Tactical Briefing

[Vorak]

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

[Nocturnus]

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

[Vorak]

*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."

[Nocturnus]

perhaps Director Sloan could advise. infiltration is his game.

[Will Karelia]

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

[Julia Rellek]

Admiral, permission to speak my opinion freely?

[Julia Rellek]

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

[Will Karelia]

"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."

[Vorak]

"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."

[Will Karelia]

"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."

[Will Karelia]

"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.)

[James Walker]

OFF: Exactly how big is the boarding party gonna be? http://expansionfleet.sparks.priorweb.be/ikonboard/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

[Will Karelia]

"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."

[Vorak]

"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.

[Julia Rellek]

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