Host ASM_Brian says:
Last Time: Several of the senior officers were mysteriously reassigned to the Erie under the Command of Admiral Mitchell. After rendezvousing with a shuttlecraft the crew learned of their true mission. They are to proceed to the neutral zone, meet a Romulan ship and exchange prisoner.

Several hours have passed since Commander Sutton came onboard, the Erie is approaching the neutral zone. Commander Sutton has been inspecting the ship, especially the transporter rooms.

Cast of Characters

Brian Wachendorf as XO Commander P’Dar Kerst
Kytra Seliquini as CTO Lieutenant Junior Grade Bao’tzhu Shengming Rr’Vellan
Steve Seliquini as CEO Lieutenant Junior Grade Ensign Rick Spicer
Toros Asadourian as OPS Lieutenant Mark Sorsion

Guest Appearance
SM-Darlene Wise as SC Admiral Valar Mitchell
ASM Brian Wachendorf as Commander Sutton

Host ASM_Brian says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Resume Kootenai Mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

OPS_Sorsion says:
::Stands at his post confident and clueless::

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
::Sitting in the command chair expecting problems with the prisoner exchange::

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::At the tactical console on the Bridge, monitoring the brig::

FCO_Torek says:
::Monitoring the ship's engines at warp speed, gets increasingly nervous as they draw nearer to the neutral zone.::

CEO_Spicer says:
::In Main Engineering, checking power relays::

FCO_Torek says:
Admiral: Sir, we are about to cross into the neutral zone.

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
FCO: Very well, all stop and hold this position.

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
*Sutton*: Mitchell to Sutton, we are approaching the neutral zone.

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
CTO: Scan for Romulan vessels.

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
OPS: Monitor all communications channels.

FCO_Torek says:
::Checks their ETA::  Admiral: Our ETA is...::Hears her orders::  Aye, Sir.  ::Fingers fly across the console as he brings the Erie to a complete stop::  Answering all stop, Sir.

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Nods:: Admiral: Yes, Ma'am

OPS_Sorsion says:
::Raises an eyebrow and gets nervous as the neutral zone is ordinarily off limits to all Federation ships:: Admiral: Aye, Sir.  ::Accesses the communications array monitoring any COM frequency for irregularities::

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
*CEO*: Mitchell to Spicer, we'll need full power to weapons and shields, Lieutenant.

Host Commander_Sutton says:
*Admiral*: Understood, proceed to the designated coordinates. I'm on my way to the Bridge.

CEO_Spicer says:
*Admiral* Understood Ma’am. ::Slides over to another console::

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
*Sutton*: Acknowledged.  ::Looks to the helm::  FCO: Proceed to the rendezvous coordinates, full impulse.  CTO: Maintain yellow alert.

FCO_Torek says:
Admiral: Aye, Sir.  ::Re-engages the engines at full impulse toward the rendezvous coordinates::  ETA is twenty minutes.

OPS_Sorsion says:
::Checks the high end band ... checks the low end band:: Self: Hmm... ::Notes to check for a communications analysis degree in his profile::

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
Admiral: Aye Ma'am ::Watches her console carefully::

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
CTO: Continuous scans.

CEO_Spicer says:
::Fine-tunes the power conduits::

OPS_Sorsion says:
::Hears a beeping on his console and goes to check the reason:: Admiral: Incoming Hail Sir.

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
OPS: On screen.  ::Stands and moves forward::

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Watches her console as she runs her scans::

Host ASM_Brian says:
ACTION: A Romulan Commander appears on the screen.

OPS_Sorsion says:
Admiral: Further analysis of the hail suggests it is from a Romulan ship, the Tekek.  ::Opens a channel and opens a visual feed to the main viewer:: Admiral: On screen, Aye.

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Looks up at the screen and narrows her eyes::

FCO_Torek says:
::Looks up from his console at the pointy-eared Romulan, frowns::

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
COM: Tekek: I am Admiral Mitchell, commanding officer of the USS Erie.

OPS_Sorsion says:
::Looks up from his console to see if his work completed successfully and is satisfied::

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
::Thinks: Where is Kerst when you need him?  Frowns a bit::

Host ASM_Brian says:
<Romulan>: COM: Erie: I am Sub Commander Char, we will be at the designated coordinated in 15 of your minutes.

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
COM: Tekek: Acknowledged.  I trust you have the "package"?

Host Commander_Sutton says:
<Char> COM: Eire: Yes. We will make the exchange once we have verified you have your "package".

FCO_Torek says:
::Stays at full impulse, looks for any sign of the Romulan ship on navigational scanners::

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
COM: Tekek: We have the "package".  Mitchell out.

OPS_Sorsion says:
::Thinks that next time they should use a private courier and ends the communication::

Host ASM_Brian says:
ACTION: The screen goes black.

Host Commander_Sutton says:
::Enters the Bridge::

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Growls under her breath::

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
::Turns and sits down in the command chair:: CTO: Any sign of the Romulans on sensors?

FCO_Torek says:
::Thinks they're making the prisoner out to sound like a gift-wrapped box::  Admiral: Sir, there is no sign of the Romulans on sensors.

OPS_Sorsion says:
::Sighs:: Self: No sensor contact, that means they're cloaked.  ::Taps into the sensor relay and searches for heightened EM emissions::

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
Admiral: No sign, Ma'am.

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
FCO: Very well, steady as she goes, stay on course.

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
OPS: Are you picking up anything on the COM channels?

Host Commander_Sutton says:
FCO: What is our ETA?

FCO_Torek says:
::Checks their distance::  Admiral: Now five minutes, Sir.

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
::Looks briefly at Sutton then shifts her gaze at the center console::

OPS_Sorsion says:
::Checks an adjacent console to his left quickly:: Admiral: That's a negative, Sir, I've been running continuous scans into all bands of communication transmission our equipment is designed to detect.

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
OPS: Very well, continue monitoring.

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
FCO: Slow to half impulse.  I do not want to appear too aggressive.

OPS_Sorsion says:
Admiral: Aye, Aye. ::Looks back to the console in front of him and monitors for heightened quantum signatures from the Romulan vessel's engine core::

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Raises an eyebrow at the OPS's words and thinks "he is good"::

FCO_Torek says:
::Looks down as a small red light flashes, taps his panel::  *CEO*: Lieutenant, the primary port power coupling just went out of phase by .008%.  It caused a 9% drop in speed.

CEO_Spicer says:
*FCO* I'm on it. ::Slides over to another console and starts typing::

Host ASM_Brian says:
ACTION: The Erie arrives at the designated coordinates.

OPS_Sorsion says:
::Looks surprised at the FCO's statement and checks his console to see why his alarms didn't go off:: 

FCO_Torek says:
Admiral: Sir, we are at the rendezvous point.

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
FCO: All stop.

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
CTO: Any sign of the Romulan vessel on sensors?

FCO_Torek says:
Admiral: Aye, Sir, answering all stop ::Decreases power to the engines and fires forward thrusters to bring the Erie to a complete halt::

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
Admiral: No Ma'am ::Frowns::

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
::Looks to Sutton:: Sutton: Cloaked?

OPS_Sorsion says:
::Checks the power taps and begins an analysis of the power system relay by relay from his console using remote diagnostics:: Admiral: Sir.

Host Commander_Sutton says:
Admiral: Most likely. The Romulans always like making a grand entrance.

FCO_Torek says:
::Immediately begins inputting an escape course using Beta plan tactics, just in case::

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
Sutton: We will wait a few minutes.

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
CTO: Red alert.  FCO: Hold your position.

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Raises red alert::

FCO_Torek says:
Admiral: Aye, Sir, holding.  ::Keeps his hands over the engage button in case anything goes wrong::

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
FCO: Stand by for evasive maneuvers.

OPS_Sorsion says:
Admiral: It appears that there have been periodic power drains, I can't seem to identify the reason. ::Hears the order for red alert and begins bringing up emergency power systems and backups::

Host ASM_Brian says:
ACTION: A ship decloaks 50,000 km in front of the Erie.

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
OPS: I want those power drains tracked down and repaired immediately.

FCO_Torek says:
::Slightly adjusts the Erie's position to exactly face the ship::

OPS_Sorsion says:
Admiral: Aye, Sir, shouldn't cause a problem as emergency systems and backup generators should compensate when needed. I will coordinate with Engineering to repair the problem. 

Host Commander_Sutton says:
Admiral: See? I told you.

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
::Sees the Romulan ship on the viewscreen.  Stands and turns to Sutton::  Sutton: It appears your "ride" has arrived.

FCO_Torek says:
Admiral: Sir, do you want to close to transporter range?

Host ASM_Brian says:
ACTION: The ship starts to slowly close with the Erie.

FCO_Torek says:
Admiral: Well, it looks they are doing it instead.

OPS_Sorsion says:
*CEO*: Sorsion to Spicer, what's your take on these power drains, Lieutenant?

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
FCO: Negative.  Hold position.

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
OPS: Hail the Romulans.

Host Commander_Sutton says:
Admiral: Not my ride, Pentel's ride.  I'm here to drop him off and get our man back.

CEO_Spicer says:
*OPS* I got it taken care of, just had to replace the Ionic reaction dampener.

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
CTO: Escort the prisoner to the transporter room and wait for my orders.

OPS_Sorsion says:
::Adjusts the focus and zoom of the main view screen to maintain aspect ratio of the enemy ship:: Admiral: Aye, Sir. ::Opens up a hailing frequency sending a general hail and opening a channel focusing on the Admiral:: Admiral: Hailing Frequencies open.

Host Commander_Sutton says:
CTO: I'll go with you.

FCO_Torek says:
Admiral: Aye, Sir ::Prepares to initiate a fierce engine power surge and rapid descent to port if any weapons fire ensues::

Host ASM_Brian says:
ACTION: Char appears on the view screen.

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Looks at the Admiral:: Admiral/Commander: Yes Ma'am. ::Nods to Sutton: Sir.

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
COM: Tekek: This is Admiral Mitchell.  We are awaiting your signal for transport.  ::Motions to OPS to mute the channel::

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Leaves the Bridge with Sutton on her heels::

OPS_Sorsion says:
*CEO*: Roger that Chief.  ::Maintains a close watch on the power drains on a side console turning back to see the Admiral motioning his arms:: Admiral: Aye.  ::Mutes the communication::

Host Commander_Sutton says:
COM: Char: We have confirmed you have our Package, prepare to sync transporters.

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
OPS: Before transporting, I want confirmation that they are transporting back this man.  ::Sends the DNA info to the OPS station::

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
::Motions for OPS to open the channel::

FCO_Torek says:
::Hopes they can leaves the neutral zone at maximum warp as soon as the transports are complete::

OPS_Sorsion says:
::Nods to the Admiral:: Admiral: Aye, Sir.  Channel reestablished. ::Unmutes the Romulans and continues the communication::

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
::Turns her attention back to the viewscreen:: COM: Tekek: Acknowledged.

CEO_Spicer says:
::Runs some more tests, checking to see if the power drain stopped::

OPS_Sorsion says:
::Performs a deep scan of the Romulan ship quickly picking up the human life sign among the many Romulan life signs and compares it to the DNA signature received by the Admiral::

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
::Looks to the tactical station to see Bailey standing there:: Bailey: Prepare to drop shields on my command.

FCO_Torek says:
::Temporarily diverts power from the starboard power coupling to compensate for the variance in the port coupling::

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
<Bailey> Admiral: Aye, Sir.

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Enters the Brig and heads to the Romulan's cell::

OPS_Sorsion says:
::Sends a written coded message to the Transporter Chief informing him of what steps need to be taken to ensure proper transport::

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
*Sutton*: Inform me when the prisoner is ready for transport.

Host ASM_Brian says:
ACTION: The Romulan transporter room signals for the sync-up.

Host Commander_Sutton says:
*Admiral*: We're on our way to the transporter now.

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
OPS: Sync our transporters to the Tekek.

OPS_Sorsion says:
::Monitors the taps into the transporter room and authorizes the sync:: Admiral: Syncing between Romulan and Erie Transporters already underway.

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
::Nods to OPS then sits back down in the command chair wondering when the bottom will drop out from this mission::

FCO_Torek says:
Admiral: Sir, if I may suggest a rapid withdrawal once the transport is complete?

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
FCO: Plot a course and prepare to engage on my command.

FCO_Torek says:
Admiral: ::Nods::  Done, Sir.  ::Will be much happier once they are well within the Federation boundaries::

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Looks to Commander. Sutton and drops the forcefield::

Host Commander_Sutton says:
CTO: Lets go, I think they're waiting on us.

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
*CTO*: What is your status, Lieutenant?

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
Commander: Yes, Sirrr. ::Pulls the Romulan out and heads to the TR::

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
*Admiral*: Heading to the Trransporterr rroom now, Ma'am.

OPS_Sorsion says:
::Watches the green lights pop up across the board:: Admiral: Transporter room reports ready.  Syncing complete, ready for transport.  Recommend we drop shields only for the duration of the transport.

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
OPS: Acknowledged.

Host ASM_Brian says:
ACTION: The CTO, Sutton and the prisoner Pentel enter the Transporter room.

OPS_Sorsion says:
::Opens a video feed of the transporter room and views it on his console::

Host ASM_Brian says:
ACTION: Pentel steps onto the transporter pad...and smiles.

OPS_Sorsion says:
Admiral: Ready for transport.  ::Prepares to drop shields::

FCO_Torek says:
::Stares over at OPS's console and witnesses the action, is still ready to get out of the neutral zone::

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
OPS: Acknowledged.

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
*Sutton*: Status, Commander?

OPS_Sorsion says:
Admiral: On your mark Sir. ::Ties in the shields to the transporter cycle::

Host Commander_Sutton says:
*Admiral*: Ready.

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
OPS: Signal the Tekek we are ready for transport.

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Crosses her arms and watches the Romulan::

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
*Sutton*: Stand by.

Host ASM_Brian says:
ACTION: The Tekek signals ready.

FCO_Torek says:
::Doesn't really care if the Romulans beam a block of old cheese over instead of a prisoner, just wants to leave::

OPS_Sorsion says:
::Sends a transport ready signal to the Tekek::  Admiral: Romulans signal ready.  On your order, Sir.

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
OPS: Engage transporter.

Host ASM_Brian says:
ACTION: Pentel disappears off the transporter pad.

OPS_Sorsion says:
::Signals the transporter chief to initiate the transfer:: Admiral: Aye, Sir. 

Host ASM_Brian says:
ACTION: The lights start to flash as main power Fluctuates

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
*Sutton*: Do we have him?

FCO_Torek says:
::Rapidly tries to compensate for power fluctuations using the backup generators::

Host ASM_Brian says:
ACTION: The crew are violently thrown around as the Erie is plunged into darkness.

OPS_Sorsion says:
::Grabs onto his console arms for support:: Admiral: Lights out!

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Growls and tries to get to her feet::

FCO_Torek says:
::Dives violently into the viewscreen::

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
::Grabs onto the armrests as her head jerks to one side:: All: Report!

Host ASM_Brian says:
ACTION: Transporter room one is engulfed in an explosion.

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
OPS: Emergency power!

FCO_Torek says:
::Lies dazed on the floor, his head pounding from the collision with the wall::

OPS_Sorsion says:
::Tries to stabilize himself enough to activate emergency power:: Admiral: Main Power is offline! Auxiliary power is offline!  Emergency Power unavailable due to it being offline!  We are in the dark, Sir!

CEO_Spicer says:
::Activates emergency reactors::

CEO_Spicer says:
::Activates the fire suppression systems::

FCO_Torek says:
::Staggers to his feet, stands for a moment, then falls back to the floor::

Host ASM_Brian says:
ACTION: A few lights come back on in the Bridge.  Only some consoles have power.

OPS_Sorsion says:
::Picks up a wrist beacon strapping it on and activating it shining it around the Bridge then down under his console again getting a battery backup to activate his console::

CEO_Spicer says:
*OPS* I have it under control, I think.

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
FCO: Engine status?

FCO_Torek says:
::Shakes his head and semi-crawls back to his station, grabs his console and gets a read-out::  Admiral: Oofff liine, Sir...Sir.  ::Shakes head::

OPS_Sorsion says:
::Hooks up his battery generator to his console and watches as it glitters on and off hoping it'll come back on:: 

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
::Stands from her chair and raises her voice slightly:: All: Does anything work on this ship?  ::Moves to the tactical console and pushes Bailey out of the way::

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Gets to her feet and growls, putting a paw to her forehead, feeling a large bump::

FCO_Torek says:
::Is still dazed::  Admiral: Shall I get out and push, Sir...irr...Ma’am?

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
FCO: Do what you can to get the engines back online.

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
OPS: Are the COM systems working?  ::Taps the tactical console trying to get the weapons and shields back online::

Host ASM_Brian says:
ACTION: The transporter chief is dead, (died in the explosion) Commander Sutton is out cold and an unidentified human is lying on the transporter pad.

OPS_Sorsion says:
::Bangs with his fists on his console several times:: Self: Fine time for you to stall!

FCO_Torek says:
::Proceeds to try and "start" his console.......stops for a moment as he regains his bearings::

CEO_Spicer says:
*OPS* Three main power relays are ruptured and there are fires on several decks. I'm working as fast as I can to get it fixed.

OPS_Sorsion says:
*CEO*: Take as many crew necessary off their posts to assist with repairs, that is our first priority, try and get us engine power to move us out of the Neutral Zone pronto!

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
*CEO*: Get the back up systems online now!  We need weapons, shields and engines.  Take power from wherever necessary.

OPS_Sorsion says:
Admiral: Internal communications are up, in some areas, damage is too great to determine without diagnostics.

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Gets to her feet and pulls the human off the transporter pad, tosses him over her shoulder, and grabs Commander. Sutton by the back of his uniform and drags him out of the room::

FCO_Torek says:
::Staggers from his chair and retrieves a battery pack from an emergency wall panel, straps it to his console and activates it, waits as the console springs back to full life::

OPS_Sorsion says:
*CEO*: Short of life support! ::Points his wrist beacon and glare at the Admiral::

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
::Taps COM badge:: *CTO*: What is your status?  ::Motions Bailey back to the tactical console then heads back to the command chair::

CEO_Spicer says:
*Admiral/OPS* I'm on it. ::Assembles engineering teams to effect repairs::

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
OPS: Can you determine the status of the Romulan ship?

OPS_Sorsion says:
::Spots the FCO and picks up an emergency med kit and runs over to him:: FCO: Where are you hurt worst?

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
*Admiral* I'm ::Grunts:: Alrright, Ma'am. ::Sighs::

FCO_Torek says:
::Monitors the system diagnostics, sees that the majority of the power has been drained from the engines, and that the engines are jammed in the impulse position::

OPS_Sorsion says:
Admiral: Wasn't my priority Sir. ::Looks back to the FCO::

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
::Glares at OPS:: OPS: Return to your station immediately!

FCO_Torek says:
::Looks to OPS::  Admiral: Admiral Sir, you changed.

FCO_Torek says:
<mistakes OPS for the admiral>

OPS_Sorsion says:
::Takes out a medical tricorder and briefly scans the FCO:: Admiral: Aye, Sir, As soon as I determine this officer is physically able to resume his duties.

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
OPS: Are you a doctor now?  I need you at your station, ENSIGN!  ::Moves to the FCO and grabs the tricorder and med kit from OPS::
Unlike you, I AM a Doctor, now move it, Mister!

FCO_Torek says:
::Blinks and tries to squeeze any emergency power to at least give them thruster power::

CEO_Spicer says:
*Admiral* : Antimatter containment is down to 25%. We're looking at a core breach.

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
::Waves the medical scanner around the FCO::  FCO: You will be fine.  Just a minor concussion.  ::Snaps the tricorder shut::

FCO_Torek says:
::Feels like his head weighs an extra ten kilos::

OPS_Sorsion says:
::Stands abruptly:: Admiral: I am Full Lieutenant Mark Sorsion.  Perhaps you should have checked the roster of transferred officers before taking on this assignment. ::Walks off briskly to his station and checks his sensors for any other casualties before attempting an exterior scan::

FCO_Torek says:
Admiral: Of course, Si'am....Ma'am...Sir...Yes.

OPS_Sorsion says:
Admiral: From what I can determine of the Romulan vessel is that it's still there, unchanged in its position or posture.

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
*CEO*: Do we have any engine power at all?

FCO_Torek says:
::Goes back to his console::

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Sets the human down in the hallway and sits down, exhausted::

Host Adm_Mitchell says:
OPS: Signal the Tekek and have them move away from the Erie.  Inform them of our status.

CEO_Spicer says:
*Admiral*: I'm checking, Ma'am.

OPS_Sorsion says:
Admiral: I would, Sir, gladly.  Our communications array is not online however, loss of power and all.

Host ASM_Brian says:
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