Cast of Characters:
CO     Cmdr. Joshua Grey-feather              	played by     Ted Wharton
XO    Lt. Cmdr. Wolf                          	 played by     John Flory
CIV   Commander Mrlr                       	 	played by     Beth Kelley-Wharton
FCO  Commander Hope Lane                 		played by     Pam Bruyere
OPS  Lieutenant Salor                          	 played by     Jon Benson
CNS  Ensign Aries Marie Wharton             	 played by     Andrew Cotterly
NPCs:
Various                                       			 played by     Rich Robbins 

 
Prologue: The Apache has been able to make all the needed repairs since their meeting with the Federation Frieghter and is now on a leisurely course back to the station. Will they make it back without any troubles and if so will the Planet still be under the Planetary Government's control or will the Pirates have taken over by now?

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OPS_Ens_Wharton says:
:: Sits at her station on the bridge, looking over reports from department heads::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: sits at the helm monitoring their course, enjoying the fragrance from the flower Salor gave her :: CO: Holding at warp six Captain.

XO_LtCmndr_Wolf says:
:: stands beside the Raven and pulls his flight glove on::

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
:: in his chair :: FCO: Very good Hope.  Helm feel more responsive now with the repairs?

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
::reading the security report on the updated patrols::  CO: maintaining yellow alert, shields at 100% and sensors running on full.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
CTO: Very good Mr. Salor

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
CO: Seems to be almost normal sir, but I'd still like to get a look at the repairs myself.

XO_LtCmndr_Wolf says:
*CO*: Standing by down here skipper

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
OPS: Ensign is that inventory complete I requested?  Did all departments receive the necessary supplies?

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::sitting at the aux station going over the data from the Breen ship and enjoying the sight and smell from the flower Salor gave her::

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
FCO: I would too

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
*XO*: Grab a window seat Wolf.  I am hoping we won’t need the extra fire power.

OPS_Ens_Wharton says:
CO: Just finished, sir. Yes, they got everything they needed. I'll send you a more detailed report a little later.

Action: The Apache receives a weak distress call.

XO_LtCmndr_Wolf says:
*CO*: Understood

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
OPS: Understood

OPS_Ens_Wharton says:
:: Eyes open wide:: CO: Captain, I'm picking up a very weak distress call.

XO_LtCmndr_Wolf says:
:: finishes pulling the flight glove on and walks through the hatch into the shuttle::

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
OPS: Boost it and put it on screen

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: glances up at the screen ::

OPS_Ens_Wharton says:
:: Attempts to get a better signal and places it on the screen::

XO_LtCmndr_Wolf says:
:: moves to the cockpit and takes his seat, slowly begins to bring the systems online and places them in standby::

OPS_Ens_Wharton says:
CO: On screen.

Action: A fuzzy image of a Ferengi comes on the screen saying " To any ship in the area. We have just been hit by the pirates. Cargo gone, engines out and power at a minimal."

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
CTO: Get a position on that ship.

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: attempting to locate.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
CIV: Mrlr see if you can detect weapons discharge in the area of that ship if you can

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: turns to the Captain :: CO: A rescue mission sir?

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: I have a position.  20 minutes to starboard, drifting, and it is a Ferengi freighter.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: inputs the new coordinates just in case ::

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
FCO: It seems someone is mad about the Klingon spoiling their party, The Ferengi were in the wrong place at the wrong time I would guess

XO_LtCmndr_Wolf says:
:: checks his panel and makes sure everything is ready::

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
FCO: Bring us about to the new heading, maintain current speed till we learn more

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
CO: I bet someone is...new heading aye.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
OPS: Make sure we have enough power, bring more of the auxiliary reactors online if necessary

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
:: scans the ship and looks a bit puzzled:: CO: I'm getting hits from multiple weapons.  Klingon, Romulan, Federation and even Ferengi.

OPS_Ens_Wharton says:
CO: Aye, Captain.

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
CIV: That would be consistent to pirates.

XO_LtCmndr_Wolf says:
:: touches a control on the panel and waits::

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
*XO*: Wolf we have received a distress call from a Ferengi freighter, moving to intercept.  Link the runabout to tactical and monitor the approach

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CTO: but a bit annoying to try and figure out exactly who they are. ::smiles:: By the way, thank you for the flower.  it's lovely.

XO_LtCmndr_Wolf says:
*CO*: Understood and establishing the link now

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
CIV: Great sounds like the only ones not shooting in that area was us

OPS_Ens_Wharton says:
CTO: Federation? How did these pirates get access to a federation vessel? :: Configures power::

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
CIV: You are welcome. That particular flower is from the garden at my home on Vulcan.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
OPS: Not a Federation vessel...a federation weapon.  big difference.

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
OPS: Not a vessel, stolen technology. Pirates use technology from various cultures.

OPS_Ens_Wharton says:
:: Nods to the CTO and CIV::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CTO: Next time we are in  that area, you'll have to show me the rest of your garden.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
:: moves closer to the CIV:: CIV: Federation weapons, want to be they had a little help from our security leak on the station?

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
CIV: I have samples and experiments running in one of the science labs on the ship.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
:: nods:: CO: That's one bet I won't take you up on. :: grins:: Unless the payout is extremely rewarding.

XO_LtCmndr_Wolf says:
:: establishes the link::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: taps the controls again :: CO: ETA to distress call now fifteen minutes at our current speed.

XO_LtCmndr_Wolf says:
*CTO*: Establishing the link now

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
:: grins :: CIV: It could be.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::looks at her console when it beeps again::  CO: I'm reading more information from the freighter.  It looks as if their cargo was mostly low priority items.  At least according to the manifest.

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
*XO* I have you logged in Cmdr.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
FCO/CTO: Well by now our pirate friends will have deduced we have made repairs no sense in playing wounded.  Take us to warp 7 Hope, Mr. Salor Red Alert

XO_LtCmndr_Wolf says:
*CTO*: understood

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
::activates red alert, shields to full power and weapons online and powered up::

XO_LtCmndr_Wolf says:
::monitors the TAC feed::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: nods :: CO: Warp seven aye sir. :: taps the panel ::

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
CIV: Either they were hauling something different than the manifests or this is to draw us out.  Either way we have to put a boot in someone’s backside

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: All critical ships areas are locked down and under guard.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
CTO: Very good.

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
:: monitoring the approach from all angles looking for any threats::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
CO: Approaching the area sir.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CO: have you ever known a Ferengi to have what is on their manifest?

OPS_Ens_Wharton says:
:: Smiles at the CIV's comment::

XO_LtCmndr_Wolf says:
:: touches the panel and brings up some Slim Dusty and hums to Waltzing Matillda::

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
CIV: One, but he wasn’t a very rich Ferengi either

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: the freighter has a few hull breaches and only reading minimal power in a small section of the ship.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
CTO: Any other ships in the area

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: and confirming Mrlr report of multiple weapon signatures.

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: None that I can detect at this moment

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
FCO: Drop us to impulse but keep a safe distance until we can assess their core status

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
:: chuckles and scans the freighter closer:: CO: Hmmmm...here's something.   I'm reading signs of high grade dilithium in their cargo hold.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
CIV: Any remaining or just the trace?

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
CO: Dropping to impulse and holding at fifty thousand meters.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CO: just traces.  So at least we know one thing the pirates were after.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: her fingers dance over the panel ::

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
CIV: That is why they got their ship blown to bits, a manifest error :: smirks ::

OPS_Ens_Wharton says:
:: Frowns:: Self: Dilithium points to Klingon power....I think. :: Sighs::

XO_LtCmndr_Wolf says:
:: watches console::

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
OPS: Open a channel to the freighter

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: I am detecting 5 life signs all Ferengi

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
:: overhears OPS:: OPS: Everyone but the Romulans use dilithium .

OPS_Ens_Wharton says:
CO: Aye, Captain. ::Opens a channel:: Your on, sir.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: smiles at Aeris ::

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
COM : Ferengi Freighter : This is Captain Grey-feather of the USS Apache.  We are here to render aid.  What is your crew status?

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
:: looks up at the screen::

 Gorral says:
@COM: Apache: Captain I am glad to hear from you.

XO_LtCmndr_Wolf says:
:: puts his head back against the headrest for a sec ::

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
COM: Freighter: Gorral : How many crew do you have aboard?

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: moves the flower over slightly ::

 Gorral says:
@COM: Apache: Captain there are only 5 of us left the rest of the crew is dead or at least the one that didn't defect when the pirates hit. There is one with bad injuries and the rest of us are just bumped and scraped.

XO_LtCmndr_Wolf says:
:: starts thinking he should replace the shuttle for an old spitfire and play battle of Britain music::

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
COM: Freighter: Gorral : Move your people to an area clear of radiation from your drive system and prepare for transport...standby

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
:: motions for OPS to mute the COM::

OPS_Ens_Wharton says:
:: Mutes the COM and quickly sends a message to Sickbay to be ready for wounded::

 Gorral says:
@COM: Apache: Captain the best we can do is shut down the power to the area we are in as the rest of the ship does not have any atmosphere.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
*XO*: Stand by launch Wolf.  We are lowering shields to transport the crew from the freighter.  Use the sensors on the runabout to do a flyby

XO_LtCmndr_Wolf says:
*CO*: Understood

XO_LtCmndr_Wolf says:
:: begins the pre-flight check list and readies for lift off::

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
:: hears the CO::

XO_LtCmndr_Wolf says:
*OPS*: This is the Raven standing by for launch

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
:: motions for OPS to unmute the COM:: COM: Freighter : Gorral : That will have to do, we are preparing to beam you over.  Signal us when your power is down:: Motions to mute COM again ::

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: Incoming vessel 5 minutes out.   OPS:  Standby the transport

OPS_Ens_Wharton says:
:: Mutes it again and standby's the transport and readies the doors for the shuttle::

 Gorral says:
@COM: Apache: Captain we will shut down the power when you are ready.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
OPS: Beam the Ferengi directly to one of the cargo bays, deactivate any weapons during transport.  Have med teams triage there in the bay

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
CTO: Have an armed patrol standing by for med team at the cargo bay

XO_LtCmndr_Wolf says:
*OPS*: Open the bay doors and prepare for launch

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
CTO: We got 4 minutes to get this done then, launch the XO

OPS_Ens_Wharton says:
CO: Aye, Captain. XO is standing by, sir. :: Begins to beam Ferengi into a Cargo Bay and opens the shuttle bay doors::

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
:: unmutes the COM:: COM: Freighter : Gorral : Standby we are beginning transport

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: It is andorian. Security is in route. Lowering shields.

 Gorral says:
@COM: Apache: Roger shutting down the power now.

XO_LtCmndr_Wolf says:
:: watches the doors open and brings the engine power up and zips out of the shuttle bay::

Action: The frieghters power goes off.

XO_LtCmndr_Wolf says:
#:: rolls out and around bringing his nose back towards the Apache and fly`s between her nacelle`s and away towards the Freighter::

Action: The Freighter crew are transported aboard.

OPS_Ens_Wharton says:
:: Makes sure a med team is already enroute to the cargo bay::

XO_LtCmndr_Wolf says:
#*CO*: On my way towards the freighter

XO_LtCmndr_Wolf says:
#:: brings his sensors to bear on the freighter and scans her::

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
*XO*: Understood Wolf, make it quick we have inbound

XO_LtCmndr_Wolf says:
#*CO*: understood, i see them skipper

XO_LtCmndr_Wolf says:
#:: sends the sensor data over the link to the CTO::

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
CTO: Identity of inbound?

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: Andorian freighter. 2 more minutes till it intercepts us

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
OPS: Open a channel to the Andorians

XO_LtCmndr_Wolf says:
#:; finishes his sweep and brings the shuttle back towards the Apache::

OPS_Ens_Wharton says:
:: Opens a channel to the Andorians:: CO: Channel open, sir.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
COM: Andorian Freighter: This is Captain Grey-feather of the Starfleet vessel Apache.  What is your intent?

XO_LtCmndr_Wolf says:
#:: pulls the shuttle under the ships dorsal section and holds position::

 Cooral says:
@COM: Apache: Captain we picked up the distress call and came in response. What is the situation?

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
COM: Andorian Freighter: We have the crew aboard and they are receiving medical attention.  The ship is heavily damaged by a multi ship attack

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: continues to hold position ::

 Cooral says:
@COM: Apache: Roger then we will continue on our way to Phil Mirignis then. Just one question in which direction are you headed when you finish here?

XO_LtCmndr_Wolf says:
#::holds his position listening and waiting::

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
COM: Andorian Freighter: Phil Mirignis as well.  The crew of the freighter should be able to contact their employer from there and arrange salvage as well as transport

OPS_Ens_Wharton says:
:: Starts quietly humming "Lonesome Road" to herself::

 Cooral says:
@COM: Apache; Well then Captain may I ask a favour. Could we wait till you are finished here and travel with you for security purposes?

OPS_Ens_Wharton says:
:: Whispers:: FCO: I've got a bad feeling about this....

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: whispers back :: OPS: This entire trip has been a bad feeling.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
COM: Andorian Freighter: That would seem acceptable.  Maintain a good distance from the freighter as we are scanning for weapons signatures and your power systems might taint the readings.  Once finished then both ships can make way

 Cooral says:
@COM: Apache: Aye Captain backing off to LRS range. Cooral out. :: closes the COMs::

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
CTO: Status of the Ferengi crew?

OPS_Ens_Wharton says:
:: Whispers:: FCO: Well, if the Pirates didn't know where we were, pending on how the Andorians are allied, they could be a huge beacon to the pirates. I really don't want to get attacked again.

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: They are in the cargo bay, medical teams are treating them.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
OPS: Ensign unless you slept through sensor systems anyone within 10 light-years knows we are here

XO_LtCmndr_Wolf says:
#:: sits in the darkened cockpit waiting::

OPS_Ens_Wharton says:
:: Blushes:: CO: Only the first half hour, sir. ::Sighs::

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
CTO: Make sure they are secure.  Tell the captain I would like to speak to him when he has seen to his crew

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
CO: Yes sir.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
*XO*: Wolf park that thing and get to the bridge and I will bring you up to speed

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: smiles :: OPS: Big ears.....:: indicates the Captain ::

OPS_Ens_Wharton says:
:: Smiles:: FCO: So i see.

XO_LtCmndr_Wolf says:
#*CO*: Understood: spins the shuttle around and heads for the shuttle bay::

CTO_LtJg_Salor says:
::gives TAC over to Ericson and heads to the TL to go to the cargo bay::

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
FCO: Bring us one more pass around the freighter so sensors can get one more pass and then set course for Phil Mirignis warp 6

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
CO: Understood Captain, coming around.

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