USS Arondight NCC-80477
Stardate 10703.11

Staring:
Cory Friess as Captain Ashley Lynn Yates, Commanding Officer
Reuben Wilson as Commander Scott Johann Madson, Executive Officer
Theresa Wilson as Lieutenant Commander Ariel Jakiel, Counselor
Jane Rowley as Lieutenant Amarok Ki, Chief Tactical Officer
Richard Robbins as Ensign Sheleya, Flight Control Officer
Chris Nickel as Glinn Emsil Marat, Cardassian Exchange Officer

Guest Staring:
Sam Hung as Captain Varun, Arondight-A Commanding Officer

Directed By:
Sam Hung, Ship Manager

Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
Captain's Log, Stardate 10703.11

The anomaly that the Arondight was sent to investigate seemed to serve a much greater purpose than what was to be expected. The crew worked rather hard in an attempt to uncover what was so special about this radiantly looking anomaly. However, it seems that we discovered more than we bargained for.

A subspace tear formed following the explosion of one of our probes. We are uncertain if the probe is what sparked this tear to form, but that option is being investigated. However, this tear seemed to allow an Arondight from the future to emerge.

We are uncertain as to how exactly the Arondight-A was brought into our time line. However, it will be our goal to send them back.

End Log.

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Anomaly Beta II >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::leaving the RR she heads back to SCI I::

Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
::Ashley steps out of her Ready Room and makes her way toward the Observation Lounge:: CNS: Counselor, you still have the Bridge. ::She nods to her slightly and enters::

FCO_Ens_Shelaya says:
:: At helm keeping the ship properly set::

Host Captain_Varun says:
::Steps into the TL:: XO: This is the same as I saw her last.

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::continues to analyze the sensor logs to see if there is anything she missed concerning the creation of the rift::

Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
::Yates makes her way over to the Replicator and orders herself a cup of coffee. She decides to replicate an entire pot::

CNS_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
::watches and senses Ashley as she walks by and then nods:: CO: Yes, ma'am.  We'll keep an eye on what's going and let you know if there is anything significant further that we discover.

XO_Cmdr_Madson says:
::offers to shake the Captain's hand:: Varun: Welcome aboard.  I assume then you are familiar with this Arondight?

Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
::She takes a deep breath before placing the pot down on the table. The Glinn was truly getting on her nerves, in more ways than one::

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::scrolling through the sensor logs carefully::

Host Captain_Varun says:
::Shakes the XO's hand:: XO: Yes, she is quite, famous.  ::Holds his thoughts::

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::still working on the weapons residue analysis::

FCO_Ens_Shelaya says:
:: monitors the anomaly and make the necessary adjustment to keep the ship safe::

CNS_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
CIV: Glinn, could you check to see at what point the rift began compared to the explosion of the probe?

XO_Cmdr_Madson says:
Varun: Well, I'll have to leave it at that.  If you'd follow me, I am to escort you to the Observation Lounge.

Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
::She taps her Combadge:: *CNS*: Yates to Counselor Jakiel. Commander, I would like for the science department to perform research on chronometric particles. I want the Glinn to learn as much about them as possible, as well as how to utilize them if necessary.

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
CNS: The rift actually occurred well before the explosion but I will check the time lapse for you  ::turns back to the console::

Host Captain_Varun says:
::Nods, and follows the XO::

XO_Cmdr_Madson says:
::heads for the observation lounge::

CNS_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
CIV:  Thank you.  CTO/CIV:  Does anyone have any theories so far that we could look into?

Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
::Ashley takes a seat and waits for Commander Madson and Captain Varun::

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
CNS: It is possible the Arondight-A created the rift herself

Host Captain_Varun says:
::Walks in behind of the XO, and looks around the bridge, as he is seeing it for the first time::

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
CNS:  I can't make sense out of this.  The weapons that fired on the Arondight, the other Arondight appear to be Cardassian disrupters, but the power source looks Bajoran.

XO_Cmdr_Madson says:
::arrives in the observation lounge:: CO: Captain, this is Captain Varun.
Varun: This is Captain Yates.

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::scratches his head::

CNS_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
::hears the Captain:: *CO*: I will pass that on to her.  ::listens to the Glinn's remark and leans forward, interested::  CIV: Alright, what facts do you have to make you think that?  And did you hear my comm from the Captain about chroniton particles?

Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
::She stands from the chair, a small smile on her face, as she extends her hand outward:: Varun: A pleasure to meet you, Captain.

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
CNS: Facts?  None.  You asked for theories.

Host Captain_Varun says:
::Holds out his hand:: CO: It is a pleasure to meet you Captain.  Eventhough we have meet before.

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::shakes her head at the CNS' second question::  CNS: No.  I don't make it a habit to listen in on other peoples communications.

CNS_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
::turns to look at Ki::  CTO: I would say then that either the Bajorans and Cardassians have made a pact or the firing ship buys whatever technology that it can get its hands on.  That's a question I'm sure the Captain would like answered, but...  ::pauses thinking::

Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
::She takes the man's hand:: Varun: I wouldn't doubt that theory, however, I believe the least we know about the future the better things will be. ::She smiles slightly:: Varun: Would you care for a cup of coffee? ::She motions to one of the chairs and she seats herself::

FCO_Ens_Shelaya says:
CNS: It could be possible that the marque have made a come back in the future and have captured a few Cardassian ship.

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::steps over to Ki and whispers::  CTO: The Captain wanted your Temporal Prime Directive adhered to but she's meeting with the Arondight-A's Captain?

CNS_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
CIV: Well, normally, a theory is made from facts or its an opinion, a hunch.  I was hoping that maybe you had more out, is all.  The Captain asked for you to study chronometric particles, the entire science department, probably since we are dealing with a time problem here.

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::speculates wildly::  CNS:  Or they could be from an alternate universe future thingie.

Host Captain_Varun says:
::Nods:: CO: Thank you, Captain.  As fot he future, I can't really tell you much about it, ::Pauses:: Temporal Prime Directive.

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::the Glinn's last comment finally sinks in::

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::thinks about that for a while::

CNS_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
CIV:  Glinn, please stay at your station.  Any comments I would rather have voiced aloud.

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::hearing the CNS she mumbles to herself::  Or a renegade ship from the future.  ::begins refreshing herself on Chronoton Particles not that her Cardassian intellect would ever forget::

Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
Varun: I wouldn't want it any other way, Captain. However, I would like to know how your ship has ended up fifty years in the past?

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::gets a suspicious look on his face::

CNS_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
CIV/CTO:  I am concerned about us finding anything...anything at all about the future.

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::turns to the CNS::  CNS: Sorry ma'am, I said I really need to use the head.

Host Captain_Varun says:
CO: We were on a routine border patrol when we were attacked, by several Bajoran Vessels.  One of them fired a new weapon at us and it formed a rift in front of us.  We were pulled in.  And here we are.

XO_Cmdr_Madson says:
::standing, listening to the Captain's conversation::

FCO_Ens_Shelaya says:
:: check her reading and escape routes to be sure she is ready::

CNS_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
CIV:  Is that so?  I think you should have gone before we left...  ::smiles and shakes her head, thinking she could have come up with something better than that::

Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
::She looks toward Commander Madson for a moment and then turns her attention back to Varun:: Varun: Unfortunately, I don't wish to get into any more specifics then that. I believe that our next course of action will be to return your ship back to her time. Would you concur?

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
CNS: Well, since I am not Starfleet Commander... I have no problems with such findings. Particularly in technology

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::works quietly::

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
CNS: I'm sorry ma'am... you said you wanted all comments spoken aloud.

Host Captain_Varun says:
::Nods:: CO: Yes, that would be the only course of action, we cannot stay here.  It is not our place.

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::snorts::

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::drops his head and quickly looks busy::

CNS_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
CIV:  Funny, Glinn.  You're in science, not comedy.  Try to comment on something of significance.  Chronometric particles...give us a refresher.

Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
Varun: Then our crews should work together in order to find a solution. I'd assume that you'd have a much greater knowledge on time traveling than we would. However, we'll do whatever in our power to send you home.

Host Captain_Varun says:
::Nods:: CO: I believe we might have to trigger something here in order to open it.

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::clears throat::  Bridge: Chronoton Particles are particles are the residual effect of temporal displacement.  On occasion, if we can find the correct chronometric frequency, we can open a temporal vortex to a given moment in time.

Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
::She inclines her head:: Varun: I would have to agree, Captain. My first thought was to trigger the opening of a temporal vortex, but that could take an exponential amount of energy. We'll need to look on a smaller scale. ::She turns toward her XO:: XO: What are your thoughts, Commander?

FCO_Ens_Shelaya says:
:: listen to the CIV hoping to learn something::

Host Captain_Varun says:
::Tilts his head:: CO: Interesting theory.  That might work

CNS_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
CIV:  So if I'm reading this correctly, have we found the frequency yet?  And if not, how do we do that?  Would the residual particle concentration point to the frequency?  Can we follow that back to its source?

Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
Varun: The concept is easy to understand, however, the energy that it will take to create such a vortex would be immense. Our ships together could perhaps localize and harness the chronoton particles necessary to perform this fet.

XO_Cmdr_Madson says:
CO: I'm by no means a temporal expert.  But I'd highly suggest that our crews work independent and limit communications to summaries of work between the command staff.

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::can't do any more speculating about the attacking ships weapons systems based on his limited data::

Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
XO: Agreed, Commander. You'll act as our go-between between both vessels. ::She turns toward Varun to see if he agrees::

Host Captain_Varun says:
XO: That would be the best, but we still require knowledge from your side in order to find out what we need.

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
CNS: If we locate the exact point of concentration I can certainly obtain more answers to your questions

XO_Cmdr_Madson says:
Varun: Let me know what information you need and I'll work with our staff to make sure we get that to you.

Host Captain_Varun says:
::Nods:: CO/XO: That would be great.

CNS_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
CIV:  Would probes help triangulate that better?  ::looks at Shelaya::  FCO: How are we doing on position?

Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
Varun/XO: Then it is settled. Captain, we will return you to your vessel and you'll remain in correspondence with Commander Madson for the time being. Once either of our ships has made progress, we should inform the other immediately.

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
CNS: One thing of interest I should note...  there was a surge in the level of normal chronotons just prior to the probes arrival in the vortex and then the probe's engines erupted the rift itself

FCO_Ens_Shelaya says:
CNS: We are keep thing at a safe distance Ma'am.

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::listens::

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
CNS: I'd suggest not doing that as that is how this all began it seems

ACTION: The Anomaly starts fluctuating again, it starts expanding slowly.

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
CIV:  What might happen if a starship goes into it?

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::turns to the CTO::  CTO: Lieutenant... I don't even want to think about that.  I'd imagine what we saw earlier but about ten thousand fold

CNS_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
CIV:  Well, but you told me the rift had already started before the probe explosion.  Did the probe explode from being attacked, perhaps?

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::looks disturbed::

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::nods::  CNS: An exploding probe and the power distribution of the impulse engine itself are two very different events

Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
XO: Commander, please escort Captain Varun back to the Transporter Room. ::She stands up from behind the table:: Varun: We'll keep you informed, Captain. Lets hope we can solve this problem post hace.

FCO_Ens_Shelaya says:
:: sees the anomaly start to expand and moves the ship away to keep a safe distance:: CNS: ma'am the anomaly is starting to slowly expand again.

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::thinks for a moment at the CNS' last comment::  CNS: An attack on the probe is a possibility... but why?  ::turning to look at the CTO::

XO_Cmdr_Madson says:
Varun: If you'd follow me back to the transporter room.  ::starts towards the exit::

CNS_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
::sits up::  FCO: Gauge the expansion speed of that rift and back us away at the same speed.

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::shrugs::  CIV:  Maybe it was visible from the other side?

Host Captain_Varun says:
::Nods:: CO/XO: Yes Thank you Captain.

FCO_Ens_Shelaya says:
CNS: I am already on it Ma'am.

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
CTO: And someone thought we shouldn't see what is on the other side of the rift  ::nodding understanding where the CTO is going::

Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
::She waits for Commander Madson and Captain Varun to leave the Observation Lounge before she does so::

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::wonders what dark paths the CIV's mind is taking now::

CNS_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
*CO/XO*: Commanders?  I need to let you know the rift has begun expanding again.  ::looks at the CTO::  CTO:  Exactly my thought. CIV/CTO:  Keep thinking on that.  CIV: Glinn, see if you can find evidence for that theory. It could make a difference.\

Host Captain_Varun says:
::Heads out of the Observation Lounge, walks onto the bridge, and catches the CTO in his glance, stares at him, inching for his phaser, then realizes he is in the past and relaxes::

Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
::She steps onto the Bridge, noting the Captain's rather odd behavior:: Varun: Is there a problem, Captain?

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::watches Captain Varun with undisguised interest::

Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
::She turns toward the Counselor:: CNS: Report, Counselor.

CNS_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
::nods:: FCO: Good.  Keep me informed on expansion speed.  CTO: Keep a close watch through that rift.

XO_Cmdr_Madson says:
CO: I'll get Varun to the Transporter room and be right back.  ::steps into the turbolift and holds it for Varun::

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
CNS/CTO: Perhaps the future knew that we would launch a probe into the rift and knew that if they applied the correct chronoton signature to that exact space in the future that they could open a rift here to the past.  And maybe it is for no good and they needed the probe destroyed before he gave us a glimpse of the future.

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::ignores the CNS for a moment, still watching::

Host Captain_Varun says:
::Walks into the TL and takes a quick glance back::

CNS_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
::rises from the center chair::  CO: The rift is expanding slowly again.  We're backing away.  I propose that the probe was perhaps exploded from something on the other side of the rift attacking it, just as we saw the beam of light. We're looking into that.

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::watches Varun's backside as he gets into the TL::

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::tries to find known ways of closing temporal rifts or at least slowing their progress::

Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
::She notes the Glinn's theory and considers it:: CNS: Very good, Counselor. I have a feeling that the Arondight-A was not brought here by accident.

ACTION: As the anomaly expands, a small tear is detected.

XO_Cmdr_Madson says:
::leads Varun into the transporter room:: Varun: We'll start transport as soon as you are ready.

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::feels a bit .... never mind... so distracts himself looking over the tactical sensors::

CNS_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
CO:  I don't know.  ::shakes her head:: We just don't have enough information.

Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
ALL: Our main question now is this: Why would someone from the future want to come back to our time? I assume it has something to do with us if they are going through so much trouble.

Host Captain_Varun says:
::Nods:: XO: Thank you Capt... I mean Commander.  ::Stands on to the Padd::

FCO_Ens_Shelaya says:
:: checks on the Arondight-A to make sure that it is moving away from the anomaly as well::

Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
CNS: Counselor, while Captain Varun is aboard, try to gather some 'impression' of him.

CNS_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
::says as an aside, quietly::  CO: When this is solved, I'd like to have a word with you.  ::steps away from the command chair to keep listening to the exchange of ideas::

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::watching an energy fluctuation::

XO_Cmdr_Madson says:
::his heart skips a beat as he catches Varun's slip of the tongue::TR_Officer: Begin transport.

FCO_Ens_Shelaya says:
:: makes the necessary adjustment as the anomaly expands::

Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
::She ignores the Counselor's aside and remains standing in front of the command ring:: CIV: What can our scans tell us about this additional rift? Attempt to localize the chronoton frequencies. Perhaps by doing this we will be able to determine from where it is opening.

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
CNS: It could also be, that the only way to close that rift is to send the Arondight-A back through it

CNS_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
CO:  Yes, I think that would be prudent.  ::'concentrates' on 'searching' for Varun's emotions and 'finds' him rather easily::

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
CO: May I ask the Captain what enlightenment on the situation we acquired from the Arondight-A's Captain?

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::localizes the scans on the temporal rift again to see if anything new can be registered::

Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
::She smiles slightly:: CIV: Unfortunately Glinn, there wasn't much information gathered from the Captain except that they were indeed attacked by a Bajoran vessel. I didn't wish to get into specifics.

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::listens and wonders how a Bajoran ship got hold of Cardassian weapons::

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::scratches her head and turns to the CTO::  CTO: Is that a weapons energy signature near the rift?

CNS_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
CO:: Ma'am...Captain Varun...he seems to have a strong conscience.  He is struggling want to tell us more...but...it seems he knows he cannot.  I would say he does seem to be what he professess to be...a Captain.

ACTION: The Rift slowly expands again.

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
:eyes widen::  CIV: Checking.

FCO_Ens_Shelaya says:
CTO: Sir are you picking up any thing from the rift like another ship?

Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
::She takes a seat in the command chair:: CNS: Do you get the impression that he came here on purpose?

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
FCO:  Give me a sec....

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
CO/CNS/CTO: I suspect this rift was formed by weapons fire

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
CIV:  Cardassian weapons.

ACTION: The Other Captain is Beamed back to his ship.

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
FCO:  That Bajoran ship they were talking about...

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::turns to the CTO Hearing his comment then looks back at the CO to see if she heard it::

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
CO:  Captain!  We're detecting a weapons signature.

Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
CIV: It has been known to occur in that fashion. However, it commonly will require an intensive amount of energy. ::She pauses:: CTO: Cardassian?

FCO_Ens_Shelaya says:
:: makes the necessary adjustments to keep them a safe distance from the rift:: CO: Ma'am the rift has expanded again.

XO_Cmdr_Madson says:
::after Captain Varun disappears Scott heads back towards to the bridge with a little extra hop in his step::

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
CO:  Cardassian weapons, yes.

CNS_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
CO:  Hmmm...I'm not sure.  I'll keep him under a 'watch' and see what else his emotional temperament might tell me.  ::pauses and feels the 'distancing::  I believe he has transported over now, but I can still sense him.

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
CO: You know of other events where weapons fire has opened a temporal rift Captain?

Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
CIV: Have you been able to determine any possible way to close that rift? ::She turns toward the CTO:: CTO: Is there a way we can counter those weapons in some manner?

ACTION: The Rift opens up and two ships slowly emerge from the rift.

FCO_Ens_Shelaya says:
CTO: I figure that since the Arondight-A came through the rift the first time no telling what could be coming through this one.

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
CO:  I'm not sure it means that the ship is coming through... just that...  ::stares at the viewscreen in shock::

Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
CIV: Yes, Glinn. The Enterprise-D had encountered a similar like phenomena in 2366.

XO_Cmdr_Madson says:
::arrives on the Bridge and takes a stance near the Captain::

Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
::She raises an eyebrow:: CTO: Red alert, Lieutenant. Get me an identification on those ships.

CNS_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
Self:  This is getting much worse...  ::says after she sees two more ships enter into their space through the rift::  CO:  This could end up changing the course of history.  Is there any way to stop that rift from opening?

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::quietly::  CO:  Aye.  ::activates red alert::

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::attempts to identify the two ships::

Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
CNS: The Glinn has been working on trying to find a solution. ::She turns to the FCO:: FCO: Ensign, hail the Arondight-A.

FCO_Ens_Shelaya says:
:: starts planning evasive actions::

Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
XO: Commander, work with Glinn Marat in attempting to close these rifts or stop them from being formed. This has to stop... and now.

CIV_Glinn_Marat says:
::finishes researching the event the Captain spoke of with the Enterprise and turns to her::  CO: Captain, in that incident with the Enterprise... the rift only closed after the Enterprise-C went back through it.

FCO_Ens_Shelaya says:
:: opens the COM:: CO: Channel opened.

XO_Cmdr_Madson says:
::nods at the Captain and steps over to where the CIV is working::

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::tries to get a general idea of the root of the ships' technologies::

Host Captain_Varun says:
@COM: Arondight: This is Captain Varun, we see the other ships, they are Bajoran in nature.  You won't get an ID on them, since they are from the future.

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
CO:  Bajoran ships.  Both of them.

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::checks to see if the Bajorans' weapons are charged::

Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
::She inclines her head:: CIV: Understood, Glinn. Would we be able to send the Arondight-A back through the rift that is currently open?

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
CO:  Weapons are charged.

Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
::She nods toward the CTO:: COM: Arondight-A: Captain, I have a feeling that there is more to this story than what you were letting on. How exactly is it that these ships returned to this exact point in time?

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
CO:  They are targeting the Arondight A.

CNS_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
CO:  Captain, I don't think the future Arondight is here on purpose.  Captain Varun seems to be as confused about this as we are from what I can sense.  There is no feeling of a confident direction from him.

Host Captain_Varun says:
@COM: Arondight: Captain we are not here on purpose.  It is not my intension to deceive you in that manner.

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::calculates the odds of surviving a battle with the two ships from the future::

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::frowns::

FCO_Ens_Shelaya says:
CO: Ma'am shall we launch the fighters?

Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
::She nods toward the Counselor and Lieutenant Ki:: CTO: Lieutenant, are our fighters prepared? ::She pauses:: COM: Arondight-A: It seems that there is more to this situation than the eye can see. Will the Bajorans listen to reason?

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::notifies the flight deck to have the fighter squadron on hot standby::

ACTION: As the other ships slide past the rift.  They start their attack on the Arondight-A.

Host Captain_Varun says:
@::Hangs onto his chair:: COM: Arondight: Nope.  ::Orders his tactical officer to return fire::

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
CO:  Fighters can launch in two minutes.

Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
::She curses a bit under her breath:: CNS: Unfortunately, it looks like we may be altering history, Counselor. FCO: Ensign, bring us in toward the Bajoran ships. Evasive pattern Alpha-Epsilon.

CNS_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
CO:  Captain, we really should not become involved in this fight, if it is one.  Every move on our part could change our future.

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::is itching to get into the fray::

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::starts an analysis of the Bajoran ships' shields::

FCO_Ens_Shelaya says:
:: engages the evasive pattern:: CO: Roger Captain moving now.

Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
CNS: I agree, Counselor, but I won't allow them to destroy a Federation vessel. ::She watches the viewscreen:: CTO: Target the lead vessel's shield emitters. Once we are in range - fire.

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::grins::  CO:  Aye.  ::activates targeting sensors::

ACTION: The Arondight-A takes on heavy fire from the two attackers.  The Arondight-A shimmers as the shields are hit.

XO_Cmdr_Madson says:
CO/CNS: But if they overwhelm the A, then we'll have to worry about what else they'll do to change history while they are here.

CNS_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
CO:  Captain, I must point out that this exact fight could have happened in their own time and we would never know.  We only care now because we see it with our eyes.  This is precisely what the Temporal Directive is there tell us.

Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
CTO: Once the fighters are ready, have them deployed. ::She looks toward Madson:: XO: Commander, you'll take command of the fighters from here.

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
CO:  Fighters are ready to launch, although they won't hold up to those weapons long.

ACTION: The Bajoran ships ignore the Arondight completely, as they get hit from the Arondight.

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::gives the launch order to the flight bay::

ACTION: The fighters spring from the bay and head into the fray.

Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
CTO: Understood, Lieutenant.  ::She pauses:: CTO: What are our odds against those ships? ::She nods toward the Counselor:: CNS: I understand you reasoning, Counselor. However, I have made my decision.

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
CO:  Slim to none Captain.  We're in range.  Fire?

Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
CIV: Glinn, please assist Lieutenant Ki in finding a way to disrupt the Bajoran vessel's weapons. You have an extensive knowledge on Cardassian weapons, and I would greatly appreciate it. ::She nods:: CTO: Fire, Lieutenant.

FCO_Ens_Shelaya says:
CTO: What if we use some quantum torpedoes?

XO_Cmdr_Madson says:
COM: Fighters: Flank the Bajoran vessels, focus your fire on their weapon's systems.

CNS_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
::nods to the Captain, knowing it is a huge decision, but also knowing her duty and hopes it does not come back to bite Ashley's butt in the end from Headquarters::

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::fires phasers::

Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
~~~CNS: Don't worry so much, Ariel.~~~ ::She smiles slightly as she watches the viewscreen:: FCO: Once we have fired, bring us around 360 degrees.

ACTION: One of the fighters looses control and rams straight into the Bajoran ships, revealing a hole in the shields.

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::sees the hole on sensors and concentrates phaser fire on the area::

FCO_Ens_Shelaya says:
CO: Roger Captain ::brings the ship back around after they fire::

Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
::She watches as her staff works, proud of them under such pressure::

ACTION: The CTO's phaser fire hits the mark the hull is exposed.

Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
CTO: Damage report, Lieutenant. ::She waits with interest::

XO_Cmdr_Madson says:
COM: Fighters: The last fighter exposed a whole in their shields.  Take a pass and fire on the exposed hull.

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
CO:  Shields nearly down.  Destroy or disable?

ACTION: The attention of the Bajoran ships are redirected to the Arondight.  They begin attacking her.  A disrupter blast hits the shields, and the shields go down to 10%

FCO_Ens_Shelaya says:
:: brings the ship around so that the CTO can get another shot at the hull breach.::

Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
CTO/XO: Disable only. I don't want them destroyed. ::She turns toward the FCO:: FCO: Hail the Bajoran vessel, Ensign.

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::targets the lead ship's weapons and fires phasers::

CNS_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
::hears Ashley's silent comment but knows the seriousness of the consequences with time anomalies after the Delphyne tragedy::  CO:  Captain, it is possible that political dynamics could have changed in the future, too.

ACTION: The Arondight-A sees the opening and fires into the hole.  Exposing more of the hole.

FCO_Ens_Shelaya says:
CO: Captain shield are down to 10%

ACTION: The Hails go unanswered.

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::continues firing::

XO_Cmdr_Madson says:
COM: Fighters: Fighters, on your pass, inflict non-lethal damage only.  I repeat, focus on disabling the Bajoran vessel.

ACTION: Another fighter gets hit and smashes into the lead attacker.  The shields are again open.

Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
FCO: Re-route power from all non-essential systems to the shields. Take us around for another volley. ::She looks toward the CTO:: CTO: Keep firing, Lieutenant.

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::launches a photon torpedo::

Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
CNS: A very good question, Counselor. I was actually considering that prospect myself a short while ago.

CNS_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
CO:  The other two ships may be defending themselves.  Another reason not to get involved.

FCO_Ens_Shelaya says:
:: reroutes power from non-essential areas to the shields and bring the ship around for another pass:: CO: doing so now captain.

ACTION: As the Attackers attack the Arondight, the Arondight-A waltzes in front of the attackers and unleashes all her heavy artillery, and causes one of the ships to explode.

Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
CNS: They came into our part of space, Counselor. ::She holds onto her arm-rests as the Arondight rocks back and forth::

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::targets the surviving ship and fires phasers::

Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
::She reopens the comm to the Arondight A:: COM: Arondight-A: Captain, is it truly necessary to destroy those vessels? I want them disabled.

XO_Cmdr_Madson says:
COM: Fighters: Take another pass and focus your fire on the remaining vessel.

ACTION: The other ship sees the other attacker destroyed, turns tail, and starts to limp away.

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::watches the ship retreating::  CO:  Pursue?  We can't leave them wandering around in our time.

FCO_Ens_Shelaya says:
:: sees the other ship starting to move away and alters course to follow::

Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
::She nods toward the CTO:: FCO: Plot an intercept course and stay on their tail.

FCO_Ens_Shelaya says:
CO: Already done Captain.

Host Captain_Varun says:
@COM: Arondight: Captain it is best to destroy them.  They might disturb the temporal time line

Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
CTO: Target their engines and work on disabling them. I would like them to be paralyzed for the time being.

XO_Cmdr_Madson says:
COM: Fighters: Maintain pursuit of the Bajoran vessel.

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
CO:  Aye.

CTO_Lt_Ki says:
::readjusts targeting sensors::

Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
COM: Arondight-A: Unfortunately, I have to disagree, Captain. By having engaged these vessels we may have already disrupted the time line. Do NOT destroy this vessel. I won't repeat myself.

FCO_Ens_Shelaya says:
:: adjust speed and course to stay with the other bajoran ship::

CNS_LtCmdr_Jakiel says:
::shakes her head::  CO: I am not trusting that attitude from another Starfleet officer...

Host CO_Capt_Yates says:
CNS: Neither am I Counselor. Neither am I.

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