=/\=/\=/\= Resume U.S.S. Scimitar Mission =/\=/\=/\=

FCO_Kuroc says:
:: At helm contemplating life ::

EO_Keorn says:
::In TL en-route to the bridge::

Host CO_Ian says:
::in captain's chair::

CEO_McLir says:
::watching systems as Scimitar enters the nebula::

Ops_Ander says:
::finishing preparations for Cutlass in main shuttlebay::

DrMcCella says:
::sat at chair in office looking for a PADD::

Ops_Ander says:
::exits Cutlass, then shuttlebay, heads for TL::

Ops_Ander says:
::enters TL:: TL: Bridge.

CTO_Bucha says:
::reviewing new specs for the Cutlass at tac station on bridge::

FCO_Kuroc says:
:: Prepares to quickly manipulate the controls to move the ship ::

EO_Keorn says:
::Enters Bridge and moves to Eng Console::

Ops_Ander says:
::TL deposits him on bridge::

CNS_Jamin says:
::in SB::

CEO_McLir says:
::turns to FCO::FCO: notice any difference in the upgraded IDF?

DrMcCella says:
Self: Where'd I put it?

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Captain, the Cutlass has been readied for departure. I'm still hoping we'll be able to get the transporters to work, though.

EO_Keorn says:
CEO: I'm back Niall, I mean Sir

FCO_Kuroc says:
CEO: Seems to handle better.
DrMcCella says:
::Gives up on the search::

DrMcCella says:
::Goes back into sickbay::

Host CO_Ian says:
Ops: Alright. I was just thinking ahead.

CTO_Bucha says:
::monitors tachyon sensors::

CEO_McLir says:
FCO: good::turns back to EO:: EO: how you feeling?

FCO_Kuroc says:
CO: I will stay at the helm unless you leave the bridge.

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Understood, Captain. Hansen's working on the transporters right now.

EO_Keorn says:
CEO: Much better now I feel like a new man

Ops_Ander says:
::nods to relief Ops officer, sits down at station::

Host CO_Ian says:
Kuroc: Okay. ::nods her head::

CTO_Bucha says:
*Ens. Hobbs*:  be ready to assist me if we need to board the Opeongo.

CEO_McLir says:
EO: Ensign, why don't you monitor things here, while go to ME?

DrMcCella says:
CNS: Hey...Can't find it.

CNS_Jamin says:
CMO: can't find what?

CTO_Bucha says:
::notices sensors begin to scramble::

EO_Keorn says:
CEO: Can do

DrMcCella says:
CNS: That Darn PADD.

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Captain, the nebula is interfering with our sensors. Suggest we go to proximity mode.

EO_Keorn says:
::Takes over at Bridge Eng Station

Host CO_Ian says:
Ops: alright.

CEO_McLir says:
::leaves bridge, into TL::

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Switching to proximity mode. Maximum scanning range 1.065 kilometers.

CTO_Bucha says:
::configures tac sensors for proximity mode::

CEO_McLir says:
TL: ME

EO_Keorn says:
::Configures station to personal preferences::

Host CO_Ian says:
Ops: Hail the Opeongo, let's see if they'll answer us.

CTO_Bucha says:
<Ens. Hobbs> *CTO*: ready to go sir...

FCO_Kuroc says:
:: Changes speed to one quarter impulse ::

CEO_McLir says:
::arrives in ME, goes to main console::

EO_Keorn says:
*ME*: You all better look sharp down there the chief is on his way

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Aye, Captain. Opening hailing frequencies. ::hails the Opeongo, wherever she is::

CEO_McLir says:
::hears EO's "warning" and smiles::

Ops_Ander says:
CO: The nebula has obscured our sensor contact with the Opeongo. We're also getting no response on comms. But I am still picking up the theta-band oxygen emissions.

FCO_Kuroc says:
:: carries out standard course adjustments ::

CTO_Bucha says:
::notices the Opeongo dropping off sensors::

CTO_Bucha says:
::frowns::

DrMcCella says:
CNS: Well....with us entering a nebula...I think...I want to check the environmental stats...help me?

FCO_Kuroc says:
CO: Captain Impulse engines are overheating.

CTO_Bucha says:
CO: weapons are fully charged and on standby Capt.

CEO_McLir says:
::notes impulse engines overheating::*FCO* watch the impulse engines

CNS_Jamin says:
CMO: Sure.

CEO_McLir says:
::checks engine coolant flow::

EO_Keorn says:
::Routes coolant from the warp core to overheating impulse engines::

FCO_Kuroc says:
CO: I am going to drop to 1/10th impulse.

DrMcCella says:
*CEO* McLir. Before Carlson left I asked him to give me access to environmental control in sickbay...did he finish the job or do I have to use ME or the bridge again?

FCO_Kuroc says:
*CEO* Recommendations.

EO_Keorn says:
FCO: I have re-routed more coolant you should be ok for now

Host CO_Ian says:
FCO: good. ::gets up and walks toward the viewscreen.:: Something out there.

FCO_Kuroc says:
CO: We have 1/4 impulse back now.

CEO_McLir says:
*FCO* the reduced speed will help, rerouting coolant

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Captain, I'm picking up a current of oxygen, about 12 meters in length, approaching the ship. Impact in 20 seconds.

FCO_Kuroc says:
CO: Scratch that. Engineering recommends we stay where we are.

Ops_Ander says:
CO: No idea what's causing it. 10 seconds to impact.

CEO_McLir says:
*CMO* he finished, you may adjust it

FCO_Kuroc says:
:: executes evasive maneuver delta ::

DrMcCella says:
*CEO* Thanks

DrMcCella says:
::Goes to the main diagnostic console::

FCO_Kuroc says:
:: tries to avoid ::

CTO_Bucha says:
*ALL hands*: brace for impact.

EO_Keorn says:
::Braces::

DrMcCella says:
Self: What the?

CEO_McLir says:
::hears alert and braces::

Ops_Ander says:
CO: The oxygen current has impacted, but no damage. It appears to have dissipated.

CTO_Bucha says:
CO: My readings concur Capt.

FCO_Kuroc says:
I will continue to try and avoid objects incase something actually hits us.

FCO_Kuroc says:
CO: +

CEO_McLir says:
::checks backup shield generator status::

Host CO_Ian says:
Kuroc:: good idea.

DrMcCella says:
::Types in Console and adjusts the Environmental systems to pump in 3ppm Utridium Oxide to counter act a gas from the nebula::

EO_Keorn says:
::Executes Keorn 1:: *CEO*: You might like this sir, I created a program that transcribes vocal communications on the bridge

FCO_Kuroc says:
CO: Eta to anomaly 5 minutes

CTO_Bucha says:
CO: ETA is 5 min. to where the Opeongo was last on sensors.

CEO_McLir says:
*EO*noted

DrMcCella says:
CNS: Well that's over with...Should give some prelim protection.

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Recommend we go to red alert once we're within weapons range of the Opeongo...as a precaution.

CEO_McLir says:
::pushes buttons and reduces volume::

CTO_Bucha says:
::hears Andersen::  CO: I agree Capt.

Host James says:
Action:  An explosion can be heard.  The Scimitar shakes as the IDF and SIF systems are temporarily knocked offline.

Host CO_Ian says:
Ops: Alright

Ops_Ander says:
::lurches with explosion::

CTO_Bucha says:
::stumbles into console::

EO_Keorn says:
::working to re-engage systems::

CEO_McLir says:
::rocks with explosion:: What the...?

EO_Keorn says:
::Checking on backup systems::

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Captain, the impulse engines are off-...they've been destroyed!

CEO_McLir says:
*bridge* impulse engines have exploded

CEO_McLir says:
*FCO* go to thrusters

Ops_Ander says:
::perplexed look on face::

FCO_Kuroc says:
CO: Impulse offline. Going to thrusters.
EO_Keorn says:
::Looking at console for readings::

Host CO_Ian says:
Kuroc:: good

CEO_McLir says:
::double checks fire suppression for impulse engines, it's working::

Ops_Ander says:
CO: I'm checking to see if we were fired upon, but there aren't any indications of weapons fire, Captain.

FCO_Kuroc says:
*CEO* Remember those IDF corrections you made?

CTO_Bucha says:
::checking weapons status....  still 100%::

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Suggest we go to red alert immediately.

CTO_Bucha says:
::hears Andersen::

CTO_Bucha says:
CO: I agree

CEO_McLir says:
::grins::*FCO*timely yes?

DrMcCella says:
::Yawns as he sits down on a biobed::

Host CO_Ian says:
CTO: right.

CTO_Bucha says:
::sounds red alert::

Ops_Ander says:
    ::turns attention back to console:: We're picking up a thin layer of oxygen (Alert.wav)

Ops_Ander says:
CO: It's enveloping the ship...almost like a layer of skin, or an extra shield.

Host CO_Ian says:
Ops: Interesting.

EO_Keorn says:
:: Checks thruster efficiency::

Ops_Ander says:
CO: We could dissipate it by blowing out some of the nebular gasses we picked up through the Bussard collectors.
CEO_McLir says:
::damage control teams have converged at impulse engines, begin assessing damage::

Host CO_Ian says:
Buchanan: picking anything up in the nebula?

DrMcCella says:
CNS: So care to bet on the amount of casualties this red alert will cause?

CTO_Bucha says:
CO: nothing new sir...  my sensors are down...  we should be nearing the last known point of the Opeongo.

Host CO_Ian says:
Ops: alright we'll try that.

DrMcCella says:
::Sighs at a kind of Irony::

Host James says:
Action:  A looming dark shadow appears through out of the nebular fog and stops dead ahead of the Scimitar.  It's the Opeongo.

CNS_Jamin says:
CMO: Well, the fewer the better, I say.

CEO_McLir says:
*OPS* impulse engines will require extensive repairs.

CTO_Bucha says:
CO: the Opeongo is directly ahead.

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Aye, Captain... ::sees the Opeongo loom on the viewscreen::

Ops_Ander says:
::redirects the Bussard collectors to expel material::

Ops_Ander says:
CO: We still aren't picking up the Opeongo on sensors.

DrMcCella says:
CNS: The ironic bit is...I can take to you now but I can't think of anything to say....but I know for sure that as soon as those casualties come pouring in I'll want to say something

CEO_McLir says:
*CO*Skipper, can only get thrusters or warp for now

CNS_Jamin says:
CMO: Isn't that always the way.

Ops_Ander says:
CO: It'll take the collectors about 5 minutes to completely expel the gases we picked up.

Host CO_Ian says:
*CEO* Thank you

CTO_Bucha says:
:: looks at Opeongo on viewscreen....   trying to see any damage. ::

CEO_McLir says:
    ::checking cause of explosion::

EO_Keorn says:
OPS: If we send out a vectored pulse we could use it like a type of pinging sensor

CTO_Bucha says:
CO:  she appears to be intact Capt.

Ops_Ander says:
*EO* Active sensors...like an old-style sonar system. Do it.

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Captain, we're being hailed by the Opeongo.

EO_Keorn says:
::Configuring sensors::

Host CO_Ian says:
Ops: On screen. ::gets back up out of chair::

Ops_Ander says:
::puts hail on screen::

Host James says:
Action:  A shadowy figure appears on screen.

Host James says:
@<Unknown> COM Scimitar: What do you want?

CEO_McLir says:
::monitoring thrusters::

Ops_Ander says:
::looks at the odd figure on screen::

Host CO_Ian says:
COMM Opeongo: We would like our ship back.

CTO_Bucha says:
:: watching viewscreen trying to figure out who this is....  ::

Host James says:
@<Unknown> COM Scimitar: THAT....  is not possible.

FCO_Kuroc says:
COMM Opeongo: Where is Captain McNeil?
CEO_McLir says:
::DCT's begin stripping impulse engines and trying repairs::

Host CO_Ian says:
::senses presence again:: self: so close

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Captain?

Host James says:
@<Unknown> COM Scimitar: ::motionless::  I will not speak with underlings.

CEO_McLir says:
*EO*Keorn, we're going to need your help down here

EO_Keorn says:
*CEO*: on my way ::heads to TL:: TL: ME

Host CO_Ian says:
COM Opeongo: What have you done with the crew of the ship?

CTO_Bucha says:
::raises eyebrows  and prepares....  but doesn't yet..... to target weapons::

Host James says:
@<Unknown> COM Scimitar: We have used their biological chemicals to further our goal.

FCO_Kuroc says:
:: looks at CO ::

EO_Keorn says:
*CEO* : Sir where do you want me at.  I could head straight for the problem

CEO_McLir says:
*EO*impulse engines, I'll join you there

Host CO_Ian says:
COM Opeongo: I would prefer to do this without  :;makes a face:: violence. but if you do not return the ship and it's crew I am authorized to fire.

Ops_Ander says:
::remembers theta-band reference, calls up library computer::

EO_Keorn says:
TL: Impulse engine room

Host James says:
@<Unknown> COM Scimitar: It does not matter.  The moment of REBIRTH....  is at hand.
Ops_Ander says:
::calls up chapter on theta-band delivery systems::

Ops_Ander says:
CO: We're still not picking them up on sensors, Captain.
Host CO_Ian says:
Buchanan: give them a warning shot

EO_Keorn says:
::Enters engine room and assesses damage::

CEO_McLir says:
::joins Keorn in lower engineering::

CTO_Bucha says:
::targets.. and fires a warning shot, glancing off the port bow of the Opeongo::

EO_Keorn says:
PO: Get that phase inducer over here or we'll have an extra hour's worth of work

CEO_McLir says:
EO: good, you stay here with the

EO_Keorn says:
<PO> Yes Sir ::Looks at him with a funny look::

Host James says:
@<Unknown> COM Scimitar: You would seek to destroy a unique life form?  You would seek to destroy THE ONE?   ::moment of silence::  Let me show you something.

CEO_McLir says:
EO: Chief, and I'll work on the other side.

Ops_Ander says:
::gets up from Ops, walks back to XO's station, calls up Ops functions::

Ops_Ander says:
::hears Opeongo's statement, watches viewscreen::

Host James says:
Action: Viewscreen shifts to a view of the Opeongo's warp core, which, instead of blue, bathes the engineering section in a red glow.

CTO_Bucha says:
::targets the Opeongos phaser banks from SF schematics::

CTO_Bucha says:
::looks on what's happening on viewer:::

EO_Keorn says:
::Giving DC orders:: CEO: ok I got it here

Ops_Ander says:
CTO: Cole, if you need it, I can prepare support fire from here...
Host James says:
Action:  The warp core on the Opeongo shows signs of increased power usage.

CEO_McLir says:
*COMM*:Delta shift report for duty

CTO_Bucha says:
::nods to Andersen::

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Captain, the Bussard collectors should have cleared the hull of oxygen by now.

Host CO_Ian says:
::groans::self: wonderful.

Host James says:
Action:  All telepathically aware personnel on board can sense the presence of a 'powerful life form'.

Host James says:
Action:  Viewscreen shifts back to person in shadows.

Host James says:
@<Unknown> COM Scimitar: Do you understand now?

CEO_McLir says:
*PO Yang*monitor the consoles, send three of Delta shift to lower engineering

Host CO_Ian says:
COM Opeongo: yes ::nods her head::

CEO_McLir says:
<Yang>*CEO*acknowledged

Host James says:
@<Unknown> COM Scimitar: We cannot let you have your ship.  It is no longer here to take.

Host CO_Ian says:
Self: the Opeongo is alive.

CEO_McLir says:
::takes hold of engine piece and removes it::

EO_Keorn says:
CPO Tor: Chief can you take a couple of people and get these parts from storage ::hands him a PADD::

DrMcCella says:
::yawns::

EO_Keorn says:
<CPO Tor> EO: Aye sir, you three come with me

Ops_Ander says:
::gets idea, walks back down to Ops, passes close to Captain:: CO: Captain, we can launch a probe within sensor range to find out what's going on...

CNS_Jamin says:
CMO: Tired?

CEO_McLir says:
::moves to wall console and actives it::

DrMcCella says:
CNS: Very....long shift

Host CO_Ian says:
COM Opeongo: the only problems is :;thinks:: the seed the ship belongs to Starfleet.

Ops_Ander says:
::hits a couple of buttons on Ops console, walks back up to CTO::

Host James says:
@<Unknown> COM Scimitar: And now I must say my farewell.  We have a galaxy to conquer.  ::laughs manically as the channel is but::

CTO_Bucha says:
::looks at Ops::

CEO_McLir says:
::puts broken parts in pile for recycling::

Ops_Ander says:
CTO: Prepare to launch a probe to within 500 meters.

Ops_Ander says:
CTO: Wait for the captain's OK.

CEO_McLir says:
::pulls out burned wires::

EO_Keorn says:
Computer: Computer compose a repair schedule utilizing all engineering crew in 12 hr shifts

CTO_Bucha says:
::targets probe coordinates::

Host CO_Ian says:
Ops: do it

EO_Keorn says:
<Keorn's DC Team> ::Groans::

CTO_Bucha says:
::launches probe::

Ops_Ander says:
::goes back to Ops:: CTO: Go ahead...wait, we're picking them up on sensors. Their weapons are charged.

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Shields are up...in an unknown configuration.

Ops_Ander says:
::transfers full Ops functions to XO station, runs back::

Ops_Ander says:
::prepares auxiliary tactical functions as well::

FCO_Kuroc says:
CO: Suggest we leave the nebula and go to warp without impulse we are sitting ducks

CTO_Bucha says:
CO: the Opeongo is powering weapons.

DrMcCella says:
CNS: Do you mind if we don't go out later....I'm kind o too tired for it

DrMcCella says:
::Smiles:: CNS: I'd probably fall asleep in my food

CNS_Jamin says:
CMO: I understand.

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Captain...I concur. Who knows what they've done to the weapons.

CTO_Bucha says:
::finishes targeting Opeongos critical systems::

FCO_Kuroc says:
:: Begins plotting course, waiting for order to leave ::

EO_Keorn says:
::Notes length of repair time:: Computer: Increase shifts to 18 hrs

Ops_Ander says:
CO: At least outside the nebula we'll have a fighting chance...and can call for help.

Host James says:
Action:  The Opeongo fires thick, sparkling, red phasers at the Scimitar.  First hit reduces shields to 65%.

CTO_Bucha says:
::shakes from impact::

Host CO_Ian says:
FCO/CTO: Alright, we'll leave

Ops_Ander says:
::gets knocked into console, reels back::

CEO_McLir says:
::moves to Keorn's side, rocks from impact::

CTO_Bucha says:
::looks at CO for order to return fire::

FCO_Kuroc says:
Engages course at full thrusters preparing for warp

FCO_Kuroc says:
:: ::

EO_Keorn says:
<Keorn's DC Team> ::eyes Keorn menicingly::

Host CO_Ian says:
CTO: fire

Host James says:
Action:  The helm console explodes, killing Kuroc.

CTO_Bucha says:
::fires torpedos::

CEO_McLir says:
EO:leave this for the Chief, lets get to ME

Ops_Ander says:
::sees Kuroc blown from console, runs down to helm::

CEO_McLir says:
::runs to TL::

Ops_Ander says:
*CMO* Medical emergency on the bridge!

EO_Keorn says:
::Runs to TL:: TL: ME

CTO_Bucha says:
::fires more torpedos at concentrated target::

Ops_Ander says:
::gets into Ops seat, reconfigures for helm::

DrMcCella says:
*Bride* On my way.

CTO_Bucha says:
::fires phasers at full power::

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Taking us out... *CEO* Niall, we need as much speed as possible...

DrMcCella says:
::Exits Sickbay into TL and onto the bridge::
CEO_McLir says:
::Keorn and McLir ride to ME::

EO_Keorn says:
::In ME::

DrMcCella says:
::Steps next to Kurok with Tricorder::

EO_Keorn says:
::Takes control of efforts to stabilize power::

Host James says:
Action:  The Opeongo fires another massive red blast at the Scimitar's aft section.  Inertial Stabilizers are offline.  The Scimitar is rotating on it's X-axis.

CEO_McLir says:
::Moves to main console::EO: monitor the shields and check on IDF

CEO_McLir says:
::falls to deck;;

DrMcCella says:
::Gets the cortical stimulator and puts it on his head::

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Inertial stabilizers are offline...

DrMcCella says:
<kuroks head>

CTO_Bucha says:
::braces against console::

EO_Keorn says:
::Brings online backup IDF::

DrMcCella says:
::Activates Stimulator::

CNS_Jamin says:
::heads for the bridge, to see what's going on::

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Sensors aren't picking up the Opeongo...we're in a spin along our X-axis...

CEO_McLir says:
::pulls himself up, checks on backup IDF::

CTO_Bucha says:
CO:  I can no longer see the Opeongo  to target...  anything is a 'shot in the dark'

DrMcCella says:
::Gets some DooDad ~Device out of Medkit and uses it on Kuroc::

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Trying to find the outer edge of the nebula...

DrMcCella says:
::Tricorder goes - BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP::

EO_Keorn says:
::Readjusts shield harmonics::

CTO_Bucha says:
::blindly firing aft torpedoes::

DrMcCella says:
::Looks down in Dismay::

FCO_Kuroc says:
:: bleeds ::

CNS_Jamin says:
::arrives on bridge & watches from a corner::

CEO_McLir says:
::sends DCT to work on main IDF::

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Preparing emergency message buoy...and launching towards the outer edge of the nebula... ::launches buoy::

Host CO_Ian says:
:;watches McCellan with Kuroc::

DrMcCella says:
::Keeps that heart and lungs going in hope of more help from a starbase or something might help::

CEO_McLir says:
*FCO* suggest we get out of here

CTO_Bucha says:
::continues firing torpedoes aft....  to where I dunno::

Ops_Ander says:
CO: We're spinning towards normal space...still no idea how much longer until we're out...

DrMcCella says:
::Gulp:: Ops: I need a site to site to sickbay.

Ops_Ander says:
::locks onto CMO and Kuroc, beams to sickbay::

Ops_Ander says:
*CEO* We're trying...Lt. Kuroc is dead.

DrMcCella says:
::Arrives in Sickbay with a Klingon in his arms::
DrMcCella says:
::puts Kuroc on the main biobed doohickey::

CEO_McLir says:
*OPS*WHAT...ok, pull up the IDF interface

DrMcCella says:
    ::Gets those weird black restraint diagnostic arms up::

Host James says:
     Action:  The Scimitar finally stabilizes and finds itself on the edge of the FGC-366       nebula.  The Opeongo is nowhere in sight.

Host James says:
=/\=/\=/\= Pause U.S.S. Scimitar Mission =/\=/\=/\=