Host Grunth says:
Prelude: Last Time on ACTD Kootenai Station…

After regaining control of the San Carlo, the crew quickly dispatched the two remaining raider vessels. However, it was later discovered that one of the raider ships had planted a homing beacon on the hull.

Now homing missiles are streaking through the asteroid field homing for the Beacon. Marek and Masters have ventured outside the ship and were making their way across the pot marked hull towards the beacon when a missile exploded dangerously close to the ship showering it and them with debris.

Although repairs are going well inside the ship, life support has suddenly failed and the engineers sent to fix the problem have encountered and unexpected problem.

Cast of Characters

Brian Wachendorf as CO Captain P’Dar Kerst
Pablo Delsoglio as XO Commander Satok Marek
Gary Cole as CMO Commander Sovok
Kytra Seliquini as CTO Lieutenant Commander Bao’tzhu Shengming Rr’Vellan
Steve Seliquini as OPS Lieutenant Commander Rick Spicer
Juanita Wilson as CNS Lieutenant Commander Alana Torez
Eric VanSickle as CEO Ensign Groth Masters, engineering officers

Guest Appearance
SM-Darlene Wise as TO Bailey

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Host TO_Bailey says:
::Passed out on his bunk dreaming peacefully::

Host ACO_Marek says:
::Hands Masters a wrench:: CEO: Here, that may work!

CNS_Alana says:
::Looking at Grunth as he stands still in defiance::

CEO_Masters says:
::Ducks the flying debris::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Feels slightly woozy in Sickbay but composes himself and continues to treat the incoming wounded::

AXO_Spicer says:
::On the Bridge::

CNS_Alana says:
Grunth: You say you have a blood oath, yet you really fear death even though you say you don't, stop lying!

Host Grunth says:
ACTION: The last missile was destroyed by phaser fire close to the ship and debris rains down on the hull.

Host ACO_Marek says:
*AXO*: What happened with the life support? Did Engineering repair it?

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
*ACO/CEO*: Sirrrs, watch out!!

CNS_Alana says:
Grunth: I know your mind... you are really afraid, aren't you?

Host ACO_Marek says:
::Covers his head::

AXO_Spicer says:
CTO: Bao, that was a little too close. Can you do any better than that?

CEO_Masters says:
::Waits for the debris shower to end::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
AXO: I know, I know. it came out of nowherrre!

Host Grunth says:
CNS: Death is the result of failure. We knew the risk when we took this mission.

Host ACO_Marek says:
CEO: We better hurry up, Ensign!

AXO_Spicer says:
*ACO*: They are working on it. It was repaired but then…

Host ACO_Marek says:
*AXO*: But then?

AXO_Spicer says:
*ACO*: Hold on, Sir.

Host Grunth says:
ACTION: A small piece of debris punctures the CEO's Suit in the left leg.

CNS_Alana says:
Grunth: Let's stop this!  Now, how much will it take?  How much do you want?  How about five bars of gold latinum?

Host ACO_Marek says:
CEO: Are you sure you can deactivate this thing, Master?

CEO_Masters says:
ACO: I'm working as fast as I can, Sir.  ::Tries to turn off the emitter when the suit gets punctured:: AGH!

AXO_Spicer says:
*ACO*: Life support has failed again, Sir.  I am having all non-essential personnel moved to the escape pods for life support.

Host ACO_Marek says:
::Notices the puncture in the CEO' suit:: CEO: Ensign!

Host Grunth says:
ACTION: A larger piece of debris pierces Marek’s suit and impales him in the chest!

CEO_Masters says:
::Takes a cord from the tool chest and wraps it around his leg above the puncture::

Host ACO_Marek says:
::Feels the impact and hits the hull, in terrible pain::

AXO_Spicer says:
*Ship wide*: All non-essential personnel are to report to the nearest escape pod for life support!  Do not launch the pods!  Repeat, all non-essential personnel report to the nearest escape pod for life support!  Do not launch!

Host Grunth says:
CNS: And spend it where? I have failed, I'm marked for death now. Nowhere I could spend you latinum would I be safe!

CEO_Masters says:
*AXO*: Masters to Bridge!  The commander's hit in the chest!

Host ACO_Marek says:
::Gasps:: CEO: Continue your work, Ensign!  I'll be fine!

CMO_Sovok says:
::Tries to clear his mind as the lack of life support begins to affect him::

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Is awakened by the COM and leaps from his bunk::

CEO_Masters says:
::Removes more wires and cords from the device::

CNS_Alana says:
Grunth: How about if our doctors reconstructing your face and giving you a new identity and relocating you to another sector?

Host Grunth says:
CNS: Is the air getting stale to you? Perhaps we will die together.

AXO_Spicer says:
*CEO*Acknowledged. ::Emergency transport ACO to sickbay:: *CMO*: Doctor, the Captain is being transported to Sickbay with major injuries.

Host ACO_Marek says:
::Thinks: I have always hated EVA missions::

CNS_Alana says:
Grunth: Nevermind about the air!  Just answer the question!

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Finds it difficult to breathe.  Exits his quarters quickly, trying to stay awake::

Host Grunth says:
ACTION: Drops of freezing blood start to escape from the tear in Marek's suit.

AXO_Spicer says:
::Beams the ACO directly to Sickbay::

CMO_Sovok says:
AXO: Understood. ::Takes a breath:: What's the status on life-support? ::Walks over to a wall mounted emergency kit and removes two air masks, putting one on and holding one for the CO::

CEO_Masters says:
::Turns all the switches the opposite way::

Host Grunth says:
<Gunter>: Pulls his knife from the EO's chest, smiles and smashes his elbow into the life support circuits::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Stumbles over to where the ACO Beamed in, feeling the effects of the mask finally start to kick in.  Drags a tray of tools over to the biobed and applies the mask to the ACO::

CNS_Alana says:
*CMO*: I need emergency life support kits down here in the Brig.  Can you beam them in?

Host ACO_Marek says:
::Materializes back inside Sickbay::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Curses in Chinese:: AXO: Two morrre missiles coming in! ::Taps quickly on her console to fire phasers::

CNS_Alana says:
::Begins to feel lightheaded, but still looking at Grunth::

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Makes his way to the nearest escape pod and hits the control panel.  Climbs inside and activates the life support systems::

AXO_Spicer says:
::Activates intruder alert on the bridge to activate emergency life support on the Bridge::

CMO_Sovok says:
*CNS*: I'll try and get someone to get those to you.. I'm rather busy with the ACO.  ::Motions for one of his medics to go and retrieve five kits:: MO: Beam them to the Brig!

CEO_Masters says:
<EO Franz> ::Sees Gunter and snaps his neck:: *CEO*: Sir, a creep has smashed the life support circuits.  I smashed him.

Host ACO_Marek says:
::Half conscious:: CMO: Who ordered to beam me back inside the ship? ::Faints as his green blood begins to drop outside his EVA suit::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Notices that the ACO is unconscious and begins the procedure, beginning to cut the larger sections out with a laser scalpel::

AXO_Spicer says:
*CEO*: Are you okay? Can you continue out there, or do you need additional assistance?

CMO_Sovok says:
<MO>: ::Moves over to storage closet and begins to beam life-support kits to the brig, stopping to put one on for himself::

CEO_Masters says:
*AXO*: I'm about done here, Sir.  I have my leak under control.

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Begins to feel better as he breathes the fresh oxygen::

CNS_Alana says:
::Watches as life support kits materialize in Brig.  Takes one mask and puts it to her face::

CEO_Masters says:
*EO Franz*: Get it back online.

AXO_Spicer says:
*CEO*: Acknowledged. Notify me as soon as you are done. We have lost life support and need you back aboard in one piece.

Host ACO_Marek says:
::Totally unconscious::

CEO_Masters says:
*AXO*: Chief Franz is on that.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Begins to seal what he can and starts to work on the smaller chunks, still having to take care of a very large section of the ACO.  Suddenly, the laser scalpel slips out of his hands and lands inside the ACO.  Luckily it has an auto-off function::

CNS_Alana says:
::Lowers forcefield and throws a kit into cell for prisoner, raises forcefield again::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Cleans his hands of the slippery blood and begins to retrieve the tool:: Self: Dammit...

Host Grunth says:
ACTION: The lights inside the beacon go out, apparently turned off.

AXO_Spicer says:
*Franz*: What is the status on life support?

Host ACO_Marek says:
::His mind goes back to Vulcan, when he was a young cadet visiting his family for the first time, after he entered the Academy::

CEO_Masters says:
*AXO*: Sir, the beacon's off!

CNS_Alana says:
Grunth: Go on, use it! If you die before me you will have no way of knowing if your mission has succeeded,  use it!

Host Grunth says:
ACTION: A small display, dark before, suddenly lights up.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Pulls out the scalpel and begins to seal the large section, brining out a tool to get rid of the excess blood::

CEO_Masters says:
<EO Franz> *AXO*: I'll need 10 minutes to replace the circuits.

AXO_Spicer says:
*CEO*: Acknowledged. Prepare for transport to Main Engineering. We have minimal life support.

CEO_Masters says:
*AXO*: Sir, another light just came on.

Host Grunth says:
ACTION: The small lines that filled the display are slowly going out.

AXO_Spicer says:
::Beams the CEO to main engineering::

CEO_Masters says:
::Feels self beamed to engineering::

Host Grunth says:
::Considers the CNS words:: CNS: OK, I'll use it for now, if just to see you die later as even these run out. ::Reaches and puts the mask on::

AXO_Spicer says:
*Franz*: What is going on?

CEO_Masters says:
<EO Franz> *AXO*: Several circuits were smashed.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Finishes sealing the wound and pulls out his tricorder, clearing his brow of sweat and leaving a trail of green blood across his forehead... checks the readings and notices that there is still a sizeable amount of bleeding... checks to see if the ACO has a broken back, notices that he doesn't, and flips him over::

CNS_Alana says:
::Taking in a deep breath:: Grunth: since you are going to die any way and I know that you are pretending not to be afraid, tell me what would happen if the mission did not fail, would you be killed still?

Host Grunth says:
CNS: You'd die!

CMO_Sovok says:
::Seals the wounds in his back and begins to try and stabilize him::

AXO_Spicer says:
*Franz*: Mister Masters will be there momentarily. Report to him and get us life support now!

CEO_Masters says:
::Materializes in engineering:: *AXO*: Sir, you beamed me back too soon.  That device is about to self-destruct!

AXO_Spicer says:
CTO: Bao, what is the status of incoming missiles?

CNS_Alana says:
Grunth: No!  You can still walk away from this if your mission is a success, how will you get out of here?

Host Grunth says:
CNS: We have ship, we fly it out of here. Simple yes?

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
AXO: Two missiles werrre inbound, but they collided with an asterrroid beforrre I could lock the phaserrrs on them.

AXO_Spicer says:
*CEO*: Can you jettison the outer hull plating where the device is attached?

CMO_Sovok says:
::Injects a hypo that will wake him just to see what he feels, maybe the tricorder wasn't picking something up:: ACO: Sir?

AXO_Spicer says:
CTO: Acknowledged. Keep on it. You are our lifeline right now.

CNS_Alana says:
:: Takes in a deep breath, throws her mask on the floor:: Grunth: Where is this ship and how can it get you out of here with our shields raised?

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Nods:: AXO: Alrrright.

CEO_Masters says:
*AXO*: I'm not sure.  Many of the circuits around there were damaged upon the impact.

Host ACO_Marek says:
::Perceives some familiar voice:: Hmmmm?

CNS_Alana says:
::Grabs the mask again::

AXO_Spicer says:
*CEO*: Recommendation?

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Seals the door to the escape pod so he won't have to share life support with anyone else::

CEO_Masters says:
Hanz: Go to that section and jettison the panels.

Host ACO_Marek says:
::Begins to regain conscience::

CEO_Masters says:
*AXO*: I have Chief Hanz manually setting up the jettison.

CMO_Sovok says:
ACO: Sir.. You just have gone through a major surgery... normally I wouldn't let you leave sickbay... but if you think you should..

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
AXO: Anotherrr inbound missile...::Watches her console:: Sirrr, it looks like its navigational sensors are offline...it hit an asterrroid, Sirrr.

Host Grunth says:
CNS: No, no, no.  If we succeeded we have this ship and you all be dead. Then we fly THIS ship out of here under our control.

Host ACO_Marek says:
::Open his eyes widely:: CMO: What happened? I remember I was in the hull..

AXO_Spicer says:
*CEO*: Good. Keep me updated on your progress.

CMO_Sovok says:
ACO: You were impaled by a piece of debris/

CEO_Masters says:
<EO Hanz> CEO: Aye, Sir.  ::Goes to the section of the device, sets up a forcefield around the section and releases the paneling::

Host ACO_Marek says:
::Touches his chest::  CMO: I see ::Raises an eyebrow::

AXO_Spicer says:
CTO: Good. Keep an eye out. It looks like Mister Masters did his job.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Nods:: AXO: I hope so, Sirrr.

CEO_Masters says:
::Helps Franz with the life support circuits::

CMO_Sovok says:
ACO: If I wasn't... aware of the Vulcan ability to withstand pain, I'd also keep you here... but I think the situation warrants your presence, Sir.

Host Grunth says:
ACTION: Hull plating around the device begins to float away. However one piece does not release and the device does not float away.

Host ACO_Marek says:
CMO: I think I owe my life, Doctor. Now, if you excuse me, the time urges... ::Stands up from the biobed and rushes to the Sickbay door::

CNS_Alana says:
::Throws mask to floor, again...lowers forcefield, raises phaser and rushes in cell, grabs mask from prisoner and moves out of cell::

Host ACO_Marek says:
*AXO*:  Report! ::Hurries to the Bridge, although he is a little dizzy::

AXO_Spicer says:
::Takes a deep breath:: CTO: After we return to Kootenai Station, I think you will need to start exercising again. You seem to have slacked off a bit. ::Grins::

CEO_Masters says:
<EO Hans> *CEO*: Sir, the device is still there!

Host Grunth says:
::Laughs:: CNS: What's a matter, you ask I tell. Our plan was to kill you all and take your ship. You no like that plan? ::Laughs again::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Weird look:: AXO: What business is it of yourrrs?

CNS_Alana says:
::Grabs mask, watches Grunth try to breath::

CEO_Masters says:
::Swears:: *AXO*: No luck on the hull plating.

Host ACO_Marek says:
::Arrives to the Bridge and enters::

AXO_Spicer says:
*ACO*: Sir, Mister Masters managed to disable the beacon but it is still attached to the hull. We are trying to jettison the hull plating. Life support has failed.

AXO_Spicer says:
<<*ACO* = ACO>>

Host ACO_Marek says:
AXO: Understood.

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Quickly prepares the escape pod for launch....just in case::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
AXO: Now new missiles on sensorrrs, Rrrick...maybe they'rrre out of ammo?

CEO_Masters says:
*Hanz*: Try to set up a forcefield around the device.  Try to contain its explosion.

CEO_Masters says:
<EO Hanz> *CEO*: On it, Sir.  ::Sets up the forcefield around the device::

CNS_Alana says:
*ACO*: Sir, the prisoner is saying that his clan simply wants to over take our ship, that's all they want they are not trying to destroy the ship, it is what they want.

AXO_Spicer says:
::A light flashes on his console and he notices that a life support pod has been readied for launch and overrides the sequence:: CTO: Acknowledged.

Host ACO_Marek says:
*CNS*: Acknowledged, Counselor. That is a relief-- I guess... Do they have any reinforcements in the sector?

AXO_Spicer says:
ACO: Sir, should you be on the bridge? Shouldn't you be in sickbay?

Host Grunth says:
CNS: Of course, if we failed, we couldn't let you talk about it, so if we fail, ship must die. ::Pants for breath:: one way or another.

Host ACO_Marek says:
ACO: The time does not allow it, besides I'm fine, AXO. Thanks for your concern.

CEO_Masters says:
::Finishes replacing life support circuits with Franz:: *AXO*: Bridge, life support controls are fixed.  I'm turning it on.

CEO_Masters says:
<Hanz> *CEO*: Forcefield is up, level 10.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Nods to this medic to watch over things and makes his way to the door, heading towards the bridge::

CNS_Alana says:
*CNS* He is not saying, although it would seem so if he thinks they will succeed, it would probably be to our advantage to not be here when they do show up.  I will see what else I can get, but don't count on much more, he is almost unconscious.  What is happening to life support?

AXO_Spicer says:
*CEO*: Acknowledged.

CEO_Masters says:
*Hanz*: Then get out of there.  *Bridge*: Fire in the hole!

CEO_Masters says:
::Turns on life support::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
AXO/ACO: Sirrr! Strrong enerrgy rrreading coming frrrom the hull!

Host ACO_Marek says:
::Feels proud of his crew performance::

Host ACO_Marek says:
CTO: Identify!

AXO_Spicer says:
*Ship wide*: All hands prepare for an explosion on the outer hull.

CNS_Alana says:
::Watching as Grunth falls to the floor gasping for air::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Braces against the side of the corridor::

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Hears the COM from the AXO and hits the launch button on the escape pod::

Host Grunth says:
::Sits down, panting hard for breath::

Host ACO_Marek says:
AXO/CTO: Secure all sensitive areas! Level 12 force fields!

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Curses in Chinese:: ACO: Sirrrr!!! The device is charrrging forrr detonation!!!

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Raises the force fields::

AXO_Spicer says:
::Looks at the CTO:: CTO: Bao?

CNS_Alana says:
Grunth:  You have reinforcements to come to help you fly the ship back to where your clan is or you plan on flying the ship by yourself once we are all dead?

CEO_Masters says:
::Holds on::

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Continues to pound on the launch button, trying to launch the pod::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Tears run down her face:: AXO/ACO: I don't want to die!!! I don’t know why...but I know I don't want to die!!!

Host Grunth says:
CNS: Once: ::Huff:: Clear of ::Huff:: Field. We met ::Huff:: Others.

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Growls loudly as the pod will not launch::

AXO_Spicer says:
CTO: Commander! Get a hold of yourself!

CEO_Masters says:
<Hanz> *CEO*: Sir, I can disarm that bomb.

Host ACO_Marek says:
AXO: Trace a course next to the nearest asteroid... If we can't get rid of the device, maybe the rock could help us to do it!

CNS_Alana says:
::Turns away from Grunth::  *ACO*: The prisoner’s reinforcements are just beyond the asteroid field.  We probably should turn around, Sir!

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Wipes her face and growls at the AXO::

CEO_Masters says:
*Hanz*: That's suicide.

AXO_Spicer says:
ACO: Affirmative. ::Plots a course passing an asteroid rotating the ship so that the device is nearest trying to knock it off the hull::

Host ACO_Marek says:
AXO: Make the hull scrapping along an asteroid to shear the device off, now!

CMO_Sovok says:
::Makes his way to the Bridge and steps onto the deck, looking around::

CEO_Masters says:
<Hanz> *CEO: It's the only way, Sir.  ::Goes to open the panel of the device from the inside, and tries to get to the detonator::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
ACO: The enerrrgy rrreading is still building, Sirrr. ::Sniffles:: And the forrrce fields arrre up.

AXO_Spicer says:
ACO: Engaging now, Sir.

Host ACO_Marek says:
*CNS*: Understood, we'll be ready!

Host ACO_Marek says:
::Grabs hold from one of the center consoles::

CEO_Masters says:
<Hanz> ::Snips the blue wire::

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Gives up trying to launch the pod.  Instead goes to the replicator and orders a large lunch::

AXO_Spicer says:
::Runs the ship along side an asteroid to scrape the device off the hull::

Host ACO_Marek says:
AXO: We are all in your hands, number one!

Host Grunth says:
ACTION: The ship shakes violently has the outer hull scrapes along an asteroid. Sparks fly and consoles blow has systems overload. A large section of the hull has been peeled off the ship, exposing several internal sections to space. The device is no longer attached to the ship.

CEO_Masters says:
<Hanz> ::Gets sucked into space::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Sniffles:: ACO/AXO: I think it's gone. ::Sniffle sniff sniffle::

Host ACO_Marek says:
AXO: Report!  ::Avoids a piece of metal flying out from an exploding panel::

AXO_Spicer says:
ACO: Successful, Sir. The device is no longer on the hull. However, we have major systems failure. Engineering has quite a job on its hands.

Host TO_Bailey says:
::His lunch plate is thrown from his grip from the impact with the asteroid::

CEO_Masters says:
*Hanz*: Hanz?  Are you there?

Host Grunth says:
ACTION: Main power fluctuates, but holds, somehow.

Host ACO_Marek says:
AXO/CTO: Good job.

Host Grunth says:
ACTION: There is no answer form Hanz.

CNS_Alana says:
::Looking at Grunth:: Grunth: I have no more use for you.  You will stay here and suffer as far as I'm concerned.  Oh and not die!

Host Grunth says:
CNS: Pant:: There is no…::Pant::…life support.  ::Pant::  We all die now.

Host ACO_Marek says:
CTO: According to the CNS, Nausicans reinforcements are waiting for us hidden somewhere in the asteroid belt. Do we still have phasers?

CEO_Masters says:
*Bridge*: I have major system failures and I lost a man.

CNS_Alana says:
*AXO*: Is it possible for life support in the prisoners cell to be at the bare minimum?

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
ACO: Yes, Sirrr.

Host ACO_Marek says:
*CNS*: We will work on that.

Host ACO_Marek says:
CTO: Have them on line.

Host ACO_Marek says:
AXO: Resume previous course, get us out of here.

CEO_Masters says:
::Makes sure life support is on line::

Host ACO_Marek says:
*CEO*: Do you best to keep this ship in one piece, Ensign.

CNS_Alana says:
*ACO* Acknowledged!

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
ACO: They arrre, Sirrr, just not at full strrrength.

CEO_Masters says:
*ACO*: Aye, Sir.

AXO_Spicer says:
ACO: Affirmative. ::Plots a course out of the asteroid field at 1/4 impulse::

Host ACO_Marek says:
*CNS*: Return to the Bridge, Commander.

CNS_Alana says:
::Walks away from Grunth::

CNS_Alana says:
*ACO*: On my way, Sir!

Host ACO_Marek says:
::Goes to the Master Situation display and brings short-range sensors online::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
ACO/AXO: Sirrr, therrre's a rrreally big ship on sensorrrs outside the asterrroid belt..

Host ACO_Marek says:
CTO: Identify it!  Is it a Nausican?

CNS_Alana says:
::Enters the Bridge and walks up to stands next to ACO::

AXO_Spicer says:
::Plots a course perpendicular to the enemy ship::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
ACO: Unknown configerrruation, Sirrr.

Host ACO_Marek says:
AXO: Evasive maneuvers! I don’t think we can sustain a fight considering the ship conditions!

AXO_Spicer says:
ACO: Understood. We will clear the field in 20 seconds.

CNS_Alana says:
ACO: The prisoner is...shall we say thinking about how long it will take for him to die!

CEO_Masters says:
*Bridge*: We have full power to life support.

AXO_Spicer says:
*CEO*: Acknowledged Mister Masters. Good work.

Host ACO_Marek says:
CNS: I see, Commander.  ::Raises an eyebrow:: Don't worry, I will be responsible for the prisoner's fate from now on.

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Picks up the food from the floor then orders a new lunch plate from the replicator::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
ACO: Sensorrrs rrreporrrt it is a larrrge carrrgo ship...larrrge enough the hold the ship, Sirrr. The only weapons on it appearrr to be a missile launcherrr.

AXO_Spicer says:
ACO: We are clear of the asteroid field. I have plotted a course away from the ship.

AXO_Spicer says:
ACO: Maximum sustainable speed will be warp three, Sir.

Host ACO_Marek says:
CTO: Cargo ship? ::Glances at the AXO::  Sounds like another ambush to me.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
ACO: It's heading forrr us, Sirrr.

AXO_Spicer says:
ACO: Agreed. In any case, we are in no condition to offer assistance to anyone.

Host ACO_Marek says:
CTO: Hail the ship.

Host ACO_Marek says:
AXO: Stand by to engage warp three.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
ACO: Yes, Sirrr ::Opens hailing frequencies::

AXO_Spicer says:
::Nods to the ACO:: ACO: Aye.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
ACO: Channel open, Sirrr.

AXO_Spicer says:
::Increases speed to 3/4 impulse::

Host ACO_Marek says:
COM: Cargo ship: This is the USS San Carlo.  State your intentions.

Host Grank says:
COM: San Carlo: AXO: Surrender or be destroyed!

CEO_Masters says:
::Tries to keep the ship together::

Host ACO_Marek says:
COM: Cargo Ship: We will not surrender and we will certainly not be destroyed!

Host Grank says:
ACTION: A missile streaks from the cargo ship towards the San Carlo.

AXO_Spicer says:
ACO: Sir, I recommend we leave immediately.

Host ACO_Marek says:
CTO: Defensive phaser fire! AXO: Engage warp!

AXO_Spicer says:
::Begins evasive maneuvers::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Screams and quickly fires phasers at the missile::

AXO_Spicer says:
::Engages the warp engines at warp three::

Host ACO_Marek says:
All: If we reach Kootenai Station alive, I will buy you all a good cold pint of Romulan Ale!

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
ACO: Sirrr! The carrrgo ship is following us...at warrrp fourrr!

Host ACO_Marek says:
AXO: Keep the course and speed!

CEO_Masters says:
::Tries to find a way to squeeze some speed::

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Drops the empty plate on the deck and opens the hatch of the escape pod.  Exits into the corridor and heads for the bridge::

CNS_Alana says:
ACO: Got my mug ready, Sir!

Host ACO_Marek says:
*CEO*: We need more speed, Ensign! Now!

Host Grank says:
ACTION: The large cargo ship looms closer and closer. As it approaches the front cargo bay doors open to reveal a bay large enough for the San Carlo.

CEO_Masters says:
*ACO*: I'm already on that, Sir.  We can get up to 3.5 right now.

Host ACO_Marek says:
AXO: Increase speed!

Host Grank says:
ACTION: The ship starts to shake from the stresses.

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Feels the ship shudder under his feet as he enters the turbolift:: Turbolift: Bridge!

CEO_Masters says:
::Reroutes some power to the structural integrity field from non-essential systems, including the replicators::

AXO_Spicer says:
::Increases the speed to 3.5::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Watches the viewer, nervous::

Host ACO_Marek says:
CTO: Fire aft torpedoes now!

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Fires the torpedoes:: ACO: Torrrpedoes away!

Host Grank says:
<Computer>: Warning hull stress exceeding maximum safe limit.

CEO_Masters says:
::Tries to get power to warp drive as well to get up to warp 4 or higher::

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Lumbers out of the turbolift onto the Bridge and heads for tactical.  Nods to the CTO:: CTO: No other intruders were found, Commander.  ::Wipes the food from his uniform::

Host Grank says:
ACTION: Only one torpedo fires, the other apparently sticks in the launcher.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Curses in Chinese:: ACO: One's stuck in the launcherrrr!

Host ACO_Marek says:
::Notices Bailey in the Bridge::  TO: ::Ironically:: Welcome back, Bailey! Where the heck were you?!

CEO_Masters says:
::Gets a signal that aft torpedo tube two is jammed, tries to un-jam it::

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Eyes widen as he sees a torpedo stuck in the launcher::

Host Grank says:
ACTION: The fired torpedo hit the cargo ship with a large blast.  The cargo ship reels from the hit and drop out of warp.

Host TO_Bailey says:
ACO: On a visual search of the vessel, Sir, as you ordered.  ::Brushes crumbs from his furry head::

CEO_Masters says:
*CTO*: Lieutenant, I just saw that a torpedo is jammed.  Is it armed?

Host ACO_Marek says:
CTO: Good shooting, CTO!  As soon as you can, fire another volley! Finish that #$#%#$!

CMO_Sovok says:
::Waits to see if the ACO will need any other kinds of treatment::

Host ACO_Marek says:
CTO/*CEO*: Deactivate the jammed torpedo warhead!

Host Grank says:
<Computer>: Warning Hull stress now 110% of maximum safe limit.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
ACO: Yes, Sirrr!! ::Fires another torpedo out of tube one.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
*CEO*: I believe it is.

Host ACO_Marek says:
AXO: Reduce speed to warp three.

CEO_Masters says:
::Hits the remote disarm on torpedo in tube two::

CNS_Alana says:
::Begins to feel giddy watching all the action in knowing that Grunth was wrong,...they will not die::

AXO_Spicer says:
ACO: Aye. ::Reduces speed to warp 3::

Host Grank says:
ACTION: Another torpedo hit the cargo ship, apparently detonating the missiles, a second larger explosion engulfs the ship.

AXO_Spicer says:
::Sends out a distress call on all Federation frequencies::

Host ACO_Marek says:
::Notices the CNS expression:: CNS: I will be fine, Commander. I will be fine...

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Hops up in the air:: All: Take that you ::Curses in Chinese::

CNS_Alana says:
CMO: You will have a patient in the brig, when this is all over, he should be barely breathing by now.

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Looks at the CTO leap into the air and smiles::

Host ACO_Marek says:
::Takes a deep breath and leans against the right console:: All: Let's proceed to Kootenai Station.

CNS_Alana says:
ACO: I know, Sir, I know.

AXO_Spicer says:
::Sighs:: ACO: Yes, Sir! ::Grins::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Exhales and smiles at Bailey:: TO: Nice to see you alive.

Host ACO_Marek says:
CTO: Cancel red alert...engage yellow alert.

CMO_Sovok says:
CNS: Understood... should I attend to him now? ::Releases some of the tension he had been holding::

Host Grank says:
ACTION: Time warp.  It been s a long few days but the crew is finally back aboard Kootenai and after some rest have met in the Briefing Room for a debriefing.

CEO_Masters says:
::Sits in the Briefing Room::

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Sitting in the Briefing Room::

Host ACO_Marek says:
::Enters the Briefing Room and nods to all officers::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Glad to be sitting in the Briefing room::

Host CO_Kerst says:
ALL: I know you've all had an exciting mission and I look forward to hearing all the details but first some other business…

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Picks up a mug of coffee and takes a sip and listens to the CO::

CNS_Alana says:
::Sitting in Briefing Room grinning at seeing all the crew again after a few days rest::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Sips her hot tea::

Host ACO_Marek says:
CO: Aye, Sir.

Host CO_Kerst says:
ALL: Now about the shape of the San Carlo...

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Scrunches down in his seat and looks down::

CNS_Alana says:
::Beaming at being near CO again, wanting to kiss him again::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Tries to look innocent::

Host CO_Kerst says:
CEO: Ensign Masters front and center!

CEO_Masters says:
::Stands and goes to the front:: CO: Sir, yes, Sir!

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Thinks: Ouch, the CEO is in for it, now::

CNS_Alana says:
::Wonders who is in trouble::

Host ACO_Marek says:
CO: Sir, I am the only one responsible for the consequence of this... adventure.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Wonders how it's his fault::

Host ACO_Marek says:
CO: It was my lack of judgment that got us involved in this whole mess, Sir.

Host CO_Kerst says:
XO: I will get to you shortly!

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Grimaces::

Host XO_Marek says:
CO: Sir! ::Nods::

Host CO_Kerst says:
CEO: Ensign Groth Masters, in recognition of your outstanding performance I am honored to promote you to the rank of Lieutenant Junior Grade.  ::Puts on pip, extends hand::

Host CO_Kerst says:
CEO: Congratulations, Lieutenant!

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Sits up and smiles as he realizes he was worried for nothing::

CEO_Masters says:
::Bows then extends his right hand with left under it:: CO: Thank you, Sir.

OPS_Spicer says:
CEO: Congratulations.

Host XO_Marek says:
CEO: My sincere congratulations, Lieutenant. You deserve it.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
CEO: Congrrrats.

Host XO_Marek says:
::Offers hand::

CNS_Alana says:
::Smiles and begins to clap softly::

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Claps his paws together, although it doesn't make much noise::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Smiles slightly at the CEO and continues to take everything in::

Host TO_Bailey says:
CEO: Drinks are on you, LIEUTENANT! ::Smiles::

CEO_Masters says:
TO: I hope you don't mean that literally, Pooh.

Host CO_Kerst says:
XO: Now about your judgment...

Host XO_Marek says:
CO: Yes, Sir ::Lowers his head::

Host TO_Bailey says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<End Kootenai Mission>>>>>>>>>>>>

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