Host Don says:
       <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Begin Mission >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

CEO_LT_Dave says:
:: on main bridge looking thing over::::

EO_David_Telarus says:
::looks at core sitting in Eng. Chair looking over the console::

CTO_Chalen says:
CO:   Sir, we are standing at yellow alert.   Screens are up and weapons are charged.

SO_Webster says:
::at SCI, checking LRS::

Host CO_John_Sea says:
::watches as the Chief Ruff Officer enters the bridge::

CEO_LT_Dave says:
*EO* report

FCO_Fielding says:
::readies for flight::

CNS_Serain says:
::in TL on way to bridge::

CMO_Torgh_Sanders says:
::on the bridge, studying scans::

XO_Grift says:
::walking about the bridge observing::

MO_Jorae says:
::In Sick Bay..........looking around at the people working efficiently..........Considers leaving Praught in charge of SB and going to the bridge to watch::

Host CO_John_Sea says:
CTO: Thank you please maintain

FCO_Fielding says:
::...at the helm, on the Bridge, of course.::

EO_David_Telarus says:
*CEO*: I am overlooking things here sir.

OPS Ryerson says:
::At OPS, doing the things an OPS Manager usually does::

Host CO_John_Sea says:
FCO: Please engage at warp 6

XO_Grift says:
::eyes the new OPS officer suspiciously::

Host CO_John_Sea says:
::pets Riverwind::

OPS Ryerson says:
::Has heard bad things about this XO...Grift::

FCO_Fielding says:
CO: Aye, sir.  Course laid in to sector 22711, engaging at warp 6.  ::engages::

CTO_Chalen says:
CO:  Sir, you asked for a brief on Sector 22711.   As near as I can tell, since the breakup of the Thallonian Empire in the neighboring sector 221G, there's been no power structure here.   Pirate groups have been know to take advantage of this, but never to this organized of an extent.

Host CO_John_Sea says:
SO: Long Range Sensor Scan please

FCO_Fielding says:
CO: We will arrive in the sector in 12 minutes at current speed.

 SO_Webster says:
CO: Aye sir, scanning.

MO_Jorae says:
::Looks around and sighs...........looks at the ceiling contemplating.........then back at the group...........walks over to Praught and taps her on the shoulder motioning her away from the group::

EO_David_Telarus says:
EO: Begins Security Protocols in case of Pirates

XO_Grift says:
::wonders how an person like Ryerson even made it into Starfleet with that criminal record and all...::

EO_David_Telarus says:
*CEO*: Running security protocols just incase our buddy pirates decide to come aboard

CEO_LT_Dave says:
:: lock  Eng system to eng personal  only::

MO_Jorae says:
Praught: I'm going up to the bridge.......keep an eye out here and let me know if you need me.

CEO_LT_Dave says:
*EO* understood

Host CO_John_Sea says:
CTO: Thank you , what is the military strength of Tallonian ships?

OPS Ryerson says:
::Heard that Grift’s predecessor was just.....amazing::

MO_Jorae says:
<Praught> MO: Aye......We're almost ready anyway.

MO_Jorae says:
::Nods and smiles........heading to the TL::

CTO_Chalen says:
CO:   These days, non-existent.    What remains of the Thallonian royalty are tied up fighting the race known as the Redeemers at least 10 sectors from here.

Host CO_John_Sea says:
CTO: what is the strength of Redeemer vessels?

CNS_Serain says:
::exits TL and walks on to bridge::

SO_Webster says:
CO: Sir, I'm not detecting any vessels in sector 22711 on LRS

MO_Jorae says:
::Heads to the TL and waits for it to arrive::

Host CO_John_Sea says:
CNS: welcome

CTO_Chalen says:
CO:   From intelligence gathered, formidable.   But as I said, Redeemer space is a far way from here and the pirate attacks are inconsistent with Redeemer tactics.

CNS_Serain says:
CO: Thank you.

MO_Jorae says:
::Enters as the TL opens:: TL: Bridge.

FCO_Fielding says:
::glad that the Redeemers are far away.  Not her Saviors, they.::

Host CO_John_Sea says:
CTO: Have Redeemer vessels known to carry cloaks

CEO_LT_Dave says:
:: look over power  readings and  then look and see if any system are offline:::

MO_Jorae says:
::Exits the TL and heads onto the bridge looking at the action or lack thereof::

CTO_Chalen says:
CO:  The redeemers do not possess cloaking technology.   At least, not that has been reported by the USS Excaliber or any other ships in the area.

FCO_Fielding says:
::looks and sees the Good Doctor!::

SO_Webster says:
::hears the TL doors open and looks up to see the MO::

FCO_Fielding says:
MO: Hi, Dr. J!  Quiet in the Sickbay Front?

MO_Jorae says:
::Nods to the FCO........heads over to TAC 2 to look at readings and access the situation::

MO_Jorae says:
FCO: Deathly so.

CTO_Chalen says:
::sees Julia::   MO:  <w>  Uh, hi Julia.

CEO_LT_Dave says:
*EO* run level 2 diag on all system

XO_Grift says:
CO: They must be using some type of stealth technology or sensor manipulation, most of the ship passing through this area have shown nothing out of the ordinary

FCO_Fielding says:
::snickers and rolls her eyes::

CEO_LT_Dave says:
MO: HI sis :)

Host CO_John_Sea says:
::looks thoughtfully::

EO_David_Telarus says:
::looks over console engages diagnostics program level 2 system wide::

SO_Webster says:
MO: hello doctor ::smiles::

MO_Jorae says:
::Pushes a button on TAC one:: CTO: <w> You might want to have shields at the ready........

EO_David_Telarus says:
*CEO*: Aye, sir diags going system wide level 2

FCO_Fielding says:
::wishes she had some peanuts::

SO_Webster says:
::continues to check LRS::

OPS Ryerson says:
XO: Umm, Sir.....

MO_Jorae says:
::Dryly:: SO: Hello, Webster....

XO_Grift says:
OPS: What is it Ensign?

Host CO_John_Sea says:
Ops: Please monitor local communications for civilian and or military traffic

FCO_Fielding says:
::looks at the OPS quizzically.  Nervous type?::

FCO_Fielding says:
::perks up at the chance to Analyze someone up close!::

OPS Ryerson says:
XO: may I remind you, sir that the Redeemers could be possibly responsible for the destruction of the Excalibur sir.

CEO_LT_Dave says:
CTO: please assign another SEC team to eng please.

CTO_Chalen says:
::sees Julia activate the shields::  MO:  Uh...... I knew that.    

CEO_LT_Dave says:
MO: welcome sister how are you?

MO_Jorae says:
::Winks:: CTO: I'm sure you did..........::Half way leans across TAC 2::

SO_Webster says:
::checks computer for info on the Redeemers::

CTO_Chalen says:
CO: Sir, I confirmed with Starfleet intelligence reports that there is no Thallonian or Redeemers activity in this sector nor has there been for years.

XO_Grift says:
OPS: Noted

FCO_Fielding says:
::woo-hoos to herself and pats the helm::

MO_Jorae says:
::Raises an eyebrow at the FCO::

CEO_LT_Dave says:
::looks at the MO::

CEO_LT_Dave says:
*EO*:  you have them test yet?

Host CO_John_Sea says:
FCO: Please secure from warp when we have reached our destination

CTO_Chalen says:
MO:   Uh........ Um......... Okay.     Um........... I've been meaning to talk to you lately.

CEO_LT_Dave says:
CTO: Can you please add a team to main Eng please.

XO_Grift says:
SO: What type of cargo has been stolen by these pirates?

FCO_Fielding says:
CO: Aye, sir.

MO_Jorae says:
::tilts her head to the side a little:: CTO: Really?  I wouldn't have noticed........

EO_David_Telarus says:
*CEO*: Results still coming in

CTO_Chalen says:
::Dave’s comm breaks Riggs' chain of thought toward Julia:: CEO: Uh, sure. Security is on the way.  ::signals teams::

Host CO_John_Sea says:
XO: Any sign of Orion activity in the area?

SO_Webster says:
XO: Sir, a variety of cargo - holo emitters, warp drives, and so on.

Host CO_John_Sea says:
CNS: Do you have any sense of mental thought patterns in the area?

CEO_LT_Dave says:
:: hear the So and  think i kill them if they try:::

SO_Webster says:
XO: It seems they are targeting small ships

CTO_Chalen says:
::turns attention toward Julia again::  MO:   What was I saying......... oh yeah... I uh, I've been really busy lately, but I've been meaning to talk to you about Risa.

EO_David_Telarus says:
*CEO* Affirmative sir all systems are green

FCO_Fielding says:
::tries to look busy::

CNS_Serain says:
CO: No sir, not yet.

XO_Grift says:
CO: Not within the last year

Host CO_John_Sea says:
SO: Please maintain continuous sensor sweeps

SO_Webster says:
CO: Aye sir

FCO_Fielding says:
CO: We're one minute from the sector.

SO_Webster says:
::makes some adjustments on console::

FCO_Fielding says:
::prepares to disengage warp::

MO_Jorae says:
::Crosses her arms:: CTO: I hope you aren't up in arms over a little emotionally weak moment by a female over that little kiss.......you are more of a wuss than I thought if you are.

XO_Grift says:
CO: Do you think these pirates would attempt to take a Federation starship?

CEO_LT_Dave says:
*EO* let boost power to Sensor and shields

Host CO_John_Sea says:
FCO: Please secure from Warp and proceed on impulse

FCO_Fielding says:
CO: Aye, sir.  ::secures from Warp and switches to impulse::

Host CO_John_Sea says:
XO: It depends on how numerous they are and whether they have a supply base nearby

EO_David_Telarus says:
::redirects power to Shields and Sensors::

CTO_Chalen says:
MO:   It's not that..... hey wait!   I'm not a wuss!  I just uh, wasn't myself that night......  I didn't want you to get the wrong ideal when I....... I mean when I didn't.........

XO_Grift says:
SO: What inhabited planets are in this area?

EO_David_Telarus says:
*CEO*: Sir power redirected to desired systems

MO_Jorae says:
::Looks over Tactical scans of the area...........then stops and turns to face him outright:: CTO: Then what is it?

SO_Webster says:
XO: Checking, sir

CTO_Chalen says:
MO:  It's uh...... what I mean to say is I.... I've been having trouble trying to talk with...... I mean......   ::trails off in mumbles::

SO_Webster says:
XO: Sir, no inhabited planets in this sector

Host CO_John_Sea says:
XO: Please deploy deep space probes in a 360 degree arc

CEO_LT_Dave says:
::think his sister need to   let CTO keep his mind on his job:::

FCO_Fielding says:
::blinks at the CTO.  Interesting...::

MO_Jorae says:
::Softens her curtness just slightly:: CTO: What?

Host CO_John_Sea says:
FCO: Reduce to 1/2 impulse please

FCO_Fielding says:
CO: Aye, sir.  Reducing speed.  ::slows down to a 1/2 impulse crawl::

XO_Grift says:
CO: Aye

Host CO_John_Sea says:
SO: please scan for neutrino or gas emissions

SO_Webster says:
CO: Aye sir

CTO_Chalen says:
MO:   What I mean to say is.....  What I've been trying to say....  ::console beeps and Riggs nervously checks the panel stopping his sentence::

XO_Grift says:
::walks over to Tac2 and begins deploying probes::

MO_Jorae says:
::Grabs Riggs by the shoulders and turns him to look at her:: CTO: Just say it.

CTO_Chalen says:
XO:   All probe bays available for deployment sir.

Host CO_John_Sea says:
CTO: please research if there are any scheduled ships to pass near here, such as a freighter

MO_Jorae says:
::Looks up at the XO and steps from in front of TAC 2 with a raised eyebrow::

CTO_Chalen says:
MO:   Uh......  I....    ::hears Captain's order and turns back to the panel to answer::

SO_Webster says:
CO: Sir, I'm not picking up any neutrino or gas emissions.

CTO_Chalen says:
CO: Uh....... checking now sir.

MO_Jorae says:
::Gives up with a huff.........trying to be patient, but that's not one of her better known qualities::

Host CO_John_Sea says:
FCO: Please monitor any local communications

XO_Grift says:
CO: Probes away

CEO_LT_Dave says:
:: look at his sister::::

CTO_Chalen says:
CO:   The uh, next freighter is scheduled to pass through in 3 days time.

FCO_Fielding says:
CO: Aye, sir.  ::leaves the local soap opera alone and listens to the comm traffic::

CEO_LT_Dave says:
*EO* what the power out put to the shields and sensors?

Host CO_John_Sea says:
XO: Are there any local planetary systems and or navigational hazards nearby?

SO_Webster says:
CO: Sir, from the warp signatures and ion trails I'm picking up, the last ship passed through about a week ago

EO_David_Telarus says:
*CEO*: They are at maximum allocation and powered at high

MO_Jorae says:
::Walks over to SCI2 since she's being crowded out at SCI 1::

XO_Grift says:
::returns to walking about the bridge::

XO_Grift says:
CO: No planets in this sector and no phenomenon on sensors

CTO_Chalen says:
::tries to find out more data on local traffic at TAC1::

Host CO_John_Sea says:
SO: Please collect data from our probes

FCO_Fielding says:
::wonders if anyone's doing any comming around here::

SO_Webster says:
CO: aye, sir

CEO_LT_Dave says:
:: look over reading something still not right wondering  about how sister  doing not paying attn and then hit some button and see power relay out on deck 4 again::

MO_Jorae says:
::Seeing the XO having left TAC2 heads back over hoping that Riggs will stop stuttering and tell her what ever it is::

SO_Webster says:
::toggles some switches and the probes begin to return home::

Host CO_John_Sea says:
::sits in command chair , pensive::

CEO_LT_Dave says:
*EO* power relay on deck 4  has went down

MO_Jorae says:
::Looking busy at TAC 2......actually looking at scans:: CTO: I don't suppose you can finish your sentence?

FCO_Fielding says:
::frowns crossly.  Staticstaticstatic.  Bzzzzzzzzpppppptttt....::

Host CO_John_Sea says:
FCO: Hard to starboard, grid pattern search

SO_Webster says:
::checks data coming in from probes::

XO_Grift says:
CO: Perhaps we could entice the pirates to come at us...

FCO_Fielding says:
CO: Aye, sir.  ::maneuvers the ship as though she knew how to make it go::

CTO_Chalen says:
MO:  I want to.....  I'm just not as good at this as I normally am talking with you.   It's so much easier just to poke fun at each other than to.....  ::trails off::

Host CO_John_Sea says:
XO: ::nods:: What can we use as bait?

SO_Webster says:
CO: Since the pirates seem to prey on smaller ships, maybe we should send out a shuttle?

XO_Grift says:
Co: Perhaps we could give off a false sensor reading,  make them believe we are hauling a large amount of deuterium perhaps....

MO_Jorae says:
::Pauses quizzically for a moment her mind running over the possibilities:: CTO: Than to...................what?

CTO_Chalen says:
MO:  Than to...... to.....   ::breaks off and turns to the CO::

MO_Jorae says:
::Looking down at the panel.......looking for traces of cloaked ships::

Host CO_John_Sea says:
XO: Please attempt to do so, we need bait

CTO_Chalen says:
CO:  Sir, sending out a shuttlecraft with a false deuterium signature would be the perfect chance to lure the Pirates out, but I recommend a minimal shuttle crew for safety reasons.

FCO_Fielding says:
::hmmmms at the CTO.  Is he going aphasic, or is he just nervous around a nice woman?::

XO_Grift says:
CO: We could just remote the shuttle from a distance

MO_Jorae says:
::Between clenched teeth:: CTO: You know.......you really can get frustrating........

Host CO_John_Sea says:
XO: What about outfitting the shuttle with holo-emitters?

CNS_Serain says:
::has a feeling they are being watched::

CNS_Serain says:
CO: Captain?

FCO_Fielding says:
::thinks: shuttles... Ooooooo...::

Host CO_John_Sea says:
CNS: Yes?

MO_Jorae says:
::Thinks they need an expendable Doc on the shuttle and that would be her::

FCO_Fielding says:
::thinks they need an expendable Pilot on the shuttle, and that would be she::

XO_Grift says:
CO: That would be possible as well

CTO_Chalen says:
::turns back to the MO::  MO:  You know that you're no walk in the park yourself!   I'm just having trouble saying what I want to say.   I'm just not used to this kind of thing.....

Host CO_John_Sea says:
All: Not to worry ::grin:: no crew on the shuttle

CNS_Serain says:
CO: I have the oddest feeling. I can't detect any minds but I get the distinct feeling that we are being watched. ::looks perplexed::

FCO_Fielding says:
::darns::

Host Don says:
ACTION: Sensors pick up an object to port for just a second, then it disappears.

MO_Jorae says:
::Sighs::

MO_Jorae says:
::Sees a blip on TAC 2........and looks for it again::

SO_Webster says:
CO: Sir, for just a second, there was an object to port

CTO_Chalen says:
CO:  Sir, I had a blip on the scanners to port but it vanished.

Host CO_John_Sea says:
CNS: Please attempt to breach any mental shields

FCO_Fielding says:
::shakes her head, contemplating the oddities of the CTO and MO.  Is this what they call a mating ritual...?::

SO_Webster says:
::scans area again::

CNS_Serain says:
CO: Aye sir.

Host CO_John_Sea says:
CTO: Upgrade to Red alert

CTO_Chalen says:
CO:  Aye sir.   

CTO_Chalen says:
ALL:   RED ALERT!   ::signals general quarters::

CTO_Chalen says:
::goes into business mode, earlier nervousness forgotten::

CNS_Serain says:
::concentrates::

Host CO_John_Sea says:
CTO: Prepare to use manual targeting if necessary, and have patrols walk the corridors

CTO_Chalen says:
XO:   Commencing active tactical scans on all surrounding space now.

MO_Jorae says:
*Praught*: How is everything in Sickbay?

FCO_Fielding says:
::smiles.  Looks like the CTO is back to his normal, trigger-happy self...::

MO_Jorae says:
<Praught> *MO*: Everything's okay.........why the Red Alert?

Host CO_John_Sea says:
XO: Please check for internal intruders

CTO_Chalen says:
CO:   Aye sir, manual targeting on standby, security teams on full alert.

XO_Grift says:
SO: Monitor subspace for any transporter signatures

MO_Jorae says:
*Praught*: Someone's out there watching us......keep me posted if casualties start coming in.

Host CO_John_Sea says:
FCO: Reverse impulse 1/3

MO_Jorae says:
<Praught> *MO*: Will do, Julia.

CEO_LT_Dave says:
:: hit his panel and then mumble something in some lang he don’t even know:::

SO_Webster says:
XO: Aye sir, monitoring subspace

CNS_Serain says:
CO: There is definitely someone or something out here but it's like I hit a brick wall. ::frowns::

XO_Grift says:
:: Takes a seat in his spot on the bridge and checks the internal sensors::

SO_Webster says:
CO: Sir, I'm picking up an area of space that seems to be more dense than normal, but nothing is there

Host CO_John_Sea says:
FCO: all astern full impulse

FCO_Fielding says:
CO: Aye, sir.  ::makes course adjustments::

FCO_Fielding says:
CO: Aye, sir.  ::full impulses::

MO_Jorae says:
::Not looking at him:: CTO: So you gonna say it or if something happens to one of us during this mission you'll just live with knowing you didn't? ::Fingers running across TAC 2 monitoring phaser banks and shields::

Host CO_John_Sea says:
SO: Please plot the space on the screen; FCO: Please avoid the space; XO: Please launch probes into the dense space

Host CO_John_Sea says:
FCO: All stop

SO_Webster says:
CO: Aye, sir.  ::pushes a button and puts it on the screen::

FCO_Fielding says:
CO: Aye, sir. 

FCO_Fielding says:
::stops::

SO_Webster says:
CO:  It's about 13,000 km to port ::points to area::

XO_Grift says:
::taps a button on his chair's arm:: CO: Probes away

CNS_Serain says:
::gets a flash of something and in an instant it's gone:: Yuck!

Host CO_John_Sea says:
CNS: Hostile intent?

SO_Webster says:
::monitors data from the probe::

Host Don says:
ACTION: The Viewscreen lights up, but nothing is seen.

CTO_Chalen says:
MO:  I want to....  but I just can't.   And I'm not going to let anything happen to ANY of us on this mission!

Host CO_John_Sea says:
FCO: engage dimmers

MO_Jorae says:
::Looks up at the CNS wondering what she's "yucking" about.::

CNS_Serain says:
CO: Sir I am unsure. But what I saw.....I think I saw ::shivers::

MO_Jorae says:
CTO: I hope not, but intentions aren't always realities.

FCO_Fielding says:
CO: Aye, sir.  ::engages dimmers::

Host CO_John_Sea says:
CNS: Is it evil?

FCO_Fielding says:
::wonders if that would help... this is some Weird Space...::

SO_Webster says:
CO:  Sir, the probe has changed course, as if it hit something

FCO_Fielding says:
::...reflective surface?::

CEO_LT_Dave says:
*EO*:  Report to the bridge

Host CO_John_Sea says:
SO: Any new data from it?

CTO_Chalen says:
::looks to the MO::   MO:  Intensions are all what we choose to do with them.   It's just easier for some people than others.

CNS_Serain says:
CO: The best I can describe would be.....big spiders? ::looks at him intently::

XO_Grift says:
SO: A ship?

SO_Webster says:
CO:  One second, sir

Host CO_John_Sea says:
FCO: back us off 1/2 impulse

MO_Jorae says:
::Hears big spiders and almost looses her balance::

FCO_Fielding says:
CO: Aye, sir.  ::backs off at 1/2 impulse::

SO_Webster says:
XO: I'm not sure sir.  The probe isn't sending any data back.

FCO_Fielding says:
::hears 'big spiders' and nearly loses her entire lunch::

Host CO_John_Sea says:
CTO: Issue firearms to bridge crew and all officers

XO_Grift says:
SO: Any arachnid type lifeforms in the Federation database?

CTO_Chalen says:
CNS:  Spiders?!   ::goes a bit pale::

SO_Webster says:
CO: Sir, the dense area is moving away

Eddie says:
::gets in TL::

CNS_Serain says:
::looks at CTO and nods....grows a little pale::

MO_Jorae says:
::Holds onto the console while she takes a couple of deep breaths.........not sure whether to be irate at the CTO or to just ignore him::

CTO_Chalen says:
CO:   Done and done sir.   ::goes to the wall locker and pulls out a type III rifle and slings it over one shoulder while grabbing hand units for the others::

SO_Webster says:
XO: Arachnid?  ::checks database::

Host CO_John_Sea says:
SO: Please work with the FCO and follow at 200,000 km

SO_Webster says:
CO: Aye, sir

FCO_Fielding says:
::contemplates... wonders if it really is an Arachnid... talk about finding a universally repulsive form...::

SO_Webster says:
FCO, the dense area is on a parallel course with the Comanche

CTO_Chalen says:
::hands type 2 Phaser's to the bridge crew::

MO_Jorae says:
::Watches the console while Chalen hands out phasers::

CEO_LT_Dave says:
::put his on and then look at the MO and wonder what she thinking:::

CTO_Chalen says:
SO:  Maybe some kind of dark matter life form?   Something that just registers as null space to our sensors?

Host CO_John_Sea says:
CNS: Intelligent life?

XO_Grift says:
::takes a phaser from the CTO and check the power settings before holstering it::

FCO_Fielding says:
SO: Understood... ::moves accordingly::

EO_David_Telarus says:
CEO: Yes sir

CTO_Chalen says:
::finishes handing out the phasers and then offers one to Julia::  MO:  Pray you don't need to use this.  

SO_Webster says:
CTO: Possibly

CNS_Serain says:
::gets another flash.....a room with what looks like fuzzy cocoons dangling from the ceiling::

XO_Grift says:
CO: They must know we're onto them

Host CO_John_Sea says:
::turns to his Exec:: XO: Yes.  Opinion?

MO_Jorae says:
::Takes the phaser:: CTO: Pray I don't use it on any annoying Males........

CEO_LT_Dave says:
EO: run scan on ENG 2 on  all  ship system again and then cross ref  with one on f file.

XO_Grift says:
CO: Perhaps we should open a channel, see if they'll talk

CNS_Serain says:
CO: I would have to say yes.

CEO_LT_Dave says:
CO: permission to lock down main Eng. sir just in case

Host CO_John_Sea says:
Xo: Agreed, please open negotiations

FCO_Fielding says:
::takes her phaser and wonders if she could kill iwky fuzzy spiders with it...::

XO_Grift says:
CTO: Have security restrict access to sensitive parts of the ship

EO_David_Telarus says:
::goes to Eng 2 and runs scans, transfers control::

CTO_Chalen says:
MO:  Annoying I may be, but if anything gets close enough to you that you need to use that, it'll mean that I'm already dead.   ::goes back to TAC1 all business without a trace of humor in his voice::

MO_Jorae says:
::Holsters the phaser and looks around for the bridge med-kit and injects herself with 2ccs of Imaprovaline.::

SO_Webster says:
FCO: Since it's parallel to us, try backing away and see if it follows

CTO_Chalen says:
XO:  Done sir.   ::signals teams::

CEO_LT_Dave says:
::: look at the MO::::

FCO_Fielding says:
::nods at the SO and tries as she suggests::

CNS_Serain says:
::suddenly finds herself inside one of the minds for an instant::

CEO_LT_Dave says:
CO: Sir permission to lock down Main eng sir.

SO_Webster says:
::checks movements of dense area::

EO_David_Telarus says:
CEO: Sir all systems are nominal

FCO_Fielding says:
::ughs.:: SO: Looks like your hunch was right.

XO_Grift says:
CTO: Send a universal greeting on all subspace channels

Host CO_John_Sea says:
CEO: Yes, secure Main Eng

MO_Jorae says:
::Stops just after she injects herself.........hearing the CTO.........returns to TAC 2:: CTO: Then I better never have to use this...........Don't you go anywhere on me, Ridges.........you got that?

FCO_Fielding says:
SO: It's following us.

CTO_Chalen says:
XO:  Universal greeting, aye sir.   ::sends signal::

SO_Webster says:
FCO: Thanks.

CEO_LT_Dave says:
EO: lock down Main ENG lock  all system out to command staff and eng teams ::send sign for lock down to eng AUTH alpha beta gamma:::

Host CO_John_Sea says:
::hopes diplomacy works::

CNS_Serain says:
CO: They are afraid of us. Our weapons and .....umm....ship design is foreign to them.

SO_Webster says:
CO: Sir, whatever direction we take, it stays at 13000km, parallel to our course

FCO_Fielding says:
SO: Is it just me, or do you find this just a little bit repulsive and spooky?

CTO_Chalen says:
MO:  Yes sir.

CNS_Serain says:
CO: Sorry, I can't say more. I only had a glimpse.

Host CO_John_Sea says:
FCO: All stop; CNS: First Contact?

SO_Webster says:
::grins at the FCO:: Well, a bit spooky maybe

FCO_Fielding says:
CO: Aye, sir.  All stop.  ::stops::

EO_David_Telarus says:
Computer: Lock down MENG all Eng crews pull out to Secondary locations. Lock out controls

FCO_Fielding says:
::smiles at the SO::

CNS_Serain says:
CO: It is very possible. But I can't be sure who or what they are.

Host Don says:
ACTION: The area of dense space stops also, maintaining 13,000km.

Host CO_John_Sea says:
XO: We may be in a First Contact situation

MO_Jorae says:
::Crud......I must be getting too soft to say that to a guy.........But........::

FCO_Fielding says:
CO: The dense space is maintaining a distance of 13,000 km, sir.

XO_Grift says:
CO: I believe so

CTO_Chalen says:
CO:  Sir, the dense space is maintaining a distance of 13,000 clicks.

CNS_Serain says:
CO: I feel that they are trying to study us...at the moment.

XO_Grift says:
CNS: Any idea what their intentions are?

CEO_LT_Dave says:
:: has funny feeling they are about to get boarded::

CNS_Serain says:
XO: I think they are confused and scared. Not a good combination.

Host CO_John_Sea says:
SO: Any information from the probes?

CEO_LT_Dave says:
EO:  are all team accounted for?

XO_Grift says:
CNS: Agreed

XO_Grift says:
CO: Perhaps we should power down weapons as a show of good faith.

SO_Webster says:
CO: No sir, the probes aren't sending anything.

FCO_Fielding says:
::doesn't like what she hears.  Confused and scared spiders = Bad News::

CTO_Chalen says:
CNS:   Scared people do stupid things, Counselor.  ::half glances at Julia::   Do you think they could threaten us?

SO_Webster says:
CO:  I've double-checked and they are working properly

Host CO_John_Sea says:
XO: Agreed, turn off main torpedo tubes

XO_Grift says:
::nods to the CTO to comply with the CO's order::

CNS_Serain says:
CO/XO: Sirs, I believe the fact that we even have the amount of weaponry that we do is what scares them.

CTO_Chalen says:
XO:  Torpedo tubes one and two are offline.   Phasers still running hot.

CEO_LT_Dave says:
EO:  are all team accounted for?

Host CO_John_Sea says:
::pets River and thinks about Megan and the twins::

XO_Grift says:
CO: First contact situations are always tricky

MO_Jorae says:
::Tries not to think about the CTO's last comment and concentrates on keeping alert::

FCO_Fielding says:
::tries to forget the spider angle::

SO_Webster says:
::tries to see why probes aren't sending any data back::

EO_David_Telarus says:
CEO: Yes sir

CTO_Chalen says:
CNS:  Counselor, they may be scared, but we're not the ones who have been attacking ships here.   They can deal with it and stand down, or they can get blasted back to old school style.  

XO_Grift says:
CTO: We don't know that they are responsible

Host Don says:
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