Host ACTDJohn_Sea says:
Contunue USS Andromeda "Spies" 10111.11, Part II

CNS_Jordain says:
::gives up the science station to the EO::

CTO_Senek says:
::Looks at SRS readings to see if any threat is nearby::

EO_Z`heta says:
::Looks at the counselor and thanks him.  Takes the console and prepares it for LRS::

CTO_Senek says:
::Makes sure that weapons are ready to fire if hostiles appear::

Host CSO_Sketek says:
FCO: Mr. Durron, how long will our engines take this maximum warp?

Host ACTDJohn_Sea says:
Action: The USS Andromeda crosses into the Neutral Zone, an alarm sounds indicating the ship is now in violation of treaty

CEO_Rogers says:
::sitting at the Engineering station on the bridge still, checking over systems and whatnot for problems and making sure the warp 
engines are working a ok::

FCO_Durron says:
::checks speed and course:: CSO: we have crossed into the neutral zone.

CNS_Jordain says:
::sits down in his chair on the bridge and starts with his threat analysis and scenarios::

FCO_Durron says:
CSO: we can maitain maximym warp for twelve houres

CIV_Deimon says:
::stands up from the engineering console and steps down to the command deck::

EO_Z`heta says:
::Configures the sensores for Tachyon particles detection to detect possible colaked ships::

Host CSO_Sketek says:
EO: Any sign of the Romulan vessel?

EO_Z`heta says:
CSO: Sir, sensors detected the warp trail signature just ahead.  I believe it belongs to the spy ship.

CIV_Deimon says:
::steps up beside the captain's chair and looks over Sketek:: CSO:What do you think it would take to simply take out their weapons, engines, and then board them

Host ACTDJohn_Sea says:
Action: Sensors indicate Romulan listening posts near the point of crossing have been destroyed

Host CSO_Sketek says:
FCO: Keep following that trail.

FCO_Durron says:
CSO: Modifying course to follow sir. ::changes course to follow::

CNS_Jordain says:
::stops with his analysis and thinks of the Romulans on the Starwolf:: Self: Could they be Tal-Shiar?

Host CSO_Sketek says:
CIV: We may have to destroy them as we can't search the every inch of their ship.

CTO_Senek says:
::Notices the absence of active listening posts::

CIV_Deimon says:
CSO:What if they transmit them. CTO:Senek, Can you jam thier comm?

Host ACTDJohn_Sea says:
Action: Romulan Warbirds are not on assigned patrol routes

CEO_Rogers says:
::continues monitoring the warp engines and other important systems::

EO_Z`heta says:
::Hears the counselor speaking to himself::  CNS: Your remark is most intersting... and intriguing too.

CTO_Senek says:
CIV: If we get close enough - but a few torpedoes would be better in my opinion.

CTO_Senek says:
CIV: Sir... it seems that Romulan listening posts near our location have been destroyed.

Host CSO_Sketek says:
CIV: That is one possibility. Jamming is a good idea.

CIV_Deimon says:
CTO:They can transmit better than we can shoot, and we can jam better than they can shoot I would think

CIV_Deimon says:
CTO:What have they been destroyed by, are there any weapons signatures?

CTO_Senek says:
CIV: We'll see when the time comes - it would be safest to do both.

FCO_Durron says:
::looks at his displays and wonders why thair are no Romulan vessels around::

Host ACTDJohn_Sea says:
Action: Approaching Destroyed Romulan Listening Post 219

CNS_Jordain says:
EO: I'm thinking, if it is the Tal-Shiar or not!

Host CSO_Sketek says:
CTO: What's the cause of destruction of the outposts?

EO_Z`heta says:
CNS: Well, I have a feeling that we'll soon find out.

CTO_Senek says:
EO: Can you confirm these readings? I'm not detecting any Romulan activity around here, and that's either because of a sensor 
malfunction or something _really_ strange.

CTO_Senek says:
CSO: Unknown. I'll see what I can find out.

CNS_Jordain says:
EO: I also have that heeling ::restarts with his analysis::

CTO_Senek says:
::Tries to find traces of weapon fire in the outpost ruins::

CTO_Senek says:
CSO: It appears that the outposts have been destroyed by pulse phasers.

Host CSO_Sketek says:
CTO: Interesting.

EO_Z`heta says:
CTO: Sir, my sensors do not detect any romulan activity neither but they show pulsed phaser damages on the outpost.

CNS_Jordain says:
::looks up to the CTO and then to the CSO::

CTO_Senek says:
EO: Good.. our reports match.

CIV_Deimon says:
CSO:The ship! EO:Would it be possible for them to have altered their disruptors already?

EO_Z`heta says:
CTO/CSO: This may indicate that the spy vessel acted against the Romulan government sanction.

CTO_Senek says:
Self: How can they have utilized the technology so quickly? This is impossible.

FCO_Durron says:
::continues to tap in minor course corrections attempting to gain some time on the scout ship::

EO_Z`heta says:
CSO: Sir, the sensors picked up the warp trails of a Defiant class ship!

Host CSO_Sketek says:
EO: Is it at the same direction with the Romulan vessel we are after?

CNS_Jordain says:
::tabs on his padd with the analysis on it::

CIV_Deimon says:
EO:Check for identification beacon, what ship?

CTO_Senek says:
EO: A Defiant class? That seems weird - there are no traces of quantum torpedo explosions in the destroyed outposts.

CIV_Deimon says:
CTO:They could have been destroyed mearly by pulse phasers, could they not?

EO_Z`heta says:
CSO/CIV: The direction is the same as the spy ship and there isn't any ID beacon, Sirs.

Host CSO_Sketek says:
EO: Thank you.

Host CSO_Sketek says:
CIV: This is starting to sound like a big conspiracy.

CNS_Jordain says:
::hears everything what is happening on the bridge and starts to find it very strange:: Self: Why?

EO_Z`heta says:
::nods at the CSO::

CTO_Senek says:
CIV: Yes, but why wouldn't torpedoes be used? They have longer range and against stationary targets I'd say that they have a 
greater effectiveness as well.

CIV_Deimon says:
EO/CSO:If there's no identification beacons... Check records, have any ships reported being attacked by Romulans or gone 
missing, we need to find something that a Romulan ship could have salvaged a defiant class warp core

Host CSO_Sketek says:
FCO: Are we getting any closer to that Romulan ship?

Host ACTDJohn_Sea says:
Action: The Wreakage of Outpost 219 floats in space, some of its metallic structure having been liquified on 
contact with the phasers

CIV_Deimon says:
CTO:Because they may not have had any, what if the ship they have is a stolen defiant class ship, but it's torpedos were emptied, they couldn't get new ones, or it could be a Romulans ship that has been pieced together with stolen technology

EO_Z`heta says:
CIV: I appologize for not having answered your question.  I do not have the data to say if the romulans have already adapted the pulse phaser onto their own vessel, or if it is our Federation Defiant class that did those damages on the Romulan station.

CTO_Senek says:
CIV: You left our the possibility I consider the most likely: the Romulan scout ship somehow modified its signature to match that of a Defiant class ship.

FCO_Durron says:
CSO: The trail leads to an asteroid field... and if I am not mistaken thair are 4 Warbirds scanning the field.

CIV_Deimon says:
CTO:Also possible, but how...

CIV_Deimon says:
CTO:You'd still have to incorporate some technology, and it would have to have been stolen, would it not?

FCO_Durron says:
CSO: so as far as I can tell we are gaining on them.

CTO_Senek says:
CIV: When we catch them, we'll try to find out...

EO_Z`heta says:
::taps on the computer to see if any other Federation ships were assigned near the Neutral Zone::

Host CSO_Sketek says:
FCO: Prepare to enter the asteroid field.

FCO_Durron says:
CSO: Yes sir.

FCO_Durron says:
::whispering::self:oh goody. a chalange

Host CSO_Sketek says:
FCO: Come out of warp at the exact edge of the asteroid field.

CNS_Jordain says:
CSO: Sir, shoulded we watch out for the Warbirds?

Host CSO_Sketek says:
CTO: Ready phasers to clear threatening asteroids.

Host ACTDJohn_Sea says:
Action: The Romulans are deploying sensor bouys into the field

EO_Z`heta says:
CIV: Sir, computer logs show that beside us there was only the USS Starwolf near the Neutral Zone.

FCO_Durron says:
CSO: Aye.  ::sets to slow to impulse::

Host CSO_Sketek says:
CNS: The warbirds are not our target. Besides it looks that they are not on the same side with the hidden vessel.

CTO_Senek says:
CSO: Aye.

FCO_Durron says:
CSO:It may be prudiant to hail one of the Warbirds, Sir.

CTO_Senek says:
::Prepares to shoot any asteroids from the flight path::

Host CSO_Sketek says:
FCO: We are on a violation of treaty. Our goals don't match. The less we give information, the better.

CIV_Deimon says:
EO:Expand search to include all Defiant class ships near the nuetral zone or not, and time span 2 years...

Host ACTDJohn_Sea says:
Action: The Andromeda secures from warp and entires the Asteroid field,,,2 asteroids drift on a collision 
course....slowly

FCO_Durron says:
CSO: what ever you say.

EO_Z`heta says:
CSO: Sir, may I suggest a inverted tachyon pulse to more accurately scan for cloaked vessels?

EO_Z`heta says:
CIV: aye aye, Sir

Host CSO_Sketek says:
EO: Do that.

CNS_Jordain says:
CSO: Aye sir

CTO_Senek says:
CSO: When we open fire on the asteroids, they'll notice us anyway - and the invader may have not been acting under orders 
from the Romulan government.

FCO_Durron says:
::looks at display and taps in the sequence to avoid the asteroids:;

Host CSO_Sketek says:
CTO: That is why we won't fire at the asteroids until we have to.

CIV_Deimon says:
CEO:How much attention do you think we'd draw, or would it even be possible to get enough power to the deflector dish to 
simply and quickly speed right through this asteroid field?

EO_Z`heta says:
::Configures sensores to burst out an inverted tachyon pulse::

CTO_Senek says:
FCO: Notify me if there are any asteroids which cannot be evaded.

FCO_Durron says:
CTO: Yes sir.

CEO_Rogers says:
::thinks for a moment on the CIV's question::

EO_Z`heta says:
CIV: During the past 2 years many Defiant class ships have been patroling this zone.

Host ACTDJohn_Sea says:
Action: The asteroids bounce of the shields and split in half

CNS_Jordain says:
::gets a sudden memoryflash seeing his spouse beeing killed by a Romulan::

FCO_Durron says:
::Mutters and looks at his display::

Host CSO_Sketek says:
CTO: Shield status.

CTO_Senek says:
::Reinforces shield integrity::

CIV_Deimon says:
EO:Hmm.... Well, how far behind that vessel are we right now

CTO_Senek says:
CSO: They're holding; no damage.

CNS_Jordain says:
::losses controle over his emotions and hits the side of his chair very hard::

FCO_Durron says:
::whispers::Self: why didn't we avoid those? we should  have swong around them.

CEO_Rogers says:
CIV: it's not tactically feasible unfortunatly...

Host CSO_Sketek says:
EO: Any sign of the Romulan ship?

FCO_Durron says:
::looks at the Cns:: Cns: You ok?

CNS_Jordain says:
FCO: I don't know, it will pass i hope.

EO_Z`heta says:
::taps on the sensor console::

FCO_Durron says:
Cns: ok. ::returns to console::

EO_Z`heta says:
CIV/CSO: I read a ship trail vanishing close to a quite large asteroids

FCO_Durron says:
::is still following the Scout vessel's warp trail::

Host CSO_Sketek says:
FCO: Follow the trail EO specified.

FCO_Durron says:
CSO: I am already on it... unless the EO has another warp trail.

CNS_Jordain says:
::starts to feel a little pain in the head. Puts his hand to his head::

EO_Z`heta says:
FCO: Your on the correct route,.

CTO_Senek says:
CIV: Finally this starts to make some sense - there are active listening devices over there. They encircle the large asteroids.

FCO_Durron says:
EO: ok. that is good. sir.

CIV_Deimon says:
CTO:You think it's a trap

CIV_Deimon says:
CTO:It seems likely... and rigged, ebnough to be one

CTO_Senek says:
CIV: Not exactly - I believe that this is a "secret" base of some Romulan organization, probably Tal'Shiar.

CNS_Jordain says:
Self: Why know, why?

CTO_Senek says:
CIV: We are, however, unwanted guests...

CIV_Deimon says:
CTO: Agreed...

CTO_Senek says:
CIV: It's also likely that after seeing all the trouble of destroing the outposts and invading Federation space, they have taken care of their defenses as well.

Host CSO_Sketek says:
CTO: Power up phasers and load the torpedoes.

Host ACTDJohn_Sea says:
Action: The Andromeda approaches one of the listening devices and is detected

CTO_Senek says:
CSO: Already done.

EO_Z`heta says:
::gets the sensors ready for a second burst of tachyons, using the deflector dish to minimize EM noise from the Andromeda::

Host CSO_Sketek says:
EO: Do extensive scans of the area.

CTO_Senek says:
CSO: We have entered the detection range of the Romulans-

CTO_Senek says:
::Makes sure that all defensive systems are 100% operational::

CNS_Jordain says:
::try's to starts again with a scenario, but suddenly drops the padd::

EO_Z`heta says:
CSO:At once, sir

Host ACTDJohn_Sea says:
Action: A shield protecting the asteroid in the very center of the diameter has gone up

Host CSO_Sketek says:
CTO: Lock on to the asteroid and fire torpedoes.

CTO_Senek says:
CSO: There is a shield around the large asteroid

CTO_Senek says:
::Targets the asteroid and fires torpedoes::

FCO_Durron says:
::looks at the asteroid for possible threats::

Host ACTDJohn_Sea says:
Action: The Andromeda's photon torpedoes lash out, striking the asteroid's shields, the listening devices fire disruptors at the Andromeda from all directions...the hull shakes

EO_Z`heta says:
::taps on the science console to focus on the current area::

Host CSO_Sketek says:
FCO: Move closer to the asteroid.

CTO_Senek says:
CSO: The listening posts are armed with disruptors - I'm afraid that we may not be able to withstand their fire.

CNS_Jordain says:
::when trying to pick up the padd the pain increases, dropping to the ground::

Host CSO_Sketek says:
CTO: Do we have any big stationary explosives we could use?

EO_Z`heta says:
CSO: Sir, I detect Worbirds converging on our position. They'll take approximately 30mins to meet us.

FCO_Durron says:
::feels stupid that he didn't think the listening devices would have weapons and puts the Andromeda  into an evasive course that will bring them closer to the asteroid:: CSO: yes sir.

Host ACTDJohn_Sea says:
Action: The Andromeda's shields continue to light up, the closer she gets to the Main Asteroid the more local asteroids open up with disruptors, a close scan detects the asteroid houses a base

Host CSO_Sketek says:
CEO: Is there any way to get a small shuttlecraft inside the shield?

CTO_Senek says:
CSO: Torpedoes are the biggest ones we have.

Host ACTDJohn_Sea says:
Action: The hull shakes from the disruptors, shields to 90%

EO_Z`heta says:
CSO: I read four Warbirds.

FCO_Durron says:
::changes evasive course::

CTO_Senek says:
CIV: Shields are still holding, but we need to find a way to complete our mission quickly or leave the area.

Host ACTDJohn_Sea says:
Action: The Asteroid's shields are weakening

CEO_Rogers says:
::scanns the sheild trying to determin wether it would be possible...::CSO: checking, sir

CTO_Senek says:
::Keeps firing torpedoes on the asteroid, starts phaser fire as well::

CTO_Senek says:
CIV: Their shields are weakening - we may be able to weaken them enough to get an away team inside, either by beaming or in 
a shuttle.

Host ACTDJohn_Sea says:
Action: Random large pieces of Nearby asteroids break off from the violent explosions and collide with the shields....shields to 75%, casualities reported from outer hull areas

FCO_Durron says:
::looks at CSO than changes evasive manuvers again::

CEO_Rogers says:
CSO:The shield are weakening, but because of firefights and the asteroids being smashed it isn't possible,sir

CTO_Senek says:
CSO: Shields to 75%, some casualties resulting from collisions.

CNS_Jordain says:
::gets back up in his chair:: CSO: Sir, i think we are going to get i big trobble when the Warbirds get here. And i don't feel good 
about it.

Host CSO_Sketek says:
CEO: I need to know if it's possible at the moment. We don't have much time to continue the fight.

CIV_Deimon says:
CSO:I'll take the Perseus

CIV_Deimon says:
CSO:We need to get people out of the outter sections of the ship

Host CSO_Sketek says:
CIV: Arrange minor relocations.

FCO_Durron says:
::begins using a modification of the Wotan Weave::

Host ACTDJohn_Sea says:
Action: The Asteroids' shields finally collapsed from the pounding of the Andromeda, the scout ship and the base is completely destroyed.....however....defiant class ship at the edge of the asteroid belt, powers up and is making a run for it

Host CSO_Sketek says:
CTO: Any chance of rigging an asteroid with explosives and redirecting it to the base?

CTO_Senek says:
CSO: No need to do that anymore!

EO_Z`heta says:
CSO: the Defiant class is powering up their engines!

Host CSO_Sketek says:
FCO: Set a course to follow that defiant class ship at maximum warp.

CIV_Deimon says:
::starts tapping on his padd to order relocations but finds that they're about to leave::

FCO_Durron says:
CSO: it is possible the plans were transfered to the base::

Host CSO_Sketek says:
FCO: Indeed. Do we have any real chance of getting the defiant class ship caught when considering manuevering and speed?

CTO_Senek says:
CEO: Try to spare as much energy as possible for the shields, divert from weapons if necessary.

Host ACTDJohn_Sea says:
Action: The Romulan Warbirds have yet to detect a Federation starship has destroyed the base or is in the 
area

CTO_Senek says:
::Fires at the disruptor emplacements, using all the available power::

CEO_Rogers says:
::nods:: CTO: yes sir ::starts on reducing energry consuption on the ship::

CNS_Jordain says:
CSO: I hope that the Difiant Class ship is not going in the direction of the Warbirds Sir

FCO_Durron says:
::Lays in a the shortest course out of the field::CSO: I can try... I wont make any promises. but we might be able to make it.

CEO_Rogers says:
::feeds the extra energy she's gettng to the shields::

Host CSO_Sketek says:
FCO: We would take a huge risk if we followed them. You have to give a realistic yes or no.

Host ACTDJohn_Sea says:
Action: The gun posts protecting the base fall silent

CTO_Senek says:
::Raises an eyebrow at CEO, then turns back to tactical:: Self: Sir?

FCO_Durron says:
CSO: I can not say for sure. if they have somewhare to hide we may not but once we get clear of this field we should be able to 
catch up.

CTO_Senek says:
CSO: I recommend we try to pursue them - we have clear orders from SF HQ.

Host CSO_Sketek says:
FCO: Continue the pursuit.

Host ACTDJohn_Sea says:
Action: Sensors indicate that the stolen Defiant plans were beamed to the Defiant ship just before the base exploded

FCO_Durron says:
CSO: aye ::enguages the course making modifications for the asteroid movement::

EO_Z`heta says:
::lowers the sensors power consumption for the CEO be abble to divert extra energy to shields::

FCO_Durron says:
::taps in the combination for maximum impulse::

CTO_Senek says:
::Powers down weapons for the time being::

CEO_Rogers says:
::continues diverting energy to the shields::

Host ACTDJohn_Sea says:
Action: The Andromeda clears the asteriod field, 2 Warbirds giving chase, 2 Warbirds at the wreakage scene

FCO_Durron says:
::taps in a persute course at maximum warp::

CTO_Senek says:
CIV: Two of the Warbirds are now headed right for us,

Host CSO_Sketek says:
CTO: Keep us in red alert.

CTO_Senek says:
::Powers up weapons again::

CIV_Deimon says:
CTO:Let's get outr of here I say

CNS_Jordain says:
Self: I have a bad feeling about this! ::holds on to his chair realy hard::

CTO_Senek says:
CIV: It may be that these are Government vessels, while the one we're pursuing is renegade - we may try explaining ourselves, but somehow I think it may not work.

EO_Z`heta says:
::nods confirming the CTO readings::

CTO_Senek says:
CIV: Any way or another, we're in trouble.

Host ACTDJohn_Sea says:
Pause USS Andromeda "Spies" Part 2 10111.11