The Stars Go Over the Lonely Ocean - Mission 9 - 11206.26

Summary:  324 probes close in on the Claymore.  The probes matter/anti-matter reactors overloading as they approach the Claymore.  On the planet the team have determined that at least four crewmen may be involved, but so far it seems they are no longer on the station.

*********************** Resume Mission *************************

CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::On the bridge, using the computer to gather what data she could... such as stopping the probes.::
SO Lt Sov-masu says:
::Keeping an eye on the planet, expecting the current situation is a diversionary tactic.::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Seated in the CO's chair, braced against further attacks::  CSO: Commander, can you determine how they're targeting us?
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
FCO: Take us up the Z-axis; let's see if we can fly over these things.
OPS Lt Fong says:
::In main engineering routing power to shields and drives, overcharging the plasma in the drives to allow for an emergency vent::

ACTION:  Another probe swings around and catches the claymore near her starboard nacelle.   The explosion shakes the Claymore yawing her around off course...

CAG Cdt Hawk says:
@*CNS*  Counselor...  it appears the four folks we were looking for have left the station...  I don't know when.  Why don't we meet in Science Lab 2 and compare notes?

ACTION: 75 more probes decloak above the Claymore preventing the Z-axis climb.

aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Hits her commbadge:: *OPS*: Ready when you---  ::Cuts off as the ship shakes once more::
OPS Lt Fong says:
<aOPS LtJG Kendal> ::arrives on the bridge and takes over from Cawney sending her to the backup station nearby::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Swallows:: *OPS*: --are.
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
@::Begins walking toward Science Lab 2, assuming the CNS will agree::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
aTO: Prepare to ignite the plasma discharge on my mark.
CNS Ens Foster says:
@*CAG*:  Sounds good, I'll cya there shortly.  ::Grabs the padd he has with all of the station personnel files on it.  Might come in handy, and heads toward the science lab.::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
CO:  Working on it... how could be tied to the fact, those are federation probes.
SMDrew says:
<Unknown>COM: USS Claymore:  USS Claymore surrender and leave the system at once.  We have no interest in destroying your ship and killing your crew.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
aCO: 75 have declocked above us... and our tachyon ray is off.
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Opens the plasma vents purging the nacels and then begins shifting power to the aft shields::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CSO: Fed--!  ::Whips around to Kendal::  aOPS: Open comm and trace that signal.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Runs the probes info through the database.::
OPS Lt Fong says:
<aOPS LtJg Kendal>::Begins back tracking the comm signal:: aCO: Already on it ma'am.  ::Opens the channel.::
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
@CNS:  Roger that. ::Stops in front of the Science Lab 2 door, frowning at the readings.  It appears as though the lab is flooded::
OPS Lt Fong says:
*CO/aTO* Plasma venting in progress. hold fire until purge complete.
Doctor Gradle says:
@::Sits in her quarters taking a sip of her drink, as she reads a few interesting case studies in her book::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
*OPS*: Understood.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Then to help flight, she refines the tracking of the probes.  At the same time, she has the computer do a general plot of each one.::
OPS Lt Fong says:
<aOPS LtJG Kendal> ::Cross-references the signal strength across the multitude of sources looking for, the fractional difference that could indicate a direction::
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
@::Mutters::  We've searched the dry parts of the station high and low, but the wet parts...   ::Frowns again and pulls out his tricorder, checking to see if he can get any readings from the other side of the door::
CNS Ens Foster says:
@::Turns a corner and sees Hawk standing outside the door to the lab.::  CAG:  Still flooded?
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
CO:  OK...  a few random facts... the cost of this many probes would be outrageous.  And... ::Taps her screen, which turns ten of the probes on the viewscreen red::  These are not moving.
Doctor Gradle says:
@::She jots down a few notes on a padd, takes another sip and continues reading::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Focuses on those anomalies.::
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
@::Still staring down at the tricorder::  CNS:  Yeah...  trying to see if I can read anything in there
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Settles somehow further into the chair, gripping her armrests:: COM: Unknown: You are in violation of Federation space and attacking a Starfleet vessel. There are lives at risk below and we will not abandon them.  Cease your attack at once.
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Checks the plasma levels and closes the vents:: *CO/aTO* Venting complete. Auxiliary power to aft shields.

ACTION:  Plasma vents from the port and starboard nacelles.  The probes react and avoid the plasma as they chase the claymore

CAG Cdt Hawk says:
@CNS:  You know...  I'm reading moisture, but nowhere near the amount of water I'd expect if it was really flooded.  ::Frowns in thought::  What if it's not flooded?  If someone wanted to hide, they could override the indications to show flooded out here..
SMDrew says:
<Unknown> COM:  USS Claymore:  Your call Claymore.  You have one final chance to leave this system.  There will be no further contact.  ::Comm closes.::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
FCO: Ten second warp burst on my mark.   aTO: .....Fire.      FCO: Mark.
 CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
:: Mutters under her breath::  Odd.... *engineering*:  Got a question for you... All but ten of the probes attacking us have higher than then ten others that are not moving.
CNS Ens Foster says:
@CAG:  It would make an ideal place to hide, though finding a safe way to test it might be a bit harder.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
*Engineering*:  Why would that be.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Turns toward the helm::  aOPS:  Power question for you.  All those probes are on overload... all but ten, ten that are not moving, are under.  Thoughts?
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
@CNS:  Well, the readings are pretty clear.  Unless the water around here has come up with a way to cloak itself, there isn't enough in there to flood the room.  We could override the door open or we can assume the tricorder is wrong and the indicators are right.  ::Smiles a bit::  Believe it or not, you're the senior officer present.  Orders?
OPS Lt Fong says:
*CSO* Could be servers running the others.  I'd suggest trying to knock one out and see what it did to the others.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
*OPS*:  Thanks...
OPS Lt Fong says:
<aOPS LtJG Kendal>::Shrugs slightly:: CSO: Sounds like they don't want those ten to blow up.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
aCO: Commander, let's trying knocking out one of those that is not moving... they may be running the others.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::As she speaks, she sends to tactical the ten's co-ordinates.::
CNS Ens Foster says:
@::Thinks about it for a minute.::  CAG:  Easier to fake a warning light then a tricorder, so I'd believe that but if we go in there and they are in there don't think they will like being found.
Doctor Gradle says:
@::She looks down for a moment and then back to the book, without even looking with her right hand she picks up the half empty cup and takes another drink::
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
@::Holds up his phaser::  CNS:  Yep.  You have one of these with you?
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
FCO: Belay that.   Fly us nice and close to one of the stationary probes, the closest ones per Senn's coordinates.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
aTO: Prepare full weapons attack on the probe of Senn's selection.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
aOPS:  Hopefully you are right.
CNS Ens Foster says:
@CAG:  No didn't bring it with me.
OPS Lt Fong says:
<aOPS Ens Kendal>::Starts the computer analyzing the time lag data from the comm, to look for the nano second differences it would take for a live message to get from one probe to the next, hopefully tracking back towards the signal source.::  CSO: Me too.
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
@::Hands over his tricorder::  CNS:  In that case, you work on overriding the door open, I'll be the target.
CNS Ens Foster says:
@::Takes the offered tricorder::  CAG:  Just try not to get shot, don't want to have to drag you out of here.  ::Grins and looks over the override commands and prepares to open the door.::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Hits her commbadge:: *FLT Warren*: Prepare 2 fighter wings for launch ASAP.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
aTO: Fire!
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
@::Steps to the other side of the door, back against the wall, phaser ready::  CNS:  If they shoot me, I expect you to tell me it will be okay.  You are the counselor, after all.
CNS Ens Foster says:
@CAG:  I will talk ya through it.  ::Moves his hands to the controls.::  Ready?
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Unconsciously holds her breath::
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
@CNS: Oh yeah
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
@CNS:  Just in case I'm wrong...  you know how to swim?

ACTION:  The Claymores forward dorsal and ventral phasers fire and hits one of the stationary probes.  Then 40 torpedoes fire from the forward facing torpedo launchers.   They travel to their target....

CNS Ens Foster says:
@CAG:  Hope so been awhile but I think I can remember.  Here it goes.  ::Taps the button to open the door.::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CSO: Watch to see how many hit before it blows---if it blows.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Nods without taking her eyes from her screen... finally remembering to breath.::

ACTION:  Moments later the massive impact smashes through the probe in a hail matter/antimatter explosions.    Sensors show full impact.  however 50 probes are now gone....

OPS Lt Fong says:
::Feels the ship shudder at the torpedo launch:: Self: Guess we got a target.

@ACTION:  The door opens to Science Lab 2.  Nothing but sim lights in the large room...

CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
CO:  Fifty probes have vanished from sensors.
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
@::Breaths a sigh of relief...  hadn't really wanted to flood the entire station.  Whispers::  CNS:  Stay back and under cover until I clear the room.
CNS Ens Foster says:
@::Relaxes as a wall of water doesn't slam him down the hallway.::  CAG:  Will do, will watch the tricorder and let you know if I detect anything.
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
@::Nods to the CNS, then, getting low, moves quickly in the room, staying behind cover. ::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
aOPS: Modify tractor beams to repulse whichever probes get closest.   FCO: Set course for the next stationary probe.   aTO: Focus phasers on point defense against any probes that make it past the tractor repulsion.
CNS Ens Foster says:
@::Keeps an eye on the tricorder looking for anything that shouldn't be there.::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
Odd... very odd... :: turns around::  aCO:  I am picking up debris for only one probe.  No indication of the others... could be an illusion of some kind.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
aTO: And prep the antimatter pods for launch.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::A bevy of orders launched and a few seconds before they arrive at their next target, her head snaps toward Senn:: CSO: An illusion that takes out 20% of our shields.   ::Inhales sharply, and glances away to force the blood to stop pounding in her ears::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
aCO:  Go only for the other nine probes.  If what I think is correct, some form of holoprojection, it should knock out many more.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CSO: Agreed. Forward coordinates to helm and tactical.   aOPS: Shields status?
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
aCO:  It could be that first one was a real one.  And it would explain why the others can follow us so well.
CNS Ens Foster says:
@::Peers into the room as he picks something up on his tricorder.::  CAG:  We've got a sub inbound to the lab eta under 3 mintues.
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
@::Looking around the lab, he notes that it's empty of people..  Also notes a single large drill in the center of the floor.  Finally, there are several large pumps with tubes going into the floor, likely to the seabed::
OPS Lt Fong says:
<aOPS LtJg Kendal> aCO: Shields at 100% ma'am
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
@::Stands and waves for the CNS to join him::
OPS Lt Fong says:
<aOPS LtJg Kendal>::Begins working on modifying the tractor beam::
CNS Ens Foster says:
@::Moves to join Hawk.::  CAG:  I'm picking up 4 lifesigns on the sub, seems we've found our missing people or they have found us.
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Looks at the information on his screen including the recent report from the CSO and begins working on something::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Works to alter the sensors through the array, grumbling under her breath about her sensors.::
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
@CNS:  Okay....  since you're not armed, you can't really stay here.  I'm going to stay out of sight and see what our sub guys do.  Maybe you can get us some backup from Reynolds?
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
aTO:  Prep forward torpedos.    CSO: Any correlation between the probe we destroyed and the 50 that vanished?   Can we tell which stationary probe is controlling those "illusions" closest to us?
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
aTO: Time until torpedo is available?
OPS Lt Fong says:
<aOPS LtJg Kendal> aCO: I have a possible source for the previous comm signal ma'am
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Pulls up the federation specs and scanning through the frequencies they use, she then alters the frequency of the forward sensors.::  CO:  Basically those that were closest to the stationary probe were the ones to vanish.
OPS Lt Fong says:
*aCO* I have an idea, it might clear up the probe problem, or not. But it will take our communications offline.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CSO: Perfect.  aOPS: Triangulate and feed to tactical and helm.   *OPS*: Let's hear it.

ACTION:  100 probes vanish as the CSO tampers through Federation frequencies....

CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Under her breath::  One hundred more gone... now... why not all.... Hmmm...

@ACTION:  The sub docks at science lab 2s air lock.  Moments later 4 men leave the air lock and enter science lab 2.

OPS Lt Fong says:
*aCO*: Open a broad wave channel, get them to respond then broadcast a photonic resonance pulse through the communications array.

ACTION:  100 probes return to sensors.

CAG Cdt Hawk says:
@::Ducks behind an unused console and listens::
CNS Ens Foster says:
@::Hears the airlock open and ducks behind a console near the door.::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Mutters a curse under her breath.::
OPS Lt Fong says:
<aOPS LtJg Kendal> ::Feeds the data to the bridge tactical board:: aCO: They likely moved after closing the comm though.
SMDrew says:
@<EO Ailen>  All:  We need to start the pump again.  The first of the latinum was delivered, but we are behind schedule.
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
@::Glances over at the CNS, annoyed that he hadn't gone to get help like asked, but then dismisses it.  Too late now::
SMDrew says:
@<EO Boemen>EO Ailen:  Aye sir.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
aOPS: Keep watching. We may be able to determine a trajectory with multiple hits.    *OPS*: We can give it a try.    aOPS: Prepare the photonic resonance pulse per Mr. Fong's specifications and alert me when it's ready.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Looks back over her shoulder::  aCO:  I would suggest, just shoot the other nine.  If I did not know any better, I would think someone was in my head.  It would appear that they are able to alter the frequency.  Which in the long run, does not matter as it is more of a distraction... in a sense...
CNS Ens Foster says:
@::Curses himself for not leaving before the sub had arrived, but listens carefully to the men talking to see what he can pick up on.::
CSO LtCmd Senn says:
aCO:  I am also beginning to wonder if we are really dealing with just Ferengi.
SMDrew says:
@<EO Ailen>  ::Closes and locks science lab 2, then looks around pulling out his phaser.::
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Already building a photonic charge in capacitors leading to the communications aray.:: *CO*: Let me know when you are ready.
SMDrew says:
@<EO Ailen>::Motions to the other men to pull their weapons.::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
aTO: Launch one anti-matter pod at the 2nd probe, then target the pod with a photon torpedo.  FCO: Lock onto the furthest stationary pod from our location and take us to it the moment tactical fires.
OPS Lt Fong says:
<aOPS LtJg Kendal>::Having just modified the tractor beams into repulsor beams and successfully knocked a total of one probe away with one he frowns slightly:: aCO: I'll try.
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
@::See's Ailen pull out his phaser... figures the gig is up.  Leans out from behind cover and shoots Ailen on stun.  Snaps off a couple of more shots in the general direction of the other three, then ducks back behind cover::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CSO: Given the Starfleet weapons that took out the MIDAS array the second time, the Federation probes, and the Federation frequency, I'd wager you're correct.
Doctor Gradle says:
@::Puts the book down, rubbing her eyes a bit::
CNS Ens Foster says:
@::Sees Hawk fire and looks around the corner to see if one of the men was hit and nearby he needed a weapon.::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
Hmmm... ::Looking at the specs again, she inputs a few commands to create a jamming frequency.::

@ACTION:  Lt Commander Ailen falls to the deck stunned.   The other three men open fire and move to cover.

CNS Ens Foster says:
@::Taps his commbadge.::  *Reynolds*:  Ensign Foster to Commander Reynolds.
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
@::Continues to fire snap shots, not coming out of cover too long::
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Checks the cross patches and starts to run a bypass:: *aOPS/aCO* Five minutes until optimum pulse power.
SMDrew says:
@<Commander Reynolds> *CNS*:  This is Reynolds.  What can I do for you Ensign?
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
aTO: Coordinate with helm to release an antimatter pod from the cargo bay.  aOPS: Then nudge it into place with the repulsion tractor beam.
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
@::Snaps off two more shots, then ducks behind cover.  Nods approvingly as he hears the CNS calling for the Calvary::
CNS Ens Foster says:
@*Reynolds*:  Cadet Hawk and myself are penned down and under fire by the 4 missing crewmen in Science Lab 2 could use some backup.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
*OPS*: Give me a 30 second warning, Mr. Fong.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::As she looks back at the specs she realizes something... and shakes her head::  dumb... dumb... :: enters the commands into the computer, putting in open codes for a standard federation probe.  Then she hits the command button that would shut them off.::
SMDrew says:
@<Commander Reynolds> *CNS*:  I'll send security to your location.  Hold tight.

ACTION:  All but 9 probes drop from sensors.

ACTION:  The 9 probes are deactivated and show no power readings.

CAG Cdt Hawk says:
@::Yells out::  Boeman and the other 2: Hear that?  Security is on the way and you're not getting through the airlock or out that door without getting shot.  Why not just give it up now?
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Smiles to herself, but given how long it took her to figure it out, she turns instead with a sigh.::  aCO:  The probes have been deactivated.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
aCO:  Shall I try the tachyon field again?

@ACTION:  A phaser shot melts a hole near Cadet Hawk.

CAG Cdt Hawk says:
@::More quietly::  CNS:  Let Reynolds know to detain the sub
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Blinks, then glances up at the viewscreen, then down at her sensor display, then back to the viewscreen...and finally to Senn, her mouth open as if to speak, but nothing quite forthcoming yet::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CSO: ...How?
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CSO: And yes, do so.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CSO: Wait--
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CSO: First answer the "How."
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Looks at the sensor feed and mutters a curse of surprise.::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Turns to activate the tachyon field... only to pause and look back.""
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
@::Winces at the near phaser blast::  Fine!  ::Leans around the side and fires several blasts at the remaining bad guys::
CNS Ens Foster says:
@::Nods to Hawk.  ::Taps his badge again.::  *Reynolds*:  They showed up at science lab 2 via a sub might want to send another out to make sure they don't escape that way.

@ACTION:  Science Lab 2’s door blows open.

CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Looks slighty embarrassed.::  aCO:  They were federation probes using federation frequencies which meant they had federation codes which meant... well, I could just shut them off.

@ACTION:  Lt Bokly falls stunned from Cadets Hawks wild over the cover phaser fire.

aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CSO: That's.....excellent, Senn.   Can you self-destruct them?
SMDrew says:
@<EO Boemen>::Throws out his phaser.::  Outloud:  I surrender!
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Nods her head and turns around to input the command codes for self-destruct.::
Host SMDrew says:
@<EO Thomas>::Throws out his phaser as well and drops to the floor.::  Outloud:  I surrender as well!
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
@::Mutters::  Oh sure...  ignore me when I give you the chance, then cave in for the security guys.  Wimp.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CSO: And---scramble our codes. I don't want someone pulling the same trick on us.

@ACTION:  Fifteen security officers enter the room and secure the area.

aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
FCO: Put some distance between us and the nearest probes.
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Glances back and swears:: *aCO* Communications modification ready.
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
@::Stands::  Security:  Thanks folks!
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
aCO:  I will need your command codes as well as mine to do that.  ::Hits the command for self-destruct.::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Reaching over she pulls up the program she needs to play with the ship codes.::
CNS Ens Foster says:
@::Gets up from behind a console, making a mental note to never leave the ship without a phaser again.::
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
@::Walks over to examine the drill and pumps::  CNS:  This is what all this was about?  Latinum mining?
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
*OPS*: Understood. I'm keeping an open comm with you, wait for my mark.      ::Nods to Senn, and taps in her command codes...hesitating just a moment before entering the last digit...::

ACTION:  The 9 probes self-destruct in small explosions around the Claymore.  No damage to the Claymore was recorded.

CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::As the CMO's codes is inputted, as second in command she inputs hers.  The computer requests her to input the changes.  Quickly she does so.::
CNS Ens Foster says:
@::Starts to look over the equipment.::  CAG:  Sounded like it might be.

@ACTION:  Security picks up the four officers.

aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Pauses a moment::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Looks around the bridge, to see if anyone has beeping buttons::
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
@*Reynolds*  Hawk to Reynolds.  Science Lab 2 is secured.  Thanks for the backup.  It's looking as though your four missing men were running an undersea latinum mining operation.  The question left is who were they delivering to.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
aCO:  They are gone... debris for nine probes on sensors.  Tachyon now?
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Nods to Senn::   aOPS: All right. let's broadcast a message for anyone around to hear.
SMDrew says:
<Unknown>COMM: USS Claymore:  We offer you 4 barrels of raw latinum four our departure of the system.  If you refuse you will be destroyed.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Activates the tachyon field.::

ACTION:  Sensors pick up a cloaked vessel in a shallow orbit around the planets moon.

OPS Lt Fong says:
<aOPS LtJg Kendal> CO: Looks like we won't need to call them...Respond?
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
aCO:  Commander...  ::Puts the info up on the screen, not wanting to say anything.::
SMDrew says:
@<Commander Reynolds> *CAG*:  I thank you for your support Cadet.  Keep me informed,
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
@::Moves over to the comms console and activates it::  @*Claymore*  Hawk to Claymore
aCO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
::Her "partial Ferengi upbringing" at it were, causes her to contemplate, for ever so brief a moment, the immense profit margin on her expenditures on long-distance calls to Ferenginar --- and causes her to suddenly remember Fong is in on this call from Engineering::  ::Nods to Senn:: COM: Unknown: Offer refused. Mr. Fong, they're all yours.

ACTION:  A message comes through the comm from Cadet Hawk.....

CAG Cdt Hawk says:
@::While waiting to see if the Claymore answered, he notices a set of transporter pads with pattern enhancers in the corner of the lab.  With a frown, he gets the CNS's attention and motions for him to investigate::
OPS Lt Fong says:
::As barrels are not a particularly standard form of currency he is less then tempted and he discharges the built up photonic energy into the communications array::

ACTION:  Sensors show the ship is now moving from orbit.

CNS Ens Foster says:
@::Sees Hawk motioning towards something and moves over to investigate, running scans over the pads as he moves closer.::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Tries frantically at the last minute to shut down the comm to Hawk::

ACTION:  Cloaked space flickers as an orange vessel can be seen on the main view screen briefly.

CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Scans the orange vessel::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
FCO: Close in.  aTO: Target their engines and weapons. Fire at will.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::To no one in particular::  Alien vessel leaving moons orbit.
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
@::Shrugs as he gets no answer, then turns to head over next to the CNS::
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
@CNS:  What do you think?
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
aCO/aTO:  Reading Danube class vessel with a false outer hull.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
aTO: Cripple, do not destroy.
OPS Lt Fong says:
<aOPS LtJg Kendal>::Is unable to separate the comms as the entire comm array is in use to launch the built up photons, he begins resetting the tractor beam to standard::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
*Medical*: Prepare for the possibility of hostile casualties.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
aCO:  I am reading raw latinum aboard... the must have succeeded.  Think of an old fashion barrel.  They have twelve of those.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
aCO:  Reading five life signs aboard.
CNS Ens Foster says:
@::Turns as Hawk come up beside him.::  CAG:  Scans show a working transport padd, likely able to transport from here to a ship in orbit.  I'd guess this is how they got the latinum out without anyone suspecting.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
*OPS*: Great job, Mr. Fong.    aOPS: Kendal, can we get a transporter lock on their people and cargo?
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
@CNS:  Makes sense.  Are you reading any life signs on the sub?

ACTION:  Phasers strike out at the moving danube and hit their mark.  The vessels impulse engines smoke as the cloaking device fails....

aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
aOPS: If you can get a lock, beam them to the brig, and cargo to the cargo bay.
SMDrew says:
<Unknown>COM: USS Claymore:  This is Commander Graves.  We wish to surrender.  We are losing life support.
OPS Lt Fong says:
<aOPS LtJg Kendal> ::locks transporters on the vessel's crew and cargo, crew to be beamed to the brig, cargo to a secured section of the cargo bay::
CNS Ens Foster says:
@::Shakes his head:: CAG: No only detected the 4 that came in here nothing now.
OPS Lt Fong says:
<aOPS_LtJg_Kendal>::Nods readiness at the CO::
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
@CNS:  Okay...  how about you check out the sub and see if we can find some clue as to who they were working with and I'll go through the consoles here and see if there are any logs?
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Continues returning the communications array to normal::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
aOPS: Do it.     *Security*: Prepare for incoming to the brig.
CNS Ens Foster says:
@::Nods::  CAG:  Sounds good.  ::Moves off toward the airlock.::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
FCO: Take us to a safe distance, in case the engines go.
OPS Lt Fong says:
<aOPS LtJg Kendal> ::Energizes::

ACTION: The 5 men are beamed into the Claymore's brig.

CAG Cdt Hawk says:
@::Begins reviewing console logs...  and finding a lot of nothing::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Nods tightly in acknowledgment to Kendal, and starts toward the turbolift:: CSO: Commander, you have the bridge. Clean up here and establish communications with the surface. I'll be in the brig.

ACTION:  The Claymore's Ops console beeps as it picks up a long range encrypted priority one Starfleet message.

CNS Ens Foster says:
@::Begins poking around the sub looking for anything that might help identify who was behind it all.::
CO Cptn T’Shara says:
#COM: USS Claymore: This is Captain T'Shara USS Fragarach.
OPS Lt Fong says:
<aOPS LtJg Kendal> aCO: Transport successful ma'am.  Also, an incoming Starfleet priority one message for you.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Nods as the CMO leaves the bridge... not envying her at all interrogation.::
CNS Ens Foster says:
@::Comes up empty of anything of interest in the sub and heads back out to Hawk.::  CAD:  Nothing in there, guess they didn't want to risk leading us to their employers if they were caught.

ACTION:  A second incoming priority one transmission comes in from Deep Space 3.

OPS Lt Fong says:
<aOPS LtJg Kendal> COM: USS Fragarach: CO: USS Claymore responding.
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
@::Nods::  CNS:  Same here.  Nothing
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Pauses half-step into the turbolift as she processes Kendal's response. For a moment, she hesitates, and turns back to the bridge.  She nods to Senn to continue with her orders::  aOPS: On screen.
OPS Lt Fong says:
<aOPS LtJg Kendal> aCO: Incoming transmissions from USS Fragarach and Deep Space 3 Ma'am.

ACTION:  Captain T'Shara appears on the main viewscreen wearing a Black Starfleet uniform on the bridge of a defiant class vessel.  Blue lighting can be seen behind her.

aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Mutters something beneath her breath, for once glad Fong's ears aren't around to pick it up...and settles into the CO's chair:: aOPS: Split screen.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
aOPS: We should be able to make contact with our people.  Open a channel to them.  I will take anyone at this point.
Admiral Cosgrave says:
$COM: USS Claymore: This is Admiral Cosgrave.  You are to disregard Captain T'Shara.  This communication is not authorized!
OPS Lt Fong says:
<aOPS LtJg Kendal> ::splits the screen feeding the message from DS3 to the screen and forwarding the communications channel to each::
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
@CNS:  Unless you have an idea of something more we can do here, I suggest we head for Cmdr Reynolds office and see what he's been able to get from the prisoners.
OPS Lt Fong says:
<aOPS LtJg Kendal>::Glances at the viewscreen:: CSO: I'll try.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::At the sight of T'Shara, for the briefest moment the intense tension across her face breaks into relief - a short-lived relief, as Cosgrave's voice sounds, and she barely refrains from slapping her forehead::
CO Cptn T’Shara says:
#COM: USS Claymore: I am in need of the Claymore's support.  I'm sending encrypted coordinates.
CNS Ens Foster says:
@CAG:  Sounds good, he might have had some luck contacting the Claymore as well.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Rubs the bridge of her nose momentarily::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
:: Looks at the screen, probably feeling as confused as everyone else.::
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
@::Nods, but turns back and looks around the room one more time, annoyed he can't extract any more information from it::
OPS Lt Fong says:
<aOPS LtJG Kendal::Attempts to hail the planet:: COM: Denely III: Aegir Station: Any: USS Claymore calling Aegir station.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Turning around, she verifies the signal from Cosgrave.::
Admiral Cosgrave says:
$COM: USS Claymore: Commander Raeyld you are to terminate communications with Captain T'Shara immediately.
CNS Ens Foster says:
@::Stops as he hears a comm from a nearby console.::  CAG:  Or we can talk to them here
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Not wanting to unsettle anything, she taps the message to the CMO::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Calmly:: COM: Cosgrave: Understood, Admiral. Anything else?
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
@::Starts at the sound of the comm channel opening, then leaps to the console::  COM:  Claymore, this is Cadet Hawk.
CSO LtCmd Senn says:
aCO: Cosgrave authenticated.
OPS Lt Fong says:
<aOPS LtJg Kendal>::Verifies the computer checks on both signals then prepares to shut down the channel from the USS Fragarach::
CO Cptn T’Shara says:
#COM: USS Claymore: Serena, I wouldn't be asking if it wasn't important.  I hope to see you in a few weeks.  T'Shara out.  ::closes comm::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Traces the captains and again, just taps the information.::
Admiral Cosgrave says:
$COM: USS Claymore: Commander Raeyld you are to return to Deep Space 3.
CSO LtCmd Senn says:
aCO:  Information from the captain coming from within Breen space... approximately 28 light years from us.  Message is sent via a Federation signal.
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
@COM:  USS Claymore:  Claymore, this is Cdt Hawk on Aegir Station.  Do you read?
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Winces at T'Shara's comm ending, leaving the full face of Cosgrave ahead, but continues almost impassively:: COM: DS3: Cosgrave: Acknowledged, Admiral. I believe our mission here is nearly wrapped up. Anything else?
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Seeing the others occupied::  *CAG*:  It is about time you responded.
Admiral Cosgrave says:
$COM: USS Claymore:  No Commander.  We will see you in a few days.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
*CAG*:  We have a... problem... I should say another one.  What is yours and the others status?

ACTION:  COMM from DS3 ends and an encrypted transmission of data arrives from the Fragarach.

aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Rises ever-so-slightly, as she'd expected to have to get a little indignant there...but nothing happens, and she nods as the comm closes::
OPS Lt Fong says:
<aOPS LtJg Kendal> COM: Denely III: Aegir Station: CAG: We read you Cadet.
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
@::Rolls his eyes::  *CSO*  Station is secure.  All AT personnel alive and well.  We've discovered and shut down an illegal latinum mining operation here.  The station could use some assistance with damage control.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Looks over to Raeyld::  aCO:  Appears they have things under control concerning our illegal miners.  They are requesting assistance with damage control.
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
@*CSO*  I imagine command might want to coordinate efforts with Cmdr Reynolds, but I believe the rest of us are ready to beam back to the ship.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
*CAG*:  Sounds good to me.  I think I missed you.
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
@*CSO* Nah... you KNOW you did.  ::Grins to himself::
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
@CNS:  Sounds like the ship is more or less in one piece...  not always a given for the Claymore.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
aOPS:  Prepare to beam our people back aboard.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
aOPS:  Also contact engineering and medical and prepare a damage control team to beam down shortly.
CNS Ens Foster says:
@::Smiles::  CAG:  Well that’s good, just got my office all unpacked and set up.  Don't want to start all over again.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Settles back into the chair, quite content to let Senn handle everything, as she processes their latest obstacle...and the meeting she has ahead::
OPS Lt Fong says:
<aOPS LtJg Kendal> CSO: I believe there is already an engineering team down there ma'am.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
aOPS:  They are requesting further assistance.  The sooner they are up and running the sooner we are out of here.  Contact Reynolds to coordinate.
OPS Lt Fong says:
<aOPS LtJg Kendal> ::locks on the CAG and CNS to beam them up:: COM: Denely III: Aegir Station: CAG/CNS: Standby for transport.
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
@COM:  USS Claymore:  Standing by
OPS Lt Fong says:
<aOPS LtJg Kendal>::Energizes::

ACTION:  The Away team materializes in transporter room 1.

CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
aOPS:  If he says otherwise... then we are good to go.... just need our people back.
SMDrew says:
@<Commander Reynolds> COM: USS Claymore:  Claymore thanks for the help.  Your people saved the station.  We will notify Starfleet Command and give them our thanks!  Safe travels Claymore.

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