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SM:      Bafii			         Brain Fredrickson
CO:      Captain K`Beth	                      Beth
XO:      Cmdr. James McDuggle        Rich
CSO:    Cmdr. Tarrez Hunter	        Char
FCO:    Lt. JG Patton Chottu              Martjin
 CEO:    Lt. JG Keyser Syren	         Noel
OPS:     Ensign Rhian                          Ted

Host Bafii says:
Prologue: The Arondight and the rest of the battle group have been underway for nearly a week now and are barely half way to their destination.  There is a good deal of tension on the various vessels as they start to get inklings of this being more than a normal mission.
Host Bafii says:
We rejoin the ships towards the end of Alpha shift, another uneventful day of travel.
Host Bafii says:
<<<<<<<<<< RESUME MISSION >>>>>>>>>>
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::on the bridge of the Arondight, still getting use to the new layout of the sensors::
OPS_Rhian says:
::on the bridge of the Arondight monitoring comm.. traffic and engineering status ::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::on the bridge on the Arondight, sitting in her chair with her cup of coffee and watching the view screen.::
XO_McDuggle says:
@::sitting on the bridge of the Falcon watching the view screen:: CEO: Chief have you been able to modify those probes yet?
FCO_Chottu says:
::at flight on the Arondight, monitoring course while on the side trying to write up last advice for the pilots during the mission::
CEO_Syren says:
@XO: We've got a few done sir but not enough to satisfy me
XO_McDuggle says:
CEO: How many is a few?
CEO_Syren says:
::didn’t want to answer that question:: @XO: 5 sir
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::reads the long-range sensor read out again::
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: A crewman on the Arondight bridge has been staring at the star field ahead of him for too long... he passes out and his head hits hard on the console in front of him.  No real damage but it makes a good loud thunk sound.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
FCO: Have you worked up a plan for one of our squadrons to provide coverage for the Falcon?
XO_McDuggle says:
@CEO: About 5 more should do I only want them as a diversion if needed .
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::looks up at the thud and raises an eyebrow::

CEO_Syren says:
@XO: Yes sir, I’ll emphasize the importance ::glares at the EO by his side::
OPS_Rhian says:
::looks over at the fallen crewman with a look of now what :: *Sickbay*: Medic to the bridge
XO_McDuggle says:
@CEO: Have you had a chance to check out the sensor on this ship?
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::grabs a tricorder::  CO: Normal everyday occurrence? ::moves to the crewmen's side::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::hears a thunk and turns to see the crewman on the floor and stands up to walk over to him::
CEO_Syren says:
@::pointing to the screen of ENG_station:: EO_Hawk: Did you get that? Good then make sure they got it downstairs. And why are we dragging our foot on the sensor diagnostic?
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The ships start to pass through a small debris field.. matter chunks the size of marbles or smaller
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::scans the crewmen::
FCO_Chottu says:
CO: Ma'am, I've been working on it and yes to a point..
CEO_Syren says:
@XO: As we speak sir
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::sighs:: CSO: They aren't all used to having the view screen on constantly.
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::chuckles::
CEO_Syren says:
@XO: I have a preliminary analysis
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::notices the medical personal arrive and gives them a report.::
XO_McDuggle says:
@:: Sees the debris field:: CEO: Can we scan this debris field now?
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::leaves the crewman in their capable hands and returns to her post::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
OPS: Status of the rest of the fleet?
CEO_Syren says:
@::heads over to the Cmdr. with a PADD:: XO: I'm not expecting to find much... ::pauses at the science station:: XO: Yes sir, it's on sensors
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: I sure would like to have the Norway's sensor system in this baby ::grins as she works::
OPS_Rhian says:
CO: Status nominal ma'am.  No deviations from fight paths or in vessel speeds
XO_McDuggle says:
@::checks the readings that are coming in::
CEO_Syren says:
@::begins a routine sensor sweep:: XO: Just rocks, nothing too big for us
Host Bafii says:
@ ACTION: CEO reads a sudden decompression in an outer section of the ship.
XO_McDuggle says:
@CEO: Let me know if you find anything interesting.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::nods to OPS::
CEO_Syren says:
@::groans as a red light flashes:: XO: We may have a problem. I'm reading decompression in the outer hull, deck 10 possibly

CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::runs a scan on the field they are in::
XO_McDuggle says:
@CEO: Are force fields in place yet?
Host CO_K`Beth says:
CSO: I'm sure if you look you'll see the Arondight's sensors are just as good.  Besides....Norway class ships are all right if you like science ships. ::puts a tone on the word 'science' to see if Sy will rise to the bait::
CEO_Syren says:
@::activates a force field in the affected area:: XO: Aye sir, 
OPS_Rhian says:
::hears the CSO:: CSO : Commander I believe you will find the sensors on an Akira class formidable.  This ship contains that ability to track other vessels at high warp due to a specialized sensor pallet
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
:smirks and chuckles but makes no comment::
XO_McDuggle says:
@CEO: And you already have a repair crew on the way. ::Smiles::
Host Bafii says:
@ACTION: A second decompression occurs
CEO_Syren says:
@XO: Yes sir, I’ll have the repair time in a minute or two ::wonders if his harmless debris field had punched a hole in their hull
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
OPS: I am well versed in the sensors of this fine ship, but thank you Ensign.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::sips her coffee and nods as the medics finally take the crewman off the bridge::
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::really didn't know that but wasn't about to admit to anyone::
OPS_Rhian says:
CSO: At you service commander, as always
Host CO_K`Beth says:
CSO: Anything on the long-range sensors, Commander?
Host Bafii says:
<Main Eng> *CO*: Captain, this is engineering.  We are having some issues with the internal communication grid.  We were hoping you could send the OPS officer down to help us with this.
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::smiles and glances at the OPS a moment before hearing the CO::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
*Engineering*: He is on his way.
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::reads the long-range sensors again::  CO: No ma'am.
Host Bafii says:
<Main Eng> *CO*: Thank you, Ma'am.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
OPS: Report to engineering Ensign and see about the problem.
CEO_Syren says:
@::the sensor data suggests it was a debris strike:: Self: ok maybe it's not so harmless ::decides to keep that info to himself unless asked::
OPS_Rhian says:
CO: Yes captain.  :: motions for a crewman to monitor OPS and heads across the bridge into the turbo lift::  Computer : Engineering
Host CO_K`Beth says:
CSO: Keep continuous sweeps going.  I don't want anyone to sneak up on us.
XO_McDuggle says:
@::check the reports coming in:: CEO: Do we need to take the ship out of warp?
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::nods and keys in the orders::  CO: Aye, ma'am
CEO_Syren says:
@Self: right he has a console ::shakes his head:: XO: We should be fine sir, but I’ll reroute more power to the deflector dish
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::leans back and sips her coffee as she watches the viewscreen again::
Host Bafii says:
@ ACTION: The red light for a decompression goes off again
XO_McDuggle says:
@CEO: Roger Chief stay on top of it.
CEO_Syren says:
@XO: Ok I think we should drop out of warp. It happened again
CEO_Syren says:
@::activates another force field and dispatches another team:: Self: at this rate the probes will never be finished
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::sighs and starts to wonder how the twins are::
XO_McDuggle says:
@CEO: Roger I will alert the rest of the fleet. COMM: CO: Captain I need to take the Falcon out of warp for some problems we are having.
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::smiles as she remembers holding them both in her arms in the hospital::
Host Bafii says:
<EO Bates>  ::in ME, his eyes locked on a status display and look of complete confusion on his face::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::sits up:: COMM: Falcon: XO: Understood. How serious are the problems?
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::snaps out of it at the XO comm.::
CEO_Syren says:
@EO_Hawk: You're relieved. I need you in engineering. ::slaves the ENG data to the science station::
OPS_Rhian says:
:: enters main engineering ::
XO_McDuggle says:
@COMM: CO: Unknown at the moment we are having decompression problems because of the debris field.
XO_McDuggle says:
@::nods for the FCO to take the ship out of warp::
OPS_Rhian says:
EO Bates: Report engineer what is the problem?
Host CO_K`Beth says:
FCO: Drop us out of warp with the Falcon and inform the rest of the fleet to do the same.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
COM: XO: Do you need any assistance?
XO_McDuggle says:
@COMM: CO: Not at the moment Lt. Syren seems to have it under control.
Host EO_Bates says:
::turns around, relieved to see the Romulan:: OPS: Oh good, I have no clue what is going on here.  ::motions at the screen::  seems one of the main junctionary routers for the internal communication network just won't respond to anything we do.  I've been trying for over an hour now.
CEO_Syren says:
@::starts a diagnostic of the deflector systems::
FCO_Chottu says:
::nods, drops the Arondight out of warp and notifies the fleet:: CO: Orders relayed ma'am.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
COM: XO: Update us as soon as you have an ETA for continuing on
CEO_Syren says:
::glances up and notices the fleet coming to a stop:: Self: Great I’m slowing down the whole mission
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: All four vessels drop to sub light and then to a complete stop amidst the debris field.
XO_McDuggle says:
@COM: CO: Roger Captain.
OPS_Rhian says:
EO_Bates:  Have you entered the Jeffries tube and checked the isolinear control junction for that network?
CEO_Syren says:
@XO: I'm sorry for the delay sir. It's just a few debris strikes right now but the deflector seems to be malfunctioning and I don't want to wait until something major is destroyed.
XO_McDuggle says:
@CEO: I guess the crew here doesn't have the high standards that you command on the Arondight.
CEO_Syren says:
@XO: No they don't ::shocked by the emotion behind that statement::
Host EO_Bates says:
OPS: Yes, about 30 minutes ago.. then I gave up.  I only tried once though, you think that might be the root of it?
CEO_Syren says:
@::continues sorting through the diagnostic data::
OPS_Rhian says:
EO_Bates that’s why they sent me.  Remember the only reasons they send Romulans to do something is to solve a problem or be sacrificed to a horrible death  :: grins an evil grin ::
XO_McDuggle says:
@CEO: I guess you will just have to show them how it is done then.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
CSO: Get a good reading on this debris field while we are in it and have the time.
Host EO_Bates says:
::isn't sure how to respond:: OPS: Um... okay...  well maybe you should go have a look?
OPS_Rhian says:
:: puts a wrist light on and heads for the Jeffries tube :: EO_Bates: On my way, you stay here and monitor my progress.
CEO_Syren says:
@::smiles:: XO: Yes sir ::notices a new message:: oh and the first hole will be patched in 5 minutes, the second in ten.
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::scans the field::  CO: Ma'am sensors are picking up weak warp trails now that we are stopped.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
CSO: Identify them.
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::cross-references them to the data base::
XO_McDuggle says:
@::heads over to the science console and starts taking some readings:: CEO: Great let me know when we can get under way again.
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: Ma'am there has been a lot of traffic here... about a week ago I would summarize by the decay.
OPS_Rhian says:
:: enters the Jeffries tube and moves to the isolinear junction, opens the junctions and begins to troubleshoot the problem ::

Host EO_Bates says:
*OPS*: Just let me know when to throw the switch down here
Host CO_K`Beth says:
FCO: Lt..  Now would be a good time to work out the full deployment of the squadrons.  I want on squadron to support the Falcon and the other to support the attack fleet.
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: There isn't much to go on for a match.  My guess is that they were probably cargo vessels or smaller ships... but there is no way to know for sure.
CEO_Syren says:
@::the final bit of the diagnostic report scrolls by and there in the very last line he finds the problem:: XO: I found it. There is a slight frequency misalignment that's causing occasional holes in the deflector field. 
Host CO_K`Beth says:
CSO: Can you project their destination or origin?
FCO_Chottu says:
::contacts the flight deck::
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::tries to analyze the flight paths the trails::
FCO_Chottu says:
CO: Fighters launching Ma'am.
CEO_Syren says:
@::starts the recalibrations:: XO: It should only take a few minutes. I'll be finished by the time they patch those holes
OPS_Rhian says:
:: tries swapping a couple of the chips :: *EO_Bates*:  Tray sending a diagnostic tone though the system
XO_McDuggle says:
@::looks up from the console:: CEO; Fine and I give you permission to chew out whoever is responsible for them not being right.
Host EO_Bates says:
*EO*: Understood... initiating ::sends the tone but it doesn't come through::
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: Very similar to our own path... looks like a party ma'am. ::smiles weakly at her::
CEO_Syren says:
@::gasps:: XO: Sir, you are too kind
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: Only we weren't invited
XO_McDuggle says:
@::chuckles and heads back to the captain's chair::
OPS_Rhian says:
:: takes the tricorder and sees if the tone is even making it to the junction, that way he will know where to go next ::
CEO_Syren says:
@::has the computer re-check his calibrations as he works::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
CSO: So they are heading towards the asteroid field?  Or coming from it?
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: OPS finds a bad chip
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::runs a decomposition analysis of the paths to see if there is less of the trail closer to the asteroid field or further away.::  CO: Checking
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
<Checking>
CEO_Syren says:
@<<EO_Hawk>> *CEO*: Hawk here, the first hole has been patched and the force field dropped. We'll be ready down here in 3 minutes.  

CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: They are going towards the field ma'am.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::nods and look at the viewscreen thinking::
OPS_Rhian says:
::pulls the bad chip and replaces it with a new one.  notices the damages chip was sabotaged, puts the old chip in his pocket decides the CO should know about this, but only her :: *EO_Bates*: Try the test pulse again
CEO_Syren says:
@ ::still typing away:: *EO_Hawk*: Good but I want you to double check those welds before you come back up here, we can't afford any problems
Host EO_Bates says:
*OPS*: Here it goes.  ::sends the tone and it passes through just fine::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
FCO: Calculate how fast those ships were going and when would we overtake them at top warp.  Especially if we could overtake them before they hit the asteroid field.
FCO_Chottu says:
::nods and has the computer do the math::
CEO_Syren says:
@::hears a grumble over the comm. channel but ignores it; he's too close to the end anyway:: 
OPS_Rhian says:
*EO_Bates*: I found the problem and corrected it heading back your way.  :: as he slides out of the Jeffries tube he locks the hatch access::  *CSO*: Commander I suggest restricting Jeffries tube access to command level, I will explain shortly on my way to the bridge.
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::frowns and doubts that we could beat them there even at high warp::
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: OPS finds the exit hatch of the JT locked
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
*OPS* Understood. ::raises an eyebrow::
CEO_Syren says:
@::as he types the last line in the second force-feed comes down and a green light returns to his board:: XO: I think we're ready to go sir
OPS_Rhian says:
::tries to open the hatch and can't.  Can't resist himself :: Aloud: Fascinating  :: moves further down the Jeffries tube towards the next hatch ::
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::restricts the access to the tubes and sends a memo to the CO's chair about the action::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::gets the memo and reads it.  Looks up questionably at the CSO: CSO: Any reason for this?
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: Suddenly a phaser beam tears down the JT barely missing OPS
XO_McDuggle says:
@CEO: What do you mean you think we are ready to go are we ready or not?
FCO_Chottu says:
CO: Ma'am we could catch up to them before the field.. But only us.
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::hears the warning bells::  CO: Ma'am we have phaser fire on the ship!
Host CO_K`Beth says:
FCO: How far before the field?  And how far back would the rest of the fleet be?
Host EO_Bates says:
*CO*: Ship communications appear to be repaired, thanks for the loan, Ma'am.
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::isolates it and scans for all biosigns in the area of the phaser fire::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
CSO: Isolate the area and send security.

CEO_Syren says:
@::doubles checks the essential stuff:: XO: Figure of speech sir, we're ready.
OPS_Rhian says:
:: feels the beam go racing by and presses against the tube wall to make himself a lesser target :: *CO*: Captain security alert, I am under attack in the Jeffries tube.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
*EO_Bates*: Send Ensign Rhian back up to the bridge when he is done.
CEO_Syren says:
@::crosses his fingers that no one downstairs screwed up::
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::sets up forces fields within the tubes to contain whomever and sends in security::
Host EO_Bates says:
*CO*: Understood
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: Aye ma'am.
XO_McDuggle says:
@CEO: Roger. COM: CO: Captain we are ready to get under way again.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::hears the OPS and curses:: OPS: Stand by...we'll transport you out.
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::hears the OPS and locks onto his commbadge and tries to beam him out of the tubes::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
COM: XO: Stand by, Commander.
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: Another beam fires, this time hitting the OPS thigh and burning a nice hole through the flesh... the beam is not on stun, but luckily is it tightly concentrated
OPS_Rhian says:
*CO*: Aye captain....aaaahhhhhhhhhh
XO_McDuggle says:
@COM: CO: Roger Captain.
Host EO_Bates says:
ACTION: The transporter catches Rhian just after he is shot.
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::talks to her console::  Come on....
OPS_Rhian says:
:: grabs leg in pain :::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::sees that the CSO is already initiating transport:: *EO_Bates*: What is the OPS position now?
XO_McDuggle says:
@CEO: Maybe this would be a good time to go down and have a talk with the Engineering staff.
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: Got him. Transferring to sick bay
Host EO_Bates says:
::looks around for him:: *CO*: Not sure, I guess he is still in the tubes.
CEO_Syren says:
@ ::remembers that he gets to chew someone out:: XO: Of course sir ::heads for the TL::
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: I am detecting no other biosigns in tubes
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::tries to pinpoint the origin of the phaser fire with the internal sensors::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
CSO: Except the EO knew where he was.  Have security pick up EO Bates for questioning and find out who was firing at the OPS
XO_McDuggle says:
@FCO Steer: Be ready to take back to warp when the Arondight tell us to.
CEO_Syren says:
@::calls out his destination and begins practicing his angry voice::
FCO_Chottu says:
CO: Not far before, just barely if at all and it'd mean keeping the warp engine under more stress than it should be.. The rest would be a day and hours, day and a half behind at best.
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::relays the message to security::
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: OPS arrives in Sickbay
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: Aye ma'am, permission to go down there?
Host CO_K`Beth says:
*Sickbay*: I want a status report on Ensign Rhian ASAP.
XO_McDuggle says:
@<FCO_Steer>: XO: Roger sir. :: sets control to take the Falcon back to warp ::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
CSO: Do so. and take a full security team with you.
CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::nods and calls in her back up and a sec team to join her::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
FCO: Understood, Lt.  Contact the fleet and tell them to resume course and speed towards the asteroid field.
CEO_Syren says:
@::the TL soon opens and as Keyser steps out he screams:: ME: Attention!!!!
OPS_Rhian says:
:: materializes and sees the doctor coming his way :: Doctor: Please remember I am Romulan, no Vulcan  :: continues to grab leg in pain::
FCO_Chottu says:
CO: Aye Ma'am.
Host Bafii says:
<<<<<<<<<< PAUSE MISSION >>>>>>>>>>

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