USS Apache Mission Transcript 10708.17

SM…………………….…………………………………………..Rich
 CO Polo……………………………………………………….Enrico
CTO Hembrook…………………………………………Gina

NPCs
OPS Whopper..............................Beth
FCO Flight....................................Pam
CEO Ebhatdt.................................Ted

Host Rich says:
Prologue: The crew of the USS Apache has finished their shore leave and is preparing to leave for Star Base 129 to assist the USS Arondight in its investigation and retrieval of Admiral Raymond Forrest from Section 31.
Host Rich says:
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CEO_Ens_Ebhardt says:
:: On the bridge at engineering console ::
FCO_Ens_Flight says:
:: arrives at the helm station still beaming from shore leave , and takes her seat ::
Host CO_Capt_Polo says:
::on the bridge looking at the planet from the main viewer:: ALL: Let's get ready to go back to work. Vacation is over!
CTO_LtCdr_Hembrook says:
::Walks onto the Bridge with a new golden tan and a happier attitude than usual after 2 weeks of being a beach bum, takes her station::
FCO_Ens_Flight says:
CO: Beginning preflight checks sir. :; smiles at the Captain then turns back to her duties ::
CTO_LtCdr_Hembrook says:
::does a quick diagnostic::
OPS_Ens_Whopper says:
::at the OPS station wondering just who had been messing with her controls.  Sighs and starts to realign the icons in just that perfectly matched set::
Host CO_Capt_Polo says:
OPS: Please communicate to the Pacifica's flight control we are leaving.
Host CO_Capt_Polo says:
CTO: Is everyone on board? Or did we leave someone stranded on a beach?
CTO_LtCdr_Hembrook says:
CO: Tactical systems are all ready, threat board is green, and we are clear to navigate on our intended course, Captain.
Host CO_Capt_Polo says:
*CEO*: Status of all systems Mr. Ebhart?
OPS_Ens_Whopper says:
CO: Aye sir....I am at your command.
CTO_LtCdr_Hembrook says:
::Does her acting XO thing:: *Ship wide*: All Departments, status check and headcount to the Bridge please.
OPS_Ens_Whopper says:
::contacts Pacifica flight control and asks for clearance::

FCO_Ens_Flight says:
:: waits patiently for OPS to finish her chat with planet operations before firing up the thrusters ::
CEO_Ens_Ebhardt says:
CO: All systems in the green sir, ready when you are.
CTO_LtCdr_Hembrook says:
CO: Tactical, all accounted for Captain.
Host CO_Capt_Polo says:
CEO: Perfect. Good job. We will take it easy until we are a few AU's out of the system.
FCO_Ens_Flight says:
CO: Captain, helm is answering to controls. Awaiting final clearance order.
Host CO_Capt_Polo says:
FCO: Ms. Flight, take us out of orbit, as soon as you have clearance. Thrusters only, then a quarter impulse.
CEO_Ens_Ebhardt says:
CO: Understood sir.  :: turns back and monitors ships systems::
FCO_Ens_Flight says:
:;nods :: CO: Aye sir.
CTO_LtCdr_Hembrook says:
CO: All other Departments report a good headcount Sir.
OPS_Ens_Whopper says:
::sighs and calls fro clearance again:: COM: Pacifica: USS Apache requesting clearance to depart.
FCO_Ens_Flight says:
:: glances over at Whopper :: OPS: Do we have final clearance yet?
CTO_LtCdr_Hembrook says:
::Starts doing SRS and LRS scans and feeds the data to Flight for course corrections::
Host CO_Capt_Polo says:
::sits on the chair, still feeling it a little too big, then puts a little box on the XO's chair:: CTO: Perfect.
OPS_Ens_Whopper says:
::sniffs disdainfully:: FCO: If it were up to me I would say just go...but I suppose we a still have to wait for it to be official.
CEO_Ens_Ebhardt says:
:: watches his displays intently, as watching main viewers tends to make him motion sick ::
FCO_Ens_Flight says:
OPS: I think someone over there is taking his coffee break early today.
FCO_Ens_Flight says:
:: checks all helm systems as she waits ::
Host CO_Capt_Polo says:
FCO: We have a mission to perform, if they do not give us clearance in 5 minutes we will leave orbit anyway.
OPS_Ens_Whopper says:
::looks at her nails and curses quietly because one of them is chipped:: FCO: I could have had my nails redone by the time they decide to let us go.  ::hears something in her headphones and gets a disgusted look on her face::
OPS_Ens_Whopper says:
CO: Sir, Pacifica wants us to wait for a few minutes more.
CTO_LtCdr_Hembrook says:
CO: I could always drop them a little wake-up call, Sir. We can always make more photon torpedoes... ::grins::
Host CO_Capt_Polo says:
::mutters something nasty in Italian and then turns to the CTO: CTO: Oh well Gina, I wanted to do this while on our way, but I guess we can be flexible. Attention Commander! ::says with  a grin::
FCO_Ens_Flight says:
:: makes a slight adjustment to the thruster controls ::
OPS_Ens_Whopper says:
CO: If you ask me...but of course no one ever does...but if you did, I'd say that someone dropped the ball over there and now we all have to pay for their mistake.
CTO_LtCdr_Hembrook says:
::Does a Picard maneuver and snaps to attention::
Host CO_Capt_Polo says:
OPS: I guess you are right, we will just have to fly a little faster then.
CEO_Ens_Ebhardt says:
:: startled by the CO yelling attention at all whacks his head on the console as he jumps ::
FCO_Ens_Flight says:
:: looks at the CTO's reflection in her console top ::
Host CO_Capt_Polo says:
CTO: Commander Hembrook is with pleasure that I received confirmation from Starfleet of my recommendations. For your steadfast dedication to duty and your unwavering resolve in front of many dangers I hereby confirm you to the new rank of full commander. With all the duties and privileges involved.
Host CO_Capt_Polo says:
::hands her a little ebony box with a full golden pin inside::
CTO_LtCdr_Hembrook says:
::Looks surprised::
FCO_Ens_Flight says:
:: sighs at the Captain's words, wishing she could make Commander some day ::
CTO_LtCdr_Hembrook says:
CO: Thank you, Sir...
CEO_Ens_Ebhardt says:
:: rubs head as he watches the CTO get promoted ::
Host CO_Capt_Polo says:
CTO: Congratulations Gina. make us all proud.
Host Rich says:
Action: The Apache finely get clearance to leave orbit.
OPS_Ens_Whopper says:
CTO: Congratulations...although if anyone had bothered to tell me beforehand I could have set up a party but no...no one ever tells me anything.  but congratulations anyways.
CTO_LtCdr_Hembrook says:
CO: I was just doing my job, Sir. Apparently they give these things out for anything nowadays... attendance, good behavior, shining your boots. Starfleet must be really shorthanded. ::grins and pins on the full pip::
Host CO_Capt_Polo says:
FCO: Let's make this ship roll, full impulse. Time for the inertial dampeners to work  a bit harder.
OPS_Ens_Whopper says:
CO: Oh...and we have clearance now.
CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
OPS: Thank you, Ensign.
FCO_Ens_Flight says:
CO: Leaving orbit now sir.
FCO_Ens_Flight says:
:: breaks orbit on thruster power then moves to impulse.::
Host CO_Capt_Polo says:
::nods to the FCO:: CTO: Gina if there is something I do not like is false modesty. Now go back at your station and show me you earn that raise you just got. ::grins::
FCO_Ens_Flight says:
CO: Moving to full impulse sir. Headings set to Star base 129.
CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
CO: Aye Sir. ::winks and resumes her duties::

Host CO_Capt_Polo says:
FCO: As soon as we leave the system go to warp 8.5. I presume they are waiting for us in a hurry. So we better show there in time.
FCO_Ens_Flight says:
CO: Warp 8.5 aye. Our ETA will be five solar days sir.
CEO_Ens_Ebhardt says:
:: makes preparations for warp ::
Host CO_Capt_Polo says:
FCO: It is the time we need to make preparations for what is coming.
FCO_Ens_Flight says:
:: turns slightly :: CEO: Ensign, are we prepared to go to warp?
Host CO_Capt_Polo says:
OPS: Ms. Whopper contact SB129 and tell them our ETA.
FCO_Ens_Flight says:
:: nods back at the Captain ::
CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
::Continues to monitor LRS and SRS, checks the navigational deflectors as well, it would suck to be micrometeoroid to death::
OPS_Ens_Whopper says:
::nods:: CO: Aye sir, I am at your command.
CEO_Ens_Ebhardt says:
FCO: Yes, ship is warp capable and systems ready :: tries not to look at main viewer while answering ::
OPS_Ens_Whopper says:
::contacts the star base and tells them when they are to arrive::
CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
CO: Traffic lanes clear Sir, we are free to navigate.
Host CO_Capt_Polo says:
CEO: Do we have enough juice to sustain warp 9 for five days?
CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
CO: I made sure we refueled while we were waiting around, Sir, had the boat washed and waxed too. ::grins::
CEO_Ens_Ebhardt says:
CO: Sir the ship is not able to sustain that high a warp for that long.
Host CO_Capt_Polo says:
CEO: I see and what's the maximum warp we can sustain in your opinion?
FCO_Ens_Flight says:
CO: Leaving the system now sir. Warp 8.5 on my mark.....mark. :: hits the warp indicator control ::
CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
CO: There you go again, Captain... serving on that Nebula class got you spoiled. Remember, the Apache is a generation behind the rest of the Fleet.
CEO_Ens_Ebhardt says:
CO: Sir I can give you warp 9 for 12 hours only, after that the ship will have to reduce speed to warp 8.5
Host CO_Capt_Polo says:
::nods to the FCO again and feels the familiar change in vibrations given by warp speed:: CEO: That sounds fine, make it so Mr. Ebhardt!
Host CO_Capt_Polo says:
CTO: You should start loving this little tin can. This ship has a lot to give. ::smiles::
FCO_Ens_Flight says:
:; looks over at the CEO :: CEO: Are you sure you want to push your engines that hard Ensign? After all, better to arrive a little late than not at all. :: grins ::
CEO_Ens_Ebhardt says:
CO: Aye, aye sir.  :: turns and enters the commands into his console that will control warp systems and dispatch his department teams to assigned locations :

OPS_Ens_Whopper says:
::quietly filing her nails under her console.  Hears something and gives an exasperated sigh:: CO: ::sounding annoyed at the interruption:: Captain, I'm picking up a weak distress signal.  I suppose you want me to try and locate where it is coming from?
CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
CO: I already know that, Captain, I'm a repeat offender. Apache was my first vessel out of the Academy... just took a few side trips along the way before I got back. ::smiles::
Host CO_Capt_Polo says:
OPS: I would say so. and if you can put it on speakers, make it so.
OPS_Ens_Whopper says:
::mutters under her breath:: Muttering: I knew he would say that....now we have to go running around to try and find some dufus who probably just put in their warp nacelles in backwards or something. ::puts the signal on speakers and starts to locate the source::
CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
::Starts scanning the area with SRS and LRS::
FCO_Ens_Flight says:
:: wonders why the Captain keeps saying, "make it so", all the time ::
Host Rich says:
Action: A static voice comes over the speakers saying " Some one please help we can no go::
CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
::Tries to lock on to the signal and fix it's position, then scan with sensors::
OPS_Ens_Whopper says:
CO: Sir...I've got their location.  They are about 10 degrees off our current heading in the same general direction.
Host CO_Capt_Polo says:
OPS: Transmit the coordinates to CTO and FCO, and try to open a channel with them.
FCO_Ens_Flight says:
:: hears Whopper and lays in the coordinates for the distress call ::
CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
CO: Captain, you ain't gonna believe this... it's a Pakled freighter. ::rolls eyes::
Host CO_Capt_Polo says:
CTO: Check on the library what we got on them.
Host CO_Capt_Polo says:
FCO: ETA?
OPS_Ens_Whopper says:
::sends the coordinates to FCO and CTO and then starts to open a channel:: CO: I'll open a channel but I doubt you'll get anywhere with them.  Pakleds....yuck...now if you ask me, which of course no one ever does...but if you did..I'd say we pretend we never heard this and just move on
FCO_Ens_Flight says:
CO: Ten standard minutes at present speed sir.
OPS_Ens_Whopper says:
CO: Oh...and BTW....the channel is open, sir.  Whether or not they are bright enough to open it on their end is another story.
CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
CO: Aye Sir, checking. ::Checks the Tactical and LCARS database for info on the freighter, especially if they have any wants or warrants out for them or are related to any suspicious activity::
Host CO_Capt_Polo says:
OPS: I will pretend I did not hear you would not want to answer a distress call Ensign. ::smiles::
OPS_Ens_Whopper says:
::sniffs disdainfully:: CO: Captain...Pakleds send distress calls when they forget which shoes to put on which feet.

FCO_Ens_Flight says:
:: inputs the coordinates and stands by to change course and she knows the Captain won't pass this up ::
CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
CO: We could always use it for target practice Sir, all in the name of clearing a hazard to navigation, of course. ::winks::
Host CO_Capt_Polo says:
CEO: They may be in need of technical assistance. I would start preparing a team to provide support, just in case. As they are Pakled, send your people who need some chastisement.
CEO_Ens_Ebhardt says:
Himself : Not Pakleds.  I will have to transport over....:: remembers how sick he gets during transports ::
Host CO_Capt_Polo says:
OPS: We are just out of the Pacifica system, if it is nothing we will just pass the call to them. So they learn to answer more quickly to our call.
CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
CO: I'd like to go with any Away Team, Captain. Not only are Pakleds untrustworthy, but I'm also a qualified Engineer.
OPS_Ens_Whopper says:
::quietly mutters to herself about the uselessness and waste of time this while operation was and goes back to filing her nails again under her console:: CO: Well sir...if you ask me, which no one ever does...but if you did I'd say that is a very sensible thing you just said.
CEO_Ens_Ebhardt says:
:: with a look of relief :: CO: Yes sir, I have a couple prime candidates :: pauses for a second as he accidentally looked at the viewscreen :: They will be ready and equipped.  :: taps comm. badge and has his two victims....err volunteers get ready ::
CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
CO: Nothing unusual came back on the vessel in question Sir, seems they are clean.
Host CO_Capt_Polo says:
OPS: Is the channel open?
OPS_Ens_Whopper says:
::waves a very well manicured hand at the console:: CO: it's been open on our end for quite a while...it's their end I have no control over.
Host CO_Capt_Polo says:
COM: Dresdan: This is Captain Polo, of the USS Apache, what is your problem and how can we be of assistance?
FCO_Ens_Flight says:
:: chuckles at Whopper's comment ::
Host Captain_Krod says:
COM: CO: Captain it is good to hear you can you make us go?
Host CO_Capt_Polo says:
CTO: Yellow alert, just to be sure.
Host CO_Capt_Polo says:
COM: Krod: We can try to see what is the problem. We will be there in a few minutes. Do you know what's broken?
OPS_Ens_Whopper says:
::mutters to herself:: Self: Yeah...like they would know which was up much less what was broken.
CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
CO: Aye Sir, taking the ship to Condition Yellow. ::Activates shields and tractor beams, sets weapons to hot standby, starts detailed Tactical scans of the target vessel and starts planning attack options, and prepares the Wild Weasels for launch if needed::
Host CO_Capt_Polo says:
CEO: as soon as the Pakled are in SRS range scan their ship and see what is wrong with it please.
Host Captain_Krod says:
COM: CO: Yes our engines are broken by this ship that fired on us.

CEO_Ens_Ebhardt says:
CO: Very good sir, I am ready.
CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
CO: Captain, I did a detailed Tactical scan, I'm picking up Federation weapons signatures...
Host CO_Capt_Polo says:
::stands up from the captain's chair:: CTO: Any sign of other vessels?
OPS_Ens_Whopper says:
::mutters to herself:: Self: I'd give the other vessel a piece of my mind for not finishing up the job.  I hate sloppy work.
FCO_Ens_Flight says:
CO: Sir, shall I change course to the Pakled's coordinates?
CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
CO: Checking Sir... but if I might? Remember why we are going to Star base 129 and who we are looking for? I'd recommend going to Red Alert.
Host CO_Capt_Polo says:
FCO: Yes ensign. Let's try to be there ASAP.
CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
CO: I just picked up a  warp signature.
Host CO_Capt_Polo says:
OPS: Do you still have a channel open?
OPS_Ens_Whopper says:
CO:  I never closed it.
FCO_Ens_Flight says:
:: changes course and reviews their ETA ::
Host CO_Capt_Polo says:
COM: Krod: We are coming. Do you know who attacked you?
FCO_Ens_Flight says:
CO: New ETA is two minutes.
OPS_Ens_Whopper says:
::sniffs and again mutters to herself:: Self: I don't know why we have to hurry...it's not like the Pakled's are going anywhere.
Host CO_Capt_Polo says:
CTO: Red alert. Can you see whose warp signature it is?
Host Captain_Krod says:
COM: CO: Not sure had marking like yours but different ship.
CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
CO: Aye Sir, going to Condition Red, checking for the other vessel. ::Brings weapons to full hot and starts all bands active scanning and targeting locks::
Host CO_Capt_Polo says:
COM: Krod: Can you send us your sensors logs?
CEO_Ens_Ebhardt says:
:: jumps hitting his head again when the read alert Klaxon sounds ::
Host CO_Capt_Polo says:
CEO: Anything yet on the Pakleds condition?
FCO_Ens_Flight says:
CO: Approaching the coordinates now. Dropping to impulse.
CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
CO: Warp trail is heading off bearing 256 mark 30 Sir... it reads as about 2 hours old right now, about the same as our response and travel time.
Host CO_Capt_Polo says:
FCO: Prepare for a full stop when we reach max transporter range.
CEO_Ens_Ebhardt says:
CO: Sir their engines were damaged by weapons fire.
FCO_Ens_Flight says:
:: nods :: CO: Aye, sir, all stop at maximum transporter range.

Host CO_Capt_Polo says:
CEO: How serious is their damage?
Host Captain_Krod says:
COM: CO: Captain we send what we have to you now. :: sends the sensor logs::
CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
::Does detailed scans of the vessel::
Host CO_Capt_Polo says:
OPS: Please analyze those sensors log, try to find the identity of the attacker.
CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
::Analyzes the incoming sensor data::
FCO_Ens_Flight says:
CO: We are within transporter range. Full stop initiated.
OPS_Ens_Whopper says:
::with a heavy sigh puts away her nail file and brings up the sensor logs:: CO: If I must, sir.  Analyzing now.
Host CO_Capt_Polo says:
CTO: Check  warp signature see if you can cross-reference it with our database.
CEO_Ens_Ebhardt says:
CO: It can be repaired sir.  As long as nobody comes back with weapons to do more damage
CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
::Continues the LRS scans looking for any other vessels in the area::
FCO_Ens_Flight says:
:: taps the controls and brings the Apache to a full stop ::
CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
CO: Aye Sir. ::Checks the warp signature to see if she can determine at least what class of ship it was::
Host CO_Capt_Polo says:
OPS: As job never comes alone, please contact the USS Arondight for me.
OPS_Ens_Whopper says:
CO: Aye sir, I am at your command.  What would you like for me to tell them?
Host CO_Capt_Polo says:
CEO: Do you think their life support will hold until a tow ship arrives from Pacifica?
Host CO_Capt_Polo says:
OPS: Put them on screen.
CEO_Ens_Ebhardt says:
CO: Yes sir, life support systems are stable at this time.
OPS_Ens_Whopper says:
CO: As you command. ::puts the Arondight on the screen::
Host CO_Capt_Polo says:
COM: McDuggle: Captain, this is Captain Polo. We just found a Pakled vessel ambushed by what looks like a Federation Ship.
FCO_Ens_Flight says:
:: looks up at the screen in anticipation of seeing the great Captain McDuggle ::
CEO_Ens_Ebhardt says:
CO: Sir we will have to transport water over, the water reclamation systems are not functioning properly :: shudders at the thought ::
Host CO_Capt_Polo says:
CEO: I want to wait a few minutes before lowering shield. Have the water they needed prepared in cargo bay 2.
CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
CO: Captain, from the warp trail it look like it was a Norway-class vessel, and it's heading on a bearing of 140 mark 30, traveling at about warp 8 when they left.
Host Cmdr_McDuggle says:
@COM: CO: Roger Captain why don’t you follow up on that ship as it may be from Section 31. It is as good of a lead as we have right now. I will let you know if there is any changes.
CEO_Ens_Ebhardt says:
CO: Aye sir.  :: comms. department to begin preparing water and storing it in cargo bay 2 ::

Host CO_Capt_Polo says:
COM: McDuggle: I will do that. Looks exactly like one of their jobs. Do you need anything else from us?
Host CO_Capt_Polo says:
FCO: If we follow the Norway class at warp 9 do you think we can catch them?
Host Cmdr_McDuggle says:
@COM; CO: No Captain it looks like you may have our first break in this investigation. Just keep me informed.
Host CO_Capt_Polo says:
OPS: In the meanwhile contact Pacifica, tell them to send a tow ship here and attach our sensors scans of the Pakled vessel please.
CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
CO: Recommend we launch a class 8 probe with a Tactical sensor pallet to bird-dog them Sir, it can travel faster than we can.
Host CO_Capt_Polo says:
COM: McDuggle: Aye Captain, good hunting! Polo out.
FCO_Ens_Flight says:
:: turns and faces the Captain :: CO: Orders sir?
OPS_Ens_Whopper says:
CO: Anything to get away from here! :;sends a priority message to Pacifica along with the logs and tells them to make it snappy::
Host CO_Capt_Polo says:
FCO: Be prepared to go to bearing 140 mark 30, max warp.
Host CO_Capt_Polo says:
CTO: Lower shields for the time it takes the CEO to transport the water to the other ship.
Host CO_Capt_Polo says:
CEO: As soon as shields are dropped, make the transport.
CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
CO: Aye Sir. ::Makes a small enough hole in the shields to beam over the water, stays ready on weapons and countermeasures::
FCO_Ens_Flight says:
CO: Aye sir. :: hands hover over the controls ::
CEO_Ens_Ebhardt says:
CO: Aye sir in progress now
CEO_Ens_Ebhardt says:
:: has the water transferred as quickly as possible::
CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
::Closes hole in shields as soon as transport is complete::
CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
CO: What about the probe, Captain?
FCO_Ens_Flight says:
:: locks in the new coordinates and waits ::
CEO_Ens_Ebhardt says:
CO: Sir the Pakleds have plenty to drink, I don’t think we have to worry about the water being wasted for bathing.
Host CO_Capt_Polo says:
COM: Kord: You have the water. And soon you will receive help. You are in no danger. 
FCO: Engage. It is time to hunt.
CTO: We will follow in person.
OPS_Ens_Whopper says:
::sniffs disdainfully again:: Self: Finally we'll be away from here and those nasty, smelling Pakleds.
FCO_Ens_Flight says:
:; nods and hits the button :: CO: Helm engaged sir.

CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
CO: Aye Sir, resuming scans, all bands and ranges. ::goes back to LRS and SRS::
Host Rich says:
<Krod> COM: CO: Thank you Captain and thanks for the water we were getting thirsty here.
Host Rich says:
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