Host ASM_Chad says:
Prelude: The crew of Kootenai Station has been working fervently to prepare the station for an increase in merchant traffic.

Romulan merchants having been moving through the station all day without incident or interruption.  They communicate as little as possible with the station, do their business, and move on.

The time is now 1300 hours, and the docking bays are a buzz with merchant activity.  All systems are running smoothly, and the Romulans have so far been very patient regarding Federation traffic laws.

Cast of Characters

Brian Wachendorf as XO Commander P’Dar Kerst
Eric VanSickle as CSO Lieutenant Commander Taliza Cal
Gary Cole as CMO Lieutenant Sovok
Kytra Seliquini as CTO Bao’tzhu Shengming Rr’Vellan
Steve Seliquini as OPS Ensign Rick Spicer

Guest Appearance
SM-Darlene Wise as TO Bailey
ASM Chad Snyder as Brump, Sub_Commander Torek

Host ASM_Chad says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<BEGIN KOOTENAI MISSION>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

TO_Bailey says:
::Lumbers into Operations to begin his duty shift.  Makes his way to the tactical station and relieves the gamma shift tactical officer after getting an update of the station status::

CTO_Rr-Vellan says:
::Walks "her" beat on the promenade, keeping a careful eye on the newcomers::

CSO_Taliza says:
::Finishes the recalibration of the station sensors, to make sure only merchant ships are approaching the station, not warships::

OPS_Spicer says:
::Sitting at the OPS console running a level 5 diagnostic, routine for the beginning of his shift::

TO_Bailey says:
::Monitors the sensors, ever watchful for Romulan warbirds::

CSO_Taliza says:
::In Yogi voice:: TO: Heya, Booboo ::Referring to a past mission::, I-ah recalibrated the sensors so the nasty Romulans won't steal our pic-a-nic baskets.

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Puts down PADD contain preliminary reports. Stretches. Exits Ready Room for Operations::

CTO_Rr-Vellan says:
::Stops and watches a couple of merchants for a moment, then determines, it's not illegal and moves on::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Enters Operations::

TO_Bailey says:
::Growls at the CSO's comment:: CSO: Acknowledged.  ::Growls some more::

OPS_Spicer says:
::Begins to manage the transfer of cargo from one ship to the station stores, from ship to ship, and station stores to ship::

Host ASM_Chad says:
ACTION: Despite the crew's best efforts, merchant traffic is beginning to back up.  Lines several kilometers long begin to form with freighters trying to get into the station.

Host XO_Kerst says:
ALL: Report!

CSO_Taliza says:
::Hears growl:: TO: Sorry, Bailey, couldn't resist thinking about that mission.

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: Sir, the tactical and scientific sensors all have been upgraded.  This way, we'll make sure only Romulan merchant ships approach.

TO_Bailey says:
XO: Sensors do not indicate any Romulan warbirds hidden within the cargo ships, Sir.   Traffic is increasing.

OPS_Spicer says:
Self: Damn, Rommies!  Too impatient and don't like to wait their turn.  ::Tries to calm down angry merchants::

Host XO_Kerst says:
CSO/TO: Good.

OPS_Spicer says:
XO: Sir, I am having trouble trying to keep these Romulan Merchants in line. They all seem to think they have priority over everyone else.

Host XO_Kerst says:
OPS: Remind FIFO. However, perishable cargos may be given higher priority.

OPS_Spicer says:
COM: Rom Merchant 1: Sir, I realize that you have important cargo. I am trying to get you to the docking area. Please hold on and wait your turn.

OPS_Spicer says:
XO: Aye, Sir.  I am using standard priorities.

OPS_Spicer says:
XO: Sir, I am getting a garbled message. I am trying to clean it up but I am not having much success. It appears to be urgent.

CSO_Taliza says:
OPS: I'll help you out.

Host XO_Kerst says:
OPS: Put it on speaker.

OPS_Spicer says:
XO: Aye, Sir.  ::Places COM signal to speaker::

TO_Bailey says:
::Watches as the line of cargo ships begins to grow::

CTO_Rr-Vellan says:
::Continues walking the Promenade, making sure her security is present and playing attention::

CSO_Taliza says:
::Tries to help OPS increase gain on upper EM bands::

OPS_Spicer says:
COM: Unknown Vessel: Please repeat. This is Kootenai Station. We are receiving your message but it is garbled. Please repeat.

Host ASM_Chad says:
@<Unknown Vessel> COM: Kootenai: H..lp!  W..  are und..r  att...k!  Engines are ..........  In need of immedi....e  as...ista...ce!

Host XO_Kerst says:
OPS/CSO: Can you identify the source of the transmission?

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: Trying to extrapolate.

TO_Bailey says:
::Switches sensors to long-range scans::

OPS_Spicer says:
XO: Trying, Sir.  ::Tries to identify the source of the signal::

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: Sir!  I have something.  Sensors are picking up two vessels entering the sector at high warp.  One is firing upon the other.  Trying to identify...

Host XO_Kerst says:
TO: Yellow Alert!

TO_Bailey says:
::Notices a vessel coming into range of the sensors::  XO: I have an yet unidentified vessel coming into sensor range, Sir.

TO_Bailey says:
XO: Aye, Sir.  ::Activates the yellow alert signal::

Host XO_Kerst says:
*CTO*: Please report to Operations.

CTO_Rr-Vellan says:
*XO* Yes, Sirrrr, on my way.

OPS_Spicer says:
COM: All Merchants: Attention merchant vessels. Please observe proper docking protocol. Failure to comply will result in your being placed last in line. ::Shakes head:: Self: That should shake them up a bit.

Host ASM_Chad says:
ACTION: Two alien vessels warp into the sector.  The lead vessel is badly damaged and is being pounded by weapons fire from the much larger ship.

Host XO_Kerst says:
CSO: Is it a Warbird?

TO_Bailey says:
XO: Correction, there are two unidentified vessels on sensors, Sir.

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: Checking...

CTO_Rr-Vellan says:
::Grabs the next turbolift to Operations::

OPS_Spicer says:
::Tries to identify the vessels::

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: Negative on the Warbirds, they're Brumps.

Host ASM_Chad says:
ACTION: The lead vessel loses its port nacelle and falls from warp less than a light year from the station.  The following vessel goes to impulse and continues to fire upon the smaller ship.

CTO_Rr-Vellan says:
::Enters Operations:: XO: Sirrr?

Host XO_Kerst says:
OPS: Open a channel to the second ship.

Host XO_Kerst says:
CTO: Take weapons, target the hostile vessel.

OPS_Spicer says:
XO: Aye, Sir.

TO_Bailey says:
XO: Sir, the vessels just dropped out of warp approximately one light year from the station.

Host XO_Kerst says:
CTO/TO: Red alert, raise shields.

OPS_Spicer says:
COM: Attacking Vessel: This is Kootenai Station. Identify please.  You are in Federation Space. Cease all hostilities.

TO_Bailey says:
XO: Aye, Sir!  ::Switches to Red Alert status and raises the station shields::

CTO_Rr-Vellan says:
::Nods and heads to the Tactical station, brings weapons systems online::

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: Sir, Brumps are slimy creatures.  They may be fighting in part of a civil war.  The lead vessel is in the midst of a warp core breach... critical in 2 minutes.

Host XO_Kerst says:
COM HS: This is Kootenai station, break off your attack or we will be forced to fire on your vessel.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Hears the red alert goes off and sighs, as he was just going to leave Sickbay for a few minutes::

Host ASM_Chad says:
@<Brump Rebels> COM: Kootenai: Help us!  We are under attack!  Our engines are badly damaged.  We request immediate asylum aboard your station!

OPS_Spicer says:
::Scans the ship for life signs and tries to lock on to them::

CTO_Rr-Vellan says:
::Holds her paws over the "fire" button, waiting for the XO's order::

Host ASM_Chad says:
ACTION: The larger vessel detects the core breach in progress.  It breaks off its attack and hangs back to witness the event.

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: I'm not sure if we can risk sending the Erie out for a rescue.

Host XO_Kerst says:
OPS: Can we beam the crew off that ship?

Host ASM_Chad says:
ACTION: One minute until the warp core goes critical.

OPS_Spicer says:
XO: Sir, I have a lock on the crew.  Shall I beam them aboard?

Host ASM_Chad says:
ACTION: The smaller vessel begins exploding and breaking up.

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: One minute to critical.

Host XO_Kerst says:
OPS/CTO: Drop the shields, then beam those survivors to sick bay.

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: It's starting to fall apart!

CTO_Rr-Vellan says:
::Nods and drops shields::

OPS_Spicer says:
XO: Aye ::Activates the transporters and beams the crew to Sickbay::

TO_Bailey says:
::Watches as the smaller vessel explodes::

Host XO_Kerst says:
CTO: Raise the shields as soon as transport complete. If that other vessel starts towards us, give them a warning shot across their bow!

CTO_Rr-Vellan says:
::Raises shields as soon as the transports are complete::

Host ASM_Chad says:
ACTION: The Brump rebels are beamed off their ship into Sickbay as their warp core goes critical and sends a massive shockwave in all directions.

CSO_Taliza says:
::Trains sensors on larger Brump ship::

OPS_Spicer says:
XO: We have them Sir.

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: Shockwave inbound!

CTO_Rr-Vellan says:
::Returns her paw to rest over the "fire" button::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Notices the survivors beamed into Sickbay and sends him team to begin treatment, making rounds to check each one::

Host XO_Kerst says:
*CMO*: Incoming your way, Doc, Brump refugees; number and condition unknown.

CMO_Sovok says:
*XO*: So I've noticed.  I'll take care of them.

Host XO_Kerst says:
OPS: Sound collision!

OPS_Spicer says:
XO: Aye.  ::Sounds the collision alarm::

TO_Bailey says:
::Braces himself on the tactical console::

CTO_Rr-Vellan says:
::Braces herself, her claws almost digging into the nice carpet in Operations::
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Host ASM_Chad says:
ACTION: Shockwave in 5..4..3..2..1..The station rocks back and forth as the shockwave hits, crewmembers are thrown from their chairs as lights flicker and main power goes offline.

CSO_Taliza says:
::Hangs on as shockwave passes through::

TO_Bailey says:
::Gets thrown into the bulkhead and slides down onto the deck::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Holds onto chair as station rocks around him::

OPS_Spicer says:
::Grasps the console for stability::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Flies across Sickbay, unaware of the incoming shockwave and lands on the floor, holding his arm::  Self: What the...

OPS_Spicer says:
::Activates emergency power::

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: Shockwave will clear in 3, 2, 1...

CMO_Sovok says:
*XO*: Sir, what the hell was that?

OPS_Spicer says:
XO: Sir, main power offline.  We are running on emergency power.

Host ASM_Chad says:
ACTION: Auxiliary power kicks in with emergency backups and shields along with all other systems are restored.  Red light floods Operations as most of the main lights were broken in the shockwave

TO_Bailey says:
::Rubs the back of his head then gets up slowly::

Host XO_Kerst says:
*CMO*: The Brump ship had a core breach. That was their ship exploding.

Host XO_Kerst says:
OPS: Damage report?

CTO_Rr-Vellan says:
::Helps TO_Bailey up::

CSO_Taliza says:
::Checks sensors for other Brump ship::

TO_Bailey says:
CTO: Thank you.  ::Gets up and moves back to his station::

Host XO_Kerst says:
CTO: Status of the Hostile ship?

CMO_Sovok says:
::Brushes his uniform off and ignores his arm, beginning to treat the patients in Sickbay... remembers something that happened a long time ago but forces it out of his mind, continuing to treat the injured::

Host ASM_Chad says:
ACTION: The Brump rebels in Sickbay begin to awaken.  Their natural gaseous odor begins to fill the room.

OPS_Spicer says:
XO: Sir, hull breaches on levels 20-25.  Shields in place, main power is offline and there are numerous collisions in the docking tiers.

CTO_Rr-Vellan says:
XO: They'rrre still hanging back, Sirrrr

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: They're sending a communication to somewhere deeper into space.  Trying to triangulate the receiver.

Host ASM_Chad says:
ACTION: Medics near the 5 Brump rebels begin to gasp for air as the gaseous mist overtakes them.  The MOs begin to turn blue and fall unconscious.

Host XO_Kerst says:
CTO: Send a security detail to Sickbay.  Restrict our new guests to Sickbay for now.

Host ASM_Chad says:
ACTION: Fires rage in the docking tiers due to the many collisions of merchant vessels when the shockwave hit.

OPS_Spicer says:
::Activates fire suppression systems::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Looks around the room:: Self: What in the world.... ::Backs away from the gas and picks up the gas mask that he threw across Sickbay some time ago... still on the floor... Must have been hard to find during cleanup::

CTO_Rr-Vellan says:
::Nods to the XO and to the TO and heads down to Sickbay::

Host XO_Kerst says:
OPS: Get repair crews moving, coordinate with Engineering.

OPS_Spicer says:
XO: Aye, Sir, I am already on it.

TO_Bailey says:
::Moves to Tactical one as the CTO leaves for Sickbay::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Moves into the gas and begins to drag the medics out, placing them in his office where the gas hadn't yet reached::

Host XO_Kerst says:
CSO: I want the Erie prepped and ready for launch.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Finally drags the last medic out:: Computer, erect a level five force field around all foreign gasses in Sickbay and remove them from the atmosphere.

OPS_Spicer says:
::Manages repair and fire crews to the appropriate locations::

Host ASM_Chad says:
ACTION: The Brump in Sickbay begin sending out a strange squawking sound.  They seemed panicked as the MOs fall to the ground, overwhelmed by their gaseous nature.

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: Aye, Sir.  *Erie prep crew*: Operations to Erie, prepare the ship for launch.

CTO_Rr-Vellan says:
::Stands outside the Sickbay doors with a security team:: Team: We need to be prepared for anything, okay? ::takes a deep breath and enters Sickbay::

Host ASM_Chad says:
ACTION: Atmosphere systems in Sickbay are activated and strained to the max. as they try to remove the Brump's gases.

OPS_Spicer says:
::Informs all traffic that docking is temporarily suspended till further notice::

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: Sir, the environmental systems in Sickbay are starting to fail.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Notices that it isn't really working:: Computer, stop the removal of the gas but keep the force fields up.

CTO_Rr-Vellan says:
::Pans the room with her phaser out:: CMO: Doctor, is everything okay?

OPS_Spicer says:
::Brings additional air cleaning units online to help with the gaseous atmosphere in Sickbay::

Host XO_Kerst says:
CSO: Get some EVA suits down there. And erects force fields to contain the gas. Get Engineering to help set up an airlock. We'll treat this as a hostile alien environment situation.

OPS_Spicer says:
::Reroutes power from non critical systems to the environmental systems::

TO_Bailey says:
::Looks around for a gas mask, just in case::

Host ASM_Chad says:
ACTION: The CTO's team begin to cough at the heavy concentration of Brump gases.

CMO_Sovok says:
CTO: Watch those... ::Points at the Brumps behind the force field:: And replicate a gas mask just in case. ::Walks back into his office with some supplies and begins to treat the six medics in his office

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: Yes, Sir, Doctor Sovok is already working on the force field.

Host XO_Kerst says:
CSO: Good.

Host XO_Kerst says:
TO: anything new from other ship?

Host ASM_Chad says:
ACTION: The remainder of Brump gases are confined as the force field finally comes online and isolates the Brump to the rear of Sickbay.

CSO_Taliza says:
*CTO*: Get your crew into EVAs pronto.  They're emitting noxious gasses.

OPS_Spicer says:
COM: Romulan Merchant: I am sorry but all activities are currently suspended till further notice.

CTO_Rr-Vellan says:
*CSO* Understood. ::motions to her team to the storage locker in Sickbay::

OPS_Spicer says:
XO: Sir, the Rommies are getting angry. We may have a situation with them.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Notices what his medics are suffering from and uses a basic inoculation to cure the problem::

TO_Bailey says:
XO: There are two more of the same type vessels on sensors but they are all just stopped in space.

CTO_Rr-Vellan says:
::Makes sure they all grab an EVA suit then gets one herself::

Host ASM_Chad says:
ACTION: Personnel in Sickbay begin to slide and trip from the slimy trail left by the Brump as they ran to a corner in Sickbay.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Watches as all of his medics begin to breath again and leaves them for the time being, checking on Sickbay:: CTO: What in the world is going on?

OPS_Spicer says:
XO: The Romulan trade ships are getting restless.  We may have a worse situation brewing.

Host XO_Kerst says:
OPS: Find out who's damaged. When the docking bays are back up they have priority. Coordinate with Tactical to get them through the shields. If they complain....if they complain tell them they can take it up with that other ship out there.

CTO_Rr-Vellan says:
::Fits the helmet over her head, trying not to get claustrophobic:: CMO: Their ship was attacked.

OPS_Spicer says:
::Looks at the XO:: XO: Yes, Sir!

Host ASM_Chad says:
ACTION: Besides a trail of slime, Sickbay is clear of noxious gases.  Five of the six MOs have re-awakened, but the sixth's heart has stopped beating as he goes into shock.

OPS_Spicer says:
::Coordinates with engineering to get the docking tiers back in working condition::

Host XO_Kerst says:
OPS: Open a channel to the lead ship out there, its time to find out what they want.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Nods and goes back to check on the MO's::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Sees the one in shock:: CTO: Bao! Get in here!

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: Sir!  Sensors are picking up large tachyon surges just on the edge of the sector.  Possible cloak.

OPS_Spicer says:
COM: Romulan Merchants: This is Kootenai Station. Please advise of your status in the order in which I have designated. We will attend to damaged vessels first then the others.

OPS_Spicer says:
XO: Aye, Sir.  ::Opens a channel to the alien vessel::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Mumbles an old Romulan curse, in Romulan::

Host ASM_Chad says:
ACTION: The Brump ignore all hails from the station.  They begin to form a circle around the station as three more vessels are picked up warping into the sector.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Grabs franticly for his hypospray and attempts to counteract the cardiac arrest with another injection. Opens his tricorder and keeps a running scan of the MO going::

CTO_Rr-Vellan says:
::Trots after the CMO, dodging the slime on the floor:: Self: better hope they get they cleaned up or the CO will be mad.

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: The Brump ships are circling us.  Now there are six here.

OPS_Spicer says:
COM: Brump: This is Kootenai Station. Please identify yourself and your intentions.

Host XO_Kerst says:
CSO: That's all we need. ID it Cal, use a directed tachyon beam if you need to.

CMO_Sovok says:
CTO: Get me the microdefibulator! I might need it soon!

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: Aye, Sir.  Firing tachyon beam.

TO_Bailey says:
::Counts the vessels surrounding the station one at a time, pointing on the screen to each one::

CTO_Rr-Vellan says:
::Nods and reaches for it on the tray next to a biobed::

OPS_Spicer says:
XO: Sir, we have 11 damaged Romulan Merchants. Nothing serious. But they are all really angry.

Host XO_Kerst says:
OPS: Send a message to Starfleet Command. Advise them of our situation. Also send a level 1 Priory message for assistant from any Starfleet vessel in the area. Inform them that Kootenai Station is under siege.

OPS_Spicer says:
XO: Aye, Sir.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Watches his tricorder... and puts the deliberator onto the medic, not willing to wait any longer for the injection to start working.. Sets it for a lower setting and sets it off::

CTO_Rr-Vellan says:
::Closes her eyes, not wanting to watch::

OPS_Spicer says:
::Sends a level 1 priority coded message for assistance to all SF vessels in the area of Kootenai Station::

OPS_Spicer says:
::Encodes and sends a message to SF HQ of current situation and status::

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: Sir, the telemetry from the tachyon burst is in.  It's four Romulan Warbirds right at the boundary of the Romulan side of the NZ.

Host ASM_Chad says:
ACTION: The tricorder on the sick MO flat lines.

Host XO_Kerst says:
*CTO*: If any of our guests can talk, try to figure out what was going on from them.

TO_Bailey says:
::Moves to a wall locker in Operations and extracts phasers.  Begins shoving several phasers into his belt::

CMO_Sovok says:
Self: Dammit! ::Ups the setting and lets the deliberator off once again::

CTO_Rr-Vellan says:
*XO* I'll get rrright on it, Sirrr

CTO_Rr-Vellan says:
::Stands up and looks at the "slimy things" through the force field:: Brumps: Hello?

OPS_Spicer says:
COM: All SF Vessels: This is Kootenai Station. We are under siege. Request all vessels in the area for immediate assistance. Repeat... This is Kootenai Station.........

TO_Bailey says:
::Reaches into the locker and pulls out a tricorder and an empty tactical bag.  Starts shoving explosives into the bag::

Host ASM_Chad says:
ACTION: The surge from the deliberator burns out its capacitor and it erupts into flames.  The MO is now reading brain dead.

Host XO_Kerst says:
CSO: Well, I guess that's good. Any bets on what they'll do if any of those freighters get seriously hurt during some fighting?

Host ASM_Chad says:
<Brump Rebels> CTO: Wab wav woo wak.

Host XO_Kerst says:
TO: Status on the Brump Ships?

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: They may think about coming in and risking war.  I don't know why we have that old treaty anyway.  Didn't we ally during the War?

CTO_Rr-Vellan says:
::Makes a face:: Brumps: Excuse me?

TO_Bailey says:
::Zips the tactical bag closed then slings it over his head, resting it on his shoulder.  Moves back to the tactical station and checks the sensors::

Host XO_Kerst says:
CSO: The enemy of my enemy is my friend only as long as we a common enemy.

TO_Bailey says:
XO: Checking now, Sir.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Drops his tricorder, knowing there is no more he can do here:: *OPS*: Mr. Spicer... One to beam to the mortuary... ::Taps the medics COM badge and stands up, looking down at the man, more angry with himself now than the faulty defibrillator::

TO_Bailey says:
XO: They are still stopped in space.  They seem to be forming some kind of blockade, Sir.

Host ASM_Chad says:
<Brump Rebels>  ::Coo at the CTO::

CTO_Rr-Vellan says:
::Tilts her head::  Self: Ooookay

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: The Brumps may want us to turn over their citizens.

Host ASM_Chad says:
ACTION: The damage in the docking tiers is beginning to come under control.  All fires have been put out and repairs on vessels have begun, at least for those that are inside the station's shield perimeter.

TO_Bailey says:
::Stands at the tactical station with phasers lined up all around his belt and a tactical bag full of explosives hanging from his shoulder::

Host XO_Kerst says:
CSO: You'd think they'd make a demand or something. A silent blockade doesn't seem very logical. The longer they just sit out there the more likely we'll get reinforcements. It doesn't make sense.

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: Try hailing them again?

Host ASM_Chad says:
ACTION: The six Brump vessels begin to circle the station, still preventing any merchant vessels from approaching it.

Host XO_Kerst says:
CSO/OPS: Can't hurt.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Walks out of Sickbay, remembering again another event that happened in the past. Sighs to himself and glares at the Brumps::

CTO_Rr-Vellan says:
::Clears her throat and tries again:: Brumps: Arrre......you ::Points to them:: capable.....of........speech?

TO_Bailey says:
::Remembers his gas mask and pulls it out of the locker.  Pulls the mask on over his head::

OPS_Spicer says:
XO: Sir, I'm picking up a hail. It is originating from the Romulan Neutral zone.

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: Must be those four warbirds.

Host ASM_Chad says:
<Brump> ::look at the CTO and begin to jiggle::

Host XO_Kerst says:
OPS/CSO: This is only going to get worse. OPS: But them through.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Looks back over to his office and sees that the man hadn't been taken care of... instead of calmly doing a site to site he decided to call OPS again:: *OPS*: Ensign, beam my dead officer to the morgue, Now!

OPS_Spicer says:
XO: Aye, Sir. ::Puts the hail from the RNZ through to the COM system's speakers::

CTO_Rr-Vellan says:
::Hands on her hips::  Brumps: Don't tell me, you'rrre all just jello?

Host ASM_Chad says:
<Sub_Commander. Torek> COM: Kootenai: This is the Romulan seventh fleet.  We are receiving complaints that our merchants are under attack and are not being protected from a hostile force.  Explain yourself Kootenai Station!

OPS_Spicer says:
XO: Shall we ask for their assistance Sir?

Host ASM_Chad says:
<Brump> ::makes a gurgling sound at the CTO and runs around the little room::

Host XO_Kerst says:
COM: Torek: The has been a situation here. Some of your ships were damaged when a ship exploded. There has been no attack on any Romulan vessels. We are handling the situation. You will remain on your side on the Neutral zone.

TO_Bailey says:
::Pats the tactical bag gently, as if to check to make sure it's still at his side then goes back to monitoring the situation::

CTO_Rr-Vellan says:
::Raises an eyebrow and looks over at Sovok:: CMO: Any thoughts?

Host ASM_Chad says:
ACTION: One of the Brump vessels fires a low level energy pulse at a Romulan merchant trying to run the blockade.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Finally gives up on the Ensign and decides to chastise him later:: Computer: Beam the body of Mr. Roberts to the morgue.

OPS_Spicer says:
XO: Sir, a Romulan Merchant is running the blockade..... it's being fired upon!

TO_Bailey says:
XO: Sir, one of the Brump vessels just fired a low-level energy pulse at one of the merchant ships who was trying to run the blockade!

CMO_Sovok says:
::Looks at the CTO and shakes his head, a slightly sad/angry look in his eyes:: CTO: No.. Sorry..

Host ASM_Chad says:
ACTION: All five of the Brump begins running into the force field and all over the little room, making wild hooting sounds.

Host XO_Kerst says:
OPS: Tell those Ships to stay put until told otherwise or I will Fire on them myself!

OPS_Spicer says:
XO: Aye.

Host XO_Kerst says:
TO: Tactical assessment of those ship. How much a a danger do they pose to us?

Host ASM_Chad says:
ACTION: The Romulan merchant backs off and the Brumps stop firing.

CTO_Rr-Vellan says:
::Looks back to the Brumps and sighs:: Self: here goes nothing... ::begins making hooting sounds toward the Brumps::

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: Sir, I don't know if the Brump are ignoring us or cannot understand us.

OPS_Spicer says:
COM: Romulan Merchant: Attention. Do not attempt to run the blockade. Stand your ground. Hold your positions until further notice.

TO_Bailey says:
XO: Aye, Sir.  ::Begins assessing the damages to the station vs. the power of the Brump vessels::  The Brump vessels are about 2/3 the size of the Erie, however they're only about 1/2 as powerful.

OPS_Spicer says:
XO: Sir, Engineering reports we should have main power in 20 minutes.

Host ASM_Chad says:
<Brump> ::stop in their tracks and stare at the CTO.  Begin to jiggle up and down and squawk at her::

TO_Bailey says:
XO: Therefore, they have the combined firepower of two Intrepid class vessels.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Walks up to the CTO. Smiling slightly at her hooting::

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: The Erie and a squadron of fighters can take them out.

Host XO_Kerst says:
CSO/TO: Well, lets give them something they can understand. Mr. Bailey put a warning shot across the bow of the Brump ship that just fired!

CTO_Rr-Vellan says:
::Squawks back::

CMO_Sovok says:
CTO: Thank you for cheering me up a little.

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: Sir, seven more Brumps just entered sensor range.

TO_Bailey says:
XO: Aye, Sir!  ::Thinks: Now we're talking!::  Firing!  ::Hits the phaser button and fires a warning shot at the attacking Brump vessel::

CTO_Rr-Vellan says:
CMO: I cheerrrred you up? In that case you'rrre welcome.

Host ASM_Chad says:
<Brump> ::stop their squawking and glare at the CTO.  They look very ticked off::

CTO_Rr-Vellan says:
Brumps: Hoot?

Host ASM_Chad says:
ACTION: The six Brump vessels back off as the station fires.  They then turn, fire a high level energy pulse at one Romulan freighter.  The freighter erupts into flames and explodes.

Host XO_Kerst says:
OPS: Any response to our calls for assistance?

OPS_Spicer says:
XO: The docking tiers are in working order, not full capacity, but working.

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: Sir!  Those Brump mean business, but they don't seem to want to attack us.

TO_Bailey says:
XO: Sir! The Brumps have fired at a Romulan freighter and destroyed it!

CMO_Sovok says:
CTO: I suggest you stop trying to talk with them...

OPS_Spicer says:
XO: Negative Sir. I have the computer repeating the request in auto.

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Curses loudly in Romulan::

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: They may use the Romulan freighters as bargaining chips to get the five in Sickbay back.

CTO_Rr-Vellan says:
::Tries hooting again::

Host ASM_Chad says:
<Sub_Commander. Torek> COM: Kootenai: Very well Kootenai.  You have thirty minutes to get the situation under control, or we will be forced to move in and take military control of that area.  Warbird, out  ::Cuts the COM and blocks it::

Host XO_Kerst says:
All: If they keep that up those Warbirds will swoop in solve our problem for us. Along with setting relations back 30 years.

Host ASM_Chad says:
<Brump> ::point up at the ceiling and stare at the CTO::

Host XO_Kerst says:
*CTO*: Any information from our guests?

TO_Bailey says:
::Pulls the gas mask down around his neck::

CTO_Rr-Vellan says:
::Looks up at the ceiling:: Brumps: What? *XO* Not yet sirrr. I'm trrrrying to establish communication.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Turns and goes to write a report on the death of one of his officers and sighs::

Host ASM_Chad says:
ACTION: The seven Brump vessels move into formation with the other six, making a total of 13.  They continue circling the station, not communicating with anyone.

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: Sir, we have to do something.

Host XO_Kerst says:
OPS: Order all remaining Romulan Ships to evacuate the area until further notice. Tell them they will be contacted when the situation is clear.

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: Either we engage the blockaders or we risk losing relations with the Romulans.

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: What they're doing is an act of war.

OPS_Spicer says:
XO: Aye, Sir.

Host ASM_Chad says:
ACTION: The Brump ships send out a massive energy charge, all the merchant vessels within half a light year fall dead in space.

Host ASM_Chad says:
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