Mission Summary 11409.04

30 minutes have passed and the four Ferengi D'Kora-class Marauders are now 15 minutes outside of weapons range.  The USS Telemacus has not attempted to reestablish communications.  Neither Starbase 320 nor the Ferengi Alliance have responded to the subspace communiques from the USS Don Johnson.

Captain So`tsoh can not help but ponder Vice Admiral D`Sorot's orders... "I'm ordering the Don Johnson to Ferengi border.  You will rendezvous with a merchant ship known to distribute weapons to pirates operating within our sector.  You are to identify the location of their resupply depot and destroy it."

An equally troubled CEO has the words of Section 31 operative Commander Khandari resonating in his thoughts: "The depot your Sector Commander sent you to destroy is run by us.  You must not allow its destruction.  Consider this my last ... favor to you.  Save the depot, save the Federation."

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aFCO_Montana says:
All: Steady on course 140 mark 21 at 1/4 impulse toward the suspected location of the Ferengi outpost.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::in the shuttlebay::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
aFCO:  When we are just within weapons range of the Ferengii, bring us to a stop.

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::Still at his station::

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::on the bridge:: CO: Captain, here's the remainder of my plans. ::hands the CO a PADD::  CO: I'm heading to the shuttlebay. Let us know when we're in range of the planet to drop out of the back end.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::preparing the shuttle for the away mission::

aFCO_Montana says:
CO: Aye sir.

TO_Lt_Keli says:
::on the bridge at the tactical station::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Takes the padd and scans through it.::  XO:  We shall see you shortly.

ACTION: As the Ferengi Marauders near all external communication becomes jammed.

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
XO: So I'm with you then

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Glances at Keli::  TO:  Update on the Ferengii vessels.

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::nods and quickly strides to a turbolift, waiting for OPS to join him:: TL: Main Shuttlebay, Command Override Robertson Delta Nine Three Alpha Nine One. One hundred and fifty percent speed.

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::looks at his console::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
OPS:  Leave me your best.

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
XO: So I take it we have a definitive plan?

CSO_Ens_Kastellan says:
::At his post on the bridge, reading over sensor reports from the nearby area.::

TO_Lt_Keli says:
CO: Their weapons are fully charged.

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::grins at the OPS officer as the turbolift moves faster than normal:: OPS: Yep. Get on board, get all the data we can, blow it up, get out.  Sound good?

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
XO: Not exactly my preferred method, but I'm game.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Walks over to the science and leans against it as she looks out the screen.::  CSO:  Have you had time to consider our mixed messages?

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::as the turbolift comes to a halt, he steps out at a light jog, headed for the shuttlebay:: Outloud: If you're not on the Away Team, clear the bay! We're about to depressurize this bay and turn off gravity in here!

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::follows::

TO_Lt_Keli says:
CO:  Their weapons don't appear to be enhanced with alien technology.  Standard Ferengi outfits

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::arms himself from the weapons locker::

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::thinks that no amount of enhancements will allow a shuttle to fight off one of the incoming Ferengi ship::

ACTION: Starfleet personnel can be seen running around the shuttle bay securing equipment before departing the area.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
aFCO:  ETA to the planet and to the Ferengi?

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::boards the shuttle:: CTO: We ready to go, Commander? ::takes a seat at the flight console and begins pre-flights::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::boards and takes a seat::

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::makes sure the weapons are stored security::  XO: Aye.  Let's get this explosive packed shuttle out there.

aFCO_Montana says:
CO: We are approximately 200,000 kilometers from the planet, and the Ferengi... ::swallows hard:: CO: The Science and Tactical stations will have to confirm, but I think they're here... 

CSO_Ens_Kastellan says:
::switches a screen to watch the hustle and bustle in the shuttle bay.:: Self: Hm... I bet they're all going to have a blast...

CSO_Ens_Kastellan says:
Self: ... No pun intended... I hope...

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
TO:  Did you and your chief come up with any tactical plans?

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
TO:  Take us to red alert.

TO_Lt_Keli says:
::activates red alert::  CO: Aye Ma'am.  They should be all downloaded to your console.

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
CTO/OPS/EO: Strap yourselves in, it's about to be a bumpy ride.

OPS_Ens_MaHaffey says:
CO: Ma'am, we have No external communications.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
*XO*:  We are within range.  Be prepared to leave once we find a safe place you can slip out.

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
*Bridge*: Exec to Bridge. We're ready to go, Captain. Just get us close to the planet and give me the nod, and we'll be out.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
XO:  Have you given any thought to the fact that Telarus probably told his contact what our plans were?

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::bristles at hearing the name::

aFCO_Montana says:
::stops the ship's engines:: CO: Answering all stop Captain.  Incomming hail from the Ferengi ship's they've come to an all stop just within weapons range sir.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
aOPS: Open a channel.

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
CTO: I have, Commander. That is why our communications systems have been on lockdown ever since I received your evidence. Only Lieutenant Donovan, myself, and the Captain have access to them. I have verified that no transmissions have left the ship since.

OPS_Ens_MaHaffey says:
CO: Aye. ::opens the channel::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
TO: Keep us at red alert, but minimize its occurance on the bridge.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
XO:  What about before the lock down?

Host Cmdr_Khandari says:
@::appears on screen as a Ferengi:: COMM: Don Johnson: My name is Dari, hello.

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
CTO: I hadn't come up with this plan before the lockdown.

Host Cmdr_Khandari says:
<edit change my @ to #>

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: looks down at Balduin and quietly::  CSO:  Should anything happen to me, you have the bridge.

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Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Looks back up.::  COMM: Greetings Dari from the Federation.  How can I help you?

CSO_Ens_Kastellan says:
CO: Well, it's an interesting quandary, isn't it? What do we know about the two people?

TO_Lt_Keli says:
::adjusts the alert settings::

Host Cmdr_Khandari says:
#::sneers:: COMM: CO: What business does the Federation have, in this UNinhabitedand UNinteresting system?

CSO_Ens_Kastellan says:
CO: Aye, sir. But nothing will happen to you. Right?

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
XO: This isn't a plan.  This is a suicide mission.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::settles into his seat::

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
CTO: I didn't know you had such faith in your tactical abilites, Commander. Should you like, I'll note your objection in my log. Now then, as I said, strap yourselves in. I've got a few surprises up my sleeve. Maybe then you'll trust your chain of command.

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
OPS: Lieutenant, power down all systems on the shuttle.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
COMM:  My Admiral thought I needed some quiet time given all we had been through recently.  As it Federation, everything is in order.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
XO: Anyone of those Ferengi ships out there could take us out in about three shots.

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::powers down all systems::

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
CTO: We just need to make sure they don't see us then. Ever gotten a powered down shuttlecraft out of a shuttlebay before?

Host Cmdr_Khandari says:
#::jeers at the screen:: COMM: CO: Everything is well.  Leave.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
XO:   No sir.  What does it take?  Maybe if we all farted really hard we could propel it out of the bay.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: lifts a brow::  COMM: Khandri:  Now would I leave?  Is there a reason I need to?

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
<Now why would>

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::taps into the ship's systems, scanning the Ferengi ships for lifesigns::  CTO: I will note your objection in my logs if you'd like, Commander.  Or, if you like, you can get off my shuttle. Your choice.  I picked you for this mission because of your skill. If you would like to explain to the Admiral why we couldn't accomplish 
our mission, I am...

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::continues:: CTO: ... more than happy to oblige.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: For his ears alone.::  CSO:  Get what info you can.  And as soon as their is an opportunity, let the shuttle slip out.

Rob says:
::walks on to the bridge from the turbolift and sits in the chair left of the CO::

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
<change to CNS>

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::snorts, but keeps his mouth shut::

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Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Looks up at the counselor, wondering briefly if he had a chance to talk with the CEO::

CSO_Ens_Kastellan says:
::Quietly eavesdrops on the conversation the CO is having.:: Self: Hmm...

CSO_Ens_Kastellan says:
CO: Aye. ::Nods.::

CNS_ENS_Suder_Arion says:
<correct above logs saying Rob with this nick>

Host Cmdr_Khandari says:
#COMM: CO: Your mission is complete here, my colleagues and I will escort you from this system.  Do you have any further questions?  ::sneers::

TO_Lt_Keli says:
::concentrating on monitoring the Ferengi ships::

CNS_ENS_Suder_Arion says:
CO: Captain, pause comm!

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::sends a message to the CO's console that says, "We need to be near the planet enough that we'll drop out undetected." ::

TO_Lt_Keli says:
::notices the CNS that all the girls have been talking about.  Agrees that he is kind of cute::

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: raises the other eyebrow::  COMM:  Khandari:: I am afraid you need to update your maps.  I am in Federation Space... not Ferengi.  :: Her eyes narrow::  Perhaps it is us that needs to escort you.

CNS_ENS_Suder_Arion says:
::looks at the CO with much sincerity::

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: motions to aOPS to silent the comms and then looks toward the counselor::

OPS_Ens_MaHaffey says:
:: Cuts the comm::

CNS_ENS_Suder_Arion says:
CO: he is hiding something, he is being overly aggressive for a ferengi....He is hiding, and the odd thing is frengi are psionically null and I should be able to feeel anything, I dont think he is ferengi at all

TO_Lt_Keli says:
::brings her attention back to her duties::

CNS_ENS_Suder_Arion says:
<he is hiding something>

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
CTO: Commander, disable all gravity in the Main Shuttlebay, if you please.

CNS_ENS_Suder_Arion says:
<ferengi>

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::taps his commbadge and passes along the order to the shuttlebay operator::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CNS:  That would make more sense.  Can you asertain what?

CNS_ENS_Suder_Arion says:
CO: its hard to say......I need more time... can you buy me a few minutes

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::taps his commbadge, hoping he's not interrupting any comms on the bridge:: *CO*: If we're going to do this, I need you to either drop us in the atmosphere or turn the ship so our aft end is facing the planet.

CNS_ENS_Suder_Arion says:
::begins to focus his abilities on the crew and spokesperson of the "Ferengi"::

ACTION: The shuttlebay gravity is disabled

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::feels lighter all ready.  Relaxes into the sensation of becoming weightless::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
aFCO:  Cautiously change the angle of the ship.  Once the shuttle area is clear, move us slightly to hide their exit.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
aOPS:  :Let the commander know his window is small.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CSO:  I need more information.

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::feels nausea in the near zero gravity::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
aOPS:  Resume communications.

OPS_Ens_MaHaffey says:
 ::puts the comm through::

aFCO_Montana says:
CO: Aye sir.  ::adjusts the posture of the USS Don Johnson so that the aft is facing away from the Marauders and toward the planet::

CNS_ENS_Suder_Arion says:
::looks to the CO:: CO: he wants us to leave......desperately

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
CTO/OPS: You ready?

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::wondering what he plans to use for propellant::  XO: As I'll ever be.

Cmdr_Khandari says:
#COMM: CO: Commander, is it? It would be unfortunate to have an accident that would result in any loss of life.  We implore you to go now.  There is no further need for discussion.  If you do not leave within five minutes, we will tractor your vessel out of the system.  Ferengi tractor beams are 
so often defective... ::shows his teeth and looks disgusted while ending the communication::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
XO: Have at it.

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::taps away on the console, accessing the Don Johnson's systems, disabling the Main Shuttlebay's forcefield to use the air contained in the shuttlebay to blow the shuttle out as the bay decompresses::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: as the COMM is cut::  All:  That was not normal.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
TO:  If they in any way touch us, fire a warning shot.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
aFCO:  our goal is to lead them away from the area, not get shot up.

CSO_Ens_Kastellan says:
CO: Definitely not normal. I don't trust him...

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::hopes somebody upgraded the shuttle's structural integrity recently::

CNS_ENS_Suder_Arion says:
CO: Captain, would you like me to man a station as the bridge is short staffed?

ACTION: The shuttle carrying the away team lifts off from the shuttle bay floor and drifts toward the planet.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CSO:  I have never met an Ferengi who ingenered trust even amoung themselves.

CSO_Ens_Kastellan says:
CO: Indeed, but I meant even outside of that. Assuming he IS a Ferengi.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CNS:  Monitor the shuttle.  Let me know when they are clear

TO_Lt_Keli says:
CO:  Yes Ma'am.

CNS_ENS_Suder_Arion says:
::gets up and walks to the engineering station on the bridge::

TO_Lt_Keli says:
::checks weapon readiness::

CNS_ENS_Suder_Arion says:
CO: Aye ma'am

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CNS:  And consdier, why are they desperate for us to leave?  You did say desperate, not angry or worried.

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
@CTO/OPS: See? There we go.  Keep the shuttle's systems powered down until we get close to the planet, then we'll power up and head for the station. With luck, we'll arrive undetected.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
@XO/OPS:  Let's just hope none of them think to look out the window.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CSO:  How are they hiding from us?  Sheilds, technology, material...

CNS_ENS_Suder_Arion says:
::focuses for another moment trying to dig deeper at range too the Spokesperson of the "ferengi"::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
@::gives Tamale a sour look::

ACTION: One of the Marauder's breaks formation and makes an aggressive flight move toward the USS Don Johnson.

aFCO_Montana says:
CO: Captain! ::ducks then realizes she's not ducking the ship... she's just ducking::

CSO_Ens_Kastellan says:
::Prepares to raise shields at a moment's notice.::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
TO:  The moment they fire at us, not missing us mind you, but at us, fire back.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
*Engineering*  Increase power to sheilds.

CNS_ENS_Suder_Arion says:
::quick on the controls increases shields by 125%::

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
@::looks out the shuttle's windows, back towards the ship, as the shuttle drifts towards the planet::

TO_Lt_Keli says:
CO:  Understood.

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
@ ::pensive::

CNS_ENS_Suder_Arion says:
CO: Shields to full strength Captain!

ACTION: As a result of the modifications to increase shield performance by the CNS all weapons systems go offline momentarily and 35% of the Don Johnson's shield emitters go offline due to the power surge.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
@OPS:  Cheer up Sparky.  They haven't fired on us so far.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
aFCO:  Be prepared to move.  :: nods toward the counselor::

CNS_ENS_Suder_Arion says:
::reroutes power to compensate and balances shields and weapons::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
XO: It's likely we'll need to power up the shuttle a bit earlier than you anticipate. The gravity of the planet may not propel us fast enough.

TO_Lt_Keli says:
CO:  Ma'am?  We've lost weapons.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
TO:  Check with engineering.

CNS_ENS_Suder_Arion says:
ALL: on it!!

CSO_Ens_Kastellan says:
::Watches the CNS curiously...::

ACTION: As weapons systems come back online, one Marauder breaks formation and pursues the powered down shuttlecraft while the other three fire upon the Don Johnson with their disruptors.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
aFCO:  Protect the shuttle.

TO_Lt_Keli says:
::sees the ship break off and go after the shuttle.  Is alarmed::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
TO:  Fire to disable them if possible, shoot them out of the sky otherwise.

CSO_Ens_Kastellan says:
CO: Sir, I believe the Ferengi are scanning our shuttle. There's an energy transmission emanating from their vessel towards the shuttle.

CNS_ENS_Suder_Arion says:
::shutsdown all non essential systems including replicators, transporters excepte rooms 2 and 3, and diverts partial warp powers to boost output of shields and weapons appropriately::

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
@::feels the hairs on the back of his neck start to stand up::

CSO_Ens_Kastellan says:
Self: Bit late, I see...

aFCO_Montana says:
CO: Aye Captain!  ::powers up the ship's impulse engines and lays in a persuit course toward the shuttle.  TO: Aft batteries available.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Lightly touches a hand to Balduin's shoulder before moving down to the chair::  Find a place for us to use as a shield if needed.

CNS_ENS_Suder_Arion says:
CSO: Can you jam the Ferengi Sensors?

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::looks out the window:: OPS: Restore power! CTO: Shields up!

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
*XO*: You have been discovered.

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
@ XO: Aye! ::fires up the shuttles systems, waits a moment for power to be restored, and raises shields::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
@ XO: Secondary systems are coming back online. ::monitors::

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
@::lays in a course to the far side of the planet, and engages at full impulse::

CSO_Ens_Kastellan says:
CO: Does the planet count? ::Begins scanning for other alternatives.::

CSO_Ens_Kastellan says:
::Imagines the Don Johnson and Ferengi chasing each other in circles around the planet...::

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
@::tries not to dwell on the fact that the shuttle is packed with explosives::
CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CSO:  If you deem it a good choice.

CNS_ENS_Suder_Arion says:
CSO: perhaps using the deflector to send out a relfection of a another Federation ship, perhaps a Galaxy or something!

TO_Lt_Keli says:
CO:  I could take a warning shot across their bow.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CNS:  I do not think we have time to set up that kind of a program... and make them believe it.

ACTION: Another barage of Ferengi weapons hit the Don Johnson's shields.  Thanks to the CNS's power allocation and shutting down of nonessential systems, shields are holding at 52%

CNS_ENS_Suder_Arion says:
ATO: whats our range?

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
@::types in a command to bring the shuttle to warp one for 0.6 seconds and drop back out. Aims the shuttle just above the planet's atmosphere.:: CTO/OPS: Hold on, this might hurt a little. ::punches engage::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
*XO*:  We can protect you only so long.  Either you dive into the planet or we bring you back aboard.  If you choose the planet, we will knock out your follower, but then we will need to head out.

TO_Lt_Keli says:
::returns fire::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
TO:  Fire up on the ship that is chasing the shuttle... I do not care how, other then I want it stopped.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
aFCO:  As soon as they are clear, take us out.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CSO:  Have you found us a location?

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
@::dips the shuttle down into the atmosphere hard and fast:: CTO/OPS: Ferengi station, here we come! Those ships can't follow us here.

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
@*CO*: We're in the atmosphere. Catch you on the flip side, Captain.

Cmdr_Khandari says:
#::watches as one of his Mauraders is hit by a lucky shot that takes out its engine subsystem disabling it from continuing the attack:: Self: Why didn't they listen?!

TO_Lt_Keli says:
CO:  Aye Ma'am.  ::concentrates fire on that particular ship::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
@ XO: We're heating up a bit in the atmoshere. We'll need to slow down some to alleviate it.

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
aFCO:  Take us out... lead them away.

CNS_ENS_Suder_Arion says:
::boost phasers:: CSO: can you scan for the shield generator?

TO_Lt_Keli says:
::continues firing::

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
@OPS: Understand all. We're going to push it though. Let me know if we're about to break something.

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
@ XO: I just told you. We're about to break something ::wry grin::

CSO_Ens_Kastellan says:
CNS: I'm searching now...

CNS_ENS_Suder_Arion says:
TO: If Mr Kastellan can locate the shield generating we can do a full phaser rapid fire burst....standby...knock out their shields!

CSO_Ens_Kastellan says:
::Console beeps.:: CNS: Got it!

CSO_Ens_Kastellan says:
::Sends the location to the CNS and TO.::

CNS_ENS_Suder_Arion says:
TO/CO: Recoommend Fire full rapid burst!

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
@::slows the shuttle a bit, heading to a spot near the station, but trying to stay out of range of any station sensors::

CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CNS:  Not yet... I do not want to endanger the away team.

ACTION: The remaining three Ferengi ships discontinue their persuit and regroup at the edge of the system the Don Johnson came from... waiting.

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