Host Bafii says:
Prologue:  The Arondight is on patrol in the Kahir sector.  This is day three of the patrol and so far there has been nothing to report.

Host Bafii says:
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XO_McDuggle says:
::checks TIC reports for anything new::

CSO_Taliza says:
::manning science station performing scans of the sector for anything::

OPS_Srelak says:
::At the operations station on the bridge::

CIV_Madson says:
::in a science lab working on research::

FCO_Chottu says:
::at flight control, mostly just sitting there avoiding attention while keeping the Arondight on course::

CSO_Taliza says:
<Plenty> ::enters science lab, sees CIV:: CIV: Commander, anything I can help you with, sir?

CO_Loran says:
::sits in his RR going over things in his mind and remembering all the changes to his room::

XO_McDuggle says:
::sees nothing new coming in from the fighters::

CIV_Madson says:
Plenty: No, not really, thank you.

CMO_Madson says:
::Watches Joanna drag around. Turns back to the computer to check on some reports::

CSO_Taliza says:
<Plenty> CIV: If there is anything, let me know.  I'm Senior CPO Jennifer Plenty.

OPS_Srelak says:
::monitoring the patrol status::

CIV_Madson says:
Plenty: Hi.  I'm commander Scott Madson.  ::offers his hand::

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: Consoles beep - there is a contact on sensors.

CTO_Williams says:
::Stands at Tactical, thinking about the last few days::

CSO_Taliza says:
<Plenty> ::takes hand and shakes it:: CIV: Nice to meet you, sir.  My partner on this shift is Lt. Johnathan Goode.  We assist Lt. Cmdr. Taliza.

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: Sir, there is some contact on sensors.

CMO_Madson says:
<MO Bird> CMO:  Catherine, can I have a word with you?

OPS_Srelak says:
::nods:: XO: Science officer's report confirmed.

CTO_Williams says:
XO: I second the CSO's report sir.

XO_McDuggle says:
::hears the consoles beep:: CSO: Any ideal what it is?

CO_Loran says:
::taps a few buttons on his console and sends a message to a friend of his he met from the academy::

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: It's right at the edge of sensor range.  The information is coming in slowly.

CMO_Madson says:
::Motions for Candice to come with her to the office and shuts the door quietly behind them.::

CIV_Madson says:
Plenty: Good to meet you.  ::starting to lose his smooth with the girl::  Uh, how is working under the CSO?

XO_McDuggle says:
*CO*: Sir we have a sensor contact and are unsure what it is right now

CSO_Taliza says:
<Plenty> CIV: Not too bad.  We started on his staff over on Kootenati Station.

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: Metallurgic analysis being performed...

FCO_Chottu says:
::keeps the Arondight on course, for now ignoring the sensor contact::

CO_Loran says:
::pauses his message::  *XO*:  Acknowledged.  Try to get a little closer without revealing ourselves and find out what it is.  Also check shipping records to see if anything is suppose to be out here.

XO_McDuggle says:
*CO* : Roger sir checking now.

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: I get traces of iron, gold, but mostly granite...

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: Sir, it's a comet.

CO_Loran says:
::continues with his message to Commander Tiskler about keeping tabs on someone for him and letting him know when their paths might cross::

XO_McDuggle says:
FCO: Change course for the contact but do it with out seeming to.

OPS_Srelak says:
::raises an eyebrow at the metallurgical report::

CSO_Taliza says:
CSO: Commander, we shouldn't adjust course on a comet.  The elemental properties aren't that great.

CIV_Madson says:
::starting to stare at his feet:: Plenty: That's good...

FCO_Chottu says:
::nods, not turning his head sideways at all and changes the Arondight's heading slightly, to move in on the new contact::

XO_McDuggle says:
CSO: Keep an eye on it  and check the area around it for possible ships.

CSO_Taliza says:
<Plenty> CIV: I have to get back to science lab 3.

CMO_Madson says:
<MO Bird> CMO:  Can you give those two girls a happy pill?  This is really depressing.  ::Sighs as she flops into the chair across from Catherine::

CIV_Madson says:
Plenty: Oh, alright.  I'll see around then.

CTO_Williams says:
::Thinks about target practice on the comet... it's been awhile since we've tested the phasers::

OPS_Srelak says:
XO: I concur.  A comet is hardly indicative of pirate activity.

CTO_Williams says:
CSO: Can you get an interior scan of the comet?

CSO_Taliza says:
<Plenty> CIV: If it isn't on duty, then it's against regulations.

OPS_Srelak says:
::raises an eyebrow again:: XO: Although in the past, many have used comets as useful places to create small staging bases.

XO_McDuggle says:
OPS: That is true but it can hide ships from sensors

CSO_Taliza says:
CTO: Solid granite with traces of gold and iron, maybe some iron pyrite.  Nothing of consequence.

XO_McDuggle says:
OPS: Monitor all COM channel for any thing

CTO_Williams says:
CSO: Ok... just running the theory of a base inside.

OPS_Srelak says:
XO: Aye, sir.

CSO_Taliza says:
CTO: It's only 20 meters in diameter.  Way too small for a base.

CTO_Williams says:
::Laughs:: CSO: I hope so....  Might be a bit small

CMO_Madson says:
MO Bird:  'Fraid not.  Boyfriend troubles...anxiety mostly.  Maybe they'll  get things straightened out soon.  ::Shakes her head::

CIV_Madson says:
Plenty: Oh. right, of course.

XO_McDuggle says:
CTO/CSO: It may be to small for a base but it is not to small to hide a few ships.

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: Sir, it's not even big enough to stow a fighter.

CTO_Williams says:
XO: 20 meters across?  Sir... maybe a small shuttle pod.

XO_McDuggle says:
CSO: Do you read anything on the other side?

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: No, sir.  It's absolutely solid.

CSO_Taliza says:
<Plenty> ::leaves lab::

XO_McDuggle says:
CSO: Ok keep scanning it every so often and return to normal scans.

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: Aye sir.

CIV_Madson says:
::drops his head to a table and starts slowly banging it against the metal:: Self:  Talking, you wouldn't think it would be so difficult.  Stupid, stupid, stupid...  ::continues to bang his head with each stupid::

XO_McDuggle says:
FCO: Resume course.

FCO_Chottu says:
::nods and puts the Arondight back on it's original flight path, not seeming to care one way or another::

XO_McDuggle says:
*CO* : Sir the contact turned out to be a comet about 20 meters across. We are resuming normal patrol

OPS_Srelak says:
XO: Sir, a fighter is sending an incoming communication.

CO_Loran says:
::gets a reply back from his friend telling him that he will keep tabs on the person::

OPS_Srelak says:
::puts it on the screen::

CTO_Williams says:
::Chuckles:: XO: We could always blast it in half to make sure... phaser could use a "testing".

CSO_Taliza says:
<Goode> ::enters lab:: CIV: Commander, have you seen SCPO Plenty?

Host Bafii says:
<Pilot> COM: Arondight:  This is Ascalon 3 - I've located what looks to be a pirate convoy.

CO_Loran says:
*XO*:  As long as it is in our patrol area, I want tabs kept on that comet.

XO_McDuggle says:
OPS: Roger ::looks at the screen::

CMO_Madson says:
MO Bird: Be glad you're not telepathic...I may go on the bridge just to get farther out of range.

Host Bafii says:
<Pilot> COM: Arondight:  There is one large vessel - appears to be a carrier - and three smaller support vessels as well as 6 escorts.

CIV_Madson says:
::hears the officer behind him, and stands up and turns around, with a sheet of his research stuck to the sweat on his forehead:: Goode: Yeah, Science Lab 3 I think.  :grabs the paper off of his forehead::

XO_McDuggle says:
COM:A3: Roger Ascalon3 send the coordinates to us.

FCO_Chottu says:
::looks at the roof for a second, then quickly looks back:: Self: Whenever he sees even a chance to shoot stuff..

CTO_Williams says:
XO: Red alert on you mark, sir.  ::At ready::

CMO_Madson says:
<MO Bird> CMO:  Be my guest.  I'll see if I can't give them something to keep them occupied better.

CSO_Taliza says:
<Goode> CIV: I don't think we met.  I'm Lt. Johnathan Baines Goode.

Host Bafii says:
<Pilot>  COM: Arondight : Aye sir, transmitting... uh oh.  I've been spotted.  ::the comm ends suddenly::

CIV_Madson says:
::forehead showing slight bruising:: Goode: Hi, I'm Commander Scott Madson. ::offers his hand::

XO_McDuggle says:
*CO* : Sir we have a fighter reporting a pirate convoy

CMO_Madson says:
::They both get up and walk out.  As Catherine leaves sickbay she hears Candice giving them a "Well, girls..." speech::

XO_McDuggle says:
FCO: set a course for the convoy.

CO_Loran says:
::turns off his console with a smile on his face and gets up from his chair and walks out onto the bridge::  XO:  Status?

XO_McDuggle says:
CTO:RED Alert!

OPS_Srelak says:
::attempts to re-establish contact with Ascalon 3::

CSO_Taliza says:
<Goode> ::shakes hand:: CIV: Thanks for the information.  ::notices a sample that Plenty was supposed to get:: I think Senior Chief Goode forgot this.  I'll have to make sure she remembers to keep her mind on work and that fraternization is frowned upon by Starfleet.

FCO_Chottu says:
::wonders if the coordinates even came through and if they're even going to let him see them::

XO_McDuggle says:
CO : Sir I believe that we just lost a fighter.

CTO_Williams says:
XO: Roger that... ::Fires up the red alert, and powers up all weapons:: Ship COMM: All hands, Battle stations.

CMO_Madson says:
::Enters the bridge and wonders why the red alert is going::

FCO_Chottu says:
::sighs and looks up the last known position of the fighter and moves in::

OPS_Srelak says:
CO: Ascalon three is no longer transmitting.  Attempts to re-establish communication and telemetry have failed.

Host Bafii (@Alert.wav)

CIV_Madson says:
Goode: Not a problem.  By the way, I don't think she was fraternizing with anyone.

CSO_Taliza says:
<Goode> ::hears klaxons:: CIV: Uh oh.  I gotta get back up to the bridge.

CTO_Williams says:
OPS: Did he send out a rescue beacon?

CIV_Madson says:
Goode:  Indeed.

OPS_Srelak says:
CTO: Determining.

CO_Loran says:
OPS:  Patch me through to command.

CSO_Taliza says:
<Goode> ::rushes to nearest TL:: Computer: Bridge!

OPS_Srelak says:
CO: Aye, sir.  Channel beta-gamma seven open, on screen.

CSO_Taliza says:
::scans the area A3 reported from for the pirates::

OPS_Srelak says:
CTO: No beacon located.

CTO_Williams says:
OPS: Dang... poor man.... there's a letter to his family.

CMO_Madson says:
CSO:  Why is there a red alert?

CIV_Madson says:
*CO*: Do you need any assistance up there?

CSO_Taliza says:
CTO: He died serving the Federation, what greater honor is there?  ::hears CMO:: CMO: We've found pirates!

CO_Loran says:
COMM:  Command:  This is Captain Loran.  We have spotted what appears to be a pirate convoy of several ships with escorts.

OPS_Srelak says:
XO: Should the remainder of Ascalon be ordered to return to the Arondight?

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: Sir, I can almost confirm the pirate ships, but I can definitely confirm the firefight that just ended in that area.

Host Bafii says:
<SFC> COM: CO: Understood Captain.  You are cleared to investigate.

CMO_Madson says:
::Frowns::  CSO:  I was afraid we would.

CO_Loran says:
COM: Command:  Understood.  Standby.

XO_McDuggle says:
OPS: No but keep them out of the convoy area for now

CO_Loran says:
FCO:  Move us to that area, but, try not to get spotted.

CSO_Taliza says:
::whispers:: CMO: Is Shehanna on duty right now?

CIV_Madson says:
Self: I guess not.  ::goes back to work on his research::

OPS_Srelak says:
::nods, and taps out commands for transmission::

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The Captain's order comes too late.  The pirates were able to trace the fighters communication.  Six vessels are on a fast  approach to the Arondight.

CSO_Taliza says:
<Goode> ::arrives on bridge and takes Sci 2::

CO_Loran says:
OPS:  Ship wide.

CMO_Madson says:
::Gives the CSO a pointed look::  CSO:  Yes, she is!  I wouldn't mind if you would please talk to her soon.

OPS_Srelak says:
::opens a ship wide channel:: CO: Open.

FCO_Chottu says:
::pretty much ignores what was said to him, seeming they're already on the right heading::

CSO_Taliza says:
::notices the incoming on sensors:: CO: Sir, six inbound!

CO_Loran says:
*Ship wide *:  We are under attack by the pirates, everybody battle stations.

CSO_Taliza says:
CMO: As soon as this situation de-escalates, tell her I'll be right down.

CO_Loran says:
*CIV*:  I need for you to head to engineering and see what you can do down there.

XO_McDuggle says:
CTO: Lock weapons and wait for orders.

CTO_Williams says:
CO: Their weapons are powered up... and so are ours.... ready with the order, sir.  ::Stands hovering over the large read "Fire" button:

CIV_Madson says:
*CO*: Understood.  ::finds a Turbolift and heads for engineering::

CMO_Madson says:
::Feels her heart in her throat hearing about the six fighters:: CSO:  Why are there so many?

CO_Loran says:
COMM: Command:  We are under attack by six starships.

XO_McDuggle says:
OPS: Have the fighter take up defensive positions

CSO_Taliza says:
CMO: They probably picked up our scouts' transmission back here and came to intercept.

OPS_Srelak says:
XO: Aye.

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: As the six vessels approach weapons range they break into 3 pairings, and move to come at the Arondight for different vectors.

OPS_Srelak says:
::orders the fighters to take up defensive positions around the Arondight::

CO_Loran says:
CTO:  What are their armaments and defenses?

CTO_Williams says:
Self: I see you.... yeah you try that... and I'll blast you all.  CO: They are splitting of into tactical positions, flanking on the sides, and moving in.  ::As they close in, Ryan calibrates for critical hits::

CTO_Williams says:
CO: Sir, Standard disruptor, photons, good shields.... they're standard pirate vessels.

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The vessels begin firing upon the fighters.

CIV_Madson says:
::arrives in engineering and looks around:: Officer: Is there any need of assistance down here yet?

CO_Loran says:
All:  Open fire and take evasive action.

CMO_Madson says:
Self:  Like a pack of wolves closing in for the kill.

OPS_Srelak says:
::re-assigns additional power to the phaser arrays::

CTO_Williams says:
Self: 3, maybe... 6 is a bit hard.  ::Firing his pre-arranged firing scheme::  CO: Weapons away.

CO_Loran says:
XO:  Launch all fighter wings.

CMO_Madson says:
::Watches intently, waiting to see if they are hit::

FCO_Chottu says:
::finally responds to the six pirate ships attempting to get between them and some of the fighters::

CTO_Williams says:
::Ryan's weapon program fires off, firing weapons at all critical hits... time will tell if they hit::

CSO_Taliza says:
::in a quick moment of thought, sends a quick signal down to sickbay, directed at Shehanna, reading, "Dr. Madson told me you wanted to talk.  I'll be down as soon as this situation passes.  I do love you."::

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The attacking vessels are quite nimble, perhaps more so than those seen prior.  They evade the Arondight's weapons while disabling the fighters slowly.

XO_McDuggle says:
CO : Roger Sir ::launches all fighters::

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The rest of the Arondight fighters launch and now the six attack vessels seem to have their hands full.

CTO_Williams says:
CO: They are dodging fire sir.  FCO: Concentrate on the point ship, we'll buckle them in half.  Self: We can take you one by one, if you want.. ::Targets all weapons on lead ship::

CSO_Taliza says:
::scans the ships for any weaknesses::

OPS_Srelak says:
::raises an eyebrow:: CO: The enemy vessels are capable.  They are successfully evading weapons fire.

CO_Loran says:
CTO:  Concentrate on one ship and give them a spread of torpedoes they can't avoid.

Host Bafii says:
ACTION:  One of the attacking vessels lets go with a salvo of torpedoes that hit the Arondight shields hard.

CSO_Taliza says:
::fires up his old computer hacking program::

CTO_Williams says:
CO: Aye sir, already on it.

CTO_Williams says:
::leans into the hit:: FCO: Close on the ship, till we are breathing on him! ::Readies a salvo of quantams::

FCO_Chottu says:
::shakes his head:: CTO: I can't single one out and leave the fighters alone.

CSO_Taliza says:
::tries to access the ships' computer cores::

CO_Loran says:
::shakes with the hit of the torpedoes::

Host Bafii says:
ACTION:  There is a coolant leak in ME

OPS_Srelak says:
::braces self against the console::

CTO_Williams says:
FCO: Roger that, try your best ::Fires of a wall of photons at the nearest pirate ship:: Self: Dodge that!

CTO_Williams says:
::Fires all phasers at the second nearest ship::

OPS_Srelak says:
CO: Damage reports are coming in.  Main engineering reports a coolant leak.

CMO_Madson says:
::Is thrown off balance a bit and grabs the CSO's shoulder to steady herself:: CSO: Sorry. ::Takes a seat nearby::

Host Bafii says:
ACTION:  One of the pirate vessels goes up in a ball of flame.

CSO_Taliza says:
::figures out the access code for one ship, when feels tug on shoulder:: CMO: No problem, doc.  ::whispers:: I just sent a message to Shehanna.  ::returns to hacking::

CTO_Williams says:
CO: Sir, one down, reloading.

CO_Loran says:
*ME*:  Do you have that coolant leak under control?

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: Sir, I've accessed the computer core of one of the ships.  I'm about to initiate a self-destruct.

CO_Loran says:
CSO:  Can you get any information from them first?

CTO_Williams says:
CSO: If you ever get shields down on a ship, tell me. :: Fires his bank of quantams at a persistently annoying ship ::

CMO_Madson says:
CSO:  Good man.  That should help.  ::Gives a relieved look at the CSO then turns back to the main screen::

XO_McDuggle says:
CTO: That seemed to work target another .

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: I've accessed a second computer.  I'll get information from them on that.

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The CSO's console goes black.

CO_Loran says:
FCO:  Evasive maneuver Gamma-Theta two.

CSO_Taliza says:
::sees console go black:: CO: Sir!  Someone must have put through a retrovirus!  My controls are out!

CMO_Madson says:
::Jerks her head back to the CSO and then looks at his dark console::

CO_Loran says:
CSO:  Check our own computers and make sure they didn't do anything to them.

CTO_Williams says:
::The phaser finally recharge, and the CTO fires a wall at the same ship as the Quatums were sent at:: Self: Dodge this.... ::Fires::

Host Bafii says:
ACTION:  Fighters are being disabled and destroyed.  2 fighters are currently lost, both pilots are however safe.

OPS_Srelak says:
::runs his fingers over the console:: CO: Captain, there is a virus present in the main computer, systems are failing.  Recommend termination of communications array, and an immediate isolating of critical systems.

XO_McDuggle says:
::moves to CSO console and helps to bring it back up::

CSO_Taliza says:
::moves over to science 2 to prevent the retrovirus from attaching itself to our core:: CO: Sir, I'm doing an antiviral routine now.

FCO_Chottu says:
::pauses a second then initiates evasive maneuver Gamma-Theta two:: Self: That's all wrong...

Host Bafii says:
ACTION:  The attack vessel evades.

CO_Loran says:
OPS:  Do so.

OPS_Srelak says:
::shuts down the communications array::

CSO_Taliza says:
::eradicates retrovirus, then sends a virus to the ship that sent it::

CTO_Williams says:
Bridge, frustrated: It's as if... they know what we're going to do!

XO_McDuggle says:
OPS: Have the fighters regroup and concentrate on one ship at a time

CSO_Taliza says:
::checks systems::

CMO_Madson says:
::Gets up and heads to sickbay to check on her own computer system. Hits comm badge::  MO Bird:  Are our computers still functioning?

Host Bafii says:
ACTION:  The Arondight is suddenly rocked by a massive explosion.  The pirate carrier has quietly moved into position and is firing on the Arondight with a powerful phaser canon.

Host Bafii says:
ACTION:  The CSO's actions are not successful.

CTO_Williams says:
::Begins to randomize his firing patterns, shuts down his auto-programs, and fires manually::

OPS_Srelak says:
::raises an eyebrow:: XO: That would be difficult, commander; the communications array has been taken off-line

CTO_Williams says:
CO: Moving on the carrier, sir.

CO_Loran says:
CTO:  Concentrate all fire on that carrier.

OPS_Srelak says:
::begins isolating key systems::

CO_Loran says:
FCO:  Evade that carrier and its big gun.

XO_McDuggle says:
OPS: Try using the com badges.

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: Sir, the virus is getting through to our core!  I try every antiviral routine known, and I can't kill it.

CTO_Williams says:
::Fires everything ready, at the carrier, in a nearly impossible pattern to dodge... so he hopes::

CMO_Madson says:
::Hits against the wall of the TL::

Host Bafii says:
ACTION:  Consoles begin going black on the bridge.

OPS_Srelak says:
::taps his comm badge:: *Fighters* Arondight to fighters; do you read?

CO_Loran says:
CSO:  Cut the connection the virus is heading to the core with.

CMO_Madson says:
::Leaves the TL and heads towards sickbay::

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: Trying... ::cuts connections to the core::

OPS_Srelak says:
::returns his hands to the console and attempts to lock bridge control out of the main computer::

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: Shields begin to fail

CTO_Williams says:
CO: Sir, loosing controls... we're dead if we loose tactical!

FCO_Chottu says:
Self: Virus, hacking, phasers, torpedo's, evade, evade, evade. ::sighs and breaks pattern Gamma-Theta two attempting to find a blind spot from the Carriers fire::

CTO_Williams says:
CO: Shields are flickering out!

CO_Loran says:
FCO:  Get us out of here.

XO_McDuggle says:
*CIV* : we need power to the shield.

FCO_Chottu says:
CO: And our fighters?

CO_Loran says:
OPS:  Get the fighters out of here.

CTO_Williams says:
::Tries to maintain shields by engaging a program that rotates shield generators::

Host Bafii says:
ACTION:  The carrier fires a massive blow that rips through the saucer section of the Arondight... then everything just freezes.

OPS_Srelak says:
CO: There was no response to my communication via communications badge, Captain.

CIV_Madson says:
*XO*: I'll see what I Can do.  ::starts working on the shield systems::

Host Bafii says:
ACTION:  A console on the bridge had just exploded, the cinders now holding in mid air.

CO_Loran says:
All:  what is going on?

CSO_Taliza says:
::notices the exploded console nearby, but also sees the shards are in midair, not moving.::

CTO_Williams says:
Bridge: Um... this is strange.

XO_McDuggle says:
::pulls phaser and waits for what happens next::

CTO_Williams says:
::Pulls his phaser out, and his combat knife in his left hand::

FCO_Chottu says:
::for the first time for the past few hours turns around to see what's going on::

CSO_Taliza says:
::grabs his tricorder to try to analyze what happened::

OPS_Srelak says:
::frowns::

Host Bafii says:
ACTION:  Throughout the ship, the crew can hear a voice chuckling.

CSO_Taliza says:
::hears the chuckle:: All: What’s that?

CIV_Madson says:
::hears the voice and starts looking around::

FCO_Chottu says:
::realizing they don't know either, turns his head to a new sound... someone.. chuckling::

CO_Loran says:
::pulls out his phaser and looks at the viewscreen::  All:  everything outside is stopped too.

OPS_Srelak says:
::raises an eyebrow:: Self: Fascinating.

CTO_Williams says:
::Flips his knife in the air, and catches the hilt::

CMO_Madson says:
::Walks into the sickbay doors expecting them to open:: Self:  Ohhhh.  ::Steps back in surprise.

CSO_Taliza says:
All: Don't tell me we've met up with someone like what's-his-name?

CO_Loran says:
Out loud:  Ok, Fizer, what is going on this time?

OPS_Srelak says:
CSO: What is his name, Commander?

FCO_Chottu says:
::turns his head back forward and glares at the wall::

CMO_Madson says:
::Rubs her nose and hopes it's not bleeding. Looks at the doors and pounds on them::  Sickbay:  Can you hear me?  ::Looks around her as she hears laughing::

XO_McDuggle says:
CO: This is a lot different than the last time at least then we had something to talk to.

CSO_Taliza says:
OPS: The captain knows him.  Fizer.  He's very Q-like.

XO_McDuggle says:
CO: Sir I don't think this is Fizer.

Host Bafii says:
ACTION:  The laughing stops and there is a bright flash.  Suddenly the crew finds themselves someplace else.

CO_Loran says:
Self:  Well, this is different for him.

CIV_Madson says:
::looks around trying to figure out where he is now::

Host Bafii says:
ACTION:  They are on the edge of an enormous forest, it appears to be fall as the leaves are dark and limp.   The entire senior staff is present as well as many others.... crewman    nurses...  

Host Bafii says:
ACTION:  The crew find themselves no longer dressed in their uniforms but leathers and furs.

Host Bafii says:
ACTION:  Phasers are replaced by short swords and pikes.

Host Bafii says:
ACTION:  In the distance two large armies can be seen marching to meet each other and the crew seems to be standing at ground zero.

CMO_Madson says:
::Looks at the Joanna, Shehanna and Candice...then looks at herself::  Self: This isn't right.

CO_Loran says:
All:  Well, this isn't like Fizer.  This is more like Q.

CSO_Taliza says:
::looks around, sees Shehanna and runs over to her::

OPS_Srelak says:
::looks around before raising a single eyebrow:: Out loud: Intriguing.

CTO_Williams says:
::Chuckles:: ALL: This is a cruel joke.  ::Skillfully twirls his sword::

FCO_Chottu says:
::sighs and shakes his head:: Self: Gamma-Theta two.

CIV_Madson says:
::looks at his sword and feels it's balance:: Self: This is a nice sword, but where are we?

CO_Loran says:
::feels his sword and feels it a little off balance, but, constructed well::

CMO_Madson says:
::Spots the captain and walks over to him:: CO: Sir, I need to tell you something.

XO_McDuggle says:
::sees the armies approaching:: CO: Sir I suggest we take cover.

CTO_Williams says:
::Walks over to Joanna:: Joanna: You alright?

CSO_Taliza says:
Shehanna: You OK?

CO_Loran says:
All:  Everybody into the forest.

OPS_Srelak says:
Out loud: Computer, end program.

CSO_Taliza says:
::grabs Shehanna upon the CO's orders and rushes into the forest::

FCO_Chottu says:
::looks at the sword he's holding, drops it and runs for cover::

Host Bafii says:
ACTION:  The OPS's voice echoes amid the trees.

XO_McDuggle says:
::heads for the trees::

OPS_Srelak says:
::wasn't exactly expecting an answer but deemed it worth a try, and begins striding towards the forest::

CMO_Madson says:
<Joanna>  CTO:  What is going on?  ::Looks around in shock::

CO_Loran says:
::waits for all the crew to disappear into the forest::

Host Bafii says:
ACTION:  As the first crewmembers approach the trees, they find they can't enter the forest, a force field denies them entrance.

CSO_Taliza says:
::rams into the force field::

Host Loki says:
CO: Tsk, tsk, tsk... running away.

Host Loki says:
::appears sitting in the branches of one of the trees::

FCO_Chottu says:
::hits the ground hard after bouncing off the forest::

CO_Loran says:
Out loud:  Who is this?

XO_McDuggle says:
::stops short as he see the CSO hit the force field::

OPS_Srelak says:
::suddenly finds his progress impeded::

CMO_Madson says:
::Standing by the captain.  Looks around to see who's talking::

Host Loki says:
CO: The question isn't who - but why?

CSO_Taliza says:
::tries to remember his studies in Terran mythology::

CO_Loran says:
::looks at the person in the trees::  Loki:  That is my second question, whomever you are.

CSO_Taliza says:
::goes to the CO:: CO: Sir, I think that's the Norse god Loki.

FCO_Chottu says:
::spots Loki and slowly moves away from him::

Host Loki says:
::drops down from the tree amid the people::

XO_McDuggle says:
::moves over to the Captain:: CO: Looks like another Q to put up with.

CSO_Taliza says:
::turns to Shehanna and whispers...:: Shehanna: Did you get my note when we were still on the ship?

CMO_Madson says:
::Takes a step back from the...strange person::

Host Loki says:
::bows low to the CO, a mocking grin on his face::  CO:  This is a test...  to see which of you are fit warriors for the halls of Valhalla.

CO_Loran says:
XO:  Yea, just out luck.

CMO_Madson says:
Self:  You've got to be kidding.

CSO_Taliza says:
Self: Valhalla?  Loki: So, we're...?

CO_Loran says:
Loki:  We are not all warriors.  We are explorers.

Host Loki says:
::looks over his shoulder::  CO: Here they come.  ::turns back::  Good luck.  ::disappears::

XO_McDuggle says:
Loki: So we have to die to please you?

CMO_Madson says:
::Turns to look in the same direction as Loki was::

FCO_Chottu says:
::frowns remembering Loki from the book::

OPS_Srelak says:
::looks around::

CSO_Taliza says:
::looks off to the distance:: All: I hope you all know how to fight with hand weapons.

FCO_Chottu says:
::turns around and walks away:: Self: Not him again.

CO_Loran says:
All:  Pikes in front, pointed at the oncoming people.

FCO_Chottu says:
::turns his head still moving away:: Loki: No books now?

Host Bafii says:
ACTION:  The FCO's book is at his feet.

XO_McDuggle says:
:: takes a fighting position and get ready::

CIV_Madson says:
::points his pike at the direction of the oncoming people and readies his sword::

CSO_Taliza says:
::has sword in front, ready to counterstrike::

OPS_Srelak says:
::prepares to engage::

FCO_Chottu says:
::picks up the book and continues walking:: Loki: Thanks.

CTO_Williams says:
::Holds his sword up::

Host Bafii says:
ACTION:  As the crew readies themselves, arrows start fizzing their way through the air and landing amid them.

Host Bafii says:
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