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

Host Valar says:
::Walking through the airlock carrying her duffle and tactical bag.  Enters the Cutlass headed for her quarters::

TO_Corjet says:
::In Ops::

OPS_Kerst says:
@::On Bridge of Cutlass, at the OPS station::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Goes over the final reports on the flight readiness of the U.S.S. Cutlass with a smile. He walks over to the MSD in the Cutlass' Main Engineering room:: *XO* All systems totally operational on the Cutlass Sir.  She's ready to depart. ::Smiles because he’s back with his family::

MO_Brehgorn says:
::In Sickbay on the Cutlass::

CNSToni says:
::In Office making last minute checks of supplies to take on away mission::

CTO_Marek says:
::In the turbolift, heading for docking port::

Host Valar says:
::Nods to several crew as she walks to the turbolift::

SO_Brehgorn says:
::Heading towards turbolift::

XO_Hicks says:
::En route to the Cutlass, with two large duffle bags::

CSO-Temal says:
::Riding a turbolift to the Bridge, reading a PADD::

OPS_Kerst says:
::Finishes final diagnostic on power systems::

CNSToni says:
::Picks up flight bag, looks around, leaves office heading for turbolift::

Host Valar says:
::Enters turbolift:: Deck 2.

XO_Hicks says:
*CEO* Thank you Lieutenant, carry on.

CTO_Marek says:
::Exiting turbolift, heading to the airlock::

SO_Brehgorn says:
::Boards turbolift::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Walks to the warp propulsion display.  Looks it over with a smile:: *XO* Aye.  Randy, out.

CNSToni says:
:;Turns a corner in the corridor and sees XO Hicks heading in direction of Cutlass and joins him::

Host Valar says:
::Exits turbolift and walks to her quarters to drop off her bags before heading to the Bridge::

SO_Brehgorn says:
::Exits turbolift and heads toward the Cutlass::

CNSToni says:
XO: Well, this may be a long mission, eh?

CSO-Temal says:
::Walks off the turbolift and takes his station, checks the modifications to the sensors::

CEO_Corjet says:
<EO Chad> ::Scans the warp core::

TO_Corjet says:
::Starts to leave Ops on her way to the Cutlass::

SO_Brehgorn says:
::Takes subordinate Science station::

CTO_Marek says:
::Entering the Cutlass::

XO_Hicks says:
CNS: Yes, quite.  How are you today, Lieutenant?

CEO_Corjet says:
::Walks back to the MSD:: EO Chad: How’s the core look?

CEO_Corjet says:
<EO Chad> CEO: Looking as good as she's ever been, Sir.  ::Smiles::

CSO-Temal says:
SO: Ready for the mission?

CNSToni says:
XO: Rested and ready as I'll ever be.  I just would have liked to get in some flight time with you in the simulator before this mission.

CEO_Corjet says:
EO Chad: Good, very good. ::Runs a final systems check::

TO_Corjet says:
::Enters the turbolift and heads for the docking bays::

SO_Brehgorn says:
CSO: That's affirmative, Sir.

CTO_Marek says:
::Enters the Cutlass Bridge::

Host Valar says:
::Enters her quarters and drops the bags on the floor then turns and walks back out headed for the turbolift::

EO_Piester says:
::Walks into Main Engineering of the Cutlass:: CEO: Reporting for duty, Sir.

Host Valar says:
::Enters turbolift:: Bridge.

XO_Hicks says:
CNS: Well, you can fly us up until we reach Klingon space if you like.

CSO-Temal says:
SO: Good, keep an eye on the sensors, they've been modified to pick up the specific signatures of the alien vessels.

CTO_Marek says:
::Stands in front of main tactical console::

TO_Corjet says:
::Remembers her bags then decides there's no time and boards the Cutlass::

SO_Brehgorn says:
CSO: Aye, Sir.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Smiles at feeling his wife get closer to him:: EO: Good, just in time.  Please check the docking shields and weapons systems.

Host Valar says:
::Exits turbolift onto the Bridge::

OPS_Kerst says:
ALL: Captain on the Bridge.  ::Snaps to attention::

Host Valar says:
OPS: Report.

SO_Brehgorn says:
::Snaps to::

CTO_Marek says:
::At attention::

CNSToni says:
XO: I think we already have a new FCO.

CSO-Temal says:
::At attention, turns to the Captain, with the report ready::

XO_Hicks says:
::Enters the turbolift:: Bridge.

TO_Corjet says:
::Walks onto the Bridge::

OPS_Kerst says:
CO: Sir, all system functioning normally, Sir.

Host Valar says:
::Looks at the officers on the Bridge:: As you were.

CNSToni says:
::Enters turbolift::

CEO_Corjet says:
<EO Chad> ::Goes down a corridor and disappears to conduct his duties::

EO_Piester says:
CEO: Aye, Sir.  ::Heads to a console and starts running system scans::

OPS_Kerst says:
::Relaxes::

Host Valar says:
OPS: Acknowledged.

CTO_Marek says:
::Nods to the CO and goes back to the console::

XO_Hicks says:
CNS: I'm aware, I was simply trying to get you some helm time.

Host Valar says:
::Waits for Hicks to arrive::

CSO-Temal says:
CO: Sir, sensors have been modified to scan for the parameters set forth from the previous alien vessel, science departments are ready to go.

SO_Brehgorn says:
::Reconfigures sensor templates to a more personally familiar setting::

CTO_Marek says:
::Starts the final systems diagnostic before departure::

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

CEO_Corjet says:
::Looks around and walks to Piester:: EO: You have Main Engineering.  ::Smiles::  I’m heading to the Bridge.

XO_Hicks says:
::Enters the Bridge with CNS::

CNSToni says:
XO: Then with your careful guidance, I'd be happy to oblige, Sir.

EO_Piester says:
CEO: Yes, Sir, I will try not to cause any damage.  ::Smiles::

CTO_Marek says:
CO: The Tactical and Security crew is ready for departure.  All Tactical systems have been checked and are working at their peak of efficiency, Sir.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Laughs:: EO: I hope you don't. Carry on.  ::Walks to his office and looks over the systems quickly::

Host Valar says:
CTO: Very good.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Walks out of his office and heads to the turbolift:: Bridge.  ::Sighs happily, smiles::

EO_Piester says:
::Laughs and goes back to system checks on the docking shields::

OPS_Kerst says:
::Checks final flight clearance with Kootenai::

XO_Hicks says:
CNS: Alrighty then.

Host Valar says:
OPS: Do we have clearance to depart?

CNSToni says:
:;Walks over to Helm, drops flight bag under console, takes a seat::

CSO-Temal says:
CTO: I've tried increasing sensor sensitivity to the alien's internal defenses.  The tactical sensors should have an easier time detecting them, if we aren't able to use the shuttles.

XO_Hicks says:
CO: XO Hicks reporting, Sir.

Host Valar says:
XO: Hicks, is everyone onboard?

CTO_Marek says:
TO: Tasha, could you find something in your research about the Klingon's ships and weapons improvements?

OPS_Kerst says:
CO: Sir, we are cleared to launch at your command, Sir.

XO_Hicks says:
CO: Affirmative, Sir.

TO_Corjet says:
CTO: Not much Sir, nothing above what is well known to Starfleet.  Such as disruptors, etc. 

CNSToni says:
OPS: Could you patch that flight plan over to my station?

Host Valar says:
OPS: Acknowledged.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Smiles as the turbolift doors open, then smiles brightly at his wife.  Exits turbolift and walks to the Engineering Console::

CTO_Marek says:
TO: Fine, TO.

OPS_Kerst says:
CNS: No problem.  ::Patches flight plan to CNS's station::  It should be coming through now.

TO_Corjet says:
::Smiles at Randy as he enters the Bridge::

CSO-Temal says:
SO: When we cross the Klingon border I want you to pay very close attention to any tachyon signatures.  If there are cloaked ships out there I don't want them sneaking up on us.  ::Watches sensors, waiting for the ship to be launched::

TO_Corjet says:
::Nods at Marek::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Activates the Engineering Console and starts his systems checks::

SO_Brehgorn says:
CSO: Understood, Sir.

EO_Piester says:
::Looks around Main Engineering and is glad that everything is in tiptop shape::

CTO_Marek says:
::Whispers to Tasha:: TO: I assumed you fixed your problems with CEO, didn't you? ::Smiles and goes back to console::

CNSToni says:
::Reads flight plan::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Looks over to Tasha, smiles again.  Makes his lips move but doesn't say anything:: Tasha: I love you my wife. ::Turns back to his work::

TO_Corjet says:
::Smiles and whispers back::  CTO: Yes, we did.

OPS_Kerst says:
::Monitors power systems as ship prepares to depart::

TO_Corjet says:
::Hears Randy and sees his lips, then tells him:: ~~~~Randy: I love you too, sweet~~~~

CSO-Temal says:
XO: We'll be watching for tachyon signatures, if they hit any higher then 30% above normal I'll alert you.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Sighs and then turns to Hicks. :: XO: Sir, Chief Engineer Corjet reporting.  Is there anything you would like me to do?  ::Smiles, as he hears his wife::

XO_Hicks says:
CSO: Very well.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Unheard:: Self: Ahkayah!

XO_Hicks says:
CEO: Just keep her together, Lieutenant.

TO_Corjet says:
::Smiles satisfied::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Smiles, chuckles softly:: XO: Aye, Sir.  ::Turns back to his console::

Host Valar says:
XO: Hicks, you can take us out. I'll be in my Ready Room.

XO_Hicks says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  ::Takes command chair::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Runs a final systems check on the Docking systems and umbilical connections::

CNSToni says:
::Smiles to self as she looks at instruments::

Host Valar says:
::Exits Bridge and walks into the Ready Room::

EO_Piester says:
::Finishes scan on docking shields and starts scan on the weapons systems::

XO_Hicks says:
OPS: Kerst, are we clear to depart?

OPS_Kerst says:
XO: Sir, we are cleared and they are waiting for us to depart, Sir.

XO_Hicks says:
CNS: Lieutenant, dead ahead at 1/4 impulse.

CSO-Temal says:
XO: Sir, will we be maintaining a normal alert status or be going to yellow alert since we'll be entering Klingon space-as a precaution?  ::Is curious so he'll know how much power he can divert to sensors::

Host Valar says:
::Stands in front of the portal looking out at the docked ships::

CNSToni says:
XO: Bringing speed to 1/4 impulse, Sir.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Smiles as the docking systems and umbilical connects check out fine::

XO_Hicks says:
CSO: I want a constant yellow alert when we reach Klingon space.

EO_Piester says:
::Starts scans of life support system while weapons systems diagnostic program is running::

CTO_Marek says:
XO/CSO: I would like to say that rerouting all the possible power to weapons and shields would be needed, considering the kind of the mission, Sir.

CSO-Temal says:
XO: Aye, Sir, I'll plan accordingly.

CSO-Temal says:
CTO: We will need considerable power to scan for the alien vessels and possible cloaked ships.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Sighs as he checks the IDF/SIF systems:: Self: Hmm.

CTO_Marek says:
CSO: I agree with you, Sir.

OPS_Kerst says:
XO: Sir, we have an incoming message from Kootenai, they’re receiving a distress call from the Bets Shedr system, Sir.

EO_Piester says:
::Looks around Main Engineering but sees no one.  Starts to whistle::

XO_Hicks says:
OPS: On screen.

CSO-Temal says:
::Tries to use long-range scanners to determine what is going on::

CEO_Corjet says:
*EO* How are things looking down there?

SO_Brehgorn says:
::Pulls data on the Bets Shedr system for analysis::

OPS_Kerst says:
::Transfer message to main viewer::

CEO_Corjet says:
Self: IDF/SIF systems at 100%.

CSO-Temal says:
SO: How far is that system from our current location?

Host Farook says:
Action: Farook appears on screen.

CTO_Marek says:
CEO: I would like you to set a regular preventive diagnostic over the weapons grid. Let's say, every 4 hours.

SO_Brehgorn says:
CSO: 4.2 light years, Sir.

EO_Piester says:
::Jumps as he hears the CEO’s voice:: *CEO* Both the docking shields and weapon systems are looking good.  I'm also running a scan on the life support system just in case::

XO_Hicks says:
Farook: I am LtCmdr. Hicks, how may we help you, Sir?

CNSToni says:
::Looks up at main viewer screen::

CTO_Marek says:
::watches the screen::

Host Farook says:
COM: Cutlass: The crew at Kootenai patched us through to you.

TO_Corjet says:
::Looks down at a consol and watches the tactical display::

OPS_Kerst says:
::Watches main screen::

XO_Hicks says:
COM: Farook: What is your situation?

Host Farook says:
COM: Cutlass: Apparently we're having a problem with a ship.  Fairly large...

CEO_Corjet says:
::Turns from his console:: CTO: Aye, Sir. I'm on it.  ::Smiles and glances at Tasha.  Turns back to his console, and starts to program a 4-hour PMSC diagnostic::

CTO_Marek says:
TO: Anything suspicious, TO?

CSO-Temal says:
XO: The system is too far out of range.  4.2 light years.  We can't determine any information from here.

Host Farook says:
COM: Cutlass: Not answering hails.  Kootenai tells us that you're hunting for one of these.

XO_Hicks says:
CSO: It sounds like a colony ship.

OPS_Kerst says:
::Pays closer attention::

CTO_Marek says:
::Watches the tactical console::

XO_Hicks says:
COM: Farook: That's correct.  Can you give me the coordinates of the ship?

CEO_Corjet says:
*EO* Good work, Piester.  Please continue.  ::Pauses a moment::  I'm programming a 4-hour PMSC check.  I just wanted you to know so that you don't stop my program.  Randy, out.

CSO-Temal says:
XO: If it may be an alien ship we should investigate.

XO_Hicks says:
CSO: Agreed.

CTO_Marek says:
CEO: Thanks a lot, Lieutenant, Sir.

EO_Piester says:
*CEO* Understood.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Smiles as he turns:: CTO: Not a problem.

Host Farook says:
COM:  ::Looks down at a console::  Last reports show that they're entering orbit of Beta Shedr A Prime.  It's an M-class planet.  We have a Federation colony there, but limited defenses.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Looks over to Operations Officer Kerst:: OPS: Is there anything you need?

CSO-Temal says:
XO: Could Farook have his ship transfer data of the alien ship to us so we can determine if it is what we are looking for?

OPS_Kerst says:
CSO: If it behaves like the first ship, it may try to land on the first class M planet it finds.

XO_Hicks says:
COM: Farook: Stand by.

SO_Brehgorn says:
CSO: That colony has very limited defenses.

OPS_Kerst says:
CEO: Just all the power I ask for, when I ask for it. ::Grins::

XO_Hicks says:
COM: Farook:  Can you send us all the data you have on the ship?

CTO_Marek says:
::Goes through Starfleet files to find out about the colony::

CSO-Temal says:
XO: Farook didn't say it was attacking the colony.  Maybe these alien ships are all seeking out new home worlds to colonize.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Chuckles:: OPS: You got it.  ::Turns back and finishes his systems checks::

CNSToni says:
XO: It will take 17hours at maximum warp to reach Beta Shedr.

OPS_Kerst says:
::Prepares channel to receive data::

CSO-Temal says:
OPS: Agreed, hopefully they're not hostile.

Host Farook says:
COM: Already on its way.  ::Operating console::

XO_Hicks says:
CSO: That could be.  We need to investigate.

CTO_Marek says:
CSO: Or conquer it, Sir.

SO_Brehgorn says:
::Nods at CTO::

Host James says:
Action:  The communiqué is disrupted.

OPS_Kerst says:
CSO: If they're in stasis, it will take them awhile to revive after landing.  Hopefully we can get there before things get out of hand.

CSO-Temal says:
CTO: Possible, but the other alien ship didn't even try to attack the Cutlass.  I doubt it could get past the colony’s defenses if it acts in the same manner.

XO_Hicks says:
CNS: Set a course for the Beta Shedr system and engage at maximum warp.

OPS_Kerst says:
::Tries to patch up communiqué::

XO_Hicks says:
OPS: What happened?

CNSToni says:
XO: Aye, Sir.

CTO_Marek says:
CSO: Right, but we don't really know what their first objective was when they launched these ships.

OPS_Kerst says:
XO: Sir, checking, the communications was disrupted at their end, Sir.

CNSToni says:
XO: Course laid in and ready to engage on your mark.

XO_Hicks says:
CNS: Engage.

CSO-Temal says:
XO: I would recommend telling the colony to set up force field emitters and dampening fields around the alien vessel until we arrive so we can investigate it IF the alien ship lands, that is.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Turns to Hicks, smiles as he sees his wife:: XO: Sir, everything within normal operational standards. ::Turns back and continues his work::

CNSToni says:
XO: Acknowledged.

MO_Brehgorn says:
::Puttering around Sickbay::

OPS_Kerst says:
XO: Sir, we've lost contact with Farook, but the data indicated he was on a ship intercepting the colony ship.

SO_Brehgorn says:
CSO: Sir, may I suggest that we divert some power from sensors to defenses?  We no longer need worry so much about cloaked vessels, but more about what we may encounter.

XO_Hicks says:
CSO: Make it so.

XO_Hicks says:
OPS: Acknowledged.

CSO-Temal says:
SO: Negative, we need sensor power.  Besides, we are in no danger currently.  If needed, we will do so.

SO_Brehgorn says:
CSO: Understood, Sir.

CNSToni says:
::Fingers working flight console::

OPS_Kerst says:
::Transfer power to shields and sensors::

XO_Hicks says:
CSO: Are we in scanning range?

Host James says:
Action: The USS Cutlass, after traveling for 17 hours has arrived at Beta Shedr A.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Watches the systems on his console with a smile for his wife:: Tasha: Love you.

SO_Brehgorn says:
::Scanning area::

CSO-Temal says:
XO: Scanning for the alien vessel now.

XO_Hicks says:
CNS: Slow to half impulse.

OPS_Kerst says:
::Monitors comm frequencies::

CTO_Marek says:
::Runs a full tactical scan over the area::

EO_Piester says:
::In Main Engineering and has all systems ready for any alerts::

XO_Hicks says:
CTO: Shields up, Red alert.

Host James says:
Action: Sensors show wreckage of several Federation runabouts, some faint life signs aboard, and the large colony ship in a low orbit over the planet's surface.

TO_Corjet says:
::Smiles and says:: ~~~Randy, love you to, sweet~~~

CTO_Marek says:
XO: Right away, Sir.

CTO_Marek says:
::Sets Red alert mode::

CEO_Corjet says:
*EO* Piester, can you run a check on the back-up systems, ahh, all of them?  ::Sighs:: I'll handle all normal systems for now.

OPS_Kerst says:
::Transfers power to weapons and shields::

CNSToni says:
XO: Coming up on Beta Shedr, dropping out of warp and slowing to half impulse.

CEO_Corjet says:
Self: Sweet.

XO_Hicks says:
CNS: Steady as she goes.

CSO-Temal says:
XO: Sir, sensors are picking up debris from Federation ships and runabouts.  There are some faint life signs.  We should beam the survivors aboard.

SO_Brehgorn says:
::Focuses scans on the colony ship::

MO_Brehgorn says:
::Sits down on a biobed::

XO_Hicks says:
OPS: Prepare to hail the colony ship with a low band EM wave.

CSO-Temal says:
SO: Get all the information you can on the alien ship.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Reconfigures his consoles to keep an eye on all systems::

EO_Piester says:
*CEO* Thinking the same thing, Sir.  ::Settles down at a console and starts running checks on all the back-up systems::

OPS_Kerst says:
XO: Aye, Sir. ::Prepares comm::

XO_Hicks says:
CSO: Agreed.

CTO_Marek says:
::Tries to find the cause of the runabout’s wreckage::

XO_Hicks says:
CNS: Take us to the area of the survivors.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Chuckles to himself:: Self: I better watch out for that Piester. ::Laughs to himself:: He might be after my job.

CSO-Temal says:
*MO* Prepare for wounded.  ::Tries to get a transporter lock on the survivors::

EO_Piester says:
::Sets a red button to switch to help with normal systems just in case::

CTO_Marek says:
TO: Please, runs a scan over the area, looking for any kind of known weapons traces.

CNSToni says:
::Maneuvering ship through  debris of wreckage, avoiding large pieces of debris::

XO_Hicks says:
OPS: Begin hailing the colony ship.

SO_Brehgorn says:
CSO/XO: The ship has a sizeable crew and weapons are armed.

MO_Brehgorn says:
*CSO* Aye, Sir.

OPS_Kerst says:
XO/CNS: Sir, we'll need to be within 25,000 km to use the transporter through this debris.

MO_Brehgorn says:
::Jumps of the biobed and gets ready::

XO_Hicks says:
CTO: Get me a target lock on their engines and weapons.

TO_Corjet says:
::Scans the area:: CTO: Sir, there are quite a few weapon traces in the area.

OPS_Kerst says:
::Tries a standard hail to the colony ship::

XO_Hicks says:
OPS: Acknowledged.

CTO_Marek says:
::Sets target and gets ready to fire::  XO: Target its set, Sir.

SO_Brehgorn says:
CSO/XO:  Our transporters effectiveness is degraded due to emissions from the colony ship.

CSO-Temal says:
XO: Sir, we may have to pull the runabouts into our shuttle bay with a tractor beam due to the radiation.

TO_Corjet says:
CTO: Their weapons are armed.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Frowns slightly.  Tries to boost the effectiveness of the ship’s sensor systems:: Self: I hope this works.

XO_Hicks says:
CSO: Prepare to do so.

OPS_Kerst says:
XO: There is no response to our hails, Sir.

CNSToni says:
XO: Bringing us to a range of 25,000 km.  We are within transporter range now, Sir.

CTO_Marek says:
TO: Check photon torpedo launchers just as a precaution.

XO_Hicks says:
OPS: Keep trying, all frequencies, and all languages.

CSO-Temal says:
CEO: Power up the tractor beams.  *MO* Have medical teams report to the main shuttle bay.

TO_Corjet says:
::Checks the scans::

OPS_Kerst says:
XO: Aye, Sir.

MO_Brehgorn says:
*CSO* Aye, Sir.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Hears what’s going on on the Bridge.  Powers up the tractor beams::  CSO: Done, Sir.

OPS_Kerst says:
::Continues to try to hail the Colony ship, all frequencies, and multiple languages::

MO_Brehgorn says:
::Assembles medical teams and sends them to the main shuttle bay::

SO_Brehgorn says:
CSO: Sir, there is an extraordinary number of life forms aboard that vessel.

EO_Piester says:
::Notices systems are coming on line.  Wonders: What's going on out there?::

TO_Corjet says:
CTO: The weapons on the ship are charging.

CSO-Temal says:
SO: Acknowledged.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Runs a quick diagnostic check on the communication systems and subsystems::

CTO_Marek says:
TO: Right.

CSO-Temal says:
CTO: I hope your security teams are ready, for as many life forms that are aboard that ship.  We'll need all the help we can get if they board us.

CSO-Temal says:
XO: We're ready to begin pulling in the runabouts.  We can drop just the aft shields so we aren't totally vulnerable.

SO_Brehgorn says:
::Scans ship for any Federation signals or life forms::

CNSToni says:
XO: We are also within tractor range, Sir.

Host James says:
Action: The Colony Ship fires several low-level primitive phaser weapons at the Cutlass.  Shields absorb damage.

XO_Hicks says:
CSO: Do it quickly, Temal.

CTO_Marek says:
CSO: Right away, Sir. *Security Teams* Delta and Tango Squad, report to main shuttle bay.

SO_Brehgorn says:
::Rocks slightly::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Runs a quick diagnostic on the shuttlebay and a remote diagnostic check the shuttles::

TO_Corjet says:
CTO: Shields at 85%.

CTO_Marek says:
XO: Shields at 85%. No severe threat to us, Sir.

XO_Hicks says:
CTO: Fire a warning shot across their bow.

OPS_Kerst says:
ALL: Rerouting additional power to shields.  ::Transfer power to shields::

CSO-Temal says:
::Is rocked by the phaser blast. Thinks: Well, can't drop any shields if they're being fired upon::  XO: Never mind, not with them firing on us, hopefully they'll leave the damaged runabouts alone.

XO_Hicks says:
CSO: Agreed.

EO_Piester says:
::Notices a drain on the shields and tries to find a way to reroute power from back-up systems::

CSO-Temal says:
CTO: Marek, Belay that order.  We can't drop shields with them firing on us.

CTO_Marek says:
XO: Aye, Sir.  ::Fires phasers across the vessel’s bow:: 

Host James says:
Action: The Colony Ship fires again.   Shields down to 70%.

CTO_Marek says:
CSO: Right, Sir.  ::Concentrates on phaser controls::

CSO-Temal says:
::Scans for any weak points on their hull or in their shield grid::

CTO_Marek says:
XO: I recommend firing at more sensitive areas and disable their weapons.

XO_Hicks says:
CTO: Target their weapons and fire.

OPS_Kerst says:
::Tries to transfers more power to shields::

CTO_Marek says:
XO: Shields at 70%. Colony ship is still firing at us, Sir.

CSO-Temal says:
::Is rocked again:: XO: Perhaps we should raise our voice a little?

OPS_Kerst says:
CEO: Can you give me more power for the shields?

CEO_Corjet says:
XO: I just ran a check on the shuttlebay and the shuttles, everything’s fine.  ::Brings all back-up power systems online:: Back-ups online.

CTO_Marek says:
XO: Aye, Sir. ::Fires again::

CNSToni says:
XO: Evasive maneuvers?

CEO_Corjet says:
OPS: Back-ups online now.  You should have all the power that you need.

XO_Hicks says:
CEO: Acknowledged.

OPS_Kerst says:
XO: Sir, we could try another EM pulse, to take out their power systems, Sir.

XO_Hicks says:
CNS: Negative.

OPS_Kerst says:
::Transfers back-up power to shields::

XO_Hicks says:
OPS: Only as a last resort, I'd like to communicate.

CEO_Corjet says:
*EO* Piester?  How are things looking down there?

CSO-Temal says:
OPS: Though we don't know how their shield grid works, it may not affect the ship.

XO_Hicks says:
CTO: Fire at will.  Your discretion, just don't destroy them.

CTO_Marek says:
XO: A direct hit with a photon torpedo could do that, Sir.

OPS_Kerst says:
XO: Sir, aye, but they don't seem to want to talk, Sir.

CNSToni says:
::Holding ship in steady position for transports::

EO_Piester says:
*CEO* Back-up systems are up and running perfect.

CSO-Temal says:
XO: We should concentrate our fire in one spot then we could bring down the shields in that section and cause some damage or beam boarding parties over.

CTO_Marek says:
XO: ::Fires 2-photon torpedoes::

Host James says:
Action: The Cutlass scores several direct hits on the colony ship.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Wonders about the alien ship.  Tries again to boost the sensors effectiveness:: *EO* Great!  Please run a check on the transporters, Ensign.

XO_Hicks says:
CSO: I won't beam anyone over there after what happened to us last time.

XO_Hicks says:
OPS: Keep hailing them.

CTO_Marek says:
XO: 2 direct hits. Ships weapons are off line now, Sir.

XO_Hicks says:
OPS: Tell them we want to talk.

EO_Piester says:
*CEO* Running system checks now, Sir.

OPS_Kerst says:
::Tries to hail the Colony ship by varying frequencies and using different parameters in the Universal Translator::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Tries to scan the alien ship, hoping he can get a better reading on their shields::

OPS_Kerst says:
COM: Colony Ship: Colony ship, we wish to talk, not fight.

CTO_Marek says:
XO: Shields at 65%.

CSO-Temal says:
XO: I meant to take control, but never mind that option.  ::Lowers sensor power and diverts to defenses::

OPS_Kerst says:
::Surprised at an incoming hail::

OPS_Kerst says:
XO: Sir, they have answered our hail, Sir.

SO_Brehgorn says:
::Nods head::

CTO_Marek says:
::Scans the alien message::

XO_Hicks says:
*CEO* I need more power to the shields.

XO_Hicks says:
OPS: On screen.

OPS_Kerst says:
::Transfers to view screen::

Host James says:
Action: All that appears on the view screen is darkness and the vague outline of a humanoid.

CTO_Marek says:
::Watches the main view screen::

EO_Piester says:
::Notices the annular confinement beam could be a little bit more efficient:: Self: Hmm.

SO_Brehgorn says:
Self: What the...

OPS_Kerst says:
::Ties to clear up the image on the view screen::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Quickly reroutes power from non-critical systems to the shields and boost the cooling systems of the shield generators:: XO: Done, Sir.

CNSToni says:
:;Looking into darkness of view screen::

CTO_Marek says:
TO: Keep an eye on them, Tasha. Watch for any kind of power increase.

XO_Hicks says:
COM: Colony ship: This is Commander Willie Hicks of the USS Cutlass.  Why have you fired on us?

CSO-Temal says:
::Watches sensors for any signs of a trap::

Host Alien says:
COM: Cutlass:  ::Says nothing::

CTO_Marek says:
CSO: Be careful with their transmission. They could contain some kind of virus string, which could affect our computers.

OPS_Kerst says:
::Tries to improve the COM connection and clear up the image::

XO_Hicks says:
OPS: Is our universal translator working?

CNSToni says:
:;Looks at vague outline of humanoid, watching for facial reactions::

XO_Hicks says:
COM: Colony Ship: Colony ship, can you hear me?

CTO_Marek says:
*Delta and Tango Squad* Stand by at Red alert and wait for my command.  Phaser rifles to stun. Marek, out.

CSO-Temal says:
XO: Perhaps they are a telepathic race and don't understand verbal communication?  Maybe we should try communicating using telepathy?

OPS_Kerst says:
XO: Sir, it's on their end.  I can't tell if its deliberate or not, Sir.

Host Alien says:
COM: Cutlass:  ::Says nothing::

SO_Brehgorn says:
::Whispers to CSO:: CSO: Perhaps they do not communicate verbally.

SO_Brehgorn says:
CSO: I'm reading a large power surge.

CNSToni says:
::Wishes she were a full Betazed at times like this::

XO_Hicks says:
All: This is irritating me.

CSO-Temal says:
SO: Yes, we're investigating that.  ::Notices a flashing light::  XO: Sir, we're picking up a power surge.

CTO_Marek says:
XO/CSO: Power increasing in several areas of the ship, Sir.

Host Alien says:
Action: The main view screen scrambles.

OPS_Kerst says:
::Argh::

XO_Hicks says:
CNS: Back us away, full impulse.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Sighs and wonders what’s going to happen this time.  Hopes everything will go good and that they wont have to kill anyone::

CSO-Temal says:
SO: Scan the ship!  Could it be a self-destruct or weapons system?

OPS_Kerst says:
::Tries to reestablish contact::

CTO_Marek says:
CSO: I'll try to identify whatever this power surge is. 

CNSToni says:
XO: Acknowledged.

Host Alien says:
Action: The main view screen begins smoking.

XO_Hicks says:
CTO: Tractor the runabouts.

OPS_Kerst says:
::Sees smoke coming from the view screen::

CTO_Marek says:
XO: Right away, Sir.

XO_Hicks says:
OPS: Kill the COM link.

SO_Brehgorn says:
::Scans the ship to determine the nature of the power surge::

OPS_Kerst says:
::Cuts COM channel::

CTO_Marek says:
::Sets tractor beam::

XO_Hicks says:
CSO: Can you tell what's causing the power surge?

CSO-Temal says:
CEO: Scan our systems.  Did that power surge have any serious affect on us other than on the view screen?

CTO_Marek says:
SO: Could you find something?

OPS_Kerst says:
::Scans power systems::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Boosts the power to the Cutlass' weapons, shields and tractor beam:: CSO: I’m on it now.

CSO-Temal says:
XO: It came from within the alien ship.  I'm having the CEO check our systems to make sure they weren't sabotaged.

CTO_Marek says:
CEO: I need more power to the tractor beam NOW!

CEO_Corjet says:
CSO: They have been disrupted for a moment, Sir.

XO_Hicks says:
*CEO* Damage report!

OPS_Kerst says:
XO: Sir, power systems have suffered from minor disruptions, Sir.

CSO-Temal says:
XO: The alien vessel is going further down into the planet's orbit.

XO_Hicks says:
OPS: Thank you, Kerst.

SO_Brehgorn says:
CTO/CSO: I can't lock onto the source of the power surge, but the vessel is lowering its orbit.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Boosts the power to the tractor beam, while looking at his console:: CTO: Done.

CTO_Marek says:
CEO: Thanks.

CTO_Marek says:
XO: Runabouts are safe, Sir.

XO_Hicks says:
CSO: What's on this planet?

EO_Piester says:
::Notices power drain on systems and runs a level-2 diagnostic on it::

XO_Hicks says:
CTO: Good work, Marek.

CNSToni says:
XO: Continue to back away from the vessel, Sir?

CSO-Temal says:
XO: Besides a Federation colony?  I'll check the database.  ::Turns to the SO::  SO: Is there anything unique about this planet?

CTO_Marek says:
::Nods at XO::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Checks the Cutlass systems with a level-4 diagnostic, checking all critical systems:: XO: Nothing major, Sir.

XO_Hicks says:
CNS: Negative, follow the ship into the atmosphere.

SO_Brehgorn says:
CSO: A typical Class M planet with a colony of roughly 30,000.  Nothing out of the ordinary.

XO_Hicks says:
CTO: Destroy that ship.

CSO-Temal says:
XO: Sir, the vessel is just hovering above the colony.

CTO_Marek says:
XO: Right away, Sir.

CSO-Temal says:
XO: Sir, it's not attacking the colony.

Host Alien says:
Action: The Colony Ship fires a beam weapon that strikes the Cutlass disabling shields.

OPS_Kerst says:
XO: Sir, the debris from that ship could cause considerable harm to the colony, Sir.

CSO-Temal says:
CTO: Does the ship have its weapons charged?  I thought we destroyed them?

CTO_Marek says:
::Doubts for a second, then fires 4-photon torpedoes::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Reroutes all the minor damaged systems to the back-up systems::

XO_Hicks says:
CSO: It did damage several runabouts.

Host Alien says:
=/\=/\=/\= Pause Kootenai Station Mission =/\=/\=/\=

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