ST:TTV112 | "Ashes to Ashes"

Stardate 93825.3

The Valley Forge is en route to Vulcan having recovered a collection of stones said to contain the katra's of a Vulcan crew long believed lost. A simple detour through local territory, what could possibly happen...

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Sam@drcrippler steps on to the bridge and walks towards Keelah, cane tapping the floor Sam@drcrippler: "Hey you," smiles at Keelah Lovoran@lorshadow023: FX: The iurret asks to open a communication channel with the Valley Forge, standing at her side Eunha@turtles#8407 Opens the channel if her captain instructs her to do so Keelah@crystyll instructs Eunha to do just that Lovoran@lorshadow023: When the channel is open, he appears on the side of the captain "Captain, good evening" he makes a brief smile. He is drinking something, in his side Keelah@crystyll smiles, "Good to see you Commander. tagging along to Vulcan?" Eunha@turtles#8407 Nods to her right "Cadet." she simply says and continues tapping her console Lovoran@lorshadow023: "Yes, captain. I'm taking the first occasion to visit the famous Vulcan, and for search some historical documents for a friends" smiles a bit Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446 smiles over Keelah@crystyll quirks a brow, "Fair enough Commander. your business is your own and the company is always welcome" she turns to Sam, "Finally get bored of the holodeck did we?" she smirks Lovoran@lorshadow023: He smiles a bit and makes a nod in direction of the other captain present, returning briefly to his bridge while giving some orders. Sam@drcrippler smiles. "I thought you called...I can go if you want..." Keelah@crystyll: "I see no reason for you to go. I... would say just sit back and enjoy the cruise back to Vulcan, but yeah... still looking to requisition those extra seats..." Sam@drcrippler: "I could sit on your lap...would you like me in uniform or not? I think I put a set in your ready room." Sam@drcrippler Sam chuckles Aivala@fenixxx33 peers over Tellara's shoulder. Keelah@crystyll: "Unless you plan on cancelling your leave and re-assuming duty I would save leave the uniform where it is" Tellara@S.J.Brex looks back to Aivala "May I help you, Subcommander?" Lovoran@lorshadow023: Remain now silent, maybe looking to his own viewscreen that show the ... nothing of space. Aivala@fenixxx33 shrugs. "Not really. May i help you?" Sam@drcrippler steps behind Keelah's chair to lean on it. "I'll think I might stay on leave for a bit longer." Keelah@crystyll FX | VF and Lurret are cruising side by side at low warp, en route to Vulcan to deliver the katra stones recovered during last episode Tellara@S.J.Brex: You're a member of the Inteligence team? Eunha@turtles#8407 Is always activley scanning both mentally and with the ship sensors along with her other Ops duties Aivala@fenixxx33 nods. Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446 is already flying the ship at warp apparently, she's doing things subconsciously now! Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446 murmers to herself, "Feels sluggish compared to that other ship now..." Sam@drcrippler: "Hey Lovoran," Sam smiles Lovoran@lorshadow023: "You too in service for this transport, or are you stealing a passege to Vulcan?" asks to Sam, chuckling a bit Imre@WarpJosh 's telempathic emanations reveal curiosity, and that he is feeling more than a little bit like an outsider among these people. Sam@drcrippler replies with a chuckle. "I'm going wherever this one (looks at Keelah) takes me." Sam@drcrippler: "I'm heading back to Earth." he adds, Keelah@crystyll: "Oh" she looks back at Sam, "Did I tell you that Andrej asked us to pick up a friend of his while there?" Aivala@fenixxx33 stares equally intently at Tellara's console. "Encryption Specialist, to be exact." Tellara@S.J.Brex smirks slightly "I see. I'm not sure if there's much to be done with encryption at the moment. Let's see." Lovoran@lorshadow023: "Understood" makes a nod in direction of Sam first and then to someone elese, in his bridge. Sam@drcrippler narrows his eyes. "No, do you know whom?" Keelah@crystyll: "A Captain Leonardsen. You know the name?" Sam@drcrippler: "Timo's mentioned her a couple of times. I think an academy friend." Lovoran@lorshadow023: He remains silent, while apparently reading something on his dpadd, as assumable from the eyes pointed low. Keelah@crystyll: "Seems her ship is in drydock at DS13, so we'll be picking her up to return with us once our business is taken care of in the Sol system” Sam@drcrippler nods. "Makes sense." Aivala@fenixxx33: Uh, captain. Keelah@crystyll looks up to Aivala, "Yes?" Aivala@fenixxx33: I thought we were in route to Vulcan, not Sol. Tellara@S.J.Brex looks up at the exchange. Keelah@crystyll: "Vulcan is our immediate destination, yes. The ship is returning to Sol briefly afterwards" Aivala@fenixxx33 sighs. "I guess i'm going to miss my bedtime." Lovoran@lorshadow023: "If you need a transport" says Lovoran, hearing the exchange "We will return to DS13 briefly after our stop on Vulcan" Keelah@crystyll: "Well I don't believe the Lurret is going to Sol as well. If you wish to return sooner, perhaps Commander Lovoran can take you back" she smiles Tellara@S.J.Brex: FMS? That's a Ferengi Civilian vessel. Eunha@turtles#8407 Gets ready to play the call and tries to pinpoint the location of the distress signal Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446: pretty typical Ferengi name.. Keelah@crystyll: "Eunha, see if you can pinpoint the source." looks around, "I take it you are all familiar as I am with this ship...?" clearly meaning 'not at all' Eunha@turtles#8407: "Already on it." she says continuing to triangulate the coordinates of the signal Lovoran@lorshadow023: Probably receiving the same distress call, he is probably giving some orders to his crew as well. Tellara@S.J.Brex: Checking our database to see if the ship is known to the Federation. Tellara@S.J.Brex raises a brow "Captain, the FMS Premium is registered to Dependable Private Services, it's owned by DaiMon Zasj and DaiMon... Kela, sir" Eunha@turtles#8407: "I have the coordinates, sending them to the helm." she says doing so "At our current speed we will arrive in 25 minutes." Sam@drcrippler leans down to Keelah. "I hate to be the one to say it but I have a bad feeling about this..." Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446 begins plotting an intercept course Keelah@crystyll: "Cadet Mitsuki, let's see if we can't shave that eta down some, eh? Intercept course" Keelah@crystyll looks to Lovoran, "Care to join us for a little detour, Commander?" Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446: That's easy Captain... just go faster, hehe Eunha@turtles#8407: "What's our current speed Cadet?" Lovoran@lorshadow023: "No problem captain" smiles a bit and gives some orders to his crew. The Iurret accelerates with the Valley Forge and raises her shields. Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446 executes the course change and increases output to engines, "We were cruising at warp 7, I upped us to 8.5. Still easily under max lo Keelah@crystyll looks back to Sam, "Well a distress call generally doesn't mean all is well. But DPS - and Kera - are allies; I do not feel we should let them down if they are in need" Eunha@turtles#8407: "If need be increase to warp 9." Sam@drcrippler stands up and gives Keelah the "I think you're wrong look" Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446: Yes sir. Sam@drcrippler is about to signal the Endeavour and then realises he can't. Leans onto Keelah's chair instead, watching Eunha@turtles#8407: "Captain I recommend we go to yellow alert just for safety. And when we're in range I'll perform a sensor sweep of the area." Keelah@crystyll returns the look with a 'my bridge; my rules' look Eunha@turtles#8407 Seems to be really professional today very much unlike her Keelah@crystyll: "Agreed on both countes" Sam@drcrippler realises the look from yesterday and chuckles. Sam@drcrippler: "And still she calls a yellow alert" Sam whispers loudlu Eunha@turtles#8407 Puts the ship to yellow alert raising shields Sam@drcrippler: "Can you take a tactical station and see if you can scan for any threats when we're in range?" Sam@drcrippler he whispers to Aivala Keelah@crystyll considers this, "...Not yet Eunha. Wait until we get a read on the situation" Aivala@fenixxx33 looks around, trying to figure out which is Tactical. Tellara@S.J.Brex calls up long range sensors. Eunha@turtles#8407 Nods and simply monitors Ops Lovoran@lorshadow023: FX: the Iurret is at the side of the Valley Forge, shileds raised and weapons charged, as usual in this situation. Eunha@turtles#8407 Glances behind her to Imre "doctor perhaps you should use a console and coordinate with sickbay from here." mre@WarpJosh nods. "Good idea." Tellara@S.J.Brex: Captain, long range sensors are showing a number of small freighters, they have a low power signature so I can't get an estimate. I'm also detecting several Orion cruisers and a number of... Tellara@S.J.Brex: ...escort craft. Imre@WarpJosh begins tip-tap-tip-tapping on the console, helping to prepare the medical staff. Eunha@turtles#8407 Purses her lips at the mention of Orions Keelah@crystyll: "Ensure the Lurret has this information as well" looks to Tellara, "Prepare for the worst..." Tellara@S.J.Brex nods "Aye sir" Lovoran@lorshadow023: "We are reading the same data" says to Keelah, receiving probably the info from the Valley Forge and comparing them to his own "I hope for them they're not in the mood of a fight" Aivala@fenixxx33 grins from Tactical. "I think i remember how to shoot." Keelah@crystyll: "I guess we'll soon find out. You going dark when we drop from warp?" Sam@drcrippler leans forward. "Told you so..." Lovoran@lorshadow023: "We were just cloaking" says with a smile. FX: The Iurret eventually starts to cloak, disappearing from the visual range. Keelah@crystyll glances back, "All the more reason for us to help a friend in need, Sam" Sam@drcrippler grins, his eyes twinkling. "I never said anything about not helping." Keelah@crystyll smirks in response, turning her attention back to the viewscreen at their impending arrival Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446 taps working on closing the entrance vector for dropping out of warp, "Coming out in 5 seconds." and slowly drops the power to the engines before reaching the optimal point and snapping out. Sam@drcrippler checks his cane for his sword and then looks back to Aivala. "You need anything, I'm right here okay?" Aivala@fenixxx33 laughs. "I'm sure i'll be fine." Sam@drcrippler grins and winks to Aivala. "I'm sure you will" Keelah@crystyll: "Red alert! What's the situation out there?" Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446 starts at the sudden red alert Aivala@fenixxx33 raises shields and arms weapons, performing another tactical scan. Aivala@fenixxx33 raises shields and arms weapons, performing another tactical scan. Eunha@turtles#8407 Monitors Ops and also starts being a betazoid Sam@drcrippler 's eyes snap forward at the Red Alert, ready for action Lovoran@lorshadow023: FX: After exiting from warp, the Iurret, still cloaked, moves widening his attack range to be ready for anything, maintaining of course a decent distance from the orion's vessel. Tellara@S.J.Brex scans all the vessels in range Tellara@S.J.Brex looks at her console then back up, clearing her throat. "There are ships out there." Sam@drcrippler grins at Aivala "I think we should go join them Captain" Sam@drcrippler he says that to Keelah Aivala@fenixxx33 grins back. "I do love crashing a party." Sam@drcrippler once again is about to call for the Endeavour and then realises he can't ovoran@lorshadow023: He remains silent, his figure that flicker sometimes, for the lowered output used while the Iurret is cloaked. Keelah@crystyll nods, "Open a channel Eunha; all frequencies" Eunha@turtles#8407: "Also I'm sensing that the freighter crew are panicked." she says before opening the channels Aivala@fenixxx33 snerks. "Well, that was fairly obvious..." Sam@drcrippler: "We should check to see if they've been boarded...Aivala?" Keelah@crystyll: <C> "Orion vessels, this is the USS Valley Forge. Stand down immediately and disengage Aivala@fenixxx33 scans for enemy presnce onboard the freighters. Eunha@turtles#8407: "Captain we're being hailed...but I don't think it is the orions. The ship name is the IKS Daramar." Keelah@crystyll: "Daramar... can't say I'm familiar with it... put them through, I guess!" t Sam@drcrippler: Would anyone who's 13 know of the innudeno though? Lovoran@lorshadow023: FX: The Iurret continues to remain now immobile, waiting, maybe, to start to shoot to someone. Keelah@crystyll FX | Viewscreen switches to show the bridge of the Daramar Lovoran@lorshadow023: FX: At the same time, the holo-vision of Lovoran disappear but the communication is still open, of course. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sadia@gulremal: *appears as holo-image* Sadia@gulremal: <C> Daramar to Hag'lhr, do you copy? Egzo@HF_Mudd: <C> Hag'lhr here. What's up, boss? Sadia@gulremal: *turns to the side* <C> You sure this is working? Try boosti- ah. It is working, Sadia@gulremal: <C> Sorry to drag you all the way here after all that's happened, but we got work to do. Sadia@gulremal: <C> We've got a convoy carrying important materials and crew moving through Orion sector, and considering recent losses, we can't risk losing it. Sadia@gulremal: <C> Convoy is escorted by FMS Premium commanded by T'Vek from Darkmatter Protection Services, Egzo@HF_Mudd: <C> And you don't think that's gonna be enough? Sadia@gulremal: I believe she was present at one of our staff meetings. We are to meet with her and escort her and the convoy to 151. Egzo@HF_Mudd turns his head and says something that the comms don't pick up, probably grumbling about having to play babysitter to a convoy. Egzo@HF_Mudd: <C> ... long as the payment clears. Sadia@gulremal: <C> With the loss of Kor and Gorkon squadrons, it's imperative we secure all the resources we can get. And don't worry about that. Egzo@HF_Mudd: <C> Yeah, yeah, I hear ya. On the way. Egzo@HF_Mudd: <C> Anythin' else? Sadia@gulremal: <C> We've got 6 freighters in that convoy, all loaded up. Definitely a juicy target for daring pirate. Egzo@HF_Mudd: <C> No kiddin'. T'Vek of Vulcan@anncarise | A general distress call comes in, source: FMS Premium. Sadia@gulremal: <C> *mutters* You getting this? Open hailing frequencies? T'Vek of Vulcan@anncarise | A very blurry holo-image appears. The audio is too static to understand. Egzo@HF_Mudd hrms and half-turns in his seat. "Shlaak, can ya clear that up any?" Sadia@gulremal: <C> Can we clear this? Sadia@gulremal: *nods to Egzo and turns to the side* <C> What's our ETA? Egzo@HF_Mudd: rolls 16 (1-100) Egzo@HF_Mudd: | Shlaak works his console a bit, then hisses a reply. "Too much noise," the translator says. Egzo@HF_Mudd mutters. "Got an origin, at least?" Egzo@HF_Mudd: | "About thirty minutes out." T'Vek of Vulcan@anncarise | It will probably be clearer once you are closer. Sadia@gulremal: <C> All right, time to burn that subspace rubber. Egzo@HF_Mudd: "Hnn. Rritt, increase speed to warp 8. Stand by in case we need to go to 9." Sadia@gulremal: <C> Set course for last known location and update as signal gets clearer and we can pinpoint exact location. Sadia@gulremal: <C> Cloak on this behemoth is...spotty at best. But we should stick together, I think we had enough ambushes for this month. Sadia@gulremal: *Daramar speeds up as it follows the distress call under high warp* Sadia@gulremal: <C> Egzo, I'm prepping assault shuttles and ground forces in case we need them. T'Vek of Vulcan@anncarise | After a few minutes of travel, the signal returns, with T'Vek still flickering but much more visible. Egzo@HF_Mudd shifts in his chair, calling for updates now and then as the ship speeds along, approaching the source of the distress call. Egzo@HF_Mudd: <C> Yeah, I gotta boarding party gettin' their party favors ready. T'Vek of Vulcan@anncarise: <C> "to Hag'i...can...hear me?" Sadia@gulremal shifts in her chair, checking the updates on the holo-screen. Egzo@HF_Mudd: <C> Yeah, I read ya now. Gimme the bad news. T'Vek of Vulcan@anncarise: <C> "All the freight...still intact. You...perfect timing, captain...a lot of pirates, Syndicate ships by the looks of them. I suspect...maybe some kind of rogue faction." Sadia@gulremal: <C> *to one of her officers* Can you lock on their position? Egzo@HF_Mudd nods once, curtly. <C> Sit tight. We'll be there in... eleven minutes. Sadia@gulremal: rolls 26 (1-100) To Sadia@gulremal: Daramar can pinpoint the source as the outer reaches of an uninhabited system, but no clue by which planet/moon. Sadia@gulremal: <C> we've got the system they are currently in, sending you the coordinates. Sadia@gulremal: <C> We'll have to pinpoint exact position when we arrive. Sadia@gulremal: <C> Any friendlies in the vicinity? If there are, contact them and ask if they can assist. Sadia@gulremal: *to her comm officer* Egzo@HF_Mudd: <C> Wasn't Alyss chasin' salvage in these parts? Egzo@HF_Mudd: <C> (as usual...) Sadia@gulremal: <C> Get her, I'll see if there are any Feds on patrol. It IS their space, so to speak. Sadia@gulremal is coordinating with her crew about contacting any local feds as ship moves in high warp to target system. To Sadia@gulremal: Fed would let Sadia know that the Valley Forge is currenttly passing near the system. Egzo@HF_Mudd: <C> Hag'lhr to Fortune. You listenin', Alyss? Sadia@gulremal: <C> There's one Starfleet vessel in the vicinity, Valley Forge...trying to get them on the comms. Alyss@mindquake#2570: <C> fortune here. I'm listening Sadia@gulremal tries to establish connection with USS Valley Forge Egzo@HF_Mudd: <C> We got a convoy in trouble. Sendin' ya the coords. You anywhere near? Alyss@mindquake#2570: <c> receiving the coordinates. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Keelah@crystyll FX | Viewscreen switches to show the bridge of the Daramar Lovoran@lorshadow023: FX: At the same time, the holo-vision of Lovoran disappear but the communication is still open, of course. Sadia@gulremal: is sitting in large command chair on a spacious bridge, quite unsual for KDF vessels. Sadia@gulremal: <C> USS Valley Forge, this is IKS Daramar, captain Cynis speaking. We've got a distress call from FMS Premuim, they and their convoy are under sttack by Snydicate pirates. Sam@drcrippler hmms Keelah@crystyll: <C> Greetings Captain. I am Captain Se'Lai, we have just arrived to aid the Premium and her convoy but have received no response to hails as of yet Sadia@gulremal: <C> We are moving to intercept, expecting significant enemy force. I have two raiders on my wing, and I could definitely use assistance. Eunha@turtles#8407: "We're being hailed byt the FMs Premium Captain." Keelah@crystyll smirks, "We'll try to save some for you then, Captain. Hold one... incoming from the Premium; patching you in as well Captain" Eunha@turtles#8407 Puts it throught Sam@drcrippler leans forward on Keelah's chair and folds his arms across it, watching intently T'Vek of Vulcan@anncarise appears on the viewscreen in a bridge with a distinct lack of a captain's chair. T'Vek stands in front of a central table, a human beside her and a Nausicaan visible in the corner of the screen. Sadia@gulremal patches the comms to Egzo and Alyss. Keelah@crystyll quirks a brow at the apperanace of what looks like a fellow Vulcan T'Vek of Vulcan@anncarise: <C> "...FMS Premium...Federation vessel. Are you receiving this?" Sam@drcrippler narrows his eyes Keelah@crystyll: <C> We are receiving you Preimium and lcosing to intercept. What is your status? T'Vek of Vulcan@anncarise: <C> "We're trying to hold off the pirates but...not enough firepower." T'Vek of Vulcan@anncarise: <C> "Keep note that Klingon Defence...escorts en route to assist as well." Keelah@crystyll: "Yes, they are copied on this channel Premium. Hang tight and get your convoy to safety when you can" T'Vek of Vulcan@anncarise | The Premium's bridge rocks and the feed goes to static for a moment. Lovoran@lorshadow023: He reappear at the side of Keelah, drinking a coup of tea while waiting for the right moment to intervene. T'Vek of Vulcan@anncarise: <C> "...in formation over far gas giant of the system." Keelah@crystyll: <C> Copy that Premium. Daramar; you'll want to get here fast if you've to add to your battle logs today. Valley Forge out Sam@drcrippler: "Let's go bag us some pirates." Sam grins Eunha@turtles#8407 Rolls her eyes at that Sadia@gulremal: <C> Egzo, Alyss, you heard it. Once we are in the system, head to the gas giant. Aivala@fenixxx33 starts establishing targeting solutions. Egzo@HF_Mudd: <C> Got it. Alyss@mindquake#2570: <C> On it. Sadia@gulremal: <C> It seems Valley Forge will be there before us and they will draw enemy attention. We'll use this to give them one hell of surprise. Keelah@crystyll: "Alright everyone; by the numbers. Let's not give our KDF allies a reason to gloat about how they saved a poor Starfleet ship from pirates!" Eunha@turtles#8407: "Plot a course cadet, Full impluse." she likes giving orders especially when she's in a bad mood Sam@drcrippler stands ready to give Keelah his professional tactical input Alyss@mindquake#2570: I could cut off their retreat with web mines Lovoran@lorshadow023: "Captain, we will be ready to intervene when you want" smiles a bit "I've ready the Scorpions and a lot of torpedoes for them" Aivala@fenixxx33 perks up. "Ready to fire when ready." Leila Omar@annpc#5570: ((So! Everyone involved in combat will get one roll per 'round' so this won't be total chaos) Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446 does as ordered Alyss@mindquake#2570: or I could just start hacking their contorl systems Sadia@gulremal: <C> *to Alyss* Mission is to save our convoy, see if you can prep some of your nasty computer viruses. Alyss@mindquake#2570: <c> roger Leila Omar@annpc#5570: ((KDF reinforcements will not be present in the first round, so it's just Fed vs Pirates for now!)) Keelah@crystyll: "Glad to hear it Commander. I think you'll know when the best time is to pounce" she nod sto Lovoran Rumiho Mitsuki@yf47dex#9446: rolls 17 (1-100) Leila Omar@annpc#5570: | The Marauder and its escorts have formed up to intercept the Valley Forge. You're going in very hot... Keelah@crystyll: maybe just take that as a given and move on to the next one before the ooc chaos continues! T'Vek of Vulcan@anncarise: Will do! Leila Omar@annpc#5570: ((Now to tacticals and ops for rolls!)) Leila Omar@annpc#5570: ((and combat actions!)) Eunha@turtles#8407 Is at Ops and transfers auxillary power to shields to give the ship a small boost to it's defensives Eunha@turtles#8407: rolls 35 (1-100) Sadia@gulremal: <C> *to Egzo and Alyss* As soon as you get sensor reading and targeting solutions, send them to the rest of the us. Aivala@fenixxx33 targets the foremost ship, aiming two phaser beams at its underbelly. Aivala@fenixxx33: rolls 50 (1-100) Alyss@mindquake#2570: rolls 68 (1-100) Lovoran@lorshadow023: He is waiting on his ship that the Orions move the necessary out of they position to be targetable from his cloaked vessel, while drinking tea. Leila Omar@annpc#5570 | The Marauder takes the hit and now has weakened fore shields, but continues advancing. Leila Omar@annpc#5570: rolls 78 (1-100) Leila Omar@annpc#5570 | It fires back at the Valley Forge, but Eunha's transfer negates the damage to only 15% of shields. Sam@drcrippler: "I'd stay on course, get as close as you can and then fire all phasers before pulling up." Sam suggests, using his *patented* 19th Cen Naval tactic Eunha@turtles#8407: would that mean the VF shields are down to 85% ? Leila Omar@annpc#5570: ((Lovoran can do a turn now!)) To Eunha@turtles#8407: Mhmm! Sam@drcrippler: ((*not phasers, torps sorry)) Eunha@turtles#8407 Holds on to her console to stay steady and keeps tapping "Captain Shields are down to 85%." Alyss@mindquake#2570 knows her cloak is nearly useless at maximum warp, and opts when she sends out the active sensor sweep to decloak, turning on a newly installed lighting system that makes the ship look to casual Alyss@mindquake#2570 scans and view like it is literally ablaze. Lovoran@lorshadow023: FX: The Iurret advances, disangeging the cloak and rising the shields, while starting to fire to the Orions vessels, focusing its fire on the heavier ships. At the same times the ship starts to* Lovoran@lorshadow023: *launchs the scorpions wings, that instead attacks the smaller vessel. Lovoran@lorshadow023: :rolldice Lovoran@lorshadow023: rolls 18 (1-100) Keelah@crystyll: "Understood. Helm, bring us about, don't give them chance to weaken that shield further Leila Omar@annpc#5570 | The corvettes don't fall for the deception and aptly evade the fighters. Leila Omar@annpc#5570: ((Anyone else wishing to make an action on VF can do so now!)) Leila Omar@annpc#5570: rolls 48 (1-100) Eunha@turtles#8407: Can I make another go? Eunha@turtles#8407: or wait for my actual next turn T'Vek of Vulcan@anncarise | FMS Premium takes a few hits as it tries to keep the carrier occupied. Alyss@mindquake#2570 tries to find a weak spot to hack into their computer systems To Eunha@turtles#8407: Actual next turn will do! Alyss@mindquake#2570 fires up her mad haxx skillzzzzzz Alyss@mindquake#2570: rolls 11 (1-100) Eunha@turtles#8407: Okay prepare for eunha's codes to activate self distruct Alyss@mindquake#2570 burns out her mad haxx skillzzz Alyss@mindquake#2570 burns out her mad haxx skillzzz Aivala@fenixxx33 fires another two phaser beams at the Marauder, and two torpedoes to follow suit. Aivala@fenixxx33: rolls 1 (1-100) Leila Omar@annpc#5570 | KDF ships can arrive now! Alyss only manages to tap into pirate comms, but succeeds in making her ship look like a non-threat. Aivala@fenixxx33: rolls 99 (1-100) Leila Omar@annpc#5570 | The Marauder's frontal shields drop and it takes a few hits. It breaks off with two corvettes covering it. Leila Omar@annpc#5570: ((Eunha can roll again now too)) Eunha@turtles#8407 Scans the ships for any weak points as well as transferring some more power to the shields. Eunha@turtles#8407: rolls 50 (1-100) Leila Omar@annpc#5570: rolls 63 (1-100) Sadia@gulremal: | IKS Daramar decloaks, doing full scan of the battlefield and sending all the tactical data and targeting solution to other two vessels, while it powers up main weapons. Leila Omar@annpc#5570 | Eunha's reinforced shields allows the hits from the corvettes to lower shields by only 5%. However, she cannot identify any weak points outside of the ones already listed in databases - Leila Omar@annpc#5570 for these classes. Eunha@turtles#8407: "Shields down to 80%." she states out loud Keelah@crystyll nods, finding that acceptable given the present circumstances Egzo@HF_Mudd: <FX> IKS Hag'lhr, a bird of prey, also ripples into visibility, wings already down and locked as it fires on one of the Marauder's corvette escorts. Egzo@HF_Mudd: rolls 80 (1-100) Sadia@gulremal: rolls 38 (1-100) Leila Omar@annpc#5570: ((Iurrut can also take action now)) Leila Omar@annpc#5570 | Hag'Ihr takes out an unsuspecting corvette. Four more of these remain. Lovoran@lorshadow023: FX: The IurrEt deploy a first plasma defense turret, while continuing to fire to the heavier orion vessel, in particular the one near the freighter. The Scorpions continue to attack the corvette. Lovoran@lorshadow023: rolls 96 (1-100) Leila Omar@annpc#5570 | A corvette falls prey to the Scorpions, laying disabled and derelict! Leila Omar@annpc#5570: rolls 60 (1-100) T'Vek of Vulcan@anncarise: rolls 70 (1-100) Leila Omar@annpc#5570 | Meanwhile, the carrier launches its fighter wing, escorting a boarding party towards the freighters. The vessel itself takes some damage to shields froom the Iurret. T'Vek of Vulcan@anncarise | Premium intercepts the boarding party, gunning down one of four shuttles and its fighter escort. Leila Omar@annpc#5570: ((3rd round now! Everyone's rolls are refreshed!)) Eunha@turtles#8407: Does that include me? Leila Omar@annpc#5570 | One weakened Marauder and three corvettes remain near the Valley Forge. The Corsair carrier is focusing on Iurret and the convoy. To Eunha@turtles#8407: Mhmm! Eunha@turtles#8407: "Orders captain?" she looks to Keelah for what she wants her to do at Ops Sadia@gulremal: <C> Daramar to Fortune, try to mess up that Corsiar, we need to defend the convoy. Alyss@mindquake#2570: Understood Aivala@fenixxx33 locks target on two of the Corvettes, firing at will. Aivala@fenixxx33: rolls 97 (1-100) Leila Omar@annpc#5570 | Another corvette is disabled and the second loses fore shields, turning to retreat with the Marauder. Alyss@mindquake#2570 tries to spoof the computer of the corvette into being convinced antimatter containment needs more and more power, sapping it away from other systems Alyss@mindquake#2570: rolls 90 (1-100) Alyss@mindquake#2570: (erm, corsair) Alyss@mindquake#2570: (the one I just said I was going to hit) Leila Omar@annpc#5570 | Alyss effectively disables the corsair! Sam@drcrippler Sam turns and gives Aivala a nod, "nice shooting." Alyss@mindquake#2570: (sorry, i'm getting confused) Aivala@fenixxx33 smiles proudly. Keelah@crystyll looks to Eunha, "Keep on top of their manouvres and make sure the helm can keep us ahead of the game. We can't give them any openings on the weakened shield" Leila Omar@annpc#5570: (Blame Orion ship names!) Eunha@turtles#8407 Does as her captain orders Eunha@turtles#8407: rolls 74 (1-100) Sam@drcrippler leans forward. "Perhaps we should try and out manouvre them?" he suggests To Alyss@mindquake#2570: Tapped comms lets Alyss hear somthing about "scorching" Egzo@HF_Mudd: | Hag'lhr banks hard and comes around for another attack run, on the last remaining corvette covering the Marauder. Egzo@HF_Mudd: rolls 26 (1-100) Keelah@crystyll nods in agreement, "If there's one thing the Forge can do; it's dance!" Lovoran@lorshadow023: FX: The Iurret stops to fire on the disabled corsairs and focus her fires on the other vessels remained, while the turret and the Scorpions attacks the boarding party's shuttle and escort wing Leila Omar@annpc#5570 | Egzo hits their rear shields, which are unfortunately still on near-full strength. Sam@drcrippler raises his eyebrow. "Like captain like ship" Lovoran@lorshadow023: rolls 15 (1-100) Keelah@crystyll glances back with a smirk Leila Omar@annpc#5570 | The attack does weaken the ships for further pursuit Leila Omar@annpc#5570 | The Valley Forge's maneuver allows it to avoid further damage. Leila Omar@annpc#5570 | The shuttles and fighters turn to retreat into their carrier upon seeing the Scorpions, but do not take any losses. Leila Omar@annpc#5570: rolls 55 (1-100) Sadia@gulremal: | Daramar slowly turns it's main cannon batteries towards the biggest target, a Marauder, and opens fire. From it's main shuttle bay, assault shuttles are launched towards disabled corsair... Sadia@gulremal: | Daramar slowly turns it's main cannon batteries towards the biggest target, a Marauder, and opens fire. From it's main shuttle bay, assault shuttles are launched towards disabled corsair... Sadia@gulremal: rolls 75 (1-100) Leila Omar@annpc#5570 | The marauder loses its aft shields and turns its broadside on Daramar. It and the last corvette open fire indiscriminantly on the freighters... Leila Omar@annpc#5570: rolls 94 (1-100) To Eunha@turtles#8407: One of the freighters begin giving off signs of a core breach. T'Vek of Vulcan@anncarise: rolls 89 (1-100) Sam@drcrippler: "Keelah, I'd take the marauder's fire, the Valley Forge can take it, the freighter can't" Eunha@turtles#8407: "Captain, one of the freigthers appears as though their core is going to breach." T'Vek of Vulcan@anncarise | The freighters break formation as the Premium rushes in with covering fire. Keelah@crystyll: "Agreed Sam; helm put us in the way. Eunha, do what you can to recover the freighter crew" Keelah@crystyll looks back to Imra, "I'm sorry doctor, but your services may be required today after all!" Aivala@fenixxx33: Would it not be neccisary to lower one's shields to transport? Eunha@turtles#8407: "Yes." she says preping the transporter Lovoran@lorshadow023: FX: When possible, the Iurret moves to cover the freighter, shooting to the remaining other orion vessel with the Scorpion's wings Aivala@fenixxx33: Can we lower the lower shield, stick our upper saucer in the way? Lovoran@lorshadow023: rolls 2 (1-100) Imre@WarpJosh makes a few more adjustments on his console. Leila Omar@annpc#5570: ((New round!)) Sam@drcrippler looks at Aivala. "Nice idea...." Keelah@crystyll: "Do it!" Leila Omar@annpc#5570 | Iurret doesn't have much luck shielding the freighters as they are too thinly spread now. Eunha@turtles#8407 Drops the shields and begins to transport the freighter crew directly to sickbay when the ship is in postion "Doctor have sickbay standing by." Leila Omar@annpc#5570 | Carrier, Marauder and Corvette still remain, all retreating while firing everything they have at the freighters. Eunha@turtles#8407: rolls 98 (1-100) Imre@WarpJosh opens a comm to sickbay. "Sickbay, stand by to receive wounded." Leila Omar@annpc#5570 | Eunha beams the survivors of the damaged freighter on board. Sam@drcrippler: "Alright, I think it's time to divide and conquer." Aivala@fenixxx33 locks all weapons on the marauder and fires. Aivala@fenixxx33: rolls 98 (1-100) Sam@drcrippler: "Each ship should take one target. Draw fire away from the freighters" Alyss@mindquake#2570: I want that corsair intact! Keelah@crystyll: "Raise shields and get us out of range before that freighter breaches" Keelah@crystyll looks back, "What are you suggesting, Sam?" Imre@WarpJosh opens the patient triage list on his console to see how seriously the incoming wounded are hurt. Leila Omar@annpc#5570 | The Marauder is disabled, drifting helplessly on inertia as bits of its hull flake off in its wake. Sam@drcrippler: "We have three ships attacking right? And we have (three?) allied ships? Each one picks a target to distarct whilst the frieghters escape" Sam@drcrippler: "Just like we did with the Attar, Endeavour and the Valley Forge" Lovoran@lorshadow023: Lovoran continues to drink his tea while the battle continues, giving orders but, mostly, remaining silent. He is, althought, really focused on the battle. Leila Omar@annpc#5570 | Two ships attacking now, with marauder out of the picture Sadia@gulremal: <C> Egzo, Alyss, focus on enemy ships that are still shooting, leave the ones that are not fighting and just running away. Alyss@mindquake#2570: so two attacking, marauder disabled, corsair powered down and being boarded? Keelah@crystyll: "Makes sense to me. Eunha; send a signal to the freighters to high tail it while we sweep up" Eunha@turtles#8407 Sends out the signal Egzo@HF_Mudd: <C> Got it. T'Vek of Vulcan@anncarise: rolls 17 (1-100) Sam@drcrippler: "The Klingons should focus fire one one, the Valley Forge and the Irret can take out the other" Leila Omar@annpc#5570 | The freighter's core goes critical and it explodes, catching another freighter and disabling it. Lovoran@lorshadow023: FX: The Iurret moves out of the exploding freighter (if there is one exploding), shooting with the heavy cannons and the turrets against the Orion's ship that shoot (Corsair or Corvette), while the* T'Vek of Vulcan@anncarise | The Premium rushes in to protect the disabled freighter once it is clear of the exploding freighter. Lovoran@lorshadow023: *scorpions engages only the Corsair, pointing to the warp core Lovoran@lorshadow023: rolls 97 (1-100) Sam@drcrippler: "Get the Iurret on one side, we'll take the other and broadside the hell out of it." Sam grins Aivala@fenixxx33 begins to wonder who really commands the Valley Forge. Leila Omar@annpc#5570 | Iurrut deals with the last corvette. Only a single active corsair carrier remains, and its fighter squadrons are scrambling in chaos trying to fend off the Scorpions. Keelah@crystyll: "Eunha, open a channel to the remaining Orion vessels" Sadia@gulremal: | Daramar positions itself between largest enemy ship still firing and nearest frighter, opening fire at said enemy ship with main weapons. Assault shuttles are redirected to secure disabled Marauder. Eunha@turtles#8407 Opens a channel Sadia@gulremal: *freighter Egzo@HF_Mudd: | <FX> Hag'lhr is harrying the carrier as well. Keelah@crystyll: <C> Orion vessels; this is your last chance to stand down and disengage Leila Omar@annpc#5570 | No response. Keelah@crystyll sighs, "...at least we tried..." Leila Omar@annpc#5570 | The corsair's core goes critical as it increases speed, ramming towards...its Marauder ally. Sadia@gulremal: rolls 48 (1-100) Leila Omar@annpc#5570: ((All can roll now for any final action!)) Keelah@crystyll: "So be it..." she looks back to Aivala, "...put them out of their misery!" Imre@WarpJosh opens the patient triage list on his console to see how seriously the incoming wounded are hurt. Imre@WarpJosh: rolls 11 (1-100) Alyss@mindquake#2570: (don't think I've taken an action yet this turn Leila Omar@annpc#5570 | There are quite a few wounded among the survivors. Any additional medical personnel that can be spared will likely be necessary... Aivala@fenixxx33 locks target on the remaining vessel, firing everything. Aivala@fenixxx33: rolls 9 (1-100) Alyss@mindquake#2570 (if I have my action) does a flyby of the corsair, dropping web mines right on top of it Egzo@HF_Mudd: | <FX> Hag'lhr fires another volley into the corsair's stern and then breaks off, so as to not get caught in whatever happens next. Egzo@HF_Mudd: rolls 19 (1-100) Alyss@mindquake#2570: rolls 13 (1-100) Alyss@mindquake#2570: (reroll) Alyss@mindquake#2570: (reroll) Eunha@turtles#8407: "Captain shall I send my counsellors to sickbay to assist?" Alyss@mindquake#2570: rolls 54 (1-100) Keelah@crystyll: "Please do so Eunha" Aivala@fenixxx33: rolls 66 (1-100) Eunha@turtles#8407 Taps her badge "Eunbi to Yoona please make your way to sickbay and assist in anyway nescessary." Lovoran@lorshadow023: FX: The Iurret and its Scorpion try to stop the main Corsair from ramming the other Marauder. A pair of shuttles moves to one of the Orion's disabled vessel to start a boarding operation, escorted* Lovoran@lorshadow023: *from one of the two scorpions wings. The turrets maintain a target on the disabled ships, away from the main battle. Alyss@mindquake#2570: (any luck with the power drain from that mine drop?) Lovoran@lorshadow023: rolls 49 (1-100) Leila Omar@annpc#5570 | The corsair is slowed down by the web and weapons fire, allowing Daramar's boarding parties to escape just in time as it goes critical. Sam@drcrippler turns and points to Aivala as if to say "you da man!" Leila Omar@annpc#5570 | The massive carrier goes down in a blinding flash of light...leaving the marauder intact but inoperable. Eunha@turtles#8407: <C> Yoona to Eunbi we're on our way. Aivala@fenixxx33 sighs in mock-relief. "Well. That went better tha i expected." Leila Omar@annpc#5570: ((and that's the combat part wrapped up!)) Alyss@mindquake#2570: <c> Pity about that corsair. Glad the boarding party got away alright. T'Vek of Vulcan@anncarise | Premium hails again. Sadia@gulremal looks grimly as enemy vessels suicide themselves, typical for Orion ships that failed their mission, and turns her attention to disbled freighter. Lovoran@lorshadow023: "Somehow" smiles a bit, finishing his tea and asking to one of his officer for the second cup of the evening "Well, I think I will send a pair of marines squad on the diaabled corvette" smiles a bit Sadia@gulremal orders her vessel to stabilize disabled frieghter, extending it's SIF and sending techs and medical teams. Keelah@crystyll: <C> What's your status Premium? Alyss@mindquake#2570: <c> If you need it, I have the means to have that towed to a facility that can get it back to flying condition off scrap parts. Sam@drcrippler turns to Aivala. "You and I need to sit down and talk about a possible posting on the Endeavour." Sadia@gulremal: Boarding shuttles are redirected to marauder. Egzo@HF_Mudd: <FX> Hag'lhr begins to slowly circle the battle site, establishing a patrol of the perimeter while remaining uncloaked. Lovoran@lorshadow023: FX:Direct the shuttles of the Iurret in direction of the disabled corvettes, pointed by the main cannon of the Iurret for the usual post-fight check. Aivala@fenixxx33 shrugs at Sam. "I will... Consider it." T'Vek of Vulcan@anncarise: <C> "We're alright, but we can't say the same for all ships in the convoy. I am informed your vessel transported survivors on board?" Sadia@gulremal: <C> Daramar to Valley Forge and Iurret. Thank you for the assistance. Keelah@crystyll: "Confirmed Premium, our medical teams are triaging injuries but we stand ready to return all recovered crew to you as soon as they are cleared Lovoran@lorshadow023: <C>No problem, Daramar. We are taking care of the remaining corvettes and of the eventual prisoners Aivala@fenixxx33 powers down her weapons, running her fingers through her hair. Sam@drcrippler totally thinks Aivala should accept a posting on the Endeavour Alyss@mindquake#2570 deactivates and retrieves all the web mines she can, including those that are used up for parts, then signals to her backup salvage hauler, and sends a salvage team to start retrieving useful T'Vek of Vulcan@anncarise smiles, <C> "Thank you, captain. We'll pick up the survivors once they are stable." Keelah@crystyll thinks the Forge is a more fitting posting for someone with such a good shot Alyss@mindquake#2570: parts, weapons, scrap, oh, and survivors if they are around Keelah@crystyll: <C> Valley Forge to KDF vessels; it was an honour to fight by your sides today Aivala@fenixxx33 thinks she really, really likes being a hacker. But maybe this changes things. She'll have to think on it. Imre@WarpJosh wonders how he can read everyone's thoughts all of a sudden. T'Vek of Vulcan@anncarise disappears from the viewscreen as she looks back to the Premium's crew. Alyss@mindquake#2570: <c> A pleasure to work with you. This was your barbecue, so just let me know what of the salvage you wish to claim, and I will leave it for you. Sam@drcrippler considering what's happened, could really do with a hacker on the Endeavour Keelah@crystyll: <C> *chuckles* We'll leave that to you and the Premium. Perhaps between you, you can work up something to replace that lost freighter! Eunha@turtles#8407: "I'm going to go check on the crew and things." she nods to Keelah and allows some ensign to taker over her spot at Ops Lovoran@lorshadow023: FX: The Scorpions start to retreat to the Iurret, while the shuttle disembark the troops on the disabled corvettes. The Iurret disengages the shields and the weapons too. Sam@drcrippler because totally has an expert chief of security and doesn't need another one Keelah@crystyll returns the nod, "Good work there today Eunha" Sam@drcrippler and also doesn't want Keelah to have nice things Sadia@gulremal: <C> Honor was mine. The moment we put the damaged freigher into operating condition, we will escort rest the convoy to Starbase 151. Sam@drcrippler is also thinking of how best to get revenge on Keelah for making him stand the entire time with a bad leg Lovoran@lorshadow023: "Captain, I think my crew could take care of the corvette" smiles a bit "We will take the prisoners and tow the ship back to Deep Space 13" Lovoran@lorshadow023: Clearly talkling to both the captains, the KDF's and the Fed's one. Keelah@crystyll: "Sounds good to me, Commander. We will finish transferring the survivors to the Premium then resume course for Vulcan" Sadia@gulremal: <C> *nods* We will deal with the disabled Marauder. I have more than enough troops to secure it. Alyss@mindquake#2570: <c> Do you want me to handle the towing, or you got that handled too? Alyss@mindquake#2570: <c> If you have it handled, I will work on picking over the remaining wreckage for useful materials and weapons and such Sadia@gulremal: <C> See if you can get it into flying order again, if not, we'll have to tow it together. Lovoran@lorshadow023: "Perfect" says, taking another sip of tea. He send some orders around his ship, maybe some damage controls then to Keelah "I think that, unfortunely, I will not be able to join you on Vulcan" Sam@drcrippler: "You and I need to sit and get some tea sometime Lov," Sam grins Keelah@crystyll: "I understand Commander, at least you were able to assist here today" she smiles Lovoran@lorshadow023: "No Sam, I would never give you the secret of the ancient romulan strategy and the family recipe of the tea. State Secret, of course" smiles a bit Sam@drcrippler Sam chuckles. "You and your secrets!" Lovoran@lorshadow023: "Well, I will take care of the Orions now. Captains, good travel to Vulcan. Make some holo-photo" the to the KDF's one "I will send, when possible, all the data we will find on the Orion vessels and* Lovoran@lorshadow023: *from the prisoners, captain. It was a honor today" Alyss@mindquake#2570: *you get a private message with end to end encryption* If your people ever need parts or repairs for off the record ops, feel free to look me up Sadia@gulremal: <C> Good hunting, commander. Egzo@HF_Mudd: <C> *grunt* Sam@drcrippler: "I believe Aivala wanted to come with you Lov" Aivala@fenixxx33: No... I... Would like some quarters aboard the Valley Forge for the duration, if that's alright. Keelah@crystyll: "You are always welcome on board, Aivala" she smiles Sam@drcrippler raises his eyebrows but doens't respond- he's not in charge Lovoran@lorshadow023: "Perfect. See you andd good travel" the Iurret closes the communication channel and Lovoran disappear from the scene Sadia@gulremal: <C> *nods to Keelah* And success to you, Captain. I owe you one. Daramar out. Keelah@crystyll: <C> Godspeed Daramar Sadia@gulremal cuts the connection to Valley Forge and contacts Hag'lhr and Fortune. Sam@drcrippler reaches down to affectionatly squeeze Keelah's shoulder. "I don't know why I ever worried about you." Sadia@gulremal: <C> All right folks, as soon as freighter and that Marauder are ready, we are heading to nearest TW gate and then back home. To Alyss@mindquake#2570: Thanks for the offer! I'll keep it in mind :) To Alyss@mindquake#2570: (and yes, she ICly put the smily face!) Sadia@gulremal: <C> Alyss, when we are back home, I want that Marauder scoured for every bit of info on who exactly is behind this. Keelah@crystyll reaches back and sets a hand on Sam's, "Me neither" she smirks ever so slightly before turning back to the front Sadia@gulremal: <C> That's it for now, folks. Keelah@crystyll: "Helm, resume course to Vulcan, warp 5" Keelah@crystyll FX | Valley Forge streaks away ready to deliver on next weeks episode Eunha@turtles#8407 Leans her hand on the captain's chair "So....." Sam@drcrippler approaches softly Keelah@crystyll looks up at Eunha with a quirked brow Eunha@turtles#8407: "I have a problem." Keelah@crystyll: "What's on your mind counsellor?" Sam@drcrippler suddenly finds something very interesting on the console Eunha@turtles#8407: "You are my problem captain." she sounds serious but she is being playful Keelah@crystyll 's second eyebrow raises alongside the first as she leans back slightly, "Oh... do tell" Eunha@turtles#8407: "Well according to your fiancé you knocked on my door on halloween despite my sign saying not too." Keelah@crystyll shakes her head defiantly, "Eunha, I would never do such a thing!" Keelah@crystyll: "...I only do it on all the other days of the year..." she smirks Eunha@turtles#8407: "Yeah I didn't believe him. Because you know halloween is a sensitive time of the year for me so I knew you would probably know better." Keelah@crystyll: "I know Eunha. But... did you really put a sign up? Because you know that's like placing an open invitation for pranksters to do the exact opposite..." Sam@drcrippler decides his console is actually very boring Keelah@crystyll: "Speaking of..." she glances over with a still playful smirk, "Hey Sam!" Sam@drcrippler walks up quietly and is very much not in the brig because this happened before the incident on the prom :P Eunha@turtles#8407: "I think the crew well enough to abide by my signs." as Sam approaches she heads for a console Sam@drcrippler: "Hey you," Sam smiles Keliaya@anncarise exits the turbolift and moves to her engineering console. Sam@drcrippler stands behind her as he always does Eunha@turtles#8407 Taps a bit of Kelly's console "how's my favourite engineer doing?" Keliaya@anncarise: "Hey commander. All's going well so far. My technicians just told me your computer should be working properly now." Keelah@crystyll: (alright so. Sam, Kelly, I know you're both perfectly up to speed on where we are. Eunha, do you want a recap?) Eunha@turtles#8407: "Great...Can you send them back my replicators acting up now." Eunha@turtles#8407: (sure) Eunha@turtles#8407: "It might be because I spilt a cup of coffee or three on it." Keliaya@anncarise: "Really? You didn't download any malicious programs that are now spreading through your quarters...did you?" Keliaya@anncarise: "Oh...that could be it." Keelah@crystyll: (So; while searching for Gainscrew, we found ancient Vulcan shipwreck and katric arks in the form of glowy alien stones) Eunha@turtles#8407: "You can't say I don't keep you busy." Keelah@crystyll: (katric arks being vessels to carry the Vulcan soul if you were unsure!) Keliaya@anncarise chuckles, "That I can't!" Eunha@turtles#8407: "Also how is that cadet doing?" Sam@drcrippler rests his hands on Keelah's shoulders massaging them slightly. "You okay?" Keelah@crystyll stares ahead at the viewscreen. Is noteably tense, particularly given the otherwise relaxed circumstances Keelah@crystyll: "mhmm" Keliaya@anncarise: "Well, last I heard she still can't remember anything. She's being reintegrated into the academy annex on station, something about therapy and getting the mind thinking?" Keliaya@anncarise: "Supposed to help with amnesia." Eunha@turtles#8407: "Perhaps being around other cadets will help her. I saw this one Cadet Henry and he's kinda hot....I mean I think being around cadets like him will help." Keelah@crystyll reaches back and gives his hand a reassuring squeeze, "It's fine Sam. I just... I want this to go smoothly is all" Sam@drcrippler: "As do I my dear. As do I." Keliaya@anncarise chuckles, "You're not crushing on a cadet, are you counselor?" Eunha@turtles#8407: "What I can admit a guy is hot. Even if he is 8 years younger than me." she laughs Keelah@crystyll | Helm, "Captain, we are approaching the Vulcan system" Keliaya@anncarise smirks, "Well...that is when humans are in their physical prime, isn't it?" Sam@drcrippler: "You *really* need seats here." Eunha@turtles#8407: "Perhaps I should keep my eyes off cadets and look for a guy around my age." Sam@drcrippler: "Otherwise, I will squeeze in next to you." Keliaya@anncarise: "I know plenty on the ship if you need suggestions." Keelah@crystyll chuckles, "It is something I have thinking on of late" Keliaya@anncarise: "Not so familiar with the station crew, though I should really mix in a few new faces..." Keelah@crystyll watches as the viewscreen changes to a picturesque view of Vulcan as the ship drops from warp Sam@drcrippler: "Me squeezing in next to you?" he jokes Eunha@turtles#8407: "Sure I'm looking to date. So if you can set me up I would reward you." Keliaya@anncarise: "Most of the people I hang with are the single night kind...but I'll see if I can find anyone with long term goals." Keelah@crystyll rolls here eyes, "The bridge seating..." she looks back with a smirk Keliaya@anncarise turns to observe the Vulcan scenery once she's finished engine power balancing. Sam@drcrippler winks as he looks up at Vulcan. "Nice place that. Not as nice as Earth...but good." Eunha@turtles#8407 Nods "Thanks. Now back to my station I'm Ops today." Keelah@crystyll: "Helm; standard orbital approach. Eunha, would you care to inform the Vulcans of our arrival?" she says glancing back as she wanders past Eunha@turtles#8407: "time to be professional love birds." she says walking by Sam@drcrippler glares at Eunha before turning to Keelah. "She's right...I'm going to slip into my uniform." Sam@drcrippler: "I am not turning up to Vulcan in this." Keelah@crystyll throws him a puzzled look, "Scared you'll get mistaken for one of the locals without the badge?" Eunha@turtles#8407: "You brought a uniform with you even though you're on leave?" she asks from her console Sam@drcrippler: "Definitely, I look so Vulcan." Keelah@crystyll chuckles Sam@drcrippler: "And yes, I have my uniform in Keelah's ready room." He says slyly and walks to the ready room. Sam@drcrippler: "I think I might have left it last time." He chuckles lightly Eunha@turtles#8407: "Captain I have to ask why is he on the bridge so much if he's on leave?" Keelah@crystyll watches Sam walk off, doubletaking between him and Eunha before shaking her head lightly Keelah@crystyll: "Because he desires to be, and unless we find ourselves in a situation where his presence becomes determantel to my focus; I hold no objection to it" Eunha@turtles#8407 Taps her console "Cool." To Eunha@turtles#8407: We are being hailed by Vulcan's main orbital station Keelah@crystyll: "Anyway, as you were Commander. Lets inform the Vulcans of our arrival and get this show on the road" Eunha@turtles#8407: "Well looks like they are hailing us." Keelah@crystyll: "On screen" she says, standing and assuming an unnaturally formal posture Eunha@turtles#8407 Puts the vulcans on the screen Keliaya@anncarise | A middle-aged Vulcan female appears on the viewscreen. Several others can be seen working on consoles in the room behind her, "This is Vulcan Traffic Control, we have your vessel, the - Keliaya@anncarise: USS Valley Forge, down for delivering...recovered katric arks. Is that correct?" Keelah@crystyll nods, "That is correct control. We should be expected at one of the temples" Keliaya@anncarise | Traffic Vulcan: "Would you like to dock with the station, or remain in orbit and transport directly to the surface?" Sam@drcrippler walks onto the bridge, adjusting his collar. Stands at the side Keelah@crystyll: "Site to site transport will be adequate. We have no requirement for docking" Keliaya@anncarise | Traffic Vulcan: "You are not bringing any cargo aside from the listed katric arks, correct?" Keelah@crystyll: "Correct" Keliaya@anncarise | Traffic Vulcan: "Very well. You are cleared for transport. Welcome home, captain." Keliaya@anncarise | Traffic Vulcan clearly doesn't know Keelah's not born on Vulcan. Keelah@crystyll: "purses her lips at the comment and visibly tenses, but chooses to stay her tongue, "...thank you Control. Valley Forge out" Keliaya@anncarise | The feed cuts out. Keelah@crystyll relaxes with a long exhale as the screen returns to exterior view, like a balloon deflating Eunha@turtles#8407: "Don't worry captain you now only have to pretend to be professional on the surface for who knows how long." Keelah@crystyll gives Eunha /that/ look, "...'pretend to be professional', counsellor? You know, you've the bedside manner of a mechanic, Eunha..." she smirks Keliaya@anncarise: "Hey, I think I'd have decent bedside manners..." Keliaya@anncarise chuckles. Keelah@crystyll: "You and me both Kelly, but warp engineers are a far cry from greasemonkey mechanics" she chuckles Eunha@turtles#8407: "You never saw me on the Gainsborough I was amazing and still am." Keelah@crystyll: "Alright Kelly; you have the bridge. Eunha - lets get some fresh Vulcan air" Keelah@crystyll waves Sam along as she heads for the turbolift as well Eunha@turtles#8407: "Comm me if you need anything Kelly." Sam@drcrippler fakes surprise. "Me?" Keliaya@anncarise: "Will do, counselor!" Eunha@turtles#8407: "Yeah really him?" Keliaya@anncarise makes for the centre of the bridge. Sam@drcrippler grins at Kelly as she passes Keelah@crystyll turns back to Kelly, "We will beam down ahead and let you know when they are ready to receive the arks" Keliaya@anncarise nods, "I'll have transporters standing by, captain." Keelah@crystyll returns a confident nod and continues to the turbolift Sam@drcrippler holds out an arm for Eunha Eunha@turtles#8407 Nopes it Keelah@crystyll: FX | The trio materialize at the base of a short slope leading up to the temple. There is no welcoming committee to greet them Keelah@crystyll: looks around, "Well this is...arid..." Eunha@turtles#8407: "God this place is so....Brown." Eunha@turtles#8407: *nods at her captain's statement* Keelah@crystyll: turns to Sam, "You were right... Earth is definitely prettier!" Sam@drcrippler: "You only got to see Lancaster..." he grins Keelah@crystyll: "Well... let's go find ourselves a priest then I guess" she says, tugging uncomfortably at her tunic Sam@drcrippler: "After you." Keelah@crystyll: starts wandering up the ominous approach Sam@drcrippler: "Like I said. Good archaeology." he looks around Keelah@crystyll: "Hard to believe this is the home of a founding member of the Federation..." Valrek@annpc#5570: Two guards stand at the top of the ascent, unmoving as a statue, each holding a ceremonial lirpa. Keelah@crystyll: pauses as they reach the courtyard at the top, eyeing the two guards; clearly unsure if they expect a greeting or not Valrek@annpc#5570: One of the guards step in her way, "You are the Starfleet officers we were told to expect?" Keelah@crystyll: nods curtly, "Captain T'Keel Se'Lai - USS Valley Forge" gestures to Eunha, "My second officer; Lieutenant Commander Jung Eunbi" then turns and looks back to Sam, "Captain Samual Bishop of the USS Keelah@crystyll: Endeavour" Eunha@turtles#8407: "You left out head counsellor." she smirks she likes having a long title Keelah@crystyll: clears her throat, "...2nd officer /and/ head counsellor" Eunha@turtles#8407: "There we go." Valrek@annpc#5570: The guard nods to his partner, who takes out a communicator. The guard in their way steps aside, "You may pass. Wait in the courtyard." Keelah@crystyll: is clearly tenser than ever, focusing very hard at pretending to be a normal vulcan Eunha@turtles#8407: *Heads in without anothe word* Keelah@crystyll: heads in silently as well Keelah@crystyll: looks around, "This is very similar to the setting in which we held the memorial..." she comments in a hushed tone, like she's stood in church or something Eunha@turtles#8407: "Memorial?" Valrek@annpc#5570: Traditionally dressed Vulcans stand and sit around the circular courtyard, some reading, some conversing with each other. Many of them give the Starfleet officersr a glance as they pass. Sam@drcrippler: "It is indeed." Sam replies Eunha@turtles#8407: *is speaking in her normal tone and volume* Keelah@crystyll: "For the Captain of one of the other vessels lost alongside the Gainsborough" Eunha@turtles#8407: "Ah." Sam@drcrippler gives them all a glance as they walk on by. He is a human and is proud to act like one Valrek@annpc#5570: No one in the courtyard seems to directly address the officers yet... Keelah@crystyll: continues to fiddle nervously with her uniform, ring, combadge... whatever nondescript item her hands can find to keep busy Eunha@turtles#8407: *Pokes Keelah* Sam@drcrippler wonders around slightly looking at the archaeology Keelah@crystyll: can feel the accusatory stares from the locals burning through her soul Keelah@crystyll: jumps slightly at the poke and turns to Eunha Sam@drcrippler: "Looks like stonehenge..." he admires Keelah@crystyll: "Counsellor?" Eunha@turtles#8407: "Calm yourself. Your brain is making mine go crazy." Keelah@crystyll: blinks, "Sorry Eunha, I... I'm trying...." Eunha@turtles#8407: "I know you are." she smiles reassuringly Sam@drcrippler: "I have concluded that Stonehenge was built by Vulcans." Sam jokes Keelah@crystyll: looks past her at the locals sitting quietly minding their own business, "I don't like it Eunha... something is wrong, I think they are on to me..." she whispers Keelah@crystyll: has restrained her fidgeting some, but still toys with the ring on her finger Eunha@turtles#8407: "If they want trouble they'll have to go through me." Keelah@crystyll: gives a slight hint of a smile, "Good luck to them there" Eunha@turtles#8407: "Very much so..." she pauses "When we get back to the ship I'll find something to make you feel calmer." Keelah@crystyll: "Getting back to the ship will suffice to settle my nerves..." Sam@drcrippler: "I know what will make her calmer," Sam pops in annoyingly Valrek@annpc#5570: An old Vulcan male exits from the entrance at the far side of the courtyard, crossing the bridge to the platform with long, calculated strides. Keelah@crystyll: "Just having you both here is a huge help" Sam@drcrippler: " 'ey up." Sam nods to the Vulcan approaching Keelah@crystyll: "Hm?" she looks around Eunha@turtles#8407: "You would've left me in charge on the ship if it wasn't vulcan." Valrek@annpc#5570: The Vulcan's gaze jumps from individual to individual like an alert owl, finally setting on Keelah he makes his way over to the officers. Keelah@crystyll: nods to Eunha, "I suspected I may call upon your insights here" she whispers as he approaches Valrek@annpc#5570: He takes his stand before the trio, hands folded neatly behind his back as he stands tall and proudly, "Welcome to our sanctuary. I am High Priest Valrek." Keelah@crystyll: offers a traditional salute before bowing her head slightly, "Captain T'Keel Se'Lai" Keelah@crystyll: Live Long and Prosper. Keelah@crystyll displays a Vulcan Salute. Sam@drcrippler gives a polite nod. "Captain Samuel Alexander Bishop." Valrek@annpc#5570: Live Long and Prosper. Valrek@annpc#5570 gives a Vulcan Salute to Keelah. Sam@drcrippler ( Eunha@turtles#8407: *was staring in to space for a moment* "Hm...Oh Counsellor Eunbi." Valrek@annpc#5570: "I am told you are bringing katric arks from a lost Vulcan expedition?" Keelah@crystyll: gives a slight hint of a smile, "Good luck to them there" Eunha@turtles#8407: "Very much so..." she pauses "When we get back to the ship I'll find something to make you feel calmer." Keelah@crystyll: "Getting back to the ship will suffice to settle my nerves..." Sam@drcrippler: "I know what will make her calmer," Sam pops in annoyingly Valrek@annpc#5570: An old Vulcan male exits from the entrance at the far side of the courtyard, crossing the bridge to the platform with long, calculated strides. Keelah@crystyll: "Just having you both here is a huge help" Sam@drcrippler: " 'ey up." Sam nods to the Vulcan approaching Keelah@crystyll: "Hm?" she looks around Eunha@turtles#8407: "You would've left me in charge on the ship if it wasn't vulcan." Valrek@annpc#5570: The Vulcan's gaze jumps from individual to individual like an alert owl, finally setting on Keelah he makes his way over to the officers. Keelah@crystyll: nods to Eunha, "I suspected I may call upon your insights here" she whispers as he approaches Valrek@annpc#5570: He takes his stand before the trio, hands folded neatly behind his back as he stands tall and proudly, "Welcome to our sanctuary. I am High Priest Valrek." Keelah@crystyll: offers a traditional salute before bowing her head slightly, "Captain T'Keel Se'Lai" Keelah@crystyll: Live Long and Prosper. Keelah@crystyll displays a Vulcan Salute. Sam@drcrippler gives a polite nod. "Captain Samuel Alexander Bishop." Valrek@annpc#5570: Live Long and Prosper. Valrek@annpc#5570 gives a Vulcan Salute to Keelah. Sam@drcrippler ( Eunha@turtles#8407: *was staring in to space for a moment* "Hm...Oh Counsellor Eunbi." Valrek@annpc#5570: "I am told you are bringing katric arks from a lost Vulcan expedition?" Keelah@crystyll: "That is correct; my ship is standing by to transport them to the surface" Valrek@annpc#5570: "Are you certain they are katric arks?" Keelah@crystyll: "Nothing can be certain shy of absolute verification" Valrek@annpc#5570: nods, "Fortunately, I have had experience melding with a number of arks in my tenure here." Keelah@crystyll: "I would surmise that is why we are reporting to you" Keelah@crystyll: "Though I should clarify for the record; these are likely no ordinary arks" Valrek@annpc#5570: "A logical assumption. If you would kindly give the word to transport them here." Valrek@annpc#5570: "I assume not. We can discuss the details once they are secure." Keelah@crystyll: nods and looks to Eunha, "Counsellor, would you care to liaise with the ship?" Eunha@turtles#8407: "Sure." Sam@drcrippler leans on his stick, listening quietly Talek@fenixxx33 has been here the whole time, listening with a very Vulcanlike stoic posture. Valrek@annpc#5570: continues to commune with Keelah as Eunha sorts out the transport with Kelly, "We have an estimate of the expedition which you stumbled upon. Tell me, does it use technology predating the Federation?" Keelah@crystyll: "We believe so, yes..." she looks to Sam for more detail as the resident archaeologist Sam@drcrippler nods with fake enthusaism. "Oh yes! The technology is marvellous." Begins a loooonnnnngggg discussion on the finds Sam@drcrippler is really enjoying showing the Vulcans how much of a human he is Valrek@annpc#5570 exchanges glances with the Vulcan behind him before turning back to the group of officers, "We have all the information we require. The possibility that this vessel is the VSS T'Paal is above 92%." Talek@fenixxx33 nods slightly while exchanging glances with the other Vulcan. Keelah@crystyll refrains from smiling, "Then you have a positive ID on the crew" Eunha@turtles#8407: "Trasnport is complete." Valrek@annpc#5570: "We do. The T'Paal was sent to investigate Cardassian affairs in the region. We will learn more and have complete confirmation- ah, excellent." Valrek@annpc#5570: "I will attempt a meld on these so called arks and inform you of the results." Valrek@annpc#5570 looks to his left, "Could you preside over our guests in the meantime?" Keelah@crystyll looks to the other - so far quietly judging her from the corner - vulcan Talek@fenixxx33 steps forward, looking between the officers. Her gaze rests on Keelah with an expression that might be considered cold. "Very well. I am Priestess T'Lek." She nods in belated greeting. Valrek@annpc#5570 nods and heads back across the bridge, hands still folded behind him as he moves with almost perfect posture. To Eunha@turtles#8407: Throughout this whole exchange Eunha can sense nothing from the high priest, his mind is extremely guarded and his emotions meticulously buried. Eunha@turtles#8407: This would peak eunha's curiosty and given the chance she might try to get in Sam@drcrippler smiles at the fact Valrek's posture is *almost* perfect Keelah@crystyll dips her head, "Captain T'Keel Se'Lai..." she watches as the priest exits, "...I assume it is normal for him to perform this meld in seclusion?" Talek@fenixxx33: Is it not logical to mingle with another mind in a location free of distractions? Talek@fenixxx33: After all, humans can be *very* distracting. Eunha@turtles#8407: "I'm able to do it even with all these distractions. Including Vulcans." Sam@drcrippler chuckles. "Boy you can bet it." Sam@drcrippler: "If there's one thing you can be sure about, is that humans are *VERY* distracting Keelah@crystyll can't help but crack a small smile, "No arguments there..." Talek@fenixxx33 gives Eunha a look rather close to a sneer. "The telepathic abilities of Betazoids and Vulcans are quite different. These Katra are adrift, without a body to maintain. If my colleague is not -> Sam@drcrippler winks at Keelah. It's obvious he's trying to take the Vulcans' focus of Keelah Talek@fenixxx33 |> careful, he may damage the Katra. Or his own." Keelah@crystyll: "Then we shall trust that in his capability" Sam@drcrippler shrugs. "I hate that woman," he points to Euhna. "But she's right. She could probably do it with her eyes closed." Valrek@annpc#5570 returns across the bridge into the courtyard, his gait much more hurried now. Eunha@turtles#8407: "Feelings mutal." Sam@drcrippler clicks, winks and points his fingers to Eunha Keelah@crystyll looks across as the priest returns Talek@fenixxx33 turns to Valrek, raising a curious eyebrow. Valrek@annpc#5570 stops before T'Lek and the Starfleet officers, looking them over,"stops before T'Lek and the Starfleet officers, his gaze darting between the two Vulcans present almost excitedly, "Do you know - Valrek@annpc#5570: what you've found, captain?" Eunha@turtles#8407: "Something that isn't so important that's going to make us stay for longer?" Keelah@crystyll quirks a very Vulcan brow, "I... assume some level of success with the arks?" Talek@fenixxx33 shoots Eunha a warning look. Zari@mindquake#2570: Indeed. We are all curious as to what you have to share. To Eunha@turtles#8407: Eunha can suddenly get through now. There is excitement, and a hint of...desperation? Sam@drcrippler blinks slowly. Did he really just see an excited Vulcan (that's not Keelah?) Valrek@annpc#5570: "The information these arks contain...it is beyond imagination." Valrek@annpc#5570 looks to Keelah, "How well do you know the sector in which you found this?" Eunha@turtles#8407: "Well it must be good I can sense your emotions now." Keelah@crystyll: "Starfleet is just beginning to explore that region" Valrek@annpc#5570: "Then this knowledge will benefit you greatly, captain." Talek@fenixxx33: We would like access to any data you have in regards to ths area of space.i Keelah@crystyll: "What knowledge...?" she slowly glances back to Eunha, cautiously surprised that she can sense his emotions now Valrek@annpc#5570 seems to ignore Eunha's comments as he continues, "I'm sure melding with the arks will be able to fill in any gaps your data has." Zari@mindquake#2570: Could the imagination not simply be construed as a part of the logical and scientific process, and a necessary part of entertaining all options? Sam@drcrippler secretly admires Eunha's sarcasm Eunha@turtles#8407: "He's excited." she says in the background Valrek@annpc#5570: "We do not need to imagine when we can see. Yes, this knowledge is a few centuries outdated, but I am sure it will be priceless." Sam@drcrippler: "Well then, can we cut the wonder and start to get to the information?" Sam asks Talek@fenixxx33: Even if the information is irrelevant at current, the archeological value alone is.... fascinating. Sam@drcrippler: "Exactly...so...can we see it?" Sam asks Valrek@annpc#5570 tugs on his robe before returning to holding his hands in front of him, "Indeed. It will take forever for me to recount all that I've learned." Keelah@crystyll looks between the priests, "What of the katra's? The whole purpose of this visit was that they may come to rest at home, on Vulcan" Valrek@annpc#5570: "I propose that we have more of our priests interact with the arks and make a detailed report with their combined efforts." Valrek@annpc#5570: "Do not worry. They'll rest here, they won't be disturbed for long." Keelah@crystyll blinks in surprise and looks to T'lek, "Is that... normal, to use katra's in such a way?" Sam@drcrippler his eyes flicker to Keelah Valrek@annpc#5570 nods, "They are home. They will be safe here." Keelah@crystyll: "This sounds... unethical" Zari@mindquake#2570 cracks the slightest hint of a smirk before returning to her soft diplomatic smile Talek@fenixxx33 looks at Keelah. "Knowledge is knowledge. The melding of minds is a sharing of information. I was, quite clearly, referring to the value of the information obtained by this meld." Valrek@annpc#5570: "Don't worry. I...the one I was melding with was more than content to share her knowledge with me." Sam@drcrippler he looks at Keelah, his curiosity dampened by her concern Zari@mindquake#2570: ... just as the Vulcans will be more than happy to share that of the information we find that they deem us ready to learn. Keelah@crystyll narrows her eyes, "I'm not certain I've ever known a priest to get confused by persoanl pronouns before. Not least a man of logic..." Keelah@crystyll definitely doesn't like the way he is looking at her now Valrek@annpc#5570: "Confused? I assure you, my mind has never been more clear." Eunha@turtles#8407: "Maybe he's been posessed." she out right says it Sam@drcrippler: "Erm...Keelah..." Sam@drcrippler was about to say what Eunha was going to say, just gentler. Keelah@crystyll nod sto Eunha, "His behaviour does seem a little... off, since we got here" Valrek@annpc#5570: "What? Do not be ridiculous! The illogic of offworlders at its finest!" Zari@mindquake#2570 takes a protective step forward, ready for if anything escalates Eunha@turtles#8407 She steps closer to him "IT would explain why his mental wall he had up is not as hard for me to break through anymore." Talek@fenixxx33 walks over, calmly nerve pinching Valrek. Talek@fenixxx33: rolls 57 (1-100) Valrek@annpc#5570: "What are you doing?" Valrek@annpc#5570: rolls 35 (1-100) Sam@drcrippler takes a protective step closer to Keelah Valrek@annpc#5570: "You cannot-" before he can turn to T'Lek she grasps her neck and he falls to the ground, limp. Eunha@turtles#8407 Takes her tricorder off her hip and scans the Vulcan man Sam@drcrippler: "I believe she did." Sam chuckles Talek@fenixxx33 grabs him as he falls, easing him gently to the ground. Eunha@turtles#8407 scans the environment with a tricorder. Keelah@crystyll: "Well then..." she looks down at the priest, before back up to T'lek, an expectant look on her face" Keelah@crystyll: "Are priests... allowed to do that to each other...?" she asks with a quirked expression To Eunha@turtles#8407: He's medically fine. Aside from being knocked out of course Zari@mindquake#2570: Now that... I did not see coming. Talek@fenixxx33: The frequency of your illogical questioning is beginning to cause me some irritation. Sam@drcrippler: "You cause me irritation." Sam mutters Eunha@turtles#8407: "You'll get over it." she says still scanning Keelah@crystyll frowns, "Isn't irritation an illogical emotional reaction to the conduct of others?" To Eunha@turtles#8407: There's something odd aboutt his brain patterns, and the brain activity is too high Zari@mindquake#2570: In the absence of full disclosure, is not curiosity the logical position to take? Eunha@turtles#8407 Hands her tricorder to Keelah "I don't know what it is but his brain patterns seem odd to me and his brain activity is way too high." Keelah@crystyll takes a curious look at the scan, "I'm no medic, but this does seem... off" Sam@drcrippler: "Keelah did you meld with the arcs?" Talek@fenixxx33 ignores them both, kneeling down to inspect Valrek. Her hands find the Katra points of his face, as she tries to determine the nature of the occurance. Are there two minds present? Is Valrek in -> Keelah@crystyll: "Of course not. Even when I took the risk of melding with someone I already knew, the precaution of taking time off duty was used" Talek@fenixxx33 |> The ark? Keelah@crystyll: "I would never dream of doing something so irresponsible while sitting in the command seat" Sam@drcrippler: "I know what's happened." Sam@drcrippler he replies and looks at Keelah Eunha@turtles#8407: "This is where I think we need Caelia. But I don't know where she is." To Talek@fenixxx33: Two minds are present; Valrek appears to have been pushed to the back, and the dominant mind is a storm of raging emotions. Sam@drcrippler his face is serious now Keelah@crystyll looks to Sam patiently awaiting his conclusion Talek@fenixxx33: The dominant one is pre-Sarek! Isn't he? To Talek@fenixxx33: For all his discipline, it seems what he found in the ark was too much for him to handle. Sam@drcrippler doesn't respond as he glances back to where the Vulcan disappeared to meld Sam@drcrippler begins to walk in that direction Talek@fenixxx33: Isssn't heeee? To Talek@fenixxx33: She's not, but somehow she's lost control and is practtically like a pre-sarek vulcan. Talek@fenixxx33: Oh. Talek@fenixxx33: Okay. Zari@mindquake#2570 follows Talek@fenixxx33 pulls her hand back. "This is... Most unfortunate." To Talek@fenixxx33: The arks were said to be not usual, so it's likely it could be faulty storage. like data corruption on USBs Keelah@crystyll watches him wander and suspects he has some insightful thought. She looks to Zari... as she leaves, a nod of approval is all thats required now Talek@fenixxx33: It appears that.... To Talek@fenixxx33: and iff you try tto extract the katra in Valrek you're prettty sure you can't handle the strong emotions either Talek@fenixxx33 's attention is occupied by Zari and Sam. Her voice raises. Sam@drcrippler: (Sam is going to go and oversee the arcs ) Talek@fenixxx33: DO NOT TOUCH THE ARKS. Zari@mindquake#2570: I will not, though I would appreciate knowing precisely why. Eunha@turtles#8407: "She's a big old bag of bitchy." Sam@drcrippler: "I have no intention of doing so." Keelah@crystyll can't help but smile as the raised voice reminds her of a strict schoolteacher from her own childhood Talek@fenixxx33: For your own safety. Sam@drcrippler stands between Talek and the arks Keelah@crystyll: "She... is Vulcan" she offers as a perfectly logical explanation for the bitchyness Sam@drcrippler: "I'd advice you stay back T'Lek" Eunha@turtles#8407: "So is Caspius and Sivath and they aren't that bad." Talek@fenixxx33: My colleague has been overcome by a powerful mind. One not restrained by the ways of Sarek. Sam@drcrippler nods Sam@drcrippler: "It was the meld. The katra took over his body." Keelah@crystyll: "True, but they are also starfleet officers. This one is a priest" Talek@fenixxx33: Is that not what i have already stated? Talek@fenixxx33: Please return to the common area. For your own safety. Sam@drcrippler: "Yeah but I said it better." Looks at Zari for confirmation Zari@mindquake#2570: So a vulcan from when the vulcan people were sneaky underhanded spies who regularly abused their treaties, rather than the new enlightened position. I could see that being most unfortunate. Zari@mindquake#2570: What can I do to help. Eunha@turtles#8407 Kneels down "I'm going to try something." Talek@fenixxx33: The Katra possessing my colleague is... Sam@drcrippler: "Can you seal off the room?" Talek@fenixxx33: Illogical children! Keelah@crystyll watches Eunha curiously Zari@mindquake#2570: and yes, you said it far better. Talek@fenixxx33 stares at Eunha, her patience running thin. "Captains, contain and control your people before i am forced to remove you from this place!" Zari@mindquake#2570: Pardon my choice of words. Eunha@turtles#8407: "I'm going to see if I can get any deeper into his mind..." she pauses to let her captain deal with bitch mc bitch Keelah@crystyll: "Calm yourself priestess. She may have the ability to assist your colleague" Talek@fenixxx33: And what qualification enables you to make that determination? Keelah@crystyll points at the pips on her collar, "Starfleet Command does" Sam@drcrippler nods and smiles. "Thank you Lieutenant. Can you stand guard here? Let nobody pass except for the landing party." Zari@mindquake#2570 grins from ear to ear. Zari@mindquake#2570: My pleasure, Sir. Talek@fenixxx33: You are an ignorant child who does not understand your *own* mind. Starfleet does not have the authority to interfere with a Vulcan cultural matter. Zari@mindquake#2570 stands in front of the door in an imposing battle ready posture Keelah@crystyll: "Actually priestess; these katric stones were recovered by Starfleet and so remain our protectorate obligation" Sam@drcrippler: "What seems to be the problem?" Sam walks over Talek@fenixxx33 stares at Keelah. "Such an obligation extends to the stones and the minds within. It ends long before my colleague. I assure you, if any harm befalls him, I will have your commissions revoked." Keelah@crystyll: "Now who's overstretching her authority!" she scoffs, "Just... shut up and let my counsellor attempt to help your colleague!" Keelah@crystyll looks back to Eunha to see how she is getting on Sam@drcrippler is ready to apprehend the priestess if needed Keelah@crystyll is ready to bitch-slap her if needed Zari@mindquake#2570 watches the proceedings, but keeps a watchful eye out for anyonea approaching. Eunha@turtles#8407: "Right now let's see." she stares into space obviously focusing Sam@drcrippler looks over to Keelah slightly. He kinda likes the no holds barred Keelah Eunha@turtles#8407: "The katra is very strong...He is fighting it for control." Talek@fenixxx33 scoffs. "I was already aware of this. Produce something productive or depart my temple." Eunha@turtles#8407: "We should get him to a medical facility immediatley for observation." Sam@drcrippler: "Is there one in the temple"? Keelah@crystyll: "That would be most prudent, "looks to T'lek for consent" Talek@fenixxx33: I would insist on a medical facility located on Vulcan and staffed by Vulcans. Keelah@crystyll: "I assumed nothing less. We can provide emergency transport to a facility of your choosing if you welcome the assistance" Zari@mindquake#2570 bites back a snarky comment and continues to watch the approaches to the door with a hawkish gaze. Talek@fenixxx33: It is prudent that the body should be cared for until my colleagues and I have found a way to restore the mind. Keelah@crystyll: "Alright, thank you Eunha" she nods and taps her combadge Keelah@crystyll: "Se'Lai to Valley Forge; we require an emergncy transport to the nearest medical facility on the surface" Sam@drcrippler stands down from his internal Red Alert Eunha@turtles#8407 Taps her commbadge "Eunbi to Valley Forge one to transport back to the ship when you're done with the mergency one." Talek@fenixxx33 looks Valrek over, studying the biobed readout. "Where is the doctor?" Keelah@crystyll paces at a distance while the local experts pour over scans and debate options Zari@mindquake#2570: Sir, I have a concern which I would like to address. I know this is a bad time. Keelah@crystyll smiles softly, "Speak your mind, Zari" Zari@mindquake#2570: The ark is dangerous, particularly to a telepathic mind. If the vulcans had dropped something so dangerous on the doorstep of Andor, they would be insisting that it be quarantined until we were more Zari@mindquake#2570: ready to handle the implications. Sam@drcrippler watches Keelah quietly Zari@mindquake#2570: Would it not be equally logical to lobby for a smilar level of caution and safety for an artifact which can literally possess good vulcans with a mind they can not handle? Talek@fenixxx33 looks at Zari. "The answer is quite simple. We do not meld with them. They will be quarantined." Keelah@crystyll: "I agree and have every faith that the temple priests remaining in place will ensure that is the case" Keelah@crystyll: "But the more pertinent issue is how to aid the priest who already did so" Talek@fenixxx33 nods. "Precisely." Keelah@crystyll looks to T'lek, "He was your temple's seasoned expert with katric recovery as I understand it. Do you have anyone else of equal expertise on the subject?" Zari@mindquake#2570: Is it possible the artifact itself can intiate the connection? Talek@fenixxx33 raises an eyebrow. "I believe i would be the next most qualified. However, i do believe that given the circumstances, the removal of the foreign Katra will require an organized undertaking." Keelah@crystyll: "Possible with a capable mind, yes" Keelah@crystyll quirks a brow as she looks back to T'lek, "You have an alternative theory then?" Talek@fenixxx33 looks to Zari. "There are provisions, for an especially dangerous Katric Ark to be destroyed. But it requires unanimous approval." She turns back to Keelah. "I have stated my reccommendation. I do Zari@mindquake#2570: *to Talek* As the care of the artifact is now clearly in your hands, I hope you treat the ark as the dangerous unknown entity that it is and handle it with tha appropriate care. I will speak no Zari@mindquake#2570: further on my concerns Talek@fenixxx33: Not believe a single mind to be capable of safely removing such a volatile Katra without risk to the host. Regardless of training or expertise." Talek@fenixxx33 offers Zari a small nod. Keelah@crystyll: "That may stand when the katra is held within an ark, but this one is presently in your fellow priests mind!" Keelah@crystyll: "For your procedures to be followed, the katra must surely first be removed from his mind else he is also subject to the same measures" Talek@fenixxx33 narrows her eyes at Keelah. "Which, as i have said *twice* would require a group effort." Zari@mindquake#2570: Is there anything I can do to assist? Keelah@crystyll hesitates a moment, "...or that of a more capable individual..." Keelah@crystyll gives a slight shake of her head to Zari, she wishes there was something Talek@fenixxx33 looks from Zari, to Keelah, to Sam, and back to Keelah. "It could potentially be possible for the four of us to combine our force of will, to force the foreign Katra out of Valrek's mind." Talek@fenixxx33: While i would prefer to have a team of priests trained in this matter, if the good *Captain* is unwilling to wait, i will do what i must. Keelah@crystyll: "And risk the rogue katra infecting an untrained mind? unacceptable" Talek@fenixxx33: Then i will summon the other priests of my order, and we will begin as soon as they arrive. Keelah@crystyll: "I on the other hand... should be capable as acting as a single conduit, moreso than your priests...." Sam@drcrippler stands up and walks towards Keelah Talek@fenixxx33 looks like she could laugh in Keelah's face. Sam@drcrippler he puts a hand on her shoulder but doesn't say anything Talek@fenixxx33: You can barely reign in your own emotions, let alone those of another. Allowing you near the patient would be utterly ridiculous. Keelah@crystyll reaches up and pushes it back with a reassuring squeeze as she frowns towards T'lek Sam@drcrippler: "Keelah." Keelah@crystyll: "My capability for containing emotions is exactly the advantage needed here" Keelah@crystyll: "Now, you can either let your colleague suffer longer and risk losing him while you wait to put a larger number of priests at further risk..." Keelah@crystyll: Keelah@crystyll FX | This is the VF officers mess Keelah@crystyll: Keelah@crystyll FX | Normally bustling with activity, the room is empty save for Keelah who paces back and forth Keelah@crystyll: Keelah@crystyll FX | There is a small but deep indentation in the wall about the size of Keelah's hand Keelah@crystyll: Zari@mindquake#2570: Are you alright, Sir? They were completely out of line Keelah@crystyll shrugs off the hug and doesn't answer Zari. Just keeps pacing angrily and mumbling under her breath in Vulcan Zari@mindquake#2570: Why would they treat their own people that way? Keelah@crystyll stops, "Because they are exactly what I always feared they were; and your people always suspected!" Sam@drcrippler watches Keelah Zari@mindquake#2570: I can't say I trust them not to let whatever else is in that ark get out either, but I suppose they just made that nor our fight Sam@drcrippler looks at the dent in the wall and privately admires it. It took a fierce punch to do that Keelah@crystyll sighs, "For all their ignorance they are not stupid. They won't let the other katras escape. They will also likely not lay them to rest either" Zari@mindquake#2570: Not sure I understand why they would not. Keelah@crystyll: "Paranoia..." Sam@drcrippler can't help but smile lightly as he looks at Keelah. Something about her determination, her drive, makes Sam happy Keelah@crystyll FX | the barkeep peers over the counter and seeing Keelah is momentarily stationary, he scurries out the door Zari@mindquake#2570: Incidentally, excellent form on the punch. The shape of the indent shows good wrist position and followthrough Sam@drcrippler watches the barkeep leave and frowns. He could have done with a whisky. He goes over and finds himself a bottle. Keelah@crystyll: "Hm?" she glances to the wall, not even fully aware she had done it, "Oh... I do hope Kelly won't mind the extra maintenance..." Sam@drcrippler: "You know you have something the Vulcans will never have?" he calls back Keelah@crystyll looks over to Sam, wondering when he found his way to the bar Sam@drcrippler turns with a glass in his hand. "Drink anyone?" Keelah@crystyll: "...bring the bottle" she turns and leans into the wall again Sam@drcrippler chuckles and says something that sounds like "I love you" as he leans over and pulls out some glasses Zari@mindquake#2570: For what it's worth, I will trust someone willing to put their feelings on matters on the table over someone who would commit drastic acts to pretend they do not feel any day Sam@drcrippler brings the whisky over to the table and pours three drinks. Offers one to Zari Zari@mindquake#2570 nods and thanks Sam for the drink. Keelah@crystyll: "You and I both Zari... the state of denial there; it's an embarrassment!" Sam@drcrippler takes a glass towards Keelah. Sam@drcrippler: "Drink." He commands Keelah@crystyll punches the wall again in frustration, turning and taking the drink. She downs it in one and moves for the bottle Keelah@crystyll pours another and slams the bottle back on the table. She doesn't drink though, just leans into the table Sam@drcrippler inspects the punch. "Hmmm, I think you and I need some training time." Sam@drcrippler turns and looks at Keelah. Sam@drcrippler: "Listen Keelah. You are right. That's the bottom line." Zari@mindquake#2570: I'm sorry... If my people acted that way toward me, I can only imagine how deep it would cut... and you ARE right. Keelah@crystyll glances back over her shoulder, "Not when I am at the mercy of my emotions. I would not want to injure you..." Sam@drcrippler raises his eyebrows. "If you punch like that, you're not going to be able to hurt a fly." Keelah@crystyll sighs, "From my perspective perhaps. But from hers; she was right also. I just wish she could have been open minded enough to let me help" Keelah@crystyll grips the table as she refrains from responding to Sam's tease Zari@mindquake#2570: Yes, but the axiomatic facts upon which her perspective is built are fundamentally flawed. Keelah@crystyll FX | the tabletop crumples under her grip; it's light flickering before dying out as the emitter shatters Sam@drcrippler: "Alright, come here you." Sam attempts to pull Keelah towards him, more to stop her from hurting herself Zari@mindquake#2570: but enough about logic, flawed or otherwise. Zari@mindquake#2570: Just know I have your back. Keelah@crystyll softens some at Sam's grasp, "Thank you... both of you" Sam@drcrippler pulls her tightly towards him and whispers in her ear. "You know it was this conviction that made me fall in love with you." Keelah@crystyll: "It is not pleasant when emotions do overwhelm but... it is comforting to find support in friendships" Zari@mindquake#2570: My people are not strangers to intense emotions. Keelah@crystyll reaches up and holds her hand firmly around Sam's arm, almost holding it tighter across herself Zari@mindquake#2570: If you ever need to let loose, feel free to use the heavy bag in my room. Zari@mindquake#2570: It is heavily reinforced, and more importantly, easy enough to repair if needed. Keelah@crystyll smiles slightly, "Thanks, I'll keep that in mind" Keelah@crystyll glances back, "Easier at least than the walls..." Keliaya@anncarise strolls at the lounge, eyes immediately catching the broken table, "...everything alright?" Keelah@crystyll looks back to Kelly, "Uh oh... busted..." Zari@mindquake#2570: There's tht Sam@drcrippler: "It was me." Sam says simply Keliaya@anncarise: "What were you doing...?" Sam@drcrippler: "I...uh...tripped." Sam@drcrippler: "Over the chair and somehow my fists hit the wall here." Sam@drcrippler: And then I fell back onto the table." Keelah@crystyll elbows him in the ribs, "I am sorry Kelly, I... had a slight issue with loss of control. I'm afraid I owe your teams a new table" Keelah@crystyll: "...and wall panel..." Zari@mindquake#2570: s for the table, I kind of crashed a drone I was working on into it. Keliaya@anncarise: "Don't worry, those can be assembled from replicated components pretty easily." Zari@mindquake#2570: Seems the control interface needs work Keliaya@anncarise: "I was just worried Captain Bishop was playing with my new pneumonic guantlets or something..." Zari@mindquake#2570 pulls a small drone out of her side satchel to show what she's talking about Keelah@crystyll: "Well make a note compensate the work crews doing it with extra hours of leave" Sam@drcrippler gently takes Keelah's hand and inspects it for wounds. Sam@drcrippler: "I don't need your tools to make this damage. I am a weapon." he says absentmindedly Keelah@crystyll 's hand has a trickle of green blood from it. But moreso... she broke a nail! Keliaya@anncarise: "But on a more serious note...everything okay here?" Keelah@crystyll: "Here is all good, Kelly. Down there..." she glances out the window at Vulcan, "...I'm not sure that ever will be" Sam@drcrippler frowns when he sees the busted hand. "I think we'd better take the lovely Captain to the doctor just to get bandaged up." Keliaya@anncarise: "I guess things didn't go as well as hoped, then..." Keelah@crystyll glances at the hand Sam inspects and shakes it off, suckling the bleeding a little, before reinspecting, "That will heal in no time" Keelah@crystyll: "That is one way to put it Kelly" Sam@drcrippler: "Indeed it will...after the doctor checks it." Keelah@crystyll slides her glass across the cracked tabletop towards Kelly, "Join us. That stuff doesn't really do anything to me anyway" Sam@drcrippler: "Because whilst the second punch was crap, the first one could have broken some bones." Keelah@crystyll chuckles at Sam, "You have a lot to learn about Vulcan physiology, dear" Sam@drcrippler then looks at Keelah. "And also maybe a psych eval if whisky doesn't do anything to you." Keliaya@anncarise: "Thanks," she takes a sip from the glass. Keelah@crystyll: "Don't get me wrong Sam, it has a taste; but alcohol in general... does not have the same effect" Sam@drcrippler smiles and gently kisses Keelah. "More for me then." Zari@mindquake#2570: Whereas for my people, it hits hard but is flushed fast. Keliaya@anncarise nods, "I heard it was too much sugar that's bad for Vulcans and Romulans and similar species?" Keelah@crystyll: "To a point. But mint is the real kicker" Keliaya@anncarise: "Oh, I did not know that!" Sam@drcrippler: "I know what you need." Keliaya@anncarise: "I guess I can't offer you mint infused Fanalian tea then..." Keelah@crystyll shakes her head, "I'm not going near that stuff again. My ex was a minty..." Sam@drcrippler gently pulls Keelah a bit tighter Keelah@crystyll: "At least, Kelly; the arks are back home where they wanted to be" Keelah@crystyll: "Our mission was a technical success, even if the victoyr is bittersweet" Keliaya@anncarise nods and smiles, "That's something. At least we did them proper service." Sam@drcrippler: "You fulfilled their last request." Zari@mindquake#2570: Not sure the katras in there know what they were getting into. Zari@mindquake#2570: but if that was their request... Keelah@crystyll: "We may never know. But at the very least, when they made that request before meeting their end; they were of sound mind. we honoured that" Keelah@crystyll: "And if they are all as unstable as the one the priest melded with... then at least they are contained, safe from doing the same to others" Keelah@crystyll almost sounds like she is convincing herself than anyone else Sam@drcrippler: "If you want, we could launch a torpedo salvo in honour of them?" Keliaya@anncarise: "Mmm. If they're stuck in these rocks anyways, better to be on Vulcan than some prewarp world." Keelah@crystyll glances back with a smirk, "Could we aim it at that temple...?" Sam@drcrippler: "You're the Captain." He gives her a quick kiss Keelah@crystyll scoffs, "And if this were the Terran Empire, perhaps I would do that!" Keelah@crystyll: "But no... I know exactly what we should do..." Zari@mindquake#2570: So the stealth mission to steal the katras and find a place to put them to rest ourselves is back on? Keelah@crystyll takes the bottle and brims everyones glass. they don't have a choice. She raises the bottle Zari@mindquake#2570 gives Keelah a playful grin Sam@drcrippler chuckles at Zari. "I'm up for that." Keelah@crystyll: "Our fallen brethren. Lost, but never forgotten" she drinks, all in one again Zari@mindquake#2570 downs her own drink Zari@mindquake#2570: Never forgotten Keelah@crystyll: *she drinks. /not/ all in one as she is holding the bottle! Sam@drcrippler: "Ashes to Ashes, Dust to Dust." he mutters quietly before he downs his glass Keliaya@anncarise downs the whiskey in the glass she was handed. Zari@mindquake#2570: For the record, I can fly past the sensor nets of a group of people who think imagination is weakness with one eye closed and a hand bound behind my back, so ... in case it comes up. Keliaya@anncarise: "I...don't think we're going to invade Vulcan anytime soon..." Sam@drcrippler grimaces slightly. "Alright this is just glorified piss." he looks at the bottle. Sam@drcrippler: "Replicated." he spits out the words Keelah@crystyll looks to Zari with a smirk as she leans more into Sam's embrace, "Duly noted" Zari@mindquake#2570: Ya, we shouldn't sneak in and create a diplomatic incident... but a gal can dream, right? Keliaya@anncarise: "I'd offer you something better but I'm still building up my collection after we lost the Gainsborough." Keliaya@anncarise: "I need to find another stock of Olelian brandy..." Sam@drcrippler: "I'll tell Swifty to send my stock this way too." Keelah@crystyll looks around a little surprised at everyone, "Do you people know nothing about the officers mess...?" Sam@drcrippler shifts and pulls Keelah closer to him Keliaya@anncarise: "Oh, I just like to build up my own collection of rarer vintages." Keelah@crystyll turns and looks up at Sam, "You should know better at least /Captain/! ... come on!" she orders, pulling away and heading over to the bar Sam@drcrippler: "Who said my stock was going to the bar? I'm sure there's space in your room that isn't used." Keelah@crystyll smirks and disapperas down behind the counter Keliaya@anncarise makes her way to the bar as well and hops on a stool. Sam@drcrippler sits and sighs Sam@drcrippler: "So much for visiting the doctor..." Keelah@crystyll pops back up with a non-replicated bottle of vintage Romulan ale Zari@mindquake#2570 chuckles Keelah@crystyll: ".../every/ officers mess has at least one of these tucked away!" Sam@drcrippler grins. "Fizzbin tournament anyone?" Keliaya@anncarise: "Wow is that- you definitely have a better collection than I do right now!" Keelah@crystyll smirks and draws out 4 fresh glasses, lining them up and pouring them all out in one long run" Zari@mindquake#2570: Thank you. Sam@drcrippler chuckles as he picks up his glass. "To a great Captain." he toasts to Keelah Keelah@crystyll: "To great friends" she counters, holding her glass up to the seated trio Zari@mindquake#2570: I'll drink to that. Zari@mindquake#2570 takes a glass and takes a drink from it. Keliaya@anncarise nods, "And her drink collections," she chuckles. Sam@drcrippler downs the drink in one. Keliaya@anncarise takes a drink as well, "This is -definitely- authenti- uhh you might not want to do that..." Sam@drcrippler: "Keelah. If you're trying to get me drunk. You're going to need some more." he says Sam@drcrippler is a heavyweight when it comes to drinking :P Keelah@crystyll: "Just showing my appreciation" she smiles, seemingly a lot calmer now Keliaya@anncarise: "Yeah...we don't need more broken tables!" she smirks Sam@drcrippler winks and then laughs Keelah@crystyll rolls her eyes and chuckles Keelah@crystyll savours the rarely experienced taste, "Well, I don't know about the rest of you; but I for one am looking forward to getting back to our SAR mission" Keelah@crystyll: "Indeed, this is a time for celebration after all!" Sam@drcrippler: "We could always stop off at Risa on the way back." Sam winks Keelah@crystyll: "If we didn't have people to find, Sam; I'd be right along with that idea!" Sam@drcrippler grins "Hehe. Maybe the Gainsborough crew are relaxing on a nice beach somewhere. We could join them when we find them." Keelah@crystyll: "Now there's an enticing thought!" Sam@drcrippler winks at Keelah. "You know, that's not the only enticing thought I've had." Keliaya@anncarise: "I guess it's not unheard of to have people be trapped in a paradise." Keelah@crystyll: "Yes, I got that impression" she smiles Keliaya@anncarise: "What was that place, the one that the Enterprise-D was dealing with before it crashed?" Keliaya@anncarise: "Oh, don't let me get in your way!" Keliaya@anncarise hops off the stool with a smirk. Keelah@crystyll chuckles, flushing slightly, "Enjoy the drink Kelly!" Keliaya@anncarise: "Enjoy your enticement, captains!" she chuckles as well. Keliaya@anncarise: "Thanks for the wonderful drink!" Sam@drcrippler grins as he watches Kelly leave before jumping over the bar Sam@drcrippler: "You know, I rather like the fiesty Keelah." he chuckles Keelah@crystyll smirks, "Oh my dear, you have no idea what you've let yourself in for do you!" she playfully pats his cheek

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SUBMITTED: Stardate 93825.3 FILED BY: CAPT K. Se'Lai SECURITY: Level 2 - Confidential

LOCATION: Orion Sector

MISSION: Transport of previously recovered Katra stones to Vulcan

OUTCOME: While en route to Vulcan, the Valley Forge and Lurret intercepted a distress signal from a DPS convoy. Found convoy under attack from Orion Syndicate pirates and aided alongside KDF allies.

KEY PERSONNEL:

Capt Keelah Se'Lai (USS Valley Forge) Cmdr Lovoran J'Tak Tholoan (RRW Lurret) Capt Sam Bishop CMDR Tellara sh'Zarath SCDR Aivala t'Aendon LCDR Eryx Imre LCDR Jung Eunbi CDT Rumiho Mitsuki Capt Sadia (IKS Daramar) Capt Egzo (IKS Hag'Ihr) Mercenary Alyss (The Fortune) Sales Representative First Class T'Vek (FMS Premium)

NARRATIVE: Whilst en route to Vulcan - travelling in convoy with RRW Lurret - we intercepted an automated distress signal from the FMS Premium (which a database search informed us was a vessel belonging to 'Dependable Private Services' or DPS). Moving to intercept, we encountered a convoy of several freighters under attack from a force of Orion Syndicate vessels.

After our attempts to communicate with the Syndicate ships failed, we moved to defend the freighters; receiving communication from a KDF ship which advised they had intercepted the signal as well and were moving to assist (as it later transpired; DPS are also known to this particular group within the Empire as much as they ourselves). A firefight ensued with the KDF allies joining the frey upon their arrival.

The Orion vessels fought bitterly and refused repeated challenges to disengage, even after the majority of their fleet was lost. Ultimately; no allied ship suffered heavy losses or damage. One of the freighters was destroyed, but the Valley Forge was able to recover her crew before the core breached and safely return them to the Premium once the fight had subsided.

RECOMMENDATION: RRW Lurret is returning a recovered Corvette and it's crew for processing. Suggest the ships computers are thoroughly searched for pertinent intelligence and that the crew are questioned regarding motives.

SCDR Aivala performed with noteworthy skill beyond expectation at the tactical station during this unplanned exchange. It is this officers opinion that she is deserving of recognition for her efforts, and would make a fine candidate for the exchange programme. Should this come to pass, the Valley Forge would welcome her back on a more permanent assignment.