USS Europa
Stardate 10306.22

Host Mikey says:
<<< Resume Europa Mission, 10306.22, 20:04 Eastern >>>

Host Mikey says:
ACTION: A station runabout is clearing the lower docking bay, leaving the station at high speed.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::on the bridge eagerly awaiting information from her officers:: CTO: What's going on?

FCO_Voraye says:
::On the bridge, at Helm::

CTO_Hexx says:
::At station, scanning the starbase for damage and casualties.  ::

CMO_Calahan says:
::in sickbay following protocols for prepping the Europa sickbay for casualty assistance::

CTO_Hexx says:
::Sees the Runabout departing::  CO: We have a runabout departing at high speed Cap'n, hailing them now.

CTO_Hexx says:
::Hails the runabout and targets the runabout for a tractor beam.  Hovers over the "engage" button"::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::brow furrows:: CTO/FCO: Be ready to persue that runabout.

Host Mikey says:
ACTION: The runabout ignores hails and jumps to warp 4, leaving the system.

FCO_Voraye says:
CO: Aye. ::Begins plotting pursuit course::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
FCO: Persue that runnabout. CTO: Tractor it if you can....

FCO_Voraye says:
CO: Aye ::Engages pursuit course::

CTO_Hexx says:
CO: We'll get 'im ma'am.  ::Continues to scan the station as they depart.::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
*CMO*: There's been an explosion on the starbase.... and we have a runaway runabout. I know we have personnel over there, but we will be back.

CMO_Calahan says:
::sighs:: *CO*: Alright. ::doesn't sound happy, but knows she can't do a thing to change it::

CMO_Calahan says:
*CO*: We just need to get back as soon as possible. THey have serious casualties.

Host Mikey says:
ACTION: As the Europa catches up to the runabout, sensors detect yet another runabout leaving the station, headed in the opposite direction. All other ships are assisting the station and do not pursue.

CTO_Hexx says:
::Is reminded of some cases a year or so ago involving explosions and sabotage.  Is also reminded of the increase in "Storm" activity over the past few months.::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
*CMO*: I am sure they do... We will only be able to lend a little support... and the other ships docked will hopefully be doing the same.

Host Mikey says:
ACTION: The Europa is approaching tractor beam range.

XO_Nimitz says:
:sees the other runabout inthe sensors:: CO: Captain, another runabout's just left the station...

CMO_Calahan says:
*CO*: Understood.

CMO_Calahan says:
::moves back to helping prepare to help....and debates asking to remain on the station, though knows that is not likely to happen::

CTO_Hexx says:
CO: Ma'am, we got another one departing the station, looks like this may be a decoy.  Let's snag it and turn around.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
COM: All Ships: Someone persue that other runnabout... they may have something to do with the explosion on the starbase.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
CTO: Can we tractor it and catch up to the other runabout?

CTO_Hexx says:
::attempts to snag the runabout with a tractor beam::

Host Mikey says:
ACTION: As the tractor beam engages, the runabout explodes - sending debris headed towards the Europa.

CTO_Hexx says:
CO: Looks like this one's a done deal ma'am.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::looks angry:: FCO/CTO: Go get 'em.

FCO_Voraye says:
CO: Aye, Ma'am ::Swings ship around following other runabout::

XO_Nimitz says:
CO: They fooled us big time..

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::watches the situation eagerly, wondering what Admiral Edward's status is::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
XO: Yes. And I don't like being taken for a fool.... ::almost growls::

CTO_Hexx says:
XO: I wouldn't sweat it too much, a Runabout ain't that fast.

XO_Nimitz says:
CTO: I'm sure they already took that into account, ensign. They have a plan...I guarantee that.

Host Mikey says:
ACTION: The Praetor, with reduced crew, heeded Captain Llewellyn's call, and is in pursuit of the other runabout.

CTO_Hexx says:
XO: Well, maybe so sir.  But I reckon we got no real choice.  Besides, this little distraction might be all they got.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
CTO: Keep an eye on the Station... make sure there are no more runabouts leaving

CTO_Hexx says:
CO: Oh I figgered on doin'  that ma'am.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::nods:: CTO: Glad to have you as my CTO, Hexx.

Host Mikey says:
ACTION: As the Praetor nears the other runabout, it (the runabout) suddenly turns around, and heads straight back to the station at warp 5.2.

CTO_Hexx says:
CO: uh oh, looks like we got us a real cowboy here.  Pardon the pun ma'am.  Reccomend we intercept that runabout.  Going to red alert.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
CTO: Make it so.

FCO_Voraye says:
::Plots an intercept course, engages towards runabout....again::

Host Mikey says:
ACTION: The Praetor, seeing the possibility that the runabout will ram the station, intercepts the runabout, taking the ship out with a few well-placed quantum torpedoes.

CTO_Hexx says:
::Locks onto the runabout with phasers.::  FCO: Best put us in front of 'em helm, don't think the station can take a collision right now.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
XO: See what you can do to raise the station... and find out what kind of help they most need.

FCO_Voraye says:
CTO: Indeed, moving between us and them. ::Shields the Station::

Host Mikey says:
ACTION: The Europa and Praetor break off to avoid a collision at warp. The Praetor is scanning the debris.

FCO_Voraye says:
::Drops course::

CTO_Hexx says:
::Starts muttering about trigger happy tactical officers and quantum torpedoes and what they might be compensating for.::

FCO_Voraye says:
::Thinks to self, "Never a dull moment"::

XO_Nimitz says:
CO: The runabout was destroyed...I guess we'll never know who was inside.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::shakes head:: CTO: Keep an eye on that debris field...  FCO: Take us back to the station....

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
XO: Sadly, it does seem that way.

FCO_Voraye says:
CO: Aye, ma'am ::Plots course back to station, engages at impluse::

XO_Nimitz says:
CTO: Any way to know if that runabout was manned or not? Would anything biological survive that blast?

CTO_Hexx says:
CO: I reccomend we question the tactical officer on the Praetor, he should have been able to easily disable the runabout with phasers.  Awful damn convienient that the perpetrators are atomized I'd say.

CTO_Hexx says:
XO: We'd need to scan the debris field.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
CTO: While I am thinking about it... ::pauses as she hears Hexx:: Good idea. While you are at it double check the other debris field... if you can.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
FCO: How's traffic?

CTO_Hexx says:
::Picks up a feed from the Praetor.::  XO: looks like we have a possible pilot.  Or at least what's left.

CTO_Hexx says:
CO: We need to get closer to it ma'am.  If we're assisting the starbase we'll have to wait to scan the debris, and vice versa.

XO_Nimitz says:
CO: I can't believe the Praetor destroyed the runabout...who's in charge? Capt Mental?

FCO_Voraye says:
CO: 2 Excelsiors and an Oberth, assisting with evac and medical for the station. Not much competition for parking space if that's what you're getting at.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
CTO: Very well.... we need to unload medical and engineering personnel at the station.

XO_Nimitz says:
CO: Starbase comm system is working, but audio only.

CTO_Hexx says:
CO: I 'spose we could launch a probe.  Might give us somethin' to start with anyway.

FCO_Voraye says:
::Moves ship within range of the station for various transport activity::

CMO_Calahan says:
::sighs as she looks at the sensor feed from the bridge:: Self: Alright....CTO got to use his little triggers, now why don't we be useful and head back to the station..... ::hardly wants to imagine what devastation will greet the medical teams::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
XO: Ask them what assistanfce they want us to render and where they want us to... well... send the people

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
FCO: Not concerned about parking... I am concerned about other ships leaving... keep an eye on the air traffic, would you? ::smiles::

CTO_Hexx says:
::Programs a probe to scan the debris field and sets another to scan the first runabout, destroyed by tractor beam.::

FCO_Voraye says:
CO: Indeed, ma'am. ::Monitors air traffic for departing ships::

CTO_Hexx says:
XO: Going to yellow alert sir, but I'm keeping the weapons warmed up.  Just in case.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
CTO: A probe is a good idea. Send one out.

CTO_Hexx says:
CO: Aye ma'am.  One to each field of debris.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
*CMO*: As soon as we are in beaming range and get confirmation from the starbase, we will be helping out the crew over there.

CMO_Calahan says:
*CO*: We've been ready....

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
*CMO*: In the transporter rooms already? Great!

XO_Nimitz says:
CTO: Ok. Prepare security teams to protect anyone who leaves the Europa to the Starbase.

XO_Nimitz says:
::comms Starbase 384::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
XO: The station... have you...? ::sees he is doing it now:: never mind. ::smiles::

CMO_Calahan says:
::smirks and shakes her head then checks on the teams she'd dispatched:: *CO*: With your permission, I'd like to be on the first team to beam over....even if it isn't a medical team.

CTO_Hexx says:
::Lanches the probes::

CTO_Hexx says:
XO: Aye sir.

CTO_Hexx says:
::Contacts security and gets several teams together to accompany any away teams.::

XO_Nimitz says:
CO: They already have engineering teams from the other ships working on main power and computer. They evacuating deck 15 and looking for survivors on deck 13. We could help there,

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
XO: Alright... execellent. CTO: Send some security personnel to assist... All: and remember.., we are working with Station personnel... this is their baby... we listen to them. Any orders that you question... come to me or Mister Nimitz

CTO_Hexx says:
::Notes the arrival of the probes at the debris fields and begins recording scans and telemetry.::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
XO: Calahan has requested to be one of the first to beam over... I'd like to honor that request. See it is done.

XO_Nimitz says:
::nods to Llewellyn::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
*CMO*: I believe that Dyani is over on the Starbase at this time... meet up with her if you can.

XO_Nimitz says:
*CMO*: Dr Calahan, help is needing on Decks 13 and 15 on the Starbase. Prepare a team and beam there as soon as you can.

CMO_Calahan says:
*CO*: She is already in the Starbase Infirmiry.

CTO_Hexx says:
CO: Ma'am, this is all real convenient.  I mean, an explosion, two runabouts and now both are destroyed.  I am none to happy about the Praetor blowing up our perpetrator.  If, a'course, there was one on board.  He may still be on the station.

CMO_Calahan says:
::walks into a transporter room:: *XO*: Understood.  ::steps up onto the padd::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
CTO: I agree. What is your suggestion?

CMO_Calahan says:
::looks to the Transporter chief and nods::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
*CMO*: Great. When you get there you can coordinate the starbase operations with our efforts to help out.

CTO_Hexx says:
CO: Whell, I think we need to take a hard look at the Praetor's crew.  Mighta been an overreaction, but it sure helps out whoever's behind this don't it?  And two, we need to examine the crime scene.  I know, Starbase personnel are doin' that, but who can we trust?

CMO_Calahan says:
*CO*: With all due respect....that will be one of my lowest priorities at the moment. ::voice is soft and she motiosn for the transporter chief to hold transportation for a moment::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::the thought passes through her mind that the CTO might be a bit overly paranoid, but that is typical of the tactical branch, about to say something to him then hears Keely:: *CMO*: Keely?! ::Thinks: What the heck?:: Tell me what are your priorities?

XO_Nimitz says:
CO: What did she mean with that?

CMO_Calahan says:
::raises an eyebrow:: *CO*: To get over there and find out exaclty who I need to treat as a doctor, not coordination of activities. They need me now as a doctor and a surgeon rather than a manager.

CMO_Calahan says:
::steps down off the pad and motions for the chief to beam over the rest of her team. they have standing orders::

Host Mikey says:
ACTION: Beaming commenced. Bzzzzzttttt. And concluded.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
*CMO*: Ah... then your priorities are mine... I meant that between you and Dyani... you can lend assistance to the base where they need it. You may be CMO aboard my ship.,.. but when we go to the starbase we are to be part of their team... got it? ::said with a kind tone::

CMO_Calahan says:
::pauses a moment:: *CO*: I hadn't planned on taking over anything....Captain....I am well-aquainted with the physicians there.....::doesnt' add that she thinks they already lost a few::

CTO_Hexx says:
::Scans the other ships in the area, looking for anything out of the ordinary.::

CMO_Calahan says:
:;rolls her eyes and steps back up to the pad, then nods to the chief as the next medical team scampers onto the transporter pad::

Host Mikey says:
ACTION: The CMO and next medical team are beamed over.

CTO_Hexx says:
::Sees that the probes have completed their scans of the debris fields and begins correlating the data.::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
*CMO*: Very good then. Llewellyn out.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
FCO: Anything new?

CMO_Calahan says:
@::covers her nose/mouth for a moment as the smells of burnt flesh greet her....then takes a deep breath and starts moving after a nod to the medical team to dispatch.....she moves toward the other deck at a quick pace, seeing medics from both the stationa nd the EUropa and other vessels had already begun to flock the sections::

FCO_Voraye says:
CO: No ma'am.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
FCO: Is Starfleet bringing in more assistance?

XO_Nimitz says:
CO: The command staff quarters were where within explosion area...

FCO_Voraye says:
CO: There are two ships on their way to furnish assistance.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::furrows her brow:: XO: Has the station heard from Admiral Edwards?

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
FCO: Good.

CTO_Hexx says:
XO: Yep, sounds like the Storm to me.  Fits their M.O.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
CTO: Alright... do you want to talk to the CTO on the starbase about your suspicions? The Praetor was Admiral Edwards ship...

XO_Nimitz says:
CTO: The Storm?

CMO_Calahan says:
::moves closer to 'ground zero' of the explosion and tries to navigate her way through debris....bulkheads.....body parts.....everything.....she keeps her tricorder and her empathic senses active, just in case::

XO_Nimitz says:
CO: Nothing on Admiral Edwards, sir.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::also looks at the CTO:: CTO: Sure it wasn't the Minions?

CTO_Hexx says:
CO: Aye Ma'am. I do.  Also, according to the Praetor's data, and it is being backed up by our probes, the DNA from the second shuttle belonged to a shuttle bay tech here at the base.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::looks at the XO worried about Edwards: XO: I hope he turns up soon.

XO_Nimitz says:
::listening to Llewellyn and Hexx feels like in 20th Century Gangs film::

CTO_Hexx says:
XO/CO: Now, I'm just guessin', mind, but it sounds like somethin' thyey'd do.  Take out an Admiral and command staff like that.

CTO_Hexx says:
CO: The Minion's ma'am?  Welll, may-be, but they got nothin to gain.  I mean, if'n they kidnapped Edwards, brainwashed him, that kinda thing...

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::nods:: CTO: Yes... well we haven't seen Edwards yet...

CMO_Calahan says:
::steps over toward a crumpled form and scans it, then moves on::

CTO_Hexx says:
::Brings up the records of the shuttle bay technician.::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::looks at her XO:: XO: Surely you've heard ot the Minions... right?

XO_Nimitz says:
::hears Llewellyn and comes back:: CO: Only a little bit...they're a betazoid supremacist group, right?

CTO_Hexx says:
XO/CO: Well ma'am, sir, one thing's for certain...

XO_Nimitz says:
CO: Do you think they could have any part in this?

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
XO: Yes. They are... I'd rather not run into them again.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
CTO: Oh? What's that?

CTO_Hexx says:
XO/CO: There'a a lot a' folks dead, an don't matter none who done it, We're gonna find 'em.

FCO_Voraye says:
::Begins running Mozarts. Symph. No. 40 through his head, continues watching air for.....traffic::

CMO_Calahan says:
::finally comes upon a body that is at least not braindead yet...she bends down to begin working::

XO_Nimitz says:
CTO: I hope, ensign, I hope.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::smiles at Hexx:: CTO: Yep.

Host Mikey says:
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