Host Bob says:
<<<<<<<BEGIN MISSION>>>>>>

OPS_Ross says:
::On the bridge sitting in the Captain's chair, tapping some commands into the console on his right, searching the computer for info about this planet.  He glances around the bridge searching for a familiar face.::

CTO_Valar says:
@::standing next to a shuttle talking with Ensign Lewis and the rest of the Security team leaders about the death of Ensign Jamison::

FCOVnSckl says:
@::on surface, about ready to go to VSA compound::

CSO_Hall says:
@::on Marus III::

OPS_Ross says:
::Looking at the info brought up on the screen about the planet.  Nothing special::

FCOVnSckl says:
@CTO/CMO: You two go back up to the ship. Valar, you take over command of the Bridge when you get up there.  Jo, I think you can better analyze that Klingon in your labs there.

CTO_Valar says:
@FCO: Aye Sir. ::gives last minute instructions to Lewis before she departs::

FCOVnSckl says:
@CSO: You're with me, Will. Let's get some answers.

CTO_Valar says:
@::calls out to Ensign Ramirez::  Ramirez, prepare for departure.

CSO_Hall says:
@FCO: Agreed Eric.

OPS_Ross says:
::leans back into the chair, thinking it feels nice on him:: *Engineering* How is damage control coming?

CMO_Jo says:
@FCO:  Aye, Sir. ::turns and gets ready to give the med. team instructions on the med. checks for the VSA members::

FCOVnSckl says:
@CSO/Remaining Away Team: Let's go.

OPS_Ross says:
<Engineering> *Bridge* Sir, primary warp systems are back online but no serious damage.  The port nacelle is back online.

CTO_Valar says:
@::enters the transport shuttle and stows her phaser rifle in the locker.  Takes her place at the tactical console::

CSO_Hall says:
@::follows Eric::

FCOVnSckl says:
@::leads Hall and medical staff to the VSA site::

CTO_Valar says:
::looks at the CMO:: Doc: Ready to depart?

FCOVnSckl says:
@::looks back quickly at the shuttles::

OPS_Ross says:
*Engineering* Acknowledged.  Keep me informed.  Bridge, out.

CMO_Jo says:
@::Follows Valar to the shuttle:: CTO: Yes.

FCOVnSckl says:
@*CTO* Keep her in one piece.

OPS_Ross says:
::still scanning the computer files for data::

CTO_Valar says:
@*FCO* Keep who in one piece?

FCOVnSckl says:
@::arrives at the airlocks of the VSA habitat structures::

FCOVnSckl says:
@*CTO* The ship.

CTO_Valar says:
@SHUTTLE CREW: Closing shuttle doors.  Prepare to launch.

OPS_Ross says:
::the duty officer at the conn informs him that some of the Away Team is returning to the ship: Conn: Acknowledged.  Let me know when they dock.

CTO_Valar says:
@::closes shuttle doors::

Host Bob says:
@<Solkar> ::Vulcan hand salute::  Greetings, Lt. VanSickle.

CTO_Valar says:
@Ramirez: Let's go!  All systems ready.

OPS_Ross says:
::Is frustrated by the lack of information on the planet::

CMO_Jo says:
@::gets ready for take-off.  Be glad to get out of the EVA suit.  Starting to feel a little sick::

FCOVnSckl says:
@::returns salute:: Solkar: Live long and prosper. ::puts hands together:: and Namaste.

OPS_Ross says:
::He gets up, walks over and behind the FCO officer::

CTO_Valar says:
@Doc: You may remove your suit.  Oxygen level is sufficient.

CTO_Valar says:
@::removes EVA helmet and sets it on the floor::

OPS_Ross says:
::Looks at the viewscreen trying to figure out this planet::

FCOVnSckl says:
@Solkar: Sorry for our delay, but it seems someone is interested in what you are doing here.

Host Solkar says:
@VanSickle: A most unfortunate occurrence with your shuttles.  Is there any assistance we might provide?

CMO_Jo says:
@Valar: Thanks.  ::removes her helmet::

CTO_Valar says:
@::feels the shuttle start its ascent::

FCOVnSckl says:
@Solkar: Maybe we can sit down and discuss this.

OPS_Ross says:
::pacing about the Bridge trying to decide what to do.  He waves at the science officer to continue scanning::

CTO_Valar says:
@::checks the shield status then comms the Elara::  Elara: Valar to Elara.  We are enroute back to the ship.  ETA 15 minutes.

Host Solkar says:
@VanSickle: Indeed Lt..  If you will follow me?

FCOVnSckl says:
@Solkar: After you, Sir.

OPS_Ross says:
*Shuttle* Acknowledged, Valar.

FCOVnSckl says:
@::follows the Vulcan to an office::

Host Solkar says:
@::leads VanSickle and Away Team to a small conference room::

CSO_Hall says:
@::whispers to FCO::  FCO:  I would be careful with him.  Just in case.

CTO_Valar says:
@*COM* Elara: Have a security team and medical team meet us in Shuttlebay 1.  We have injured and cargo.

FCOVnSckl says:
@CSO: ::whisper:: Noted.

FCOVnSckl says:
@::sits at conference table::

OPS_Ross says:
::Walks back to the center chair and sits down again.  Hears Valar:: *Sickbay* Have a medical team report to Shuttlebay 1 on the double. ::Looks over at tactical officer Bailey to assemble a security team::

CSO_Hall says:
@::sits beside the FCO::

CTO_Valar says:
<Bailey> OPS: Security team dispatched to Shuttlebay 1, Sir.

OPS_Ross says:
Science: Are sensors picking up anything out there, maybe any of our cloaked friends?

Host Solkar says:
@Away Team: Do you require refreshment?  We have full replication facilities.

FCOVnSckl says:
@Solkar: I'm fine. Will?

CSO_Hall says:
@Solkar: No thank you.

FCOVnSckl says:
@Solkar: Maybe if we can get down to business.

CTO_Valar says:
<Ramirez> Valar: Approaching the Elara.  Prepare to land.

OPS_Ross says:
::looks over at Bailey and smiles his approval::

CMO_Jo says:
@::waiting to get back to the ship::

Host Solkar says:
@VanSickle: As you wish, Lt..  ::Sits at table::

FCOVnSckl says:
@Solkar: As I was saying while we were outside, it seems there are other interested parties to your expedition.

OPS_Ross says:
::Ross walks to the engineering station and starts tapping in commands for diagnostics to the impulse systems::

CTO_Valar says:
@::checks the shield status of the Elara::  *COM* Ross: Shuttle on final approach.  Prepare to disengage shields.

FCOVnSckl says:
@Solkar: My first question is what exactly did you discover here and when did you discover it?

OPS_Ross says:
*COM* Standing by, Valar.  Dropping shields on your mark.

CTO_Valar says:
*COM* Elara: Disengage shields.  Opening shuttlebay doors.

OPS_Ross says:
::walks back over to the tactical station watching as Ensign Bailey lowers the shields and re-raises them::

Host Solkar says:
@VanSickle: This seems obvious, given your discovery.  We are investigating a series of buried chambers and facilities discovered here.  Circumstances will not allow me to say more than that, at this time, Lt.

CTO_Valar says:
@::opens shuttle doors.  The shuttle glides in slowly and lands.::

FCOVnSckl says:
@Solkar: With all due respect, that does not seem to be sufficient.

OPS_Ross says:
::the conn officer turns and informs him that the Away Team is back onboard::

CTO_Valar says:
*Ross* We have arrived safely.  I will be on the Bridge momentarily.

OPS_Ross says:
*Valar* Take your time.  ::laughs a bit::

Host Solkar says:
@VanSickle: In order to provide you with more information, I must have authorization from my superiors or directly from SFC, Lt.

CTO_Valar says:
::exits the shuttle and peels off her enviro suit.  Stows her phaser rifle and tricorder in the locker then exits the shuttlebay.  Walks to the turbolift and presses the control pad::

CSO_Hall says:
@::listens to conversation::

OPS_Ross says:
::sitting in the center chair waiting to be relieved::

CTO_Valar says:
::enters Turbolift:: Bridge.

CEO_FoDco says:
::enters Turbolift:: Computer: Main Engineering

FCOVnSckl says:
@Solkar: Under the circumstances, I must inform you that I am third in command of the Elara. With the Captain being called away on another assignment and our XO incapacitated at the moment, I must act on their behalf.

CTO_Valar says:
::exits the turbolift onto the Bridge.  Walks over to Bailey to get a status report.::

OPS_Ross says:
::turns and smiles at the sight of Valar::

CEO_FoDco says:
::Walks to his office in Main Engineering::

CTO_Valar says:
OPS: Ross, enjoying your little stint in the Captain's chair?

CMO_Jo says:
::gets up and exits the shuttle, greets the HN and the other members of the medical team and gives them orders to take the injured CEO and the Klingons body to sick bay ::

CTO_Valar says:
::smiles at Ross::

OPS_Ross says:
Valar: Of course.  Nothing to report, Sir.  Engineering is effecting repairs and there is still no sign of our cloaked friends.

CEO_FoDco says:
::Turns to EO:: EO: Settler, how's work going on the engines?

Host Solkar says:
@VanSickle: Understood.  I will request authorization from my superiors, until I hear from them, I cannot say anything more.  Comm lag time here is only a few minutes, so I ask you to be patient.

CTO_Valar says:
OPS: Ross, good.  How are the repairs coming?

CEO_FoDco says:
<EO> CEO: Not good Sir.  We've only been able to get the port nacelle powered up.  But we can't charge it.

Host Solkar says:
@::stands::

FCOVnSckl says:
@Solkar: I'll ask my ship to get the appropriate authorization as well from SFC.

OPS_Ross says:
CTO: Warp power is being restored as we speak but still no impulse power.

CMO_Jo says:
::follows the medical team to the TL::

CTO_Valar says:
OPS: ::nods:: Ross, you know about Jamison?

OPS_Ross says:
::Shakes his head:: No what happened?

Host Solkar says:
@VanSickle: Very well, Lt.  If you need anything, please ask the habitat computer.  I will return shortly.

Host Solkar says:
::Leaves::

CTO_Valar says:
OPS: We lost Jamison on the surface.  He got too close to the disruptor defenses and was vaporized.

FCOVnSckl says:
@*CTO* VanSickle to Mitchell, it seems we need some authorization from SFC to get further details about the expedition here.  Could you contact San Francisco for us?

CTO_Valar says:
*COM* FCO: Aye Sir.

FCOVnSckl says:
@::notices Solkar left::

OPS_Ross says:
CTO: Oh no ::is shocked::  He was a fine officer.  The Bridge is yours, Sir.

CMO_Jo says:
::enters sick bay goes to her office and changes out of her EVA suit and put on her surgical reds::

FCOVnSckl says:
@CSO: Will, do you see anything odd about what Solkar was telling us?

CTO_Valar says:
OPS: Contact SFC and request authorization to obtain information on the VSA expedition.

OPS_Ross says:
::walks the OPS console::

OPS_Ross says:
CTO: Aye Sir.  ::contacts SFC via subspace asking info about VSA expedition::

OPS_Ross says:
::looks down at the sensor readings::

OPS_Ross says:
::hears some beeps::

CSO_Hall says:
@FCO:  Actually I do.  The VSA was dispatched here because of the findings of an updated survey of the planet.  He should be able to tell us something unless he is in with the Klingons and the robed figure.

CTO_Valar says:
OPS: Do you have the authorization code yet?

FCOVnSckl says:
@CSO: Interesting theory. Or he might think WE'RE with them.

OPS_Ross says:
::taps the console:: CTO: One moment Sir.  It's coming through now.  2231-Theta, 453-Pi.

CTO_Valar says:
OPS: Transmit the code to the FCO.

CMO_Jo says:
::walks out of her office and notices that the CEO is not there and decides to do the autopsy on the dead Klingon::

OPS_Ross says:
::Transmits the authorization code to the FCO's tricorder::

FCOVnSckl says:
@::hears a few beeps on his tricorder::

CEO_FoDco says:
EO: Okay John, let's see what happens when we bypass the primary inducers and influx the secondary capacitors.

CSO_Hall says:
@FCO: You are right.

CTO_Valar says:
*COM* FCO: Transmitting authorization code to you now.

Host Solkar says:
@::Solkar enters the conference room::

OPS_Ross says:
::returns to scanning the immediate area, weary of cloaked vessels::

FCOVnSckl says:
@Solkar: Here is the authorization you need from SFC.

CSO_Hall says:
@:::whispers:: FCO:  Here we go.

CEO_FoDco says:
::gets out of seat and begins walking to the pool table, stumbles, then looks down at the bandage on his leg::

CEO_FoDco says:
::Thinks: Damn, I hate this thing!::

OPS_Ross says:
CTO: Valar I am picking up faint power fluctuations might be the cloaked ship still out there.  However, I can't pin point the location.

Host Solkar says:
@::looks at the SFC authorization::

CMO_Jo says:
::starts running the test on samples from the Klingon::

CTO_Valar says:
OPS: Prepare and launch twenty buoys to emit tachyon beams.  We shall create a tachyon field to detect cloaked vessels.

Host Solkar says:
@VanSickle: This appears to be in order for level 2 clearance.  If you will follow me?

CTO_Valar says:
::looks at her tactical sensors and studies the power fluctuations::

FCOVnSckl says:
@::follows Solkar::

OPS_Ross says:
CTO: ::looks over at Valar surprised:: That seems a bit too elaborate for this scenario Sir.  I can try emitting a tachyon pulse from the deflector dish instead.

CSO_Hall says:
@::follows VanSickle and Solkar::

CTO_Valar says:
OPS: Very well. Proceed.

FCOVnSckl says:
@Solkar: How long have you guys been here?

Host Solkar says:
@::leads Away Team to a small lab with a large display screen::

OPS_Ross says:
CTO: Aye Sir.  It would have the same effect, more or less.  ::taps commands on his console to inform engineering::

Host Solkar says:
@VanSickle: Since just before the start of the War, Lt.

CEO_FoDco says:
::sees OPS message on the panel::

CEO_FoDco says:
::sets up the pulse::

FCOVnSckl says:
@::looks at the lab and screen then turns to Solkar:: Solkar: So I see the heightened security measures.

CMO_Jo says:
::notices the crest on the Klingons uniform:: Self:  No it can't be.  ::runs a DNA match on a blood sample::

OPS_Ross says:
*CEO*: Are you ready?

CSO_Hall says:
@::looks around::

CEO_FoDco says:
::Sends com to OPS panel:: Ready to fire pulse.

FCOVnSckl says:
@Solkar: Had you heard yet?

CTO_Valar says:
::steps up to the tactical station and checks the weapons systems::

OPS_Ross says:
CTO: Ready Sir.  I recommend a high intensity pulse followed by short bursts for maximum efficiency.

CMO_Jo says:
Self:  Oh my goodness, but how?  They are all dead.  ::runs the test again::

Host Solkar says:
@VanSickle: Our work here is very sensitive.  The race that left these facilities behind was very advanced... we estimate several centuries in advance of the UFP, Klingons or Romulans.

CEO_FoDco says:
::goes to the deflector relays::

CTO_Valar says:
OPS: Proceed, Ross.

CEO_FoDco says:
::Preparing to fire on OPS command::

FCOVnSckl says:
@Solkar: Several centuries?!

CSO_Hall says:
@::hears the word Klingons::

OPS_Ross says:
::taps the console:: CTO: Firing Sir.  ::deflector emits the pulse::

CTO_Valar says:
*CEO* What is our engine status?

Host Solkar says:
@VanSickle: We still do not fully understand much of the technology that was left here.  Nor why it was left here.  A most fascinating puzzle, Lt.

CEO_FoDco says:
*CTO*: The impulse engines are able to go 1/4, the warp engines are still down.

FCOVnSckl says:
@Solkar: Puzzles were meant to be solved, you know.

CSO_Hall says:
@FCO:  When you have a moment I would like to talk to you.

OPS_Ross says:
CTO: Scanning subspace, Sir.

CEO_FoDco says:
::Fires the pulse::

FCOVnSckl says:
@Solkar: Excuse me for a moment.

CTO_Valar says:
*CEO* How long before you can give me full power to the engines?

FCOVnSckl says:
@CSO: What is it Will?

Host Solkar says:
@VanSickle: Indeed, Lt. We are endeavoring to solve this one.

CEO_FoDco says:
*CTO*: I'm having trouble inducing the flux diverters and the power conversion system.  I'd say, 1/2-hour minimum.

CSO_Hall says:
@FCO:  That maybe why the Klingons were here.  The figure may be trying to strip this place of its valuables and sell them.  It is just a theory though.

CTO_Valar says:
*CEO* Make it 15 minutes.  We might be in trouble here.

CEO_FoDco says:
::Moves to the jefferies tube access room on the port engine side::

CMO_Jo says:
::test comes back with the same result:: Self:  Duras.  ::stops for a minute, enters the data on a PADD and takes it to the Bridge::

CEO_FoDco says:
EO: Settler, I'll be in Jeffries tube J-14.

OPS_Ross says:
::watching the sensor readout:: CTO: Nothing yet Sir.  It might be they are out of range of the tachyon pulse.

FCOVnSckl says:
@CSO: You're saying those Klingons were just trying to get something to advantage themselves into prominence in the Empire? And the "Ferengi" wanted to sell those things off to the one with the most latinum?

CTO_Valar says:
OPS: Can we increase the range of the pulse?

CMO_Jo says:
:: walks out of sickbay and head to the TL::

CSO_Hall says:
@FCO:  It is conceivable.

CEO_FoDco says:
::crawls through the jeffries tube::

OPS_Ross says:
CTO: Already on it Sir.  *CEO*: I need the emitters reset for say 1 parsec.

FCOVnSckl says:
@::turns back to Solkar:: Solkar: It seems that a group of Klingon mercenaries and what looked and sounded like a Ferengi may be after this "sensitive" research.

CEO_FoDco says:
*OPS*: OK, hold on

CMO_Jo says:
::exits the TL and walks on to the Bridge::

CEO_FoDco says:
*EO*: Settler, reset the deflector dish for 1 parsec.

CEO_FoDco says:
<EO> ::Resets pulse::

CEO_FoDco says:
<EO> ::Sends OPS panel the ready signal::

OPS_Ross says:
CTO: If they're anywhere within three light years, this should do it.  However we will have to maneuver to different positions to scan a 360 area.

CMO_Jo says:
CTO: I think you need to take a look at this.  :: walks over to Valar::

CMO_Jo says:
::hands her the PADD::

FCOVnSckl says:
@Solkar: What are some of the more interesting finds you've discovered here?

CTO_Valar says:
::nods at OPS::  Helm!  begin a 360-degree scanning pattern.

CTO_Valar says:
::takes PADD from the Doctor::  DOC: What is it?

CTO_Valar says:
::looks at the PADD screen::

CMO_Jo says:
CTO:: Results on who attached the Away Team.

Host Solkar says:
@VanSickle: Undoubtedly... we have indications that this race used subspace domain subspace taps for a power source.  Similar to the power generation capabilities used by Borg vessels.  This would represent a significant advance to our technology and provide essentially unlimited power generation capacity, even for a small ship.

CEO_FoDco says:
::crawls to an intersection::

OPS_Ross says:
::refocuses his attention of the scan readout::

CSO_Hall says:
@::nods::

CTO_Valar says:
DOC: Duras?

FCOVnSckl says:
@Solkar: Well, now that virtually all of the Alpha Quadrant and part of the Beta Quadrant are all allied, do you think we'll share these advances with the Klingons, Romulans, Cardassians and Ferengi?

CEO_FoDco says:
::enters a vertical tube and climbs down to the Flux diverter matrix::

OPS_Ross says:
:: tries to reconfigure the sensors for only tachyon particle fluxes::

Host Solkar says:
@VanSickle: The aliens also appear to have had an advanced understanding of interphase technology, as well.

CMO_Jo says:
CTO: Yes.  Don't ask me how, but yes it is them.

FCOVnSckl says:
@Solkar: Interphase?

CTO_Valar says:
Doc: I thought all of them were dead.

Host Solkar says:
@VanSickle: The ability to phase matter in and out of the normal space-time continuum.  Either for travel or for other reasons we have yet to discover.

CEO_FoDco says:
::opens the flux diverter matrix safety door::

OPS_Ross says:
::looks over at the Doctor and smiles.  Trying to watch his panel as well as the viewscreen::

CMO_Jo says:
CTO: So did I but I have a very dead member of the house in my sickbay.

FCOVnSckl says:
@Solkar: I've heard the Borg have some of this ability.

CTO_Valar says:
DOC: Seems these Klingons are quite prolific.

CEO_FoDco says:
::inside the matrix reveals a burn mark, probably caused by an exploding diverter coil::

CSO_Hall says:
@::under his breath::  Self: The BORG.

CEO_FoDco says:
::opens his engineering case and pulls out an extra diverter coil::

Host Solkar says:
@VanSickle: This is all I can tell you at the moment, Lt.  We really don't know much more than that.  It is logical, however, that if word about this place got out, that others would attempt to gain more information about it.

CMO_Jo says:
CTO:  And it would be safe to assume that where there is one, others will be close behind.

OPS_Ross says:
CTO: I have an idea Sir.  We could reconfigure eight photon torpedoes to emit high intensity tachyon pulses in all directions and they would cover more area then we could at this time.

CEO_FoDco says:
::places the new diverter coil in place of the burned one::

CTO_Valar says:
DOC: Thank you Doctor.

CTO_Valar says:
OPS: Wouldn't the buoys do the same thing?

CEO_FoDco says:
::switches a power converter node to J33x GHz::

FCOVnSckl says:
@Solkar: The only thing I can think of is to put up quarantine buoys around this planet. If any unauthorized person comes within a quarter AU of this place, they'll pay dearly.

CTO_Valar says:
::is very protective of her torpedoes::

CMO_Jo says:
::turns and exits the Bridge and heads back to Sickbay::

CTO_Valar says:
::hears a beep on her tactical console and looks down to see what it is::

OPS_Ross says:
CTO: Negative Sir.  The photons would surround the ship and be able to maneuver.....wait a minute.  Sir, picking up a vessel 12 million km from our location.  Can't pin point it though.

CTO_Valar says:
OPS: I see it.

CTO_Valar says:
*CEO* I need power to those engines Mister!

FCOVnSckl says:
@*CTO* VanSickle to Mitchell, we have a development here.

CEO_FoDco says:
::places the safety shield back in place::

Host Solkar says:
@VanSickle: This may become necessary.  My superiors and SFC are undoubtedly already considering increasing security measures here now that we have been discovered.

CEO_FoDco says:
EO: Settler, give me power to the impulse engines and prepare to fire them::

CTO_Valar says:
*COM* FCO: Acknowledged.  We have a vessel approaching.

FCOVnSckl says:
@*CTO* Range?

CTO_Valar says:
*COM* FCO: 12 million-km.

CEO_FoDco says:
*CTO*: Sir, I have full impulse power ready now.

OPS_Ross says:
CTO: Within an area of 10 million km.

FCOVnSckl says:
@::to self:: Damn!

CTO_Valar says:
*CEO* Acknowledged.  Good work.

FCOVnSckl says:
@Solkar: It seems our guests have returned.

CTO_Valar says:
Helm: Prepare for evasives.

OPS_Ross says:
::Stands quietly and tries to devise a method for detection::

CEO_FoDco says:
*FCO/CTO*/EO: I'm transferring the unused warp power to maneuvering thrusters.

CTO_Valar says:
*CEO* Acknowledged.

Host Solkar says:
@::raises eyebrow::  VanSickle: Perhaps you should return to your ship, Lt.

CEO_FoDco says:
<EO> CEO: Aye, Sir.

FCOVnSckl says:
@*CTO* That's too close, Valar.

CEO_FoDco says:
::crawls speedily through the Jeffries tubes::

CMO_Jo says:
::Enters sickbay and heads to her office, gets herself some tea, and begins checking the Klingon medical database for some kind of clue::

FCOVnSckl says:
@Solkar: Thanks for your help. We'll be in contact.

FCOVnSckl says:
@CSO: Will, we've got to go.

CEO_FoDco says:
::jumps down the vertical tube and lands on his ankle::

CEO_FoDco says:
Self: ARGH!!!

FCOVnSckl says:
@::goes to anteroom and puts on EVA::

Host Solkar says:
@VanSickle: Live long and prosper, Lt. ::Vulcan salute::

OPS_Ross says:
:: begins feeling the tension on the ship::

CEO_FoDco says:
::hops slightly out to the pool table::

CSO_Hall says:
@FCO:  Agreed. ::follows FCO and puts on EVA suit as well::

FCOVnSckl says:
@Solkar: ::returns salute and does Namaste salute::

CTO_Valar says:
::watches her tactical screen closely::

FCOVnSckl says:
@*CTO* We're on our way back.

CTO_Valar says:
*COM* FCO: Acknowledged.

OPS_Ross says:
::looks over at Valar::

FCOVnSckl says:
@::after EVA is put on, exits habitat structure and heads for lone remaining shuttle::

CTO_Valar says:
OPS: Prepare to receive the rest of the Away Team.

FCOVnSckl says:
@::powers up shuttle and waits for Away Team to board::

OPS_Ross says:
::firing the tachyon pulses in the detection area:: Aye.  Shuttlebay one is cleared.

CSO_Hall says:
@::gets onboard the shuttle::

FCOVnSckl says:
@AWAY TEAM: Everyone secure?

CTO_Valar says:
*COM* FCO: Shuttlebay one is clear for your approach.

CMO_Jo says:
*CTO* Dr. Ross to Valar.  Once the Away Team has arrived back could you tell CSO Hall that I require his assistance please?

CEO_FoDco says:
::hits some controls on the table::

CEO_FoDco says:
::runs to the TL::

CEO_FoDco says:
::Enters TL::

FCOVnSckl says:
@*CTO* On our way.

CTO_Valar says:
*CMO* Acknowledged Doctor.

OPS_Ross says:
::grabs on to his console for some reason::

CEO_FoDco says:
Computer: Deck 38, Section Pi 5

FCOVnSckl says:
@::once everyone is secure, activates thrusters and takes off::

CEO_FoDco says:
::Exits TL::

FCOVnSckl says:
@::goes full impulse all the way to within 100 km of the Elara::

OPS_Ross says:
CTO: Enemy vessel approaching, Sir.

CTO_Valar says:
::watches the sensor screen::

CEO_FoDco says:
::jogs over to the warp junction at the base of the warp pylon::

CTO_Valar says:
OPS: I got it.

FCOVnSckl says:
@*OPS* Shuttle approaching bay, awaiting entry.

CEO_FoDco says:
::sees a burned coupling::

OPS_Ross says:
::looks over and grins::

CEO_FoDco says:
::grabs a new one out of his pack and replaces it::

Host Bob says:
Action: As shuttle leaves the atmosphere, the cloaked vessel decloaks  and does a warp jump to about 5,000 km from Elara.

OPS_Ross says:
*FCO*: Opening shuttlebay doors.

CTO_Valar says:
*FCO*  Make it fast, we have a vessel approaching and I can't get a weapons lock on it.

OPS_Ross says:
CTO: Oh no.

FCOVnSckl says:
@::hustles inside bay::

OPS_Ross says:
CTO: Shall I tractor them Sir?

CTO_Valar says:
::raises the shields::

Host Bob says:
Action: Warbird fires 2 plasma torpedoes at Elara.

FCOVnSckl says:
::lands on bay floor::

CTO_Valar says:
HELM: Evasives!!!

CEO_FoDco says:
*EO:* Transfer power to the starboard Nacelle.

FCOVnSckl says:
*Bridge* We're aboard. I'm on my way up.

CTO_Valar says:
::stumbles::

CEO_FoDco says:
::nothing happens::

CMO_Jo says:
::still trying to find answers::

OPS_Ross says:
::grabs onto the console::

CSO_Hall says:
::follows FCO::

FCOVnSckl says:
::wobbles, but stays up::

CTO_Valar says:
::begins firing phasers without a target lock::

FCOVnSckl says:
::runs to nearest TL:: Computer: Bridge.

CEO_FoDco says:
::moves to the ladder at the nacelle base::

OPS_Ross says:
CTO: I'm trying to get a computer lock for you.  Hold on.

FCOVnSckl says:
::TL arrives at Bridge. Exits::

FCOVnSckl says:
CTO: Report.

CEO_FoDco says:
::begins climbing and sees a ruptured PTC segment::

Host Bob says:
Action: 1 torpedo hits as shields are going up from shuttle entry....  shields at 60%.  Extensive damage to aft outer hull.  Loss of port side RCS thrusters.

CTO_Valar says:
HELM: Evasive pattern Omega 793 on my mark!

CEO_FoDco says:
::grabs his laser welder from the engineering kit::

CEO_FoDco says:
::begins welding::

CTO_Valar says:
HELM: Mark!  Go!

OPS_Ross says:
::Flash of power from the OPS console knocks Ross to the floor.  He gets back up::

FCOVnSckl says:
::holds onto back of chair::

CTO_Valar says:
::tries to get a weapons lock::

FCOVnSckl says:
CTO: Just one?

OPS_Ross says:
FCO/CTO: Shields down to 60 percent heavy damage to RCS system in rear areas.

CEO_FoDco says:
*Bridge* I have warp power to warp 5.

FCOVnSckl says:
*CEO* Good job!

CTO_Valar says:
::gets a partial lock.  Fires full spread photon torpedoes::

Host Bob says:
Action: Sensors indicate Warbird weapons recharging.

FCOVnSckl says:
Helm: Evasive maneuver Tango 333

OPS_Ross says:
CTO: I can't get any kind of identification of that vessel.  Um Valar, evasive action maybe?

CTO_Valar says:
OPS:  What do you think we have been doing?  Sitting here like ducks?

CTO_Valar says:
::fires another spread of torpedoes, hoping for the best::

CSO_Hall says:
FCO:  Sir, the Warbird has no visible markings, Sir.  It looks like an older model.  You can see the repairs that have been done to the hull of the ship, Sir.

OPS_Ross says:
::looks at the CTO with heavy eyes::

FCOVnSckl says:
CSO: Noted.

FCOVnSckl says:
OPS: What's the problem?

CEO_FoDco says:
::runs back to TL::

CEO_FoDco says:
::Enters TL::

CEO_FoDco says:
Computer: Main Engineering

OPS_Ross says:
FCO: Nothing Sir.  ::holds onto console::

Host Bob says:
Action: 4 of the 10-photon torpedoes hit the Warbird.  Warbird shields at 20%.  Apparent momentary loss of maneuver control as the Warbird yaws, exposing its ventral surface.

FCOVnSckl says:
CTO: Lock on to that and fire everything you have.

FCOVnSckl says:
Helm: Attack pattern Delta 325.

OPS_Ross says:
FCO: Direct hit, Sir.

CTO_Valar says:
FCO: Firing!

CEO_FoDco says:
::Walks to his office in Main Engineering::

Host Bob says:
Action: Warbird fires, but its shots go wild.

FCOVnSckl says:
<Ramirez> FCO: Aye.

OPS_Ross says:
::tries to coordinate damage control teams in the chaos::

FCOVnSckl says:
CTO: Continue fire!

CTO_Valar says:
FCO: Aye Sir!

CTO_Valar says:
::continues her barrage of torpedo fire::

FCOVnSckl says:
OPS: Hail them.

CEO_FoDco says:
*FCO* Transferring power to the thrusters.

OPS_Ross says:
FCO: Hailing channel open Sir.

FCOVnSckl says:
COM: BOP: This is the USS Elara. Surrender or be destroyed.

Host Bob says:
Action: A second spread of torpedoes hit the Warbird.  It's shields fail and it disappears in an explosion.

OPS_Ross says:
::watches the screen::

FCOVnSckl says:
::to self:: I guess it's too late for that.

CTO_Valar says:
FCO: The warbird has been destroyed.

FCOVnSckl says:
CTO: All aboard killed?

CEO_FoDco says:
::heads back to a TL::

CEO_FoDco says:
::Enters TL::

CTO_Valar says:
FCO: I'm afraid so Sir.

CEO_FoDco says:
Computer: Bridge

CEO_FoDco says:
::exits TL, goes to the FCO::

OPS_Ross says:
::wonders who they really were.  Begins damage control again.  Feels how nervous everyone was::

CTO_Valar says:
::continues scanning for any other vessels::

CEO_FoDco says:
FCO: I have Settler working on the engines, Sir.  They should be full in an hour, maybe less.

CMO_Jo says:
::something's is not right here but what is it?::

FCOVnSckl says:
OPS: Send dispatch to Chancellor Martok and SFC. Renegade Klingon ship destroyed.  Request quarantine buoys be deployed around Marus III.

CTO_Valar says:
::looks over at the CSO::  CSO: I believe the Doctor requires your assistance in Sickbay.

OPS_Ross says:
FCO: Encoding now, Sir.

CSO_Hall says:
CTO:  On my way.

FCOVnSckl says:
CEO: Understood.

CSO_Hall says:
::walks to TL::  Computer:  Sickbay.

FCOVnSckl says:
OPS: Leave the part about the buoys to Martok.

CEO_FoDco says:
FCO: We're going to need to go to a refit facility to repair the hull.  The saucer took some pretty bad hits. The RCS was hit bad, Sir.

OPS_Ross says:
FCO: Understood, Sir.  I'll take that part out.

CSO_Hall says:
*CMO* Hall to Dr. Ross.  I am on my way to Sickbay ma'am.

CMO_Jo says:
*CSO* Will, I am in my office.

Host Bob says:
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