USS Victory-C - Episode 6.4 - Learning to Help

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Nika sat in the Captain's chair, feeling almost relaxed after having had some time during shoreleave. Not only had she gone to the party, she had also finished up most of the paperwork in advance and had been able to enjoy a little time to herself. But then she had received an in-depth mission briefing from Starfleet Command, which led to why she was sitting on the bridge now.

Nika had let everyone know six hours ago that the Victory would be moving out later, and she decided it was time for another reminded. She tapped her commbadge. =/\=This is Captain Cir'Kem to all crew, the Victory will be leaving Star Base Assailant in a little over an hour=/\=

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^{An hour and a half later}

Everyone who was supposed to be was on the ship, and it was time for the Victory to be leaving. Lieutenant Arika stood at the helm station, and he was undocking the ship and taking it to a distance which they could engage warp from. Nika watched him slightly, her attempts to self-teach herself to fly a ship weren't necessarily successful enough that she understood everything Arika was doing, but she understood some of it, at least.

“Set in a course for Cardassia Prime,” Nika ordered.

“Cardassia, sir?” Lieutenant Arika asked, seeming more than a little uncertain.

“Yes.” Nika hadn't ever been to Cardassia before, but she knew enough of interstellar relations to know that the situation on Cardassia was volatile, at the least. Nika just hoped the Victory's mission would make things better, rather than worse.

“Course set in,” Lieutenant Arika reported after an interval of time.

“Warp factor six,” Nika ordered. “Engage.” She didn't much like saying that, since she figured Lieutenant Arika was more than capable enough to determine when to switch to warp, but she guessed it was a part of the job, at least for now.

Once the ship was headed surely on its way, Nika tapped her commbadge. =/\=Captain Cir'Kem to senior staff, there will be a mission briefing in the briefing room in half an hour=/\=

Nika watched the stars fly by at warp for a while, then went to work on the modified mission briefing she would be giving in half an hour.

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=/\=This is Captain Cir'Kem to all crew, the Victory will be leaving Star Base Assailant in a little over an hour=/\

Tiberian sighed when he heard this. He had been languishing (surprisingly uncharacteristically) in his quarters for the past two hours after he had woken up, given that he had no duties to attend to. He lay down the copy of the training manual he had been browsing over, and fastened his tunic. Tapping his comm badge, Tiberian said:
"Sergeant Major Martinez, if you would ready the men and equipment for an inspection, I'll be down to check on everything in a short while. Wong out"
Tiberian moved to the replicator, and after wolfing a breakfast of coffee and porridge, proceeded to the armoury.
Having inspected the men, Tiberian ordered them to move to duty stations and carry on with their usual tasks. He then moved of to the nearest turbolift and went immediately to the bridge. He crossed to the seat to the left of the Captain's chair and sat down, using his console to finish a report he was comprising and send it to the Captain's console. As he finished he heard the order to set course for Cardassia, and then the notification of the staff briefing. As the ship went to warp, Tiberian jokingly asked.
"Ma'am, seeing as how we're going to Cardassia, I just wondered whether we would be going alone, or with the rest of the fleet like the last time?"

<TAG Captain Cir'Kem>

[huggybear51956]

ON:

After the party Lieutenant Youngblood was in his quarters relaxing and enjoying the time alone. He went over to the replicator and thought he would have something to clam down. "Tea EL Grey Hot he said to the computer" on his replicator. Yahnie was about to sit down to read a book from his collection of ancient earth history of the 1800’s, the civil war era, His comm. Badge came to life and said, . =/\=This is Captain Cir'Kem to all crew, the Victory will be leaving Star Base Assailant in a little over an hour=/\=.
=^= Acknowledge replied Lieutenant Youngblood =^=

The Lt. went over to his chair he brought on board that was from 20th century earth called a recliner. He went on sipping his tea and opened his book to where he left off at. After he was reading for about an hour his tea cup was empty. Yahnie heard the Captain’s call
. =/\=Captain Cir'Kem to senior staff, there will be a mission briefing in the briefing room in half an hour=/\=
And acknowledge the Captain’s call.

Lt. Youngblood took a sonic shower and as soon as he was finished he got dress into his uniform and was ready for the briefing. =^= Lt. Youngblood to all security teams. Be prepared to move out from the star base patrol all areas and check for any thing unusual. I’ll have a briefing with you as soon as I am aware of the mission that we are about to embark on.” Youngblood out. =^=

After informing his security teams Yahnie was headed to the mission briefing.
The Lt. left his quarters and walked down deck 9 to the turbo lift. The doors slid open and the Lt walked in the turbo. "Deck 1 Observation Lounge the young Lt. said to the computer." The turbo lift ascended to deck 1 as it arrived Yahnie stepped out and went on in for the briefing. Yahnie sat down at the long table in the Conference room -A and sat in the chair on the right side facing the door waiting for the rest of the senior staff to arrive.

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[ralphwigram]

Ralph Wigram was already onboard the USS Victory when Captain Cir'kems call came through. odd really- the ship was where most people wanted to escape from, as they had been stuck on it like sardines, but when spacedock arrived in sight- Wigram enjoyed the peace and quiet onboard, the perversions of a older officer seemed to be quite mundane.

The science department had seemed quite unbusy of late, so Wigram checked most of the departments rooms to make sure everything was being taken care of. The department lacked a deputy which meant Wigram had to keep an eye on everything, very different from the Engineering department where each section had a head and thus making the responsibilities easy to spread around.

Ralph decided he was going to sort this out by organising the department through the next few days. Always better to get things ready before the mission occurs.

Making his way to the conference room, already seated were the Marine officer and one other, Wigram nodded and sat down.

The panel in front of him was dark, but he knew there must be information on it. He had heard a rumour about entering the old conflict zone from the Dominion war. Rumours were just what they appeared, usually vacuous but who knew what might happen this time.

Wigram just sat and waited for the rest of the crew to arrived and for the Captain to make her knowlege known. Wigram tapped his fingers on the dge of his chair, tilted his head back and thought.

While he sat tapping an officer was talking to the Captain about Cardassia Prime- perhaps the rumours were indeed true. Cardassia- it had been a long while since Wigram had been there.

[jamesmatthew]

Scene: Bridge, USS Victory

“Cmdr Matthew endured the final few minutes of the departure check
from his position at the Victory's Ops Console .

“He had been on the Bridge since 0600, technically an hour before his shift
was due to start, but he was too keyed up to sleep, he had finally arisen at 0500
that morning.

“James had paced Earlier through the nearly deserted early morning decks, attempted
a long breakfast and even tried to loose himself in his newly favorite holodeck program, Formula One racing - circa 21st century. .

“He had finally ended up on the bridge, which too had been practically
deserted at that time of the morning. The acting watch officer, not finding anything peculiar in the ships The Chief Flight Control Officer reporting an hour before his duty shift, had gratefully left him to it.

turned his attention to the latest Department operational reports. Solely focused on the task at hand,

“When Captain Cir'Kem Enter on to the Bridge Cmdr Matthew jump to Attention Captain on the bridge ‘

“Captain Cir'Kem As you Where then Sat down in Her command chair Helm Set in a course for Cardassia Prime,” Nika ordered.



“Cmdr Matthew “ Cardassia Prime Thought to Him self yeah hear we go again strait from the frying pan right into the fire”

Attention all Decks there will be a mission briefing for senior officer in 30 minutes

[ardawen]

In the mean while Ardawen had left the Victory, infact he was done with what he wanned to do and ready get back

Ardawen was flying back to the Victory he was not in a hurry why would he, he had no Idea a the mission of any kind.

He was sitting back with a nice beer he had replicated, he liked that stuff.

He was just half way the glass when there was a incoming line on his com, quickly he looked around he and his ship looked like a mess.

Ardawen could only hope that it was not the captain or an other ranking officer.

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[iantalosarika]

After the ship was on course for Cardassia Prime, Ifan did what he usually did in his spare time. He pulled out his PADD and was working on something again. And as usual, he didn't feel like showing what he was working on to anyone.

It had been five minutes to the briefing and he put his PADD away and stared into the stars on the main screen.

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“We'll be going on our own,” Nika responded to Lt. Wong's question. “The main purpose of our mission is to provide aid, and we'll be less threatening if we go individually, rather than as a fleet.” Nika partly disliked that she had to say so much that she would be repeating during the mission briefing, but she knew enough about rumors to know that they thrived in a vacuum of information. If people knew what the plan was they were less likely to try to guess.

As the ship had been heading away, Nika remembered that the Victory had to rendezvous with a shuttlecraft and the chief medical officer. “Lt. Arika,” Nika said, “Would you mind contacting Lt. Ardawen and having him meet up with us?” she asked.

<Tag Arika, Ardawen>

[The meeting, feel free to jump forward if you have to in order to make it to the meeting or backpost what has happened.]

Nika entered, and glanced around at all the officers who were waiting. “Good morning,” she greeted them, entering and sitting down. She waited a few minutes until everyone who was coming was there, then she started the mission briefing. She had thought of starting with a picture of Cardassia from orbit, but either people knew what it looked like or it didn't matter much. She could get by without visual aids, even though sometimes they help her concentrate.

“While on Assailant, the Victory was stocked with medical and some food supplies,” Nika started. “As some of you have heard, we are heading to Cardassia to distribute these supplies as part of the Federation aid program. In the past, however, there have been problems with corruption, and some supplies have not reached the people who need them the most. Therefore we'll be ensuring that they reach the correct people. While we are on Cardassia, though, we have been given a secondary objective.

“Commander Rylka will be leading a team to infiltrate a fledgling Cardassian criminal group, Kriyet lox Hint. The goal here will be to investigate them, find out their leader, their main base of operations, and who is supplying them with weapons. Once we have this information we'll give it to the Cardassian authorities, who will then be 'highly encouraged' via Federation pressure to crack down on this group. Preliminary names of group members are Commander Rylka, Commander Wigram, Lieutenant Youngblood, and 1^st Lieutenant Wong. Lieutenant Knight, are you prepared to give cosmetic surgery to these group members to allow them to pass as Cardassians?”

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“If anyone has a problem with their assignment, please do talk with me. Are there any questions?” Nika asked, hoping she had been clear enough with the mission assignment.

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Sitting in the conferenceroom, Tiberian listened to the Captain's explanation of the mission, whilst jotting down quick points on a padd on his lap. He was curious as to why they were investigating this particular criminal organisation out of all the varied ones that had sprung up on Cardassia over the last few years, but he gauged that they would need a good cover to infiltrate. He finished writing his notes as the Captain concluded her briefing.
"Just as a thought ma'am" Tiberian said once she had finished "Given that these people are arms dealers, we should probably take something with us to get in to their good graces"
He placed the padd on the table and slid it across to the Captain. On it was wriitten a list consisting of a variety of Cardassian phasers, ultridium explosives and photon grenades.
"I know that it looks like a dangerous lot ma'am, but we should probably look the part so as not to get, well you know, killed"

<TAG Captain Cir'Kem>

Once the briefing had concluded, Tiberian went over to the new tactical lieutenant.
"Infiltrating a Cardassian crime syndicate. I bet you wish you were back on the Hepta now, eh kid" Tiberian said with a smile.

<TAG Lieutenant Youngblood>

[huggybear51956]

ON:

Lt. Youngblood had his mind some where else wondering if he could try and find out who this spy is that is aboard the Hepta. All of a sudden Youngblood was listen very closely what his Captain was saying. Youngblood thought to himself that personate a Cardassian might be what he needed to help with his continuing investigation of the Hepta and fighting pirates in which he still don’t understand. When Commander K'ratak gave him the advice of putting myself in the criminal’s shoes and find out how they act. This may be an opportunity to put his training in to action and was ready and anxious to get started.

“Ma’am sorry to interrupt but when are we suppose to get this cosmetic surgery done and when are we suppose be ready to beam down. I guess I am anxious to get started.”

<TAG Captain Cir'Kem>

Sir "Infiltrating a Cardassian crime syndicate” is something similar I have been trained to do, in fact I am still trying to solve a mystery aboard the Hepta with this opportunity it may help me solve that mystery.” “So, Lt. How do you feel about this mission that we are about to embark on.”



<Tag Tiberian Wong>

OFF:

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Tiberian laughed when he heard the young lieutenant's reply.
"A mystery on board the Hepta, why am I not surprised? I did my first tour on that tub myself, pretty uneventful really, if you don't count the Captain being kidnapped by Orion pirates in a stolen warship, and yours truly having to rescue him. So what is Captain Edwards getting himself up to these days?"

<TAG Lieutenant Youngblood>

"Anyroad, in response to your second question I always like a challenge, I always wanted to visit Cardassia, and I was raised on Qo'nos so no amount of criminals in the galaxy could properly scare me" He leaned towards Commander Wigram.
"What about you Chief, ready to dive once more into that breach?"

<TAG Commander Wigram>

[ralphwigram]

The Cardassia mission was what Starfleet was about, aid and support, helping those who were in a position which was less favourable than our/ your own.

After the briefing Tiberian Wong leant in the direction of Wigram, he fixed him with an eye of questioning.

Wong: "What about you Chief, ready to dive once more into that breach?"

Wigram: I am all to ready to visit Cardassia, it should be interesting. I know something of what it was like before the war, but nothing much since.

As the discussion continued Wigram realised his position would not be overly useful, Science was not a priority during relief missions.

Wigram: Captain- Shall I help out the Medical and Engineering departments during this mission, as I forsee a lack of Science qualification?

Cir'kem: Tag

[huggybear51956]

ON:“

I’m not positively sure that he is involved with fighting pirates, but I know my Captain is innocent but I don’t have hard core proof. I do know this the diplomat’s daughter is lying about the whole thing. But she confessed, she and Captain Edwards is now married. LT. Wong I want to tell you that this situation has me a bit jumpy because on the way to the Star Base I was attacked by a clocked ship and I believe that the spy that is aboard the Hepta. I also think that I know too much and they are after me. Only time will tell. So do you see why that I am anxious? To think like a criminal. All I have is circumstantial evidence.
"I hope that our team will help and make this mission a success and that we will come back has a whole team. I just hope that there is no interference from the Hepta."

(Tag Lt. Wong)

Lt. Youngblood had finish listening to the Captain about the mission that they were about to embark on. Yahnie was anxious to get started. He was told by the chief medical officer. “Lt. Arika it would be awhile before he was able to get to surgery. They had said that when they were ready they will call for him.

I want to give a toast to all of my crew who will join me in this mission. I hope everything goes well and we come back with the evidence we are out to get. All of Yahnie team members raised their glasses and click them
together for victory. As everyone had finished their toast. They were ready to get started on what they needed to get.

As the Captain was about to leave the briefing to get what she needed to get done. The Captain was stopped by Yahnie who wanted more facts about the mission. He had asked her what was our mission to infiltrate the Cardassian’s and what we were suppose to accomplish.

(Tag Captain Nikaila Cir’Kem)

OFF:

[ardawen]

Ardawen put the message on his screen it was Lt Arika

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Okay, thank you Arika I'll set course right now be there A.S.A.P

On his why there he redressed him self in his uniform, he was feeling for a new mission and was wondering what they would have to do this time.

A soon he was docked he walked right to the meeting room.

He was just in time to overhear the whole thing with the cardasians.

The captain turned to him " Preliminary names of group members are Commander Rylka, Commander Wigram, Lieutenant Youngblood, and 1st Lieutenant Wong. Lieutenant Knight, are you prepared to give cosmetic surgery to these group members to allow them to pass as Cardassians?"

Ardawen nodded: "of course captain let the all the members of the group come to sickbay as soon as they are ready and might have some useful things for them."

Ardawen walked directly to sickbay where he was getting ready for the surgery after that he took out his tools and began playing with some old combages.

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[ralphwigram]

With the Captains Permission Wigram was helping the other shot staffed departments to get ready. The Engineering department was without a full time Chief Engineer, as Ralph Wigram had been the last Chief Engineer he was going to do his best to assist the department without diverting too much from his own.

Wigram: Wigram to Lt Turrill

Turrill: Turrill here sir,

Wigram: Can you take over for me for the next few hours, I am going to be assisting other departments so I will be needed elsewhere, however If necessary I will make myself available.

Turrill: Acknowledged sir.

Alec Turrill was the new deputy Chief Science Officer, he was a capable man who was unusually unambitious, yet he was still immensely capable, in fact he had turned down a promotion on no less than 3 occasions. There was little or no doubt that he would handle the department well during the gap period.

Wigram started to move to-wards the engineering department, he made his way through the extra thick double doors into the main area, a warm place the Engineering, the center of any ship.

A few officers saw he had entered the area.

[jamesmatthew]

( Conference room -A )

“After Lessening to the mission briefing Cmdr Matthew Sat in his chair Tapping on two separate Pads” Adding some new Guide line for the Disbursement of the Cardassian relief Supplies Manifest before Lean over and giving the padd to Cmdr Rylka “

“Then he toke a sip of his coffee lean back and compared his modified list
with the new list. Some points were deleted, well a lot of points indeed, while others were added.

"then tap the Button, sending the modified list to His Assistant Lt. Henderson with the following note."

“He lean over to his left and ask the captain to leave the Briefing he had a lot to get done before the Ship Arrived on station ‘

( Outside Briefing Room )


“Cmdr Matthew didn't feel tired, although he knew he was tired. He had been
awake for the past 18.3 hours and it was starting to show. He was going to
take off the morning shift, which he usually held and let one of his Assistant
handle it he headed for is Quarters to try to get some Sleep he hope . .

[iantalosarika]

Ian had been sitting at the helm staring into the stars on the main screen for a few minutes before the commanding officer said something to him.

“Lt. Arika,” Nika said, “Would you mind contacting Lt. Ardawen and having him meet up with us?” she asked.

Ian nodded and sent a message to Arwaden telling him, "Arwaden, you are needed on the Victory."

<Tag Arwaden>

Ian realized he didn't handle that all that well probably, but he wasn't that great with talking to people.

As soon as it was time for him to go the the briefing, he stood up and walked to the briefing room. He sat down at the nearest empty seat and listened to everything that was said and had no questions. As soon as everyone was ready to leave, Ian got up and walked back to the helm.

[huggybear51956]

Location Conference Room –A

Lieutenant Youngblood was listening to what the Captain was saying and so he went on to the turbo lift and got on. After he was on the turbo lift the Lt. said deck 12.
The turbo lift seemed to move ever so slowly and arrived on deck 12. He went to the Main Sickbay but found out they weren’t quite ready for him yet. The Lt. asked if it is possible I’d like to be the last one transformed into a Cardassia, I do have a bit unpacking to do and would like to be notified.

(Tag Chief Medical Officer: Ardawen )

(Location Senior Officer’s quarter’s deck 9)

So the young Lt. went to his quarters and went to continue to unpack his belongings. He only requested a few boxes to his quarters. The Lt. just wanted it to feel more at home when he came back from the mission. The Lt. made a few adjustments to a couple thins that was brought on board. He went ahead and unpacked a TV set and made some modifications to because there was no electrical outlet and no outlet for the DVD/VCR. They were very well preserved for him. He also had over 5,000 choices of movies and Television shows that he went ahead and displayed on shelves that he replicated.
After that was finished the Lt. went ahead and hung a shrine for him that included his medicine wheel and candle holders. His décor was about complete. The only thing that was missing was several plant of greenery that he wanted in his quarters.

Location Ten Forward:

The Lt. went to Ten Forward to unwind and so he went up to the bar and said to the Bartender Scotch Neet. The Lt. went ahead and stayed at the bar waiting on his call from the Dr. While he was waiting his mind started to wonder. His thoughts were geared toward the Hepta and his tour while at the academy. He thought of the advice of what Commander k’ratak always think of a criminal if you are to catch one,” Put yourself in his shoes.” The Lt. was looking around the room and thinking about the mission. I am ready. I want to make my ship proud of me. The one that solved the whole mystery of the mission that they were about to embark on.

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After the briefing had concluded, Tiberian went to brief his own marines on what was to happen.
"I want half of the entire marine detatchment on the ground with the Captain's team. A show of strength will stop any food riots, and keep things nice and ordered. And be prepared for a swift protect and evac if things go south. Remember, Victory officers first, then any Federation officials, then yourselves. Only take Cardy civilians if you have to. Segeant Major, you report directly to the Captain. Dismissed"
As the men snapped to attention and left, Tiberian went to his quarters and using his computer station began to research Kriyet lox Hint. A short while later Tiberian decided he might as well get to sickbay for cosmetic surgery, something he had never thought that he would hear himself say.
Upon entering sickbay, he saw Ardawen fiddling with what appeared to be several cabbages and medical instruments.
"If it helps" Tiberian said jokingly "You don't have to worry about them. I hear that there is a cure coming any day now"

<TAG Ardawen>

Tiberian removed his tunic and hopped onto the nearest bio bed.
"Well, I'm ready for my close up, doctor" He said with a smile.

<TAG Ardawen>

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"I know that it looks like a dangerous lot ma'am, but we should probably look the part so as not to get, well you know, killed"

“The impression Starfleet command gave me was that they wanted operatives, in addition to arms dealers. And if we give them some weapons they will only want more, or want to know where you got them from. Also, I'm thinking it would be a terrible diplomatic disaster if these weapons were ever traced back to the Federation. I'm not sure though?” Nika said, giving Lt. Wong an opportunity to respond. All she had were her orders, and while the idea of giving weapons to dangerous people seemed...unpleasant and she wanted to think that would be avoidable, Lt. Wong could be right.

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“Ma’am sorry to interrupt but when are we suppose to get this cosmetic surgery done and when are we suppose be ready to beam down. I guess I am anxious to get started,” Lt. Youngblood said.

“I'm sure our doctor would be willing to coordinate with you, but I don't know your availability?” Nika asked, looking at Lt. Ardawen.

“of course captain let the all the members of the group come to sickbay as soon as they are ready and might have some useful things for them.”

“Thank you,” Nika told Ardawen, and looked around at everyone now that Lt. Youngblood has his answer, to see if anyone else had questions.

“Captain- Shall I help out the Medical and Engineering departments during this mission, as I forsee a lack of Science qualification?” Commander Wigram asked.

“Yes, that sounds great, if you're willing to do so and feel comfortable in that position,” Nika replied, trying to think.

As Nika thought she had answered most of the questions and was going to return to the bridge she was asked another question. Lt. Youngblood wanted to know what the mission to infiltrate the Cardassians was supposed to accomplish.

“I believe the plan is to trace back their organization and find out who is giving them weapons and who the weapons eventually end up with?” Nika said, only sounding a little unsure. “So, rather than cracking down on one organization, the whole network could be disrupted.”

After that, Nika returned to the bridge to work. She received the inventory report of all the things the Victory crew would be handing over to the Cardassians, and verified that all the materials were included in the standard aid package.

[huggybear51956]

ON:


(In the Lt. Quarters)

Lt. Youngblood was putting up his finishing touches to his quarters. He thought to himself what left in storage will have to wait. The young Lt. went ahead and got in the sonic shower and got ready to be transformed into a Cardassians.

(Ships quartermaster)

After he got out of the sonic shower he went to stores clothing to get clothes that would merchant, This merchant he will portray must get the information through an informant that he would be able to make his friend so that the federation can trace who is doing what with the weapons.

(Main Sickbay Deck 12)


The Lt. was able to get some clothes to make him look like a merchant. He headed to Deck 12 the Main Sickbay where he reported to Dr. Ardawen. He went up to the clerk to tell her he was ready for surgery. “The ensign behind the counter told the Lt. that the Dr. would be with him shortly.”

(Dr. Ardawen)

OFF:

[jamesmatthew]

Scene: USS VICTORT-C 70075

“Cmdr Matthew Quarters “

“Computer voice: it is now 0616 hours “

“James roll over and look up at the ship chronometer Though one Half open eye then Slowly sat up with his feet on the side of the Bed then got up and walk over to look out at the stars race past the his window. “

” Walking over to the replicator coffee hot Black then headed over to his computer to check his messages strolling down the messages the last two messages were interesting.

"One was from an Lt, Duchek the Asst Chief Sec/tact officer confirming there meeting about security for the Landing zones An the other one was from the ship XO Cmdr Rylka with new mission orders and Intel updates “

Computer start Log’

(Second officer Personal Log Supplemental)
Stardate 921218.56

“ Cmdr James T Matthew The victory had been on route for Cardassia prime to carried out emergency Humanitarian /Black ops mission"

"All of The ship storage bays are full of much-needed supplies, mostly medical. And the crew was beginning to fall into a routine. Which is good it will keep them all on there toes “

“I been Looking over the latest Intel report from Starfleet on the destruction on cardassian prime l capital city thing don’t look good the food riots and Black marketing make cardassia prime a Dangerous place at this time our away team will have there hands full that for sure “

‘computer end log


“Computer voice ; log close “

ill better get moving or I will be late Cmdr Matthew headed for the door .

[ralphwigram]

Once in engineering the department was set up ready, the Science Department was also ready.

Wigram: Wigram to Captain Cir'kem

Cir'kem: Go ahead

Wigram: Engineering and Science Departments ready.

Cir'kem: Acknowledged.

Wigram had to balance his current responsibilities so he made sure his Science console on the bridge was divided so that he could control Engineering and Science from the same corner, in a crisis his deputy would control the Science Department.

Once up on the bridge, Wigram checked his new console and started the usual diagnostics which were regulation for the start of a mission.

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"I'll admit Captain" Tiberian replied to the question "That it would be bad if they got to use the weapons, and that it does seem like an excessive amount. The explosives and grenades are probably the biggest threat, so we can cross those off straight away. But if you were to store the phaser request in a lock up on Cardassia, lets say something that houses military surplus on the road to being destroyed, then we could give them information on its location, help them procure the arms and get in bed with them. If them having the weapons is still a problem, we could render them faulty, and use repairing them as an excuse to access their contacts list for parts. What do you think, ma'am?"
Tiberian waited for the Captains reply.

<TAG Captain Cir'Kem>

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“I guess that makes sense,” Nika responded to Tiberian. “As long as they aren’t actually able to use these weapons it could add to the illusion. You have my permission to proceed as you see fit.” Nika nodded to him. She didn’t like the idea of giving weapons to these people, but she could see the use of doing so.

^Present

Reports were coming over from most of the ship that people were ready for the mission. Which was good, since it meant that as soon as the ship had achieved orbit the two away teams would be ready to go. "We're approaching Cardassia Prime," Lt. Arika informed Nika not long after Nika had recieved the report from sickbay that the surgeries had been completed.

"Excellent," Nika said. "Take us into orbit."

She tapped her commbadge then. </\> This is the Captain. Could all people who are involved with food and aid distribution please report to transporter room 1 now? And could B-Team please report to transporter room 3? </\> It had seemed best that B-team, the ones who would be infiltrating Kriyet lox Hint, would beam down at the same time as some of the vast shipment of food, so their energy signatures would not be apparent. After she had finished that, Nika turned to Lt. Arika to ask him a question.

“Do you want to stay with the ship or do you want to come with to visit the Federation embassy on the ground?” Nika asked Lieutenant Arika.

<Tag Arika>

Nika nodded. "Right then," she replied, and, once the ship was safely in orbit she proceeded to Transporter Room 1. Everyone was soon ready to be beamed down, and the order was given. A fraction of an instant later Nika was looking upon Cardassian soil.

<Tag All>