Host Susan says:
Mission Summary 10602.09

The USS Saber Tooth has launched with a crew selected from the Don Johnson's roster.

They are currently en route to the Planet Vulcan to pick up an ancient relic, apparently a square shaped stone locket.  As of yet, their final destination has not been given.

During their journey, the Executive Officer has arranged to perform battle drills to familiarize the crew with the defiant class systems.  We begin as the ship has received a distress call and they are preparing to proceed.

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CTO_Mahl says:
::On the bridge at the tactical station, preparing for battle drills::
CMO_OHurley says:
::In her quarters trying to rest::
OPS_Irvin says:
::sitting at the duty engineer's station in engineering::
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
::in her quarters feeling not to hot at the moment::
FCO_Dunzel says:
::Sitting at flight control::
CTO_Mahl says:
::Looks over the controls of the Saber Tooth, and is pleased with their layout, and of the power they have control over::
XO_Arca says:
FCO: Flight did you locate them yet?
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
::heads for the bathroom again::
XO_Arca says:
TO: Tactical hail the Soong
XO_Arca says:
CTO: Chief come here?
OPS_Cmdr_Irvin says:
::looking over ship systems::  Self: Boy...  Starfleet has done a lousy job of up keeping the class since I was on the Pharaoh...   
CMO_OHurley says:
::sleeping soundly in quarters::
XO_Arca says:
CTO: Chief contact the Soong
XO_Arca says:
FCO: Plot a course to the Soong at maximum warp
CTO_Mahl says:
XO: Aye, Sir. ::Opens a channel to the Soong::
FCO_Dunzel says:
XO: Aye sir. ::Plotting the course::
OPS_Cmdr_Irvin says:
::watches the warp status screen change the display as the course is plotted by the helm::
XO_Arca says:
COM: Soong: This the USS Saber Tooth we are on our way. What is your status?
XO_Arca says:
ALL: Red Alert
XO_Arca says:
FCO: ETA to the Soong?
CMO_OHurley says:
::bolts out of the bed bumping her head on the top::
CTO_Mahl says:
::Takes ship to red alert:: XO: Ship is at red alert, Sir.  All tactical systems at the ready.
FCO_Dunzel says:
XO: Twelve minutes sir to arrival sir.
CMO_OHurley says:
::a little disoriented:: *MO & MO*: Golan, Juzan, man your stations!
OPS_Cmdr_Irvin says:
::stands up::  Out loud: Wonderful...  
XO_Arca says:
TO: I want all information about the Soong
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
<Soong> COM: USS Saber Tooth: This is the USS Soong.....we...are  in ....need of.......asss.....tance...... Pl....eas...... help ......us.....
CMO_OHurley says:
<Golan> *CMO*: Juzan is on his way ma'am.
TO_Cryyd says:
::nods:: XO: Yes, sir. ::begins scanning the Soong and relaying information to the XO:: Nova Class sir.
TO_Cryyd says:
::begins cleaning up the message that just came in::
CMO_OHurley says:
Self: Oh my head.
XO_Arca says:
CTO: Scan for Jem'Hadar ship I want to know what we are getting into
CMO_OHurley says:
::races out of bed and throws on a uniform and med jacket::
CMO_OHurley says:
::fashions pips and badge::
CMO_OHurley says:
::heads for Sickbay::
XO_Arca says:
COM: SOONG: What is your status
CTO_Mahl says:
XO: Aye, Sir.  ::begins scanning for Jem'Hadar ships::
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
::walks back into their small living area and sits down and wipes her face::
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
Self: This morning sickness has got to stop.
TO_Cryyd says:
::replays a cleaner version of the message::
CTO_Mahl says:
XO: Sir, Sensors are picking up 3 attack fighters and one battle cruiser.
CMO_OHurley says:
::Enters Sickbay::
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
*CMO*: Can you come to my quarters for a minute.
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
::gets up and goes flying back to the bathroom again::
CTO_Mahl says:
XO: Shields are at maximum.  Weapons are on standby, and hot.
XO_Arca says:
::looks at the CTO:: CTO: You better make every shoot count
CMO_OHurley says:
*CO*: We're currently manning for a red alert.  Is it an emergency?
CTO_Mahl says:
XO: I always do, Sir.
CMO_OHurley says:
<Golan> CMO: We're all set ma'am.
CMO_OHurley says:
MO: Good work.
XO_Arca says:
FCO: Bring us between the Soong and the Jem'Hadar
FCO_Dunzel says:
XO: Aye sir. :: Adjusts the course::
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
::head over the bowl:: *CMO*: Unless the XO has ordered you to do something I think you should bring a hypo spray with you to my.....::the sound of barffing is heard:: quarters please.
OPS_Cmdr_Irvin says:
::activates the bridge monitors and taps into the sensors::  *Bridge*  We're ready down here...  
Host Susan says:
ACTION: Computer scans reveal 3 Jem'Hadar attack fighters and one battle cruiser.
CMO_OHurley says:
Self: Ewww.  *CO*: I'm on my way.
CMO_OHurley says:
*XO*: Sickbay is manned and ready sir.  I'm heading to Commander Shemara's quarters now.  She has requested me.  I have Ensigns Golan and Juzan in Sickbay on standby.
CTO_Mahl says:
XO: This isn't going to be easy, Sir.  I just hope this ship responds the way its reputation says.
XO_Arca says:
CTO: Scan the region for a good hidden spot
CTO_Mahl says:
XO: Sir?  we are going to hide?
CMO_OHurley says:
MO: Golan, you have Sickbay.  I’ll be in the CO's quarters.
CTO_Mahl says:
::Scans the area while questioning the XO::
TO_Cryyd says:
XO/CTO: Make 'em chase us?
CMO_OHurley says:
::grabs med kit and heads out::
TO_Cryyd says:
XO/CTO: Or hide the Soong
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
<Soong> COM: USS Saber Tooth: This is USS Soong....warp drive is offline...weapons phasers at 2% and.....photon...offline shields....4% and dropping.
XO_Arca says:
TO: Exactly
Host Susan says:
ACTION: Mahl notices a button begin to flash on the tactical console.
CTO_Mahl says:
XO: Sir, there is a class 2 nebula close to the Soong.  It should only take a moment to get to it.
CTO_Mahl says:
::Looks down, and notices a light flashing on the tactical console::
XO_Arca says:
FCO: Take us out of warp and prepare for battle
Host Susan says:
ACTION:  Sensors detect a class 2 Nebula near the Soong's location
OPS_Cmdr_Irvin says:
::fingers dancing on console, listening to the com traffic from the bridge::
CMO_OHurley says:
::enters CO's quarters:: CO: What seems to be the problem?
TO_Cryyd says:
::nods, and hides a small smile. Runs scans on the Jem'Hadar and recalls what he can::
FCO_Dunzel says:
XO: Aye sir:: Drops out of warp and readies his station for battle maneuvers and evasive action::
CTO_Mahl says:
::Doesn't know what the flashing button is.  He hasn't seen anything like this before::
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
<Soong> COM: USS Saber Tooth: Sensors.......offline except....navigational.....impulse is 1/2 max.....communications 34% short....range....and garbled.....long range at best....Transporters offline....tractor offline...Main power failing...Aux in process of switching over to 89%.
XO_Arca says:
TO: I want you to find any weakness
CMO_OHurley says:
CO: Commander?
CTO_Mahl says:
XO: Sir, I have a flashing light over here, but I have no idea what its for.  I don't recall seeing it on any of the schematics.
CMO_OHurley says:
::looks around the quarters::
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
::barfs again::
TO_Cryyd says:
::nods:: XO: Aye, sir.
CMO_OHurley says:
::hears sounds coming from the Bathroom::
CTO_Mahl says:
XO: Also, it's not marked in any way.
XO_Arca says:
CTO: Chief you better find out what it means
CMO_OHurley says:
::walks over to the bathroom::  CO: O my gosh!
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
CMO: In here doctor.
OPS_Cmdr_Irvin says:
::leaves engineering and heads for the bridge::
CTO_Mahl says:
XO: I would love nothing less than that.  However, I have no idea what its for.
XO_Arca says:
::moves over to the CTO::
CMO_OHurley says:
::sets down med kit and withdraws a hypo spray::
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
CMO: I would appreciate it if you would do something cause my sides are killing me from this upchucking.
Host Susan says:
ACTION:  The Jem'Hadar ships close rank around the two Federation vessels and open fire
CTO_Mahl says:
XO: Incoming fire!
TO_Cryyd says:
XO: Sir, Jem`Hadar firing!
Host Susan says:
ACTION:  The flashing button turns from yellow to red and begins flickering in a more urgent manner.
XO_Arca says:
FCO: Give the Soong cover
OPS_Cmdr_Irvin says:
::enters the bridge as the advisory is sounding::
CTO_Mahl says:
TO: you monitor the sensors, I will take care of weapons.  Make sure the XO knows about anything you see.
XO_Arca says:
CTO: Return fire
CMO_OHurley says:
CO: Hold still.  ::injects the Hypo::
XO_Arca says:
::looks at the button the CTO panel and presses it::
CTO_Mahl says:
::Locks weapons and returns fire::
TO_Cryyd says:
::looks at the button and thinks: 'Press it.':: CTO: Aye, sir! ::begins monitoring the sensors as ordered::
CTO_Mahl says:
XO: Sir, that was rather brazen of you.  Did you have any idea what that button was for?
CTO_Mahl says:
::Waits to find out what that button was for::
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
::barfs again::
CMO_OHurley says:
CO: I've just given you a strong antacid I made especially for you.  Now, please lay down.
XO_Arca says:
::looks around and waits::
OPS_Cmdr_Irvin says:
::dashes over to the engineering station::
CMO_OHurley says:
CO: It'll take a moment to settle.
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
CMO: I hope so I don't like the feeling.  It is not so nice.
FCO_Dunzel says:
::Tries to keep the Saber Tooth between the Soong and the enemy::
CTO_Mahl says:
TO: Have you monitored anything since the button was pressed?
CMO_OHurley says:
CO: It doesn't smell nice either.
CMO_OHurley says:
::holds nose::
TO_Cryyd says:
CTO: Well, I haven't seen anything.
CMO_OHurley says:
CO: Have you been eating Gagh?
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
CMO: No it doesn't. I will have engineering do something about the mess and smell as well.
CTO_Mahl says:
TO: Me neither. ::Looks at the XO:: XO: now what?
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
::blushes:: CMO: Yes I have and rokeg blood pie.
OPS_Cmdr_Irvin says:
::looks over to the Tactical station::
Host Susan says:
ACTION: The shields invert and the Jem'Hadar begin concentrating their fire on the Soong as if the Saber Tooth isn't there.
XO_Arca says:
COM: Soong: Captain get in that nebula now
CMO_OHurley says:
::is a little frustrated:: CO: Damn Captains and their prerogatives.  ::reaches into kit and grabs a PADD::
XO_Arca says:
CTO: I want those fighters out of my sky
XO_Arca says:
FCO: Get in the way of those fighters
CTO_Mahl says:
::Continues firing weapons at the Jem'Hadar::
XO_Arca says:
FCO: Also try to say clear of that cruiser
TO_Cryyd says:
::feels a strong urge to blast the Jem'Hadar out of the sky immediately::
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
<Soong> COM: Saber Tooth: This is Capt. Morris ....it is....going...to be slow going but....we will....try......
CTO_Mahl says:
TO: Report.  What are those ships up to?
CMO_OHurley says:
::hands PADD to CO:: CO: This is a list of the diet I want you to go on.  If you deviate from it, we'll have to go through this little venture again.
OPS_Cmdr_Irvin says:
XO: Commander...  They don't have enough power to impulse drive to make it in...   But I have a theory as to how we can give them a hand while minimizing our being sitting ducks.....
FCO_Dunzel says:
XO: I'll try but doing both might be difficult sir.
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
<Soong>COM: Saber Tooth: But...whoo....arrr....you.......wee......need cover....and help........
TO_Cryyd says:
::begins cleaning up the messages and playing them, while monitoring sensors::
CMO_OHurley says:
::feels ship rattle:: Co: What the hell is going on up there?
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
::looks at the PADD the doctor just handed her::  CMO: You got to be kidding.  This is food???
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
::smiles:: CMO: My husband is doing his drills. I think.
Host Susan says:
ACTION:  The Soong is taking heavy damage from the Jem'Hadar onslaught.  The Jem'Hadar show damage to two fighters, the third is nearly disabled.  
CMO_OHurley says:
CO: Do I appear to be kidding?
OPS_Cmdr_Irvin says:
XO: Divert all auxiliary power to the tractor beam, then rig a close fly by engaging the tractor for a period of 5 seconds, then release the beam.  That way we put Sir Isaac Newton in the driver's seat at about 1000 kph...  
Host Susan says:
ACTION: The Saber Tooth reports little damage as the Jem'Hadar appear to be ignoring them.
CTO_Mahl says:
::Locks weapons on the most damaged Jem'Hadar ship, and fires weapons::
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
CMO: But this is ridiculous and so bland.  Yuck.  But if it will stop the morning sickness ok.
CMO_OHurley says:
CO: Thank you. Now please lay down.
XO_Arca says:
CTO: Lock on to the two fighters still going and launcher quantum torpedo full spread
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
<Soong> COM: Saber Tooth: Please .........helpe.....us...our damage is more ....than ...we can...tolerate.....we are coming....apart
TO_Cryyd says:
::frowns:: CTO: Sir, the Jem'Hadar are essentially ignoring us.. Very little damage.
XO_Arca says:
FCO: I want you to put use right down there throats
CTO_Mahl says:
XO: Firing, Sir.  ::Locks on and fires a spread of quantum torpedoes::
OPS_Cmdr_Irvin says:
::waits patiently for a response::
CMO_OHurley says:
*XO*: Commander, what the hell is going on up there?  ::turns to CO:: CO: I could go for a bloody pint right about now.
CTO_Mahl says:
XO: Sir, I suspect that the Jem'Hadar might not see us.  They are totally ignoring us.
Host Susan says:
ACTION:  The torpedo volley takes out the weakest of the fighters and the Battle cruiser's shields are down to 40%.
XO_Arca says:
CTO: Keep laying it into them
FCO_Dunzel says:
XO: Aye sir.
CTO_Mahl says:
::Fires another spread of torpedoes as well as phaser fire::
TO_Cryyd says:
Self: Now, that could be an advantage.
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
<Soong> COM: Saber Tooth: Please..........we are...coming...apart......help...us.. damage is getting .....worse....environmental....systems....failing.....
TO_Cryyd says:
Self: Wait.. CTO: Sir, would that button have been a cloak ?
Host Susan says:
ACTION:  A stray volley intended for the Soong rakes across the Saber Tooth, shields down to 75%.
XO_Arca says:
CTO: Status
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
CMO: A pint of what????
CTO_Mahl says:
TO: I don’t think so.  We have shields and we can fire weapons.
XO_Arca says:
TO: Damage report
CMO_OHurley says:
CO: Anything.
CTO_Mahl says:
XO: Shields are down to 75%, but holding.
TO_Cryyd says:
XO: Ah.. ::pauses as the CTO answers::
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
::walks over to the replicator and gets two tall blood wines and hands one to the doctor::  CMO: Good vintage.  Blood wine put hair on your chest.
FCO_Dunzel says:
::Tries position the Saber Tooth for another shot::
TO_Cryyd says:
CTO: Could explain the reason for ignoring us.
Host Susan says:
ACTION: The Soongs shields are down to 30%.  One of the two remaining fighters is now dead in the water while the second continues to strafe the Soong.  The Battle Cruiser shows shields down to 35%.
CMO_OHurley says:
::takes CO's blood wine::  CO: NO ALCOHOL!!
CTO_Mahl says:
TO: It could.  However, we have no way to know at the moment.  XO: We have minimal damage to secondary systems, but nothing serious at the moment.
CMO_OHurley says:
::but chugs hers::
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
CMO: Blasted diet!!!!! Heu'teg!!
XO_Arca says:
CTO: Take out that last fighter
CMO_OHurley says:
CO: And why is Commander Arca not responding to my Comes?
CTO_Mahl says:
::Locks all weapons on the last fighter, and unloads all weapons at it::
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
::smiling:: CMO: He is really into his drill at the moment.  He is caught up in his battle drill.
CTO_Mahl says:
XO: Full volley unloaded at that last fighter, Sir.
XO_Arca says:
::taps on his console:: *CMO*: What is it doc?
CMO_OHurley says:
CO: Oh, this is only a drill?  I bumped my head on the bloody bunk trying to get to Sickbay!
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
*XO*: The good doctor is asking what is going on up there.
XO_Arca says:
FCO: Get us right on top of the Soong
CMO_OHurley says:
*XO*: What's going on up there?
XO_Arca says:
TO: I want you to tractor the Soong and push her into the nebula
CTO_Mahl says:
XO: The battle cruiser is still intact, but her shields are growing weaker.
FCO_Dunzel says:
XO: Aye sir. ::Positions the Saber Tooth above the Soong::
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
~~~Mark: How goes your drill?~~~
TO_Cryyd says:
::nods and remembers what the OPS said.. repeats the instructions in his mind and follows them::
XO_Arca says:
CTO: Yes they are but another hit to the Soong and she a goner
XO_Arca says:
~~~CO: Not bad could be better.~~~
CMO_OHurley says:
::brings out tricorder and examines the CO::
CTO_Mahl says:
XO: So, why not unload on that cruiser and destroy it?
Host Susan says:
ACTION: The last of the fighters shows disabled, as does the Soong.  All systems down.
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
<Soong> COM: Saber Tooth: Where...are...you our....sensors....are...out .......
XO_Arca says:
*CMO*: Doctor we are in the a drill is this an emergency?
CMO_OHurley says:
CO: You seem to be settled.
Host Susan says:
ACTION: The Battle cruiser alters course and is on a collision course for the Soong
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
~~~XO: Made the good doctor hit her head as she got out of her bunk.  ::chuckles::~~~
CMO_OHurley says:
*XO*: No.  I thought it was.  I want you to know I bumped my bloody head on the bunk rushing to Sickbay!
XO_Arca says:
TO: Get the Soong in the Nebula
CTO_Mahl says:
XO: Sir, the battle cruiser is setting up for a ram attack on the Soong!
TO_Cryyd says:
::growls inaudibly:: XO: Working on it, sir!
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
CMO: Yes it has subsided sufficiently enough for me to go to the bridge.
XO_Arca says:
FCO: Point us at the battle cruiser and got to full reverse
CMO_OHurley says:
::chugs the rest of her alcohol and goes to work on the CO's::
TO_Cryyd says:
::uses the slingshot method the OPS suggested::
CMO_OHurley says:
CO: Oh no.  Lay your butt back down.
XO_Arca says:
CTO: If we can't stop that cruiser we are dead
FCO_Dunzel says:
XO: Aye sir.
CTO_Mahl says:
::Locks weapons onto the cruiser:: XO: All weapons trained and locked onto the cruiser.  Ready to fire on your order.
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
CMO: Excuse me??? I am the captain of this ship and my place is on the bridge.  I will not let a pregnancy put me on my back.
XO_Arca says:
*CMO*: I'm sorry doc you hit your head?
CTO_Mahl says:
XO: Commander!  chit chat later!  We have a battle cruiser to destroy, or be destroyed by it!
CMO_OHurley says:
::is really frustrated:: CO: Fine.  Have it your way, but when you start throwing up on the Bridge.  Don't come and whine to me.  ::slams tricorder shut and packs up med kit::
XO_Arca says:
CTO: Lock on their main power and fire
CTO_Mahl says:
::Fires all weapons at the cruiser::
Host Susan says:
ACTION: The Battle Cruiser slows, but remains on course.  Their shields down to 20%.
Host Susan says:
ACTION: The tractors lock on to the Soong
CMO_OHurley says:
::finishes off the CO's blood wine::
CTO_Mahl says:
XO: The cruiser's shields are down to 20%.  They cant take much more.
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
CMO: Hold your tongue youngster.
CMO_OHurley says:
Self: Whoa.  Been a while.
XO_Arca says:
TO: Sound collision alarm
CMO_OHurley says:
CO: Is that an order?
TO_Cryyd says:
::finishes the slingshot and hopes it works:: XO: Aye, sir. ::activates the alarm::
CTO_Mahl says:
XO: Awaiting your order to finish the job, Sir.
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
CMO: I suggest you grab something, and yes that is an order.  I will remind you that if I were someone else Ensign you would be on report for your outburst.
XO_Arca says:
CTO: Do it
CTO_Mahl says:
::Unloads a full volley of torpedo's and phaser fire at the cruiser::
Host Susan says:
ACTION:  The Soong is pushed into the Nebula as the Battle Cruiser's engines falter and fail.
CMO_OHurley says:
::eases up:: CO: Aye.
XO_Arca says:
TO: Disengage the tractor
CMO_OHurley says:
::feels a little woozy cause she hasn’t had a drink in a while::
CTO_Mahl says:
XO: They are dead in the water, Sir.  They can't do anything at the moment.
XO_Arca says:
FCO: Get us above the cruiser and increase the distance
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
CMO: I don't mind an occasional outburst but you were bordering on
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
<cont> insubordination.
CMO_OHurley says:
CO: I understand.
TO_Cryyd says:
:: looks at the OPS and smiles, before returning his attention to the XO :: XO: Uh, sir.. I already did.
XO_Arca says:
Computer: End simulation
CMO_OHurley says:
CO: Permission to give your husband a piece of my mind?
OPS_Cmdr_Irvin says:
::monitoring power levels::  
XO_Arca says:
ALL: Good work everyone
FCO_Dunzel says:
XO: Consider it done sir.
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
CMO: You will find that I am an easygoing person but don't cross me or you will see the Klingon side of me and it is not pretty.
XO_Arca says:
CTO: You have the bridge I better go see what’s going on in down below
CTO_Mahl says:
XO: Understood, Sir.
CMO_OHurley says:
::listens to the CO::
CTO_Mahl says:
::Takes the center chair::
OPS_Cmdr_Irvin says:
::gets up and walks over to the tactical station, looking that mysterious button and smirks::
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
::smiles as she senses the pending arrival of her husband::
CMO_OHurley says:
CO: Oh, can you tell me anything about Commander Mahl?
CO_Cmdr_Shemara_Arca says:
CMO: You may give him a piece of your mind when he arrives.  He is on his way.
CTO_Mahl says:
::Grumbles to himself because he was appalled by the simulation results::
CMO_OHurley says:
::grins::
XO_Arca says:
::exits the bridge and heads to quarters::
TO_Cryyd says:
::sighs as the simulation ends. now he had a spare bit of adrenaline from the collision alarm, and no place to use it::
Host_Susan says:
ACTION: The Saber Tooth comes to a halt in position above the Soong.
CTO_Mahl says:
Computer: End simulation and calculate efficiency results.  Notify me as soon as results are finished.
Host_Susan says:
ACTION: As the crew begins taking damage assessments, the ship’s computers normalize and all shows that they are on course for Vulcan.
XO_Arca says:
::opens his quarters door and enters:: CMO: Okay Doc, what’s up?

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