Mission Briefing 11406.19

The Don Johnson is still "alone" in this sector, the Romulans aboard are completely silent and obstinate.

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CNS_CDT_Suder_Arion says:
::tinkering around with medical equipment, Medical tricorder, a few others, waiting on the MO to give him the report to take to the captain, while thinking to himself:: ~~~Self: Do I look like a messenger~~~ ::Sigh as he patiently waits::

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::outside the Romulan quarters discussing the arrangements with two tactical officers::

CNS_CDT_Suder_Arion says:
::Impatiently tired of waiting makes his way up to the bridge::

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Standing on the bridge, she quietly listens to the doctor’s report.::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::On the bridge, waiting to see of the Admiral contacts them again::

CSO_Ens_Kastellan says:
::At his post on the bridge, reading over various sensor logs.::

CNS_CDT_Suder_Arion says:
::arrives on the bridge:: 

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: She turns to the others::  All: The body is not Garlingus.  At the same time, what it is is not conclusive.  :: she looks at the counselor::  There are foreign biologicals in the corpse.  Naturally the doc wants to examine the body close up.

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::looks up::

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
<TO_Target>::on the bridge at the tactical station::

CSO_Ens_Kastellan says:
::Whispers:: Self: Foreign biologicals? Fascinating! I wonder what kind...

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
*CO*:  Our guests are as snug as bugs in a rug.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: With her sensitive hearing, she looks over at Balduin with a lifted brow.::

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::would kill for a coffee::

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::trying to work out a route to the bridge that will bring him by a replicator::

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
All:  We have two options.  One, secure the container and take it back to the base.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
OPS:  Have we heard anything back from the admiral?

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::finalizes his instructions to the redshirts and saunters off down a corridor::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
CO: Not yet.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: nods at Donovan's response, not surprised:: All:  Two, we satisfy our curiosity, with risk.

CNS_CDT_Suder_Arion says:
CO: I hope the MO can find all we are looking for

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
All:  Before either option, we need to return our Romulan guests.  However neither they nor their ship is being very helpful about that.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::enters a turbo lift::

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
CO: Captain, I suggest we use a probe to find the Romulans who are tracking us. I have an idea to modify it and find them.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::senses he belongs on the bridge::  TL:  Bridge.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: turns slightly::  CEO:  For what purpose?

Host Toros says:
ACTION: The Romulan war ship having detected life aboard the Don Johnson decloaks and charges weapons.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CSO:  Is there any place in the vicinity we can safely drop off the Romulans?

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::arrives on the bridge::

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
CO: Both tactical and to return our "guests"

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::hears the word "tactical" and an alarm sounding::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
All: Company. Again.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::rushes to the tactical station::

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: turns to the screen::  OPS:  Open contact with them.

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::hails the Romulans:: CO: Aye.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
CO:  They are charging weapons.  I suggest we do the same

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::goes over to the Engineering station::

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CTO: Raise shields.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
CO:  Shields are still up Captain.

CNS_CDT_Suder_Arion says:
CO: they are hostile

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::itching to charge the weapons::

CSO_Ens_Kastellan says:
CO: There's a Y class planet nearby, but I wouldn't call that a safe place to drop them, sir.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CTO:  Take us to red alert.

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
All: Diverting secondary power to re-enforce shields towards the warbird.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Nods at Kastellan::

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
CO:  Aye.  ::activates red alert:

CNS_CDT_Suder_Arion says:
CO: perhaps they will talk especially if it’s your intention to return the guests

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
CO: Still no response to hails.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
OPS:  Open comm.

Host Toros says:
ACTION: Without acknowledging their hails the Romulan heavy cruiser opens fire on the Don Johnson causing shields to drop to 11%

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
CO:  Our weapons are fully charged.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
<move mine up one>

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
CTO: Diverting emergency power to shields and rotating frequency

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
CO: I have, they are not responding.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
Self:  Damn it!

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
COMM: Romulan: This is captain So'tsoh.  Why are you firing on us?  If you continue, we will return fire.  Our current desire is to return to you some of your people that were unintentionally brought aboard.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
CO:  Return fire?

CNS_CDT_Suder_Arion says:
CTO: I have an idea

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
CNS:  What would that be?

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Raises a hand toward Tamaste to wait::

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: turns slightly toward the counselor::  CNS:  Proceed.

CNS_CDT_Suder_Arion says:
CTO: Give them video feed of the Romulan onboard projected on comms, pending captains approval

CNS_CDT_Suder_Arion says:
CTO and CO: Showing they are alive and unharmed

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
*EO*: Sterling re-route the secondary EPS conduits around the damaged primary relays.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: seeing now harm::  OPS:  Present them a picture of our guests.

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::sends damage control teams out::

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::shrugs::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
CO" Yes Ma'am. ::sends the Romulans of the 'guests' in the Ambassadors quarters::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
<visual>

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
~~~CSO:  Any weaknesses in that ships defenses?~~~

CSO_Ens_Kastellan says:
::Scanning the Romulan ship for weaknesses.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::notices the scans:: CSO: Ensign I am going to try to balance more power to you, but we are running low after those first hits.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
CEO:  This is critical.  ::frowns ferociously::

CSO_Ens_Kastellan says:
CEO: I understand. I'll take what I can get right about now.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
OPS:  Close comm.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CTO:  Have the Romulan brought to the bridge, heavy security.

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::closes the comma:: CO: Communication severed.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
CO:  Aye.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
<place OPS before CO to CTO>

Host Toros says:
ACTION: The war bird continues its assault adamant to destroy the Federation vessel. Explosions are reported ship wide and shields are at 3%.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
CEO:  Better make sure no one can snatch them away with a transporter.

CSO_Ens_Kastellan says:
CTO: No obvious weaknesses as of yet. They're a pretty sturdy bunch. I'll continue searching.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::sends word to the guards to bring all three Romulans to the bridge::

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CTO:  Return fire.

CSO_Ens_Kastellan says:
CO: Shields at 3%, sir. We can't take much more of this.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
CSO:  Find me their soft underbelly.  ::locks target near the shield generators::

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
ace: Take us to the planet noted by the CSO.

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::sets up dampening fields across the ship:: CO: Captain recommend we set up choke points around my dampening fields in case they try beaming in.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
CO:  Firing now.  ::fires a phaser spread::

CSO_Ens_Kastellan says:
CTO: Aye, Commander.

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
CTO: I have to cancel the CSO's scans and divert all power to shields or they will collapse.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::yells:  CEO: What the hell is wrong with your department.  Ever since I've come aboard its been one system failure after another!

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::continues firing::

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CEO:  Continue.

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
CO: Aye Captain. ::does the necessary re-routing::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::speaks up:: CTO: As I recall, there is an inherent flaw in this class of Romulan ship - their ventral shields are usually weakest, unless they've fixed that flaw.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
<aFCO>  ::receiving the coordinates, he heads for the planet, following a defensive flight path::

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
CO: Shield strength coming back up.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::doesn’t see how they will get in the right position while they are fleeing::

Host Toros says:
ACTION: The Romulan war ship begins moving to initiate a proper attack run.

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
OPS: Yes, we could detonate a torpedo in that area and see if any damage is caused.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CTO:  If possible, disable them.  If not... they made their choice.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
OPS:  Make sure the admiral knows what is going on.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
OPS:  That's complicated targeting from our position.

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
*EO*: Give me everything you got, push the core past safety limits. Disengage the safeties.

CNS_CDT_Suder_Arion says:
CO: Ops is correct, just next to the ventral shield generator is a hub that is general not connected to anything major, however you can activate their cloak, thus dropping their shields and leveling the field

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
<EO Sterling> *CEO* Aye sir

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
CEO: I'm showing a complement of quantum torpedoes on board. CTO: I'd suggest using them.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CSO:  Can you tell me the species aboard that ship?

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::sends a communique to the Admiral:: CO: Message sent.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::prepares rear torpedo launchers::

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
<EO Sterling> Computer: Warp Core Safety Override, Engineering Authorization Sterling 18 Bravo Zulu.

CNS_CDT_Suder_Arion says:
::upon hearing CO instructions to the CSO, uses empathy to determine the answer::

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: looks from OPS to counselor and over to the CTO, nodding her head::

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::has to guess at the coordinates due to their awkward running away position::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
CTO: We'd need to do some tricky flying, but it's theoretically possible to hit them.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
All:  Torpedoes away.  :::fires rear torpedoes::

CSO_Ens_Kastellan says:
CO: Just Romulans from what I can tell, sir.

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
CO: Captain, I have shields coming back up in strength, but they can't take much more abuse. These hits have also knocked out some of our primaries, diverting power across the ship to hold it together.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CSO:  Then not a stolen ship.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
<TO_Lawrence>::arrives on the bridge with the three Romulans::

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
OPS/CEO:  Adjust power accordingly.

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
All: Engaging dampening field on the bridge. ::rotates frequency so Romulans can't establish a lock.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: looks to the prisoners and motions to the screen::  Romulans:  We seem to have a problem returning you to your ship.

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::looks over the current power allocation configuration::

CNS_CDT_Suder_Arion says:
::has one more tactical trick up his sleeve he learned with some friends at the academy in a NX, but a bit quiet to speak up about it::

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
CO:  They've moved into an attack position.  We've inflicted minimal damage.

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
OPS: What are you looking at right now? What can we shift around?

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CTO:  Have you been able to strike the area suggested by OPS and the counselor?

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
CO: No.  We need the helm to be responding to the attack, not making a run for it.

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
OPS: I have DC teams out right now, but we really took a beating. I wonder how they hit us so hard so fast.

Host Toros says:
ACTION: The Romulans on the bridge do not seem surprised and just look back and forth to each other and the Starfleet Officers while the Romulan ship fires again taking out impulse engines and shields.

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
CEO: There is a large amount of power being consumed by maintaining the field in sickbay. CO: Perhaps it is time to give the Romulans what they want. But maybe with a surprise inside.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Taking in the Romulan reactions::  aTO:  Take them to the brig.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
aFCO:  Bring the ship around.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
CO:  Shields are down!

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CTO:  Prepare your shot.  You will not have much time.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
aFCO:  Use the ship as background.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: looks toward Tamaste.::

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
aFCO:  Takes us behind that planet.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
OPS/CSO:  Help me target these babies.  aFCO:  Come ar....

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
aFCO:  Takes us behind that planet.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CEO:  I need those shields back up.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
CO: I can't get a good shot without repositioning.

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
CTO: I'm giving you 3 minutes of full power to the targeting sensors, but no more...

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
OPS: Agreed...sorry Garlingus.

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
CO: Captain...should we send them a present?

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CEO:  Add a present to it.

CNS_CDT_Suder_Arion says:
::Walks over by CTO::

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
CTO: Commander can you rig the chamber with High Yield explosives?

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CEO:  They can have it, but only briefly.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
CEO:  Bit busy here.

CNS_CDT_Suder_Arion says:
CTO: Sir may I make a quick suggestion, and old trick I know

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
CO: Got it.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
aFCO:  Bring her around.

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
OPS: Drop the field on my order. ::runs to TL::

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
TL: Sickbay

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
<aFCO> :: nods and brings the ship around.::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
CEO: I'll be waiting

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
*EO* Sterling meet me in Sickbay and bring all the HE you can.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
OPS/CSO:  I hope you guys are right about this... ::fires torpedoes at the targeted location::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::looks at the screen::

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::walks off TL and runs::

CNS_CDT_Suder_Arion says:
::Looks at the tactical sensors and the view screen hoping this works::

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::reloads quantum torpedoes::

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::walks in catching his breath:: Medical: Move the body out of the stasis chamber and into one of our stasis modules, on the double.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::holding his breath without realizing it::

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
<EO Sterling> CEO: Got here as fast I could. What do you want with all this?

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
EO: Rig it to the chamber and to the door of the container and close it. Set it to blow if it is opened. Move the chamber back in once we have the body out.

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
Computer: Activate the EMH.

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
<EMH> CEO: Please state the nature of the medical...::notices the red alert and scrambling personnel and the EO with explosives::

Host Toros says:
ACTION: The Explosions rock the Romulan ship enough to send them on a circular run bypassing this attack run.

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
<EMH> CEO: What is going on?

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
All:  Dammit.  We need to take another shot.

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
EMH: There is no time I need you to make sure the body is preserved in stasis following all protocols for quarantine.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CTO:  Continue fire.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CTO:  If possible, again, I want them down, not destroyed.

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
<EO Sterling> CEO: We have the body being moved now by medical and the container is being rigged by the DC team in the area. I have the chamber ready.

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
EO: Beam it to the container and get ready.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
CO:  I'll do what I can.  ::adjusts target coordinates::

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Steps down to the main console.::  OPS:  Are you ready?

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
CO: Yes, awaiting to hear from Telarus as to when to drop the containment field.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::fires torpedoes::

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
*OPS*: Drop the field and transfer everything over to the shields and weps. Drop life support to minimum safe on Deck 9

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: nods to Donovan::

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
*CO*: Captain, Operation Christmas is a go.

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
CO: Captain....I suggest we leave an open comm to the Romulans for this particular part of the maneuver

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::opens the comm::

CNS_CDT_Suder_Arion says:
CTO: how quick are you with the phasers, I bet you can't hit a torpedo right before it hits the Romulan ship

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
CNS:  Bet me what?

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
EO: Get to Deck 14 and get me connected to the emergency batteries to the shields

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
*CEO*: Dropping the containment field now. Standing by to drop life support. Hope you brought a sweater.

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::drops the field::

CNS_CDT_Suder_Arion says:
CTO: anything, never mind

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
*OPS*: Evac decks 17 and 18 to Deck 9. The Arboretum should provide enough oxygen.

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
<EO Sterling> ::arrives to Emergency Batteries on Deck 14::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::orders the evacuation:: *CEO*: It will be underway shortly.

Host Toros says:
ACTION: The Romulan war ship comes around targeting the Don Johnson's warp core firing all its weapons causing every system onboard to short out masking the transport of the Romulan officers and the container.

Host Toros says:
ACTION: The entire crew is thrown from their positions as the ship rocks into emergency lighting.

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
<EO Sterling> Self: This is going to be dangerous ::sparking connections to the EPS grid are lighting up the room::

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::slams his hand on the darkened console as he stumbles and nearly falls::

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
<EO Sterling> ::takes out a tool from his toolkit to fix the connection, as he fixes it he is thrown back by a shock as power to the EPS grid is restored from the batteries::

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Grabs onto OPS chair and holds on.::

CSO_Ens_Kastellan says:
::Stumbles into his console and holds on to keep from falling back.:: Self: Yeesh!

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::stumbles momentarily::

CNS_CDT_Suder_Arion says:
::Looks around at the crew after he falls trying to sense their emotions::

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
*CO*: Captain, I have remote control of the package. Should I open it early?

CSO_Ens_Kastellan says:
::Grumbles to himself.:: Self: Was that really necessary?!

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CTO:  Status of Romulan vessel?

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::goes over to a console in Sickbay and notices Emergency Power online::

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
CO:  I don't know.  Sensors are just coming back on line and at limited power.

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::checks the status of the evacuation::

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: nods to tactical::  *CEO*:  Fire.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
CO:  Nope.  Nothing.  Sensors are down.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::receives a report from a Redshirt::

CEO_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
*CO*: My pleasure...Yippie Kay Yay...::hits a button on a tricorder::

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
CO:  Our Romulans are no longer on the ship.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: lifts a brow at Telarus enthusiasm:: CTO:  I believe they have returned to their ship.  Please make a note of that for records.

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