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

CSOBandra says:
::On Bridge::

Host James says:
Action:  The Scimitar is docked at Station Deep Space 14.

CEO_Mclir says:
::At bridge console checking inventories of resupply::

FCOWntrs says:
:: Sitting at flight station on bridge ::

CO_Ian says:
::in ready room::

DrMcCella says:
::Just entered Sickbay and is greeting the nurses:: Good morning ::Sips his orange Juice::

CTO_Bucha says:
::in security office....   reading PADD with final docking security reports::

Ops_Ander says:
CEO: Niall, I've cleared out guest quarters 0670-0679 for conversion to storage spaces. I doubt we'll need them for a while.

CNS_Jamin says:
::in quarters, working on reports::

CEO_Mclir says:
OPS: Great, thanks.  Looks like we got most of what we asked for.

CSOBandra says:
::checking sensors::

FCOWntrs says:
:: notices absence of captain and moves to the chair ::

CTO_Bucha says:
::puts away PADD...   exits office for TL::    TL: bridge

DrMcCella says:
::puts glass back in replicator::

Ops_Ander says:
CEO: There's still nine rooms left for VIPs and guests...now that Captain McDowell's onboard, someone can finally occupy the new flag officer's quarters.

CEO_Mclir says:
::grins::OPS: At least we know the VIP.

Ops_Ander says:
::checks over final transporter diagnostic reports::
CSOBandra says:
FCO: Sensors fully functional sir

CTO_Bucha says:
::enters bridge ::

FCOWntrs says:
CSO: Thank-you Lt.

Ops_Ander says:
::notices Buchanan on the bridge:: CTO: Cole, did you get the new shipment of phaser rifles?

CTO_Bucha says:
Ops:  I did just a few hours ago...   I'm still catching up.  They are being put away in storage lockers as we speak.

CEO_Mclir says:
OPS/FCO: All systems check out, all ready.

Ops_Ander says:
CTO: Good...I'm surprised supply actually caught up with demand this time.

CO_Ian says:
self: deep space mission. ::sends subspace message::

CTO_Bucha says:
::smiles::

CO_Ian says:
::gets up and heads for the bridge::

Ops_Ander says:
CEO: Roger that...

FCOWntrs says:
CEO: Thanks.

CEO_Mclir says:
::nods and turns back to console::

DrMcCella says:
::starts to tidy Sickbay up a bit, after all the work crews messed it up, again::

CO_Ian says:
::enters the bridge:: hello Lt. Winters

Ops_Ander says:
All: Captain on the bridge.

CEO_Mclir says:
::looks up as Captain enters::

FCOWntrs says:
:: stands :: CO: First time on the bridge and I get the big chair, its all yours Captain.

Ops_Ander says:
FCO: Lieutenant, were you able to locate your quarters all right?

CTO_Bucha says:
::moves from primary to secondary tac consoles...punching up weapons and sensor status::

FCOWntrs says:
:: sits and helm: Ops: Yes, everything you left for me was in order, thanks.

CTO_Bucha says:
CO: Everything looks 100% from back here.

CO_Ian says:
FCO: Thank you Lt.

Ops_Ander says:
FCO: That's my job. CO: Captain, all supplies are onboard and stowed away.

FCOWntrs says:
CO: Science and Engineering reported in as ready

CO_Ian says:
Ops: Alright. sounds like we are ready.

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Captain, incoming message from DS14.

CO_Ian says:
Ops: on screen

Ops_Ander says:
::puts on screen::

Host CmdrKeane says:
Action: A stone-faced Starfleet officer appears on the viewscreen.

CEO_Mclir says:
::looks up at view screen::

Host CmdrKeane says:
@ COM: Captain Ian, I presume you are ready to embark?

FCOWntrs says:
:: still setting up helm interface for his liking ::

CO_Ian says:
COM: DS14:  yes Cmdr.

Ops_Ander says:
::prepares to contact DS14 Ops for clearance::

Host CmdrKeane says:
@ COM: Then I wish you all the luck in the world.  Tracking the Opeongo will be difficult.
CEO_Mclir says:
::checks power grid::

CEO_Mclir says:
::shivers at the name Opeongo::

CO_Ian says:
COM DS14:  Thank, you, we're going to need it.

CEO_Mclir says:
::All power systems are within normal limits::

Host CmdrKeane says:
@ COM: We've given you clearance to leave at your leisure.  ::nods::  Safe journey.

CEO_Mclir says:
right

FCOWntrs says:
:: sets course to leave starbase ::

CEO_Mclir says:
<delete that>

Ops_Ander says:
::checks board:: CO: Confirmed...DS14 Ops has cleared us, Captain.

CO_Ian says:
FCO: take us out thrusters only. once we're out go to maximum warp

Host CmdrKeane says:
Action: The channel has been closed.

FCOWntrs says:
CO: Yes, sir. Thrusters engaged.

DrMcCella says:
::Leaves sickbay to try and track down cole, now he's back off his 'vacation' with this Amy::

CSOBandra says:
CEO: Any ideas on how we can keep radiation form affecting sensors

Ops_Ander says:
::resets comm scanning band for deep space::

DrMcCella says:
::Heads for the bridge::

FCOWntrs says:
CO: Clearing starbase doors now.

CTO_Bucha says:
::::watches viewer as we leave the station::

CEO_Mclir says:
CSO: been studying that, but haven't found anything guaranteed.

FCOWntrs says:
:: prepares to go to warp ::

DrMcCella says:
::Gets to the bridge and stood next to tactical::

FCOWntrs says:
CO: Engaging warp now

CTO_Bucha says:
CMO:  what's up doc?

DrMcCella says:
CTO: Hey, so how'd your week with 'Amy' go?

CSOBandra says:
CEO: Send me what you have and I’ll see if I can work something out

CTO_Bucha says:
CMO: I feel like a new man...   you should try prescribing that now and then!

DrMcCella says:
::Grins::

CEO_Mclir says:
CSO: sure :: transfers data to Science console::

CTO_Bucha says:
CMO: We'll have to throw some darts later...  I'll tell ya more about it.

DrMcCella says:
CTO: But then I'd break my code as a doctor to keep people away from me!

CTO_Bucha says:
::smiles at doc::

Host CmdrKeane says:
Action: The Scimitar leaps into warp, heading on the Opeongo's last known course...  towards the Galactic Core.

DrMcCella says:
CTO: I trust you enjoyed it then?

CTO_Bucha says:
::brings sensors on-line as well as tachyon scans::

CSOBandra says:
::reviews data while monitoring sensors::

CTO_Bucha says:
CMO:  She's a wild one.  ::smiles::

DrMcCella says:
::Grins and almost begins to giggle, drawing a little attention to himself::

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Captain, before we left I made sure DS14 Ops transferred details on Federation colonization in this region of space.

Host CmdrKeane says:
Action:  The Scimitar continues on its journey, traveling for almost 3 weeks.

FCOWntrs says:
Ops: I did however have a question... The dog in my quarters?

CEO_Mclir says:
::In main engineering, reviewing the system output over the last 3 weeks::

Host CmdrKeane says:
Action: Jamin's pregnancy just goes on and on.  She is 2 weeks late.

DrMcCella says:
::no longer on the bridge but now in his quarters, just woken up::

Host CmdrKeane says:
Action:  The Scimitar is now located in the midst of the Eppler systems.

Ops_Ander says:
FCO: Dog? Oh...that's the former CO's dog...Probably wandered in out of habit.

CO_Ian says:
::exits TL stepping onto bridge::

CTO_Bucha says:
::at tac console with cup of coffee monitoring sensors::

FCOWntrs says:
Ops: I will have to return him to the ambassador.

CNS_Jamin says:
::in quarters getting worried and trying to work::

CSOBandra says:
::in quarters reviewing sensor modification possibilities::

DrMcCella says:
::In uniform ready to go:: Rep: Hot Coffee, black, double sweet.

Ops_Ander says:
FCO: Of course...::sees distress call:: CO: Captain, we're picking up a distress call on all frequencies, wide-band.

CTO_Bucha says:
::notices distress call and focuses sensors::

CO_Ian says:
Ops: On screen.

Ops_Ander says:
::puts on screen::

CSOBandra says:
::Transfers plans to padd and heads to TL:: TL: bridge

CO_Ian says:
::stands up, straightening up uniform dress::

Host Sodrok says:
Action:  A very sketchy picture pops up.  The picture is distorted, however it is clear that there is a human speaking.  The only words that are picked up are "Distress.  Attacked."

CEO_Mclir says:
::notes that Keorn is standing a bit more proudly since his ceremony::

DrMcCella says:
::Sips coffee:: CNS: Can I get you anything?

CNS_Jamin says:
::looks up from her work:: CMO: uh, no thank you.

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Trying to clear up the signal...

DrMcCella says:
::Smiles:: CNS: ok.

CSOBandra says:
::Enters bridge , sees screen::

CO_Ian says:
CTO: can you figure out where that came from?

Host Sodrok says:
Action:  A grey-haired man, in his mid-sixties, appears on the screen as the distortion is cleared up.

CTO_Bucha says:
CO: I can't get a fix on it Capt.

CSOBandra says:
::Relives Sci Ens.::

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Captain...the image...

Host Sodrok says:
@ COM:  Any vessel that can hear us... please...  we are in distress.  We have been attacked by a Federation starship.  Any assistance ....  ::image is distorted::

CEO_Mclir says:
::motions to Keorn that he is going topside::

CTO_Bucha says:
CO:  I'm getting it now...  the transmission seems to be coming from the Alpha Eppler sector

DrMcCella says:
::Leans over the CNS's side and begins to read:: CNS: What you doing?

CSOBandra says:
::Runs Scans of sector::

CEO_Mclir says:
::enters TL::TL; Bridge.

CO_Ian says:
::looks back at the screen:: self: the Opeongo. there's our first lead.

FCOWntrs says:
All: Well at least we know we are going in the right direction

Ops_Ander says:
CO: There's a colony on the fourth planet...at least there was 3 years ago.

CNS_Jamin says:
CMO: Trying to write up these reports, it's not going too well. Are you worried about this at all? ::places a hand on her stomach::

CEO_Mclir says:
::exits TL and goes to Eng bridge console::

CO_Ian says:
FCO: set a course for the fourth planet in that system.

DrMcCella says:
::Sips Coffee:: CNS: I' be more worried if it were a week premature, relax, it might take longer than usual anyway, that baby is Bajoran and Human so the pregnancy may last longer than the Bajoran standard

FCOWntrs says:
CO: Aye, sir. Engaged warp 9.

CTO_Bucha says:
CO:  I detect a warp trail with a Federation signature in that area.

DrMcCella says:
::Sits on the desk::

CNS_Jamin says:
CMO: Ok.

CTO_Bucha says:
CO: It could be the Opeongo.

FCOWntrs says:
CO: We will arrive at the colony in 10 minutes.

CO_Ian says:
::thinks:: Yellow alert
CTO_Bucha says:
::sounds yellow alert::

CTO_Bucha says:
::focuses scans to follow the warp trail::

DrMcCella says:
::thinks: Yellow alert not quite an emergency but a reason that we have to return to duty::

Ops_Ander says:
CO: We should be careful about the colonists, Captain...according to the database addendum, they've had limited contact with Starfleet over the years.

CSOBandra says:
CO: Sir, the warp trail leads through the gamma, beta, and alpha Eppler systems

Ops_Ander says:
CO: They get attacked by one Starfleet ship, they're bound to be a little edgy when we get there.

CEO_Mclir says:
::nods at OPS::

CO_Ian says:
Ops: Right. *Cnslr* Jamin please come to the bridge

CNS_Jamin says:
*CO* Sure, Captain.

CNS_Jamin says:
::looks at CMO:: CMO: I'd best be off.

Ops_Ander says:
::reroutes some auxiliary power to tactical systems, just in case::

DrMcCella says:
CNS: I'm coming

CNS_Jamin says:
::gets up & heads out towards the TL's::

CTO_Bucha says:
OPS: thanx Ed.

DrMcCella says:
::Follows her out::

FCOWntrs says:
CO: 5 more minutes ad we will be in orbit.

CO_Ian says:
FCO: Good.

CNS_Jamin says:
::gets in a TL:: TL: Bridge.
CEO_Mclir says:
::notes that backup generators came on line with yellow alert::

CSOBandra says:
:: Scanning the signals source::

DrMcCella says:
::They arrive the bridge::

CTO_Bucha says:
::still scanning......    puts away coffee mug::

CNS_Jamin says:
::steps onto the bridge::

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Captain, we're picking up two more distress calls. Scanning for origins...

DrMcCella says:
::Follows her on but stands at the sidelines::

CEO_Mclir says:
::checks power out put for SIF and shield generators::

FCOWntrs says:
CO: I suggest we contact all colonies in the sector and explain the difficulties we are having with the Opeongo.

CO_Ian says:
FCO: good thinking, Lt.

CTO_Bucha says:
CO: I'm detecting a group of small vessels orbiting the colony as well as space debris....   looks like a battle took place.

CEO_Mclir says:
CO: Suggest we put up the shields Ma'am.

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Better hold on that, Captain...the other distress calls originated from the Federation colonies in the Beta and Gamma Eppler systems...but they're automated. Sensor logs show they're repeating at 2-minute intervals.

FCOWntrs says:
:: prepares to enter orbit of the planet :: CO: We should be in orbit in 1 minute.

CSOBandra says:
CO: sir should i begin scans of those systems?

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Second that, but I'd recommend red alert. Last time the Opeongo came out of nowhere.

CO_Ian says:
CSO: Go ahead.

CTO_Bucha says:
::sounds red alert::

CO_Ian says:
Red Alert

CSOBandra says:
CO: Aye::Scans sectors:: Sir the warp trail is evident in this system. it will dissipate in 4 days.

Ops_Ander says:
::transfers remaining auxiliary power to weapons and shields::

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Captain, the colony is hailing us.

CO_Ian says:
Cnslr: the Opeongo attacked the colony. Last contact with them was 3 yrs ago. so we're thinking they maybe be wary of us.

CEO_Mclir says:
::notes all backup systems on line, and shuttle warming up::

CO_Ian says:
Ops: On screen

Ops_Ander says:
::puts on screen::

Host Sodrok says:
Action:  The same grey-haired man appears on screen.

CTO_Bucha says:
CO: these vessels are damaged Capt....   trying to assess it now.

CNS_Jamin says:
::nods her head, finally understanding what's going on::

Host Sodrok says:
@ COM: Thank heavens you've arrived.

CTO_Bucha says:
CO: I believe these ships were hit with type XX phasers.

FCOWntrs says:
:: puts the ship in standard orbit ::

CO_Ian says:
COM: I'm Captain Ian of the Federation starship Scimitar. What happened?

Ops_Ander says:
::turns head around:: CTO: That's a lot of firepower for an Intrepid-class starship.

CTO_Bucha says:
::nods head::

CSOBandra says:
CO: Sir type XX phasers are restricted to planetary defense systems

CEO_Mclir says:
OPS; could that entity have augmented it somehow?

FCOWntrs says:
CO: Sorry to interrupt Captain, noting that the warp signature will disappear in 4 days maybe a probe would be a good choice.

Host Sodrok says:
@ COM:  ::wheezes and rubs forehead::  We get news of a Fed ship in Gamma Eppler...  it went right up in Beta colony and den here.  Nothing we could do.

Ops_Ander says:
CEO: Well, last time we saw what they did to the warp drive...who knows how much that entity's tinkered with the weapons and shields.

CO_Ian says:
::nods her head::

CEO_Mclir says:
::nods in agreement::

Host Sodrok says:
@ COM:  Weez hurtin'.  Are powers low an ders alotta dead.

CO_Ian says:
COM: Alright sir, we'll see what we can do.

Host Sodrok says:
@ COM:  ::nods::  Anythin ya can help with...

CEO_Mclir says:
CO: We've got some spare generators that could help until they restore their power.

CSOBandra says:
CO: Sir I’m picking up signs or planetary instability

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Captain, we've lost contact with the colony.

CO_Ian says:
Ops: what happened to the channel?

CTO_Bucha says:
CO:  The planet surface is all but destroyed...  It is Federation phaser fire that caused it.

CSOBandra says:
CO: It seems to be caused by a massive crater on the planets other side

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Their transmitter may have damaged by phaser fire. A Type XX phaser has a high disruptive quotient...I've never seen it used for space-to-ground combat.
CTO_Bucha says:
CO: neither have I Capt.....   I'm surprised anyone survived.....

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Captain, recommend we prepare for emergency evacuation in case the instability threatens the colony.

CO_Ian says:
Winters: pick an away team and take the doctor with you.

CEO_Mclir says:
CO: I could help them with the planet power systems.

FCOWntrs says:
:: Stands :: CTO, Dr, you are with me, and Cnslr

CTO_Bucha says:
::nods to Winters::

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Should I take tactical, Captain?

CTO_Bucha says:
::calls Ens. Hobbs to the bridge...  and prepares to leave bridge::

CEO_Mclir says:
::looks at FCO::

CNS_Jamin says:
FCO: Sure.

DrMcCella says:
CO: Are you sure Lehari should come?

CO_Ian says:
CMO: We've lost contact with the colonist and some may not like the idea of us helping after a federation ship attacked them.

DrMcCella says:
CO: but in her state...

DrMcCella says:
::looks down::

CO_Ian says:
CMO: so yes I think she should go. that way you can keep an eye on her

FCOWntrs says:
CSO: Bandra you as well.

DrMcCella says:
CO: If we loose contact...

FCOWntrs says:
Ops: I am sure you will have the appropriate equipment ready in transporter room 1

CSOBandra says:
FCO: Aye sir::Joins the rest of the team::

CTO_Bucha says:
OPS:  I have called Ens. Hobbs to the bridge....   Assist him if he gets in over his head, please.

FCOWntrs says:
AT: Meet me in transporter room 1 in 5 minutes.

Ops_Ander says:
FCO: I've already sent word for Chief Hansen to expect you.

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Aye, Captain.

FCOWntrs says:
:: enters turbolift ::

Ops_Ander says:
CTO: Roger that, Cole...good luck.

DrMcCella says:
CO: I don't want to have to go against your order and make my own order.

CTO_Bucha says:
::enters TL with Winters::

CSOBandra says:
::Calls Ens to the bridge to handle Sci::

CNS_Jamin says:
CMO: I'll be fine.

CSOBandra says:
FCO: Aye sir

DrMcCella says:
CNS: Lehari, that's my decision as CMO.

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