Posted by Lieutenant Commander Ciaran Donoghuei (XO) in Main Sim: Bridge (tag CO)

Posted by Captain Tralla Sh’Zoarhi (Captain) in Main Sim: Bridge (tag CO)

Posted by Lieutenant Maria Beckett (Chief of Security) in Main Sim: Bridge (tag CO)
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A warm smile greeted her as Admiral Duncan’s face appeared on her screen.

=^= Captain Sh’Zoarhi, it’s been too long. =^= the Admiral’s weathered face soon broke into a frown.

=^= I’m afraid this isn’t a social call however. A dangerous situation is unfolding on one of our research stations on Kabrel II. Commander Nalor received a disturbing communication from Gul Torin of the Cardassian Union. The Gul is under the impression that the research station is developing advanced weaponry and is on route to investigate but I think we can assume it will not be a peaceful encounter. =^=

The Admiral paused as he ran his hands through his greying hair and sighed.

=^= We have no idea where the Cardassians have gleaned this information from, there is no weapons research of any sort taking place on the station but the Cardassians have an inate ability to see deception at every turn and they will not be convinced. Your orders are to proceed to Kabrel II, defend the research station from the Cardassians and try and find out what the hell is going on there. We need to head this off at the pass, peacefully if at all possible, the last thing we need is another damned war. Any questions Captain? =^=

Mother Hen (GM)

her smiled turned to a frown “I thought the Cardassians were demilitarized after the Dominion war…We are on our way But is there anything me and my crew should be aware of going into this What does this research base for if not weapons tech?” she asked already sending a message to the helm to set course for Kabrel II at warp 7

Tralla

=^= Indeed Captain, which is I assume why the Cardassians have said they are coming to investigate rather than attack but I don’t think we can take that risk. The intel on this Gul Torin is that he is one of their most decorated military officers but that he is ruthless and headstrong. During the Dominion war he had one of the highest kill rates and he has historically had links to the True Way movement on Cardassia. My instinct tells me that he is not operating under the Cardassian government on this one. =^=

Of course, the Admiral hoped he was wrong but something just seemed off with this whole situation.

=^= The Kabrel II station is researching a number of advanced computer technologies but their primary focus is on a new artificial intelligence system. They have been making some progress which obviously we don’t want falling into the wrong hands. We have no idea where Torin has got this information from, either he has a questionable source or… =^=

The Admiral paused and pursued his lips as though he was reluctant to continue.

=^= …I can’t imagine this is the case but if the research team are conducting additional research outside of their remit, it is imperative that we know about it. =^=

Duncan sighed and shook his head. The thought that a team under his command could be working outside of his authority was disturbing but it wouldn’t be unheard of.

=^= We need this handled swiftly and quietly Captain, I need to know what the heck is going on. =^= he added with a decidedly dejected look.

Mother Hen (GM)

Before Tralla could answer a Holographic orb materialized next to her This orb had an audio waveform representing its mouth but no other features as of yet Tralla of course was used to Maizie popping in and out so she was not startled at least not by Maizies appearance though usually she did respect Priority one communications “Forgive me for intruding But AI Research is of interest to me as I myself am an AI” she said “are they working on new forms of the ENTITY platform? or on something new?” she asked

Tralla looked a little concerned worried the Admiral might take offense to the ships Entity AI interrupting the conversation but she did not do anything as of yet she had an idea on how to smooth it over if the Admiral took offense

Tralla and Maizie

Admiral Duncan was a little taken aback by Maizie’s sudden appearance although he didn’t let it show.

=^= The team has been exploring several different avenues of research, some let’s say, more unique than others. Their hope is to create an entirely new form of AI. I will send across the bios of the research team to give you a better idea of the work they have been developing. =^= Duncan quickly tapped a few buttons on his console and the crew files popped up on the screen. (OOC: will put these in a separate post)

(IC:) =^= I’ll leave you to it Captain, update me as soon as you have further information. Duncan out. =^= he replied before terminating the comm line.

Mother Hen (GM)

Kadance frowned as she noticed the absence of the Captain on the bridge. She knocked on the door as the call terminated, almost as if she was aware it had been going on.

Kadance Argona
CNS

Tralla had just finished talking with Maizie when the chime rang “Come!” she said smiling looking to see who it was

Tralla

Kady came in as the door whooshed open. “Captain, I just came to bring you the updates on Ensign Yolara and Lieutenant Bastion. They are both cleared for duty but will continue seeing me weekly for the immediate future. And the rest of this week’s report are here as well.” She stepped up and put the small PaDD on the Captain’s desk.

Kadance
CNS
((wasn’t sure if Maizie was still present, if so… Kadance would glance at it, but not understand its significance.))

Mazie was still there she just floating watching what was going on Tralla took the PaDD and looked at it “Thanks Counselor…We have a new Mission we are being directed too has helm taken us to warp yet?” she asked as she got up ready to walk back out onto the bridge

Tralla

Ciaran continued to sit in the Captain’s chair as he was the officer on duty. He was very curious on what was going on in the Captain’s ready room. It was past time for the Captain to take command but Ciaran knew sometimes it happened but he had not seen it in the short time he had been on the Memorial. He did noticed when the counselor walked in and was in there for a while and when the counselor walked in, he heard the AI talking along with another voice he knew was not from the vessel. He just continued to monitor what was going on around the ship using his padd in the chair. He wanted to check in with Engineering so he hit his communicator and said =/\=Lt Cmdr Donoghuei to Lt Th’arhosren, How are things looking down there? I am just checking to see if everything is in tip top shape?=/\=. He then waited for a response. He also then looked up behind the Captain’s chair at the tactical officer and said, “How is tactical looking? Are all sheilds and weapons ready if needed?” He then waited for a response from the tactical system and continued to wait for the appearance of the captain out of the ready room.

Lt Cmdr Donoghuei
XO

Kady smiled and nodded. “Not sure if saying a mission is a good thing or not. But hopefully it won’t be too taxing on the ship or crew.” As the Captain came on the bridge and asked about warp, she shook her head. “No, Sir. We, I mean, I believe they were awaiting a direction.” She smiled but it was more amusement than anything. This was one of the most efficient ships she had been on in a while. Nothing was wasted. Not manpower, ship power or anyone second guessing the Captain in matters no one knew anything about. One of those efficiencies was evident in the crew awaiting warp till they knew the direction to go.

Kadance
“Kadydid”
CNS

Lieutenant Beckett studied the tactical displays and ran a quick weapons check. “Everything looks good. Though we haven’t been in a shooting situation in a while,” she mused. That was good news. Though things on the ground at Eridion had been kind of a crapfest. There were still ripples of that ordeal passing around the ship. Maria tried to put it out of her mind. There were other matters at stake and she’d dealt with a lot … worse.

The smell of blood and fire on the promenade. People screaming and running. Klaxxons blaring through the station.

She shoved the unbidden memory away.

The smell of blood returned, and the coppery taste of it on her lips, coating her throat. Her nose twinged at the memory of caroming off of a display panel and the solid bulkhead behind it. Fun times, she thought darkly, shaking her head.

Lt Beckett, COS/CIO/CAG

OOC GM if you could take Maizie back over that would be lovely

Tralla Got up and walked out of her Ready room without much ceremony for the counselor though she did wave her hand in a way that said please follow

“Helm I sent coordinates too you moments ago set course for Kabrel II Warp 7 and Punch it!” she said tapping her combadge “Senior Staff Meeting in the Briefing Room in five minutes!” she ordered nodding at her XO and Chief of Security once she closed the comm line she turned and called “Maizie I want you to gather all intelligence Starfleet has on this Gul the station and anything else relating to the mission” she said knowing that Maizie knew exactly the details to find

Tralla

Ciaran saw the captain come out of the ready room. He heard her say to meet in the Briefing Room. He went ahead and nodded at the NLt and stood up and walked to the Ready Room. He believed he was the first one there after the Captain. He looked around to see who else was there. He nodded to the captain and said, “Hello Captain. As request, I am here. ” Ciaran went ahead and walked over to the chair near the Captain and sat down. He waited for others to show up.

Lt Cmdr Donoghuei
XO

((I think you mean Briefing Room, as the Captain just left her Ready Room/office and was heading for the briefing/conference room, unless you’re going to the captain’s office when there’s nobody in there.))

Lieutenant Beckett waved over one of the other members of her team to take over as relief officer and followed on the heels of Captain Tralla and the XO, breezing into the conference room. Her jaw was set and her sharp blue eyes were laser-focused on the two superior officers, watching for any and every ‘tell’.

Lt Beckett, COS/CIO/CAG