Star Trek: A Call To Duty – USS Huron
Season Six, Episode Fourty-one (Mission #255)
“When You Wish Upon A Star Part 4”
Stardate 1051001

Starring: 
Jim Koeller as Ship Manager, Vessel 1, Vessel 2
Matt Coe as Commanding Officer Commander James Andrews   
Topper Loghry as Acting Commanding Officer/First Officer Commander Q’tor
Pam Bruyere as Chief Engineering Officer Lieutenant Commander Holly Sparks, Martin 
Trish Yarborough as Acting First Officer Commander/Counselor Randi McIntyre, 
Chris Esterhuyse as Flight Control Officer Commander Dylan Roznine
Steve Weller as Chief Tactical Officer  Lieutenant Commander Ec'Thel'Ion
Karriaunna Scotti as Chief Science Officer Lieutenant Commander Sierra, Martin
Linda Baus as Operations Officer LieutenantJG Brandy Anne Daniels

SUMMARY: After having just arrived, upended and adrift, in the Delta Quadrant, the intrepid crew of the Huron have detected some ships on an intercept course. Who they are and what they want are just two of several questions looming in everyone's minds aboard the USS Huron(TM)...
 
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CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::just what they need, unidentified ships... with no help from Starfleet available::
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: is under a console in engineering working hoping not to break anything ::
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: On the bridge at sensors, running scans on the approaching ships through the data base from the USS Voyager.::
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
ALL: Yellow alert
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::At station, double checking shield status before turning to the Tactical sensors on the incoming ships.::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Confirmed, Yellow Alert, shields up, weapons on stand by.
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
::on the bridge, trying to control his shaking hands and quivering stomach::
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
::At her station verifying resource allocations.::
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
OPS: Hail them Lieutenant
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Opens a comm channel and hails the approaching ships.::  XO:  Communication channel is open, Sir.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::would much prefer red alert::
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
All:  Wait... don't hail them.
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CO: Sir?
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: reaches out and grabs her padd and checks it over before getting back to work ::
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CSO: Commander?
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
::nods and stands:: COM: Ships: This is Captain James Andrews of the.. of the starship Huron. We've just been stranded in this area of space and were wondering if you could be of any assistance.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
XO:  The ships are the Trabe...
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
XO:  The Trabe are recorded to be brutal slave masters.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  I would highly recommend going to Red Alert.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::sotto voce:: XO: Evasives at the ready, sir.
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
::signals the CTO to do so::
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
~~~FCO:  Roz, rev her up and let's get the heck out of dodge!~~~
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: scrambles out and heads over to the main board :: Self: Ok let's see if that helps any.
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
OPS: Lieutenant, are they receiving?
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
~~~CNS: The moment the Captain tells me to. I'm all ready.~~~

ACTION:  The two vessels do not respond to the hail.

OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
CO:  They are not responding, Sir.
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
CTO: Tactical analysis?
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
~~~FCO:  You mean we have to wait on him?~~~ ::chuckling mentally::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Goes to Red Alert.::  CO/ XO: Red Alert confirmed.  Scanning the ships now.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Turns, pulling up the rest of the information::  XO:  At one point they ruled over the Kazon's until they revolted.  All their technology and spacecraft, even their homeworld were then stolen by the Kazon.  The Trabe themselves have been reduced to nomads, unable to settle on any permanent planet for fear of being exterminated by the Kazon.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::gives a little shrug in response to Randi's comment:: ~~~CNS: So the rules and regs say.~~~
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
*CEO*: Commander Sparks, we are about to meet up with a hostile species known as the Trabe.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
*OPS*: Oh great, just what we need now.
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
CSO: Then they're probably not in much of a position to give us a hand.
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CSO: Makes me wish I knew more about the Kazon.
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
*CEO*:  Let me know if you need additional resources in engineering.  They are not responsding to our hails.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
*OPS*: Well no worries, you should have full shields if needed.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Similar to us technically, so the numbers make this a bit of a problem for us if it gets hostile.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO:  No... probably not.  But that could be the Kazon, as they stole everything else.  I am pulling up the data on the Kazon now.
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
*CEO*:  Aye, Commander, thank you.
CO:  Commander Sparks indicates we have full shields if needed, Sir.
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
XO:  Should I try hailing them again, Sir?
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
*OPS*: We're alright for now Brandy. I can reroute non essential power for weapons and shields at a moment's notice.
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
*CEO*: Good to hear, Commander.
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
OPS: Standby Lieutenant
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::sits watching the screen with the two ships showing::
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Nods to the XO.::
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
*CO*: All part of the service Captain. Sparks out.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  In case you would like to know, I am picking up that they are not friendly, and their intentions are NOT friendly.
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CTO: What is their weapons status?
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
CTO: Noted. Get a target lock on their weapons systems.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO/XO:  According to this, the Kazon are considered a disparate race comprising of a number of warring tribes or clans.  Their social system is not dissimilar to some of the ways of the Klingons.  Except they have no honor and should not be trusted.
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
CNS: Thank you.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
XO:  Each of their ships is commanded by a First Maje who is treated like a king, but always watches his back as the crew are constantly scheming to overthrow him.
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
FCO: Roz, set a course. Let's get out of here before they start firing.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  Your welcome Sir... I suggest fire first, then ask questions later Captain.
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CSO: Hmph
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO/ CO: Weapons are armed, targeting their weapons as soon as they are in range.  If they get in range.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CO: Ahead of you there, sir. ::taps two buttons:: Course plotted... how fast do we want to get out of here?
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
XO:  This is what the records show.
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
FCO: Warp 6 for now. Engage.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
FCO:  Is there such a thing as warp 10? ::grins::
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
XO:  I cannot tell you as of yet which species we are looking at.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::taps the controls:: CO: Warp six, aye. We're on our way.
 
ACTION:  The two ships match the speed of the Huron.

CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
~~~~ CNS:  As females, we do not want to find ourselves within their hands.~~~~
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
::chuckles and returns to his seat:: CNS: I read about some experiments in that area that went.. quite wrong.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Should we send a couple warning shots their way?
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO:  They have increased warp to match ours.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
~~~CSO:  Ok, what is the good news?~~~
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: proceeds with a diagnostic on the plasma injectors ::
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
CTO: No, but maintain your target lock.
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
FCO: Increase to Warp 8.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::increases the ship's speed:: CO: Warp 8, aye.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
~~~~ CNS:  You would look good in scimpy clothes?~~~~
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  Well, I know the Huron can run at 9.8 for 12 hours, shall we test it?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Aye Sir, targets locked, torpedoes ready and Phaser's waiting.
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
CNS: Only if we need to.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CTO:  Don't be shy when you use them Icky!
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: sees the engines speeding up :: Self: That's right, keep pushing them after I just get them fixed. :: sighs ::
 
ACTION:  Sensors detect a third ship coming at them from the front.

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::ut oh::  FCO:  You do see that one don't you?
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CSO: Are there any features in this region that may be of any use to us?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CNS: Anti Matter is going to be scarce, between max warp and torpedoes we may...  
All: We got another dead ahead.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CO: A third ship on approach from the front.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
XO:  Looking over the starcharts now.
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
FCO: Hold course. Get ready to pitch 30 degrees and accelerate to maximum Warp.
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
CO/XO:  Sirs, would you like me to try to hail that ship approaching from the front?
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::prepares the changes:: CO: Aye, sir.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: motions to Martin to continue monitoring the diagnostic while she tends to other duties ::
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
OPS: Do it.
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
OPS: is it the same type of ship?
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
FCO:  I bet we are better at chicken than they are !  ::grins::
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
~~~CSO:  With this 100 pound skinny body?~~~
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CNS: I'd rather not find out, thank you very much. As fond as I am of playing that, I want to be near a base in that instance, not 20 years from home and no help.
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
COM:  Approaching vessel:  This is the USS Huron.  We are here on peaceful terms.  Is there anything you want?
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CNS: Chicken?  Isn't that an Earth bird?
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
XO/FCO:  I am reading a nebula toward the ship in front of us.  We will have to get by them to get to it.
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
CSO:  Commander?  Can you tell if it is the same kind of ship as the two that are pursuing us?
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
XO:  Yes Sir, but in this case, it means running straight at the approaching ship, and see who veers off first, or else not...
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
OPS:  One moment... they are just now getting within range.
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
XO:  The CSO is pulling the information up on sensors.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
OPS:  Same type of ship.
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CNS: Sounds fun
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
XO:  Aye, Sir, and .. no response from the approaching ship.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CSO: Send me the data. ::gets a feral grin:: CO: Let me get us there...
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
XO:  Yes Sir it is!
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
FCO: Roz, as soon as we get to the minimum distance to make that course adjustment, make it.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
FCO:  As you wish... :: Sends him the coordinates.::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: I could make them blink with a couple of torpedoe blasts, maybe blind their sensors a second.
 
ACTION:  The Trabe vessel is coming into weapons range.

CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  Gee Sir, you are no fun at all!
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Continues to hail the three vessels.::
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
CTO: We don't have the torpedoes to spare.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: walks to the tactical board in engineering and sees the threats :: Self: Sheesh!
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
::chuckles:: CNS: I said minimum distance! ::smiles::
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CO: A warning shot with phasers sir?
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::calmly waits for the Trabe ship to come closer and closer::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: My point exactly, use a couple here and we might not need more in ship to ship combat.
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
XO/CTO: Negative. I don't want to provoke them.
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
Self: Provoke them?
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Reading telemetry, working on determining which species they are dealing with for sure.::
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::chuckles at the XO's thought::  XO:  Sir, your thoughts are very loud... I can't help but hear them.
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CNS: I'll do my best to whisper next time.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
XO:  I am reading Trabe lifesigns.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
XO:  Sir, is that word in your mental vocabulary?  ::grinning impishly at him::
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
FCO: Roz, distance?
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
XO:  Our data is not quite up to date.  We do not know the current situation of the Trabe, only what Voyager discovered and that was far from here.  This group may have re-established themselves... and if so, slaves would still be on their list.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CO: Almost close enough, sir. ::finger hovers over the console::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
FCO: Reinforcing forward shields in case they take their turn to provoke.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
FCO:  Where is my seatbelt?
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
FCO: Be ready in case they try the same thing.
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CSO:  It would seem we are further on the near side of the Delta quadrant from where Voyager started out.  They've come a long way.
 
ACTION:  With the vessel now in weapons range, they fire on the Huron.

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::doesn't look over his shoulder:: CNS: Its still at McKinley station.
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
::Sits down and holds on tight::
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::she would have bet they would fire on the Huron::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
All: Incoming fire!
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
XO:  Which means other then the general information of the main group, we cannot conclude the same about this group.
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Feels the weapons jolt the ship a bit, holding onto her console.::
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
CTO: Return fire!
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CSO:  Well I guess what you just said is a moot point now!
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CO: We can make that correction round about now.
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
FCO: Do it!
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CSO: We can definitely conclude that they are hostile however.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Returns fire, aiming for their weapons.::
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CTO:  Give them better than they sent Icky!
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CNS/XO:  Unfortunately yes...  :: shifts her balance.::
 
ACTION:  The two pursuing vessels gain on the Huron.

CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
XO:  The ships behind us are gaining.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  Sir, we can try the stop abruptly maneuver and hope they over fly us where we can take another direction, hoping to lose them.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: hears the weapons firing and contacts the bridge :: *Bridge*: Care to tell me what's going on up there?
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
*CEO*:  Commander, we are under attack by the pursuing vessels.  We may need increased power to shields and weapons.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::pushes the controls to make the ship move down at a 30 degree angle from the plane of flight from the other ships::
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CTO: I am reading a slight weakness in their aft shielding.
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
CNS: I already considered it, Counselor.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CNS: You mean the Picard maneuver?
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
*CEO*:  We are under attack by the Trabe.
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
*CEO*: Greeting party Commander
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CSO: Then aft it is, the second we pass.  ::Sets up a firing solution for when we pass.::
 
ACTION:  The single vessel fires a volley of torpedoes at the Huron, taking shields down to 17%.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
*OPS*: Understood.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
FCO:  It is for sure, they probably don't know about it.
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CO: We may not have a choice but to use torpedoes
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CO: I'm making for that nebula, sir.
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
XO: Only if they're necessary.
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
FCO: Good thinking.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Glances over at the star charts.::
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
*CEO*:  Commander!  Our shields are down to 17%.  We need more power!
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: sees the shield power falling and reroutes backups to shields :: *OPS*: Brandy, shields should be firming up.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::sets the course for the nebula Sierra had mentioned, pouring on the speed::
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Begins to pull power from non-essential systems.::
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
FCO:  Should I get out and push Roz?
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
~~~~ FCO:  You probably know this... but we are 12 minutes from the nebula at our current speed.~~~~
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO/ XO: Their weapons appear better than anticipated, major loss of shield power.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CNS: You can run ahead and open the barn doors.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
FCO:  Running now Roz!
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
CTO: All right, get ready to fire torpedoes. Target their propulsion systems.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
~~~CSO: And maximum warp?~~~
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
Martin: Shut down all non essential power......holodecks, replicators, whatever you can find.
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CTO: What affect are our phasers having on them?
Martin says:
CEO: Already on it Commander.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
FCO:  Barn doors open Roz!  Want me to close them now?
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
XO:  I should warn you, that the nebula is very dense.  Once we enter, we are on visual only.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
~~~~ FCO:  3 minutes.~~~~
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CNS: Wait for the horse to get in first.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Aye sir, I'll try and make 'em count, holding fire for the shield deficiency Commander Knight-Sky mentioned.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
FCO:  I will try not to slam it on your tail Roz! ::begins to laugh::
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CSO: Well it's not like they're listening to us anyway.
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
FCO: Roz, let me know the moment we pass the lead ship.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CO: We can make it in three minutes at maximum warp... and no more shots one can hope.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
XO:  No... but one can get easily lost... or loose something.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: orders damage repair teams to their stations ::
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CSO:  That is, of course, assuming that they're sensors are affected just as much as ours.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CSO: Isn't getting lost what we're looking to do?
Vessel 1 says:
COM: Huron:  Surrender your vessel.
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
FCO: It's the best we can do.
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
CO:  Captain, they are hailing us.  Shall I put it on speaker?
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
OPS: Let's hear it.
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
CO:  They are requesting surrender of our vessel.
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
::pauses:: OPS: Ignore it.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CTO:  Well, a life time in a nebula is not in my future plans.  But loosing those ships would be nice.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::Yeah right BUD... hold your breath until we do::
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Activates the comm channel.::  CO:  Communication channel open, Sir.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
FCO: You have a planned pass in the works or going by them seat of the pants?
 
ACTION:  Another shot is fired at the Huron, taking out aft weapons.

FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CO: Stall them if you can, we're making a dash for it... ::takes the ship to max warp::
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
::grips his armrests:: CTO: Now!
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Looks at her console with damage reports coming in.::  *CEO*:  Commander, we're coming under heavy fire.  Our aft weapons just got taken out.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: hears a console sizzle and looks around :: Self: Damn!
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CTO: At the moment, it’s seat of pants.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Reconfigures forward weapons to fire at the forward ship's rear section as we pass.::
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Feels the decking under her feet as she gathers as much info she can.::  XO:  If these ships are the same, and I am not reading anything that would make them different, they will have the same problem as we will.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
FCO:  Just don't rip those pants Roz...
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
XO:  However... they may have the advantage of familiarity, which we do not.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
*OPS*: I see it Brandy. I have a repair team heading there now.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Rear weapons got taken down on that last round, making due with forward until we can get 'em back up.
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
CO/XO:  Damage reports are starting to come in.  Commander Sparks is sending a crew to take care fo the aft weapons.
 
ACTION:  Both ships pass each other before the one vessel slows and turns back toward them.

XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CSO: Familiarity or not, blind is blind Commander
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
CTO: Whatever you have to do, Commander. Just make sure they can't return fire!
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: yells at her people to get the lead out ::
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CO: We're in the lead now, sir. Roughly three minutes to the nebula.
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
OPS: Status of shields?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Fires at the weakness the CSO pointed out, aiming for engines.::
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Sends flight a pattern they might use as they enter.  ~~~~ FCO:  Best I can give you at least entering.~~~~
 
ACTION:  The one vessel is now joined by the other two.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Sorry sir, doesn't seem to have been enough.
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
CO:  Shields strength is at .. ::looks again.::  12% Sir.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::glances at the data on his console:: ~~~CSO: I agree. Thanks, dearling.~~~
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
CTO: Keep firing.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Aye sir, firing at will, aiming to slow pursuit.
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
*CEO*:  Commander, I know you're busy, but we're going to be nice and crispy if you don't get our shields back up.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CTO:  Icky not trying to tell you your business, but wouldn't it be effective to hit in the same spot for effectiveness?
 
ACTION:  The one vessel is hit and takes major damage to its engines.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
*OPS*: Working on it Brandy.
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
Self: Now would be a good time for a cloaking device.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CNS: Working on any targets that present themselves, but honestly at this point it's better to make them dodge than hit.
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
::frowns:: XO: I'd go for a hotter engine.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CTO:  You have damaged the one ships engine.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CTO:  The are dropping to impulse.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::Nods at his reply::  XO:  Amen Q'tor, know anyone where we could borrow it from?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CSO: I'll take it.  Now let's see if they dance.
 
ACTION:  The other two ships compensate for the weakness in their aft shielding.

XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CNS: Unfortunately even if we could install one, this class of ship probably does not have enough power to use it effectively.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: her fingers fly over the console trying to increase shield power ::
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CO: Nebula coming up. We can go in a bit, lure them along and double back, skimming along just inside the perimeter, trying to escape them.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Fires a full salvo just off the port of the ship to port, looking to make them cross paths.::
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CTO:  The other ships are adjusting the power levels.  It appears it was a general weakness.  That means they will have less elsewhere.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
XO:  Well, I know of another NO class that used one... and this is not for publication. ::whispering to him::
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
FCO: I like your thinking, Commander. Do it.
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CO: And attack them? ::smiles a hopeful smile::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CSO: Hope so, trying to make them crash, or at least alter course enough.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
XO:  Q'tor, I think I must have some Klingon in me... we think alike!
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
::chuckles:: XO: As tempted as I am, Commander, that nebula's strictly line-of-sight. If we can target them, they can target us. We'll have to wait for another time.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
*Bridge*: You should have shields at seventy per cent in about one minute....just keep us far enough away until then.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CTO:  If we take them in, we may be able to loose them temporarily.  Then fly back out... it is an old tactic.
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CO: jIyaj.  I just dislike running from battle.
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
*CEO*:  Thank you, Commander.  Give us what you can.  We're headed into a nebula.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: watches the indicator :: Self: Forty.....
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CSO: It works for me.  Now we just gotta get there intact.
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
CO:  Captain, Commander Sparks said shields will be at 70% in about a minute .. if we can stay far enough away until then.
Vessel 2 says:
COM: Huron:  We say this again, surrender your vessel and prepare to be boarded.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
Self: Fifty.....five.....sixty.......
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
XO: We're also outgunned. Our defeat would be anything but glorious.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CTO:  Entering nebula in 20... ::counts...:: 15....
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CSO: Any reading on crew sizes over there?
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  Sir, tell them to hold their breaths until they turn blue!
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
CO:  Once more, Captain, they are hailing us to surrender our vessel and be prepared to be boarded.  
CTO:  Commander, you may want to prepare your teams for a possible boarding attempt.
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
OPS: Don't acknowledge that hail, Lieutenant.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CTO:  No offense meant Icky.
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CO: Only if we were indeed defeated. The victory would be glorious!
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
CO:  Aye, Captain.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Glances at her readings.::  CTO:  20 on the ship.  Entry into nebula in 5 seconds.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CNS: None taken.
OPS: They're already ready.
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Ignores the hail.::
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::takes a deep breath, their fates in his hands now::
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
::smiles at Q'tor's optimism:: XO: Touché.
 
ACTION:  The two ships fire upon the Huron as they just enter the Nebula.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
*Bridge*: Shields at seventy per cent, but I'm not sure I can give you much more at the moment.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
~~~FCO:  And I trust those hands.~~~
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Turns around as they enter into the nebula.::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CSO: 20?!?!  So 20 on each ship and they want to board a ship of over 300?  Maybe we should "surrender".
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
*CEO*:  Understood Commander.  We're just entering the nebula.  It should provide some coverage for us.
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CTO: ::Pulls his meq'leth from under the back of his shirt:: I'm assuming that security is standing by to repel boarders?
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
CO/XO:  Shields are now at 70%, maximum strength.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::cuts the impulse engines to 1/4 speed and heads "down" away from the other ships behind them::
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: says a silent prayer that they make it ::
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CTO:  20 on each ship for a total of 60.  And one man can bring down a mountain.  Especially if they know something we don't.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Aye sir, ready and eager.
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
CTO: That's not a bad idea. If we dropped shields in specific area, we could have their boarders surrounded.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: If hide and seek don't work, maybe it's our next best shot.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::takes out the knife that Q'tor gave her::  XO:  I just might get to break this in.  ::grins wickedly::
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
*All Hands*: This is the Captain. We may be boarded at any moment. Arm yourselves and do not hesitate to fire.
 
ACTION:  The two ships take up position just outside the Nebula.
 
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*Sec*: This is not a 'limited engagement', repell means push 'em out the air lock or whatever it takes.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::shifts her hidden phaser to the front of her pants for easy access, then loosens the stem on her watch::
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CSO: Were you able to determine the size of this nebula?
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: yells at her men :: All: Ok you heard the Captain, arm yourselves and keep an eye out.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::watches his console, the ship's movement showing against the nebula's outline:: CO: I'm turning away from the point of entry, heading back to the perimeter. My intention is to surf along inside the nebula where they can't see us.
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
FCO: Good plan.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky_ says:
XO:  It will take us about 1 day of careful maneuvering to go straight through the nebula.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::decides to stand next to her chair, putting her next to the Captain's chair, easier access for her;:
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: grabs an offered phaser rifle and swings it over her shoulder as she pockets a phaser as well ::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CSO: They may have 60 total, but they need some to crew the ships.  Plus I'd put my crews up against most boarding teams.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CSO: And who knows what we'll encounter going through... going on what we can see outside only?
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CTO:  Remember, they kept an entire race as slaves for a very long time.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
FCO: We are on visual only now.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
~~~Baby:  Be prepared my dear... we might have strangers enter the ship.  Hide the babies and wait...~~~
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
*CTO*: Commander is everyone alright up there? :: meaning is he alright ::
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CSO: I will, and I'm not assuming it will be easy, but they hit us pretty good before.  I'm hoping this may prove to our advantage.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
XO:  If we skim the outer area of the nebula, it will take us approximately 4 days to get to the backside.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::nods grimly:: CSO: I am very well aware of that. ::glances over his shoulder:: CO: Are we going around, or through? Just a word of warning... if we go through, you will have a cranky pilot at the end of that 6 hours.
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
::Picks up a phaser and attaches it to her belt.::
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
FCO:  I can spell you Roz... we can take shifts.
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CSO: Four days in which they could possibly surround the nebula
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*CEO*: Yeah, we're fine up here, thanks for the shield repairs.  I think that saved us big time.
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
::chuckles:: FCO: Take us to a position a good distance away from our entry point so we can scan for those ships.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
XO:  If they think that is what we will do.
 
ACTION:  Four vessels approach the two waiting outside the Nebula.  A weapons battle ensues and the two ships are destroyed.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: smiles to herself :: *CTO*: Good to hear Commander.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CO: Heading for goodly distance from the point of entry, aye. ::swings the ship around to the outer edge of the nebula::
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CTO:  Something else to note.  They do not have transporter technology.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
~~~CNS: Thanks for the offer, Randi, I'll keep that in mind. If we go through.~~~
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*CEO*: Everyone all right down there?  Security in place still I hope?  
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CO: Sir, We may not have a choice but to come out fighting
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
::stops still and closes her eyes::  CO:  Sir, this might be important... I am not sensing the enemies minds any longer.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: hears Icky :: *CTO*: Commander? :: waits :: Commander?
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
CSO: That could prove to our advantage.. *All hands*: Stand down from the potential intruder alert.
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
CNS: They wouldn't be too far away.. what do you think happened?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CSO: No Transporters would give us a big advantage.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  Sir, they are gone...  but others have taken their place, and they are much stronger!  These make the others look like friends.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: wonders why Icky cut off the comm ::
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Waits for their exit, then turns curiously toward Randi.::
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: decides to head to the bridge to check on things ::
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
FCO: Roz, be ready to reverse course in case they don't like us.
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*CEO*: Sorry, sensor glitch I think.  Looks like we're going to be hiding a bit to get the ship back in order.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CO: Already thought of that. It seems we might have to go through after all...
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
CSO: Full scans as soon as you can make them. I want to know who just destroyed the Trabe.
OPS_LtJG_Daniels says:
CO:  Damage reports are still coming in, Sir.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO:  Aye sir...
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CO:  Sir... you aren't going to like this... They are the Kazon.
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
FCO: Don't be afraid to get your duty helm to trade off with you if it comes up.
CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
:: stops :: *CTO*: Ok, I understand, but I'm on my way to the bridge all the same. ::whispers :: Don't scare me like that again Icky.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
FCO:  Exit just enough so I can get a sensor reading.  Then I would suggest we slip back in until I can read through it.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
CO: Aye. She can use the practice. Not that I'll leave the bridge, but that is irrelevant.
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CO: So I take it we won't be coming out with phasers blazing?
CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CSO: Can we send a probe out and in to take a peak?
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CTO:  Yes... I can set that up.
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
::swears under his breath:: XO: The Kazon hate the Federation even more than the Trabe do. FCO: Roz, looks like we're going through.
FCO_Cmdr_Roznine says:
::nods:: All: Oh joy. ::doesn't curb the sarcasm::
XO_CDR_Q`tor says:
CO: A Klingon can always dream sir.
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
::chuckles:: XO: I'll see if I can arrange a dogfight for you, Commander. We've got a long trip ahead of us.
CSO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO:  Sir... I will not be able to get the probes data if we go further in.
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
CSO: All right, stick around for the telemetry.
CNS-Cmdr-McIntyre says:
CSO:  Sierra, what can we expect from the Kazon?
CO_Cmdr_Andrews says:
FCO: Mister Roznine, set a course.. for home.
 
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