USS Skytoucher Mission 5: the Dark Passage Treaty

[Dunatis Cano]

Cano pushes a few buttons and the ceremony for the appears on the viewscreen.

"Here you go sir, the ceremony is waiting for the promission to proceed."

[Jesse Nofftz]

Sir, I can get sheilds up in about 10 min but if we hurry maybe around 7. It will take about 5 min to restore phaser power.

(Edited by Jesse Nofftz at 3:22 am on April 1, 2004)

[Skon]

Skon looks down for a moment. Deaths...how many losses had the Skytoucher sustained?

We have no idea how many crewmembers are dead, Mr. Black, but I fear there are many. Many more may still be trapped down below. Do what you can to repair things from up here. Whether or not our enemies return, we need to reestablish communications and locate those who may be trapped.

[Skon]

Skon turns to Sanchez

It seems that repairs are proceeding quickly, sir. Perhaps we should turns our minds elsewhere for a moment. I believe General Zayan has requested that we turn the spy Vakin over to her. What are your thoughts on this. The man has caused much harm to the Loxian people, but he must also answer for his many crimes against the Federation.

[Skon]

Excellent plan, Commander Rasmain. Execute immediately. We must try to draw off the flagship and her escorts and get some more room to maneuver.

Mr. Nofftz, damage report.

(Edited by Skon at 8:08 pm on Mar. 23, 2004)

[Randall Sanchez]

*Sanchez looked apalled at the viewscreen, unable to utter a word for some moments.*
"This may seem fortunate for us... but I know what they are, I've seen it before. And trust me, when they get their attention fixed on us, we'll be wishing we were still dealing with the Loxian fleet instead..."

[Rasmain]

"Captain, there is a response from Vontak Nor, audio only!"

=/\=State your intentions Starfleet Maggot=/\=

"Shall I open a channel, sir?"

[Roland Burma]

Thank you and Good to have you aboard Commander Rasmain and you too Skon.

A new mission? Yes we do and I have some good news for you Mr. Skon

*pulls out a little oak box from his pocket*

I have considered all the options for this position and I have come to the conclusion that you, Lt. Commander Skon Shall be promoted to the rank of full Commander and my new XO.
*passes him the box*
And all duties there in.

Congratulations Commander Skon http://expansionfleet.sparks.priorweb.be/ikonboard/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

About our new mission, we are to report to the Dark Passage to deliver supplies and equipment to the Loxian exiles. We will also be transporting Ambassador Zentox there.

So, If you would, Mr. Mason, please set a course for the Dark Passage and stand ready on my orders to engage.

We will leave once our dignitaries come aboard.

Mason: Yes sir standing ready.

Burma: Please take your stations and report any problems.  Doctor would you care to remain on the bridge? you may sit in this seat
*shows him the seat to his left*

[Skon]

Mr. Rasmain, what is the status of the external sensors? We need to know what the Loxians are doing.

Mr. Nofftz, keep us updated on the security team's situation.

(Edited by Skon at 10:21 pm on April 21, 2004)

[Skon]

OFF: Yeah, it has gotten a little confusing. Here's a run-down of what's happening.

Thanks to the timely assistance of General Qrell, the entire Skytoucher crew (minus the Doctor) was beamed to the Romulan Warbird T'Pol.

Most of the Loxian exiles were also beamed over, except for the first few that the Loxians captured.

A massive Loxian fleet is still out there on the warpath and the Skytoucher is hanging dead in space with an unstable warp core.

The dreaded "purple tendrills" are begining to attack Who knows where they might pop up next?

Meanwhile, the Vontak Nor has begun to drift, and Romulan engineers are helping to attempt to repair the station.

Also -- but the crew doesn't know this --the probe Mr. Nofftz launched has delivered a message to Station Avalon (I just posted something there in Ops. Begging your pardon, Mr. Nofftz, but I embellished your message a little bit http://expansionfleet.sparks.priorweb.be/ikonboard/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

Also: I posted something in "Mission Planning" that characters with access to that forum should read http://expansionfleet.sparks.priorweb.be/ikonboard/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=';)'>

Whew! And now back to the story...

(Edited by Skon at 9:40 pm on April 7, 2004)

[Tom Lupin]

*Comes to the bridge quickly and rushes to the Ops console*

[Seldana Zax]

(( OOC: Please stop sending USS Skytoucher posts to my e-mail. I'm no longer a member of this sim.  I won't be returning any time in the foreseeable future.  Thank you.))

[Skon]

On the viewscreen, the crew can see the funeral procession on Vontak Nor. The docking bay is filled with Loxians. Skon, Zentox and Rasmain enter and proceed to the front of the room. Rasmain carries a Federation flag, folded, to honor his departed captain. Skon turns to face the crowd.

Ladies, gentlemen. We are gathered today to honor the life of Captain Roland Burma. I know that many of your are saddened by his passing, but this should not be a time of sadness, but a time of celebration of a life well lived.

Captain Burma was many things...a leader, an explorer and a friend to the Loxian people. But above all else, he was a good man. He refused to allow the strong to prey on the weak, and his compassion for the Loxian exiles -- you -- directly led to the founding of this new colony on Vontak Nor. You have reason to honor his memory, and I join you in this.

Personally, it was my honor to serve with Captain Burma. He was an excellent commander, and a trusted friend. I learned much from my time with him, and I hope that I can continue to follow his example in times to come.

Farewell, Captain, and good luck on this, your final journey.

=A= Skon to Skytoucher =A=

Fire torpedo

=A= Skon out =A=

[Daniel Bagget]

Sir i have been able to put us in the middle, but they are targeting our warp necells, what would you like me to do?

[Vakin]

OFF: ok thanks http://expansionfleet.sparks.priorweb.be/ikonboard/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

*Vakin looks around in sickbay, trying to find anything out of the ordinary. As he does so, he wanders off from the rest of the team, until he finds himself before a computer panel.*
"Hmm... let's see what can be achieved here..."