Mission Summary 11404.07

The USS Don Johnson has engaged in War Games sanctioned by the United Federation of Planets and sponsored by Admiral D`Sorot of Starfleet.

The first battle rendered a Klingon Bird of Prey out of the games, and a couple of very confused Federation Starships on the verge of what could be friendly fire gone bad.

Ten minutes have passed since the battle ensued, relevant sensor data begins pouring into the Don Johnson's computers.

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aFCO_Montana says:
::signs off the flight console:: FCO: Sorry Lieutenant, I didn't mean to hit the brakes so hard... ::stands up from the console::

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::looking over the sensor data coming in:

FCO_LT_Quinn says:
::sitting at the helm, eyes scanning the proximity sensors, engine status, and navigation settings::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Quietly waits for whatever data they have.::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
:: at operations on the bridge::

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
CO:  Captain, there are a number of other ships in the system.  They appear to be waiting or observing, or both.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Turns to look at Ki::  CTO:  Can you determine how many and who they are?

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::notes the probe nearest the Ferengi blink out of existence:: CO:  Two Klingon, two Romulan, one Vulcan and three Ferengi ships.  They are all spread out.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CTO:  Can we get a species reading?

FCO_LT_Quinn says:
::watches the auto-nav continuously replot tactical and evasive course headings based on the positions of the other ships in sensor range::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: looks around::  All:  I find this... very confusing.

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::on the bridge::

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
CO:  Do you mean biosigns?   If you do, we'd have to get a little closer, and then they'd probably raise shields against us.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
OPS: Conference call, secure channel, the other two federation ships and our downed Klingon vessel.  If you can get the other one, them as well.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CTO:  Understood.

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
CO: I can try to boost the resolution on our sensors to see if we can get a clear reading.

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
CO: Understood. :: attempts to raise the other ships known to be in the wargames::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CEO:  Try for the more... logical vessel.  Are they Vulcan?

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CTO:  Do you have any opinions of this situation?

Lt_Valentine says:
COMM: Don Johnson: We copy, over.

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::scans vessel, waiting for results::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
COMM: Valentine: Good to hear from you. Can you put your CO on? ::motions to the captain::

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
CO:  It’s a war game.  We need to think of tactics.  We may need to provoke someone to act.  One of hte Ferengi took out one of our sensor probes.  They have engaged with us.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Stands between OPS and FCO as she nods a greeting.::  OPS:  Any luck on the others?

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
CO: Not yet, repeating hail.

Lt_Valentine says:
COMM: Donovan: Sorry Lieutenant, he's ... indisposed.  I can speak for the Rhadey.

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
COMM: Valentine: What is your assessment of the situation?

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: lifts a brow as this was irregular... so was the whole situation though.::

Lt_Valentine says:
COMM: Donovan: I mean.. War games, not much direction, not many rules.  Survival of the fittest?  There's three of us as far as we can tell.  Noticed you deployed some probes.  Our Chief Engineer tapped into their sensor reports and we've noted a general mix of other species here.  Nothing unusual.  Shall we proceed?

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::initiates focused scans of the one Ferengi ship::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::mutes comm:: CO: I've got some nobody on the line. ::unmuted::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
COMM: Valentine: Sure.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
COMM:  Valentine: I understand.  I would like to suggest that we combine our resources as 'allies' and determine who exactly we need to be concerned about.  For the moment, it could be those on the outer perimeter.

ACTION: The third Ferengi ship "fires" on the last probe closest to their part of space fogging the area where they are operating.

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
CTO: So far the readings I am looking at indicate that all the species are normal. No one out of the ordinary at the party. How about you?

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::notices probe go offline::

Lt_Valentine says:
COMM: CO: Yes ma'am, that makes sense.  The USS Telemecus and USS Rhadey are at your command.  ::nods to someone off screen:: COMM: CO: We're ready whenever you are.

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
CO:  We're blind to the Ferengi's location.  They destroyed another probe

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
CO: I have my people standing by, and by the sounds of it the Ferengi is fly in the ointment right now. We are battle ready.

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::addresses reports from Engineering::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
FCO:  Send the formation you want.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CTO:  Most rude.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
OPS:  Can you take charge of the Klingon vessel?

FCO_LT_Quinn says:
CO:  Aye Captain.  ::sends an encoded transmission::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: turns slightly to Ki::  CTO:  Any suggestion on a target?

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
CO:  I'd like to teach that Ferengi a lesson about destroying Federation property.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CTO:  Send flight coordinates.

FCO_LT_Quinn says:
::re-aligns the ship's position to favor a better overview of the area::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
CO: Give me a moment.

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::sends the last known coordinates to the helm::

ACTION: The USS Telemecus and the USS Rhadey enter formation and slave their navigational computers partially to Lieutenant Quinn's commands.

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::trys a generator based on numericals::

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
OPS: Let's work together, send me the simulated damage report please.

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::review scan data for all vessels in the game and starts looking at the tech specs::

FCO_LT_Quinn says:
::receives coordinate update from tactical.  Replots course and engages thrusters::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
CEO: Here you go. ::sends him the file, again::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::sets up a looping algorithm to try every conceivable pass code invented. As far as he knows::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Looks at OPS::

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::runs simulations::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::looks back at the captain, yet says nothing::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
OPS:  See if you can contact any of our 'watchers'.

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::runs more simulations::

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
OPS: The Bird of Prey is off the board, we can't get her back up. She warp core breached. We need to find another vessel.

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::coughs:: CO: Okay.

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::scanning for signs of the Ferengi ship they are seeking::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
CEO: Looks like we've got the two federation vessels slaved to us. We should be okay.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Takes a seat and look out at the screen, like everyone else, waiting.::

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
CO:  We have the Ferengi ship outgunned, assuming we find it.

FCO_LT_Quinn says:
::lays in a standard search pattern::  CO: beginning a standard search.  With the Telemecus and the Rhadey is shouldn't take long

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
CTO: I think they are baiting us by blinding us and showing us a low gunned ship.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
All:  I will be honest.  I do not like the idea of attacking any ship.

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
CEO:  Possibly.  Only one way to find out for sure.

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
CO: Captain I have an algorithm that could help network our computer cores and sensors to get better field of view and reduce our fog of war.

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
CO: I suggest blanket the entire area withe quantum torpedoes::

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
CO:  I suggest a standard approach to such a situation.  Forget it is a game.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: lifts a brow::  All:  Sounds like you are pretty much in agreement.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CEO: Implement.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CTO:  Blanket the area.   your choice of weapon.

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::gets with the CEO's of the other vessels and gets the sensors and cores networked with a secure communication channel::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
OPS:  Inform our allies of the 'plan'.

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
CO:  Are you trying to set a minefield?

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
CO: We've got constant contact as it is. ::looks at her and smiles::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CTO:  As I said, blanketing the area is your choice.  I question quantum torpedoes as a first salvo.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
OPS:  Good.

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
CO:  Fire randomly hoping to hit it?

ACTION: Two Ferengi vessels enter sensor range and begin firing on the USS Telemacus taking their shields down to 25%.

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
CTO: We can tie in the dish and see if we can get hits on any engine masking or cloaks.

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::sees the action happening:: CTO: I don't think they are under-gunned.

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::fires phasers on one of the Ferengi ships::

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
CTO: I think we should take a tactical position over them and shield them. We can't lose our tactical advantage. I think I can direct power to cover us both and transfer some to them.

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::prepares a spread of torpedoes::

ACTION: The USS Don Johnson's phasers are effective and one of the Ferengi ships engages the USS Don Johnson with its own variant of phasers.

FCO_LT_Quinn says:
::tries to direct the Telemacus out of the line of fire::

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
:fires all torpedoes at the engaging Ferengi ship::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
CO: We've lost 5% of shields.

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
CO: Suggest we take a defensive position over the Telemacus.

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
CO: We're under attack Captain.

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
CO: Their shields are low. I can spare some power to them.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
OPS:  Adjust power accordingly.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CTO: Take them out.

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::firing phasers at the Ferengi while the torpedoes reload::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
CO: Understood, I'll make sure it happens.

ACTION: The first Ferengi ship maneuvers to avoid most of the torpedo spread but three hit their mark and temporarily disable their engines while the second Ferengi ship opens fire again on the Telemacus "destroying" them and taking them out of the battle.

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::whispers:: Self: Damn it.

FCO_LT_Quinn says:
::shakes head as his telemetry link with the Telemacus goes dead::  CO: Lost the Telemacus.  

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CTO:  Coordinate with Radey, take out the other ferengii ship

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::scans the weapons signature to adapt the shields and power requirements::

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
CO:  With pleasure.  ::fires a volley of photon torpedoes at the undamaged Ferengi ship::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
FCO:  Any ideas?

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::monitors the change of power flows among the two ships::

FCO_LT_Quinn says:
::grins::  CO: we could withdraw, regroup.

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::checks for damage to the Ferengi ship::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
FCO:  I believe the crew would like a touch of vengeance first.  :: raises an eyebrow wryly::  Use your magic to dance around them.

ACTION: The second Ferengi ship "dives" behind the Telemecus and unfairly uses it for cover as the photon torpedoes land on the Telemecus causing a realism rift to occur in the computer processors of all ships regarding the war games.  Computer processor time increases to its highest limits and all ships are experiencing slow responses to their console commands.

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