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Host John Sea says:
Continue USS Andromeda "Spies” 10111.18

Host John Sea says:
Action: Incoming Transmission to CSO Sketek "Eyes Only" Highly Encrypted

CSO Sketek says:
::Routes the transmission to th captain’s ready room and goes there to view it::

EO Z`heta says:
::Working in Main Engineering during is shift::

CNS Jordain says:
::in his chair, trying to get him self together::

CTO Senek says:
::At tactical::

FCO Durron says:
::changes course slightly::

Host John Sea says:
<SFCommand>: CSO: <text only>:
Proceed to course 219 mark 311 to rendezvous with the cloaked IKS Ghost, transfer all command crew to her and send the Andromeda back across Federation space, this will be a near warp transport
End transmission:

Host CO Kalla says:
@::Checks that the cloak is still intact.:: Klingon FCO: Set a course to rendezvous with the Andromeda.

CSO Sketek says:
::Sends back a small message telling that the orders have been acknowledged::

Host John Sea says:
Action: Pursuiing Romulan Warbirds are in pursuit...

CTO Senek says:
::Confirms that shields and weapons are charged up and in prime condition::

Host CO Kalla says:
@::Walks up to the tactical station to look over the shoulder of the officer there.::

CSO Sketek says:
::Walks back to the bridge::

Host CO Kalla says:
@<Klingon FCO>: CO: Yes, Captain.

EO Z`heta says:
::monitors the warp core during this flight::

CSO Sketek says:
FCO: Set a course for 219 mark 311 at maximum warp.

FCO Durron says:
CSO: aye

FCO Durron says:
::changes course and types in the new warp factor::

CTO Senek says:
CSO: Romulan communications on this area are interesting to say the least… it appears that the Romulan government indeed had no part in this.

Host John Sea says:
Action: The Andromeda streaks towards the Rendevous Point at the dizzying speed of Warp 9.8

CSO Sketek says:
CTO: Keep monitoring.

CTO Senek says:
CSO: It appears that the romulans who attacked the Starwolf were fanatics, who wanted a war between the Federation and the Romulan Empire so that they could profit from it.

FCO Durron says:
CSO: may I ask why we are abounding the trail of that defiant?

CSO Sketek says:
FCO: We got new orders.

FCO Durron says:
CSO: understould

FCO Durron says:
CSO: ten minutes to the rendezvous point

FCO Durron says:
::looks at the transport cord and shakes his head::

CTO Senek says:
CSO: Sir, I'm detecting nothing at the coordinates you gave. Only empty space. And why does Starfleet want us to cancel our pursuit anyway?

CNS Jordain says:
CSO: Sir, if it is true what the CTO says, it may be wiseto contact the romulans. Even if it is to a few ships to help us find the Defiant Class.

CSO Sketek says:
CNS: We are still in a violation of treaty.

Host CO Kalla says:
<@Klingon FCO>: CO: 8 minutes to rendezvous.

Host CO Kalla says:
@::Takes out an old fashioned keyboard.::

EO Z`heta says:
*FCO*: Ray, the ship will not hold Warp 9.8 for much longer...

CNS Jordain says:
CSO: Aye Sir. But what about those 2 Warbirds on our tail?

FCO Durron says:
*EO*: I doubt we will need it much longer.

CSO Sketek says:
CNS: We just have to avoid them as well as we can.

Host CO Kalla says:
@::Types: “TO CSO Sketek: Will be at rendezvous in 8 minutes, prepare for near warp transport.” Sends the message.::

EO Z`heta says:
*FCO*: Understood.

Host CO Kalla says:
<@Klingon TO>: Any problems with the transport?

CTO Senek says:
CSO: Our course change makes it easier for the Romulans to catch up with us, and it seems we're headed nowhere. Could you at least explain what's going on?

CTO Senek says:
::Notices the Galaxy class ships on the Federation side of the border::

Host CO Kalla says:
<@Klingon TO>: CO: No problems. Coordinates set. Just give the order.

CSO Sketek says:
CTO: We are rendezvouing with a cloaked klingon vessel.

FCO Durron says:
CSO: one minute.

Host CO Kalla says:
<@Klingon FCO>: CO: We are there.

FCO Durron says:
CSO: to rendezvous point that is

Host CO Kalla says:
<@Klingon TO>: Be ready to beam the entire bridge crew.

Host CO Kalla says:
<@Klingon FCO>: Drop to impulse.

CTO Senek says:
CSO: And...?

CNS Jordain says:
CSO: I have a feeling something strange is going to happen.

EO Z`heta says:
::orders an EO Ensign to adjust the Anti-matter flux as he keeps an eye on the warp core::

CSO Sketek says:
CTO: Prepare a beamout procedure with the klingon vessel. FCO: Set Andromeda for automatic course back to the Federation.

Host CO Kalla says:
@::The TO's hand hovers over the controls.::

Host CO Kalla says:
@FCO: Be prepared to go right back to warp on my order.

FCO Durron says:
CSO: whatever you say  ::lays in an automatic course for the federation boarder but figures that the jr officers can handle it from there, at least. Than stands up and waves to Jr FCO Immatz::

Host CO Kalla says:
@Klingon TO: Now!

Host John Sea says:
Action: The Andromeda streaks into the rendezvous point at Warp 9.8, decelerates for a split second to impulse and beams the command crew into space, the crew seems to appear in the vacuum of space for an instant, however the momentum of the near warp transport moves the crew into the IKS Ghost and the Andromeda vanishes into warp space

Host CO Kalla says:
<Klingon TO>: CO: Got them.

FCO Durron says:
::looks around and shakes his head::

Host CO Kalla says:
FCO: Engage. ::The Ghost goes into high warp again.::

Host CO Kalla says:
::Looks around at her shipmates.:: All: Welcome on board.

CTO Senek says:
::Appears on the Ghost, having no idea of what's going on::

Host John Sea says:
Action: The Ghost enters warp space just moments before Romulan Long Range Sensors would have detected the Andromeda

CNS Jordain says:
::looks at to Captain:: CO: Thank you Captain

CSO Sketek says:
::Materializes on the klingon vessel::

Host CO Kalla says:
All: Take your stations, now we can go after that Defiant class.

FCO Durron says:
::looks around again and shakes his head and walks up to the Klingon FCO::Klingon FCO: Get out of my seat.

CTO Senek says:
::Goes to tactical, still confused::

Host CO Kalla says:
<Klingon FCO>: ::Looks up at Durron and growls, but gets out of his seat and disappears.::

CNS Jordain says:
::looks around to find a chair::

Host CO Kalla says:
CNS: You are welcome to take the seat next to mine.

CNS Jordain says:
CO: Thank you Captain

Host CO Kalla says:
CTO: The main thing is for you to get reacquainted with the cloaking device. It is of course of vital importance on this mission.

CNS Jordain says:
::goes to the CO and sits down next to her::

FCO Durron says:
::Looks at the Klingon FCO and than sits down stretches and taps in the coordinates of the last point where he knows the warp trail of the defiant is::

CSO Sketek says:
::On science::

Host CO Kalla says:
FCO: Take up pursuit of the Defiant class ship.

Host CO Kalla says:
CSO: Anything I should know about that was not in the logs I have received?

FCO Durron says:
CO: yes ma'am.

EO Z`heta says:
CO: Sir, with your permission, I'll take by post on the Main Engineering.

CTO Senek says:
CO: Aye, sir.

Host CO Kalla says:
EO: Good idea, Mr Z'heta.

EO Z`heta says:
::nods and heads to ME::

CTO Senek says:
::Takes a look at the cloaking device specifications and parameters::

CSO Sketek says:
CO: The Romulan warbirds passed behind us and changed course.

FCO Durron says:
CO: I think the defiant is heading for another of those asteroid bases

Host CO Kalla says:
CSO: Thank you, so our ploy has worked. Very reassuring.

Host CO Kalla says:
::Walks up to the Science station.:: CSO: And by the way Mr Sketek, you seem to have done well in my absence.

CSO Sketek says:
CO: Thank you.

Host CO Kalla says:
CSO: It must have been a difficult decision to go into the neutral zone.

Host CO Kalla says:
CTO: What are our chances against a Defiant class vessel?

CTO Senek says:
CO: Very small in direct combat, I'm afraid.

Host CO Kalla says:
CTO: See what you can do to improve our chances. Coordinate any requirements you have with engineering.

CTO Senek says:
CO: However, it must be noted that the vessel we're chasing is probably not a real Defiant class vessel.

Host CO Kalla says:
::Looks directly at Senek.:: CTO: What do you mean?

CTO Senek says:
CO: It is most likely a flawed copy, due to quick production and design stage.

Host CO Kalla says:
CTO: Now that sounds interesting. They may not yet have a full Defiant class vessel, then. Good.

CTO Senek says:
CO: They did need the plans for something…

Host CO Kalla says:
CTO: Yes, but we may stop them from benefiting from the theft of the plans, if they are on board the pirate.

CTO Senek says:
CO: Of course.

EO Z`heta says:
::enters the Klingon Engineering Room and starts toget familiar with the ship's specs::

Host CO Kalla says:
::Walks down to helm.:: FCO: Mr Durron what speed are we doing?

CNS Jordain says:
CO: Captain is there anything you want me to do?

Host CO Kalla says:
CNS: Just a minute.

CNS Jordain says:
CO: Aye Ma'am

Host John Sea says:
Action: The Pirate Defiant enters the asteroid belt...the Ghost approaches the asteroid belt cloaked boundary 5 minutes

FCO Durron says:
CO: we are currently cruising at warp 8.5

Host CO Kalla says:
FCO: Hmm, we probably should not go much faster.

FCO Durron says:
CO: understould.  ::checks display::

EO Z`heta says:
::feels a bit disappointed by the ship's characteristics:: Self: Well, I guess I'm too accustomed to an Ambassador Class instead of a scout...::

Host CO Kalla says:
CTO: Any idea of the speed of the pirate?

CTO Senek says:
CO: No, but I'd guess it's less than that of a Defiant class - they haven't perfected the design yet.

Host CO Kalla says:
CSO: Do we have the pirate on sensors?

CSO Sketek says:
CO: The pirate Defiant is entering the asteroid belt.

Host CO Kalla says:
CSO: On screen.

CSO Sketek says:
CO: Aye. ::Puts it on screen::

Host John Sea says:
Action: A vast asteroid belt appears on the screen a make shift Defiant with parts from different ships and various stolen technologies is slowly wandering the area.

Host CO Kalla says:
::Walks over to command chair and sits down.:: CNS: Actually, I want you to keep checking if this change in environment has any influence on my crew.

Host CO Kalla says:
CNS: We may very well be going into combat soon. And I am not sure if being on a Klingon ship will have any adverse effect on the effectiveness of the crew. ::All this is said sotto voce.::

CNS Jordain says:
CO: Aye Ma'am. ::looks around to the crew::

FCO Durron says:
CO: we are currently of the asteroid belt. I am preparing to slow to impulse at your command.

Host CO Kalla says:
FCO: Do so when necessary. Then try to get as near to the pirate vessel as possible.

EO Z`heta says:
*FCO*: Ray, according to the specs, the Ghost's cruise speed is warp 7, but if I reroute power, you'll be able to go to warp 9 for a brief time.

FCO Durron says:
*EO*: I don't think that will be necessary.  I would recommend that you transfer power to the cloaking device.

EO Z`heta says:
*FCO*: Alright, I'll do so.

CNS Jordain says:
Self: Darn you Romulans, you will all pay for my lose!  ::hopes no one heard it::

FCO Durron says:
::Slows to full impulse and sets a course for the defiant;;

Host CO Kalla says:
::Turns her head.:: CNS: Excuse me. Did you speak to me. ::Did not hear the words.::

CNS Jordain says:
::looks at the Captain:: CO: No captain, I was talking to myself realy. I did not think you could hear it.

CTO Senek says:
::Scans the "Defiant" vessel and tries to analyseits parts::

Host John Sea says:
Action: The Ghost begins to dodge the asteroids, banking and weaving until its gets behind the pirate Defiant

FCO Durron says:
::checks distance to the defiant and slows to match it's speed::

CTO Senek says:
CO: It appears that a pirate base has been here... but it was blown up by pulse phaser fire. My guess is that it was an accident with experimental technology.

Host CO Kalla says:
CSO: Scan for life signs.

CSO Sketek says:
CO: Scanning.

Host CO Kalla says:
CTO: Sounds probable. I assume the pirate has pulse phasers on board.

CSO Sketek says:
CO: Five crewmembers, all Romulan.

CTO Senek says:
CO: Yes. A scan of the vessel proves that their pulse phasers have flawed design and bad problems with their cooling systems. The ships warp core is of Romulan origin, and I can't say with certainty if the technologies are compatible.

Host CO Kalla says:
CSO: Any other ships near?

CSO Sketek says:
CO: Not in our sensors.

Host CO Kalla says:
FCO: Is the enemy following a specific course or is it just moving about?

FCO Durron says:
CO: it would appear that it is simply circling.

Host CO Kalla says:
FCO: Thank you.

Host CO Kalla says:
CTO: Prepare to open fire if necessary.

CTO Senek says:
CO: Aye, sir - we are now in optimal firing position and the weapons are ready.

CNS Jordain says:
CO: I hope this is all over soon, I have this strange feeling. I started to feel it when we began this mission.

Host CO Kalla says:
CSO: Open hailing frequencies.

CSO Sketek says:
::Opening a channel to the pirate vessel::

CNS Jordain says:
CO: Do you think this is a really good idea Captain?

Host CO Kalla says:
CNS: Not necessarily good but necessary.

CNS Jordain says:
CO: Aye Ma'am

Host CO Kalla says:
COMM: Defiant class vessel: This is Captain Kalla of the United Federation of Planets. You are in violation of several Federation laws and we therefore we wish to escort you back to Federation space.

Host CO Kalla says:
CNS: Noted about your feeling.

Host John Sea says:
Action: Upon receiving the hail, the Defiant class raises shields, accelerates to max impulse and begins evasive manoeuvres

Host CO Kalla says:
CTO: Drop cloak and raise shields to maximum.

Host CO Kalla says:
CTO: Fire a shot across her bows.

CTO Senek says:
::Decloaks, raises shields to maximum and fires a warning shot::

Host John Sea says:
Action: The Ghost decloaks and the Ghost begins to chase the Defiant, weaving in and out of the asteroids.....several very close calls with large chuncks of rock!

CTO Senek says:
CO: They won't surrender, and I don't think that disabling and boarding their vessel is an alternative - they'll probably just self-destruct if it seems they're losing - so I'd say that we should just destroy them.

Host CO Kalla says:
COMM: Defiant class vessel: If you do not surrender now we will open fire.

Host CO Kalla says:
CTO: I tend to agree. Prepare everything we have.

CTO Senek says:
::Loads up all weapons and targets the Romulans::

Host CO Kalla says:
COMM: Defiant class vessel: You have 1 minute to respond.

Host John Sea says:
<Defiant>: COMM: Ghost: You'll Never Take us Alive gumshoe!

Host CO Kalla says:
CTO: Let's take that as a no. Fire all weapons.

FCO Durron says:
::grins and taps in commands to follow the Defiant:: *EO*:I recommend you transfer power to weapons.

CTO Senek says:
::Fires all weapons::

Host CO Kalla says:
FCO: Prepare possible evasive manoeuvres.

FCO Durron says:
CO: aye ma'am

FCO Durron says:
::prepares a possible evasive course::

Host CO Kalla says:
CNS: Do you sense anything from that vessel?

CNS Jordain says:
CO: No Captain, I'm not telepathic.

Host CO Kalla says:
CNS: No of course not. My mistake.

CNS Jordain says:
CO: No problem Captain, we all make mistakes sometimes.

Host John Sea says:
Action: As the Defiant Captain was so busy responding to the Ghost the FCO was momentarily distracted and ran head first into an asteroid........big mess, millions of pieces flying

CSO Sketek says:
CO: The Defiant ran into an asteroid and is now destroyed.

Host CO Kalla says:
::Sees the result on the viewer.:: FCO: Get us to a safe distance.

FCO Durron says:
::engages the evasive course away from the debris::

Host CO Kalla says:
CTO: Activate cloak again.

CTO Senek says:
::Activates cloak::

CTO Senek says:
CO: Done.

Host John Sea says:
Action: The price  of greed is evident on the main viewer....death and destruction....a double edged sword...

Host CO Kalla says:
CSO: Still no other vessels?

CSO Sketek says:
CO: No other vessels.

Host CO Kalla says:
CSO: Thank you.

Host CO Kalla says:
CTO: Is there anything to be gained from the base below, you think?

CTO Senek says:
CO: Unlikely.

Host CO Kalla says:
CTO: Thank you.

FCO Durron says:
::looks at the viewer and whispers:: defiant FCO: you could have done better.

Host CO Kalla says:
FCO: Set a course out of this asteroid belt, then max. warp back to Federation space.

FCO Durron says:
CO: aye ma'am

FCO Durron says:
::turns the Ghost for Federation  territory and hits warp 8.5 again.::

EO Z`heta says:
*FCO*: I think now is the time to give extra power to warp, right?...

Host CO Kalla says:
All: Good work.

Host John Sea says:
End "Spies" 10111.18