USS Apache - 10506.10 - "In the Shadows", Part VI

The USS Apache is currently in a standoff with the previously unexpected Romulan presence, a group of eight war birds circling the ship like vultures...

... With just one demand: That the Apache hands over Dr. Reyon, in exchange for Dr. Powers, being held captive by Korata on the lead War bird...

... With Starfleet backup hours away, what will the Apache do? What can they do?

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CSO_Marsland says:
::sitting on the bridge at Science One next to Dr. Reyon::

CNS_Solaa says:
::sitting on the Bridge in her chair::

CO_Storal says:
CSO:Forward the doctor's findings to OPS.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::in her chair on the bridge::

OPS_Ryushi says:
::sitting at Ops::

ACTION: The war birds circle... as they wait for the captain's response... on the viewscreen, Korata looks around, and stares into the eyes of the captain...

MO_Turok says:
::Sitting anxiously and impatiently waiting for a command decision to rescue the CMO::

CNS_Solaa says:
::whispers:: XO: We AREN'T going to give them Reyon, are we?

Host Korata says:
COM: Apache: I'm a patient woman, captain, but I would like an answer now, please.

CSO_Marsland says:
CO: Aye Captain, doing so now. ::forwards the info from Reyon to Lt. Ryushi:: OPS: Info incoming, Lieutenant.

CNS_Solaa says:
::whispers:: XO: I think we should seriously consider a decoy...

CO_Storal says:
OPS: Transmit Dr. Reyon's findings to Starfleet.

CO_Storal says:
COM: Korata: You leave me no choice...

OPS_Ryushi says:
CSO: I have the information.

CSO_Marsland says:
::nods at Lt. Ryushi::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::whispers:: CNS: I don't think the captain has any intention of handing her over to them.

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO: Yes, sir.  ::composes a subspace message for Starfleet containing Dr. Reyon's findings::

CNS_Solaa says:
::looks at the CO with a surprised expression:: CO: Captain! We accept defeat?!

CO_Storal says:
FCO: Any course...maximum warp....Engage!

CSO_Marsland says:
::activates his detailed SRS and scans the lead ship for weird power emissions::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::whispers:: CNS: Just wait, I'm sure he's got something up his sleeve.

Host Korata says:
::wrinkles her eyebrows, as she leans back slightly:: COM: Apache: What are you up to, captain? ::she leans back, and beckons to her tactical officer, before turning back to the viewscreen:: No!

FCO V’Taran says:
::nods:: CO: Immediately, sir...

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO: Captain... perhaps you should take a look at this.  I'm reading massive amounts of energy emanating from the lead War bird...  I also read this energy on the other war birds, but in much less magnitude.

CSO_Marsland says:
::hears the CO, and speaks up..:: CO: Captain.. ::whispers::... we can't outrun them. ::scans for the CMO and reroutes all available power to OPS and tries beaming through the shields::

ACTION: The lead War bird fires at the Apache as the ship jumps to warp... the entire fleet follows, with Korata's war bird at the front...

CO_Storal says:
CSO:I know that. I'm just trying to give us a chance. We had none sitting still.

FCO V’Taran says:
CO: Captain, I've set our heading towards the Starfleet backup... but we may not be able to reach them in time.

CO_Storal says:
FCO:Is there anything along the way that we can use to our advantage?

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
OPS: What kind of energy, Ryushi?

ACTION: The war birds are three minutes from weapons range... 

CSO_Marsland says:
::nods to the Captain, then lights up, grinning:: CO: Don't suppose we have anymore antimatter pods?

CO_Storal says:
CNS:I don’t plan to just hand her over.. And I won’t let Dr. Powers hang out to dry either...

Host Korata says:
COM: Apache: Bold, captain... very bold. But we will have Dr. Reyon... either that, or we will kill her, it makes no difference to us. ::she cuts the COM link...::

OPS_Ryushi says:
XO:  I am unsure, commander... just... energy.

CNS_Solaa says:
::is relieved::

CO_Storal says:
::hears the comm:: All:I knew that was coming...

CO_Storal says:
CSO:I don’t know ,do we?

CNS_Solaa says:
XO: Now we've made her all huffy... ::smirks::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
OPS: Acknowledged, when you have more information, let us know.

CNS_Solaa says:
CO: Romulans tend to say the same thing every time, don't they, sir?

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::chuckles at the CNS' comment::

OPS_Ryushi says:
::standard Vulcan confused look:: XO: Yes, sir...

CO_Storal says:
::laughs:: XO:I just got the most outlandish idea...

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CO: I can't wait to hear it, sir.

FCO V’Taran says:
CO: There's nothing we can do, we're at maximum warp, and on a direct course for the backup. And at this rate, they are still two hours away.

ACTION: The war birds come within range... the lead War bird fires a plasma torpedo which grazes the Apache's shields, as the other war birds move forward to flank the Apache...

CO_Storal says:
XO:I don’t think that they would fall for this.. But why the heck not. I got three words for you....

CO_Storal says:
XO: Quantum

CSO_Marsland says:
::accesses inventory and looks:: CO: Hmm.. looks like a no.  But, we can drop photon torpedoes out the aft launcher like mines...

CO_Storal says:
XO: Fissure

CO_Storal says:
XO: Torpedo

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::says with the captain:: CO: Torpedo

CSO_Marsland says:
::hears his sensors BLEEP and looks down::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CO: Are they as gullible as the Breen, though, sir?

CSO_Marsland says:
CO/XO:  Hmm, this is odd sir.  I think that they may be weaker than we think sir.  I'm not detecting the power signatures from their quantum drives at all.

CO_Storal says:
XO:Why not? Can you work with Tom to mock one up?

ACTION: The other war birds continue to flank the Apache as the lead war bird targets the Apache from behind... shields down to 70%.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::grins:: CO: Sure.

CO_Storal says:
CSO: Clarify?

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CSO: Hey, Tom!  Want to mock up a quantum fissure torpedo?

CNS_Solaa says:
CO: But... we don't even CARRY quantum fissure torpedoes! Won't the Romulans know???

CSO_Marsland says:
::looks over:: XO: Maybe.  ::looks at the CO:: CO: Sir, the only singularity I'm picking up is on the lead ship.  I think the others are fakes.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CNS: We're hoping they're as stupid as they look.

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO: Captain... this energy.  I can't be completely sure at this range... but it appears as thought the energy is heavily localized inside the lead war bird’s deflector array.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CSO/OPS/CO: So the other ships may be holographic?

CSO_Marsland says:
::looks at the data the OPS has:: CO/OPS/XO: Exactly.

Host Korata says:
::looks to her side, glaring at the CMO, helpless, just standing next to her, as he watches the viewscreen with her...:: RTO: Keep firing, damn it!

CO_Storal says:
::hears the CSO:: CSO:Can you be sure?

Romulan Tactical Officer says:
Korata: We're very limited, ma'am! Our shots have to count!

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO: Captain, Lieutenant Marsland is right.  The energy in that deflector array... it is photonic.

CSO_Marsland says:
CO: Sir, I'm 90% certain.  They're either holographic or they're at warp without an engine.

CNS_Solaa says:
XO: I'll help you with that mock-up, sir. ::stands up::

CO_Storal says:
CSO/OPS: So all their energy is going towards the array?

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CNS: Do you remember how to do it?

CO_Storal says:
XO:Belay last order...we may not have to

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CNS: Never mind, then.

CNS_Solaa says:
XO: 'Course I do! ::smiles::

CSO_Marsland says:
CO/OPS: It appears that way, yes Sir.  I say let's take out this lead war bird.

CNS_Solaa says:
XO: It's not hard. Just imprinting. ::shrugs::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CNS: We may not have to.

ACTION: The lead warship fires another torpedo; this time, the torpedo passes through a weak section of the shields and hits the star drive section of the Apache... hull breach.

CSO_Marsland says:
CO/XO/OPS: But I think we need to play with them.. avoid the other ships as well.  But there's definitely a reason that the other ships aren't firing at us.

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO: Sir, Hull Breach, deck 17!

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::nods:: CSO: Keep on it, Lieutenant.

CNS_Solaa says:
::turns to the CO:: CO: Would you like to work on that torpedo incase we nee-- ::is knocked to the floor as the torpedo hits::

CSO_Marsland says:
OPS: Reroute power to aft shields! ::scans for forcefields::

CO_Storal says:
CNS:Why not. We could use it later....

OPS_Ryushi says:
CSO: Already working... ::rerouting power into aft shields and erecting forcefields in place of the ruptured bulkheads::

CNS_Solaa says:
::shakes herself off and runs to the turbolift::

CO_Storal says:
FCO:Bring us out of warp and bring us around.. TAC:Open fire.... I’m through running.

CEO_Solkar says:
::Made my way back to main engineering::

ACTION: The ship drops out of warp, phasers blazing... as the Romulan fleet drops out as well... 

CO_Storal says:
CSO:The minute we drop their shields beam Mr. Powers out.

TO Brown says:
::nods, and fires phasers:: CO: Target, sir?

CNS_Solaa says:
TL: Deck 12!

CSO_Marsland says:
CO: Aye aye, Captain. ::looks at OPS:: OPS: Are emergency forcefields in place?

MO_Turok says:
;;Returning to sickbay::

CEO_Solkar says:
::Reads over the damage report::

OPS_Ryushi says:
*CEO*: Ensign Derryth, I am allocating some of your repair crews to deck seventeen, section 21-Alpha for a Hull Fracture repair.

ACTION: As all Romulan ships drop out of warp, one of the War birds appears to be flying on a collision course with the Apache...

OPS_Ryushi says:
CSO: Yes, they are.

CSO_Marsland says:
CO/FCO/OPS: Recommend keeping our backend from them Captain.. the antimatter storage pods are on Deck 17, Sir.. the place that got hit.

CO_Storal says:
TAC: Their main deflector.

CNS_Solaa says:
::arrives on deck 12 and runs to the Forward Torpedo Launcher::

CSO_Marsland says:
CO: Sir, one of the holographic war birds is on a collision course, recommend evading!

CO_Storal says:
CSO:Acknowledged.. FCO:Evasive action!

CEO_Solkar says:
*OPS*: Very good, I'll make sure they double-check the antimatter injectors

TO Brown says:
::nods, and focuses his phasers on the lead ship's main deflector::

OPS_Ryushi says:
CSO: I agree with Lieutenant Marsland, sir.

CNS_Solaa says:
::yells to the on-duty armory officer:: Armory Officer: Prepare a torpedo. We're making a mock QFT.

ACTION: The FCO nods, and adjusts the Apache's heading, but it's too late... he closes his eyes as the War bird begins to make contact with the Apache... and passes right through...

CO_Storal says:
OPS:Boost power to shields...

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO: Aye...

CNS_Solaa says:
::brings up the QFT specs on a console and begins programming the imprint::

FCO V’Taran says:
::he looks up, and checks his sensors:: CO: Sir... they passed right through us...

CEO_Solkar says:
::Notices the drain on shields and reroutes some warp power to them::

Armory Officer says:
CNS: A mock what?

CNS_Solaa says:
::stops programming suddenly:: AO: A QFT.

ACTION: The lead ship continues firing at the Apache... shields down to 45%... but one of the phaser arcs aims true, and hits the lead ship's deflector dish precisely... all around, visually the crew can see the war birds fading in and out of existence...

CSO_Marsland says:
OPS: Take power from my long range sensors Lieutenant.. They’re not needed.

CNS_Solaa says:
AO: You DO know what a quantum fissure torpedo is?
CSO_Marsland says:
::tries locking on and beaming out Dr. Powers through the hole in the shields::

OPS_Ryushi says:
CSO: Indeed.  ::gratefully takes the power::

CNS_Solaa says:
::goes back to programming:: AO: Just bring out a torpedo! ::is annoyed::

Host Korata says:
REO: Emergency power to the deflector array! CMO: You're not going anywhere!

CO_Storal says:
OPS:Open a channel to the bowl-headed-hair cut-Wanna be-Vulcans.

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO: Aye, channel open.

Armory Officer says:
CNS: I'm sorry, ma'am.. but are you qualified to handle weapons of this nature? I mean, you're definitely not an ordnance officer.. ::raises an eyebrow::

ACTION: The viewscreen is activated, and a distraught Korata, standing next to Dr. Powers, appears...

CO_Storal says:
COM:Korata: Did we break something???!!!!  TAC:Continue firing...

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
COM:Korata: Whassa matter, did we break your toys?

Host Korata says:
::snarls:: COM: Apache: This isn't over, captain!

CEO_Solkar says:
*Repair Crew Deck 17*: Have got that hull breach contained down there?

CO_Storal says:
CSO:Do you have him?

CNS_Solaa says:
::keeps typing away:: AO: Don't ask questions. Please get me a torpedo. We're currently fighting Romulans and we need to... oh, I don't have to explain to you! Ask the Captain if you need clearance or something...

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::whispers:: CO: Should we just blow her out of the sky after we get the doctor, sir?

ACTION: The TAC continues firing... and the lead war bird’s deflector sputters and goes out... and immediately, all the war birds around the Apache disappears... as well as Korata's war bird... replaced with a much smaller Romulan scout ship...

Host Korata says:
REO: Damn it to Hell! Cloak - get us out of here immediately!

MO_Turok says:
::Enters sickbay and begins to work on any injured crew members::
CO_Storal says:
COM:Korata: Its over! Give us our Doctor!

Armory Officer says:
CNS: I will do that then. ::taps his commbadge:: *Bridge*: Umm, this is Petty Officer so-and-so..  Does a Lieutenant down here whose name I don't know have clearance to work on a torpedo?

CSO_Marsland says:
::frowns:: CO: I'll keep trying Sir...

CO_Storal says:
TAC:Disable their engines!

OPS_Ryushi says:
Self: Amazing holographic technology....

Host Korata says:
COM: Apache: No way, captain - I'll let you keep Dr. Reyon for now. But I get to keep Dr. Powers! 

CSO_Marsland says:
::wonders what her and the Doc have been up to::

CSO_Marsland says:
Self: She actually wants him?

CEO_Solkar says:
::Heads to TL::

ACTION: The Romulan scout ship cloaks... and jumps to warp, as the Apache TAC officer struggles to target her engines... 

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
*Armory*: That's Counselor Solaa, Mr. So and So.  Yes she does.

CEO_Solkar says:
TL: Bridge.

CO_Storal says:
OPS:Shoot a tachyon beam out there

CNS_Solaa says:
AO:  Told you. ::said in a very snooty way as she keeps making that imprint::

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO: Aye, sir... ::initiates a tachyon spread of the region::

Armory Officer says:
::stammers:: *XO*: Aye, thank you ma'am. ::closes the channel and gets a torpedo for her:: CNS: Here you are ma'am.

CSO_Marsland says:
::scans for the singularity signature with tachyon beams::

Host Korata says:
CMO: My superiors are going to be disappointed... but you, my little prize, will make up for it...
XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
*Armory*: Next time, when a Lieutenant tells you something, believe it.

CNS_Solaa says:
::begins transferring bits of the uncompleted code to the torpedo to safe time:: AO: She's got a point, you know...

ACTION: ... The Apache picks up random pieces of evidence of cloaking technology... but there is nothing... there are such detectable pieces all over... 

Armory Officer says:
::in a pissy tone:: *Bridge*: Yes, acknowledged!!! ::closes the channel again::

CEO_Solkar says:
::Enters Bridge, and fires up the engineering station. ::

Armory Officer says:
CNS: Just stay out of my way, okay?

ACTION: The CSO and OPS detects, on their sensors, a series of Romulan shuttles' warp signatures appearing in the Charybdis system, all moving out...

CNS_Solaa says:
::is indifferent:: AO: Well, now... somebody is getting a bit touchy...

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO: Captain, I'm detecting a series warp signatures...

CSO_Marsland says:
::lets the OPS handle it, as he sees the same data::

CO_Storal says:
OPS:Location?!

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO: They appear to have originated from Romulan shuttlecraft.

CEO_Solkar says:
Aloud: I wonder if that station was even real.

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO: They are dispersed throughout the system... but all are heading away, exiting the system.

CO_Storal says:
CEO:You may have something there Ensign.

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO: Captain, I have the shuttles on Long Range Sensors.

CO_Storal says:
CSO:Scan the shuttles for Dr. Powers life signs

CSO_Marsland says:
OPS: I thought you rerouted power away from the LRS? I don't have them back on my screen yet.

Host Dr_Reyon says:
::steps out of the turbolift, having just come from the conference lounge... watching what everyone's doing, very cautiously...::

CSO_Marsland says:
CO: Aye sir, as soon as Mr. Ryushi turns back on my sensors, Sir.

CEO_Solkar says:
CO: Sir we should send out a full spread of probes so we can get readings further out in all directions.

CNS_Solaa says:
Aloud: There... ::transfers the completed code to the torpedo:: AO: Scan the torpedo and see if the signature is QFT.

OPS_Ryushi says:
CSO: Strange... power should've been restored to them as soon as we disengaged from battle... ::double checks::

CO_Storal says:
OPS:Boost power back to sensors...

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO: I have... gives the sensor power readings a prod::

CSO_Marsland says:
::looks and presses a few keys:: OPS: There we go.. ::frowns:: .. not picking up anything of Dr. Powers, Captain.

FCO V’Taran says:
CO: Should we pursue the shuttles?

CSO_Marsland says:
CO: Take a few war criminals Sir?

CEO_Solkar says:
::Looks over CSO's should a bit... hmmm::

OPS_Ryushi says:
CSO: there you go, it should be back.  I'll run a complete diagnostic on that console when we return to Starbase 366.

CO_Storal says:
CSO:We lost track of Dr. Powers?

Korata says:
::watches her monitors very closely... deep in thought, as her scout ship heads back for Romulus...:: RTO: Get the good doctor off my bridge, please. He needs rest.

CSO_Marsland says:
CO: Yes Sir, when they cloaked.

CEO_Solkar says:
CSO: We need to find the trail that does not lead back to the planet or the moon.

CO_Storal says:
::looks over at Dr. Reyon:: Reyon:Do you know any of their frequencies???

CSO_Marsland says:
CEO: Yes, Ensign, I know how to work my sensors, and my probes, thank you.

Host Dr_Reyon says:
CO: Captain? What is happening? ... Whose frequencies?

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO: Captain, all those warp signatures are coming from either the surface of the planet or its moon.

CO_Storal says:
Reyon:The Romulans... They have gotten away with one of my crew. They are under cloak and we need to find them

CNS_Solaa says:
*CO*: One fake quantum fissure torpedo is ready, sir.

CO_Storal says:
*CNS*:Acknowledged Counselor. Return to the bridge..

Host Dr_Reyon says:
::she inhales sharply:: CO: Captain, prior to three days ago I didn't even know the Romulans were here... but evidently, they knew I was here. 

CEO_Solkar says:
CSO: Just trying to help a little sir.... but where could there trail have gone, they should have been leaking some kind of plasma from their busted deflector array.

ACTION: The shuttles cloak... and all around the Apache, is silence... 

CNS_Solaa says:
AO: Save that code. We may need to make more. ::turns on her heels and exits the launcher::

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO: Sir, the shuttles have cloaked... we've lost them.

CEO_Solkar says:
::returns to engineering station to pull up the latest damage reports::

CSO_Marsland says:
CEO: At warp speed the plasma would've been so spread out. We didn't do much damage as we just really interrupted power to the deflector.

ACTION: The Apache receives a hail... on very primitive subspace communications technology... audio only, a recording, from the planet...

CNS_Solaa says:
TL: Bridge.

CSO_Marsland says:
CO: Captain, incoming subspace message from Charybda

CO_Storal says:
::hears the OPS and CSO:: XO:Janet... tell Lt. Solaa that we lost Dr. Powers.

CSO_Marsland says:
CO: It appears to be on all bands, not intended just for us.
CO_Storal says:
::nods to the CSO:: OPS: Let's hear it.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CO: Why me, sir?

MO_Turok says:
Self: This is all I can stand I need to find out what going on with Doctor Powers.

CSO_Marsland says:
::hears the CO and looks over:: CO: Sir.. I'm fairly good friends with her and the Doctor.  I will if you want.

Charybdis III says:
COM: Friends Of The Charybda: Friends! Where have you gone? Do not leave us, we require your guidance! Please come back to us, your Children...

CSO_Marsland says:
::frowns::

CNS_Solaa says:
::gets to the bridge:: CO/XO: What's happening now?

CO_Storal says:
CSO:Very well then. Would you please do so.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CSO: We can both tell her.

CEO_Solkar says:
Self: children?

CSO_Marsland says:
CO: Aye Sir.. ::Stands, letting Ensign Howlingwolf take his console:: CNS: Counselor, can we talk to you in the conference room a moment?

CNS_Solaa says:
::is puzzled:: CSO: Uh, sure...?

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::stands and follows Tom and Ryn::

CO_Storal says:
All:I feel sorry for them.

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO: Sir... I believe this qualifies as a violation of the prime directive...

CO_Storal says:
OPS:You are right. But we can’t help them either...

CSO_Marsland says:
::steps into the conference room, a frown evident on his face and emotion-stricken:: CNS: Maybe you ought to sit down, Ryn..

EO Majors says:
*CEO*: Sir, we're having a bit of a problem with the forcefields on Deck 17; they're up right now, but we think they'll collapse if we don't replace the power relays immediately as our first priority... can you take a look?

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::concern for the counselor shows on her face::

CEO_Solkar says:
OPS:That Romulans do not follow the prime directive.

CSO_Marsland says:
::sighs, clasping her hand:: CNS: It's about John, Ryn... we lost him..

CEO_Solkar says:
*EO* Aye, I'll be right down.

CO_Storal says:
Reyon:I hope your research was worth it Doctor. You just cost me one heck of an officer.

OPS_Ryushi says:
CEO: We are NOT Romulans, ensign!

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::sits next to the counselor as Tom tells her what happened

CO_Storal says:
FCO:Set course for home.

CNS_Solaa says:
::is stunned and bewildered:: CSO: Lost him as in... in... he's blown into a million pieces gone... or or...

SO Howlingwolf says:
CO: Sir, we're giving up just like that?

Host Dr_Reyon says:
::stands and looks the CO in the eyes:: CO: The Romulans were willing to kill me to suppress my research... it will prove to be well worth one Starfleet officer.

CEO_Solkar says:
OPS: We haven't broken the prime directive, the Romulans did, but they can not be held accountable to their own government because they don't have the law.

CSO_Marsland says:
CNS: No Ryn.. That Romulan got him.. they cloaked and.. and I.. I... couldn't find him, Ryn.

CO_Storal says:
SO:There is nothing we can do. Can you pick up any trail.

ACTION: The Apache receives a hail from Starbase 366...

CO_Storal says:
Reyon: Then you tell that to his Fiancé :: points to the conference room::

CEO_Solkar says:
::Enters Turbolift::

OPS_Ryushi says:
CEO: The Romulans were not on that planet, ensign, we were.

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO: Sir, incoming hail from Starbase 366.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::looks up at Tom:: CSO: It wasn't your fault, Tom.  It was Korata's.

SO Howlingwolf says:
CO: Sir, what about contacting their government.. finding out who this person is, tracking her ship down?

CSO_Marsland says:
::frowns::

CNS_Solaa says:
CSO: NO! You mean that woman  made off with him?!

CO_Storal says:
SO:I agree, we cant do that. We will have to report it to Admiral Woo and go from there.

CO_Storal says:
OPS:Onscreen

OPS_Ryushi says:
::onscreen::

CSO_Marsland says:
::tries to give her a hug:: CNS: I'm so sorry, Ryn... we'll see what we can do to get him, I promise.

CEO_Solkar says:
TL: Deck 17.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::nods:: CNS: We won't let them take him forever, Ryn.  We just need to regroup.

CNS_Solaa says:
::tears start to well up in her eyes:: CSO/XO: C-can't we j-just... ::is lost for words::

Host Adm_Woo says:
COM: Apache: Captain, what the hell is going on? I just received a report from your requested Starfleet backup, as well as from our listening posts, that Romulan shuttles appeared in Federation-controlled space, from the Charybdis III system... and disappeared?

OPS_Ryushi says:
Self:  How rude... a junior officer gets up and leaves in the middle of speaking to his superior....

Dr. Reyon says:
CO: It is regrettable that an officer had to be lost.

CSO_Marsland says:
::hugs Ryn and whispers in her ear:: CNS: I'm so sorry, Ryn..we'll get him, I promise.  I'll do whatever it takes.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CNS: Can't we just what, Ryn?
SO Howlingwolf says:
Reyon: Regrettable? Regrettable?!?  That's all you have to say?

CEO_Solkar says:
Self: I sure hope OPS isn't offended by leaving in the middle of that conversation but those power relays need immediate attention.

CO_Storal says:
::straightens his jacket:: COM: Woo: Aye Sir. It seems that the Romulans were influencing the people of Charybdis III. We have Dr. Reyon. But we lost Lt. Powers. He was kidnapped by the Romulans. We tried to stop them. but I failed.

CEO_Solkar says:
::Exits onto deck 17::

CEO_Solkar says:
::Finds EO's team::

Host Adm_Woo says:
COM: Apache: Return to the Starbase immediately. We will be sending... shall we say, damage control teams to Charybdis III shortly.

CEO_Solkar says:
EO: Let's take a look at these relays shall we.

CO_Storal says:
COM:Woo:Acknowledged Sir. I request that you contact the Romulan government and try and track Dr. Powers down. He was taken by a Romulan female by the name of Korata.

EO Majors says:
CEO: Sir. We've rigged up the system so that it'll stay up for as long as possible... but most of them are fried.

SO Howlingwolf says:
::speaks out loud:: ALL: What about Doctor Powers? Isn't there something we can do? ::hopes the Admiral hears him::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CNS: Are you going to be okay, Ryn?

CEO_Solkar says:
EO: Very nice rigging, send someone to get fresh power relays and well put them in, how's the hull breach coming along.

OPS_Ryushi says:
SO: Ensign, that is enough.  these types of comments are inappropriate for bridge discussion, especially in the presence of an admiral.

CNS_Solaa says:
::is suddenly angry:: CSO/XO: I bet he WANTED to go off with that Romulan... he got himself there in the first place! ::starts to cry:: He's always looking out for his own scrawny neck anyway!

Host Adm_Woo says:
::shakes his head:: COM: Apache: No, captain. I'll ask a question or two... but Starfleet at the moment is not prepared to do anything to jeopardize our treaty with the Romulans. We'll see what we can do. In the meantime, there will be no rescue attempts, officially sanctioned or otherwise, is that understood? I can imagine that that just might be the sort of thing you might be inclined to attempt, captain.

Host Adm_Woo says:
COM: Apache: Dr. Reyon: Ah, doctor. Good to see... that you're well.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::tries to calm her down:: CNS: Now, now, Counselor, you know John.  He loves you. I'm sure he's trying to find a way back to you as we speak.

CSO_Marsland says:
CNS: Ryn, he didn't even know her when he did that.. he was trying to save us... I should've grabbed him..

CO_Storal says:
COM: Woo: I acknowledged the order. But I cannot comply. If we leave now. the trail goes cold...

Dr. Reyon says:
::looks at the admiral, a curious look on her face... as she looks into his eyes... and understands something::

CSO_Marsland says:
CNS: If you're going to be angry with anyone Ryn, channel it at me and the Romulans... not him... he didn't do anything wrong.

CNS_Solaa says:
::turns away:: CSO: I know him alright... I'm just sad that I can't give him a piece of my mind right now!

Host Adm_Woo says:
COM: Apache: Captain, I gave you a direct order! You're to do nothing to pursue this, if we do anything, it will be through diplomatic channels!

CNS_Solaa says:
CSO: It's not your f-fault. ::is still crying::

OPS_Ryushi says:
::silently agrees with the admiral::

CNS_Solaa says:
CSO/XO: We s-should get back...

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CSO: I agree, it wasn't your fault.  He decided to exit the shuttlecraft on his own.

CNS_Solaa says:
::stands up shaking slightly::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CNS: You gonna be okay?

Dr. Reyon says:
::looks towards the CNS with pity:: CNS: My dear, control yourself.

CNS_Solaa says:
XO: No.
CEO_Solkar says:
::Takes the recently delivered parts from whoever brought them and goes to work replacing the power relays::

Host Adm_Woo says:
COM: Apache: Now, return to Starbase immediately, or I will have your commission and your head, captain!

CNS_Solaa says:
::suddenly flares up at Dr. Reyon:: Reyon: CONTROL myself???

CO_Storal says:
::grits his teeth:: COM: Woo: Im sorry sir Im losing the channel.... I didn’t hear your last statement. We suffered damage from the battle with the Romulans. We are going to have to shut down comms. Storal out.

CO_Storal says:
OPS:Close channel

CNS_Solaa says:
Reyon: It's because of YOU that we're in this mess! YOU and your STUPID findings!

OPS_Ryushi says:
::slowly closes the channel and does a quick diagnostic::  CO: Sir, there is no damage to the communications systems...

CSO_Marsland says:
::stands up in between the Doctor and Counselor:: Reyon: I don't care what you found out, Doctor.  That is enough.

CNS_Solaa says:
::looks like she is about to smack the fool out of Dr. Reyon::

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CNS: Counselor, why don't you go rest up in your quarters for a while.  And don't make me make that an order.

Host Adm_Woo says:
::grumbles:: Self: That bastard... SBOPS: Hail the Kenora. Tell them to pursue USS Apache... have them drag the ship back to Starbase if they have to!

CSO_Marsland says:
::steps all the way onto the bridge:: CO: So, sir.. we have a plan yet?

CO_Storal says:
*CNS*:We have a choice. Do we pursue... or return home....

Starbase OPS says:
::nods, and smiles:: ADM: They'll be back...

CO_Storal says:
CNS: I'm willing and have put my commission on the line. If you want to follow him. We will.

Dr. Reyon says:
CNS: You are all Starfleet officers. You all know the risks.

CSO_Marsland says:
Dr. Reyon: Doctor, enough. Perhaps you should go to your quarters..

CSO_Marsland says:
::escorts Reyon to the turbolift::

Dr. Reyon says:
CSO: I will not. She needs to hear this.

CNS_Solaa says:
::is speechless:: CO: Sir, I can go on alone if you give me a shuttle...

CO_Storal says:
CNS:You go....We go....

CSO_Marsland says:
Reyon: Excuse me Doctor, but you are going to your quarters. You are a guest on this bridge. ::grasps her arm and takes her into the TL, off to the VIP quarters::

CNS_Solaa says:
::gulps and wipes the tears from her eyes:: CO: I'd like to go...

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
::watches the CNS as she answers::

CO_Storal says:
::looks over at the XO:: XO: You are going to have to relieve me now... Other wise we go..

CNS_Solaa says:
CO: We'll probably all get court-marshaled... but what the hell! Just as long as I get to go on the Away Team.

CSO_Marsland says:
::hears the CO:: CO: Sir, I'm not objecting, but.. you know this could either end up with all of us dead, or at the least, the Federation at war again?

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CO: You're my captain, and I've known you and John about the same amount of time.  I'm not relieving you.

MO_Turok says:
::Heading toward the bridge to quiz Ryushi about what's going on::

CNS_Solaa says:
CSO: But we could find other tactful ways to do it!

CNS_Solaa says:
CO: There are a million things we could do... we don't have to jeopardize peace!

CSO_Marsland says:
::sends the TL to Deck 2 and restricts Dr. Reyon's access from the bridge:: CO: I'll start on my scans...

CO_Storal says:
All: Very well then. CNS:Well do you want to return.. and regroup?

OPS_Ryushi says:
CO: Sir, I am detecting a Starfleet vessel pursuing us at maximum warp.  It is the USS Kenora... Starfleet registry NCC-93485.  Nebula class.  USS Windsor is also pursuing.  At their current speed and heading, they will arrive in approximately 30 minutes.

CNS_Solaa says:
CO: Return to base? No. We'll lose them. We have to go after them.

CNS_Solaa says:
CO: Especially with this ship on our tail!

CO_Storal says:
::nods to the CNS:: *ALL*:We are going after Dr. Powers in 15 minutes. If anyone doesn’t want to go. you are free to leave now.

CSO_Marsland says:
CO: Sir, they won't pursue us across the neutral zone.. too much at stake.

CO_Storal says:
*All*:I will take the heat for this decision. You all won’t be held accountable.

CSO_Marsland says:
CO: As much as I know that we'll all fry... I'm in.

XO_Naegle-Marsland says:
CO: I'm with you, Ky.

MO_Turok says:
::Enters the bridge just in time to hear the CO::

Host Adm_Woo says:
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