10503.10 The Chase…  Part I

FADE IN:  12 hours have passed since Admiral MacLeod did his little escape number.  In those 12 hours, our crew has worked non stop to correct the damage, and they are now, ready to rumble.  Our heroes are finishing their final checks before departure.

Sensor Telemetry on the shuttle is still being received, the shuttle is holding at warp 6.01 on a heading of 005 by 215 by 010, this puts it on a direct heading for Orion space.  It will reach Orion space in a little over two hours.

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CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
*Bridge*: Arca to the Bridge

CTO_Ens_Ryan says:
:: walks onto the bridge feeling better than 12 hours ago while taking up his station from an ensign ::

CO_Santoni says:
::in her office going over the brief she sent to the crew::

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
:: Arrives on the bridge after double checking on some sensor repairs.::

XO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
*CEO*: You have a problem?

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
::at Sci 1  constructing a mobile tachyon/photon scattering emitter to jam SARAH's holoemitter::

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
*XO*: That’s a negative Commander just letting you know that all repairs are complete

CTO_Ens_Ryan says:
:: taps his console a few times and looks it over, rubs his hand under his console and feels his phaser locked in place, and starts verifying all tactical stations operability ::

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
::Reflexively steps to the OPS console and logs in.:: OPS: Report?

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
::rubs his eyes trying to stay awake::

XO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
*CEO*: Understood.  The computer should be in top shape.  Good job.

CO_Santoni says:
*XO*: Cmdr, please remind everyone that we have a meeting in 5 minutes in the OL.

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
<OPS> CNS: All of our lights are showing green Lt. ::Smiles.::

XO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
*CO*: Understood sir.

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
*XO*: Thank you sir I'll see you in a few

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
OPS: Good.  After the work everyone has put in they out to be glowing. ::Smiles at the young man.::

XO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
*CEO*: Understood.

Host FCO_Jet says:
CSO:  Commander Sea, can you give me a refreshed telemetry on the shuttle please

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
::grabs the bad on the Midway and heads for the turbolift::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
FCO: Warp vector being patched through

Host FCO_Jet says:
CSO:  Thank you sir, getting it now.  ::works controls updating their course::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
*CO*: I recommend we leave orbit Captain and begin the chase, once they cross into Orion Space we will lose lawful jurisdiction

XO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
OPS: Please open shipwide for an announcement.

Host FCO_Jet says:
::looks back::  XO:  Commander Shemara, I have speed and heading laid in, we can break orbit at will.

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
<OPS> XO: Commander?

XO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
OPS: Please go shipwide for an announcement.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
*CO*: We cannot serve a Federation warrant in neutral territory that is kidnapping

CO_Santoni says:
*CSO*: I was sure we had left yet.     *XO*: If the CEO has greenlit everyone, have us leave orbit now, Cmdr.

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
::Wonders why the XO is requesting shipwide and not senior/department head only announcement for the meeting.::

XO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
*CO*: Understood sir.

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
TL: Bridge

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
<OPS>XO: Aye. ::Looks at her quizzically.;:

XO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
FCO: You have a green light.  Lets go.

Host FCO_Jet says:
::watches his nav. console, as the computer continually displays the position, heading and speed of the shuttle as well as current time to intercept at present speed::

Host FCO_Jet says:
XO:  Aye sir.  Breaking orbit.  ::works controls::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
FCO: Will we intercept before they cross the border?

XO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
OPS: Please I need to.....Oh never mind.  ::opens the comm::  All Senior staff meeting in the Observation lounge in 5 minutes.

CO_Santoni says:
::downloads the MB on a padd and makes her way to the OL::

Host FCO_Jet says:
ACTION:  The DJ leaves earth orbit and soon leaves the earth behind.  DJ is now at full impulse.

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
::slowly exits the TL and looks around the bridge::

Host FCO_Jet says:
::checks nav. console::  XO:  all systems show clear for warp speed, sir.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
::calculating warp exit vector to take ship out of the system::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
::activates navigational deflector::

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
::eyes feel a little heavy::

CO_Santoni says:
::enters OL and sits in a chair and waits::

XO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
FCO: Well son warp speed now.

CTO_Ens_Ryan says:
:: continues checking over his station watching tactical and strategic displays of the region at his console ::

Host FCO_Jet says:
ACTION:  A clunk and a loud hum can be heard as the deflector engages, and cycles into correct phase.

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
::Looks at the young man at OPS:: OPS: I'll be in the briefing room if you need anything.  Keep track of that beacon.  ::Points and Downloads a quick report from the console and adds to it a bit.::

Host FCO_Jet says:
::works flight controls::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
::checks deflector for damage::

Host FCO_Jet says:
ACTION:  The DJ enters warp

Host FCO_Jet says:
ALL:  Warp speed...  I'll have us at 9.98 in three minutes.

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
<OPS> CNS: Aye, have fun boss.  ::Teasingly.::

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
::walks over to the engineering station:: Computer: Transfer engineering commands to the bridge

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
::Heads for the Observation Lounge for the meeting.::

CTO_Ens_Ryan says:
:: looks over at the CEO and nods, not sure if the CEO even sees him ::

Host FCO_Jet says:
ACTION:  The engineering station lights up, bright flashing lights, and a few beeps

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
::enters OL with Library interface in right ear::

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
::checks all systems and looks over his shoulder and notices someone new on the bridge::

CO_Santoni says:
CSO: Cmdr Sea ::nods::

Host FCO_Jet says:
XO:  Commander. Given our current speed, we should reach IP with the shuttle in 52 minutes.

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
::walks over to the CTO:: CTO: excuse me umm. Ensign, are you new?

CTO_Ens_Ryan says:
:: leaves his station, nodding to a crewman to take the station - heads for the officer's lounge ::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
CO: Captain, good to see you, I remind you of the legal technicalities should the shuttle cross into Neutral Orion space

CTO_Ens_Ryan says:
:: turns on a dime and looks at the CEO :: CEO: Yes, sir.  Ensign Ryan, sir.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
::sits down, crossing left leg over right knee::

CO_Santoni says:
CSO: Yes, that will be tricky indeed. Let's hope we are able to reach them in time. I'm sure FCO Jet will push the DJ as fast as possible

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
::smile at the sound of being called sir and walks with the CTO to the OL:: CTO: What your assignment aboard the DJ?

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
CO:  I have attempted to construct a tachyon emitter designed to short out SARAH's mobile emitter

Host FCO_Jet says:
XO:  We are now at 9.975 sir.  Engines are strong.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
CO: It should preserve the program but disable the projection, in theory

CTO_Ens_Ryan says:
CEO: :: follows suit :: I'm the new Chief Tactical Officer, sir.  I'll also be heading up security.  Hopefully my track record improves... :: grins softly ::

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
::In the Observation Lounge.::

CO_Santoni says:
CSO: Good work. We really need to ensure that she won't be able to get in the DJ and take over the ship.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
*Computer*: Transfer Sci One to this computer panel in the OL

CO_Santoni says:
::looks around to see who has arrived::

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
::looks confused:: CTO: Improves? Oh the admiral not sweat it know saw that coming

CTO_Ens_Ryan says:
:: nods at the CEO :: CEO: Thank you, sir.  I will try... :: enters the OL with the CEO ::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
::LRS scan of shuttle::

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
::heads to the replicator:: CTO: Ensign do you want something?

CTO_Ens_Ryan says:
CEO: No thank you, sir.  :: smiles and looks around the room at everyone arriving ::

CO_Santoni says:
ALL: Just missing the XO and we can start.

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
::he orders a tea and takes it and takes a seat:: CTO: So Ensign Ryan do you have a first name?

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
::Makes notations to her own report on the PADD as she hears other speak.::

XO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
::picks up her PADD and heads for the OL::

CTO_Ens_Ryan says:
CEO: Jack, sir.  Ensign Jack Ryan.  :: nods and takes a seat next to the CEO ::

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
CTO:: Mine is Mark, where are you from Jack?

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
::Looks at the CO thinking her troubled by the XO's non presence.::

CTO_Ens_Ryan says:
CEO: Atlanta, sir.  On earth... :: recalls his hometown ::

XO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
::walks into the observation lounge:: ALL: Please excuse my tardiness.

XO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
::takes her seat next to the captain::

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
CTO: Earth me too, but I'm from New York

CO_Santoni says:
ALL: Okay, let's get started. I've asked you here so we can review the actions we'll take in this mission.

CTO_Ens_Ryan says:
CEO: I've never been... :: quiets down and looks at his captain ::

Host FCO_Jet says:
::adjusts course to stay on the tail of the shuttle::

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
::Briefly looks at the XO as she sits down across the table from her then draws her attention to the CO.::

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
::faces the captain get comfortable::

CO_Santoni says:
ALL: This is my first meeting with you all, and we have a new CTO, so we'll try to keep some order.

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
::drinks some of his tea::

CO_Santoni says:
ALL: We'll quickly review everyone's tasks. See what has been done and what needs to be done. See what we've come up with so far, and share our ideas.

CTO_Ens_Ryan says:
:: smiles and then wipes it off his face trying to remain professional ::

CO_Santoni says:
ALL: CNS Pino... what is the status of your tasks?

XO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
::sips on her Valarian root tea::

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
CO: We have maintained the sensor tracking of the shuttle and we are on track to overtake it within 2 hours.  Operations is still working with Engineering to find a way to pull the emitters from SARAH or at least confine them and access.

CO_Santoni says:
CNS: 2 hours? I thought it was a little over 55 minutes?

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
CO: Additionally, I have been attempting to do some research on exactly what is going on with Admiral McLeod.  Apparently he gave up his commission before doing this from eye witness reports who saw him.

XO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
CO: Well that explains his emotions and all the stress I felt.

Host FCO_Jet says:
::watches the sensors as the shuttle gets ever closer, begins calculations to match speed with the shuttle for when the time comes::

CO_Santoni says:
CNS: Good idea about trying to find why the Adm did such a thing. May help us predict what he's about to do.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
::activate Short Range Sensors::

CO_Santoni says:
ALL: The CSO was telling me about a way to take care of Sarah.

CO_Santoni says:
CSO: Want to explain your idea?

CTO_Ens_Ryan says:
:: looks at the CNS and then back to the captain ::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
::stands, straightens uniform and walks to screen::

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
::looks over to the CSO::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
::displays image of SARAH::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
All: Based on research and observation this is what we know

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
CO: Captain, I know we are attempting to disable SARAH however perhaps we could speak with "her" and reason with her as well.  After all she is adaptable.

Host FCO_Jet says:
*CO*:  Bridge to Captain Santoni.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
All: Sarah was..........pauses

CO_Santoni says:
*FCO*: Go ahead.

Host FCO_Jet says:
*CO*:  Sir, we are close enough for a visual on the shuttle.  I'm revising our time to intercept to fifteen minutes.

CO_Santoni says:
*FCO*: Please relay visual to the screen in the OL.

Host FCO_Jet says:
ACTION: The wall monitor displays the shuttle at warp.

CO_Santoni says:
CSO: Explain your idea for Sarah quickly, we have 15 minutes to go over our plan.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
All: She was created in the hololabs at Jupiter station as a companion to Adm MacCloud, there is definitely a deep psychological attachment mutually

CTO_Ens_Ryan says:
:: sees shuttle moving ::

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
::Looks at the CSO then the CO as she receives a verbal report from the FCO on the bridge.::

XO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
CNS: But I thought that the hologram what exactly like the EMH from Dr. Zimmerman.  It is able learn and have feelings is it not?

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
CO: Ok based on information obtained from Paladine Sky former Cmdr on Avalon, SARAH has a pathological dark side

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
::wonders why the Midway didn't get further::

Host FCO_Jet says:
ACTION:  Telemetry information on the monitor as well, shows the shuttle speed, its heading, and distance to Orion space.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
CO: I suggest we use tachyon emitters to disable her program, in theory her program cannot interact while not projecting

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
All: She should be considered extremely dangerous and highly skilled with at least greater abilities of any computer

CO_Santoni says:
::looks at her crew waiting to see if someone has questions or comments about the CSO's idea::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
All: This concludes my briefing

CTO_Ens_Ryan says:
:: looks at the CSO and then the CO ::

CO_Santoni says:
ALL: Questions or opinions about the CSO's idea?

XO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
CSO: Isn't there a way that she could be held in the holodeck in a stasis field?

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
XO: She is currently in a mobile emitter, containing her in a holodeck would require downloading her to our computer, I do not recommend this for obvious reasons

CTO_Ens_Ryan says:
:: nods at the CSO ::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
All: She is a hologram and not a physical entity

XO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
CSO: You have a valid point there.

CO_Santoni says:
ALL: Anyone else?

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
XO: Yes, that is its adaptive in its programming.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
All: It is my belief that she can and will kill to protect herself and the Adm

Host FCO_Jet says:
*ALL in OL*:  Observation Lounge, Bridge.  We are five minutes from IP with the shuttle.

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
::looks at his padd on the Midway::

XO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
CEO: Lt. I know there are a few ways we might be able to disable the shuttle.  But I have one question more.

CO_Santoni says:
*FCO*: Thank you.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
All: The calculated mass indicates the shuttle is empty we are following a decoy

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
XO: Yes sir what’s your question?

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
::displays shuttle on screen::

CO_Santoni says:
ALL: Let's speed things up here. So we are going to try the CSO's plan for Sarah. What about the shuttle and the Admiral?

Host FCO_Jet says:
::sets nav. system to automatically throttle back to match speed with the shuttle at 100 kilometers distance::

CTO_Ens_Ryan says:
:: looks at the CSO and ponders if the Admiral might still be onboard ::

XO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
CEO: Can you narrow down the biological scanners down to pinpoint the life form in it?

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
::scans for other warp trails passing with in beaming distance of the shuttle::

XO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
CO: Sir if the shuttle has no life signs in it, it would suggest two things.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
XO: The shuttle is empty

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
XO: Well if the command code have not be change I could link with it and scan her but I'm sure he change them

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
::looks at the CSO::

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
CO: I suggest we get those logs off that shuttle and analyze them as top priority.  They may give some indication of where McLeod is.

CO_Santoni says:
CSO: The shuttle is empty?

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
*Computer* Transmit one-way burst transmission prefix code to shuttle, order it to stop

CTO_Ens_Ryan says:
:: leans forward like he wanted to say something, and then leans back in his chair ::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
CO: Based on calculated mass yes

Host FCO_Jet says:
<LCARS>  CSO:  Unable to connect with shuttle.  Shuttle transceiver array have been disabled.

XO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
::sitting thinking::

CO_Santoni says:
ALL: Okay, let's all go back on the bridge and work from there. CNS, yes, download those logs.

CO_Santoni says:
ALL: Bring back the shuttle so we can study it.

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
ALL: How about linking up another shuttle with this one?

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
CO: Suggest Red alert and cut the engines from the hull

XO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
CO: Can’t do it if the transceiver array is offline.  Won't accept the remote codes.

CO_Santoni says:
CSO: If my memory serves Cmdr, we are already at red alert.

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
CO: Sir if I can hard dock with her someone else can shut her down

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
CO: It is my understanding the shields are down is that true?

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
CEO: Can we tractor it into the shuttle bay and have a team dissect it?

XO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
CNS: I could help the CEO if he wants.  Unless the CO has something else planned for me.

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
CNS: True but the engine would have to be shut down first to do that

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
All: First we are going get her out of warp space which may involve some cutting ::looks at CTO::

Host FCO_Jet says:
ACTION:  The DJ's engines automatically throttle back, slowing the ship and matching the shuttle's speed.

CTO_Ens_Ryan says:
:: nods at the CSO ::

CO_Santoni says:
ALL: Okay. XO, CEO, CSO, and CTO: work on bringing the shuttle here. CNS: try to retrieve the logs and study them.

XO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
CO: Something is bothering me.

Host FCO_Jet says:
*CO*:  Captain, we have reached the shuttle.  I have us positioned directly astern of her, 100 kilometers back

CO_Santoni says:
*FCO*: Aye. Keep us in position.

CO_Santoni says:
XO: What is it?

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
CO: Aye. ::Nods and awaits dismissal.::

Host FCO_Jet says:
ACTION:  The DJ shakes a little bit as the two warp fields begin to merge.  The shake quickly dissipates as the FCO matches the shuttle's warp field dynamic

Host FCO_Jet says:
*CO*:  Aye sir, holding station.

XO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
CO: Well from the beginning of the chase, I know the Admiral is to smart and has anticipated this action taken by us and all this could be a wild goose chase.

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