Host Rich says:
Prologue: The Crew of the USS Apache have just arrived back at SB 366 from their short R&R on Risa and are getting ready to finish the Mission that they had started.
Host Rich says:
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Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
All:Ok people get to your runabouts. We got a second shot at stopping Mr. Likkan. We cant fail this time.
SO_LtJG_York says:
Self: Yeah.....because he's probably forgotten all about this...
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
::nods and heads towards the Cumberland:: CO: Aye sir.
SO_LtJG_York says:
::follows Bill::
XO_Cmdr_Rr`Vellan says:
::steps into the Cumberland and makes herself comfy::
Host Tailjn says:
::walks up to the Captain:: CO: Captain, Which shuttle do you want me in?
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
::follows behind the XO and then has a seat as well::
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
::boards the Neosho and begins preflight check::
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
Tailjn:You will be with me in the Neosho.
SO_LtJG_York says:
::sits down and straps in...not trusting these little tea-bag holders they call runabouts::
Host Tailjn says:
CO: Very good Captain. Is there anything you need me to do right now. :: takes a seat in the shuttle::
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
::tries to remember the last time he piloted a shuttle himself; figures there's no need to do with flight zealots like Ryushi around::
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
Tailjn:Well go ahead and imput our course in the computer. Is there anything else that you can tell us about Mr. Likkan?
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
::leans back in chair - already, this mission seems much like the first one..::
Host Tailjn says:
:: inputs the course in the shuttles computer:: CO: Only that he is a very dangerous and slippery person. We haven't been able to get close to him lately and none of the ships that we have sent out have returned.
XO_Cmdr_Rr`Vellan says:
::takes a breath and gets comfortable in her seat:: SO/CIV: Second time's the charrm, huh?
SO_LtJG_York says:
::looks over at Bill: CIV: You know.....I'm having this sense of deja vu. ::grins::
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
XO, SO: God willing. Hopefully when we come back we are finished with this mess.
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
Tailjn:Hopefully we will fare better than they did.
Host Tailjn says:
CO: Well you already have better equipped ships than we do so hopefully you will.
SO_LtJG_York says:
XO: We'll see sir, I still think this is one big trap.
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
SO: How so?
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
COM:XO:Are you ready Commander?
XO_Cmdr_Rr`Vellan says:
SO: Oh I'm surre something's rrotten in Denmarrk, but hopefully we'll end up on top.
SO_LtJG_York says:
CIV: Did anyone read my report on my encounter with the Metrons last time? ::shakes his head::
SO_LtJG_York says:
All: Top is good.
XO_Cmdr_Rr`Vellan says:
COM: CO: We'rre all rready to go herre.
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
::frowns:: SO: You write reports? Well I'll be..
SO_LtJG_York says:
::hits the CIV in the shoulder while the XO looks away::
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
::grins - although, he really didn't read the report since he's too busy playing engineer::
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
COM:XO:Very well then. Follow my lead. COM:SBOPS:This is the Neosho and Cumberland. Requesting clearance for departure.
Host Tailjn says:
<SB_OPS.COM: CO: Roger you are cleared for departure. Good luck.
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
COM:SBOPS:Acknowledged control. Neosho out. ::powers up the runabout and begins to fly her out::
XO_Cmdr_Rr`Vellan says:
SO/CIV: Let's follow the Neosho out.
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
::pilots the Cumberland out, following behind the Neosho::
Host Tailjn says:
Action: Both shuttles clear the station with out any problems.
SO_LtJG_York says:
::brings the sensors online:: Self: This better be the last time.
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
Tailjn:Does the Metron Consortium utilize any cloaking technology, or do you know if Mr. Likkan have any in his possession?
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
::arrives at the stark realization that being a lieutenant isn't any different than being a cadet - you're just not on Earth doing all the menial activities::
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
::keeps close control of the shuttlecraft, feeling gradually more familiar with the controls and flying as he goes::
Host Tailjn says:
CO: As far as the Consortium goes we have not run into any thing of that type. However I am not sure whether or not Mr Likkan has obtained this capablity or not.
SO_LtJG_York says:
CIV: Please don't fly into anything.
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
Tailjn:Well that is good to know. But I dont think he will need any considering his base is inside of that nebula.
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
::tilts the shuttlecraft so that York sees a little more of the console in front of him than he probably would like::
XO_Cmdr_Rr`Vellan says:
COM: Neosho: CO: Captain, will therre be a meal serrvice on this flight?
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
::restores the craft to its normal tilt::
SO_LtJG_York says:
::hits his nose on the console::
Host Tailjn says:
CO: True most cloaks in there would be useless however if he had some ships patroling the edge of the nebula it would make a difference there.
SO_LtJG_York says:
CIV: Git...
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
::chuckles::COM:XO:Only what you can get out of the replicators Commander.
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
::gestures towards York:: SO: Ah ah ahh...don't say you didn't just ask for that..
XO_Cmdr_Rr`Vellan says:
COM: Neosho: CO: Just making surre you guys arre alrright overr therre.
SO_LtJG_York says:
CIV: Want to play that game? We can play that game..
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
Tailjn:Well the holoemitters on this vessel should be able to get us into the nebula. I think by disgusing ourselves as Metron shuttles. We can approach unhindered.
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
::briefly considers tilting the Cumberland again, but figures the XO's patience will wear thin if he keeps it up::
Host Tailjn says:
Action: As the CIV brings the shuttle back up straight it starts to lean the other direction.
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
COM:XO:We are doing ok over here. What is your status?
SO_LtJG_York says:
CIV: Hey old joke Bill, keep her steady will you.
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
Self: Uhh...
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
SO: I'm not doing anything...I righted her several minutes ago.
SO_LtJG_York says:
::raises an eyebrow:: CIV: Sure....do we need to check your blood alcohol level ?
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
::checks status of inertial dampers quickly::
XO_Cmdr_Rr`Vellan says:
COM: Neosho: CO: Doing alrright, Captain...although we seem to be a bit...wobbly.
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
::attempts to compensate::
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
::his adjustments have no effect - it must not be something outside the craft::
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
COM:XO:Well these runabouts are a bit touchy. You can let the auto pilot do most of the flying. We won't have to go to manual flight until we near our destination.
SO_LtJG_York says:
::studies the SRS carefully::
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
::resets the navigational controls quickly, wondering if the command processors has become corrupted, or something of the sort::
XO_Cmdr_Rr`Vellan says:
COM: Neosho: CO: Underrstood Captain.
Host Tailjn says:
CO: Lets just hope that they don't shoot the Metron shutttles on site then.
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
::feels the shuttle start to even out, as if the computer was just now receiving the command that he typed into the console minutes ago::
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
Tailjn: Well that is true. Perhaps we should change it to one of the local inhabitant's vessels. Something that won't arise too much suspicion.
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
::continues analyzing the shuttle's navigational systems::
SO_LtJG_York says:
CIV: Nothing on sensors Bill.
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
::stares intently at the console:: SO: Yea, I didn't think so. It looks like there may have been some sort of glitch with the navigational systems themselves.
XO_Cmdr_Rr`Vellan says:
CIV: We can use the autopilot until we get a bit closerr.
Host Tailjn says:
CO: That may be a good ideal I will input some of the local vessels that travel that area. :: inputs the various vessels::
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
::frowns:: SO: I can't seem to pinpoint what it was.
SO_LtJG_York says:
CIV: Or you're just a bloody awful pilot. ::grins::
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
XO: Aye ma'am. ::somewhat confident that the problem is fixed, he sets the autopilot::
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
::shoots York a look:: SO: No one's ruling the possibility out yet!
SO_LtJG_York says:
::laughs while keeping his eyes on the scanners::
XO_Cmdr_Rr`Vellan says:
SO/CIV: Hey you too..
Host Tailjn says:
Action: COMs pick up a distress call.
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
::turns to console as it chirps at him::
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
::taps his console and brings up the message::
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
XO: Ma'am, I'm picking up a distress call of some sort.
XO_Cmdr_Rr`Vellan says:
CIV: Put it thrrough.
SO_LtJG_York says:
XO: Attempting to trace it now.
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
COM:XO:Did you pick up that distress call? It's coming from a Ferengi vessel.
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
::nods and feeds the signal through to the craft's onboard video and audio systems:: XO: Aye ma'am. ::looks at screen to see what comes up::
XO_Cmdr_Rr`Vellan says:
COM: Neosho: CO: Yes Captain.
SO_LtJG_York says:
::has some trouble finding the Ferengi vessel on sensors::
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
COM:XO:It seems to be an automated signal...
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
XO: Looks like it's audio only..
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
::adjusts speakers to clear any potential distortion::
XO_Cmdr_Rr`Vellan says:
COM: Neosho: CO: I wonderr what's going on?
SO_LtJG_York says:
XO: Sir, I have the ship on sensors...just appeared on the edge of our reach.
Host Tailjn says:
Action: An Automated signal comes in calling for assistance.
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
XO, SO: Would be nice to have an entire ship and not two dinky runabouts right about now....
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
COM:XO:I don't know, I can't filter it thru. Here it is. They are calling for assistance. Do you have a fix on it?
XO_Cmdr_Rr`Vellan says:
CIV: Amen to that.
SO_LtJG_York says:
CIV: I've been arguing that point for weeks!
XO_Cmdr_Rr`Vellan says:
COM: Neosho: CO: Yes it's just at the edge of ourr sensorr rrange.
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
::shrugs:: SO: Common sense is more often than not lacking as you go up the command hierarchy.
SO_LtJG_York says:
CIV: Preaching to the guy who slept with the choir.
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
COM:XO:I don't see any other vessels in the area. Darn it... Adjust course and set an intercept course for the Ferengi vessel.
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
::stifles a laugh to save himself the trouble from the XO::
SO_LtJG_York says:
XO: Commander, we are ten minutes out from the Ferengi ship.
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
::taps the console and adjusts course and speed.:: Tailjn:Looks like Mr. Likkan will have to wait a bit longer.
XO_Cmdr_Rr`Vellan says:
COM: Neosho: CO: We can always prretend to be currious.
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
::adjusts course and speed to match the Neosho and engages the ship's engines::
Host Tailjn says:
CO: I don't think he will be disappointed captain.:: smiles::
CNS_Ens_Niventra says:
::comes out from the back of the shuttle and takes her seat::
CNS_Ens_Niventra says:
ALL: Ferengi distress signals, huh?
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
CNS:Have a good nap counselor. ::chuckles:: It is an automated signal. Hopefully it is nothing serious.
CNS_Ens_Niventra says:
CO: I wasn't sleeping, Captain.
Host Tailjn says:
Action: The shuttles near the Ferengi ship.
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
CNS:I know.. was just making an attempt at humor. ::grins::
CNS_Ens_Niventra says:
CO: Oh. I see...
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
::slows the speed of the Cumberland as it approaches, somewhat wary of the situation::
Host Tailjn says:
<Damon- Gier>COM: Unidenified Vessel: Hello am I glad to see you I hope.
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
XO: Shields?
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
COM:Damon Gier: This is the Neosho. What is your trouble?
XO_Cmdr_Rr`Vellan says:
CIV: Yes...we want to look currious...not stupid.
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
::nods, and brings the shields online::
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
CNS:Man the tactical station please Counselor.
CNS_Ens_Niventra says:
CO: Aye, sir.
SO_LtJG_York says:
XO: Shall I scan them sir?
Host Tailjn says:
<Damon-Gier> COM;CO: Well Captain it seems we blew a power couple in our warp core and someone forgot to replace the extra one that we had.
CNS_Ens_Niventra says:
::sits in the co-pilots seat and pulls up the weapons systems::
XO_Cmdr_Rr`Vellan says:
::nods:: SO: Not too obvious though.
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
::feeling a little anxious, expecting something to go wrong here::
CNS_Ens_Niventra says:
::To bad I can't read ferengi minds...::
SO_LtJG_York says:
::nods and starts a passive scan::
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
::mutes the transmission and opens one to the Cumberland:: COM:XO:They claim to have blown a power coupling. Can you confirm it?
SO_LtJG_York says:
XO: Scanning now.
XO_Cmdr_Rr`Vellan says:
COM: Neosho: CO: We'rre scanning now, Captain. I'll let you know.
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
COM:Geir:Well Damon Geir, we might be able to assist.
SO_LtJG_York says:
XO: I can't confirm their story sir, but they are running on battery power only...and not much left.
Host Tailjn says:
<Damon-Gier> COM: CO: And how much will it cost me?
XO_Cmdr_Rr`Vellan says:
SO: Good job Mrr. Yorrk.
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
COM:Gier: Well what are you willing to offer?
SO_LtJG_York says:
XO: Thank you.
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
Tailjn:Does his name ring a bell?
CIV_LtJG_Davis says:
::taps console::
Host Tailjn says:
<Damon-Gier> COM:CO: Well I do have some fine earth spirits here that I could let go.
CNS_Ens_Niventra says:
CO: Earth drinks are crap, sir.
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
::laughs at the CNS:: CNS:I forgot...you're a master of drink.
Host Tailjn says:
CO: Yes captain he does some trading with some of the local inhabitants around here. While no one trusts him he hasn't caused any problems.
CNS_Ens_Niventra says:
CO: Take it anyway, sir. We can sell it back to them.
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
::nods to the CNS in agreement:: COM:Gier: I believe that is acceptable. Perhaps a bit of information as well?
Host Tailjn says:
<Damon-Gier>COM: CO: If I can be of assistance I will help.
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
COM:Gier:We are looking for an Andorian. That resides near the Betreka Nebula. We have a very lucrative business propasition for him.
Host Tailjn says:
<Damon-Gier> COM: CO: I hope you are talking about some other Andorian other than Likkan.
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
COM:Gier: Of course. I wouldn't be so blatant as to throw Likkan's name around. But I do believe that it would be very profitable for someone that has that knowledge.
SO_LtJG_York says:
::yawns uncontrollably::
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
COM:Gier: Let's say..some fine Earth Spirits..a couple of power couplings, and 500 bars of Gold pressed Latinum?
CNS_Ens_Niventra says:
CO: You finagle like a ferengi, sir. ::smirks::
Host CO_Capt_Storal says:
CNS:I've been around ::chuckles and winks::
Host Tailjn says:
<Damon-Gier> COM: CO: Captain I am afraid that is too high a price for me. I will see you later. :: closes COMs::
Host Tailjn says:
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