SD 10503.17 
The Chase  Part 2
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Fade In: Our heroes have caught up with the stolen shuttle, and are trailing behind it by about 100 kilometers, getting control of it is as much a priority as is getting Admiral MacLeod into custody. We are holding warp six and are about one hour from Orion Space.

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CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
::has a couple of ideas and checks with his console to double check::

CO_Santoni says:
::in her seat on the bridge::

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
::turns toward the middle of the bridge::XO/CO:Captain, Commander I think I have a idea to stop the shuttle

XO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
::walks onto the bridge::

Host FCO_Ens_Jet says:
::monitoring proximity to the shuttle::  CO:  The shuttle is holding speed and course sir.  They got to know we're behind them.

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
::Listening to the CEO speak up.::

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
FCO: They Mr. Jet?

CO_Santoni says:
CEO: Listening, Lt.

Host FCO_Ens_Jet says:
CNS:  Well, I'm assuming there's someone on board.  ::smiles::

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
ALL: I think there is a way to shut down the shuttle using subspace message

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
FCO: Experience has taught me Ensign not to assume.

XO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
CNS: Not likely that anyone is there on the Midway.

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
::Redirects her attention to the CEO.::

Host FCO_Ens_Jet says:
CNS:  I'll admit I'm assuming a lot.  

Host FCO_Ens_Jet says:
ACTION:  Sensor still detecting bio-signs.

XO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
CO: Sir, I am betting that there is no one nor the holoemitter either.

CO_Santoni says:
XO: It is possible indeed the shuttle is empty. We don't know yet.

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
ALL: If we could force a subspace message through we could piggyback a program on the subspace signal to shut down the core

CO_Santoni says:
CEO: Continue

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
::Notes the bio-signs being detected and tries to verify them.::

XO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
::nods in agreement with the CEO and smiles::

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
FCO: You may be correct Ensign if these readings are accurate.  CO: Captain bio-sign readings are holding.  I am attempting to determine accuracy and validity.

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
ALL: With some help from T'P... Uh I mean the Commander I think we could have it done in a few minutes

CO_Santoni says:
::nods at the CNS::

CO_Santoni says:
CEO: What are the risks?

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
CO: Minor unless the Admiral or Sarah have though about that and case the computer to cause a feedback loop

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
CO: In that case we may lose communication for a while

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
::Orders a computer analysis of the bio-sign being detected.::

XO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
CO: Sir there may be another way but it will require precise timing.

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
ALL: I do have to other ideas

XO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
CEO: Explain the other Idea you told me of.

Host FCO_Ens_Jet says:
::interprets the shuttle warp geometry telemetry::  ALL:  Sirs.  A point.  ::looks back at them::

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
ALL: The second is to get close to the Midway and for a spilt second transfer warp power to the main dish to cause an inverse graviton burst

CO_Santoni says:
FCO: A point?

Host FCO_Ens_Jet says:
ALL:  That shuttle has been pushing warp 6 for over 12 hours, give or take...  How much more can she go before her warp drive cycles down?

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
ALL: We would have about two mins to tractor and board the shuttle before it could reenter warp

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
::Frustrated that the computer analysis is not telling her anything more than what she already knows.::

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
CO: Captain, I have a potential theory.

CO_Santoni says:
ALL: Now now, one at a time please.

XO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
CEO: You had another idea using antimatter and a torpedo.

CO_Santoni says:
FCO: Go ahead, Ens.

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
CO: Also captain I do have one last idea but I would have it for a last option

CO_Santoni says:
::motions for the CEO to wait and let the FCO talk::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
::enters main bridge::

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
::Nods greeting to the CSO.::

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
::waits and looks at the FCO::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
::nods at the CNS::

Host FCO_Ens_Jet says:
CO:  As I said Captain.  That shuttle has been pushing warp 6 for over 12 hours, give or take...  How much more can she go before her warp drive cycles down?

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
*Computer*: LCARS tie in ::puts earpiece in::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
CO: The narrow issue is to disable the shuttle's warp geometry

Host FCO_Ens_Jet says:
<LCARS>  ::sends a crackling signal through the CSO's earpiece::

XO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
FCO: The Midway can maintain her speed for no more than 45 minutes more.  By then she will be in Orion space.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
*Computer*: Diagnosis problem

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
FCO: If the shuttle has been running for 12 hours straight

Host FCO_Ens_Jet says:
<LCARS>:  Disanostic complete.  No malfunctions detected.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
CO: I suggest a microtorpedo at the left nacelle, the resulting imbalance will cause the warp computer to trip off to prevent wormhole

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
::looks back at the captain::

Host FCO_Ens_Jet says:
::looks back at the CSO, decides not to comment::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
::analyzes crackling sound::

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
All: Before we go blowing up this thing, which is likely why not attempt to get that bio-sign aboard first?  ::Waits for them to give her the time to explain how.::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
CO: The safest way is to microtorpedo the nacelle

CO_Santoni says:
ALL: Indeed, our first aim should be to ensure that this bio-sign is not or is the admiral and try to bring that person over here.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
*Computer*: Are there more than usual heartbeats on the Don Johnson?

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
CO: Captain I don't agree with the CSO but he is right that is an option

Host FCO_Ens_Jet says:
::readies an evasive action should the shuttle blow up or stop suddenly::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
CEO: What is the Foundation for your objection?

Host FCO_Ens_Jet says:
<LCARS>  *CSO*:  Negative.

CO_Santoni says:
CSO: Please check on that bio-sign. I want to know if it's the admiral or not and if we can bring that person here.

XO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
::listens to the CEO and the CSO begin a debate::

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
::Sends a message to the CO's arm panel with the idea.::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
*Computer*: Reload port tube with 1 microtorpedo 1/1000 power

CO_Santoni says:
XO: What is your taken on this, number one?

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
CSO: Commander I just don't think it is the safe way since we are not sure if there is anyone aboard the Midway

Host FCO_Ens_Jet says:
<LCARS>  ::beeps to CSO, in compliance:: *CSO*:  loading...  Complete.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
::scanning shuttle for lifesign:: *Computer*: Can you confirm that the lifesign is not a sensor projection?

CO_Santoni says:
CSO: I haven't given you the order to do your idea, Cmdr. Please wait and work on the bio-sign first.

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
::Captain, since we are traveling at the same speed as the shuttle and we can link warp fields, it is possible to beam ship to ship if preciseness is adhered to.::

XO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
CSO/CEO: Gentlemen Please.  We are here to work together not to debate each other’s ideas.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
CEO: It is perfectly safe; a microtorpedo a 1/1000th power will not destroy the shuttle

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
::shuts his mouth and faces the XO::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
XO: With all due respect we are evaluating the strength of our ideas through debate, it is healthy discussion

XO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
CSO/CEO: The main object here is to disable and not destroy the shuttle.  You can collapse the warp field and I think that the CEO has a good idea on how to do that.

Host FCO_Ens_Jet says:
<LCARS> *CSO*:  Negative, bio signal remains consistent with known algorithm.
XO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
CSO: Yes but as time is running out we must act now as a team.

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
::stands at parade rest wait for the captains responds::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
XO: I have made my recommendation and am awaiting command approval

XO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
CSO/CEO: As am I waiting for the CO to decide as well.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
*Computer*: Time to Orion border?

Host FCO_Ens_Jet says:
<LCARS> *CSO*:  30 minutes 15 seconds.

CO_Santoni says:
CEO: Why are you at parade rest? We are discussing, it's normal that we don't all agree.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
CO: Political reminder, we will be in neutral space in 30 minutes 15 sec

CO_Santoni says:
ALL: We will try the idea the CEO had of using comms. This should be quick and rather armless. If it doesn't work, we will reassess and use another option.

XO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
CSO/CEO: Have either of you thought of an inverse tachyon pulse to collapse the warp field?

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
XO: Tachyons are an excellent means of detection but I do not think they will collapse a Cochrane warp field based on an intermix reaction

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
XO: Has crossed my mind sir but I like the idea of an inverse graviton burst

CO_Santoni says:
CNS: I received your idea. We are uncertain if there is a lifeform or not. SO...

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
::turns to his console and starts to compile the program::

XO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
CSO: If they are inversed in nature they should knock it out theoretically.

CO_Santoni says:
CEO: Try your comms idea.    ALL: Everyone else, keep juggling with the other ideas that were presented. Maybe a better one will pop up.

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
CO: Already on it captain

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
CO: It would certainly confirm if there was or not. ::Smiles.::

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
XO: Commander if you could lend me a hand

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
XO: I disagree, the field must be collapsed from the intermix chamber a nacelle or the warp computer in my opinion

XO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
CSO: True but it can be done with the right intermix formula being inverted.

XO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
CEO: I will join you in a moment.

Host FCO_Ens_Jet says:
ACTION:  LRS detect Orion ships moving into position, still in their space.

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
::taps an on his console entering code::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
XO: The Intermix chamber consists of the reaction of deuterium and antideutrium in a magnetic bottle I must still beg to differ

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
CO: Now detecting Orion ships at the border ::eyes in the ghostly azure glow of LRS::

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
CO: Should we hail them?

CO_Santoni says:
CSO: Are they powering up weapons?

CO_Santoni says:
ALL: We will need to act fast because there is no way we are letting the shuttle go in Orion space and less us.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
CO: Unknown, Orions are notoriously hostile and are made of clans there is no unifying authority we should consider them pirates and hostile

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
::scanning::

CO_Santoni says:
CNS: We will not contact them. I don't want to open talks with pirates.

Host FCO_Ens_Jet says:
<LCARS>  *all on bridge*:  Unable to process request.  Unable to establish connection.  Shuttle transceiver array is off line. 

XO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
CSO: I do know what the intermix chamber consists of and I will not stand here toe to toe with you.  Time is running out on us and we need to act.  I will note your comments and lets let it go at that. Agreed?

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
XO: Agreed

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
::finishes up the program and has the computer give it a once over::

CO_Santoni says:
CEO: Progress, Lt Arca?

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
CO: Aye sir

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
CNS: Could you give me a hand

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
CEO: What do you need?

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
XO: Ships consist of light cruisers armed and ready

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
*Computer*: Time to border?

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
CNS: We did to get a signal to the Midway so I could download this program to  there computer

Host FCO_Ens_Jet says:
<LCARS>  *CSO*:  25 minutes

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
CO: Captain perhaps attempting to transport at the same time as sending the signal?

XO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
CSO: How many?

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
::looks to the CEO and the CO.::

Host FCO_Ens_Jet says:
ACTION:  LRS undated - Two Orion ships have crossed the border

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
CO: Two Orion ships have entered Federation space and are now in violation of our territory

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
CO: Captain the program is complete just need to get a connection to their computer

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
::Prepares to Hail.::

CO_Santoni says:
OPS: Open a channel

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
CO: Ready to open a channel.

CO_Santoni says:
ALL: Battle stations.

XO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
CO/CNS: I still believe that the readings that we are getting from the Midway are false.

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
::Opens the Channel.::

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
CO: Open.

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
::checks the connections if its stable::

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
XO: No harm in trying then Cmdr.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
*All Shifts report to Action stations regardless of schedule*

CO_Santoni says:
COM: Orion: This is Captain Santoni of Starfleet. You are in our territory. Return to your space 
or we will have to fire.

XO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
CEO: Is your plan ready for implement?

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
*Computer*: Unload port torpedo bay with microtorpedo and load live ordinance

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
::Messages the CEO that she is ready when he is for the signal transfer.::

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
XO: Aye sir

CO_Santoni says:
XO: Find a way to get that shuttle to stop while I take care of those... ::points at the screen::

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
::sends the program through::

XO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
CO: Understood.

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
CO: Upload complete sir

Host FCO_Ens_Jet says:
<LCARS>  *CEO*:  Unable to connect.  Shuttle input signal propagation filters have been disabled.  Connection is impossible.

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
CO: Yet the connection failed

Host FCO_Ens_Jet says:
ACTION:  20 minutes to Orion Space.  15 minutes to IP with Orion ships.

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
CEO: Its unstable.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
CO: We are of course a frigate and they are cruisers this could get ugly

CO_Santoni says:
CTO: Ready weapons... for battle and to shoot the shuttle.

XO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
CEO: Switch to your plan about the antimatter and the torpedo.  That shuttle must be stopped.  They have crossed the border.

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
CO: Captain we could have time to get this to work I suggest choosing another plan

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
CO: Do you wish me to use a microtorpedo in port tube?

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
XO: Commander that would disable us as well

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
XO: I recommend the microtorpedo or the burst before that

XO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
CEO: At this point it is the fastest way.  How long till you could create another warpfield?

Host FCO_Ens_Jet says:
ACTION:  There is no response to the CO's comm to the Orion ships

CO_Santoni says:
CEO/XO: Indeed, we can't put us in jeopardy.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
::plotting IP on main viewer and tactical::

CO_Santoni says:
CSO: Go ahead. Use the microtorpedo.

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
CO: No response Captain.

CO_Santoni says:
COM: Orion: I repeat. You are in Federation Space. Return now or we will have to fire.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
*Computer*: Fire one micro torpedo 1/1000 yield at the shuttle's port nacelle

XO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
CO/CEO: Agreed. Just lets get that shuttle from being captured.  I am not about to let it be captured by them.

Host FCO_Ens_Jet says:
ACTION:  The torpedo blasts the 100 kilometer span in a second, detonating near the shuttle port nacelle.  The nacelle is sheered off and the shuttle drops abruptly out of warp.

Host FCO_Ens_Jet says:
::works controls::  ALL:  Emergency deceleration, hang on.

XO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
CEO: Tractor the shuttle.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
CO: Direct hit, shuttle disabled

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
::Directs power to the tractor and inertial dampeners.::

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
::engages tractor::

XO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
CEO:  Put her in the shuttle bay.

Host FCO_Ens_Jet says:
ACTION:  The DJ enters normal space, and is now 1000 meters from the shuttle.

CO_Santoni says:
CSO: Good work.

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
::shakes his head disappoint that his plan didn't work::

Host FCO_Ens_Jet says:
ACTION:  The shuttle is adrift, and is seized by the DJ tractor::

XO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
FCO: Hard 180 degree turn back the way we came once the shuttle is aboard.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
CO: Recommend security to SB 1

Host FCO_Ens_Jet says:
XO: Aye sir.

CO_Santoni says:
ALL: Status n the tractor beam?

Host FCO_Ens_Jet says:
::readies a course::

CO_Santoni says:
XO: Grab security and go check the shuttle.

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
::pull it into the shuttlebay::

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
::Closes the COMM to the Orions.::

CO_Santoni says:
ALL: Status of the Orions?

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
CO: Captain, perhaps the Orions have something to do with McLeod.

Host FCO_Ens_Jet says:
ACTION:  The Orion ships stall their approach and turn back to their borders

XO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
CO: Sir, I think it is wise to leave now.  The Orions are in federation space.

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
CO: Shuttle is now in shuttlebay

CO_Santoni says:
CNS: It is possible Cns, we cannot rule out anything at this point.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
All: Orion ships are bugging out

CO_Santoni says:
CSO: Good.

XO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
FCO: Engage

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
::disengages tractor beams::

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
::Attempts to get scans of the Orion ships both internal and external.::

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
::feeds sensor power to the CNS::

Host FCO_Ens_Jet says:
ACTION:  The shuttle is a board, and the DJ moves off on a reverse course, entering warp.

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
CO: Captain permission to take a look at the shuttle

XO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
CO: Ma'am I believe that somewhere along the path of the shuttle the Admiral and the holoemitter were beamed off the shuttle and onto a cloaked ship.

CNS_LtJg_C_Pino says:
CO: I got some sensor scans of the Orions, perhaps they will yield something useful.

CSO_Cmdr_JohnSea says:
All: Or,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,they are still onboard and hiding after pulling a bait and switch,,,,

CEO_LtJg_Arca says:
::walks over to the CSO and hold out his hand::CSO: Good work commander, no hard feelings?

XO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
CSO: Cmdr, I appologize for my words.

Host FCO_Ens_Jet says:
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