Host ASM_Gary says:
Prelude: Last time on ACTD Kootenai Station…

The crew of Kootenai station are currently in hot pursuit of Jor'hjh and his band of pirates and betrayers, but in the meantime, the Captain has called a briefing on their current situation.

Cast of Characters

Pablo Delsoglio as CO Captain 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 Lieutenant JG. Groth Masters

Guest Appearance
SM-Darlene Wise as TO Bailey
ASM-Gary Cole 

Host ASM_Gary says:
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CEO_Masters says:
::On Bridge, at the engineering station::

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Sitting at the helm, piloting the Seahawk::

Host ASM_Gary says:
ACTION: The remaining travel time has been reduced to twenty minutes, and the crew is now only 20 minutes out from the asteroid field.

Host CO_Marek says:
FCO: All stop.

Host CO_Marek says:
CTO: Anything on sensors?

Host TO_Bailey says:
CO: Aye, Sir, answering all stop.  ::Slides his paws over the helm console::

Host CMO_Sovok says:
::Feels the ship stop and wonders why they are stalling::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
CO: Nothing yet, Sirrr.

Host CO_Marek says:
CTO: Fine.

Host CO_Marek says:
::Stands up and motions the staff to follow him to the Briefing Room::

CEO_Masters says:
::Checks power systems::

Host CO_Marek says:
All: Briefing room.

Host CMO_Sovok says:
::Stands and follows the Captain per his orders::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Locks down her console and follows the CO::

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Turns to see the senior staff headed for the briefing room::

Host CO_Marek says:
::Enters the Briefing Room and takes his seat::

CEO_Masters says:
::Goes to briefing room::

Host CO_Marek says:
All: We need to discuss our tactical plan. So, before we proceed, I would like to hear your suggestions. Commander Rr'Vellan?

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Activates the long-range and short-range sensors on the navigation display and monitors the scans of the area::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Perks her ears:: CO: I would like to sorrrt of sneak in and scout arrround. Maybe send a prrrobe. If the situation warrrrents it, then I would go in with guns blazing,, Sirrr.

Host CO_Marek says:
CTO: I see.  What about their jamming device, did you find the way to avoid it?

Host CO_Marek says:
::Glances at the CEO::

Host ASM_Gary says:
ACTION: Bailey's scans bring back nothing but asteroids. The asteroids are filled with a metal that prevents from scanning inside some of the larger ones. It also prevents scanning going the other way...

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Raises her eyebrows and looks at the CEO::

CEO_Masters says:
CO: I need more time to study that jammer.  It's very complex.

Host CO_Marek says:
CEO: Very well. See to accomplish it within 30 minutes.

CEO_Masters says:
CO: I'll try my best, Sir.

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Monitors the scans of the asteroids but doesn't detect anything he's looking for.  Sees that there is an unidentified metal embedded in the asteroids themselves.  Runs it through the computer for identification::

Host CO_Marek says:
All: This is what we are going to do. As soon as we are sure our weapons are effective against their jamming device, we will try to first find out the exact location of Jor'hjh.

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Growls and drums his claws on the helm console, waiting for the computer to ID the metal::

Host CMO_Sovok says:
::Nods::

Host CO_Marek says:
::Continues:: Then we will to approach to the ships trying to remain undetected.

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Sees that the computer is unable to identify the metal and realizes that the metal is what is blocking the scans.  Thinks about blowing up every asteroid in the field::

Host CO_Marek says:
::Coughs:: It is obvious that when discover us they will try to either destroy us or escape from the asteroid belts. I want a transporter signal locked on Jor'hjh and as soon as we engaged battle, I want you and Commander Rr'Vellan to attempt to transport him aboard.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Nods:: CO: Underrrstood,, Sirrr.

Host CO_Marek says:
All: Remember, our first order is to try to apprehend him alive.

CEO_Masters says:
CO: Aye, Sir.

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Waits for the CO to come out of the briefing room so he can inform him of his findings::

Host CO_Marek says:
All: Then, if this does not result, our second course of action is to avoid Jor'hjh from escaping from us again. By all means ::Raises an eyebrow::

Host CO_Marek says:
CTO: I want the Special Force to be ready for an away mission. If we succeed in capturing Jor'hjh, I want them to be ready to secure the ships.

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Tries to filter out the metallic readings from the scans without success::

XO_Spicer says:
CO: I'm for just taking him out from the start. That will save us from casualties as well as having to prevent any rescue attempts.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Nods and takes notes on her PADD:: CO: They’ll be rrready, Sirrr.

Host CMO_Sovok says:
::Glances over at Bao, nervous::

Host CO_Marek says:
XO: I am just for that option too, Commander. But, we must be ready for the worst-case scenario. You know these people are unpredictable.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Catches a glimpse of Sovok out of the corner of her eyes. Tilts her head and looks at him::

Host CO_Marek says:
All: As soon as you find the way to cripple the jamming device, we will proceed.

Host CO_Marek says:
All: Any questions?

CEO_Masters says:
CO: No, Sir.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
CO: No, Sirrr.

Host CMO_Sovok says:
::Shakes his head::

Host CO_Marek says:
All: Fine. You got your orders. Dismissed.

CEO_Masters says:
::Exits Briefing Room back to engineering station on Bridge::

Host CMO_Sovok says:
::Stands and walks over to Bao:: CTO: I'm worried... this looks like it can only turn out badly...

Host CO_Marek says:
::Stands up and heads to the Bridge::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Stands:: CMO: We'll be as carrreful as we can, okay?

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Looks to his left as the doors to the briefing room slide open.  Sees the CO and XO exit then stands:: CO/XO: Scans reveal an unidentified metal allow embedded in some of the larger asteroids.  This alloy is blocking our scans of the field.  We must conclude that this alloy is also blocking the enemy's scans as well.

Host CMO_Sovok says:
CTO: Sounds good...

Host TO_Bailey says:
CO/XO: Therefore I can only conclude that they have no idea we're even out here, Sirs.

Host CO_Marek says:
TO: Acknowledged. we can exploit that.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
CMO: Is that all you'rrre worrrried about?

XO_Spicer says:
TO: Can we get a transporter signal through the shielding?

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Nods then sits back down in the pilot's seat and waits for orders::

CEO_Masters says:
TO: Bailey, could you give me your readings?

Host TO_Bailey says:
CEO: Very well, transferring the data to your console, Lieutenant.  ::Taps the controls and sends the scan data to the CEO's console::

CEO_Masters says:
::Receives data and compares it to his research on the enemy's jammer::

XO_Spicer says:
TO: Can we get a transporter signal through the shielding?

CEO_Masters says:
CO: Sir, I have some progress here.

Host TO_Bailey says:
XO: Well, Sir, the metal alloy is blocking the sensor scans.  I have not tried to lock on the transporters, but we can try.  What are we going to transport, Sir?

Host CO_Marek says:
CEO: Lieutenant?

XO_Spicer says:
TO: A security assault team of course. ::Grins::

CEO_Masters says:
CO: It seems the alloy in the asteroids are about the same as in the jammers the enemy uses.  I'll work out a solution to get around them in about 10 minutes.

Host CMO_Sovok says:
::Takes a seat on the Bridge, looking around the room::

Host CO_Marek says:
CEO: Perfect. That's what I wanted to hear.

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Raises an eyebrow and grins:: XO: Yes, Sir!  ::Mumbles: Now we're talkin!::  Sending a transporter signal to the asteroid field now, Sir.

Host TO_Bailey says:
XO: The transporter signals seem to be penetrating the asteroid field, Sir.

CEO_Masters says:
::Works on cracking the code of the jamming device::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Works at her console::

Host CO_Marek says:
XO/CTO: Have Lieutenant Lewis ready to be beamed.

XO_Spicer says:
TO: Let's do an experiment. Beam a PADD into one of those asteroids then beam it back and see if it comes back undamaged.

XO_Spicer says:
TO: Hold on a moment Lieutenant.

Host CO_Marek says:
TO: Bailey, extreme precautions. We want to remain undetected.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Perks her ears and looks at the XO::

Host TO_Bailey says:
XO: Aye, Sir.  ::Signals transporter room one to put a PADD on the transporter pad then locks on to one of the asteroids:: XO: Transporting now, Sir.

Host TO_Bailey says:
CO: Aye, Sir.

XO_Spicer says:
TO: Can we program a tricorder to scan the immediate area automatically when we beam it into the asteroid then beam it back and see what it recorded?

Host CMO_Sovok says:
XO: That sounds like a good idea...

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Turns in his seat:: XO:, Sir, if the ships sensor scans are blocked, it is logical to assume that our tricorder scans would be blocked as well.

XO_Spicer says:
TO: But will the tricorder scans be blocked if the tricorder is beamed into the asteroid?

Host TO_Bailey says:
XO: Yes, Sir.  The metal alloy is densely packed inside the asteroids.

Host TO_Bailey says:
XO: The tricorder signals would just bounce off every metal surface inside the asteroids.

XO_Spicer says:
TO: Then there is no open space within the asteroids? If our sensors can't penetrate the metal how do you know this?

Host TO_Bailey says:
XO: I didn't say that there was no open space inside the asteroids, Sir.  I can't scan them, so how would I know?

XO_Spicer says:
TO: Exactly.

CEO_Masters says:
Self: Almost there.  Just need one more variable...

Host CMO_Sovok says:
::Turns to the CEO:: CEO: For the jammer? ::Stands and walks over towards him::

Host TO_Bailey says:
XO: With all due respect, Sir, even if I transported the tricorder into an open space within the asteroid, the tricorder signals would still bounce off of every surface of the asteroid.

CEO_Masters says:
::Hears CMO:: CMO: Yes, doc.

CEO_Masters says:
CMO: I just need about 30 seconds or so and I'll have it.

Host CMO_Sovok says:
::Sits down next to the CEO, waiting for him to finish and watching::

Host CO_Marek says:
TO/XO: Therefore we should first find out the right place to beam the tricorder.

Host TO_Bailey says:
CO: The right place, Sir?  ::Raises a furry eyebrow::

Host CMO_Sovok says:
::Looks over to all of them:: All: We're wasting time, just beam the damn tricorder into the middle of that one! ::Points at the nearest asteroid on the viewer::

Host TO_Bailey says:
CO: Wouldn't it be more efficient just to blast a path through the asteroid field and search it manually?

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Suppresses a giggle::

Host CO_Marek says:
TO: Why don't you just beam a tricorder inside one of the outer asteroids, see what happens, and them beam it back. ::Is getting anxious::

Host CMO_Sovok says:
Self: Sheesh... ::Turns back to the CEO:: CEO: Done yet?

Host TO_Bailey says:
CO: Very well, Sir.  ::Signals the transporter room to place a tricorder on the transporter pad then beams it to a relatively small asteroid nearest the ship::

CEO_Masters says:
::Sees the final piece of the puzzle go into place:: Aloud: Qa'Pla'!

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Perks her ears and looks at the CEO::

Host CO_Marek says:
::Overhears the CEO:: CEO: I assume you just finished, didn't you?

Host CMO_Sovok says:
All: Ha ha! CEO: Good work!

CEO_Masters says:
CO: You assume correctly, Sir.  We have an anti-jammer.

Host TO_Bailey says:
CO: Tricorder has been transported, Sir.

Host CO_Marek says:
CEO: Good work. Do the proper modifications to our weapons and transporters.

CEO_Masters says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  ::Makes the modifications::

Host CMO_Sovok says:
::Pats the CEO on the back and turns to face the rest of the Bridge, an extremely anxious and nervous look on his face... but an attempt at a smile in there as well::

Host CO_Marek says:
TO: Acknowledged. Transport it back and see if the tricorder could make any scan inside it.

CEO_Masters says:
CO: Modifications are done and on-line.

Host TO_Bailey says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  ::Transports the tricorder back to Bridge::

Host CO_Marek says:
CEO: Acknowledged.

Host CO_Marek says:
:.sees the tricorder materializing:: XO/TO: Let’s see if your idea worked.

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Looks down at the tricorder sitting on the command deck::

Host CMO_Sovok says:
ACTION: The tricorder recorded nothing inside but the normal insides of an asteroid.

XO_Spicer says:
TO: Okay. Let's send a tricorder into each asteroid till we find the right one.

Host TO_Bailey says:
XO: Very well, Sir.  ::Signals the transporter room to load the transporter pad with tricorders then beams them to as many asteroids::

Host CO_Marek says:
TO: Don't allow the tricorder to remain inside the asteroid more than five seconds.  Set the main computer to process all data from the tricorder scans.

Host ASM_Gary says:
ACTION: Twenty minutes pass until one tricorder just doesn't come back... a lock cannot be established...

Host TO_Bailey says:
CO: I am unable to transport one of the tricorders back to the ship, Sir.

CEO_Masters says:
::Inventories the tricorders:: CO: Sir, one tricorder is still unaccounted for.

XO_Spicer says:
TO: Which one didn't come back?

XO_Spicer says:
ALL: That is our asteroid. CTO: Get your team ready.

Host CO_Marek says:
TO: Where was that tricorder? ::Stands up::

Host TO_Bailey says:
XO: Number 7,253, Sir.  I beamed it to coordinates 259 Mark 7, asteroid number 231467872.

Host CO_Marek says:
TO: Set a course there.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Nods and taps on her console:: Sec team: This is it. get rrready.

Host TO_Bailey says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  Course laid in, Sir.

Host ASM_Gary says:
ACTION: The asteroid begins to empty of Klingon Bird of Preys, weapons charging and shields raising. They aren't near finished repairing, but will be able to put up quite a fight.

Host CO_Marek says:
CTO: Red alert.  TO: Engage.

CEO_Masters says:
CO: Weapon and shield modifications on line, Sir.

Host TO_Bailey says:
CO: Aye, Sir.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
CO: Rrred Alerrrt, Sirrr. ::Hits buttons::

Host CO_Marek says:
All:: Alea jacta est. ::Raises an eyebrow::

Host CO_Marek says:
CTO: Have phasers and torpedoes on line.

CEO_Masters says:
CO: Sir?

XO_Spicer says:
::Looks at the CO and taps his universal translator in his ear:: CO: Sir?

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
CO: Alrrready done,, Sirrr.

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Wonders what the CO just muttered::

Host CO_Marek says:
CEO: Never mind, an old Earth proverb.

CEO_Masters says:
CO: Not from the part of Earth I'm from.

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Wonders if the CO has been possessed by some alien lifeform::

Host CO_Marek says:
CEO: Ancient Rome... Julius Caesar... Listen it is not the time for this

CEO_Masters says:
CO: Sorry, never studied Latin.

Host ASM_Gary says:
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