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USS Venture NCC 75446: Episode I

"Sins of the Father"

Summary:
The crew of the USS Venture gathers in the observation lounge to hold the briefing for their upcoming mission. The USS Narada, under the command of one Captain Thibodeaux, has disappeared near the Jantil sector, a sector that was declared red by the Romulans quite some time ago. Starfleet believes Thibodeaux has gone mission to search for his daughter. The crew asks a few questions about the mission, and the Venture comes to the border of the Jantil sector, launching a few probes to see what they can find.


Captain Shannon Hargrove: ==BEGIN SIM==
Captain Shannon Hargrove: [CO] ::Captain Hargrove lets her padd of briefing notes clatter to the table, then looks up at the assembled crew.:: [ALL] I'm not sure how well any of us knows any of the others, so let's have a round of introductions before we get down to business here.
Crewman Recruit Reen: [CNS] ::quirks a brow slightly but doesn't say anything having met everyone present at least briefly. Her gaze landed on Wallace, mental note made then she looked back to Captain Hargrove.::
Crewman Recruit Banedon Greywolf-to-Ennien: [ Tac ][ CO ] I have met our counselor but the others i have not
Crewman Recruit Banedon Greywolf-to-Ennien: [ Tac ] ::adds:: [ CO ] she's the reason i'm here
Crewman Recruit Lance Virden: [HELM] ::looks around the table wondering if he should rise; he swallows hard then speaks:: [CO] Mind if I introduce myself, captain?
Crewman Recruit Reen: [CNS] ::A blush stains her cheeks for a moment but she doesn't say anything only giving a quick glance to Banedon a small smile then back to business.::
Crewman Recruit Banedon Greywolf-to-Ennien: [ Tac ] ::looks to CNS, giving her a smile, then looks to helm::
Crewman Recruit Lance Virden: [HELM] ::catches Tac's look:: [Tac] How's it going? ::extends a hand:: Crewman Recruit Lance Virden, good to meet you.
Crewman Recruit Banedon Greywolf-to-Ennien: [ Tac ] ::he nods at helm, extending a paw:: [ Helm ] nice to meet you as well. I am Crewman recruit Banedon greyWolf-To-Ennien
Crewman Recruit Banedon Greywolf-to-Ennien: [ Tac ] ::adds as he shakes Helm's hand:: [ Helm } but most people just call me Banedon
Crewman John Wallace: [CSEC] :: Sits in his chair, just keeping to himself.::
Crewman Recruit Lance Virden: [HELM] ::shakes as well:: [Tac] Alright, Banedon.
Crewman Recruit Reen: [CNS] ::Looks to Wallace again. Her gaze thoughtfull and she continued to smile.::
Crewman Recruit Banedon Greywolf-to-Ennien: [ Tac ] ::looks to Wallace, his ears arcing forward, curiously:: [ CSEC ] and you would be?
Captain Shannon Hargrove: [CO] ::She smiles at the crew as they go around the table, her eyes still glancing here and there to that padd.::
Crewman John Wallace: [CSEC] [TAC] Me? I'm Crewman John Wallace.
Crewman Recruit Banedon Greywolf-to-Ennien: [ Tac ] ::nods:: [ CSEC ] it is good to meet you, John Wallace
Crewman Recruit Lance Virden: [HELM] ::looks to wallace as well and extends a hand:: [CSEC] Lance Virden
Captain Shannon Hargrove: [CO] ::A nod, then, as Wallace finishes the introductions.:: So we all at least know each other's names now. Obviously, I'm Captain Hargrove.
Crewman John Wallace: [CSEC] [TAC] Good to meet you, Banedon. And just call me Wallace. :: Also extends his hand, shaking Lance's.::
Crewman Recruit Banedon Greywolf-to-Ennien: [ Tac ] ::turns to the Captain, extending a paw:: [ CO ] pleasure to meet you, Captain HarGroves. I am.. your new Tac officer
Crewman Recruit Reen: [CNA] ::Represses a giggle watching them all.::
Captain Shannon Hargrove: [CO] ::Taking the Crewman's hand, she shook it with a smile.:: [TAC] Hargrove, actually. No "s." It's good to be working with you all.
Captain Shannon Hargrove: [CO][ALL] Now, to business.
Crewman Recruit Banedon Greywolf-to-Ennien: [ Tac ] ::starts to turn to CNS but then hears the CO's "call to business. he sits down and listens::
Captain Shannon Hargrove: [CO] ::Hargrove stands from her chair and moves toward the display on the back wall. It shows a map of several sectors, one of which is in a bright red color.:: This is the Jantil sector.
Crewman John Wallace: [CSEC] :: He directs his attention over to the Captain, but not before glancing to the CNS for a moment.::
Crewman Recruit Reen: [CNS] ::Watches the Captain missing the glance in her direction. But her fingers move over the padd as if by memory imputing something into it.::
Captain Shannon Hargrove: [CO][ALL] Some of you who keep up with scientific news may know that we don't have much of any information on this sector, but what you may not know is that this is because it's been declared "red" by the Romulans.
Crewman Recruit Lance Virden: ::keep his ears open and eyes peeled on the captain::
Captain Shannon Hargrove: [CO][ALL] All we know... ::She moves toward the display and taps a few times, zooming in on the center of the red sector. The map now shows a star system with six planets orbiting.:: ...is that Jantil II is the main planet of the indignous people. These people's self-identity is VERY strong and VERY important to them, and they attacked the Romulans as soon as they realized that they were being asked if they were interested in giving up that identity so that some other organization could command them.
Crewman Recruit Reen: [CNS] ::Listens quietly. Making mental notes.::
Captain Shannon Hargrove: [CO][ALL] It's so important, in fact, that it took the Romulans to get a full grasp of their language. It's based thoroughly on each person's identifier, and the language is in the modifications to that identifier, instead of vocabulary in the traditional sense.
Captain Shannon Hargrove: [CO][ALL] ::She taps the display again, zooming back out.:: The USS Sao Paulo, Captain Thibodeaux's last assignment, was patrolling here ::pointing to an adjacent sector:: six years ago when they were attacked by the Borg.
Crewman Recruit Reen: [CNS] ::Nods slowly leaning back a little in her chair. Her head tilted in a way that indicated thinking and assimilation of information.::
Captain Shannon Hargrove: [CO][ALL] The magnetic locks on their antimatter containers were damaged, and most everyone got off of the ship in escape pods before the Sao Paulo exploded. The Captain's daughter, though, along with two other members of his crew was in an escape pod that drifted into the red sector before the rescue ships could tractor them in. Thibodeaux was denied permission to violate the red sector, which is a strict unspoken rule among the major powers.
Crewman Recruit Banedon Greywolf-to-Ennien: [ Tac ] ::raises a furry brow hearing mention of the borg::
Crewman Recruit Lance Virden: [HELM] ::licks his lips and tightens his fist at the name mentioned of the Borg; but then relaxes::
Captain Shannon Hargrove: [CO][ALL] The USS Narada was sent to negotiate a treaty between two races in the Padrea system. ::She points again to another close area on the map.:: The Federation was hoping to open a good trade route, but instead the Captain successfully negotiated the treaty and then turned up missing. Starfleet's best guess is Jantil II.
Crewman Recruit Reen: [CNS][CO] Searching for his daughter?
Captain Shannon Hargrove: [CO][CNS] Exactly.
Captain Shannon Hargrove: [CO][ALL] ::She taps the panel one last time and shuts the display off, then moves to the chair at the head of the table and sits down, swivelling to fully face the table.:: We are to retrieve the good captain and his crew.
Captain Shannon Hargrove: [CO][ALL] Questions?
Crewman Recruit Lance Virden: [HELM][TNOIP] Just like any father would do.
Crewman Recruit Banedon Greywolf-to-Ennien: [ Tac ] ::ears arch toward Helm:: [ CO ] are we sure the captain and his crew are still alive?
Crewman Recruit Reen: [CNS] ::Nods slightly tapping her lower lip softly.:: [CO] None. But I would like Captain Thibodeaux's file to review.
Captain Shannon Hargrove: [CO][HELM] The needs of the many, unfortunately, is the going rule here. We've obtained authorization to breach the red sector if absolutely necessary to complete the mission, just as with corrections to violations of the Prime Directive. ::She turns to look at Greywolf.:: [TAC] Unfortunately, no, we don't... but investigations haven't revealed any debris in the Narada's last known area.
Crewman Recruit Lance Virden: [HELM][CO] ::nods::
Captain Shannon Hargrove: [CO][TAC] Which is why they believe this is a renegade ship, not a destroyed ship.
Crewman Recruit Reen: [CNS] [CO] How long ago did the Captain disappear?
Captain Shannon Hargrove: [CO][CNS] Five days ago.
Crewman Recruit Banedon Greywolf-to-Ennien: [ Tac ] ::nods:: [ CO ] that can be just as dangerous as the romulans or the borg
Crewman Recruit Reen: [CNS] ::Nods slightly fingers tapping subconciously on the table. Her smile gone.::
Captain Shannon Hargrove: [CO] ::She takes a moment for an uncomfortable pause.:: [ALL] You guys know how little we need renegades in these times.
Crewman Recruit Lance Virden: [HELM][CO] Indeed.
Captain Shannon Hargrove: [CO][ALL] The Narada couldn't have disappeared like this without the full support of its crew. Someone would have gotten a message out. They probably won't want to come quietly.
Crewman Recruit Reen: [CNS] ::Nods slightly her brow furrowing in thought.:: [CO] What's our time frame?
Captain Shannon Hargrove: [CO][CNS] As soon as possible. If the other powers get wind of Starfleet violating a red sector, they're not going to be happy with us, if you catch my meaning.
Crewman Recruit Banedon Greywolf-to-Ennien: [ Tac ] [ CO ] so we're going renegade too, somewhat?
Crewman Recruit Reen: [CNS] ::Nods firmly a single down motion of her head then back to center. Looking at the map.::
Crewman Recruit Lance Virden: [HELM][CO] Narada...Achillies Class isn't it?
Captain Shannon Hargrove: [CO][TAC] We're under orders, and this is only to correct a former transgression. ::Then she nods toward Virden.::
Crewman Recruit Banedon Greywolf-to-Ennien: [ Tac ] ::nods::
Crewman Recruit Lance Virden: [HELM][TNOIP] ::nods:: wonderful
Captain Shannon Hargrove: [CO][ALL] If there's nothing else... let's do this.
Crewman Recruit Lance Virden: [HELM][CO] Aye!
Crewman Recruit Reen: [CNS] ::shifts her weight slightly and nods again a smile small though touching her lips.::
Crewman Recruit Banedon Greywolf-to-Ennien: [ Tac ] {C O ] i'll get the sheilds and weapons ready
Crewman John Wallace: [CSEC] [CO] I'll get the ship's grunts ready for anything.
Captain Shannon Hargrove: [CO] ::She grins a bit and stands again, loving the way her crew is already working so smoothly.::
Captain Shannon Hargrove: [CO][ALL] Dismissed.
Crewman Recruit Reen: [CNS][CO] I'll try to figure out the best way to handle Thibodeaux. ::Stands with the captain. Reen blinked slightly.::
Crewman John Wallace: [CSEC] [CO] Aye, Ma'am.
Crewman Recruit Lance Virden: [HELM] ::looks around the room taking in the feeling of his first OL meeting; most intriguing::
Captain Shannon Hargrove: [CO][CNS] Here. ::She grabs the padd containing her briefing notes, taps at it a few times, and hands it to Reen.:: This is his personnel file. I had a feeling you'd ask for it.
Crewman John Wallace: [CSEC] :: He left the OL, heading for a TL.::
Crewman Recruit Reen: [CNS] ::Accepts the file moving to the door at the same time. Intending on going to sit in her chair on the bridge while she reviewed it.::
Crewman Recruit Banedon Greywolf-to-Ennien: [ Tac ] ::he stands, nods to the captain, then follows Reen out onto the bridge::
Crewman Recruit Lance Virden: [HELM] ::rises and faces the captain:: [CO] Captain, what do you the chances are of this ship out-flying the Narada?
Crewman John Wallace: [CSEC] :: He then entered the TL, making his way down to the security level.::
Crewman Recruit Reen: [CNS] ::She dropped into her chair looking the file over. Her ankles crossed as her short haired head bent, reading.::
Captain Shannon Hargrove: [CO] ::Hargrove winks at Reen and starts toward the bridge before being stopped by Virden.:: [HELM] Out-flying? They're a fifth of our size at most, Crewman, and they have a newer model warp drive.
Crewman Recruit Banedon Greywolf-to-Ennien: [ Tac ] ::he moves to Tactical. His claws start tapping the console, and starts bringing the weapons systems online, checking shield status::
Crewman Recruit Lance Virden: [HELM] ::sighs:: [CO] Yeah, but they don't have Lance Virden
Captain Shannon Hargrove: [CO][HELM] That's true. ::She smirks softly.:: Our chances are very slim. But the Narada has business here. They won't be running. ::Nods toward him.:: Set a course for our target.
Crewman John Wallace: [CSEC] :: He left the TL, then entering the security office, taking a seat at his desk. He then placed his head down on his arms, "resting his eyes" ::
Crewman Recruit Lance Virden: [HELM][CO] Yes, captain. ::he exits the OL and proceeds to the bridge.
Crewman Recruit Banedon Greywolf-to-Ennien: [ Tac ] ::he sees everything is presently in order, he glances to the CNS a moment::
Captain Shannon Hargrove: [CO] ::She exits back out onto the bridge after the Helmsman, choosing to stand facing the viewscreen with a hand on the "halo" of the bridge instead of sitting in her chair.::
Crewman Recruit Reen: [CNS] ::Still reading the file the captain had given her. Her shoulders slightly tense.::
Crewman Recruit Banedon Greywolf-to-Ennien: [ Tac ] ::he makes a mental note, then focuses his mind on the task at hand::
Crewman John Wallace: [CSEC] :: He then started to doze off into a light sleep.::
Crewman Recruit Lance Virden: [HELM] ::plops into his station at the head of the bridge and punches in the coordinates.:: [CO] Course locked Captain.
Captain Shannon Hargrove: [CO][HELM] Engage, warp 8. ::Briefly thanks the upgrades to thier core that allows them to break the speed barrier on Galaxy classes.::
Crewman Recruit Reen: [CNS] ::lifts her head and glancing back to the Captain.:: [CO}This isn't going to be easy. The best way may actually be to help him find his daughter or at least information. His ship is smaller, faster and he's going to be stubborn after losing so much.
Crewman Recruit Lance Virden: [HELM][CO] Aye, sir. ::smirks as he hits the last remaing keys and engages to warp 8::
Captain Shannon Hargrove: [CO] ::Hargrove decides to sit down in her chair at that point, a swell of pride coming over her.:: [TAC] I might suggest to coordinate with Security... we may need to know about planetary defenses, on-surface and off.
Crewman Recruit Lance Virden: [HELM] ::glances down at his station then up to the view-screen:: [CO] ETA to the edge of the Jantil sector is six hours, twelve minutes.
Crewman Recruit Reen: [CNS] ::Frowning slightly then sighs a little bit standing up slowly.::
Crewman Recruit Banedon Greywolf-to-Ennien: [ Tac ] [ CO ] suggested noted, ma'am. I'll get on it =T= [ CSEC ] hey Chief, can you get some security teams ready.. we may need to go planet-bound and we dont know how strong their defences are.. yet
Captain Shannon Hargrove: [CO][CNS] We'll cross that bridge when we get there. It's most likely that his entire crew is backing him in this.
Crewman Recruit Reen: [CNS] [CO] That's why I think we may actually have to help and speed up the process. Otherwise the Violation continues for an extended period and we are more likely to be found out. ::Shrugging a little bit.:: It's just a thought and may actually get the renegade back into control.
Crewman John Wallace: [CSEC] :: He was still asleep, the commbagde not waking him.::
Captain Shannon Hargrove: [CO] ::She only nods.::
Crewman Recruit Reen: [CNS][CO] Shall I go wake our Chief of Security up? ::Motioning slightly.::
Crewman Recruit Lance Virden: [HELM] ::takes a deep breath then exhales:: [NOIP] It's gonna be a long ride.
Captain Shannon Hargrove: [CO] ::She scowls , barely.:: [CNS] Please do.
Crewman Recruit Banedon Greywolf-to-Ennien: [ Tac ] ::empathically feels that CSEC is asleep, he reaches out telepathically and sends a message to him:: [ CSEC ] ~~ Wake Up! ~~
Crewman Recruit Reen: [CNS] ::Refuses to chuckle but does smile and makes her way to the TL.:: [Comp] Security. ::The lift starts down.::
Crewman John Wallace: [CSEC] [NOIP] GAH!!
Crewman Recruit Lance Virden: [HELM] ::hearing the status of the Cheif of Security:: ~It is a long ride~
Crewman Recruit Banedon Greywolf-to-Ennien: [ Tac ] =t= [ CSEC ] Bridge to Security, respond please
Crewman Recruit Reen: [CNS] ::The lift stops and she steps out heading to the Security Office.::
Crewman John Wallace: [CSEC]+[TAC] Security here.
Crewman Recruit Banedon Greywolf-to-Ennien: [ Tac ] =T= [ CSEC ] can you get some security teams ready.. we may need to go planet-bound and we dont know how strong their defences are.. yet
Captain Shannon Hargrove: ==ACTION== Six hours and twelve minutes pass. We're now arriving at the edge of the Jantil sector.
Crewman John Wallace: [CSEC]+[TAC] Aye. Will do.
Crewman Recruit Reen: [CNS][CSEC] When this is over we have an appointment. ::She said firmly and left without giving him the chance to tell her no.::
Crewman Recruit Lance Virden: [HELM] ::hears his station chime notifying that they have reached their destination:: [CO]Approaching the Jantil sector.
Crewman John Wallace: [CSEC] :: Seeing her almost diasappear.:: [NOIP] Okay?
Captain Shannon Hargrove: [CO][HELM] Slow to half impulse and bring us as close as you can without breaching.
Crewman Recruit Reen: [CNS] ::gets back into the TL:: [Comp} Bridge. ::Up she went.::
Crewman John Wallace: [CSEC]+[CNS] What would this appointment be about?
Crewman Recruit Reen: [CNS]+[CSEC] You're evaluation. ::Answering as the doors of the lift opened allowing her to step onto the bridge.::
Crewman John Wallace: [CSEC]+[CNS] Oh, you'll have a blast.
Crewman Recruit Lance Virden: [HELM][CO] Aye, sir. ::taps at his console and brings to Venture out of warp and to half impulse power, close but not too close::
Captain Shannon Hargrove: [CO] ::She turns back toward the TL.:: [CNS] You received some Operations training, haven't you?
Crewman Recruit Banedon Greywolf-to-Ennien: [ Tac ] [ CO ] Security teams will be ready, Captain
Captain Shannon Hargrove: [CO][TAC] Thank you, Crewman.
Crewman Recruit Reen: [CNS] ::laughs amused by the statement. Then blinked at the Captain.:: [CO} Yes I have.
Crewman Recruit Reen: [CNS] ::taking the question as an indicator she moved to the Ops station taking the chair with a small nod.::
Captain Shannon Hargrove: [CO][CNS] If you could ready a couple of probes to send toward the planet... we need information before we go charging in.
Crewman Recruit Reen: [CNS] ::Runs her hands over the controls setting up the probes and launching them. Readying for the readings that would come back.::
Crewman Recruit Lance Virden: [HELM] ::veres the ship in at half impulse power and keeps her steady::
Crewman Recruit Banedon Greywolf-to-Ennien: [ Tac ] ::just in case, his claws tap the keys of his console, raising the shields in case we need them::
Crewman Recruit Reen: [CNS] ::blinks a little bit activating the scanning on the probes everything looking for everything on the planet and around. Down to ion trails and debris.::
Crewman Recruit Banedon Greywolf-to-Ennien: [ Tac ] ::he glances to the short and long range sensors, to see if anything is on them::
Crewman Recruit Lance Virden: [HELM] ::licks his lips and monitors their approach; making sure they keep their distance::
Captain Shannon Hargrove: ==PAUSE SIM==