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Reflections Mission 4:
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Summary - With a loose plan of attack formulated the crew of the Claymore make ready.  The ship glides gently through warped space nearing their latest target.  It will not be long before phasers and disrupters are armed and the blood begins to spill…
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*********** Begin Mission **************
XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
@::on the Bridge of the stinky Ferengi vessel Fams::
CNS_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Kicking back relaxed in Davis's seat on the bridge::
CNS_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Fiddles with the seat adjustment controls, shifting it down lower, and back a bit, and tilting it slightly::
XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
@::sits down at the Captain's chair, activating the console on his arm rest::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Makes her way to the bridge, ignoring most of those around her in general, but far from aware.::
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
@::At what passes for Master Operations on the Fams, looking over the readiness readouts::
XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
@::turns to his left::  CMO: Report.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Nods to the man on station and logs in with a minor adjustment.::
CNS_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Scratches with her well-manicured nail at a bit of a spot upon Davis's arm console, possibly a bit of dried blood::
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
@XO:  All systems nominal.  We've got the station on long range sensors, and one of the Cardassian patrol ships about eighteen light years out.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
CO: Captain, I have the CAR-558 on LRS.  I am also reading a Cardassian war ship approximately 18 light years from our position.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Walks about the Bridge and over to her chair, pulling up something on the arm console of her chair.::
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
@XO:  I use the term "nominal" in a very relative sense, on this ship, of course.... ::Keeps a close eye on the LRS panel::
XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
@::nods in agreement, not overly pleased with going into any sort of conflict in this junk boat::
CNS_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::With most of the "debris" removed, polishes the spot a bit with her sleeve::
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
@XO:  I feel like we're flying in a tin can.  ::Taps a few buttons to compute the estimated time of arrival::  XO:  Twenty minutes until destination.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Turns to the CSO.::  CSO: Understood.  Are you detecting any communication signals from the station?
CNS_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Reaches into her pocket and removes a small cloth, wiping her hands with it, then slipping it back into her pocket::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
Helm: Prepare to drop from warp and take us to full impulse.
XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
@::nods again::  CMO: Acknowledged. Have weapons on hot standby. 
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
<Helm> ::With a nod of their head.::  CO: Aye ma'am taking us to full impulse.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
CO: Normal comm.  I am picking up a message from an incoming ship, approaching the station.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
CO: Two Cardassian freighters requesting approach and docking.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::walks over to the CSO station.::  CSO: Understood.  Do nothing with that signal we don't want to alarm them we are here.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
CSO: Although, I am thinking this might be the opportunity we need to take control of the station.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: nods as she listens in on the general communication... being a relay station it is rather heavy.::
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
@::Taps a few buttons, businesslike::  XO: Weapons are now online and charging.  ::Starts charging the capacitors, for all the good it'll do if they run into anyone unexpectedly...shakes his head::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Turns toward Raeyld.::  CNS: Counselor take over Tactical for the time being.
XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
@::looks grimly at the viewscreen, knowing the skeleton crew on the Fams will have to rely more on their own ability than the technology - or lack thereof - at their disposal::
CNS_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Nods her head somewhat deferentially and stands, moving over to Tactical. Takes a moment to review the setup, then unlocks the console and routes tactical controls to it::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Finding an indirect route to the information she wants.::  CO: The manifest logs for the freighter include a large supply of heavy weapons along with upgraded surveillance equipment for the station.  Looks like they are preparing for something.
CNS_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::While keeping a careful eye on the locations of the Cardassian freighters relative to the Ferengi ship and the Claymore, begins practicing target locks upon various objects within range::
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
@XO:  Still no sign of unusual activity.  If their suspicions are up for any reason, they're not showing it.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
CSO: Agreed we had better use our time wisely then before they have a chance to implement the new equipment.
SEC_Lt_Karlsson says:
@::Standing behind the XO, hands resting comfortably on the but of his axe::
CNS_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Targets a few bits of innocuous space dust first, getting a handle of the controls::
XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
@::continues to stare off into the piddly little screen::  CMO: Just be ready. I'd rather not be caught with my pants down here.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
CO: I don't suppose we could get our hands on that equipment ourselves.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
@XO:  Two Cardassian Freighters just showed up on the long range board, docking at the station.
CNS_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Next practice target locks upon first one Cardassian freighter, then the next. Makes certain no weapons are yet armed::
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
@XO:  We've been well within sensor range of the station for a while now...  ::Narrows his eyes a bit::  The fact that they only now showed up is a bit disconcerting.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
@XO:  Our sensors are even worse than I thought.  ::Sighs and makes a few minor adjustments to the scanner beams::
CNS_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Finally procures a target lock upon Davis's Ferengi vessel::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
CSO: I don't see why not when we take control of the station anything is ours for the taking.  ::folds her arms together and stands looking at the viewscreen.::
XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
@::bides his time, wondering if an opportunity might rise to the surface here::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
CO: If we do not blow it up.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
@::Sees an alarm::  XO:  Someone's locked weapons, but I'm not getting any enemy vessels on the sensors.  ::Quickly initiates countermeasures, for what it's worth::
SEC_Lt_Karlsson says:
@XO: More lambs for the slaughter ::laughs::
XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
@::accesses conn controls and immediately brings the ship to full stop::
CNS_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Releases her target lock upon the Ferengi vessel and continues targeting small bits of space dust, working on more pinpoint accuracy::
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
@::Diverts power from the now idle engines and intensifies the long range scans, trying to figure out who's locked on to the freighter, hoping it's just a sensor glitch::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
CSO: I have no intention of blowing up the station our plan is to use it to send false data.
XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
@::stands up and looks at Welland, knowing full well what he's doing right now without asking::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Walks over to Raeyld.::  CNS: How is it going?
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
CO: There is a difference between what you want and what some of our crew will do.  What is our next step?
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
CO: The freighters have been given docking approval.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
@::Sees the alarm light turn off::  XO/Self:  Son of a gun...must've been a sensor gli--wait.  ::Turns in his chair and looks at Davis with a raised eyebrow::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
CSO: Aye, Lieutenant you have a point.
XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
@CMO: It's no glitch.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
@XO:  ...It was the Claymore.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
@XO:  The Claymore...locked weapons on us.
XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
@::nods, his distrust finally intersecting truth::
CNS_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
CO: Just...refamiliarizing myself with the systems.  Targeting miscellaneous items in space.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
@XO:  The targeting sensors have stopped scanning us, but...  ::Just sits, bewildered::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
All: Our next step is for Commander Davis' vessel to get docking permission and begin docking in parallel to the freighters it might give us the upper hand we need.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
CNS: I see.  Targeting anything in particular.  ::Knows without asking what she is up to.::
XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
@::turns, and directs the ship to resume course::
CNS_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
CO: I've practiced locks on space particles, the Cardassian freighters, and the Ferengi freighter. I was able to get pretty good and accurate ones on the first and last, but the Cardassian freighters were out of range. Thus, so would be the relay.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
CNS: A fully trained medical doctor is very valuable.  Please keep that in mind.
CNS_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Without looking away from the tactical display:: CSO: I keep all sorts of things.. in mind.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
*XO*: Commander, begin docking procedures as previously instructed by Renor.  You will need to mask your bio signs to match Ferengi.  Once you’re within transport range begin a beam over to the station.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
@::Spins his chair back around, slipping back into a businesslike demeanor, not particularly disturbed -- at the moment -- as they have a critical mission to complete::  XO:  We're back on course, though several minutes behind schedule now.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
CSO: What is the status on the warship?  What's its current course?
XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
@COM: Claymore: Acknowledged.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: taps in a few commands.::
XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
@::increases speed slightly to get the Fams caught up::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
Helm: Keep us as far out of sensor range as possible until we get the signal its clear.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
CO: Estimated 10 minutes before we are within the CAR-558 sensor range.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
<Helm> CO: Aye ma'am.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
@XO:  We have...about nine minutes until we're within sensor range or CAR-558.  They'll probably contact us for our information slightly thereafter.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
CSO: Understood.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
CO: And the warship seems to be on normal patrol, arriving at CAR_558 in 26 hours at their current speed.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
CSO: Acknowledged that should give us plenty of time to do what we need to do.
XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
@::nods::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
CO: As long as we do not call attention to ourselves.
CNS_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Continues playing with the targeting sensors::
CNS_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
Self: Hm...
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Nods::
CNS_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
CO: Captain...
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
Helm: Take us to full stop.
CNS_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
CO: We might possibly make use of calling attention to ourselves...
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
<Helm> CO: Aye ma'am.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
CNS: Why do you say that Commander?
CNS_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
CO: Just an option...but we might help the Cardassians shorten their docking procedures with the Ferengi if we were to seem to be attacking both the Ferengi vessel and the station itself. Or at least, attempting to prevent the vessel from reaching the Relay station.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
*XO*:  The Claymore is in position we will start setting up the intercept signals from our end.
XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
@COM: Claymore: Very well.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
CO: I am ready with altering their comms, when ever we start to do anything to draw attention to ourselves.  I have been monitoring the general info going in and out and can do a relative good facsimile... just not too long.
XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
@::accesses the computer, fixing the ship's systems to report internally that their bio signals are being masked, but leaving them as is in actuality::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
CNS: No, we are only here if things go bad.  We want to allow time for Commander Davis and his crew to get aboard and take out the station in one piece.  Then we can move in.  Plus, if Senn is correct there maybe some additional sensor equipment we can gain in the process.
CNS_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Nods:: CO: Understood, Captain.
CNS_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Returns to her target-lock practice::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Sits down in her chair.::  CSO: Begin altering their comms I would rather we start now and get a feel for it as it were then while we are in trouble.
XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::removes a padd from one of his uniform pockets, updating its contents quickly::
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
@::Draws his disruptor and checks the settings (though there are only two on this particular model, "Kill" and "Overkill")::  XO/SEC:  ::Offhandedly::  Been a while since we've done anything quite this daring.
XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
@::without looking up from his padd::  CMO, SEC: That's for sure...
SEC_Lt_Karlsson says:
CMO: ::laughs:: Don't worry I'll try to leave some for the both of you.
CNS_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Attains another brief target lock upon the Ferengi vessel, while simultaneously attempting again to get locks on the Cardassian freighters::
XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
@::puts the padd down and removes his own hand phaser, adjusting it to heavy stun::
CNS_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::After a moment's practice, releases all target lock attempts again::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: turns back around with a nod and activates the program, beginning with a general block, but with messages still going to the station as well as facsimile messages going away from the station.::  CO: Anyone paying close attention will not be fooled too long.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
@::Replaces the disruptor in his holster::  SEC:  Oh no, you go ahead.  I'll take the leftovers.  ::Runs his eyes over the sensor display, seeing nothing new::
XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
@::as he adjusts phaser::  CMO: ETA?
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Mutters under her breath::  CO: I was afraid of this... well, it is actually slightly worse then I thought it would be.  The strain on our system will reduce efficiency and speed of computer functions by 60%.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
CSO: Understood Lieutenant.  Hopefully the men won't take to long and we won't have to worry about that signal much longer.  ::places her hand on her dagger on her side as she gets up again, not wanting to sit idle to long.::
XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
@::sighs to himself ever so slightly::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::not pleased with those odds, raising an eyebrow::  CSO: Is there anyway we can reroute systems or alter the system requirements to reduce the strain?
XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
@::Looks back at Welland, wondering what is taking so damn long::
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
@::Recalculates, as the shoddy sensor software doesn't automatically keep a running count::  XO:  Twenty minutes until the station will attempt contact.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
Uh-oh... Hmmm... CO: We might have another problem.  The Cardassian warship has altered course and is increasing their speed.  They are on an intercept for the Fams.
XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
@::nods:: CMO: Very well. One last thing to take care of.
XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
@::aims his phaser directly at Karlsson's chest, firing square to the center of mass::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
CO: As for your previous question... we could shut down all non-essential CPU usage.
CNS_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Runs another scan of the Ferengi and Cardassian freighters...Tilts her head::
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ACTION:  The phaser hits Karlsson square knocking him back against one of the large control panels behind him.
CNS_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
CO: Captain...by this point, shouldn't the Fams be running with Ferengi bio signatures?
SEC_Lt_Karlsson says:
@:: staggers backwards hitting the console::
Host SMDrew says:
*************** Pause Mission ******************

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