Arrival at Thorion-4

Posted on Thu Jan 28th, 2021 @ 11:51pm by Captain Maia Sterling & Lieutenant Steve O'Carroll & Lieutenant Commander Sheena Toran-Blake & Commander Ryan Blake & Lieutenant Commander Havri Belbre

Mission: The Thorion Conundrum Mission Brief
Location: Starship Leto
Timeline: 239501.18

[ON]

[Bridge]

Maia activated the switch on her command chair.

Captains Log Stardate 239501.18
The Leto has arrived in Thorion space. We have been intercepted and escorted by a combination of Thorion Ballista’s and Javelins, sub-light craft capable of full impulse speeds. The Ballista’s are manned the Javelin’s are drones. They are fairly heavily armed for craft of their size and make up the bulk of Throrion intra system defenses. While The Thorion’s do boast lLonger range vessels they only have about five warp capable cruisers 1 battleship of Orion design. There are very strict about who can cross their borders. I have been in contact with Thorion officials and they are having difficult time administrating the Pergium Visa’s to the various mining guilds. I have been informed there are over two hundred different mining interests already on Thorion-3. Most of these interest appear to be guilded and even the Betazoid’s, Tellarite’s and Saurian’s have sent delegate’s from the Federation and of course the Klingons and Romulan’s have sent their delegations as well. The K-7 station at Thorion-4 is at the extreme edge of sensor range and even from out here the neutronium armor is causing a pretty strong gravity well so that using the warp drive in the system is more than problematic. No craft can execute a warp jump in this area because of the gravity well created by the space station. Bashar J’olan himself will arrive in a shuttle in one half an hour. I have ordered my senior officers and the ambassadorial Marines to be prepared to render full honors upon his arrival. I am proud of the Leto. Ship and crew are performing above expectations. Sterling Maia A. Commanding.

Maia sat in the center seat, she had the full holographic display up which offered a 360 degree view of the local area. She could almost feel the inertial dampeners kick on as they went deeper into the gravity well. Nuetronium was very dense and amplified the gravity well of the space stations by several orders of magnitude. It was also enough to greatly affect the tides and seasons on Thorion-4 itself.

“Steady as she goes Helm” Maia said.

She looked over at her XO.

“Number one, please inform the senior, ambassadorial staff’s and the marine honor guard to be in full dress uniform.” Maia ordered.
“Also inform the Saurians that I want them in the reception hall on the hangar deck as well. “ Maia added.

"Understood," Sheena said.

She got up and walked over to Lieutenant Brannon her Chief Security officer.

“Angelina, this may be uncomfortable for you, but I will do whatever I can to make sure you are protected. I have been informed that a Betazoid mining guild has sent representatives. I know that means possible infiltrators that may put you in danger and I am sorry about that.” Maia said.

Brannon replied, "Understood Captain, I knew I would face risks when I joined Star Fleet. I plan to do my mission to protect the Leto, You and all the crew like always. I have been checking out some of them already and plan to meet them if possible. If not I can check them out with my telepathic powers from a distance. You do not need to apologize for anything Captain. I am part of this crew.

"Speaking of security checks have you finished vetting the crew of the Leto?" Maia asked.

Brannon smiled, "Yes Captain I have and so far nothing stands out for any of the crew or any of the Diplomatic Delegation either. I am looking at some other venues for the Betaziods on the Leto. I have requsted a check on all Betazoids thru the Betazoid security council to see if anything stands out from the information they send Captain. I will let you know what I find when it arrives."
Maia nodded.

"Keep at it." Maia said. She returned to her seat

"Alright! Senior officers send for your relief crews then go change into your dress uniforms.." the Captain ordered.

------------Main Diplomatic Receiving Deck-------------

20 minutes later Maia found herself fidgiting a bit ay the tight neck on her dress uniform. Bashar Jo'Lan diplomatic shuttle was on its way.

Lt Bailey was going over the last minute details with the Color and Honor guards. Everything was in place and some of her senior officers continued to arrive.

She was chatting amiably the Ambassador Langley about his new assignment.

Sheena walked in, her dress whites immaculate as always, walking towards the captain.

LT Brannon went and changed into her dress uniform and then went to the shuttle bay to standby. She was carrying a hand phaser as she always did on any mission even if it was diplomatic and should not have any problems. Plus with the threat to her it made her feel better too this time.

She went to the Captain "All security personnel have been selected and I know we will have the backs of the the diplomatic team as well as any Star Fleet officers as well."

"Very good Lieutenant, Carry on!" Maia replied.

Brannon replied, "Aye Captian. I plan to be unassigned and will be able to move freely to any place I am needed without leaving anyone unprotected."

Ryan arrived, clad in his dress uniform, and made his way over to where Maia and Ambassador Langley were standing. He gave each of them a nod in turn as he greeted them both. "Captain Sterling, Mr. Ambassador."

"Ah..Good Morning Mr Blake, how are you this fine morning. Have you seen Commander Toran?" Maia asked.

Maia spotted Sheena approaching their small group. She nodded.

Ambassador Langley shook hands with Ryan. "You clean up rather nicely there Ryan. Are you ready for the upcoming away mission?"

Ryan nodded as he tapped the PADD in hand. "Got all the notes from our meeting the other night all ready."

"Excellent work Mr. Blake. The latest Starfleet strategic and tactical reports on the region. These will greatly facilitate negotiations with Minister Jol'an, you have my deepest thanks." Ambassador Langley replied.

Sheena stood next to her captain quietly but, her eyes were on the swivel.

The preparations ended when the Prime Minister's ambassadorial shuttle landed. the Honor Guard under Lt Bailey flanked the shuttle on both side.

Jo'lan, looking every bit the leader of a nation, exited the shuttle with his staff behind him.

The music sounded the Federation anthem and the Color Gaurd in place dipped their flags in salute. After that the Anthem of the Thorion Republic.

Jo'lan saluted during the national anthem of Thorion-4, as did his entourage.

Once the music was over and the Honor retired, Minister Jo'lan strode over to Captain Sterling.

Maia was a tall woman at 5'11, but she had to look up up at Jo'Lan who was just a bit over 7 feet tall. Tall and muscular even for an Orion male.
Very handsome and cut in his Bashar's dress uniform.

"The United Federation of Planets and I, welcomes you aboard the Federation Diplomatic Starship USS Leto. In the spirit of friendship, understanding, and mutual cooperation, may I introduce you to special Federation Ambassador Henry Langley, who will stay here and be the Federation ambassador to Thorion 4.

Jo'lan inclined his head to the Ambassador Langley.

"And this is my First officer Lt commander Shhena Toran."

"It is my pleasure to meet you sir," Sheena said smiling.

"And this is my Strategic Operations Officer Lieutenant Ryan Blake"

Ryan gave Jo'lan a nod. "Welcome aboard, Mister Prime Minister."

"And this is my Chief of Security Lieutenant Angelina Brannon."

Lt. Brannon inclined her head.

"Please allow me to introduce my staff". Jo'lan said.

"This is my Segundo, Blixx. He is my Chief of Staff. Blixx inclined his head. Jo'lan continued. Blixx was a rather studious looking Orion Male. clean cut in his formal attire. He inclined his head.

"And this is my personal aid Tricero Jaxira. Jo'am continued. Jaxira was an extremely beautiful Orion woman who moved with grace and fluidity. Maia had met her on her previous mission to Thorion-4. She was then a Quadero and a space control officer.

Maia inclined her head to all of Jo'lan's staff.

"Shall we retire to the banquet hall." Maia suggested.

Sheena's eyes never stopped roaming the area as they walked. She was not taking chances that this could all go south fast.

[End]

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Captain Maia sterling
USS Leto

LCdr Sheena Toran
USS Leto

Lt Ryan Blake
USS Leto

Lt Jamie Dougherty
USS Leto

Lt Anelina Brannon
USS Leto

Dr Ayasha Laith
USS Leto

Lt Jg Nishu Yalet
USS Leto