Host TimN says:
Since dropping its cloak an hour and 35 minutes ago the U.S.S. Dublin has been racing at warp 9.6 toward Star Base 173 and the neutral zone.

Host TimN says:
Both pursuit scout ships have altered course toward the Dublin with no chance of catching it.  The two Romulan light cruisers that were to incept the Dublin across from Delta Doradus have been racing down their side of the neutral zone toward the Dublin.

Host TimN says:
A small fleet of Federation ships have been staying parallel with the cruisers but on the "open" space side of the neutral zone.

Host TimN says:
<<<Resume Mission: "Home sweet home... maybe">>>

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
::Monitors subspace communications and watches for signs of cloaked vessels.::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::in a Jeffrey tube near the bottom of the ship, checking out a conduit with a tricorder:: *CO*: We may be done here before the end of the hour Captain. And I think I have an idea on how to throw a fly at the Romulans, maybe they'll bite

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Rubs his chin again and looks at the tactical readout.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::on the bridge, monitoring the positions of the Romulans giving chase, and the Federation ships following along on their side of the border, finding the whole thing almost...comical::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
*CEO*: Chief, what have you got in mind?

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::sits in her chair watching the view screen in this great chase, her senses wide open and then looks at the Captain to see what his next move is::

Host TimN says:
<FCO>CO: Two minutes to neutral zone sir.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
FCO: Acknowledged.

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
::Listens to the Klingon chatter with the Purse headed into their area of space, and wondering what is worse .. dealing with the Romulans or the Klingons.::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
*CO*: We may fill one of our cargo bays with stuff from this ship and then expel it from the ship together with a few torpedoes, just before we cloak. As soon as we cloak we can detonate the torpedoes. It may look like a warp core breach. Going at these speeds is believable.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
*CO*: The Romulans may believe we blew up and maybe we can confuse them for a while. U-boat captains used to do it on old Earth.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Looks to Lt Jakiel before responding.:: *CEO*: Chief prepare it just in case.

Host TimN says:
<FCO>CO: Crossing into neutral zone now. Self: Now if the Rommies will just stay on their side.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
*CO*: Captain I am afraid I cannot, I am busy here giving you the cloak back. But I am sure someone else may take care of it.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
*CEO*: Understood.

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
CO: Alternatively, sir, we could use those same antimatter warheads the chief is proposing, and deploy them as strategic mines to force the Romulans to course change, and buy a little time, or damage them.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
Self:  Just another minute...  ::takes a deep breath, but still not willing to relax yet::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CTO: You have a team available to load some debris in the cargo bay?

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::closes the panel on this conduit and moves to another one:: Engineers: Come on guys, let's move. The sooner we finish the safer we are.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Raises a hand as an idea comes to him.::

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
CO:  I'm getting some information on the comm from the Federation ships, Sir.  They are telling the Romulan cruisers that they must have bad sensors and that no Federation ships are in Romulan space.  ::Chuckles.::  I'm listening for a response back from that one.

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::glances at the internal sensor readouts of personnel:: CO: I have a team near Cargo Bay 1 I can divert for the task, sir.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CSO: Keep me posted.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::smiles as the Romulans rarely are fooled so well::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CTO: Can you change the transponder signals from our decoys?

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
<Ens_Brody>: *CEO*: Boss we finished another one, other 9 to go and our side is done.

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
CO:  I don't think the Romulans believe them, Captain.  But it was a good try.

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
CO: I can try via a shortwave carrier signal. Do you wish to alter the transponder?

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CTO: See if you can give them a non Federation signal. Quickly!

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::taps his display again.::  FCO: Helm, Prepare to change course.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Takes a deep breath.:: CNS: This should get their attention.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::swears when the tricorder confirms this conduit is not sealed well. Disassembles it and puts a new one::

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::nods vigorously:: CO: Aye, sir! ::tries the first, most unusual signal that comes to mind from his past experiences...and hatreds, swapping the signal to a rogue Jem'Hadar attack fighter::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
*CEO*:  Chief how long?

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
::Under her breath as she hears the Captain.::  Self:  Oh, I think we've already got their attention.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
CO:  I think it will.  I hope it will or we may be in trouble even if we escape.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
*CO*: 18-20 minutes Sir. If everything goes all right.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Looks over his console again.:: FCO: Change course to 280.

Host TimN says:
<FCO> ::Blinks:: CO: Aye sir, changing to course 280.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::looks pensive for a minute,

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
'listening'

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Lets out another sigh and says aloud.:: Back the way we came.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::moves to another conduit to replace  and removes the panel humming "what will we do to a drunken sailor":: EO_Li: Spanner please.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Taps his badge instinctively.:: *CEO*: Yell the minute you have it ready.

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::gets a report from tactical and operations:: CO: Sir, operations staff says they're getting the...'stuffing into the turkey'? I think they mean the debris in the cargo bay, as you ordered.

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
::Chuckles at Kizlev's sense of humor.::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CTO: Aye. Cmdr. Keep your sensor moving.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
CO:  Sir...the Romulans.  They don't believe what we are telling them, not really, but...they might decide to.  ::looks at the Captain::  They seem to be afraid of a confrontation as much as we...

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::smiles and starts degaussing the conduit:: *CO*: I promise you'll hear me sir.

Host TimN says:
<FCO>CO: About to leave the neutral zone... on the Romulan side.  ::sighs::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
FCO: Acknowledged.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::makes another check:: Self: only five to go on this side.

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::hopes the captain's daredevil maneuvers will not only work, but serve as a great story to tell his children someday...children? Wonders why that idea just occurred to him::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Looks at Rhianna and swallows hard.:: CNS: We need plausible denial.

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
::Thinks the Captain has gone mad, but figures he's the Captain.  Shrugs.::

Host TimN says:
ACTION: A HIGH PRIORITY, HIGHLY CODED MESSAGE IS SENT TO DUBLIN' CAPTAIN.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CNS: Let’s hope the price isn't too high.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
*Bridge*: Ten minutes and we will be ready and we are only slightly radioactive after this stunt.

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
CO:  Captain, I am receiving a high priority coded message for you.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
*CEO*: Five would be better Mr. Delgado.

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
CNS: If they are wanting to avoid a conflict, then they certainly do not show it, Rhianna. All the Romulan vessels have their weapons and defenses active as we speak.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CSO: Send it to my console.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
CO:  Sir, our movements are erratic, maybe we could plead...  ::does not finish her statement::  If we are convincingly strange, maybe...  ::looks shrewdly at the Captain::

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
::Nods to the Captain, and does as ordered, sending the message to the Captain's console.::  CO:  You should have it, Captain.

Host TimN says:
<FCO>CO: Uh sir... keep this warp speed?

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::shakes his head at the Captain's words:: Self: I need to start using Scotty's tactics here.  ::moves to the last conduit now very close to the device:: *CO*: three conduits to go sir.

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::almost says 'yes' to the FCO, but holds his blue tongue, hoping the captain shares his kind of bold semi-madness::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CSO: Got it. Send this response. Rendezvous, half way to Doradus.

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
CO:  Shall I send that response also in text, Sir?

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CSO: Same coded frequency.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
FCO: Maintain course and speed.

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
::Nods, and sends the Captain's reply on the same coded frequency.::  CO:  Done.

Host TimN says:
<FCO>CO: Aye sir; maintaining course and speed.

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::his lips curl into a slight smile at the reply to the FCO:: Self: I'm going to enjoy myself on this ship for certain...

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::arrives in the device's room and start fixing the last conduits, notices the other team is doing the same in the other side of the room:: engineers: good job squirrels. Now one last effort!

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
*CEO*: Chief, I know you’re busy, but I'm going back to maximum warp when we cloak.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
Aloud: All stations prepare to go dark when Engineering gives the word.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
*CO*: Yes sir. I will make sure Lieutenant Fix'um makes everything run smoothly. Two minutes sir.

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
CO: Captain, the antimatter...ehh, 'turkey' is almost ready for the 'oven' in the cargo bay, according to operations.

Host TimN says:
<FCO> ::Hears the Captain and tries to plot where they'll be at warp 9.7 for 12 hours.::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Leans forward with hands on his knees, starting to look a bit haggard.::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::finishes the last conduit and start reinitializing the cloaking device:: *Fix'um*: Be prepared to max warp once again, and have someone bring us coffee please, lots of sugar.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CTO: Stand by, Just as we go dark jettison the bay.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
<Fix'um>: *CEO*: We are all set boss, and coffee is coming. Hold on.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Stands and paces  in front of the Counselor.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::his antennae twitch forward a bit, noticing the decoy transponders broadcasting the Jem'Hadar signal, eager for the outcome of the next few minutes::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::sees all the lights on his display showing condition green:: *CO*: You've got cloak sir.

Host TimN says:
ACTION: THE ROMULAN CRUISERS HAVE REACTED TO CHANGE IN DECOY'S SIGNAL TO A JEM'HADAR FIGHTER.  THEIR COMM IS AT PANIC LEVEL.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
FCO: Course 070 on my mark.

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
CO/CTO:  Sirs, I'm getting a lot of communications chatter from the Romulans.  They appear to be taking the bait with the change in decoy signal.  They appear to be panic-stricken.

Host TimN says:
<FCO>CO: Aye sir, 070 on your mark.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::watches Cerdan walk back and forth wishing to do the same instead of sitting and waiting::  CO:  Sir, I am sure it will end soon.  They do not want this to turn into a war.  They are divided themselves and do not want to strain their resources at this time.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Almost jumps to his seat and engages the cloak.:: Aloud: Cloak activated.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::sees the cloaking device going active and seats finally with even his aches aching::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Gives Jakiel a glance but doesn't speak.:: FCO: Mark.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CTO: Now!

Host TimN says:
<FCO>CO: Changing course now. Warp 9.7 on change in course sir?

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::clears out the people in the cargo bay, then follows the plan:: CO: Jettisoning the bay, sir!

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::holds her breath and watches the view screen::  CO:  They are not sure what to do...  ::frowns in concentration::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
FCO: 9.7 engage.

Host TimN says:
<FCO>CO: Going to warp 9.7.

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
CNS: To add more spice to this, it appears the Romulans have been thrown into a degree of surprise. Their comm traffic seems to indicate possible incursion...by the Dominion ::chuckles softly::

Host TimN says:
ACTION: THE DUBLIN, NOW CLOAKED, HAS AGAIN REVERSED COURSE AND INCREASED WARP TO 9.7 TOWARD A POINT HALFWAY BETWEEN DELTA DORADUS AND STAR BASE 173

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
*CEO*: Engineering, do you think our tachyon profile is low enough to not leave much of a trail for the Romulans to follow?

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::nods and smiles, very pleased with the ploy:: CTO: It was a good play.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Leans closer to Jakiel, shaking his head. CNS: Out of control for sure.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
*CTO*: for the next 12 hours  we shouldn't leave any if the cloaking will work for so long. But as you said commander, that is shoddy work.

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
*CEO*: It'll have to do, then. If necessary, I suppose we could simply...rinse and repeat?

Host TimN says:
<FCO>::leans back in chair and exhales loudly:: CO: We'll have gone about 2.1 light years before we have to drop from 9.7. Self: If we're very lucky.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
FCO: We may have to push that limit a bit.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
*CTO*: Yes which means I have only 12 hours to rest my knees. Do I dare too much asking Ensign Daniels down here?

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CSO: Any response from Smythe?

Host TimN says:
<FCO> ::Turns to look at the Captain and gulps loudly:: CO: Aye sir.

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
*CEO*: I do not know, Mr. Delgado. Do you feel you are able to ask her?

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
::Checks.::  CO:  Nothing yet, Captain.  Would you like me to resend the message?

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CSO: Negative, We can wait a bit.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::chuckles:: *CTO*: Do you think I should commander? Yes you are probably right.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CNS: How am I doing Lieutenant?

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::grins at Rhianna, thinking of how his relationship with her was once the kind of 'puppy love' that Gael and Tayla seem to be having now::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
*CSO*: Hey Ensign Daniels, would you like to take a ride on my cloaking device once you are off?

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
CO:  I am getting something on Romulan comm though.  ::Listens.::  They're talking about the Jem'hadar fighter, and the missing Federation Norway class vessel.  I'm trying to ascertain if they are talking about the decoy or us, Sir.  ::Pauses.::  The Romulans are making demands for the Federation to explain what is going on.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
CO: Ahhh, Captain, we are frustrating the Romulans.  ::smiles in pleasure::  They continue to become more and more confused.  You have done something that is not usually accomplished.

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
::Smiles at the comm from Gael.::  *CEO*:  If we're still around after all of this, Gael, sure.  ::Frowns and tries to remain positive nature, but realizes her response didn't sound that way.::

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
CO:  I'm receiving a comm from Smythe, Captain.  He is acknowledging the rendezvous coordinates.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Nods to Ensign Daniels but speaks to Rhianna.:: CNS: I'll take that as an answer..

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
*CSO*: You ok? You seem distressed.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
CO: The Romulans want an answer.  I think maybe the Federation ships are as confused.  They can answer with honesty.

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
*CEO*:  Just a little.  I'll be okay.  Just worried about getting back in one piece.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CNS: I was counting on them all being confused.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
*CSO*: We will make it, do not worry. I ain't done with ya yet.

Host TimN says:
<FCO> ::checks his console:: CO: Crossing into the Neutral Zone now.

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
CNS: In any case, we may have managed to avert war today...barely.

CSO_Ens_Daniels says:
*CEO*:  I hope not, dear.  ::A bit of a smile in her voice.::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CTO: Report nearest sensor contact.

Host TimN says:
<FCO>CO: If we hold 9.7 for the full 12 hours that leaves us hitting the rendezvous in 26 hours at warp 9.6.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::looks at all his people in the room and notices they have been listening to him and Tayla:: Engineers:: Hush you!! You nosy people. ::grins::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::turns to look at her Kizlev and smiles::  CTO:  They may think we are delusional by our movements.  Sometimes that is good.  ::chuckles::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
FCO: Understood.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Chuckles aloud.:: CNS: At least one of us is.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
*Bridge*: Device is holding sir, but I will probably have to shut it down for a refit in 12 hours.

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
::checks his tac sensors that are routed through LRS:: CO: Romulan cruiser group on their own side of the Neutral Zone...about seven light years away from our present position.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
*CEO*: Hold it as long as you can.. and chief.....Good job.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CTO: Stand down Red alert. Keep us at condition Yellow

CTO_LtCmdr_Kizlev says:
CO: Aye, sir. Standing down condition red and weapons. All stations at yellow alert.

Host TimN says:
ACTION: THE ROMULAN VESSEL CONTINUE TO BERATE THE FEDERATION SHIPS AND DEMAND AN EXPLANATION. FEDERATION SHIPS REPEAT CONTENTION THAT THE ROMULANS ARE "SEEING" THINGS.

Host TimN says:
<<<Pause Mission>>>

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