Host James says:
=/\=/\=/\= Mission Prologue =/\=/\=/\=

After leaving earth, the U.S.S. Cutlass has been en route to Kootenai Station for the past two weeks.

The U.S.S. Cutlass has detected a distress call from the Andorian merchant freighter Goreen.  The distress call specified that the Goreen had a ship-wide systems failure shortly after running into a subspace anomaly. 

Long-range sensors have detected the Goreen drifting into the Viirix system.  This system contains a pre-warp civilization with a technological sophistication level equal to that of Earth in 2025.

The U.S.S. Cutlass is currently on course for Kootenai Station, however the Cutlass is the closest ship to the Goreen, ETA 10 minutes at current warp velocity.

Host James says:
=/\=/\=/\= Resume Kootenai Station Mission =/\=/\=/\=

CO_Valar says:
::On the Bridge sitting in the command chair::

TO_Corjet says:
::On the Bridge at the Master Situations Console::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Is in Main Engineering.  Checking systems::

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
::At CONN station looking at nav data::

CSO-Temal says:
::Tries to scan the anomaly the Goreen ran into::

CTO_Marek says:
::staring at short-range sensors data::

EO_Piester says:
::Is in Main Engineering.  Running diagnostics::

CNSToni says:
::Sitting in Sickbay Watching Data Monitor::

XO_Hicks says:
::On the Bridge, sitting at CO's right::

CEO_Corjet says:
EO: How's the warp core doing? ::Smiles::

CO_Valar says:
FCO: ETA to Viirix system?

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
CO:  ETA 10 minutes, Sir.

EO_Piester says:
::Looks at warp systems:: CEO: Looking fine, Sir.

CSO-Temal says:
CO: Sir, I can't get an accurate readout at the distance of the anomaly the Goreen encountered, perhaps when we get closer.

CO_Valar says:
FCO: Acknowledged.  Steady as she goes, Lieutenant.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Checks the internal systems of the Cutlass:: EO: Good.   ::Looks over the data::  Self: Internal sensors good, all internal systems checking out.

CTO_Marek says:
TO: Could you run a tactical scan over the Goreen freighter?

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
CO: Aye, Sir.

CO_Valar says:
CSO: Very well.  Keep me informed.

TO_Corjet says:
CTO: Yes, Sir.

CNSToni says:
::Going over other files from counseling sessions::

TO_Corjet says:
::Begins the scan::

Host James says:
Action:  The Cutlass is buffeted slightly.  No damage.

CSO-Temal says:
::Keeps long-range sensors trained on the Goreen, tries to estimate power left::

CEO_Corjet says:
*XO* All systems totally functional.  ::Looks at his console::

CO_Valar says:
FCO: ::Feels the ship jolt slightly::  Hold her steady, Lieutenant.

CTO_Marek says:
::Checking hull status::

CNSToni says:
::Feels ship-jumping slightly::

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
::Plotting course through the asteroid field of the Viirix system::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Staggers a moment, steadies himself::

XO_Hicks says:
*CEO*  Acknowledged.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Sighs, remembering the last time::  Self: What’s going on?

TO_Corjet says:
CTO: Nothing on those scans::

EO_Piester says:
::Bumps into console.  Quickly recovers and checks systems to see if they are okay::

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
::Increases internal dampening fields slightly::

CSO-Temal says:
::Looks out for detection grids or probes orbiting the Viirix  planet, trying to make sure they're not detected::

CNSToni says:
::Memories keep coming back of something from before::

XO_Hicks says:
CO: Are you feeling a strong de ja vu?

TO_Corjet says:
::Suddenly remembers this happening before and pales slightly::

CO_Valar says:
XO: Yes.  I thought it was just me.

XO_Hicks says:
CO: No, Sir.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Looks closer at the console, remembering a past life.  Has feeling of de ja vu:: Self: WOW!

CTO_Marek says:
TO: Thanks a lot.

CO_Valar says:
XO: Well, something isn't right here.  ::Looks puzzled::

CSO-Temal says:
CO: We'll have to be careful in this operation, data on the Viirix system shows that the inhabitants are fairly well along in their technology, we don't want to be detected.  ::Keeps looking out for the anomaly::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Feels happiness flood him as he remembers his son.  ::Self: Nalis!!  ::Looks to Piester::

TO_Corjet says:
::Feels as though her whole body has been burned and looks down at her stomach seeing it's slightly rounded::

CO_Valar says:
CSO: Acknowledged.

EO_Piester says:
::Looks at warp core and shivers::

XO_Hicks says:
CO: I agree.  Let's keep our eyes wide open.  Somehow I remember dying a terrible death.  I don't want to experience that ever again.

CNSToni says:
::Gets repeated calls from crewmembers telling her of strange de ja vu feelings::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Remembers the pain and suffering on the Bridge.  Remembers the anti-matter pods:: EO: Check the anti-matter pods!  ::Starts checking the warp core::

CO_Valar says:
XO: You too?!  Me too!  I seem to recall fire and explosions.

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
CSO: Can we jam their detection systems as we enter the system?

TO_Corjet says:
CTO: Not a problem, Sir.

CTO_Marek says:
::Suddenly has a feeling of being burned to death by giant flames::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Runs a level-2 diagnostic on the warp core::

EO_Piester says:
CEO: Just what I was thinking, Sir.  ::Starts running system checks::

XO_Hicks says:
CO: So let's not make the same mistake twice.

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
::Remembers being on this course before::

CO_Valar says:
XO: And Klingons?  I remember Klingons!

CO_Valar says:
XO: Agreed.

CSO-Temal says:
::Senses strange memories and tries to push them aside thinking they are perhaps of a dream::

CNSToni says:
::Closes eyes, shivers.  Can see memories of burning and fire all over the ship::

CEO_Corjet says:
*XO* I've just had an extreme feeling of de ja vu.  I remember the anti-matter pods exploding.

CSO-Temal says:
CO: Sensors are picking up the anomaly now.  I'll forward the data to the FCO so he can keep a safe distance.

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
::Goes back to checking the nav sensors::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Looks to Piester with a slight, forced smile::  EO: Good.

CO_Valar says:
CSO: Acknowledged.

EO_Piester says:
CEO: I think we should prepare a sequence to eject the warp core.

TO_Corjet says:
::Closes her eyes and sees Zal being electrocuted::

CO_Valar says:
FCO: Time to intercept with the freighter?

XO_Hicks says:
*CEO* Lieutenant, I think we are all having that same feeling.  Keep alert.

CNSToni says:
*CO* I am getting the strangest calls from crew telling me of feelings of burning, are you being told the same thing?

CTO_Marek says:
TO: Let's take a look over this anomaly. I have a bad feeling about this.

XO_Hicks says:
CO: I also remember an alien presence.

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
CO: ETA 30 seconds, Sir.

CSO-Temal says:
::Plots the outer limits of the anomaly and sends it to the FCO::  FCO: I would suggest a minimal distance of 100 kilometers.

CEO_Corjet says:
*XO* Aye Sir.  All systems still looking good.

CO_Valar says:
*CNS* Yes, Counselor, we are.

CEO_Corjet says:
EO: Aye.  Agreed.  Get to it.

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
CSO: Aye, Sir.

TO_Corjet says:
CTO: I agree.  ::Walks over to Marek and looks at the anomaly::

CO_Valar says:
FCO: All stop.  Put the freighter on the view screen, please.

XO_Hicks says:
*CEO* Very well.  Please alert me to the slightest anomaly.

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
::Shuts down impulse engines::

CTO_Marek says:
::Feels an ice-cold sensation on his spine::

CSO-Temal says:
::Scans for life signs and power emissions::

CNSToni says:
*CO* I am in Sickbay, but I am going to my office if anyone wants to come in, please send them to me.

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
::Brings up the view screen of the Goreen vessel::

EO_Piester says:
CEO: Aye, Sir, right away.  ::Starts entering in sequence::

Host James says:
Action:  The Andorian freighter appears on screen, drifting towards the anomaly.

CEO_Corjet says:
*XO* Will do, Sir.  I’m going to keep this channel open.

CO_Valar says:
*CNS* Acknowledged.

CTO_Marek says:
TO: Let's search for any traces of warp residuals.

CO_Valar says:
::Looks at the freighter and the anomaly on the view screen::

TO_Corjet says:
CTO: Good idea.  ::Pushes a few buttons and starts a scan::

CO_Valar says:
CSO: Scan the freighter for life signs.

CSO-Temal says:
CO: I'm not getting any signs of life on sensors though it is possible the anomaly could be interfering.

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
::Maintains 500km distance from the anomaly::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Watches the Andorian freighter.  Checks the sensors, running a level 2 diagnostic on them::

XO_Hicks says:
*CEO* Hicks, out.

CNSToni says:
::Leaves Sickbay, enters turbolift::

CO_Valar says:
CSO: Open a channel to the freighter.

EO_Piester says:
CEO: Sir, I think we should put a force field around the warp core.  I have a feeling something or someone may do something to it.

CSO-Temal says:
::Establishes a channel with the Goreen:: CO: Channel open, Sir.

CO_Valar says:
COM: Andorian freighter: Andorian vessel, this is Commander Valar Mitchell of the Federation starship, USS Cutlass.  What is your status?

CSO-Temal says:
::Watches as another dot appears on his screen, scans the new ship::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Looks over the data on the sensors:: *CSO* You picking up all this on the sensors?

CSO-Temal says:
CO: No response, Sir.

TO_Corjet says:
CTO: We're picking up a Klingon freighter close to the Viirix system, no warp core residual though.

CSO-Temal says:
CO: I'm getting another ship entering this system, Klingon freighter, Sir.

CTO_Marek says:
::Running a closer tactical scan over the Goreen::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Looks to Piester:: EO: We have protocols for that.  ::Smiles::  Check them out anyway.

CSO-Temal says:
*CEO* Yes, I am.

CTO_Marek says:
TO: Focus the long-range sensors on the Klingon freighter.

CO_Valar says:
XO: ::Looks at Hicks and raises an eyebrow:: Klingon?

CNSToni says:
::Enters her office, shuts the door and begins to set up for counseling.  Reads strange reports::

CO_Valar says:
CTO: Hail the Klingon vessel.

CEO_Corjet says:
*CSO* Temal, good.

XO_Hicks says:
CO: Sir?

EO_Piester says:
CEO: I know Sir, but I'm afraid of someone trying to do something to it

CEO_Corjet says:
*TO*: Ahkayah?  ::Feels great love:: Have you had a check-up lately?  ::Smiles::

TO_Corjet says:
CTO: Yes, Sir.  ::Taps buttons on the console and adjusts the long-range sensors to the Klingon freighter::

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
::Charts the anomaly’s movement using the nav sensors::

TO_Corjet says:
*CEO* Imzadi, yes, I'm fine.

CNSToni says:
Computer: Open a ship-wide channel, keep me informed damage reports or crew injuries immediately::

CTO_Marek says:
CO: Hailing frequency open, Sir.

CO_Valar says:
COM: Klingon vessel:  This is Commander Valar Mitchell of the Federation starship, USS Cutlass.  State your intentions in this area of space.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Sighs::  *TO*  I remember you being,  ::Smiles brightly::  being pregnant.

Host James says:
@<K'Farg> COM Cutlass: We have picked up a distress call and have arrived to investigate.

TO_Corjet says:
*CEO*: Randy, I am.

XO_Hicks says:
CO: Sir, I suggest we tell them not to go near that freighter.

CO_Valar says:
XO: Agreed.

CNSToni says:
::Listening to transmission from Klingon vessel::

CO_Valar says:
COM: Klingon vessel: We are at the location of the distress call.  We do not require assistance at this time.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Checks the ships systems again:: *TO*: You are my Ahkayah?  ::His love builds::  How come you didn’t tell me?

Host James says:
@<K'Farg> COM Cutlass:  As you wish.  ::Channel closed::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Remembers the pain of his death:: Self: Keep control.

TO_Corjet says:
*CEO* Randy, I did, don't you remember?  We named him Corjet Nalis.
  
CSO-Temal says:
::Watches detection grids around the planet::  CO: Are we planning on doing something about the Goreen?  They'll head straight into the anomaly if we let them go.

CO_Valar says:
CTO: Keep an eye on the Klingon vessel.  Alert me if they begin to approach our location.

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
CO:  The Klingon vessel is leaving the system, Sir.

CTO_Marek says:
CO: Aye, Sir.

CO_Valar says:
CSO: Tractor beam whenever you are ready.

CEO_Corjet says:
*TO* Oh.  Yes.  ::Blushes::  Ahkayah!  Love you.  ::Sighs::  I have to get back to work my love.

CO_Valar says:
FCO: Acknowledged.

CSO-Temal says:
CO: Aye, Sir.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Brings the backup generators online::

CTO_Marek says:
::Refines sensors targeting over the Klingon vessel::

TO_Corjet says:
*CEO* Okay, I love you too.  I'll talk to you later.

CSO-Temal says:
::Tries to establish a lock on the Goreen::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Smiles:: EO: Status report.

CO_Valar says:
FCO: Once we have the Andorian vessel in our tractor beam take us away from the anomaly, slow, Lieutenant.

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  ::Sets a course away from the anomaly::

CTO_Marek says:
::A strange memory about a Klingon comes to his mind::

CSO-Temal says:
::Engages tractor beam:: CO: We have them.

CO_Valar says:
CSO: Very well.

CO_Valar says:
FCO: Go, Lieutenant.

CEO_Corjet says:
EO: Boosts the power to the tractor beam.  I want you to monitor that system.  I'll keep a watch on everything else.

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
::Turns the Cutlass and engages 1/4 impulse::

CNSToni says:
::Finding similarities to strange reports::

CTO_Marek says:
::Receives data from sensors::

CSO-Temal says:
::Sets up sensor to signal if the Klingons approach transport range of either vessel::

EO_Piester says:
CEO: Aye, Sir.  ::Attempts to boost tractor beam::

CTO_Marek says:
CO/CSO/TO: A small vessel is leaving Viirix orbit.  It's heading to Cutlass, Sir.

CO_Valar says:
CTO: Raise shields; go to yellow alert.

CSO-Temal says:
CO: Permission to set up a link with their computers?  We can download their logs and computer information.

CO_Valar says:
CSO: Granted.

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
CO:  The Klingon vessel has left the system and jumped to warp, Sir.

CTO_Marek says:
CO: Done, Sir.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Checks the yellow alert automated diagnostics:: Self: Good!

CO_Valar says:
FCO: Take us out of range of this system.

CTO_Marek says:
::Completes yellow alert protocols::

XO_Hicks says:
CO: So far so good, Commander.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Smiles, seeing the Klingon ship jump to warp in his Master Systems Display console::

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
CO: Aye Sir.  But shouldn't we find out more about the anomaly first?

CO_Valar says:
CTO: Time to intercept with the Viirix vessel?

CTO_Marek says:
::Trying to get some more data over the little vessel::

CO_Valar says:
FCO: Negative.

Host James says:
Action:  The Cutlass is buffeted again.  Minor damage to navigational sensors.

CO_Valar says:
XO: ::Looks at Hicks:: Hopefully, Commander.

CTO_Marek says:
CO: 5 minutes, Sir.

TO_Corjet says:
::Scans weapons and other systems for damage but finds none::

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
::Tries to stabilize the navigational sensors::

CNSToni says:
::Shifting slightly as ship jumps again::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Staggers again.  Steadies himself with the Master Systems Display console:: Self: What’s going on?

XO_Hicks says:
::Shakes slightly in his seat::

CO_Valar says:
::Feels the ship jolt::

CSO-Temal says:
::Activates secondary navigational sensor array, while the others are repaired::  FCO: We'll fix it later.

TO_Corjet says:
::Starts another scan and finds the navigational systems slightly damaged::

EO_Piester says:
::Checks tractor beam and glances at CEO:: CEO: Looks okay.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Runs another series of level-3 diagnostics::

CO_Valar says:
FCO: We have to get out of here, Lieutenant.  How are we doing?

CTO_Marek says:
CO: It's a really little ship, Sir.  It's only ten meters long.

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
::Sets a course out of the Viirix system::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Nods to Piester:: EO: Good work.

TO_Corjet says:
*CEO* You may want to take a look at the navigational systems, my scans say something is wrong with them.

CO_Valar says:
CTO: Little or not, Lieutenant, we cannot risk being discovered.

CSO-Temal says:
CO: The anomaly is giving out strange fluctuations.  We may want to increase distance quickly.

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
CO: I just had a feeling that those people on the planet where all going to die.

CEO_Corjet says:
*TO*: Will do.  ::Thinks::

CO_Valar says:
FCO: As quickly as possible, Lieutenant.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Sees that there’s damage to the navigational sensors::

CTO_Marek says:
CO: Right, Sir. CSO/TO: Let's cover our tracks.

CO_Valar says:
FCO: Keep your mind on getting us out of here.

CSO-Temal says:
::Begins set-up for a computer link-up with the Goreen::

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
CO: We will not be able to leave the system with out our navigational sensors, Sir.

CEO_Corjet says:
EO: I want you to repair the navigational sensors.  Take a toolkit.

CO_Valar says:
CSO: Is there any way to mask our profile?

CNSToni says:
::Gets feeling of danger like before.  Self: Something like this happened in a dream:

TO_Corjet says:
::Starts to look for tracks to cover::

Host James says:
Action:  The Cutlass is jarred; structural damage to fore sections; fore shields offline.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Looks at the damage to the navigational sensors::

EO_Piester says:
CEO: On my way, Sir.  ::Grabs a tool kit and hustles on his way::

CO_Valar says:
::Rocks with the ship::  ALL: REPORT!

XO_Hicks says:
CO: Perhaps we should send a probe into the anomaly.

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
CO: Sir, we have collided with an asteroid.

CTO_Marek says:
CO: Damage reports incoming.  Structural damage to fore sections. The fore shields are offline!

CO_Valar says:
FCO: Disengage tractor beam!

CEO_Corjet says:
::Staggers.  Steadies himself:: *CO* I’m checking.  .::Checks the ships systems::

CNSToni says:
::Falls out of chair, jumps up to steady self::

TO_Corjet says:
::Holds a console::

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
CO: Aye. Sir.  ::Disengages the tractor beam::

CSO-Temal says:
::Sets up sensors to immediately detect transports:: CO: We could hide behind a moon or planet and use it's gravitational force to mask our warp signature.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Sighs, seeing that the navigational sensors look fine:: Self: Hmm?

CO_Valar says:
FCO: Engine status.

CTO_Marek says:
::Checking main tactical systems status::

CO_Valar says:
CSO: Acknowledged.

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
CO:  Engines are currently offline due to safety protocols.

CO_Valar says:
XO: Hicks, get those engines back online.

EO_Piester says:
::Arrives at nav sensors.  Starts running checks to fine what is wrong::

CSO-Temal says:
CO: One of these asteroids around here would fit our purpose.  We could even find a large one and take the ship inside.  That would more than hide us.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Sighs:: *CO* I see the ship is fine.  Except for the navigational sensors.  I’ve send Piester to repair them, Sir.

CO_Valar says:
CSO: Can we take the Andorian freighter with us?

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
CO: Sir we are in the Kuiper Belt.  We need to get out of this asteroid field as soon as possible.

EO_Piester says:
*CEO*: Sir, I can't find any wrong down here.

XO_Hicks says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  *CEO* Lieutenant, we need engines immediately.  Make it your number 1 priority.

TO_Corjet says:
::Scans the shields for breaches::

CO_Valar says:
*CEO* Acknowledged.

CO_Valar says:
CSO: Begin scanning for a suitable hiding place.

CEO_Corjet says:
*EO* That’s what I see, but check them anyway.

CEO_Corjet says:
*XO* I’m on it.

CTO_Marek says:
TO: Report shield scan results.

CSO-Temal says:
CO: If the asteroid is large enough and if we maintain a stable lock.  ::Scans for large asteroids::

EO_Piester says:
*CEO* Aye, Sir.  I will check again.  ::Runs scans once again::

CO_Valar says:
FCO: We need to find a place to hide from the approaching Viirix ship.

CTO_Marek says:
::Going over the small vessel again::

TO_Corjet says:
CTO: Fore shields are offline. I suggest we send out a team to see if anything got through.

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
CO:  With our shields down we need to get out of this asteroid field, Sir.

CO_Valar says:
FCO: Tractor beam, now!

CSO-Temal says:
CO: Found one, transmitting coordinates to the FCO now.  ::Transmits coordinates:: I would suggest thrusters only once we enter.

CEO_Corjet says:
Computer: Engage engines.  Chief Engineers' authorization code: Ahkayah 450763, Baker 1.

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
::Engages the tractor beam::

CO_Valar says:
XO: Hicks, find out the status of our shields.  ::Shakes head::

CTO_Marek says:
CO: Sir, the Viirix ship is heading into the anomaly.  Time to intercept: 2 minutes.

CNSToni says:
::Finding similarities in reports, decided to contact CO with information::

XO_Hicks says:
*CEO* Send your EO to check the forward shield generators and get our front shields back on line ASAP!

CNSToni says:
*CO* I have a report for you regarding our present situation.

TO_Corjet says:
CTO: Yes, Sir.

EO_Piester says:
::Notices something unusual on tricorder scan:: *CEO* I found a power disruption down here.

CO_Valar says:
*CNS*  Forward it to the command console, please.

CEO_Corjet says:
*XO* Aye. Sir.

CO_Valar says:
FCO: All stop.

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
CO: Aye. Sir.

XO_Hicks says:
CO: I have engineering working on the shields, Sir.

CNSToni says:
*CO* Aye, Sir.

CO_Valar says:
XO: Tell them to work quickly.

Host James says:
Action:  The Cutlass is buffeted again.  Power to shields is offline.

CEO_Corjet says:
*XO* Engines are fine.  Piester is working on the navigational sensor array.  I'll handle the force fields, Sir.  ::Starts to work on them::

CNSToni says:
::Forwards report to CO.  It reads we have been here before see specifics about what happened::

CTO_Marek says:
CO: Shields are offline, Sir.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Falls to the floor.  Quickly gets back up::

TO_Corjet says:
::Is almost pulled to the ground::

CO_Valar says:
::Rocks in her chair:: FCO: Plot a course out of the asteroid field!

XO_Hicks says:
*CEO* Very well, Lieutenant.  Work efficiently.  We are very vulnerable at the moment.

CSO-Temal says:
CO: The anomaly is increasing in fluctuations.

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
CO: Back towards the anomaly?

TO_Corjet says:
::Runs scans::

CO_Valar says:
FCO: No, Lieutenant.  The shortest way out and still away from the anomaly.

CTO_Marek says:
CO: The Viirix ship has stopped in front of the anomaly, Sir.

CSO-Temal says:
::Scans Viirix ship::

CO_Valar says:
FCO: Engage when ready and bring the freighter with us.

TO_Corjet says:
CTO: Sir, all power to shields are offline.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Works frantically to get the ship’s systems back online:: Self: I can do it.

CO_Valar says:
CTO: Acknowledged.

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
CO: Without shields and nav sensors we will not make it through the asteroid field.

CNSToni says:
*CO* According to these reports, we have to leave here now or we will be destroyed along with the planet.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Reroutes power to the shield generators::

CTO_Marek says:
TO: Right, Tasha. I already informed the CO.

CO_Valar says:
*CNS* I am working on it.

CO_Valar says:
FCO: Switch to manual and get us out of here now!

CSO-Temal says:
CO: If we're being bumped around this bad the Viirix should be getting it too, though since there is too much interference I can't tell.

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
::Engages tractor beam and sets a course through the asteroid field::

CNSToni says:
*CO* Acknowledged.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Sighs::  Self: I have to get to them.  ::Slams fist on the console::

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
::Manually flies the Cutlass through the asteroid field::

CSO-Temal says:
::Listens for proximity alarm::

TO_Corjet says:
CTO: Okay.

EO_Piester says:
*FCO* I think I got the nav sensors working.  Give them a try.

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
::Engages impulse engines 1/8 impulse::

CEO_Corjet says:
*XO* I have to go to the shield generators to affect repairs.  ::Grabs his toolkit and engineering PADD::

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
::Tries to bring up the nav sensors::

CO_Valar says:
FCO: Use the freighter as a shield if you have to, but get us out of here!

CSO-Temal says:
CO: Strange, chronotrons are being detected coming from the anomaly.

CTO_Marek says:
TO: Let's concentrate our efforts on the Viirix vessel now.

CEO_Corjet says:
*EO* How's your work going?

CO_Valar says:
CSO: Chronotrons?

XO_Hicks says:
*CEO* Do whatever you have to, Randy.  I know you can get it working.

TO_Corjet says:
CTO: Yes, Sir.

EO_Piester says:
*CEO* I think I've got them fixed.  FCO is trying them now.

CEO_Corjet says:
*XO* Thanks.  Corjet out.  ::Runs::

CSO-Temal says:
CO: Yes Sir, usually associated with time travel.

CO_Valar says:
XO: Hicks, what is our repair status on the shields?

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
*EO* Yes, the nav sensors are back online.

CEO_Corjet says:
*EO* Good work.  ::Enters the shield generator room.  Quickly starts his work::

XO_Hicks says:
CEO: Lt. Randy is hot on it, Sir.

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
::Takes evasive maneuvers to avoid an oncoming asteroid::

CO_Valar says:
CSO: I am aware of that, Lieutenant.  Keep an eye on those readings and keep me informed.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Scans the generator with his tricorder:: Self: Hurry up!!

EO_Piester says:
::Grabs toolkit and hurries back to Main Engineering:: *CEO*  What else do we need to work on?

CEO_Corjet says:
::Quickly pulls out his tools and works frantically on the shield generators::

CSO-Temal says:
CO: That will become more and more difficult since we are moving away the readings are becoming more and more vague and the Viirix might detect a probe if we launched one.

CEO_Corjet says:
*EO* Ask Hicks what else needs to be done.  I’m currently working on the shield generators.  ::Hits his hand:: OUCH!

CO_Valar says:
CSO: Do the best you can, Lieutenant.

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
::Plotting a course away from the system::

CTO_Marek says:
CO: Another ship has been detected.  It’s on an intercept course with the Viirix vessel. Sir.

CO_Valar says:
XO: Hicks, priority is to get out of this asteroid field and quickly.

XO_Hicks says:
CO: Agreed.

CSO-Temal says:
::Puts long-range sensors on maximum scan and continues getting readouts from the anomaly::

EO_Piester says:
*CEO* Aye, Sir.  *XO* Any critical systems that need attention?

CEO_Corjet says:
::Runs back to the generator console.  Smiles slightly:: *XO* I have the aft generators online.  I still have to work on the others, Sir.

CO_Valar says:
CTO: Identify intercepting vessel.

XO_Hicks says:
*EO* Assist the CEO with the shields.  They’re most critical right now.

CNSToni says:
::Listening to ship-wide reports:: Thinks: This crew is sure quick working when the going gets rough.  Smiles::

CSO-Temal says:
::Wonders if the Klingons came back::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Scans the other generators with his tricorder:: Self: Gee!  This is taking too long!  ::Checks the data::

EO_Piester says:
*XO* Yes, Sir.  ::Starts running to the shield generators::

CO_Valar says:
FCO: ETA clearing the asteroid field?

CSO-Temal says:
CO: Whatever that anomaly was, it's disappearing, becoming more and more unstable by the moment.

CTO_Marek says:
CO: It’s a similar ship, Sir.  They look rather strange.  I can’t make a clear identification.

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
CO: ETA 4 minutes at current speed, Sir.

CO_Valar says:
FCO: Increase speed to maximum allowable velocity.

CSO-Temal says:
::Too bad they no longer possess a cloaking device::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Sighs:: Self: Shoot!  ::Drops his tricorder::  It's mostly due to the impact!  ::Cusses in Bajoran::

EO_Piester says:
::Enters generator room, looks around and walks toward CEO to help him::  CEO: Do you have a lock on this one yet?

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  ::Increases internal dampening; Turns off safety protocols::

CTO_Marek says:
CO: A battle between ships is taking place!  The Viirix ship has been destroyed, Sir.

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
::Increases impulse engines to 1/2 impulse::

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
CO: We have cleared the Kuiper belt. Sir.

XO_Hicks says:
FCO: Lieutenant, remember we have no shields.  Be extremely cautious.

CO_Valar says:
FCO: Acknowledged.  Stay on course.

CO_Valar says:
XO: Hicks, please take the OPS station.  I need more power rerouted to the impulse engines.

CSO-Temal says:
CO: Perhaps there may be some information about the anomaly in the Goreen logs.  Perhaps some detailed scans.

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
XO:  Aye, Sir.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Sighs as he scans the damage to the rest of the shield generators::  Self: Gee!  At least a few hours work!

CO_Valar says:
CSO: Proceed to download the logs.

XO_Hicks says:
CO: Yes, Sir.  ::Takes position at OPS::

TO_Corjet says:
::Sets long-ranges sensors to the ship that destroyed the Viirix ship::

CEO_Corjet says:
*XO* It'll take a few hours for the rest of the generators, Sir.  ::Prepares to work on them:: Orders. Sir?

CTO_Marek says:
::Gets surprised: CO/TO: The strange ship has disappeared from our sensors range.

CSO-Temal says:
::Uses the previously set-up computer link and downloads logs.  Puts them in a secure and isolated database in case of undetected virus::

CO_Valar says:
CTO: Status, on our shields?

TO_Corjet says:
::Scans for the ship::

CSO-Temal says:
CO: The anomaly has disappeared off of sensors. Sir.

XO_Hicks says:
*CEO* As you were, Lieutenant, keep me posted as to your progress.

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
::Increases impulse engines to 2/3 impulse and sets a course away from the system::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Prepares the generators, just in case he has to work on them::

CTO_Marek says:
CO: Working at 95% now, Sir

CO_Valar says:
CTO: Acknowledged.

CEO_Corjet says:
*XO* Will do. Sir.  ::Starts his work::

XO_Hicks says:
::Rerouting all available primary power to the impulse engines::

CTO_Marek says:
CO: Forward shields have some minor breaches.

TO_Corjet says:
CTO/CO: Sirs, the vessel, which destroyed the Viirix ship, disappeared.

CO_Valar says:
CTO: Acknowledged.

CO_Valar says:
TO: Did it enter the anomaly?

EO_Piester says:
::Working on shield generator:: CEO: Any tricks to fixing these things?  ::Bangs knuckle on the rail:: Son of a..

CEO_Corjet says:
::Works on the shield generator coolant systems:: Self: I've got to hurry!  ::Continues his work:: But I have to do it to Starfleet specifications too.

XO_Hicks says:
CO: All available power is routed to impulse drive, Sir.

TO_Corjet says:
::Performs another scan::

CO_Valar says:
XO: Acknowledged.

TO_Corjet says:
CO: I'm not sure, it's just gone.

CEO_Corjet says:
EO: No, not really.  We could… ::Stifles a laugh::  but that would go against protocols.  ::Motions Piester to start helping::

TO_Corjet says:
CO: My scans are inconclusive.

CTO_Marek says:
::Finds something strange::

CO_Valar says:
TO: Very well.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Strains on tightening a valve:: Self: Ahhh!

CTO_Marek says:
CO: Sir, I have detected some traces of primitive laser weapons used by the disappeared ship.  Something really strange, Sir.

CNSToni says:
*CO* Have we cleared the Viirix vessel and the system yet?

EO_Piester says:
CEO: I guess we just have to do our best.  ::Scans shield generators::

CO_Valar says:
CTO: Acknowledged.  We’ll study them later.

CEO_Corjet says:
EO: Try checking the generator console.  See if the systems are functioning now.

CO_Valar says:
*CNS* Yes, Counselor.

CEO_Corjet says:
EO: Always!  ::Grins::

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
::Feels like this was done before,  but it got real ugly right about now::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Looks over what he’s done.  Smiles::

CSO-Temal says:
CO: There is some information in the Goreen logs, the Goreen seem to have passed through the subspace rupture, that is when their systems were disabled.

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
::Increases to full impulse power::

CO_Valar says:
FCO: Get us far enough away from the asteroid field to survive a level-10 shockwave.  ::Wonders why she said that::

CTO_Marek says:
::Working on the sensors::

EO_Piester says:
CEO: Yes, Sir.  ::Runs systems check on generators::

CNSToni says:
*CO* Sir, according to these readings I have, I would like to suggest that a quarantine be setup around that system.

CO_Valar says:
CSO: Acknowledged.

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  ::Seems like that was done also::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Walks to the generator console, standing next to Piester:: Self: Hmm.

EO_Piester says:
::Looks to CEO:: CEO: What do you think?

CO_Valar says:
*CNS* Acknowledged.  I will take it under advisement.

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
::Sets course for a direct line away from the anomaly::

CSO-Temal says:
::Severs link with Goreen ship; has all the data::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Runs to his toolkit:: EO: There’s something else.  ::Sighs:: Try finding the problem.  I haven’t been able to find out the problem.  ::Pulls out his generator system scanner::

CO_Valar says:
XO: Hicks, I have a feeling of utter dread and I cannot quite put my finger on it.

CSO-Temal says:
::Hears the CO's order, has a strange idea, begins researching it::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Probes the forward generators, trying to find the problem that he's missed::

CO_Valar says:
::Shakes her head::

EO_Piester says:
CEO: Yes, Sir.  ::Runs 3rd level diagnostic on shield generators::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Strains as he reaches deep into the forward generator with his scanner::

CTO_Marek says:
::Runs a scan over the shield systems::

XO_Hicks says:
CO:  We know what happened before.  We're trying to keep it from occurring again.

CNSToni says:
*CO* I would also like to suggest that each of the crew report for counseling after we reach Kootenai station at your orders, due to the nature of these strange memories.

CO_Valar says:
*CNS* Agreed.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Sighs:: Self: It must be the damage.  ::Sighs::  EO: Okay.

CSO-Temal says:
CO: It is strange, but the mention of a level-10 shockwave strikes a cord.  If one were to approach we could try matching its frequency and wavelength and try to ride it out.  ::Wonders why he's doing all this when no shockwave has been detected::

CO_Valar says:
XO: ::Nods in agreement::

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
::Doesn't like the idea of having to go to the CNS when we get back::

EO_Piester says:
CEO: Sir, I don't know what you did, but they are now functioning.

XO_Hicks says:
CSO: Could you match the frequency fast enough?

CEO_Corjet says:
::Gets up:: EO: Check the shield emitters.  ::Wonders::

TO_Corjet says:
::Begins a scan of the shields not fully understanding why.  She thinks something is wrong with them::

EO_Piester says:
CEO: Yes. Sir.  ::Thinks this CEO is a God::

CO_Valar says:
FCO: Status of the tractor beam?

CSO-Temal says:
XO: The amount of time would be critical though with sensors set to full scan and doing it at the last minute, I think so and if we got it perfectly, which is highly unlikely, the wave could go right past us.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Stumbles over his Engineer’s Toolkit.  Gets up:: Self: Yikes.

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
CO: Tractor beam is still holding, Commander.

CO_Valar says:
FCO: Set a course to Kootenai Station.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Walks to Piester looking over his shoulder::  EO: How do they look?

XO_Hicks says:
CSO: Stranger things have happened.

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
CO: Aye. Sir.

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
::Sets a course to the Kootenai::

CO_Valar says:
FCO: Disengage tractor beam.  We'll send someone to tow her in.

EO_Piester says:
CEO: Sir, the forward shield emitter is still down.

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
CO: Aye, Sir.

CO_Valar says:
FCO: Engage, warp 6.

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
::Disengages the tractor beam::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Sighs as he looks at the console:: EO: Yes, it must be the damage to the emitters.

CSO-Temal says:
XO: Though aft shields would be required and would need quite a bit of power.

CTO_Marek says:
CO: Severe structural damage on forward sections, Sir! 

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
::Sets the Cutlass to warp 6::

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
CO: Aye, Sir.

CO_Valar says:
XO: Increase power to the structural integrity fields.

XO_Hicks says:
CSO: Well, let's hope we don't have to go that route.

CSO-Temal says:
::Checks to make sure force fields are still operational::

FCO_Talac_Zal says:
::Engages warp drive,  warp 6::

TO_Corjet says:
::Finds nothing else wrong with the shields and notices that Randy is almost done with the forward shields::

CSO-Temal says:
::Watches for shockwave::

XO_Hicks says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  ::Increases power to the structural integrity fields; diverts the needed power from the replicators::

Host James says:
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