USS Vesuvius, NCC-71985
Stardate 10404.13
Episode 9

New friends and old enemies…

The Vesuvius sustained critical damage to all systems when she was caught in a level 8 shock wave as a tetrahedron destroyed a large chunk of the planet below. Most systems have been restored, but are on limited power.

However, the ship is still without her defenses and thrusters. She still drifts helplessly in space, blind and defenseless as the tetrahedron holds its position nearby.

The Vesuvius was scanned then was contacted by an individual, named Kalett, who explained the planet was attacked because the species found there destroyed a planet in his system…a system that was millions of light year outside the Vesuvius' known galaxy.

The CIV explained the precarious situation the Vesuvius has found herself, and in an act of good faith, Kalett has offered assistance with her repairs. He is currently touring the Vesuvius, escorted by the CIV and a security contingent.

The CO returned to the Vesuvius and is on his way back to the bridge when he rounds a corner seeing the CIV and Kalett.  He takes over the tour while the CIV goes to check on a few things elsewhere on the ship.

The CSO and FCO are currently in sickbay; the CTO mans the bridge. The CMO is still on Arimus IV  and Commander Stricker is still onboard the Atlantis which was detoured but is now back enroute the last known location of the Vesuvius…

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CSO Lane says:
:: In sickbay finally coming around after her surgery ::

CO Kelson says:
*CTO*: Mr. Naug...please give me a report.  I have taken over the tour with our guest.

Host Rhygar says:
@:: Moving among the species as they start to return to Arimus III ::

CMO Bannister says:
@:: Fiddles with some PADDs as he lies down on the ground. ::

Host Rhygar says:
@:: Sees the CMO is awake and moves toward him ::

CTO Naug says:
*CO*: Yes sir, most of the main systems are back online on minimal power, we are still drifting, and without shields or weapons, we will not have warp until we reach a Starbase

Kalett says:
CO: So Captain, my people are willing to sit down and discuss terms with your Federation

CMO Bannister says:
@:: Sees Rhygar again and stands up. ::

CO Kelson says:
*CTO*: You will have the bridge until my return.  Any casualties I need to be aware of?

Host Rhygar says:
@CMO: Doctor...did you rest well?

CTO Naug says:
*Sec B*: Stay with them I want you and Johnson to stay with the Captain and our guest

CMO Bannister says:
@Rhygar:  Yes I have.  Although I must admit that I am starting to find myself having not much to do.

CSO Lane says:
:: Does her best to sit up and takes a look over at the unconscious Lore ::

CO Kelson says:
Kalett: I'm sorry.  I have just arrived back onto the ship.  Please give me a moment.

CTO Naug says:
:: Dreading this moment ::   *CO*: Well, sir Commander Lane is in sickbay and not in good health sir

Kalett says:
CO: As you wish...But I wont be waiting forever

CTO Naug says:
<SEC B> *CTO*: Yes sir

Host Rhygar says:
@:: Nods ::    CMO: I understand.  I can take you to Arimus III where you can contact your ship.  Whenever you are ready

CO Kelson says:
Kalett: Your patience is well taken.

CO Kelson says:
*CTO*: Commander Lane?  Thank you, Mr. Naug.  Kelson out.

CMO Bannister says:
@Rhygar:  I believe I am ready.

Host Rhygar says:
@:: Nods ::   CMO: Then, let's move to a clearing...     :: Moves off ::

Kalett says:
CO: I am a man of few word, but my patience is even lower, take the time you need sir, although I am ridged, I also understand

CMO Bannister says:
@:: Follows Rhygar. ::

CTO Naug says:
:: Looks over at he SO ::   SO: That didn't sound too good, I knew he would he take it hard

CSO Lane says:
:: Sees a blue uniform and calls out ::   Ibsen: Doctor, may I see you for a moment please?

Host Rhygar says:
ACTION: Doctor Bannister and President Rhygar move to a clearing where the CMO climbs aboard the dragon's back. Rhygar springs into the air, then winks out of sight...

CSO Lane says:
<SO Bond>CTO: He had to know sir.

CO Kelson says:
Kalett: Thank you again.  What is your reason for wanting to come to terms with the Federation?

CTO Naug says:
SO: That he did

CMO Bannister says:
<Doctor Ibsen> :: Moves over to the CSO. ::   CSO: What can I do for you?

CTO Naug says:
OPS: What’s the status of our thrusters, can we stabilize yet

Host Rhygar says:
ACTION: Rhygar and the CMO burst over the ground on Arimus III

Kalett says:
CO: I've talked with my people and we feel that the United Federation of Planet is someone we need an alliance with. We feel that we have a lot to learn from your people.

CSO Lane says:
Ibsen: Tell me what happened. The last I remember was walking here with Lore.

Host Rhygar says:
@:: Glides towards the ground ::

CMO Bannister says:
<Doctor Ibsen> CSO:  From what I’ve analyzed from your injuries, you were struck in your lower back by something heavy.  It shattered some of your vertebrae that I was unable to repair.

Host Rhygar says:
<OPS Powers> CTO: Thrusters are gone sir...

CTO Naug says:
SO: Can you tell me anything about that ship, other then it just sitting there

CO Kelson says:
Kalett: We feel we can learn from anyone as well.  But your attack on Arimus III will be held against you during negotiations.

CMO Bannister says:
@:: Looks around Arimus III and slowly gets off of Rhygar when he lands. ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Looks puzzled for a moment ::   Ibsen: Ok, so I got hit in the back. I'm ok though, right?

CTO Naug says:
OPS: Thank you, keep me apprised, and see what can be done about those shields, I don't like sitting here defenseless

Host Rhygar says:
@CMO: Dragon-kind are in your debt doctor.  I hope we can meet again...under better circumstances...

CMO Bannister says:
@Rhygar:  I agree.  But really, I was honored to be in the presence of such legendary creatures.

CSO Lane says:
<SO Bond>:: Works on the sensors again, trying to get something working again ::

CMO Bannister says:
<Doctor Ibsen> CSO:  Right now, you are paralyzed.

Host Rhygar says:
@:: Bows his head ::    CMO: My best to you and your crew, Doctor.  I will contact your Captain soon.  I must go back and see to the move back here.    :: Bows to the Doctor before moving off ::

CMO Bannister says:
@:: Nods and smiles. ::

CSO Lane says:
Ibsen: Paralyzed? That can't be right. My arms move just fine.   :: Waves them around to show him ::

CTO Naug says:
*Sickbay*: Do you have a causality list yet doctor

CO Kelson says:
Kalett: We have been ordered to help protect Arimus.  I need to be brought up to speed with your problems with Arimus.

CMO Bannister says:
<Doctor Ibsen> CSO:  Nevertheless, your legs have been affected by your crushed vertebrae.

CMO Bannister says:
<Doctor Ibsen> *Bridge*:  I will forward it to you as soon as I can sir.

Host Rhygar says:
ACTION: Rhygar springs back into the air, then disappears suddenly...

CSO Lane says:
Ibsen: My legs?   :: Looks down at the blanket ::   I'm sure it's just temporary right?

Kalett says:
CO: I am of the species who you scanned on the planet, those were our bio signatures

CTO Naug says:
:: Paces back and forth wishing something, just something could be done other then just sitting here blind and defenseless ::

CMO Bannister says:
<Doctor Ibsen> CSO:  I attempted a surgery to replace your damaged vertebrae that was unsuccessful.  The cells deteriorated almost instantly.  I'm afraid this may be long term.. There are however some ways for you to overcome this disability.

CO Kelson says:
Kalett: Do you have some other relationship with the dragon species?

CTO Naug says:
OPS: What about our external communications can we send a distress signal yet

Kalett says:
CO: Yes, they are one of my species call the "tallook" or the inferior peoples.

CMO Bannister says:
@*Ves*:  Doctor Bannister to the Vesuvius.

CSO Lane says:
:: Looks down again and shakes her head ::   Ibsen: I understand doctor.   :: Glances at
Lore ::   What about Lore?

Host OPS-Powers says:
CTO: No sir, not yet...however...we are getting a signal from our CMO!

CTO Naug says:
OPS: The doctor?  Put him on

Host OPS-Powers says:
:: Places the CMO on audio ::

CTO Naug says:
*CMO*: Go ahead Doctor good to here from you, are you OK

CMO Bannister says:
<Doctor Ibsen>  CSO:  She's in stasis at the moment.  But we are currently analyzing her condition.

CSO Lane says:
Ibsen: She is going to be alright? She just has to be.

CO Kelson says:
Kalett: We feel there are no inferior sentient beings.  It will be hard for us to come to terms if you have those feeling toward the tallook.  I have met them and they do not seem too inferior.

CMO Bannister says:
@*Ves*:  It is nice to hear from Starfleet again as well.  I was beginning to wonder what has been going on.

Kalett says:
CO: Well we do disagree however we are after a people who destroyed a planet in our solar system

CMO Bannister says:
<Doctor Ibsen> CSO:  Well right now nothing is affecting her while she's in stasis.

CTO Naug says:
*CMO*: You will be brought up to speed; we need you right now, please set your transponder, we will send a shuttle to pick you up

CO Kelson says:
Kalett: And this is a solar system many light years from here?

CTO Naug says:
OPS: Notify the shuttlebay to prep a shuttle and send immediately to the doctors coordinates

Kalett says:
CO: Yes...it is a far ways away.

CSO Lane says:
<SO Bond>:: Is getting frustrated with not getting any results ::

OPS Powers says:
CTO: Aye, sir.

CMO Bannister says:
@COMM: Ves:  Acknowledged.  Bannister out.

CO Kelson says:
Kalett: From what I know of the Tallook, they cannot travel that far with their present technology.  What proof do you have of your claims?

CSO Lane says:
Ibsen: Any idea what happened to her doc?

OPS Powers says:
*Shuttlebay*: Powers to shuttlebay. Prepare a shuttle for immediate departure to the planet to pick up the Chief Medical Officer.

Kalett says:
CO: The only proof we have is that there is no planet where one should be and they are responsible because these peoples traveled and destroyed it

CTO Naug says:
*CO* Sir, the Doctor has contacted us and we are sending a shuttle to pick him up

OPS Powers says:
<Shuttle Tech> *OPS*: Aye, sir. I can have a shuttle ready to leave in ten minutes.

CMO Bannister says:
<Doctor Ibsen> CSO:  Something similar to your injuries but there is anomaly that we are having difficulties scanning.

CO Kelson says:
Kalett: I see...

CO Kelson says:
Kalett: Is your aggression toward the Tallook finished?

OPS Powers says:
CTO: Sir, a shuttle will be ready in ten minutes to leave.

Kalett says:
CO: You don't understand our convictions. You can not understand, but we have our own evidence. We are not the aggressors, we are the defenders

Host Admiral Royce says:
$:: On the Atlantis headed for the Arimus Sector... ::

OPS Powers says:
:: Runs his fingers over his console with expertise ::

CSO Lane says:
Ibsen: Please make sure she gets the best medical help. We really need her back on the bridge and healthy.   :: Smiles a little and lays back down ::

CTO Naug says:
OPS: Very good, I commend there preparedness; keep working on the comm, we got to get a signal out

OPS Powers says:
CTO: Understood, sir.

CMO Bannister says:
<Doctor Ibsen> CSO:  We're doing our best.  As soon as we can figure out what's wrong then we'll be able to treat it.

OPS Powers says:
:: Watches his board as he attempts to reroute relays ::

Host Admiral Royce says:
ACTION: Ten minutes have passed and the shuttle leaves the Vesuvius headed planetside to pick up the CMO...

CO Kelson says:
Kalett: I apologize for my misunderstanding.  After an attack of such magnitude, I can only imagine how we would react.  Let me rephrase...how far will your defensive measures continue?

Host Admiral Royce says:
$A-OPS: Try to hail the Vesuvius...

Kalett says:
CO: Now that sounds condescending. We lost many good people by our tallook aggressors. I believe my government is not going to stop until justice is won.

OPS Powers says:
CTO: Commander, I have an idea.   :: Swivels in his seat ::   I can reroute communications through the sensor palettes. That will combine their power and boost the signal through the lateral palette and increase the range.

Host Admiral Royce says:
ACTION: Communications begin working, but still contains much static...

CTO Naug says:
OPS: That might help if we had sensors…

CO Kelson says:
Kalett: That is my point.  What is justice in your eyes?

Kalett says:
CO: Justice will be done when we claim all of lives killed by their people.

CSO Lane says:
<SO Bond>OPS: Exactly. Sensors are out.

Host Admiral Royce says:
ACTION: The shuttle receives the signal from the CMO and lands near him...

CMO Bannister says:
@:: Makes his way to the shuttle with some of his medical supplies. ::

CTO Naug says:
OPS: Good idea though, keep it in mind, we might need it one day

CMO Bannister says:
@:: Enters the shuttle. ::

Host Admiral Royce says:
ACTION: The shuttle leaves Arimus III with the CMO and returns to the Vesuvius...

CSO Lane says:
:: Lays there wondering what is going to happen to Lore and herself now ::

OPS Powers says:
:: Grimaces as his mind runs through other scenarios...suddenly, a light blinks on his panel ::

CMO Bannister says:
<Doctor Ibsen> CSO:  If you need anything, I'll be in the other room.

CO Kelson says:
Kalett: So a life for a life is your belief.  If we continue to protect the Tallook, will you take our lives as well?

OPS Powers says:
:: Turns back to his console, touching the clear plastic covering ::

Host Admiral Royce says:
ACTION: A faint communication is received...

CSO Lane says:
:: Nods ::   Ibsen: Thank you doctor.

OPS Powers says:
CTO: Commander...I'm receiving something. Attempting to clear it up.

CTO Naug says:
:: Walks over to the console to watch the OPS ::

CSO Lane says:
<SO Bond>:: Looks up and over at OPS wondering what's happening ::

Host Admiral Royce says:
ACTION: The shuttle arrives back onboard the Vesuvius with the CMO...

Kalett says:
CO: Only if you kill or harm one of us. When one of my people are killed we believe that one should die, either the killer or a member of their family.

OPS Powers says:
:: His fingers touching each control, bringing up communications relays and filtering the static through a subroutine ::

CMO Bannister says:
:: Walks out onto the ship and looks around. ::   Self:  Looks like something happened around here.

Host Admiral Royce says:
$<A-OPS> COM: Ves: This is the USS Atlantis. Come in, Vesuvius...

CTO Naug says:
:: Sees the blip go off showing the shuttle back ::   OPS: Never mind the shuttle keep on the comm

CTO Naug says:
*CMO*: Report to sickbay at once doctor

OPS Powers says:
:: Looks up ::   CTO: It's the Atlantis...

CMO Bannister says:
*CTO*:  Acknowledged.  On my way.

CTO Naug says:
OPS: Can you get a signal out to her

CMO Bannister says:
:: Starts to make his way to Sickbay. ::

CO Kelson says:
Kalett: I hope it does not come to that, Kalett.

Host Admiral Royce says:
$<A-OPS> COM: Ves: This is the USS Atlantis. Come in, Vesuvius...

OPS Powers says:
:: Hits a few more controls ::   CTO: I believe so. It will take a minute. I have to route outgoing transmissions through a separate relay.

CSO Lane says:
<SO Bond> :: Smiles a bit as he hears the comm conversation from the Atlantis ::

OPS Powers says:
CTO: Your on.

Kalett says:
CO: Well, we both will make that so.  Although we are reactionary Captain, we don't aggress those unless their is ample evidence to do so

Host Admiral Royce says:
$<A-OPS> Royce: No response, yet ma'am...

Host Admiral Royce says:
$A-OPS: Keep on it Commander...

CMO Bannister says:
:: Enters the turbolift and instructs the computer to take him to deck twelve. ::

CTO Naug says:
OPS: Just try to get something out I don't care what just something that they will know it's us

Host Admiral Royce says:
ACTION: The Vesuvius is able to get a signal out to the Atlantis...

OPS Powers says:
COMM: Atlantis: USS Atlan...Vesu...

CO Kelson says:
Kalett: Then what is your next objective concerning the Federation?  Because without your cease fire on the Tallook, I cannot negotiate in good faith.

Host Admiral Royce says:
$<A-OPS> Royce: Admiral...I have her!   Channel is opened.

OPS Powers says:
:: His brow furrows slightly, hitting a few different commands and changing relays, looking for the appropriate frequency ::

CMO Bannister says:
:: Exits the turbolift and makes his way to Sickbay. ::

Host Admiral Royce says:
$:: Stands ::   COM: Ves: This is Admiral Royce.  Vesuvius, please respond.

OPS Powers says:
COMM: Atlantis: USS Atlantis, this is the Vesuvius. We are receiving. Can you read?

CMO Bannister says:
:: He enters Sickbay and looks around, seeing all the biobeds filled up, Commander Lane being one of the occupants. ::

Host Admiral Royce says:
$COM: Ves: I read you loud and clear!  What's your status?

CTO Naug says:
*CO*: Sir, we have the Admiral on the Comm sir

CSO Lane says:
:: Rolls over facing Lore ::   FCO: I'm sorry I got you into this mess Lore.   :: A tear rolls down her cheek ::

CMO Bannister says:
<Doctor Ibsen> :: Comes out from the Doctor's Office to meet up with the new occupant. ::  CMO:  Doctor! You're back!

Kalett says:
CO: Good faith? I will have to talk to my government. I read you general orders and the Federation can't interfere with the natural evolution of our societies so once we claim our lives by the tallooks, then my government will talk with you. Believe it or not, I am more open-minded

Host Admiral Royce says:
$:: Looks over at Navigation ::    <A-FCO> Royce: Our ETA is 30 minutes...

CTO Naug says:
COM: Atlantis: Ma’am, good to here your voice

CMO Bannister says:
:: Smiles a little and turns to work mode. ::   Ibsen:  Yes, I am.  What's been going on here?

Host Admiral Royce says:
$:: Smiles ::   COM: Ves: It's good to hear you as well.  Our ETA is 30 minutes.  What's your current status?

CTO Naug says:
COM: Atlantis: We are a mess, warp drive out, thrusters offline and drifting, shields are down and the ship is running on minimal power

Host Admiral Royce says:
$COM: Ves: Hold tight...we are on our way.  Atlantis out.

CO Kelson says:
Kalett: If you continue to claim lives of the Talook, we will be forced to defend them.  We have already interfered by curing the disease that was afflicting them.  You may need to return to your ship and talk things over with your government as I will do so with my Federation.

CMO Bannister says:
<Doctor Ibsen> CMO:  It's a long story Doctor.  I have all the information for you to read on a PADD.  Probably our most serious injuries are Commander Lane and Lieutenant Lorehani.

OPS Powers says:
:: Continues to run power consumption analysis ::

CTO Naug says:
*CO*: Sir, the Atlantis will be here in 30 minutes

CSO Lane says:
<SO Bond>CTO: Commander, these sensors are going to be out a while.

Kalett says:
CO: No...no, I don't need to talk to them Captain. I'm here, alone. I can make my changes...I will call off my attacks.

Host Admiral Royce says:
ACTION: 45 minutes have passed. The Atlantis has come alongside the Vesuvius. Kalett and the Admiral have met. They plan to meet up again in a few weeks here on Arimus III. Kalett returned to his vessel, and the Vesuvius is now in tow to Oberon Station...

Host Admiral Royce says:
ACTION: Admiral Royce is now on the Vesuvius...

OPS Powers says:
:: Hits in a final sequence ::   CTO: Commander, we are ready to bring the secondary power grid online. It will stabilize our power consumption. It's just a good thing we are being towed. We'd never make it on our own.

Host Admiral Royce says:
:: In the observation lounge ::

CTO Naug says:
OPS: Something about the Admiral, she always seems to show up when needed the most

CMO Bannister says:
:: Walks over to the CSO. ::  CSO:  How are you feeling Commander?

OPS Powers says:
:: Grins ::   CTO: Yes, sir...she sure does.

CO Kelson says:
:: Enters the observation lounge ::

XO Stricker says:
:: Walks into the observation lounge and begins to grin ::

CSO Lane says:
CMO: Oh hello doctor. You tell me.   :: Smiles at him ::

CO Kelson says:
Admiral: I heard a rumor that the brass had arrived.  :: Smiles ::

OPS Powers says:
CTO: Surprising how active she remains, though.

CTO Naug says:
:: Now that they seem to be safe he stands down security personal ::

XO Stricker says:
:: Walks over to the CO ::   CO: Greeting sir, nice to see you again.

Host Admiral Royce says:
:: Looks up at the CO ::  CO: Sam!  Yes, the Calvary has arrived.    I've looked over your report.  Please call your senior staff for a meeting...

CO Kelson says:
XO: Welcome back, Mr. Stricker.

Host Admiral Royce says:
:: Giggles and raises an eyebrow to Sam ::   XO: It's good to see you to, Commander

CMO Bannister says:
:: Smiles a little. ::   CSO:  Well you are in good spirits which is always a good sign.

XO Stricker says:
CO: Thank you Captain

CTO Naug says:
OPS: A good officer never gets…how do you humans say…lazy

CSO Lane says:
CMO: Well I'll be happier when you get these legs of mine working again.   :: Hits one of them with her hand ::

CO Kelson says:
Admiral: Not all my staff will be able to attend.  Commander Lane and our FCO are in sickbay.  Maybe we should convene down there?

OPS Powers says:
CTO: Oh, I don't mean that, sir.   :: Smiles ::   She should be getting ready to have that baby of hers any time, now.

Host Admiral Royce says:
:: Shakes her head... ::   CO: No...they can monitor from there.

CSO Lane says:
<SO Bond> :: Wonders what is going on the conference room this time ::

CTO Naug says:
OPS: Oh yes that's right U forgot!  A little warrior in the oven,  isn't that the right phrase

OPS Powers says:
CTO: And if I know Captain Trelan, he's all smiles waiting for the big day.

CMO Bannister says:
CSO:  Well you may already know of one of the treatments.  It is fairly popular with paralyzed patients

CO Kelson says:
Admiral: As you wish...   :: Calls for senior staff meeting including the monitoring from sickbay ::

OPS Powers says:
:: Hears the com, standing from his console, relieving it to another officer ::

CTO Naug says:
:: Hears the call for the meeting ::   OPS: Well looks like the brass wants to see us   :: Relieves his console and makes way to the observation lounge::

CSO Lane says:
:: Listens to the comm as it blares ::   CMO: I guess you have to go.

OPS Powers says:
:: Nods ::   CTO: After you, sir.

CTO Naug says:
:: Takes a seat ::

Host Admiral Royce says:
:: Sits uncomfortably at the head of the conference table ::

CMO Bannister says:
:: Nods at the CSO ::   CSO:  I'll be back soon.   :: Leaves Sickbay and heads for the Observations Lounge. ::

OPS Powers says:
:: Sits in his usual seat, looking up at the Admiral and nodding a silent 'hello' ::

Host Admiral Royce says:
:: Nods to OPS and the rest of the crew as they arrive ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Stares at Lore ::   FCO: Hey we got out of this meeting..   :: Laughs softly at the
statement ::

CO Kelson says:
Crew: I will turn this meeting over to the Admiral.  Admiral?

CMO Bannister says:
:: Enters the turbolift ::  Computer:  Observations Lounge.

Host Admiral Royce says:
:: Stands slowly ::   All: I've read the report from Captain Kelson.  Very impressive.  However, we still don't know if the Knosis have returned.   :: Looks around the room ::

CMO Bannister says:
:: Arrives on the appropriate deck and enters the Observations Lounge, taking his seat. ::

Host Admiral Royce says:
All: But that will be addressed much later, by those above

Host Admiral Royce says:
:: Smiles at the CMO and continues ::

Host Admiral Royce says:
All: You are all to be commended for a job well done.  I understand that we have made some new friends

CSO Lane says:
:: Wants to listen to the Admiral, but the drugs in her system have taken effect once again and she dozes off ::

Host Admiral Royce says:
All: And isn't that just part of why we are out here?    :: Looks around the room and smiles ::

OPS Powers says:
<SO Lt Hilton> :: Enters sickbay and approaches the CSO ::

Host Admiral Royce says:
CO: Captain, with your permission?

OPS Powers says:
<SO Hilton> CSO: Commander Lane? It's me...Justin.

CO Kelson says:
Admiral: Absolutely, Ma'am.

Host Admiral Royce says:
All: Commander Naug, would you please report front and center?

CSO Lane says:
:: Rolls over ::   Hilton: Huh?   :: Rubs her eyes ::   Justin?

OPS Powers says:
<SO Hilton> :: Smiles ::   CSO: I thought I'd stop in and see how you were doing.

CTO Naug says:
:: Looks around and stands up and walks to the front and stands at attention, sweating a
little ::

CSO Lane says:
Hilton: Oh just peachy. I should be back to work soon.

Host Admiral Royce says:
:: Opens the box before her... ::

Host Admiral Royce says:
CTO: You are hereby awarded this Letter of Commendation for services rendered to the ship and crew of the U.S.S. Vesuvius as well as the Starfleet Distinguished Service Medal for outstanding responsibility in assuming the leadership of the Vesuvius in the absence of the Captain, the Executive Officer, the Acting Executive Officer and other senior bridge officers and in looking after the ship and her crew after the level eight shockwave hit the ship until you were relieved of such responsibility by a returning higher ranked officer.

OPS Powers says:
<SO Hilton> CSO: That's good to hear.   :: Takes a seat ::   Never guess who I heard from a few weeks back.

Host Admiral Royce says:
CTO: Congratulations, Commander

CTO Naug says:
Admiral: Thank you ma’am…just doing my job

Host Admiral Royce says:
:: Smiles. ::    All: And now...

CO Kelson says:
:: Rises to shake CTO's hand ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Leans up on her elbow ::   Hilton: I'm not thinking clearly at the moment, so you'll have to tell me.   :: Yawns ::

Host Admiral Royce says:
All: For Commander Lane...

CTO Naug says:
:: Shaking the CO's hand ::   CO: Thank you captain

Host Admiral Royce says:
:: Looks at the monitor ::   *CSO*: Commander...can you hear me?

CSO Lane says:
:: Hears her name ::   *ADM*: Admiral? I can hear you.

OPS Powers says:
<SO Hilton> :: Points at the monitor ::   CSO: It's for you.   :: Smiles ::

Host Admiral Royce says:
CSO: I'm glad you can, Commander...

Host Admiral Royce says:
CSO: You are hereby awarded this Letter of Commendation for services rendered to the ship and crew of the U.S.S. Vesuvius as well as the Starfleet Command Meritorious Service Medal for taking responsibility for her in the absence of her Captain, her Executive Officer and Acting Executive Officer, who was injured and sent to sickbay, before succumbing to your own injuries sustained from a level 8 shockwave.

Host Admiral Royce says:
CSO: Congratulations, Commander

CSO Lane says:
:: Her eyes widen ::   *ADM*: Thank you Admiral. Thank you very much.

Host Admiral Royce says:
CO: Captain, will you please come forward...

CO Kelson says:
Admiral: I would like to take it to her personally, Admiral.   :: Rises and moves forward ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Looks at Hilton ::   Hilton: Wow, that's a surprise.

Host Admiral Royce says:
CO: Of course, Sam.  Now, if you would please accept this for Lieutenant Lorehani...

Host Admiral Royce says:
FCO: You are hereby awarded this Letter of Commendation for services rendered to an injured crewmember as well as the Starfleet Command Commendation for Gallantry Medal for your assistance to this crewmember for

OPS Powers says:
<SO Hilton> :: Reaches out, touching the CSO's arm ::   CSO: Congratulations, Hope. You deserve it.

Host Admiral Royce says:
FCO: taking most of the bulkhead, damaged when a level 8 shockwave hit the ship, thus saving the life of a fellow officer while sustaining serious injuries to yourself.

Host Admiral Royce says:
CO: For Commander Horn...You are hereby awarded this Letter of Commendation for services rendered during the Arimus mission to the ship and crew of the U.S.S. Vesuvius as well as the Starfleet Distinguished Service Medal for taking responsibility for her and her crew in the absence of her Captain and Executive Officer.

CO Kelson says:
:: Receives the commendation ::   Admiral: Yes, Ma'am.

Host Admiral Royce says:
CO: And will you also accept this for your CIV?

Host Admiral Royce says:
CO: Thank you, Captain.  And now...

CSO Lane says:
Hilton: Thanks Justin. Now you were saying earlier about bumping into someone?

Host Admiral Royce says:
CMO: Doctor...please report front and center

CMO Bannister says:
:: Steps forward. ::

CO Kelson says:
:: Returns to seat ::

OPS Powers says:
<SO Hilton> CSO: Oh! Not bump into someone. Got a subspace message.   :: Smiles ::   It was from Captain Trelan. He extends his best.

Host Admiral Royce says:
:: Smiles at the CMO ::   CMO: This is very special to me, having been the CMO here on the Vesuvius at one time...

CMO Bannister says:
:: Nods. ::

Host Admiral Royce says:
CMO: It is my pleasure to hereby award this Letter of Commendation for outstanding services rendered to the dragon population on Arimus III during this mission as well as the Axanar Humanitarian Medal for your discovery and cure of the plague which infected dragon-kind.

CSO Lane says:
:: Smiles ::   Hilton: Oh how nice. Golly it's been ages since I've seen or heard from him. I bet he's excited about the baby.

Host Admiral Royce says:
:: Goes again to her box ::   CMO: You are also promoted to the rank of Lieutenant, junior grade with all the privileges associated with this rank henceforth.

Host Admiral Royce says:
:: Opens the box and places the appropriate pip on the CMO's collar ::
CMO: Congratulations, Doctor

Host Admiral Royce says:
:: Begins to applaud ::

OPS Powers says:
<SO Hilton> :: Grinning ::   CSO: Excited isn't the word for it. Ecstatic is more like it. He went on and on how he can't wait to see Admiral Royce and the baby, and how he wants to return to the Ves for a visit.

CMO Bannister says:
:: Smiles and accepts the promotion and commendation. ::   Admiral:  Thank you Admiral.

CO Kelson says:
:: Rises to congratulate the CMO ::

Host Admiral Royce says:
All: Thank you all for a job well done.  You are dismissed.

CSO Lane says:
Hilton: I hope I get a chance to see the Admiral before she leaves.

CO Kelson says:
:: Concurs with the Admiral and leaves for sickbay ::

Host Admiral Royce says:
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