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Admiral, who did you have in mind for this ..... wonderful mission.

(Edited by Julia Rellek at 12:39 am on Sep. 12, 2003)

If i'm on the infiltration team Commander Damen is more than capable of taking command of the New Orleans and joining the Tiberon, Cortez, and Evelution.

(Owell, just wondered)

(I know t has nothing to do with this but, was anyone else bugged by John Ritters death. He was one of my favorite actors.)

Thank you sir I am honoured that you chose me.
and I totally agree with Admiral Vorak, we should contact the Romulan Government to get their military authorities to deal with these renegades.

One thing I have noticed about their strategies, is they tend to go for surprise rather than brute force. As the reports show they attack DS12 with two main forces, and under cloak the first group opened up on the Station. I believe we must find a way to do the same, attack with surprise that is. So far it seems that we have a total of the Tiberon, Sequoia, New Orleans, Cortez, Evolution (maybe) and perhaps a couple ships from the Intel Division.  

This number may increase, won't it sir? adding a couple more ships could prove invaluable, but it is not mandatory that we need them.
*as he is talking he picks up the small oak box and takes out the white pip and places it on his shoulders*
and says to himself "lookin good Jeff, now don't screw this up"

OFF: Robert: I won't don't worry and thanks all of you:):rolling1:

"Indeed, good initiative. Now, then we only need to determine iwho will infiltrate the station. Mr. Karelia, who is the chief of security of DS12?"

OFF: Julia Rellek, I got your email a few days ago about the division, and it seemed you hadn't received my previous email before that. So I re-sent that email in response now, but I didn't get any reply from you so far, so perhaps you didn't receive that email either?

(OFF: If that doesnt work, you can forward it through me...)

(OFF 2: I agree, lets go...)

"Well, if thats all, I guess we can conclude this briefing."

OFF: Julia Rellek, received your reply email today. But perhaps we can continue to discuss this through the board's messenger here? That way we wont have to ask someone else to forward our emails every time lol. Just register your username on the Expansion Sector board (if you haven't done so already) and click on "messenger"

=^= Attention to all Starfleet personell and civilians =^=

This is Flag Admiral Vorak speaking. Today at 1500 hours, the funeral ceremony will be held for Admiral T'Hain, commanding officer of StarPhoenix Base. His tragic end was caused by the Borg, and his commending actions in his life deserve a sign of respect, so please come to cargo bay 1 now, where the ceremony will be held according to the customs since the demise of Mr. Spock. Please report to cargo bay 1 immediately.

=^= Vorak out =^=

OFF: to find the cargo bay 1, go to the Station Ops forum on this board, and you will find a topic "the funeral of T'Hain", please post there and remain there until the funeral ceremony is finished, it will not take too long.

Admirals Vorak and Karelia, followed by Captains Keach, Freeman and Rellek, enter the Tactical offices and are quickly seated, except Karelia, who is standing near a large display on the wall, waiting for Admirals Nocturnus and Montrell.

"So then we would be able to retake the station, but then we can't affort any error. If the Sequoia is spotted, she will be no match for the Coalition ships in the vicinity! In fact, how much Coalition ships are there at DS12?"

"That is acceptable, but I want you to know that I will be personally leading the team."

(OFF: Mission Planning is Captain's and up. It's either because they forgot to give it to you, or you dont get it because your not an Avalon or Starphoenix Captain. But I dunno...)

OFF: Oh ya, a huh, oh ya, a huh, Omega's number one.
Oh ya, a huh, oh ya, a huh, Omega's number one.

OFF1: What did you say?
I said, Oh ya, a huh, oh ya, a huh, Omega's number one.

OFF2: What did you say?
I SAID, OH YA, A HUH, OH YA, A HUH, OMEGA'S NUMBER ONE!!!

OFF: All together now.

(Edited by Tom Dillian at 9:40 pm on Sep. 18, 2003)

OFF: "How sweet," Rubs hands together, "fresh meat." LOL

(Edited by Relic Damen at 9:59 pm on Sep. 20, 2003)

One thing, whose getting positioned where?

OFF:Alright sure. that wil be very appriciated. But like i said, no garuntees that it will get up and running cuz i still have A LOT of stuff to figure out and orginize before we can start it up)

*The admiral rushes in*

"Sorry for my interruption, I got the message a bit late"

*Takes a seat*

(OFF: Ooh, nice plot twist...)

"I agree. Our biggest problem, now, is getting there. I believe I have an idea. Out of all of Omega Fleet, the Sequoia is the fastest. I believe, with help of the Avalon engineers, we can modify the Sequoia with a prototype cloaking device. This will allow us to sneak right in to the area of DS12. This cloak is allows matter-to-energy transportation through it, but only one person at a time, and can take up to 15 seconds per transport. I believe it is possible, though."

"I want to head this up, it is my station they captured, and this conflict has become personal."

yes! let's get those Romulan bast!.. oh.. sorry Admiral

May I ask one question about the Tiberon, is there somewhere that it can be repaired? Afterall it has lost all warp capabilities.

"Go ahead."

"There were no casualties on the station."

*Keach walks back in after going to engineering*

I just  had a talk with Admiral Detrell, and he said that he will repair the Tiberon sometime within the next day or so.

So, count my ship in on whatever you are... oh, am I interupting,.. I am sorry please excuse me
*goes and sits down*

Congradulations, SIR, Will couldn't have made a better choice.

So, will we need to set up a diversion fleet to draw their attention while the infiltration group boards the station?

Could we appoint someone else to that position?

OFF: Yeah I noticed that too, from almost every division he just disappeared, hmmm.

OFF: Hey thats right, where is Yugiman

Ok, I believe we are set here. Captain's Rellek and Freeman I'll see you out there.

OFF: just a quick question, where will we discuss joint missions?

OFF: Vorak, Thank you very much  

(OFF: You will definitely want a different char name for the Division CO...)

OFF: same here lol. I suppose we should get started with the funeral. Everyone can find this topic in the Ops forum on this board

I didn't recieve a emssage *walks in slowly* yoru lucky I was only coming to find something.

*turns to Nocturnus*

"I did contact you through the intercom, admiral, to ask you to come over here."
OFF: see Station Ops forum

*Then turns back to Karelia*

"This is indeed a very serious matter. These Romulans must not get hold on all critical Starfleet data. However, it appears that taking back the station will not be as easy. Clearly, if your ships, Mr. Karelia, were a match against them, you would not have let them take your station.
We can simply send more ships to Deep Space 12, and offer a fight, but that too is not a favourable solution, for two reasons: our chances for success are still not high enough, and most likely we will have to attack the station itself as well, and bring damage upon a station of our own. However, if all other options fail, that would be the only one left, of course.
First, we must somehow weaken their position, before we attack. We must get our hands on the station again, to begin with, and disarm the Romulans on board there. And only then, when the station is no threat to us, can we begin to handle the Romulan vessels themselves.
But taking back the station itself, I fear, will not be easily done with firepower. I believe it must be done from within - by infiltrating them, disguised as Romulans."

perhaps Director Sloan could advise. infiltration is his game.

"I'm sure Avalon will provide a new warp core for the ship."

Admiral, permission to speak my opinion freely?

We all need to shut up and listen to Vorak! **Takes a short second to reflect on that comment**

(In a much quieter tone she says)After all he still is our Commanding Officer

"Well, Captain Keach is our most experienced officer when it comes to the Coalition, but in his absense, I would like Captain Freeman to describe their strategies."

"Congratulations indeed, Mr. Keach." Vorak looks at the officer, and then glances at admiral Karelia and all his other fellow officers. "It appears that the crew of DS12 and of its appointed ships are all very competent and professional officers. You have a good fleet there, admiral Karelia, and for that I commend both you and each of your officers. And it will be THAT, which will ensure the recapturing of the station.
But one thing troubles me: we should not think of this mission as one to DESTROY these Romulans. We should end the threat, end the coalition, in as far as we can, but we must attempt to preserve life as much as we are able to. If we need to destroy a life to defend ourselves, or DS12, we will have no choice, but if we manage to capture these Romulan renegades, we should hand them over to the Romulan government who will decide what to do with them. Doing anything else, will bring us at odds with this uneasy peace treaty between the Federation and the Romulan Star Empire."

"Actually, as we speak, the Sequoia is being fitted with an experimental cloaking device to hide her as we insert the infiltration team. Once inserted, the Sequoia will fall back and join the rest of the fleet in preparation for the attack."

"Our Chief of Security was recalled to earth due to family problems."

(OFF: In other words, he was that ekul87 guy that left without warning, and I laid him off.)

OFF: Exactly how big is the boarding party gonna be?

"Admiral Vorak, Commodore Hedford, Commander Diaz, Commander Walker, Commander Berik and myself are on the infiltration team. Captain Keach will be commanding the fleet, while everyone else is in their normal positions. I have recieved word from General Mason of the FSS that they already have an agent on the station, ready to assist us."

"I believe it would be wise to inform the medical department of my station, that some people will need to have their appearance changed into that of a Romulan. As for me being Vulcan, little work will need to be done to me."

OFF: Julia Rellek, I will send that email asap.

OFF: Sorry Vorak, i didnt mean to seem like im hounding you or anything. The idea of my own division is a little exciting:)

=/\= Karelia to all Omega Division crewmembers. Please report to Cargo Bay One for Rear Admiral T'Hain's funeral. Thank you. =/\=

"Now, as I'm sure you all know, the Romulan Coalition is a group of renegade Romulan naval units that have rejected the new alliance with the Federation. They still stick to the old Romulan ways of ruthless imperialism. I did some research, and found out that they were formed from captains of vessels from the Romulan Star Empire, ships that unprovokingly attacked Federation trade freighters bound for Romulus. These officers were exiled, and were a mere pest until they all banned together, got their hands on some ships, and began conquering space to the galactic north of the Romulan Empire. They were succeeding quite well, but were still not much trouble for the Empire until they found Khazara Station. They were able, by a slim margin, to capture the station and either evict or absorb the remaining Imperial officers. I'm not sure if you know, but Khazara Station is a very developed spacedock facility with it's own shipyards, capable of building the most advanced of the Romulan vessels. This is a huge problem. They have employed D'deridex and Norexan class warbirds against us several times. This is where the Coalition keeps its main battlefleet. A secondary battlefleet, which is not near the size of the main fleet, was used to capture Deep Space Twelve. This is also a major problem. One of StarFleet's most advanced spacedocks is in Coalition hands. They have all of our secrets. Luckily, our vessel design schematics are protected by a Level 14 security clearance encryption code. But, we must recapture the station before they crack the codes, or else the Coalition will be capable of producing every vessel in the Federation fleet. I dont believe I can stress how serious of a threat the Coalition is."

OFF: Why not someone from Intel, or marine division?

and where will the Tiberon be?
I would like to accompany the attack.

"I realize that, but all I want is to have my retribution, and if I have to walk, talk, and look like a Romulan for a few days, then I will do that."

OFF1: Go to the rank adjustment, in the admiral's office board, and request access. That's what I did.:)

OFF2: Ya, he will be missed.

"Excuse me, Captain? I have heard what the Admiral said, and I agree. But I am going, no matter what I am ordered. I may not be the best candidate for this mission, but it's something I must do."

"Apologies accepted, Ms. Rellek. I suggest we return to the discussion of working out a strategy to regain control over DS12?"

"Of course. I planned this out assuming we would be under disguise. We could never get to Engineering and Ops without it."

OFF: Hmm, love it.

Vice-Admiral Blake can take it over, if he agrees to it.

OFF: Julia Rellek, i sent it from masterphoenix@skynet.be (the same addy you emailed me at), and I simply replied to your email so it should be the right addy. I'll try again tonight. If you still don't have anything within 24 hours from now, let me know your other email address please

OFF2 to the rest: how long are we going to talk before going to action? Until the Romulan Empire has conquered the Borg Collective? :P

"With that, I conclude my briefing. Would anyone care to join me in the Celtic Corner for a drink before our mission?"

(OFF: If you dont mind, I would like to volunteer to be your Division Supervisor.)

I suppose on sunday, thats when I'll have the most time myself, I wont be online much for today and tomorrow.

**Rellek nods respectfully**

***Thinks t herself. The only woman.... again***

It seems a little dangerous sending any one person. Why don't we try to send a small group of 3-5?

"The Sequoia will deliver the infiltration team. The rest of the fleet will be holding position just outside of sensor range of the station, ready to initiate the attack when the team gives the signal. Remember, you will not only have the Cortez's support, but also that of the Evolution."

(Edited by Will Karelia at 9:38 pm on Sep. 12, 2003)

You're a very good friend and a well respected CO of mine. I just want you to keep in mind that this isn't a venue to release your anger (yet). This is an intelligence mission. rust me, you'll get your shot at revenge..... trust me i want it as much as you do.

Vorak raises an eyebrow.

"You intend to lead this infiltration yourself, despite all the risks, Mr. Karelia? Most illogical... and most dangerous. Ms. Rellek is right, you must not have your personal emotions cloud your judgement."

*He stares passively at Karelia and Rellek for a moment*

"Indeed, I can not allow you to take such risk, admiral. I will accompany you, so the risk is divided and less. I will assist your infiltration mission. After all, I am Vulcan, thus the doctor will need to change but little on my appearances, and my logic will ensure myself -and you- not to have our judgement clouded by emotions. You may lead this infiltration, Mr. Karelia, but you will not go without me.
As for the U.S.S. Tiberon, please report to the Engineering department of our station, and ask for Mr. Detrell. He is a very capable engineer who will install a total new warp coil for your ship."

OFF: You tell'em Will.

OFF1: Don't apologize, stand tough, head up, and stick with your instincts and opinions, your a Starfleet Captain for crying out loud, LOL. J/K

OFF2: You were outta line, unbecoming of a Starfleet Officer, and breaking 50 Starfleet Regulations. Security, take her to the brig, LOL. J/K, sorry Julia, just having some nonmeaning fun. Forgive me?

Sounds like a plan.

What if we separate the NEw Orleans. We could assign a CO to each section and they can act as there own ship. That way we can have more ships(or at least appear to)

OFF: I know I shouldn't do it, LOL.

Alright, Will do

OFF: Absolutely

( Yeah   i know. I'm also going to need a good division XO because as you may remember im out for some weekends)

Good   i wont be online moch at all Fri or SAT

"Why don't we just call the Empire and see what information they can give us. I'm sure they'll do anything to get rid of these pest.

OFF: Karelia i will post something in the Mission Planning forum on this board, that will aid this storyline alot even, but its a surprise :P

"Extreme Romulans do not think or act logical, it is unlikely that if we send ambassadors, they will ever leave the Roman Coalition alive again.
I did not have anyone in mind yet, for this mission. Does any of you know a good person to do this? Our doctors of the medical department of my station, are very skilled and will do a very good job at making the candidate look perfectly Romulan."

"I want to head this up, it is my station they captured, and this conflict has become personal."

Are you sure that this is considered a NESSACARY risk.

Starfleet protocal strictly states that no Admiral should take any kind of unnessacary risk.

OFF: because the mission planning is for majors and up.

Karelia: about the warp core that is acceptable. I will have my chief engineer get a repair team ready.

yes thank you sir, If there is nothing else Admirals, I will be on my way to engineering.

*pulls out his seat about to get up*

**Looks up to Karelia** I apologize for my outburst

OFF1: Wahoo. Congrads Jeff, now don't over do it. No one likes a person who lets his powers get to him.

OFF2: Wonder were Julia is.

"We will need to plan this out perfectly, down to the last footstep. I suggest we beam in around here..." points to a spot on the DS12 top-down display "This is the cargo bay. We can go from there to Main Engineering." points to another spot "There, we can attempt to shut down the weapon ans shield systems. Then, we need to get to Ops to send a message to the fleet." points to the middle of the station. "We then move down to the Armory, to arm ourselves." points to the armory

"We will also need fighter support. I will begin to take volunteers once we conclude this briefing."

OFF: ok, I resent my email, hope it gets to you this time. I couldn't do it earlier, as I was online from work earlier.

ALright, Just wondering.   We REALLY need to figure this out before we leave here.

(OFF: Not XO, but Supervisor. I just help you out, take over if you are going to be gone for a while, and whatnot. I would never actually be at Epsilon Station.)

OFF: this weekend the funeral of Rear Admiral T'Hain (CO of StarPhoenix base) will be held on Avalon station. I suggest that all of us attend to it, and after that (thus, after the weekend), we put our plans into action and st course for DS12. Agreed?

"The Romulan Star Empire does not monitor the Coalition and does not have any info on them. The Coalition and the Empire have gone their separate ways, and strangely, the capture of Khazara did not aggravate the Empire, but merely convinced it to withdraw from the Delta Quadrant.

Now, does anyone have any questions?"

(Edited by Will Karelia at 7:35 pm on Sep. 10, 2003)

Perhaps instead of milltry might we send intellectual might.

Send the ambassadors. We have starfleet finest available.

Admirals, I would like to voluteer to lead the infultration.

(Edited by Julia Rellek at 8:54 pm on Sep. 12, 2003)

"To #### with protocol! This little 'showdown' with the Coalition is getting personal, and I will not rest until that Romulan verruul is lying on my Ops with a phaser hole through his head!"

Alright. I apologize for becoming a little irrational. I just didn't want you to get over there and become trigger happy before we gather any information.

(Off: Why dont i have access to mission planning)

(Edited by Julia Rellek at 10:47 pm on Sep. 12, 2003)

Mr Vorak. I forbid you to undertake such unecessary risks.

Mr Karelia I would advise you assign somebody else to this tasks tho is not emotionally linked to the past event. Clear mind gives clear judgement and I'm afraid "it's personal" would cloud your better judgement.

Off; and yes really I cna forbid you

*raises an eyebrow at Nocturnus*

"Mr. Nocturnus, your logic is admirable indeed, but your flaw is in failing to see mine. I am Vulcan, my judgement cannot be clouded by any form of anger, grief or revenge. Yet, I do not know DS12, neither do you, as well as Mr. Karelia does. He will be my eyes, and I will be his mind."

"Thank you, I believe the High Command also needs an overview of the Coalition battle strategies, so they can brief their captains accordingly."

"Also, Captain Keach, I would like you to lead the fleet into battle against the Romulans. To do so, you will need to be the ranking officer."

Karelia pauses for a moment, then continues:

"Captain Jeff Keach, I hearby fully promote you to the rank of Fleet Captain, and grant you all the rights and responsibilities that come with your new rank. This promotion is effective immediately. I also place you in command of the invasion fleet of Deep Space Twelve, as long as the High Command agrees."

Will hands Jeff a small oak box with a brand-new white pip inside.

(Edited by Will Karelia at 9:22 pm on Sep. 17, 2003)

(OFF: Asuming that it does get up & running i will hold the division XO spot for you.)

When this weekend (EST please)(if you happen to know)

OFF: LOL @ Tom Dillian

"I still believe that the people infiltrating into the station, to disable systems, must have the looks of Romulans. We do not know the current situation on the station, and we do not know if these tasks, as you say, can be accomplished without alarming the Romulans otherwise. We have no margin for error, so we must take all possible precautions. And the USS Evolution will join in the battle."

"A logical suggestion, captain Rellek. However, I fear that the Romulans cannot be 'scared away' by making a forceful appearance. Even if we outnumber them strongly, I believe they will not hesitate to fight back and apply any strategy to defeat us anyway, no matter the odds."

OFF: Vorak, Its been about 2 hours since you said that you sent it. I'll assume that it isn't coming. Try sending it to:  drcheesefartsr4us@msn.com    in the subject line put    forward to drdz070@aol.com    this is my best friends email. He said that he would forward it to me.

(OFF: I'm not sure who will be coming actually. It could be Commander Walker, Commander Lollock, or my friend, who will soon be joining and filling the DS12 Security Chief position.)

(Edited by Will Karelia at 4:00 pm on Sep. 23, 2003)

Are they a direct threat to our space here.. now.

"I have been in battle situations like this before, I can handle myself. I am not going to sit behind and have my officers carry out my personal grudge."

"Mr. Nocturnus, I know that station in and out. I am the best choice to lead the team."

Yes indeed, what would you like to know about them?

Their unwillingness to talk peacefully or their blaten disregard for human life?

Either way, I think they are a very real and dangerous threat and should be treated that way until they have been destroyed. We should not let our gaurd down, even for a second, especially if we want to protect the lives of every federation member.

OFF:Vorak, im pretty sure that i havn't gotten it yet.  make sure your sending it to   drdz070@aol.com     ,what address are you sending it from    just to make sure.   If i don't get it i'll post another email address you can send it too.

OFF:So i'm on my ship. I thought that i was origionally on the infiltraton team.   But either is fine with me:)

Lollock, Tiberon or infiltration. Remember that she was CO of the Hazard Team when it was in use. She has a strong security background. But once again, happy with whatever you want.

(Edited by Julia Rellek at 6:51 pm on Sep. 22, 2003)

OFF: Julia Rellek, you didnt get anything yet because I didnt get to send anything yet. When I was online earlier, it was from work (dont have access to my email there) and I had to attend a meeting tonight so I wasnt online sooner. I sent it now, so you should get it soon

"Yes, they have, regrettably, the power to capture Starphoenix, and possibly Avalon Station."

Yes sir, but when were undercover that protocol will be what saves our lives. So we shouldn't totally abandon it.

Your also a risk. How are you goign to react seeing dead people slaughtered on the station?

Angry.. vengeful?

"Actually, Captain, we were just discussing Coalition strategies. As the most experienced with them, perhaps you could help us?"

OFF: Has anyone noticed Yugiman around?

OFF: Cool I get to come? Lucky me, Lucky me, Lucky me.

(Edited by James Walker at 3:34 pm on Sep. 22, 2003)

OFF: Vorak,   mi friend didnt get it    lets try it once again (lol)      lets just try forwarding through Will Karelia           this is getting old  LOL:)