USS Challenger 05.11.2014

[STSF Jami 0]

Cptn Ja'Lale -> So.. last week, we had arrived at Bolarus and already gotten ourselves into a potential diplomatic incident

Cptn Ja'Lale -> There was no TBS if I recall correctly?

Cptn Ja'Lale -> Any questions before we start?

Cptn Ja'Lale -> BEGIN SIM

Cptn Ja'Lale -> BEGIN SIM

Cptn Ja'Lale -> BEGIN SIM

Cassie Granger -> ::flight ops, tactical coordination for the squadron::

Derrick Sabin -> ::at the science station on the bridge, listening to the conflicting comm traffic between the two leaders::

Dyan Sylvanis -> ::In Shadow 1 with Misty in Nav, making a run with Shadow 2.::

Cptn Ja'Lale -> ::off-comm:: Okay, rather than risk setting off a civil war, let's make arrangements to beam over the ambassador over.

Dvokr chim Hok -> :: Watching this all from the comm station ::

Hunter Matheson -> ::helm, geosynch orbit over Bimaal::

Gretchen Hanson -> ACTION: continuing comm frequency clashes as the Bimaal and Amaal leaders try to contact the Challenger::

Cptn Ja'Lale -> They weren't kidding when they said the situation here was tumultuous.

H.G. Reed -> Ambassador >>

Dvokr chim Hok -> (m) What I would not do for a good EMP...

H.G. Reed -> Ambassador Neonew >> :: Shrill :: I demand an answer!

Gretchen Hanson -> Pres. Verdugo> ::static:: Challenger, do ....hear me? What's....going....happen?

Cptn Ja'Lale -> ::holds hand up:: Let's all just try and calm down, shall we?

Hunter Matheson -> ::looking for a better orbit for comm link::

Cptn Ja'Lale -> +to both+

H.G. Reed -> :: Glances over at Kal. ::

Derrick Sabin -> Captain, I can get a lock on our ambassador for transport, but I can't get through the other two signals for a comm link.

H.G. Reed -> Ambassador Neonew >> That is unacceptable!

Hunter Matheson -> ::scanning his board::to Reed:: Ma'am, trying to get a spot where communications will clear up. Not sure if it's us or them.

Dyan Sylvanis -> ::Takes her flight path over the area Shadow's 3 and 4 spotted armored units massing.::

Cptn Ja'Lale -> +Neonew+ We're sorry we had to enter a lower orbit than ordered, we needed to enter a lower orbit to get a better comm-link with you.

Cptn Ja'Lale -> +Neonew+ Well, it will have to be!

Dvokr chim Hok -> :: Ambassador Assistant :: What are you seeing sir? :: Cranky Ambassador :: Troop movements.. :: peers out a tiny grimy window ::

H.G. Reed -> :: Taps her console. :: Try that.

Cassie Granger -> FOPs> +Sylvanis+ Shadow 1, this is Granger taking over as Air Support Officer. Prepare for CAS (Close Air Support) if needed.

Cptn Ja'Lale -> Inform the ambassador (ours) that we are ready to beam him up, should he wish to be beamed up.

Cptn Ja'Lale -> :;to Dvokr::

Dvokr chim Hok -> Aye.

Cptn Ja'Lale -> Thanks, guys

Dyan Sylvanis -> +Granger+ Understood Ma'am. I'm nearing the zone now. Will have details to follow.

Cassie Granger -> FOPs> +Bridge+ Granger to bridge.

Cassie Granger -> FOPs> +Shadow 1+ Copy.

H.G. Reed -> Neonew > :: Sputtering :: Do you know to whom you are speaking?

Gretchen Hanson -> Verdugo> +Challenger+ Federation starship, we need your assistance. Are we going to get it?

Dvokr chim Hok -> +Ambassador Arleth+ This is the USS Challenger. We are preparing to beam you and your staff up.

Cassie Granger -> FOPs> +B+ Request permission for low fly-by as show of force.

Cptn Ja'Lale -> +Verdugo+ In due course. We will try to provide assistance in best we can.

Dyan Sylvanis -> Misty> ::Uses her sensor package to take scans and pictures of the buildup.::

Cptn Ja'Lale -> This Bimaal ambassador.. quite a character

Dvokr chim Hok -> :: What Arleth hears :: This i t e $ Chel a n g r. W r pre ing to b am y nd y ur staf p.

Cptn Ja'Lale -> ::off comm::

Dyan Sylvanis -> Misty> Scans ready.

Dvokr chim Hok -> +Arleth to ship in orbit+ Ribbit yore lass mess age.

Dyan Sylvanis -> ::Nods.:: Send it.

Dvokr chim Hok -> We are having trouble with the Ambassador's signal.

Dyan Sylvanis -> ::Shadow 1 sends data streaming back to Challenger.::

Cptn Ja'Lale -> Any way to boost the signal?

Gretchen Hanson -> Verdugo> +Challenger+ Captain, "in due course" will be too late. If the Bimaal ground forces enter our territory, you can kiss your precious dilithium good bye.

Cassie Granger -> FOPs> ::pings data copy back to Shadow 1::

Dvokr chim Hok -> It it not a signal weakness issue Captain.

Dvokr chim Hok -> I would only boost the noise.

Cptn Ja'Lale -> Interference?

Dyan Sylvanis -> +FOPS+ I can visually confirm troops and armor building up.

Cassie Granger -> FOPs > +S+ Copy. Stand by for ROE verification.

Dvokr chim Hok -> Since Ambassador Arleth is actually in the middle of this conflict, both sides are attempting jamming techniques.

Cassie Granger -> FOPs > +Bridge+ Granger requesting low fly-by between forces as show of Federation force.

Cptn Ja'Lale -> Ahh.

Derrick Sabin -> Captain, as I said, we can get a transport lock on the Ambassador, we just won't be able to tell him we're pulling him out.

Dvokr chim Hok -> Ambass. Arleth > Some ship is in orbit.. the Challenger or some sort.

Cptn Ja'Lale -> ::nods at Sabin:: Since I doubt both sides would stop jamming each other, that would be our best option.

Cptn Ja'Lale -> Try to get a message to the ambassador that we're beaming him and his staff up.

Derrick Sabin -> ::gives Hok a look that says, "you want to make the phone call?" ::::

Dvokr chim Hok -> I will try again Captain. +Arleth+ This is Challenger. Prepare for a beam out.

Cptn Ja'Lale -> Energize when you get a lock on them.

Cassie Granger -> FOPs > ::checking ground forces configuration:::

Gretchen Hanson -> Verdugo> +Challenger+ Let there be no mistake, we will defend ourselves if Bimaal enters Amaal territory.

Derrick Sabin -> I have a lock, Sir. :::checks with Hok to see if the transport message was received::

Cassie Granger -> FOPs > +Shadow 1+ Negative on low fly-by. Repeat. Negative. Maintain orbit within visible range of ground forces. Do not engage. Repeat: do not engage.

Dyan Sylvanis -> +FOPS+ Understood.

Dvokr chim Hok -> Amb. Arleth > :: Looks at one of the staff :: See if you can boost something.. hit a lot of those buttons :: hears the message ::

Cassie Granger -> FOPs > +Shadow 1+ Redirect. Redirect. Negative on orbit. Maintain surveillance grid over ground forces. Repeat surveillance grid. How copy.

Cptn Ja'Lale -> +Cass+ Sorry Cass. Let's not flex our muscles just yet. But stay in the area in case things go sour down there.

H.G. Reed -> Neonew > +Challenger+ You cannot ignore us.

Cassie Granger -> FOPs > +Ja'Lale+ Copy.

Dvokr chim Hok -> Amb. Arleth > +Challenger+ We heard beam out. We will remain at our present location as we probably can't move freely anyhow.

Derrick Sabin -> ::eyes widen, can't believe what he heard:: They want to stay?

Dyan Sylvanis -> ::Veers off.:: +FOPs+ We're on the move, readying for another sweep.

Hunter Matheson -> ::Sabin:: His call. No one higher than the ambassador in this area of space.

Cassie Granger -> FOPs > +Shadow 1+ Copy.

Derrick Sabin -> ::gives a subtle shake of his head to Kal. Shrugs and turns back to his console to maintain the transport lock in case it's needed:::

Cptn Ja'Lale -> +Neonew+ We're not ignoring you, ambassador. We have since moved to a higher location within your specified orders. Due to both sides jamming communications, we had to go lower to get an established comm link with you both in order to get both sides of the argument here.

Hunter Matheson -> ::catches the headshake out of the corner of his eye; knows the feeling:::

Cptn Ja'Lale -> Did we beam the ambassador up?

Dvokr chim Hok -> Amb Arleth Assistant > Sir, should we not leave? Arleth> We still have friends here.

Derrick Sabin -> ::to Ja"Lale:: No sir, he wants to stay.

H.G. Reed -> Neonew > +Challenger+ I refuse to converse with our sworn enemies. They are in the wrong!

Cassie Granger -> FOPs > +Ja'Lale+ Requesting Mach 1 for Shadow.

Cptn Ja'Lale -> +FOPs+ Go ahead

Cassie Granger -> FOPs > ::broad grin::

Cassie Granger -> FOPs > +Shadow 1+ Shadow you are cleared for Mach 1, high fly-by. Shake the ground, Hawk. Wake 'em up.

Dvokr chim Hok -> Amb. Arleth > Contact the Bimaal and Amaal representatives. I believe we have found our neutral ground to end this conflict.

Dyan Sylvanis -> ::Big smile under her mask.:: +FOPs+ Yes Ma'am. ::Glances back.:: Buckle up Misty.

Dvokr chim Hok -> Arleth to Neonew > +NeoNew+ This is Federation Ambassador Arleth requesting a communication.

Cassie Granger -> FOPs > ::looks up to the video feed from Shadow 1::

Dyan Sylvanis -> Misty> ::Smiles.:: Ready.

H.G. Reed -> Neonew > +Arleth+ :: Suspicious :: Why do you wish to speak to me?

Cptn Ja'Lale -> Well, I guess the ambassador can do his job down there

Cptn Ja'Lale -> do his job better*

Cassie Granger -> ::aside to flight control:: If they weren't awake before, they will be.

Dvokr chim Hok -> :: nods to his assitant to start a second communication :: +Neonew+ I believe we have a unique opportunity now to end this conflict before it begins.

Derrick Sabin -> ::not so sure about that, but acknowledges the Captain::: Aye, sir.

Cassie Granger -> FCO> Got that right.

Dyan Sylvanis -> ::Drops down into the atmo, Shadow 2 in tow. With great skill, the two fighters accelerate and drop two sonic booms over the area in question.::

Cassie Granger -> ::FCO:: Diagram that sound wave.

Cassie Granger -> FCO> On it.

Gretchen Hanson -> Verdugo> +Challenger+ :::nearly hysterical::: We're under attack! Do something or we start retaliating.

Hunter Matheson -> ::heavy sigh::

Dvokr chim Hok -> (previous was Arleth)

Hunter Matheson -> ::Reed:: Give you ten to one they don't have much to retaliate with.

Dvokr chim Hok -> Amb. Arleth> +Verdugo+ This is Ambassador Arleth, I request an audience with Verdugo immediately.

Cptn Ja'Lale -> +Verdugo+ You're not under attack president. That was a squadron of our fighters, in a hope to inform both sides not to do anything you might regret later.

H.G. Reed -> Neonew > +Arleth+ Before we speak, you must cease these air raids. Else, we will be forced to retaliate.

Cassie Granger -> ::watching Shadow vectoring into approach, running hot:::

H.G. Reed -> :: Kal :: you are likely correct.

Gretchen Hanson -> Verdugo> +Arleth+ Why should I talk to you? We're under attack and where are you? Sitting cozy in the Bimaal capital. The Federation shows their true allegiance.

Dyan Sylvanis -> ::Pulls into a hight altitude.:: +FOPs+ Did we wake them up a little?

Dvokr chim Hok -> Arleth> +Verdugo+ It is not as cozy as you make it, but you must see an opportunity to end this conflict before it boils over.

Dyan Sylvanis -> *higher

Cassie Granger -> ::still grinning:: +Shadow 1+ They're dead if you didn't. Sonic field is high max.

Gretchen Hanson -> Verdugo> +Arleth+ Bimaal is the aggressor, Mr. Ambassador. If you want to end this conflict, get them to pull back their forces and acknowledge our sovereignty.

Dyan Sylvanis -> +FOPs+ ::Hears laughter from two individuals on the other end of the line.::

Cassie Granger -> +Shadow 1+ If nothing else, they're covered with dust. Withdraw to check your data scan for comprehensive assessment of ground force strength.

Cassie Granger -> ::refers to the sensor package on the nose of every fighter:::

Dvokr chim Hok -> Arleth> +Verdugo+ The universe is governed by a mass of compromises. One cannot get everything they want, but a compromise can bring what you need. What you need now is to end this. Would you agree to meet in a safe location, neurtral to both parties?

Dyan Sylvanis -> ::Still chuckling a little.:: +FOPs+ Understood, pulling out.

Cptn Ja'Lale -> ::settles in his seat, hoping the ambassador is working is magic down there::

Dvokr chim Hok -> Arleth> :: Mutes the audio on Verdugo :: +NeoNew+ Would you agree to a neutral location, you safety is guaranteed.

Gretchen Hanson -> Verdugo> +Arleth+ We will never compromise our nation. I demand a show of contrition by Bimaal. They must withdraw their forces from our border.

Hunter Matheson -> ::mutters:: Hell, just beam 'em all up here and put a sock in it.

H.G. Reed -> Neonew > +Arleth+ Absolutely not. You must stop the flyovers before we will speak to you.

Hunter Matheson -> ::Reed, half serious:: Show 'em the air lock. That's what I'd do.

Dyan Sylvanis -> Misty> ::Checks her scans.:: Well some of the infantry definitely scattered a bit. ::chuckles.::

H.G. Reed -> :: Kal :: We would have to find another source of dilithium.

Gretchen Hanson -> Verdugo> +Challenger+ Since you obviously can't or won't do anything about Bimaal, you force us to look for other partners for our security.

Hunter Matheson -> ::shrugs:: Not sayin' we'd lose the dilithium, just let 'em know who's boss.

Hunter Matheson -> And I mean... show 'em the air lock, not use it. Much as I'd like to. ::smirk::

H.G. Reed -> Somehow, I doubt that would go over well.

Dvokr chim Hok -> Arleth > :: Connects both parties together :: +NeoNew and Verdugo+ I don't have the power to stop either of those, but if you two don't meet and hammer out a compromise, rest assured the Federation will blockade this planet and stop any and all commerce involving the dilithium deposits or any other extra-planetary exports.

Hunter Matheson -> ::snort:: That's why I'm not in command, ma'am. When we deal, our diplomacy moves about 2200 fps.

Dvokr chim Hok -> Arleth Assitant > :: Wide-eyed ::

Cassie Granger -> FOPs > +Shadow+ Specifically looking for their weapons configuration.

H.G. Reed -> Neonew > :: Very angry :: the Federation has no right to impose such sanctions. Your behavior is outrageous!

Cptn Ja'Lale -> ::monitoring the communications between the ambassador & both prties::

Derrick Sabin] ->Captain, I just picked up a signal coming from Amaal. I think they're trying to send a comm off planet.

Cptn Ja'Lale -> What does it say?

Dyan Sylvanis -> +FOPs+ Roger, Navigator is sending you those specs now.

Dvokr chim Hok -> Arleth> +Neonew+ We have the ability and will. A stable planet is all our best interests.

Cassie Granger -> +Shadow 1+ Copy.

Dyan Sylvanis -> Misty> ::Readies and sends the package.::

Derrick Sabin -> :::Captain::: It's encrypted, but probably an easy break. More problematic is the location.

Cptn Ja'Lale -> PAUSE SIM

Cptn Ja'Lale -> PAUSE SIM

Cptn Ja'Lale -> PAUSE SIM

Cptn Ja'Lale -> Okay, great job folks. Getting interesting now. TBS is 2 minutes