Characters                                          Played by

SM:      Bafii			          Brain Fredrickson
CO:      Captain K`Beth	                        Beth
CTO:    Lt. Ryan Williams                     Ryan
FCO:    Lt. JG Patton Chottu                Martjin
  OPS:    Ensign Rhian                           Ted
 EO:       Ensign O’Donnel                     Cavan

Host Bafii says:
Prologue: The Arondight along with the Jaguar and the Stillwater await the approaching six pirate vessels.  There are only 15 minutes out and the ships have only had 15 minutes to work on repairs from the first skirmish.
Host Bafii says:
Prologue: The Stillwater’s shields are only up to 40% while the Arondight's ventral shields have been generated back to 75%
Host Bafii says:
<<<<<<<<<< RESUME MISSION >>>>>>>>>>
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::on bridge limping slowly around watching the crew going about repairs:: All: Report, please.
OPS_Rhian says:
:: sitting at the flight console with the OPS functions slaved in:: CO: Captain ventral shields at up to 75% of full strength
EO_ODonnel says:
CO :All power systems functioning within normal parameters, attempting to transfer power from redundant systems to help regenerate the shield matrix.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
EO/OPS: Good work...try and get as many repairs done as possible in the next 15 minutes.
EO_ODonnel says:
CO: Aye sir
Host CO_K`Beth says:
OPS: Does the Stillwater need extra personnel for repairs?
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: Fighters are flying maneuvers around the Stillwater, preparing to protect the Norway class vessel as ordered.
OPS_Rhian says:
:: contacts the Stillwater to see if she requires extra hands on board :: CO: Sending message to the Stillwater now captain
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: A few consoles on the bridge suddenly go dark.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::sees the consoles go dark:: EO: What happened?
EO_ODonnel says:
::Looks around concerned:: Self: Strange
EO_ODonnel says:
CO: Just checking systems now captain
OPS_Rhian says:
:: runs diagnostic on power control to see what happened ::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::swears quietly under her breath and continues to pace::
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: Sensors pick up the pirate fleet charging weapons

EO_ODonnel says:
::Runs through the distribution network tracing the problem::
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: Pirate fleet ETA, 4 min
Host CO_K`Beth says:
<CPO_Smith>: CO: Captain, the pirate fleet is 4 minutes out...and they are coming in hot.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
EO/OPS: Ensigns, what happened to the power?  Have the weapons and shields been affected?
EO_ODonnel says:
OPS: Seems that the problem is something to do with the secondary systems I took off line to get the shields up.
EO_ODonnel says:
CO: The tactical systems are still on line ma'am. We have just lost a few of the consoles that were tied into the bridge distribution net.
OPS_Rhian says:
::tries to  allocate power to the weapons and shields ::  EO: Get those systems back on line, we cannot fight with our consoles unpowered
OPS_Rhian says:
CO: Captain what are your orders for the fighter squadrons?
EO_ODonnel says:
OPS: What’s our shield status? If you're happy to go with that level of charge I'll switch power back to mains.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::nods and goes back to sit down staring at the viewscreen:: OPS: Inform the fleet that the pirates are coming in hot and make certain the fighter wings protect the Stillwater.
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The pirate fleet drops out of warp just out of weapons range and holds their position.
EO_ODonnel says:
::Switches to mains anyway::
OPS_Rhian says:
CO: Yes ma'am.  *Squadron leader*: The pirates are incoming with weapons hot you are ordered to protect the Stillwater.
OPS_Rhian says:
:: Sends comm. message to the other ships in the wing ::
EO_ODonnel says:
Note to self: Check EPS distribution for the main bridge and suggest upgrade to CEO on his return.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
<CPO_Smith> CO: Captain, the pirate ships have dropped out of weapons range and are holding their position.
EO_ODonnel says:
All: What are they waiting for?
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::sits up straighter:: OPS: Open a channel to them.
OPS_Rhian says:
:: plots course to begin an attack run, and waits for the CO's orders ::
EO_ODonnel says:
All: Is everyone’s console active?
OPS_Rhian says:
::taps the commands in :: CO: Channel open captain
Host CO_K`Beth says:
EO: I don't know Ensign.  But this gives us a little more time for repairs.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::stands up:: COM: Pirate Ship: This is Captain K'Beth of the USS Arondight.  State your name and your business in this sector.

EO_ODonnel says:
::Taps away reconfiguring the software link for the bridge EPS systems::
Host Bafii says:
<Pirate Fleet Leader> ::a battle worn Klingon appears on the screen, half of his face heavily damaged from previous encounters::  COM: CO: Prepare to be boarded.
OPS_Rhian says:
:: looks up at the Klingon on the viewscreen with' not another Klingon' expression on his face ::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::chuckles:: COM: Pirate Leader: That is not an option.  Why don't you prepare to be boarded...because that will be more likely to happen instead of the other way around.
EO_ODonnel says:
OPS: I've set up a coded lock out for the bridge stations power conduits. If I shut down any systems now the consoles will need an encryption code to reroute power from them. Should give us a safety blanket.
Host Bafii says:
<PFL> ::smirks slightly before cutting the communication::
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: As soon as the communication ends, all 6 vessels start moving in, laying down weapons fire as they do so.
EO_ODonnel says:
::Skews face up at the captains comment::
OPS_Rhian says:
EO: Good thinking ensign, and when you die how I am supposed to  reactivate the ships power before it is destroyed?  :: smirks ::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::sits back down:: All: Okay people...we have their attention.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
OPS: Evasive patterns...but try and keep the Stillwater behind us.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
EO: Ensign...keep an eye on the sensors and the shields.
EO_ODonnel says:
OPS: It won't need to be causes I am not cutting it!! Its just to stop the computer or any else doing so while we're shooting the hell outta em.
OPS_Rhian says:
:: turns hard to starboard  keeping the bigger Akira between the pirates and the Stillwater :: CO: Yes ma'am
EO_ODonnel says:
::Smiles:: OPS: Don't worry!!
Host CO_K`Beth says:
CPO_Smith: Fire at the lead pirate ship, target their weapons array.
OPS_Rhian says:
EO: This is a truly fascinating conversation...however I am rather busy at the moment
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The pirate vessels are coming on hard and heavy, but so far the shots are mostly going wide
Host CO_K`Beth says:
<CPO_Smith>CO: Aye ma'am.  targeting the lead pirate ship and firing. ::fires::
EO_ODonnel says:
::Carries on smiling whilst redirecting power from redundant systems again:: Self: Work this time.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
EO: Ensign, keep an eye on the other ships in the fleet.  I want status updates every ten minutes.
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: Arondight shields bump up in power 15%
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The first pass with the weapons barely weakens the lead ships shields
OPS_Rhian says:
:: makes another evasive maneuver, tries to send data to the CPO so he can adjust his targeting ::
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: Two of the pirate fleet break off and head around for the Stillwater, the Jaguar is in a "dogfight" with another.
EO_ODonnel says:
CO: Aye captain. Establishing an active interface with the fleet.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::sees the pirates break off:: OPS: Direct the fighters to take out the two heading for the Stillwater.
OPS_Rhian says:
CO: Captain our shields are at 90%  :: checks his sensors :: Yes ma’am.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
<CPO_Smith> ::fires weapons again at the lead pirate ship::
OPS_Rhian says:
*Squadron leader* : Destroy the two vessels closing on the Stillwater
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The fighters start to engage the two vessels
OPS_Rhian says:
CO: The fighters are engaging targets
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: A barrage from the Arondight lands hard on the lead ship and weakens its forward shields.
OPS_Rhian says:
:: more evasive maneuvers ::
EO_ODonnel says:
CO: The Stillwater is still only running at 50% shield intensity, we don't have a lot of time to get the job done.
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: One of the other vessels is trying to out flank the Arondight
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::nods that she heard them both as she concentrates on all of the fighting::
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The bridge crew is tossed around a bit as a torpedo salvo makes good contact with the ventral shields
OPS_Rhian says:
CO: Captain one of the other ships is attempting to flank us
Host CO_K`Beth says:
<CPO_Smith>CO: The pirate leader's shields are weakening. ::fires again at the lead ship and then sees the other ship trying to flank:: We have one trying to flank us on the starboard side!
Host CO_K`Beth says:
OPS: Evasive maneuvers, Ensign. ::holds on as the ship is rocked::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
EO: Damage report!
EO_ODonnel says:
::Regains composure and climbs back onto the chair by the engineering console.
OPS_Rhian says:
:: holds on trying to keep from being tossed out of the seat, rolls the ventral shields away from the attacking vessel ::
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: There is an explosion that can be seen on the port side of the view screen, a few fighters that gave their all and are no more.
EO_ODonnel says:
CO: Ventral shields down to 65%. Attempting it redirect shield power.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
<CPO_Smith>::fires at the lead pirate ship again and then turns and targets the second ship::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
OPS: How many of our fighters did we just lose?
OPS_Rhian says:
::taps in command taking power from the replicators and putting into the shields for the EO to use::
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The Arondight is caught in a web of three of the pirate vessels... the shields are starting to take a beating
OPS_Rhian says:
:: checks the sensors, but has to make more evasive moves :: CO: Unable to tell at this time  :: is rocked in his seat by incoming fire ::
EO_ODonnel says:
OPS: That’s not gonna be enough. Need to find something a lot more power hungry to shut down.
OPS_Rhian says:
EO: Then evacuate the lower crew quarters, put the crew into the emergency areas of the ship and take the lighting and life support from the evacuated areas
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::holding on as the ship is rocked back and forth:: OPS: Get us out of the crossfire, drop us down and under the nearest ship.  Let's see if we can lead them off away from the others.
EO_ODonnel says:
OPS: Issue the order then and I'll transfer the power over.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
<CPO_Smith>: ::continues to fire at the pirate ships::
OPS_Rhian says:
CO: Aye ma'am :: veers hard to port and down trying to go under the  nearest  ship :: This is going to be close ma’am
OPS_Rhian says:
EO: You take care of it, I am too busy keeping the ship in one piece
EO_ODonnel says:
Transfers life support from lower decks and waits for area to clear before taking the lighting off line::
Host CO_K`Beth says:
EO: Ensign, give whatever orders are necessary to keep our shields and weapons on line.
EO_ODonnel says:
OPS:: Aye Self:: Like I'm not tapping away like a pianist!!
OPS_Rhian says:
:: the sensors finally clear enough :: CO: Captain we have lost 30% of our fighters...either destroyed or disabled
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The Arondight catches the pirates off guard
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::curses under her breath:: OPS: Order the rest of the fighters to take a defensive stance around the Stillwater.  See if the Jaguar can help the disabled ships and also cover the Stillwater.
OPS_Rhian says:
CO: Aye sub-comm. aye captain
OPS_Rhian says:
*Squadron leader*: Defend the Stillwater
EO_ODonnel says:
::Issues command for evacuation of lower decks::
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The Stillwater joins into the fight
Host CO_K`Beth says:
::as her ship rocks around her, finds herself wondering how the Falcon is fairing:: OPS: Are the three pirate ships following us?

EO_ODonnel says:
::Switches to emergency lighting of lower decks and transfers the saved power to shied systems.
OPS_Rhian says:
COM: Jaguar: captain K`Beth orders you to engage and disable the enemy
Host CO_K`Beth says:
EO: Damage report from that last volley?
Host Bafii says:
<Jaguar CO> COM:OPS: What the hell you think we are doing... ::sound of an explosion in the background and the Captain ordering them to return fire, then the comm. closes::
OPS_Rhian says:
CO: Captain the commanding officer of the Jaguar says he will endeavor to do his best  :: more evasive maneuvers ::
EO_ODonnel says:
CO: Shields falling captain. Weapon systems still active. We just aren't getting the power to those shields.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
<CPO_Smith> ::continues to fire at anything that is not Starfleet::
EO_ODonnel says:
CO: I've transferred every available drop from all secondary systems.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
EO: Then do what you have to Ensign.  Without those shields we are lost.  I don't care if you have to hotwire every system we have....just get me those shields.
OPS_Rhian says:
CO: Captain could there be a dampening field in the asteroids?
EO_ODonnel says:
CO: Aye captain. I'll try my best.
Host CO_K`Beth says:
OPS: I don't know, Ensign.  Hopefully the Falcon is able to determine all of that.  Our job is to keep these goons busy.
Host Bafii says:
<<<<<<<<<< PAUSE MISSION >>>>>>>>>>

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SM:      Bafii			          Brain Fredrickson
XO:      Cmdr. James McDuggle          Rich
CEO:    Lt. JG Keyser Syren	          Noel
 CNS:    Lt. Cmdr. DiDomnia                 Erin     

Host Bafii says:
Prologue: The Falcon has been following the freighter for a day now, so far all indications are that they haven't been found.  The freighter is 30 minutes from entering the asteroid field based on its current course.
Host Bafii says:
<<<<<<<<<< RESUME MISSION >>>>>>>>>>
Host XO_McDuggle says:
:: Watches the freighter on the view screen:: CEO: How are the counter measures holding out?
CEO_Syren says:
::on the bridge at engineering:: XO: Well the haven't fired yet...What I mean is we're still hidden sir
CNS_DiDomnia says:
::at tactical, also looking at the science console::
Host XO_McDuggle says:
FCO_Drive: Once we get in to the asteroid field don't loose that freighter.
Host XO_McDuggle says:
<FCO_Drive>; XO: I wont sir.
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The freighter sends a communication into the asteroid field.
CEO_Syren says:
::glances at the clock:: Self: How far is this place? 
CEO_Syren says:
XO: Sir that freighter just send a signal into the asteroid field
CEO_Syren says:
::trying to tap in:: XO: I think they're trying to communicate with someone inside
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The communication is highly encrypted
Host XO_McDuggle says:
CEO: See if you can find out what and where they are saying.
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: A short reply is sent from inside the field
CEO_Syren says:
XO: Easier said that done sir. It's deeply encrypted...wait a reply is coming from the field ::tries to decode the reply instead::
Host XO_McDuggle says:
CEO: Can you tell where the reply came from?
CEO_Syren says:
::activates the sensors:: XO: Scanning for the source
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: Due to limit sensor ability, the source cannot be pinpointed.
Host XO_McDuggle says:
CNS: Any change in the freighter course?
CNS_DiDomnia says:
XO: No, sir, it's still headed toward the asteroid field
CEO_Syren says:
::groans:: XO: I'm sorry but the sensors can't pinpoint anything plus it might give us away if we poked too hard 
Host XO_McDuggle says:
CEO: Understood keep trying as we get closer but don't do any thing to give us away.
CNS_DiDomnia says:
::thinks that they don't really need to know via the sensors, because chances were it was communicating with the pirate base... ordinary freighters wouldn't waste energy with that much encryption on communications::
CEO_Syren says:
::nods:: XO: Aye sir
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: Tactical sensors pick up two silhouettes coming out of the field on course for the freighter
CEO_Syren says:
::turns back to the encrypted message:: 
CNS_DiDomnia says:
XO: Sir, there's two ships on course for the freighter on tactical sensors
Host XO_McDuggle says:
CNS: Can you tell if they seen us yet?
CNS_DiDomnia says:
::examines the scans to see if any more information about the ships is available - like whether or not they belong to the chaos pirates::
CEO_Syren says:
::wonders if the message was a call for help...maybe the freighter had seen them after all::
CNS_DiDomnia says:
XO: So far it doesn't look like it - they're going directly for the freighter
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The two ships are similar in configuration to runabouts, but more heavily weaponed.  They take up position flanking the freighter.
Host XO_McDuggle says:
CNS: Roger keep an eye on them and if they start for us let me know.
CNS_DiDomnia says:
XO: They're flanking the freighter now...  either they're protecting it or they're about to board it.
Host XO_McDuggle says:
CNS: Is the freighter still moving?
CNS_DiDomnia says:
XO: Yes, it's still headed into the asteroid field... doesn't look like any of them have seen us.
CEO_Syren says:
::watches as the ships fall into escort positions:: XO: That's a lot of weapons for a ship that size. 
CEO_Syren says:
::in a lower voice:: Self: I wonder how they power all that
Host XO_McDuggle says:
FCO: Keep us at this distance and watch to see if they stop for any reason.
Host XO_McDuggle says:
<FCO_Drive>: XO: Aye sir
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The nearest pirate ship begins a scan in the direction of the Falcon
Host XO_McDuggle says:
CEO: So whatever they have must be important.
CNS_DiDomnia says:
XO: Sir, one of the runabouts is scanning near us... it might be routine, or they might be getting suspicious
Host XO_McDuggle says:
CNS: We still out of their sensor range.
CEO_Syren says:
::rechecks that countermeasures quickly:: Self: Of course they're suspicious, who orders an escort this late in the run
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The sensor sweep moves over the Falcon

Host XO_McDuggle says:
::hears the CEO mumbling:: CEO: Chief what are you mumbling about?
CEO_Syren says:
XO: Nothing at all sir, just thinking out loud
Host XO_McDuggle says:
CEO: Anything I should know about?
CNS_DiDomnia says:
::when she's sure they're both not looking rolls her eyes a bit - if the CEO was mumbling something it probably wasn’t very pleasant::
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The sensor scan passes, the freighter and its escort not changing course
CEO_Syren says:
::chuckles nervously:: XO: Um well the sensor scan has passed and they don't seem to be changing course
CEO_Syren says:
XO: I was thinking that was a good sign
Host XO_McDuggle says:
CEO: Then it sounds like the counter measures are working.
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The freighter and its friends enter the asteroid field.
CEO_Syren says:
::glares at the CNS...she didn't even help him out:: XO: Yes sir
Host XO_McDuggle says:
CNS; Can we put a little more distance between us and the freighter and still be within sensor range.
CNS_DiDomnia says:
::glares right back, although she doesn't know what he's glaring at her for, knowing him and their past history of not getting along, she probably didn't want to::
CNS_DiDomnia says:
XO: A little, but not too much
Host XO_McDuggle says:
CNS: Then we wont chance it. FCO: Maintain distance.
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: As the freighter enters the asteroid, sensor contact becomes weak... there is some sort of interference
CNS_DiDomnia says:
XO: Good thing, because even at our current distance I'm getting some interference with sensors from the asteroid field...
Host XO_McDuggle says:
CNS: Can you pinpoint the source?
CNS_DiDomnia says:
::wonders if there is some material in the asteroids that is causing it or if it's a pirate base countermeasure, and starts to scan the asteroids themselves the best they can without being seen::
CNS_DiDomnia says:
XO: Working on that one right now
CEO_Syren says:
::turns back to his computer smiling at the CNS's reaction:: XO: That asteroid field is the perfect place to hide a secret base...or ambush an enemy
CNS_DiDomnia says:
XO: It's not the asteroids themselves, they're just rocks... I'm putting the sensors out a little further to see if there's something manmade that's causing it
Host XO_McDuggle says:
CEO; Chief could this effect the sensor of the freighter and it escorts?
CNS_DiDomnia says:
::ignores the CEO's childish reaction, figuring a response would just generate more of the same from him, and goes back to the sensors::
CEO_Syren says:
::studies the interference:: XO: If they're causing it probably not. I wouldn't handicap myself
Host XO_McDuggle says:
CEO: Could it be some kind of sensor field?
CNS_DiDomnia says:
XO: The interference is only getting worse as we get further into the asteroid field...  it's some kind of sensor dampening field.
CNS_DiDomnia says:
XO/CEO: So that probably means we're getting closer to the source, which could be the base itself
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: As the freighter gets further into the field, the Falcon starts to lose all sensor contact with it.
Host XO_McDuggle says:
CNS: If we increased power to our sensors do you think it would alert any one at the base?
CNS_DiDomnia says:
::starts to look almost frustrated, a rarity for her:: XO: Well, we're losing basically all sensor contact with the freighter right now, so it's worth a shot
CNS_DiDomnia says:
XO: I don't think they'll see us if we increase it a little, and very slowly
Host XO_McDuggle says:
CNS: Lets send out a probe first and see what that does.
CNS_DiDomnia says:
XO/CEO: Will our countermeasures cover the probe too?  That might definitely alert them that we're here.
Host XO_McDuggle says:
CEO: Chief can you launch a probe to the other side of where the freighter went into the asteroid field?
CEO_Syren says:
CNS: I modified two for stealth purposes 
CNS_DiDomnia says:
::nods:: CEO: Good thinking
Host XO_McDuggle says:
CNS: I am hoping if it does that it will send them in the wrong direction.
CEO_Syren says:
XO: We'll launch but we might have to withdraw from the dampening field to receive the telemetry
CEO_Syren says:
XO: I'm worried the field might affect probe communications
CNS_DiDomnia says:
XO: He's right... as of now our sensors are effectively useless.  ::actually beginning to show her frustration at being blind in the asteroid field::
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The Falcon has now completely lost the freighter
Host XO_McDuggle says:
CEO: Do it then and tell the FCO where he needs to be.
CEO_Syren says:
::already has the probe loaded:: XO: Releasing probe
Host XO_McDuggle says:
::watches as the probe heads out::
CEO_Syren says:
::sends a set of coordinates to the helm and watches as the maneuver is slowly executed::
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: Probe ETA to the other side of the field, 11 days
CEO_Syren says:
::groans as the first data comes back:: XO: I think we might have underestimated the size of the field. That probe won't get there for 11 days
CEO_Syren says:
XO/CNS: It seems our only option is to route more power to the sensors and follow them in
CNS_DiDomnia says:
::thinks that the 11 day turnaround time will do them a lot of good.... then stops and reprimands herself, sarcasm will do even less good than that::
Host XO_McDuggle says:
CEO; Chief I didn't want it to the other side of the field just to the other side of where the freighter entered.
CEO_Syren says:
XO: You mean their entry point sir?
Host XO_McDuggle says:
CEO: Yes Chief.
CEO_Syren says:
XO: I'm sorry, I didn't get that ::sends the course change to the probe::
Host XO_McDuggle says:
CEO: ETA now Chief?
Host Bafii says:
<<<<<<<<<< PAUSE MISSION >>>>>>>>>>