USS Apache
Mission #188
"Old Habits Die Hard..."

Prologue: The USS Apache is currently in pursuit of the Breen vessel that recently left SB 366 after an unusual search of the base. The Breen intruder is currently in Apache's brig, waiting to see what will become of him, while both the XO and the CO are coming around in Sickbay. Dr. Powers is still on the bridge and sitting comfortably.

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CMO_Lt_Powers says:
::sitting in 'the big chair' comfortably::

FCO_Ilianor says:
::seated at the helm on the bridge::

TO_On`tan`ek says:
::standing at tactical hoping he appears to know what he is doing::

XO_Naegle says:
::lying on a biobed in Sickbay::

Host CO_Storal says:
::sitting on the bio bed waiting to get cleared for duty::

EO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::in engineering continuing her repairs::

XO_Naegle says:
CO: Hey Captain! How are you?

MO Payne says:
::looks at the readings while he scans the CO::

CMO_Lt_Powers says:
FCO: How long untill the Breen vessel reaches Breen space?

Host CO_Storal says:
XO: I've been better, but the little concussion nap did wonders. ::grins:: How are you holding up?

EO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
*CMO*: Sir, I can get you up to 115% on the engines but only for a limited ttme.

MO Payne says:
::scans the XO and grunts::

Dr. Karl says:
XO: How are you feeling sir? ::scans Janet::

XO_Naegle says:
::sits up and holds her head for minute until the room stops spinning:: CO: I've been better.

XO_Naegle says:
Karl: I'm well enough, Andrew.

CMO_Lt_Powers says:
*EO*: Do it for as long as you can without burning the engines out.

EO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
*CMO*: Understood sir.

TO_On`tan`ek says:
::begins a detailed scan of the Breen vessel::

FCO_Ilianor says:
CMO: One moment, sir...

Dr. Karl says:
XO: I don't see any reason to keep you here then. Take it easy though.

MO Payne says:
::sighs:: CO: You too Captain. Get out!  ::grins::

XO_Naegle says:
::gets up slowly:: Karl: Thanks, doc.

XO_Naegle says:
CO: Shall we go?

CMO_Lt_Powers says:
TO: Try to find a weakness in the Breen ship incase we are attacked. I also suggest you set up some firing patterns.

Host CO_Storal says:
::stands up:: XO: Sure thing. Can you fill me in on what I missed?

TO_On`tan`ek says:
::nods:: CMO: Aye Sir.... the usual structural weeknesses are where the nacelles meet the hull. I am preparing firing patterns to match those areas

CMO_Lt_Powers says:
*Brig*: What is the status of our prisoner?

XO_Naegle says:
CO: Well, we've had a Breen who was supposed to be dead get up and walk out of the morgue.

Sec Abbott says:
*CMO*: The Breen is resting now, Sir.

FCO_Ilianor says:
CMO: Actually, given the Breen vessel's speed, it'll be a couple of hours until they will have reached Breen space. Also, our chances of catching up to the vessel are somewhat slim - their warp engines are quite advanced.
CMO_Lt_Powers says:
TO: Good work.

EO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
:: does not like not being able to sense the Breen in the brig:: Self: I would love to get my hands on him.

Sec Abbott says:
*CMO*: Will there be someone to question him?

TO_T'Rget says:
::scratches his lobes:: *CMO*: All quiet here. I have no idea if he is alive or dead... he does not move much.

CMO_Lt_Powers says:
*Abbott*: Someone will be sent down shortly.

CMO_Lt_Powers says:
FCO: Keep trying.

Host CO_Storal says:
XO: Where is he now?

TO_T'rget says:
::grins:: Abbott: I LOVE this ship of yours... this is a SUPERB assignment.

EO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::watches the control board go red in one section of the plasma relays, taking with it the ODN relays as well in section NJ782::  Self:  Augusfratt!!!!!

FCO_Ilianor says:
::raises an eyebrow:: CMO: With all due respect, I can only 'try' as hard as the warp engines can take, sir... unless a miracle can occur in Main Engineering right now. ::smiles::

XO_Naegle says:
CO: I believe he's in the brig, from what I've heard the medtechs saying.

CMO_Lt_Powers says:
FCO: Let's hope for a miracle then ::smiles::

Host CO_Storal says:
::taps his combadge:: *CMO*: Storal to Lt. Powers...

Sec Abbott says:
*CMO*: Yes, sir....::glares at the Ferengi::

FCO_Ilianor says:
*EO* Is there anything else you can put into the warp engines? I'm afraid what we have may not be enough to catch up to the vessel... whatever you can give me.

CMO_Lt_Powers says:
*CO*: Sir?

TO_T'rget says:
::grins even more as wild thoughts go through his brain::

Host CO_Storal says:
*CMO*: What's our status?

XO_Naegle says:
::begins walking with the CO::

Host CO_Storal says:
::enters the TL and heads to the Brig::

Action: Abbott moves to the other side of the brig away from the Ferengi

CMO_Lt_Powers says:
*CO*: We are pursuing a Breen vessel that left SB366 and is heading for Breen space. Engines are running at 115% but even if we could maintain that it is unlikly we would be able to catch the vessel.

Action: Long Range Sensors begins to pick up the Breen vessel.

Host CO_Storal says:
*CMO*: Myself and Cmdr Naegle have been cleared for duty. We are heading to the brig to interrogate the Breen officer.

TO_On`tan`ek says:
::squints at the reading:: CMO: I am intensifying my scans Lt.... we've got them cleary within Long Range Sensor scan area.

CMO_Lt_Powers says:
*CO*: Aye sir.

XO_Naegle says:
::enters the TL with the CO:: CO: So Captain, what exactly happened to you in the turbolift?

TO_On`tan`ek says:
::begins scanning every millimeter of the Breen vessel he can::

Host CO_Storal says:
*CMO*: You have the Con. Maintain course and keep tracking that ship. We may not be able to catch it, but we can sure see where it's going.

CMO_Lt_Powers says:
TO: Good. Keep them monitored. Maybe they'll slow down.

CMO_Lt_Powers says:
*CO*: Aye aye sir.

TO_On`tan`ek says:
::snorts and whispers:: Self: I would not.

FCO_Ilianor says:
CMO: Hmm... the fact that they've entered our long range sensors imply that we may be slowly catching up to the Breen vessel. Perhaps there's hope after all.

CMO_Lt_Powers says:
FCO: For as long as the engines can take the speed.

FCO_Ilianor says:
CMO: Precisely, sir... precisely.

Host CO_Storal says:
XO: When the turbolift moved it accellerated unexpectedly. I was like a ping pong ball in there.

XO_Naegle says:
CO: That had to hurt, sir. I just got it with an exploding console.

FCO_Ilianor says:
::makes a slight course adjustment to minimize travel time... for all it's worth::

Host CO_Storal says:
::Exits the turbolift and walks down the hallway to the brig.:: XO: That sounds just as painful.

Action: The Breen vessel drops from warp.

XO_Naegle says:
CO: Fortunately I don't remember much.

TO_On`tan`ek says:
CMO: It's dropping out of warp. Make sure we do not overshoot.

Host CO_Storal says:
::chuckles:: XO: That makes two of us Janet. ::enters the brig.::

Host CO_Storal says:
Abbott: Status of the prisoner Mr. Abbott?

XO_Naegle says:
::enters the Brig with the CO::

FCO_Ilianor says:
::calculates on his console travel time until they should drop out of warp::

TO_T'rget says:
::smiles in the Ferengi groveling way to the CO and espicially to the XO::

Sec Abbott says:
::comes to attention as the CO enters:: CO: He has just awakened. A medical team has just treated him for his phaser wounds and done a complete bioscan. You can check in with them for the details.

XO_Naegle says:
::sees T'rget:: CO: Permission to wipe the snarl off the Ferengi's face, sir!

TO_T'rget says:
::covers mouth:: XO: B-b-b-b-but... I... I.... I...

Host CO_Storal says:
XO: Perhaps later. ::grins::

XO_Naegle says:
::grins:: CO: Thanks, sir.

Action: The Breen suddenly notices he is not alone and grows nervous. He is still wearing his human disguise.

Host CO_Storal says:
Dr Karl: Anything interesting present itself during your examination of the Breen?

XO_Naegle says:
Abbott: Do you think he's up to answering questions, Lieutenant?

Dr. Karl says:
CO: Actually yes, Sir. I did a bioscan on him and found traces of a drug called Dylamadon in his system.....::shrugs:: if you call it a system...

Host CO_Storal says:
Karl: What does the drug do?

FCO_Ilianor says:
::approaches the Breen vessel, and takes the Apache out of warp:: CMO: We've dropped out of warp, and approaching the Breen vessel.

Dr. Karl says:
CO: Well I haven't seen it in use very often, but it's been known to simulate death in an individual.

TO_On`tan`ek says:
CMO: Weapons ready.....firing sequence ready

CMO_Lt_Powers says:
TO: Can you scan their weapons status from this range?

Host CO_Storal says:
Karl: But this is a Breen we are dealing with correct?

TO_On`tan`ek says:
CMO: Scanning...   ::scans the ship::

Dr. Karl says:
CO: Affirmative sir.

CMO_Lt_Powers says:
TO: Red alert, raise sheilds.

TO_On`tan`ek says:
::nods::  CMO: Aye Sir.... Shields Up... Red Alert.... Weapons show ready.

Action: Klaxons blare red alert.

FCO_Ilianor says:
::jumps::

CMO_Lt_Powers says:
*CO*: We have dropped out of warp and are approaching the Breen ship sir.

Action: The Breen ship powers up weapons.

Host CO_Storal says:
*CMO*: Acknowledged. I'm on my way.

Host CO_Storal says:
XO: Interrogate the Breen. I'll be on the bridge.

TO_On`tan`ek says:
CMO: Sir... they are powering up their weapons.... I think we may have scared them.... maybe we should...Ummm... Knock ?

XO_Naegle says:
::Nods:: CO: Aye, sir.

Host CO_Storal says:
::heads to the bridge::

Action: The Breen vessel fires a volley at the Apache, the ship rocks under fire...

XO_Naegle says:
::turns to the Breen:: Breen: One question. What are you looking for?

CMO_Lt_Powers says:
FCO: Evasive manouvers. TO: Try to knock out their weapons.

Breen says:
::looks at the XO oddly:: XO: I wasn't looking for anything... I don't even know how I got here...

TO_On`tan`ek says:
CMO: Firing !

XO_Naegle says:
::rocks as the ship shakes::

FCO_Ilianor says:
CMO: Aye, sir. ::sends the ship rolling to the side, trying to evade the ship's volleys...::

TO_On`tan`ek says:
::fires weapons at the Breen vessel's weapon system::

XO_Naegle says:
Breen: Why did you take a drug that simulates death?

CMO_Lt_Powers says:
*CO*: We have been fired upon.

Action: The phasers barely miss the vessel as the Breen ship takes a turn and faces the Apache head on...

Host CO_Storal says:
::exits the TL as the ship rocks:: CMO: You're relieved.

FCO_Ilianor says:
CMO: They're on a direct course for the Apache, sir.

CMO_Lt_Powers says:
TO: How do we match up against them?

Host CO_Storal says:
FCO: Evasive manuevers Mr. Illianor...

CMO_Lt_Powers says:
::gets up:: CO: Aye sir.

Breen says:
:: hangs his head:: XO: It was my duty.

TO_On`tan`ek says:
CMO: Firing again..... They will not match us sir... we will best them

XO_Naegle says:
Breen: Why? Was it your duty to die?

FCO_Ilianor says:
::pilots the Apache away from the Breen vessel's path, shooting up and attempts to get behind the Breen vessel::

Host CO_Storal says:
::sits down in the command chair:: TO: Target thier weapons array and engines. Maintain fire.

Host CO_Storal says:
CMO: Fill in at OPS Mr Powers.

Breen says:
XO: The drug does not kill, as your medic said. Besides, it is none of your concern... human. My people will find me and take me back.

TO_On`tan`ek says:
::looks down:: CO: Shields down to 84%..... we might do more damage if we could get in a little close sir  ::fires as he adjusts the firing sequence:: CO: Firing Sir !

CMO_Lt_Powers says:
CO: Yes sir. ::takes position at OPS::

FCO_Ilianor says:
CO: They are scanning our vessel, sir.

Host CO_Storal says:
CMO: Increase power to engines

XO_Naegle says:
Breen: Are they looking for you?

Host CO_Storal says:
FCO: Did our scans reveal anything about thier ship?

Breen says:
::glares at the XO:: XO: Why do you ask such questions? I told you it isn't your concern!

TO_On`tan`ek says:
CO: Maintaining Fire, Sir ::fires again::

FCO_Ilianor says:
CO: There is nothing out of the ordinary, it's a standard Breen vessel, equalling the Apache in firepower.

Action: The Breen fires another volley at the Apache and the shields drop further in power.

XO_Naegle says:
Breen: Because you were brought to us from a Federation Starbase. Shortly after you arrived on our ship -- supposedly dead -- your people showed up and boarded the aforementioned starbase. Now do you see a connection?

Host CO_Storal says:
CMO: We need more power to shields and engines..

FCO_Ilianor says:
::pulls the Apache away and back in for another pass::

TO_On`tan`ek says:
::grunts:: CO: Shields are down to 79%.....    maintaining fire Sir.... Perhaps an almost point blank attack sir?

CMO_Powers says:
::diverts all spare power to shields and engines::

Host CO_Storal says:
TO: Agreed. Make it so.

Breen says:
::Gets up and moves in closer to the XO:: XO: You should not meddle in things that don't concern you... HU-man.. I was sent to do a job and I did it...

FCO_Ilianor says:
TO: Ready? ::takes the Apache closer towards the Breen vessel::

XO_Naegle says:
Breen: Were you responsible for the virus?

TO_On`tan`ek says:
::nods:: FCO: Closer....closer.....  c'mon... c'mon

Host CO_Storal says:
TO: Make this one count, Ensign.

Breen says:
::smiles maliciously:: XO: Oh I was responsible for a lot more than that....

CMO_Powers says:
::diverts non esential power to shields::

FCO_Ilianor says:
::takes the Apache straight ahead towards the Breen vessel, keeping his fingers on the controls...::

XO_Naegle says:
Breen: The explosion then?

TO_On`tan`ek says:
::looks at the screen:: FCO: Closer... and....   CO: Yes Sir.... Diverting sub-systems to increase yield on torpedoes and phaser power FCO: Closer....

TO_On`tan`ek says:
CO/FCO: Firing... NOW !

Breen says:
::stares deeply into the XO's eyes:: XO: You are very smart for a HU-man....

XO_Naegle says:
::glares back at the Breen:: Breen: I try!

XO_Naegle says:
::backs away from the immediate brig area::

FCO_Ilianor says:
::pulls away as the volley is released::

Action: The Breen vessel takes heavy damage as their sheilds phase in and out of existence

Breen says:
XO: You are afraid of me Human...

FCO_Ilianor says:
::grins:: TO: Not a bad shot.

Host CO_Storal says:
TO: Damage report on the Breen ship?

TO_On`tan`ek says:
CO: Attempting to fire when there shields are down...scanning.... and................  NOW firing again !

XO_Naegle says:
Breen: No, just keeping my eye on you for now.  ::turns to Abbott:: Abbott: He's all yours, Lieutenant.

CMO_Powers says:
CO: Breen shields are fluctuating sir.

TO_On`tan`ek says:
::frowns :: CO: Their damage is.........  Sir... I read them attempting to transport the prisonner from the brig. Our shields are still up.

XO_Naegle says:
::walks out of the brig and into the turbolift::

Host CO_Storal says:
TO: Now that their shields are down.. Fire at their engines!

XO_Naegle says:
*CO*: Naegle to Storal.

TO_On`tan`ek says:
::nods:: CO: Firing at the engines Sir! ::fires again::

FCO_Ilianor says:
CO: Maybe they're a bit more willing to talk, now that they're... ::watches as the TO's about to fire at the engines::

Sec Abbott says:
XO: Aye Sir.

Host CO_Storal says:
CMO: Hail the Breen ship.

CMO_Powers says:
::watches the viewscrean as the TO fires::

XO_Naegle says:
TL: Bridge!

Action: The volley slips through the shielding and hits the Breen vessel. It takes some damage and backs off.

TO_On`tan`ek says:
::grins::

Host CO_Storal says:
*XO*: Go ahead Janet...

CMO_Powers says:
::hails the Breen ship::

Action: The Breen launches a quantum fissure torpedo at the Apache.

XO_Naegle says:
*CO*: Sir, it seems our friend in the brig was responsible for the explosion on the starbase.

TO_On`tan`ek says:
Self: Great Mother of Andor! CO: Sir... I read a quantum fissure torpedo... emergency evasive manouvers!

FCO_Ilianor says:
::tries to pull the Apache sharply away from the torpedo's path...::

Action: The Apache slowly turns out of the path of the torpedo....

Host CO_Storal says:
TO: Lower Shields NOW!!!!

TO_On`tan`ek says:
::blinks but obeys immediately:: CO: Sir...  shields are down.

Action: The Breen is transported from the brig and the ship lays in a new course toward Cardassian space, leaving at maximum warp.

FCO_Ilianor says:
CO: Should I pursue?

Host CO_Storal says:
FCO: At maximum warp Ensign...

Host CO_Storal says:
FCO: This isn't over that quickly..

Host CO_Storal says:
CMO: Damage report...
FCO_Ilianor says:
CO: Aye, sir... ::takes the ship into warp:: Maximum warp - it should be noted that the vessel is now headed for Cardassian space, sir.

TO_On`tan`ek says:
::grits teeth wondering how to deal with the weapon::

Host CO_Storal says:
FCO: We may be able to catch it then...

XO_Naegle says:
::turbolift stops and she enters the bridge:: CO: What's happening, sir?

Host CO_Storal says:
TO: Check the database for the QFT. We have a complete detailed analysis of the weapon.

Action: The Apache warps after the Breen vessel.

Host CO_Storal says:
XO: The Breen fired a QFT at us.

TO_On`tan`ek says:
CO: Aye Sir... ::checking now::

CMO_Powers says:
CO: Minimal damage, few casualties but our shields are at 65% sir.

Host CO_Storal says:
CMO: Get those shields back up.

XO_Naegle says:
CO: A QFT? Oh, great!  Watch out for phasing Ferengis ::thinks of T'rget::

CMO_Powers says:
CO: The Breen vessel is hailing us sir.

Host CO_Storal says:
XO: That's not funny ::grins::

Host CO_Storal says:
CMO: On screen..

CMO_Powers says:
CO: Audio only sir.

Host CO_Storal says:
::nods in acknowledgement and motions for him to continue::

CMO_Powers says:
::puts it through::

Breen says:
COM: Apache: I told you HU-man... you should not meddle in things that don't concern you... ::closes the channel::

XO_Naegle says:
CO: No it's not. You and I chased them around the ship.

XO_Naegle says:
::rolls eyes:: CO: That's the attitude I got in the Brig, sir.

TO_On`tan`ek says:
::shivers as he reads the information on the QFT::

Host CO_Storal says:
XO: Doesn't surprise me.

Action: The Breen warps along with the Apache close behind as it nears the Cardassian Border. On LRS, there is a large Cardassian freighter and a couple of warships attacking a large Breen cargo vessel.

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