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Mission Summary 10708.16  Mission #238
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The USS Don Johnson is currently patrolling the area near the Badlands.   
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CO_Capt_Shemara_Arca says:
::in her ready room::
CO_Capt_Shemara_Arca says:
::finishes her Valerian Root tea and heads for the bridge::
CMO_Ens_Blackfeather says:
::in sickbay checking on her young patient from her first day aboard::
XO_Stidd says:
:: Sits in the XO seat waiting on the CO::
CO_Capt_Shemara_Arca says:
::exits her ready room and sits in her chair::
Semaj says:
@:: On the bridge of the Pirate ship at the comm station::
CO_Capt_Shemara_Arca says:
XO: You have something on your mind?
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
::on the Bridge at the helm::
Host Susan says:
ACTION:  Long-range sensors are picking up a Nova class vessel moving in at top speed, no friend or foe beacon can be detected.
CO_Capt_Shemara_Arca says:
*CMO*: How is our patient doing?
XO_Stidd says:
CO: No Captain.
CMO_Ens_Blackfeather says:
*CO* She'll pull through. Physically that is, but mentally it will take a bit longer. 
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
CO: Captain, I'm reading a Nova class vessel on long-range sensors.  No friend or foe beacon detected at this time.
CO_Capt_Shemara_Arca says:
::raises an eyebrow::
CO_Capt_Shemara_Arca says:
FCO: Take us to yellow alert please.
Host Susan says:
ACTION:  As the vessel approaches, their weapons come up hot.
XO_Stidd says:
::Notes the proximity alarm:: CO: We have an incoming unknown.  Shows as Nova class but there is no FF beacon
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
CO: Yellow alert, Aye ::pushes the button::
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<TAC>: XO: They're running weapons on full, Sir.
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<OPS> XO:  I'm not picking up any communications signals.
XO_Stidd says:
Tac: Raise shields.
CO_Capt_Shemara_Arca says:
FCO: Full red alert
XO_Stidd says:
OPS: Understood.
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
CO: Red alert, Aye ::upgrades the alert to red::
Host Susan says:
<TAC> ::nods:: XO: Aye, sir.  ::raises shields::  All systems are a go.
CMO_Ens_Blackfeather says:
::Immediately starts preparations in sickbay for whatever is happening to cause the red alert::
CO_Capt_Shemara_Arca says:
<EO Hotpants> *CO*: Engineering ready sir. Shields, weapons, and engines ready.
CO_Capt_Shemara_Arca says:
*EO*: Understood. Keep me advised.
XO_Stidd says:
FCO: Prepare for evasives
Host Susan says:
ACTION:  The ship opens fire when it reaches weapons range, rocking the DJ with the impact.
CO_Capt_Shemara_Arca says:
XO: Find out who they are....::stumbles and nearly loses her seat::
XO_Stidd says:
:: Holds on tight with the rocking::
CMO_Ens_Blackfeather says:
::grabs a nearby biobed so she doesn't fall over as the ship rocks:: 
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
CO: Shields are holding Captain ::she says as she climbs back into her seat::
CO_Capt_Shemara_Arca says:
*CMO*: Be prepared for injuries.
Semaj says:
@Captain, direct hit.  According to the SF Beacon we have the Don Johnson.
CO_Capt_Shemara_Arca says:
FCO: Open a hail.
CMO_Ens_Blackfeather says:
*CO* Yes Sir, already on it. ::goes back to her preparations::
Host Susan says:
ACTION:  The attacking ship fires another volley, bringing the DJ's shields down to 96%
CO_Capt_Shemara_Arca says:
<EO Hotpants> *CEO*: We are losing some of our shielding.  Bringing online extra fusion reactors and all damage teams are on station.
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
::opens hailing frequencies:: CO: Hailing frequency open, Captain. and shields are down to 96%.
CO_Capt_Shemara_Arca says:
FCO: Thank you.....
Semaj says:
@Captain, incoming hail.  Opening channel now.  ::Fingers work over the console::
CO_Capt_Shemara_Arca says:
COM: Unidentified Nova class vessel: This is the USS Don Johnson, Captain Shemara Arca here stop your firing.  We will fire on you if you insist.
CO_Capt_Shemara_Arca says:
FCO: Give tactical a nicely lined shot for her engines.
CO_Capt_Shemara_Arca says:
XO: How we doing?
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
CO: With pleasure, Sir. ::pilots the ship to the most opportune place for a shot::
CO_Capt_Shemara_Arca says:
::waits for an answer::
Host Susan says:
ACTION:  As the channels are linked and the attacking vessel's bridge is seen on screen, a familiar face is seen by one of the crew.
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@<Blackthorn> COM: Don Johnson: Well, Captain, I'm a man of few words...Surrender or be destroyed.
XO_Stidd says:
:: Notices Semaj behind and to the left of the enemy captain.  Begins working over his console in front of him.::
CO_Capt_Shemara_Arca says:
COM: Unidentified captain: I am Captain Shemara Arca. Why have you fired on my ship?
CMO_Ens_Blackfeather says:
::wonders what is happening on the bridge as she completes preparations and issues orders to the medical teams should they need to be dispersed throughout the ship::
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@<Blackthorn> COM: Don Johnson: You've no need to know that, Captain.  All ye need to know is that I'll have your ship, or all your lives.
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@<Blackthorn> Semaj: Turn 'em off.
CO_Capt_Shemara_Arca says:
XO: Over my dead body.
XO_Stidd says:
:: Continues to work on the computer then leans close to the CO and whispers:: CO: There is a message piggybacked on the signal.  We need to get that Vulcan off that ship.
CO_Capt_Shemara_Arca says:
FCO: How fast can you get us out of here?
Semaj says:
@ CO: Aye captain.
CO_Capt_Shemara_Arca says:
XO: Agreed. See to it.
Semaj says:
@::Starts to cut the signal::
Host Susan says:
ACTION:  The pirate vessel continues to fire all weapons.
CO_Capt_Shemara_Arca says:
*CMO*: Your services might be needed in the transporter room.
CO_Capt_Shemara_Arca says:
TAC: Take out their engines.
Host Susan says:
<TAC> ::returns fire, targeting critical systems::  
CMO_Ens_Blackfeather says:
*CO* On my way ::quickly picks up a med kit and heads for the transporter room::
XO_Stidd says:
TAC: Take out their shields, any way you can.  We have to get my son off that ship.
CO_Capt_Shemara_Arca says:
::looks at her XO::  XO: Your what? Son?
CO_Capt_Shemara_Arca says:
XO: You and I have to talk.
Host Susan says:
<TAC> XO: Aye sir ::targets the shield emitters with the next volley and fires::
XO_Stidd says:
CO: I will explain later captain.
CO_Capt_Shemara_Arca says:
XO: Indeed.
XO_Stidd says:
::Prepares to transport his son to the ship as soon as he can.::
Host Susan says:
ACTION: The DJ is hit again, shields down to 85%, minor damage to non-critical systems.
CMO_Ens_Blackfeather says:
::stumbles into the transporter room as the ship is hit with another volley::
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ACTION:  The pirates engines are hit, their systems begin going critical.
CO_Capt_Shemara_Arca says:
<EO Hotpants>*CO*: Minor damage to non-critical systems.
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
CO: Shields down to 85 % Captain.
CO_Capt_Shemara_Arca says:
FCO: Understood.  Make sure you have that escape vector ready.
Host Susan says:
<TAC> XO: We got 'em, working on the shields now.
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
CO: Aye sir, it's ready.
CO_Capt_Shemara_Arca says:
*EO*: Make sure your engines are ready for fast warp jump.
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ACTION: The pirate ship shows heavy damage.
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ACTION:  Another volley hits the DJ just before the pirate’s weapons and shields fail, dropping the DJ's shields to 74%.
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<TAC> XO: Their shields are down.
CO_Capt_Shemara_Arca says:
TAC: Get him out.
XO_Stidd says:
::Beams Semaj out of there to TR1::
CO_Capt_Shemara_Arca says:
FCO: Ready for warp jump now.
Semaj says:
@Feels the beam grab him and he is taken away::
Host Susan says:
ACTION:  The Pirate vessel explodes.
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
CO: Aye sir, going to warp now!
CO_Capt_Shemara_Arca says:
FCO: Get us out of here.
CO_Capt_Shemara_Arca says:
FCO: Ahead of that shock wave.
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
CO: Aye sir, going to warp now!
CMO_Ens_Blackfeather says:
*CO* We have him.  ::immediately moves to the side of the newcomer::
Host Susan says:
ACTION:  A second vessel appears on sensors, blocking the DJ's escape vector.
CO_Capt_Shemara_Arca says:
*CMO*: Understood. The XO will be with you shortly.
CO_Capt_Shemara_Arca says:
FCO: Evade them and leave.
CMO_Ens_Blackfeather says:
::frowns reading the information on her tricorder as she scans him:: CO:: Understood Sir.
XO_Stidd says:
::Leaves the bridge and heads down to the TR::
Host Susan says:
ACTION:  The second vessel fires, knocking shields down to 68%.
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
CO: Aye sir. ::hands fly over the flight controls as she executes the order::
CO_Capt_Shemara_Arca says:
TAC: Bring weapons to bear on the second ship and fire when you have a bead.
CO_Capt_Shemara_Arca says:
*Engineering*: I need everything you have for engines and shields.
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
CO: Shields down to 68%
CO_Capt_Shemara_Arca says:
<EO Hotpants> *CO*: Already ahead of you captain.
CMO_Ens_Blackfeather says:
::catches herself as the ship rocks again, as she does what she can for the injured Vulcan::
CO_Capt_Shemara_Arca says:
FCO: Understood.  Engineering is working on giving us more for shields and engines.
Host Susan says:
<TAC> ::fires a volley at the second vessel:: FCO: That should distract them, get us out of here.
XO_Stidd says:
::Enters the TR:: CMO: Report.
CO_Capt_Shemara_Arca says:
FCO: Find me a nice place to hide.
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
TAC: Right, ::turns the ship and gets us out::
CMO_Ens_Blackfeather says:
::Looks up as the XO appears:: XO: He's critically injured, I'm not sure what I can do. We have to get him to sickbay.
Host Susan says:
ACTION:  The second pirate vessel plots a pursuit course.
XO_Stidd says:
CMO: I will carry him.  ::Picks up his son and immediately senses the injuries::
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
CO: I'll put us behind that big asteroid over there, sir.
CMO_Ens_Blackfeather says:
XO: Yes sir, Follow me ::Heads out of the transporter room heading for sickbay::
Host Susan says:
ACTION:  The second ship hails the DJ.
XO_Stidd says:
CMO: There is nothing that can be done.
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
CO: We are being hailed, sir.
XO_Stidd says:
::Sits his son back down and prepares to receive his katra::
CMO_Ens_Blackfeather says:
::pauses and turns to the XO:: XO: How ....? ::Letting out a frustrated sigh watching::
Semaj says:
:: Takes a few ragged breaths and then nothing more::
Host Susan says:
ACTION:  Blackthorn appears on screen.
CO_Capt_Shemara_Arca says:
FCO: Get us in there.
XO_Stidd says:
CMO: There was nothing you could do.  He had held on to give me information but he knew he was dead even before we beamed him over.
Host Susan says:
@<Blackthorn> COM: Don Johnson:  Before you destroyed his vessel, you stole my first officer.  I want him returned to me.  Now!
XO_Stidd says:
*CO*: Our passenger is no longer with us, captain.
CO_Capt_Shemara_Arca says:
Blackthorn: You are messing with a Federation vessel and the person you want I won't give you as he is the son of a member of my crew.
CMO_Ens_Blackfeather says:
::Doesn't say anything trying hard to control a rising anger at his loss::
CO_Capt_Shemara_Arca says:
Blackthorn: As far as I am concerned you kidnapped him and are trying to influencing us by using that.  Either you leave or I will be forced to destroy you.
Host Susan says:
@<Blackthorn> COM: Don Johnson: I know exactly who I am dealing with, Arca.  I expect...::hears the word son:: the traitor returned immediately.
CO_Capt_Shemara_Arca says:
Blackthorn: That person I will not and refuse to return to you or any one.
CO_Capt_Shemara_Arca says:
::motions for the FCO to cut the com::
CO_Capt_Shemara_Arca says:
XO: Your son...::lets the words die mid sustenance::
CMO_Ens_Blackfeather says:
::quietly:: XO: Sir, we should take his body to sickbay. ::at a loss for anything else to say::
Host Susan says:
@<Blackthorn> COM Don Johnson:  I don't think you appreciate your situation here, Captain.  There are other vessels here, waiting.  You will either give us what we want or die.
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
::cuts the com:: CO: Connection cut, sir.
CO_Capt_Shemara_Arca says:
*XO*: Do you wish to have his body put into stasis till we can return it to Vulcan?
Host Susan says:
ACTION:  Another volley rocks the DJ and drops shields to 58%, science systems are wiped out.
CO_Capt_Shemara_Arca says:
FCO: Find me a hiding place please.
CMO_Ens_Blackfeather says:
::catches herself against the wall as the ship rocks again::
XO_Stidd says:
*CO*: Only if it cannot be used to save this ship.  We can beam it over to the pirates to prove that he is dead.
CO_Capt_Shemara_Arca says:
Self: How can things go so wrong so fast.
CO_Capt_Shemara_Arca says:
*XO*: Are you sure?  You received his Katra?
CMO_Ens_Blackfeather says:
::turns away from the body and the XO remaining silent now::
XO_Stidd says:
*CO*: I did.  He would want it this way.
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
::pilots the ship to the asteroid:: CO: We're on our way there, sir. To the asteroid.
CO_Capt_Shemara_Arca says:
*XO*: Understood.  Proceed then at your discretion but please hurry.
CO_Capt_Shemara_Arca says:
*CMO*: I know you did your best but it is the Vulcan way.
CO_Capt_Shemara_Arca says:
FCO: Thank you.
XO_Stidd says:
:: Locks onto the pirate ship bridge and beams the body back there::
CO_Capt_Shemara_Arca says:
FCO: How can things go so wrong so fast?
CMO_Ens_Blackfeather says:
*CO* Yes sir ::Tries to sound convincing but knows she doesn't, her anger and frustration show through::
CO_Capt_Shemara_Arca says:
FCO: Open the hail.
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
CO: You're welcome.  ::maneuvers the ship behind the asteroid.
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
CO: I don't know, Captain. ::opens hail:: Hailing frequency open.
CO_Capt_Shemara_Arca says:
COM: Blackthorn: There you have your proof now go.
XO_Stidd says:
CMO: If I may,  I know that my son would not fault you.  He does not fault you.  Neither do I.
CMO_Ens_Blackfeather says:
::turns slowly towards the XO:: XO: I never lost anyone before. I'm sorry.
Host Susan says:
@<Blackthorn> ::appears on screen, and looks furious:: COM: Don Johnson: You've robbed me of my revenge.  You'll pay.  ::the screen goes dark::
CO_Capt_Shemara_Arca says:
Self: Not if I have the last laugh you won't.
CO_Capt_Shemara_Arca says:
FCO: Take us near the largest asteroid and park us there.
CO_Capt_Shemara_Arca says:
FCO: I have an idea.
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
CO: Aye sir. ::Maneuvers the ship to the asteroid::
Host Susan says:
ACTION: The pirate vessel fires again, then moves off deeper into the Badlands.
XO_Stidd says:
CMO: After this battle is over, I will buy you a drink in the lounge.
CMO_Ens_Blackfeather says:
XO: Make it a strong one. 
CO_Capt_Shemara_Arca says:
FCO: I am going to sickbay.  You have the con till the XO gets back.
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
CO: Aye sir.
CO_Capt_Shemara_Arca says:
::heads for the turbo lift and sickbay::
CMO_Ens_Blackfeather says:
XO: I really should get back to sickbay, Sir.
XO_Stidd says:
CMO: Very well.  I will return to the bridge.
CO_Capt_Shemara_Arca says:
*XO*: I am on my way to sickbay.
CMO_Ens_Blackfeather says:
XO: Again I'm sorry. ::Leaving the XO and slowly making her way to sickbay::
XO_Stidd says:
*CO*: Understood.  I am going to the bridge.  We need to meet later.  I have urgent news to share.
CO_Capt_Shemara_Arca says:
*XO*: Understood.  I will make time.
XO_Stidd says:
CMO: There is nothing to be sorry for.  Death is the natural extension of life.
CO_Capt_Shemara_Arca says:
*CMO*: I am on my way to sickbay please meet me there.
FCO_Newell_McPhee says:
::waits for the XO to come back to the bridge::
CMO_Ens_Blackfeather says:
::simply nods in response to the XO:: *CO* On my way
CO_Capt_Shemara_Arca says:
Self: I know how she is going to feel and it hurts even me.
Host Susan says:
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