New Orders

Posted on Mon Jun 13th, 2022 @ 3:09pm by Captain Karyn Somers & Captain Maia Sterling & Lieutenant Commander Sheena Toran-Blake & Lieutenant Commander Ryan Blake & Lieutenant Commander Robert Hendon & Lieutenant Commander Havri Belbre & Lieutenant Kasey Tanger & Lieutenant Isabelle Raal & Lieutenant JG Marina Tanger & Lieutenant JG T'Plana-hath & Captain David Blake & Lieutenant Steve O'Carroll
Edited on on Tue Jun 14th, 2022 @ 11:22am

Mission: Shore Leave
Location: Starship Leto
Timeline: 239505.23

Captains Log stardate 239605.23

The Federation starship USS Leto has been working nonstop for 18 months and is in desperate need of rest and relation. First, they brought into the Federation the Thorions and dealt with the Orion syndicate when Pergium was discovered in the system, then they helped secure Betazoid independence from the Riixian Caliphate, at great cost in blood and sacrifice, and loss of life. As a reward for their hard work Starfleet has ordered the Leto to the Omicron Delta star system, a planet that is a vast amusement park where all their fantasies can become a reality. The greater the intellect the greater the need for play. I was very pleased to get this assignment. A break is exactly what we need.
It has been three weeks since Betazed voted to remain in the Federation and all our repairs are complete. I have instructed the crew that we will get underway as soon as all the new crew replacements are in. Log Out.

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Maia made her way to the bridge, it was about time for her shift to start. The entire crew had been notified of their impending shore leave and were anxious to get underway. She ate breakfast in the officer's mess and was ready to get underway herself.

"Captain on the Bridge" one of her officers said.

Maia was a few minutes early and relieved the third shift watch officer. and took the centre seat.

Marina was next through the turbo-lift doors, she was enthusiastic about being back at work after all the years she spent undercover in the Caliphate. She didn’t need to be on the bridge right now but as a senior officer she had the right, and she intended to use it.

“Captain” Marina smiled warmly at Maia as she took up her position. She was feeling surprisingly nervous even though she wouldn’t be needed to do much right now.

Belbre came on the Bridge, she had heard from others about this planet and was wondering what it would be like. She took her station at the weapons and Security station. She checked all her data and turn to Captain Sterling going over with her pad. "All security measures and weapons systems are online and ready when we depart. I am looking forward to this one. Time to relax and have some fun. This doesn't happen often in Star Fleet."

"Even Starfleet realizes that we have completed two very long and very difficult missions. we've been out here for over 18 months it's time for a little downtime." Maia said.

Belbre replied, "I know Captain and I agree with having some fun. But you know me. I am always up to a good fight when it presents itself to me. Guess that is why I like my job so much. " As she turned to return to her station on the Bridge.

The turbo lift doors swooshed open as Robert stepped onto the Bridge.

“Did someone say the f word?” He asked.

"The F word doctor?"

“Fun. Some R&R is just what this crew needs. I will sign the prescription right away. Sun, Fun, and no one trying to fry our brains from the inside outwards.” Robert said with a cheeky grin.

“You said the magical word their Doctor” Marina smiled as she looked towards Robert. “I’ve almost forgotten what fun is! It’s been a long time since I last got to enjoy myself.”

Robert gave a nod of his head.

“ And you will at this place. But be careful what you wish for because it will happen there. I once heard of a cousin of mine. Who imagined being chased by…..no I think that is a story best left unshared.” He said

Ryan and Samantha stepped onto the Bridge. Ryan's ever-present PADD in hand. He gave a nod to Maia first. "Good morning Captain." He had a relaxed expression and was looking forward to departure for much-needed shore leave.

"Good Morning Mr Blake. Ready for our next adventure?" Maia said.

Ryan took a deep breath and gave Maia a nod. "Considering we are headed for a liberty port. Most definitely Captain."

Samantha walked over to stand near the port side area of the command well to have a clear view of the main viewer. Though she held a provisional rank and held the position of Acting Science Officer, she was not a qualified bridge watchstander.

Sheena was stepping from the lift. "I know I heard the word fun mentioned," she said looking at Maia. "A vacation is a welcome news after the hell we been through," she added.

"Hello, Sheena is engineering up to the task of getting us where we need to go?" Maia asked.

"Yes, captain. The Leto is ready to go," Sheena said smiling.

"All Security and Tactical systems are up and ready to go Captain. When you are ready." Replied Belbre.

Ryan stepped up next to Maia sitting in the Captain's Chair. "I think everyone is a little anxious to go on vacation." He glanced at Sheena before returning his gaze to Maia. "I know I am."

"Good so am I. I believe our business here is concluded, the navigator set a course for the Omicron Delta star system. Captain Sterling ordered.

"Course laid in Captain" The navigator replied.

"Helm, take us out of orbit and engage at warp five," Maia said.

"Course 127 Mark 14, speed warp factor five, Aye captain." The helm replied.

"Aft angle on the viewer," Maia said.

"Aft angle on the viewer," replied the helm.

Betazed the blue-green jewel of the sector received rapidly from view.

"Viewer ahead," Maia ordered.

"Viewer ahead," the helm officer responded.

The viewer displayed space and then streaked space as the Leto entered warp.

"Mr Ryan you have the conn, I will be in my ready room," Maia said.

"I have the conn aye." Ryan took the Captain's Chair as Maia vacated the seat to head for her Ready Room. He brought up the trajectory track and current speed on the command console. "Two days until we arrive. I'd like for Department Heads and Division Officers to check off on any overdue maintenance and secure work areas not needed when we arrive at our liberty call. Prepare minimal staffing rotation for watch bills. Pass the word along."

Sheena walked over to Ryan, "Ready for some fun and our vows? Besides I have a surprise for you as well," she said nipping his ear as she whispered.

Ryan curiously glanced at Sheena. "A surprise? Tell me more after watch."

Lieutenant j.g. T'Plana-hath piloted the modified Venture-class/Talon-class scout, actually when one considered it she thought it should be considered a specialized shuttlecraft, towards Betazoid and rendezvous with the U.S.S. Leto, she was being reassigned from the U.S.S. Swordfish is one of the few publicly acknowledged Star Fleet Intelligence starships. She was also bringing the Nightstalker to the U.S.S. Leto for intelligence operations. She approached Betazoid and ensured all IDF and running lights were on, the black hull and near-silent antigravity generators made her extremely difficult to register on sensors or visual identification. She saw a Norway Class Medium Cruiser beginning to prepare to leave orbit, she recognized the ship's IDF as the U.S.S. Leto. She opened up a comm channel =^= U.S.S. Leto this is the Federation Scout Ship Nightstalker requesting permission to dock in your shuttle bay. I am transmitting an eyes-only communication for Captain Maia Sterling and Lieutenant Marina Tanger. Nightstalker awaits your response. Out. =^= and with that Lieutenant j.g. T'Plana-hath awaited the response from the Leto.

Ryan nodded to the Operations Officer. "Open a channel."

"Channel open, Sir," Marina said.

=/\=Nightstalker, Leto. Approach from aft and we will tractor you in.=/\= Ryan turned to Marina. "Lieutenant Tanger, go to the shuttle bay and greet our new arrival please."

Marina nodded. “Of course Commander.” With that, she stood and headed off the bridge.

=^=Understood Leto, approach from the aft and be tractored in.=^= with that dexterously Lieutenant j.g. T'Plana-hath manoeuvred the Nightstalker to the aft of the Leto, shut down flight controls, and allowed =^=Nightstalker to flight control, ready to be tractored in.=^= T'Plana-hath replied and waited to be tractored in.

Lt O'Carroll was on the bridge at Ops two.

"That little ship sure is a beauty," Steve said.
"I'll agree with you on that Steve," Sheena said. The ship was so sleek and aerodynamically designed she had to be fast.

Robert nodded. He had a cousin who would be foaming at the mouth about now.

“ So do I. However, once they are docked I’ll need to give them a once over in sickbay.” Hendon said

"Understood". Maia said.

[ Shuttle Bay ]

Arriving at the shuttle bay a few minutes later Marina stood waiting to greet the ship’s latest new arrival.

Lieutenant j.g. T'Plana-hath, smoothed out her uniform, preferring to were the alternate skirt style, and made sure the red badge of Troon-arr, a graduate of the Vulcan School of Diplomacy was properly placed. She mainly wore it out of respect for her deceased father and sister, and to remind her what happens when intelligence officers made mistakes.

She stepped out of the hatch dark black ship, which appeared to have millions of little bumps on it. There were no markings that identified the name of the ship or its political affiliation. She saw a young Lieutenant in the Star Fleet uniform grey indicating Intelligence Department. She gave a slight smile and directed her statement to her "Lieutenant j.g. T'Plana-hath requesting permission to board the USS Leto." With that perfunctory statement made, and not waiting for a response she turned and input a code on the Nightstalker's hatch, sealing it shut. She turned back to the young Lieutenant "I apologize for the rudeness but until the Captain clears the personnel allowed inside the vessel I have to ensure it is secure, of course, I believe you will most likely get to see the schematics and interior Lieutenant."

“Permission granted Lieutenant” Marina smiled as she referred to T’Plana-hath’s Request to officially board the Leto. “With regards to your ship that's fine, I understand the need for secrecy.”

T'Plana-hath looked hard at the young Lieutenant and replied "It is not my ship Lieutenant. It belongs to Star Fleet Intelligence and has been assigned to the USS Leto, the Captain and the Chief Intelligence Officer are to use it in the service of Star Fleet as they see." She then looked about the Shuttle Bay and back at the young Lieutenant "May I offer my congratulations, Lieutenant Marina Tanger, on both your promotion and being designated the Chief Intelligence Officer. I look forward to serving under you. I believe you will find the Nightstalker a very useful tool in our profession."

Marina nodded. “I’m sure we will Lieutenant, as the Nightstalker’s pilot you know more about it and its capabilities than anyone. As such, I’ll be relying on you in the future. As for being your department chief, I’ve been out of the loop for a few years on deep cover assignments so your help will be much appreciated.”

T'Plana-hath smiled at her "I know how to pilot the Nightstalker, but I am sure there are more qualified pilots for her. My job is to educate those selected to work with her and assist with their training. I am also one to help operate and interpret the data from her sensor packages." She looked at the Lieutenant "I am here to assist you as much as possible ma'am, I am familiar with the disorientation one can experience from deep cover work. I have had issues in the past with intelligence operations." She again smiled at the Lieutenant. "Just to put you at ease I am a little more expressive than most Vulcans as I ascribe to the teachings of Nirak. I will provide you with a basic outline of the teachings at a more suitable time." She glanced around the shuttle bay and asked "How shall we proceed now, Lieutenant?"

“I suggest reporting in on the bridge, as well as organizing your medical and psych evaluation.” Marina smiled warmly.

"Very well I shall make my way to the bridge and introduce myself, after all, I have just met my department head." She said with a slight smile. "Then of course the mandatory physical and psych eval afterwards."

"Before I go up to the bridge though I have one other thing I need to do to the Nightstalker. I will meet you on the bridge shortly Lieutenant." with that she turned back to the control panel and again typed in some codes. When she was done the millions of little bumps turned a shade of grey white and receded into the hull. What now was in the shuttle bay was an odd-looking runabout.

After T'Plana-hath had Nightstalker configured in a somewhat runabout configuration camouflage, her comm badge went off summoning her to the bridge.

[ Bridge ]

Sheena snuck off the bridge and headed for sickbay and Dr Hendon. Not seeing him she tapped her badge, =/\= Sheena to Hendon, um...can you come to the sick bay now please it is important.....no......its urgent," she said, fighting another wave of nausea.

Robert looked at Ryan as he spoke.

“On my way. Be there in a mo.” He said. Then he turned to the centre seat.

“With your permission Commander?" Hendon asked

Ryan could not help but wonder what was up with Sheena. He hoped it wasn't something serious. He nodded at Robert. "Of course Doctor." He turned to the main viewer. "Helm, resume course and speed."

"Aye Commander," helm responded.

Belbre turned around to LCDR Blake, " Sir all sweeps of the security systems are complete. I did arrange for Engineering to make all needed adjustments to the systems. They are up and ready to go if needed now."

Ryan rose from the chair and stepped around to give the Tactical station a quick glance. He turned to Belbre and nodded. "Good work Lieutenant."

- Marine Level -

While everyone was busy on the bridge and elsewhere Karyn was sorting out her unit, as she was reorganising her department she reflected on how closely her rise through the ranks mirrored her sisters, initially she was hesitant in taking a commission, mad even, but she has gotten used to it now she was getting her house in order, currently she had to do all the work as she was currently minus an MXO.

- Diplomatic Offices -

Lieutenant Kasey Tanger was in the main office talking to the young ensign who did the front desk and advising her to move all files to the storage devices for off-ship storage when they arrive at the next star base. Then he entered his personal office. He took a seat and pondered how his life has changed in the last eighteen months. He went from being an only child to actually being a twin whose twin sister was stolen shortly after birth and raised in a cult of sorts. He was not sure how he could perform his duties now having family on the same ship. While he was only a diplomate by nature, he was still trained for combat as well as mental combat if it needed to occur. He took a moment and stared out into space. All he could think about was Emily and how he felt a connection and how he wanted to act upon it and maybe the Amusement Park Planet would be the chance for them to expand their relationship.

- Bridge -

Maia walked back out onto the bridge.

Ryan looked at Maia and spoke as he stood up. "Captain on the Bridge."

Commander Blake, when Lieutenant T'Plana'Hath arrives send her to me in the ready room, and please enter with her. Contact Commander Toran and Lieutenant Marina Tanger to be there as well..." The captain ordered.

Ryan nodded. "Aye Captain."

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A post by:

Captain Maia A. Sterling
Commanding Officer
USS Leto NCC-80916

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Lieutenant Commander Ryan Blake
Acting First Officer
USS Leto NCC-80916

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Lieutenant Commander Dr Robert Hendon
Chief Medical Officer
USS Leto NCC-80916

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Lieutenant Marina Tanger
Chief Intelligence Officer
USS Leto NCC-80916

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Lieutenant JG T'Plana-hath
Intelligence Officer
USS Leto NCC-80916

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Lt. Cmdr Sheena Toran
Executive Officer
USS Leto NCC-80916

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Lieutenant Kasey Tanger
Chief Diplomatic Officer
USS Leto NCC-80916

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1st Lt Karyn Lynne Somers
Marine Commanding Officer
USS Leto NCC-80916