USS Vesuvius - NCC 71985
The Shadow Lands:  Episode Nine - "Admiral, Get Your Gun..."

Host Gerry says:
Previously on the USS Vesuvius:

Host Gerry says:
The USS Vesuvius has been at maximum warp for 3 days en route to Sector 001, the Sol system, and Starfleet Headquarters in San Francisco.

Host Gerry says:
The Vesuvius is nearing the Sol system at this time, with the USS Typhoon under the command of Admiral Taylor and a small retinue of Klingon battle cruisers.

Host Gerry says:
They have no idea of how to proceed when they arrive, but they know that one Admiral William Tyrone holds answers that are required for unraveling the mystery of a Romulan Battle Cruiser with Breen, Klingon, Romulan, and Starfleet officers for a crew.

Host Gerry says:
The data collected by the science department has given a name to this shadowy organization of terrorists...

Host Gerry says:
The Galactic Alliance Liberation Emissaries Force or G.A.L.E. Force...

Host Gerry says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Begin Mission >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Host CO Royce says:
:: In the turbolift with Lt. Shadow, who was assigned to her, enroute her Ready Room... ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: At station preparing to hail earth. ::

XO Kelson says:
:: At command on bridge. ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Exits onto the bridge from the main turbolift, Lieutenant Frost from Security close on his heels. ::

SO Lane says:
:: On the bridge at science 2 finishing up inputting the new data. ::

XO Kelson says:
FCO: ETA to Earth, Commander...

CIV McDonald says:
:: Pulls his tunic on, puts Caleb in the stroller, wanders over to the nursery and drops him off. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Exits the turbolift near her Ready Room... ::

CMO Zria says:
:: Sits in her office overlooking sickbay and reviewing files of patients due for release. ::

FCO Sarah Horn says:
:: At Flight station. ::

Host CO Royce says:
Shadow:  You may stand here when I'm in my Ready Room and on the Bridge

TO Ryan Horn says:
:: At tactical one. ::

CTO Alex Horn says:
:: At TAC monitoring her board with the volume of data present. ::

Host CO Royce says:
<Shadow>: Yes ma'am.

EO Tomari says:
:: At the engineering console...check all primary systems. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Enters Ready Room. ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Steps to Science One, nodding… ::   SO: Good day, Hope.   :: Smiles. ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Spies the CO as she goes to her ready room. ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Stands as Captain enters bridge for a short instant. ::

SO Lane says:
CSO: Good day Commander, nice to see you.   :: Smiles sweetly. ::

CIV McDonald says:
:: Heads for the captains ready room. ::   *CO* I'll be there shortly.

FCO Sarah Horn says:
XO: 23 minutes at present speed, Sir.

XO Kelson says:
FCO: Thank you Commander...   :: Sits back down. ::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The Klingon Vessels all cloak...

CTO Alex Horn says:
:: Looks around the bridge to ensure that all escorts are where they are suppose to be. ::

CSO Trelan says:
SO: As it is to see you.   :: Looks over to Frost. ::   Frost: Stay close, but don't get in the way.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Goes to stand next to her window, looking out contemplating and talking quietly with her symbiont. ::

XO Kelson says:
*CO* Captain...we are 23 minutes from Earth.  Shall we establish orbit upon arrival?

OPS Chaser says:
XO: The Klingon vessels have all cloaked.

CSO Trelan says:
<Frost>:: Smiles. ::   Of course not, sir.

Host CO Royce says:
*XO*:  Yes, Cmdr.

CMO Zria says:
:: Places the files that she was reviewing aside and begins her rounds, double checking the current readings with the last taken and releasing those well enough to return to duty. ::

CIV McDonald says:
:: Hits the nearest Turbolift. ::   Turbolift: Bridge

XO Kelson says:
CTO: Keep them in mind, Commander.

SO Lane says:
:: Glances over at all the escorts. ::   Self: Sheesh, it looks like escort service.

XO Kelson says:
:: Nods to OPS. ::

FCO Sarah Horn says:
:: Watches earth grow closer and thinks about the last time she was there. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Takes a deep breath... ::

XO Kelson says:
FCO: Bring us into standard orbit around Earth when in range, Commander.

CMO Zria says:
:: Speaks with one of the nurses to ready the biobeds for later use if there is another skirmish. ::

FCO Sarah Horn says:
XO: Aye Sir.

CSO Trelan says:
:: Punches at console. ::

CIV McDonald says:
:: Arrives at the bridge, watches the doors to the turbolift open. ::

CTO Alex Horn says:
XO: Aye Sir.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Puts Earth on the View screen. ::

CIV McDonald says:
:: Steps on and starts walking down to the command level, nods to the XO. ::
XO: The captain in her Ready Room?

Host McKinley Station OPS says:
%COMM: Vesuvius:  This is Earth Station McKinley.  Welcome Home, Vesuvius.  Please bring your course to 004 mark 3 and slow to Warp 5 for in-system approach.  Please state your destination for traffic control.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Goes and gets a Raktajino from the replicator and sits at her desk. ::

OPS Chaser says:
FCO: Destination?

SO Lane says:
:: Watches the view screen as the Earth grows larger by the second. ::

CTO Alex Horn says:
:: Begins monitoring all space traffic as they near Earth. ::

Host CO Royce says:
Computer:  Activate this console, authorization Royce Gamma 5

Host CO Royce says:
:: Watches as the computer verifies and activates her terminal. ::

XO Kelson says:
OPS: Respond Acknowledgement, Lt.  And let them know we intend to set standard orbit.

CIV McDonald says:
:: Walks over to the door to the captain’s ready room, taps the door chime. ::

OPS Chaser says:
COM: McKinley OPS: We intend standar-rd or-rbit.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Looks up as she hears her door chime. ::   Door:  Come in.

FCO Sarah Horn says:
:: Sets course to 004 mark 3 and slows speed. ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Inputs a code, initiating his scans using the newly modified sensors...looking for Romulan cloaking signatures, unsure who may be around. ::

CNS Shirley says:
:: Walks out of quarters and heads to turbolift. ::

CIV McDonald says:
:: Watches the door slide open and steps in. ::   CO: Captain, you wanted to see me?

CTO Alex Horn says:
:: Once in a while looks up form her panel to look over the crew for anything suspicious. ::

SO Lane says:
:: Taps her console. ::   CSO: Sir, all the data is ready for transfer to headquarters upon arrival.

FCO Sarah Horn says:
:: Sets for orbit. ::

OPS Chaser says:
COM: McKinley OPS: R-roger cour-rse 004 mar-rk 3, and deceler-rating.

Host CO Royce says:
CIV:  Ah...Mr...   :: Looks to her computer quickly… ::   ...McDonald.  Please have a seat.   :: Motions to the chair in front of her desk. ::

CMO Zria says:
:: Once the nurses are at work on cleaning up the area around the biobed, makes sure that the supplies are stocked and the equipment trays are ready. ::

CIV McDonald says:
:: Walks over and sits down. ::

CSO Trelan says:
SO: Belay that. I don't want any of this information transferred. Not until we hear from the Admiral.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Turns off her computer. ::   CIV:  I see you've replaced my other CIV...one…Mr. Galen.  Did you know him?

Host McKinley Station OPS says:
%COMM: Vesuvius:  Understood.  Please bring your course to 004 mark 3 and slow to warp 5.  We are sending your data ahead to Starfleet command Traffic control at Starbase One.  Fair sailing, Vesuvius.

CNS Shirley says:
:: Exits turbolift on bridge and finds a seat. ::

CIV McDonald says:
CO: No, Ma'am I didn't.

SO Lane says:
CSO: Aye sir, I just wanted to make sure that it was ready if the Admiral requests it.

XO Kelson says:
CSO/SO: Those records ready for the Captain when she beams down to the planet, Commander...Ms. Lane…?

FCO Sarah Horn says:
:: Checks that resetting course took affect. ::

CSO Trelan says:
SO: OK…Sounds good.   :: Smiles. ::

CTO Alex Horn says:
:: Stands there silent as a rock doing her job. ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Questions. ::

CSO Trelan says:
XO: Data is ready, sir.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Nods. ::   CIV:  I'm not getting much from your Starfleet record.  Would you be kind enough sir to tell me exactly what your specialty is and what you're doing on my ship?

SO Lane says:
:: Smiles at Sam and nods. ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Steps down next to the XO. ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Nods. ::   CSO: Good to hear...   :: Smiles back at Hope. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Smiles nicely at the CIV. ::

FCO Sarah Horn says:
Self: Ready to roll, course and speed set.

OPS Chaser says:
COM: McKinley OPS: Aye, under-rstood, Vesuvius out.

CSO Trelan says:
:: Whispers… ::   XO: Sam, I think we should wait on any of this data. At least until this situation is secured.

CIV McDonald says:
CO: My specialty is Medical. I was formerly the CMO of the USS Huron, but due to personal reasons, namely the death of my wife, I transferred.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Opens a comm to Starbase One. ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Steps down to OPS and listens to chatter. ::

Host SFC Traffic Control says:
$COMM: Vesuvius:  This is near-earth traffic control.  We have you on monitors.  Please hold present course and speed.  We have a lot of traffic in near-orbit today, so you may experience some wait time.

Host CO Royce says:
CIV:  I see.  Then you would have no qualms about staying off my bridge?  You can assist in sickbay if needed, but I really don't need you on my bridge.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Cringes as Sam walks up. ::

CMO Zria says:
:: Looks up from the last equipment tray. ::   Aola/Han: Continue cleaning the biobeds and preparing those stations.  I'm going to finish replicating supplies and after that I'll be in my office reviewing the crews’ medical files.

XO Kelson says:
:: Nods to CSO. ::   CSO: The Captain will want that information though...She'll make the final decision.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Smiles nicely again the CIV. ::

CIV McDonald says:
:: Looks. ::   CO: Captain? May I enquire as to why?

CMO Zria says:
<Aola> CMO: Yes, Doctor.

CSO Trelan says:
XO: Aye, sir.

CTO Alex Horn says:
:: Continues watching all the space traffic and doing discreet scans on all the ships. ::

CMO Zria says:
<Han> CMO: Of course, Ma'am.

OPS Chaser says:
COM: Traffic Control: Aye, under-rstood.   :: Nods to the FCO. ::

Host CO Royce says:
CIV:  I don't need a Doctor on my bridge all the time.

XO Kelson says:
Self: Great...hurry up and wait...

Host CO Royce says:
CIV:  And I do have a CMO…

SO Lane says:
:: Closes the database and encodes the files. ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Steps back up to his station. ::

Host SFC Traffic Control says:
<SFC Starbase 1>#COMM:  Vesuvius:  We have new orders for you…Ready to transfer data package at your convenience.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Monitors the area for piggybacked comsignals. ::

Host CO Royce says:
CIV:  I'm sure the CMO can use your assistance there...especially now.

CTO Alex Horn says:
:: Checks in with Alpha team to ensure that everything is okay. ::

CIV McDonald says:
CO: I am also cross trained in Diplomacy, sorta a hobby I undertook while awaiting assignment here.

CSO Trelan says:
Computer: Retrieve all information gathered from the Romulan vessel, command authorization Trelan Beta Three, voice print confirmation.

OPS Chaser says:
COM: SFC Starbase 1: Under-rstood; set to r-receive.

Host CO Royce says:
CIV:  I'll get to the point, Mr. McDonald...the computer shows you were trying to access information downloaded from the Warbird.

Host CO Royce says:
CIV:  That information is on a need to know basis.  You had no authority to try and access it.

XO Kelson says:
OPS: Send that directly to the Captain, Lt.  Her eyes only...

OPS Chaser says:
:: Sets a secure link, separate from the main computer and isolated from the main and secondary cores. ::

CIV McDonald says:
CO: That’s because I was at Science scanning for anything that could lead us to knowing what was going on.

CSO Trelan says:
<Computer> CSO: Voice print verified. Command codes accepted.   :: Screen comes to life. ::

Host SFC Traffic Control says:
ACTION:  The new orders are received, coded Captain's eyes only.

FCO Sarah Horn says:
:: Interests perk up at the phrase "new orders". ::

Host SFC Traffic Control says:
ACTION:  The orders are marked urgent...

Host CO Royce says:
CIV:  The operative word is scanning...you did not need to access the downloaded information.

OPS Chaser says:
XO: Aye, Sir-r.   :: Transfers to the CO's Ready Room Code 47 alpha urgent. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Hears her computer beeping at her... ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Secures the transmissions from the main computer core. ::

CMO Zria says:
:: Finishes replicating the supplies and prepares several hypos to add to the equipment trays, then returns to her office. ::

XO Kelson says:
OPS: Well, I guess we'll soon find out why we’re here...

Host CO Royce says:
CIV:  I need to take this.  You're excused, Mr. McDonald.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Nods to the XO, busily looking for stray comm signals. ::

CIV McDonald says:
CO: But…but...   :: Stumbles… ::   …those were my orders to scan everything I could to find out what was going on...   :: Nods. ::   Yes Captain. I'll report to sickbay.

XO Kelson says:
:: Walks back to command chair and sits. ::

CNS Shirley says:
~~~~ Sensing a lot of people are nervous about everything ~~~~

Host CO Royce says:
CIV:  Thank you, Mr. McDonald.  You may leave now.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Breaths a sigh of relief as the XO moves away. ::

CMO Zria says:
Computer: Access the medical files of each member of the crew; compile a list of those that have not received physicals within the last 6 months.

CIV McDonald says:
:: Stands up and walks out of the captain’s Ready Room, heads for the nearest turbolift, hits the button and when it arrives walks in. ::   Turbolift: Sickbay.

CMO Zria says:
<Computer>: Processing.

CTO Alex Horn says:
:: Eyes the CIV as he walks across the bridge. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Watches the CIV leave; brings up the message, inputting her access code. ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Watches the CIV leave. ::

SO Lane says:
:: Checks the sensors for any unusual emissions other than the regular ion
trails. ::

FCO Sarah Horn says:
:: Glances over her shoulder at the CIV. ::   Self: He's not happy.

CMO Zria says:
:: Watches data scroll across the screen as the computer compiles the requested data and slowly drums her fingers on the desktop. ::

CMO Zria says:
<Computer> CMO: Processing complete.

CSO Trelan says:
:: Notices a new file he didn't see before. ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Looks around bridge at the new faces. ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Waits with trepidation the Captain's return to the bridge with the new orders. ::

CMO Zria says:
:: Nods to no one as she hears the computer and quickly scans the list of names before opening the first file on the list...Reads...Petty Officer, Brian Fitzhugh... ::

CIV McDonald says:
:: Finally hits sickbay and walks in. ::   CMO: Zria, you around?

XO Kelson says:
:: Spies new tactical officer and remembers when he came aboard as a fresh, young TO. ::

Host Orders says:
You are hereby ordered to the Gamma Hydra sector to perform a sweep for gravity mines.  They are becoming a navigation hazard left over from the days of hostilities with the Klingons.

CSO Trelan says:
:: Activates the visual file. ::

SO Lane says:
:: Tightens the scanning range to scan for any anomalous readings. ::

CMO Zria says:
:: Hears Lt. McDonald and answers. ::   CIV: I'm in my office, Lieutenant, you can join me there.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Looks at her information... ::   Self:  I am WHAT?   :: Looks to see who sent the orders. ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Walks over to new TO. ::

CIV McDonald says:
:: Walks into the CMO's office. ::   CMO: For the time being I've been assigned to Sickbay.

Host Orders says:
Take whatever means necessary to clear the space of these relics of a former time and pave the way for the new peace that we will enjoy by your efforts.  Admiral Thomas Nelson Taylor.

XO Kelson says:
TO: Hello, Mr. Horn...How do you like your new post?

Host Orders says:
ACTION:  The authentication codes on the message are genuine.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Sits back a moment and thinks... ::

CMO Zria says:
:: Looks up and smiles as he enters. ::   CIV: It will be good to have another set of experienced hands in here if things go as the Captain fears.  But if you don't mind my saying, you don't look pleased with your assignment.

CSO Trelan says:
<File Record> <Bortal> Commander Forsythe: I have vital information. Lieutenant Commander Trelan has made modifications to the sensor array. Detection is eminent. Take actions; Bortal out.

TO Ryan Horn says:
XO: Well, I am still getting accustomed to it but I like the job and the ship.

Host CO Royce says:
*OPS*:  Open a secure channel to the Typhoon.

OPS Chaser says:
*CO*: Aye, Captain, channel open.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Opens a channel. ::

CIV McDonald says:
CMO: Well....   :: Trails off. ::   …the captain wants me off the bridge cause I was doing as I was ordered, but what’s done is done. What can I get started on.

Host CO Royce says:
*OPS* I want Admiral Taylor.  Re-route him to my ready room

XO Kelson says:
TO: She is a fine ship...It's good to have you aboard.  And you have a fine Chief as well.   :: Motions to CTO. ::

CSO Trelan says:
Computer: Was this file sent to the Romulan vessel?

OPS Chaser says:
COM: Typhoon: Captain R-royce is r-requesting Admir-ral Taylor.

CSO Trelan says:
<Computer> CSO: Negative.

CSO Trelan says:
:: Turns around, lowering his voice. ::

CSO Trelan says:
CTO: Alex....

TO Ryan Horn says:
XO: We haven’t actually gotten a chance to speak yet.

Host ADM Taylor says:
@COMM: Vesuvius:  Taylor here; standing by for Captain Royce.
:: Puzzled. ::

XO Kelson says:
TO: It has been a tad frantic around here.  She'll get you moving, believe me...
:: Smiles. ::

CNS Shirley says:
XO: I am not feeling anything out of the ordinary Sir....

CMO Zria says:
CIV: The first thing we need to do is finish clearing sickbay of our current patients.  Those that are well enough to return to duty have already been released, but the majority of those still here should be fine to release to return to their quarters as long as they promise to rest.

OPS Chaser says:
*CO*: Admir-ral Taylor-r on com Ma'am.

FCO Sarah Horn says:
:: Starts inputting evasive maneuver pattern Horn-Alpha into her console. ::

CMO Zria says:
CIV:  However, we do need to note on their files and send reports to their department heads so that they will not be scheduled for a few days.

CTO Alex Horn says:
:: Looks up at the CSO. ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Nods to CNS. ::

Host CO Royce says:
COM: Typhoon: ADM Taylor:  Admiral, I'm sorry to disturb you, sir.

CSO Trelan says:
:: Steps over next to the CTO. ::

CTO Alex Horn says:
CSO: Yes sir

CIV McDonald says:
CMO: So, what do you want me to do…the paperwork or the patients?
:: Smiles. ::

CMO Zria says:
CIV:  What kind of medical training have you had?  I'm afraid that I haven't had a chance to review all of the files.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Runs a standard com sweep of coded transmissions. ::

Host ADM Taylor says:
@COMM:  Vesuvius: CO:  Not at all.  I'm puzzled by your contact of course, but what may I help with, Captain?

CTO Alex Horn says:
:: Acknowledges the CSO as he steps closer. ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Tunes in frequencies only her acute Caitian ears can monitor. ::

CSO Trelan says:
CTO: I want you to locate Lieutenant Bartholomew Bortal. He should be in Stellar Cartography. Get him in custody now. I believe him to be a Section 31 Operative.

CIV McDonald says:
CMO: CMO of the USS Huron.

CTO Alex Horn says:
CSO: Yes sir. I will handle it discretely

XO Kelson says:
TO: Just wanted to welcome you aboard, Mr. Horn.   :: Moves back to
command. ::

SO Lane says:
:: Glances over at Alex. ::   Self: She doesn't look good to me.

TO Ryan Horn says:
XO: Thank you sir.

CSO Trelan says:
CTO: Do it.   :: Nods. ::

Host CO Royce says:
COM: Typhoon: ADM Taylor:  I received new orders with your signature and authentication codes.  We are to head to the Gamma Hydra Sector to perform a sweep for gravity mines.

CMO Zria says:
CIV: Very well trained then...Ok, then we'll split it, there are 6 patients left to work with...  So, let's get started.

CTO Alex Horn says:
:: Contacts the people in the operations room and inform them of the arrest order. ::

XO Kelson says:
FCO: Are we in rotation for orbit yet, Commander?

OPS Chaser says:
:: Looks at the CSO, Section 31, communication’s and location, and thinks that is suspicious. ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Steps down to command deck. ::   XO: Sam…we need to see the Captain...now.

Host CO Royce says:
COM: Typhoon: ADM Taylor:  Due to the nature of our situation, I hope you can understand my needing clarification.

FCO Sarah Horn says:
:: Makes a mental note to have a short meeting with her other pilots after her shift. ::

CIV McDonald says:
:: Smiles. ::   CMO: Very well.   :: Walks into sickbay and takes the patients on the left hand side of sickbay. ::

CSO Trelan says:
XO: I think I've found our "guest".

CMO Zria says:
:: Hands the Lt. 3 PADDS and picks up the remaining 3 for herself. :: 

CTO Alex Horn says:
:: Receives confirmation that the people are on their way. ::

Host ADM Taylor says:
@COMM: Vesuvius:  CO:  WHAT!?!?  When?  I issued no such orders!  Have your science officers analyze that.  Captain, I think the game is afoot...

CTO Alex Horn says:
CSO: He will be in custody shortly.

XO Kelson says:
CSO: Guest, eh?  Has security been alerted?

CIV McDonald says:
:: Grabs the PADDS and gets to work clearing the patients that he has been assigned. ::

FCO Sarah Horn says:
:: Double checks evasive pattern then checks ETA. ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Hears CTO. ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Locks down the computer core with a fractal encryption. ::

Host CO Royce says:
COM: Typhoon: ADM Taylor:  As I suspected, sir.  I will have them look at it and will proceed as planned.

FCO Sarah Horn says:
XO: ETA 11 minutes to Earth Sir.

CSO Trelan says:
XO: Yes, sir.

SO Lane says:
:: Shrugs and returns to her scans. ::

XO Kelson says:
FCO: Thank you, Commander.

CIV McDonald says:
:: Finishes off with the last patient and sends the final note the department
head. ::   CMO: Finished here.

Host ADM Taylor says:
@COMM: Vesuvius:  CO:  Very well.  I will be running silent, but contact me on theta frequency if necessary…Taylor out.

CMO Zria says:
:: Walks out into the main area of sickbay again and walks over to Ens. A'ktan...gives him his last dose of dianolin and orders him to bed rest before releasing him. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Nods as she receives the last message from Taylor. ::   *CSO* Royce to Trelan...

XO Kelson says:
CSO: Keep him in custody until the Captain can be interrupted.  She is in contact with Admiral Taylor right now.  I think we should wait until that conversation is through, don't you?

CMO Zria says:
:: Smiles. ::   CIV: You don't waste time, do you?

CTO Alex Horn says:
XO/CSO: Our guest has been taken care of

CSO Trelan says:
*CO* Trelan here.

XO Kelson says:
:: Mumbles. ::   Self: Speak of the devil...

CSO Trelan says:
CTO: Thank you.   :: Sighs with relief. ::

CMO Zria says:
CIV:  We need to get each station ready for possible incoming once these patients are released.  Aola and Han will help you if you like.

Host CO Royce says:
*CSO* I just received a message that OPS can retrieve.  I need to know from where it originated...and I need that information quickly.

CIV McDonald says:
CMO: No, I don't. I like to work in a very efficient way and that's how I like my sickbay run, but this time…it's not mine.

CSO Trelan says:
*CO* Aye, captain.

Host CO Royce says:
*CSO* I also need to know who sent it...

CIV McDonald says:
CMO: Naw thanks, I'm more one to work on my own.

CSO Trelan says:
:: Steps over to OPS. ::   OPS: If you will, Lieutenant?

OPS Chaser says:
:: Looks back to the CSO. ::

Host SFC OPS says:
&COMM:  Vesuvius:  This is Starfleet Command.   Please come to course 113 mark 4 and slow to impulse.  Prepare to be boarded.

XO Kelson says:
CTO: Never doubted your team, Commander.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Pulls up the message and back tracks the signal. ::

CMO Zria says:
CIV:  To be honest, I'm just getting used to things here as it is, so I'm not really as organized as I would like to be.   :: Finishes with the last two patients and then leans against an empty biobed as she finishes the paperwork. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Cuts combadge communication, rises and heads out to the bridge. ::

CSO Trelan says:
OPS: Input level four command reroute tracing.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Enters the bridge. ::   XO:  Cmdr, report.

SO Lane says:
:: Switches to internal sensors for a routine scan. ::

CMO Zria says:
:: Begins cleaning each station and setting up the equipment trays. ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Hears latest COMM. ::   OPS: Let me talk to that Officer, Lt...

OPS Chaser says:
COM: SFC OPS: Boar-rded, we r-remain on high aler-rt, author-rization code.

TO Ryan Horn says:
Self: Boarded?

XO Kelson says:
CO: We have a communication from Starbase saying we are to be boarded…thoughts?

CTO Alex Horn says:
TO: Can you man TAC two and run a check on all weapons systems to ensure that everything as it should be

OPS Chaser says:
CSO: I need your-r codes for level four-r, Sir-r.

CIV McDonald says:
CMO: I'd be more than willing to lend a hand since I'm stuck down here.

Host CO Royce says:
XO: On whose orders?

TO Ryan Horn says:
CTO: Yes Ma’am.

CIV McDonald says:
:: Senses something’s up… ::   CMO: Um, something’s not right here.

FCO Sarah Horn says:
:: Plots course to 113 mark 4 and prepares to slow to full impulse. ::

XO Kelson says:
CO: Lt. Chaser is finding that out now, Ma'am.

CSO Trelan says:
Computer: Accept command input command authorization Trelan Beta Three.

Host SFC OPS says:
&COMM:  Vesuvius:  OPS:  Authorization Theta Omicron Delta 37-niner.  Stand Down and prepare to be boarded, or suffer the consequences.

CMO Zria says:
CIV: Thank you, the help is appreciated... What's wrong?

Host CO Royce says:
:: Smiles. ::   XO:  We're not standing down.

XO Kelson says:
:: Raises eyebrow at last transmission. ::

TO Ryan Horn says:
:: Begins running diagnostics on all weapons systems and shields. ::

XO Kelson says:
CO: As you wish, Captain...

CIV McDonald says:
CMO: I have no idea…we better get sickbay ready.

OPS Chaser says:
COM: SFC OPS: Acknowledged, Sir-r.

CMO Zria says:
*OPS* Zria to Chaser, Lieutenant, what's going on up there?

XO Kelson says:
OPS: You heard the Captain.  Do not stand down.  Repeat, do NOT stand down.

CMO Zria says:
CIV:  Agreed, I think we're about finished, just a couple more stations to prepare.

CTO Alex Horn says:
CO/XO: Recommend going to red alert and prepare for the worst.

OPS Chaser says:
*CMO*: We are establishing our-r or-rbit.

Host CO Royce says:
CTO:  Make it so, Cmdr

CIV McDonald says:
CMO: Well then let’s get to it.

CSO Trelan says:
OPS: Transfer the data to Science One.   :: Moves to his station. ::

XO Kelson says:
CTO: Get your people ready, Commander.  This could be your shining moment.

TO Ryan Horn says:
CTO: That doesn’t sound Like SFC.  Why would they want to board us?

CIV McDonald says:
CMO: That’s not the whole truth.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Goes and sits in her chair. ::

CTO Alex Horn says:
:: Hits the Read Alert button. ::

EO Tomari says:
:: De-activates engineering console, heads for the turbolift and enters. :: Computer: Deck 36, Main Engineering.

OPS Chaser says:
COM: SFC OPS: On my CO's or-rders we ar-re not standing down.

CMO Zria says:
:: Nods and finishes the station that she's working on. ::   CIV:  I agree, but she may have to keep communication silence...

SO Lane says:
:: Hears Sam's voice slightly raised. ::   Self: Uh oh, the cowboy is getting his dander up.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Transfers data to SCI one. ::

CTO Alex Horn says:
:: Informs all teams to man their battle stations, except for Alpha team, who are to remain where they are. ::

Host SFC OPS says:
ACTION:  Three Heavy cruisers move to intercept the Vesuvius before they reach the Mars Perimeter...

XO Kelson says:
:: Moves toward XO chair. ::

CIV McDonald says:
:: Hears the alert klaxons. ::   CMO: The party's started. Grab the phaser’s from under the desk.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Leaves a link open for the CMO to hear. ::

SO Lane says:
XO: Sir, we have three heavy cruisers on an intercept course.

Host CO Royce says:
FCO: Prepare evasive maneuvers

CMO Zria says:
:: Nods…and heads for her office to get the weapons. ::   CIV: So it seems...

OPS Chaser says:
:: Opens a hail to the cruisers. ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Punches in data commands. ::

CTO Alex Horn says:
TO: Ensure all phaser banks are charged and torpedo bays are loaded.

FCO Sarah Horn says:
CO: Aye.

XO Kelson says:
CO: Are we running the blockade, Captain?

CMO Zria says:
:: Returns and passes out the phaser’s to the staff as she listens to what is happening over the open comlink. ::

CIV McDonald says:
:: Grabs the phaser from the CMO, slaps it to his hip. ::

Host CO Royce says:
XO:  Looks like it, Sam…ready for this?

TO Ryan Horn says:
CTO: We are ready.

FCO Sarah Horn says:
:: Sets Evasive Horn-Alpha and prepares to initiate. ::

CTO Alex Horn says:
:: Begins to get weapons lock on the ships approaching. ::

CSO Trelan says:
CO: Origination and sender of the message has been verified.

XO Kelson says:
CO: I was born ready, Captain.   :: Smiles. ::   Yeehaw!

Host CO Royce says:
CTO:  If they do not stand down, target their weapons system and wait for my mark.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Puts her seat belt on and tightens it. ::

SO Lane says:
:: Jumps as the XO yells. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Smiles as she hears her XO. ::   CSO:  Who?

Host SFC_OPS says:
!COM:  Vesuvius:  USS Vesuvius, this is Captain Ridgeway of the Earth Defense Force.  Please stand down, or we will be forced to fire on your vessel.

CTO Alex Horn says:
CO: Aye Ma'am, my pleasure

CMO Zria says:
:: Snickers as she hears the XO's exclamation of readiness. ::

FCO Sarah Horn says:
:: Hears the XO and wonders when the cowboy came on board. ::

Host CO Royce says:
OPS:  Radio silence, Lt.

CTO Alex Horn says:
Self: Please do not stand down

OPS Chaser says:
:: Cuts the COM. ::

CIV McDonald says:
:: Giggles as well. ::   CMO: Will looks like we're in for it now.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Nods to the Captain, and salutes in the traditional Klingon style. ::

FCO Sarah Horn says:
OPS: Always wanted to play chicken.   :: Grins. ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Growls at the FCO. ::

FCO Sarah Horn says:
~~~TO: Be careful my love ~~~

Host CO Royce says:
:: Smiles at the kit. ::

CTO Alex Horn says:
TO: What is the weapons status?

CSO Trelan says:
CO: Captain, it originated at Starfleet Headquarters. Signature matches a familiar name...

Host SFC OPS says:
ACTION:  The heavy cruisers power their weapons...

CSO Trelan says:
CO: Commander Wade Forsythe.

CMO Zria says:
:: Nods. ::   CIV: Agreed, especially if they are going to radio silence. 

CTO Alex Horn says:
CO: They are charging weapons.

XO Kelson says:
CO: We might want to call in the reinforcements, Captain.  Make it more of a fair fight.

TO Ryan Horn says:
CTO: Armed and ready.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Raises her left eyebrow... ::   CSO:  WHO?

FCO Sarah Horn says:
:: Glances at OPS. ::   OPS: Earth term, I'll explain later.

CSO Trelan says:
:: Nods at the CO. ::

CTO Alex Horn says:
TO: Thank you

CSO Trelan says:
CO: Our friend in the stasis field in Sickbay.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Sighs. ::    CSO: Someone is an imposter

OPS Chaser says:
:: Reaches to her ankle and pulls her kut'luch, prepares to defend her Captain and her ship. ::

CTO Alex Horn says:
:: Quickly double checks the weapons status. ::

XO Kelson says:
:: Nods in agreement. ::

Host SFC OPS says:
!COMM: Vesuvius:  Please, Vesuvius, this is your final warning...

CSO Trelan says:
CO: Yes, ma'am. But the rerouting path is checked and verified.

Host CO Royce says:
CSO:  From where within Starfleet?

CTO Alex Horn says:
CO: Their weapons array has been targeted and waiting for your order, Ma'am

XO Kelson says:
FCO: Keep her steady, Commander.  No flinches...   :: Smiles. ::

Host CO Royce says:
CTO:  Good.  Hold steady, Cmdr

OPS Chaser says:
:: Sits tall in her chair. ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Punches away. ::   CO: Starfleet Headquarters, building Four, room 329.

Host SFC OPS says:
ACTION:  The Lead cruiser fires on the Vesuvius...a warning shot...

CMO Zria says:
:: Scurries around sickbay making sure everything and everyone is ready. ::

Host CO Royce says:
CSO: Which translates to...?

CSO Trelan says:
CO: San Francisco, Earth.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Growls at the ship firing on the Vesuvius. ::

Host CO Royce says:
CSO:  What area of Starfleet?

Host CO Royce says:
CTO:  Hold steady, Cmdr...

CSO Trelan says:
CO: Captain, according to records, that is the office of Commander Forsythe...Starfleet Intelligence.

CMO Zria says:
Aola: Make sure the trays are at each station.

CTO Alex Horn says:
CO: Aye Ma'am holding steady

Host SFC OPS says:
ACTION:  A "rogue vessel alert" goes out from SFC concerning the USS Vesuvius and orders all SF vessels in the area to aid in her capture...

SO Lane says:
:: Shakes her head… ::   Self: But I thought Forsythe was dead?

FCO Sarah Horn says:
CO: Evasives are set Captain.

CIV McDonald says:
Han: Help me with this biobed.

Host CO Royce says:
OPS:  Make sure we have power to the shields.

CMO Zria says:
CIV/Han: Double check the biobed sensors and verify that they're working properly.

Host SFC OPS says:
ACTION:  The cruisers open fire with phaser’s...

XO Kelson says:
CO: Looks like they've made their final warning, Captain.  We are on the threshold of becoming a rogue ship.

CIV McDonald says:
CMO: Already on it…   :: Giggles. ::

Host CO Royce says:
CTO: Fire, Cmdr

OPS Chaser says:
:: Double checks power, floods the shields with beta gravitons. ::

Host SFC OPS says:
ACTION:   The Forward shields are hit, down to 35%

CTO Alex Horn says:
CO: Firing weapons at the lead ship

Host CO Royce says:
FCO: Engage evasive, Cmdr.

CTO Alex Horn says:
TO: Make sure that reloads are done quickly

CSO Trelan says:
CO: Forward shields down to 35%.   :: Looks at panel. ::   Damn! Forward sensor array offline!

OPS Chaser says:
:: Reinforces shield generators, hoping to re initialize shield strength. ::

CMO Zria says:
:: Checks the medical tricorders...jumps at the sound of weapons fire and the feel of impact. ::   CIV: We'll definitely be needing all that we've done.

CTO Alex Horn says:
CO: Firing again.   :: Fire once weapons are ready. ::

FCO Sarah Horn says:
:: Initiates evasive dipping the ship starboard at a 35 degree angle starboard. ::

CTO Alex Horn says:
Self: Wish we had a defiant here with us

Host CO Royce says:
OPS:  Can you establish more power to the shields?

CIV McDonald says:
CMO: Yes we will…we might consider setting up a triage in one of the cargo bays.

CMO Zria says:
CIV: Mostly phaser fire, could we really be fighting other Federation ships?

CMO Zria says:
CIV: Good idea, I'll leave that to you, since you've had more experience.

CIV McDonald says:
CMO: I have no idea…could be a distinct possibility.

OPS Chaser says:
CO: Aye, r-reinitliazing shield gener-rator-rs.

CSO Trelan says:
:: Taps at console. ::

CTO Alex Horn says:
:: Continues to fire weapons. ::

FCO Sarah Horn says:
:: Pulls the ship back to a level position. ::

CTO Alex Horn says:
TO: How are the re-loads coming?

CSO Trelan says:
CO: Rerouting sensor array through main deflector!

CIV McDonald says:
CMO: Got it…borrowing Han!   :: Grabs Han by the arm and drags him out the door. :: *CO/XO*: Setting up triage in cargo bay one.

XO Kelson says:
Self: A little help from our friends would be nice...

Host SFC OPS says:
ACTION:  The weapons fired at the lead ship hit broadside and the cruiser loses a starboard shield generator.

TO Ryan Horn says:
CTO: Reloading is constant.

Host CO Royce says:
XO:  We could use our little backup escorts...

CMO Zria says:
:: Nods, and goes to work as a crewman walks in with blood trickling down the side of his face. ::

CTO Alex Horn says:
:: Sees a hole in their shields and aims weapons there to knock out their weapons. ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Prepares to open a channel to the Klingon Cruisers. ::

XO Kelson says:
CO: Agreed, Captain.  Shall we send a call to our Klingon friends?

CSO Trelan says:
CO/XO: Sensors show that the lead ship has lost their starboard generator.

CIV McDonald says:
:: Hits cargo bay one and quickly with Dr. Han converts it to triage center. :: CMO: We're ready down here.

Host SFC OPS says:
ACTION:  The phaser fire of the defense cruisers takes the starboard shields down to 75%

Host CO Royce says:
XO:  Make it so, on Theda frequency, and scrambled

SO Lane says:
:: Continues to run her scans. ::

XO Kelson says:
CTO: Concentrate on that starboard side, Commander.

FCO Sarah Horn says:
:: Turns the ship to a 20 degree port angle from the cruisers. ::

CSO Trelan says:
CO/XO: Starboard shields down to 75%.

OPS Chaser says:
:: On Theta frequency, scrambled… ::   COM: Klingon Ship: baH, dujwi, tagh, 

CTO Alex Horn says:
XO: Aye sir

CMO Zria says:
CIV: Understood, we'll most likely be diverting cases your way as things continue.

Host CO Royce says:
FCO:  Don't let them hit our starboard side, Cmdr

FCO Sarah Horn says:
CO: Already turned to Portside Captain.

CIV McDonald says:
*CMO*: Got it. We're ready.

XO Kelson says:
:: Hears Klingon from OPS. ::   CO: Lt. Chaser is sending it now, Ma'am.

OPS Chaser says:
XO: Message sent, Sir-r.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Smiles. ::   XO: Good.

Host SFC OPS says:
ACTION:  The Klingon battle cruisers decloak and begin to fire on the cruisers, which withdraw...

CSO Trelan says:
XO/CO: Sensors show that the attacking cruisers are heading out!

CMO Zria says:
:: Treats the crewman's scalp laceration and goes to the next patient as they continue to come in. ::   Aola: It's getting full in here, have send some of the injured go to the cargo bay.

XO Kelson says:
OPS: Thank you, Lt.  Guess its okay to speak Klingon on the bridge when in battle, eh?   :: Smiles. ::

FCO Sarah Horn says:
:: Turns another 10 degrees to port, dipping the ship enough to protect engineering. ::

Host CO Royce says:
CSO:  Track them.  I want to know where they are going.

CMO Zria says:
<Aola> CMO: Aye, Sir.   :: Contacts the transporter room asking them to begin transporting wounded to the cargo bay. :: 

OPS Chaser says:
XO: Sir-r, to speak to Klingons in any other-r fashion in battle means dishonor-r.

XO Kelson says:
FCO: Make for Earth, Commander.  We have information to deliver.

CSO Trelan says:
CO/XO: Long range sensors show 17 vessels, various classes, heading our way. ETA is 22 minutes.

Host CO Royce says:
:: Smiles as she hears OPS' response... ::

CMO Zria says:
*CIV*: We'll be sending patients your way; thankfully most of the injuries look worse than they are.

CIV McDonald says:
:: Notices the cargo bay starting to fill up with casualties. ::   Han: Get to work.

XO Kelson says:
OPS: Good to know, Lt.  I'll have to learn a little then, it seems.

CIV McDonald says:
<Han>: Yes sir.   :: Goes to work on the nearest casualties. ::

Host CO Royce says:
CSO: Relay that information to the Typhoon via Theda frequency and coded.

FCO Sarah Horn says:
XO: Aye sir.

CTO Alex Horn says:
:: Sees the ships withdrawing. ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: thinks baH, baH, baH, suvWI, jatlh ::

CSO Trelan says:
CO: Aye captain.

TO Ryan Horn says:
:: Hears the CSO's report and doesn’t like the sound of it.::

Host CO Royce says:
FCO:  Continue original course

CSO Trelan says:
:: Relays message and information to the Typhoon. ::

FCO Sarah Horn says:
:: Straightens course and increases speed to earth. ::

XO Kelson says:
CO: Captain, now is the time to get to down to the planet.  Before the second wave gets here.

OPS Chaser says:
:: Turns and salutes the XO in traditional Klingon style. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Nods. ::   XO: Agreed.  CTO:  You up for it, Cmdr?

CSO Trelan says:
CO: Incoming coded message.

XO Kelson says:
:: Tips imaginary hat to OPS in response. ::

CTO Alex Horn says:
CO: Yes Ma'am!   :: Evil smile erupts on her face. ::

OPS Chaser says:
:: Intercepts the message and runs it through a buffer before it hits the main computer. ::

XO Kelson says:
CO: I'll head for the transporter room and await your orders to beam down.

CSO Trelan says:
CO: Typhoon acknowledges and has passed us toward Earth. They say best speed to Earth and apprehend Admiral Tyrone.

CMO Zria says:
:: Works her way around sickbay, treating the more serious injuries and Aola treats the minor. ::

Host CO Royce says:
:: Nods. ::  XO:  I'll join you momentarily.

Host SFC OPS says:
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