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 U.S.S. Claymore
						
 Mission Transcript

 Stardate 10411.23

Episode - 191

     “K’inbor II ”

    Final

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OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: sitting on the end of a biobed her legs swinging back and forth nervously, eyeballing Dr. T'ail from across the room ::
CEO_LtJg_Randolph says:
::is back in engineering trying to get the most vital systems back online and finish up the minor system repairs::
SO_Love says:
:: Steps onto the bridge, deliberately not looking at the flight console, walks over to the captain.::
CO_Capt_Randolph says:
*CEO*: What is our best possible speed?
CEO_LtJg_Randolph says:
*CO*: Right now it is Warp 8 but don't push her any more.
SO_Love says:
::Waits for him to finish.::
CO_Capt_Randolph says:
OPS:  Do you still have control of helm?
Dr T’ail says:
 :: notices the Kit looking at him and smiles on his way over to her ::
OPS_Sovok says:
  CO: Aye.
SO_Love says:
:: Quietly::  CO:  Sir, permission to return to duty.
CO_Capt_Randolph says:
SO:  Granted.  I need you to extrapolate the course of that Skree ship...
SO_Love says:
::Nods and steps up to her station, a week smile for Jalazh who smiles encouragingly at her before stepping away.::
OPS_Sovok says:
CO: Aye, Captain. :: plots course and sets the computer to extrapolate time and distance ::
SO_Love says:
::Logging in, she pulls up the data on the warp trail.::
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: Is feeling very uncomfortable as the Doctor head her way, gulps hard and tries to remain calm ::
Dr T’ail says:
 :: smiles in a most comforting way, as he runs a medical tricorder probe over her head ::
CO_Capt_Randolph says:
OPS:  Ensign Love is getting the coordinates now...once she has then, set course and engage at warp 8.
OPS_Sovok says:
CO : Aye Captain, :: Her eyes wander over to a very handsome Vulcan at tactical ::
CEO_LtJg_Randolph says:
*CO*: Sir, most of the ship is back to 90% readiness however, the shields are at about 78%.  I am working to get them up to 100% as with all the main systems.
CO_Capt_Randolph says:
CEO:  We are going to need them Lt. Do whatever you need to do.
SO_Love says:
::Bites her bottom lip, then turns around.::  CO:  Sir, according to the sensor logs, they left the system greater then warp 9.  And their heading appears to be Cardassian space.
CTO_Lt_Blade says:
::sees the gaze of the young OPS officer and is unaffected::
CO_Capt_Randolph says:
OPS:  Contact the Grant, have them follow us.  Lets get moving.
Dr. Tail says:
:: gives Starr a reassuring nod as he completes his exam and pats her on top of the head as if she were a child :: OPS: You may be on your-r way little lady.
CEO_LtJg_Randolph says:
*CO*: Understood.
OPS_Sovok says:
  CO: Aye, Sir.  :: she sends a message to the Grant and gently sends the Claymore into the proper heading for warp ::

ACTION: The Claymore jumps to warp with the USS Grant in close formation.

CEO_LtJg_Randolph says:
::bumps head on the underside of the console::  ALL: Augusfratt!  Spanner give me that hyperspanner please?
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: Blushes despite herself and give him a rather silly grin as she careens out of sickbay and right into the lift ::
SO_Love says:
:: Looks over the sensors and smiles, noting that Jalazh had not been idle.::
Dr T’ail says:
 :: Smiles at the over exuberant Cait, wondering just when she will calm down  as he goes back to work ::
CO_Capt_Randolph says:
CTO:  Take use to Yellow Alert.
CTO_Lt_Blade says:
CO: Aye.
CTO_Lt_Blade says:
::Initiates Yellow Alert::
OPS_Sovok says:
:: Is seemingly entranced by the CTO, stares at him over her shoulder ::
SO_Love says:
CO:  Captain, the ion trail is getting stronger.  I am not sure if that means they are slowing down or it is a trick.
CO_Capt_Randolph says:
SO:  Understood.  Lets stay with them.  OPS:  Let’s follow it to the end.
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: Bounds out of the lift on to the bridge, breezing past the command level to take her seat from Sovok, noting she looks a lil starry-eyed ::
SO_Love says:
:: Narrows her central LRS for a greater distance and clearer reading, but less area.
CEO_LtJg_Randolph says:
::hears the yellow alert and goes to work:: ALL:  Condition Yellow Alert 4.  Man all stations and hot standby on the fusion reactors.
OPS_Sovok says:
OPS:  Following the ion trail, to the end, Lt. :: with a nod she exits the bridge ::
CEO_LtJg_Randolph says:
*CO*: Engineering is at yellow alert 4.
CO_Capt_Randolph says:
*CEO*: Understood Lt.  What is the ETA on those shields?
SO_Love says:
CO:  Sir, there is one other possibility for the strong trail, but it still leaves one to wonder why, they could be returning along the route they used to get here, creating the higher reading of ions.
CEO_LtJg_Randolph says:
::hand furiously fly over console::  *CO*: Should be another 5 minutes if the blessed thing holds.

ACTION: Claymore shudders as though flying through a strong current.

CEO_LtJg_Randolph says:
Ens. Spanner: Make sure those patched relays stay put.
CO_Capt_Randolph says:
*SO*: Can you separate the two?
SO_Love says:
:: Blinks at her sensors.::  CO:  Captain, I am picking up a large energy surge...
CEO_LtJg_Randolph says:
::feels the vibration::
CO_Capt_Randolph says:
OPS:  See of up can't get some more energy to the SIF.
CO_Capt_Randolph says:
SO:  Is it the Skree?
CEO_LtJg_Randolph says:
*OPS*: You need more power?
CO_Capt_Randolph says:
CTO:  Red Alert.
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: attempts to compensate at helm for the disturbance, then taps into reserve power to shore up the SIF ::
CTO_Lt_Blade says:
CO: Aye, Sir.
CTO_Lt_Blade says:
::goes to Red Alert::
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
*CEO*: R-rese-rve power-r has been shunted to SIF, and helm is attempting to compensate for the disturbance.

ACTION: The ion trail abruptly ends 1.2 light years ahead.

SO_Love says:
::Shakes her head::  SO:  No sir... I am unable to.  But... sir, the trail is increasing in intensity.  Could they be leading us?
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: wishes Theron was here ::
CEO_LtJg_Randolph says:
::hears the klaxons:: All: Condition Red Alert 6.  Go people go you know what do.  ::watches her staff as they know the drill::
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
CO: the Ion tr-rail ends.....
SO_Love says:
:: Looking at the map on her screen.::  OPS:  Confirmed.  It appears to end about a light year ahead of us.  And the energy surge is gone.
CO_Capt_Randolph says:
OPS:  Take us to impulse.  SO:  what was that energy surge?
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: drops the Claymore immediately to impulse taking a defensive position to the last known location of the energy surge ::
SO_Love says:
::Runs the signature through the data base.::
CTO_Lt_Blade says:
::scanning for hostiles::
Ens. Spanner says:
CEO: Ma'am, we have a small problem with number three, fusion reactor.  It scrammed by itself.
SO_Love says:
CO:  Sir... I don't know.  But...  ion signatures don't just vanish.  And if it got stronger as we got closer... ::Looks over at the CTO::
CEO_LtJg_Randolph says:
Self: Oh jeez not now I don't need this.
CEO_LtJg_Randolph says:
Ens. Spanner: Take Ens. Woodward and go and fix the blasted thing.  We are at red alert and I have to get all the power I can get for the shields and the Warp engines and for the sensors and the SIF.  Please son you know what to do.
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: puts the last known position on the view screen, and double checks that SIF is fully functional with the power transfer ::
SO_Love says:
::Still looking at the CTO::  CO:  Maybe they double backed?  That might explain the energy surge... there passing us going the other direction.
CEO_LtJg_Randolph says:
*OPS*: You should have full power for the SIF.  If you need more holler.
CEO_LtJg_Randolph says:
*CO*: Sir Shields should be at 100% now.
CO_Capt_Randolph says:
SO:  Can you extrapolate a definite trail from any information?

ACTION: The Skree vessel materializes at the edge of the uncharted system Claymore and Grant just left...at the very edge of long range sensors.

CTO_Lt_Blade says:
CO: Sir, the Skree ship just materialized at the border of the system we just left.
SO_Love says:
::Her LRS warning her, she looks over to see what has been picked up and mutters under her breath.::  CO:  Yes sir... back in the system we just came from.
CO_Capt_Randolph says:
OPS:  Set a course back to that system.  Maximum warp.  Relay that message to the Grant.  CTO:  Stay at Red Alert.
CO_Capt_Randolph says:
SO:  Can you get me any readings from the Skree?
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: takes the Claymore to the nearest possible exit vector in the area the CTO has pointed out, and engages as maximum warp :: CO: Maximum war-rp, aye!
Ens Spanner says:
<Spanner> *CEO*: Ma'am the fusion reactor had a bad seal and we have fixed it.  It has powered up normally and is online.
SO_Love says:
::Scans through the telemetry as the computer sorts through it, translating it into language easily read.::
CEO_LtJg_Randolph says:
*Ens. Spanner*: Very good, son, very good now return to engineering please.  I need you here.

ACTION: Claymore and Grant jump to warp again in pursuit of the Skree vessel.

CTO_Lt_Blade says:
::double loads the Torpedoes::
SO_Love says:
CO:  Not at this distance, they are the edge of my sensors.  However... they seem to be steady.  Almost as if they might have forgotten something and have gone back to look.  But according to earlier data, there was little left then rubble.
CTO_Lt_Blade says:
::contemplates the idea of "Piggy-backing" a tachyon pulse in the phaser beam::
CO_Capt_Randolph says:
SO:  That is a good possibility.  We need to be prepared for them though.  No Starfleet vessel has ever defeated the Skree but we may have to try
CEO_LtJg_Randolph says:
::sees Ens. Spanner enter engineering and nods::  Spanner: I am leaving for the engineering station on the bridge.  You know what to do here.
CEO_LtJg_Randolph says:
*CO*: Sir I am coming to my bridge station.

ACTION: A Cardassian Galor-class vessel warps into the system ahead from a tangent course.

CO_Capt_Randolph says:
*CEO*: Understood.
SO_Love says:
::Looks worriedly at him.::  CO:  But sir... they just... went right past us as if we were nothing to sneeze at.  I mean... I guess it is possible they didn't SEE us, but...
CO_Capt_Randolph says:
CTO:  You have any nifty tricks to fight the Skree?
SO_Love says:
:: Warning from her sensors, she turns.::  CO:  Sir... another vessel on approach.
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: plots in maneuvers designed to maximize the Claymore's shooting angles for the dorsal plane of the Skree ship ::
CO_Capt_Randolph says:
SO:  Ensign?  What is it?
CEO_LtJg_Randolph says:
::hops into the TL::  Computer:  Bridge express!
SO_Love says:
:: Scans the ship.::  CO:  Cardassian.  Galor class vessel.  It is on a tangent course to the system we are heading back to.
CTO_Lt_Blade says:
CO: Sir I can piggy back a tachyon pulse on teh photon torpedoes or the phasers to rotate the shield harmonics it worked before.
CO_Capt_Randolph says:
SO:  The Cardassians?  What the hell are they doing there?
SO_Love says:
CO:  I am reading 234 life signs, mainly Cardassian.  ::Looks curiously back::  It is not in the best of condition sir.
CEO_LtJg_Randolph says:
::walks out of the TL and walks to her station::
SO_Love says:
CO:  If they are planning an attack, I wouldn't bet on the odds for them.  However... given the Skree were originally heading for Cardassian space before doubling back... there could be a connection.
CO_Capt_Randolph says:
SO:  We can't take on a Skree vessel let alone a Cardassians...
CEO_LtJg_Randolph says:
*CO*: Sir? and opens her station.
CEO_LtJg_Randolph says:
Computer:  Open engineering station Voice ID Randolph CEO Alpha 90953 Gamma
SO_Love says:
CO:  We might dance with the Cardassian vessel, but not them and doubtful the Skree at all... not at least straight on.

ACTION: OPS picks up a flurry of communication between the Skree and Cardassian ships, then transporter activity.

CEO_LtJg_Randolph says:
::her station comes to life and so far things are holding::
CO_Capt_Randolph says:
SO:  Get me everything you can on that Cardassian ship.  Send it to the CEO.  CEO:  I want you to look at the sensor data that the SO sends you.  See if you can find any weaknesses.
CEO_LtJg_Randolph says:
CO: Understood sir.
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
CO: Communications between the Car-rdassians and the Skr-ree ar-re off the map Sir-r, attempting to decode now.
CO_Capt_Randolph says:
OPS:  I need it fast Lt.
CEO_LtJg_Randolph says:
::begins to receive the data::
SO_Love says:
CEO:  We have a modified, greatly patched Cardassian Galor.  Downloading the data we currently have.  :: Completes the download as she finishes her sentence.::
CEO_LtJg_Randolph says:
::turns to the SO and nods::
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
CO: This is a ver-ry complex code it will take sometime to decipher-r, Captain.
CO_Capt_Randolph says:
OPS:  Anything you can get for me Lt.
CEO_LtJg_Randolph says:
::begins her scans::

ACTION: As soon as the transporter activity ceases, the Skree ship disappears and hails the Claymore.

OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: shakes her head sadly at the CO :: CO: I'll put Sovoy on it she is most capable, but I do not think we will know what they ar-r e saying anytime soon.
CEO_LtJg_Randolph says:
::finds some similarities regarding the upgrades but still sketchy at best::
SO_Love says:
CO:  Captain, there was transporter activity.  Apparently something was found. 
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
CO : We are being Hailed.
CEO_LtJg_Randolph says:
CO: Sir the Cardassian warbird has modified engines and greater maneuverability by about 12% and the hull and superstructure have been increased by 21%.  I recommend extreme caution.
CO_Capt_Randolph says:
    OPS:  Put it through...COM: Skree CO: This is the Claymore.  Please     respond. 
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: puts audio message on speaker with a nod and puts the message through ::
Skree CO says:
COM:Claymore: Federation ship.  We no longer have a quarrel with you.  We have been paid to perform a service and we have.  Our honor demands we inform you of this.  Do not pursue us further.
CO_Capt_Randolph says:
COM: Skree CO:  Thank you Skree Commander.  OPS:  Set an intercept course for that Galor class ship.
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: sets a course as ordered and snarl on her lips ::
CEO_LtJg_Randolph says:
::raises an eyebrow::
SO_Love says:
::The computer finished analyzing, she looks over toward the captain and waits for him to finish.::

ACTION: The Skree cut the communication and the Galor warps out of the system at warp 9.8.

SO_Love says:
CO:  Scans indicate this is true.  The Skree transported something to the Cardassians.
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: looks expectantly at the CO::
CEO_LtJg_Randolph says:
CO: Sir, I am going to have to modify the shields for these upgrades of the Cardassian ship.  Since we have no foreknowledge of what the weapon systems are of the Cardassian ship it is recommended.
CO_Capt_Randolph says:
*CEO* Do it.  OPS:  Stay with the Cardassian ship.
CEO_LtJg_Randolph says:
CO: Understood.
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: jumps to warp, pushing the Claymore to maximum warp, growling ::
CO_Capt_Randolph says:
SO:  Any extra sensor readings you can get on that Galor class ship, pass it along to the CEO and CTO.  CEO/CTO:  I need you all looking for weaknesses.

ACTION: Claymore and Grant jump back to warp in pursuit of yet another vessel.

SO_Love says:
CO:  Current course heading, Orion space.  Looks like we are back to the Orions.
CEO_LtJg_Randolph says:
*Ens. Spanner*: I want you to reconfigure the deflector shield for a scattering effect of gravitons.  I will reconfigure the shields from here.  Make sure that the gravitons have the proper density for Galor class weapons and expect them to be double the strengths.
CO_Capt_Randolph says:
SO:  Yes it does.  OPS:  Contact Starfleet and inform them of our status thus far.
Ens Spanner says:
*CEO*: Yes ma'am already on it.

ACTION: The Galor fires a spread of photon torpedoes at the Claymore.  They miss by a wide margin.

SO_Love says:
::Blinks::  CO:  Photon torpedoes.
CEO_LtJg_Randolph says:
ALL: Whoa what was that?
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
CO: Aye, Captain. ::prepares a top priority message and sends it ::
CO_Capt_Randolph says:
CTO/SO: Looked like a warning to me.
SO_Love says:
CO:  With the Grant, the odds are better in our favor.
CO_Capt_Randolph says:
SO:  I think we should get them before they enter Orion space.  OPS:  Can you get us to that Galor Class ship any faster?
CEO_LtJg_Randolph says:
::hands continue across the board making the final computations::

ACTION: Without warning, the Galor starts to lose speed.  Their engines are overheating.

OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: takes the best attack posture possible and tries to make the Claymore look as threatening as possible ::
SO_Love says:
::Looks over at the CEO, considering she would not be too happy with pushing their engines, then turns back to look at her sensors and smiles.::  CO:  Looks like you may get your wish.
CEO_LtJg_Randolph says:
CO: Sir the Cardassian ship is losing speed and her engines are overheating.
SO_Love says:
CO:  Confirmed.
CO_Capt_Randolph says:
SO/CEO: Understood.  CTO:  Prepare to open fire.  OPS:  Get me that ship on the comms.
SO_Love says:
CO:  I am also picking up small internal explosions within the ship.
CTO_Lt_Blade says:
CO: Aye.
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: hails the Cardassian ship :: CO: They seem to be slowing even mor-re.::
CEO_LtJg_Randolph says:
CO: I recommend that we repolarize the shields to repulse any debris that may come this way.  We have no idea of what they transported from the Skree.
CO_Capt_Randolph says:
CEO:  Do it.  OPS:  Let’s be careful...this could be a trap.
SO_Love says:
CO:  The engines were unable to handle the strain of that speed.  The ship may have been modified, but apparently speed was not one of the upgrades.
CEO_LtJg_Randolph says:
*Engineering*: I want all emergency force fields up and in place if there are any hull breaches.  Spanner get the shields reversed polarized so the debris bounce off the ship and do it now.  Time is of the essence.
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: keeps the Claymore at a safe distance, evasive maneuvers already programmed ::
CO_Capt_Randolph says:
SO:  Life signs?

ACTION: The Galor abruptly drops from warp only to drift in space as the engines have burned themselves out.

Ens Spanner says:
 *CEO*: Read your mind ma'am.  Already done.
SO_Love says:
CO:  Casualties.  Life signs down to 201.  Ship now drifting.  I am not picking up any engine signature.
CEO_LtJg_Randolph says:
CO:  Sir something is bothering me about this ship.  Either their engineering people are dumber than they look or there is something seriously wrong with her modifications.  Their engines would not burn themselves out.
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
CO: The Car-rdassian communications ar-re off line.
CO_Capt_Randolph says:
CEO:  Agreed.
CO_Capt_Randolph says:
ALL:  Suggestions at this point?
SO_Love says:
CO:  The ship does not show the greatest of care.  It has definitely seen better days.
CEO_LtJg_Randolph says:
::scans the Galor class ship for any more information::
SO_Love says:
CO:  Their main power is down as well... running on auxiliary.

ACTION: Grant circles around the Galor running her own scans.

SO_Love says:
CO:  We could beam over a small comm unit and offer them conditions.
CO_Capt_Randolph says:
SO:  Make it so.
CEO_LtJg_Randolph says:
::looks hard at her husband::

ACTION:  Escape pods quickly launch from the Galor as Claymore's sensors show life support failing.

CEO_LtJg_Randolph says:
CO: You are not serious.
SO_Love says:
OPS:  Ma'am, if your team can prepare a unit, I will beam it over.
CO_Capt_Randolph says:
CEO:  I am.
SO_Love says:
CO:  We may be too late for that.  Life support failing.  Escape pods are emerging.
CTO_Lt_Blade says:
CO: Captain should we tractor them in?
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: scrambles up a team to get a comm unit into the TR while nodding at the SO: SO: Yes, Ensign.
CO_Capt_Randolph says:
SO:  Scan those pods for anything unusual.  CTO:  Prepare an Away Team.    
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
CO: Escape pods ar-re br-roadcasting sur-r-render-r messages, Captain.
CEO_LtJg_Randolph says:
::closes her eyes at her husbands answer::  Self: This is the finish of our marriage I think.
CO_Capt_Randolph says:
CTO:  Bring them in.
SO_Love says:
:: Narrows the scans, intensifying it toward the pods.::  CO: No sir... they are just filled with Cardassians.
CTO_Lt_Blade says:
::uses a tractor beam to pull the pods into Shuttle Bay 4::
SO_Love says:
::As soon as the comm unit is prepared, she locks onto it and beams it over to the Cardassian bridge.::
CEO_LtJg_Randolph says:
CO: Sir permission to scan all pods for unknown chemicals and particles and weapons signatures?
CO_Capt_Randolph says:
OPS:  Order the Grant to begin taking on the survivors as well.
CO_Capt_Randolph says:
CEO:  I have already asked Ensign Love to do that.
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: nods to the CO and sends out the message ::
SO_Love says:
CO:  Captain, as soon as the ship is clear, I suggest a team to go over and find out what it was the Skree gave them.
CEO_LtJg_Randolph says:
CO: Understood.
CO_Capt_Randolph says:
SO:  I could not agree more.  The CTO is preparing a team.  
CEO_LtJg_Randolph says:
::walks over to Patrick::  CO: Patrick we need to talk.
SO_Love says:
:: A glance over at flight, she decides not to volunteer this time.::

ACTION: Claymore and Grant begin recovering the Cardassian escape pods.

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