The Maviduli Crystal

[Emrodel]

*Emrodel shakes her head.*

"After all these years you would think that they would know better than to judge one another."

[Huw]

OFF: Enoch just a quick note, my character is japanese http://expansionfleet.sparks.priorweb.be/ikonboard/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

Thank you Enoch...

So Vontak Nor, can anyone fill me in, seeing as i am the tactical and security officer...

[Avelsa]

*Avelsa sees Svensson is about to leave and rushes over to him.*

"I wish to come with you as well.  The more eyes there are to look, the faster we can find what we are searching for."

*She steps into the turbolift before the doors close.  Not allowing Svensson the opportunity to say no.*

[Sloan]

The crew of the Evolution...? What do you have on them?

BTW, I have been in touch with the President. I have been seriously considering taking up his offer to command his personal Intel force. While the other Intel branches still report to me, it will open the position of Starfleet Intelligence Director for you. He'll have my answer the day after tomorrow.

[James Picard]

No worse than most of the Continuim

[Peter Svensson]

OFF: Alexei Chekov is supposed to be the captain, but he's on ELOA and I don't know when/if he is expected to return. Until then, Voya can be in charge. I don't think Dr. Becker is still with us, and Max Brooks has left for an indefinite time, and, I suppose, so has Mason. So that leaves us with us three for the moment, until new people get assigned.

"Well, Mr. Huw, the ship did need an extensive upgrade, and those things take time. Intelligence and Section 31 ships need refits and upgrades more than twice as much as regular starships, so we can make sure to always remain one step ahead of the rest of the galaxy."
*Svensson smiles.*
"But it is good to see you all again. Look, I need your help in a fairly simple mission. I need to get to Avalon Station soon, and would like to get aboard there without really being detected. So the ship has to be cloaked during our voyage there, and while I transport down. But don't worry, the latest cloak system upgrades should enable transport while being cloaked. Any questions?"

OFF: this will be a fairly short mission, though there will be a few more things happening on the way. And after that, I hope that we got this crew enough started again to keep the ship going http://expansionfleet.sparks.priorweb.be/ikonboard/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

[Avelsa]

*Avelsa turns around in her seat, accidentally squishing Svensson against the wall.*

"I'm sorry sir! This is a small ship.  The warp core is in the back there."

*Svensson walks towards the back of the ship, and enters a slightly larger area.*

"No, no, no.  Not that far back."

*She gets out of the chair and walks back toward Svensson.  Avelsa stops half way to where the director is standing.  She points to a hidden panel in a section of the floor.*

"It is here. To save space we have built a recessed chamber for the warp core, as you can see we value all the space we can get in here."

*Avelsa pushes a button on the wall. The section she had pointed to slowly rises up, with the warp core chamber attached to the underside of it.  There are access control panels on both sides of the chamber.*

"This is the warp core, and you should be able to operate the panel on the side of the chamber.  The same panel is also on this side, but it is severely damaged.  As you can see, without any assistance it would explode.  The core takes up the entire space of this passageway when it is up here, and I am not thin enough to squeeze by it to reach the other panel.  I could not stand on that side of the core, due to the fact that there is only one control panel, on this side, that can raise it up out of the ship's hull.  Is that panel still functioning?"

[Peter Svensson]

*The main door of the small Nigillian ship opens.*
"Ah, it seems we have arrived. The ship's captain is already awaiting us."
*He gets out and nods at Voya.*
"Ms. Voya, it appears we have a guest for the time being. Her ship needs some extensive repairs. Meanwhile, we can resume course to Avalon Station."

[Zeon Lyn Voya]

OFF: See now, Huw can follow an order, I like that.

"Director, please, you seem uneasy. Relax and enjoy the voyage. We've yet another two hours until we arrive. Here: I recommend a new Holodeck program I had created a short time ago. It is a combination of aroma therapy and masseuse work. I believe you'd enjoy it."

*She recognizes his reluctance with the all-too-familiar expression.*

"...as a friend, Peter."

[Peter Svensson]

"Calm down, Ms. Avelsa. You are no prisoner aboard this ship, but while you are here, you will abide to our regulations. This is not... just any ship, Ms. Avelsa. We have purposes besides those of the others, but always only in the best interests of the Federation and its civilians. We have security guidelines that are a little more... strict, then on other ships. And I assure you, that Mr. Huw is a very fine security officer, without him I wouldn't have been able to run this ship during the time I did. So don't worry, we are not allied with any pirates, and Avalon Station is but another 30 minutes away. Surely that won't be too long to wait?"
*Svensson nods his head and smiles politely.*

[Zeon Lyn Voya]

"I assure you, Miss Avelsa, it is alleviation to us all. May your voyages bring prosperity to you and your people."

*She salutes her in a Vulcan manner once more. As Huw begins to take Avelsa to the turbolift, she makes one more comment.*

"...And Miss Avelsa, I request you not share your aid with anyone."

[Peter Svensson]

"Spoken like a true Section 31 officer, Mr. Huw."
*Svensson smiles and then turns to the viewscreen, displaying Avalon Station, as the ship drops out of warp in front of it.*
"Ah, my end station for this trip. I will beam over to Avalon station now. Remain in the neighbourhood for now, until I say otherwise."
*Then he turns to Voya.*
"Thank you for the smooth journey."
*He nods at James Picard and Huw with a smile, and then leaves the bridge to go to the transporter room. Moments later, he beams over to the station...*

[Huw]

*Huw reappears on the bridge rubbing his side*

Kidney punches hurt...

*coughs*

But i will be ok...

*Sees the new arrivals and instinctively draws a phaser*

HANDS WHERE I CAN SEE THEM!

*draws another phaser which he points at Enoch*

Step away from the console...

*Svensson sighs*

[Emrodel]

*sitting at one of the consoles Emrodel glances down and reads the panel.*

"According to this we are nearing Vontak Nor.  Is that where we are being taken with the crystal?  Speaking of the crystal, who has it?"

[Avelsa]

*Avelsa looks at Voya.*

"I see she has not changed.  Still the same bitter sweet person she was when I was here last."