Host Tim says:
The U.S.S. Dublin has been racing to engage the forward fighters at warp 9.6.  Those fighters increased their speed as well thus quickly closing the time the three shall meet.

Host Tim says:
Those fighters seem to be confused by the decoys, i.e., the weasels.

Host Tim says:
<<<Resume Mission: "A Hunting we will go...">>>

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::In quarters waiting for  Cmdr. Harker.::

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
::taps the door chime on the CO's Quarters.::

CEO_LtJG_Delgado says:
::in ME checking the warp core and making sure he is ready to power up all combat systems::

OPS_Cadet_Daniels says:
::On bridge at her station, watching the sensors.::  CTO:  Lieutenant, do you think we'll get to the freighters before the fighters get to us?

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Looks up and speaks.:: XO: Enter.

CTO_LtJG_Hembrook says:
::At Tactical, running self-checks on shields and weapons, keeping an eye on the scans to watch the bogies, and adjusting the course of the Wild Weasels to make life interesting for the bad guys::

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
::Walks in.:: CO: Sir.

OPS_Cadet_Daniels says:
CTO:  Looks like you get to be the big boss today too.  ::Smiles at her.::

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::plotting escape vectors and different maneuvers::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
XO: Commander. Come in please, have a seat. ::Gestures to a chair.::

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
CTO: Sir weapons range in 20 minutes sir.

CTO_LtJG_Hembrook says:
OPS: Apparently. I'll do it from over here, if nobody minds though... I don't need a snazzy chair to be in charge. ::winks::

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
CO: Thank you sir. ::Sits.:: interesting situation.....

CTO_LtJG_Hembrook says:
FCO: Thank you Lieutenant.

OPS_Cadet_Daniels says:
::Chuckles.::  CTO:  Makes it easier to multi-task where you're at, I suppose.

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::continues to monitor the flight path::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Reaches and opens a desk drawer and removes a small wooden box with a slide top, decorated in gold.::

CTO_LtJG_Hembrook says:
OPS: Well, this is where all the action is, and this way I don't have to ask for stuff I can already see anyway.

OPS_Cadet_Daniels says:
*CEO*:  We'll be coming into weapons range in 20 minutes, Gael.  Just thought you'd like to know.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
XO: Interesting indeed.

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
::At this point wishes she could do the 'one eyebrow' maneuver as she sees the box.::

OPS_Cadet_Daniels says:
::Listens closely to the communications.::  CTO:  Sir, I'm picking up a message from the aft fighter.  They're talking to the fighters in front of us telling them he's been chasing one of your weasels.

CEO_LtJG_Delgado says:
::rectify some of the matter antimatter flux to reduce stress to the warp core and starts transferring powers to shields::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Sets the box on the desk and slides it open revealing an aged bottle of scotch.::

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
::Smiles:: CO: So that’s how you hide your supply...

CTO_LtJG_Hembrook says:
OPS: Which is why I wanted to jam the comms, but bigger minds than mine overruled that. ::sighs:: *XO*: Commander, we're busted... the aft fighter sent a message they discovered they were chasing a Wild Weasel. Things may be ready to get interesting.

CEO_LtJG_Delgado says:
*OPS*: We are all ready here Tayla, all systems fully operational and all power available to you bridge officers.

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
CO: Shouldn't we...one moment sir. ::As her comm goes off.::

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
*CTO*: Aft fighter ETA to threat distance?

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Pauses and listens to the COM.::

OPS_Cadet_Daniels says:
*CEO*:  Thanks Gael.  ::Sends a message to his console that she just wanted to hear his voice.  Smiles.::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Pours two glasses seemingly unconcerned.::

CTO_LtJG_Hembrook says:
*XO*: We are outrunning it handily, it can only do Warp 8 max, but the two forward ones will be in range in less than 20 minutes, and they are weapons hot Sir.

CEO_LtJG_Delgado says:
*OPS*: Everything will be fine, those fighters are like mosquitoes and we are the elephant, they may sting us but not hurt us too much.

OPS_Cadet_Daniels says:
CTO:  I'm no mathematician, but if we're going warp 9 and they're going warp 8, doesn't that make it a little hard for their weapons to actually hit us?

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::making her routine level five diagnostics as any FCO would do::

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
*CTO*: One moment.

OPS_Cadet_Daniels says:
*CEO*:  Thanks, Gael.  I guess we should be ready for anything.  Tayla out.

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
CO: Sir shall we go to red alert say ten minutes out?

CTO_LtJG_Hembrook says:
OPS: It makes it really hard for the one behind to catch us Cadet, but targeting is done by really snazzy sensors.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
XO: It is tradition for a Captain to toast his first before a first combat mission. ::Hands her a glass.::

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
CO: Aye Sir. ::takes glass, hiding her confusion.::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
XO: Take us to red and have them stand by for further orders.

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
CO: Aye sir.

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
*CTO*: Red Alert, top readiness; stand by for further instructions. Harker out.

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::hears the orders and prepares her flight plans and escape routs and battle courses::

CEO_LtJG_Delgado says:
::moves around ME controlling all displays and talking to his engineers to make them ready for the fight::

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
CO: To you Sir. ::raises glass.::

CTO_LtJG_Hembrook says:
*XO*: Understood, sounding General Quarters. 10 minutes to weapons range, bridge out.

CTO_LtJG_Hembrook says:
::Sounds General Quarters::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Holds up the glass and then looks at Paige with a smile.:: XO:  To good fortune and a safe outcome. ::Taps his glass to hers.::

CEO_LtJG_Delgado says:
::sees with pleasures all the crew getting to battle stations, their faces worried but determined::

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
::Taps his glass and takes a drink. takes a steep inbreath and just barely normal voice says.:: CO: Smooth...

OPS_Cadet_Daniels says:
::Wonders what the Captain and Executive Officer are doing in the ready room when they're at battle stations.::

CTO_LtJG_Hembrook says:
::Brings the shields to full strength, reinforces the forward one with any spare power. Brings weapons to hot status and starts active ECM jamming on the targeting sensor frequencies::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Just watches his first as she downs the scotch and he does the same.::

OPS_Cadet_Daniels says:
::Takes her station to red alert status, noticing the tactical and long-range sensors arrays being brought to full operational status.::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Sets the glass down:: XO: I bet the bridge is ready for us.

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
OPS: You ready for a fight?  ::smiles::

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
CO: I expect so sir. Shall we?

CEO_LtJG_Delgado says:
::sees how the shields are starting to draw power and increases output of all fusion reactors:: *CTO*: Gina everything is at max. Emergency power too should you need it.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
XO: We shall. ::Grins and gestures to the door.::

OPS_Cadet_Daniels says:
FCO:  Not really, but I guess it's ready for us.  ::Chuckles.::

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
::puts glass down then follows CO out of his quarters.::

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
*CEO*: You ready for some fancy flying?  Please keep my....er the engines hot for me please.  ::turning red as she realizes that she called them my::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
XO: Looks like we will have to deal with the fighters first. That cargo must be valuable.

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
CO: I just hope we can get the cargo. Our case depends on it.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Pauses as the lift doors open to the bridge.::

CTO_LtJG_Hembrook says:
ALL: Captain on the Bridge! CO: Estimate 3 minutes to contact and weapons range Sir.

OPS_Cadet_Daniels says:
::Notices the Captain returning to the bridge.::  Calls out:  Captain on the Bridge.

CEO_LtJG_Delgado says:
*FCO*: As long as you take it easy with my commands all is at 100% down here. You should be able to do some fancy maneuvering.

OPS_Cadet_Daniels says:
::Realizes the CTO said it at the same time she did, and chuckles.::

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::goes to stand but doesn't as the ship veers slightly port and she quickly  corrects it::

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
::Heads to her position.:: ALL: Reports.

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
*CEO*: Understood CEO and sorry about calling them my engines.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Moves to the center chair.:: Aloud: At ease everyone. ::Starts to speak but realizes Cmdr. Harker is already on it.::

OPS_Cadet_Daniels says:
XO:  Aft fighter has communicated with the 2 forward fighters that they were chasing a decoy, Sir.

CTO_LtJG_Hembrook says:
XO: Tactical reports all systems combat ready. 2 hostile contacts forward, one coming right for us, one still going after a weasel. The aft contact is 3 hours astern.

CEO_LtJG_Delgado says:
*FCO*: Considering I was sitting in your chair until very little ago, you are forgiven ::chuckles:: Good luck and remember to compensate when you veer too fast at starboard.

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
XO: Helm is ready. Escape vectors laid in. Battle strategies are laid in and so are the targeting vectors as well.

Host Tim says:
ACTION: EACH OF THE TWO FIGHTERS HAS TARGETED THE DECOYS AND THE DUBLIN AND FIRED TORPEDOES

CTO_LtJG_Hembrook says:
CO/XO: Torpedoes in the air!

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
CTO: Lock on threats.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CTO: Evasives, return fire.

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::prepares to evade and bring the ship around for best shot::

CTO_LtJG_Hembrook says:
::Sets phasers for Point Defense to try and shoot down the incoming torpedoes::

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
CTO: Ready for some fancy flying?

OPS_Cadet_Daniels says:
*CEO*:  Torpedoes incoming, Gael.  We're taking evasives.

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
*CEO*: Incoming torps, stand by for damage control teams.

CTO_LtJG_Hembrook says:
FCO: Set course 090 mark 40, break right!

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::takes the ship to 090 mark 40 and does a steep bank right::

CEO_LtJG_Delgado says:
*XO*: All damage controls teams are ready and at their position.

CTO_LtJG_Hembrook says:
::Fires a full spread of torpedoes at the incoming fighter, set to a pattern she devised... spreading like fingers in all directions, then all closing in on different vectors on the central target:: Self: Dodge THIS you little worm.

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
*CEO*: Excellent. Bridge out.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Taps his display.:: FCO: Drop to impulse, engage the closest fighter, Target their weapons and engines.

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
CO: It is done.

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::drops to impulse and banks starboard down 12 degrees and comes up 2 degrees just behind the fighter::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
OPS: They still talking to each other?

Host Tim says:
ACTION: THE PORT DECOY IS DESTROYED; BOTH THE DUBLIN AND THE STARBOARD DECOY ARE MISSED

CEO_LtJG_Delgado says:
::Feels the change from warp space to normal space and redirects the warp core energy to the main EPS conduits::

Host Tim says:
ACTION: THE CARDASSIAN FIGHTER IS HIT, DAMAGE TO ITS SHIELDS; ORION FIGHTER WAS MISSED

OPS_Cadet_Daniels says:
CO:  Aye, Sir.  They have confirmed that the port decoy has been destroyed and that the Dublin and starboard decoy have been missed.

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
Self: Damn it.

CTO_LtJG_Hembrook says:
XO: They squashed the Port weasel Sir, starboard one still operational, missed us also.

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
Self: Not fast enough!!!! Augusfratt!

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
CTO: Two out of three isn't bad. Status on the fighters?

Host Tim says:
ACTION: AS THE DUBLIN DROPS TO IMPULSE THE FIGHTERS RACE PASS IT.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
OPS: See if you can disrupt their communications.

CTO_LtJG_Hembrook says:
XO: Damage to the Cardassian fighter's shields, missed the Orion.

OPS_Cadet_Daniels says:
CO:  And it looks as though they are communicating now that the Cardassian fighter has been hit.  They have damages.  I'll try to jam their communications, Sir.

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
CTO: Continue to engage to best effect.

OPS_Cadet_Daniels says:
::Attempts to jam the communications between the fighters.::

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::sees the fighters flash by:: CO: Sir if we were to destroy them the time would be now I assume sir.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
FCO: Turn and target the fighters engines, adjust speed to theirs.

CTO_LtJG_Hembrook says:
XO: Aye Sir. ::Fires a spread from the torpedo tubes fore and aft, then targets with phasers for a full strike::

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
CO: Done sir.

Host Tim says:
ACTION: FIGHTERS LAUNCH TWO TORPEDOES EACH AT DUBLIN AND THE DECOY AS THEY TURN BACK TOWARD THE DUBLIN

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::turns the ship 180 degrees and affords the best shot possible for the CTO::

CTO_LtJG_Hembrook says:
FCO: More torpedoes... set 270 mark 60... break left!

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::is ready to veer starboard::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
XO: We should get a good shot now......

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
CTO: Done.

Host Tim says:
ACTION: THE FIGHTERS DROP TO IMPULSE AND BEGIN FIRING PHASERS

CTO_LtJG_Hembrook says:
::Continues firing phasers and then another salvo of torpedoes as soon as the tubes reload::

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::sets 270 mark 60 and executes the perfect starboard bank::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
OPS: You still have those freighters are your sensors? We don't want to lose them in the confusion.

OPS_Cadet_Daniels says:
::Begins to pull power from non-essential systems to allocate more power in reserves for shields and weapons.::

CTO_LtJG_Hembrook says:
XO: Aft fighter slowing its approach, the other two are still on us.

Host Tim says:
ACTION: CARDASSIAN FIGHTER EXPLODES; ORION FIGHTER IS HIT, SHIELDS FAILING, NO WARP POWER

CTO_LtJG_Hembrook says:
XO: Target one is destroyed... target two is without warp power, shield failing...

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
CTO: Can we lock on pilot to the brig?

OPS_Cadet_Daniels says:
CO:  Sir, freighters are not on sensors, but I have their ion trail, Sir.

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
OPS: Status of shields?

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
OPS: Understood.

OPS_Cadet_Daniels says:
XO:  Shields at 100% and holding, Sir.

OPS_Cadet_Daniels says:
XO:  I've allocated reserve power from non-essential systems for back-up to weapons and shields, Sir.

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::runs a level five diagnostic quickly for assessment of her station::

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
OPS: Acknowledged.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
XO: What’s their weapons status?

Host Tim says:
ACTION: THE ORION FIGHTER IS HEADING TOWARD THE AFT FIGHTER

CTO_LtJG_Hembrook says:
FCO: Set course 187 mark 50 for intercept.

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
XO: Helm functions are at full sir.

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
CTO: Understood sir.

CTO_LtJG_Hembrook says:
::Targets the fighter's shield generator with minimal phasers and fires short bursts until shields fail::

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::sets the Dublin to course 187 mark50 for the intercept::

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
CO: Shall we continue toward the freighters?

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
CO: After we deal with these two.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
XO: Intercept the Orion fighter, disable its engines if you can.

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
*CEO*: See if you can lock on the damaged fighters pilot and beam him over to brig.

OPS_Cadet_Daniels says:
::Continues to attempt to jam the communications between the fighters.::

CTO_LtJG_Hembrook says:
*Brig*: Stand by to receive prisoners by beam in.

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
*CEO*: You may need to boost transporter power.

CTO_LtJG_Hembrook says:
<Guard> *CTO*: Understood.

OPS_Cadet_Daniels says:
XO/CO:   I believe I have managed to jam their communications, finally, Sirs.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
OPS: Good job. Keep them in the dark as it were.

CEO_LtJG_Delgado says:
::controls the damage on the Dublin and smiles when all diagnostic lights show up green:: *XO*: Ship is still fully operational ma'am, not a scratch we don't even have to wax it again.

CTO_LtJG_Hembrook says:
::Targets the fighter's engines and fires short bursts of phaser fire at it to do just enough damage to knock them out::

Host Tim says:
ACTION: THE DAMAGED ORION FIGHTER GOES TO OVERLOAD; IT EXPLODES

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
OPS: Well done

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::shields her eyes::

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
*CEO*: Good job. Did you get the pilot?

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Instinctively flinches as the fighter explodes on screen.::

Host Tim says:
ACTION: THE LAST FIGHTER VEERS AWAY AND TAKES A HEADING DEEP INTO THE BADLANDS AT WARP 8

OPS_Cadet_Daniels says:
::Nods to both the XO and CO.::  CO/XO:  Well it's doesn't look like I'll have to jam their communications any longer.

CTO_LtJG_Hembrook says:
ALL: So much for that... I was afraid they would do that, Orions are famous for suicide tactics rather than being captured.

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
XO: Sir other fighter has headed into the badlands sir.

CEO_LtJG_Delgado says:
*XO*: The pilot? What Pilot?

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
*CEO*: Never mind. Harker out.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
XO: Check damage reports and resume course after those freighters.

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
CO: Retarget the freighters?

Host Tim says:
ACTION: INCOMING COMM FROM STAR FLEET HEADQUARTERS

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
CO: Aye Sir.

OPS_Cadet_Daniels says:
CO:  Sir, incoming communication from Starfleet Headquarters.

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
*CEO*: Any damage?

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
FCO: Resume course for freighters.

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
FCO: Best speed.

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
XO: Resuming course after the freighters sir.

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
XO: Understood sir.

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
CTO: Area threats?

CEO_LtJG_Delgado says:
*XO*: No damage and I am sorry for before, but I could not reach the transport station in time ma'am.

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::brings the Dublin around and puts her back on the course of the ion trails::

CTO_LtJG_Hembrook says:
XO: All Tactical systems ready and at full capability Sir. We'll need to have Engineering replicate some more torpedoes when we get the chance.

OPS_Cadet_Daniels says:
CO:  It's a text message, Captain.

CTO_LtJG_Hembrook says:
XO: The last fighter is bugging out for the badlands, guess he didn't want to die also, no other threats Sir.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
OPS: Send it to my ready room.

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
*CEO*: Understood, happens. Harker out.

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
XO: What speed sir?

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
CO: Stand down from red alert or maintain?

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::waits patiently::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
XO: Maintain warp 8; notify me if we make contact with the freighters.

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
FCO: Warp 8.

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
CO: Aye Sir.

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
CTO: Understood.

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::hears the CO and punches it slowly to warp 8::

OPS_Cadet_Daniels says:
CO:  Actually, Sir, the Starfleet Headquarters communication says that the far side of the Badlands is being patrolled on lookout for the freighters, Sir.

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
XO: Warp 6.5, 7.0, 7.5, warp 8 achieved sir.

CTO_LtJG_Hembrook says:
*CEO*: Gael, when you get a chance can you whip me up a dozen photon torpedoes? I'll have my people get them to the torpedo magazines and load them when they are ready.

OPS_Cadet_Daniels says:
CO: They want us to continue our search for the freighters.  I will send the return comm, Sir.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Does that familiar rub of the chin.:: OPS: Notify them were going in.

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::has a bad gut feeling she is not going to like this::

CEO_LtJG_Delgado says:
*CTO*: I will put immediately someone on it, any favorite color? ::smiles happy for the battle to be over::

CTO_LtJG_Hembrook says:
*CEO*: I'm a traditionalist, classic black will be fine.

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
OPS: Do we have freighters on sensors?

OPS_Cadet_Daniels says:
::Sends the message back to SFH on an encoded channel to notify of their pursuit of the freighters.::

OPS_Cadet_Daniels says:
XO:  Negative, Sir.  Only an ion trail.

CTO_LtJG_Hembrook says:
::Keeps scanning the area looking for more bad guys::

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
OPS: Keep feeding sensor information to FCO. We’ll have to follow as best we can.

CEO_LtJG_Delgado says:
*CTO*: You will have them, no fancy colors too.

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::keeping the ship at warp 8 and consistently on course with small adjustments to  correct for the anomalies and current eddies::

CTO_LtJG_Hembrook says:
*CEO*: Thanks... I'm buying dinner. Tactical out.

CEO_LtJG_Delgado says:
::puts a team of five at the industrial replicator to assemble the torpedoes and load them onto antigrav sleights::

OPS_Cadet_Daniels says:
::Nods to the Exec.::  XO:  Aye Ma'am.  ::Continues to feed the sensor information to FCO.::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
XO: Commander. Stand down red alert.

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
CO: Aye sir.

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::relaxes a little but still is on alert::

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
CTO: Stand down Red Alert.

CTO_LtJG_Hembrook says:
XO: Condition Yellow for now Sir?

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
CTO: Aye.

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
CTO: We'll go with that for now.

CTO_LtJG_Hembrook says:
XO: Aye sir. ::Changes alert status to Yellow, puts weapons on standby, maintains active scanning and keeps shields in place::

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
XO: Gladly sir.. ::brings the ship slowly down to impulse and continues to weave in and out and around the storms as they appear::

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::barely avoids a storm that just appeared from no where::

CTO_LtJG_Hembrook says:
XO: Contacts to the bow, 17 light years, three freighters and an escort of four fighters sir.

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
FCO: Make sure to move around the rough spots.

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
ALL: Sorry about that.  It just popped up in front of us.

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
XO: Already doing this now sir and it is not the first time I have had to fly a Norway class through these storms.

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
FCO: Good.

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
CO: Sir contacts 17 Light years out.

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
CO: Three freighters, four fighters.

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
FCO: Aim us toward those contacts.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
XO: Interesting, They are protecting them quite fiercely.

CTO_LtJG_Hembrook says:
::Sends intercept course to FCO::

OPS_Cadet_Daniels says:
Thinks to self:  Those freighters must have some interesting cargo.

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
CO: Must be important sir.

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
*CEO*: Badlands doing anything horrible to our systems yet?

CEO_LtJG_Delgado says:
::calls up the protocols used on the previous trip through the badlands and activates their subroutines to reduce stress to the engines::

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
XO: With pleasure sir.  ::gets the fix on the freighters and takes the Dublin to the course indicated::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
OPS: Send a message to Star Fleet Headquarters, give them the freighters coordinates and ask if the patrols can assist.

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
FCO: ETA to contact?

CEO_LtJG_Delgado says:
*XO*: Not yet I am taking as many countermeasures as I can ma'am, but should you hear me crying you know something happened.

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
CTO: ETA to weapons threat?

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
XO: Sir only one thing, based on what I see in front of us and from the nav sensors it is recommended that we don't go over warp 8 if it is at all possible.

OPS_Cadet_Daniels says:
CO:  Aye, Sir.  ::Sends the message to SFH as directed by the Captain.::

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
FCO: That’s fine. Maintain top safe speed.

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
XO: If I can maintain warp 7 it would be 9.4 days to the contacts.

CTO_LtJG_Hembrook says:
XO: At current speed and if they hold formation, several days Commander, they are still 17 light years away.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
XO: Warp 8 if we can maintain it?

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
::smile in her voice.::*CEO*: Understood, 'I'll bring tissues.

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
FCO: Right. Another rabble trail.

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
CTO: Right let me know if there's a change.

CTO_LtJG_Hembrook says:
::Maintains scans so they don't lose the contacts, watches the readings carefully::

CTO_LtJG_Hembrook says:
XO: Aye sir.

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
XO: It is not recommended to do warp 8 but at warp 8 it would take 6 days.

OPS_Cadet_Daniels says:
CO:  Message sent, Captain.  They should receive the message in about an hour.  I am not picking up any communications from the freighters and fighters, Sir.

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
FCO: What’s our top safe speed?

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
CO: What did Star Fleet Headquarters want?

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
OPS: Very well, keep monitoring.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
XO: They have patrols on the other side of the badlands, in case they run.

CEO_LtJG_Delgado says:
*XO*: I have people on duty since we left the last system, can i send them off duty ma'am?

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
*CEO*: Yes at the shift change as normal.

Host Tim says:
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