Cast of Characters:
CO     Capt. 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  LtJg Aries Marie Wharton             	 played by     Andrew Cotterly
NPCs:
Various                                       played by     Rich Robbins 

Prologue: The Apache is currently on its way back to Starfleet Headquarters with the prisoners. While they have one Defiant class ship with them as an escort they also have a Cardassian ship dogging them just at the edge of sensor range. Just exactly what it is doing out there is yet to be seen.

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FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: sits at her station maintaining course and speed and hoping that Cardassian ship just took the scenic route today :: CO Maintaining course and speed sir.

OPS_LtJg_Wharton says:
:: At her station, monitoring COM traffic ::

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
:: sits in his chair patiently waiting::

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
:: pacing the bridge :: FCO : Very good Hope, maybe we will get that milk run on this one :: rolls eyes at her jokingly ::

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
::looks up:: CO: And maybe the Ferengi lottery inst fixed

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: smiles and looks over at Aeris :: OPS: I hope this is over fast. I hate interruptions, don't you?

OPS_LtJg_Wharton says:
:: Smiles and nods back:: FCO: Of course.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
XO: It’s fixed? :: mocks being shocked::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: checks in with her people in the shuttle bay to be sure the runabouts are ready if needed ::
 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
CIV: Mrlr what are the prisoners up to

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
:: checks the "guests" are all quiete ::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
:: is busy looking at the sensors:: CO: I'm seeing what looks like cloaked ships again. Prisoners are quiet though

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
Civ: That can possibly mean klingons or romulans.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
XO: Take us to Red Alert, we can't chance it

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
CO: Aye Skipper:: initiates red alert::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: hears the order and brings up the navigational grid ::

Action: The Apache is now being hailed.

OPS_LtJg_Wharton says:
CO: Captain, we're being hailed.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
OPS: On screen

OPS_LtJg_Wharton says:
:: Places the call on-screen::

Action: A large burly Klingon appears on the screen with a big smile on his face.

 Kordor says:
@COM: Apache: A bit jumpy are we Captain?

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: shudders slightly at the screen ::

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
:: sits a little taller in his chair::

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
COM: Kordor: Caution is as important as a sharp mek'leth is it not

 Kordor says:
@COM: Apache: Aye Captain and it is good to see that someone on that ship is on the ball.

OPS_LtJg_Wharton says:
:: Sends a message to the CO, the com is coming from one of the sensor readings that Mrlr has, sir.::

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
:: sees OPS message and nods slightly in acknowledgement :: COM: Kordor : With the cargo we have with us, one learns to stay on top of things

 Kordor says:
@COM: Apache: That is good seeing how the whole quadrant knows just who you are hauling. and since you have detected us I figured I better let you  know who we were so that you don't shoot us by accident.

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
:: smiles at the comment::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: sends Aeris a text message :: OPS: Is he one of the good guys or bad guys?

CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
COM: Kordor: So if we shoot you now we can't use that excuse? :: holds a straight face for a moment then does his best impression of a Klingon belly laugh ::  But that Cardassian ship that keeps coming into sensor range, that one is fair game if you get my drift

 Kordor says:
@COM: Apache: We will be with you for only a short while though then I am afraid you will be on your own again. I will contact you again when we are about to leave you.

OPS_LtJg_Wharton says:
:: Sends one back:: FCO: It's hard to tell...

CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
COM: Kordor: I expected as much.  ghIj qet jaghmeyjaj.  Captain

 Kordor says:
@COM: Apache: That is true however I have a feeling that it will be the least of your problems I would worry more about his friends than I would one ship.

  Kordor says:
@COM: Apache: Till we speak again Kordor out. :: Closes the COM::

CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
:: moves closer to OPS :: OPS: Tell me lieutenant if you don't mind a personal question...DO YOU LIKE YOUR BACKSIDE WHERE IT IS?

OPS_LtJg_Wharton says:
::Just turns and looks at the CO:: CO: Sir?

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: looks over and up at the Captain ::

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
:: crosses his arms and looks at OPS::

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
OPS: You sent a message to me while I was speaking with someone of unknown intent, he notice the message as I did, are you trying to get all our butts shot off?  Why in the universe do you think the powers that be created executive officers?  Send him the message, if its important he will make me aware

OPS_LtJg_Wharton says:
:: Nods, completely unphased by the shouting:: CO: Yes, sir.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
OPS: If that Klingon was hoping to smooth talk us into an ambush and saw that message, we could have had all his ships firing on us at once

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
:: watches OPS reaction::

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
OPS: Think next time lieutenant, or that rank will be temporary.  That is all resume your duties.  :: turns and walks away ::

OPS_LtJg_Wharton says:
:: Turns back::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: sends Aeris another message :: OPS: Boy, someone didn't get his nap today.

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
Civ: Seems our Cardassian friend just ducked into a nebula in front of us
FCO: Alter course slightly to put some extra distance between us and that nebula

OPS_LtJg_Wharton says:
:: Sends a message back:: FCO: And he picked a bad day for it too....::Looks over with a single tear in her eye::

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
CO: Captain, we may have an ambush ahead

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
XO: Aye sir, but with him in the nebula, his sensors will be useless.

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
:: notices OPS:: OPS: Pull yourself together lieutenant, you have a job to do

OPS_LtJg_Wharton says:
:: Without looking:: XO: I'm fine, sir.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
XO: Understood, maintain Red Alert have damage control teams ready

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: give Aeris a wink and then makes the course change ::

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
CO: Aye Sir:: readies the damage control teams::

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
FCO: I know, but i still want some distance if he comes out shooting

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: marks the navigational sensors and then reviews the star charts :: XO: Commander, there's an asteroid belt just .2 degrees off our course. Just thought you might want to know.

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
FCO: Very well, should this go to hell in a hand basket be ready to duck in there for cover

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
CIV: Mrlr scan that asteroid belt for current or residual power traces

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
CO: Damage control and medical teams standing by and ready.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
XO: Understood sir.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
XO: Eta to the belt is five standard minutes at our current speed.

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
FCO: understood

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CO: ::scanning:: Nothing in sensor range

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
XO: We might have a clear place to hide out if we need it

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
:: nods::

Action: LRS pick up 5 ships just coming out to the edge of the Nebula.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CO: Five ships coming out of the nebula.  Trying to identify

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
CO: Sir, shall I take us into the asteroid belt?

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
FCO/XO: So much for that milk run

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::swears violently in kitty language:: Out loud: I am getting extremely irritated with them.  It appears that our pirate friends are back.  The ships are made up of several different types.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
FCO: Make for the belt

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
Civ: Set up a firing solution for the lead ship

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
:: nods and does so, her tail lashing backing and forth::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: nods and changes their course slightly so as to slip into the belt at the earliest moment ::

Action: Just as the Apache reaches the edge of the asteroid belt 7 ships suddenly come out from behind as many asteroids and head straight for the Apache with weapons hot.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
XO: Armed details at the sensitive areas of the ship and up the guard on the prisoners

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
CO: Aye sir

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
:: sends the marines out into the ship::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CO: We've got incoming!  Seven ships...weapons are hot.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
CO: We have company sir!

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
CO: Deploying marines

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
FCO: Evasive, use the asteroids for as much cover as you can

Action: The nearest ship fires on the Apache as it come into range.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: begins evasive manoeuvres ::

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
Civ: Give them hell Mrlr

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
:: targets the lead ship and fires at their engines::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: takes the Apache hard over to port at the enemy's fire ::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
XO: With pleasure

Action: 3 more of the ships fire on the Apache hitting her hard.
XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
:: checks the status board::
FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: is rocked in her chair but hangs on ::
CO: Entering the field now sir!

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
:: fires a broad sweep of torpedoes at the incoming ships:: XO: Firing torpedoes. That last hit dropped our shields by 10%

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
:: grips his chairs arms::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: figures they have a better chance inside the asteroid belt since the odds are slightly more even ::

Action: The Apache hits 2 of the incoming ships causing minor damage.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
:: manages to keep his balance :: FCO: Take us in hard and fast.  CIV: Remember if you can’t get a clear shot neither can they

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
OPS: Try and hail those dammn Klingons

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
CO: Understood Captain.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::gives her mate a look and then goes back to firing::

Action: 12 Klingon ships suddenly decloak and start firing on the pirate ships.

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
OPS: Increase power to the SIF and shields

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: aims for a small opening between several large pieces of rock ::

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
XO: Find out what happened to the defiant that is supposed to be watching our backs

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
OPS: Are you paying attention Lieutenant!!, open a channel to the lead vessel NOW

OPS_LtJg_Wharton says:
:: Increases power to SIF and shields:: CO: Sir, 12 Klingon ships decloaking.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
CO: Captain, the Klingons!

OPS_LtJg_Wharton says:
:: Hails the lead vessel::

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
CO: She’s being hit by 3 enemy ships skipper

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: looks at Aeris: OPS: I think they are the good guys..Well this time anyway.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
XO: Status of the ship

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
CO: Checking now captain

OPS_LtJg_Wharton says:
:: Just shakes her head::

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: continues to thread their way through the asteroids ::

Action: With the Klingons help the battle is short as the pirates suddenly out numbered hi tail it out of he area.

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
XO: Status report on the Apache

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
CO: minor damage, and a few minor injuries

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
:: quickly does a private check on the kids::

Kordor says:
@COM: Apache: Well that was rather short Captain I guess these pirates are a bunch of cowards and will only fight when they out number the enemy.

CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
XO: Get it buttoned up on the repairs ASAP

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
CO: Aye sir

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
Out loud: I thought that was the definition of a pirate. :: chuckles::

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
::doubles up the Damage control efforts::

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
COM: Kordor: It appears they have no stomach for fighting only as bullies

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: looks around :: XO: Commander, shall I take us out of the asteroid belt?

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
FCO: yes Hope, resume course, best speed
:: notices the casualty report from the defiant class and swears::

 Kordor says:
@COM: Apache: Aye Captain that is does. We will stay with you till both of your ships are repaired enough to continue.

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
:: smiles and nods :: XO: Aye sir, resuming previous course and speed.

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
FCO: Push her as hard as she’ll go Hope. Let’s get there as quickly as we can

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
XO: I hear you sir. :: grins and sighs ::

CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
COM: Kordor: Very good.  You fought gloriously; it was an honour to fight beside you

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
FCO: Belay that, our friend can only make warp 5. Lets not show them up

FCO_Cmdr_Lane says:
XO: Understood sir.

 Rich says:
@Kordor says COM: Apache: As it was with you Captain Q’pla. :: closes the COM::

 CO_Captain_Grey-feather says:
XO: Contact our support ship and get an ETA on repairs

XO_LtCmdr_Wolf says:
CO: understood
CO: They report 3 hours skipper

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