Stardate 10103.18

Host Mikey says:
<<< Resume Europa Mission, Stardate 10103.18, 20:06 Eastern >>>

FCO_Felhaber says:
::at the helm on the Hudson::

TO_M`Tor says:
@ :: arrives on the bridge, humming to himself ::

CSO_Rya says:
@::At science 1 on the Europa::

TO_Astley says:
::walking down the corridor, she is grumbling because she is late due to her oversleeping::

Host Mikey says:
ACTION: The Europa and Hudson are still on course for the Halcyc Alliance military complex. Sensors detect nothing out of the ordinary.

XO_Zaldivar says:
::sitting in the command chair on the Hudson::

OPS_Taylor says:
::Smiles as he reads the Operations Report from the Europa::

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
@ ::leans back in his chair in the SIO office, reviewing data sent upstairs by Mary and Shard::

FCO_Felhaber says:
XO: Sir, still reading on course.

Host CO_Senn says:
@::on the bridge::

OPS_Taylor says:
Self: Lt Monroe, is doing a great job, so far.

TO_M`Tor says:
@ :: nods to Ensign Drist :: Drist: I relieve you

CSO_Rya says:
@::Checks the lateral sensors.::

XO_Zaldivar says:
FCO: Thank you, anything on your sensors?

TO_M`Tor says:
@ :: runs a diagnostic on the TAC sensors ::

FCO_Felhaber says:
::rechecks navigational sensors::  XO: Sir, nothing out of the ordinary.

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
@ ::keys his desk display to bring up the current data being reanalized by Paragon downstairs, looking at the chaos-plotted data::

Host CO_Senn says:
@::stands up and takes a look at the different stations on the bridge::

CNS_T`Salea says:
@::In engineering working out a problem between one of the colonists and a ships engineer::

CTO_Nimitz says:
::doors opens and Luk enters with a bunch of PADDs, trips and now all the PADDs are all over the floor::

Host CO_Senn says:
@All: What's our status?

TO_Astley says:
::exits the turbolift onto the bridge and takes her post, hoping no one noticed her tardiness::

TO_M`Tor says:
@ CO: All systems green Captain... :: whispers :: Self: And quiet ...

OPS_Taylor says:
::Looks at the fallen CTO:: CTO: Great way to start the day eh? ::Gets up and starts picking up some of the fallen PADDs::

CTO_Nimitz says:
::cursing in Klingon:: @$%&!!!!

CNS_T`Salea says:
::Pushes a loose piece of hair from her eyes as she listens to the disagreement between the two::

CSO_Rya says:
@ CO: Sensors are all operating normally and are currently detecting nothing unusal. ::smiles at Captain Senn.::

FCO_Felhaber says:
::turns slightly to see the Chief Tactical Officer grimacing over his fallen Padds::

Host XO_Zaldivar says:
CTO: Anything the matter Mr. Nimitz?

Host CO_Senn says:
@::nods at M'Tor, and then at Rya:: All: Then I guess it's going to be another normal day.

CSO_Rya says:
@CO: Captain, we're picking up a slipstream type tunnel about one light year away!

FCO_Felhaber says:
::turns his attention back to the Helm::

CSO_Rya says:
@::So much for a quiet day...::

CNS_T`Salea says:
@::Making a final decision takes the colonist with her to hydroponics::

Host CO_Senn says:
@::inwardly tenses:: E_FCO: All stop.
TO: Change our status to red alert and let the Hudson know.

TO_M`Tor says:
@ :: nods :: Aye Captain !  CSO: A slipstream...  :: opens up a window on his console and looks at the readings  ::

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
@::his display starts beeping::

TO_M`Tor says:
CO: Aye Captain .. Red Alert

FCO_Felhaber says:
XO: Sir, the Europa is reading all stop. 

CTO_Nimitz says:
OPS: I didn't sleep to finish these new battle simulations, I know that Capt. Zaldivar was dissapointed with the one we did two weeks ago, I used Mr. Felhaber's and my own's battle tactics to improve the results.

FCO_Felhaber says:
::readies to immitate the Europa::

Host XO_Zaldivar says:
FCO: All stop.

CSO_Rya says:
@:: Is studying the sensor data and trying to get more information to the Captain.::

TO_M`Tor says:
:: brings the ship to Red Alert ::

FCO_Felhaber says:
::brings the Hudson to a full stop::

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
@<MJ> *SFI*: Sir, we have an anomalous reading. Data from the bridge identifies it as a slipstream signature.

FCO_Felhaber says:
XO: Sir, reading full stop.

CNS_T`Salea says:
@::feels the ship come to a stop and looks up::

Host XO_Zaldivar says:
COMM: CO: Captain is there something going on?

Host CO_Senn says:
CSO: Can you see what is going to appear there?

TO_M`Tor says:
COMM:Hudson: XO: Sir .. We have detected a slipstream tunnel .. The Captain ordered full stop

OPS_Taylor says:
::Looks up at the XO:: CTO: Drop the PADDs, man TAC I, Now!

CNS_T`Salea says:
@::Quickening her step, drops the colonists off at hydroponics with a very short reason to the gardner before leaving for the bridge::

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
@ *MJ*: Is there anything else? Detectable technology of a sort we can identify?

CSO_Rya says:
@CO: Two ships, unknown configurations. They're about the size of the Hudson sir.

Host CO_Senn says:
@::checks that the channel is indeed the usually super-encrypted one they use these days:: COMM: XO: There's a slipstream tunnel one light year away from our position.

Host XO_Zaldivar says:
CTO: Mr. Nimitz, yellow alert.

TO_M`Tor says:
@ :: locks weapons on target and raises shields ::

FCO_Felhaber says:
XO: I am moving the Hudson to take up a defensive position off the Europa.  ::moves the Hudson with thrusters::

CSO_Rya says:
@ ::Curses under her breath when she notices that there are no planets or nebulas nearby to try and use as a hiding place.::

Host CO_Senn says:
@CSO: And coming out? Any identifiable energy signatures? ::knows Triton is listening to this all::

OPS_Taylor says:
::Runs over to SCI I:: XO: Sir, we got two ships on sensors.

CTO_Nimitz says:
::runs to TAC and sets yellow alert:: TO_Slave: Pick those PADD and give them to Capt. Zaldivar.

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
@ <MJ> ::sighs almost inaudibly:: *SFI*: Negative, Sir. The last records show nothing of use.

TO_M`Tor says:
@ :: tries to identify ship configuration ::

CNS_T`Salea says:
@::Steps off onto the bridge::

FCO_Felhaber says:
::calls up two sets of defensive and offensive maneuvers, ready for execution::

Host XO_Zaldivar says:
CTO: Red Alert.

CSO_Rya says:
@ CO: The best I can tell you is they're not Federation. They could be Dominion, but from this range I still can't tell ::shrugs apologetically::

CNS_T`Salea says:
@::Walks over to the command center and looks out of the view screen.::

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
@ ::reviews the newest data streaming across his display in a separate panel:: *MJ*: Very well, Agent Thunder. I'll study this upclose. Keep your searches running, and start scanning all comm frequencies in and outside of this ship. Just in case... West out.

Host CO_Senn says:
@::nods at Rya, then turns at the viewscreen:: COM: XO: Suggestions, number one?

OPS_Taylor says:
::Taps on the console:: XO: I am trying to find out configurations.

CTO_Nimitz says:
TO_Slave> ::hands the PADDs to Capt. Zaldivar:: XO: Where do you want me to put all these stuff? ::looks at the PADDs::

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::gets up from his desk and picks up a padd with some compiled data, slipping out of his office and the Annex's blast doors before making his way to the turbolift:: TL: Bridge.

CTO_Nimitz says:
::goes to red alert::

TO_M`Tor says:
@ CO: Weapons and shields ready Captain.

Host XO_Zaldivar says:
TO: Thank you: Takes padds and puts them on the empty CNS chair::

CTO_Nimitz says:
XO: All the funny stuff ready, sir

Host CO_Senn says:
@TO: Acknowledged Ensign. Do not try to get a lock on the unknown ships though. They might detect that easier than our ships.

CNS_T`Salea says:
@::Listens to the questions bouncing around the bridge::

Host XO_Zaldivar says:
COMM: CO: Nothing to suggest until we can tell who this is.

Host Michael_Taylor says:
@::hears the beeps on his console in his guest quarters and awakens rather slowly... he leaves his quarters and heads for the Bridge::

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
@ ::reviews the contents of the padd again, trusting a bit of it to memory as the lift's doors slide open and he steps out: onto the bridge::

FCO_Felhaber says:
XO: Sir, I have defensive and offensive manuevers ready for execution, sir.  At your command.

Host XO_Zaldivar says:
FCO/CTO: Coordinate with each.  Once I give the command to attack, defend or retreat I want you ready.

CSO_Rya says:
@::Continues to track the movements of the unknown ships.::

Host CO_Senn says:
@::sees West come in, and then notices that the Counselor made it as well::

FCO_Felhaber says:
::obediently looking up at the view screen::

FCO_Felhaber says:
XO: Aye, sir.

CTO_Nimitz says:
XO: Aye sir

Host XO_Zaldivar says:
OPS: Monitor all sensors keep me up to date.

Host Michael_Taylor says:
ACTION: The two ships are moving towards the Europa and Hudson, but not terribly fast. At their current speed, they will be within weapons range (for Europa and Hudson) in approximately 3.5 hours.

OPS_Taylor says:
XO: Aye.

FCO_Felhaber says:
CTO: I have a number of manuevers ready for execution, sir.

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
@ ::walks silently around the upper operations section, glancing at the displays as he walks past, checking out the latest data.::

CNS_T`Salea says:
@::Looks at the SFI and back at the screen::

Host CO_Senn says:
@COMM: XO: I guess we don't have many choices, but I'd rather not have contact with anyone until we arrive to the Halcyc installation.

OPS_Taylor says:
TO: I want you to monitor that SIF increase.

CSO_Rya says:
@ CO: At their current speed they'll be here in 3 and a half hours.

TO_Astley says:
OPS:  Yes Sir

TO_M`Tor says:
CO: Aye Captain, :: examines tactical scans closely and prepares to lock just in case ::

CTO_Nimitz says:
FCO: Ok, I can see them in my screen, as soon as the order is given, you can start any of them, I'll be ready

Host CO_Senn says:
@::frowns at  the CSO's comment, and looks again at Triton:: XO: Are we going to wait 3.5 hours...?

CNS_T`Salea says:
@CSO:  They do not match any known patterns?

CSO_Rya says:
@ CNS: No sir.

Host XO_Zaldivar says:
COMM: CO: I would rather not.  I think we should proceed forward.

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
@ ::looks a the data and gauges it against Paragon's projections::

Host CO_Senn says:
@::nods:: COMM: XO: We'll resume communications if the ships pick up speed.

CNS_T`Salea says:
@::Nods::

OPS_Taylor says:
XO: I recommend we put the Fighters on Europa on Stand by

Host Michael_Taylor says:
@::arrives on the bridge.. needs something to drink.. he's not a happy man when he doesn't get a full 8 hours of sleep::

Host CO_Senn says:
@E_FCO: Resume course, remember not to exceed warp 7. Engage.

CSO_Rya says:
@ CO: Captain the nearest system is ten hours away, at maximum warp.

FCO_Felhaber says:
::ears perk up with mention of fighters... waiting for the XOs decision::

CNS_T`Salea says:
@CSO:  Can you figure out their possible destination?

TO_Astley says:
::continues monitoring the SIF::

Host CO_Senn says:
@CSO: We are going to risk resumming our course. These two ships might be going to that system... ::shakes her head::

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
@::makes his way down to the counselor's side, nodding slightly in greeting, content to watch the mayhem from down here::

Host XO_Zaldivar says:
FCO: Resume course.  Maintain gaurding position.

CSO_Rya says:
@ ::nods:: CNS: I'll try.  CO: Aye sir.

FCO_Felhaber says:
XO: Aye, sir.

FCO_Felhaber says:
::resumes the Hudson's course::  XO:  Course resumed, sir.

CNS_T`Salea says:
@::Returns SFI's greeting with a brief nod::

Host Michael_Taylor says:
@::walks towards the tactical station, nonchalantly looking at the sensor read-outs::

Host XO_Zaldivar says:
CTO/TO:  Start analyzing all sensor data.  I want you to know as much about them as you can before we engage.

CNS_T`Salea says:
@::Waits for the CSO's projection::

CSO_Rya says:
@:: Runs the ships' current trajectories through the system and has the computer extrapolate the possible destinations.::

TO_M`Tor says:
@ CO: I shall try to indentify them with passive sensors Captain as we go by.

TO_Astley says:
XO:  Aye Sir

Host CO_Senn says:
@TO: Good, keep trying. We'll keep red alert just in case as well.

Host XO_Zaldivar says:
FCO: Look for escape routes. Specifically areas that can scramble sensors.

Host XO_Zaldivar says:
OPS: Suggestions?

CTO_Nimitz says:
::runs a level 3 diagnose of the 25th centuty technology attached to tactical systems::

CSO_Rya says:
@ ::Notices Taylor and wonders if he might recognize the ships' signatures.::

TO_M`Tor says:
@ :: nods :: CO: Of course Captain.

Host CO_Senn says:
@CSO: Can you see anything of interest in the system you detected?

FCO_Felhaber says:
XO: Aye, sir.  Using navigational sensors to scan for possible safepoints.

OPS_Taylor says:
XO: I would recommend you put all of the fighters on the Europa on standby.  And Find the Nearest Nebula to hide in.

FCO_Felhaber says:
::initiates a sensor sweep with nav sensors to find places for both ships to hide::

CTO_Nimitz says:
XO: Sir, since we have not a science officer, why don't Mr. Ashtley do a mix of TO/SO work? I mean handling sensors, and stuff.

TO_M`Tor says:
@ :: frowns at the TAC console wishing for a clear reading of the ships ::

Host XO_Zaldivar says:
OPS: Make the figter reccomendation to TO M'tor and CO Senn.

CNS_T`Salea says:
@::While waiting turns back to SFI::  SFI:  How are things going with you and your people?

TO_Astley says:
::looks horrified at the prospect of doing SCI::

Host XO_Zaldivar says:
CTO: If you can spare Mr. Astley then you have my permission.

OPS_Taylor says:
XO: Aye. ::Opens COMM:: COMM: CO: I am recommending to put all the fighters in the fighter pod on standby.

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
@ ::turns to the voice:: CNS: Oh, very well, thank you Counselor. They were neatly ensconsed when I arrived.

CSO_Rya says:
@:: She knows the Captain and Counselor are waiting for answers, but doesn't look up since she doesn't have one yet and then bingo, well sorta...:: CO: The system looks like it might have a Class L planet, but I can't tell from this range.  The ships are traveling at warp 4. I don't know if that's their top speed or not.

CNS_T`Salea says:
SFI:  What about the crew of the Hudson?

FCO_Felhaber says:
XO: The nearest place to hide would be in the magnetic polar region of a planet about 10 hours from here, sir.

Host CO_Senn says:
@COMM: OPS: They should be already prepped, we're keeping red alert status until we are clear. Thanks for the recommendation. ::manages a tight smile::

CNS_T`Salea says:
@CSO:  Thank you...

CTO_Nimitz says:
::laughs at Astley's face:: TO: What's the matter, ensign? Don't you like the exciting world of sensors?

TO_M`Tor says:
@ :: hears the message and sends a message to the shuttlebay asking for confirmation of alert status ::

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
@ ::frowns a little:: CNS: Is there some reason I would be following their condition?

Host CO_Senn says:
@CSO: Class L... it might have something.

OPS_Taylor says:
COMM: CO: Aye.

Host XO_Zaldivar says:
OPS/TO: Concentrate scans on the planet/area recommended by Mr. Felhaber.

OPS_Taylor says:
XO: Aye. ::Starts scans::

CNS_T`Salea says:
@SFI:  I have not had the opportunity to maintain constant contact with the crew on the Hudson.  I am using you as an indicator.

TO_Astley says:
::whispers::  CTO:  SCI isn't exactly my area of comfort

Host CO_Senn says:
@::thinks about a domed colony... or a station. Starts wondering about changing their course::

Host CO_Senn says:
@CSO: Is there any way to find out if the planet is inhabited?

CNS_T`Salea says:
@<FCO> Does our current course come within their sensor range?

TO_Astley says:
XO:  Aye sir

Host XO_Zaldivar says:
OPS: Once you have ascertained that the magnetic pole of that planet can hide both of our ships.  Encrypt the data and pass it to the Europa.

Host CO_Senn says:
@CSO, TO: Warp 4 is also not much, perhaps the slipstream engine does not allow them to attain faster warp speeds.

Host Michael_Taylor says:
::doesn't want to interrupt the Captain and her crew, but feels he must..::
Senn: Captain, if I may adjust your sensors?

CSO_Rya says:
@::Nods speculatively at the Captain.:: CO: Perhaps...

TO_M`Tor says:
@ CO: That is a risky assumption Captain...

OPS_Taylor says:
XO: Aye, working on them.

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
@ ::stands quietly before answering, wondering at the implications:: CNS: Well, the last time I was there, they were sort of on edge, which is perfectly understandable considering the lower crew count and the general stress.

CTO_Nimitz says:
TO: There's always a first time for everything, besides you can link sensors to your own console, technically it's not SCI ::grins::

CNS_T`Salea says:
<FCO>:CNS:  Unable to tell ma'am.  We are uncertain of their sensor abilities.

Host CO_Senn says:
@::hadn't seen Michael entering the bridge, and turns to him startled:: Taylor: Please work with Lt. Rya.

CNS_T`Salea says:
@::nods in understanding::

Host CO_Senn says:
@TO: I know it's risky. But I am honestly hoping the ships don't prove me wrong.

TO_M`Tor says:
@ :: nods :: CO: As do I Captain ...

TO_Astley says:
CTO:  All right  ::starts to link the sensors to her console::

CNS_T`Salea says:
@SFI: Are they feeling overwhelmed with lack of hands?  We do have the colonists over here that are more then willing to be put to work to allivate bordom.

Host Michael_Taylor says:
@::nods:: Senn: Of course Captain.

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
@ CNS: I don't think it's exactly that. More like fixating on the lack of familiar faces. It seems they're homesick. Both for the Europa, and our own space. ::smiles wanly:: I can't say I blame them, Counselor.

CSO_Rya says:
@ CO: I could send a Class III probe. It would take about 20 minutes for it to reach the planet to try and determine if it's inhabited. ::Is already sending orders to get a probe ready for launching.::

CSO_Rya says:
@::Rereads the information on her screen and thwaps the side of the console.:: CO: Make that two hours Captain. It'd be 20 minutes to the ships, but that would alert them to our presence...if they don't already know about it.

Host CO_Senn says:
@::closes her eyes for a moment:: CSO: A probe would mean sure detection in this case, unless Mr. Taylor might work some wonders on it to make it hard to detect.
Taylor: Could you do that?

OPS_Taylor says:
::Punching the keys on the SCI I Panel::

FCO_Felhaber says:
::continues to maintain their course behind the Europa::

CTO_Nimitz says:
XO: Sir, what about sending a probe throgh the slipstream to meet the ships. They will know we're here, but they'll know it sooner or later, and we can get info of them, a couple of hours before they can reach us. We could find if they're friendly or hostile

CSO_Rya says:
@ ::Decides to clarify.:: CO: Two hours to the planet, twenty minutes to the ships...for a probe, I mean.

Host Michael_Taylor says:
@::working with CSO Rya to fine-tune the sensors::
Senn: Captain, a probe is much smaller and has a much narrower sensor cross-section.. we could launch half a dozen probes, and if they are who I think they are, they won't detect them at this range..

Host Michael_Taylor says:
@::goes silent at that statement, and goes back to the sensors::

CNS_T`Salea says:
@SFI:  They are StarFleet officers.  Seeing new faces and creating new connections is the normal for our job.  As for homesickness, that too is a symptom of our jobs.  I take it, it is more the knowledge their familes are so far away in time and distance,  then the fact that they are not here in the presence.

CSO_Rya says:
@ Taylor: Do you recognize these ships Mr. Taylor?

Host CO_Senn says:
@Taylor: And who do you think they are?

TO_M`Tor says:
@ :: wonders who they might be ::

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
@ ::lowers his voice a little:: CNS: Maybe. Or maybe some of them have come to the unfortunate, but very possible idea, that if we do not succeed, everyone they know most likely no longer exists.

Host Michael_Taylor says:
@CSO Rya: I'm trying to ascertain that now Lieutenant. ::finishes a few commands on the console, and a detailed sensor scan of the two ships appears on the main viewscreen:: (reference the pic I sent most everyone; except mentally take out the planet)

TO_Astley says:
::she begins to think of home and hoping she would get back soon::

Host XO_Zaldivar says:
CTO: I don't think that CO Senn wants to declare our position if we don't have to...still why don't you send that plan to her.

Host Michael_Taylor says:
@All: Just as I suspected...
Senn: Captain, these two ships are Sentinel-class Halcyc ships. They probably detected us nearing their space and sent these vessels to investigate.

Host CO_Senn says:
@::her eyes open wide as she watches the ships::

CSO_Rya says:
@ ::Alara can't help but admire the lines of the ships on the view screen.::

TO_M`Tor says:
@ CO: Do you wish to contact them Captain ?

Host CO_Senn says:
@::feels some tension leaving, some new tension appearing:: Taylor: why haven't they put with us yet?

Host CO_Senn says:
@TO: One moment, Ensign. Please relay this information to the Hudson.

CNS_T`Salea says:
@SFI: In this reality, as they knew them, they don't.  But I do understand what you are saying.  Perhaps we need to have some more interaction between the crews.  We already have a lounge set up for... 'relaxing' for the crew here.  In the human turn of the phrase, "As long as there is hope...."  It is one of the most enviable traights....

CTO_Nimitz says:
COMM: CO: Sir, what about sending a probe through the slipstream tunnel? We could gather crucial data hours before they even get to us.

CNS_T`Salea says:
@SFI: ....that humans posses.

TO_M`Tor says:
@ :: nods :: CO: Relaying information Captain... :: sends a text message to the Hudson identifying the ships ::

Host CO_Senn says:
@CTO: Ensign M'Tor is sending you some new information, Lieutenant.

OPS_Taylor says:
XO: I have adjusted the sensors to the best of my ability.  I have the ships on sensors.

Host Michael_Taylor says:
@Senn: Perhaps they are unsure of who we are.

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
@ CNS: You're right, Counselor. Stubborn defiance of probability is one of those things we excel at. ::smiles:: But if we do find a reprieve sometime soon, I would suggest we start rotating random off-duty crew from the Hudson to thier berths here.

CSO_Rya says:
@ ::Hopes these Halcyc that the Captain wants to contact are in the mood to be helpful.::

Host CO_Senn says:
@Taylor: I would be in their case. I guess we'll have to hail them.

Host CO_Senn says:
@COMM: XO: Have you seen the new turn of events, Commander?

CNS_T`Salea says:
@SFI:  I will suggest to the captain and Lt. Taylor.

CTO_Nimitz says:
::receives the information on his console:: COMM: CO: Still, tactical information could be extremely useful, think that we have 3.5 hours to analyse it, but it's your decision captain.

CTO_Nimitz says:
XO: Sir, Mr. Taylor has identifed the two ships as Halcyc vessels

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
@ ::bows his head just slightly in thanks:: CNS: I would appreciate it if you would do that. As would would your fellow Europans I suspect. ::smiles and looks up at the main viewscreen again::

Host XO_Zaldivar says:
COMM:CO: They've learned how to make bigger ships, since we last tangled with them.

OPS_Taylor says:
::Sees the information infront of him:: XO: These ships are a lot different from the last ones we encountered.

TO_M`Tor says:
@ :: looks at the visual of the ships and attempts to locate the strategic attack points ::

CSO_Rya says:
@ ::Pulls up information on the Halcyc on a smaller screen within her console.::

Host CO_Senn says:
@COMM: XO: They could have had bigger back then too. We either introduce ourselves now, or wait for more to come as we approach their space and introduce ourselves then.

CNS_T`Salea says:
@::Follows his eyes toward the view screen and the new development to be dealt with::

FCO_Felhaber says:
::quietly maintaining their course::

OPS_Taylor says:
::Pulls up the old Halcyc ships, and thier defence capabilities.::

Host Michael_Taylor says:
@::links to his mini-corder in his Quarters and accesses the information on Halcyc ships, and compares known signatures with the sensor logs::
Senn: I have no doubt Captain.. a perfect match - those two ships are, without a doubt, Halcyc Sentinel-class scouts.

Host CO_Senn says:
@::feels a headache coming at the mere thought of one of those meaningful conversations with the Halcyc::

Host XO_Zaldivar says:
COMM: CO: You are the diplomatic one.  I think hailing them can't make things any worse.

TO_M`Tor says:
@ :: notes the size of the vessels

Host CO_Senn says:
@COMM: XO: I'll keep you on the comm so you are aware of what's going on. Send me a private message any time.

Host CO_Senn says:
@Taylor: Thank you Michael.

CNS_T`Salea says:
@::Looks at the captain::

Host CO_Senn says:
@TO: Please open hailing frequencies to those Halcyc vessels. ::and if these are their scouts, I don't want to see the bigger ones yet::

Host Michael_Taylor says:
@Senn: I'm sending schematics on them to your tactical departments, on both ships. ::presses a few buttons::

TO_M`Tor says:
@ CO: Channel open Captain...

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
@ ::lowers his voice once more and leans a little closer to T'salea's ear:: CNS: Counselor, if you have a moment later, I would like to talk to you, concerning my predecessor. And about any suggestions you might have for getting out from under the stigma he left.

Host XO_Zaldivar says:
CTO/TO/OPS/FCO: Alright I'll need you all at top performance.

CNS_T`Salea says:
@::From the side arm of her chair, reaches for a tablet, pulls it out and hands it without a word to Nayla::

TO_Astley says:
::snaps out it::  XO:  Aye Sir

FCO_Felhaber says:
XO: Aye, sir.  Helm is ready and waiting orders.

OPS_Taylor says:
XO: Aye, sir.

TO_M`Tor says:
@ :: reads the tactical information from Mr Taylor ::

Host CO_Senn says:
@COMM: Halcyc: This is Captain Senn Nayla of the Federation Starship USS Europa.

CSO_Rya says:
@ ::Looks on as the Captain prepares to contact them.::

Host CO_Senn says:
@::takes the tablet the CNS gives her and looks down at it::

TO_Astley says:
::gets weapons ready just in case::

TO_M`Tor says:
@ :: moves his hand closer to the weapon's lock ::

CTO_Nimitz says:
XO: Aye aye sir

OPS_Taylor says:
::Transfer Aux. Power to Main Power::

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
@ ::contemplates moving out of viewing scope of the main screen::

Host CO_Senn says:
@::looks at T'Salea, and then manages to grin. She's so transparent it seems::

CNS_T`Salea says:
@::nods to West and quietly returns a reply::  SFI:  Later... at your convienence.

Host CO_Senn says:
@::whispers:: CNS: Thanks counselor.

CSO_Rya says:
@ ::Focuses back on the sensors.::

CNS_T`Salea says:
@::Nods::  Captain...  ::then looks around her at the other crew::

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
@ ::notices the glance and slips away from the main viewing area, making his way to the upper operations area to study things closer::

Host CO_Senn says:
@::swallows the tablet::

CNS_T`Salea says:
@::Notes West has left her side and puts his request toward the back of her mind to ponder for later::

CTO_Nimitz says:
::reads the specs Taylor just sent out:: XO: They are not as easy as Halcyc 24th century scouts, captain, it'll be difficult to beat them.

Host Michael_Taylor says:
$<Halcyc Scouts> COMM: Europa: This is Major Selicept of the Halcyc Sentinel Squadron Alpha..  Slow to impulse so that we may verify your identity.

CNS_T`Salea says:
@::Motions the yomen to hand the captain something cool to drink::

CSO_Rya says:
@:: Notices Jim moving to the upper Ops area and smiles at him.::

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
@::walks back to the Sci console and smiles in return::  CSO: We meet again...

Host CO_Senn says:
@::grits her teeth:: COMM: Selicept: Acknowledged.

Host CO_Senn says:
@COMM: XO: We are slowing to impulse, Triton, they want to make sure we are who we say we are.

Host XO_Zaldivar says:
FCO: Slow to impulse.

FCO_Felhaber says:
::quietly listens to the comm signal between the Europa and the Halcyc ships::

CSO_Rya says:
@ ::smiles back and is about to reply, but hears the comm and decides it can wait.::

Host CO_Senn says:
@E_FCO: Slow to impulse.

FCO_Felhaber says:
XO: Aye, sir.  Slowing to impulse.  ::drops the ship out of warp and engages the impulse engines::

OPS_Taylor says:
XO: Aux. Power on Stand by. I am ready to reinforce the shields on your order.

TO_Astley says:
XO:  Weapons are ready for your orders Sir, I just hope we don't have to use them.

Host XO_Zaldivar says:
OPS: Thank you Mr. Taylor.

Host CO_Senn says:
@::takes the glass with water from the yeoman gratefully, the tablet seems stuck in her throat::

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
@ ::folds his arms, tucking the padd under one of them as he watches the screen, keeping Ahkileez's reports in mind as he evaluates the representative, wondering how much they've chaged::

TO_M`Tor says:
@ :: drums his fingers on the console..........  hears the noise of his fingers .. looks down and stops ::

Host XO_Zaldivar says:
TO: Thank you Mr. Astley.

Host XO_Zaldivar says:
CTO:  Having any luck with a battle plan?

Host Major_Selicept says:
ACTION: The two ships (Europa and Hudson) detect a relatively powerful scan, which almost overloads the sensor cloaks that Michael Taylor installed.

Host CO_Senn says:
@TO: Please keep an eye on them. They are going to be ready for battle as we are, but I'd rather none of us making a mistake. Just being ready.

CNS_T`Salea says:
@::Looks at her chair and wonders if now would be a good time to try it out, then decides to stand behind the captains chair::

CSO_Rya says:
@::Notices the wild jumps on her console.:: CO: They're scanning us Captain.

OPS_Taylor says:
XO: Cloak is being overloaded by a scan by the Halcyc!

Host CO_Senn says:
@CSO: All right, let's hope they are pleased. Try to make sure they are not tampering with our systems though.

TO_M`Tor says:
@ Self: Khest !  CO: Captain .. an incredibly powerfull scan just originated from those ships...

Host Major_Selicept says:
$COMM: Europa: Identity confirmed. What brings out here Captain? ::Simultaneously accessing Starfleet records to fully confirm the scan::

FCO_Felhaber says:
XO: The Helm is still responding, sir.  Awaiting orders for evasive actions.

Host XO_Zaldivar says:
OPS: Compensate, as you need to.

CTO_Nimitz says:
::points at the PADDs on the CNS' seat:: XO: Actually, those plans were planned for Jem'Hadar, but I can adjust them for Halcycs in a second

OPS_Taylor says:
XO: I am diverting power to the cloak.

Host XO_Zaldivar says:
FCO: Very good.

CSO_Rya says:
@ CO: Aye Captain. They almost overloaded the cloak with their scan.

Host Major_Selicept says:
ACTION: The Halcyc scouts power down their weapons as a gesture of peace, but leave their targeting scanners locked.

TO_Astley says:
Self:  Come on Moira, stay calm, you'll pull through this.

Host CO_Senn says:
@COMM: Selicept: We seek your help, Major. Is Prime Defender Tolmot anywhere to be found?

TO_M`Tor says:
@ CO: I detect them powering down their weapons ...

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
@ ::glances at the graphs of the Halcyc scanning signature, committing it to memory as a pattern to notice later, possibly utilize in the Blackbox::

Host XO_Zaldivar says:
CTO: Begin making the necessary adjustments.

OPS_Taylor says:
XO: Their weapons are powering off.

CTO_Nimitz says:
XO: Believe it or not, Halcyc ships are powering down their weapons

Host CO_Senn says:
@TO: We'll reply in kind then.

Host Major_Selicept says:
$COMM: Europa: Prime Defender? He hasn't been referred to as that in years. He is now a Special Ambassador to the Federation..

CSO_Rya says:
@ ::Is tapping all sorts of buttons to do her best to ensure the security of their systems.::

Host XO_Zaldivar says:
::taps message to CO:: Should we power down weapons?

TO_M`Tor says:
@ :: nods :: CO: Aye Captain ... :: powers down the weapons ::

CNS_T`Salea says:
@::Blinks at the Major's words concerning Tomot::

Host CO_Senn says:
@COMM: Selicept: Thank you for the information. In any case then, I request you take us towards somebody who can listen to our request. We are far away from home, as you can well see.

CTO_Nimitz says:
::access the backup versions of those files in the PADDs from his personal database and starts working on the necessary adjustments:: TO: I need some help with this

Host CO_Senn says:
@::taps a message back to XO:: COMM: XO: We already did. Please note something... the Halcyc have an Ambassador with the Federation, and it's none other than our friend Tolmot.

Host XO_Zaldivar says:
CTO:  Power down weapons, maintain shields at full strength.

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
@ ::glances over at Alara:: CSO: Do you really think that's necessary? Or even worthwhile?

TO_Astley says:
CTO:  Aye Sir

CSO_Rya says:
@ SFI <w>: What do you know about the Halcyc? ::HEars his question:: SFI: Well, it's about all I can do at the moment, so yes.

CTO_Nimitz says:
::powers down weapons but maintains the weapons lock::

TO_Astley says:
CTO:  What do you need me to do Sir?

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
@ CSO: I don't know that much more than you, and this is the first time I've met them.... ::shrugs:: And as for your... efforts. Remember that anything we know, minus our most recent information, is most likely a matter of public record by now.

CSO_Rya says:
@ ::sighs:: SFI: I know, but it makes me feel useful. ::She grins at Jim.::

CTO_Nimitz says:
TO: We have adjust these battle plans, originally though for Jem'Hadars, to fight against Halcyc ships

CNS_T`Salea says:
@::Looking at the data, compares the ships they are approaching with those they had previous met.  These appeared to be bigger, more powerful and of course had the slipstream drive... this lead to thoughts of wondering what had happened with the Borg::

Host XO_Zaldivar says:
::would dearly love to type a reply to Nayla, but decides that a negative comment about an ambassador to the federation would be unwise at this time::

TO_Astley says:
CTO:  All right

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
@ ::grins coyly:: CSO: Well if you're looking to keep busy, Alara, I have a parttime post open on my team. I need someone, with your... talents, to tell me if Shard is lying when he calls in sick. ::winks::

Host Major_Selicept says:
$COMM: Our scans show that your temporal profile is about 68 years out of place.. We will contact our government regarding this matter. We will contact you within the hour. Selicept out.

Host CO_Senn says:
@::tightens her fists:: COMM: XO: They closed comms... and they are going to check with their superiors I guess.

CSO_Rya says:
@ ::Resists the urge to poke Jim in the side and grins.:: SFI: Well, I'll see what I can arrange in my free time. How's the pay?

TO_M`Tor says:
@ :: grunts :: Self: Bureaucrats .. even 68 years in the future.. it'll be the death of us...

Host XO_Zaldivar says:
COMM: CO: Not exactly gracious hosts are they?  Didn't even invite us over for tea.

OPS_Taylor says:
XO: I suggest we prepare for the worst.

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
@ CSO: None-existent, with no thanks or real appreciation... You'll love it. ::smiles and laughs softly::

Host CO_Senn says:
@::walks towards Mikey Taylor and talks in a low tone:: Taylor: Please tell me you didn't lie when you said we did colonize that planet in the gamma quadrant... and also please, please tell me we also met the Halcyc again back then.

Host CO_Senn says:
@COMM: XO: Well they didn't before... and even if relations between both governments have obviously improved... well.

CSO_Rya says:
@::Chuckles:: SFI: Well, when you put it that way, how could I refuse?

Host XO_Zaldivar says:
OPS: I thought we pretty much were in the middle of a worst case scenario already.

OPS_Taylor says:
XO: I think we should prepare for those ::point to the viewscreen:: to attack us.

Host Michael_Taylor says:
@::sighs as he turns to Captain Senn::
Senn: Honestly? I did lie... the Europa and Hudson entered the Bajoran wormhole about 68 years ago, and were never seen again.

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
@ CSO: Excellent. ::smiles and returns to looking at the incoming data::

Host CO_Senn says:
@::pales, and keeps the low tone:: Taylor: You'd better be kidding. Because I'm about to kick you.

TO_M`Tor says:
@ CO: If the Captain requires assistance... :: voice trails off ::

CNS_T`Salea says:
@::Turns to the captain and Taylor, her extra sensative hearing picking up the last words::

CSO_Rya says:
@ ::Is picking up the Captain's emotions and looks up.::

Host Michael_Taylor says:
@Senn: I am sorry Captain, but as far as Starfleet knows, the Europa never made it back to its own time. But as you know, the future is not set...

Host CO_Senn says:
@:;realizes everyone is staring her way, and squares her shoulders:: TO: Your offer is appreciated, but not required.

TO_M`Tor says:
@ :: nods and reminds himself to be less vocal ::

CNS_T`Salea says:
@::Looks at Taylor wondering what they should do with this new information::

Host CO_Senn says:
@Taylor: If I ever make it back, you and I are going to have a lenghty conversation.

Host CO_Senn says:
@::not to mention the spanking of his life at a very tender age. Just gotta convince the Taylors to let "aunt" Nayla to babysit for them sometime::

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
@ ::ignores the conversation, more concerned with powerline readings from the Halcyc ships in comparison to what he had from Paragon. He was right on, again::

TO_M`Tor says:
@ :: stares intently at the Captain and Taylor and waits ::

CSO_Rya says:
@:: From what she's picking up, Alara is impressed that it appears that Taylor was able to mask a big whopper of a lie.::

Host CO_Senn says:
@Taylor: I just would have appreciate your imagination not taking over. I was counting with a past history with the Halcyc so they would see some sense into helping us making it back. Now I don't have much of a bargaining chip.

Host Michael_Taylor says:
@Senn: It was necessary Captain.. remember the Temporal Prime Directive...

Host CO_Senn says:
@Taylor: you could have just said that. ::shakes her head:: But right now this discussion is moot point.

Host Michael_Taylor says:
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