USS Arondight NCC-80477
Stardate 10803.09

Staring:
Richard as Commander James McDuggle, Commanding Officer
Gina as Shannen O’Reiley, Chief Engineering Officer
Brendan as LtCmdr. John A. Exeter, Flight Control Officer
Karri as Doctor Mea’e

NPC
 Sam as TO Happy, Pilot Black

 Directed By:
 Sam as the Ship Manger

Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
Captain Log 10803.09;
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
WE have been informed that there is a good possibility of a Civil War brewing in Cardassian space. We have received a distress call from the Horatio and are just now arriving at their location. I can only hope that we are in time.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
End Log
Host SM_Sam says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Internal Affairs II: The Horatio >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
:: watches the view screen as they arrive:: NoDuz: Anything on COMs?
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
::On the Bridge at Tactical, looking over the sensors and checking all Tactical systems. Has the ship at Yellow Alert, shields up and weapons on hot standby::
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
<NoDuz> CO: Nothing yet Sir.
TO_Happy says:
CO: Captain I am picking up a debris field, about 10000KM radius.
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
:: sits back and looks at the viewscreen::
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
CO: We should launch the fighters Sir, put squadrons out fore, aft, and off both beams. It will increase our search radius and allow us flexible response if we get bushwhacked.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
TO: Can you identify any thing like escape pods?
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: As the lift stops, she steps onto the bridge, pausing to take a deep breath.::
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
CEO: Sounds like a good suggestion go ahead.
Host SM_Sam says:
SCENERY: The Arondight flies into a large debris field, in the field there is wreckage and parts of ships.  Carcasses float amongst the debris.
TO_Happy says:
CO: Aye scanning the vicinity.

CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
FCO: You like to do the honors Commander?
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::starts scanning for a Starfleet transponder signal among the debris::
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: Walks over to her chair to stand behind it and look at the screen, sadly::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::looks at the CEO and raises an eyebrow, then looks at his console:: CO: I got a distress signal
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: After a moment, walks over to science to log on.::
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
:: sees the new XO:: XO: Cmdr work with NoDuz to transport some of this debris into one of the cargo bay for analyzes.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
FCO: Location?
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CO: Starboard, 10,000 Kilometers
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
::Continues to monitor the Tactical systems and lays out a search pattern for the fighters once they launch::
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: Quietly warns her team while searching the debris for any life signs.::
TO_Happy says:
::Checks his scanner:: CEO: Sir, you might want to see this reading.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
FCO: Roger take us there best possible speed.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
::Walks over to check what the TO is talking about::
TO_Happy says:
::Pulls up a power reading::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CO: Suggest we launch the runabouts, fighter scanner aren't that good
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::sets course to the distress beacon::
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
FCO: As soon as we get to the new location do so and launch a squadron of fighters just in case we have company.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
CO: Twenty life signs near the beacon.  :: turns to look around::  Do you want me to beam any debris aboard now?
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: The Arondight slowly adjusts course as debris bounces off the ship's outer hull.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
XO: Commander, you might want to look at this. I'm reading a power signature not normally found on Cardassian vessels. This is either a new trick for them, or they are using vessels with composite components.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
XO: It can wait till we check out the distress call.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: nods and turns around, pulling up Hung's ship crew list.::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
:: comms TIC::*TIC*: Be ready to launch the runabouts and, emm.. let's do Gamma squadron this time.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
CEO: Run it through the computer and see if you can come up with a match.

FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
<lt. Peterson> *FCO*: runabouts are ready to launch Gamma squadron is also ready on your command, sir.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
::Makes detailed scans of the debris for anything else unusual and makes another scan of the strange power readings, making files for XO review later. Then compares the power signature to the LCARS database to try and ID the origin of it::
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
CO: Already working on it Sir, and making files for the Science folks later.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
CO: Captain, the material we are passing through is Breen and Cardassian.  As for the Horatio... there crew stood at 500.  I am not picking up debris from a federation ship... yet.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
ALL: Breen and Cardassians working together again? This should be fun...
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION:  The Com panel lights up as a message gets through.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: As the warning flashes, she reads through the telemetry::  CO: Federation signature... bits of material, not enough for a ship though.  And... Federation and Cardassian energy signatures.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
XO: The Admiral said that there may be an out side influence in this civil war however I am not sure I can under stand why the Breen would be involved.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
<NoDuz> CO: Captain we are receiving a message.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
CO: The Breen and Cardassians fought together under the Founders... perhaps there is an element that misses the bad old days Captain?
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
NoDuz: On Screen.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: frowns, considering::  CO: No... it is not quite the Breen MO.
Host SM_Sam says:
<Horatio>: COM: Arondight: ::Crackle, Snap:: This is the USS Horatio to any Federation Ship ::Snap, Crackle, Pop:: We are currently in a nebula hiding from ::Snap::
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
CEO: That is true however that was because of the Founder and they really didn't get along with each other then.
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: Transmission ends.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
NoDuz: Can you get a location on that?
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
::Starts scanning for any nearby nebulas and warp trails leading to them::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::raises and eyebrow:: CO: We are not going to end up fighting dominion remnants?
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: Takes what transmission they received and does a cross-reference check with known voice patterns.::
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
FCO: It could be a possibility.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
CO: Captain... warp trail bearing 240 mark 30, distance 1 LY, and there are two ships hovering outside the nebula there.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
CO: Voice pattern match of Commander William, XO of the Horatio.
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CO: I really don't like those guys
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
CEO: Can you identify the ships?
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
CO: Odd mix of facts here.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
XO: How so?
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
CO: Tactical sensors ID them as 2 Galor-class vessels Captain.
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CO: Setting course to the nebula, maximum warp, I think I would be of better use at the tactical console, sir,
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
FCO: Recall the fighters.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
XO: have we gotten all the life signs aboard?
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
CO: Breen material, but no Breen weapon signature.  Cardassian weapon and ship material... Federation signature of weapons, material, but not enough for a ship, Federation signal from inside a nebula...
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CO: Haven't launched them yet, sir
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
CO: Take the ship to Red Alert Captain?
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
XO: The Federation signature is the Horatio
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
CEO: Roger
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
::Sounds Red Alert and brings weapons hot and tractor beams to active, checks LRS and SRS for any additional data::
TO_Happy says:
::Smiles as it will be his first time firing live weapons::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CO: Like I asked before, you might need an experience hand at weapons control, sir
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
::Tractor beams any escape pods into the hangar deck::
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: The Escape Pods are brought into the hanger deck.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
*MED*: Medical teams to the hangar deck.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
FCO; I also need an experienced pilot also.
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CO: Aye, but from tactical I can do both
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
FCO: Take us to the Horatio's location.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
<Jeddi> *CEO*: The team is already on its way.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
FCO: The Captain has asked me to fill in here at Tactical, Commander.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
FCO: The CEO and TO have it covered for now. Just fly the ship.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
XO: Pods recovered and medical teams are on the way, Commander.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
CO: With your permission, I will go down to the hanger bay and see what I can discover.

XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: Nods toward the CEO::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::gives the 'we are doomed look then turns to his console and inserts location and hits warp::
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
XO: Roger  keep me informed.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
CO: Aye... ::Turns to leave the bridge.::
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: The Arondight with a bang jumps to warp.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
::Sets Tactical jamming to full, gets firing solutions on both Galor-class vessels::
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
:: watched the view screen at they head towards the nebula::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CEO: Might I suggest you get an emergency repair team ready for the Horatio.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: As the lift stops at the shuttle bay, she sees medical heading for the pods and helping those within.::
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
CO: Launch fighters once we drop from warp Captain?
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
FCO: As soon as we arrive have the fighters launched.
Pilot_Black says:
::Pushes one of the doctors away:: Yells: Where is the Captain?  I want a fighter and to blow that scum out of the sky.
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CO: Aye :: hits commbadge:: *TIC*: Launch all squadrons as soon as we jump out of warp, I repeat launch all fighters!
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
FCO: I have half of Beta shift helping out on the Flight Deck, and all of Gamma shift is already assigned to damage control, either for here or the Horatio. My people were ready before we got here.
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: The Arondight slows down as she jumps out of warp.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
CO: I have firing solutions of the Galors Captain, open fire?
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: The fighters sitting anxiously on the launch pad launches.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
NoDuz: Hail the Cardassian ships.
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CO: Permission to join the fighters, sir
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
< NoDuz> CO: Aye Sir Hailing now.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
FCO: Permission denied I need you here.
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::grunts:: CO; Aye!
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: Makes her way to the man screaming::  Pilot: The captain is currently busy.  I am here to ascertain what happened.  :: lays a calming hand on him, briefly.::  Can you tell me what happened?
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: A Cardassian fills the viewscreen.

Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
COM: Cardassian: This is Captain McDuggle from the Arondight. You are currently in Federation space. You are hereby ordered to break off any attacks and stand down.
Pilot_Black says:
::Looks at the XO collar, then composes himself:: XO: Commander, we were attacked, Captain ordered the launch of all fighters, those weapons hit the fighter's shields repeal.  I lost control after one blast and ejected.
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::grins:: self: ore not stand down and get your ship  blown to bits
Host SM_Sam says:
@<Cardie Gul>: COM: Arondight: From what we observed it was you who has crossed the boarder.  ::Closes the channel::
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: The Cardassian ships fire on the Arondight.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
CO: Orders Captain?
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
Pilot: And the Horatio?
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
CEO: Fire.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
CEO: And lets try and disable it first before we have to destroy it.
Pilot_Black says:
XO: She took heavy fire from all three ships.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
::Locks all torpedo tubes and forward phaser arrays on the closest Galor class and fires extended phaser bursts and full spreads of photon torpedoes::
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
CO: I'll try Sir.
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: The Arondight takes hits from the Attackers, shields hold.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
Pilot: Anything special about the weapons or just bad luck on your end?  And who exactly attacked you?
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
::Targets weapons and shield generators and engine ports::
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: The Arondight fires back and hit the Galors, their shields hold.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
FCO: Have the fighters attack to disable as well.
Pilot_Black says:
XO: It was weird how they hit us, one hit spun me out.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
::Reloads the torpedo tubes and fires another concentrated salvo of phasers and photon torpedoes in an attempt to overcome the Galor shields::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::orders the fighters to start strafing runs with all weapons::
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: The Galors fire on the fighters, the fighters one by one spin out and the pilots eject.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
*CO*: There may be something unseal about their weapons ability.  The fighter says one hit and he spun out of control.  There were three ships that attacked the Horatio.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
Pilot: And those who attacked were?
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
*XO* Roger thanks for the info.

Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: The one of the Galor's front phaser array lights up extremely bright.
Pilot_Black says:
XO: Cardassian.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
FCO: Have the fighters hold back. There is no need to get them killed.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
::Makes a scan of that phaser array and records the data, then targets it with all the Arondight's weapons::
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
*CO*: Conformation if you need it; it was the Cardassians who struck.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
CO: Captain, there is a huge power buildup in that forward array, I'm trying to knock it out. Details on the science channel.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
*CO*: As for those rescued, minor injuries.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
*XO*: Roger
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: The Arondight takes heavy fire as both Galors fire endlessly at her.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
*XO* That is one good piece of news anyways.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
::Unleashes another full spread of photon torpedoes and phaser fire at the lead Galor::
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: does not like the sound of the battle insuring.::  Pilot: Do you have anything I can relay to the captain of any observations we should know, that will help?
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
FCO: Take any evasive actions you deem necessary.
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::starts evasive procedures and call the fighters back::
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: The CEO hits her mark, as the shields around the hit weakens.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
::Switches over to Quantum torpedoes and fires a full spread of those and another volley of phaser fire at the same target point::
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
<NoDuz> :: tries to keep the power to the needed areas::
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: The lead Galor fires its weapon, the front of the Galor sparks as the blast leaves the ship and is heading towards the Arondight.
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
:: Does a hard dive to avoid the blast::
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
FCO: Evasive port!
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
CEO: Do you  have any information on that weapon? :: points to the screen::
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
CO: I got scans Sir, it's on the science channel, as I told you before.
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CEO: Working on it kiddo
Pilot_Black says:
XO: One thing, blow those guys up.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
::Fires another volley of Quantum torpedoes and phasers at the lead Galor and the nasty phaser array::

XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
Pilot: Unfortunately, that does not help us in defense.  Please help your people get set up.  My medical team will assist you.
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: The blast grazes the ventral shields.  The shields fail instantly.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
CO: We just lost the ventral shields Captain.
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: The ship is rocked.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: With a nod, turns to leave, only to grab onto one of her people as the ship rocks.::
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: under her breath::  That is not good...
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
:: grabs his seat to keep from being thrown to the deck::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::turns the ship:: CEO: All power to forward shields and get a scan of the power on that ship that fired at us, I think it's powered down.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
Jordon: After you have cared for these, take them to the lounge and see them settled.  Hopefully we will have them back to their ship soon.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
::Has a TO do the power scans and continues firing weapons::
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: Steps onto the lift.::  *CO*: We may be out gunned if they have a new weapon.  That could be some of the Breen signature we saw... something the Cardassians may have taken.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
::Targets a full spread of torpedoes at the shield generators and all phasers at the enemy phaser array that did all the big damage::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::grins:: CO: You know If we close the gap between us and the Cardassians they can't use that weapon, sir
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
FCO: Then do so. Isn't that part of your job?
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: Out of the nebula is a blacken and bruised up USS Horatio, she unleashes a full volley of torpedoes at the second ship as the lead ship take a barrage from the Arondight.
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: Both Cardassian ship's shields are down.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
::Fires phasers targeting weapons and engines::
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: As the lift stops, she steps off and quickly assess what she can of the situation.::
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
CEO: Status?
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::closes the Arondight in:: CO: Aye, but It gives me little room to maneuver.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
CO: Looks like we have help.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: Moves toward science.::
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
XO: I have some data on the Cardassian weapons waiting for you at the Science station, Commander.
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: The Lead ships takes enough damage and starts sparking up as cascading explosions rock that ship.  The second ship tucks its tail and runs as it bolts to warp.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
CO: Both Cardassian ship's shields are down Sir.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: Nods as she pulls up the data.::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::moves the Arondight away from the lead ship::
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
XO: That is does.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
NoDuz: Hail the Horatio and thank them for the help.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
CO: Sorry Captain, I tried my best, but by the time I beat down their shields there wasn't much ship left to disable.
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: The Lead ship explodes sending a shockwave.
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
CEO: You did fine Ensign some thing can't be helped.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: frowns as she reads the information::  CO: Before firing, there was a massive build up.  :: looks over at tactical::  I believe it is called a hail Mary shot.  :: looks back over.::  The readings blew out the array.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
::Does her best to reinforce the shields:: *ALL*: BRACE FOR IMPACT!
Host CO_Capt_McDuggle says:
:: grabs his seat::
Host SM_Sam says:
ACTION: The shockwave catches the shields and is absorbed, the ship rocks.  The FCO's control panel sparks up.
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: Hearing the warning, grabs her console.::
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
::Holds on to the Tactical station::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::Hit by a spark and falls to the floor::
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: Turns around to see the FCO on the floor.  Grabbing a med kit, quickly moves toward him.::
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: Kneels down and begins a quick scan.::
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
FCO: You'll live... this time.
CEO_Ens_OReiley says:
CO: Last Cardassian ship has gone to warp Sir, we hold the field.
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
XO: Great ::moves back to his console::
XO_LtCmd_Mea`e says:
:: hides a smile as he seems disappointed.::
Host SM_Sam says:
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Host SM_Sam says:
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