Chief Medical Officer's log, supplemental, Stardate: 10409.29, 
We're now in pursuit of the unknown defiant craft, with nothing but our engines since Urel left us and disabled what he could. Hopefully we can get something up and running to disable the defiant with, or at least help us to catch it up. At this rate, we'll lose them within an hour or so.

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Host CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::mutters quietly to himself as he stares at the sensor readouts:: Self: Weapons. We need weapons.

FCO_Steerman says:
::Sitting at the helm, seeing the defiant pull away from them fast and fast::

CSO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::scratches her head looking over the sensor data::

CSO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CMO: We won't catch it at this rate

Host CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
CSO: We're going too slow, and we can't get them to stop...Is there any chance of reactivating our systems before they get away from us?

CSO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CMO: We are trying as fast as possible. I still think our best chance is to ask Starfleet for the ships prefix code

CTO_Ens_T`Vok says:
::on the bridge, glancing at the tactical sensor data as he monitors the situation at hand::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
::Lt. Commander Hixxan rushes into Main Engineering along with several members of his Alpha Team - he begins barking orders to his crew to get things set up and running. Hixxan moves over to his master console near the core, and begins to try to login::

Host CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
CTO: Ensign, head down to Torpedo control. Work on manually loading, targeting and firing at that Defiant.

ACTION: None of the crew's former command codes seem to allow access to the memory core.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
Greenman: Crewman! ::He glances over his shoulders and sees Angela Greenman running past him:: Greenman, get working on the computer core, I want a full reboot in five minutes...

Host CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::turns his head back to Gomes:: CSO: We're without long range comms, but see if you can get those up and running. Work with Engineering on that

CTO_Ens_T`Vok says:
::glances up at the CMO and nods::  CMO: Aye, Commander...  ::logs out of his console and quickly moves into the nearest TL::  TL: Torpedo Control.
CSO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::nods::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
::He glares at Greenman as the young crewman stutters and then rushes off to complete her task. Hixxan turns back to his display, finding himself locked out, and then glances up at where Urel's device was strapped to the core - and he curses that man::

CSO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
*CEO*Gomes to Hixxan

FCO_Steerman says:
::Makes sure they're still on a pursuit course with the Defiant, hoping engineering can give them more speed soon::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
*CSO*: Hixxan here - what do you need Commander? ::He taps his commbadge quickly as he runs from his console to a computer core monitoring station::

CSO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
*CEO*I know you have your hands full but both weapons system and long range communications are our priority

Host CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::mumbles his way down to the centre chair and takes a seat, feeling mildly uncomfortable as he brings up sensor data on the console before him::

CTO_Ens_T`Vok says:
::as the TL arrives at the designated deck he heads out quickly, then entering the torpedo control room, nodding at the two security guards already present::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
*CSO*: Understood, Commander - I'll have engineering teams get right on it...::He glances towards the leader of Beta Team and motions for him to get moving:: But unfortunately, commander - the core is my concern - we can't do anything without a functioning computer system...

FCO_Steerman says:
::Drums on his console with the tops of his fingers, as he impatiently waits for more speed::

CSO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
*CEO* Acknowledged. If there is anything I can do from up here let me know

Host CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::looks over to the empty OPS station:: FCO: Ensign, slave OPS to your console. Give me a full damage report

CEO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
::As Engineers in Main Engineering begin rushing around in an attempt to get main systems back online, Hixxan chases after Angela Greenman on her way to the main computer core:: *CSO*: We'll need to do a complete systems shutdown...thirty seconds at least.

CSO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
*CEO* Alright, I'll be sure the bridge is ready

FCO_Steerman says:
::Looks around at the CMO, then turns back again to his console, accessing the operations subsystems and checking the damage reports::

CTO_Ens_T`Vok says:
::sighing softly before he begins T'Vok takes one of the toolkits from the storage locker and moves towards one of the individual torpedoes::

CSO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CMO: Commander Hixxan will be doing a system shutdown for 30 seconds. We will have no access to the computer

Host CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
CSO: Or the warp engines...Does that mean we'll drop out of warp and lose the Defiant?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
::As Hixxan runs out of Main Engineering he yells at a junior officer to prepare for a full engine shut-down - a command that is heard over his commbadge as he sprints after Greenman::

CSO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CMO: Drop out of warp yes, but if its quick enough the Defiant may still be in sensor range

Host CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
CSO: It's a risk we have to take...but put it off for a moment. Tell me when the Chief is ready to do the shutdown

CSO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::nods::

Host CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::tapping his commbadge:: *CTO*: Bridge to T'Vok, how is it looking down there?

CSO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
*CEO*Warn us when your ready for the shutdown

FCO_Steerman says:
::Turns around in his chair:: CMO: Sir... This is a list of currently offline systems... Weapons.. Shields... Long range communication... Transporter systems...

CEO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
::Hixxan and Greenman run into the master control room for the main computer core, and Hixxan begins tapping in commands. As he does, Greenman begins to access the core database, and prepares for a reboot:: *CSO* Prepare for systems shut-down in 15...14...

CSO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CMO: 10 seconds Doctor

CEO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
::Hixxan begins a count-down and taps a few more algorithms into the computer, giving it the command to shut-down and restart after a thirty second hard reboot::

CSO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
FCO: Have the OPS console ready for the reboot

ACTION: As the main computer core shuts down, the Artemis drops out of warp, slowing until she is at a dead stop.

Host CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::mutters to himself quietly:: CSO: I guess it's all we can do...::looks over to Helm:: FCO: Have us ready to jump straight to warp when the computer comes back up, maximum speed and an intercept course set for the defiant

CTO_Ens_T`Vok says:
::removing the control covers he begins removing the automatic guidance system to allow a safe launch::  *CMO*: I'm currently removing the automatic guidance systems from two torpedoes and preparing them for manual launch... but if we want to launch manually we need to be close by...

ACTION: All Illumination turns to emergency lighting.

FCO_Steerman says:
::Nods, as he turns around again:: CMO: Aye sir..

Host CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
Self: I hate the dark...

CEO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
::Oitan watches as the screen before him goes black and the regular hum of the computer core and the engines fades to nothing. Emergency lights fill the room and he taps his foot:: Greenman: 10...9...8...

ACTION: As the CEO's clock runs down to 0, nothing happens.

ACTION: The Main Computer Core is still down.

Host CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
CSO: 30 seconds has past...

CTO_Ens_T`Vok says:
::blinks as the torpedo control room remains awfully dark::

FCO_Steerman says:
::Waits for his console to light up again::

Host CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::hits his commbadge:: *CEO*: Chief! Where are the lights and the flashing buttons?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
::Hixxan blinks several times and taps his dead console, and curses to himself - Urel must have left a program in the computer...and he fell for it::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
*CMO*: Working on it, Commander. ::He curses loudly in a Bolian dialect and drops down to the ground, ripping off a casing and beginning a forced reboot of the computer::

FCO_Steerman says:
::Taps his foot, along with the still drumming fingers::

Host CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::leans his head back on the chair and groans::

CSO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::controlling her stress at the still non functioning computer::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
::Hixxan reaches his arm into the casing and is zapped with a charge. He lets out a yelp and immediately realizes what happened:: *CMO*: We have a blown power coupling down here - I'm on it. ::Placing his hand along the wall, Hixxan makes his way around the room towards a supply closet::

Host CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
CEO: Double time, Chief. There is someone running away from us who needs medical "treatment"

CSO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::raises an eyebrow at the CMO::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
::Oitan grabs a kit and some emergency parts. He knows that he's going to be doing this in the dark, and with less then "approved" parts, but knows it needs to get done. Greenman, on the other hand, has the vision to set up a portable light, while Hixxan sets to work replacing the coupling::

CTO_Ens_T`Vok says:
*CMO*: T'Vok to Kymar, Commander... I can’t do my work here without lights or power to work with.... what is happening up there?

FCO_Steerman says:
::slowly starts swinging his chair left to right, right to left::

Host CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
*CTO*: Trouble, Ensign. Close up those torpedoes and get back on the bridge. I'll need you to run through tactical diagnostics when the computer is back up.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
::Hixxan tosses the burned out coupling over his shoulder, completely ignoring Greenman and the added light. He works quickly, and crosses his fingers as he goes to activate the new - temporary - power relay::

ACTION: The Main Computer Core shows signs of powering up... Slowly.

ACTION: Emergency lights go down as normal illumination resumes.

Host CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::grins and sits up straight in his chair:: FCO: Full power to the engines, pursuit course!

CTO_Ens_T`Vok says:
::glances at his unfinished and signals two security officers to close this job up::   *CMO*: Acknowledged... on my way!

ACTION: Most console come online, but some systems are still powering up, namely engines, and weapons.

Host CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
CSO: Check sensors, Commander. See if you can find our Defiant.

CSO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::tries to contact StarFleet ::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
::Hixxan smiles to himself as the weak temporary connection seems to work and lights begin to return to the core room:: Greenman: Supervise team Epsilon and get them to replace this relay immediately...::Hixxan moves out of the core room quickly, heading back to Main Engineering::

CSO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CMO: It will take a few seconds for sensors to come back online

CSO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
FCO: Scan for the thalaron residues emanating from the defiant, that’s our best way of penetrating the cloak

Host CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
*CEO*: Good work, Chief. See if you can shunt more power to the engines, I want to catch them up!

CTO_Ens_T`Vok says:
::hurries out of the control room and into the TL::  TL: Bridge !  Self: Great... that's at least some more light....

ACTION: Commander Gomes reaches the nearest SF beacon with success.

FCO_Steerman says:
::Sees his console come to life again and stops swinging, tapping and drumming, but instead sets to work again, scanning the thalaron residues, as the commander suggested::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
*CMO*: Aye sir...::Hixxan rushes on his way to Engineering, and nearly knocks down a confused Tactical officer in his rush. He bolts into Main Engineering and makes his way back to his console - logging in successfully this time::

CSO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::sends the summary of the situation and requests the prefix code for this particular defiant::

CSO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CMO: I'm sending the information about this mission to StarFleet and requesting the codes. I hope they will believe us quickly~

CSO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::frowns::

Host CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::"Exciting, huh?":: Self: Shut up...::bites his bottom lip as he turns to the science console:: CSO: We can only hope. Perhaps things will be nice, and they'll give us transponder codes.

CSO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CMO: Starfleet claims to have no record of this defiant class ship

CTO_Ens_T`Vok says:
::runs out of the TL and takes his station, glancing at what is working at the moment::

Host CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
CSO: Black ops...See if you can dig up any information on un-tagged Defiant's working in this region of space

CEO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
::Hixxan sits down at his console and begins working on power transfer protocols, doing his best to get main systems online, and extra power to sensors and engines::

Host CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::turns at the sound of T'Vok entering::  CTO: Report?

CSO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CMO: They are going through our data and deciding what to

CSO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CMO: I suppose we are on our own for now

Host CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::lets out a sigh, have exasperation and half exhaustion:: CSO: Wonderful.

FCO_Steerman says:
::Shakes head as he keeps working, at least turning on warp again on their original heading:: CMO: Sir.. No sign of the defiant yet...

CTO_Ens_T`Vok says:
::glances up at the CMO::  CMO: Maybe contact StarFleet Intelligence for additional info on that Defiant Class Vessel...?  I'm currently receiving the first readings, Commander... I'm picking up a thalaron trail... but it is dissipating quickly...

Host CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::feels the shift to warp speed and nods to the helm::

CSO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
FCO/CMO: If we can't find her, there is no point in having the prefix code or having weapons back online

Host CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
CSO: No, but we can give a damn good chase...::letting out another sigh he falls back into the chair:: CTO: Send the trail down to Helm, Ensign

CEO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
::Pushes extra engines into the drive system, cutting power from life support in non-essential sections - empty VIP quarters and sections of the ship not occupied during their "test cruise."::

CTO_Ens_T`Vok says:
::picks up the Defiant at the limit of their sensor range::  CMO: Commander... I've picked up the Defiant... but it is moving out of our sensor range quickly...  ::sends the coordinates to helm control::  Aye, Commander... rerouting coordinates now...

Host CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
FCO: Maximum Warp, Ensign. Push the engines to their limits

FCO_Steerman says:
::Nods as he receives the heading, entering and engaging maximum warp:: CMO: Maximum warp.. Engaged...

CTO_Ens_T`Vok says:
::sighs softly::  CMO: Commander... I've lost the Defiant... it moves out of sensor range....

Host CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
:;frowns slightly:: CTO: Projected destination?

ACTION: Incoming communication form Starfleet command, directed at the Captain.

CSO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CMO: Incoming StarFleet communications, directed at the Captain

CSO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CMO: passing it through

CSO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::patches the communications to the captain's ready room::

CTO_Ens_T`Vok says:
::blinks::  CMO: I'll see if I can extrapolate its course...

Host CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::nod to both the CSO and Helm before letting out another sigh. "You suck as a Captain, Dremel. You always did":: Self: Stop making fun of yourself...

CTO_Ens_T`Vok says:
CMO: They're following our current course apparently... no course changes necessary at this time...

Host CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::nods slowly:: All: If no-one has any further suggestions, then we'll remain on this course until otherwise told.

FCO_Steerman says:
::Nods, as he verifies the heading with their last known course::

Host SM_Sergio says:
<CO> *CTO* : Ensign... Please patch the communication back to the main viewer... Admiral N'Gen will fill you in...

Host ADM_N`Gen says:
<CO> *CMO* : I'll be in my quarters...

Host CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::nods to the communication and stands up, facing the viewscreen::

CTO_Ens_T`Vok says:
*CO*: Acknowledged, Captain..  ::accesses the communication controls and puts it on the main viewer::  CMO: On screen, Commander...  ::looks up at the viewscreen::

FCO_Steerman says:
::Looks up at the viewscreen::

ACTION: A Starfleet Admiral appears on the screen..

CSO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::looks as well::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
::Hixxan continues to work in Main Engineering, oblivious to the events taking place on the bridge. He struggles to have this teams repair Urel's damage, and run checks on all systems::

Host ADM_N`Gen says:
CMO: Commander... ::sighs:: This is not a duty that i enjoy doing, but it must be done... Captain Correz has been temporarily removed of command, pending an investigation on the Artemis' actions at Verdera IV. You are temporarily assigned to command the vessel...

CSO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
Self: fascinating

Host ADM_N`Gen says:
CMO: And you are hereby ordered to return to Starbase 185 for repairs... Again...

CSO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::frowns::

Host CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::blinks, the smile he'd feigned dropping from his lips:: ADM: Admiral? Will the investigation be held at Starbase 185?

FCO_Steerman says:
::Turns to his console to check the heading for Starbase 185 and enters it into the standby selector::

CTO_Ens_T`Vok says:
::raises his eyebrow as he continues to monitor his own duties::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
::As status reports begin to pour in to Main Engineering, a damage assessment arrives, concerning the massive hole that once was the ship's lounge. Hixxan sighs and wonders when they'll get a chance to repair the damage::

Host ADM_N`Gen says:
CMO: Yes Commander, it will... the USS Encumberance has been dispatched to that planet to see what they can do t erase the damage done by that base...

Host CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::nods slowly:: ADM: And what about Urel, and the Defiant-class vessel that was stolen?

Host ADM_N`Gen says:
CMO: Starfleet Intelligence is dispatching one vessel to apprehend them... Hopefully they will succeed.

Host CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::nods again, knowing full well that SFI will "lose" the vessel:: ADM: Hopefully so, Admiral. I will set course for Starbase 185 immediately

Host ADM_N`Gen says:
::nods:: CMO: believe me commander.. I'm not happy about this decision.. But it is standard protocol...

Host ADM_N`Gen says:
CMO: N'Gen, out..

CSO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CMO: The Universe twists and turns...

CTO_Ens_T`Vok says:
CMO: Orders, Captain..?

Host CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
CSO: And we just have to ride the waves...::sighing softly he looks over to Helm:: FCO: Set course for Starbase 185, Warp 6

CEO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
::After a few moments, and leaving Main Engineering in the hands of his technicians, Oitan Hixxan arrives on the bridge of the U.S.S. Artemis, glancing around. The blue skinned Bolian makes his way to the Engineering console and logs in...curious as to what has happened in his absence::

FCO_Steerman says:
::Taps the selector switch, then turns around:: CMO: Coming about... Bearing 235 mark 16.... Warp 6... ::Enters the new warp factor::

CSO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
::calibrates sensors::

CSO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
FCO/CMO:I say we need the rest. Shall we go for a drink at hunter's glen?

CSO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
FCO/CMO: Never mind that

CEO_LtCmdr_Hixxan says:
::Hixxan glances toward Commander Gomes and then back at his display. A lot has happened on their trial cruise...way too much for a simple test run...::

Host CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::turns around to address the bridge crew, nodding to the Chief:: All: The Captain has been relieved of command, but she is still our Captain. ::glances at the CTO for a moment:: We will return to Starbase 185, an investigation will take place, and we will put Captain Correz back in the centre chair...

CSO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
FCO/CMO: My quarters have good replicators what do you say?

FCO_Steerman says:
::Smiles:: CSO: Why not... I could use a little cheering up after this fiasco...

CTO_Ens_T`Vok says:
::nods at the CMO::  CMO: Aye., Captain...  I'm sure Captain Correz will be strong enough to push through Command's investigation...

CSO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CTO/CMO: Want to join?

Host CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::nodding slowly, half to himself and half to the CSO:: CSO: We'll see what happens after the duty shift is over...perhaps the Captain will join us ::smiles softly and nods:: All: You know your duties, lets have them done

Host CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::sits back in the centre chair, biting his lower lip and wondering when he next hurdle will need jumping::

CSO_Cmdr_Gomes says:
CMO: Aye, aye  ::sighs dreaming of her favourite cakes, lying somewhere, unreplicated::

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