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USS Claymore NCC-80820
SD 10301.28
Staring:
Mason Stevenson as Captain Patrick Randolph
Carol Ray as XO Commander T’Kerl
Ryan Matthew Roe as FCO Ensign Theron Kayle
Cam Farris as OPS Lt. Commander William Farris
Perry Hooks as CSO Ensign Alexander Taylor
Joshua Malachi as CEO Ensign Dandin Lai
Kyle Jordan as CTO Ensign Liko Pale
Jean Luc as CMO Ensign Jean Luc
Chris Tala as CIV Ensign D’Aurayen Alezka
SM Gilles Leger
Also Staring:
Jean Luc as Triage Teams
Joshua Malachi as Engineering Teams
Absent:

SD 10301.28 Season Three Episode Thirty-one (Mission #121) Gone Fishing Part 4

The USS Claymore is still in Galaxy NGC 2398 approximately 136 million light years from the Alpha Quadrant. After being attacked by an unknown ship that faked an auto-destruct the USS Claymore headed back to where they entered this Galaxy.

Unable to find the original opening they came through several members of the crew of the USS Claymore began taking readings and scans to see if they could force the issue and open the tunnel to return to the Alpha Quadrant. Unable to do that at this point the USS Claymore has headed back to where they were first attacked by the unknown ship along with sending out a general greeting on all channels to see if they could get a reply.

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OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
::Watching his console, waiting for some new signal to come in::

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
::trying to find the trail of the unknown ship::

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
::steps out of the TL and onto the bridge:: All: Report.

FCO_Ens_Theron says:
::walks onto the bridge, straightens his jacket, walks to the helm and nods towards T'Kerl:: XO: Good morning Commander.

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
XO: General greeting still cycling. No response as of yet.

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
::nods:: FCO: Good morning Mr. Theron.

CEO_Ens_Lai says:
::In Main Engineering, working on a way to get back home...::

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
XO: Nothing on sensors.

CMO_Ens_Luc says:
:: Heads to the TL :: Computer: Deck 1, Bridge

CSO_Ens_Taylor says:
::stands at his console, scanning the area::

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
::walks over and sits down in her seat:: OPS: Let it keep cycling...perhaps something will come of it.

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
::On his way up from Stellar Cartography, D'Aurayen has a beat running through his head, and begins to hum, the words flowing with the mental music:: Self: On my own, pretending he's beside me. All alone, I walk with him till morning. Without him, I feel his arms around me, and when I loose my way, I close my eyes and he has found me.

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
CTO: Keep the shields up just in case someone wants to get friendly again.

FCO_Ens_Theron says:
::relieves helmsman:: XO: ETA is 10 minutes Commander.

CMO_Ens_Luc says:
:: Walks through the TB doors into the Bridge :: 

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
XO: Let us hope that the something that comes from it won't encrypt their signal again.

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
::nods:: FCO: Thank you.

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
::He carries a PADD in his hand, which he taps against his leg in a rhythmic pattern with the music. While his actual singing voice is quite foul, the voice inside his head sings angelically, without error:: Self: In the rain, the pavement shines like silver. All the life, a misty little river. In the darkness, the trees are full of starlight...

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
OPS: That makes two of us. Not that I want the same greeting we received before.

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
XO: Already on it, ma'am.

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
XO: From what I've seen, even if a hundred of those things attacked us, they couldn't do any damage.

FCO_Ens_Theron says:
::is feeling unusually chipper despite the current situation, a good nights sleep will do that to ya::

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
Self: ...and all I see is him and me forever and forever. ::He pauses, thinking about the incident in the holodeck, and an alternate result runs through his mind as the turbolift doors open and he heads onto the bridge::

CMO_Ens_Luc says:
:: Looks around the Bridge watching everyone in a smooth motion :: XO: Can I be of any help?

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
OPS: Well we couldn't take the chance at the surprise attack before and we don't need to relax too much since we still don't know what is out here or what is going on.

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
XO: Ma'am.

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
CTO: Yes?

CEO_Ens_Lai says:
::Looks over the collection of data gathered, and tries to piece it together. He hopes he can come up with anything that will enable some sort of clue, but all the different pieces seem wholly disjointed::

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
XO: I'm picking the trail of the alien ship. It’s meeting up with five other trails.

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
::As he steps onto the bridge, Alezka looks down at himself and immediately lets out a yelp, much louder then anticipated. Using his PADD as a form of cover, he rushes over to the Engineering display and sits down. He smiles nervously, his cheeks turning bright red - apparently his imagination had gotten a little......wild::

CSO_Ens_Taylor says:
::Continues scans of the area::

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
CTO: Acknowledged.

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
CSO: Work with the CTO on that and let me know what you come up with about those ships.

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
XO: From what I can tell, the ship was moving at sub-light speeds.

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
OPS: See if you can pick up any forms of communications between them.

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
CTO: Can you tell how large the five other trails are compared to the one from the ship that attacked us?

CSO_Ens_Taylor says:
XO: Yes Commander.

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
XO: Aye... ::Continues scanning the area for any new comm signal::

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
CMO: See if you can take what we picked up earlier and see what forms of life we are dealing with.

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
::Cutting off the music in his mind, he curses himself and prays that no one noticed his...situation. He immediately gets to work, feeling foolish and once again allowing the anger to resurface::

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
Ops: I believe it’s the same type of ship.

CSO_Ens_Taylor says:
CTO: Do you have anything new on the ship?

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
CTO: Great. Thanks.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
::enters the bridge from the RR::  XO: Report.

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
CSO: It’s moving at sub-light speeds.

CMO_Ens_Luc says:
:: Walks over to the Second Science Station :: XO: I am starting the scan now, it will take a while for the readings to come in.

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
XO: Shall follow the ship, ma'am?

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
XO: There's absolutely nothing new here. I'm starting to think that they speak in encryption.

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
CO: Sir it would seem we found our attacker along with 4 or 5 other ships.

CSO_Ens_Taylor says:
CTO: Thanks.

CEO_Ens_Lai says:
::Keeps his mind occupied, trying to forget what happened less than 24 hours previous. Dandin works to solve the puzzle of the disappearing vortex::

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
XO:  Of the same origin?

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
OPS: We need to find a way to break that encryption. Get some of your department working with tactical and see what they can come up with.

ACTION: LRS sensors now detect the original ship with 5 other ships in a diamond formation in what seems to be a search pattern.

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
::He lets out a sigh - for once quite glad that he was unnoticed by the command staff. As he begins to calm down, his control slips, and the memories of the actual encounter begin to surface. At the same time, he struggles to bring up his scans of the alien vessel and work on an competent analysis::

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
CO: Aye sir. We have a choice we can try and avoid them or we can approach them.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
XO:  I want to find out what is going on around here.  Your suggestions.

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
CIV: See if you can work with the CMO in identifying the humanoids from the ship.

CSO_Ens_Taylor says:
CO: Sir the LRS sensors detect the original ship with 5 other ships in a diamond formation, a search pattern.

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
::Continues cycling the greeting message as he starts to form teams to try to break the encryption::

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
CO: Shall we intercept?

CMO_Ens_Luc says:
XO: Ma'am I have the readings you requested.

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
::hears the CSO:: CO: I think that is our answer...I am betting they are looking for us.

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
::He looks up from his scans:: XO: Yes you ins - ::His eyes go wide as he cuts himself off:: Self: No...Dan is the insufferable one, the one who...who...::He shuts his inner voice up and smiles awkwardly:: XO: Aye, ma'am...

FCO_Ens_Theron says:
::sits at the helm maintaining course::

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
CMO: And that would be?

CEO_Ens_Lai says:
::Sighs, as his mind hits a dead end. Dan decides to access any information on spatial anomalies, hoping he would be able to find one that seemed to correlate with what the Claymore encountered::

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
CSO/XO:  I wonder if we should offer assistance.  Of course you offer a good point too.  The searching could be for us.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
CTO:  Yes.  FCO:  Continue on course for the five ships.

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
::looks at the CIV curious then shakes her head:: CIV: Once that is done we need to evaluate the planets around here.

FCO_Ens_Theron says:
CO: Aye sir.

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
::nods at the CO:: CO: We might as well. ::smiles:: Perhaps we can make something of this mystery get resolved.

CMO_Ens_Luc says:
XO: Well they are humanoid, I can tell you that much. However they have a slightly different organ arrangement, and they have a high body temperature. That is all I am picking up however.

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
CO: Shields are up, weapons are on standby.

ACTION: The ships seem to detect the Claymore and change course to intercept almost immediately.

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
CMO: Thanks. I was afraid it wouldn't be much.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
CTO:  I don't want to give the posture that we want to fight.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
XO:  Agree.

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
XO: I have already begun an evaluation, Commander. All my reports are in the Claymore's Stellar Cartography Database...ma'am...::His eyes seem darker somehow...as if the man has experienced a great hardship, and is suddenly carrying the weight of the whole world on his shoulders::

FCO_Ens_Theron says:
::prepares to go to manual fight control for evasives::

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
CSO: Are you reading out of the ordinary about those five ships.

CMO_Ens_Luc says:
XO: Did you need anything else, sir?

CSO_Ens_Taylor says:
CO: Sir the ship has detected us and has changed course to intercept.

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
CIV: Anything you can offer in the way of a possible place we can beam down and do some evaluations?

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
CMO: I don't doctor.

CSO_Ens_Taylor says:
CTO: Nothing at the moment, still scanning.

FCO_Ens_Theron says:
CO/XO:  I've got manual flight on, and maneuvering thrusters on hot stand by, we're ready for them this time just in case sirs.

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
CO: I would suggest we keep the shields up sir.

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
CO: Yes sir, weapons are off line. With all due respect sir, I think we should keep the shields up incase they do decide to play games.

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
::He brings up his data on a display and checks it over quickly:: XO: Many of the regions are too radiated to be an option, however I could compile a short list for you...sir...

CMO_Ens_Luc says:
XO: Understood, I will keep scanning just in case I can pick up anything else from them.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
CSO:  Thank you Ensign.  OPS:  Send greeting on all channels and all frequencies.  XO:  Agreed once again.

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
::Goes on a hunch and slows down a section of message to see if that does any good and runs it through the computer::

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
CIV: A short list is better than none.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
CTO:  I agree.

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
CO: Captain, that's already going on.

ACTION: All 5 ships open fire immediately as they enter their weapons range with full lasers.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
OPS:  Thank you.

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
::He immediately realizes what post he is sitting it, and physically shudders, pushing himself away from the display and glaring at the display as if it has been tainted. He shudders once more, and again the darkness in his eyes seems to grow::

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
OPS: Get what power you can bring to keep the shields up.

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
CO: Its good we kept the shields up! Shall I return phaser fire?

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
CO: Aye... ::Moves his finger along the shield power meter and turns it up::

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
CTO:  ::shakes his head::  Fire.  Try to disable them.

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
CO: I'm going to try to encrypt our message... maybe that'll do something.

ACTION: The ship's continue to fire with all their weapons... they are quite determined

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
OPS: Any luck with the messages? And yes I know I am asking for miracles but we need one now.

FCO_Ens_Theron says:
::sees the weapons fire and pulls the ship hard to port::  All: Evasives, hard to port.

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
XO: Nothing yet, attempting standard encryption.

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
::fires phasers ate the leading ship::

CMO_Ens_Luc says:
XO: Sir, I am going back to SB in case anyone is hurt. :: Heads toward the TB :: Computer: SB

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
::Stops the message, runs it through the ships encryption system, and begins cycling it again::

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
CO: This is turning into some sort of nightmare if you ask me.

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
::continues firing phasers, all concentrated on the leading ship::

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
XO:  If they won't respond to hails.  We will have to disable them.

CSO_Ens_Taylor says:
::begins to scan::

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
CTO:  I do not want them destroyed just disabled.

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
CO: I know and that isn't the best way even if I tried it yesterday but it was the surprise of the attack.

CMO_Ens_Luc says:
:: Enters SB and finds that know one has be injured :: 

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
::lowers the phaser setting::

ACTION: The CTO is having difficulty hitting the targets they are so maneuverable.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
XO:  I am open to any suggestions in that case...

FCO_Ens_Theron says:
::continues evasive patterns, even though the shields can take it, to not let them hit the same section a lot::

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
CO: At this point if they won't stand down and talk to us then we have no choice. ::sighs deeply::

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
::With nothing more to do then just sit and stare at his analysis - D'Aurayen begins to open his telepathic receptors, pouring out his pain and hurt...targeting it directly at Dandin Lai. While he knows that the connection they once shared way be cut, he also knows that somewhere, Dan will feel him::

FCO_Ens_Theron says:
::turns to the CO: CO: Sir can I make a suggestion?

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
XO:  That is why I want to disable them...If they can't fire, they may be willing to talk.

CEO_Ens_Lai says:
::Hangs his head as he comes to another dead end - nothing resembling the phenomenon they encountered is listed::

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
FCO:  Go ahead.

FCO_Ens_Theron says:
CO: Ever heard of the 'Picard Maneuver'?

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
::nods:: CO: Then I guess we keep firing.

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
::Stops sending his own encrypted greeting and attempts sending out what they sent::

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
::tries to hit the target::

ACTION: The CTO actually succeeds in hitting a ship... it seems it is the original one that is hit once again.

ACTION: The enemy ship's weapons are now offline.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
FCO:  I am quite familiar with it.  How will that help here?

CSO_Ens_Taylor says:
CO: Sir the scans show the enemy ship's weapons are now offline.

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
CSO: Is that all ships or just one or two?

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
CSO/CTO:  One down, four to go.

FCO_Ens_Theron says:
CO: By warping out to make them stop and reform, and doing the maneuver at warp for when we come into weapons range but they will still see us far off for about 10 seconds, they will be still and we can disable them.

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
::stops firing::

CSO_Ens_Taylor says:
OPS: Just one.

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
CSO: Dang...

ACTION: The damaged ship heads towards the Claymore on a collision course.

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
::keeps firing::

ACTION: The enemy ship's engines are overloading

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
CO: Sir, they're doing it again.

CEO_Ens_Lai says:
::Suddenly, in the midst of the disappointment and turmoil, Dandin feels the trickle of emotions not his own. His mind feels the presence of D'Aurayen:: ~~~CIV: Grow up.~~~ ::He shields himself mentally even more so, and continues to work. The lack of much sleep is taking its toll on Dandin::

FCO_Ens_Theron says:
::sees the ship heading for the Claymore, turns hard about at full impulse::

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
CO: Do we call their bluff this time?

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
FCO:  Evasive Maneuver!

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
::Watches the ship on the viewscreen come at them:: All: Let them bounce off.

ACTION: The enemy ship explodes near the hangar bay near the fighters.

FCO_Ens_Theron says:
CO: Already in progress sir.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
CTO:  Can our shields with stand one of their explosions?

ACTION: The shuttlebay where the fighters explode damaging all ships and their crews who were on standby.

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
::Shakes and rumbles as the ship is hit::

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
::He sits there, working, while a portion of his conscious mind fights to gain access into Dan's focus:: ~~~CEO: Grow up? Oh, but I have...I'm not the sniveling little brat you knew...oh, so much has changed in the last day...all thanks to you...and your 'mature' reaction...~~~

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
::hangs on as the ship is rocked:: ALL: All stations report damage.

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
CO: I don't think we should take the risk. Permission to destroy it with a quantum torpedo.

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
*CMO*: Bridge to sickbay we just took a hit from an exploding ship prepare for injuries.

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
::hangs on as the ship rocks::

CSO_Ens_Taylor says:
::holds on to console::

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
::Grabs the arms of his chair and waits to hear the response to the XO's query::

CMO_Ens_Luc says:
*XO*: Understood Sir

CEO_Ens_Lai says:
::Alarms sound through engineering, drowning out the voice in his mind. He sees that there's been substantial damage to the shuttlebay::

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
::As the explosion above the bridge rocks the Claymore, he flies away from his post and slides across the deck plating several inches, a large black bruise immediately forming on the left side of his face. With a groan, he pulls himself up and returns to his post:: XO: Extensive structural damage to the Tactical Information Center, Flight Deck.

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
XO: The ship crashed into the shuttle bay.

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
XO: I'm getting reports of a few dead and several injured in the shuttlebay.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
CTO:  If we cannot get out of the way next time, do what is needed to keep the ship safe.

FCO_Ens_Theron says:
::turns around quick when hears of the flight deck::

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
*CMO*: Get a triage crew to the TIC center stat they took the most of the damage.

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
XO: All space fighters are damaged, three pilots killed.

FCO_Ens_Theron says:
::bows head:: Self: Damn it. ::turns back the helm and continues evasives::

ACTION: The 4 other enemy ships continue to fire near the shuttlebay.

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
::closes her eyes for a moment::

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
XO:  We have a reason to destroy them if necessary now Commander.  ::angry but not at the XO::

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
CO: Understood sir. I would suggest the torps at this point.

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
::arms torpedoes and fires the first at the leading ship::

FCO_Ens_Theron says:
::also angry, ready for the order to start an attack run::

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
OPS:  Get shields in the area of the crash...FCO:  Try to keep the shields pointed at them.

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
::Continues cycling the alien’s encrypted message on all channels to see if it will do anything::

FCO_Ens_Theron says:
CO: Understood sir.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
CO:  I am in full agreement.  CTO:  I want those ships taken down.

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
OPS: Take down all unnecessary areas and rechannel the power to shields.

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
::He brings up a diagram of the Claymore, and watches as the image as it rotates, highlighting the damaged section. With his flow of anger interrupted, D'Aurayen immediately begins to sense something and looks up, almost shocked:: XO: Sir...

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
CO: Aye, but we'll be spread awfully thin.

ACTION: The torpedoes miss the enemy ships... the fighters are quite maneuverable.

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
:: arms quantum torpedoes and programs them to seek out the trail of the ships and to home in on their target::

CEO_Ens_Lai says:
::Gathers a large damage control team in a matter of moments:: EOs: Shuttlebay's been hit. Shuttles and fighters are more than likely very damaged. Work on the fighters first. ::Signals the team to go, as he gathers some more tools, preparing to leave also::

CMO_Ens_Luc says:
:: Sends the Triage crew to the TIC center, and runs to the TL with a emergency medical kit ::

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
OPS:  Take power from where every you need it then.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
CEO:  Have you damage crews to the damaged area of the ship yet?

FCO_Ens_Theron says:
::barrel rolls the Claymore, keeps the shields against the fire::

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
XO: Sir...Commander...::He stands, almost frantically, leaning over his console, hoping to get his superiors attention::

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
::Turns off things like the sonic showers, holodecks, and other things that suck power::

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
::fires quantum torpedoes::

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
CIV: Yes ensign?

CMO_Ens_Luc says:
:: Runs into the TIC center and helps the first person he finds ::

FCO_Ens_Theron says:
CO/XO:  Maybe we could lead them to a nebula or asteroid belt, something where we can use our technical advancement over theirs as an advantage and take down their maneuverability?

CEO_Ens_Lai says:
::In the turbolift with many other Engineers:: *CO*: We're on our way, sir.

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
FCO: Unless they know how to maneuver in that type of situation.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
*CEO*  Good to hear...Bridge out.  ::turns to the XO and gives here a clear angry look as to the situation::

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
::He looks towards the Commander with a look of concern in his dark eyes. The pain still quite evident, it has been masked with worry and dread:: XO: Sir...we're their prey...their determined to get us...it's almost like a cause, to hunt us, and those like us down...I don't think this is the first time this has happened...

ACTION: A lucky torpedo hit destroys one of the ships completely.

CMO_Ens_Luc says:
<Triage Crew> CMO: Get everyone to SB I can help them better there.

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
::Watches a boom on the screen::

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
::continues firing the modified quantum torpedoes::

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
CTO: Could you get one of the ships shields to drop so that we can capture its crew?

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
CO: One down, three to go.

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
::looks at the CO and realizes he is angry even without using her empathy:: CO: There has to be a way to bring them down.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
CTO/FCO:  I have a feeling that now we have destroyed one, they will all try to collide with us.  Prepare for that...

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
XO: Chances are these ships are patrol vessels, sent to survey sectors known to have intruders...and signal reinforcements to eliminate a threat...that's how those planets were destroyed...not by people from this region...but from people brought here, by...by that vortex...

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
CO: Perhaps we could board one of their ships and use it against them?

FCO_Ens_Theron says:
CO: Understood.  ::continues evasives, attempting to keep the ships 5000 km away from the claymore::

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
CIV: That is quite possible but if they won't listen I don't know how to make them understand we aren't here to attack them.

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
CO: Sir all torpedo tubes ready and all phasers at 100%.

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
::Watches for one of the ships shields to drop so that he can beam its crew to the brig::

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
OPS:  Scan their ship and see if there is anything that can be shut down with a beam of some sort...those ships are obviously primitive.

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
::continues firing the modified quantum torpedoes and phasers::

CEO_Ens_Lai says:
::Dandin, along with a score or so of engineers, enters the damaged shuttlebay. he can see space through the forcefield. Briefly, he remembers looking at the stars with D'Aurayen before...Then stops himself.:: Various EOs: Work on those fighters. The rest, on any damaged systems in here.

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
CSO: What is the possibility of using the deflector dish to aim a laser beam at them?

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
CO: Maybe an EM pulse will shut them down.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
OPS:  How long will it take to set that up?

ACTION: Another enemy vessel explodes completely from a torpedo impact.

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
XO: I'll try my best to get a message across...sir...::He doesn't know how, but he knows that he needs to make these people understand:: XO: Step one, would be to stop exhibiting signs of an invader...i.e., using force...

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
CO: Two to go.

CEO_Ens_Lai says:
::Goes to one of the sleek Kaneda fighters, which is missing a wing, and is turned on its head. He begins repairs with 5 other Engineers::

ACTION: Sensors detect 5 other ships on LRS... same configuration as the attacking ships.

FCO_Ens_Theron says:
CTO: If we get them to follow us, and I make a wide turn can you release torpedoes like mines in their wake once they turn as well, they shouldn’t have time to avoid them?

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
FCO: Lets do it.

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
CIV: That would be nice but the damage is already done.

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
::His voice almost sounds bitter and filled with hate, he looks up at the Commander with a cold expression that almost seems to be able to freeze the air between the two officers:: XO: We won't gain anything from destroying them...

CSO_Ens_Taylor says:
CO: Sir 5 other ships on LRS with the same configuration as the attacking ships.

CMO_Ens_Luc says:
*CO*: Sir, we have many people with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd degree burns. Sadly however we have 3 people dead. I am requesting you send the dead directly to the morgue.

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
CO: Give me 10 minutes.

CSO_Ens_Taylor says:
XO: It’s a possibility.

FCO_Ens_Theron says:
CTO: Got it.  ::goes to full impulse on a straight course to get them to pursue::

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
CIV: Mr. Alezka you can be angry with me all you wish but we have to survive and it seems they want to fight.

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
::Begins working as fast as he can on the EM pulse::

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
FCO: Quantum torpedoes are armed to explode on impact with the ship. Tell me when to hit the button.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
OPS:  Proceed.  CSO:  Thank you Ensign.   *CMO*: Understood.  You have permission to send the dead to the morgue.

CEO_Ens_Lai says:
<Group of Engineers>:: Begin to assess and repair another fighter, this one is in one piece, thankfully. It seems only parts are cracked, and the internal controls seem to be offline::

CMO_Ens_Luc says:
*OPS*: Please transport the dead to the morgue.

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
XO: They want to fight, to defend their home...you would do the same...::Remaining standing - suddenly D'Aur doesn't appear the small and meek little Civilian that he was the day before:: Allow me to go over...I may be able to communicate with one of them...or maybe disable them...without resulting in more lost lives...

CMO_Ens_Luc says:
:: Run's to SB seeing that everyone has been carried there ::

FCO_Ens_Theron says:
CTO: They are right behind us . . .  initiating turn.  ::initiates wide turn to port::

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
XO:  Lt. Cmdr. Farris thinks that an EM pulse will shut them down.  I have him working on it.  It will be a few minutes though.

FCO_Ens_Theron says:
CTO: Let'um go, 500km apart!

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
:: presses the button and releases the quantum torpedoes as mines::

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
CIV: Denied. ::nods:: CO: So I have been trying to listen sir. It's about our only hope now.

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
XO: Until they have nothing to fight with, they will keep coming - you know that...

FCO_Ens_Theron says:
::holds the turn::

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
FCO: Released!!!

ACTION: A fighter succeeds in hitting the Claymore in the impulse engine. The Claymore can only travel at 1/8 impulse now

CMO_Ens_Luc says:
:: Enters SB :: ALL: Please make a line up from the people with 3rd degree burns on the left and the one's with 1st degree on the right.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
XO:  ::nods::  I hope it works.

FCO_Ens_Theron says:
::sighs: CO: Damage to the impulse drive, we can only get 1/8 speed.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
FCO:  Do what you can to get it back online Ensign.

ACTION: The 5 other ships are now in weapons range and join the other in opening fire.

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
CO: Captain, we might have a higher hit percentage if the torps were on a proximity fuse. ::Still working on the EM pulse as quickly as possible::

CEO_Ens_Lai says:
<EO> *CEO*: Sir, we've lost one Impulse Engine.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
OPS:  See to it...how much longer on that EM pulse?

FCO_Ens_Theron says:
CO: Aye sir.  *CEO*: I need impulse back Lai.

CMO_Ens_Luc says:
:: Takes a hypospray and injects everyone with a pain reliever ::

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
::He detects the engine failure and takes his seat again, glancing up towards the Executive Officer - his stare cold and fierce::

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
CO: Just a couple more minutes.

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
~~~CIV: We will discuss this and your behavior later.~~~

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
XO:  If this doesn't work...we will need to get out of hear.  I am not sure we will be able to take much more.  ::Whispers to the XO::

CEO_Ens_Lai says:
::Runs back to the TL, heading back to Engineering. This has not been a good 24 hours:: *FCO*: I'm on it, Ensign Theron. ::Dandin stresses the rank, a signal that he didn't need to be ordered::

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
~~~XO: I'm sure we will...~~~ ::His eyes narrow and he seals off his mind, returning to his display and checking on damage reports::

ACTION: The Claymore's impulse engines overload attempting to maneuver... the ship is now a sitting duck.

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
::whispers:: CO: I understand sir. ::casts a look back at the CIV:: Is it possible we could fool them by playing dead in space? I know it's tricky but it might be worth a try.

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
::initiates the multi vector phaser attack, with phasers at the highest level::

FCO_Ens_Theron says:
CO: Sir all we have is warp!  Impulse has died, we're a sitting duck.

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
::Cursing under his breath as his fingers move wildly::

FCO_Ens_Theron says:
::still turns the ship despite not moving so the shields eat it up::

ACTION: The enemy ships begin to concentrate laser fire on the Claymore's nacelles.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
XO:  I don't think we will be able to stay around now.

CEO_Ens_Lai says:
::Arrives in Engineering - it is in chaos:: <EO> CEO: Sir, Impulse Engines are out. Gone, sir.

CMO_Ens_Luc says:
:: Makes another round around SB and closes everyone's wounds and burns :: *CO*: Sir, everyone will do fine. However I will need to do an examination on the dead.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
FCO:  Get us out of here.

FCO_Ens_Theron says:
CO: Setting course away from here, warp 6.  ::engages warp drive::

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
CO: Captain, I need 4 more minutes...

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
::He watches as damage reports come in from all over the ship - his eyes flying over the board in front of him. He does his best to re-route power from the engines to where it may be useful in getting them moving - however without his controls from Engineering, his attempts are all but useless::

ACTION: The ships follow and hold pursuit at warp 4.5

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
CO: We need to find someplace to make repairs as best as we can.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
XO:  I want all the department heads to submit a report.  I want to have a meeting with the Senior Officers and the Junior officers to discuss this.

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
CO: Aye sir I will take care of that.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
::nods to the XO::  FCO:  Find us a safe place so we can make repairs.

ACTION: The enemy ships begin to drop out of sensor range.

CEO_Ens_Lai says:
::Diverts power from the Impulse engines, which are non functional, to the Warp Drive::

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
CO: They are out of sensor range.

FCO_Ens_Theron says:
::scans over the astrometric charts looking for something, anything::

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
OPS:  Continue to work on your EM pulse.  I have a feeling we will need it later.

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
::Pushing buttons as quickly as possible to get that EM pulse ready::

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
::taps on her console sending a message to all department heads and junior officers that the CO wishes a meeting to discuss this situation::

FCO_Ens_Theron says:
CO/XO: There is a G class star a light year away, it has a strong rotating EM pulse, harmless to us, but sensors are clouded.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
FCO:  Set a course.

CEO_Ens_Lai says:
::Orders every available Engineer to assist in either repairs to the fighters or the impulse engines::

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
::He looks down at his display and sighs. His mind closes in on itself and he begins to think, hoping to work on possible tactics, or theories, or anything that may be productive to their assignment - but all he can really focus on is his desire to make Dandin feel the same pain he does...to show him what it's like from the other side...::

FCO_Ens_Theron says:
CO: Aye.  ::changes course for the star::

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
::Sits back and sighs:: CO: Captain, the EM pulse is ready.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
XO:  I will need your impressions after our meeting.  My main concern is getting these attackers to talk and quit firing on us.

CEO_Ens_Lai says:
*XO*: Sir, which should I put as a higher priority, the fighters or impulse engines?

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
::nods:: CO: I will do my best.

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
*CEO*: We need the impulse engines.

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
CO: It doesn't help when you fire back...::The words slip out and he wishes he could catch them in mid-air, but realizes he can't and suddenly his strength is gone and he wishes he could hide again::

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
OPS:  Understood.  Good work.  Put it on the back burner for now.  XO:  That’s all that I can ask Ms. T'Kerl.

CSO_Ens_Taylor says:
::pulls up scans and data for the meeting::

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
::turns around::  CIV:  Excuse me Ens. Alezka?  ::angry tone::

FCO_Ens_Theron says:
XO: Commander may I speak with you for a second?

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
::gets up and walks over to the helm:: FCO: Yes Mr. Theron?

ACTION: The enemy ships are completely gone from Long Range Sensors.

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
CO: Nothing, sir...::His voice all of a sudden goes small, as his shoulder slouch forward, making his appears stout and cowardly. He continues on with his work and avoids eye contact with his superior::

CSO_Ens_Taylor says:
CO: The ships are completely gone from LRS.

CEO_Ens_Lai says:
::Splits his engineers, having a larger group work on the impulse engines, while having the rest help with repairs to the fighters::

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
::makes a mental note to speak with the CO regarding Mr. Alezka's outburst::

FCO_Ens_Theron says:
XO: I just thought of something we didn’t try, we are still more powerful than they are.  If we used a tractor beam and nabbed one of them, maybe looked for a lone ship, we could then disable their shields and board them to get some answers.?

ACTION: The Claymore arrives in the solar system located by the FCO.

FCO_Ens_Theron says:
ALL: Arriving in system, setting course for the star.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
::keeps looking at the CIV::  CSO:  Thank you Mr. Taylor.  CIV:  Next time you have something to get off your chest Ensign, you take it up with me in private.  Understood Ensign?

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
FCO: It might be worth a try but I want it fully thought out and planned before attempting it and also I would suggest bringing it up in the meeting.

FCO_Ens_Theron says:
::nods to the XO::

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
::Makes a note to keep quiet for now::

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
CO: Captain when you have a moment? Can I speak to you later in private?

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
::turns to the CTO::  CTO:  Yes Mr. Liko.

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
::walks back over and sits down in her seat and looks at the CO:: CO: When we can find a moment I would like to speak to you in private.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
::turns to the XO::  XO:  The feeling is mutual.  I assume you know what I am referring too.

Host XO_Cmdr_T`Kerl says:
::nods:: CO: Aye sir.

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
CO: It’s about my investigation from yesterday into the tactical database to see who was at tactical and how we got here.

FCO_Ens_Theron says:
::puts the Claymore in safe orbital distance with the G star, but close enough to be hidden by the electro-magnetic interference:: CO: Sir we are in orbit, and within the EM radiation.

Host CO_Capt_Randolph says:
CTO:  Understood.  FCO:  Thank you.  Hold orbit.

CEO_Ens_Lai says:
::Struggles to not get an oncoming headache, while working at getting the Impulse Engines online::

FCO_Ens_Theron says:
::holds orbit with the sun, sits back and sighs::

CTO_Ens_Liko says:
::scans the area for trouble::

OPS_LtCmdr_Farris says:
::Rubs his head as he makes sure no signals are going out, which could give away position::

CIV_Ens_Alezka says:
::He keeps his eyes on his display and speaks in a soft tone:: CO: Understood, Captain. ::He goes back to his analysis::

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