Host Tim says:
<<<Resume mission, 10006.25>>>

Host CO_Wilkens says:
::Standing on the Bridge, rooted to the command conn.  Glances at the main view screen, his hand resting on the type-II hand phaser holstered at his waist:: ALL: Battle stations. All non-essential personnel are to report to general quarters.

OPS_Dain says:
::enters the bridge quickly and relieves the man at her station sending him to ME::

CIV_Ian says:
::in ME trying to restore power and propulsion::

CTO_Wakefield says:
#::on board shuttle, rereads CO's transmission, then scans the Gryphon at long range.::

CEO_Taylor says:
@::Taylor is in the holding cell with Mauro, they are trying -- once again to get out of there but there are no opportunities, the only thing that could play in their favor is that nobody is watching them in the brig, Taylor can sense a guard at the entrance though, but nobody is in sight::

CMO_OMallory says:
::in sickbay, locked down::  All: Ok team, no one enters until I give ok.

CSO_MacLeod says:
@::still trapped on the cell, trying to find a way to get out of there::

CMO_OMallory says:
::hits comm badge::  CO: Sir, sickbay locked down and personnel in position.

CSO_MacLeod says:
@::notices Taylor trying to sense the guard::

Host CO_Wilkens says:
::Glances at Lt. Dain as she steps onto the Bridge and assumes control of her station:: OPS: Glad you could join us. Hail the Shuttlecraft Caldera.

CEO_Taylor says:
@CSO: Can't get to him..  I just know he's there...

CSO_MacLeod says:
@CEO: What are you feeling?

OPS_Dain says:
::makes adjustments on her console::

CMO_OMallory says:
::grabs phaser for himself and others in sickbay::  All: Use only if absolutely needed.  You shoot, you fix too.  ::smiles a bit::

OPS_Dain says:
::nods:: CO: Aye sir.

CEO_Taylor says:
@CSO: Nothing, I've never been very good at sensing thoughts...

CSO_MacLeod says:
@CSO: I figured it out...  ::looks around, looking for some kind of console, when sees the replicator::

OPS_Dain says:
COM Caledera: USS Gryphon to  Caldera.

Host CO_Wilkens says:
::Waits as the comm channel opens a with a beep, and then a fizz-pop sound:: COM: Caldera: What's your ETA, Caldera? Recommend extreme caution as you approach our designated position.

CTO_Wakefield says:
#COM:  Gryphon:  Caldera here, go ahead Gryphon.

CMO_OMallory says:
<Press> CMO: Aye sir. ::checks settings::  Setting sir?

OPS_Dain says:
CO: Caledra at your chair.

CTO_Wakefield says:
#COM:  Gryphon:  ETA 5 minutes.

CMO_OMallory says:
Press: Heavy stun, pass along to others.

Host CO_Wilkens says:
*CMO* Acknowledged, Doctor. I've summoned for additional security to be placed near Sickbay, as a secondary precaution.

CSO_MacLeod says:
@CEO: Did you take a look on replicators console?

OPS_Dain says:
::adjusts the COM signal::

CMO_OMallory says:
*CO* Aye sir...Thanks.

CIV_Ian says:
::working like mad to try and get things working, Tesla scampers around, pushing buttons and carrying tools in an attempt to assist::

CTO_Wakefield says:
#COM:  Gryphon:  I'm going to try to adjust my warp signature to match the Gryphon’s, hopefully that make mask me for a little bit from the Ferengi’s sensors.

CMO_OMallory says:
::sets phaser and holsters it::

Host CO_Wilkens says:
::Nods and taps his combadge, deactivating his channel to Sickbay:: OPS: Monitor the Caldera as she closes.

CTO_Wakefield says:
::tries adjusting warp output to match the Gryphon’s.::

XO_Morka says:
@::paces, cursing under her breath::

CSO_MacLeod says:
@::approaches the replicator:: CEO: Do you think we can make anything with that? ::points to the replicator::

CEO_Taylor says:
@CSO: Yeah, McFly isn't that dumb, there is absolutely no way that I can make that replicator do anything else than replicate, unfortunately...

OPS_Dain says:
CO: Aye sir.

CIV_Ian says:
::works around a few burnt out circuits and pulls and replaces a few isolinear chips::

XO_Morka says:
@::notices a federation shuttle heading off:: CO: Federation shuttle out there. Orders sir?

CSO_MacLeod says:
@::smiles to Taylor:: CEO: I know that...  I meant, don't you think we can use some part of it?

CTO_Wakefield says:
::gets ready to slam impulse engines to full::

Host CO_Wilkens says:
OPS: Stand by, as the Caldera approaches. Approximately how long would it take for us to lower our shields long enough to allow the Shuttlecraft Cladera to enter and safely clear our shields. Give me the worst case calculations...

OPS_Dain says:
::monitors the Caldera::

CMO_OMallory says:
Press: Thomas, make sure emergency trays are ready, in case of emergency surgeries.

XO_Morka says:
@::stands beside the weapons console: CO: Sir shall I open fire?

CO_Mork says:
@::grins::  XO:  Shoot at it!  ::rubs his hands together::

CEO_Taylor says:
@::smiles back:: ::raises eyebrows for a few seconds and sighs:: CSO: Let's see...

CIV_Ian says:
*CO* I SHOULD have weapons back on-line in a few moments....  along with enough power to operate them... IF my jury-rigging holds out.

CTO_Wakefield says:
#COM:  Gryphon:  Gryphon, prepare to open your shuttlebay doors, and have the barricades ready.  I may be coming in a little fast.

OPS_Dain says:
:;pokes at her console:: CO: A moment.

CO_Mork says:
@XO:  Wait, I have an even better idea!  ::rubs his hands together::

CMO_OMallory says:
<Press> CMO: Aye sir, will do.  ::holsters phaser and works on trays::

OPS_Dain says:
CO: Shuttle can be on approach.. not long sir..

XO_Morka says:
@CO: With pleasure sir. ::Brings weapons online and fires phasers::

CTO_Wakefield says:
#::raises shuttle’s shields::

OPS_Dain says:
::gets the shuttle bay prepared::

Host CO_Wilkens says:
*CIV* Excellent.  Prepare a volley of photon torpedoes and phasers. ::Waits for a long second, and the continues, after thinking:: Stand by to deploy our specialized ordnance.

CO_Mork says:
@XO:  Get us in close, then when the shuttle approaches, they'll have to lower shields!  ::chuckles::  Then, fire!!

CIV_Ian says:
::replaces a few more chips and strides over to a console to make a few adjustments and last-minute checks::

CSO_MacLeod says:
@::begins to take out the console's cover and watches his interior::

Host CO_Wilkens says:
OPS: Is Caldera within transporter range?

CTO_Wakefield says:
#::hits full impulse.  Begins evasive sequence iota as he weaves towards the Gryphon::

Host Tim says:
ACTION: Shuttle is buffeted by phaser fire, but not severely damaged

CIV_Ian says:
::Specialized ordinance?...    aaaah, ok::

CEO_Taylor says:
@CSO: Don't touch it!

OPS_Dain says:
CO: 15 seconds sir.

Host CO_Wilkens says:
::Nervously shuffles across the flight deck, moving to rest his hands on the flight control console:: OPS: Lower shields on my mark.

XO_Morka says:
@:;loads photon torpedoes:: CO: I'll give those pigs something to look at. ::fires a full spread::
OPS_Dain says:
::nods at him her hand hovering over her console::

CIV_Ian says:
*CO* OK, I can prep them from here, but somebody will have to run tactical on the bridge to launch them...  you should have weapons. ::makes a final adjustment::  NOW!

CEO_Taylor says:
@CSO: It's rigged with a peritium bomb, that could be very bad for our health if you see what I mean...

CSO_MacLeod says:
@::removes his hands quickly and looks surprised to Taylor:: CEO: I did! I did!

Host CO_Wilkens says:
OPS: Five... four... three... ::Pauses:: Lower our shields. Lock on transporters and beam him directly to the Bridge.

CTO_Wakefield says:
#COM:  Gryphon:  I'm coming in Gryphon.

CMO_OMallory says:
<Press> CMO: Trays are ready and next to each biobed.

Host CO_Wilkens says:
TAC Operator: Fire phasers, torpedoes; maximum spread.

CIV_Ian says:
*CO* The special ordinance will take  a moment more...

CMO_OMallory says:
Press: Thank you Ensign.

OPS_Dain says:
:;punches it:: CO: Transporting now sir!

XO_Morka says:
@::sets phasers for the next round::

Host CO_Wilkens says:
*CIV* Understood. <TAC Operator> ::Fires a barrage of phasers and torpedoes::

OPS_Dain says:
::makes quick adjustments to the transporter::

CTO_Wakefield says:
::materializes on the bridge::

XO_Morka says:
@CO: I think we've go them now sir. ::smirks::

Host CO_Wilkens says:
OPS: Raise shields!

CSO_MacLeod says:
@CEO: I see....  What are we going to do, then?  Sit and wait?  I don't like that... don't like to be idle.

OPS_Dain says:
CO: AYE!

OPS_Dain says:
::raises shields::

CTO_Wakefield says:
::looks around::  CO:  Permission to come aboard.

CTO_Wakefield says:
::offers hand::

OPS_Dain says:
CO: Shields up sir.

XO_Morka says:
@::continues to fire phasers::

Host CO_Wilkens says:
::Holds his breath as the complete transporter sequence finishes, and the shields are reinitialized:: OPS: Any sign of intruders? Transporter signals?

OPS_Dain says:
::nods at CTO and smiles::

CEO_Taylor says:
@ CSO: Patience, Mauro, Opportunity will come if you wait for it... ... or you'll die waiting. ::looks at him and grins::

OPS_Dain says:
CO: Everything looks fine.. well as fine as we can get for now sir.

CTO_Wakefield says:
::returns OPS' nod::

XO_Morka says:
@::moves in closer::

CO_Mork says:
@XO:  Keep firing!!  ::frowns and grunts::  But we're not supposed to destroy it...  ::flops into his chair::

CMO_OMallory says:
*MED* All teams, report in 10 minute intervals.

CSO_MacLeod says:
@::smiles, not so secured about that and cross his arms::

Host CO_Wilkens says:
OPS: Excellent, Lieutenant. Well done. ::Shakes his fist in the air momentarily, and then turns to Ensign Wakefield:: CTO: Welcome aboard.

XO_Morka says:
@CO: Sir, we'll do plenty of damage.

CTO_Wakefield says:
::tugs at tunic and sash to straighten them::

OPS_Dain says:
::grins at the Captain and goes back to her console::

CTO_Wakefield says:
CO:  Thank you Captain.  ::looks around the bridge, surveying blasted out consoles:: CO:  Run into a bit of trouble sir?

CMO_OMallory says:
::listens as teams report in::

XO_Morka says:
@CO: But just enough to salvage her. ::mutters something about latinum under her breath::

Host Tim says:
ACTION: The shuttle, unmanned, heads for Ferengi ship

XO_Morka says:
@CO: Sir incoming shuttle!

Host Tim says:
ACTION: Shuttle crashes into the Orion ship.

Host CO_Wilkens says:
CTO: A bit? That's about the understatement of the year, Ensign. At any rate, the less time we spend talking, the more time we spend working productively. Status of our shields?

CEO_Taylor says:
@:: sees the force fields drop:: CSO: NOW!!!

XO_Morka says:
@CO: Captain, we've been hit!

CIV_Ian says:
::moves to another console and configures it to deploy the mines via TR, plugs into the deflector system to better coordinate deployment::

OPS_Dain says:
::sits up straight stretching her back till it pops:: CO: Our shuttle has just exploded onto the Orion ship.. sir.

Host CO_Wilkens says:
::Motions for him to take the TAC station, waving aside the Ensign that had temporarily relieved Lt. Ultsim::

CTO_Wakefield says:
::steps up to tactical console, fingers flying across it::

CEO_Taylor says:
@::Gets to the other side of the force filed... they are free::

CSO_MacLeod says:
@::notices the force field failing and jumps to get out with Taylor::

CO_Mork says:
@XO:  I know that you dimwit!!  ::thwaps the XO::  Keep firing!!

CSO_MacLeod says:
@CEO: Okay, what now?  Can you sense the guards?
Host CO_Wilkens says:
OPS: Great. ::Under his breath:: One more thing for Starfleet to complain about. OPS: What kind of damage did they sustain?

OPS_Dain says:
::raises an eyebrow and monitors the activity::

CIV_Ian says:
*CO* Ready to deploy the special ordinance on your command, I have tied my console into the deflector system, so I will be controlling shield activity in parallel with the mine deployment.

CEO_Taylor says:
@::gets at the console and takes the phasers in the container and gives one to MacLeod::

OPS_Dain says:
CO: ::looks at him:: Well they are still here... so ::eyes wide:: Ooops.

Host CO_Wilkens says:
*CIV: Begin deployment of specialized ordnance. Maximum yield.

CEO_Taylor says:
@CSO: I can't sense the guard but he'll sense my fist!

CIV_Ian says:
*CO* OK, beginning deployment.

Host CO_Wilkens says:
::Glances quizzically at Dain, before resuming his former position at the command chair:: OPS: That was informative.

CMO_OMallory says:
::goes to office to check supply list::

CSO_MacLeod says:
@::picks up the phaser and set it to stun, he doesn't want to kill anybody:: CEO: Thank you. ::seeks protection on the next wall::

OPS_Dain says:
CO: Sorry sir. ::clears her throat and looks away::

CEO_Taylor says:
@:: gets in the corridor and hits the Ferengi, he tries to get away so MacLeod fires at a stun setting::

CIV_Ian says:
::deploys a spread  of mines about  1 km ahead of the approaching ship, in a vertical pattern, shields drop and rise automatically as the TR deploys the mines::

CSO_MacLeod says:
@::avoids the Ferengi shot and shoots him::

Host CO_Wilkens says:
::Stares at her for a moment longer before breaking the silence:: CTO: Status of our weapons?

CEO_Taylor says:
@::Taylor gets the unconscious Ferengi in the cell and erects the force field which is back online::
CEO_Taylor says:
@CSO: Erect a force field around this entire section; I want to be protected....

CEO_Taylor says:
@::Taylor gets to the console and begins securing the console and makes many protections so that nobody could cut off his access::

Host CO_Wilkens says:
::Glances at the main view screen, his gaze landing on the flight console, and then the SCI II station::

Host CO_Wilkens says:
*CIV* Status of deployment?

CSO_MacLeod says:
@CEO: Okay, let's look for COMM console!  Or do you want to grub for a while? ::smiles::

OPS_Dain says:
::brings up damage data:: CO Sir.. Orions lost their weapon control and their shields are down.

CMO_OMallory says:
::hears comm badge chirp as more MED teams report in::

Host CO_Wilkens says:
OPS: Excellent.

CIV_Ian says:
::continues to deploy mines, saving a few for an emergency, but putting the rest in patterns that cover the approaches to the Gryphon::

Host CO_Wilkens says:
CTO: Status of our shields?

OPS_Dain says:
CO: Thank you sir.. ::turns back to her console::

XO_Morka_ says:
@CO: Drat! Sir Weapons are down and shields at 53%. Orders sir?

CTO_Wakefield says:
CO:  Ours shields are now at forty-seven percent.

Host CO_Wilkens says:
::Self: That should level the playing field a bit...::

CIV_Ian says:
*CO* I have deployed all but 5 of the mines, I will hold those back for an emergency....

CTO_Wakefield says:
CIV:  What are you doing with the weapons systems?

CO_Mork says:
@::stands up, angry::  XO:  Well, get back weapons!!

CIV_Ian says:
*CTO* Ahhh, who is this?

XO_Morka_ says:
@CO: Sir suggest you open a channel to the Gryphon.

OPS_Dain says:
:;holds back a yawn.. her eyes water::

XO_Morka_ says:
@CO: I'm working on them Captain. I'm only one Ferengi after all!

CTO_Wakefield says:
*CIV* This is the Gryphon’s new Chief Tactical Officer and I want to know what's going on with my weapons platform.

CO_Mork says:
@XO:  What!?  ::eyes widen in disbelief::  Open a channel?

XO_Morka_ says:
@CO: Warn them that we will harm the prisoners if they don't surrender.

CEO_Taylor says:
@CSO: Try to sabotage their shields...

Host LtJGMcFly says:
@::Sees the new force fields come up in brig::

OPS_Dain says:
::scans the immediate area::

CMO_OMallory says:
::last of teams report::  Self: So far, so good...

Host CO_Wilkens says:
OPS: Try hailing them on all frequencies. ::Thinks for a moment:: Inform them that if they do not stand down and prepare to surrender our crewmen, they will be fired upon...

CIV_Ian says:
*CTO* Right...  well, I have the power and control systems bypassed like a Christmas tree in order to get them to work, so watch how you use them...  you should have phasers and torpedoes, but keep your firing rate down or my repairs will become unglued.

CO_Mork says:
@XO:  Yes, that's it.  Glad I thought of it.  ::smiles broadly, revealing his ugly teeth::  Open a channel.

OPS_Dain says:
CO: Aye sir.

CEO_Taylor says:
@::Tries to access COMM and his access is granted::
CSO_MacLeod says:
@CEO: Yep... you read my mind... ::looks for a ENG console::

CTO_Wakefield says:
CO:  We have phasers and photons back, but we have to keep the rate of fire low.

OPS_Dain says:
COM: Orions: This is the USS Gryphon.. Stand down and prepare to surrender our crewman. If you do not do so you will be fired upon.

CTO_Wakefield says:
*CIV* Acknowledged.  Try and get them as stable as possible.  Wakefield out.

CIV_Ian says:
*CTO* I have also deployed a field of mines around the ship, uploading deployment patterns to your console now....  try and make sure that we don't run into them.

Host CO_Wilkens says:
COM: Ferengi Ship: This is Captain Wilkens, of the Federation starship U.S.S. Gryphon. To whom am I speaking?

CSO_MacLeod says:
@::tries to have access to shields::

XO_Morka_ says:
@Comm: Gryphon: Stand by for transmission from our CO.

OPS_Dain says:
::looks at the Captain as he answers a COM::

CTO_Wakefield says:
::receives mine deployment patterns, forwards them to helm::

OPS_Dain says:
CO: Another message is coming in.. from the Orions.

CEO_Taylor says:
@COM: Gryphon: Taylor to anyone at the COMM, we are presently in the brig, which we have taken over. We are presently sabotaging the ship...

XO_Morka_ says:
@CO: Sir she's all yours.

CIV_Ian says:
*CTO* My assistant… :;he looks over at Tesla, half buried under a console:: is working on it now..  we will try and hold things together down here....  but we are all out of engineers, so try to avoid getting us damaged any further, please.

Host CO_Wilkens says:
OPS: Trace that channel! Can we determine their exact position?

CO_Mork says:
@::sneers::  COM: Gryphon:  My name is not important to you, Captain.  Your officers will be harmed if you continue to fire!  ::still smiling::

CSO_MacLeod says:
@::after getting access, he lowers the Orions’ shields::

CEO_Taylor says:
@COM: Gryphon: Gryphon, respond!?

OPS_Dain says:
CO: On it sir.. maybe. ::bites her lip with concentration as she tries to trace the signal::

XO_Morka_ says:
@::notices the shields failing::

CTO_Wakefield says:
CO:  If they can get the shields down I can take it from there.

CMO_OMallory says:
<Press> CMO: Sir, is lock down of sickbay really needed?

CO_Mork says:
@::looks all around::  XO:  ...What was that?

Host CO_Wilkens says:
COM: Ferengi Ship: And if you do not relinquish my officers, you will be harmed. ::Smiles in a charmingly diplomatic way::

OPS_Dain says:
CO: Orions’ shields are falling Sir!

CMO_OMallory says:
Press: At this present time Ensign, yes.  I want to make sure sickbay stays secured.

CSO_MacLeod says:
@CEO: I have shields down! ::smiles::

CTO_Wakefield says:
::notices shields on Ferengi vessel going down::  CO:  Shields on that ship are down Captain.  Permission to fire?

XO_Morka_ says:
@CO: Sir the channel is open...talk to them.

Host CO_Wilkens says:
OPS: Lower our shields. Lock on to and beam aboard our crewmen.

CSO_MacLeod says:
@::tries to get access to weapons::

OPS_Dain says:
CO: Yes sir.. ::proceeds to lower shields and get a lock on them::

XO_Morka_ says:
@CO: Our shields are down, I'm trying to raise them.

XO_Morka_ says:
@::pounds the console::

Host LtJGMcFly says:
@::Works feverishly to get control of ship::

OPS_Dain says:
::locks on to them:: CO: Locked on.. transporting now!

CSO_MacLeod says:
@::notices some power rerouting to shields and cut them::

CSO_MacLeod says:
@CEO: They are trying to raise the shields, but I cut all power to them.  Trying access to weapons::

Host CO_Wilkens says:
CTO: Very well. Fire a spread of torpedoes, low yield, across their hull.
XO_Morka_ says:
@CO: Shall I talk to them?

Host LtJGMcFly says:
ACTION: Transport only gets CSO MacLeod

OPS_Dain says:
::fiddles madly with the signal:::

Host CO_Wilkens says:
CTO: Fire to disable their shields! OPS: Raise shields once we have them.

OPS_Dain says:
CO: Only have one.. trying to get.... ::fiddles more:: trying sir !

Host LtJGMcFly says:
@::Gets some shield grid back::

CO_Mork says:
@::bites his lip::  XO:  Cut the transmission!  And order the men to start...toying with the Starfleet officers.

CTO_Wakefield says:
CO:  Aye sir.  ::locks on torpedoes and sets to low yield, fires::

CSO_MacLeod says:
@::dematerializes::

CTO_Wakefield says:
::reloads torpedo bays::

OPS_Dain says:
::makes adjustments and swears as she tries to get the other signal::

CTO_Wakefield says:
::fires again::

XO_Morka_ says:
@COMM: Gryphon: We have your men and are prepared to hurt them if you don’t back off.

Host CO_Wilkens says:
COM: Ferengi Ship: Heave to and prepare to be boarded by superior Federation forces. If you do not relinquish my officers immediately, we will retaliate.

CSO_MacLeod says:
::materializes on TR and quickly moves to TL:: TL: Bridge!

Host LtJGMcFly says:
ACTION: Orion shields flicker, only 32%::

Host CO_Wilkens says:
CTO: Phasers only, continue to fire. I want their shields down immediately.

Host LtJGMcFly says:
::Races to brig to confront Taylor::

CO_Mork says:
@XO:  He's not backing down!  Cut the comm!  ::clenches his fist::

CEO_Taylor says:
@::sees that he is still in the TR inhibitor region which is why he didn't dematerialize::

XO_Morka_ says:
@COMM: Gryphon: If you value your officers, back off!

OPS_Dain says:
:;whispers at him:: CO: I have MacLeod I was unable to get Taylor.

CTO_Wakefield says:
CO:  Aye sir.  ::locks phasers and fires::

CSO_MacLeod says:
::arrives, exits the TL and nods to everybody::

Host CO_Wilkens says:
::Clenches his fists:: OPS: Attempt to raise them again. Did we get a lock on Taylor?

Host LtJGMcFly says:
@::Is furious he lost that meddlesome EO::

CTO_Wakefield says:
::continues phaser fire::

XO_Morka_ says:
@SEC: Get those officers up here now!

Host CO_Wilkens says:
CSO: Welcome back... Take your station and report!

CSO_MacLeod says:
ALL: I'm back!  Where is CEO Taylor? ::asks and runs to his station::

OPS_Dain says:
::COMs Orions:: I lost Taylor sir.

CEO_Taylor says:
@::sees McFly enter:: MF: Stop right there! ::points with phaser::

Host CO_Wilkens says:
CSO: We weren't able to beam him aboard before they raised their shields...

Host LtJGMcFly says:
@::Weapon drawn, jumps behind console::

XO_Morka_ says:
@<SEC>: Aye sir. ::leaves to bring the CEO up to the bridge::

OPS_Dain says:
:;heart pounding in her chest, she looks at CSO::

Host CO_Wilkens says:
CTO: How long do you need to take their shields out?!

CTO_Wakefield says:
::continues pouring phaser fire across Orion vessel's hull::

Host LtJGMcFly says:
@::Takes a wild shot around right side at CEO::

CSO_MacLeod says:
::begins to analyze the enemy vessel::

OPS_Dain says:
::looks back at CTO::

CO_Mork says:
@::scrunches his face up in an angered Ferengi manner, and pounds on his panel::  XO:  Do we have weapons yet!?

CEO_Taylor says:
@::luckily he just got the TR inhibitor off line::

CTO_Wakefield says:
CO:  I could do it with a full attack right now but I don't want to risk getting our man caught in any blasts.

CMO_OMallory says:
<Press> CMO: Sir, teams still report all quiet on the medical end.

Host CO_Wilkens says:
*CIV* Please tell me we have some specialized ordnance sitting on the Ferengi ship's hull?

CTO_Wakefield says:
::fires phasers again::

CMO_OMallory says:
Press: Very good.  Have them continue assigned patrols.

OPS_Dain says:
::crosses her fingers for CIV’s answer::

CMO_OMallory says:
<Press> CMO: Aye sir.

CSO_MacLeod says:
CO: They have the shields back? Let's see.. ::continues the analysis::

CEO_Taylor says:
@::goes to the floor::

CIV_Ian says:
*CO* Not exactly, but there SHOULD be some within a few meters and probably inside their shield perimeter.

Host CO_Wilkens says:
CTO: ::Nods:: Prepare a potential security squad, heavily armed. We may need a boarding team.

Host CO_Wilkens says:
OPS: Open a channel. I'd like to address them.

CO_Mork says:
@XO:  Work faster!!  Just think of... ::stares up at the ceiling dreamily::  ...the profit...  ::snaps to::  Now get a move on!!
Host LtJGMcFly says:
@::Swivels to left side of console and takes pot shot at CEO::

CTO_Wakefield says:
CO:  Aye sir.  ::calls up security team alpha::

XO_Morka_ says:
@COMM: Gryphon: Take a last look at your CEO. Today he dies, unless we can negotiate a price for this....this...man.

OPS_Dain says:
CO: Aye sir.. ::COM's ::

CTO_Wakefield says:
CO:  Captain I'd like to lead the boarding party personally.  I have a great deal of extra training in that area.

CSO_MacLeod says:
CO: I left him on the brig, I'll take the vessel scheme and locate the brig.

Host CO_Wilkens says:
COM: Ferengi Ship: This is Captain Wilkens and this is your final warning. If you do not surrender your ship... well, check your scans--we have mines directly around you. And my chief tactical officer's finger on the trigger.

Host LtJGMcFly says:
@::Hides behind console, panting heavily::

CEO_Taylor says:
@Taylor stuns McFly with his phaser::

Host CO_Wilkens says:
CTO: Prepare to detonate one of the closes lower-yield mines.

Host LtJGMcFly says:
@::Jerks and is knocked out::

CO_Mork says:
@::motions to the XO to silence the comm::  XO:  Mines?!  Are they bluffing?

CSO_MacLeod says:
CO: Perhaps if I locate the brig's position, we can transport all living beings for here! ::continues bringing the scheme::

CTO_Wakefield says:
CO:  Aye.  ::readies mine for detonation::

Host CO_Wilkens says:
::Sighs:: OPS: Any response?

OPS_Dain says:
::has the CO of the Ferengi ship locked onto a transport:: CO: Sir... ::makes wide eyes at him::

Host CO_Wilkens says:
OPS: Do it. Directly to the Bridge.

CEO_Taylor says:
@::Taylor reprograms the Orion torpedoes::

Host CO_Wilkens says:
CTO: Detonate the mine.

Host LtJGMcFly says:
ACTION: Orion security appears at brig hatch to get Taylor

CTO_Wakefield says:
::readies his personal phaser::

OPS_Dain says:
::initiates transport of Ferengi CO::

CEO_Taylor says:
@::fires at the first security guard::

CTO_Wakefield says:
::sets to level three stun::

CMO_OMallory says:
::begins to run scenarios for sickbay personnel::  Press: I want you to be in charge of these scenarios.

Host CO_Wilkens says:
::Draws his hand phaser:: OPS: Set a forcefield around him as he materializes.

CMO_OMallory says:
<Press> CMO: Aye sir.  ::begins scenarios::

CSO_MacLeod says:
::finally has the full scheme on his station:: CO: Sir, I have the brig's position!

XO_Morka_ says:
@COMM: Gryphon: We will not surrender. This prisoner will fetch a fine price. If you value his life back down.

Host CO_Wilkens says:
CTO: Assemble your team immediately.

Host CO_Wilkens says:
CSO: Understood.

CEO_Taylor says:
@::gets behind the console:: Computer, activate Taylor 1!

Host CO_Wilkens says:
OPS: Are we able to beam our teams to their ship?

XO_Morka_ says:
@::checks shield status and gets them up to 45%:

CEO_Taylor says:
@::A forcefield bubble appears around the console and Taylor::

Host CO_Wilkens says:
CTO: But first, detonate another higher yield mine.

CTO_Wakefield says:
::<alpha security team arrives on the bridge armed with phaser rifles.  One of the team members hands a rifle to Dathan::

CTO_Wakefield says:
::detonates high yield mine::

CEO_Taylor says:
@::overloads the shield generators::

CTO_Wakefield says:
CO: Aye sir.  Mine detonated.

OPS_Dain says:
::swears:: CO: Captain shields are back up... a glitch in ... ::pounds her console::

Host CO_Wilkens says:
COM: Ferengi Ship: What good is a price if you're not alive to redeem it? CTO: prepare another.

CTO_Wakefield says:
::takes phaser rifle from sec. team alpha.  Sets to level 6::

XO_Morka_ says:
@::feels an explosion outside the ship::

CTO_Wakefield says:
Sec. Team Alpha:  Set your rifles to level six.

Host Tim says:
ACTION: Remaining security guard fires at CEO

CTO_Wakefield says:
::readies another mine for detonation::

XO_Morka_ says:
@COMM: Gryphon: Then we take your officer with us!

CO_Mork says:
@::rocks with the explosion::  XO:  Could you tell me what is going on?  ::looks the XO in the eye::  Now?

Host CO_Wilkens says:
OPS: A glitch? ::Grits his teeth:: Well, hurdles are made to be jumped. CTO: Detonate another mine.

CTO_Wakefield says:
::CO:  Their shields are down.

XO_Morka_ says:
@CO: Sir they are setting off mines and demand that we surrender.

OPS_Dain says:
::cringes at the anger from the Captain::

Host Tim says:
ACTION: Orion Shield generators explode

Host CO_Wilkens says:
OPS: Beam the security team over at Mr. Wakefield's discretion.
CMO_OMallory says:
<Press> CMO: Scenario complete.  93% acceptance rate.

CTO_Wakefield says:
::detonates another mine::

CTO_Wakefield says:
OPS:  Send us over now.

Host CO_Wilkens says:
CTO: Another.

XO_Morka_ says:
@::tries to keep the shields up now at 40%::

CTO_Wakefield says:
::detonates one more mine::

OPS_Dain says:
CO: Aye  
CTO: Let me know when you are ready.. Transporter one is.. ready for you.

CO_Mork says:
@XO:  Well, we're Not, going to surren --  ::hears another explosion::  Now what!?!?  ::hops up and down in a rage::

CMO_OMallory says:
Press: Very good...I want to keep everyone on their toes once in awhile, when they least expect it.

Host CO_Wilkens says:
OPS: Beam the Ferengi Captain to the bridge. Erect a forcefield around him.

CEO_Taylor says:
@Computer, Taylor 2 NOW! ::the force field bubble disappears and Taylor fires on the remaining SEC::

OPS_Dain says:
::initiates transport:: CO; Now sir..  ::looks to where the CO will beam to::

CSO_MacLeod says:
::trying to locate any lifeforms on Orion's brig::

CEO_Taylor says:
@::opens a COMM link::

Host CO_Wilkens says:
::Draws his phaser again, setting it for maximum stun::

CTO_Wakefield says:
SEC. Team. Alpha:  Anyone you don't recognize and who won't surrender gets shot, understood|?

CO_Mork says:
@::reaches out to the XO's console, then starts to beam away::

CTO_Wakefield says:
<Sec. Team. Alpha>:  Aye sir!

Host CO_Wilkens says:
::Watches the Ferengi CO materialize::

CTO_Wakefield says:
OPS:  We're ready to go.

OPS_Dain says:
CO: Forcefield activated.

CEO_Taylor says:
@COM: Gryphon: OPS: Taylor to Dain, I've taken out the shields, beam me aboard!

XO_Morka_ says:
@::sees the Captain disappear:: Self: By all the Gods....

Host CO_Wilkens says:
OPS: And the XO as well. To the Brig.

CO_Mork says:
::materializes on the Gryphon's bridge, immediately furious::  All:  This is an outrage!!

OPS_Dain says:
::gets a lock on Taylor and punches.. Bring him home !::

Host Tim says:
ACTION: Orion shields flicker, CEO is beamed to Gryphon.

XO_Morka_ says:
@::thinks that she will get all the profit now.::

CEO_Taylor says:
@::taps on the console:: here's a little present from uncle Michael!

OPS_Dain says:
CO: Taylor is aboard...

CEO_Taylor says:
::materializes:: Self: Thank god!

Host CO_Wilkens says:
::Deactivates the forcefield and aims his phaser, motioning at the open channel:: CO: Order your ship to surrender.

CEO_Taylor says:
*CO* Taylor, reporting for duty. ::short of breath:: .. sir...

Host Tim says:
ACTION: Gryphon shields flicker.

XO_Morka_ says:
@::manages to lock on to her CO and beams him back to the ship::

CTO_Wakefield says:
CO:  Should I go?

OPS_Dain says:
::smiles as she hears Taylor::

Host CO_Wilkens says:
::Reinitiates the containment field::

CO_Mork says:
::stares at the Captain with a smug grin::  Wilkens:  And if I do --  ::begins to beam away again::

OPS_Dain says:
::fights the transporter::

Host CO_Wilkens says:
OPS: Stop him!

Host CO_Wilkens says:
::Fires his phaser::

OPS_Dain says:
CO: Trying sir,.

CSO_MacLeod says:
::listens to CEO's voice:: *CEO* Are you okay?

Host CO_Wilkens says:
CTO: Hold off on your security team.

CTO_Wakefield says:
OPS:  Beam us over there now Lieutenant.

Host Tim says:
ACTION: Ferengi is back on his ship.

OPS_Dain says:
::sees his signal flicker in and out::

XO_Morka_ says:
@CO: So I guess this means I have to share the profits with you now?

CTO_Wakefield says:
OPS:  Or hold off a little longer.

Host CO_Wilkens says:
CTO: Detonate the last of the mines and fire everything we have at them.

OPS_Dain says:
CO: Sorry sir....  ::frown::

CEO_Taylor says:
*CSO* I think that you can agree that we've had better days! ::laughs::

CEO_Taylor says:
::gets on the bridge::

CTO_Wakefield says:
    ::detonates all mines, fires all weapons:: 

XO_Morka_ says:
@COMM:Gryphon: You fools....you have not heard the last of us..

CO_Mork says:
@XO: Share?!  They are mine!!  ::looks around::  Get us out of here!!

Host Tim says:
ACTION: The mines lineup against the Ferengi ship

XO_Morka_ says:
@CO: Sir shall I engage warp?

Host CO_Wilkens says:
COM: Ferengi Ship: Nor you of us, Captain.

CEO_Taylor says:
@<McFly> ::Gets back up and looks at the situation:: COM: Gryphon: We shall meet again, you haven't seen the last of me!

CEO_Taylor says:
@<McFly> ::Takes his shuttle into the nebula, laughing::

CEO_Taylor says:
::gets to his console and tries to stabilize the shields::

CSO_MacLeod says:
::smiles:: *CEO* Yeah....  I do!

OPS_Dain says:
CO: Sir they are powering engines!

XO_Morka_ says:
@CO: Aye sir. ::engages warp engines::

XO_Morka_ says:
@::leaves at warp 6::

CSO_MacLeod says:
::monitors the mines and the Ferengi's course::

Host CO_Wilkens says:
CTO: Target their engines.

CSO_MacLeod says:
::notices CEO entering the bridge::

Host Tim says:
ACTION: Orion ship hits mines, Ferengis go the Great Treasury

CTO_Wakefield says:
CO:  Ferengi ship destroyed Captain.

OPS_Dain says:
::sets a course::

Host CO_Wilkens says:
::Sets his jaw, once again sitting in his seat:: *CEO* I need a damage status report immediately, Lieutenant. And... welcome back. ::Smiles::

CMO_OMallory says:
::hits comm badge::  *CO* Sir, lock down of sickbay needed still?

CTO_Wakefield says:
SEC. Team Alpha:  Stand down fellas.  Inform the rest of the security teams to give the ship a once over for intruders and then stand down themselves.

CEO_Taylor says:
*CO* Aye sir and ... Thank you ::smiles::

Host CO_Wilkens says:
ALL: Stand down red alert.

OPS_Dain says:
;:take a deep breath and wonders if she will ever get to bed::

Host CO_Wilkens says:
*CMO* Negative, Doctor.

Host CO_Wilkens says:
Flight Control Officer: Resume the course and heading specified by SFC.

OPS_Dain says:
::prepares reports for Starfleet::

OPS_Dain says:
CO: Aye sir.. course already laid in.. engage?

CMO_OMallory says:
*MED* All teams return to normal duty.  Computer: Disengage forcefield for sickbay.  Authorization O'Mallory 4357 Alpha.

Host CO_Wilkens says:
OPS: Aye. Warp six.

CTO_Wakefield says:
::puts the ship back into cruise mode::

CTO_Wakefield says:
CO:  Aye sir.  Standing down from red alert.

OPS_Dain says:
:;punches it up to warp 6 and sits back.. ::

CEO_Taylor says:
*CO* Shields are holding steady at 58%, all other systems are about ok...

CMO_OMallory says:
Press: Resume normal status of sickbay.

CMO_OMallory says:
<Press> CMO: Aye sir...

OPS_Dain says:
CO: Steady at warp 6 sir.. clear skies ahead..

CMO_OMallory says:
Press: Ensign, I will be on the Bridge

OPS_Dain says:
::stretches and yawns.. and contacts  relief crew to take over::

CTO_Wakefield says:
OPS:  By any chance, did you manage to beam my luggage off that shuttle before it crashed into the Orion ship?

OPS_Dain says:
CTO: Negative.

Host Tim says:
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