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
CNS  LtJg Aries Marie Wharton             	 	played by     Andrew Cotterly
NPCs:
Various                                       	played by     Rich Robbins 

Prologue: The Apache has finally gotten the upper hand in the investigation of the Pirates and is about to head out to the pirate's hideout in the expanse along with a fleet of Klingon ships. Will they have enough ships to finally bring this to a finish or will there still be some surprises left in the pirates?

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 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
:: on the bridge :: XO: Report

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: at the helm waiting for the XO and his next orders ::

XO_Ltcmdr_Wolf says:
CO: All systems nominal Captain

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
XO: Have our Klingon friends given you their attack pattern

XO_Ltcmdr_Wolf says:
CO: I`m about to contact them captain

OPS_LtJg_Wharton says:
:: Sitting at her station on the bridge, shaking her head, trying to focus again after being knocked out. Looking down at her panel, noticing that some things were still fried, she worked with what she could to re-allocate power to shields::

XO_Ltcmdr_Wolf says:
OPS: Open a COM to the Klingon flagship

OPS_LtJg_Wharton says:
:: Nods and does as ordered :: XO: COM open, sir.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: looks at Wolf and smiles ::

 K`Rell says:
@COM: Apache: And why may we do for you Cmdr.

XO_Ltcmdr_Wolf says:
COM: K`Rell: My Captain wishes to thank you for your timely arrival

 K`Rell says:
@COM: Apache: Always glad to be of help.

XO_Ltcmdr_Wolf says:
COM: K`Rell: Even so your assistance was most welcome. I have been instructed to liaise with you for the next battle

 K`Rell says:
@COM: Apache: I was instructed that this is your captain's show so I will have the fleet fall into attack pattern behind the Apache.

XO_Ltcmdr_Wolf says:
COM: K`Rell: I will have my OPS officer transfer our battle plan to you

OPS_LtJg_Wharton says:
::Leans over and whispers:: FCO: I'm just curious as to who told them to help us?

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: thinks to herself :: Self: Oh great, we get to die first.

XO_Ltcmdr_Wolf says:
COM: K`Rell: You honour us. We will make this a battle worthy of your warriors

 K`Rell says:
@COM: Apache: Very good and we will sing of this victory long into the future. K`Rell out.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: whispers to Aeris :: OPS: I'd like to know that too.

XO_Ltcmdr_Wolf says:
OPS: Send the data we have to the Klingon flagship

Action: The Apache is being hailed on the secure channel.

XO_Ltcmdr_Wolf says:
CO: Done Captain

OPS_LtJg_Wharton says:
:: Looks down:: XO/CO: We're being hailed on a secure channel, sirs. I'll transmit the data in a moment.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
OPS: Establish link and put the hail on screen

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
XO: Awaiting attack patterns from the Klingons Commander.

XO_Ltcmdr_Wolf says:
CO: Our allies will fall back behind us and allow us to take the lead. I told them we will make it a battle 
fit for warriors

OPS_LtJg_Wharton says:
::Puts the call on screen::

 Dremmon says:
@COM: Apache: Ah Captain it is good to see you again.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::looks up from tactical curiously::

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
XO: Or they see us die gloriously

OPS_LtJg_Wharton says:
:: Fishes around for the data and transmits the data, on a secure channel and scrambled to the Klingon Flagship::

XO_Ltcmdr_Wolf says:
:: smiles:: CO: If we die at least i will get some rest

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: prepares to modify the Apache's attack patterns to that of the Klingons ::

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
COM: Dremmon: Good to be seen, what can I do for you and the admiral

XO_Ltcmdr_Wolf says:
:; checks weapons ::

 Dremmon says:
@COM: Apache: Well Captain it is not what you can do for the Admiral it is what the Admiral has done for you. I am informing you that I have a fleet of 20 ships on the far side of the Expanse ready to head in on your orders.

XO_Ltcmdr_Wolf says:
CO: weapons standing by and ready captain

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
COM: Dremmon: This should be a slobber knocker then, I have 15 Klingon ships following me in

 Dremmon says:
@COM: Apache: Then our Klingon friend did arrive in time?

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
XO: I have modified the attack patterns sir. We're ready to go.

OPS_LtJg_Wharton says:
::Looks over again:: FCO: There's our answer.

XO_Ltcmdr_Wolf says:
FCO: Excellent Commander

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: nods :: OPS: Nice to have friends in high places. :: smiles ::

CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
COM: Dremmon: In the nick of time, the pirates were about to make salvage out of us.  We are beginning our run into the expanse.  With any luck we will meet in the middle

XO_Ltcmdr_Wolf says:
:; chuckles:: FCO: and just as nice to have friends in low places

OPS_LtJg_Wharton says:
:: Smiles back and turns back to her panel:: Self: Note to self...get someone to fix this thing.

 Dremmon says:
@COM: Apache: Roger we are starting also see you at the asteroid. Dremmon out. :: closes the COM::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
XO: You would know Commander. :: snickers ::

XO_Ltcmdr_Wolf says:
:: smiles ::

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
XO: Wolf tell our friends its time we are going in

XO_Ltcmdr_Wolf says:
CO: Aye Captain

XO_Ltcmdr_Wolf says:
:: sends a COM to the Klingon flagship::

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
FCO: Hope set course and head for the expanse
CIV: Mrlr Red Alert

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
CO: Aye sir.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CO: Aye, red alert. ::pushes the big red button::

Action: The Klingon fleet falls into an attack pattern behind the Apache and then cloak.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: sets course for the expanse and engages ::

XO_Ltcmdr_Wolf says:
CO: Our friends have cloaked and are in position

Action: The Apache moves out smoothly towards the Expanse.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
XO: Well either they will be singing songs about this battle or it will be compared to Wolf 359

XO_Ltcmdr_Wolf says:
:: smiles:: CO: We will be victorious. The enemy will flee at the sight of our ships. This will not be like Custer’s last stand.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
CIV: Well it looks like you are going to get to hunt that mouse you have wanted to catch :: grins ::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
:: grins showing her fangs:: CO: I want his throat.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
XO: You have been watching old movies on the vid data banks again haven’t you

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
CO: We are five minutes to the expanse.

OPS_LtJg_Wharton says:
CO: I owe him a shot to the head too....::Rubs her head where she hit the floor::

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
FCO: Hold course and stand ready for evasive manoeuvres

XO_Ltcmdr_Wolf says:
:: smiles:: CO: I believe the actor was called John Wayne

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
CO: Holding course. Evasive manoeuvres ready.

XO_Ltcmdr_Wolf says:
CO: All departments report battle ready “Pilgrim"

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
:: leans on the back of his chair and watches the view screen ::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
:; wonders what a pilgrim is or was::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CO: We're going to be virtually blind in the expanse.  Limited sensors, Short range only.

Action: 5 ships come out of the expanse and target the Apache.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
CIV: That’s why they hide here, do your best to compensate

OPS_LtJg_Wharton says:
CO: Captain, 5 ships coming our way. They've targeted us.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CO: We have five ships inbound, armed

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
OPS: Open hail to the lead ship

XO_Ltcmdr_Wolf says:
:: targets the lead ship::

OPS_LtJg_Wharton says:
:: Slightly confused but does as ordered and hails the lead ship::

XO_Ltcmdr_Wolf says:
CO: Lead ship targeted

Action: 2 of the ships fire on the Apache and 2 of the Klingon ship decloak and take on the other 3.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
:: reaches up and thwaps Wolf upside the head:: XO: Tend to your own station. ::grins::

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
CIV: Well so much for protocol, FIRE

XO_Ltcmdr_Wolf says:
CIV: yes little sister

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::fires on the lead ship:: XO: Thanks for setting up the target.  ::chuckles::

Action: The Apache rocks as it is hit.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CO: Firing.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
XO: Get me a damage report

XO_Ltcmdr_Wolf says:
:; looks down at the console::

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
FCO: Hard to port, evasive pattern of your choice

OPS_LtJg_Wharton says:
CO: Since when have pirates followed any protocol? ::Whips back around and starts trying to increase power to shields and weapons from other sources of power not needed at the moment::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
CO: Hard over!

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: initiates pattern beta gamma 1 ::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CO: targeting and firing again. :: fires on the lead ship again::

Action: 2 of the ship that the Klingons have attacked are destroyed.

XO_Ltcmdr_Wolf says:
CO: Damage minimal, shields down by 3%

Action: The Apache hits its mark and the shield drop on the Pirate ship.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
XO: Keep DC parties on alert

XO_Ltcmdr_Wolf says:
CO: two enemy ships destroyed, direct hits to our target shields have dropped
CIV: Nice shooting little sister

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
:: grins:: XO: All in the wrist.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
CIV: Make sure that ship is dead in the water

XO_Ltcmdr_Wolf says:
CO: Understood captain

Action: Both of the Klingon ship target the remaining pirate ship destroying it in one massive explosion.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CO: Your wish is my command. :: targets and fires a full round at the lead ship::

XO_Ltcmdr_Wolf says:
CO: Another enemy ship destroyed

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
FCO: Get us back on course Hope
    CIV: Good shooting Mrlr

Action: once again the Apache hits the target and is suddenly looses all power.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
CO: Aye sir.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CO: The ship has lost all power.  Remember...I get Louie.

 
 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
OPS: Hail that ship

 Rich says:
EO_Powers says: *CO*: Everything down here is good captain the shield should be back to 100% in about a minute.

OPS_LtJg_Wharton says:
::Hails the last pirate ship again:: Self: You might want to answer this one...

Action: There is no response from the hails.

OPS_LtJg_Wharton says:
CO: No response to hails, captain.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
CIV: How badly are they damaged?

OPS_LtJg_Wharton says:
CO: There's no coms coming from the pirate ship either...It's far too quiet after getting damaged that much.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CO: Checking.  :: growls:: Louie is not getting off that easy.
:: curses:: CO: No weapons, no power, minimal life support

XO_Ltcmdr_Wolf says:
CIV: such a shame, we could leave them there to suffocate

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: maintains course and speed ::

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
XO/CTO: Trouble is we fire on a helpless ship our Klingon friends may just take offense

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
:: growls again:: XO: No...I want him here in my claws.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
CO: Take them under tow sir?

Action: The remaining pirate ship suddenly explodes.

XO_Ltcmdr_Wolf says:
::smiles:: CO: I’m sure I could smooth over any misunderstandings with blood wine

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
Self: I guess that's a no...

OPS_LtJg_Wharton says:
CO: I think it's a moot point now, sir...they've exploded.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CO: Then we'll just have to go get him. :: sees the ship explodes and growls again::

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
FCO: Not necessary I am guessing

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
:: swears under her breath in kitty language::

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
All: Five down and the rest of their fleet to go.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CO: Louie had better be on one of those other ships

OPS_LtJg_Wharton says:
CIV: Don't worry. I don't think they'd have sent Louie on the first ships to meet us. Not after the last run-in.

Action: As the ships enter the expanse the Klingon ship suddenly become visible.

OPS_LtJg_Wharton says:
XO: Would the expanse interfere with a cloaking device?

XO_Ltcmdr_Wolf says:
OPS: that depends on the expanses make up

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
XO/OPS: Well one thing we have on our side they are Klingon this should make them fight harder, take the cloak from a Romulan and you would be out here alone

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CO: I'm picking up sensor pods. Unknown how many they are though.

XO_Ltcmdr_Wolf says:
:: grunts:: Self: Romulan cowards

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: listens to the bridge chatter ::

OPS_LtJg_Wharton says:
:: Shrugs:: XO: I'm not a science officer, but it'd be interesting to look into later if we ever have to come here again with Klingons trying to maintain secrecy.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
CIV: Let’s see what they are made of.  Target one and fire.
XO: Monitor if the pods destruction affects the cloaks

XO_Ltcmdr_Wolf says:
CO: Aye sir

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CO: I'll have to manually target.  Sensors are almost none existent in here. :: manually targets a pod and fires::

XO_Ltcmdr_Wolf says:
:: watches the sensor feeds::

Action: The Apache hits the sensor pod and it explodes. The Klingons take note of the Apache's actions and start destroying the rest of the sensor pods.

XO_Ltcmdr_Wolf says:
ALL: that should blind them

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::chuckles:: CO: What's that old terran expression - Monkey see, monkey do?

OPS_LtJg_Wharton says:
XO: I think they already know we're here...and how many of us there are.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
CIV: Well they are one thing, predictable

XO_Ltcmdr_Wolf says:
OPS: they may know we are here but they now don’t know where we are

OPS_LtJg_Wharton says:
XO: They know where we are at this moment. We just blew up their pods. ::Shrug:: They can plan from here. Just speaking from the angle I see it in, sir. With all due respect, just thinking that maybe caution should be used...

Action: 10 pirate ships suddenly appear on short range sensors.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CO: We got ten ships coming in...Short range

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: looks at the sensor readings :: Self: Here we go again.

XO_Ltcmdr_Wolf says:
CO: More contacts captain

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
All: Here we go again...BATTLESTATIONS

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
FCO: Pick a pattern
CIV: Target and stand ready to fire

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
CO: Initiating evasive manoeuvres again sir.

Action: The Klingon ships fan out and take up an attack pattern.

XO_Ltcmdr_Wolf says:
CO: Klingon vessels taking up attack vectors

Action: The first ship fires on the Apache missing it by just inches.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
CIV: It’s too crowded here, take those pirates out of my sky..Fire

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: moves the Apache into delta , bravo pattern ::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CO: With pleasure. :: manually targets the first ship and fires::

Action: The pirate ships are soon disabled of destroyed and the Klingons loose 3 ship as well.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CO: Pirates ships are gone.  We also lost 3 Klingon ships

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
XO: Looks like the Klingons are having a hard time adjusting to life without their cloak.
   CIV: Let’s hope they run out of ships before we do

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