U.S.S. Ganymede  June 30, 1998

Kris:
While investigating a mysterious signal coming from the Romulan Neutral Zone, the Ganymede encountered a small fleet of three Romulan cruisers using experimental quantum warp drives on their way to Earth.

Kris:
This fleet is from the Romulan Pintahn faction that opposes the treaty with the Federation and wishes to attack Earth to slow down any further negotiations.

Kris:
In an effort to gain safe passage past the Ganymede, offiers Paladine, Wells and Warke were kidnapped off the Ganymede and are being held hostage aboard one of the cruisers.

Kris:
An additional two Romulan cruisers have been detected approaching from Romulan space.

Kris:
As tensions rise, the likelihood of bloodshed becomes almost a certainty.  Not without some trepidation, the bridge crew wonders what action their Captain will choose...

Kris:
<<<<RESUME MISSION>>>>

CTO_Cain:
::At tactical - Status <Yellow Alert>::

TACSirach:
::in a closet fighting a battle with his mind::

Ens_Warke:
::in romulan cell::

CO_Olbrun:
::taking her seat:: Helm: Track them.

CSO_Paldn:
@::looking around cell::

Grolim:
@::on the bridge::

OPSTroi:
::checking communications::

XO_Louis:
:: On bridge in second chair staring intently at the viewscreen ::

EngBishop:
::in engineering working a console::

Shanntara:
@:: walking around cell::

Ens_Warke:
@::looks around for a way out::

Ragnarok:
@::watching prisoners with mistrustful eyes ::

CEO_Tal:
::on the bridge::

Grolim:
@Ragnarok: status report

CSO_Paldn:
@::not looking at Rag::

TACSirach:
::trying to send being out of mind and send it into space with Vulcan telepathic abilities::

CMO_Wells:
@Warke: find anything?

CO_Olbrun:
Tac: How are you coming on determining what kind of technology they used to beam our people out through the shields?

CSO_Paldn:
~~~Warke, we need to learn more about this technology~~~

Ens_Warke:
~~~Paladine, agreed~~~

Ragnarok:
@*Grolim* I still say that we should use teh engines on my ship to create a vortex that would suck their ship in

TACSirach:
::starting to win the fight against the beings::

Ens_Warke:
@Wells:no

CEO_Tal:
Cain: suggest we work on implementing a transporter scrambler to prevent the beam people off.

Ragnarok:
@*Grolim* they are milling about looking for a way out

CSO_Paldn:
~~~Warke, since we are being monitored, telepathy gives us an edge~~~

Ens_Warke:
@~~Paladine, is there some way we might be able to get them to lower the forcefield?~~~

XO_Louis:
Tal: I would recommend that you investigate rotating our shield frequencies.

CTO_Cain:
Captain:  It seems that the space distortions allowed the Romulans to beam through our shields, we are working on that right now.

CMO_Wells:
@::closes her tricorder::  Warke; my scanns can't penitrate, and I see no way out.....  :: slumps in the cornor agrivated::

TACSirach:
::has being under control...trying to send it into space::

CO_Olbrun:
Louis: There's very little to say that if they can beam out at one frequency that changing would stop them.

CEO_Tal:
XO: How about Metaphasic shielding. The ship would partly exist in subspace.

Grolim:
@*Ragnarok* acknowledged

TACSirach:
::slowly overpowering the alien::

XO_Louis:
Captain: Agreed, maybe Tal's suggestion of Metaphasic shielding would help.

CSO_Paldn:
@::walks over to Dr:: Wells: have faith :) we'll get out of this

CEO_Tal:
XO: Hard to get a tr Lock on people then

TACSirach:
::about to send it into space::

Ens_Warke:
~~~Paladine,do you think it might be possible to fool them into lowering the forcefield?~~~

Grolim:
@::orders engineers to begin another round of tests::

TACSirach:
::uses telepathic ability to send it out into space::

CSO_Paldn:
@~~~Warke, any ideas?~~~

CEO_Tal:
XO: Orders sir.

TACSirach:
::taking a second to relax and regain his thoughts::

Ragnarok:
@;;;would like nothing more than to lower the forcefield and start blasting ::

TACSirach:
::trying to piece together what happened::

Kris:
ACTION: TWO OTHER ROMULAN CRUISERS ARE APPROACHING.

CO_Olbrun:
Tal: Do it. We need whatever edge we can get.

OPSTroi:
::uses LRS to see if there is any com traffic on the Romulan ship::

TACSirach:
Cain: I'm in an interesting situation...I locked myself in a closent and can't get out...I could use some assistance

XO_Louis:
:: Nods at the Captain's decision ::

CSO_Paldn:
@::moves to a corner::

Ens_Warke:
@~~Paladine,niot sure if it would work but someone might act fatally sick~~~

CMO_Wells:
@::looks up at him::  CSO: i wish I had your confidence.......I know the captain  will think of some thing but until then  all w e can do is wait it out.

Grolim:
@*Ragnarok* we are preparing another jump, be aware of any fluxuation in the force field

OPSTroi:
::hears nothing but static::

CTO_Cain:
Sirach:  I will send a sucurity gaurd to assist you.  ::Send guard::

CEO_Tal:
*Bishop*  Implement metaphasic shielding right away.

CSO_Paldn:
@::hears Comm::

Ragnarok:
@*Grolim* shall I go to my own craft ?

OPSTroi:
CO: There is nothing on the com channels but static and what I pick up is garbled.

EngBishop:
*CEO* Aye sir.

TACSirach:
::feeling embarrassed about what happened, waits for the guard::

CTO_Cain:
::wonders how you get stuck in a closet::

CO_Olbrun:
Troi: Please hail the incoming ships.

CSO_Paldn:
@~~~Warke get ready~~~

EngBishop:
::Taps a few controls and raises metaphasic sheilds::

Ens_Warke:
@~~~Paladine,ready~~~

OPSTroi:
CO: Aye::opening channel::*R SHIPS*: This is the Ganemede, identify yourselves.

TACSirach:
::hears guard:: I'm in the closet...I would like to get out...please assist

CTO_Cain:
::monitors weapon status on Romulan ships::

TACSirach:
::guard helps him out, asks guard what has been going on::

TACSirach:
::immediatly leaves the room to the nearest TB::

CSO_Paldn:
@::back to guard, sign language to Dr Wells::

Grolim:
@*Ragnarok* permission granted, make sure the prisoners are watched

OPSTroi:
*R Ship*: You are in Federation space, identify yourselves now.

TACSirach:
::enter TB:: Computer: Bridge

Ragnarok:
@*Grolim * I shjould be with my craft

CO_Olbrun:
::she bites down on her lip:: Louis: This is the last thing we need. ::whispers::

TACSirach:
::steps off TB walks onto the busy bridge::

OPSTroi:
CO: As you can see, they are not answering.  Any suggestions Captain?

Ragnarok:
@::Signals to guard ::*Grolim * Done :::beams ::

XO_Louis:
:: Leans over to the Captain :: I know what you mean.

CTO_Cain:
Captain:  Shall I lock weapons on the Romulan ship?

CSO_Paldn:
@::sign language, we may have an opportunity::

CO_Olbrun:
Troi: Let them get a little closer, and if they continue, we'll have to try it again.

TACSirach:
::walks over to Cain:: Cain: Did I miss much?

Ragnarok:
@:::Sends Kanaar back to other ship ::

OPSTroi:
CO:Aye Maam.

CO_Olbrun:
Cain: Absolutely not! Nothing aggressive.

CTO_Cain:
Captain:  The Romulans are powering their weapons.

Grolim:
@::ignores hail::

OPSTroi:
::watching sensors as the ships get closer::

Ragnarok:
@:::Gets into helmet ::

XO_Louis:
:: Begins tapping his board to determine all tactical data ::

TACSirach:
::mans tactical post::

Ragnarok:
@:::warms up systems ::

CSO_Paldn:
@::signs to Wells, join us at the forcefield::

TACSirach:
Cain: have they fired?

CMO_Wells:
@:: nodds and stands::

Grolim:
@::monitors drive::

CTO_Cain:
Sirach: Not yet.

XO_Louis:
:: Forwards tactical data to Sirach ::

Ragnarok:
@*Grolim* ready when you are

CTO_Cain:
::receives tactical data from XO::

XO_Louis:
Captain: Red alert?

OPSTroi:
::looks nervously at the Captain::

TACSirach:
::reviewing tactical data::

Ragnarok:
@:::throws a few more switches in quyick succession ::

Grolim:
@*Ragnarok* Engage on my mark

CO_Olbrun:
Cain: Stand at the ready, but don't provoke them. We're one to their three.

TACSirach:
::concerned look::

CO_Olbrun:
Cain: Red alert.

CTO_Cain:
Captain: Aye.

Grolim:
@::systems powered up, drive ready::

OPSTroi:
CO: Maam, should I hail again?

TACSirach:
::looking for how they beamed up our crew::

CSO_Paldn:
@::signs to all, we need to disable this vessel::

Ragnarok:
@:::Places Hand above button and then throws it ::

CTO_Cain:
::Initiates Red Alert::

OPSTroi:
::hears the ship go to Red Alert::

XO_Louis:
:: Stands and moves to look over the shoulder of Cain as the Romulan vessels approach ::

CTO_Cain:
Sirach:  What is their tactical data?

Ragnarok:
@:::waits ::

CO_Olbrun:
Troi: Let's just see what they do...they may not be gunning for us.

OPSTroi:
::watches as the lights dim to red::

CMO_Wells:
@::does a slight salute to sayshe understands::

TACSirach:
::scanning Romulan tactical data::

OPSTroi:
CO: Yes Maam.

Grolim:
@::nods to tactical to fire a volley at the Granymede::

TACSirach:
::notices something::

CEO_Tal:
::getting a little nervous::

OPSTroi:
::continues scanning the channels::

Grolim:
@<tac> ::fires::

Ens_Warke:
@::waits for something to happen that will help them::

CSO_Paldn:
@::stares at guard::

Grolim:
@TAC: disable their warp drive

CTO_Cain:
Captain:  Incoming from the Romulan ship.

CO_Olbrun:
Cain: Shields up! Now!

Grolim:
@Tac: fire again

TACSirach:
CSO: They seem to have low plasma level...perhaps they used plasma to put a hole in our shields to beam up our crew::

CTO_Cain:
Captain : Shield were up.

Kris:
ACTION: THE ROMULAN CRUISERS OPEN FIRE ON THE GANYMEDE.

Grolim:
@<TAC> ::fires::

Grolim:
@::fires again::

CO_Olbrun:
::she bites down on her lip:: Cain: try to disable them, but do not destroy them.

Kris:
ACTION: THE GANYMEDE IS PUMMELED UNDER THE COMBINED FIRE FROM THREE HEAVILY ARMED ROMULAN CRUISERS.

CTO_Cain:
Captain: Aye.

OPSTroi:
::holds onto console with incoming torpedoes::

Grolim:
@::continues to target and fire::

TACSirach:
CSO: We could do the same to beam them back

XO_Louis:
:: Thrown onto the floor ::

CTO_Cain:
::Locks on Romulan weapons array and fires::

Ragnarok:
@:::Fires repeatedly with the older more minor weapons ::

Grolim:
@::swooping and firing::

TACSirach:
CSO: Sound logical?

TACSirach:
::checking damage::

OPSTroi:
::feels her grip loosen and goes flying across the bridge::

CSO_Paldn:
@~~~tries to reach out and touch guard's mind~~~

CO_Olbrun:
::grips the arms of her chairs:: Ops: Hail them.

XO_Louis:
:: Stands and limps back to the second chair and begins reviewing the damage report ::

Grolim:
@*Ragnarok* Engage warp

CO_Olbrun:
::watches Ops get tossed across the bridge::

TACSirach:
::notices CSO isn't there...feels like a fool::

OPSTroi:
*R Ship*: Why are you firing on us?

CEO_Tal:
::recieving damage reports::

Ragnarok:
@*Grolim* Going to suprawarp

Ragnarok:
@:::Thinks a thought into the helmet and watches as the drive fires off propelling ship into the higher speeds the craft promisses ::

TACSirach:
CO: I have a suggestion.

Grolim:
@::orders helm to engage the warp dirve::

CTO_Cain:
Captain:  Weapons just went offline.

OPSTroi:
::rubs her ... in several places::

CO_Olbrun:
::she straightens up and tightens her jaw:: Sirach: Let's hear it.

OPSTroi:
CO: NO answer Maam.

CEO_Tal:
XO: Metaphasic shields at 78%.

CSO_Paldn:
@::stares at guard::

Kris:
ACTION: THE THREE ROMULAN CRUISERS ENGAGE QUANTUM WARP DRIVES AND BEGIN THEIR JOURNEY TOWARD EARTH.

CTO_Cain:
Captain:  Trying to get the weapons back online.

Ragnarok:
@:::Notes the wake being left behind his craft as it gets up to the higher speeds ::

Grolim:
@::satisfied smile on face::

OPSTroi:
CTO: I can channel some power from OPS if needed?

TACSirach:
CO: I believe they used plasma to put a hole our shields without us knowing it. We could do the same to not only put a hole big enough to beam up our crew, but also fire a torpedo.

Kris:
ACTION: THE TWO APPROACHING ROMULAN SHIPS ARRIVE AT THE GANYMEDE'S POSITION JUST AS THE OTHER SHIPS LEAVE.

CO_Olbrun:
Ops: Damage report.

TACSirach:
CO: It would have to be done quickly

CTO_Cain:
Troi:  That may help.  Give it a try.

CEO_Tal:
*Bishop* see what you can do about the weapons.

OPSTroi:
CO: Shields are holding, but shutting down non-sessential systems.

Grolim:
@*Guards* I want a report on the prisoners.

TACSirach:
CO: We would have to act fast while we still can

XO_Louis:
Captain: Weapons are off line, shields are down to 78% and minor damage on decks 13-16.

CSO_Paldn:
@::signs:: All: at present there is little we can do but plan

EngBishop:
::takes a damage control team to phaser control::

OPSTroi:
CO: Slight damage on deck 7 but holding there also.

CO_Olbrun:
Louis: How about the engines?

CEO_Tal:
XO: Assigning engineering teams sir.

CMO_Wells:
@:: give s look of Oh great.......t hen now what?

Ragnarok:
@:::notes with satisfactio the wake being left behind as his ship pummels trough not only the fabric of space but edges against time as well ::

TACSirach:
::preparing to put a hole in their shields:: With your order we could put a hole in the shields right now..then beam them up

Grolim:
@::receives a report that the prisoners are well and under observation::

OPSTroi:
CEO: Damage on deck 7, need a repair team there ASAP.

Ens_Warke:
@::signs:: ALL:how would we take care of the guard?

CEO_Tal:
::assign addtional teams to deck 7::

CEO_Tal:
OPS: Aye sir.

Grolim:
@<Guard>:: very watchful::

CSO_Paldn:
@::signs:: All: we mus hope for a power failure::

OPSTroi:
*CEO*: Acknowledged.

EngBishop:
::team arrives in phaser conrol and begins work::

TACSirach:
CO: Captain...do you understand?

OPSTroi:
CO: Maam, teams being sent to deck 7 for repairs.

XO_Louis:
Captain: Engineering report that we a able to sustain warp 5.

Kris:
ACTION: THE GANYMEDE IS BEING HAILED BY THE NEWLY ARRIVED ROMULANS.

Ens_Warke:
@::signs:: ALL:agreed

CMO_Wells:
@::sighs::

Ragnarok:
@*Grolim * I show Terra as 20 minutes away

CEO_Tal:
*Bishop* How does it look?

OPSTroi:
*RShips*: This is the Ganymede.

TACSirach:
::notices the Captain is staying silent::

Grolim:
@:;relaxes a bit, knowing that Earth will not survive the attack::

CTO_Cain:
::still trying to get weapons back online::

CSO_Paldn:
@::signs:: All: our first goal is to destroy Eng

TACSirach:
XO: What shall we do ::feeling a bit of panic, but not much::

CO_Olbrun:
::weighing everything:: Sirach: Can you guarantee that you can get our people out safely?

TACSirach:
CO: I believe so

CO_Olbrun:
Sirach: I want guarantees, not beliefs/

Kris:
$<Torax>  *Ganymede*  This is Captain Torax of the Romulan Defense Force.  We've been tracking small fleet of ships that came this way.

OPSTroi:
CO: The Romulans are hailing.

Ens_Warke:
@::signs::ALL:understood

EngBishop:
*CEO* It's going to take some time

TACSirach:
CO: Recommend that we beam them to SB

Grolim:
@<guard> ::eyes the Chief Science Officer:: CSO: no whispering :;growls::

CO_Olbrun:
Troi: Please answer the hail.

CMO_Wells:
@::signs:: If we ge t the door open....

CSO_Paldn:
@Guard: I am not whispering

TACSirach:
::looking over plan...taking a chance:: CO: I guarantee

OPSTroi:
*Torax*: We are in need of assistance, do you know who these renegades are?

CO_Olbrun:
Sirach: You didn't answer my question. Can you give me a guarantee we will get them all back safely?

Kris:
$<Torax>*Ganymede*  They are members of the Pintahn Faction and their intentions are no doubt contrary to those of the Romulan Senate and Federation Council.

Ragnarok:
@*grolim* Readying the Doomsday device

CEO_Tal:
XO,CEO: Weapons will take sometime to repair.

Grolim:
@:;growls again:: CSO: what is it that you are doing with your hands?

CSO_Paldn:
@::signs:: we can toss a few disruptors into Main Eng::

OPSTroi:
*Torax*: They have taken 3 of our crew prisioners, would you like to assist?

TACSirach:
CO: I guarantee we can...we need to act fast

CO_Olbrun:
*Troi* Let me speak to them.

TACSirach:
::finishing plan::

CSO_Paldn:
@Gromlin: none of your business

Ens_Warke:
@::signs::first we have to get them

Grolim:
@*Ragnarok* Acknowledged

CTO_Cain:
::very close to having weapons online but not quite::

OPSTroi:
::nods at CO:  Channel open to them Maam.

TACSirach:
::setting up computer to immediatly search for crewmembers after plasma has been launched and beam them to SB::

CO_Olbrun:
*Torax* This is Captain Olbrun of the USS Ganymede. We've suffered damage due to this faction, and can only maintain warp 5.

CMO_Wells:
@Grolim: A relaxation techinque, being used my offieces in deadly situations..........

CO_Olbrun:
*Torax* Can you tell us anything about what kind of technology they are using?

TACSirach:
SB: prepare for a possible emergency

XO_Louis:
:: Rubbing ribs and thinks that they need medical attention ::

Kris:
$*Olbrun*  We are....reluctant to divulge that information...for obvious reasons, I'm sure you understand.

TACSirach:
::naming program "Beam me out"::

Grolim:
@<Guard> All: I am not the mighty Captain, I am his Chief Security Officer

XO_Louis:
:: Shakes head at the remarks of Torax ::

CSO_Paldn:
@::makes signs at guard to annoy him:: Guard: I can see you are just an underling

Kris:
$*Olbrun*  We are concerned that this technology does not....become widely available.

OPSTroi:
::tries to pick communication on the ship the Captain is talking to::

Grolim:
@::raises an eyebrow::

TACSirach:
CO: The program is set...all we need to do is engage it

Ragnarok:
@:::works on activation of the Device , going down the checklist of arming proceedures ::

XO_Louis:
Captain: Without it we can never catch them.

TACSirach:
CO: I know that it will work safely and quickly.

CO_Olbrun:
*Torax* Perhaps, but they have also kidnapped three of my crew. I fear that there will be a far more dangerous incident if we can't get them shut down.

Ens_Warke:
@Guard:yes your just a lowly officer

OPSTroi:
::fine tunes her sensors and picks up other chatter::

CSO_Paldn:
@Guard: I'm surprised you haven't washed out by now

TACSirach:
CO: It will take them a couple minutes to relize what has happened

Grolim:
@<guard>: all: I have the trust of the Captain, I am not his underling

CEO_Tal:
XO: repairs to deck 7 should be completed in 20 min sir.

Grolim:
@<guard> :;growls and snarls::

CO_Olbrun:
Sirach: Do it.

XO_Louis:
Tal: Acknowledged.

Ens_Warke:
@Guard:sure and that's why your here I suppose instead of with him?

TACSirach:
::activates program "Beam me out"::

CSO_Paldn:
@Guard: if you had the Captains trust you would be a bridge officer

Kris:
$*Ganymede*  That may be true.  They are a volatile faction.  We prefer not to acknowledge their existence.  It's rather distasteful.

TACSirach:
::plasma puts a hole in the Romulan ships shields and beams crew to SB::

Grolim:
@<guard> All: I am a soldier, I go where I am ordered, I serve her.

XO_Louis:
Captain: Are we working together or do they want to be Bounty Hunters?

Ragnarok:
@*Grolim * I read 10 more L/Ys to Terra

CSO_Paldn:
@Guard: you are a pawn, and belong in a zoo

TACSirach:
CO: Program complete

OPSTroi:
::wonders who is trying to activate the transporter::

CO_Olbrun:
*Torax* Be that as it may, they are already involved, and we're about to get even more involved. With or without your permission.

CMO_Wells:
:: hides smile on her face hopefully knowing what the CSO  is doing::

CTO_Cain:
::sends status of offline weapons to XO's PADD::

Ens_Warke:
@Guard:any soldier who had the trust of the captain would be doing something important not doing a lowly job like guarding prisoners

Grolim:
@*Ragnarok*: are you ready?

Kris:
$::grimacing::

OPSTroi:
::traces it to TAC::

CO_Olbrun:
::she leans back in her chair:: Sirach: Did you get them?

Ragnarok:
@*Grolim* I have just a few more items on the checklist left to complete

Kris:
$*Olbrun*  Well, perhaps we can reach a resolution and solve these problems.

Grolim:
@<guard> ::crosses arms over chest and ignores the prisoners::

OPSTroi:
TAC: Were you activating the transporters?

TACSirach:
CO: No.

CSO_Paldn:
@::sticks tongue at guard::

Grolim:
@*Ragnarok*: acknowledged, comm me when you are ready

TACSirach:
CO: The computer picked up the wrong trace..it was a mirror image

CO_Olbrun:
*Torax* I don't mean to rush you, but we need to reach that resolution quickly.

CTO_Cain:
Troi:  No.  I am working on the weapons still.

Grolim:
@<guard> ::ignores the half breed::

Ragnarok:
@*Grolim* It shall not be long , now

TACSirach:
CO: They knew we would try this so they set up a sort of ghost crew::

XO_Louis:
:: Nods unnecessary approval to the Captain ::

CSO_Paldn:
@ :P

Kris:
$*Ganymede*  Alright.  What do you propose, Captain?  ::easing back with fingers folded together::

TACSirach:
CO: We did however gather some Romulan dust

CMO_Wells:
@::to puncutate the CSO  actions kisses he fingers then slaps her hip, a grin on her face::

OPSTroi:
::wonders why TAC was lying::

Ens_Warke:
@Wells:look at that the guard is insulted so he's ignoring us

CO_Olbrun:
::she tunes Sirach out, thinking that he should know better than to interrupt her now with trivialities::

Ragnarok:
@*grolim* I suggest we go to cloak now

CSO_Paldn:
@Warke: I think he knows he lost

CO_Olbrun:
*Torax* Obviously you know something about this technology. Can you shut it down?

Grolim:
@*Ragnarok* Cloaking now

Ragnarok:
@:::Cloaks ::

TACSirach:
::notices CO is talking, thinks to himself "oops"::

OPSTroi:
::prepares the transporter just in case the Captain talks the Rommies into helping::

Ens_Warke:
@Paladine:yes your right he lost to some prisoners

Grolim:
@::orders tactical to engage the cloaking device::

Kris:
$<Torax>  *Olbrun*  That may be possible.  Well, it is if we can get close enough to them.

CMO_Wells:
Warke: our luck we don't have to see his grotesce face.<snickers>

CSO_Paldn:
@Warke: and I a half-breed at that

CO_Olbrun:
*Torax* Can we assist you to reach that goal?

Grolim:
@<guard>:: deadpan face, but watchful::

Ragnarok:
@*Grolim* I have the last of the checklist complete

TACSirach:
::monitoring romulan ship...trying to see if he can modify the program to work::

CSO_Paldn:
@::turns back to guard::

Ens_Warke:
@Paladine:what respectfull officer would let himself lose to a prisoner let alone a half breed one

Kris:
$<Torax>  *Olbrun*  No, but we can assist you with your warp drive problems.  I'll have two of my engineers over.

Grolim:
@*Ragnarok* we are cloaked and ready, proceed

Ragnarok:
@*grolim* we should pass through one time to see waht objects are in system

CSO_Paldn:
@All: I have something very important about thier engines I learned, gather around

CO_Olbrun:
::she's not wild about this:: *Torax*I appreciate that, but I believe we have it almost under control. Please track that ship and keep us informed. We can go from there.

Kris:
ACTION: THE SPACE/TIME RIFTS CAUSED BY THE UNGRACEFUL PASSAGE THROUGH SPACE IS DISRUPTING THE WARP CORES OF THE QUANTUM DRIVE ROMULAN SHIPS. 

Grolim:
@*Ragnarok* Proceed

Ens_Warke:
::gathers near paladine::

CMO_Wells:
@paldine:         What si the prize in loseing to   a wonen a half breed, and a weak betazoid..... :: moves toward Paledine::

XO_Louis:
:: Leans over the the Captain :: Capt: What exactly do they think they can do for us?... I wonder.

Grolim:
@::rough ride:: Helm: what's the problem?

Ragnarok:
@::Enters into the Sol System ::

CO_Olbrun:
::she puts a hand to her temple, pushing back a headache::

XO_Louis:
Cain: Are those Quantum ships still out there, and are you tracking them?

TACSirach:
::modifying program to search for more detailed specs of the lost crew::

CSO_Paldn:
@All: gather close, (starts to whisper)

OPSTroi:
CO: Sensors are reading problems with the Romulan warp drives, looks like they are slowing Captain.

Kris:
$<Torax> *Olbrun*  As you wish Captain.

CTO_Cain:
XO:  Yes sir, I am tracking them and they just dropped out of warp.

CMO_Wells:
@::gathers  closer  so she can hear::

Grolim:
@<guard> ::steps closer to the force field::

Ens_Warke:
@::moves closer to Paladine::

CO_Olbrun:
*Torax* Thank you. Ganymede out.

Ragnarok:
@*Grolim* I am reading instability in the Black Hole controls

CSO_Paldn:
@::moves to center of cell (whispers)::

TACSirach:
::thinks he may have found a way to make the program work::

Grolim:
@<Guard> All: I said no whispering, step apart

Kris:
$<Torax>  *Olbrun*  The ships are intermittently losing power.

CMO_Wells:
@::listens::

CTO_Cain:
XO: They seem to be having problem with their warp technology sir.

Ens_Warke:
::listens to Paladine::

XO_Louis:
Dara: You're pursing your lips, relax a little. :: Whispered ::

Grolim:
@*Ragnarok* I get the same reading

OPSTroi:
CO: Sensors are reading problems with the Romulan warp drives, looks like they are slowing Captain.

CSO_Paldn:
@::ignores Guard (whispers)

XO_Louis:
Tal: Status on our warp capabilities?

Grolim:
@<guard>: All: I said step away from each other ::holds disruptor::

Ragnarok:
@*grolim* you think that we should abort or proceed ?

CO_Olbrun:
::she sits back down, and smiles slightly as Louis anticipates her question::

OPSTroi:
CO: Maam?

TACSirach:
::takes a second to look at what is going on around him...wonders how he got so wound up in this program that may never run again::

EngBishop:
*CEO*I have an idea about getting weapons back online We could modify our probe launcing assembly to fire torpedoes.

Grolim:
@*Ragnarok* Proceed, this is our destiny

CSO_Paldn:
@::whispers,,some more::

Kris:
$<Torax>  ::giving the order to engage the enemy::

CTO_Cain:
::Tracking Romulan ships::

Ragnarok:
@*Grolim* Agreed

Grolim:
@<guard> ::steps closer to the forcefield::

Ens_Warke:
@::turns back on guard::

Kris:
ACTION: TORAX'S FLEET SPEEDS AWAY AFTER THE PINTAHN FACTION.

CEO_Tal:
*Bishop* Sounds like a good idea.

CO_Olbrun:
Troi: Keep an eye on them. If they need help, they'll call.

CMO_Wells:
@:: keeps listen ing but keeps eye on the guard::

Grolim:
@<guard> All: I will not repeat myself, step away from each other

CSO_Paldn:
@::whispers .......Engines......

OPSTroi:
CO: No Maam, I meant the ship that has our crew is slowing.

XO_Louis:
Engineering: Status on our engines?

EngBishop:
::heads for probe launcing room::

CO_Olbrun:
Troi: Keep an eye on that.

CEO_Tal:
XO: Bishop can modify the probe lauchers to give us weapons.

OPSTroi:
CO: Aye Maam

Ens_Warke:
::gets ready for action::

TACSirach:
CO: I know what went wrong with the program

CO_Olbrun:
Helm: Move us within transporter range.

Kris:
ACTION: IN A SURPRISINGLY SHORT TIME TORAX'S FLEET APPROACHES THE POSITION OF THE PINTAHN FACTION.

OPSTroi:
::watches as the ship seems to be getting closer::

XO_Louis:
Tal: Very good.

Grolim:
@<Guard> *Captain* I am unable to control these prisoners, may I shoot one of them?

CMO_Wells:
@::preparesfor action::

TACSirach:
::hoping CO ingnores him, but knew it had to be said::

CO_Olbrun:
Sirach: Keep that as a contingency plan, Ensign.

CSO_Paldn:
@All:get ready (w)

Grolim:
@*Guard* only if they pose a problem

CTO_Cain:
Captain:  Torax's fleet have reached the Faction ships.

CEO_Tal:
XO: Acknowledged sir.

EngBishop:
::Arrives in probe launcing room and gets to work::

Ragnarok:
@:::Is manuvering around for anoither , the deadly run into the Sol System ::

Grolim:
@<guard> ::glares::

CTO_Cain:
Captain:  Weapons are now online.

OPSTroi:
CO: Maam, the shields have regained power and power is returning all over the ship.

Kris:
$<Torax> *Ragnarok*  Power down immediately.

CSO_Paldn:
@Guard: you dont even have the authority to shoot us

TACSirach:
::working on program some more...almost has it::

CMO_Wells:
@::nodds , bites lip::

Grolim:
@::follows Ragnarok::

XO_Louis:
Cain: Bring all weapons to bear, hold your fire.

CO_Olbrun:
Troi: Excellent. Let's keep that at the ready.

Ragnarok:
@*Torax* I do this for All of the Empire !!!

OPSTroi:
::nods at the CO::

Ens_Warke:
@Guard:yes you have to ask for permission

CTO_Cain:
XO: aye sir.

CTO_Cain:
::Locks weapons and hold for order to fire::

OPSTroi:
::readys the transporter::

Grolim:
@:;glares and hold distruptor higher::

Ragnarok:
@:::tries to increase speed yet again ::

CSO_Paldn:
@Guard: you have to hide behind that gun like a coward

Ens_Warke:
@Wells:I wouldn't expect someone who had the captains trust to have to ask to kill a prisoner

XO_Louis:
Captain: Weapons show locked and ready.

CEO_Tal:
*Bishop* Good job bishop.

Grolim:
@<guard> ::stoneface::

Ragnarok:
@:::Approaches the Sol system ::

TACSirach:
::finalizing second program::

CO_Olbrun:
Louis: Excellent. Now we sit back and see if Torax does his job.

EngBishop:
::receives word that weapons are back online and heads back for engineering::

Kris:
$<Torax>  *Ragnarok*  No, you will fail.  We will see to that.

TACSirach:
CO: I have the new program ready.

CMO_Wells:
@      warke: I fthe catain trust you to guard her presious prisoners, I w ould expect her to t rust their judgement, but doe s he no..............

Kris:
ACTION: TORAX'S FLEET OPENS FIRE ON THE THREE ROMULAN CRUISERS.

TACSirach:
::enters new program in::

Grolim:
@:;returns fire::

OPSTroi:
::fingers getting itchy, waiting to beam the crew aboard::

Ragnarok:
@:::Starts evasive manuvers ::

CSO_Paldn:
@All: huddle up, important info

CTO_Cain:
Captain:  The Torax have engaged the Faction.

Grolim:
@:;slips in between the fleet and Ragnarok::

Grolim:
@:;fires::

Ens_Warke:
::moves close to Paladine::

XO_Louis:
Helm: ETA?

CO_Olbrun:
Sirach: We are working in conjuction with the Romulans here. Man your post. ::her tone is one of "don't try my patience, or you're going to find yourself floating home"::

CMO_Wells:
@::moves over to Pladine::

OPSTroi:
::turns her face and grins at the Captains statement::

TACSirach:
::maning post::

CSO_Paldn:
@::whispers::.....ddfgdfgdfgfdg Engine failure..ddfdf

OPSTroi:
::some people never learn::

TACSirach:
CO: Weapons online

Grolim:
@*Ragnarok* for the glory of the empire....complete your delivery!!

Ragnarok:
@:::Watches as ship's helm looses control and starts skidding this way and that in space ::

Kris:
ACTION: GROLIM'S FLEET IS UNDER HEAVY FIRE AND IS SUFFERING.

TACSirach:
CO: Shields online

CO_Olbrun:
::she bites back any words she might have for Sirach, trying to just let it all slide.::

CEO_Tal:
XO: Systems appear to be in the green sir.

Grolim:
@::continues to return fire::

CTO_Cain:
Captain:  It seem the Toraxz have the advantage.

CSO_Paldn:
@::feels the pounding:: All: (w) a battle

XO_Louis:
Tal: Acknowledged.

Ragnarok:
@*Grolim* the controls can't handle evasives !!!!!!!!

CO_Olbrun:
Cain: It does look that way, doesn't it.

CTO_Cain:
Captain:  The faction is suffering damages to all ships.

CMO_Wells:
@::mu rmurs ut oh::

Kris:
$<Torax>  *Olbrun*  Captain, shall I retrieve your crew?

Grolim:
@<guard> ::stumbles towards the force field::

CO_Olbrun:
*Torax* If you would, I'd be grateful.

OPSTroi:
::looks at the Captain, wanting to get the crew herself::

CSO_Paldn:
@::turns to face guard::

Kris:
$<Torax>  ::somewhat amused::   *Olbrun*  As you wish.

Ens_Warke:
@ALL:I would have expected a better guard to be guarding us

CO_Olbrun:
::she gives Troi a glance, letting her know that there will be other times, but for now, they are closest::

Ens_Warke:
@ALL:for this one is so measely

OPSTroi:
::nods at the CO, somewhat disappointed::

CMO_Wells:
@Warke:  yes one with the guts t o handle 3   SF office rs........

XO_Louis:
:: Raises eyebrows and smiles :: Captain: This all seems too easy.

Kris:
ACTION: TORAX'S CREW PUNCHES HOLES INTO THE SHIELDS OF RAGNAROK'S SHIP AND BEAMS OFF THE GANYMEDE HOSTAGES.

OPSTroi:
::watches the Romulans to make sure they get them all::

CO_Olbrun:
Troi: Get a lock on our people.

Ragnarok:
@:::Screams as the ship collides with a massive asteroid in the Ort Cloud ::

CSO_Paldn:
@::fades::

CMO_Wells:
@::shimmers::

OPSTroi:
CO: Aye Maam, have lock and can transport on your orders.

Kris:
ACTION: THE PINTAHN FACTION SHIPS ARE BEING HERDED INTO SUBMISSIVENESS AS ONE OF THEIR NUMBER CRASHES INTO AN ASTEROID.

OPSTroi:
::fingers on the button::

Ens_Warke:
@Wells::fades::

Grolim:
@::mumbles:: We have failed

Grolim:
@::nods to Tactical::

CO_Olbrun:
Troi: This is an act of trust here....let's see what happens.

Kris:
ACTION: THE GANYMEDE PRISONERS MATERIALIZE ON TORAX'S SHIP.

CSO_Paldn:
$::looks around::

OPSTroi:
CO: Yes, but just in case I am ready.

Grolim:
@<TAC> Yes, my Captain

Ens_Warke:
$::looks around::

CMO_Wells:
$ all: thank you.........::a bit warry::

Ens_Warke:
$ALL:yes thank you

CO_Olbrun:
::she gives just one nod, but doesn't sweat it- yet::

Kris:
$<Torax>  *Olbrun*  I have your crew.  Returning to your position now.

Grolim:
@::tactical sets the self destruct::

CO_Olbrun:
*Torax* Thank you.

CSO_Paldn:
$All: lets be still for a moment

TACSirach:
::monitoring Romulan ship, starting to calm down from an unsure source::

XO_Louis:
Helm: Hold position.

OPSTroi:
::continues monitoring the "friendly ship"::

Grolim:
@<tac> ::nods back at the Captain:: Sir, 1 minute

CEO_Tal:
::engineering repair teams are performing follow up tasks::

CSO_Paldn:
$All: is everyone allright?

Grolim:
@:;takes her seat, composes herself::

Kris:
ACTION: AS TORAX'S SHIP POWERS AWAY TO MEET WITH THE GANYMEDE, GROLIM'S SHIP EXPLODES IN A GLORIOUS FIREBALL, TAKING HER COMPANION SHIP AS WELL.

Ens_Warke:
$Paladine:yes I'm fine

CMO_Wells:
$padedine:: I'm undamaged , bu t i need a vaction after this one..............

Kris:
$<Torax>  ::pleased the technology won't end up in Federation hands::

CSO_Paldn:
$Wells: me too

Kris:
ACTION: TORAX'S FLEET APPROACHES THE GANYMEDE'S POSITION ONCE AGAIN.

Ens_Warke:
$ALL:I wonder if the guard would have given in eventually?

CSO_Paldn:
$Warke: I think so

Kris:
$<Torax> *Olbrun*  Ready to beam your crew over Captain.

OPSTroi:
CO: Maam they should be within transporter range now.

TACSirach:
::monitoring frienly ship::

CO_Olbrun:
*Torax* Standing by.

Kris:
ACTION: THE GANYMEDE HOSTAGES ARE BEAMED SAFELY ABOARD THE U.S.S. GANYMEDE.

CO_Olbrun:
::waits for the report from Ops::

OPSTroi:
CO: Maam, all the crew are here.

XO_Louis:
:: Laborious breathing and trying to hide it ::

CO_Olbrun:
::smiles:: *Torax* Again, thank you for your help.

OPSTroi:
::glad they have returned safely::

CSO_Paldn:
All: thank you for flying Paladine tours

CMO_Wells:
$paledine: I'll br ing the family recipe if you'll bring the cards ::sighs::

Ens_Warke:
ALL:lets do it again sometime

OPSTroi:
*CSO*: Status of crew?

Kris:
$<Torax>  *Olbrun*  It has been interesting to finally meet the famous Captain Olbrun.  I've been pleased.  Perhaps we'll meet again.  ::nodding and cutting channel::

OPSTroi:
::closes channel to ship::

CMO_Wells:
::glares at warke::

Kris:
ACTION: TORAX'S FLEET SPEEDS BACK TOWARD THE ROMULAN NEUTRAL ZONE.

Ens_Warke:
Wells:what?

CSO_Paldn:
All: another wonderful day

TACSirach:
::trying to figure out what came over him::

CTO_Cain:
::At tactical monitoring Romulan ships heading back to the NZ::

Ens_Warke:
Wells:that was fun

TACSirach:
::hoping CO isn't too mad...trying to come up with an explanation for his actions::

Kris:
ACTION: THE GANYMEDE IS BEING HAILED.

CMO_Wells:
warke:  We you and I s til mneed to find Sirah....... and when we are done I'm going to take disapear into a hot  tub........

OPSTroi:
::opening hailing frequency::

Ens_Warke:
Wells:we wanted to examine Sirach

AdmHazbin:
@*Ganymede*  Hazbin here.

TACSirach:
::senses that two people need to see him::

Ens_Warke:
*Sirach*Wells and I want to examine you

CMO_Wells:
Warke:Well we bet er find him then......

OPSTroi:
COMM: This is the Ganymede. Yes Sir?

TACSirach:
::that will make a good reason to leave::

AdmHazbin:
@::tired-faced and grim::

CO_Olbrun:
*Hazbin* Good afternoon, Admiral.

TACSirach:
CTO: Permission to leave the bridge.

XO_Louis:
:: Raises eyebrow at the Admiral's hail ::

CTO_Cain:
Sirach:  Granted.

CSO_Paldn:
::makes his way to the bridge mumbling something about hazard pay::

XO_Louis:
Sirach: Report to sick bay for examination.

TACSirach:
*Warke* On my way

Ens_Warke:
Wells:lets go to SB

AdmHazbin:
@*Ganymede*  Greetings, Captain.  Your next orders are available here at Starfleet Command.  Please dock at Starbase 001 and beam down to Command Headquarters as soon as possible.

TACSirach:
::enters TB:: Computer: Sickbay :: he says with relief::

OPSTroi:
*CSO*: Can you give me the status of the crew please?

Ens_Warke:
::heads to TL and then to SB::

CMO_Wells:
Warek: let's head for my office...:: heads to SB::

CSO_Paldn:
*OPS* the crew?

CO_Olbrun:
*Hazbin* Very well. We will set course immediately.

CTO_Cain:
::Monitors Romulans now entering NZ on their way home::

OPSTroi:
*CSO*: Yes silly, how are all of you?

CO_Olbrun:
Helm: Set course for Earth, warp 5.

TACSirach:
::exits TB, walks towards SB..underbreath:: Boy do I need a Counselor right now or what

Ens_Warke:
::exits TL and walks to SB::

XO_Louis:
Captain: I think I need to visit SB, may I be dismissed?

CSO_Paldn:
*OPS* please dont call me silly and we are fine

AdmHazbin:
@::cutting channel::

CO_Olbrun:
*Hazbin* Ganymede out.

CMO_Wells:
::  enters SB::

CO_Olbrun:
Louis: Dismissed.

CTO_Cain:
::Runs diagnostic on weapons and shields.::

Ens_Warke:
::enters SB behind Wells::

TACSirach:
::enters SB::

XO_Louis:
:: Moves to TL and heads toward SB ::

CEO_Tal:
::running addtional diagnostics on systems that were damaged::

CO_Olbrun:
::looks over her bridge and crew, and ahead towards Earth::

EngBishop:
::heads to his quarters::

TACSirach:
Warke: Boy am I glad to see you!

OPSTroi:
::grumbles at the CSO, must be in a bad mood, can't understand why, he was rescued::

AdmHazbin:
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