Location: USS Paso Robles, Bridge

The Paso Robles was on it’s final approach to the Talvath System. They are not alone they are also accompanied by the USS Oakland. So far there had been two additional sightings since the earlier sighting Overwatch Station had reported.

“What are they doing?” Stella asked if you looked at her sensors noticing that two more Romulan warbirds were appearing in the area. And the colony at Talvath said that the words don’t belong to the Republic. This time they were pursuing another ship of this one with a federation transport the SS Riska Matcha. They were closer to deep space for than they were Overwatch station or even the Talvath System.

Deep Space Four can handle them.” Renato suggested to them. He was tired of the romulans constantly trying to push him out of the Talvath System. He finally I put two to two together, they were just trying to keep them from reaching the Talvath System.

“Commodore Coleman Runabout is heading to Deep Space Four, do you think they’re after her?” Zara ask a little worried about their divisional commanding officer.

“I don’t think so. I think this is a ploy to get us to chase them to keep us away from the Talvath System.” Renato finally said, giving his own theory to what the Tal Shair might be up to.

“The Commodore is a resourceful woman so she’s really close to the station and there are shifps in that area to assist them. If the captain’s theory is right,this was foolish move on their part because why would we alter our course, Deep Space 4’s forces, can get there before we can.” Mira suggested try not to laugh at the Tal Shair’s stupidity.

“Remain on course for the Talvath System.” Renato ordered, the bridge crew followed their orders. Secretly he was not very happy with the idea of leaving his commanding officer out there but he had a feeling that something was going on in the system and that the Tal Shair did not want them in that system so he was more determined to be there.

Zara was still a little shocked that they weren’t going to go after them but she understood the captain’s point of view and the first officers, even though she did not agree with it.

“I’m going to notify Commodore Coleman about the situation, number one you have the bridge for now.” Renato ordered as he left the bridge.

“Aye Captain, I have the bridge.” Mira said if she looked around the bridge for a moment and then took the center seat.”

“The Paso Robles is currently traveling at warp factor five, do you want to increase our speed?” T’Shan asked, she was making a speculation that they would want to increase speed to try to get there sooner especially since the Tal Shair are trying to keep him out of the area if the captain’s theory is correct.

“Let’s table that for now and wait to see what the captain says, the Commodore might overwrite him and tell him to go to Deep Space Four we will have to wait and see.” Mira suggested that you looked over to her Helmsman.

“Aye Commander.” T’Shan responded while maintaining the current course. And listening into the rest of the conversation that was happening on the bridge.

Zara he was still a little shocked that they were going to help the Commodore at first she’s kind of hoping maybe the Commodore would change her mind but she also had a sneaky suspicion that the Commodore would tell them to keep going to the Talvath System.

Malek walked over to Zara. “The Commodore is a very capable officer, she’ll be fine. I have no doubt she’ll be chasing the Tal Shair out of the area.

“You’re right, it’s still not easy though telling the ones that you care about that you may not be backing them up because of the mission.” Zara suggested to Malek.

“That is definitely one way to look at it, but I prefer to look at it as the people of Talvath could be in trouble and this could be a ploy just to get us out of position. It’s a numbers game sadly. There is no reassurance that the Tal Shair or even going after the Runabout or the station they’re just showing up on long-range sensors and so far they’ve only attacked one ship.” Malek reminded her.

A few minutes later Renato walked back onto the bridge. “We have our orders, we continue to the Talvath System, helm advise the Oakland room to increase speed to maximum warp. We need to see why the Tal Shair are trying to keep us out of the area.”

“Message sent to the Oakland.” Mira said and she got the visual confirmation from Jaxon. “All right Ensign T’Shan increase our speed to maximum warp.” Mirror ordered.

The Paso Robles increase speed to Warp 8. Typically it was not recommended to go to work late because of the stress it puts on the secondary hull. But they don’t really have a choice they needed to get there as soon as possible and at that rate they could get there and within in the hour.

One hour later…

Renato had a read keep track of the hull integrity for the USS Paso Robles as they travel at maximum warp. She did shake and rattle a little bit but she held together. She was a scrappy vessel.

“We’re entering the Talvath System, Captain.” T’Shan called out as she dropped the ship down to impulse power.

“Bring us and geosynchronous orbit.” Renato ordered as he looked over to the Helmsman.

“Aye Captain.” Simply replied T’Shan. She started to make her approach towards the planet and align the ship up for geosynchronous orbit.

Mira by the Tactical station, she is practically hovering over Jaxon. Not because she didn’t trust them, but because she wants to know what was going on and he had the sensors that would let himtgrm know that. “Communications with the colonies down, I can’t get any messages to her from The colony.” Mira called out.

“Keep trying, helm cancel our geosynchronous orbit and keep us at a safe distance from the planet but still within transporter range. This could be a possible ambush I don’t want to get caught with the plan is gravity well forcing us to fight with a gravity pool against us, that was lower speed down dramatically.” Renato called out, he had a feeling this was a trap. And jjust in case this was a trap, you want to take precautions to make sure that they can protect themselves.

“Number one I want you to contact the Oakland and have them do the same thing.” Renato said is he looked over to Mira.

“Yes captain.” Mira said as she immediately open a channel to the Oakland invite them to not going to go synchronous orbit they were going to be taking a stationary position and to be prepared for possible ambush.

The Tactical station started lighting up, and there were a couple chirps coming from the main console. It was indicating a incoming message. “Captain we’re being hailed from deep space.” Mira called out.

“Attempt to track the source, let me hear it.” Renato ordered, as he waited to hear the message from across.

“It’s audio only it’s coming through now captain.” Mira said as she opened the channel.

“Federation forces, withdrawal at once. You have infringed upon Romulan territory. Your actions are considered hostile and you will be dealt with accordingly.” Set up man with the Romulan accent but they couldn’t figure out where I was coming from at first. The man closed the channel before they could even respond.

“Any luck tracing the channel?” Renato asked as he waited for Mira or Jaxon to respond.

“No Captain they ended the call before we could, but it’s clear what their intent is.” Mira suggested to him.”

“Well let’s make our delivery, and then get out of here for the time being let’s proceed on course for Overwatch Station.” Renato called out.

“Shall we transport from this location, captain?” Mira asked if she waited for Renato to respond.

Renato tapped on his computer chairs intercom system. “Ensign Chameer please begin to send your crates to the surface. I want to get out of here as soon as possible. We were just threatened by Romulan forces, we believe they’re loyal to the Talvath Shair.

“Understood Captain, begining transport now.” Lira said as she started to transport the crates down to the surface which didn’t take very long.

The claxton started to go off. Two Romulan warbirds jumped into the system two more smaller Romulan warbirds were right behind them. The long range sensors had indicated that four ships were heading this direction

“We need to get out of the area immediately.” right now to suggested as he looked over to the helm. “Helm plot of course for Overwatch station, and engage.” Renato ordered.

Both the USS Oakland and the Paso Robles jumped out of the system and increased speed to warp factor 5.

“Captain we’re being chased.” Mira called out. It appeared that the romulans were going to alter their course, but so far they are still making their advanced towards the planet. However when the Paso Robles and the Oakland alter their course they also altered theirs.

“Red alert all hands to battle stations.” Renato ordered, has he watched Mira come over to his position.

“Let’s hope they’re only here to chase us away!” Renato said as he looked to Mira.

“I hope you’re right captain, if not the crew will be ready to do what we can to defend the ship.” Mira suggested with a warm smile on her face.

2 hours later…

For the past 2 hours the romulans had chased the Paso Robles and the Oakland back into Federation space and then they broke off their attack. “Stand down from Red alert keep us at yellow alert for the time being I want to make sure the romulans are gone before we let our guard down.” Renato called out, a little annoyed that they were chased out of in area that wasn’t really under their control. That colony sat in the neutrality zone neither the Federation nor the Romulan people could claim ownership over it yet.

The colonists of Talvath had begun the process to claim the area for the Romulan people but not for the Romulus star Empire but for the free state also known as The Republic.

The lights shifted from red to yellow, and ship operations were restored to heightened alert but programs like the holodeck and other programs could still be utilized.

“Captain I think we have a problem here, we can’t let them keep chasing us out. It’s clear what they’re trying to do they’re trying to force the colonists that Talvath to fall under the Romulan star empire’s influence.

“The prime director is very clear here, we can’t interfere with internal politics. Only thing we can do is protect ourselves from those politics. Now that we’re back in Federation space they can’t attack us without starting your international incident.” Right now to explain to her.

“I have a feeling this isn’t the last time we’re going to see the RomulanTal Shair.” Mira called out.

“I believe you’re right.” Renato said, he couldn’t argue with her logic it was pretty spot on.

“Well I hope you’re both the wrong, I’ve had enough of those guys to last me a lifetime.” Zara said with the teasing smile.

“We just can’t seem to catch a break can we?” Lira said as she walked onto the bridge. “There wasn’t much I could do down below, so I thought I’d come up here and help out.”

“You can help at science, I want you to keep an eye on the Romulan Fleet.” Renato suggested to her.

“Understood Captain for as long as I can I’ll keep an eye on that Fleet.” Lira said, knowing that their sensors were limited.

“Thank you, I appreciate that.” Renato said he didn’t return his attention back towards the main viewer. “Send us a yellow condition throughout the ship stand down Battle stations but I want everybody at alert.”

“Transmitting your message now Captain to the ship.” Mira said if she inputted the code from her XO station chair.

“I’ve never been chased off before by a Romulan.” Sorry I said a little shocked and surprised by the whole incident.

“Let’s hope it’s the last time.” You’re a suggested a little annoyed and also just a surprise as Zara was.

“Maybe not get so lucky next time, today is probably just a morning. I was preparing some battle drills on the off chance.

“Yes Captain I’ll get the drills set up shortly.” Mira said thinking to yourself that was a good idea.

Start to fade away with the crew of the USS Paso Robles heading back to Overwatch station while connecting it with the battle drills.

Location: USS Paso Robles, CO Ready Room

The Paso Robles was now heading back to OverWatch station with the USS Oakland right behind her. Both shifts did not receive any damage during it’s encounter with the Romulan warbirds.

Renata was riding up his after actions report, when he heard the intercom to his ready room go off. “Enter.” He called out as he waited to see who needed his attention.

“Captain I’m sorry to bother you.” Mira said as she walked in. “Here are the results for the last two battle stimulation drills will be conducted.”

Renato grab the data pad from her and then looked it over. “Seems like they’re doubting themselves?” Run out to suggested knowing that they did better against the Vaadwaur in simulated battle drills.

“I think the crew is on edge, but that’s why we conduct these drills. I’ll work on giving him some kind of relief for their stress levels tonight I’ll host one of my little shindig parties but I strongly suggest captain that we do another simulation drill.” Mira suggested to her captain.

“I think that’s a good idea on both fronts another drill plus a party could help bring up their morale. Also talk with both of her counselors to make sure that the crew know that there are people they can talk to

you if they need help with the stress levels of the currently under.”

“That’s a great idea, Captain.” Mira said as the scene starts to fade away.