Staff Meeting "
By: Ryan-Steven ‘Rusty Ryan’ Madriani, Marine CO, [PST]
Sarik, Chief Science Officer, [PST]
Riaan, Operations Manager, [PST]
Teilani Dane, Chief Medical Officer, [PC]
Jonathan Wright, Executive Officer, [PC]
Ian Hunter, Commanding Officer, [PC]

Stardate: 58204.14 1235

"Conn, ETA to intercept?" asked Hunter.

"Six hours 26 minutes, sir." came the reply.

Hunter tapped his com badge, "All department heads, briefing at 1300, observation deck."

He stood up and and turned to the tactical officer, 'you have the bridge.'

=Observeration Lounge=

Twenty minutes later, Hunter stood before his top officers.

"Earlier today a distress call was received from a convoy of 5 freighters. They contain scientist and research data from the federation. Those on board are seeking asylum; They are being pursued by at least 3 axis ships, possibly 2 Federation ships and 1 Cardassian. We will be intercepting these ships in 6 hours. I don't need to tell everyone it is imperative we be combat ready and at our fullest potential." Hunter looked around the room.

"The Atlanta is also en route, and will catch up to us shortly."

He continued, "Operations, what is your status?" he asked Riaan.

All supplies needed have been stored, Be'Thal standing guard over Cargo Bay Five till the rest of the weapons can be stored properly.

Also we have 6 new recruits, civilians. Four for the mess hall and two hairstylist, one is also a manicurist they have been assigned their quarters and so far no complaints or concerns from them sir, replied Riaan.

Engineering stated that all repairs have been attended to that needed to be done.

Everything is under control and running smoothly so far, sir, replied Riaan.

Also sir, if Marine's need assistance of any kind I would be more then willing to help I spent a year in training with them at the academy.

Hunter nodded.

Hunter looked at Zoei, "Counselor? Your assessment of the crew's readiness?"

"Captain, from all indictication, the crew is mentally prepared for all eventualities at this time."

"Silvio, everything ready in engineering?"

"Yes Sir. Everything is ready. All engineering personel have been assigned to damage control teams and will be stations through out the ship. All ships systems are ready." said Silvio.

´Excellent work.¡ said Hunter at Silvio's conclusion.

Next Hunter looked at Westfall, "I want you and your team to coordinate with the tactical department on the Atlanta. Make sure we are working together and not shooting at each other."

´Understood Sir.¡ he replied.

"Sarkik, coordinate with the Atlanta science officer to see if there is anything that can be done give tactical an advantage with defense and offensive systems, cloaks, shields, all that. The Cardassians may be using a new cloak system."

The Vulcan just returned Hunter's request with a stoic nod.

"Dr. Dane, medical department should expect causalities. Plan for the worse, hope for the best." he said with a smile and a nod. "What is sickbay's status?"

Sickbay is up and ready , Captain Teilani responded, we are preparing holodeck 8 for back up.

"No doubt you've all noticed the new face here, Major Madriani is CO of a marine detachment assigned to the Zion. Major?"

¡Good day all¡ Ryan said with a smile looking around the table. ´I have coordinated my operations with tactical and security, we have security teams and marine teams positioned near tactical, and civilian locations on board, at the first sing of a boarding party beaming on we will know about it.¡ Ryan said confident.

"I believe Commander Wright has a few announcements," said Hunter with a wry look

"It is important that we fill our as many of our vacant positions as we can. I would also like to announce effective immediately the following assignments, Dr. Dane to Chief Medical Officer, Charles Atwood to Chief Intellegence Officer, Ensign Zoei to Chief Counselor, Ensign Lindsey to Chief Flight Officer and Riaan to Operations Manager. In a few hours we'll be at battlestations. I expect everyone to perform their duty to the utmost of their abilities. More assignments will follow, but for now, that is all. Dismissed."

Hunter and Wright left the briefing and headed for the ready room.