Host Hebert says:
Summary:  After a small "shock"... or explosive feeling on the hull of Avalon, Starfleet has become real interested in the rogues operating in the Borath Nebula.  Avalon Station has been ordered to investigate.
Host Hebert says:
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Host FCO_Jetter says:
:: sits down at the flight control console aboard the USS Phoenix doing pre-flight checklists ::
CEO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
::is checking all of the engineering systems on the Phoenix::
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
::steps aboard the now fully repaired USS Phoenix::
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
@::she makes sure that repair crews have been dispatched to continue the repairs on the Pearl, then she makes her way to the Phoenix::
CEO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
Self: Ruddy youngsters they had better not mess with my engines.
Host FCO_Jetter says:
:: taps a few commands into his console and completes his check :: Bridge: Pre-flight checks complete, Flight Control ready.
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
::she makes it to the Phoenix and boards, she notices that AXO is already aboard, but he is otherwise occupied::
Host FCO_Jetter says:
ACTION: The CSO heads down to the Phoenix's Science Lab and continues studying the explosive charge used against Avalon.
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
::hears FCO call out that pre-flight checks were complete and that Flight Control was ready.::   FCO:  Understood.  ::Kriss says as she steps close enough for the FCO to hear.::
CEO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
::runs level 4 diagnostics on all key systems::
Host FCO_Jetter says:
:: looks up and smiles at his captain, then returns back to his console ::
Host FCO_Jetter says:
CO: Ma'am, all ready.  Avalon is ready to clear us.
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
FCO:  Fantastic, take us out.
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
::gets secure for take off::
CEO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
*CO*: Sir, engineering is ready. Reading green across all boards.  Looks like the repairs were just fine.
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
*CEO*:  Glad to hear.  Can you keep an eye on tactical just in case we need an extra hand?
Host FCO_Jetter says:
:: receives final clearance and watches the Avalon gates open :: Bridge: Clearing all moorings... taking us out, 1/4 impulse power.
CEO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
*CO*: Not a problem sir.  Will do.
Host FCO_Jetter says:
ACTION: The USS Phoenix turns slowly and follows a quick straight path right out the main doors of Avalon's docking module.
CEO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
::Pulls up the tactical::
CEO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
*CO*:  All moorings clear and on ships power.
CEO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
*FCO*: Let’s go.
Host FCO_Jetter says:
:: taps his console :: CO: Setting course for the Borath Nebula, Warp 8.  :: engages the engines ::
Host FCO_Jetter says:
ACTION: With a hum and a bang, the Phoenix enters warp and speeds off towards the Borath Nebula.
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
ALL:  Good so far.
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
FCO:  What is our ETA to the Borath Nebula?
Host FCO_Jetter says:
CO: 17 hours, present speed.
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
FCO:  Barring any sidetracks.
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
::realized that she should have taken along some crackers::
CEO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
::crunches on a granola bar::
Host FCO_Jetter says:
ACTION:  Shifts change... duty continues... people do their normal days activities.  4 Hours later, the USS Pearl is repaired and launches from Avalon Station, however holding position in orbit around the station.  12.5 hours later... everyone is getting anxious, as they approach the Borath Nebula.
Host FCO_Jetter says:
CO: Ma'am, we are approaching the exterior of the Borath Nebula...
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
FCO:  Any unusual readings? ships?
CEO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
*CO*: Careful sir Nebula's have strange effects on engineering systems.
Host FCO_Jetter says:
CO: No ma'am, not at this time.
CEO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
::double checks all the power grids and tactical sensor grids::
CEO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
*CO*: Permission to come to bridge?
CEO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
*FCO*: I suggest we drop from warp.  Nebulas are funny sometimes.
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
FCO:  notify me of any unusual readings at all.
Host FCO_Jetter says:
ACTION: Sensors detect a small scout class vessel - the same ship that flew around this area as before - coming out of the nebula, slowly.
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
*CEO*: Granted.
CEO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
::hands engineering over to her senior EO and heads for the TL and the bridge::
CEO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
::exits on the bridge and smartly walks over to her engineering console and gives the proper commands for it to open::
Host FCO_Jetter says:
CO: Sir, small vessel exiting the nebula.
CEO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
CO: I will slave tactical to engineering sir.
CEO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
::slaves tactical to her engineering console::
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
OPS: See if any sensors can penetrate that ship and the Nebula.
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
CO:  Aye.  ::tries to use the sensors to see if the ship can be scanned::
CEO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
::hm..............::
Host FCO_Jetter says:
CO: Sir, recommend we go to impulse.
CEO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
OPS: The nebula is making sensors go nuts.  I can't keep them concentrated.  Something is scattering the sensor beams.
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
FCO:  I agree.
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
CEO:  I understand.
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
FCO:  Be ready for an quick moves we might have to make.
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
CO:  I also recommend that we either go to yellow or red alert.
Host FCO_Jetter says:
:: drops the ship to impulse on the exterior of the nebula :: CO: Aye, Full impulse, sir.
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
OPS:  I think yellow for the moment unless we are provoked.
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
CO:  That is what I was thinking, permission to go to yellow.
CEO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
CO: I also concur with the idea of going to yellow.
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
OPS:  Granted.
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
::activates yellow alert protocol::
CEO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
*Engineering*: Yellow alert Code 3 you know the drill get it right.
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
FCO:  What is the scout ships flight pattern?
Host FCO_Jetter says:
CO: Sir, the ship doesn't appear to seem interested in us, yet... but their shields are up.  They are moving around the edge of the nebula heading away from us.
Host FCO_Jetter says:
:: goes to say something then.... :: CO: Sir, I take that back, they are turning towards us, now on intercept course.
Host FCO_Jetter says:
CO: ETA, 5 minutes until their weapons can come to bare.
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
FCO:  Are their weapons charged?
Host FCO_Jetter says:
CO: I believe so...
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
OPS:  Shields at 100%?
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
CO:  Yes, Captain.
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
ALL:  Be ready.
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
::nods::
CEO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
CO: I was born ready sir.  All tactical systems online and weapons are hot.
Host FCO_Jetter says:
ACTION: With a twitch, the USS Phoenix receives a blast of ionized plasma energy from the scout ship's weapon systems.  The Phoenix rocks, and the red alert klaxon goes off.
Host FCO_Jetter says:
:: starts evasive maneuvers ::
CEO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
::is rocked::  *Engineering*: Code Red Alert 5. All fusion reactors to full, feed 1-4 into shields,5+6 into engines 7-10 give to OPS.
CEO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
CO: Shields are at 100% full and up.
Host FCO_Jetter says:
ACTION:  The Scout comes around the Pheonix again this time with a pass from underneath... the Phoenix takes a direct hit from their energy weapon systems.
CEO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
CO: Shields still holding.
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
OPS:  Try to communicate with them.
Host FCO_Jetter says:
:: continues to roll and twitch the Phoenix attempting to shake them ::
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
FCO:  Be ready to depart.
CEO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
CO: Sir photon torpedoes are ready and phasers at the ready.
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
CO:  Trying.  ::tries to hail the other vessel::
OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
::getting no response::   CO:  I am not getting an answer to our hails.
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
CEO:  Fire but try just to disable them.
Host FCO_Jetter says:
ACTION: The FCO tries to shake the other ship, but turns the ship badly one time and the energy weapons strikes the belly of the Phoenix again... shields weakening.
CEO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
*Engineering*: Make sure you have teams Alpha and Beta near the fusion reactors just in case.
CEO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
CO: Aye sir.  ::locks in on the engines of the scout ship and fires a phaser at 20%.
CEO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
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CEO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
*Engineering*: Get your bloody backsides moving we are going to lose shielding on the underside of ship.
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
FCO:  take us out if we don't disable them in the next few seconds.
Host FCO_Jetter says:
ACTION: The Phoenix takes a soft warning shot at the scout, with a direct hit.  The scout shrugs the shot off and turns for another pass.
CEO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
<EO Thompson> *CEO: Sir we have eps conduits on deck 7 and 8 ruptured, power to nacelles have been cut, warp power has been reduced.
CEO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
Out loud: Damn it to hell this is not how I wanted this to happen.
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
FCO:  Take us out.  We need to rethink our position and maneuvers.
Host FCO_Jetter says:
ACTION: Another couple of volleys from both ships impact fairly strong shields...
Host FCO_Jetter says:
FCO: Attempting to escape ma'am.... warp drive system unresponsive... going to full impulse.
CEO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
*Engineering*: Delta team and Bravo team get to deck 7 and 8 and begin emergency repairs to the conduits.  Gamma team get your butts rolling on the warp engines.
Host FCO_Jetter says:
FCO: Sir, I can't outrun them, they are gaining on us... we are exposing our aft.
CEO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
CO: Warp systems not at full power.  Trying to get them back up to full power but it is not easy cause they severed many ODN conduit relays to the nacelles.
CEO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
CO: Got an Idea though.
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
ALL:  Do what you can to get us out of here.
Host FCO_Jetter says:
ACTION: Running away from the scout at full impulse only gets the Phoenix another full load of weaponry into their aft section, shields are commencing in the aft lower decks.
Host FCO_Jetter says:
FCO: Sir, I recommend we turn and stick it to them, they are going to blow a hole into our rear on their next volley.
CEO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
CO: I can drop some drive plasma and ignite it by micro torpedo as soon as the scout is close enough to feel it and maybe hurt them.
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
CEO:  Do it.
CEO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
CO: Done sir.  ::releases drive plasma and gets the micro torpedo ready::
CEO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
CO: Micro torpedo ready to fire sir.  FCO: Range to target?
Host FCO_Jetter says:
CEO: 120KM.
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
CEO:  Fire at will.
CEO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
CO: Firing ........Now!!::hits the keypad::
Host FCO_Jetter says:
ACTION: The Pheonix ignites the plasma, scorching the scout's outer hull right through their shields.  The scout taking minor damage, turns and starts to run back to the nebula.
CEO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
CO: Wonderful great that got him sir.
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
ALL:  Let's get warp up ASAP and get other repairs done.
CEO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
CO: Recommend we stand down from red to yellow for the moment.
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
CEO:  Make it so.
CEO_Lt_Running_Horse says:
ALL; Stand down red alert to yellow alert.
Host FCO_Jetter says:
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