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

Host CO_Valar says:
::Standing on the Bridge of the Cutlass staring at the view screen::  CSO: Any evidence of bio contamination aboard the vessel?  Is there breathable atmosphere in there?  I want to know if the Away Team will need to wear environmental suits.

OPS_Kerst says:
::On Bridge studying readouts::

CSO-Temal says:
OPS: Have the runabouts finished deploying the satellite network?

OPS_Kerst says:
CO: That vessel is too big.  It's over-stressing the tractor beam!

XO_Hicks says:
::On the Bridge checking over the Away Team list::

CNSToni says:
::On Bridge sitting at console, checking trajectory patterns::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Is on the Bridge, scanning the alien ship:: Self: Hmm…  ::Tries to intensify his scans::

CTO_Marek says:
::Completes the phaser diagnostics::

EO_Piester says:
::In Main Engineering running scans on the warp engines::

Host James says:
Action: The ship continues to rumble.

Host CO_Valar says:
OPS: Increase power to the Structural Integrity Field.  We cannot afford to allow that vessel to enter the atmosphere.  Do not disengage the tractor beam.

CSO-Temal says:
CO: It would be advisable to have any away team member to wear an environmental suit, as there may be unforeseen dangers.  Though before sending anyone I would hope the CTO would run a full scan of the vessel and check for possible booby traps.  ::Scans vessel's atmosphere::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Runs a series of level-4 diagnostics to find out the cause of the rumbling in the ship::

Host CO_Valar says:
CTO: Scan the vessel for possible hazards.

OPS_Kerst says:
::Reroutes power to the Structural Integrity Field:: CO: I’ll try, but it's likely that that ship will tear itself out of the tractor beam quite easily.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Hears the CO, assists OPS in boosting the power to the Structural Integrity Field and Inertial Dampening Field systems::

XO_Hicks says:
CO: Sir, that vessel is way too big for our tractor beam.  We must find another way to alter its course.

CTO_Marek says:
CO/CSO: I already did, twice and I couldn't find anything suspicious.  That is very strange, Sir, very strange.

OPS_Kerst says:
CSO: The runabouts report that the deployment is proceeding, but slowly.  It will take awhile.

Host James says:
Action: Three-power conduits blow on deck 2.  2 casualties.

CEO_Corjet says:
CO: Sir, the ship is being stressed.  That’s where the rumbling is coming from.

OPS_Kerst says:
::Sees red lights start to flash::

Host CO_Valar says:
CEO: Hold it together.

CTO_Marek says:
CO: Two casualties reported on deck 2.  Damage control teams on their way.

OPS_Kerst says:
CEO: We blew a power conduit on deck 2.

Host CO_Valar says:
Hicks: Prepare the Away Team for transport immediately.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Sees that some power conduits have blown on deck 2. Sends his Engineering team to repair while rerouting power around the conduits:: CO: Aye, Sir.  ::Sighs:: Doing my best, Sir.

OPS_Kerst says:
CO: Sir, if we don't disengage the tractor beam now we'll blow the remaining relays and cripple the system.

CSO-Temal says:
CO: The atmosphere aboard the ship is safe for transport, though certain sections are too risky to enter without an environmental suit.

CTO_Marek says:
::Checks tractor beam status::

EO_Piester says:
::Notices the power conduits have blown.  Mutters to himself:: I hate those things.

Host CO_Valar says:
XO: Hicks, your choice: environmental suits or not.

CEO_Corjet says:
<EO Chad>  ::Goes to deck 2 with his teams to start repairs on the power transfer conduits that blew::

XO_Hicks says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  ::Station wide::  All away team members report to Transporter Room 1.  Standard equipment will be environmental suits, phasers and tricorders.

EO_Piester says:
*XO* Aye, Sir.

XO_Hicks says:
CO:  We will wear suits.

CEO_Corjet says:
*Piester* I've sent Chad to deck 2.  You'll be a bit low on manpower.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Increases the power to the Inertial Dampening Field and Structural Integrity Field systems, hopes that the coolant systems hold::

CTO_Marek says:
XO: On my way.  *Delta Squad* All selected members for Away Team duty, report to Transporter Room 1 immediately.

Host CO_Valar says:
XO: ::Nods her acknowledgement::

CSO-Temal says:
::Checks on the status of the hull scraping analysis::

XO_Hicks says:
*CMO* Please report to Transporter Room 1 in an environmental suit and full medical gear with a phaser.

XO_Hicks says:
CO: I'm on my way to the Transporter Room 1.

OPS_Kerst says:
CO: Sir, I think we should face it.  We can't move that ship. Two galaxy class starships could move that thing.  We need to disengage the tractor beam before it self-destructs.

CMO_Tae says:
*XO: Aye, Sir.

Host CO_Valar says:
XO: Acknowledged.

EO_Piester says:
::Grabs an environmental suit and walks out of Main Engineering and heads for Transporter Room 1::

CNSToni says:
CO: I still have no further information on the origin of the ship, other than it originated in the G-10 system.

CEO_Corjet says:
<EO Chad> ::Arrives on deck 2 with his team, notices 2 causalities.  Starts to send his team into action::  *CMO* Two causalities on deck 2, Sir.  I’m a bit busy with repairs.

CMO_Tae says:
::Grabs a med kit and holsters a phaser ::

XO_Hicks says:
::Heads for Transporter Room 1::

Host CO_Valar says:
CNS: Acknowledged.

CTO_Marek says:
::Goes after XO::

CNSToni says:
CO: I will also continue to attempt communication with the vessel.

Host CO_Valar says:
OPS: I do not like repeating myself, Lieutenant, do not disengage the tractor beam.

CMO_Tae says:
*EO Chad* Umm...that could be a slight problem.  I have to go on the away team.

OPS_Kerst says:
::Transfers tactical to his station::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Runs a scan on the ships hull:: Self: Please hold.  ::Makes a prayer to The Prophets, asking them to assist::

Host CO_Valar says:
CNS: Acknowledged.

OPS_Kerst says:
CO: Okay, but I don't know how much longer it will hold together.

CMO_Tae says:
::Takes an environmental suit and heads for Transporter Room 1::

XO_Hicks says:
*OPS* Kerst, I want a constant comm channel open so you can beam us out at a moments notice and a constant transporter lock.

CSO-Temal says:
OPS: What about using our warp engines and creating a warp bubble around the ship?  It should succeed in decreasing its overall mass.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Scans the alien ship trying to find the power systems and propulsion systems::

OPS_Kerst says:
*XO* On it.

CTO_Marek says:
::Checking my hand phaser::

EO_Piester says:
::Walks into Transporter Room 1::

CSO-Temal says:
OPS: There are several instances when starships have done similar procedures.

XO_Hicks says:
::In Transporter Room 1 awaiting the rest of the Away Team::

CMO_Tae says:
::Walks into Transporter Room 1::

Host CO_Valar says:
*XO* Hicks, notify me when you are ready to beam over.

OPS_Kerst says:
CSO: Hmm, I think it's too big, we'd only get part of it and that would risk shredding the ship.

CEO_Corjet says:
<EO Chad> ::Makes good progress on repairing the power transfer conduits::

XO_Hicks says:
*CO* Aye, Sir. 

CTO_Marek says:
*OPS: You will find a phaser emitter program, set to disengage the ship's engines, under the code name of "Marek-P1M”, Sir.

CSO-Temal says:
::Reads status report::  CO: Sir, from carbon dating a sample of the ship's hull I have estimated the ship to be approximately 25,000 years old.

OPS_Kerst says:
CO/CSO: The stress level of our hull has decreased, but the alien ship is now in orbit and not moving either.

CNSToni says:
::Checking  communications frequencies::

EO_Piester says:
::Checks tools::

Host CO_Valar says:
OPS: Very well, disengage tractor beam.

OPS_Kerst says:
*CTO* Thanks for the info. Hopefully we won't have to use it.

Host CO_Valar says:
CSO: Acknowledged.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Sees that the Cutlass' hull is heavy.  Sighs, hoping she'll hold together.  Looks at the scans of the alien ships power systems.  Starts to laugh then stops:: Self: Old style electrical systems.

CMO_Tae says:
::Checks her phaser then holsters it again::

CTO_Marek says:
*OPS* Aye, Sir.

OPS_Kerst says:
CO: Aye, Sir, disengaging tractor beam.  ::Disengages the tractor beam::

CSO-Temal says:
OPS: True it would have different masses in certain areas, but if we only tried to nudge the ship onto a different course we could do it.  ::Hands over science station and grabs a tricorder, heads for the transporter room::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Looks over to the rest of the Bridge crew, trying not to laugh.  Then goes back to his work::

Host CO_Valar says:
*XO* I am disengaging the tractor beams.  The ship is no longer moving.  When you get over there, please find a way to shut down their engines.

XO_Hicks says:
*CO* Will do Commander.

CEO_Corjet says:
<EO Chad> ::Is almost finished with repairing the power transfer conduits::  *CEO* We're almost done, Sir.  A little more time and I'll have it done.

OPS_Kerst says:
CO: Actually, if they can control their engines they can move the ship themselves.

CEO_Corjet says:
*EO Chad: Good work Ensign.  Randy out.

Host CO_Valar says:
OPS: Transfer controls back to tactical.  I will man the tactical station myself.

CSO-Temal says:
::Exits a turbolift and heads for Transporter Room 1.  Has an environmental suit, science kit and phaser rifle in hand::

OPS_Kerst says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  ::Transfers tactical controls back to the tactical station::

Host CO_Valar says:
OPS: Acknowledged.  Let us see what we can find out first.

XO_Hicks says:
ALL: Ready everyone?

CSO-Temal says:
::Enters transporter room one, puts on the environmental suit and gears up::  XO: Ready, Sir.

Host CO_Valar says:
::Walks to the tactical station::

CTO_Marek says:
::Puts on environmental suit::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Turns to Valar:: CO: Ensign Chad is almost done with the repairs to the power transfer conduits on Deck 2.  ::Turns back to his console after glancing at the screen::

EO_Piester says:
XO: Aye, Sir.

XO_Hicks says:
CSO: Glad you could make it.

CMO_Tae says:
::Puts on her environmental suit and waits to go::

Host CO_Valar says:
CEO: Excellent, Lieutenant.

CSO-Temal says:
::Places a hand phaser on his belt and straps the phaser rifle onto his shoulder::

CTO_Marek says:
XO: Ready, Sir.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Over his shoulder:: CO: Thanks.

OPS_Kerst says:
::Transfers Science to OPS station, tracks Away Team::

XO_Hicks says:
*CO* Sir, we are ready to beam over.

Host CO_Valar says:
*XO* Very well.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Sighs with relief as the stress levels stabilize.  He thanks The Prophets and continues his work::

XO_Hicks says:
CSO: Temal, you will only need a hand phaser.

OPS_Kerst says:
CO: The CTO programmed the phaser to disable their engines under a program "Marek-P1M”.

Host CO_Valar says:
*XO* Give the word, Commander.

Host CO_Valar says:
OPS: Acknowledged.

XO_Hicks says:
*CO* The word is given.

Host CO_Valar says:
OPS: Energize.

CSO-Temal says:
::Hands the rifle to a security member::  XO: Yes, Sir.

OPS_Kerst says:
::Beams the Away Team to the alien ship::

CEO_Corjet says:
<EO Chad> ::Orders his Engineering team to hurry.  Telling them that they don’t have much time::

OPS_Kerst says:
CO: Away team is now aboard the alien ship.

Host CO_Valar says:
OPS: Maintain transporter lock and open com link.

Host James says:
Action:  The Away Team beams into a dim, dark hallway.  Little light.  The air is thick.

CTO_Marek says:
@::Rematerializes and starts scanning the nearby area with a tricorder::

OPS_Kerst says:
CO: Already on it.  I'm using the sensors to help track the Away Team and we have an open comm channel with them.

CSO-Temal says:
@::Opens up his tricorder and scans the surrounding space, looks for any dangers or interesting items::

EO_Piester says:
@::Rematerializes, pulls out tricorder and scan's power systems::

XO_Hicks says:
@All: Full tricorder scans, now.

Host CO_Valar says:
OPS: Acknowledged.  ::Checks the tactical status::

CNSToni says:
CO: I have hailed the ship on all frequencies but they are not replying.

CMO_Tae says:
@::Pulls out her tricorder and starts scanning::

CSO-Temal says:
@XO: Tricorder scans show mass life forms directly ahead of us.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Sighs because he forgot, turns to Valar:: CO: I forgot to mention that the alien ship has old-fashioned electrical power systems.  ::Turns back to his console::

Host CO_Valar says:
CNS: Acknowledged.  You may cease the hails.

XO_Hicks says:
@All: Turn on your suit lights.  CTO: Marek, take point and scout out the immediate area.  CSO: Scan and try to locate the Bridge and for life signs.

Host CO_Valar says:
CEO: Acknowledged.  ::Thinks about that little fact for a while::

CNSToni says:
CO: Acknowledged.

CSO-Temal says:
@All: Be careful, this ship is nearly 25,000 years old, don't expect systems to be fully functional.

CMO_Tae says:
@::Turns on her light and looks around::

OPS_Kerst says:
::Watches sensors to track Away Team::

CTO_Marek says:
@XO: Aye, Sir.

CTO_Marek says:
@Delta Team: Two with me, three to the left.  Rifles set to stun.

XO_Hicks says:
@All: Let's move toward the life signs.

CSO-Temal says:
@XO: I programmed a map into each of the crew's tricorders from scans of the vessel in case we get lost or need to find a specific area.

Host James says:
Action:  The Away Team trips some sort of primitive defense system.  Lasers begin firing, hitting several Away Team members.

EO_Piester says:
@XO: Sir I detected that this ship is run on electrical power.

XO_Hicks says:
@CSO: Good going.

CTO_Marek says:
@XO: It is moving so slowly... I guess it is too heavy

Host CO_Valar says:
::Detects a power surge on the alien vessel::  OPS: I’m picking up a power surge on the alien vessel.

CSO-Temal says:
@::Dodges laser fire, rolls to the ground and pushes other crewmembers down as well::

CEO_Corjet says:
<EO Chad> ::Smiles because his team has finished the repairs and starts to run their diagnostic checks of the power transfer conduits:: Self: I hope everything is fine.  ::Paces as his team works::

XO_Hicks says:
@EO:  Is that so?  Is there a central point?

OPS_Kerst says:
CO: Scanning, some type of energy weapon maybe?

EO_Piester says:
@::Laser hits his foot.  Drops all equipment and starts hopping around rubbing his foot::

CTO_Marek says:
@XO: Get back, Sir!

XO_Hicks says:
@All: Take Cover!!

Host CO_Valar says:
::Tries to scan the energy signature::  OPS: According to my sensors, it is some type of laser energy.

CNSToni says:
::Listens to open com link to Away Team, hears the laser fire::

CTO_Marek says:
@Delta Team: Fire at will!

EO_Piester says:
@::Falls to floor crying::

OPS_Kerst says:
CO: Maybe a self-defense system the Away Team tripped?

Host CO_Valar says:
COM: XO: Cutlass to Away Team.  Hicks, what happened?  I am detecting energy discharges.

CSO-Temal says:
@::Grasps arm, tries to take cover::

CTO_Marek says:
@::Grabs Piester and takes him aside::

XO_Hicks says:
@COM: Cutlass:  We must have tripped some sort of defensive system.  We're under fire.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Runs a series of level 3 diagnostic checks on the Cutlass' critical systems, as he continues his scans of the alien ship::

OPS_Kerst says:
COM: XO: Do you need beam out?

CSO-Temal says:
@::Falls down, starts to go into shock from the pain::

XO_Hicks says:
@*COM* OPS: Negative.

CTO_Marek says:
@XO: Sir, we must leave this area immediately!

Host CO_Valar says:
COM: XO: Fire phasers at the source.  Take out the emitters.

XO_Hicks says:
@COM: Cutlass: Aye, Sir.

CTO_Marek says:
@::What is going on?  Scans the area with his tricorder::

EO_Piester says:
@::Looks at his foot and can see the wall through the hole in it::

CMO_Tae says:
@::Goes over to Piester::

XO_Hicks says:
@::Fires phaser at the laser emitters::

CSO-Temal says:
@::Begins to see black dots, tries to stand up and follow the Away Team::

CTO_Marek says:
@::Aims at laser emitters and fires::

EO_Piester says:
@CMO: How’s it look, Doc?

CMO_Tae says:
@EO: Painful.

Host James says:
Action:  Each phaser shot that strikes a laser emitter leaves a large gaping hole in the deck/wall/ceiling plating.

EO_Piester says:
@CMO: I could have told you that!!

CSO-Temal says:
@::Pulls himself behind a wall and collapses, gasps for air::

XO_Hicks says:
@All: Casualty report.

CTO_Marek says:
@XO: No casualties on the Security Team, Sir.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Smiles as he watches the diagnostic readouts on the Cutlass' systems. Sighs with relief::  Self: Good.  ::Turns to look at the view screen for a moment as he hears the communication with the Away Team::

CMO_Tae says:
@XO: Piester's been shot in the foot.  Nice clean hole through.

XO_Hicks says:
@COM: Cutlass: The lasers have been neutralized.

CSO-Temal says:
@XO:  Sir, I've been ::Gasps for air:: hit.

OPS_Kerst says:
::Tries to scan for more laser emitters::

XO_Hicks says:
@CSO: Temal, do you need to go back to the ship?

Host CO_Valar says:
::Sighs with relief::  COM: XO: Acknowledged.  Casualty report?

CTO_Marek says:
@::Gets closer to one of those holes in the wall::

CMO_Tae says:
@::Looks over at Temal::

XO_Hicks says:
@COM: CO: Sir, Temal and Piester have both been hit.  Clean wounds though.

Host CO_Valar says:
COM: CTO: Marek, keep your eyes out for more laser emitters and neutralize them before they activate.

CEO_Corjet says:
::He suddenly remembers his duties, turns back to the console:: *EO Chad: Progress report.

OPS_Kerst says:
COM: XO: The lasers don't show up on scans of the ship. We can't tell if there are anymore of them.

CSO-Temal says:
@XO: Not sure, Sir.  ::Gulps::  The pain is starting to subside, though it will need treatment so it doesn't become infected.  ::Shakes his head trying to make the black dots go away::

Host CO_Valar says:
COM: XO: Do they need to come back to the ship?

CEO_Corjet says:
<EO Chad> ::Just finishes repairing the power transfer conduits::

CTO_Marek says:
@XO/CO: This is a completely unknown intruder detection system.  I would recommend proceeding with extreme caution from now on.

EO_Piester says:
@::Tries to wiggle his big toe but can’t::

XO_Hicks says:
@CMO: Check our wounded.

OPS_Kerst says:
CO: The ship’s engines are powering up!

CMO_Tae says:
@XO:  Aye, Sir.

XO_Hicks says:
@COM: CO: I don't think so, Sir.  I will keep you posted.

Host CO_Valar says:
OPS: Engage tractor beam.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Looks closer at his screen, seeing the alien ship’s engines power up.  Turns to Valar then smiles at Operations Officer Kerst, and goes back to his console::

Host CO_Valar says:
COM: XO: The ship's engines are powering up.

CTO_Marek says:
@COM: CO: Sir, please proceed with my phaser configuration program, Sir.

OPS_Kerst says:
CO: Ok, but it'll just drag us along with it.  If it wants to move, it will.

XO_Hicks says:
@EO: Scan for an engine room.  We need to disable this ship.

Host CO_Valar says:
COM: CTO: Negative.  We have no idea what affect our phasers will have on the hull.  I do not want to fire with the Away Team on board.

CMO_Tae says:
@::Scans Piester::  EO: You just have a nasty hole in your foot.  That's all.

OPS_Kerst says:
::Engages tractor beam::

XO_Hicks says:
@COM: CO: I'm on it, Sir.

EO_Piester says:
@XO: Aye, Sir, I will try.

Host James says:
Action: Throughout the alien vessel, the engines groaning can be heard as they power up.

CTO_Marek says:
@XO: We could detect the laser emitters by firing over the walls, Sir and.….what is that noise?  ::Looks at tricorder::

OPS_Kerst says:
CEO: I need more power for the Structural Integrity Field and the tractor beam.

EO_Piester says:
@CMO: Easy for you to say.  ::Runs scan over area trying to find power source::

CMO_Tae says:
@::Hears the engines start up::  EO: Of course it is, I'm a Doctor.

CEO_Corjet says:
OPS: Aye.  ::Transfers more power to the tractor beam and the Structural Integrity Field and Inertial Dampening Field systems:: OPS: I boosted power to the Inertial Dampening Field systems too.

CMO_Tae says:
@::Goes over to Temal::  CSO: Where were you hit?

OPS_Kerst says:
CEO: Wait a minute, if that ship runs on an electrical system, could a modified EM pulse disable that system?

XO_Hicks says:
@CTO: My guess it's the engines.

CSO-Temal says:
@::Leans to the side and points to the hole in his arm::  CMO: I think right there. ::Tries to grin::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Laughs because he didn’t think about that:: OPS: YES!

EO_Piester says:
@XO: Sir, I detect what may be a control center at the center of the ship.

Host CO_Valar says:
OPS: How about if we power up our engines and "push" one end of the ship to change its course?

OPS_Kerst says:
CEO: Reconfigure the main deflector and hurry.  If it breaks orbit it'll be too late.

CTO_Marek says:
@XO: Allow me to proceed with my attempt to destroy the laser emitters, Sir.

CMO_Tae says:
@::Gently turns the arm a bit to see the hole better::  CSO: Ouch.

Host James says:
Action: The Cutlass is beginning to sustain minor damage due to hull stress.

XO_Hicks says:
@EO: Transmit the coordinates to everyone and let's move there.

OPS_Kerst says:
CO: That might work, but the tractor beam would probably fail under the load and we'd run into the ship.

CSO-Temal says:
@::Grins:: CMO: While your fixing me up, tell me a story.   ::Tries to chuckle::

Host CO_Valar says:
COM: XO: Hicks, you must get to the engines and disable them.  The ship is headed into the atmosphere and we may not be able to stop it.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Reconfigures the main deflector dish:: OPS: Done.  ::Sighs as the stress on the Cutlass increases::

XO_Hicks says:
@All: Let's get to the control center.  Be careful.

EO_Piester says:
@XO: Right away.  ::Transmits coordinates to everyone’s tricorder::

CMO_Tae says:
@::Rolls her eyes :: CSO: You don't need a story.

Host CO_Valar says:
CNS: Take the helm, Counselor.

OPS_Kerst says:
CO: I recommend we fire the modified EM pulse before that ship enters the atmosphere.

EO_Piester says:
@::Stands up and tries to test his foot::

XO_Hicks says:
@COM: CO: Aye, Sir, we are on our way to the control center now.

CEO_Corjet says:
CO: The ship’s stress is climbing again, Sir.  ::Sounds a bit worried::

Host CO_Valar says:
OPS: Proceed.

CTO_Marek says:
@::Moves his head to security members:: Delta Team: Set phasers at 3/4.  Fire at emitters on my command.

OPS_Kerst says:
CEO: Fire!

CNSToni says:
::Takes the helm::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Fires the deflector dish at the alien ship:: OPS: Firing!

CTO_Marek says:
@::Destroys the laser emitters as they walk to the control center::

Host CO_Valar says:
CNS: Position the Cutlass so we can attempt to “push” the bow away from the planet.

OPS_Kerst says:
CEO: Now all the power you can give me.  We need to drag that thing back into orbit!

EO_Piester says:
@::Hobbles down the hallway and falls flat on his face::

CSO-Temal says:
@::Stands up and balances himself on a wall::  CMO: Aww..::Begins to walk off with the CMO still treating him::

OPS_Kerst says:
::Reroutes all power to Structural Integrity Field and tractor beam::

CNSToni says:
CO: Aye, Sir.

Host James says:
Action: the EM pulse hits the alien vessel.   The Away Team witnesses all of the electrical systems throughout the ship frying including their own tricorders.

CEO_Corjet says:
::A shock of remembering what the deflector dish can do hits him:: OPS: Aye, transferring all available power to you.

CMO_Tae says:
@::Drops her tricorder::

Host James says:
Action: The Away Team arrives at the control center just as this occurs.

CSO-Temal says:
@::Drops tricorder as a power surge rushes through it::

EO_Piester says:
@::Notices the tricorder go dead:: What the…?

OPS_Kerst says:
CNS: Get us in close to that ship.  The less distance we have to but the beam over the better.

XO_Hicks says:
@All: Well, there goes our sensor capability.

CNSToni says:
CO: We are in position, Sir.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Sighs heavily, remembering what that pulse can do to life forms:: OPS: What about the Away Team?!?  They'll be affected!!  ::Worry and concern in his voice::

CTO_Marek says:
@::Hits the tricorder:: All: Not now...

Host CO_Valar says:
OPS: We are in position to attempt to alter the vessel’s course.

OPS_Kerst says:
CO: Activating beam now.  ::Activates tractor beam and prays::

CSO-Temal says:
@::Ignores his arm, looks over to what seems to be the helm::  XO: Sir, we could try finding the thrusters and use them as a braking system.

Host CO_Valar says:
CNS: Now, Lieutenant, slow and easy.

XO_Hicks says:
@CSO: Agreed.  Let's do it.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Reroutes the coolant systems for the tractor beam to their secondary systems:: CO: Shall I bring back-up systems online?  ::His finger is on the button::

Host CO_Valar says:
CEO: Affirmative.

CNSToni says:
CO: Taking it slow and easy, here we go.

CSO-Temal says:
@::Walks over to the control panel after the door is forced open, begins looking around::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Activates all back-up systems, bringing them online:: CO: Done.  ::Smiles then goes back to his console::

CMO_Tae says:
@::Looks around::

Host CO_Valar says:
OPS: Kerst, report.  Are we moving the ship?

OPS_Kerst says:
CO: Checking...

EO_Piester says:
@::Hobbles up to XO:: Sir, will the thrusters work?  It looks like everything else is out.

Host James says:
Action: The Cutlass continues to shake, rattle, and roll.

CTO_Marek says:
@All: Be careful what you touch. This ship seems to be full of traps.

Host CO_Valar says:
CEO: Cut life support on all unmanned decks.  Reroute power to the Structural Integrity Field and tractor beam.

CSO-Temal says:
@::Recalls how their own helm appears, looks around, finds what looks similar to their own thruster system::  XO: Sir, I think this may be it.

XO_Hicks says:
@EO: If not we may have to destroy it.

OPS_Kerst says:
CO: Slightly, but it is dragging us into the atmosphere as well, hull temperature is rising.

CNSToni says:
CO: Sir, it is getting hard to hold these coordinates, may need to back off.

XO_Hicks says:
@CSO: Proceed with caution, Lieutenant.

Host CO_Valar says:
CNS: Not yet.  Steady as she goes.

CTO_Marek says:
@::Stares at the panels trying to identify the control stations::

CSO-Temal says:
@XO: And the other systems are out, so even if it isn't, it should be safe.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Sighs as he continues to try his best to keep the ship from falling apart:: CO: Aye, Sir.  ::Cuts all life support and power to all unmanned decks:: Sir, I’ve cut all unnecessary power too. ::Reroutes the power as ordered::

Host CO_Valar says:
COM: XO: How are you coming with those engines?

XO_Hicks says:
@CSO: Agreed.

Host CO_Valar says:
CEO: Acknowledged.

CSO-Temal says:
@::Looks to the XO::  XO: Sir, you were the pilot, so you can probably make the best guess.

XO_Hicks says:
@COM: CO: Sir, we are attempting to access the ships thrusters to reverse course.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Sighs as he continues to do his best to keep the systems and ship together, working frantically at his console::

Host CO_Valar says:
COM: XO: Status of the vessel?  ::Checks the sensors::

OPS_Kerst says:
CO: We may need to risk using a warp bubble around part of that ship, but it may rip that ship into shreds.

XO_Hicks says:
@CSO: You're right.  ::Accesses the panel:: This panel is out.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Looks at his scans of the alien ship.  Smiles as he sees everything is offline:: CO: The alien ship is off line, Sir.  Seems like everything is.

CTO_Marek says:
@::Notices the power is down in the ship::

Host CO_Valar says:
OPS: That is not an option.

Host James says:
Action: Power conduits on Deck 5 have gone offline.

Host James says:
Action: The Alien vessel continues down towards the planet and has entered the atmosphere.

OPS_Kerst says:
CO: With no power, that ship will make a large thud when it hits the ground.

EO_Piester says:
@::Hobbles up to a console, pulls the control panel away and looks to see if he can restore power::

XO_Hicks says:
@COM: CO: Sir, I suggest you beam us out and destroy this vessel.  All systems are offline and there is nothing we can do.

CSO-Temal says:
@XO: Sir, could this old ship use pressurized air as their thrusting system?  If so, it should still be fully operational.  It is an old system after all.

Host James says:
Action:  The Cutlass' hull is undergoing massive amounts of stress and heat.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Sighs as he looks over and sees that power conduits on Deck 5 have gone off line:: CO: Power conduits on deck 5 off line.  I’m sending EO Chad to the rescue.  ::Laughs a bit::

Host CO_Valar says:
COM: XO: Very well.  Prepare to beam out.

OPS_Kerst says:
CO: Hull temp reaching critical.

Host CO_Valar says:
OPS: Prepare to beam the Away Team back to the Cutlass.  Disengage tractor beam.  We are going to have to destroy the ship.

CEO_Corjet says:
*EO Chad: Deck 5, power conduits offline.

CNSToni says:
CO: The ship is breaking the atmosphere if we don't back off now we'll be pulled in with it.

XO_Hicks says:
@CSO: It doesn't matter now.  All: Prepare to beam out.

Host CO_Valar says:
::Loads torpedo bays and powers up the phaser arrays::

CTO_Marek says:
@XO: Aye, Sir.

EO_Piester says:
@::Gets away from console and hobbles next to the other away team members::

XO_Hicks says:
@COM: Cutlass:  We're ready to beam out.

OPS_Kerst says:
CO: I have a lock on them.

CEO_Corjet says:
<EO Chad> ::Mumbles:: *CEO: Aye, Sir.  I’m on it.  Chad, out.  ::He takes his team and goes to deck 5 to start repairs::

Host CO_Valar says:
OPS: Energize.

OPS_Kerst says:
::Beams Away Team back to Cutlass::

CSO-Temal says:
@::Wonders if a time distortion could catch the ship before it hits the planet and age it so quickly it almost vaporizes::

Host James says:
Action:  The entry into the atmosphere is degrading the alien vessel's hull...  chunks are flying off and vaporizing.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Sighs heavily with concern as the Cutlass' stress levels continue to rise:: CO: Stress levels climbing, Sir.  I’m doing what I can.

Host CO_Valar says:
CNS: Get us away from the ship and give me a clear shot.

Host CO_Valar says:
CEO: We have disengaged the tractor beams.

CNSToni says:
:;Brings ship to a safe distance from  ship::

CEO_Corjet says:
CO: Aye, Sir.

OPS_Kerst says:
CO: If we fire, they're dead for sure, if they crash, there may be survivors.

XO_Hicks says:
::Materializes on the Cutlass::

CTO_Marek says:
::Materializes on the Cutlass::

CNSToni says:
CO: Sir, you have a direct line of fire.

EO_Piester says:
::Materializes on Cutlass::

Host CO_Valar says:
OPS: I am going to destroy that ship.  ::Fires full spread photon torpedoes::

CMO_Tae says:
::Materializes on the Cutlass::

CTO_Marek says:
::Takes off the environmental suit::

CSO-Temal says:
::Materializes back aboard the Cutlass, looks back to the hole in his arm, reminded by a surge of pain::

CEO_Corjet says:
<EO Chad> ::Starts his repairs to the power conduits on deck 5::

XO_Hicks says:
All: Let's get changed and to the Bridge.

Host James says:
Action: As each torpedo hits the alien vessel a large chunk spins off.

CTO_Marek says:
XO: On my way, Sir.

OPS_Kerst says:
::Watches the torpedoes in silent disgust::

Host CO_Valar says:
::Fires another volley of torpedoes::

EO_Piester says:
XO: Aye, Sir.  ::Looks at foot::

CMO_Tae says:
XO: Sir, I think that Piester and Temal should go to Sickbay first.

CTO_Marek says:
::Leaves the phaser rifle to a security crewman and heads for the nearest turbolift::

Host CO_Valar says:
::Targets the large fragments and fires phasers::

CSO-Temal says:
CMO: We have duties.  The injuries aren't too serious!

XO_Hicks says:
CMO: Of course, Doctor.  Please escort them.

CSO-Temal says:
::Frowns:: XO: Sir, we can be of more use on the Bridge.

OPS_Kerst says:
::Watches the carnage wrought by the CO::

CTO_Marek says:
::Waits for the rest of the team at the transporter room door::

XO_Hicks says:
CSO: Go get treated.  It's under control.

CMO_Tae says:
XO:  Aye, Sir.

Host James says:
Action:  Through the course of the torpedoes and the phasers, the alien vessel is obliterated.  Anything not hit has vaporized in the atmosphere.

CSO-Temal says:
::Sighs:: XO: Aye, Sir.

EO_Piester says:
XO: Sir, I think engineering needs me.

Host CO_Valar says:
::Scans the debris::

XO_Hicks says:
EO: You have your orders, Ensign.

CMO_Tae says:
::Heads towards Sickbay::

CSO-Temal says:
XO: Sir, you may want to examine the environmental suits and our equipment, perhaps we brought back a life form with us, if they were small enough.

EO_Piester says:
XO: Aye, Sir.  ::Hobbles towards Sickbay grabbing the wall::

XO_Hicks says:
::Heads for the Bridge::

CEO_Corjet says:
<EO Chad> ::Smiles at finishing repairs to the power conduits on deck 5:: *CEO* Power conduits on Deck 5 ready, Sir.

XO_Hicks says:
*CO* Sir, I'm on my way to the Bridge.

CTO_Marek says:
CSO: I think the bio filters should take care of that, Sir.

CSO-Temal says:
::Turns to the CTO::  CTO: Not as a danger, but as a remaining life form.  ::Grasps his arm while he's speaking, watches the CMO leave then heads for Sickbay as ordered::

CSO-Temal says:

CEO_Corjet says:
*EO Chad: Good work, Chad.  ::Sighs with relief:: Thanks again.  Randy, out.

Host CO_Valar says:
CNS:  Set a course back to the station.  Warp 6.  Engage on my order.

CTO_Marek says:
::Enters turbolift::

CTO_Marek says:
CSO: Understood, Sir.

OPS_Kerst says:
::Thinks: Genocide::

CMO_Tae says:
::Walks into Sickbay and gets ready to treat Piester and Temal::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Activates the power conduits on deck 5::  CO: Power Conduits on Deck 5 back online.

CNSToni says:
CO: Course laid in for Kootenai Station.

Host CO_Valar says:
CEO: Acknowledged.

CSO-Temal says:
::Enters a turbolift and leans against the wall as he heads for Sickbay::

Host CO_Valar says:
CNS: Engage.

CTO_Marek says:
::Leaves turbolift and enters the Bridge::

EO_Piester says:
::Enters turbolift with CSO:: Are all away team missions like this?  ::Grimaces at foot::

XO_Hicks says:
::Enters the Bridge::  CO: XO Hicks reporting, Sir.

CNSToni says:
CO: Acknowledged.

CSO-Temal says:
::Watches as the doors slide open, exits and walks down the corridor::

Host CO_Valar says:
XO: Welcome back, Commander.  Report?

CSO-Temal says:
EO: Not usually, we rarely go on them.

EO_Piester says:
::Hobbles down corridor grabbing wall for support::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Sighs with relief, runs a level-3 diagnostic on the warp core and continues monitoring the ships other systems::

CNSToni says:
::Looks up at XO::

CSO-Temal says:
EO: The last crewman to get an injury like this ended up losing his arm.  ::Enters Sickbay::

XO_Hicks says:
CO: Two injured officers and nothing much else to report, Sir.  All our sensor data was lost.

EO_Piester says:
CSO: I think I prefer working on deck 40 than an Away Team.  ::Enters Sickbay::

CSO-Temal says:
::Helps the EO into Sickbay, noticing him hobble::

CNSToni says:
::Sighs with relief as ship hits Warp 6::

Host CO_Valar says:
XO: ::Shakes her head::  This will not look good on my report to Starfleet Command.

XO_Hicks says:
::Smiles at seeing Lt. West sitting at the CONN::

CMO_Tae says:
::Looks over at Piester and Temal as they walk in::  EO/CSO: Have a seat.  ::Motions towards the biobeds::

EO_Piester says:
CSO: Thank you, Sir.  ::Sits on biobed::

CTO_Marek says:
::Approaches the tactical console::

Host CO_Valar says:
::Leaves the tactical station::

OPS_Kerst says:
::Thinks: Neither will the genocide::

CEO_Corjet says:
<EO Chad> ::Grumbles as he takes his emergency stations in Main Engineering with his team:: Self: I hope we get back soon!  This isn't all its cracked up to be.

CTO_Marek says:
::Resumes tactical duties::

XO_Hicks says:
CO: Perhaps Sir, but we had no other alternatives.

CSO-Temal says:
::Sits down on a bed then lays back, finally beginning to notice the pain coming from his wound::

Host CO_Valar says:
::Sits down in the command chair::

EO_Piester says:
CMO: Can I be knocked out, Sir?  The pain is unbearable.

CMO_Tae says:
::Grins::  EO: I don't think you need to be knocked out.  ::Looks at his foot ::

Host CO_Valar says:
::Sighs::  XO: Yes, I am aware of that.  I could not allow that ship to land on the planet.

XO_Hicks says:
::Sitting down at the right of the CO::  CO: Aye, Sir.

CSO-Temal says:
::Has many questions, is eager to get back to duty::   *CNS* Did you succeed in downloading the logs and data from the alien vessel?

Host CO_Valar says:
XO: However, it saddens me that we were not able to gather more information.  There were life forms present.

EO_Piester says:
::Grumbles::

CTO_Marek says:
*Computer: Erase program Marek-P1M.  ::This program is now useless::

XO_Hicks says:
CNS: Considering a career change, Counselor?

OPS_Kerst says:
::Thinks: Was it that important that nobody land that all those people had to die?  What kind of Federation is this?::

XO_Hicks says:
CO: Agreed.

Host James says:
Action: The Cutlass has arrived at Kootenai Station.

Host CO_Valar says:
::Looks at the CNS at the helm and smiles::

CMO_Tae says:
EO: Oh stop your grumbling!  You'll be fine!  ::Treats the wound::

Host CO_Valar says:
CNS: Prepare to dock.

CNSToni says:
::Looks at XO, smiles::

Host CO_Valar says:
OPS: Obtain docking clearance.

CSO-Temal says:
::Is growing impatient::  CMO: Mind if I just activate the EMH so it goes quicker?

EO_Piester says:
CMO: Fine, but I would like to see how you act when you can actually see what you are walking on.

OPS_Kerst says:
::Snaps:: CO: Yes, Sir.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Smiles as he runs a diagnostic check on the docking systems:: CO: Docking systems functional, Sir.

CTO_Marek says:
::Enters authorization code for save tactical logs in computer memory::

CMO_Tae says:
CSO: Leave the EMH.  I'm almost done here.

OPS_Kerst says:
COMM Kootenai: USS Cutlass requesting docking clearance.

Host CO_Valar says:
CNS: Would you like Commander Hicks to dock the Cutlass?

CMO_Tae says:
::Sighs and finishes with Piester's foot::  EO: Feel better?

CNSToni says:
CO: I think it would be a good idea, Sir!

OPS_Kerst says:
<Kootenai> Com: Cutlass: Docking clearance granted to Docking Bay 10.

EO_Piester says:
CMO: A little bit, will I be able to walk normal ever again?

Host CO_Valar says:
XO: Hicks, take the helm, please.

CSO-Temal says:
::Wonders if he could talk the EMH into telling a story or two.  Chuckles slightly and begins to go over what just happened::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Giggles, thinking he'd love to dock the Cutlass::

XO_Hicks says:
::Smiles:: CNS: Chicken.

OPS_Kerst says:
XO: Docking clearance granted, Bay 10.

XO_Hicks says:
CO: Aye, Sir.

CMO_Tae says:
EO: It was a clean hole.  I should think so.

EO_Piester says:
::Looks to CSO:: Sir, maybe in my spare time I could add some algorithms for that.

Host CO_Valar says:
::Smiles at the CNS::  CNS: Good job, Counselor.

CTO_Marek says:
::A long duty log will have to be written by this CTO::

CNSToni says:
XO: This has been an experience I will treasure, but you can do this better than I.  ::Smiles getting up from helm::

XO_Hicks says:
::Takes the helm and docks the Cutlass with relative ease::

Host CO_Valar says:
::Stands and walks to the docking hatch::

CEO_Corjet says:
<EO Chad> ::Smiles as he sees the Kootenai appear on his console:: Self: HOME!!!

CMO_Tae says:
::Goes over to Temal::  CSO: How's your arm?

EO_Piester says:
CMO: I hope so.

XO_Hicks says:
CO: Ship is docked, Sir.

CTO_Marek says:
::Gets ready to leave the Cutlass Bridge::

Host CO_Valar says:
XO: On my way out now.  ::Smiles::

Host Adm_Ferrone says:
::Waits outside the airlock for the Cutlass crew to disembark::

Host CO_Valar says:
::Exits the Cutlass and walks across the gangway to the airlock::

CSO-Temal says:
::Looks up to the CMO::  CMO: Aww..finally made time for me?  ::Grins::  Do I get my story yet?  ::Knows she has to be growing tired of this line::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Powers down the Cutlass' systems::

OPS_Kerst says:
CNS: Do you have a moment?

Host CO_Valar says:
::Exits the airlock and sees the Admiral::  Admiral: Hello, Admiral.  How are you feeling?

CTO_Marek says:
::Enters airlock::

CMO_Tae says:
::Sighs and treats his arm::  CSO:  I'll pretend I didn't hear that.

XO_Hicks says:
::Follows behind the CO::

CNSToni says:
OPS: of course, what do you need?

EO_Piester says:
::Looks down at foot, can see a whole foot again::

CTO_Marek says:
::Exits airlock after XO::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Exits the Cutlass with the rest of the crew::

Host CO_Valar says:
::Stands outside the airlock with the Admiral::

CSO-Temal says:
::Laughs:: CMO: Of course, I suppose I better not annoy the person who's patching up my arm.

Host Adm_Ferrone says:
::Gruff::  CO: Better.  We need to talk.  ::Jerks head off to the left and walks down the hallway::

OPS_Kerst says:
::Pulls CNS aside:: <Quietly> CNS: I think I will need a session after all of this?  Are you open?

EO_Piester says:
CMO: Can I leave Ma’am or do I need some time off to recuperate?

CMO_Tae says:
EO:  You can go.

Host CO_Valar says:
::Follows the Admiral::  Sir?

CEO_Corjet says:
::Sees the Admiral and his eyes widen, not expecting him::

CMO_Tae says:
::Finishes treating Temal's arm::  CSO: I'm done.  ::Smiles::

EO_Piester says:
CMO: Thank you.  ::Hobbles out of Sickbay::

Host Adm_Ferrone says:
=/\=/\=/\= End Kootenai Station Mission =/\=/\=/\=

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