USS Arondight NCC-80477
Stardate 10710.21 

Staring:
Richard Robbins as Commander James McDuggle, Commanding Officer
Gina Hembrook as Shannen O’Reiley, Chief Engineering Officer

Guest Staring:
Karri as LtCmdr. Mea`e

Directed By:
Sam Hung as Ship Manager

Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
Captain's Log; 10710.21
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
Well it seem like agent Kay is back and has an awful big chip on his shoulder. Hopefully we can have a few surprises for him as well.
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
End Log
Host SM_Sam says:
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Cmd_Mea`e says:
:: Sitting at flight, wondering what next curve ball would come their way.  At least she was getting pretty good at flight.::
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
@::On the Bridge of the Legolas, standing at the Tactical station, checking over weapons and shields one last time, getting ready for the upcoming fight. She has already quietly relayed Cmdr. McDuggle's orders to the rest of the Arondight crew onboard, and they are watching Hung and his people closely::
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
::Looks around the Bridge:: All: Ok everyone this is it we have 10 minutes to finish off the final touches.
Cmd_Mea`e says:
:: Turns around:: CO: Did you have anything specific in mind?
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
NoDuz: Open a Channel to Captain Hung on the Legolas.
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
Mea`e; Yes a little cat and mouse for our so-called friends.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
@Hung: Sir, hail coming in from Arondight.

Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
<NoDuz> CO: Aye sir channel open.
Cmd_Mea`e says:
:: Considers the metaphor for a moment::  CO: And we shall be the?
Host Captain_Hung says:
@::Walks to the end of the bridge:: CEO: On screen
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
Mea`e: The bait.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
@::Puts up the hail:: Hung: Channel open, Captain.
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: The Arondight picks up the attackers slowing down to impulse.
Cmd_Mea`e says:
:: Turns to quietly listen.::
Cmd_Mea`e says:
:: she was afraid he might say that.::
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
COM: Hung: Captain how close are you to being ready?
Host Captain_Hung says:
@COM: Arondight: Within Minutes, might be a little close.
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
COM: Hung: Why don't you find a nice ambush spot in the asteroid field and we will try and lead the novas into you.
Cmd_Mea`e says:
:: Goes over the various unstandard flight maneuvers as she did not think standard would help them much.::
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
@Hung: Might be a wise idea to quickly change our prefix codes and command codes before we engage, Sir, just in case your friends out there have ideas.
Host Captain_Hung says:
@COM: Arondight: Good idea, we'll move off.
Host Captain_Hung says:
@CEO: Go ahead and change them.
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
COM: Hung: Roger we will keep this channel open and will let you know when we are on our way.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
@Hung: Aye Sir. @COM: Arondight: You might want to do the same, Arondight, assume Section 31 knows your codes as well.
Cmd_Mea`e says:
:: Listening, nods an agreement.::
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
@::Alters the prefix code and assigns new command codes, which she only gives to Hung on a piece of paper, nothing electronic::
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
COM: CEO: Roger ensign we will get right on it now. :: nods to Mea`e to do so::
Host Captain_Hung says:
@::Nods and orders the helmsman to move to behind an asteroid::
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: The lead ship hails the Arondight
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
All: Ok everyone lets get this show started. TO: Take us to red alert.
Cmd_Mea`e says:
:: Catching the silent command, pulls up the computer information, inputting her command codes to alter the prefix code.::  CO: Sir, I will need your authorization to go in to change command codes.

Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
Computer: Open all prefix codes for change. authorization Omega 144 beta 3.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
@::Does a quick diagnostic of the weapons, shields, and power systems::
Cmd_Mea`e says:
:: With the captain’s command codes entered, she enters a simple matrix that alters the command codes by one, easy enough for folks to remember.::
Host Captain_Hung says:
@CEO: You might want to keep an eye on the power grids.  They seem to be bouncing.
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
Mea`e: Cmdr take us just to the edge of the asteroid field. Just enough for those looking for us to be able to see us.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
@Hung: Yes Sir. I'll assign my primary team to engineering and my second team to damage control.
Cmd_Mea`e says:
::Motioning the screen, shows the captain the new code... not wanting to broadcast incase there was a spy aboard.::
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
:: nods to Mea`e that he got them::
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
@*Davis*: Davis, keep your team in Main Engineering, and keep an eye on the power grid, it seems to be fluctuating.
Cmd_Mea`e says:
:: Looking at the navigational map of the area, inputs the coordinates she wants and moves the ship slowly to the edge of the asteroid field.::
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
@<Davis> *CEO*: Yes Ma'am, we'll look into it right away.
Host Captain_Hung says:
ACTION: The lead ship comes to a complete stop just before the field.
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
Mea`e: Do you have Captain Hung’s new location?
Cmd_Mea`e says:
OPS: Shift power to shields.  In this fight, it will not be speed that we need.
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
<NoDuz> Mea`e: Have already done it Ma'am
Cmd_Mea`e says:
:: Nods to NoDuz::
Cmd_Mea`e says:
:: Does a general scan of the area and shakes her head in the negative.:: CO: I cannot read him.
Host Captain_Hung says:
@::Looks on:: CEO: We are currently blind for the moment, transmit a coded signal to the Arondight of our location.
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
Mea'e: Do you know the general area where he is?
Cmd_Mea`e says:
CO: I have the last known position, yes.  It was in this area... :: Pulls up a map and points where they had the last sensor reading.::
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
@Hung: Aye Sir. ::Sends out a direct-beam coded IR laser signal to indicate their position::
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
@Hung: Message sent, Captain. All systems and stations report as ready for action.
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
<NoDuz> CO: Sir I have an incoming transmission from Captain Hung giving us his location and am sending it to the  helm now:: sends the coordinates::

Cmd_Mea`e says:
CO: We are also on the border... I am taking us in along in a way that we can just barely be seen... more by accident of placement of the asteroids then intentional.
Host Captain_Hung says:
@CEO: Now we just wait.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
@Hung: Aye Sir. Standing by.
Cmd_Mea`e says:
:: Adds the coordinates to the map she still has up.::
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
NoDuz; Good. Mea`e: Good job when the novas start their attack move us through the asteroid field toward Hung's ship and lets hope we can give them a big surprise.
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: Losing his patience, Agent Kay orders his ships in, firing full rounds of phasers and torpedoes.
Cmd_Mea`e says:
CO: Incoming... :: quickly alters the ships course as she says that.::
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
:: feels the ship rock:: All: It is show time. TO: fire at will.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
@Hung: The enemy has engaged, Captain.
Host Captain_Hung says:
@CEO: Hold our position.
Cmd_Mea`e says:
:: Takes the ship deeper into the asteroid field, heading for the location of Hung::
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
@Hung: Aye Sir, standing by.
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
NoDuz: Inform Captain Hung that we are on our way.
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: One of the Novas splits for the Asteroid field and maneuvers past the rocks and fires on the Arondight, making its shields flicker
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
<NoDuz> CO: Aye Sir :: sends the message to the legolas::
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
@Hung: Message from Arondight, Captain. They are on their way.
Cmd_Mea`e says:
CO: We have one cat following...
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
<NoDuz> :: starts pulling power from all the non-essential areas and routes it to the shields::
Cmd_Mea`e says:
:: Maneuvers around a large asteroid in their path, partially using it as shielding as well.::
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: The Arondight rocks slightly as phasers hit the Starboard shields.
Cmd_Mea`e says:
:: Gives the ship a bit more power, but remains on thruster, not wanting to become a permanent addition to this field.::
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
Mea`e: Use whatever evasive actions you deem necessary but don’t loose him.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
@::Prepares all weapons for a full salvo once a target appears::
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: The Arondight zips past the Legolas.
Cmd_Mea`e says:
CO: We mouse are passing the Legolas location now...
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: The attacking Nova zips past the Legolas as well.
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
Mea`e: Roger lets hope the Legolas is still awake.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
@Hung: Open fire, Captain?
Cmd_Mea`e says:
:: Takes the ship around another asteroid in a trajectory to bring them about to face the Nova.::
Host Captain_Hung says:
@CEO: Fire at will.
Host Captain_Hung says:
@::Orders the helmsman to follow  the attacker::
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
<Duty_TO> :: keeps firing whenever he can::
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
@::Brings shields to full and reinforces them, targets all weapons on the enemy vessel's engineering section, and opens fire with everything at her command, continuous fire::
Cmd_Mea`e says:
:: Brings the ship to stop facing the other vessel.::
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: The Legolas unleashes its payload on the attacking Nova and buckles her shields as the Arondight fires on her.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
@::Continues firing, trying to knock out the enemy power and weapon systems::
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: Torpedoes hit the Attacking Nova and punch through her shields and begins hitting the Ablative Armor on the ship.
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
<Duty_TO> :: sends another spread of Torpedoes after the first salvo::
Cmd_Mea`e says:
:: Stands ready to get the ship out of there as necessary while scanning for any other vessel.::
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
@::Keeps on firing with all weapons, trying to do as much damage as quickly as possible::
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
TO: Target the weapons and engines there is no need to destroy the ship just disable if possible.
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: Torpedoes hit their mark again and break through the Ablative armor exposing the circuitry on the ship
Cmd_Mea`e says:
CO: The Nova is heavily damaged... it cannot take much more of this.  Nor am I reading any reinforcements for it.
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
<Duty_TO> :: Targets the weapons and engines and fires the phasers::
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
@::fires phasers at the power relays and generators::
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
Mea`e: Shield status?
Cmd_Mea`e says:
CO: Shields are holding at...
Cmd_Mea`e says:
CO: 40% with minimal damage.
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: Explosions rock the attacking Nova, a chain reaction begins as another torpedo impacts the hull.
Cmd_Mea`e says:
:: Looks to NoDuz to alter that number upwards.::
Cmd_Mea`e says:
CO: Should we prepare to beam out survivors?
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
Mea`e : Roger. How about the nova what is her shield status.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
@Hung: Captain, that ship is taking major damage, we might want to get clear, Sir.
Host Captain_Hung says:
@CEO: Make it so.
Cmd_Mea`e says:
CO: They are down... ships power failing.
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
<NoDuz>:: working feverishly to get the shield status to a better reading::
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
@::Gives the helm a safe escape course and reinforces the shields as much as possible::
Cmd_Mea`e says:
TO: Tactical, prepare for emergency beam out, full detail.  Keep them isolated in the cargo bay.
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
NoDuz: Set up another force field in cargo bay 1 and transport the crew of that ship there.
Cmd_Mea`e says:
CO: I can get a lock on your command, but we will have to be quick... their damage is heavy.
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: Cascading explosions rock the Attacker, the ships explodes sending shockwaves through the field,
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
Mea`e: Do it now.
Cmd_Mea`e says:
:: Locking onto a group, Coordinates for a retreat already, she takes the ship out at the first sign of explosion::
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
:: holds on as the ship rocks::
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: The beam out only beamed out 10 survivors.
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: The shockwave rocks both ships and moves most of the rocks away from the center point of the blast.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
@Hung: Well, that worked out all right. I doubt it works as well next time, though.
Cmd_Mea`e says:
:: Keeping the ship on as close a course as she can though the shockwaves, heads away.::
Cmd_Mea`e says:
OPS: The ship may need a new paint job.
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
NoDuz: Did we get anyone before the ship exploded?
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
<NoDuz> Mea`e: It isn’t the first time and I doubt it will be the last :: smiles::  CO: Sir we only got 10.
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: The rocks veer away and start flying into Kay's ship.  Kay's ship fires short blasts and destroy the rocks.
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
:: feels sad that they couldn't have gotten all of the crew::
Cmd_Mea`e says:
CO:  Lucky ten...
Host Captain_Hung says:
@CEO: Knowing Agent Kay he will be more careful
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
Mea`e: True I just wish we could have gotten them all.

Cmd_Mea`e says:
:: As the shockwaves pass and the asteroids settle, she brings the ship to a stop, safely within the field.::  CO: Next plan?
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
@Hung: I'd bet on it, Sir, especially if he saw what happened to the last one.
Cmd_Mea`e says:
:: Pulls up ship damage reports.::
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
Mea`e: I wonder if this may have made Kay mad enough to come in here after us.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
@Hung: Minimal damage, Captain, all systems still operational, shields still holding thanks to the reinforcement.
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: Message comes in from Agent Kay, "You think you won this time, think again.  We will be back and the next time you won't be as lucky.
Cmd_Mea`e says:
CO: Superficial damage to the Arondight.  Engineering is working on power levels.
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
<NoDuz> :: sends the message to the CO chair::
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
@::Puts up the message from Agent Kay so all on the Legolas can see it::
Cmd_Mea`e says:
CO: As for Kay, depends on how good of a soldier he is.  Anger are blinders in a battle.
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
:: reads the message from Agent Kay:: Mea`e: looks like he is going to put his tail between his legs and retreat now.
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: Kay's ship veers off.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
@Hung: Agent Kay's ship is veering off, Captain.
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
NoDuz: Open a channel to the Legolas.
Cmd_Mea`e says:
CO: He is not stupid.
Cmd_Mea`e says:
:: Turns around to look at him::  CO: Be careful we do not fall into the same trap we created for him.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
@Hung: Arondight is hailing, Sir.
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
Mea`e: That is what I am afraid of. Can you track where he is heading?
Host Captain_Hung says:
@COM: On screen.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
@::Puts up the hail::
Cmd_Mea`e says:
:: nods and turns around::  CO: We had him on sensors and were tracking... let me see if I can get anything specific.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
@::Keeps track of the enemy ships on their sensors as well::
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
COM: Hung: Well Captain I guess we were lucky this time but that trick won't work again.
Cmd_Mea`e says:
CO: Looks like he is heading out of the system.
Host Captain_Hung says:
@COM: Arondight: Agreed.

Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
COM: Hung: Captain what is the security on that station out there like?
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
@::Starts directing her engineers and the tactical folks to make any needed repairs and to get ready for the next fight::
Host Captain_Hung says:
@COM: Arondight: It is fairly tight.  There are about 1000-armed men on the station.
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
COM: Hung; So taking over the station is likely out of the question?
Host Captain_Hung says:
@COM: Arondight, Possible, but not really likely.
Cmd_Mea`e says:
CO: Maybe our guests might have some ideas.
Host CO_Cmdr_McDuggle says:
COM: Hung: thank you I will see what else I can come up with then McDuggle out.
Cmd_Mea`e says:
CO: Medical reports that none of their injuries are life threatening.
Host Captain_Hung says:
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Host Captain_Hung says:
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