Host AGM-Rob says:
########### Resume Scimitar Mission #############

USSCaesar says:
::sitting uneasily on bridge::

Ops_Ander says:
::at Ops, rechecking power distribution::

CEOCraven says:
::arrives in main engineering::

Tiger1 says:
::checks over fighters::

CTO_Bucha says:
::glances toward Ed, now standing back at Ops::  Ops: Any word from Viper 1?

CSOCartig says:
::standing at his station looking at scans of the unknown contact::

Host Viper_1 says:
@COM: Scimitar: I am going to move closer to the contact.

Host Viper_1 says:
@::hits afterburners::

Ops_Ander says:
CTO: Not yet...haven't reported in.

Ops_Ander says:
CTO: Check that...their signal is coming in.

USSArdRie says:
$::anxious for this duty to be over::

CTO_Bucha says:
::nods to Ed::  Ops: There he is... Viper1: Acknowledged.

CTO_Bucha says:
::focusing LRS::

Host Viper_1 says:
@::looks at his screen::

Ops_Ander says:
ACO: Viper 1 reporting in...they're moving closer to the contact.

ACOBandra says:
OPS: Acknowledged. Keep me updated.

Ops_Ander says:
ACO: Aye, sir. Mitchell: Ensign, report to the shuttlebay to assist with flight ops.

Host Viper_1 says:
@::hits a button to transfer data:: COM: Scimitar: Contact ID'd. It's the mystery ship.  Request you launch all fighters.

Ops_Ander says:
COM: Viper: Copy, Viper 1.

Ops_Ander says:
ACO: Viper 1 reports contact made. Requests we launch all fighters.

CTO_Bucha says:
*SB*: Ready to launch all fighters.

Ops_Ander says:
<Ens_Mitchell>::hears comm:: Ops: Yes, sir. ::heads to TL and gets in::

Host Viper_1 says:
@::attempts to close in on the target as it draws away::

ACOBandra says:
OPS: Do it, but make sure we keep one flight close to the convoy.

Ops_Ander says:
::walks down to helm, sits down:: ACO: Aye, sir. CTO: Cole, can you relay that order to Tiger Flight?

CTO_Bucha says:
Ops:  Roger.

COIan-Ban says:
COM: Scimitar: ETA in about half an hour.

Ops_Ander says:
::transfers Ops functions to aux console::

Ops_Ander says:
COM: CO: Acknowledged, Captain. Report back when you are on final. Scimitar out.

CTO_Bucha says:
*Shuttlebay*:  Launch Tiger2 to stay close to the convoy...launch all other fighters to rendezvous with Viper1.

Host Viper_1 says:
@::notices contact changing course and increases speed::

Ops_Ander says:
ACO: Captain Ian-Bandra is 30 minutes out, sir.

Host Viper_1 says:
@COM: Scimitar: Bogey is bugging out. He just went to warp 9. I am sending you their last heading.

ACOBandra says:
OPS: Thank you, send her my regards.

Ops_Ander says:
::grins:: ACO: Already done, sir.

USSCaesar says:
::wishes something would happen soon::

Tiger1 says:
::continues listening in on Viper's reports::

Ops_Ander says:
ACO: Sir, Viper 1 reports bogey has gone to warp 9 and is fleeing. We're getting their last known heading now...

CSOCartig says:
*CEO* How are you doing on increasing the sensor range?

ACOBandra says:
::grins:: OPS: Thanks again. CTO/CSO: Plot a course, find out where that ship could be headed.

Ops_Ander says:
::furrows eyebrow:: ACO: The course we're getting is unusual...can't put my finger on it.

CEOCraven says:
*CSO*  I am making some progress, but not much.

CTO_Bucha says:
::sees bogey heading readout...and logs course and refocuses LRS::

CSOCartig says:
*CEO* Okay.

ACOBandra says:
OPS: If you figure it out, tell us.

CEOCraven says:
::continues working on increasing sensor range::

Host Viper_1 says:
@COM: Scimitar: Returning back to the barn.

Ops_Ander says:
ACO: Sir, there's a similarity between the course heading we received...and the comm signal we just received from the captain.

CTO_Bucha says:
COM: Viper1:  Roger that...it appears our threat board is clear.

ACOBandra says:
::Looks at Ops:: Self: Damn. OPS: Are you sure?

CSOCartig says:
::begins calculating course on the readouts::

Ops_Ander says:
ACO: I'll check, sir... ::runs correlation data again::

Host Viper_1 says:
@COM: Scimitar: Roger. Request permission to land for refueling.

Tiger1 says:
::gets in her fighter to do check of instruments::

CTO_Bucha says:
COM: Viper 1:  You are cleared to land...make it snappy, we may need you soon.

Host Viper_1 says:
@COM: Scimitar: Roger. Landing now.

Ops_Ander says:
ACO: Confirmed...the course heading we received from Viper Flight corresponds to the comm signal.

Host Viper_1 says:
ACTION: Viper comes into the Scimitar's bay at full combat landing speed, touching down in perfect formation.

Ops_Ander says:
ACO: Either the Captain's shuttle is in the same area as the bogey...or the bogey sent the signal itself.

CTO_Bucha says:
*Viper1*: Notify us when refueling is complete and stand by. Buchanan out.

ACOBandra says:
Ops: Very well. CTO: How soon can we get a escort to her?

CSOCartig says:
ACO: The calculation of the readouts show a 60% chance that the unknown contact is heading for the shuttle.

Host Viper_1 says:
*CTO* Roger. We've landed. Refueling started; ETA 5 minutes.

ACOBandra says:
CSO: Acknowledged. Try and find out the other 40 percent

CTO_Bucha says:
*Shuttlebay*  Are there any fighters prepared to launch?

CSOCartig says:
ACO: Aye. ::begins scan::

CSOCartig says:
ACO: The other 40% is Bajor.

Ops_Ander says:
ACO: Recommend we attempt to determine what we're facing before sending any type of escort, sir.

Tiger1 says:
::looks over at her squad:: *CTO* Tiger Squad is ready.

CTO_Bucha says:
*Tiger1* Launch and we'll send you a heading.

ACOBandra says:
OPS: I'd love nothing more, but we haven't been able to do that yet and if it is headed for the shuttle we can't spare any more time trying.

Tiger1 says:
*CTO* Right on it.

Host Viper_1 says:
*CTO* Viper Flight refueled.  If Tiger is launching, do you want us to stand down?

Ops_Ander says:
ACO: Aye, sir. In that case, we should send either the Ard-Rie or the Caesar. We can't risk breaking formation ourselves.

ACOBandra says:
OPS: Contact the shuttle and tell them they might have incoming.

Ops_Ander says:
COM: CO: Scimitar to Captain Ian-Bandra...come in...

Ops_Ander says:
ACO: Sir, I can't contact the shuttle.

CTO_Bucha says:
::transfers bogey heading & the captain's comm signal coordinates to Tiger wing::

ACOBandra says:
OPS: Why not?

CSOCartig says:
ACO: Do you think the delayed repairs on the shuttle and the contact heading for it are connected?

CTO_Bucha says:
*Viper1* Launch as well...the captain may be in trouble.

Ops_Ander says:
ACO: Trying to find out now, sir...

Host Viper_1 says:
*CTO* Roger...Viper is launching.

ACOBandra says:
CSO: I hope not

Tiger1 says:
::gets ready to take off::

Host Viper_1 says:
ACTION: Viper flight takes off at combat speed, roaring out of the shuttlebay to form up with Tiger flight.

Host Viper_1 says:
@COM: Scimitar: Viper Flight on station. Waiting for orders.

CTO_Bucha says:
COM: Viper1:  I have sent you the Captain's probable course...please escort her safely back to the convoy.

USSCaesar says:
%COM: Scimitar: Where are you sending those fighters?

CTO_Bucha says:
COM: Viper1: Report any bogey contacts. Buchanan out.

Host Viper_1 says:
@COM: Scimitar: Viper copies.

Tiger1 says:
::heads out to catch up with bogey::

Host Viper_1 says:
ACTION: Viper Flight takes off after the bogey at full speed.

Ops_Ander says:
ACO: Still no response from the shuttle, sir. If she's transmitting, there may be some sort of interference.

USSCaesar says:
%COM: Scimitar: Scimitar, report.

ACOBandra says:
OPS/CSO/CTO: Find out. Now.

USSCaesar says:
%COM: Scimitar: Scimitar, Report

Ops_Ander says:
COM: Caesar: Caesar, this is the Scimitar. Report contact with bogey; it has fled and is heading in the general direction of a shuttle with our CO on board. We're sending a flight to escort her back to the ship.

USSCaesar says:
%COM: Scimitar: Recall them. You are endangering the convoy.

Ops_Ander says:
COM: Caesar: Stand by, Caesar.

Ops_Ander says:
ACO: Sir, I'm not picking up any signals from Bajor, either...not even the Starfleet timebase beacon near DS9.

USSArdRie says:
$::moves toward front third of convoy and comes in to 35,000 km::

Ops_Ander says:
ACO: Also, the Caesar requests that we recall the fighter escort to stay with the convoy.

CTO_Bucha says:
COM: Tiger2, Viper2: Fall into formation around the convoy...report any bogey contact. Buchanan out.

ACOBandra says:
All: It's got to be jamming, then. Try and get through it.

USSCaesar says:
%COM: Scimitar: This convoy is more important that one shuttle. Recall them or I will send an official complaint to Starfleet.

CSOCartig says:
CTO: There might be some spatial interference, try running some scans.

Ops_Ander says:
ACO: The Caesar has threatened to send an official complaint to Starfleet if we don't recall the fighters.

Host Viper_1 says:
@::dispatches Tiger Flight One to return to the convoy::

Ops_Ander says:
ACO: Attempting to boost subspace transceiver assembly...

ACOBandra says:
OPS: Tell the Caesar to...tell them to file whatever complaint they wish. I will not risk the CO's life.

CSOCartig says:
::begins running scans for spatial interference::

COIan-Ban says:
# ::sees contact on sensors::

Host Viper_1 says:
@COM: Scimitar: I have...Tiger Fl...2...ETA back to fleet...

Ops_Ander says:
ACO: Aye, sir. COM: Caesar: Caesar, this is the Scimitar...Acting Captain Bandra has heard your request, but declines at this time. We are dispatching a flight to escort Captain Ian-Bandra back to the convoy. Scimitar out.

CMOMcCell says:
#::begins to stir a bit from sleeping in one of the cockpit chairs::

CSOCartig says:
ACO: I've lost sensor contact from Viper Flight.

Ops_Ander says:
ACO: I've been able to boost the STA to 150 percent, and I'll try to reroute it through the navigational deflector as well...

USSCaesar says:
COM: Scimitar: Our orders came directly from Starfleet Command. They didn't include this shuttle. You are endangering this convoy. Recall the fighters now!

Ops_Ander says:
ACO: Sir, Caesar is repeating its request.

Host Vessel says:
$COM: Shuttle: We are not stupid, so no tricks. Stop your shuttle.

ACOBandra says:
CSO: Why? OPS: Good work.

CMOMcCell says:
#::yawns, rubbing face to wake himself, slowly becoming aware of his surroundings again::

Ops_Ander says:
COM: CO: Scimitar to Captain Ian-Bandra...respond immediately...

CSOCartig says:
::begins running scans, wondering why they've lost Viper Flight on sensors::

CTO_Bucha says:
::anxiously awaiting word from fighters and the captain's shuttle::

Ops_Ander says:
Self: Damn! ::pounds console with hand, goes back to tinkering with the STA::

CMOMcCell says:
#CO: Where are w.... ::cut off by the comm::

COIan-Ban says:
#COM: Vessel: Why should we?

ACOBandra says:
::growls:: OPS: Tell the Caesar that we have heard their request, and if they feel the 15-minute absence of 6 fighters is the difference between this mission being a success or failure, I'd like to know why.

Host Viper_1 says:
@::checks ETA to shuttle...and then the project ETA of the bogey.....does not look good::

USSCaesar says:
%Ops: Send a subspace message to Starfleet. Inform them of the situation and request immediate instructions. Tell them the Scimitar is endangering our mission.

Host Viper_1 says:
@COM: Shuttle: This is Viper Flight...please respond.

COIan-Ban says:
#McCellan: We're almost back to the Scimitar.

CTO_Bucha says:
COM: Viper1: Report...

Ops_Ander says:
COM: Caesar: Caesar, Scimitar. We will be dispatching the fighters for no more than 15 minutes. If this amount of time is an imposition, please respond with specific grievances.

Host Vessel says:
$::sees that the shuttle is ignoring them...locks a tractor beam on them::

Host Viper_1 says:
ACTION: The shuttle lurches to a stop.

Ops_Ander says:
ACO: Boosting STA to 189 percent...rerouting through navigational deflector on active beam...and transmitting again.

USSCaesar says:
COM: Scimitar: Have you stopped to think for one moment that this could be a distraction? A decoy?

COIan-Ban says:
#::sees another signal on comms, but only static feels the shuttle::

Host Viper_1 says:
ACTION: Five beings beam into the shuttle.

Ops_Ander says:
COM: Caesar: Caesar, we have taken into account that possibility.

USSCaesar says:
%::begins writing official report to Starfleet Command::

Host PakledCO says:
#All: You are our prisoners. Cause we are looking for things to make us go.

USSArdRie says:
$COM: Caesar: Suggest you move between the bogey and the convoy, but no more than 30 clicks. I'll back you up.

Host Viper_1 says:
@::grips the flight stick hard...getting a faint return on the shuttle::

COIan-Ban says:
#::bites tongue::

CMOMcCell says:
#::bites bottom lip::

Ops_Ander says:
::hears comm beep:: ACO: Sir, we're now getting a signal from the shuttle.

USSCaesar says:
%Com: Ard-Rie: Acknowledged.

Host Viper_1 says:
ACTION: The Pakled crew surrounds the two officers, taking away their weapons.

Host PakledCO says:
#COM: Scimitar: We have your captain. If you want her back, we want your ship.

Ops_Ander says:
::looks incredulously at ACO::

CTO_Bucha says:
::hears comm, and almost slams fist on console::

Host Viper_1 says:
@::hears the Pakled transmission::

Host Viper_1 says:
@COM: Scimitar: Orders?

Ops_Ander says:
ACO: Sir, voice analysis confirms...Pakleds?

USSArdRie says:
$::Ard-Rie maneuvers over the convoy and holds a position above convoy, still one-third back of lead ship::

ACOBandra says:
::hands gripping armrests:: OPS: Pakleds? The technological inepts?

CTO_Bucha says:
COM: Viper1: Stand by...try not to be noticed by the Pakleds.

CSOCartig says:
::thinks how he wants to meet the captain alive::

CMOMcCell says:
#::turns around in his seat to watch the Pakleds::

USSCaesar says:
%::completes his formal report and hands the PADD to his Ops officer:: Ops: Please have this sent to Starfleet Command, Priority One. Request a receipt please.

CTO_Bucha says:
::runs scan on transmission::

Host PakledCO says:
#COM: Scimitar: We are waiting...we have things we need to go...and do not think you can fool us, we are not STUPID.

CTO_Bucha says:
::cross-references compute::

Ops_Ander says:
::calls up library entries on Pakleds...and their encounters with Starfleet::

COIan-Ban says:
#::tries to think of who to try sending a telepathic message to::

CSOCartig says:
ACO: I'm reading a Pakled vessel on the sensors!

CTO_Bucha says:
ACO: References show 95% probability that they are indeed Pakled.

Host Pakled_Lackey says:
#::pokes Ian-Bandra:: CO: Speak to your XO.

Ops_Ander says:
ACO: Sir, according to Starfleet databases, we haven't had many confrontations with the Pakleds...in fact, the last one was about eight years ago.

USSArdRie says:
$::closed channel to Scimitar:: COM: Scimitar: Suggest the fighters take out the Pakled's engines.  Then they won't have any place to go.

Ops_Ander says:
ACO: Ard-Rie suggests surgical phaser strike on the Pakled engines.

COIan-Ban says:
#::keeps from kicking lackey:: XO: Don't do it.

CTO_Bucha says:
COM: Viper1:  What's your ETA to the Pakled vessel?

CSOCartig says:
::begins scan on Pakled vessel::

Host Pakled_Lackey says:
#::shoves the CO::

Host Viper_1 says:
@::looks over the Pakled vessel::

ACOBandra says:
ALL: Suggestions? CTO: What's the risk to our people if we do that?

Host Viper_1 says:
ACTION: The comm from the shuttle ends.

COIan-Ban says:
#::keeps self from falling::

Ops_Ander says:
ACO: The Enterprise defused a similar situation with subterfuge instead of a direct assault.

CTO_Bucha says:
::attempts to scan the Pakled vessel::

Host PakledCO says:
#::speaks to his ship...all onboard the shuttle get beamed to the Pakled vessel::

Ops_Ander says:
ACO: We could do something similar...but we'd need the help of the CO to do it.

ACOBandra says:
OPS: But we can't contact the CO to let her know.

Ops_Ander says:
ACO: We could attempt forced spectral communication with the shuttle.

Host Viper_1 says:
ACTION: The people on the shuttle are beamed off.

ACOBandra says:
OPS: How?

CTO_Bucha says:
ACO:  We're too far away to get a scan on the Pakled vessel. We could engage the fighters with disabling phasers...that shouldn't hurt anyone aboard.

Ops_Ander says:
ACO: Basically, breaking into their comm system...we do have the capability with our STA in its current configuration.

Host PakledVessel says:
#COM: Scimitar: You have 2 minutes before we destroy the shuttle.

Ops_Ander says:
ACO: All we have to do is enter the command codes.

CTO_Bucha says:
COM: Viper1: Arm phasers to disabling power and stand by.

ACOBandra says:
::looks around the bridge:: CTO: Call back the fighters. OPS: Notify the convoy...we're staying behind to help the shuttle. Have the Ard-Rie put in charge.

CTO_Bucha says:
::hears ACO's orders::

ACOBandra says:
OPS: Contact the Pakleds, tell them we're on our way. Once the convoy's been notified, plot a course and engage.

Host Viper_1 says:
@COM: Scimitar: Roger. We're ready.

CTO_Bucha says:
::reluctantly reopens channel to fighters::

Host Viper_1 says:
@::targets the ugly Pakled vessel::

Ops_Ander says:
ACO: Aye, sir. COM: Convoy: All convoy vessels, this is the Scimitar. Proceed on course. We are breaking off to engage the Pakled vessel. Ard-Rie, you are in charge of escorting the convoy. Advise of any developments. Scimitar out.

Ops_Ander says:
ACO: Course plotted to intercept the Pakleds, sir.

USSArdRie says:
$COM: Scimitar: Acknowledged.

CMOMcCell says:
#::coughs::

ACOBandra says:
OPS: Let's get going.

USSCaesar says:
%COM: Scimitar: I must protest. The convoy needs the fighters for protection and the Scimitar is its support vessel. You have orders from Starfleet Command.

COIan-Ban says:
#McCellan: You okay? ::frowns::

Host Viper_1 says:
@COM: Scimitar: What are your orders?

CTO_Bucha says:
COM: Viper1: Maintain alert status, but back off and plot a course to defend the convoy.

Ops_Ander says:
ACO: Engaging at maximum warp...

CMOMcCell says:
#CO: Fine.

Host Viper_1 says:
ACTION: The shuttle is crushed.

USSArdRie says:
$COM: Convoy: Back to original heading, warp 5, engage on my mark.

Ops_Ander says:
ACO: Sir...I'm not getting any response from the shuttle...

Host Viper_1 says:
@COM: Scimitar: Roger...oh my...they crushed the shuttle.

Ops_Ander says:
COM: Viper 1: Viper 1, Scimitar. Scan for lifesigns or any bioreadings.

CTO_Bucha says:
ACO: Viper1 reports the shuttle is now crushed debris.

USSArdRie says:
$COM: Caesar: Please cover the rear of the convoy. Ready....engage!

ACOBandra says:
OPS: Keep trying. ::hears CTO:: Self: No...

Host Viper_1 says:
@COM: Scimitar: Roger.

CTO_Bucha says:
::now focusing scanners on the Pakled vessel::

Ops_Ander says:
::turns to face ACO:: ACO: Nothing, sir. Their comm equipment is offline.

USSArdRie says:
$::Turns to ArdRie Ops:: Ops: Maintain sensor lock on Scimitar as long as possible.

Host Viper_1 says:
@::begins to scan for lifesigns::

CSOCartig says:
OPS: What's our ETA to the Pakled vessel?

ACOBandra says:
CSO: Any lifesigns?

Ops_Ander says:
CSO: Checking now...

CSOCartig says:
::begins scanning for lifesigns::

CSOCartig says:
ACO: I'm unable to get a reading, we're too far away.

COIan-Ban says:
#::thinks, here goes nothing:: (we're okay. except for a destroyed shuttle)

CTO_Bucha says:
COM: Viper1: Was there anyone aboard that shuttle when it was crushed?

Ops_Ander says:
CTO: Ask if they picked up any transporter activity.

Host Viper_1 says:
@COM: Scimitar: I'm still looking.

CTO_Bucha says:
Ops: Roger....

CTO_Bucha says:
COM: Viper1: Check sensor logs...for any transport activity.

Host Viper_1 says:
@::gets the results back from scan and rescans to make sure::

Host Viper_1 says:
@COM: Scimitar: Roger.

CSOCartig says:
::begins long range scans::

COIan-Ban says:
#::hopes that someone on the Scimitar got her message::

USSArdRie says:
$::convoy moves quickly out of the area en route to Cardassia::

Ops_Ander says:
CTO: Anything from Viper 1?

CTO_Bucha says:
Ops: Nothing yet...they're still scanning.

Host Viper_1 says:
@COM: Scimitar: I see no lifesigns...they might have been crushed beyond my scanning capability...but I figure I should get something.

Ops_Ander says:
Self: Damn...

Host Viper_1 says:
########### Pause Mission ############

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