U.S.S. Pendragon
10605.27

Directed by:
Coot

Starring:
Jeff as CO Thraxis
Jane as XO Luchena 
Dylan as CSO Toms 
Sandy as OPS Thraxis 
Cory as CMO Yates 
Keith as CEO Damien 
Cathy as FCO Morgan
 
Absent: 
Kyle as TO Newind

Guest Starring: 
Lynda as CIV Rochelle

Host Coot says:
Last Time on the USS Pendragon…

Host Coot says:
The Captain led an away team to the surface of Dussan IV to infiltrate the Romulan work camp and attempt to free the captured Hael. Meanwhile, continued transports from the command center to transport vessels in orbit have continued non-stop since the Pontifex re-established sensor data.

Host Coot says:
Hidden by the hulking girth of a Valdore class vessel, the Pontifex slipped within the planet's orbital sensor grid and has begun making plans to intercept the transport vessels. An old ghost reappeared with disturbing news of the planet's activities, but no viable solution to their problems.

Host Coot says:
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CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
@::looking round wondering what to do::

Host Coot says:
@ ACTION: The foot patrol is closing the distance to the Away Team.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::walks along Deck 2 toward the Turbo Lift having been ordered to the Bridge, a place she did not wish to go to::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::sitting in the center chair on the bridge of the Pontifex::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
@:: glances around quickly, looking for any cover ::

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
@CO: We can either hide or take our chances and make contact.

OPS_J_Thraxis says:
@All:  We do look Romulan ... maybe we can bluff our way through ....

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::She enters the Turbo Lift and orders it to the Bridge, wishing it would just take its sweet time::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
@ OPS: How many in the approaching party?

Host Coot says:
@ ACTION: There are some scrubby growths in the area - effective, but they look scratchy

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::The Turbo Lift stops at the Bridge and the doors begin to open up. She pauses for a moment before stepping onto the Bridge:: XO: Reporting as ordered, sir. Where would you like me?

Host CO_Thraxis says:
@ :: points ::  ALL: Let's try to take cover in that underbrush.

OPS_J_Thraxis says:
@CO:  Four that I can make out.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
@ OPS: All Romulan?

OPS_J_Thraxis says:
@CO:  Yes, Sir.

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
@CO/OPS: Yes I can sense them as Romulan sir.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
@::follows the rest::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::looks up at the CMO::  CMO:  If you could run some scans that would be helpful.  We're tracking this freighter.  ::points at the view screen::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::She turns her gaze toward the view screen and moves over to the science station where she begins common scans:: XO: Aye, sir.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CMO:  Ashley please.  ::stands and walks towards her::  We're trying to find out where the Hael are being taken.  If we extrapolate the course and scan that area...  ::stops a few feet short of her::

TO_Tribble says:
::at tactical station, making sure weapons are ready::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
XO: I understand, Commander. I'm performing the scans as we speak. ::She speaks in a rather monotone voice::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
TO:  Tribble, how's our cloak holding up?

Host Coot says:
@ ACTION: The Romulan foot patrol is close enough to be heard.  They are not exactly being discrete.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
@ :: whispering ::  ALL: if we are detected, let me do the talking. As the highest-ranking Romulan in our group, they'll be expecting that I'd do that.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::drops his eyes to the floor and returns to the center chair::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
XO: Sensors are detecting three freighters - they're each nearly full. If the Hael are aboard, Commander, we need to do something about it.

TO_Tribble says:
XO: Cloak is 100 % operational, Commander.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CMO:  If we stop them they'll die.  Remember what happened last time?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
TO:  Thank you.  Keep an eye on it.

TO_Tribble says:
XO: Aye, Sir.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
XO: And if we leave them, they'll eventually die as well. ::She does not turn from her console, she just stares at the readings, waiting to do something to help the Hael instead of being stuck on the ship::

TO_Tribble says:
::looks sympathetically at Dr. Yates::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CMO:  We're not abandoning them, Ashley.  We're only abandoning the away team.  ::stands and begins to pace the small bridge::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The two vessels loaded with bio-signs, break orbit and begin heading out of the system.  The third vessel, filled with an organic element, breaks orbit as well, but in the opposite direction (bearing towards Romulus, matter of fact).

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
XO: So either way its a lose lose situation. ::She sighs slightly::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::notices the action on the screen::  CMO:  Which do we follow?  Can you sense anything?

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::She closes her eyes for a moment before looking back at the readings:: XO: They are heading in opposite directions - one with a compound that I would assume is the trilithium is heading for Romulus...

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::excited::  CMO:  I agree.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
FCO:  Follow those two.

FCO_Morgan says:
::does as ordered::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::She continues to monitor the sensors as the ship changes course::

FCO_Morgan says:
::taps a few buttons::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
TO:  Can you extrapolate the course?  Where are they heading?

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The Pontifex slips into the wake of the two vessels as they break orbit and easily escapes the orbital sensors.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::She waits for a response from the Tactical Officer, wondering the exact same thing::

TO_Tribble says:
XO: Aye, Sir.  ::searches computer::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
FCO:  Very smooth, Lieutenant.  ::smiles and stops pacing::

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
@:;wondering what the captain is going to do::

FCO_Morgan says:
::smiles:: XO: Thank you, Sir!

TO_Tribble says:
::trying to extrapolate, computer being slow::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::watches the CMO::

TO_Tribble says:
XO: They are about ten minutes away from the asteroid field.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::She runs a hand through her hair:: TO: I take it our sensors won't work within the field?

TO_Tribble says:
CMO: No, Dr. Yates, I am afraid not.  ::frowns::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
TO/CMO/FCO:  Asteroid field?  What could possibly be in there?

TO_Tribble says:
XO: I imagine we are about to find out.

Host Coot says:
@ ACTION: The patrol hears someone step on a stick and begins heading towards the AT, weapons drawn.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
XO: Starfleet reports have had hidden starbases and even weapons hidden inside asteroid fields. I assume something of interest to the Romulans is in there.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
FCO:  Can you maneuver if we have to go in?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CMO:  Why take the Hael there?

TO_Tribble says:
::figures out the best use of weapons within an asteroid field::

FCO_Morgan says:
::checks her panel:: XO: Aye, Sir...it'll be tight but we can do it.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
@ :: decides it's time to take the offensive, stands ::   Patrol leader: Halt where you are. Identify yourselves.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::She thinks for a moment:: XO: They could have a work camp inside an asteroid, a termination site, or quite possibly a facility where they may sell the Hael... I don't know. ::She looks down, a hint of sadness in her voice::

TO_Tribble says:
CMO: Dr. Yates, a "termination site?"

Host Coot says:
@ ACTION: These, being the less-than-desirable, Romulans, shoot first and ask later.  They open fire on the Away Team.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
TO:  Scan the asteroid field.

TO_Tribble says:
XO: Aye, Sir.  ::scans::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
@ :: ducks :: All: Phasers in heavy stun. Fire!

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
TO: We don't know what the Romulans are capable of. They're already killing the Hael by exposing them to trilithium, I doubt they care what happens to them.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
@ :: fires at the Romulan patrol leader ::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
@::fumbles phaser out of holster, then realizes he has no idea how these Romulan weapons work::

TO_Tribble says:
CMO: I am finding several thousand Hael bodies dumped in the inner area of the field.

TO_Tribble says:
CMO: It seems you are right.

FCO_Morgan says:
::makes a slight course correction::

TO_Tribble says:
XO: Nothing living yet on scans, Sir.

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
@::instantly pulls her phaser and puts it on wide-angle stun and fires::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::shudders and drops into the center chair::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::She raises an eyebrow and turns toward Mikal:: XO: Commander, we need to stop those freighters!

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::puts his head in his hands::  CMO:  What do you suggest we do, Ashley?

Host Coot says:
@ ACTION: The Romulan patrol disperses and continues firing. The CIV catches phaser fire in the shoulder and drops her weapon.

TO_Tribble says:
CMO: You think they are taking Hael there to be killed?

FCO_Morgan says:
::looks at the XO in concern::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
@ :: pulls Rochelle behind another bush, keeps firing ::

TO_Tribble says:
::targets the engines on the freighters::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
TO: Unfortunately, that is exactly what I think. XO: Commander, the Hael on those freighters are alive. They will be dead by the time they reach the asteroid, one way or another. We can at least attempt to beam the Hael aboard...

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
@Self: Damn it.  ::reaches for the phaser and attempts to use her left hand channeling the pain and feeds it into her anger::

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
@CO: Sir thank you but I can use my left hand sir.

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The transport vessels initiate a transport and all power is cut to the engines.  The vessels appear to be on a collision course with a large asteroid near the dumping area.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
XO: They're no match for us weapon wise, Commander. We need to act - now.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
@ CIV: Stay down, Lieutenant. We need you in one piece.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::jumps to his feet::  TO:  Put a tractor on one of those ships.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CMO: Prepare to evacuate one freighter.

FCO_Morgan says:
::wonders how close he is to breaking::

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
@::trying to keep her anger in check she stays down for now::

TO_Tribble says:
::seizes one of the freighters in a tractor beam, but misses the other::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
FCO:  Do the freighters have shields?

Host CO_Thraxis says:
@ :: fires again ::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
XO: Just one? ::She stands, her eyes beaming into Mikal's wondering if he is capable of saving these lives::

TO_Tribble says:
XO: It's straining our engines, Sir.  Permission to fire?

Host Coot says:
@ ACTION: The patrol leader comes around the rear of the Away Team and sees they are dressed as Romulans.  He orders his patrol to cease firing.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
@ All: Cease fire!

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CMO:  However many we can grab.  What ever our limit.

TO_Tribble says:
::fights to maintain the tractor beam, while the freighter strains in the opposite direction::

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
@::places her mini PADD back into her pocket with her left hand quickly and silently::

FCO_Morgan says:
XO: Checking, Sir.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
TO:  Take a direct shot at their engines.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
XO: Fill up this ship if we have to, Commander. Just do it quickly. ::She moves toward the Turbo Lift and enters it, ordering it to the Cargo Bay where she had set up a small medical area::

TO_Tribble says:
::fingers ready, shoots immediately::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
@ :: stands cautiously :: Patrol leader: Centurion... Explain, please, why you opened fire on your superiors?

FCO_Morgan says:
XO: No shields.

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
@:: sits up and winces as the pain is extreme::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
FCO:  Begin transporting Hael to the cargo bay.  As many as you can quickly.

Host Coot says:
@ <RPL> CO: Sir, sorry.  We were unaware anyone was out this far.  We figured it was more defectors. ::pauses::  Is anyone injured?

FCO_Morgan says:
XO: Aye, Sir. Initiating transports.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::She waits, tapping her foot as the Turbo Lift moves slowly toward its destination. She finally runs out of it into the Cargo Bay and waits:: Computer: Activate the Emergency Medical Hologram in Sickbay.

TO_Tribble says:
::fires again at the freighter's engines, to keep the "bad guys" occupied::

FCO_Morgan says:
::begins to transport the Hael::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
@ :: knows he cannot let the Romulans scan his party ::  RPL: We'll be fine. Who is your commander?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::stops, closes his eyes, then remembers to breath::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
<EMH> ::Appears in Sickbay:: All: Please state the nature of the... ::He looks around:: Self: Well!

FCO_Morgan says:
XO: Forty will be our max, Sir.

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The transport's engines are disabled, but it is still carrying a good amount of momentum.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
FCO:  Keep going, Lt.  ::still standing eyes closed::

TO_Tribble says:
XO: Her engines are disabled, Sir.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::She taps her Combadge:: *EMH*: This is Doctor Yates, prepare for wounded. We're the only two medics aboard so we'll have to work fast.

TO_Tribble says:
::fights to keep the freighter lassoed::

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
@::pulls out the small dermal regenerator and closes the wound quickly::

FCO_Morgan says:
::looks distressed:: XO: I could transport over.....and get it to safety, Sir.......there are 1500 on board....

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
<EMH> *CMO*: Where is the medical staff of this ship? How many casualties? This is an outrage!

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
*EMH*: Just do your job. Yates out.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::slowly opens his eyes::  FCO:  Do what you can.

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
@::puts the small dermal regenerator away and stands up next to the CO::

Host Coot says:
@ <RPL> CO: Cmdr Pratek.  He is at the command center preparing to depart.  The transports have been successful.

FCO_Morgan says:
::looks at the TO: TO: Can you transport me over, please?

TO_Tribble says:
FCO: I think so. Stand by.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
FCO:  Transport you over?

Host CO_Thraxis says:
@ :: severely :: RPL: You and I will have a little chat with Commander Pratek upon your return, Centurion. Continue your patrol. Dismissed.

FCO_Morgan says:
::raises a brow::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::She waits in the Cargo Bay a bit impatiently:: Self: Come on, come on.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
TO:  Go with her.  I'll handle the transport.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::moves to a console::

Host Coot says:
@ ACTION: The Patrol Leader scoffs away, mumbling to himself a colorful string of Romulan curses.

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
@CO: As long as we are not scanned we will be all right.

FCO_Morgan says:
::runs to the transporter room::

TO_Tribble says:
XO: Aye, Sir.  ::gets up from tactical station and runs with FCO::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
@ :: to his own team, sotto voce :: All: That was close.

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The transports continue, filling the Pontifex to her limit.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
@ CIV: Are you all right, Lieutenant?

TO_Tribble says:
FCO: Take this.  :: hands over a hand phaser::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::monitors the tractor beam::  *CMO*:  Did we retrieve any?

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
@CO: Yes sir I have repaired the wound with my portable dermal regenerator and I am able to carry on.

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The tractor beam is slowing the transport, but not enough to stop it.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::She begins to move along the Cargo Bay, scanning the Hael, administering several pain killers, and speaking calmly with those aboard, attempting to re-assure them:: *XO*: Yes, Commander. Is this all of them?

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
@::wonders how they get away with some of these things::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
@ All: Let's get to the prison camp.

FCO_Morgan says:
::takes the phaser and steps on the PADD::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
*CMO*:  That's all we can carry.  The FCO is going to try and pilot one of the freighters.

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The FCO and TO disappear and rematerializes on the bridge of one of the transports.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
*XO*: With Romulan Guards aboard? ::She continues to administer painkillers to those in need::

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
@::stays right behind the CO as he begins to head for the prison camp::

TO_Tribble says:
#::looks around, weapon at ready::

FCO_Morgan says:
#::looks around and runs to what appears to be the flight console::

Host Coot says:
# ACTION: The bridge is powered down, but nothing appears compromised.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::doesn't reply::

TO_Tribble says:
#::examines the bridge carefully for life signs::

FCO_Morgan says:
#::tries to power up the console::

Host Coot says:
# ACTION: The console springs to life.  All systems green.

TO_Tribble says:
#::tries to access freighter's computer::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
*XO*: Mikal.. just do what has to be done. ::She cuts the comm and continues to work with the Hael::

FCO_Morgan says:
#TO: Contact the Pontifex, tell him we have power.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::gives in to despair::

TO_Tribble says:
#COMM: Pontifex: We have power.   There are no entities on the bridge.

FCO_Morgan says:
#::taps the console and attempts to bring the ship around::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
~~~XO: Mikal, you need to be strong. Not for you, not for me, but for these innocent lives.~~~ ::She looks over at a Hael that appears to be no older than thirteen in human years and sighs::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
COMM:  TO:  Understood.  Do what you can for Jade.  She knows what to do.

TO_Tribble says:
#COMM: XO: Aye, Sir.

Host Coot says:
# ACTION: The second (non-tractored) transport responds, but is closing in quickly on the largest asteroid.

TO_Tribble says:
#::checks out weapons, trying to understand how to operate them::

Host Coot says:
@ ACTION: The CO's AT clears a small hill and the camp is seen just ahead.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::tries not to think about all the lives at stake::

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
@CO: The camp sir. ::points in the direction of the buildings::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::fails miserably::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::She smiles toward the young boy and kneels down next to him, administering the sedative and having him placed on one of the beds::

FCO_Morgan says:
#::hits the panel and engages reverse thrusters::

TO_Tribble says:
#FCO: I think I have the weapons figured out.  I'd like to try to slow down that other freighter.

Host Coot says:
ACTION: Engines begin to reach near failure due to trying to slow the transport within the tractor beam.

FCO_Morgan says:
#::nods:: TO: Go for it!

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::notices alarms going off everywhere::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
@ All: All right. We walk right in like we belong there, and find this Pratek.

TO_Tribble says:
#::targets the other freighter's engines and fires::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
@ :: taps combadge ::  *COM*: Thraxis to Pontifex.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::She raises an eyebrow at the alarms:: Self: Just wonderful... ::She closes her eyes for a moment and then gets back to work. Ashley has more important things to worry about::

FCO_Morgan says:
@::tries to slow the ship down::

Host Coot says:
# ACTION: The FCO banking hard on the controls, slams into the surface of the asteroid, breaking off several large chunks.  The transport is damaged, but holding and ricochettes off into open space.

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
@Self: We do?  Why don't I like the sound of that much?

Host Coot says:
@ ACTION: There is no response from the Pontifex.

TO_Tribble says:
#::rocks in her seat::

FCO_Morgan says:
#::curses and banks::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
@ :: tries again ::  *COM*: Thraxis to Pontifex. Respond please.

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The first transport collides with much of the debris, slowing it considerably before slamming into the remaining asteroid.  The transport is stopped, but venting atmosphere.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::tries the hold the tractor, despite the engines weakening::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
@ All: This is not good.

Host Coot says:
@ ACTION: There is no response to the CO's hails.

CIV_Lt_M_Rochelle says:
@CO: That is not a good sign at all..

TO_Tribble says:
#FCO: It's pretty badly damaged.  Should we hail?

FCO_Morgan says:
#::looks at the TO and sighs::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::tries not to think about all the lives about to end due to him::

Host Coot says:
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