Cast of Characters:

CO Captain Ricco Polo                                               played by     Enrico Toro
XO LtCmdr. Joshua Grey-feather                           played by     Ted Wharton
CMO LtCmdr. Latta                                                   played by     Margaret Bowie
CTO Cmdr. Gina Lynn Hembrook                          played by     Gina Hembrook
CIV Commander Mrlr                                               played by     Beth Kelley-Wharton

NPCs:
Various                                                                        played by     Rich Robbins
 
Prologue: The Apache is currently on the trail of the Outtway, a Norway Class ship that is suspected to be part of Section 31.
 
Will this be the lead that they need or will it just prove to be a wild goose chase.
 
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CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
::At Tactical, doing sensor sweeps and readying the weapons and countermeasures::
 
Action: The Apache is being hailed.
 
CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
CO: Captain, we are being hailed.

CO_Capt_Polo says:
::On the bridge looking at a long range sensors scan on his chair's console:: CTO: Who is hailing?

XO_Lt_Grey-feather says:
::in the turbo lift heading for the bridge, the CIV is with him ::

CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
CO: Caller is unidentified Sir, and there is nothing on sensors to lock onto but the signal and it's bearing.

CO_Capt_Polo says:
CTO: Both SRS and LRS? Put it on screen and prepare the fastest probe we have, you were right Gina.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::sighs:: XO : I had hoped for a shower.  Oh well.

CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
::Puts the call on screen and prepares a Class-9 probe with a Tactical sensor pallet::

XO_Lt_Grey-feather says:
CIV: You look fine commander :: as the door opens to the bridge :: I am sure the CO doesn’t have a sensitive nose :: grins and heads out of the lift quickly to avoid claws::
 
CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
CO: Arondight on screen Captain, it's Commander McDuggle.
 
CO_Capt_Polo says:
::stands up from the chair:: COM: McDuggle: Hello Captain. How's the hunting going?

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::growls at his retreating back and then stalks off the turbolift and stands in the background watching.  Tosses her duffel into a corner by an auxilliary station::

Cmdr_McDuggle says:
COM: CO: Greeting Captain I am just calling you to warn you that we have been threaten and to make sure you were still in one piece.

XO_Lt_Grey-feather says:
::moves to stand next to the XO chair and quietly puts his duffle so not to disturb the conversation ::

CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
::Notes the two new arrivals to the bridge, seeing two officers she recognizes::

CO_Capt_Polo says:
::grins:: COM: McDuggle: So far so good. We are following the Ottway and we are trying to extrapolate her destination. As for catching up, I am afraid they may have too much advantage.

CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
CO: Class 9 Tactical probe ready Captain.

CO_Capt_Polo says:
CTO: How fast do your wild weasels go Commander?

CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
CO: Same profile Captain, Warp 9 for up to 12 hours or Warp 8 for up to 14 days.

Cmdr_McDuggle says:
COM: CO: That is good to hear. be careful though. Also we have some information from the chip we received. It seems that there may be a good number of ships involved mostly from missing ship near the Neclars Nebula.
 
Action: LRS pick up a ship at the edge of them.

CO_Capt_Polo says:
COM: McDuggle: A Section 31 fleet? That ain't good. Can you upload your information to our ship? I am sure my CTO would like to give a look at them.
 
CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::ears prick back and forward as she listens to the conversation::

XO_Lt_Grey-feather says:
:: out of old habit when the Tactical console beeps he turns towards it, then quickly turns back to listen to the conversation ::

Cmdr_McDuggle says:
COM: CO: Sending it now Captain.

CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
CO: Captain, I have a ship bearing 010 mark 10, I believe it's the Outtway, and it looks like it's headed for the Neclars Nebula.

CO_Capt_Polo says:
COM: McDuggle: We pinged them on sensors, they seem headed for the Neclars Nebula. Are you going there as well with the Arondight?

Cmdr_McDuggle says:
COM: CO: No as it seems section 31 has attacked Admiral Winters convoy so we are headed there. so be careful.

CO_Capt_Polo says:
COM: McDuggle: As careful as a mouse in a den full of cats.

CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
CO: I got their data burst, Sir. Sending it to the Tactical database for later review, under the Section 31 file I made, if you are interested.

Cmdr_McDuggle says:
COM: CO: Roger McDuggle out. :: closes the COM::
 
CO_Capt_Polo says:
::once the screen goes back to show stars streaking by turns around:: CTO: Sure and please send the probe ahead of us. We may improve definition.

CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
CO: Captain, the Outtway is currently moving at Warp 7.5, estimated time to intercept is 5 minutes.

XO_Lt_Grey-feather says:
:: waits for the comm. to close and turns to address the captain.  Coming to attention :: CO: Sir, Lieutenant Joshua Grey-feather reporting for duty.

CO_Capt_Polo says:
::notices the large Amerindian standing by:: XO: Welcome aboard Lt. you arrived just in time for the fireworks.

CO_Capt_Polo says:
Helm: Slow down to warp 7.5, we need more time.

XO_Lt_Grey-feather says:
CO: I asked for the command special sir, dinner and show :: grins ::

CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
CO: With respect, Captain, shouldn't we jump on them as soon as we can? They can see us, and we don't want them to get into the nebula.

CO_Capt_Polo says:
CTO: Send two wild weasels at warp nine ahead of the Outtway, I want them to feel confused. How long until they arrive to the nebula?

CO_Capt_Polo says:
XO: Did you register your credential with the ship's computer?

CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
CO: At warp 9, two days. However, reinforcements could close the gap and meet us in half that if they called for them.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::watches Rico with a smile and leans against the bulkhead waiting to report in::

XO_Lt_Grey-feather says:
CO: Yes sir.  The transporter chief is a old friend from my last duty on this ship.  He has a care package for me, you know comm. badge...padd to id myself with the computer.

CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
::Launches the two Wild Weasels on diverging vectors to look like there are 3 ships enveloping the Outtway:: CO: Weasels deployed Sir.

CO_Capt_Polo says:
CTO: Send the weasels, we will catch up more gradually, Red alert and see if the probe can identify other vessels in the area.

CO_Capt_Polo says:
XO: So you are ready for duty, of that, I am glad Lieutenant, but before you sit on that chair, I have something for you.

XO_Lt_Grey-feather says:
CO: Yes sir?

CO_Capt_Polo says:
ALL: Attention on the bridge!!!

XO_Lt_Grey-feather says:
:: snaps to a even tighter attention ::

CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
CO: Aye Sir. *Ship wide*: All hands, stand to battle stations. Condition Red. Security teams, report to your assigned posts. Tactical teams, draw weapons and gear for boarding parties and report to your assigned transporter rooms. Damage control and medical teams stand by.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::her ears prick forward but she doesn't move away from her leaning position against the bulkhead::

CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
::Stands at attention::

CO_Capt_Polo says:
::picks up the box he carried for this even:: XO: Starfleet communicated to me and I am happy to report to you that for your prowess, skills and experience they approved your promotion to Lt. Commander. I could not agree with them any more. ::hands him the box with the pip inside::

XO_Lt_Grey-feather says:
:: takes the box and salutes the CO :: CO: Thank you sir, I will do my best.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::smiles to herself at the news. makes a mental note to give Joshua a special congratulations at their earliest convenience::

CO_Capt_Polo says:
XO: And as you have all the duties and the privilege of the rank, I guess your first duty is to make sure all departments are ready for battle. ::grins::

CO_Capt_Polo says:
All: Time to go pay a visit to our friend in the Ottway
HELM: Increase speed to intercept the other ship.

XO_Lt_Grey-feather says:
CO: Aye sir.

XO_Lt_Grey-feather says:
CTO: Commander report
 
CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::decides it is time to step forward.  Walks into Rico's line of sight:: CO: Can you use a helpless little kitten on board? ::says it with a grin that shows off her fangs::
 
Action: The probes pick 2 Klingon birds of prey heading towards the Outtway at warp 9.

CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
XO: Security teams in place to secure all critical ship areas, Tactical teams in the transporter rooms ready for boarding actions. All weapons at full ready, special firing program loaded. Shields at 100%, reinforced in the forward quarter and all tractor beams on standby.

CO_Capt_Polo says:
::laughs:: CIV: I see the old habits of jumping out of shadows did not fade.:: Offers his hand:: Welcome aboard Mrlr. And if you feel like please take science, we got some information we need to start reading.

CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
CO: Captain, I'm picking up 2 Klingon B'Rel class frigates on an intercept course to the Outtway, coming in fast.

CO_Capt_Polo says:
CTO: Hail them please.

CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
CO: Warp 9, pouring it on.

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
CTO: Outstanding commander.
 
CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
::Hails the Klingon vessels::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CO: Of course.  ::shakes his hand and then heads up to science::
 
Action; The Apache's hails go unanswered.

CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
XO: Thank you, I've tried to get everything ready. We also have 2 Wild Weasels deployed forward, duplicating our power and warp signatures, and sending out ECM jamming.

CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
CO: No response to hails, Captain.

CO_Capt_Polo says:
CIV: Can you scan for bio signs on those two BOPs?
XO: Suggestions number one?
 
Action: the Warbird fire on the probes destroying them.

CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
CO: The Klingons just destroyed the Weasels, Captain.

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
CO: Sir if the Klingons are ignoring our hails then they are going to attack or they are working with the crew of the Ottway.  Try pressing our point with one of the BOPs

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
XO: You could also threaten them...tell them that the Outtway is your prey and for them to back off.  They'll either respond or shoot us...but at least they'll answer. ::grins and keeps scanning the ships::

CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
CO: Option 3: The Klingons are going to destroy the Outtway so we can't learn anything about it.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CO: My guess is that they are working with them.  There is a mixture of humans and Klingons on the Klingon ships...but the Outtway is mostly human.

CO_Capt_Polo says:
::nods to the XO and the CIV:: CTO: time to fire back. Disable them if you can.

CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
CO: The Klingons Captain?

CO_Capt_Polo says:
CTO: Yes....
 
Action: One of the BOPs suddenly cloak.

CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
::Nods:: CO: Firing torpedoes, set to maximum yield and pattern to knock their shields down, what I was going to use on the Outtway. ::Fires the torpedoes from all forward launchers, full spread::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
Out loud: That was rather inconvenient of them.

CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
::Sets the torpedoes to track the uncloaked ship::

CO_Capt_Polo says:
CIV: You know what to do. Flood the area of space with tachyons.

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
CTO: Watch the aft on the Ottway and ours, that cloaked ship will attack from the aft
 
Action: The Apache hits one of the BOPs doing minimal damage to the starboard side.

CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
CIV: You might want to try to send out tachyon pulses to find that cloaked ship. They are likely moving to an attack position.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::her paws already skipping over the console, her claws delicately tapping the control:: CO: Already on it.
 
Action: The Apache is hit with torpedoes and disrupter from the Aft.

CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
::Repeats the firing pattern and fires phasers in a surgical strike to knock out the power couplings supplying the Klingon ship's engines, weapons, and shields::

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
CTO: Lay fire into the starboard side of that BOP, if you cant disable it...make it leak so it cant cloak

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
:: grabs the rail to steady his stance from the incoming weapons fire ::

CO_Capt_Polo says:
Helm: Evasive maneuver, pattern alpha 3 3

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::holds on to the console::

CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
::Locks onto the rear Klingon ship and fires all torpedo tubes aft full spread at it::

CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
::Fires rear-firing phasers as well::

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
CIV: Distance to the Nebula

CO_Capt_Polo says:
::Sits tight:: XO: Shields status?
 
Action: The Bird of Prey was able to evade most of the Apache's fire and only suffered minor damage before cloaking.

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
CTO: Shield status and reload times on the tubes

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
All: it cloaked again.  Sending out bursts.

CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
::Reloads all torpedo tubes and prepares to fire again::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
XO: Still 2 days away.

CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
::Continues firing phasers at the damaged Klingon ship to the front, trying to knock out it's power systems::
 
Action: The Outtway has now joined the fight firing on the Apache as well.

CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
ALL: 3 on 1, not fair...

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CO/XO: The BOP only took minor damage.  Scanning to see if they are leaking anything I can...okay...now the Outtway is joining in.  Gee...a party and I have nothing to wear.

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
:: nods to the CIV ::CTO: Shield status commander :: speaking louder this time ::

CO_Capt_Polo says:
ALL: I think it is time to use the big boys.
CTO: Quantum torpedoes Commander.

CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
XO: 30 % and holding. CO: Aye Captain. ::Loads a full salvo of quantum torpedoes and targets the damaged Klingon vessel and fires full spread at it, along with a concentrated barrage of phaser fire, this time at their warp core::

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
CO/CTO: I recommend moving off duty personnel away from the outer hull areas, in case on of these quantums doesn’t perform as advertised.

CO_Capt_Polo says:
XO: Make it so, Commander.
 
Action: The Apache take another hit from both one of the BOPs and the Outtway taking out the starboard shields and creating a few hull breeches.

CO_Capt_Polo says:
CIV: Try to get as many readings as we can Mrlr, if we have to bail, at least we will have a few data.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::holding on to her console:: CTO: If I were you, I'd target the Outtway as they are kicking our tail.

CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
CO: Starboard shields are down; hull breaches on Decks 14 and 15, sections 23 and 24, damage control teams responding, emergency force fields are in place. Re-initializing starboard shields.

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
*Operations personnel ship wide*:  Move all off duty personnel to the evac areas for your deck

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::looks pained:: CO: I just got on board this ship...I do not want to have to leave it.  ::sighs:: At least not without a shower.  ::grins and starts recording everything into a probe::
 
Action: A disruptor shot from aft takes out the port nacelle.

CO_Capt_Polo says:
ALL: OK it is time to bail. 
Helm: bearing 130 mark 120, maximum warp.

CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
::Fires another full spread of quantum torpedoes and all aft phasers at the Klingon ship to the rear:: CO: We just lost the port nacelle Captain.

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
CO: Looks like we are staying at this party a little longer
 
Action: The Apache's fire hits its mark and the BOP at the rear explodes.

CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
ALL: Scratch one...

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CO: Port nacelle is gone.  Scanning for someplace we can limp too and hide for repairs.

CO_Capt_Polo says:
XO: Well, at least now is two to 1.

CO_Capt_Polo says:
CIV: Go ahead Commander.

CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
::Resumes firing at the other Klingon ship::

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
CTO: Vent some of our drive system antimatter out, see who runs into it

CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
XO: Aye... as soon as one gets behind us I'll jettison storage pod 1.
 
Action: The remaining Bird of Prey and the Outtway jump back to warp.

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
CTO: Understood

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CO/XO: The ships are leaving

CO_Capt_Polo says:
CIV: Have a probe follow them.

CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
CO: Looks like they are bugging out Sir, heading for the nebula now we are crawling at impulse.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::sends a probe after them:: CO: On it's way.

CO_Capt_Polo says:
Helm: Head for the nearest planet. Maximum impulse.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CO: There is a planet a day away at impulse

CO_Capt_Polo says:
XO: Can you check how much would it take to have warp back again?

CO_Capt_Polo says:
CIV: Send the coordinates to the helm.

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
CO: Of course captain, I am sure I can find some work clothes to fit :: grins ::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CO: Already sent.

CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
*Tacwide*: All Security and Tactical personnel, stand down from action stations, report for damage control party assignment.

CO_Capt_Polo says:
XO: Oh I can lend you my tool box if you need it. ::grins back:: Did we suffer any casualties?

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
:: walks over to one of the slave consoles and does a survey with one of the external hull cams ::  CO: Sir from what I can see, at least a day to restore warp drive.  Once the ship is in stable orbit I will go down and work with the engineers.

CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
CO: I can put my old CEO skills to use of you need them, Captain. I can get a relief crew up here.

CO_Capt_Polo says:
XO/CTO: Let the engineers doing their job. I need your minds to plan our next move.

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
CO: No casualties sir, some serious injuries, and a lot of bumps, bruises, and cursing.

CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
CO: Aye Sir.

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
CO: Aye sir.

CO_Capt_Polo says:
ALL: Well done everyone, three to one, and we are still here to tell about it. You behaved very well under fire.

CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
CO: Thank you Sir.

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
CO: Thanks captain...sir

CO_Capt_Polo says:
XO/CIV: I owe you a luxurious tour of the ship once this is over.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CO: As long as it includes a shower and a bed, I'm all for it.

CO_Capt_Polo says:
CTO: Hail the Arondight for me please.

CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
::Monitors repairs to the Tactical systems and shields, and keeps an eye on the Tactical sensors for any more surprises::

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
CO: After the repairs right sir, somehow a tour loses something when I have to be in an EVA suit :: smiles ::

CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
CO: Aye Captain. ::Hails the Arondight::
 
Cmdr_McDuggle says:
COM: CO: Captain what do I owe the pleasure?

CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
::Sends the Arondight the Tactical data on the last battle to keep them in the loop::

CO_Capt_Polo says:
COM: McDuggle: Well the good news is we are alive and we have some scans, the bad news is that we will be out of warp capabilities for a day.

Cmdr_McDuggle says:
:: looks over the data coming in:: COM: CO: Captain looks like you had quite a battle.

Cmdr_McDuggle says:
COM: Any ideal where they may be going?

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::sees what the CTO is doing:: CTO: FYI - I'd be careful what you send.  Section 31 has all the codes and encryptions for every ship in the fleet.  I imagine they'll enjoy reading that packet over dinner. ::grins::

CO_Capt_Polo says:
::nods:: COM: McDuggle: The nebula. It seems they are all going there.

CTO_Cdr_Hembrook says:
CIV: Section 31 already knows who they are, and Arondight needs to be aware of all potential hostiles. There was nothing in it Section 31 didn't already know.

Cmdr_McDuggle says:
COM: Roger keep me informed as to when you are back up and running. McDuggle out.
 
Host Rich says:
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