Stardate 10108.12

Host Admiral_Edwards says:
<<< Begin Europa Mission, Stardate 10108.12, 20:06 Eastern >>>

Host CO_Senn says:
::on the Europa's bridge::

CSO_Rya says:
::On the Europa's bridge going through some paperwork and running sensor scans.::

FCO_Felhaber says:
::at the helm like a good officer::

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::rubs eyes and yawns, leaning against the lift wall::

TO_KTracht says:
::on the Europa Bridge, at Tactical::

CNS_Azhure says:
::Walking through the ship, getting a feel and knowledge of her new home.::

CSO_Rya says:
::Looks down at her new had to finally give in and wear it maternity uniform.::

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::hears the lift ping and straightens, looking moderately haggard but otherwise okay as he walks out onto the bridge::

Host Admiral_Edwards says:
@::on the Bridge of his awesome Defiant-class USS Praetor... cruising along at warp..::

FCO_Felhaber says:
::maintaining their course::

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::yawns again and walks along the rear of the bridge, looking over displays::

Host CO_Senn says:
::scrolls down the usual department reports, captain's only reports, petty complaints, everyday things::

CSO_Rya says:
::Continues reading through her departmental reports and shuffles a few schedules around.::

TO_KTracht says:
::turns back to West, giving him a look::

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::glances at K'tract, meeting his 'look' dead on::

FCO_Felhaber says:
::making minor course corrections to maintain their proper heading and speed::

TO_KTracht says:
::grunts, and turns back to his console::

CSO_Rya says:
::Gets up and walks over to Captain Senn's chair.::

Host CO_Senn says:
::looks up at Rya as she approaches::

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
:smiles wryly and glides his hand down the railing as he walks down to the lower command area::

CSO_Rya says:
::Smiles at the Captain.:: CO: Since I've finally caught up on my own paperwork I figured I'd see if you needed any help in Commander Zaldivar's absence.

CNS_Azhure says:
::Finds an access way on the lower level of the ship, off in an area rarely used.  Opens it and climbs in.::

Host CO_Senn says:
CSO: Why don't you sit down here ::points at the XO's chair:: and help me go through the paperwork? ::wishes she had something more glamorous to share but the truth is the truth::

TO_KTracht says:
::wonders why West is on the bridge of the ship.. he should be in the Annex where he belongs::

CSO_Rya says:
CO: No problem. At least it will be new paperwork and not my usual.

CNS_Azhure says:
Interesting... ::slowly makes her way through the insides of the ship, finding some blind spots as she goes.::

CSO_Rya says:
::Glances up at TO K'Tracht, feeling quite a bit of hostility emanating off of him and directed at Jim West.::

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::doesn't quite manage to keep the yawn from his voice:: CO: Commander West, reporting for duty, Captain.

CSO_Rya says:
CO: I'll be right back sir.

Host CO_Senn says:
::smiles:: CSO: Nice way to say it. Of course.

FCO_Felhaber says:
::oblivious to whatever is happening behind him, continues watching the Europa's course::

Host Admiral_Edwards says:
@::looking at reports and stuff that are even more boring than the ones Senn is reading::

CSO_Rya says:
::Drops her padd in Zaldivar's chair and walks back to tactical.::

CNS_Azhure says:
::Climbs up through the next four levels and comes to a sensor.  With a smile, taps it.::

Host CO_Senn says:
::wonders if that wrinkle on his face was created by a crease on the bedsheets:: SFI: Good morning, commander. Do you have a report for me?

TO_KTracht says:
::stiffens up as the CSO approaches... e hasn't had a lot of luck with females lately::

CSO_Rya says:
::Stands next to the Klingon officer and quietly asks.:: TO: Is everything alright?

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::shakes his head:: CO: Nothing beyond the normal, captain. My inquires didn't set off any red flags for the area around the new station so we should be fairly safe in proceeding. I'm sure your tactical staff will let us know if that that assesment changes. ::smiles::

TO_KTracht says:
::turns his attention to a klaxon coming from his console:: CSO : Give me a moment, Commander

FCO_Felhaber says:
::idly wonders if the IDF would strain if he pulled a loop-de-loop::

CSO_Rya says:
::Looks through the gap between his arm and chest so she can see what's beeping.::

TO_KTracht says:
::catches the internal sensor reading:: *TO* : Counselor.. wHAT ARE YOU DOING?

CNS_Azhure says:
::Smiles into the sensor:: TO:  Posing, what else?

Host CO_Senn says:
::nods:: SFI: I suppose I didn't expect much else... ::leans back on her chair and realizes he's still standing:: Would you like to sit down?

TO_KTracht says:
::grumpfs:: CNS : Well, go pose somehwere else.. I dont'w ant to have to beam you to the brig..

CSO_Rya says:
::Rubs her ear. K'Tracht's bellow took her by surprise.::

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
:;thinks about that:: CO: If you don't mind... ::slowly lowers himself on the bench:: If I doze off, a whisper or a tap will work fine.

CNS_Azhure says:
::Chuckles::  *TO*:  Only if  you join me.  I need to see you any ways.

Host CO_Senn says:
::rolls her eyes:: SFI: If you doze off, I will personally kick you out of here.

TO_KTracht says:
::grumpf again:: *CNS* : I will contact you later, KTracht out.. ::turns back to the CSO::

CSO_Rya says:
::Smiles slightly. She suspects that's the last thing the TO was looking to do.::

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::tries to keep from outright grinning:: CO: Understood, Captain.

CSO_Rya says:
::Pulls her expression back to a more serious one.::

TO_KTracht says:
CSO : Yes, Commander? You where saying?

Host CO_Senn says:
SFI: Good. ::smiles a fake sweet smile at him::

CSO_Rya says:
TO: I wanted to know if everything is alright, but if Commander Azhure is looking to speak with you, perhaps you should go.

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::artfully ignores the fake part of the smile and returns it:: CO: How long do we have left in-transit?

CNS_Azhure says:
::To self::  That will definably be an interesting talk.  ::Continues her discovery::

TO_KTracht says:
CSO : Well.. I was wondering why He is on the bridge.. This is supposed to be off limits to all  but senior officers... ::points to West, with his eyes::

Host CO_Senn says:
SFI: Two days left than we originally did... ::adores the chance to ask "are we there yet?" again::

CNS_Azhure says:
::Stops at another sensor and looks at it, oh so tempted...::

Host CO_Senn says:
FCO: ETA, lieutenant?

CSO_Rya says:
::Follow's his gaze over to West and tries to think why K'Tracht would have a problem with the SFI agent and then remembers the party. Ahhhh.:: TO: Commander West is allowed on the bridge, Lt.

TO_KTracht says:
::grumfs:: CSO : I've been away for too long...

FCO_Felhaber says:
::straightens in his seat more and looks at the console::  CO: Sir.... uhm..  we still have about thirteen days and fourteen hours... sir.

CSO_Rya says:
TO: Why is that?

Host CO_Senn says:
FCO: Thank you, lieutenant.

TO_KTracht says:
::turns to llok in the CSO's eyes.. she can sense a hint of sorrow from him:: CSO : What do you mean?

Host Admiral_Edwards says:
ACTION: The Europa's computer automatically engages Red Alert status, and begins to lock weapons on the Praetor.

Host CO_Senn says:
::turns to West:: SFI: That should answer your question...

CSO_Rya says:
::Is looking at the troubled Klingon and thinks he should see the counselor, but the alarms go off before she can say anything.::

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::hears the klaxons go off and the lights dim:: CO: Who ordered that?

TO_KTracht says:
::what the....

Host CO_Senn says:
::stands up at the red alert klaxon, and turns around to the tac station:: TO: Status.

CSO_Rya says:
::Rushes over to Sci 1.::

TO_KTracht says:
::punches a few buttons:: CO : The computer automatically engaged Red Alert.. And it's locking weapons on the Praetor

TO_KTracht says:
CO : Attempting to shut down the targetting..

Host Admiral_Edwards says:
ACTION: K'Tracht successfully shuts down the targetting sensors.

FCO_Felhaber says:
CO: Sir, I can change our course if necessary.

CNS_Azhure says:
::Hearing the red alert, looks for the closest access way::  What the?

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::commandeers an aux console from some underling or other and checks the status of Paragon::

Host CO_Senn says:
CSO: What could have caused this? Anything on sensors?

TO_KTracht says:
CO : I've shut them down Captain..

FCO_Felhaber says:
::lays in a course away from the Praetor and waits for the command::

Host CO_Senn says:
TO: Take us down to yellow alert.

CSO_Rya says:
::Studies the sensor data, looking for anything odd.::

TO_KTracht says:
*Engineering* : Chief, if you please... Could you see what the hech caused this? We just nearly fired on the Praetor?

Host CO_Senn says:
FCO: Keep the course for now.

FCO_Felhaber says:
CO: Yes, sir.

CNS_Azhure says:
::Finds an access hatch and slips out of it, dusting herself off.::

TO_KTracht says:
CO : Yes Captain..

TO_KTracht says:
::lowers security status to yellow::

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::runs some outside diagnostics on the Chaos computer and finds it still looks within specs::

TO_KTracht says:
CO : I think we owe the Praetor an explanation...

CSO_Rya says:
CO: I'm checking now Captain. ::Pauses.:: I am getting some strange readings from the Praetor's hull.

CNS_Azhure says:
Hmmm... Yellow alert now.  Good... ::smiles at the odd looks she is getting from some crewmembers.::

Host CO_Senn says:
TO: I want to know how comes that the ship decides to engage red alert and lock weapons just like that.

Host CO_Senn says:
::walks to the science station:: CSO: What kind of readings?

CSO_Rya says:
::Narrows the sensor beam down and scans the Praetor's hull in depth.::

TO_KTracht says:
CO : I've called down to engineering Captain.. They are looking into it now..

CSO_Rya says:
CO: I'm not sure Captain.

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::returns the console to the anonymous crewman and pays closer attention to the happenings on the bridge now::

CSO_Rya says:
::Fiddles with the scans.:: CO: Could we slow to impulse. I can't get a good scan at warp.

Host CO_Senn says:
::shakes her head, and opens a comm to the Praetor, wondering why Edwards is not already asking for an explanation:: COM: Praetor: Europa to Praetor.

CNS_Azhure says:
::Finds the nearest TL::  Computer:  Bridge.

Host CO_Senn says:
CSO: We'll ask them to slow down as well. I would like you to scan our hull as well.

CSO_Rya says:
CO: I'm getting microscopic readings that are indicative of a lifeform.

CSO_Rya says:
CO: Aye sir.

Host Admiral_Edwards says:
@COM: Europa: This is Admiral Edwards.. someone's idea of a joke, Captain?

TO_KTracht says:
::raises an eyebrow, and checks his sensor logs on the moment the Computer raised Red Alert status::

CSO_Rya says:
::Initiates and internal and external scan of the Europa's hull and continues with a more penetrating scan of the Praetor.::

Host CO_Senn says:
COM: Edwards: On the contrary, sir, a problem. Our systems engaged on their own, which is very unlikely just after the kind of refit the Europa just went through. My science chief has found something on your hull... we could get a better scan if slowing to impulse, admiral.

CNS_Azhure says:
::Steps off the TL onto the Bridge.::

FCO_Felhaber says:
::waits for the Captain's order to drop to impulse::

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
:;strides over to the heart of the activity to make sure he doesn't miss anything::

CSO_Rya says:
::Her brow wrinkles as she focuses on the data flowing across her console.::

TO_KTracht says:
::seeing the reason for the Red Alert:: CO, CSO : It was definitely something on the Praetor's hull that set off the alarms.. Now why.. I have no idea..

Host Admiral_Edwards says:
@COM: Europa: Very well... dropping to warp now.
::gives the order to his helmsman::

ACTION: The Praetor drops to impulse.

Host CO_Senn says:
FCO: Drop to impulse, match their speed.

CSO_Rya says:
::Includes an infrared sweep of the Praetor's hull...maybe they can see something more that way.::

CNS_Azhure says:
::walks over to her chair, next to the captains and makes herself comfortable.::

FCO_Felhaber says:
::drops out of warp near the Praetor:: CO: Aye, sir.  Impulse engines engaged.

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
CO/CTO/CSO: There aren't very many things that sensors detect that will make the ship activate weapons and red alert on it's own. One of those is an incoming danger. But the Praetor is not an incoming danger...

Host CO_Senn says:
COM: Edwards: Unless you have something else, sir, we'll contact you as soon as we have results. We're doing a sweep of our hull as well.

CSO_Rya says:
SFI: No, but something on it might be. ::doesn't look up.::

TO_KTracht says:
::grumphs:: SFI : I just told you it was something on the Praetor's hull, not the ship itself..

Host CO_Senn says:
SFI: Something definitely is a danger. Either on the Praetor or our own systems.

Host Admiral_Edwards says:
@COM: Europa: We are conducting our own scans as well. I look forward to your report. Edwards out.

Host CO_Senn says:
::closes the comm on her end::

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
CO/CSO/TO: That doesn't eliminate the fact that the ship will continue to consider the Praetor a danger so you will have to keep an eye on it or disable that feature. I would suggest you review those protocols quick and eliminate the impossibles.

TO_KTracht says:
SFI : I have disabled the ship's targetting sensors.. She won't be firing on anyone on it's own... Trust me..

Host CO_Senn says:
SFI: As long as the ship does not fire on its own, it's fine. I wouldn't like to explain another Admiral being lost.

Host CO_Senn says:
::walks down to the command area:: CNS/CSO: Can any of you feel anything from that... lifeform?

CSO_Rya says:
::Bites her lip as she analyzes data.:: CO/SFI/TO/FCO: We appear to be clean, but an organisim of some sort is attached to the Praetor's abalative armor.

CNS_Azhure says:
::Looks back at the tactical officer>>

CNS_Azhure says:
CO:  Life form?

FCO_Felhaber says:
::listening to the bridge discussion, concentrating on making sure the Europa doesn't suddenly feel the need to ram the Praetor::

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::walks down beside Felhaber and leans over the Ops officer's shoulder to key the viewscreen to the coordinates of the organism::

CSO_Rya says:
::Takes another look at the data and then looks up and meets Captain Senn's eyes.:: CO: Aye sir. It appears to be a microscopic form and it seems to be feeding on the abalative armour.

Host CO_Senn says:
CNS: Sorry counselor, you arrived just after Commander Rya told us of it. ::stops as she hears Rya give the explanation herself::

CNS_Azhure says:
::Looks out the screen with a raised eyebrow... to self.::  Never thought about trying to contact a microbe.

Host CO_Senn says:
CSO: I think the admiral won't like that...

TO_KTracht says:
All : Whatever it is.. I'm sure a wide range phaser shot should be enought to wipe out that organism.... We can have the setting low enough as to not hurt the Praetor and still kill of the organism

Host CO_Senn says:
CNS: I just would like to make sure it is not sentient before declaring war.

CSO_Rya says:
TO: We don't even know what it is yet. We can't just kill it.

TO_KTracht says:
::frowns, and wishes he had kept his big mouth shut::

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::turns around and looks at them:: All: Excuse me... but I do not see how this is our problem.

CNS_Azhure says:
::Looks at the captain and nods her head::

Host CO_Senn says:
SFI: How so?

CSO_Rya says:
::Transmits the data they've gotten over to the Praetor.::

CNS_Azhure says:
::Turns back to her armchair and pulls up various data.::

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
CO: Well, Captain, the Praetor's crew are not invalid. They can send out repair teams to remove the affected plating and they can investigate it to their heart's content. Neither of which requires us to act.

Host CO_Senn says:
CSO: Would it be possible to beam a number of this organisms to a secure probe to scan it more thoroughly?

TO_KTracht says:
CO : Captain.. i suggest we move away from the Praetor.. We don't want this thing attaching itself to our hull as well

CSO_Rya says:
CO: I've sent our data over to the Praetor. It seems to only be interested in the ablative armor.

Host CO_Senn says:
::explains calmly:: SFI: It's the sea law, commander. We are traveling together, we give assistance to each other. You offer aid, you don't deny water.

CSO_Rya says:
::Consider's the CO's question.:: CO: Possibly, but since the Europa is not currently affected, it might be wisest to ask the Praetor to do it.

CNS_Azhure says:
CO:  It would need further study to answer your question.  As far as I can tell, I concur with the Cmdr. Rya, it is a microscopic organism.

CSO_Rya says:
CO: Then again we don't have ablative armor.

FCO_Felhaber says:
::inwardly groans at all the friction::

Host Admiral_Edwards says:
ACTION: The Praetor's hull suddenly polarizes... as West said, the Praetor crew are NOT invalid... :-P

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
CO: I agree with the Counselor. We need not involve the... ::looks at the screen::

Host CO_Senn says:
::considers everyone's points:: FCO: Take us 1,000 km from the Praetor.

CSO_Rya says:
CO: So, from the little we know we should be safe...then again...::Points to the sensor data showing the polarized hull.::

Host Admiral_Edwards says:
ACTION: The organisms appear to be unaffected by the polarizing..

FCO_Felhaber says:
::sets the course and engages::  CO: Aye, sir.  Taking us away at one quarter impulse.

Host CO_Senn says:
CNS/CO: If it comes to analyzing the organisms, though, we might be the ones with extensive research labs. The Praetor is not a scientific vessel.

CSO_Rya says:
CO: Agreed, but I would rather start out with them doing the gathering.

FCO_Felhaber says:
::brings the ship to a halt:: CO: Impulse engines disengaged, sir.  Holding at 1000 km from the Praetor.

Host CO_Senn says:
CSO: Have they been able to get rid of them? ::obviously referring to the Praetor::

CSO_Rya says:
CO: No sir.

Host CO_Senn says:
CSO: Of course ::smiles::

TO_KTracht says:
CO : Captain.. I should point out that if the Praetor's hull is being eaten, they will have multiple hull breaches sometime in the future. We must not allow that to happen.

Host Admiral_Edwards says:
ACTION: The Europa's sensors detect the organisms being beamed off the hull and materialized 30,000 kilometers away from the ships.

Host CO_Senn says:
TO: Not if the organisms are only interested in the ablative armor. Once it is gone, it is gone, but the regular hull remains.

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
TO: Defiant class vessels carry conventional hull underneath, Lieutenant. They should be fine.

CSO_Rya says:
CO: They don't appear to be working together, but like ::shrugs:: fish, they seem to be aware of each others' presence.

TO_KTracht says:
::grumfs inwardly::

CNS_Azhure says:
::Watches the Praetor’s various plans of actions.::

CSO_Rya says:
::Watches with interest to see what the organisms that were beamed off do.::

Host CO_Senn says:
::raises an eyebrow:: CSO: I don't quite like the sound of that... ::remembers some stories about a certain Captain Calhoun::

Host Admiral_Edwards says:
ACTION: And like a moth to a flame, the lifeforms somehow move toward the Praetor, once again going after the ablative armor.

CSO_Rya says:
CO: Nor do I, but for now they don't seem to be acting like sentient beings.

Host CO_Senn says:
::not that she believes them, at all... great bird of the galaxy, gimme a break::

CNS_Azhure says:
::To know one::  Looks like they are attached to the armor.

Host CO_Senn says:
FCO: If the Praetor moves, match course and speed. But remember to keep us away from the Praetor... and from the organisms.

CSO_Rya says:
CO: More like bugs.

TO_KTracht says:
CO : Captain, if they like the armor s much, we can provide them with a more abundant source of nourishment, ant then just leave the area at high warp..

CNS_Azhure says:
CSO:  A moth to a flame.

CSO_Rya says:
::Looks at the Counselor and nods.:: CNS: Exactly like that.

Host CO_Senn says:
TO: Our hull so far does not seem as interesting as the Praetor's.

CNS_Azhure says:
::Looks over toward the Captain::  CO:  If that is true, then K'Tracht's idea should work.

TO_KTracht says:
::shakes his head:: CO : No Captain... We could replicate a few tons of it, and beam it out into space..

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
CO: The Praetor might carry spares in her hold, however. We might be able to lure the organisms to a plate and eliminate them.

CSO_Rya says:
::Runs an analysis of the armor.::

Host CO_Senn says:
CSO: I wonder... can they go through shields? ::wonders what's the status on the Praetor's shields::

CSO_Rya says:
::To see what the different components in it are and what might be attracting the critters.::

Host CO_Senn says:
TO: And leave them for other ships to deal with? I know this is not a very popular route, but we cannot discard the possibility.

CSO_Rya says:
CO: Good question. Did the Praetor have them up before we almost attacked them?

TO_KTracht says:
CO : CAptain.. if you do not intend on destroying them, we will have to issue a warning none the same...

CSO_Rya says:
::Realizes that Senn probably has no better idea then she does and turns to ask K'Tracht.::

CNS_Azhure says:
CO:  We could confine them into some kind of containment field and transport them elsewhere.

Host CO_Senn says:
::looks at TO:: TO: Lieutenant, I didn't say one thing or the other, did I? Right now I need to know what was the status of the Praetor's shields when the organisms left it, and what are they now.

Host CO_Senn says:
CNS: The problem is where. We should find out where the Praetor got them and return them there. Or else...

CNS_Azhure says:
CO:  Makes sense.

TO_KTracht says:
CO : NO.. Their shields where not up until we locked weapons on them..

Host CO_Senn says:
::nods at the counselor:: CNS: They are a hazard for all ships with ablative armor so far.

Host CO_Senn says:
TO: Are they up now?

CSO_Rya says:
::Mutters tritanium, vaporidium, kerdonian, kelcite::

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::finds a seat and looks at the screen, scratching his chin:: FCO: What do you think of all this?

TO_KTracht says:
CO : Yes Captain, they are

Host CO_Senn says:
TO: Thank you lieutenant.

Host CO_Senn says:
::feels slightly ridiculous at asking this:: FCO: Organism ETA to the Praetor?

CNS_Azhure says:
CSO:  Maybe the are like the Andorean BeetleWrights and we just need to find the correct frequency to dissuade them from our ships.

FCO_Felhaber says:
::shakes himself awake::  West: Sir?

TO_KTracht says:
CO : Captain... I think we could beam the organisms along with the Praetor's armor into space, and have the Praetor leave at warp. We could them figure out what to do with the organisms..

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
FCO: Your opinion.... what do you think of what is happening?

Host CO_Senn says:
::wonders how Edwards is faring on his vessel. On his place, she'd be fuming::

TO_KTracht says:
CO :Once they're food is depleted, they might go back to wherever they came from

CSO_Rya says:
::Wonders what the Praetor's science officer is doing about this and decides to find out.:: 

Host CO_Senn says:
TO: Or look for another target.

CSO_Rya says:
::Realizes the counselor asked her a question and looks up::

Host Admiral_Edwards says:
ACTION: Incoming comm from Edwards.

FCO_Felhaber says:
SFI: I don't know...  I think I would just give the organisms a tastier target than the Praetor and lure them away.

TO_KTracht says:
CO : Either way, we'll at least learn how fast they move..

Host CO_Senn says:
::answers the comm, and sees Edward's face onscreen::

CSO_Rya says:
CNS: Like a bug light.  ::remembers the blue lights her cousins sometimes use.::

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::nods to Felhaber and then glances at the screen again::

CSO_Rya says:
::Nods to Azhure.:: CNS: Good idea commander.

CNS_Azhure says:
CSO:  Something like that.  It took a bit to discover what it was.  I forget who discovered it, but it would solve the problem this type of armor will cause.

Host Admiral_Edwards says:
@COM: Europa: Captain.. we'll be lowering our shields temporarily.. I want you to lock phasers on the organisms and fire at low power. Understood?

Host CO_Senn says:
COM: Edwards: Admiral. ::trying to not look too sympathetic::

TO_KTracht says:
::grunts, keeping his disagreement to himself::

TO_KTracht says:
::smiles, feeling avenged::

Host CO_Senn says:
::refrains from making a face:: COM: Edwards: Yes, sir ::glances at K'Tracht to make sure he is ready::

CSO_Rya says:
CO: Captain. Could you ask the Admiral to have his ship change their harmonic frequencies?

CNS_Azhure says:
CSO:  They may destroy it this way, but it might be useful to keep a few test samples and see if we can't discover the correct frequency.

FCO_Felhaber says:
::thinks he would be able to maneuver the Europa gingerly enough to "scratch" the organisms off the Praetor's back::

TO_KTracht says:
::the smile drops as the Captain looks at him:: CO : Setting on the Main phaser banks are changed. The phaser banks are charged and ready, Captain

Host CO_Senn says:
COM: Edwards: My chief of science suggests you change your harmonic frequencies.

CSO_Rya says:
::nods:: CNS: I wouldn't object to beaming them into a containment field in a probe.

CSO_Rya says:
CNS: I'd still prefer not to bring them aboard the Europa until we know more about them. We don't know what else they like to eat.

TO_KTracht says:
CSO, CNS : Ladies.. That would be an unacceptable security risk.. Now imagine they would change their menu to regular tritanum alloy?

CNS_Azhure says:
CSO:  True.  We could contain a few in space and use a shuttle to check them out.

CSO_Rya says:
::Readies a probe.::

TO_KTracht says:
CSO, CNS : We'd definitely be in trouble then..

Host Admiral_Edwards says:
@COM: Europa: While normally I would agree Captain, we just don't have time to investigate. We'll be traveling for close to two weeks in order to reach Starbase 384.. we can't have our schedule undermined by a bunch of... mosquitoes.

CNS_Azhure says:
::Smiles at K'Tracht::  TO:  Don't worry.. we are trying to come up with a possible idea to work with them.

FCO_Felhaber says:
::ears perk up at the mention of a shuttle::

CSO_Rya says:
CO: Permission to capture a couple of organisms in a probe?

FCO_Felhaber says:
::sends a console message to shuttlebay one to have a shuttle prepared::

Host CO_Senn says:
::makes sure she is not grinning nor chuckling:: COM: Edwards: Understood, admiral.

TO_KTracht says:
CO : Captain, i would advise against that...

CSO_Rya says:
::Looks over at K'Tracht:: TO: I have no intention of bringing them aboard the Europa, but we do need to know more about what we're dealing with if the Admiral's plan doesn't work.

CNS_Azhure says:
TO:  Would you rather deal with them now under our terms or later when something worse occurs?

Host CO_Senn says:
CSO: I would agree if we didn't have orders. The admiral does not want delays and that would definitely mean a delay.

TO_KTracht says:
::grumpfs yet again::

CNS_Azhure says:
::smiles at the Klingon::

Host CO_Senn says:
TO: Be ready to fire at low power as soon as the Praetor's shields are lowered.

TO_KTracht says:
::looks oddly at the CNS:: CNS : What is so funny?

CSO_Rya says:
::Gives the CO a brief nod and small smile.:: CO: Aye captain. But if his plan doesn't work...

TO_KTracht says:
CO : Aye Captain..

Host CO_Senn says:
::lowers her voice:: CSO: Now if this doesn't work, you can bet we're getting a sample.

Host Admiral_Edwards says:
ACTION: The Praetor lowers her shields, mooning the Europa.. err, turning to give the Europa a better firing solution.

CNS_Azhure says:
::Shakes head:: TO:  Nothing.  You just reminded me why I like Klingons so much.

CSO_Rya says:
::Smiles at Captain Senn and then returns to her work.::

TO_KTracht says:
::fingers hovers over the button, and brings the targetting scanners back online. They target the Praetor instantly::

Host CO_Senn says:
TO: Fire.

TO_KTracht says:
::pushes the Big Red Button [tm]::

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::leans on the railing and watches::

FCO_Felhaber says:
::would love to show the Praetor just what the Europa can give to a "moon" like that::

Host CO_Senn says:
::if she could read Felhaber's thoughts, she'd be laughing out loud::

Host Admiral_Edwards says:
ACTION: The phasers fire on the Praetor, striking the ablative armor.. the organisms are all dispersed by the nadion emissions... and when K'Tracht stops firing, the Europa is unable to detect the lifeforms.

Host CO_Senn says:
CSO: Status?

CSO_Rya says:
::Peers over at the FCO, but doesn't know exactly what he was thinking, just the jist of it. Shakes her head and returns to her work.::

CSO_Rya says:
CO: I'm not picking up any of the lifeforms Captain.

CNS_Azhure says:
CSO:  Pity...

CSO_Rya says:
::Scans the entire radius of space around them as far as the sensors will go.::

TO_KTracht says:
CO : Captain.. I think we should fire another blast, just fto be sure..

CSO_Rya says:
::Smiles at Azhure.:: CNS: Yes, isn't it?

Host CO_Senn says:
TO: Coordinate with the Praetor. We already made them lose 1 cm of ablative armor, I don't want problems with them.

TO_KTracht says:
::shakes his head at the two women, and longs for a good klingon ship::

CNS_Azhure says:
CSO:  Another time... then again, if they are lucky, another time will not be necessary.

Host Admiral_Edwards says:
ACTION: Incoming comm from Edwards.

TO_KTracht says:
CO : Aye Captain.. ::opens a COMM to the Praetor, and inquires about anothe shot::

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::watches in silence, occasionally looking at the captain and the Klingon::

CSO_Rya says:
CNS: I have to admit that as much as I enjoy learning about new life, I don't like meeting up with parasites.

Host CO_Senn says:
::watches the Admiral's handsome face onscreen, waiting for him to speak first::

Host Admiral_Edwards says:
@COM: Europa: It appears to have worked Captain, but I agree with Lieutenant K'Tracht.. another shot would probably be best to be sure.

Host CO_Senn says:
COM: Edwards: At your command, sir. ::hopes she never has to ask for somebody else to shoot at her::

CNS_Azhure says:
CSO:  Everyone defines parasites differently.  According to some species, we could be parasites.

TO_KTracht says:
::readies the phasers for another shot, and waits for the banks to charge again::

Host Admiral_Edwards says:
@COM: Europa: And... fire.

CSO_Rya says:
CNS: True enough. How about I am pleased to avoid the lifeforms that are parasites to us and quite frankly I prefer to avoid the ones who view us as parasites?

TO_KTracht says:
::pushes the Big Red Button [tm] again::

CNS_Azhure says:
::Chuckles::  CSO:  Granted.

Host Admiral_Edwards says:
ACTION: The Europa's phasers strike the Praetor's hull for a few seconds, to ensure the sterility of the armor..

CSO_Rya says:
::Grins:: CNS: That still leaves plenty of exploring.

Host CO_Senn says:
::wonders if the Praetor will have any kind of ablative armor left::

CNS_Azhure says:
::nods and turns back to look at the screen::  All:  Nice colors...

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::smiles at Azhure:: CNS: Indeed, Counselor.

CSO_Rya says:
::Remembers she left a padd on the XO's chair and goes to retrieve it now that things have calmed down.::

Host CO_Senn says:
CNS: Pity we didn't get that sample... ::shakes her head::

CNS_Azhure says:
CO:  As long as it does not come back to haunt us....

TO_KTracht says:
::shakes his head::

Host CO_Senn says:
CSO: Anything new? How much armor do they have left?

Host Admiral_Edwards says:
TIME LAPSE: An hour has passed. A technician has repaired the fractures on the Praetor's ablative armor... Captain Senn has forwarded a preliminary report to Starfleet, asking them to send a science vessel (without ablative armor) to the area, and has launched a buoy to warn people of the possible danger.

Host CO_Senn says:
::been a busy girl the past hour::

Host Admiral_Edwards says:
ACTION: Both ships are continuing at warp towards Starbase 384... hoping their next 13 days are less eventful.

CNS_Azhure says:
::Preparing to meet K'Tracht...::

TO_KTracht says:
::somehow, bouts that their trip will be uneventful::

Host Admiral_Edwards says:
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