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CSO_Lt_Senn_Eris says:
:: At her station on the bridge, listening to Atlas.::
CEO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::At engineering on the bridge::
BrCO_Capt_Daylan says:
::standing in the command pit on the bridge, looking at the goliath ship on the viewscreen and breathing deeply to remain calm::
Tigs says:
@:: getting antsy waiting on getting to Skree space ::
CIV_Lt_Sirk says:
::chatting on the flight deck, getting the latest news from his recon pilots::
CMO_Lt_Senn_Eos says:
::in her office, receiving quiet reports from the fast response medical teams posted in different key areas of the ship, just to keep herself busy::
FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::sitting patiently waiting on her next set of orders::
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: Ravenprowler notices that the Pakled ship is not on course for anywhere near Skree space.
BrCO_Capt_Daylan says:
::tries to wait patiently on a response from the Skree's king, trying to ignore all the eyes focused on him, including those of the medical officer::
Tigs says:
@:: growls ::
CSO_Lt_Senn_Eris says:
:: Quietly whispers to Shaya she can head down to the labs and inform the staff to make sure everything is secure.::
CEO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::pensive:: CO: Captain. We may be overmatched. ::passive scanning:: They're armed to the teeth
BrCO_Capt_Daylan says:
::keeps his voice as stable as possible:: COM Skree: My apologies, Your Majesty, but I have my orders. I apologize for the intrusion, but it is necessary. ::gestures behind himself at the engineer to keep his voice low::
CIV_Lt_Sirk says:
::1LT Dresden tells him the dimensions of the Skree ship:: Dresden:  How big??  Well sod that.  We'd be like gnats to that thing.
CSO_Lt_Senn_Eris says:
:: Quietly::  CMO:  Thought you might like to know we have temperamental guests.
Tigs says:
@:: yells at the helmsman to get his sorry Pakled #*$&(# back on course for the Skree system ::
CSO_Lt_Senn_Eris says:
:: Keeps a close eye on the sensors.::
Host Skorloth says:
COM: Claymore: You shall turn your ships around now.  I cannot warn you strongly enough.
CMO_Lt_Senn_Eos says:
::uh-huhs to herself and answers as quietly:: *CSO* Please send my regards... and only offer something to drink from my stash if it gets bad enough.
CSO_Lt_Senn_Eris says:
:: quietly:: CMO:  You think you have enough?  Hmmm... given they are water creatures, would that even work?  Opposite of drinking would be eating?  :: smiles::
CEO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::bristles, his back to the screen, at the sound of the Skree::
BrCO_Capt_Daylan says:
::steps forward and glances down at the helm console:: COM Skree: Sir, I was not aware that we had crossed in to Skree space. The border is somewhat insubstantial. If you can send us the exact coordinates of your border, we would be happy to withdraw out of Skree space - on the condition that we will receive the answers we were sent here for.
FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
CO: Sir. You want me to sit here toe to toe with this ship or move the C out of range?
BrCO_Capt_Daylan says:
FCO: Stay where we are for now. ::says quietly and then steps back from the helm::
FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::nods in understanding::
Host Skorloth says:
COM: Claymore: ::raised voice::  Do not trifle with me, human!  You will get no answers.  Now be gone!
CMO_Lt_Senn_Eos says:
::still quietly:: *CSO* I am not going to cook for all of them.
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: The Pakleds completely ignore Ravenprowler.
CEO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::mumbles in Spanish::
CIV_Lt_Sirk says:
::slaps the recon pilot on the back:: Dresden: Good work making it back so quickly, anyway.  Better head back to your ship, we may need you again.
Tigs says:
@:: sighs audibly getting up slowly she being tossing pakled crew in escape pods one by one locking them in as she goes ::
BrCO_Capt_Daylan says:
COM Skree: Again, sir; my apologies for our presence but I have my orders. I am sending you the sensor data we collected when we were attacked and a Starfleet installation was destroyed - along with several Starfleet personnel. ::gestures to Eris to send the information::
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: The Pakled crew puts up little fight as they have sealed their own fate.
Tigs says:
@:: stands with her hand on the button to eject the pods while speaking in low tones to the Captain to get back on a course for Skree space ::
Host Skorloth says:
COM: Claymore: I shall review the information.  However, you will receive no further warnings.  Your fate is your own.
FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::turns and looks at the CO:: CO:  I don't like the way he said that sir.
BrCO_Capt_Daylan says:
::exhales the breath he'd been holding:: COM Skree: Thank you for your indulgence, Your Majesty. Task Force Claymore, out.
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: The Pakled captain quickly changes the freighter’s course and increases speed.
CEO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::turns around:: CO: At least we’re still here
BrCO_Capt_Daylan says:
::turns:: FCO: Signal the taskforce to withdraw by one light-year and then bring us about.
FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
CEO: Yes we are but for how long?  That is the question we need to think about.
FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
CO: Understood signaling the taskforce to withdraw one light year from present position and bringing the C about sir.
CEO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
FCO: I can't really speculate about that. They've been hit or miss throughout history
BrCO_Capt_Daylan says:
::walks back to the CSO’s chair:: CEO: We're not here to pick fights. Especially ones against a very big opponent. The Skree have agreed to review what we recorded and for now we give them the space to do it.
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: The Skree close the comm
CEO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
CO: That’s more than I was hoping for
CSO_Lt_Senn_Eris says:
CO:  Any idea how long that will take?
FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::hands fly as she inputs the message text to the communications relay and brings the C around and heads out one light year::
BrCO_Capt_Daylan says:
::looks to his half-sister:: CSO: Playback the decloak effect of the Skree vessel and see if that gives us any better data on how it works. We have some time.
Tigs says:
@:: watches the heading carefully nodding with a sickening smile at the Captain ::
FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
CO: Signal sent and taskforce is complying with your orders sir. I have turned the C around and we are heading out one light year sir.
BrCO_Capt_Daylan says:
::smiles tightly:: FCO: Acknowledged. We're not retreating, just withdrawing.
CSO_Lt_Senn_Eris says:
:: With a nod, turns around and pulls up the file required and then forwards It.::
CEO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
CO: I've been thinking about their cloak.
BrCO_Capt_Daylan says:
::reaches his chair and hits a button on the arm:: *Shipwide*: We are withdrawing from Skree space temporarily. Stan down to Condition Yellow. All squadrons, stand down.
CMO_Lt_Senn_Eos says:
<Dr. Izar>::waits until sure she can catch the Captain's eye and offers him an encouraging smile::
FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
CO: That sir you didn't have to mention.  I kind of figured that is what you had up your sleeve for a long time.  Combat tactics class 101.  ::smiles::
CSO_Lt_Senn_Eris says:
:: Pulls up the file and places it on the forward screen.::
FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
CO: Only look like you are retreating but never tip your hand.
BrCO_Capt_Daylan says:
::closes the 1MC and smiles at Rochelle again before looking to Hayward:: CEO: Yes, Commander?
CIV_Lt_Sirk says:
::sags at the ship wide comm and zips down the front of his flight suit::
CMO_Lt_Senn_Eos says:
::leans back in her chair as she hears Atlas' voice::
CEO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
CO: It's the amount of water they have on board. I was thinking of tying a modified sonar to detect them. With sensors as they are, there could be six of those leviathans out there right now and we wouldn’t have a clue. We May be able to rectify that. I know it hasn't been done....
CMO_Lt_Senn_Eos says:
::watches her staff through the transparent aluminum walls that surround her office, as they all appear slightly relaxed::
Host Skorloth says:
COM: Claymore: I have reviewed the information you have sent.  It was not a ship of my navy that attacked your installation.
CIV_Lt_Sirk says:
::directs traffic as pilots start to exit their fighters::
BrCO_Capt_Daylan says:
::walks out of the command pit and up to the engineering, stopping abruptly at the reappearance of the voice::
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: The Pakled Freighter nears the edge of Skree space.
Tigs says:
@:: indicates politely to the Captain to drop out of warp, looking for a Federation signal in the area ::
BrCO_Capt_Daylan says:
COM Skree: Skree vessel, this is Taskforce Claymore. The data you were sent has been analyzed. The vessel matches all parameters of known Skree vessels. Have you lost any ships or sold any, Your Majesty?
Host Skorloth says:
COM: Claymore: I have heard stories of how insolent humans can be.  From my experience to this point, I come to the conclusion that they are not merely stories.
CEO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::feels insolent hearing the word insolent::
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: The Pakled ship drops from warp, but her sensors are clear.
CMO_Lt_Senn_Eos says:
::stands up and decides to check on everyone::
FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::watches her navigational charts and slows down the big Akira class ship as she nears the one light year mark::
FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
CO: Sir we are now one light year out from last position.
CSO_Lt_Senn_Eris says:
:: Frowns as she goes through Atlas' words not finding anything that sounded insolent.::
Tigs says:
@:: sits in the navigators chair keeping a close eye on the Captain,  while trying to find a way to boost sensors ::
BrCO_Capt_Daylan says:
::realizes that it is common for non-Federation species to refer to them all as 'humans' and declines to correct the monarch::  COM Skree: I apologize, your Majesty, but perhaps you could offer me some information that I can pass on to my superiors on who it might be on those recordings.
CMO_Lt_Senn_Eos says:
::exits her office and walks around Sickbay, exchanging small talk and listening to each crazy theory her staff is willing to share::
Host Skorloth says:
COM: Claymore: ::brings his tone down half a notch::  The ship on your recordings is, indeed a Skree-piloted vessel.  However, it does not belong to the Royal Skree Navy.
CSO_Lt_Senn_Eris says:
:: Sits back in her chair, watching the sensors, thinking it was a good idea Atlas has this in hand and not her.::
BrCO_Capt_Daylan says:
::a light goes on in his mind and he walks back down to the command pit to face the screen and the distant stars where he expects the ship to be:: COM Skree: We're encouraged to hear that, sir. The Federation values its relationship with your people. I was informed that in the past there have been... rogue factions amongst the Skree. Is this them?
Tigs says:
@:: shakes her head at the hodgepodge of technologies, shooting a fully armed Klingon stare at the Captain just incase he should think of trying to leave prematurely ::
Tigs says:
@:: zeros in on a plasma signal moving across the bow at  roughly 30000 km  and nudges the captain to lay in an intercept course ::
FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::suddenly sees a familiar little red blinking light on her console and she knows that means she has an answer to a message she had sent earlier::  Self: Yesssss my answer finally.
Host Skorloth says:
COM: Claymore: There is a small group of former admirals that do not agree with our current domestic policy.  They have chosen to...act aggressively.
FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::reaches out and knows no one is near her as she opens up the small view screen and reads her answer::
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: The Pakled captain changes course to trail the faint sensor readings.
CMO_Lt_Senn_Eos says:
::engages in a hearty discussion with Dr. Day about the possibility of a Skree rebellion against the oppression of their monarchy::
FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
Self: Good then everything is arranged and the only thing left is to excuse myself from the C and leave.  But  how is going to be the key question.  Security is way tight but I have a few ways.  ::smiles to herself::
CIV_Lt_Sirk says:
::keeps Firebrand squadron nearby, in case the CAP needs to be flown::
BrCO_Capt_Daylan says:
::closes his eyes as the situation he feared proves true:: COM Skorloth: This is highly unfortunate, sir. Is there information you can give us on the number of vessels they have and any probable targets they might have?
Host Skorloth says:
COM: Claymore: ::raises his voice in indignation::  This is an internal matter, and we shall deal with it internally.
FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::hears the tone of the King's voice and realizes something is not right::
CSO_Lt_Senn_Eris says:
:: Would like to ask how they plan on compensating the federation for those deaths.::
BrCO_Capt_Daylan says:
::struggles to keep his own voice calm and level in the face of his own growing impatience:: COM Skorloth: Apologies, sir. Our Prime Directive forbids the interference with the internal politics of any world. However, this rogue faction attacked a Federation installation in Federation space. They are equipped with ships of war and you described <c>
BrCO_Capt_Daylan says:
them as 'aggressive'. They present a clear and present danger to the citizens of the Federation.
Tigs says:
@:: watches the plasma trail head slightly out of Skree space and pushes the Captain to increase speed intercept in Federation space ::
FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::senses that Bonfire knows as well what is going to happen and she also senses that he is ready for the task::
CSO_Lt_Senn_Eris says:
:: Quietly so only he can hear::  CO:  Captain, I have a small ship approaching on sensors.  It is at the edge of LRS traveling at low warp.
Host Skorloth says:
COM: Claymore: That may be the case, but your Starfleet is not equipped to deal with them.  We are.
BrCO_Capt_Daylan says:
::signals the comm officer to mute the transmission:: CSO: Try to identify them.
BrCO_Capt_Daylan says:
::gestures again to reopen it:: COM Skorloth: Sir, they are inside Federation Space. They are our problem to solve. We would appreciate your assistance, but at this time I believe it would be unwise for any additional Skree vessels to enter Federation Space.
CSO_Lt_Senn_Eris says:
:: Works on trying to identify the vessel, waiting for it to be close enough to do so.::
FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::her hands move smoothly over her console beginning to work her little magic disappearing act::
Tigs says:
@:: identifies 5 ships on the fringe of Federations space, noting the volume of one is enormous, yet she cannot identify their signals ::
FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::Bonfire has done his job in their quarters and is now on his way via the Jefferies tubes to the arranged meeting place::
CSO_Lt_Senn_Eris says:
CO: Captain... I have some information for you.
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: Before Skorloth can reply, two Skree battlecruisers emerge from nowhere.  They have weapons armed and they are firing.
CSO_Lt_Senn_Eris says:
CO:  Two Skree battlecruisers on sensors...
Tigs says:
@:: attempts to confine the beam and identify the ships though at a light year away it is difficult ::
CSO_Lt_Senn_Eris says:
CO: They appear to be firing on the king’s vessel.
FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
CO: Sir I hate to tell you but the King's ship is under fire sir.
CSO_Lt_Senn_Eris says:
CO:  The third vessel is a packled, also approaching the Skree vessel.  I am not sure if it is related or not.
Tigs says:
@:: tells the Pakled Captain to raise shields as she detects weapons fire  ::
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: One Skree battlecruiser fires on Skorloth's ship, the other fires on the Salamis with a full salvo.  The Salamis is destroyed instantly.
FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
CO: Sir the Salamis is gone sir.  She never had a chance.
BrCO_Capt_Daylan says:
CSO: Whatever else it is will have to wait. ::reaches to the chair:: *Shipwide* Red Alert, Launch all squadrons. All hands to battle stations!
BrCO_Capt_Daylan says:
FCO: Get us moving! ::sits quickly in his chair and belts in::
CSO_Lt_Senn_Eris says:
CO:  Salamis has been destroyed.
Host SMDave says:
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