Somewhere in the dark corners of the Universe... evil stirs.  The Federation is in danger, and those who have been called forth assemble to meet the darkness.  From various ships and positions forms PRISM - a multitude of colors assembling into one.  Gathering on a station known as Deep Space Nine, seven officers have few answers so far for their questions - why them?  Why here?  What are they doing?  A woman quietly sits in Observation Lounge 2, alone and staring into space, waiting for the others to come....

Star Trek: A Call To Duty Proudly Presents:
	PRISM RHO, Stardate 10508.16, "Flint And Steel Prologue: Book One In A Series"

Crew:
Commanding Officer: Commander Q’tor, played by Topper Loghry
Executive Officer: Lieutenant Commander Ashlynn Kostandinos, played by Erin Cody
Combat Pilot: Ensign Tanon Salan, played by Jeremy Castro
Intelligence Officer: Lieutenant Christian Mades, played by Brian Fredrickson
Assault Specialist: Ensign Donavin Arinoch, played by James Homuth
Combat Engineer: Lieutenant Mark Arca, played by Mark Validzic
Diplomatic Corps Officer: Lieutenant JG Kurtis Burton, played by Bryce Miller

With Special Appearances By:
	Commander Janise Remir, PRISM: Two CO, played by Christopher Dickinson

Managed by Christopher Dickinson

<<<<<Begin Mission>>>>>

IO_LT_Mades says:
::steps out of the docking ring onto the promenade and can't help but look around a bit.. the place is just a hive of lights and activity and... well life::
DCO_LtJg_Burton says:
::Looks over the shops on the promenade as he makes his way to the observation deck::
CE_Lt_Arca says:
::steps off a transport and onto Deep Space Nine carrying his bag over his shoulder::
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
::finishes the lockdown of his shuttle, and prays lieutenant Haynes doesn't miss this one all too much as he heads for the promenade::
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
:: Beams into the station from the IKS gre'thor, and shows station security his identification::
XO_LCDR_Kostandinos says:
::clutching a small bag, Ashlynn walks  toward the observation lounge, wondering what this is all about::
CE_Lt_Arca says:
::pulls out a padd and pulls up how to get to the observation lounge 2::
IO_LT_Mades says:
::consults the map he has with him and heads clockwise around the promenade, trying to take in as much of the sights as he can on his way to the Observation lounge where his curiosity might finally get satisfied::
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
::dodges a Bajoran in a hurry and moves through the crowd, not seeing anyone he recognizes as he finds his way, slowly but surely, through the throng::
Host Cmdr_Remir says:
::Shifts slightly in her chair again, her eyes focused on one star::
CE_Lt_Arca says:
::enters a lift and gives it a location command::
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
::steps into the lift just behind the CE, but says nothing as he's already told it where to go::
CE_Lt_Arca says:
AS: Ensign
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
CE: Sir. ::salutes::
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
:: checks the time and sees that he has enough time to get to the observation lounge as requested ::
IO_LT_Mades says:
::is offered some odd food looking thing from an alien on the promenade.  Takes is and tries to thank the.. well.. creature, but it is already harassing someone else.   He sniffs at the odd form and continues on::
CE_Lt_Arca says:
::smiles:: AS: No need to salute
XO_LCDR_Kostandinos says:
::looks around at the station which slightly resembles KePo'Vor... seeming to remember that they both were originally owned by Cardassians, which would explain the similarities.::
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
::shrugs, and finds a nice section of wall to introduce his back to:: CE: Sorry sir.
DCO_LtJg_Burton says:
::Enters the observation deck:: Remir: Lt. Kurtis Jackson Burton reporting sir.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
:: catches a lift and heads to the OL ::
Host Cmdr_Remir says:
::Turns from the window::  DCO: Lieutenant.  Come in... take a seat.  You're the first one.
CE_Lt_Arca says:
AS: Not a problem. ::the doors finally open and he exits and turn right and heads toward the observation lounge::
IO_LT_Mades says:
::arrives a few minutes later at the observation lounge, having finished the odd food he was given.  It was good.. tasted like spicy cotton candy::
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
::follows a few feet behind the CE, trying his best to deflect attentions from anyone who shouldn't know why he's here::
XO_LCDR_Kostandinos says:
::enters the observation lounge behind the IO, looking around the room to see who the ranking officer is::
CE_Lt_Arca says:
::looks over his shoulder at the AS then stops in front of the lounge door::
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
:: Enters the OL, still carrying his bat’leth, and looks around to see who is here::
CP_Ens_Salan says:
::hurries down the hall towards the observation lounge.::
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
::comes up beside the CE and raises an eyebrow faintly, but says nothing::
DCO_LtJg_Burton says:
Remir: Thank you sir. ::Takes a vacant seat in the front row::
Host Cmdr_Remir says:
XO: Lieutenant Commander... CO: Commander.... good to see you both made it.
XO_LCDR_Kostandinos says:
Remir:  LCDR Ashlynn Kostandinos, reporting for duty.
CE_Lt_Arca says:
::looks at him then enters the lounge::
IO_LT_Mades says:
::finds a seat towards the back, almost in a corner and surveys the others in the room::
CP_Ens_Salan says:
::quickly steps into the observation lounge::
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
::shrugs, and enters the lounge as well, snapping a quick salute as he spies the ranking officers::
XO_LCDR_Kostandinos says:
::nods to her and smiles, taking a seat::
Host Cmdr_Remir says:
::As the rest come in, she stands from her chair, with a slight smile on her face::  All: Please, have a seat....
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
Cmdr Remir:  Why am I here?
CP_Ens_Salan says:
::salutes the ranking officers and takes a seat in the front::
CE_Lt_Arca says:
::looks at the people and takes a seat::
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
::finds a seat not all too far from the XO and plunks his frame down::
IO_LT_Mades says:
::puts his feet up::
XO_LCDR_Kostandinos says:
::looks around  the room to see who is who, absentmindedly pushes her hair back behind her ears, unknowingly leaving the Risan forehead mark in full view::
Host Cmdr_Remir says:
CO: You are here... because Starfleet needs you.
CE_Lt_Arca says:
::looks at the CO::
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
Self: Typical SFI answer. :: Finds a seat and sits down still holding his bat’leth::
Host Cmdr_Remir says:
::Looks amongst the faces::  All: My name is Commander Janise Remir, and am a team commander for the 177th Division Special Forces.
Host Cmdr_Remir says:
All: ... also known as PRISM.
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
::inclines his head a degree:: Self: That explains a few things.
IO_LT_Mades says:
::his brow furrows.. has never heard of that group before::
XO_LCDR_Kostandinos says:
::raises her eyebrows at the mention of "special forces"::
CE_Lt_Arca says:
::leans back in his chair and looses his collar a little::
Host Cmdr_Remir says:
All: For those of you unfamiliar with that designation, we are a branch of Starfleet Intelligence, dealing specifically with counterintelligence and counterterrorism.
IO_LT_Mades says:
::sets his feet down and leans forward, now this is getting interesting::
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
::tilts his head just slightly to one side, and listens to Remir, half expecting what's coming next::
Host Cmdr_Remir says:
All: Since the end of the Dominion War, Starfleet Special Operations has been assisting the Cardassians with the rebuilding of their planet and their society.  It has recently come to light that there may be a group of Cardassians who are not... as... accepting of the Federation's help.
CE_Lt_Arca says:
::thinks to himself if his wife new that he was working for PRISM she would be more worried more then she is::
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
:: Thinking to himself 'Special Forces.. that means they want us to go somewhere we shouldn't be going, doing something that we shouldn't be doing, and doing it in a way that it shouldn't be done'::
CP_Ens_Salan says:
::keeps himself paying the fullest attention possible to the Commander::
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
::Smiles... sounded like fun so far::
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
::just shakes his head... not all Cardassians accepted the federation's help during the war, this would only be expected now::
XO_LCDR_Kostandinos says:
::is not overly surprised, having dealt with enough troublesome Cardassians during her tenure in the Black Widow, to hear that there are those among them who were resisting Starfleet's involvement::
Host Cmdr_Remir says:
CO: Starfleet Intelligence has uncovered several names... and familiar faces.  A few are known operatives of the former Obsidian Order.  It is believed that they possess several biogenic weapons and the capability to launch them against Federation worlds, on a planet-wide scale.
IO_LT_Mades says:
::okay, interesting but not fun anymore... biogenic weapons.  Those are supposed to be illegal he thought::
XO_LCDR_Kostandinos says:
::leans forward a bit, things just got a lot more interesting::
Host Cmdr_Remir says:
All: You have been assembled to work as a team to enter Cardassian space and recover or destroy these weapons, and capture the leader of the Cardassians.  Mister Q'tor here will be your team leader; Miss Kostandinos, you are second in command.
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
::is apparently thinking along the same lines as the IO... only rather, "leave it to the order to do the illegal"::
DCO_LtJg_Burton says:
::Continues to listen as he recalls his father's tales of his missions with Prism::
XO_LCDR_Kostandinos says:
::nods to Remir at the mention of her name::
IO_LT_Mades says:
::notes the two named officers::
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
::Head suddenly perks up as he hears that he's to be in command::
CE_Lt_Arca says:
::sits up straight and knows that he probably going to have to deactivate the trigger device.
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
::his eyes trace the outlines of the CO and XO respectively, almost on instinct, and he offers an almost imperceptible nod::
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
Cmdr_Remir: I suppose this Cardassian leader should be held.... delicately?
Host Cmdr_Remir says:
CO: A medical vessel, the SS Nirobi, is currently docked at this station.  You all have been provided with cover identities aboard the ship... it will be your transport to the planet Cardassia.  Once there, however, you will be pretty much on your own.
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
Self: Couldn't give us something to fly in that'd actually last a round or two?
XO_LCDR_Kostandinos says:
::listens intently::
CP_Ens_Salan says:
::looks around to see if there might be another pilot in the room::
Host Cmdr_Remir says:
CO: Gently is up to you.  Starfleet Intelligence has deemed this mission of high importance... you are given the right to use lethal and deadly force.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
Self: ::loud enough for all to hear:: majqa'
CE_Lt_Arca says:
Host Cmdr_Remir: Sir do we have any leads or contacts once we get there?
XO_LCDR_Kostandinos says:
::looks over at the CO and wishes she understood Klingon::
CP_Ens_Salan says:
::begins to wonder why he was chosen::
IO_LT_Mades says:
::deadly force?  What was he getting into here?  He's just a computer geek... not a assault specialist::
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
::would really have loved to have commander Horn's Klingon speaking skills on this mission::
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
Cmdr_Remir: How much of a time frame are we looking at?
Host Cmdr_Remir says:
CO: Once you arrive on the planet, we believe you have two days... maybe three... to accomplish this.  The weapons are nearly complete and ready to be launched.
Host Cmdr_Remir says:
CE: I will be providing you all the information we have following this briefing.
CP_Ens_Salan says:
::his antennae stiffen as he hears the timeframe::
IO_LT_Mades says:
::sobering, the enormity of the mission starting to sink in, he wonders about the ethics of killing a few to save billions... and age old question::
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
::blinks... this just got interesting indeed:: Self: ::might be overheard by those near him:: Two days to stop a terror plot? Are they expecting a minor miracle?
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
Cmdr_Remir:  So when do we leave?
Host Cmdr_Remir says:
CO: You have four hours.
XO_LCDR_Kostandinos says:
::thinks that didn't sound like much time, but then, there might  not ever be "enough"  time to prep for something  like this::
IO_LT_Mades says:
Cmdr/CO: Um.. are we in communications blackout?  Or can we.. leave a few messages...  ::blushes::
CP_Ens_Salan says:
::takes a deep, nervous breath::
CE_Lt_Arca says:
::going to have to leave a message for his wife::
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
Cmdr_Remir:  Commander, do not mistake what I am about to say as reluctance on my part, but given the history between the Cardassians and the Klingons.... why me?
Host Cmdr_Remir says:
IO: Details of this mission are not to be discussed outside of the team.  Other than that, communications from the station and ship are allowed.  Once planet side, it will be up to the CO to determine your communications needs.
IO_LT_Mades says:
::nods::
IO_LT_Mades says:
::wonders how much he can hide from his mother.. might have a little luck since its subspace and she can't read his thoughts::
Host Cmdr_Remir says:
::Shrugs slightly::  CO: I'm not the one who picked you... I can't say what Admiral Richmond may have had in mind.  But he must believe you capable of accomplishing this mission.
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
Remir: I assume everything we'll need will be waiting for us on our transportation?
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
Cmdr_Remir:  Well never let it be said that Q'tor of the House of Qaveq backed away from a challenge.
Host Cmdr_Remir says:
AS: I believe so.  If there is something that is not to your liking, I think I can arrange a few things.
CP_Ens_Salan says:
Host Cmdr_Remir: Is this ship we are going in on, the same we're expected to leave on?
XO_LCDR_Kostandinos says:
::now that the true purpose behind her reassignment had been revealed, is anxious to review what information Remir had for them on the Cardassians and weapons in question, as well as these new crewmembers she was to carry out the assignment with::
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
::already plans to take some of the 4 hours before departure to memorize the personnel files of his new crew, particularly now that he... should... have slightly increased clearance for the mission::
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
::Stands up::  ALL:  Well if I am to lead this mission, then I would like to know who it is that I am leading.
Host Cmdr_Remir says:
CP: You will find a runabout for you on the Nirobi.  It will most likely be your escape back to Deep Space nine.
XO_LCDR_Kostandinos says:
::notes the Cmdr's answer,  and then looks up at the CO, curious as to who he is as well::
CP_Ens_Salan says:
::nods in acceptance to the Commander's answer::
IO_LT_Mades says:
::processing over all of the new information::
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
::thinks that runabout had best have a few tricks up its sleeve or they're not getting back to fed space in the same condition they left... especially if things don't go as smooth as everyone hopes::
CE_Lt_Arca says:
::looks at the CO and then the XO to introduce herself::
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
ALL: I am sure that you are all wondering who I am.  I am Q'tor, son of Q'von of the House of Qaveq.  Currently assigned as the First Officer of the USS Huron.  Well at least until called here that is.
IO_LT_Mades says:
::snaps back as he hears the Klingon speak::
DCO_LtJg_Burton says:
::Looks at the CO and though they have never met, if he was picked by Starfleet he must be well qualified::
XO_LCDR_Kostandinos says:
::looks up...and up some more...  at the Klingon CO, feeling a little smaller than usual::
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
::Looks at his XO with a 'you're next' look::
CE_Lt_Arca says:
::around the room at the ranks of everyone then at the XO as she stands up::
XO_LCDR_Kostandinos says:
::stands, and turns to address the crew:: ALL:   I'm LCDR Ashlynn Kostandinos.  Normally, I am the  ship's counselor on the USS Arondight.
CP_Ens_Salan says:
::stands up slowly:: All: I am Ensign Tanon Salan, Flight Control Officer of the USS Pharaoh.
CE_Lt_Arca says:
Self: Counselor as an XO
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
::smirks faintly... wonders if there's a pattern, here, with command staff coming from the counseling department::
CE_Lt_Arca says:
::stands up and looks around the table:: ALL: I am Lieutenant Mark Arca. I am the Chief Engineer of the USS Don Johnson.
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
::remembers the his ships Counselor from his days on the QIb.  There was a woman with the heart of a Klingon!::
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
::shifts his eyes elsewhere about the group when the XO directs her attention in his direction, and listens to the continuing introductions::
CE_Lt_Arca says:
::sits down::
IO_LT_Mades says:
::stands up slowly, his usually smile noticeably absent::  All: Lieutenant Christian Mades, Operations officer for the USS Holst.  ::sits back down::
XO_LCDR_Kostandinos says:
::looks briefly toward each one as they introduce themselves, committing the pairs of names and faces to memory::
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
::clears his throat, and takes a single step forward:: All: Ensign Donavin Arinoch, chief tactical officer aboard USS Sharikahr. ::moves back to sit down so things can get on.... quickly::
CP_Ens_Salan says:
::whispers to himself:: Self: Never thought this would happen when I left Andoria.
DCO_LtJg_Burton says:
::Stands:: Lieutenant junior grade Kurtis Jackson Burton, CMO on Arcadia station.
CE_Lt_Arca says:
::at least there was going to be a medic with us::
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
ALL: It will be my honor to lead all of you on this mission.  I have sworn my life to protect the Federation and the Empire, and I now swear my life to you.
CP_Ens_Salan says:
::raises an eyebrow as he isn't used to Klingons::
CE_Lt_Arca says:
::looks at the CO wondering if this was a good day to die
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
::smirks slightly:: CO: I have a standing rule with commanding officers, commander. If you go, I'd best already be gone.
IO_LT_Mades says:
::wonders if it will really come to that::
CP_Ens_Salan says:
::begins to wish his father hadn't disowned him::
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
::begins mentally going over the things he will be making sure he has before they leave::
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
ALL: ::smiles at Ens Arinoch:: Klingon commanders LEAD their warriors. I will accept nothing less than your very best, and I will give no less myself.
IO_LT_Mades says:
::stands:: CO: So, um.. four hours?  
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
::nods once, agreeing with the CO and flashes a quick glance toward the XO when he's sure she's not looking::
CE_Lt_Arca says:
::sees the AS staring at the XO and wonders why::
XO_LCDR_Kostandinos says:
::looks over at the IO, who looks a little anxious to get out of there, and remembers that he was also the one who asked about messages... briefly feels sorry for the young man, he looks to her like he is getting a bit more than he bargained for::
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
ALL: So, go and make whatever arrangements you deem necessary.  We will assemble again on board the Nirobi in four hours.  Qapla’
IO_LT_Mades says:
::nods thankfully and tries to figure out how to tell what he can to Brody::
XO_LCDR_Kostandinos says:
::feels a pair of eyes drilling into the back of her head, and looks over just in  time to see the AS looking away...  her eyes go wide with shock briefly as she realizes her forehead is in full view, and quickly puts her hair back where it belongs::
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
Cmdr_Remir:  Is that all for now?
Host Cmdr_Remir says:
CO: That is all for now.  Best of luck, Commander.
DCO_LtJg_Burton says:
CO: Qapla’!
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
ALL: You are dismissed.
CP_Ens_Salan says:
::stands and salutes the ranking officers but doesn't leave::
IO_LT_Mades says:
::heads out back to the station, wanting some more of that spicy cotton candy stuff before he starts calling the family::
XO_LCDR_Kostandinos says:
::stands and briefly collects her bearings, thinking of how to explain this one to Adrienne without giving too much away::
AS_ENS_Arinoch says:
::gains his feet, casts a passing look about the room, and gives a quick salute before heading for the door.. he's got plans to make, things to secure, and irritating shopkeepers to smack for being generally incompetent::
CE_Lt_Arca says:
::stands and exits the room and goes over to get something to eat::
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
Cmdr_Remir:  ::quietly::  I trust Commander, that this mission has a reasonable chance for success?
DCO_LtJg_Burton says:
::Sits and contemplates the impending mission and their chances of success::
Host Cmdr_Remir says:
CO: That is up to you and your team.  It has been selected, and you're some of the best at what you do...
CP_Ens_Salan says:
::walks over to the CO:: CO: What does qapla’ mean?
CO_CDR_Q`tor says:
::Lightly slaps Ensign Salan on the back:: CP:  Success!

<<<<<PAUSE MISSION>>>>>