| Excerpt from Operations Report Stardate: 90679.0 . . | TO: Commodore Ashworth CC: Captain Morton CC: Commander Yores CC: <TFA Intelligence Team> | Report Submitted: ENS James Kermit Operations Department, Deep Space 13 . . |
A Ferasan convoy consisting of nine freighters and three light escort vessels was scheduled to depart this afternoon. An issue with cargo loading caused a two-hour delay in departure. At approximately 17:00, with one vessel still docked with the station, Freighter #4 exploded. Ferasan Escort #3 was in close proximity and was heavily damaged in the blast. DS13 sustained minor damage, resulting in a partial power loss on three decks. Task Force vessels USS Paragon, RRW D'Ishae, and the Nexan ship Ernasot responded rapidly, moved in to search for survivors and assist the damaged escort. Unfortunately, the Ferasans became convinced that the Federation was responsible planting a bomb that resulted in the destruction of their vessel. In response, they locked their weapons onto the station and demanded an explanation.
While Captain Harker (CO, USS Paragon) attempted to negotiate the stand-down of the two now hostile escort vessels in the hopes of beginning rescue operations for the remaining damaged ship, we became aware of a situation developing in docking bay six. The crew of Freighter #2, which was still docked with DS13, reportedly drew weapons on the Embassy Level staff members who were overseeing the cargo transfer. A security team led by Commander Yores (Acting CSO, DS13) was dispatched to handle the situation.
Back outside, one of the two hostile ships was willing to stand down, but the other opened fire on the D'Ishae just as emergency rescue operations for the crippled ship were commencing. D'Ishae and Ernasot returned fire, disabling the offending vessel. Survivors on Escort #3 from the initial explosion were, at this point, transported to the DS13 Medical Deck.
The confrontation in the docking bay led to Head Chef t'Lhaihtrha and Chef Taulup both being injured by Ferasan small arms fire. At the request of the security team, both were transported directly to sickbay.
Medical reported numerous injuries ranging from minor to moderate among the Ferasan survivors. Chef t'Lhaihtrha remains in critical condition, while Chef Taulup is listed as a fatality. No additional incident-related injuries have been reported.
Engineering reports that, at current estimate, all damage to the station should be repaired in approximately one week. The debris from the destroyed freighter has been transported to Cargo Bay 12, awaiting investigation by Station Security and the Task Force Intelligence Team.
Attached for your review, please find the Internal and External Communication Logs for the duration of the incident, as well as the recorded debriefing in the conference room.
//SIGNED//
ENS James Kermit
Operations Department
Deep Space 13
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External Communications Log: ((OOC Note: Slightly edited for clarity))
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[4:52] Kermit: <C> DS13 Ops to Paragon, D'Ishae, and Ernasot. The Ferasan convoy is preparing to depart, please fall into escort formation until they've cleared our defense perimeter.
[4:53] Drexia: Ernasot: understood
[4:54] Davin: <C> D'Ishae to Thirteen, we're moving in to escort the convoy.
[4:54] Aina Harker: <c> Copy, DS13. Moving into position.
[4:57] Kermit: <C> Escort group, be advised, Freighter #2 is still docked. Apparently they haven't quite finished offloading cargo. They'll be along shortly.
[4:58] Aina Harker: <c> Paragon to convoy, we're picking up something off on the scanners from freighter number four. Freighter four, what's your status?
[4:58] Davin: <C> Rog Thirteen, we'll reroute a few fighters for freighter two, uh... Stand by, Thirteen.
[4:59] Kermit: | Freighter #4 Abruptly explodes. One of the Ferasan combat ships was nearby and is heavily damaged.
[5:00] Kermit: | The station is suddenly rocked by what felt like a very nearby explosion.
[5:01] Drexia: Ernasot: . . . freighter 4 just detonated, drones positioning for rescue operation
[5:01] Aina Harker: <c> Paragon to all convoy ships, pull away from the station immeadiately.
[5:04] Kermit: | The remaining combat ships arm weapons and lock target on the station. The damaged ship reports heavy casualties, and the undamaged ones are demanding to know why we've destroyed one of their ships.
[5:04] Drexia: *the swarm of drones would split up, some would scan the wreckage and the majority would head towards the damaged combat ship, starting work on patching its hull*
[5:05] Davin: <C> Oh fvadt, Thirteen, I'm reading weapons lock. I'm calling back fighters and raising shields.
[5:06] Aina Harker: <c> Convoy defense, stand down, we did not fire on your ship.
[5:11] Kermit: <Ferasan Lead Ship> Someone planted a bomb on our freighter! It wasn't there before we docked, it must have been you! We demand an explanation!"
[5:11] Aina Harker: <c> There's no confirmation it was a bomb instead of a malfunction. We will investigate the matter, but we need you to -stand down-.
[5:14] Kermit: | The two active armed ships are now targeting the Paragon. The disabled one is sending a distress call.
[5:15] Aina Harker: <c> Convoy lead, we cannot begin transporting survivors to safety until you stand down.
[5:15] Drexia: Ernasot: you have to realize that you are outgunned and outnumbered, while we are offering to help... attacking us would not be in your best interest
[5:16] Davin: <C> D'Ishae to Paragon. Just say the word.
[5:19] Kermit: | <Ferasan> Why should we believe you! What guarantee do we have that you won't just destroy the rest of us!?
[5:20] Davin: <C> We haven't yet, have we?
[5:21] Drexia: Ernasot: indeed, your ships are unlikely a match for the station, add to that the ships already here
[5:21] Aina Harker: <c> Because we want to assist in recovering your people from the wreckage. We are willing to offer medical aid.
[5:22] Kermit: | chatter can be heard between the two active ships as a deck of the disabled one appears to decompress.
[5:23] K'tiess: Fleet, this is the Ark Raleigh. We only minutes out from your position at Slipstream velocity. Do you require assistance?
[5:25] Randall Ashworth: <C> "Ark Raleigh, this is Deep Space 13. Situation is tenuous. Do not power weapons and hold position on the outskirts upon arrival."
[5:26] K'tiess: Understood. We'll be there shortly.
[5:24] Aina Harker: <c> Convoy lead, time is running out for the survivors. We can assist once you power down weapons.
[5:24] Kermit: | One of the Ferasan ships is standing down, the other fires up its engines and moves towards the D'Ishae.
[5:24] Drexia: Ernasot: i suggest we begin transport of the crew on that decompressing freighter immediatly
[5:27] Aina Harker: <c> Ernasot, the Paragon and Dl'shae can cover you while you begin to transport the survivors.
[5:27] Kermit: | Lifesigns on the damaged ship are disappearing rapidly.
[5:27] Drexia: Ernasot: transporting...
[5:28] Kermit: <C> Medical, transporting casualties now.
[5:27] Davin: <C> What the... Korren, stand by tractor beam. Don't let them get closer than five k.
[5:28] Aina Harker: *The Paragon moves to place itself between the Ernasot and the Ferasan ships.*
[5:29] Kermit: | The remaining active ship opens fire on the D'Ishae.
[5:29] Kermit: | More angry comm chatter between the ships in the convoy.
[5:30] Aina Harker: <c> Convoy lead, order that ship to cease fire and stand down or it will be fired upon.
[5:29] K'tiess: DS13, Ark Raleigh. We are entering your space. As commanded, our weapons are offline and we are staying on the outskirts. What can we do to help?
[5:30] Randall Ashworth: <C> "Starfleet and Republic vessels: hold fire. Repeat: do not engage."
[5:30] Davin: | D'Ishae returns fire with all fore cannons, pounding the ships shields indiscriminately.
[5:31] Davin: <C> This is D'Ishae, we've been engaged!
[5:31] Aina Harker: <c> Paragon to Command, one of the Ferasan ships has opened fire.
[5:31] Drexia: Ernasot: understood, opening fire
[5:32] Kermit: | The lead Ferasan ship joins in, firing on the attacking one.
[5:33] Kermit: | The offending ship is disabled and disengages.
[5:33] Drexia: *ernasots hull would pulse faintly as energy moves to the beam emitters, firing antiproton beams at the shields of the attacking ship*
[5:34] Davin: | The comm channel turns to a muttering of Romulan voices, the cannons turning on the remaining ship as D'Ishae advances.
[5:34] Kermit: | The lead ship *finally* transmits that the convoy is standing down. They are requesting that the remaining freighters be scanned for evidence of sabotage.
[5:34] Aina Harker: <c> The Ferasan ship has been disabled and is disengaging.
[5:35] Aina Harker: <c> Copy, convoy lead. Please order your ships to spread out away from the station until we can begin scans.
[5:35] Drexia: *ernasots weapons would power down*
[5:36] Drexia: Ernasot: i will retask the drones to scan the ships, one moment
[5:37] Kermit: | The lead Ferasan hisses and sounds very angry, but he complies, and the freighters spread out, away from the station.
[5:37] Davin: <C> Alright, I'll send our scorpions to sweep the ships. Deter any funny business.
[5:37] Drexia: *the swarm of drones would move away from the wreck, not likely to find any survivors at this point anyway, moving to scan the closest ferasan ship*
[5:37] Randall Ashworth: <C> "Ark Raleigh, assist the Task Force vessels in their analysis of the Ferasan convoy. Look for evidence of sabotage or explosive devices."
[5:37] K'tiess: Understood, Command. We're on approach now. Captain K'tiess asks if he should beam down to provide personal assistance.
[5:39] Kermit: | No survivors in the freighter wreckage. The original disabled combat ship is abandoned, it's crew in sickback. The other disabled ship is reporting moderate casualties, but refusing assistance.
[5:40] Aina Harker: *The Paragon moves to begin scanning another one of the Ferasan ships.*
[5:48] Drexia: Ernasot: scans completed, no traces of sabotage found, did you find anything?
[5:48] Aina Harker: <c> Negative. All the ships are clean.
[5:49] Drexia: Ernasot: excellent, moving to dock
[5:50] Aina Harker: <c> Command, all Ferasan ships have been scanned, no signs of explosives or sabotage.
[5:51] Yores: <C> same with the docked freighter.
[5:51] Kermit: <C> Understood. All civilian traffic is ordered to hold position. All departures are held until further notice.
[4:53] Drexia: Ernasot: understood
[4:54] Davin: <C> D'Ishae to Thirteen, we're moving in to escort the convoy.
[4:54] Aina Harker: <c> Copy, DS13. Moving into position.
[4:57] Kermit: <C> Escort group, be advised, Freighter #2 is still docked. Apparently they haven't quite finished offloading cargo. They'll be along shortly.
[4:58] Aina Harker: <c> Paragon to convoy, we're picking up something off on the scanners from freighter number four. Freighter four, what's your status?
[4:58] Davin: <C> Rog Thirteen, we'll reroute a few fighters for freighter two, uh... Stand by, Thirteen.
[4:59] Kermit: | Freighter #4 Abruptly explodes. One of the Ferasan combat ships was nearby and is heavily damaged.
[5:00] Kermit: | The station is suddenly rocked by what felt like a very nearby explosion.
[5:01] Drexia: Ernasot: . . . freighter 4 just detonated, drones positioning for rescue operation
[5:01] Aina Harker: <c> Paragon to all convoy ships, pull away from the station immeadiately.
[5:04] Kermit: | The remaining combat ships arm weapons and lock target on the station. The damaged ship reports heavy casualties, and the undamaged ones are demanding to know why we've destroyed one of their ships.
[5:04] Drexia: *the swarm of drones would split up, some would scan the wreckage and the majority would head towards the damaged combat ship, starting work on patching its hull*
[5:05] Davin: <C> Oh fvadt, Thirteen, I'm reading weapons lock. I'm calling back fighters and raising shields.
[5:06] Aina Harker: <c> Convoy defense, stand down, we did not fire on your ship.
[5:11] Kermit: <Ferasan Lead Ship> Someone planted a bomb on our freighter! It wasn't there before we docked, it must have been you! We demand an explanation!"
[5:11] Aina Harker: <c> There's no confirmation it was a bomb instead of a malfunction. We will investigate the matter, but we need you to -stand down-.
[5:14] Kermit: | The two active armed ships are now targeting the Paragon. The disabled one is sending a distress call.
[5:15] Aina Harker: <c> Convoy lead, we cannot begin transporting survivors to safety until you stand down.
[5:15] Drexia: Ernasot: you have to realize that you are outgunned and outnumbered, while we are offering to help... attacking us would not be in your best interest
[5:16] Davin: <C> D'Ishae to Paragon. Just say the word.
[5:19] Kermit: | <Ferasan> Why should we believe you! What guarantee do we have that you won't just destroy the rest of us!?
[5:20] Davin: <C> We haven't yet, have we?
[5:21] Drexia: Ernasot: indeed, your ships are unlikely a match for the station, add to that the ships already here
[5:21] Aina Harker: <c> Because we want to assist in recovering your people from the wreckage. We are willing to offer medical aid.
[5:22] Kermit: | chatter can be heard between the two active ships as a deck of the disabled one appears to decompress.
[5:23] K'tiess: Fleet, this is the Ark Raleigh. We only minutes out from your position at Slipstream velocity. Do you require assistance?
[5:25] Randall Ashworth: <C> "Ark Raleigh, this is Deep Space 13. Situation is tenuous. Do not power weapons and hold position on the outskirts upon arrival."
[5:26] K'tiess: Understood. We'll be there shortly.
[5:24] Aina Harker: <c> Convoy lead, time is running out for the survivors. We can assist once you power down weapons.
[5:24] Kermit: | One of the Ferasan ships is standing down, the other fires up its engines and moves towards the D'Ishae.
[5:24] Drexia: Ernasot: i suggest we begin transport of the crew on that decompressing freighter immediatly
[5:27] Aina Harker: <c> Ernasot, the Paragon and Dl'shae can cover you while you begin to transport the survivors.
[5:27] Kermit: | Lifesigns on the damaged ship are disappearing rapidly.
[5:27] Drexia: Ernasot: transporting...
[5:28] Kermit: <C> Medical, transporting casualties now.
[5:27] Davin: <C> What the... Korren, stand by tractor beam. Don't let them get closer than five k.
[5:28] Aina Harker: *The Paragon moves to place itself between the Ernasot and the Ferasan ships.*
[5:29] Kermit: | The remaining active ship opens fire on the D'Ishae.
[5:29] Kermit: | More angry comm chatter between the ships in the convoy.
[5:30] Aina Harker: <c> Convoy lead, order that ship to cease fire and stand down or it will be fired upon.
[5:29] K'tiess: DS13, Ark Raleigh. We are entering your space. As commanded, our weapons are offline and we are staying on the outskirts. What can we do to help?
[5:30] Randall Ashworth: <C> "Starfleet and Republic vessels: hold fire. Repeat: do not engage."
[5:30] Davin: | D'Ishae returns fire with all fore cannons, pounding the ships shields indiscriminately.
[5:31] Davin: <C> This is D'Ishae, we've been engaged!
[5:31] Aina Harker: <c> Paragon to Command, one of the Ferasan ships has opened fire.
[5:31] Drexia: Ernasot: understood, opening fire
[5:32] Kermit: | The lead Ferasan ship joins in, firing on the attacking one.
[5:33] Kermit: | The offending ship is disabled and disengages.
[5:33] Drexia: *ernasots hull would pulse faintly as energy moves to the beam emitters, firing antiproton beams at the shields of the attacking ship*
[5:34] Davin: | The comm channel turns to a muttering of Romulan voices, the cannons turning on the remaining ship as D'Ishae advances.
[5:34] Kermit: | The lead ship *finally* transmits that the convoy is standing down. They are requesting that the remaining freighters be scanned for evidence of sabotage.
[5:34] Aina Harker: <c> The Ferasan ship has been disabled and is disengaging.
[5:35] Aina Harker: <c> Copy, convoy lead. Please order your ships to spread out away from the station until we can begin scans.
[5:35] Drexia: *ernasots weapons would power down*
[5:36] Drexia: Ernasot: i will retask the drones to scan the ships, one moment
[5:37] Kermit: | The lead Ferasan hisses and sounds very angry, but he complies, and the freighters spread out, away from the station.
[5:37] Davin: <C> Alright, I'll send our scorpions to sweep the ships. Deter any funny business.
[5:37] Drexia: *the swarm of drones would move away from the wreck, not likely to find any survivors at this point anyway, moving to scan the closest ferasan ship*
[5:37] Randall Ashworth: <C> "Ark Raleigh, assist the Task Force vessels in their analysis of the Ferasan convoy. Look for evidence of sabotage or explosive devices."
[5:37] K'tiess: Understood, Command. We're on approach now. Captain K'tiess asks if he should beam down to provide personal assistance.
[5:39] Kermit: | No survivors in the freighter wreckage. The original disabled combat ship is abandoned, it's crew in sickback. The other disabled ship is reporting moderate casualties, but refusing assistance.
[5:40] Aina Harker: *The Paragon moves to begin scanning another one of the Ferasan ships.*
[5:48] Drexia: Ernasot: scans completed, no traces of sabotage found, did you find anything?
[5:48] Aina Harker: <c> Negative. All the ships are clean.
[5:49] Drexia: Ernasot: excellent, moving to dock
[5:50] Aina Harker: <c> Command, all Ferasan ships have been scanned, no signs of explosives or sabotage.
[5:51] Yores: <C> same with the docked freighter.
[5:51] Kermit: <C> Understood. All civilian traffic is ordered to hold position. All departures are held until further notice.
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[5:00] Randall Ashworth: =/\= "Ashworth to Operations."
[5:00] Kermit: | The station is suddenly rocked by what felt like a very nearby explosion.
[5:01] Randall Ashworth: =/\= "...Status report."
[5:01] Kermit: <C> "Ops here, sir! A departing freighter just exploded a few hundered meters off the docking ring.""
[5:02] Randall Ashworth: =/\= "I'm on my way."
[5:06] Soa'Lindresko: =/\= Medical to Operations... just what was that little rumble? We've console flickering, and an emergency stabilizing bio-bed losing function.
[5:09] Kermit: <C> Ops to medical, please standby. We'll get a team down there for you right away.
[5:09] Kermit: <C> Damage control team, report to Sickbay.
[5:10] Eli Altais: <C> Got people on route already.
[5:10] Rellir: <C> Rellir to Ops! Why are these Ferasans pointing Blasters at us?
[5:11] Kermit: <C> Security to docking bay six.
[5:15] Rellir: <C> Ops! You won't let us have our own weapons, where is security?!
[5:16] Yores: <C> Yores to ops, I'm in docking bay six, waiting for the team to arrive.
[5:19] Kermit: <C> Ops to medical, standby to receive casualties.
[5:19] Soa'Lindresko: =/\= Understood.
[5:20] Rellir: <C> Ops, they are accusing the Federation of blowing up a freighter. I think. I can't understand all their hissing mrowling! AHH! *Blaster fire is heard and comm is cut off.*
[5:22] Yores: <C> Yores to ops, we're going to have to attempt to take that freighter to get our people out!
[5:24] Yores: <C> Ops, can you get a fix on our people in case we need to beam them out?
[5:26] Kermit: <C> Commander, we're trying to isolate their life signs now.
[5:28] Kermit: <C> Medical, transporting casualties now.
[5:28] Aurelia: <C> Ops. Do we have a list of systems affected by the blast? Ops, medical, what else?
[5:30] Yores: <C> OPS! DO YOU HAVE A FIX?
[5:31] Kermit: <C> Ops to Security, we've got a lock. Beaming both of our people to sickbay.
[5:31] Yores: <C> Good work.
[5:35] Kermit: <C> Ops to Security. The Ferasan ships are standing down. What's your status down there?
[5:36] Yores: <C> They seem to be calming down here, but they're still under the impression that we caused this.
[5:36] Kermit: <C> Understood. They've suggested that the destroyed freighter may have been sabotaged. If they'll let you, might be best to sweep the ship for explosives. Just incase.
[5:42] Yores: <C> Yores to Ops, we're going to assist the Ferasans in scanning this freighter for signs of sabotage or explosives, are there any spare bodies in engineering who might assist?
[5:43] Randall Ashworth: <C> "Additional security for the medical bays would be appreciated ... in the event the patients fail to properly grasp the nature of the situation."
[5:43] Kermit: <C> Ops to Engineering. Security is requesting a team in Docking Bay Six.
[5:43] Yores: <C> Understood, I'll send four from down here to medical.
[5:45] Eli Altais: <C> Copy Ops..sending some bodies.
[5:47] K'tiess: Command, we can also beam down some security to assist.
[5:47] Randall Ashworth: <C> "Do so."
[5:49] Yores: <C> Ops, have we been able to determine what caused the damage to the station?
[5:50] Aina Harker: <c> Command, all Ferasan ships have been scanned, no signs of explosives or sabotage.
[5:51] Yores: <C> same with the docked freighter.
[5:51] Kermit: <C> Understood. All civilian traffic is ordered to hold position. All departures are held until further notice.
[5:54] Aurelia: <C> Sickbay. What's the status of the embassy staff? Are they stable?
[6:00] Katriel: =/\= Sickbay here. The majority of patients are suffering from fairly moderate to minor injuries, save for the Chef, who is currently receiving Doctor Lindresko's full attention. One death logged, but we are not expecting any others.
[6:01] Yores: <C> The casualty is from the docked freighter?
[6:02] Katriel: =/\= No, Embassy culinary staff.
[6:03] Yores: <C> Understood. Ops, we're finished down here, where do you need us?
[6:04] Kermit: <C> Things seem to have settled, Commander, you can stand down for now. We'll be beaming the debris from the destroyed freighter aboard for investigation shortly though.
[6:06] Yores: <C> How are we to address the murder of our staff?
[6:07] Kermit: <C> As you see fit for the moment, sir. I'm sure the diplomatic staff will have something to say on the matter later on.
[6:08] Soa'Lindresko: =/\= Lindresko to Subcommander T'Varros; Centuron t'Veras
[6:08] Aurelia: <C> t'Veras here, Doctor. Go ahead.
[6:09] Davin: Davin here.
[6:09] Soa'Lindresko: =/\= Please report to medical as soon as possible, Doctor Forlone's patient is near critical and requires a blood transfusion if you are willing to assist in saving their life.
[6:10] Davin: <C> Confirmed. I'll be up as soon as I can.
[6:12] Aurelia: <C> On my way.
[5:00] Kermit: | The station is suddenly rocked by what felt like a very nearby explosion.
[5:01] Randall Ashworth: =/\= "...Status report."
[5:01] Kermit: <C> "Ops here, sir! A departing freighter just exploded a few hundered meters off the docking ring.""
[5:02] Randall Ashworth: =/\= "I'm on my way."
[5:06] Soa'Lindresko: =/\= Medical to Operations... just what was that little rumble? We've console flickering, and an emergency stabilizing bio-bed losing function.
[5:09] Kermit: <C> Ops to medical, please standby. We'll get a team down there for you right away.
[5:09] Kermit: <C> Damage control team, report to Sickbay.
[5:10] Eli Altais: <C> Got people on route already.
[5:10] Rellir: <C> Rellir to Ops! Why are these Ferasans pointing Blasters at us?
[5:11] Kermit: <C> Security to docking bay six.
[5:15] Rellir: <C> Ops! You won't let us have our own weapons, where is security?!
[5:16] Yores: <C> Yores to ops, I'm in docking bay six, waiting for the team to arrive.
[5:19] Kermit: <C> Ops to medical, standby to receive casualties.
[5:19] Soa'Lindresko: =/\= Understood.
[5:20] Rellir: <C> Ops, they are accusing the Federation of blowing up a freighter. I think. I can't understand all their hissing mrowling! AHH! *Blaster fire is heard and comm is cut off.*
[5:22] Yores: <C> Yores to ops, we're going to have to attempt to take that freighter to get our people out!
[5:24] Yores: <C> Ops, can you get a fix on our people in case we need to beam them out?
[5:26] Kermit: <C> Commander, we're trying to isolate their life signs now.
[5:28] Kermit: <C> Medical, transporting casualties now.
[5:28] Aurelia: <C> Ops. Do we have a list of systems affected by the blast? Ops, medical, what else?
[5:30] Yores: <C> OPS! DO YOU HAVE A FIX?
[5:31] Kermit: <C> Ops to Security, we've got a lock. Beaming both of our people to sickbay.
[5:31] Yores: <C> Good work.
[5:35] Kermit: <C> Ops to Security. The Ferasan ships are standing down. What's your status down there?
[5:36] Yores: <C> They seem to be calming down here, but they're still under the impression that we caused this.
[5:36] Kermit: <C> Understood. They've suggested that the destroyed freighter may have been sabotaged. If they'll let you, might be best to sweep the ship for explosives. Just incase.
[5:42] Yores: <C> Yores to Ops, we're going to assist the Ferasans in scanning this freighter for signs of sabotage or explosives, are there any spare bodies in engineering who might assist?
[5:43] Randall Ashworth: <C> "Additional security for the medical bays would be appreciated ... in the event the patients fail to properly grasp the nature of the situation."
[5:43] Kermit: <C> Ops to Engineering. Security is requesting a team in Docking Bay Six.
[5:43] Yores: <C> Understood, I'll send four from down here to medical.
[5:45] Eli Altais: <C> Copy Ops..sending some bodies.
[5:47] K'tiess: Command, we can also beam down some security to assist.
[5:47] Randall Ashworth: <C> "Do so."
[5:49] Yores: <C> Ops, have we been able to determine what caused the damage to the station?
[5:50] Aina Harker: <c> Command, all Ferasan ships have been scanned, no signs of explosives or sabotage.
[5:51] Yores: <C> same with the docked freighter.
[5:51] Kermit: <C> Understood. All civilian traffic is ordered to hold position. All departures are held until further notice.
[5:54] Aurelia: <C> Sickbay. What's the status of the embassy staff? Are they stable?
[6:00] Katriel: =/\= Sickbay here. The majority of patients are suffering from fairly moderate to minor injuries, save for the Chef, who is currently receiving Doctor Lindresko's full attention. One death logged, but we are not expecting any others.
[6:01] Yores: <C> The casualty is from the docked freighter?
[6:02] Katriel: =/\= No, Embassy culinary staff.
[6:03] Yores: <C> Understood. Ops, we're finished down here, where do you need us?
[6:04] Kermit: <C> Things seem to have settled, Commander, you can stand down for now. We'll be beaming the debris from the destroyed freighter aboard for investigation shortly though.
[6:06] Yores: <C> How are we to address the murder of our staff?
[6:07] Kermit: <C> As you see fit for the moment, sir. I'm sure the diplomatic staff will have something to say on the matter later on.
[6:08] Soa'Lindresko: =/\= Lindresko to Subcommander T'Varros; Centuron t'Veras
[6:08] Aurelia: <C> t'Veras here, Doctor. Go ahead.
[6:09] Davin: Davin here.
[6:09] Soa'Lindresko: =/\= Please report to medical as soon as possible, Doctor Forlone's patient is near critical and requires a blood transfusion if you are willing to assist in saving their life.
[6:10] Davin: <C> Confirmed. I'll be up as soon as I can.
[6:12] Aurelia: <C> On my way.
Debriefing Recording, Conference Room:
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Randall Ashworth strides into and across the room, taking the head chair at the table like he owns the place -- oh wait.
Kermit: "Sir." he murmers to the Commodore as he passes.
K'tiess nods to Kermit, and turns to the Commodore. "Sir, might I ask how the Ferasans are holding up?"
Eli Altais keeps typing away on the PADD ignoring the rooms new occupants.
Randall Ashworth tilts his head towards Kermit. "Report from Medical?"
Coby Morton 's eyes focus fully onto Ashworth, then slowly slipping up onto Kermit.
K'tiess reluctantly retakes his seat...
Kermit nods, "Last report was one fatality. A cook from the embassy level. All of the Ferasan survivors that we beamed aboard are stable."
Randall Ashworth turns his gaze to Yores, then. "Report on the altercation in Docking Bay Six."
K'tiess looks up at Kermit and nods. "Might I ask where the Ferasans are now? I've had several dealings with their ambasador... I'd like to go meet with them..."
Yores lifts his head out of his hands.
Kermit: "That would be a question for Security, sir." he squeaks in before Yores' report.
K'tiess nods and looks towards Yoras.
Yores: "The freighter in docking bay six will be staying put until it receives clearance. We were able to scan the vessel, and found nothing out of sorts. However, the individual who killed our staff is still aboard the freighter."
Coby Morton perks a brow, tilting his head a moment and slipping his gaze back down to Ashworth, taking the slight gap as a chance to "Any structural damage to the vessel?"
Yores: "None. No signs of explosives or other sabotage either. They did allow us to scan using exocomps."
Coby Morton nods, looking back to the Commodore.
Randall Ashworth looks from Drexia to K'tiess to Aina, addressing none of them imparticular, "Any evidence of the implied sabotage in your scans of the destroyed freighter?"
K'tiess shakes his head. "None that the Ark Raleigh was able to detect, sir. Though, my science officer wanted me to note that she's limited by the capabilities of the ship."
Khre'Riov S'Tev stands at the edge of the conference room, clearly quite furious.
Katriel quietly slips in and stands ... all by herself, right near this console.
Aina Harker: "The Paragon's scanners had detected an anomaly from the freighter, but it was destroyed before it could be determined in greater detail."
Drexia: ernasot found nothing either, however she does not know all the ways to sabotage a ship of that class
Yores rubs at his spots.
Coby Morton again, sheepishly speaking into the small gap "... what of the Centurion's investigation, was she able to gain any insight into things, at all?" Looking towards Kermit.
Kermit nods, "We're having the debris of the destroyed freighter beamed aboard once it's been swept for further explosives. Security and the Intel team can take it from there."
Randall Ashworth: "All information pertaining to our investigation will need to be compiled for briefing the commander of the Ferasan convoy. I would like an initial report ready by 1915 hours at the latest. Captain Morton, " he faces Coby, "please coordinate with all departments. Any additional findings made after our initial report should be made to my office. I will see the Ferasans are updated personally."
K'tiess: nods at the Commodore. "Sir, I offer my services as liason to the Ferasans. As I noted earlier... I'm familiar with their ambassador."
Coby Morton nods "Aye' sir, can I ask... what of the Embassy worker, do we have an identity on them?" moving his gaze around, but for some-reasons coming to a stop on the Commodore once more.
Randall Ashworth dips his chin to the Caitian. "Thank you, Captain. Your assistance will likely prove invaluable." When Coby's eyes fall on him... he looks to Kermit.
K'tiess returns Randall's nod. "Anytime, sir."
Katriel clears her throat, volunteering the info. "Chef Taulup, a Vulcan."
Kermit looks down at a PADD he's been holding. He nods slowly.
Yores suddenly looks at Ashworth "Will the Ferasans be made to answer for the death of Chef Taulup?"
Coby Morton dips his head a moment, eventually bring it back up with a slight bob, then slipping a look over to Yores, then looking towards Ashworth.
K'tiess looks at Yores. "Once we know all the details... I'll take the information to the Ferasan ambassador. Their punishment should be left to their own people."
Yores nods "Understood." He puts his head in his hand.
Randall Ashworth looks straight at Yores, his expression remaining impassive, until the matter is 'settled' and he shifts his attention to... Eli! "Engineering report. What is the status of repairs?"
Eli Altais eyes flick up to meet Ashworth. "I am still waiting for my preliminary report for the teams sent to check the internal damage..externally." he wiggles his head. "Shouldn't cause too much of a threat to current assignments...and we have several worker bees free..a week maybe?"
Randall Ashworth bobs his head. "Avoid diverting resources from the Conduit upgrade project, if at all possible. I want as many available hands as possible to assist in the analysis of the freighter wreckage. We would all benefit to isolate a cause of the vessel's destruction sooner rather than later."
Eli Altais eyes roam as he's in thought. "I will... see what miracles we can pull out the vents."
K'tiess looks over at Randall again. "Sir, would you like the Ferasans confined to quarters until we release them to their Ambassador?"
Randall Ashworth: "No doubt." He considers the question briefly. "Once they have been cleared by sick bay they may return to their vessels if possible. Extend an offer to accomodate any crewmen belonging to vessels still undergoing repairs... and take all appropriate security measures while they remain on station."
Yores nods at the direction of security measures.
K'tiess nods. "Understood."
Randall Ashworth looks around those gathered. "Any additional concerns?"
Yores shakes his head
Coby Morton bows his head a fraction, slowly shaking it.
Kermit slowly shakes his head.
Davin says nothing, regarding the assembled officers.
Randall Ashworth: "...Overall I am pleased with the response from all departments today. Response times for damage control teams and security were optimal, and response from Task Force vessels in the system was adequate. I would like the issue of communications addressed. In an emergency situation, transmissions from Command should supercede all other transmissions."
Kermit nods in understanding, remaining quiet.
Davin folds his arms over his chest, saying nothing.
Coby Morton 's glance slides down the table, then over towards the ops Ensign, eventually looking down back to the Commodore "... we have been implimenting some new proceedures, I'm sure this shall be the perfect time to amend any discrepencies in the order of operations."
Khre'Riov S'Tev frowns.
Katriel glances across the way. Either out the window or at the officers standing in front of it.
Randall Ashworth nods his head, without looking specifically at Coby. "Captain Harker, I was particularly impressed with your handling of communications with the Ferasan commander. I will be noting you for citation
Randall Ashworth: in my report to Starfleet Command."
Aina Harker nods. "Thank you, sir."
Randall Ashworth: "You have your assignments. Dismissed." A moment's pause. "Subcommander Mandukar, a word."
K'tiess nods to the Commodore and stands to exit.
Davin holds his position, waiting for the rest of the assemblage to clear out.
Coby Morton nods around the table, then pushes himself up out of the seat.... totally standing and beginning to move away out of the conference area.
Davin makes his way to the head of the table, closing on Ashworth.
Kermit: "Sir." he murmers to the Commodore as he passes.
K'tiess nods to Kermit, and turns to the Commodore. "Sir, might I ask how the Ferasans are holding up?"
Eli Altais keeps typing away on the PADD ignoring the rooms new occupants.
Randall Ashworth tilts his head towards Kermit. "Report from Medical?"
Coby Morton 's eyes focus fully onto Ashworth, then slowly slipping up onto Kermit.
K'tiess reluctantly retakes his seat...
Kermit nods, "Last report was one fatality. A cook from the embassy level. All of the Ferasan survivors that we beamed aboard are stable."
Randall Ashworth turns his gaze to Yores, then. "Report on the altercation in Docking Bay Six."
K'tiess looks up at Kermit and nods. "Might I ask where the Ferasans are now? I've had several dealings with their ambasador... I'd like to go meet with them..."
Yores lifts his head out of his hands.
Kermit: "That would be a question for Security, sir." he squeaks in before Yores' report.
K'tiess nods and looks towards Yoras.
Yores: "The freighter in docking bay six will be staying put until it receives clearance. We were able to scan the vessel, and found nothing out of sorts. However, the individual who killed our staff is still aboard the freighter."
Coby Morton perks a brow, tilting his head a moment and slipping his gaze back down to Ashworth, taking the slight gap as a chance to "Any structural damage to the vessel?"
Yores: "None. No signs of explosives or other sabotage either. They did allow us to scan using exocomps."
Coby Morton nods, looking back to the Commodore.
Randall Ashworth looks from Drexia to K'tiess to Aina, addressing none of them imparticular, "Any evidence of the implied sabotage in your scans of the destroyed freighter?"
K'tiess shakes his head. "None that the Ark Raleigh was able to detect, sir. Though, my science officer wanted me to note that she's limited by the capabilities of the ship."
Khre'Riov S'Tev stands at the edge of the conference room, clearly quite furious.
Katriel quietly slips in and stands ... all by herself, right near this console.
Aina Harker: "The Paragon's scanners had detected an anomaly from the freighter, but it was destroyed before it could be determined in greater detail."
Drexia: ernasot found nothing either, however she does not know all the ways to sabotage a ship of that class
Yores rubs at his spots.
Coby Morton again, sheepishly speaking into the small gap "... what of the Centurion's investigation, was she able to gain any insight into things, at all?" Looking towards Kermit.
Kermit nods, "We're having the debris of the destroyed freighter beamed aboard once it's been swept for further explosives. Security and the Intel team can take it from there."
Randall Ashworth: "All information pertaining to our investigation will need to be compiled for briefing the commander of the Ferasan convoy. I would like an initial report ready by 1915 hours at the latest. Captain Morton, " he faces Coby, "please coordinate with all departments. Any additional findings made after our initial report should be made to my office. I will see the Ferasans are updated personally."
K'tiess: nods at the Commodore. "Sir, I offer my services as liason to the Ferasans. As I noted earlier... I'm familiar with their ambassador."
Coby Morton nods "Aye' sir, can I ask... what of the Embassy worker, do we have an identity on them?" moving his gaze around, but for some-reasons coming to a stop on the Commodore once more.
Randall Ashworth dips his chin to the Caitian. "Thank you, Captain. Your assistance will likely prove invaluable." When Coby's eyes fall on him... he looks to Kermit.
K'tiess returns Randall's nod. "Anytime, sir."
Katriel clears her throat, volunteering the info. "Chef Taulup, a Vulcan."
Kermit looks down at a PADD he's been holding. He nods slowly.
Yores suddenly looks at Ashworth "Will the Ferasans be made to answer for the death of Chef Taulup?"
Coby Morton dips his head a moment, eventually bring it back up with a slight bob, then slipping a look over to Yores, then looking towards Ashworth.
K'tiess looks at Yores. "Once we know all the details... I'll take the information to the Ferasan ambassador. Their punishment should be left to their own people."
Yores nods "Understood." He puts his head in his hand.
Randall Ashworth looks straight at Yores, his expression remaining impassive, until the matter is 'settled' and he shifts his attention to... Eli! "Engineering report. What is the status of repairs?"
Eli Altais eyes flick up to meet Ashworth. "I am still waiting for my preliminary report for the teams sent to check the internal damage..externally." he wiggles his head. "Shouldn't cause too much of a threat to current assignments...and we have several worker bees free..a week maybe?"
Randall Ashworth bobs his head. "Avoid diverting resources from the Conduit upgrade project, if at all possible. I want as many available hands as possible to assist in the analysis of the freighter wreckage. We would all benefit to isolate a cause of the vessel's destruction sooner rather than later."
Eli Altais eyes roam as he's in thought. "I will... see what miracles we can pull out the vents."
K'tiess looks over at Randall again. "Sir, would you like the Ferasans confined to quarters until we release them to their Ambassador?"
Randall Ashworth: "No doubt." He considers the question briefly. "Once they have been cleared by sick bay they may return to their vessels if possible. Extend an offer to accomodate any crewmen belonging to vessels still undergoing repairs... and take all appropriate security measures while they remain on station."
Yores nods at the direction of security measures.
K'tiess nods. "Understood."
Randall Ashworth looks around those gathered. "Any additional concerns?"
Yores shakes his head
Coby Morton bows his head a fraction, slowly shaking it.
Kermit slowly shakes his head.
Davin says nothing, regarding the assembled officers.
Randall Ashworth: "...Overall I am pleased with the response from all departments today. Response times for damage control teams and security were optimal, and response from Task Force vessels in the system was adequate. I would like the issue of communications addressed. In an emergency situation, transmissions from Command should supercede all other transmissions."
Kermit nods in understanding, remaining quiet.
Davin folds his arms over his chest, saying nothing.
Coby Morton 's glance slides down the table, then over towards the ops Ensign, eventually looking down back to the Commodore "... we have been implimenting some new proceedures, I'm sure this shall be the perfect time to amend any discrepencies in the order of operations."
Khre'Riov S'Tev frowns.
Katriel glances across the way. Either out the window or at the officers standing in front of it.
Randall Ashworth nods his head, without looking specifically at Coby. "Captain Harker, I was particularly impressed with your handling of communications with the Ferasan commander. I will be noting you for citation
Randall Ashworth: in my report to Starfleet Command."
Aina Harker nods. "Thank you, sir."
Randall Ashworth: "You have your assignments. Dismissed." A moment's pause. "Subcommander Mandukar, a word."
K'tiess nods to the Commodore and stands to exit.
Davin holds his position, waiting for the rest of the assemblage to clear out.
Coby Morton nods around the table, then pushes himself up out of the seat.... totally standing and beginning to move away out of the conference area.
Davin makes his way to the head of the table, closing on Ashworth.
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