USS Pendragon
10508.13

The Only Constant, Pt 3

Starring:
Coot as CO Rofax
Jeff as XO Thraxis
Dylan as CSO Toms
Kyle as CTO Newind
Keith as CEO Damien

Special Guest Stars:
Lynda as FCO Lt_Rochelle
Jan as EO Tribble

Absent:
Sandy as OPS Thraxis

Host warp9 says:
Last week on the USS Pendragon:

Host warp9 says:
The crew detected the Vandana on their tail, and assumed her crew was hoping to be lead to the Council meeting.

Host warp9 says:
Captain Rofax, determined to put an end to the thorn in his side, ordered the Vandana disabled and devised a devious plan to do so.

Host warp9 says:
::run video of the Pendragon approaching the twin moons of Sarnia::

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<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<resume mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

CSO_LtCmd_Toms says:
::standing at SCI 1 checking over sensor readings::

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::hums a nondescript tune while working at his console::

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::at the helm::

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
FCO: ETA until we're out of sight behind the first moon, Lieutenant?

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
XO:  2 minutes Sir.

OPS_Tek`Hed says:
::manning OPS on the bridge making sure of that delicate balance between power needs::

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::keeps up the passive scans on the Vandana::

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
CTO: Is the Vandana still mirroring our course, Mr. Newind?

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
XO: Aye, sir. She's on our trail again.

Host CO_Rofax says:
::emerges from the RR, looking sinister::

EO_Tribble says:
::in ME, wondering how long "my poor engines" will hold together, to use a line from Scotty::

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
:: steps aside as Capt Rofax enters the bridge ::  CO: One minute until we're out of sight of the Vandana, sir.

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::notes the sinister look::

OPS_Tek`Hed says:
XO: all outgoing communications locked down sir, ready to take all power systems to quiet running on your command.

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::does not like the captain's face at all::

EO_Tribble says:
::feels something sinister in the air,  sniffs around, and decides it's coming from outside ME::

Host CO_Rofax says:
XO: Is everything in place?  We must disable them quickly.

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
Self: It is not like the captain to have a face like this.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
CO: The torpedoes have been modified as ordered, sir, and are ready to deploy. However,  I recommend we have a boarding party ready.

Host Vandana says:
::cruising along bristling with modified weapons::

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::hears Thraxis' comment and does a double check on the torpedoes... considering the last situation they modified torpedoes::

Host CO_Rofax says:
FCO: Increase speed 25% and alter course heading 315, mark 120.  Then alter course T-minus 25 to heading 292, mark 045, speed .95 C.  Let's see if the Vandana follows....

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
CO: Crazy Ivan's?

Host CO_Rofax says:
OPS: Name's Rofax... and some would argue I am indeed a bit off...  ::grins towards the view screen::

Host CO_Rofax says:
::continues::  FCO: ... but crazy... well, that's between me and the Counselor's Staff....

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
CO: Speed increase 25% altering course heading 315 mark 120 then changing to T-25 to heading 292 mark 045 speed.95C. Understood sir Course plotted and laid in sir.

OPS_Tek`Hed says:
::keeps incoming communications frequencies open just in case their ears might catch something from the Vandana, his hands move over to power allocation insuring light has sufficient control of maneuverability in response to the Captain's lead::

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
CO : Sir It is an old fashioned way that the navy would do to fool the enemy.

Host CO_Rofax says:
FCO: Ah yes... and didn't the Communist party fold shortly thereafter?  Engage....  ALL: Stations at the ready.  Time to lay the trap.

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
CO: Yes Captain they did. ::smiles::

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
:: sees that the Captain has his hands quite full with the maneuvers ::  *COMM*: Security teams One and Two, report to Transporter Room One for possible boarding duty.

Host CO_Rofax says:
XO: Mr. Thraxis, I trust you can handle the boarding party?  Assemble your team.

Host Vandana says:
ACTION:  The Pendragon moves into position.

EO_Tribble says:
::EO Cotton relieves EO Tribble in ME, so EO Tribble can go to the engineering station on the bridge::

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::hands over the board getting ready to execute on captains orders::

OPS_Tek`Hed says:
::allocates all primary departments to technical readiness:: XO: Informing the Transporter Chief he has work incoming.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
CO: Already on it, sir.

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
CO/XO: Ah.. we just lost the Vandana on sensors..

EO_Tribble says:
::moves toward the bridge, admiring a handsome Ensign along the way::

CSO_LtCmd_Toms says:
CO: Contact lost with Vandana. The moon is obscuring her.

Host CO_Rofax says:
CTO: That was anticipated.  Launch the deployment.

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::nods.. didn't anticipate it; launches the mines:: CO: Mines away.

Host CO_Rofax says:
FCO: Increase speed to Warp 3 and bring us around after circling the prior moon.  I want them in our sites.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
CO: With your permission, sir, I will join the boarding party in the Transporter Room.

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
CO: Increasing to warp 3 bringing us around after circling the prior moon. Yes sir executing.

Host CO_Rofax says:
CSO: Deploy several probes to monitor the situation.  Relay your information to Tactical and prepare to engage the Vandana.

Host CO_Rofax says:
::looks up::  XO: You're still here?  ::grins::  By all means Mr. Thraxis....

EO_Tribble says:
::arrives on bridge, and takes over engineering station, relieving Ensign Tauck::

CSO_LtCmd_Toms says:
CO: Aye sir ::preps and lunches 3 probes::

Host Vandana says:
ACTION:  The probes lunch successfully.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
:: leaves the Bridge ::

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::hears the XO and the CO:: CO: I'd like to go with him for security purposes, sir.

Host CO_Rofax says:
CTO: I will not object, but that is Mr. Thraxis' call.  I suggest you head that way, just in case.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
:: arrives in TR 1 :: *CO*: Boarding party ready to deploy, sir.

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::adjusts their heading by point 004. and brings her up steady on target::

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
CO: Aye, sir. ::heads off the bridge:: *XO*: Sir, if you don't mind, I'd like to go with you.

OPS_Tek`Hed says:
CO: All departments reporting in as ready sir, and we are at optimum system status. Power diverted for the engagement. I will need to drop at least one shield face to initiate transport.

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
CO: Helm Ready sir.

CSO_LtCmd_Toms says:
CO: Probe 2 reporting the Vandana is inbound... sir I just lost transmission...

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
<TO_Badd> ::moves over to TAC 1:: CO: Sir, one of the probes has been destroyed.

Host Vandana says:
ACTION:  The Pendragon gracefully slips into position.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
*CTO*: The more, the merrier, Mr. Newind.

Host CO_Rofax says:
::whispers::  CSO: Please assist Tactical.  With Mr. Newind assisting the boarding party, I am afraid of our chances.

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::hand is poised over the engage button::

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
*XO*: Alright then, sir. ::smiles even though Thraxis can't see it::

EO_Tribble says:
:: coordinates with OPS to help drop the shield face::

Host CO_Rofax says:
OPS: Wait for a break in their shields.  Mr. Tribble knows their systems well.

EO_Tribble says:
::smiles::

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::slips into the transporter room::

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
<TO_Badd> CO: Uh, sir, uh, the Vandana is fully armed and, uh, coming right at us.

Host Vandana says:
ACTION:  On the view screen, the Vandana appears.

Host CO_Rofax says:
FCO: Attack vector Theta-3-9.  Engage.

CSO_LtCmd_Toms says:
CO: Sir, I’ve got the Vandana back on scope. I’m reading only one life sign.

Host CO_Rofax says:
CSO: One?  Species?

Host Vandana says:
ACTION:  The Vandana's shields go up and her weapons lock on.

EO_Tribble says:
::looks at CO for orders::

CSO_LtCmd_Toms says:
CO: Takaran.

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::waits for the orders::

Host Vandana says:
ACTION:  The Vandana flies into the minefield.

Host CO_Rofax says:
TAC: Get a firing solution.... and wait....

OPS_Tek`Hed says:
ALL: looks like she is headed into the mines!

Host CO_Rofax says:
FCO: Evasive maneuvers.  Bring us around and above her.

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::now concentrating on hearing the order from the captain::

EO_Tribble says:
::prepares to get a transporter lock on the one lifesign on Vandana::

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
<TO_Badd> CO: Aye, uh, aye, sir. ::gets a firing solution.. and waits::

CSO_LtCmd_Toms says:
CO: Her shields are dropping... slowly

Host CO_Rofax says:
TAC: Fire on the shield generator and the propulsion.

Host Vandana says:
ACTION:  The Vandana comes to a stop.

OPS_Tek`Hed says:
CSO: Guess we wont have to shoot them down?

Host CO_Rofax says:
OPS: If the shields fluctuate, I want the boarding team on post-haste.

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
<TO_Badd> ::fires, after locking on the shield generator and the propulsion system::

CSO_LtCmd_Toms says:
OPS: We'll see.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
TEAM: Team One, on the pads now...   :: steps up into the transporter chamber ::

CSO_LtCmd_Toms says:
CO: Sir, the warp core is overloading on the Vandana!!!!

OPS_Tek`Hed says:
CO: Aye sir, I'm ready.

Host Vandana says:
ACTION:  The Vandana's shields drop.

Host CO_Rofax says:
OPS: Get that Takaran off the ship and into the brig!

EO_Tribble says:
CO: Should I beam out the lifesign, Sir?

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::steps on to a transporter pad::

OPS_Tek`Hed says:
CO: Aye sir! .. Strengthening structural integrity in our forward quarter, Lower Shields.. Initiating Transport!

Host CO_Rofax says:
EO: Disable our Away Team's transport.

EO_Tribble says:
CO: Aye, Sir.

Host CO_Rofax says:
FCO: Escape vector....

CSO_LtCmd_Toms says:
CO: 30 seconds!

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
CO: Engaging sir ::hits buttons::

Host CO_Rofax says:
FCO: ...hold...

EO_Tribble says:
::disables transport of AT and notifies TR::

Host CO_Rofax says:
OPS: The Takaran?

OPS_Tek`Hed says:
CO: In the Brig sir!

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
TEAM: Stand down, folks. Looks like we're going to be having company.

Host CO_Rofax says:
FCO: Now...

CSO_LtCmd_Toms says:
CO: 10 seconds!!

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
CO: Executing

Host CO_Rofax says:
*XO* Your presence is required in the Brig.  Enjoy.

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::hits the button fast::

Host Vandana says:
ACTION:  The Vandana explodes.  The shock wave catches the Pendragon's tail.  The Pendragon rocks.

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::confuzzled for a moment; realizes what he means and heads to the brig::

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
CTO: Let's go greet our guest.  :: leaves TR1 ::

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::nearly trips over his feet from the rocking::

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::feels the ship rock::

EO_Tribble says:
::rocks in her seat::

Host CO_Rofax says:
ALL: Damage reports!  ::grabs onto the chair to keep from falling face first, barely::

EO_Tribble says:
CO: Main engineering reports no damage.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
:: stumbles, barely manages to stay on his feet ::

Host CO_Rofax says:
FCO: Helm status?

EO_Tribble says:
CO: But, waste recycling .... uh, Sir, you won't like this.... ::gulps:: took a major hit.

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
CO: Helm is working 100% sir.

EO_Tribble says:
::orders damage control team to waste recycling::

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::recovered from the stumble a while ago, nears the brig::

Host CO_Rofax says:
EO: Noted.  Please assemble the repair teams and have them get started.

Host CO_Rofax says:
FCO: Make for our previous patrol route and the Class M planet we found earlier.  We will be dropping off a gift to the Council.

OPS_Tek`Hed says:
CO: Dorsal shields took a hit but the capacitors are recharging, Guess engineering will have to find less exciting things to do this week sir...

Host A_Takaran says:
ACTION:  Reports come in from all over the ship regarding nonfunctional waste recycling bins.

EO_Tribble says:
:: in waste recycling, some unpleasant comments are made::

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
CO: Understood sir. Laying in the course back to the Class M planet sir.

Host CO_Rofax says:
OPS: Lock all restrooms and inform the crew.  Make for temporary arrangements in the Cargo Bays.

Host A_Takaran says:
::sulking in the brig::

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
:: approaches the brig ::  Guard: Ensign Harrison, what's the prisoner's status?

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
<Harrison> XO: He's sulking, sir.

EO_Tribble says:
CEO: Sir, waste recycling has broken down.   Damage control is working on the problem.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
EO: Keep me appraised

OPS_Tek`Hed says:
CO: Locked with or without the persons presently in them sir? .. Just kidding, I'll make the arrangements.

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
CO: Course laid in sir and engaged.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
:: grins ::  Guard: He'll have more to sulk about shortly. Open up.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
EO: Beam whatever waste there is onto space - wide dispersal

EO_Tribble says:
CEO: Aye, Sir.

Host CO_Rofax says:
OPS: If they can't figure it out... leave 'em in there for a few minutes.  ::grins::

EO_Tribble says:
CEO: Trying, Sir.  ::unable to get a transporter lock on it::

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
<Harrison> XO: Aye, sir. ::opens up the cell::

EO_Tribble says:
::Finally gets a lock on the biggest mass, which transports into...........::

EO_Tribble says:
::........ The CO's quarters::

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
:: walks in with Newind in tow ::  Takaran: You've been following us for some time now. I'd like to know why.

Host CO_Rofax says:
FCO: Locate Thisah's vessel and bring us along side her once in orbit.

Host A_Takaran says:
::stands and stares down the Trill::

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::in tow; moves to the side of the cell and carefully watches the Takaran::

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::unholsters his phaser::

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
CO: Locating the vessel now sir. ::hands moving across her board::

Host CO_Rofax says:
OPS: Send a secure message to Cmdr Verdi at SB14 and update her as to our current status.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
:: steps up, nose to nose with the Takaran:: Takaran: I asked you a question, mister.

EO_Tribble says:
::gets a lock into another mass of it, which transports into the mess hall, sending the crew scurrying out::

Host A_Takaran says:
XO:  I have nothing to say to you Starfleet.  ::spits in the XO's face::

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
CO: Found her sir bringing the Pendragon alongside her now.

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::tries not to chuckle at Thraxis' comment; steps up to the side of the two as the Takaran spits::

Host CO_Rofax says:
CSO: Scan the area.  Anyone else lurking out there?

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
:: ignore the spittle, grabs the Takaran by the neck and pins him against the bulkhead :: Takaran: That was a mistake, friend. Now, I know that your kind are very hard to kill. But you know what? That simply means that the pain will go on and on, for a very long time.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
CTO: Newind... call Engineering and have them send up a plasma torch.

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::hears the XO and eyes widen:: XO: Sir?

Host A_Takaran says:
::laughs::  XO:  I thought the Federation didn't torture their captives?

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
CTO: You heard me, Newind. Plasma torch. Now.

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::senses the emotions of the bridge crew::

CSO_LtCmd_Toms says:
CO: No one around. That’s including on the ship. Scanning the surface now

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
:: his face becomes absolutely expressionless ::   Takaran: Oh, this isn't going to be torture, friend. This will merely be some medical field research.

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::nods and contacts Engineering; orders two brig officers into the cell before stepping out of the cell::

Host A_Takaran says:
::stares haughtily at the XO::

Host CO_Rofax says:
OPS: Once we confirm lifesigns on the surface, prepare to hail them and patch in a Comm link to the brig.

EO_Tribble says:
::receives call from Lt. Newind and arranges the request, wondering what's going on ::

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
Takaran: The torch should be here in just under four minutes. You have that long to tell me why you were following us. After that, you'll be too busy being barbecued. Now TALK!

Host A_Takaran says:
XO:  I demand counsel.

CSO_LtCmd_Toms says:
CO: I have the council on they surface. ::transmits coordinates to OPS::

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
:: picks up the Takaran and throws him to the other side of the cell ::   Takaran: Wrong answer! Why were you following us?

EO_Tribble says:
::Ensign Fry arrives in the brig with the plasma torch and hands it to Thraxis::

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::tries to remain calm and figure things out; first Thraxis' calls out duty to the Captain's face, and now he's going to torch a Takaran::

Host CO_Rofax says:
CSO: Very good.  Continue scans of the area and be on the lookout for our rogue Captain and the Pontifex.

CSO_LtCmd_Toms says:
CO: Aye sir.

Host A_Takaran says:
::picks himself up from the floor and slowly advances toward the XO::

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
:: lights the torch... a glowing ball of plasma forms instantly between the triple points of the torch head ::

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
Takaran: Sit down.

Host A_Takaran says:
::stops and stands still::

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::takes a breath and steps back into the cell::

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
Takaran: Once more. WHY WERE YOU FOLLOWING US?

CSO_LtCmd_Toms says:
CO: I’m getting nothing but a faint warp trail leading out of the system

Host CO_Rofax says:
~~~ ::tries to contact the Gecko and project images of the encounter and the damage the Pen took:: ~~~

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
:: takes a single step toward the Takaran, holding the torch at eye level ::

Host CO_Rofax says:
CSO: Warp trail?  Ours or another?

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::moves toward the Takaran, knowing how the situation may turn out::

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
:: waits ::

Host CO_Rofax says:
~~~ ::smiles warmly to himself and acknowledges Thisah's graciousness:: ~~~

Host A_Takaran says:
XO:  I demand counsel.

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::continues to keep the ship steady while in the proximity of the Takaran's ship::

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::stands with Thraxis to one side and the Takaran to the other, while not obstructing the XO’s path::

CSO_LtCmd_Toms says:
CO: Pontifex sir

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
:: says nothing... takes another step forward ::

EO_Tribble says:
<Ens Fry>::watches Thraxis::

Host A_Takaran says:
::doesn't flinch nor shift his gaze from the XO's eyes::

Host CO_Rofax says:
::sighs softly::  CSO: Can you time-line it?  How long ago did she leave?  ::crosses to the SCI display::

CSO_LtCmd_Toms says:
CO: Working on it sir.

EO_Tribble says:
::waste recycling damage teams report that the CO's quarters have been cleaned up, as well as the mess hall::

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
:: shuts down the torch :: Takaran: Okay. You're right... I am not prepared to torture you. But what we will do, is turn you over to Section 31 when we get back to the station. After they are done with you, you may wish you'd told me the truth.

CSO_LtCmd_Toms says:
CO: They left about 10 minutes ago

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
CTO: Let's go, Newind.   :: walks out of the cell ::

Host A_Takaran says:
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