U.S.S. Vesuvius, NCC-71985
Stardate 10501.04
Episode 1

A New Mission after a well deserved break….

The crew of the Vesuvius have enjoyed some down time at Oberon Station.  They are now reporting back to the ship and will be preparing to head towards the third planet of the Sarona System to investigate if that planet is suitable for colonization.

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OPS Martin says:
::Already on the bridge, taking note of all crew as they report back onboard::

XO Darvo says:
::On the bridge, tapping something on her PADD::

FCO Lorehani says:
::Singing to herself in the turbolift as she heads for the bridge.::

CSO Lane says:
:: After throwing her bags into her quarters and changing into a fresh uniform, heads lazily back to the bridge to report in ::

XO Darvo says:
OPS: Has the entire crew been recalled?

CO McGrady says:
::In the ready room, sifting through reports::

TO Thursson says:
::Outside his quarters on the way to the bridge::

OPS Martin says:
::Nods at the XO::   XO: Yes Ma'am, just waiting for everyone to arrive now.

FCO Lorehani says:
::Feels the turbolift stop and she steps onto the bridge.::   XO:  Ma'am... reporting for duty.. ::Grins and heads for her seat.::

XO Darvo says:
OPS: Very good, Commander, please report when everyone has reported in.

CTO Liu says:
::Reports to bridge::

FCO Lorehani says:
::As Gering gets out of her seat she slips into it.::   OPS:  Hello Ma'am, hope you had a good time off.   ::She begins taping her console.::

CO McGrady says:
::Reviewing a summary crew medical report from Dr. Ibsen::

TO Thursson says:
::Gets in the turbolift::   Computer: Bridge.

XO Darvo says:
::Nods to Lore:: FCO: did you enjoy your leave?

OPS Martin says:
::Nods again, and gives a smile to the FCO::   FCO: Yes, actually. Lots of fun with my daughter.

CSO Lane says:
:: Tugs at her uniform as the turbo lift doors open, and then steps onto the bridge and up to the XO::   XO: Commander Lane reporting in Commander.

XO Darvo says:
::Smiles as Commander Lane walks onto the bridge::   CSO: You look well rested, Commander.

FCO Lorehani says:
XO:  Yes I did.   ::Inputs the coordinates for the Sonora system.::   I met this great guy... Bajoran.  A real spiritual guy...he taught me a few things that well...well I'll leave it like that.

FCO Lorehani says:
OPS:  Your daughter is great.  How does she like her reward she got from the Captain?

TO Thursson says:
::Gets out of the turbolift and heads for the auxiliary tactical station::

CTO Liu says:
::Relieves Ensign Singh of tactical bridge duty::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: A call comes into OPS

XO Darvo says:
FCO: Interesting, you'll have to share your stories sometime.

CO McGrady says:
*XO*: Commander Darvo, please report to the Ready Room.

CSO Lane says:
:: Grins ::   XO: Oh I am ma'am, and the station medical staff said that everything is A-ok with the rest of me.

XO Darvo says:
*CO*: Aye, sir.

FCO Lorehani says:
::Chuckles::   XO:  If you can stand the heat Ma'am.  I've inputted the coordinates to the Sarona System.  It will take 15 hrs at warp 6.

XO Darvo says:
FCO: Heat, I can tell you stories that will melt your shorts.

OPS Martin says:
XO: Call coming in, ma'am, shall I put it through?

FCO Lorehani says:
::Laughs out loud.::   XO:  Then we definitely need to talk.

XO Darvo says:
::Nods::

XO Darvo says:
CSO: You have the bridge.  I'll be in the CO's ready room.

CSO Lane says:
:: Hears the call over the badge ::   XO: Aye Ma'am.

XO Darvo says:
::Stands outside the doors, and presses the button::

CO McGrady says:
XO: Enter.

Host Admiral Royce says:
COM: VES: Royce to Vesuvius...please respond

CTO Liu says:
TO: Hello Erik. You comin' to my Mok'bara seminar in holodeck 3 at 2100 hours?

OPS Martin says:
::Blinks at the retreating XO, and looks at the CSO::   CSO: Err, care to take the call?

XO Darvo says:
::Enters and nods to the CO::

CO McGrady says:
*OPS*: Patch the Admiral to the Ready Room.

TO Thursson says:
CTO: I wouldn't miss it, sir.   ::Smiles::

CO McGrady says:
XO: One moment, Commander.

OPS Martin says:
CSO: Or not…   *CO*: Yes sir   ::Patches the Admiral through to the Captain::

XO Darvo says:
::Stands at parade rest, hands behind her back::

CSO Lane says:
OPS: Do as the Captain requests.

FCO Lorehani says:
CSO:  We are ready for take off.  Just need permission to contact base OPS so we can disengage.

OPS Martin says:
CSO: Already done

Host Admiral Royce says:
ACTION: After a few minutes a not so happy Admiral appears on the Captain's monitor...

CO McGrady says:
COM: Royce:  Admiral.   ::Smiles::   Sorry for the delay.

CSO Lane says:
FCO: Acknowledged. Stand by.

Host Admiral Royce says:
COM: McGrady:  Captain...it's good to see you

CO McGrady says:
COM: Royce:  A pleasure as always, Admiral.

OPS Martin says:
::Gives an apologetic look to the FCO::   FCO: Rachel is quite thrilled, the award is hanging on her bedroom wall, center stage.

Host Admiral Royce says:
COM: CO: I was hoping to catch the Vesuvius before she left.  I have some news I thought you might want to be aware of

CSO Lane says:
OPS: Please contact base operations and request permission for departure, but have them stand by.

OPS Martin says:
::Nods, and contacts base operations::

XO Darvo says:
::Listens in, just out of range of the terminal monitor::

FCO Lorehani says:
::Grins::   OPS:  She deserved it.  She should be proud.  You have quite the little warrior on your hands.

CO McGrady says:
COM: Royce: We'd be happy to have you onboard.  Shall I meet you in Transporter Room 1?

CSO Lane says:
FCO: Lore, lay in course and speed and be ready to take us out once we have the Captain's order.

OPS Martin says:
COM: Base OPS: Vesuvius to Oberon Station, Requesting permission for departure.

Host Admiral Royce says:
COM: CO: Oh...no, thank you.  I've recently returned myself from holiday with my husband.  I've a ton of things to catch up on.  However, the report I just looked at is of great importance to you and to your mission

FCO Lorehani says:
CSO:  It's all done as told to Cmdr Davro.  Course laid in...15 hrs at warp 6.

TO Thursson says:
::Looks up from his console::   CTO: How was your time on the station, sir?

OPS Martin says:
<Base OPS> COM: OPS: Permission granted, you're free to leave when you wish.

CSO Lane says:
FCO: Well done Lieutenant.

CO McGrady says:
::Raises an eyebrow::   COM: Admiral: Indeed?

XO Darvo says:
::Looks at the CO and whispers::   CO: Do you wish to receive this in private, sir?

OPS Martin says:
::Chuckles at the FCO::   FCO: I'm sure she'll make a fine warrior, or officer, or artist, whichever she decides to be when she grows up.

CTO Liu says:
TO: Lots of studying, I'm taking command school courses part time. How about you?

Host Admiral Royce says:
COM: CO: Yes, Captain.  There have been reports of a strange warp signature in the area.  I'm thinking it could be Borg, but I can't confirm the reports.

FCO Lorehani says:
::Looks over at Trial.::  OPS:  I guess they would get upset if I disengage the docking clamps now huh?

Host Admiral Royce says:
COM: CO: My other thought is that it could be the Knosis

CO McGrady says:
::Motions the XO to remain::

XO Darvo says:
::Concern crosses her face at the mention of Borg::

CSO Lane says:
OPS: Commander, take us to internal power, disengage clamps.

OPS Martin says:
CSO/FCO: We have permission to leave whenever we wish - so no, I don't think they'd mind too much.

CO McGrady says:
COM: Adm: Understood, Admiral.  Any special isntructions?

OPS Martin says:
::Nods at the CSO, and does as requested::   CSO: Docking clamps...disengaged

Host Admiral Royce says:
COM: CO: While executing your mission, confirm if Borg or Knosis...and be careful.

TO Thursson says:
CTO: Nice, I got to get back into my martial arts training which I've been slacking off on.

CO McGrady says:
COM: Adm:  Thank you for this vital report, Admiral.  We shall perform our mission with expedience.

XO Darvo says:
::Wishes she had a terminal to research which species the Knosis are::

Host Admiral Royce says:
COM: CO: I know you will.  The Vesuvius and her crew will always have a soft spot in my heart.  Take care, Captain.  Fair winds and calm seas.  Royce out.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The transmission is cut

CO McGrady says:
::Closes the terminal::

CO McGrady says:
XO: Well, Commander. I called you in to appraise you of a minor outbreak of Acamarian fever aboard the vessel, but...compared to the Borg...

CSO Lane says:
:: Walks over towards her station and checks in with the officer on duty ::

XO Darvo says:
::Looks at the CO::   CO: Indeed, but who are the Knosis? Any idea?

FCO Lorehani says:
OPS:  We are all dressed up and no place to go.  Man this is like a date gone bad.  You are waiting patiently by the door and the date doesn't show up.

OPS Martin says:
::Chuckles and nods at the FCO::

CO McGrady says:
::Sighs::   XO: I'm a bit short on details myself, Number One.

CO McGrady says:
::Punches up a query on his terminal::

Host Oberon OPS says:
COM: Ves: Sorry for the delay...you are now cleared to depart

XO Darvo says:
CO: I'll see to it that Sickbay has everything they need to contain the minor outbreak of Acamaria fever, sir.

FCO Lorehani says:
::Chuckles hears the com.::   OPS:  I think Base OPS is drinking something.  Didn't they give us permission 10 minutes ago?

CSO Lane says:
:: Moves back to stand behind the FCO ::   FCO: Don't worry Lore, I think we'll be heading out soon. :: Pats her shoulder ::

FCO Lorehani says:
CSO:  You know I get itchy feet just sitting around.  This really sucks.

XO Darvo says:
::Turns sideways and intercom's Sickbay to make any requests from Oberon that they might need prior to our departure::

CO McGrady says:
XO: Very good...   ::Closes his console and stands::   From that brief summary, they are an aggressive species that communicate via clicks, tics and hisses.

XO Darvo says:
CO: Insectoid species, sir?

XO Darvo says:
::Wishes she had her PADD in her hand to request more info::

CO McGrady says:
XO: Humanoid, actually.  To the bridge, Number One.  ::Leads the way::

XO Darvo says:
::Follows behind the CO::

OPS Martin says:
::Nods with a silly smile, at the FCO::   FCO: I do believe they did, ah well, we've got double permission to leave then.

XO Darvo says:
FCO: How far to the outer marker, Lt?

CSO Lane says:
:: Turns as the XO and CO return ::   CO/XO: We have clearance for departure and are ready on your orders.

FCO Lorehani says:
::Checks her console.::   XO:  Approximately 10 kms Ma'am.

CO McGrady says:
OPS: Are all personnel accounted for, Commander?

XO Darvo says:
::Nods::

OPS Martin says:
::Nods at the CO::   CO: Everyone's aboard and accounted for, all ready to go when you give the order, sir

CO McGrady says:
::Takes a seat at the command chair::   FCO: Disengage docking clamps, and proceed with standard station departure.

CSO Lane says:
:: Walks back to her science station finally and relieves the officer there ::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: An amber light comes on at tactical...

XO Darvo says:
::Checks the ships roster::

OPS Martin says:
::Taps at her console, receiving last minute reports before departure::

FCO Lorehani says:
::Gives up and pretends to disengage docking clamps.::   CO:  Proceeding 1/4 impulse...2 minutes to outer marker.

CTO Liu says:
CO: Captain, it seems a torpedo latch has been left open. I will have someone close it and investigate.

CO McGrady says:
CTO: Are all torpedoes accounted for, Ensign?

XO Darvo says:
CO: We are one minute to the outer marker, waiting your orders to engage.

CTO Liu says:
CO: Yes Captain.

CO McGrady says:
CTO: Very well.  Report anything unusual in your investigation.

CTO Liu says:
CO: I will.

CO McGrady says:
FCO: Engage course to the Sarona System, Warp 8.

FCO Lorehani says:
::Pulls out her headphones and puts her flying music on.  Today she is studying the Opera…Phantom of the Opera sung in Andorian.::

FCO Lorehani says:
CO:  Aye Sir...  Engaging warp 8.  ETA 6 hours.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The Vesuvius smoothly goes to warp leaving a rainbow trail behind her...

XO Darvo says:
FCO: ETA to the Sarona System?

FCO Lorehani says:
XO:  SIx hours Ma'am...I'll double check my calculations.

CSO Lane says:
:: Makes sure that all the sensors are operating correctly ::

OPS Martin says:
::Shakes her head at the FCO with a smile, wondering how she manages to listen to music and hear her orders at the same time.::

FCO Lorehani says:
XO:  Correction Ma'am.  It is eight hours at warp 8.

CSO Lane says:
:: Brings up any data she can find on the Sarona System and the third planet ::

XO Darvo says:
FCO: Thank you for the update.

CO McGrady says:
::Stands, looking concerned, and straightens his uniform::   XO:  Commander.  Assemble the senior staff in the Observation Lounge.

XO Darvo says:
::Must have been reading her mind::   CO: Aye, sir

CSO Lane says:
:: Transfers it to a PADD just in case ::

XO Darvo says:
OPS: Shipwide please Commander.

OPS Martin says:
::Nods at the XO and opens a ship wide comm::

OPS Martin says:
XO: Shipwide open, ma'am

XO Darvo says:
*Shipwide*: All Senior Staff please report to the observation lounge immediately.

FCO Lorehani says:
::Sighs since the opera is at her favorite song.  Calls for her replacement.::

OPS Martin says:
::Motions for another OPS officer to take her place while she goes to the observation lounge::

CSO Lane says:
:: Hears the summons and calls Bond to the bridge to take over for her ::

TO Thursson says:
::Summons a replacement and heads for the observation lounge::

XO Darvo says:
CSO: Commander, when Bond arrives, he has the bridge.

CSO Lane says:
:: Nods to the XO ::   XO: Of course Commander.

OPS Martin says:
::Stands from her seat, closing the shipwide comm, and lets the Minaran OPS officer take a seat, then heads for the observation lounge::

XO Darvo says:
::Walks towards the observation lounge::

CTO Liu says:
::Appoints Ensign Wong to take over bridge tactical and leaves for the observation lounge::::

FCO Lorehani says:
<Gering> ::Enters the bridge as Lorey stands up and takes the helm.::   FCO: I've got the ball.  ::Grins::

CO McGrady says:
::Enters the Observation lounge as the crew filter in::

XO Darvo says:
::Stands waiting for the rest of the senior staff to mosey on in::

CSO Lane says:
:: Sees Bond walk onto the bridge and smiles ::   Bond : Mr. Bond you have the bridge for the time being.

OPS Martin says:
::Enters the Observation lounge, and takes a seat at the meeting table::

CO McGrady says:
::After all crew have entered::   Crew: Everyone, have a seat.

FCO Lorehani says:
Gering:  The ship is yours.  Just don't scratch my baby.   ::Laughs and turns heading for the observatory.  She did note that Gering put on her head phones and saw his cringe.  Guess he doesn't like Andorian singing.::

XO Darvo says:
::Takes her seat at the CO's right hand::

CSO Lane says:
<Bond> CSO: Understood Hope...err Commander.

FCO Lorehani says:
::Hurries into the observatory and grabs the nearest seat.::

CO McGrady says:
::Stands::   Crew:  It appears as though our mission is now two-fold.

CSO Lane says:
:: Hurries to the Observation lounge and finds a seat ::

TO Thursson says:
::Takes a seat next to the CTO::

XO Darvo says:
::Looks up at the CO as he makes his announcements::

OPS Martin says:
:::istens to the CO with more attention than usual, since he seems to serious::

FCO Lorehani says:
::Wonders who the enemy is today.::

CSO Lane says:
:: Fiddles with the PADD in her hands as the Captain speaks. ::

CO McGrady says:
Crew:  Our planetary study will be accompanied by an investigation of warp signatures in this area of the Sarona system   ::Draws up a visual::

XO Darvo says:
::Looks at each person around the table, then at the visual::

FCO Lorehani says:
::Looks at the visual.::   CO:  Any idea on the warp signatures yet Sir?

CO McGrady says:
Crew: We are required to ascertain whether this signature is indicative of Borg or Knosis passage.   ::Draws up a visual on the Knosis from computer records::

OPS Martin says:
::Sits forward, looking at the image of the Knosis, having not heard of them before::

CSO Lane says:
:: Gulps as she hears the name Knosis again ::

FCO Lorehani says:
::Studies the signatures before her hoping she recognizes them.::

TO Thursson says:
::Looks at the image of the Knosis with curiosity::

CO McGrady says:
Crew: As you can see, the Knosis are humanoid...and quite aggressive by disposition.

XO Darvo says:
::Hears the CSO gulp hard and looks at her::

CO McGrady says:
Crew: Have any officers had prior experience with the Knosis in their service?

FCO Lorehani says:
::Shakes her head no at the Capt.::

CSO Lane says:
:: Raises her hand reluctantly ::

XO Darvo says:
::Looks around the room, thinking the CSO has::

CSO Lane says:
CO: I have sir.

CO McGrady says:
CSO: Go ahead, Commander.

CSO Lane says:
CO: Well sir, it was a while ago....

XO Darvo says:
CSO: Tell us what you remember....

CSO Lane says:
All: They were a nasty bunch, humanoid in appearance, with a long torso, long arms and slendar fingers with a mottled grey skin...

CSO Lane says:
All: Their speech was a series of clicks and tics and hisses.

CO McGrady says:
CSO: Were you involved in any tactical exchange, Commander?

CSO Lane says:
CO: Well if you'd have seen those fang-like teeth, we might have, but we did not engage them.

XO Darvo says:
CSO: We're you able to communicate with them?

CSO Lane says:
CO: Being multi-dimensional, it was difficult and the universal translator could not decipher their clicks and hisses.

CO McGrady says:
CSO: Thank you, Commander.

CTO Liu says:
CSO: Do you know if their technology is superior to ours Commander?

XO Darvo says:
::Doesn't like the sound of them being multi-dimensional::

CO McGrady says:
Crew:  Your mission orders are revised as follows.

CSO Lane says:
CTO: I would say they are far advanced.

XO Darvo says:
::Looks at the CO::

CO McGrady says:
XO: Commander, you will lead the investigation of the warp signatures.  The Tactical Officers are at your disposal.

XO Darvo says:
CO: Aye, sir

CTO Liu says:
CO: Captain, I have some distressing and urgent news to report regarding the investigation of the torpedo tube.

CO McGrady says:
CSO: The Chief Science Officer and I will proceed with the planetary survey as scheduled.

OPS Martin says:
::Thinks about what she knows about the Borg, and what she's just learned about the Knosis, hoping there isn't a strange connection between the two...::

CO McGrady says:
::Looks up::   CTO: Yes, Ensign?

XO Darvo says:
::Looks at the CTO::

TO Thursson says:
::Turns to look at the CTO::

CTO Liu says:
CO: Ensign Lopez discovered the body of a dead Caitian stuffed inside the torpedo tube, apparently a victim of foul play.

CO McGrady says:
CTO: Murder?

CSO Lane says:
:: Leans forward and listens to the CTO closely ::

CTO Liu says:
CO: It looks like it Captain, but at this juncture, any possibility is not out of reach of certainty.

FCO Lorehani says:
CTO:  Ens. he didn't stuff himself into a torpedo tube...

FCO Lorehani says:
::Shuts up quickly.::

CO McGrady says:
CTO: Initiate a full investigation at once.  Conduct it personally, Ensign.

OPS Martin says:
::Frowns, listening to the report of the Caitians murder, hoping it wasn't anyone related to Ens. L'yaian...::

CTO Liu says:
CO: I will.

CO McGrady says:
CTO: Very well.  Officers:  Report to your stations.

XO Darvo says:
::Nods and points to the TO::   TO: You're with me.

CSO Lane says:
:: Stands and heads out of the lounge and back to her station ::

CSO Lane says:
<Bond> CSO: Trouble Hope?

OPS Martin says:
::Nods, still thinking over everything she has heard, and stands, leaving the observation lounge to report back to her station::

CTO Liu says:
::Back to bridge::

Host Sheri says:
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