Host Frank_SM says:
The USS Europa is closing in on an unknown ship, which seems to be hiding just inside the Black Cluster.  Since it has not yet picked up the Europa on sensors makes you wonder what it is, and who it is hiding from.

Host Frank_SM says:
<<<<<<<<<<Resume Mission>>>>>>>>>>

FCO_Voraye says:
::At the helm, monitoring the position of the Unknown Vessel, self dubbed "Eckert"::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::on the bridge:: CTO: Go to Yellow alert. and open hailing frequencies.

CEO_McGregor says:
:: In his quarters reading his mail from home::

CTO_Hexx says:
::On the bridge::  CO: Aye aye.

CTO_Hexx says:
::Engages Yellow alert, waits for confirmation from all departments, then opens hailing frquencies.::

CMO_Calahan says:
::finishes her checks on the bridge and walks toward the CO:: CO: Anything I should be worried about with this....vessel?

CTO_Hexx says:
CO: Channel open...

CEO_McGregor says:
::Hears the yellow alert Klaxons and heads for Main Engineering::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
COM: Unknown Vessel: This is Captain Llewellyn of the USS Europa.... on routine patrol... may we inquire as to the nature of your business in this dangerous area of space?

CMO_Calahan says:
::nods to Heather slightly and falls silent as she realized the 'open hailing frequencies' part....instead, she glances over the console and stands as an observer...armed with cappuccino, of course::

CEO_McGregor says:
::Enters Main Engineering::

CTO_Hexx says:
::Watches the contact closely to see if they react to the hail::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
CTO: As we get closer... try to get me more information on that vessel. FCO: Increase speed to catch up with the vessel. *CEO*: Monitor the deflector dish and tell me if we are still having trouble.

CEO_McGregor says:
::Checks the deflector dish status::

FCO_Voraye says:
CO: Aye. ::Punches up speed a bit::

Rick says:
*CO*: Deflector dish holding steady at present Captain

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
CMO: I wish I knew if there was something to be worried about... but the hairs on the back of my neck are standing up...

CTO_Hexx says:
CO: Aye ma’am.

CMO_Calahan says:
::nods in agreement to Heather::

Host Cmdr_Adams says:
::Sits in the Observation Lounge::

CEO_McGregor says:
*CO*: Captain, The deflector dish is steady, but I can't guarantee anything if we pick up speed or have to fight.

CTO_Hexx says:
CO: Cap'n, the ship is an old Peregrine class transport.  It is altering course, almost like it wants us to follow it.  And she's not answerin' our hails.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::is a bit frustrated:: *CEO*: Find out what is causing the trouble...and tell me what it takes to neutralize it. I figure the shields will hold anything out for the most part... but I will not have this vessel crippled by a malfunctioning deflector dish.

CMO_Calahan says:
::walks to the secondary science console::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::sighs:: CTO: Great... ::sees Keely going to science, smiles as it reminds her of herself::

FCO_Voraye says:
CO: The craft has increased its speed to match ours. We're back at square one again.

CEO_McGregor says:
*CO*: Captain ,Beggin your pardon sir. The dish is not malfunctioning. What ever it is ,is from outside this ship...And I am trying!

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::hears the CEO:: *CEO*: I know... sorry if I sounded harsh... do what you can.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
FCO: Do what you can to over take it.

CTO_Hexx says:
CO: I don't know ma'am, this is lookin' more and more like a bush-whackin' in the makin'.  Maybe we ought ta play their own game, turn around and head away from the nebula.  If'n they really want us, they'll follow.

CEO_McGregor says:
::Reconfigures the power relays to the deflector dish::

FCO_Voraye says:
CO: Aye, Increasing to full impulse, puts a little strain on the ship, but extra power to SIF should compensate for that. ::Increases to full impulse::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
CMO: Doctor, I see you are at the science station,.... what information do you have for me?

CMO_Calahan says:
::runs a few bio scans....or tries to...and she sets the cup of cappuccino up on top of the console as she continues to work a bit with both hands....ah, there we go::

Host Cmdr_Adams says:
*CTO*: Please report to the Observation Lounge.

CEO_McGregor says:
:;Notices a micro pulsed beam being sent from the nebula::

CMO_Calahan says:
::smirks and glances up to Heather:: CO: There are 6-10 people on board, but the cluster makes the bio signs to unstable to determine anything more... specific.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::listens to her CTO:: FCO: Belay that. Let's stay out side the nebula.

FCO_Voraye says:
CO: Aye. ::Slows ship, alters course to stay out of the nebula::

CEO_McGregor says:
::Reconfigures the modulation sequence for deflector dish output::

CTO_Hexx says:
*Adams*: I'm a little busy ma'am, you'll have to wait till we take care a' this problem.

CEO_McGregor says:
*CO*: Captain, I believe I have found our problem

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
*CEO*: Excellent.... what was it?

Host Cmdr_Adams says:
*CTO*: What problem?  What could be more important than this investigation?

CEO_McGregor says:
*CO*: A micro pulsed beam being sent from the nebula

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
*CEO*: Can you pin point its source?

CEO_McGregor says:
*CO*: Darndest thing I have ever seen

CEO_McGregor says:
*CO*: I have reconfigured the modulation sequence for the deflector dish

CTO_Hexx says:
*Adams*: We have an unidentified vessel in the nebula, it refuses out hails and we seem to be the target of some sort of energy beam.  The Europa's in definite danger Commander.

CMO_Calahan says:
::rolls her eyes at Adams and sips her cappuccino as she works at the science console....that woman... yeesh..::

CEO_McGregor says:
*CO*: No sir not yet. It keeps changing positions

CTO_Hexx says:
::Looks at Calahan and smiles, rolls his eyes at Adam's comments.::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
*CEO*: In conjunction to the position of the ship that we are following?

CEO_McGregor says:
*CO*: The dish seems to be holding

CEO_McGregor says:
*CO*: Can you send the ships movements to me and I will correlate

CTO_Hexx says:
::Attempts to triangulate the beam's origin with the Europa and the Peregrine.::

CMO_Calahan says:
::senses the CTO's eyes on her and turns around to see his eye roll and nods slightly...::

Host Cmdr_Adams says:
::Picks up all her PADDs and heads for the bridge::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::turns to look at the CTO::

FCO_Voraye says:
CO: Ma'am, point of information, if the ship continues the way it's headed, it'll be just outside the cluster in about 10 minutes, we could intercept it there.

CTO_Hexx says:
CO: I'm workin' on that Cap'n, but send the info to engineering anyway.  A second set of eyes couldnt hurt.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
FCO: Plot a course to intercept it near there....

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
CTO: Then do so. ::smiles::

FCO_Voraye says:
CO: Aye. ::Readies a course to the ship's ejection point:: Course plotted, ready to engage on your command.

CTO_Hexx says:
CO: Recommend we send a probe ahead, check out what's there.  Might be an ambush waitin'.

CTO_Hexx says:
CO: If nothin' else, it'll get some scans of the ship when it emerges, in case we can't.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
CMO: Thank you for the bio-readings... any thing else you can tell me? ::hears the CTO:: CTO: Agreed. CMO: launch the probe from the science station...

FCO_Voraye says:
::Presses the Engage button::

CEO_McGregor says:
*CO*: Captain what ever were doing the power of that beam is gettin’ a whole lot stronger

CTO_Hexx says:
::Sends the CEO the Peregrine’s position and movement history.::

CMO_Calahan says:
::nods and turns back tot he science station, configuring the probe with her left hand (cappuccino in the right, of course) and has it prepped to launch::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::hears the CEO:: *CEO*: I suspect it is coming from that ship we are following...

CEO_McGregor says:
::begins to reconfigure and notices his dish warning lights come on::

CEO_McGregor says:
*CO*: Captain I have a deflector dish overload warning

CEO_McGregor says:
*CO*: Havin a hard time holdin it together

CMO_Calahan says:
::sends the probe and frowns at the CEO's warning. this could turn ugly very quickly....::

Host Cmdr_Adams says:
Action: The probe fires from the Europa, it finds nothing but the lone ship.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
*CEO*: If the dish goes out... we may get some hull damage... I assume the shields should take care of that... right?

CTO_Hexx says:
::Looks at the information on the incoming energy beam and remodulates the shields to block it.::

CEO_McGregor says:
*CTO*: Sir the beam originates approximately 150 meters behind the ship...but holds the same course

CEO_McGregor says:
*CO*: As long as were not moving to fast yes sir

CMO_Calahan says:
CO: Nothing but that single ship out there that the probe can detect.

Host Cmdr_Adams says:
::Arrives on the bridge::

Host Cmdr_Adams says:
CO: What is happening here Captain?

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
*CEO*: How fast is too fast?

CEO_McGregor says:
*CO*: I would not go to warp speed

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
Adams: We are chasing down a peregrine shuttle that has not answered hails and seems to be projecting some beam at us that is interfering with our deflector dish.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::throws up her hands in frustration upon hearing the CEO:: All: Wouldn't go to warp?! ::groans:: *CEO*: No fault of yours I am sure... but I am feeling a bit frustrated... over this...

CMO_Calahan says:
::raises an eyebrow at Heather and turns to observe her a bit. Hm....::

Host Cmdr_Adams says:
CO: Oh... I've been expecting this...

FCO_Voraye says:
::Blinks at Adams' Comment::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::looks at Adams surprised:: Adams: What?

Host Cmdr_Adams says:
::Taps her commbadge twice::

CEO_McGregor says:
:: Tries to isolate the entry point of the beam and modulates the dish intensity at that point::

CEO_McGregor says:
Self: Got ya

CTO_Hexx says:
CO: Ma'am, the shields have been reset, the beam is blocked.

CMO_Calahan says:
::rises to her feet and looks at Adams, left hand on her hip::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::grins:: CTO: Good.

Host Cmdr_Adams says:
Action: The Peregrine comes about and turns to face the Europa.

CTO_Hexx says:
::Stops upon hearing Adam's voice, turns slowly to look at her.::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::waits for Adams' response::

CMO_Calahan says:
::looks at Adams with a 'well, you'd better explain yourself before I have to come over there' look....clearly none too pleased::

CTO_Hexx says:
::Scans the peregrine extensively as it approaches.::

FCO_Voraye says:
::Spins chair around to look at Adams and the Captain for a second::

FCO_Voraye says:
::Turns chair back around::

Host Cmdr_Adams says:
::Says nothing, just watches the viewer and smiles slightly::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::is decidedly un-pleased:: Adams: Tell me what is going on.

CTO_Hexx says:
Adams: Ma'am, you've got about three seconds to explain this or you'll be lookin at striped sunlight for the rest a' the trip.

Host Cmdr_Adams says:
CO: Perhaps you should hail them Captain.  ::Points to the viewer::

CMO_Calahan says:
::almost speaks, but waits...she will file a protest....::

CTO_Hexx says:
::Thinks: Oh?  They're going to answer this time?::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::raises her eyebrow at the CTO, looks back at Adams:; Adams: We already tried that... obviously you know what's going on here.... so please enlighten me.

CEO_McGregor says:
*CO*: Deflector dish holding Captain

CTO_Hexx says:
CO: Capn' their shields are up, no weapons armed that I can detect.

CTO_Hexx says:
::Scans behind their ship, looking for a towed array or device.::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::nods an acknowledgement to her CTO::

CMO_Calahan says:
::walks back to the science console as it beeps twice and sighs:: CO: Captain, when she tapped her combadge...a subspace homing signal was sent, very briefly.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::shoots Adams a dark look:: COM: Unknown Vessel: This is Captain Llewellyn of the Europa... please respond. :: controls her voice to keep the annoyance out of it::

Host Cmdr_Adams says:
Action: As the hails is answered a face appears on the viewer.  It is Captain Harrison, last seen on the Ferguson.

FCO_Voraye says:
::Thinks to self, this just got interesting::

CMO_Calahan says:
::is not amused, nor impressed....::

Host Cmdr_Adams says:
<Capt_Harrison> COM: CO: How are you doing today Captain?

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
COM: Unknown Vessel: I thought you were on your way to the starbase... and why did you not answer us the first time we hailed you?

Host Cmdr_Adams says:
<Capt_Harrison> COM: CO: But if I told you that then you'd have some answers... I would rather not.  ::looks at Commander Adams:: Do you have what you need Commander?

Host Cmdr_Adams says:
COM: Unknown Vessel: Yes, I do.  I'm ready.

CTO_Hexx says:
::Sees where this is going and dashes over, wrapping Adams in a nice friendly, immobilizing hug.::

CMO_Calahan says:
::raises an eyebrow at Harrison's remark and almost goes off...then chuckles at the CTO...::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::looks at her:: COM: Harrison/ Adams: What is the meaning of this?

CTO_Hexx says:
::Grabs her badge and tosses it across the room::  Adams: Court-martial me later.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::looks at Hexx pleased:: Adams: I want some answers...

Host Cmdr_Adams says:
Action: Though they are highly secret, the peregrine ship uses the Europa’s Command codes, taking shields, propulsion, tractor beams, and transporters off line and locking them out.  Commander Adams then dematerializes from the bridge of the ship, taking Hexx with her.

CMO_Calahan says:
::curses to herself and sighs:: All: Oh great....

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::almost growls, extremely upset at the disappearance of her CTO:: *CEO*: Get power back online.

Host Cmdr_Adams says:
Action: An unconscious and slightly beaten CTO is transported back to the bridge, just as the Peregrine ship goes back into the cluster.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::stands up extremely pissed off:: CMO: Tend to the CTO.

CMO_Calahan says:
::nods, but is already kneeling next to the CTO, med kit open::

CEO_McGregor says:
*CO* Working on it ,Captain

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
FCO: Keep track of that ship... if you can.

CMO_Calahan says:
~~~CO: We still have control over that probe, Heather. ~~~

CEO_McGregor says:
::Pulls the cover from the Main Console and checks for the command override Isolinear chips::

FCO_Voraye says:
CO: Will do. ::Tracks the ship:: I think I can get a pursuit course ::Begins plotting::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
~~~CMO: I leave it to you then to take care of the probe.,~~

CMO_Calahan says:
::injects the CTO with a pain killer and then a dermaline regeneration agent:: CTO: I assume you want to return to your duties?

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
FCO: Please do...

CEO_McGregor says:
::Pulls the auto command Isolinear chips and reroutes the command override chips::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
CTO: Change the command codes on this ship.

FCO_Voraye says:
::Engages::

CMO_Calahan says:
::holds out a hand to help up the CTO:: CTO: You'll heal.

CTO_Hexx says:
::Accepts the hand up and goes to change the codes.::

CEO_McGregor says:
::Restores power to the impulse drive::

CMO_Calahan says:
::moves to the science console and has the probe move off in a 'stealth' mode to follow the peregrine as best it can::

CEO_McGregor says:
*CO*: Captain you should have impulse drive

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
FCO: Best possible speed.

CEO_McGregor says:
*CO* Warp speed will take awhile

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
*CEO*: How long of a while? :::sounds annoyed::

FCO_Voraye says:
CO: Aye, full impulse at the moment.

CEO_McGregor says:
*CO* Command override is different for warp drive

CEO_McGregor says:
*CO*: 20 minutes maybe less

CMO_Calahan says:
CO: I have the probe trailing as best it can, Captain.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
*CEO*: Get on it.

Host Cmdr_Adams says:
Action: Though the ship is back under control of the crew in short order, the Pergrine ship is nowhere to be found, at least for the moment.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::sits back in her chair thoroughly frustrated:: Self: Great. Just great.

CEO_McGregor says:
*CO*: I think we've got it ,Captain... Warp drive should be restored

CMO_Calahan says:
::sighs and feels like slamming her cappuccino mug into the wall::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
*CEO*: Thank you. ::sounds polite::

Host Cmdr_Adams says:
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