Host Tim says:
The last two weeks the Dublin has led a 6 ship fleet from the UFSF (all Vulcan cruisers) trying to follow many Cormanii ion trails.

Host Tim says:
These ships are on line 30,000 KM apart all at yellow alert. The sensor grids have been linked and are being coordinated by the Dublin.

Host Tim says:
The port most Vulcan ship reports that it appears one ion trail indicates a faulty warp core.

Host Tim says:
<<<Resume Mission: "Strange Bedfellows">>>

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
::on the bridge checking out that everything is ok in the coal rooms and that the ship is ready to take huge amounts of power from the other Vulcan ships::

CTO_Ens_O_Neill says:
::looking at his console for the first time, he smiles::

CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
::in his ready room, studying the last bits of details on Andoria in this timeline from the UFSF and Multak:: Self: Nothing here on the Hy'Qiins...

CTO_Ens_O_Neill says:
Self: This button is for phasers, right?

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
*CO*:  Sir, reports are coming in from the Vulcans that one of the ion trails indicates a warp core becoming faulty.  I'm sending the reports in to you.

CIV_LtJG_Chitwa says:
::tilts her head:: CTO: Welcome to the brrridge, Misterrr. O'Neill. ::swishes tail::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::smiles as she senses what Kizlev is doing which was about the same as he tried to interrupt her studies with::

CTO_Ens_O_Neill says:
::looks up and smiles:: CIV: Thank you, Ms. Chitwa. It's good to be here.

CIV_LtJG_Chitwa says:
CTO: Glad to see that you'rrre feeling betterrr.

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
Self: Karma indeed... *CNS*: I'm coming to the bridge. Kizlev out.

CTO_Ens_O_Neill says:
CIV: Thanks. I may feel fine right now, but I'm sure you can make me feel way better.  ::he smiles at her as he daydreams::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
Self:  Good thing you're coming...or else I might have to sling you over my shoulder...  ::says quietly to herself and then hears another report::

CIV_LtJG_Chitwa says:
::blinks and blushes:: CTO: Oh...

CTO_Ens_O_Neill says:
::starts to drool::

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
::enters the bridge, striding not towards his chair, but the OPS console:: ALL: Let's see these reports, and status of all departments.

CTO_Ens_O_Neill says:
::snaps to attention when the CO walks in:: Self: I got to stop doing that.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
CO: The Cormanii ships just stopped, but they are still way distant. It looks like one of them may have a tire down.

CIV_LtJG_Chitwa says:
::takes a deep breath and wonders about the CTO, then looks up at the Captain and gives him a smile::

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
::looks up at his engineer, raising an eyebrow:: CEO: I beg your pardon? A...tire?

CTO_Ens_O_Neill says:
CO: Let's fire a torpedo at them.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::looks up at Kizlev from where she sits::  CO: I've rerouted the sensor reports to your chair.  ::looks over at Gael and wonders what a tire is just as Kizlev asks::

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
::throws a sidelong glance at the overeager CTO, then listens to his officers::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
CO: Let's say they stopped for technical problems. Sir I would accelerate now. This is the time we can close distance. The Vulcans have still to reach maximum speed.

Host Multak says:
@COM: Dublin: I presume you have the current long range data indicating 5 vessels holding position?

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
CEO/Helm: Then by all means. Intercept course. Pull ahead of the fleet at full impulse when we’re in range. ::hears the comm::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
CO:  I wonder.  How peaceful are the Vulcans in this time?  Will they be reluctant to get into a firefight?

CIV_LtJG_Chitwa says:
::looks over at the CO, waiting for his answer::

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
COM: Multak: We do. All that we see, you'll see in real time.

CTO_Ens_O_Neill says:
CO: I could always beam over and teach them how to push a phaser button.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
CO: Even if I can bring this ship to 9.9 it will take a while before we reach the Cormanii Sir. However I am going to try. Requesting permission to leave the bridge and personally go put some coal in the furnace.

Host Tim says:
<Helm> ::Looks over shoulder at the Adorian and wonders at the three day preparation command.:: CO: Aye sir.

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
::tries not to blush when he notices how far in advance his orders would take effect:: CTO: Save it for the next drill, Ensign. CEO: Another metaphor, Commander? Can we safely press beyond the normal warp 9.7 specs?

Host Multak says:
@COM: Kizlev: I suggest we dispatch two of my ships to investigate. They can be there .8 days sooner

CTO_Ens_O_Neill says:
::nods and returns attention to his console::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
CO: Within reasonable limits we can. This ship has seen so much stress I doubt it would betray us right now.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::takes the initiative and comms the sickbay, notifying them of the time line for possible engagement of the Cormanii and to be ready with the radiation prevention vaccines::

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
CNS: We'll have to see how much their resolve is. The new home world really should have been Andor, but I'm biased. ::grins:: COM: Multak: Two scouts, one covering the other. I concur, Captain.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
CO: Sir, sickbay notified to be ready in case we come face to face with the Cormanii.

Host Multak says:
@COM: Kizlev: Done. ::Sends command to the outer most Vulcan vessels which then jump to warp 9.85::

CIV_LtJG_Chitwa says:
CO: What about Ferrrasa? ::crosses arms, a bit protective, even though she's never seen the planet before::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
CO: I would feel better if these were Andorian ships, but one cannot be choosy in this time.

Host Tim says:
ACTION: COMM WITH MULTAK HAS CLOSED

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
::wonders how much Gael would prefer working with the nacelles of an Intrepid-Class...oh, the speed the old Geneva had...amazing:: CNS: Thank you, counselor. CIV: Exploration will have to wait another day, I think. Unless the Cormanii are willing to surrender right now.

CTO_Ens_O_Neill says:
CO: We can wish, can't we? ::smiles::

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
CTO: Ensign, contacts on sensors? What's on the scopes?

CIV_LtJG_Chitwa says:
::agrees with the CTO::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
::looks at the results on some scans he just made on the Vulcan vessels:: Self: Interesting.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
CO: I do not think that word is in their vocabulary.  ::she comments on the word 'surrender'::

CTO_Ens_O_Neill says:
::checks, the sensors:: CO: One moment please.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
CO: You may want to know this sir; the cloaking devices aboard the USFS ships seem to be Romulans. Apparently the Vulcans did not continue the research on the cloaking device they gave to us.

CTO_Ens_O_Neill says:
::after a few seconds:: CO: LRS is reporting that one of the unknown vessels doesn't have a warp signature. Which means that 4 are operable, sir.

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
CIV: Reports from science. How're the modifications to the main deflector progressing? I'll need it ready to transfer energy to another vessel if necessary when we find the Cormanii temporal device.

CTO_Ens_O_Neill says:
CO: Can I fire a torpedo now? ::smiles and wishes very hard::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::perks up at Gael's report::  CEO/CO:  I had speculated earlier that perhaps the two related species made peace.  Ambassador Spock's work would not have been in vain.

CIV_LtJG_Chitwa says:
::twitches ears at the mention of Romulans:: CO: It's coming along. Frrrom what the scans say, it'll be done in about 36 hourrrs.

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
CEO: I wonder how efficient their cloaks are? I would like to compare to the ones they used for the Scimitar warbird prototype. CTO: Only if you want to face a court martial, Ensign, or worse... ::glances at Rhianna and grins wryly at her::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
CNS: Well that could be a good thing to bring back if we succeed. If they did it in this universe then relationship in our universe can be improved further.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
CO: I am pretty sure they are more efficient than the dud they gave to yours truly a year back.

CTO_Ens_O_Neill says:
::sticks a tongue out at the CO when he's not looking:: CO: Aye, sir. I'll control myself now. ::smiles::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
CEO:  Yes, I would be very happy if that were to happen...  ::considers the implications of a diplomatic relationship with the Romulans and if she could do anything to help, decides to speak to her grandfather when they get back::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
CNS: Yes gotta love when the alpha and beta quadrant are one big happy family! ::grins::

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
::decides to walk back to his chair, preferring to be on his feet during the calm before the storm:: ALL: Can anyone tell me why we spend more time chasing around the galaxy, going after evil-doers more than actually exploring?

CTO_Ens_O_Neill says:
CO: ‘Cause we're special.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
CO:  Too many evildoers.  But I do miss the opportunities for scientific discoveries.  ::curiosity arises to search the data of the future for new planets::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
CEO:  Peace would open up new areas of the galaxy.  ::finishes in her head that then maybe others would not look at her as a threat because of part of her genes::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
CO: How about because we are the "thin line between light and darkness, defenders of Freedom and liberty for all"? That sounds dramatic enough I may believe it.

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
CNS: Whole careers may be devoted to figuring out what happened to the Morngu planet, I imagine. Then there those days I served under MacLeod...yes, perhaps it is all worth the trouble.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
CO:  Yes, that is true.  It was sad to see a planet die when it was unneeded.

CTO_Ens_O_Neill says:
::wonders what they're talking about::

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
::looks up at Gael:: CEO: I remember a marine once said something similar to me before we arrived at Chin'toka during the war. His idealism was admirable, but wasn't enough to save his life during the ground assault.

Host Multak says:
@COM: Kizlev: I'm sure you've noted the sensor readings?

Host Multak says:
@COM: Kizlev: I believe we are to meet your Cormanii.

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
::hears the comm pop up again:: CIV: Report. What has changed, lieutenant?

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
CO: Well you gotta believe in something. and by the way..the bogies are ready to fight.

CTO_Ens_O_Neill says:
Self: Oh finally, some action. ::smiles::

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
COM: Multak: If you haven't done so already, I suggest you have your ships fall back into formation.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::looks at the sensors and sees they are still almost two days away from the Cormanii::

Host Multak says:
@COM: Kizlev: They are over 2 days away at their current velocity... I suggest we let them get closer and gather more data.

CIV_LtJG_Chitwa says:
CO: It's abnormal radiation levels....I'd bet my whiskerrrs they'rrre Corrrmani.

CTO_Ens_O_Neill says:
::wonders what other things the CIV would bet whiskers on::

Host Multak says:
@COM: Kizlev: I can instruct them not to engage. Those unknowns might even break and come to us.

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
COM: Multak: Based on the radiation levels we're detecting, I feel inclined to agree with my Lieutenant; we've located the Cormanii, and they might be ready for a fight. They are your ships, Captain. If you think you can handle the risk...

Host Multak says:
@COM: Kizlev: I know those commanders... they are not foolish. They will not engage without instructions.  Would it not be a good thing to capture that immobile vessel?

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
Self: Since when would any Vulcan be foolish?  CO:  Captain, that vessel could be a bargaining chip to get what we need.

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
COM: Multak: Not unless you remove its crew, first. ::says it very unemotionally, knowing exactly what 'remove' implies::

Host Tim says:
ACTION: THE "SCOUT" VULCAN SHIPS SLOW THEIR ADVANCE TO WARP 7 AND HAVE GONE TO RED ALERT

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
CTO: Status of the Vulcan scouts?

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
Self: I think Captain Multak is head on, that vessel is the sitting duck we need.

CTO_Ens_O_Neill says:
CO: Sir, they have gone to red alert. 

Host Multak says:
@COM; Kizlev: I suggest that be one of your... our goals once we've eliminated any threat.

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
CTO: Then do likewise. ALL: Alert all departments to report to battle stations. It may be early, but I don't want to be caught off guard in case of surprises.

CTO_Ens_O_Neill says:
::pushes the red alert button happily:: CO: Aye, sir. Red alert it is.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::is shocked that the Vulcans are agreeing with Kizlev, though it is needed, and wonders just how much the Romulan's military attitude has changed them::  CO:  That...is an astounding comment. ::says quietly to her mate and captain::

Host Tim says:
ACTION: THE DUBLIN GOES TO RED ALERT AND THE ACCOMPANING VULCAN SHIPS DO LIKEWISE.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Delgado says:
CO: Three days at battle stations? With all due respect Sir, but you will need a fresh crew when the push will come to shove and three days at Battle stations will wear them out.

CIV_LtJG_Chitwa says:
::mans...or womans....or kitties her console::

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
CNS: Indeed...as if they've frozen their bones for a while in the snowscapes of Andoria. I will have to visit Vulcan's Forge someday to return the favor.

Host Multak says:
@COM: Kizlev: Have you detected a threat that we haven't noted?

CTO_Ens_O_Neill says:
::listens to Comm and shakes his head:: Self: Vulcans and their carelessness.

Host Multak says:
@COM: Kizlev: Surely the Cormanii aren't a threat at this distance?

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
COM: Multak: If we see them, then they've surely detected us by now, Captain. You mustn’t ever underestimate your opposition.

Host Multak says:
@COM: I suggest you stand down at least for 2 days. :: smug look on his face and he nods off screen::

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
CTO: You have time to prepare in advance, Ensign. Have firing solutions ready by the time we make contact with the enemy. CEO: Noted, but knowing the Cormanii, we may not have to wait that long.

Host Tim says:
ACTION: THE ACCOMPANING VULCAN VESSELS GO TO THEIR VERSION OF YELLOW ALERT

CTO_Ens_O_Neill says:
CO: Aye, sir. Will do.

CTO_Ens_O_Neill says:
::notices the yellow alerts and shakes his head::

CTO_Ens_O_Neill says:
CO: Are they serious about standing down one level?

CIV_LtJG_Chitwa says:
::hopes this goes well and checks her appointment book::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
CO: I will have sickbay ready.

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
::stares at Multak's ship on the screen, hoping the Vulcan knows what he's doing::

Host Tim says:
<<<Pause Mission>>>

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