Cast of Characters:

XO LtCmdr. Joshua Grey-feather                           played by     Ted Wharton
CTO Cmdr. Gina Lynn Hembrook                          played by     Gina Hembrook
CIV Commander Mrlr                                               played by     Beth Kelley-Wharton

NPCs:
Various                                                                       played by     Rich Robbins 
FCO Lt. Lucchini                                                  played by     John Flory
 
Prologue: The USS Apache is in pretty rough shape. Impulse engines still need 10 minutes before they are back online as well as main power is still out. Also the enemy ship in on its way believing that the Apache is one of their ship needing a tow to the repair station. Things should get interesting soon.
 
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XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
:: on the bridge :: All: Report?

CTO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
::Walks back onto the Bridge with a Type-3 phaser rifle slung over her shoulder and a pouch of grenades on her belt, as well as her Type-2 phaser and her combat knife::

FCO_Lt_Lucchini says:
XO: 10 minutes till we have impulse up and ready, 30 minutes till we have main engines working
 
CTO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
XO: Tactical is ready. Alpha shift is manning their stations, Beta shift is doing patrols of the decks, and Gamma shift is assigned to watch the transporter rooms, airlocks, and the hangar decks. I have all the dependants in Holodeck 1, with the EMH and a platoon of Klingons with the safeties off.

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
CTO: Klingons :: laughs :: nice touch

CTO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
XO: We need to have a chat ::nods to the Ready Room:: privately.

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
:: glances over to make sure his rifle is handy after seeing the CTO enter with her arsenal ::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::on the bridge monitoring the arriving ships.  Eyes the CTO and hides her grin and chuckle at the bristling human.  Sees a data burst come in on a secure channel:: XO: Commander...I'm getting a message from the Arondight.  It says that Captain Hung is an agent of Section 31.
 
FCO_Lt_Lucchini says:
::sitting at conn waiting ::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
XO: It seems that Section 31 has infiltrated more than was originally suspected.

FCO_Lt_Lucchini says:
XO: Escape course is laid in and ready on your command

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
:: nods to CTO in acknowledgement :: CIV: See if you can get  a location on this Hung, I want to have a chat with him...my way.  Mrlr you have the bridge :: heads for the ready room to speak with the CTO ::

FCO_Lt_Lucchini says:
::double checks the escape course::

CTO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
::Follows the XO into the Ready room::

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
FCO: Wont be a fast escaped, have engineering rig some antimatter canisters to drop in our wake if we have to run

FCO_Lt_Lucchini says:
::watches the XO & CTO head to the RR:: XO: Aye sir

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
:: closes the door on the ready room :: CTO: What’s on your mind commander

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
XO: ::reads another message that came through:: It seems the Arondight beat you to it.

CTO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
XO: So, what's the plan, Chief? Seems we are in a bit of a bind here.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::shrugs and grins:: FCO: Isn't that just like a man...

FCO_Lt_Lucchini says:
::chuckles::

FCO_Lt_Lucchini says:
::makes sure the debris is ready to be dumped when the need arises::
 
Action: The Apache is being hailed by the approaching ship.
 
CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
FCO: Seems we are being called by our neighbors. ::blinks the nav. lights to show that she got the hail::

FCO_Lt_Lucchini says:
CIV: Yes so it seems and some not so friendly neighbors

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
CTO: Two things I am hoping for.  One is they drag us inside the platform, easier to shoot your way out than in.  Two: Is they by the damage story, and buy us enough time to get systems restored.  That’s off the top of my mind. :: turns to leave :: Oh and commander this will be the last time I get called off the bridge in an alert situation to answer questions.

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
:: Walks out on bridge :: CIV: Status.

CTO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
XO: What about the other contingencies, like the self-destruct?
 
CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
XO: The approaching ship is hailing us.  I did the little blinking routine.  Waiting on him to respond.

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
CIV: Very good, this guy has a lot to say to a ship that cant answer.

FCO_Lt_Lucchini says:
::watches the oncoming vessel on passive sensors::

Krom says:
COM: Apache: You are to hold position and wait for me to transport over to you ship. Any action not in accordance with this will result in you destruction. Is that clear?

CTO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
::Waits for the XO's answer::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
XO: Now that puts a kink into things...

FCO_Lt_Lucchini says:
::checks his sidearm is ready::

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
CIV: Yeah I should have stayed in bed this morning.

FCO_Lt_Lucchini says:
XO: Boss they have powered there weapons up

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
FCO: Stand by to use whatever helm we got to ram the enemy ship on my command.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
:: blinks:: XO: Why don't we let him beam over?  Don't forget...there's no communication to his ship...they won't know what happened to him over here.

CTO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
::Walks out onto the Bridge, taps the XO on the shoulder:: XO: That was rude, Lt. Commander. In case you forget, I outrank you. Now, since you didn't wish to speak in private, I'll get my answer out here. What do you plan to do about the self-destruct options or in case they attack or board us?
 
Action; Krom materializes on the bridge of apache

FCO_Lt_Lucchini says:
Self: I need an espresso

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
:: turns :: CTO: Stand down commander.  You are treading dangerously close to insubordination.  I am exec of this boat and until such a time as Starfleet sees to relieve me of that post you will follow my commands and show the proper respect...UNDERSTOOD!

CTO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
XO: So long as you do the same, Lt. Commander... I still deserve the military courtesy due my rank, and if I don't get it, I'll have YOU up on charges, XO or not, do YOU understand?

Krom says:
:: shakes his heads as he hears the officers argue among them selves:: XO: It is a good thing I am in  a good mood or most of your command staff would be dead now.

FCO_Lt_Lucchini says:
::turns around and looks at the CIV::

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
CTO: Commander you are relieved of duty, report to the brig.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::sees that no one has noticed the new addition and saunters over and puts her winning smile on:: Krom: Welcome....just a little squabble.  ::stays within reach of him with her claws and fangs::

CTO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
XO: Make me.

FCO_Lt_Lucchini says:
::stand and looks at the XO::

CTO_Cmdr_Hembrook says:
XO: In point of fact, I'm relieving you of command of the ship, consider yourself relieved.

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
:: pulls phaser  and shoots at the CTO, heavy stun ::

FCO_Lt_Lucchini says:
::looks at the CTO::

Krom says:
CIV: it is not good to have that kind of squabbles it make the ship weaker. Now I need to see the authorization code you used to enter this nebula.
 
Action: the CTO drops to the floor.

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
:: turns to face Krom :: Krom: Welcome aboard, sorry for the display.

FCO_Lt_Lucchini says:
::returns to his station::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::moves over to a console, stepping over the CTO:: Krom: This way...I'll bring the code up.
 
FCO_Lt_Lucchini says:
*Security*: Report to the bridge

Krom says:
XO: Not a good sense when you have visitors. :: follows the CIV::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
FCO: Thank you...have them take  her to the brig.

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
Krom: Agreed

FCO_Lt_Lucchini says:
CIV: Aye ma’am

FCO_Lt_Lucchini says:
Duty TO: Remove the Commander and take her to the brig. Put her in solitary she talks to no-one.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
:: Brings up the code but makes sure that nothing else is showing on the display that code give them away.  Draws his attention to that console hoping the others will have the sense to darken theirs:: Krom: Here...this is the code we used.
 
Krom says:
::Looks at the codes that the CIV has brought up:: XO: Where did you get these codes?

FCO_Lt_Lucchini says:
::swivels his chair and return his attention to the console::

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
:: still holding his phaser in his handing wondering how bad this is going to go ::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::stands ready to have a little Greek snack if things don't go well::

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
Krom: Sent to us when we were dispatched to the area
 
Krom says:
XO: Sent to you by who?

FCO_Lt_Lucchini says:
::sits patiently monitoring the sensors::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::sees that no one else has an answer so speaks up:: Krom: We received it from Captain Hung. ::hopes she didn't just get them all killed::

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
Krom: But verification of that will be difficult with the status of our systems

Krom says:
CIV: then I take it that you have planned on joining Section 31 in their fight?

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
:: nods very slightly at Mrlr to answer yes ::
 
CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::sees the XO and smirks and grins showing her fangs:: Krom: Well of course...that's why we are all here...isn't it?

Krom says:
CIV/XO: Very good then I will contact my ship and have them tow you to the station at the far side of the nebula. However if you try any thing suspicious my ship has orders to blow you out of this nebula. Do we understand each other?

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
Krom: Perfectly, I would expect nothing less.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::just smiles and lets her tail swing seductively in Krom's line of vision::

Krom says:
XO: Very well then. :: tapes his COM badge and orders his ship to lock on the tractor beam::
 
Action: A tractor beam locks onto the Apache and they begin to move.

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
Krom: We will maintain only life support and any emergency hull repairs while under way, will that be satisfactory

Krom says:
XO: Cmdr: I suggest we celebrate this new alliance. Do you have anything to celebrate with?

Krom says:
XO: Quite satisfactory.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::behind Krom's back, just looks at the XO and shrugs::

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
Krom: I do believe I have something just for that occasion in the ready room

Krom says:
XO: Lead the way Cmdr. :: follows the XO::

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
Krom: May the commander join us in this celebration it is an important event in the history of this vessel?

FCO_Lt_Lucchini says:
Self: I’ll just stay here then shall i

FCO_Lt_Lucchini says:
::moves over to the XO’s seat::

Krom says:
XO: By all means the more the merrier.

FCO_Lt_Lucchini says:
::sits in the XO’s chair:: Self: Comfy

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
FCO: Helmsman you have the bridge, will pour one for you

FCO_Lt_Lucchini says:
XO: Gee thanks skipper

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
CIV: Commander :: motions for her to join him and Krom then heads for the ready room ::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::looks at Joshua from behind Krom's back and shakes her head 'no'...then hears Krom and forces a smile on her face with a "I will get you for this later" look at Joshua as she moves forward:: XO/Krom: Well thank you...I would be delighted.  ::tucks her paw under Krom’s arm and escorts him to the ready room::

Duty_EO says:
FCO: Sir main power and engines are back online

Krom says:
:: smiles at the CIV as they head for the ready room::

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
:: enters the ready room and goes to the CO's private stash trying to find the most potent thing in there ::

FCO_Lt_Lucchini says:
Duty_EO: Very well ensign thank you. Continue with the other repairs

Krom says:
:: receives a com from his ship:: XO: It seems that you have brought the main power and engines back online?

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
Krom: We had a radiation leak, they must have sealed it and the computer rebooted the power sequence.

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
*FCO*: Engines on stand by so not to interfere with the tow

FCO_Lt_Lucchini says:
::sits and monitors the incoming damage control reports::

FCO_Lt_Lucchini says:
*XO*: Aye skipper

Krom says:
XO: You can leave the main power online so that you can support the main life support but you need to have the engines taken back off line.

XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
*FCO*: Bring main power up for life support and replicators to feed the crew, take the engines back off line

FCO_Lt_Lucchini says:
*XO*: Already done skipper

Krom says:
XO: Well now about that drink. What do you have?
 
FCO_Lt_Lucchini says:
::nods to the duty EO::
 
XO_LtCmdr_Grey-feather says:
:: pulls out three different bottles; whiskey, Romulan ale, and dark rum :: Krom: Name your pleasure

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::sighs and stands to the side...knowing that when two human males start drinking and boasting...it is going to be a long night::
 
Krom says:
XO: That will do for a start. :: has big smile on face::
 
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