The Flag Admiral's Office

[Kathryn Janeway]

sir i have a sugetsion miss webber the chief security xo before me is still on the delta allience ship am i correct we could contact here and ask if she can convince the delta aliience to help us

[Vorak]

"Very well. We may need every detail of information that could give us a tactical advantage. Mr. Embries, you will work together with Mr. Hedford on these sensor calibrations. By the way, I see that Mr. Hedford is not here yet."
*He looks at everyone for a moment.*
"Very well, we must proceed with this meeting. Ambassador Gordon, we must be prepared for every situation. Should, in the worst case, the station be in danger of being captured or destroyed, we must evacuate all people with escape pods in a very short amount of time. Therefore, peope, and most in particular civilians, must be briefed about evacuation procedures, and where the nearest escape pods are for them."
*Then he turns to Montrell and Detrell.*
"Any suggestions? How soon can the U.S.S. Skytoucher, Rivendell and Evolution be ready?"

[Montrell]

*Montrell nods to Captain Skon and Commander Rasmain*

"Good that you could both join us, now let us get at the matter at hand. What is the status of the Skytoucher?"

[Vorak]

*Vorak frowns but does not respond to the question.*
"Very well. Please state the reason of your presence in my office."

[Vorlok]

Off: I think were wating for u.

[Paris Love]

"Most agreeable, I have nothing else scheduled for the night."

[Hermes]

"Your message has been received but Admiral Vorak is currently not in residence in his office to respond to your request himself. However, I will relay the message to him immediately to inform him."

[KHa Var]

"It is good to know that at least one other person in the family can keep their promises.  Of course it was illogical that you would reject the wedding vows when you risked so much!  Why do you think I did not believe your parents, when they told me you rejected them, and that I should do the same.  For that reason alone I kept trying to send messages to you over the last 8 years.  And I don't believe they were rebounced because of the Expansion Nebula, unless you were stationed in this sector of space for the past 8 years.  Which I highly doubt to be the case.  As I see your Ponn Farr situation, it would be best if I stay around for a while."

*KHa'Var standing with her arms crossed, crinkles her nose at the thought of a hologram of her.*

"And I would prefer that you come to me instead of some poor, fake imitation hologram of me.  Now about your son.  I think it is time you fulfill your role in his life.  So far he has lived his life without the guidance of his true father.  I have been teaching him the ways of a warrior, but I cannot teach him the ways of being a man, for obvious reasons.  Now where could Vorlok be?

*She wonders about her son's location and begins to verbally recall where she knows he was.*

"First he was in your quarters, then he was brought back here by a man called Jarron.  I then requested that someone watch him while I speak to you alone.  I also said that who ever watches Vorlok can take him to the holodecks, or tour the station.  Oh yes! That's right.  Vorlok should be with Jarron, somewhere on the station.  That is if Vorlok didn't slip away from him.  So being this is your station, what do you suggest to be the 'most logical' way of locating your son, Vorlok, and bringing him here to meet him for the first time?"

*KHa'Var decides to let him take charge of their son for a change.  'I want to see how he manages Vorlok and the mischief caused by a young son.'*

[Vorak]

*Vorak glances at Kha'Var, and then turns to the rest of the officers present in his ready room.*
"I believe not all of you have met my... wife, yet. This is Kha'Var."
*Then he gets up and walks toward a wall screen, and activating it, it displays a star chart.*
"This is the location of Avalon Station, where we are now. The location here, however, near the exit of the Dark Passage, is the Loxian homeworld, called Loxius, approximately 130 light years from here. Recently, I have been informed that, when a Loxian Government spy was on board the U.S.S. Skytoucher, he placed a secret tracking device into the ship's systems. This device was triggered again, during the capture of the ship. It was discovered that this device has intelligent programming, enabled to find out if its operator is Loxian or not. More so, it is designed with the purpose to get control over all systems of a ship, and send transmissions to the Loxian homeworld, without any sensors detecting these subspace signals. This is exactly what happened, and we may likely assume that the Loxian homeworld is aware that their Loxian spy is in this vicinity. Over the past year, we have captured three Loxian Government operatives. A year ago we took Kowan into costudy, who is still in our brigs here on the station, and more recently we captured Vakin and Varnek. Although none of them have had a chance to speak with one another, all three have told the same story during their interrogations... They claim that the Loxian Government will come for them. Not to rescue them, but to kill them... as to wipe out evidence of the government's barbaric and illegal activities, and silence any witnesses who may be able to leak any information to outsiders. I believe it is wise to take these statements seriously."
*He taps a button on the wall panel, and a picture of Vontak Nor appears, and next to it the U.S.S. Skytoucher in a bad shape. In the background, several alien ships are surrounding both the Skytoucher and the station, firing weapons at both... The sounds from inside the Skytoucher's bridge can be heard...*
Rasmain: "Those fighters are on our tail, sir. Or at least a part of the group..."
*The Skytoucher is under heavy fire. Because of the heavy fire, several consoles blow up and fires begin to appear. Rhade, at the tactical station, falls back and hits his head. He slumps to the deck. Skon looks over at Rhade and sees that his tactical officer is injured.*
Skon: "Evasive manoeuvres. Get us out of the thick of the fight and be prepared to turn and attack. Mr. Nofftz, take the tactical station. Fire a spread of torpedoes at those Loxian fighters and then calculate an attack pattern we can use as soon as we get some room to manoeuvre. Mr. Lupin, transfer all available power to the shields. Get a damage control team up here to help put out these fires, and give me an updated damage report."
*The skytoucher shakes.*
Jesse Nofftz: "Aye aye, sir. Firing torpedoes."
*The bridge takes a direct hit and sparks fly.*
"Phasers have been disabled all we have is torpedoes. We just lost port shields."
*Skon's knuckles turn white as he grips the edges of his seat to keep from falling out. The Skytoucher shakes again, and the ship begins to list to one side. Damage reports begin to come in. Fires on decks 14 and 15. Damage to the port nacelle. Power outages on decks throughout the ship. Nearly no part of the ship is completely undamaged...*
Skon: "Continue firing, Mr. Nofftz. Mr. Rasmain, now would be a good time to get us farther away from here. Since we no longer have port shields, I suggest a course that keeps our port side as safe as possible. Mr. Lupin, divert all non-essential power to the shields."
Jesse Nofftz: "Firing torpedoes."
*The ship shakes, sparks fly from my post I fall to the ground. I get back up.*
Jesse Nofftz: "I am alright, sir.  Starboard shields at 9%. One more hit and they will collapse."
Skon: "More reports come in. A hull breach in deck 8, plasma conduits erupting in engineering. Crewmen trapped on deck 17. Mr. Rasmain, emergency manoeuvres. Plot a course into the anomaly and hold it until we can tell whether the Loxians are willing to follow us. Mr. Nofftz, It's good that you aren't hurt. Continue firing as long as you can. Mr. Lupin, get a damage control team to deck 17 and free those trapped crewmen."
Tom Lupin: "Power diverted to shields, commander!"
*The ship is hit again and the bridge shakes, and sparks fly from all  posts.*
"Sir, starboard shields are down. We can't take much more of this. Firing torpedoes in dispersal pattern sierra. One enemy target hit, sir."
*Vorak hits a button and ends the replay of the events.*
"I believe that this recording clearly shows that an assault by the Loxian Government is to be taken serious. They entered the Dark Passage with a fleet of over 20 ships, and a squadron of fighters, plus a hidden backup fleet, with only one purpose: to retrieve their spy. It is logical to assume that we should be prepared for no less, this time. Although the station's defences are far superior to those of a starship, we may still be extremely vulnerable to such an attack."
*He taps another button. The image of the Dark Passage disappears, and the star chart reappears.*
"If the Loxian fleet were to depart from their homeworld today, and head straight for our coordinates at warp 9.9, they will be here in 14 days. Though it is unlikely that they will be able travel the entire distance at maximum warp, we do not know if they have already departed, or not. They may already be on their way for several days. We can only be prepared for an attack at any given time possible. Therefore, we must spend our remaining time well, preparing the station's defences."
*He turns to Detrell.*
"Mr. Detrell, I want all weapons and defence systems at peak efficiency.
*Then he turns to Montrell.*
"I believe that the U.S.S. Skytoucher and U.S.S. Rivendell are on their way to the station again. They must commence emergency repairs, and then prepare for battle, to help defend the station when the Loxian fleet arrives. Also, I believe that U.S.S. Evolution is docked to the station still, and can assist, am I right?"

OFF: Montrell: Vorak doesn't know that you sent the Evolution back to Vontak Nor, with Varnek. You're going to have to tell him that now :P

*Then he turns to Janeway and Embries.*
"I believe your tasks are clear. Scan this sector, and all neighbouring sectors for as far as sensors reach, for any unusual activity. If we can detect the arrival of the Loxian fleet well in advance, it may help us gain some tactical advantage. Mr. Embries, perhaps you could discover what we should refine our sensors to scan for, in order to pick up Loxian vessels more easily. Ms. Janeway, I will need you at the tactical station in ops, when the battle begins."
*Then he turns to Dr. Nickerson.*
"I believe I do not need to tell you to keep sickbay ready for wounded. If the Loxians attack in force, it is unlikely that we can make it through without any casualties."
*Then at last, he turns to ambassador Gordon.*
"Until the fleet arrives, ambassador, I want you to concentrate your time on the civilians of this station. They must be relocated to the safest areas possible, on the station. When the Loxian fleet arrives, we may have use of your diplomatic skills, to avoid weapons fire."
*For a moment, Vorak hesitates, and then turns to Kha'Var.*
"I understand your ship is still docked to the station. If the Loxian fleet arrives, we will need all help possible. If you still want to show your warrior skills then, you will be most welcome."
*Then he sits back down in his seat.*
"Questions, anyone? Or suggestions, perhaps?"

[Vorak]

"Thoron."
*Everyone goes silent as Vorak suddenly speaks up. He frowns and stands up, walking back to the wall panel, pushing some buttons. The station's schematics appear again. He turns back to the people in his office.*
"Ms. Janeway, the A.S.C. Revox is likely to be even further away then the U.S.S. Evolution. Their last known course was back to Delta Alliance space. Even if our hail would reach them in a short time, it would take them too long to get here. Most ships, in fact, are too far out of the sector to be of help in time. Therefore, we need the element of surprise."
*Then, he turns to Embries.*
"Mr. Embries, could we produce a thoron field?"

[Montrell]

"Ofcourse Admiral"

*Montrell stands up and walks to the wall screen. He touches it and Station Avalon appears*

"I think you know what threat will await us. A few hours ago Captain Skon informed us about a Loxian device aboard the USS Skytoucher, which transmitted the exact location of the Skytoucher, to which seems to be the Loxian homeworld. We now assume that they will launch an attack on our station to liberate their spies and destroy us the "Federation" once and for all."

*Montrell stops for a moment and then continues*

"But we have an advantage. We know that they will be coming and we will also be prepared! The station will be prepared and upgraded. Shields will be stronger and weapons efficiency will be tested. All non-starfleet personel will be evacuated to other parts of the station and decks like the promonade will be closed to gain power for our upgrades.
There will also be a thoronfield around the station preventing the possibility of scans from the Loxian starships." *Montrell was quickly showing all relevant data on the wallscreen*

"That's what has been decided until this moment. We have not yet come up with a real idea for the starships that are present at the station. But I've heared about hiding in the nebula?" *Montrell looks at Admiral Vorak*

[Vorak]

*Vorak turns around, and sees someone still sitting at the desk in his office, a face he doesn't recognise.*
"I do not recall seeing you before, or asking you to join my staff meeting. Identify yourself."

[Vorak]

"Most unusual. Thank you, Hermes."
*Then he turns back to Kha'Var.*
"I believe the most logical course of action is to investigate the Camelot Medieval Store and find the owner. Maybe we can begin finding answers this way, and determine the current whereabouts of Vorlok."

[Vorak]

-- Posted by Paris Love on 4:53 pm on April 4, 2004

"Cadet Love, reporting for any department you wish to assign. Admiral, I recently withdrew from the academy; if I might say so, it was rather too slow paced for my taste, I was bored and unchallenged. I don't see it logical to attend classes to attain information you already have aquired. I'd request you give me a transfer so that I  may work as a regular ensign or any other rank you feel appropriate."

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-- Posted by Vorak on 8:58 pm on April 4, 2004

"Greetings, Ms. Love. Please be seated."
*He takes a padd and studies it for some silent moments, as it displays the biography of the cadet before him.*
"Hmm. Very well. As you know, since you did not complete your Starfleet Academy training, I cannot assign you a rank and permanent station as Starfleet Officer. However, if you agree, I do need a personal assistant to aid me in my administrative work here on the station."

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-- Posted by Paris Love on 9:04 pm on April 4, 2004

*Love maintains a collective face as he makes this amazing offer.*

"Thank you, Admiral. I can assure you that your decision was a beneficial one on your part. I'm quite confident that my services, even as a personal secretary, will aid you greatly."

[Vorak]

"Tonight at 0700 hours would be my normally scheduled dinner time. Is that agreeable to you?"