO_LtJG_Salan says:
XO: So how was your shore leave, Commander?

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
CO: Understood captain.

CMO_LtJG_Latta says:
::Tries not to frown at the word "leave" and begins the parallel query.::

CSO_Lt_Polo says:
XO: The sector of origin was 100 Ly away. The signal is the same and the Triton was in the sector at that time.

Host XO_Commander_Sommers says:
FCO:  Shore leave was interesting.  Saying good-bye to Danny was difficult.

FCO_LtJG_Salan says:
::Raises an eyebrow.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
::Thinking he's not for sure if he likes part being wide open.::

CMO_LtJG_Latta says:
CSO: If I can, would you mind if I accompanied you to the shuttle?

Host XO_Commander_Sommers says:
CSO:  That's odd.  And you can't determine what "kind" of signal it is?

CSO_Lt_Polo says:
CMO: I would mind, if you don't.

FCO_LtJG_Salan says:
XO: That....Umm.... sorry to hear that.

CMO_LtJG_Latta says:
CSO: If the XO and CO let me, I'm there.

CSO_Lt_Polo says:
XO: This is what I am trying to determine, but no answers yet. The computer just answered me "heck if I remember".

Host XO_Commander_Sommers says:
CO:  Captain, with your permission, may Lt. Latta accompany Polo to his shuttle?

Host XO_Commander_Sommers says:
::Places her hand on Tanon's shoulder.::  FCO:  It was a .. difficult shore leave for me.

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
XO: Negative Lt. Polo has unfinished business on this vessel.

ACTION: The Triton is now well past the marker buoys and heading for the asteroid field.

FCO_LtJG_Salan says:
::Whispers so only Sam can hear.:: XO: Sorry I made it hard on you.

Host XO_Commander_Sommers says:
CSO:  Lieutenant, you are not dismissed yet.  You still have unfinished business here on Triton.

FCO_LtJG_Salan says:
::Stands up next to the XO, wobbling just slightly.::

Host XO_Commander_Sommers says:
::Whispers.::  FCO:  No matter which way we looked at things, Danny was heading to Starbase 71, and I was still going to be on Triton.  We were living two separate lives, unfortunately.

FCO_LtJG_Salan says:
::Whispers.:: XO: At least he knows I'll take good care of you.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::Can't help but overhear the XO and FCO as she is sitting right next to them and wonders where this is going to lead.::

Host XO_Commander_Sommers says:
::Whispers back.::  FCO:  We'll have to take one day at a time, Lieutenant.  I make no promises.

FCO_LtJG_Salan says:
::Whispers:: XO: I never asked for any promises.

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
::Stands and turns to face his crew.:: CSO: Front and center, Mr. Polo.

FCO_LtJG_Salan says:
::Turns around to look at the CO and CSO.::

CSO_Lt_Polo says:
::Thinks "oh this time I won't fall for it" then steps front and center.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
::Looks up at the CO.::

CMO_LtJG_Latta says:
::Looks at the CO and CSO.::

Host XO_Commander_Sommers says:
::Stands by the FCO looking to the Captain and CSO.::

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CSO: Mr. Polo I have read your orders to report at executive officer of the USS Apache.  You have served the Triton with honor, and as her captain I can not send you ill equipped to your new command.

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
::Motions for Yeoman Williams to bring him a small box with pips in it:: As Captain of the Triton I hereby promote you to the rank of Lieutenant Commander with all the privileges and responsibilities that go with the position.

Host XO_Commander_Sommers says:
::Starts to clap.::  CSO:  Way to go Commander!  Congratulations!

CMO_LtJG_Latta says:
::Smiles and applauds.::

CSO_Lt_Polo says:
::Stands at attention his heart filled with pride and sorrow for leaving this valiant crew.::

CMO_LtJG_Latta says:
::Dabs at her eyes quickly.::

CSO_Lt_Polo says:
CO: The honor has been mine Captain. I learned from the best.

FCO_LtJG_Salan says:
::Claps.::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::Grins over at the CSO.:: CSO: And to think I knew you when you were just an Ensign.  Congratulations, Commander.

Host XO_Commander_Sommers says:
::Stands proud knowing Commander Polo will serve them well, and walks over and places an arm around the CMO.::

CSO_Lt_Polo says:
CIV: Time runs fast, thank you for covering my back for so much time, Mrlr.

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
CSO: Congratulations, Commander Polo.  I know you will do well at your next assignment.  ::Shakes his hand and gives him a quick kiss on the cheek.::

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
::Hands the box to the CSO.:: CSO: Q'Apla, Commander and good luck with your new command.  May your enemies run in fear.  ::Does a cross chest salute.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
::Claps.:: CSO: good luck with you new command, Commander.

CSO_Lt_Polo says:
::Beats his fist on his chest and offers the CO his hand.::

Host XO_Commander_Sommers says:
::Walks over to the CSO, to shake his hand.::  CSO:  Congratulations, Commander.

CMO_LtJG_Latta says:
::Smiles, pride evident in her face.::

CSO_Lt_Cmdr_Polo says:
::Offers his hand to Sam.:: XO: Thank you, and thanks for all the things you taught me.

FCO_LtJG_Salan says:
CSO: Congratulations, Commander. 

Host XO_Commander_Sommers says:
::Takes the CSO's hand and then pulls him toward her and gives him a hug, a tear dropping on his shoulder as she hugs him.  Whispers in his ear.::  CSO:  I'll miss you, Rico.  Take care, my friend.

ACTION: The celebration for Lieutenant Commander Polo is cut short, when the lights dim several times.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::Turns and checks the power relays.::

Host XO_Commander_Sommers says:
ALL:  Report!

CSO_Lt_Cmdr_Polo says:
XO: I will miss you too, but next time we are both docked on Avalon Station I owe you one. What is that? ::Runs to his console looking at Latta.::

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
::Turns and looks at viewscreen.:: CIV/CEO: Report.

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
::Goes over internal sensors and external seeing what caused it.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
Out loud: What the heck.......... ::Goes back to her station and does a quick diagnostic.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
CO: Sir, the cause for the lights is unknown at this time.  I am going to investigate, sir.

CSO_Lt_Cmdr_Polo says:
CMO: Anything on the sensor net?

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
CO: Nothing on sensors, sir.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CO: Cause is unknown, Captain.  Nothing indicated here.

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CEO: You have 5 minutes to find the problem, commander.

CMO_LtJG_Latta says:
CSO: Nothing.
 
CMO_LtJG_Latta says:
CSO: Just asteroids.

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CIV/CTO: Prepare for Grey Mode.

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
*Engineering*: Ens. Saunders get your butt moving down there you got three minutes to give me an answer for why the lights just dimmed.

CSO_Lt_Cmdr_Polo says:
CMO: Maybe is something internal.

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
CO: Ready, sir.

Ens. Saunders says: 
*CEO*: Yes, sir, already on it.

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
XO: Take us to Grey mode Commander.

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
CO: You will have your answer in three minutes or I will have his head on my bed post.

Host XO_Commander_Sommers says:
CEO/CTO:  Commanders, initiate grey mode.

CMO_LtJG_Latta says:
CSO: Congratulations, by the way.

CSO_Lt_Cmdr_Polo says:
CMO: Bad timing, I hope they still agree of having you accompany me to the shuttle bay.

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
::Looks at the CEO.::  CEO: Ready when you are.

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
XO: Understood initiating grey mode.  ::Hands fly over her board as she takes the ship to grey mode.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
CTO: Go now to grey mode.

CMO_LtJG_Latta says:
CSO: I think the XO will make it happen.

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
::Taps the console.:: CEO: Going to grey mode.

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
*Engineering*: Ens. Saunders, you now have two minutes.

CSO_Lt_Cmdr_Polo says:
CMO: I hope so; darn I hate to leave now. I hate to think of you going toward danger.

CMO_LtJG_Latta says:
::Continues scanning.::

ACTION: The Triton slips into grey mode without incident.

CSO_Lt_Cmdr_Polo says:
XO: It seems it was just an involuntary glitch, Commander.

Host XO_Commander_Sommers says:
::Overhears the CMO and CSO.::  CSO/CMO:  When the time is right, I am sure the Captain will allow you to have a moment to say good-bye.

CMO_LtJG_Latta says:
CSO: I'll be all right. After all, I've got something to live for don't I?

Host XO_Commander_Sommers says:
CSO:  Involuntary glitch?

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
FCO: Maintain speed and under no circumstances exceed warp 6 without my direct order.

ACTION: The Triton is being hailed.

CSO_Lt_Cmdr_Polo says:
XO: Random glitch; my bad, emotion I guess.

FCO_LtJG_Salan says:
::Makes the necessary adjustments but says nothing.::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::Her ears prick forward.:: CO: Captain, we are being hailed.

Host XO_Commander_Sommers says:
CSO:  No worries, Rico.  Hang in there.  Looks like we're being hailed.  Maybe now we'll find out what's going on.

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CIV: On screen, commander.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::Chuckles to herself.:: Out loud: I guess someone looked out a porthole.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CO: It's audio only, sir.

CSO_Lt_Cmdr_Polo says:
CMO: Let's hear what is happening.

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
::Growls at Mrlr's comment.:: CIV: Put it through.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::Grins and puts it through to the loudspeakers.::

Voice says:
@COM: Triton: Hello? Is anyone there?

CSO_Lt_Cmdr_Polo says:
::Wonders if breaking radio silence would not disrupt grey mode.::

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
COM: Voice: This is Captain K`Vas of the USS Triton.

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
CO: The transmission is coming from the belt.

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CTO: Triangulate the source.

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
CO: Working on it, sir.

Voice says:
@COM: Triton: K`Vas? Not that fearless Klingon Captain?

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
::Working on pinpointing the source.::

Ens. Saunders says:
*CEO*: Sir, it was a minor glitch.

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
COM: Voice: State your business, mocking a Klingon is not a healthy idea.

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
*Ens. Saunders*: I am not satisfied with a minor glitch. I want a reason and I want it yesterday.

Ens. Saunders says:
*CEO*: Will do, sir.

Host XO_Commander_Sommers says:
::Wonders who is behind the voice, but just listens and says nothing.::  FCO:  Be prepared for evasive maneuvers if weapons are detected.

Voice says:
@COM: Triton: Why Captain, how soon they forget. So much for small talk.  I need you to come here.

FCO_LtJG_Salan says:
XO:  One step ahead of you, ma'am.

CSO_Lt_Cmdr_Polo says:
Self: Oh darn, not that smug guy over again!

Host XO_Commander_Sommers says:
::Grins at the FCO.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
XO: Shields ready, sir.  Overrides ready if needed.  Additional fusion reactors online and ready to be allocated if needed.  Grey mode is holding at 100%.

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
CO: Sir, I have it.  The signal is coming 234 degrees to port about 1/2 day travel at current speed.

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
COM: Voice: You will identify yourself first.  I do not endanger my crew for the whims of a voice on subspace.

Host XO_Commander_Sommers says:
::Nods to the CEO.::  CEO:  Do we have shields while we're in grey mode, or do we need to come out of grey mode first?

Voice says:
@COM: Triton: CO: You know me, Captain, and if I may say so does your crew. Your helms person should have the coordinates by now.

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
XO: Shields do not work in grey mode.  We will have to override grey mode to raise shields.

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
XO: Ma’am, I have control of shields.  If we need them we will have them.  Don't worry.

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
FCO: Transferring the coordinates now.

Host XO_Commander_Sommers says:
CEO/CTO:  Ready shields on ..  ::Hears the remark from the voice and looks up at the Captain.::

Host XO_Commander_Sommers says:
Self:  It can't be ...  He wouldn't!

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
All: The Admiral ordered us to investigate, so be it.

FCO_LtJG_Salan says:
::Waits for orders.::

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CTO: Bring us out of grey mode and to yellow alert.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::Wonders how she would know whomever is talking as the voice didn't sound familiar.::

CMO_LtJG_Latta says:
::Looks puzzled.::

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CEO: Make ready your damage control parties.

Voice says:
@COM: Triton: CO: Captain? Captain? Please hurry, and be sure to have your doctor standing by.  Captain?

CSO_Lt_Cmdr_Polo says:
CO: Before you go to red alert I think it is time for me to leave Captain.

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CIV: Bring power levels up to normal.

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
CO: Ready all damage control parties, aye Sir.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CO: Aye sir. ::Raises power back up to normal levels.::

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CSO: Dismissed, commander.

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
*Engineering*: Alert one code red all damage stations now!!!

Host XO_Commander_Sommers says:
CO:  Captain, does the CMO have permission to escort him?

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
COM: Voice: We are on our way to your position.

CSO_Lt_Cmdr_Polo says:
ALL: Q'apla!!! It has been an honor. ::Turns, stands on attention and salutes everyone on the bridge.::

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
FCO: Change course to match new coordinates; you may now increase speed to warp six.

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
CO: Aye, sir.  ::Shuts down grey mode on tactical and raises shields.::

FCO_LtJG_Salan says:
::Executes the orders but says nothing.::

Host XO_Commander_Sommers says:
::Offers the CSO a salute, and waits on a response from the Captain.::

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
XO: Permission granted.

Host XO_Commander_Sommers says:
CO:  Thank you, Captain.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CSO: Take care Rico.

Host XO_Commander_Sommers says:
::Looks at the CMO.::  CMO/CSO:  Get out of here you two.  ::Smiles at them.::

Host XO_Commander_Sommers says:
CSO:  God speed, Rico.

FCO_LtJG_Salan says:
CSO: Good luck, Commander.

CMO_LtJG_Latta says:
::Gets up and with a good deal of emotion in her voice says.:: CO: Thank you.

CSO_Lt_Cmdr_Polo says:
::Waits a few seconds, trying to print in his memory every detail of this ship's bridge and her people, smiles at Sam.:: XO: Goodbye, my friend. See you soon.

Host XO_Commander_Sommers says:
CSO:  I know I will hear wonderful things, the next time I speak to you, Rico.  Good luck.

CMO_LtJG_Latta says:
::Joins the CSO.::

CSO_Lt_Cmdr_Polo says:
XO:  I really hope so. ::Slowly turns and leaves the bridge.::

CMO_LtJG_Latta says:
::Follows the CSO and leaves with him.::

Host XO_Commander_Sommers says:
::Watches as the CSO and CMO enter the turbolift, the doors closing behind them, then focuses on the mission.::

CSO_Lt_Cmdr_Polo says:
CMO:  Everything has been loaded on the Runabout, but I wonder why I am hoping the Turbo lift will break on the way down.

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
::Sits in his chair again and waits to see what happens next, what the opponent has planned.::

Host SM_Pam says:
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