Host John A says:
******** Begin the ACTD Wide Story Line******** 
                          "In the Field of Conflict" 
                                                Episode III: 
                                         A Mission of Mercy

OPS Stidd says:
::At Ops watching power flows since refit::

SO Qwynn says:
:: on the bridge of the Pharaoh, at science station ::

CO von Krieg says:
::on the bridge in the hard chair::

CTO Williams says:
::Sits at the TAC station, ensuring security on the route ahead::

XO Starks says:
:: Standing on bridge overlooking the Helm console ::

CMO Hebe says:
:: in sickbay readying it::

Host John A says:
ACTION: The Pharaoh cruises strong and steady to its meeting with the relief convoy

CO von Krieg says:
OPS: Mr. Stidd, ETA to rendezvous, please.

OPS Stidd says:
CO:10 minutes at present speed sir.

SO Qwynn says:
:: checking long range and short range sensors ::

CMO Hebe says:
:: sick bay readied heads to the bridge::

OPS Stidd says:
CO: Power readings are normal sir.

SO Qwynn says:
XO: The ships we're rendezvousing with are on sensors, sir.

CMO Hebe says:
::takes TL to bridge::

XO Starks says:
:: nods to SO ::

CO von Krieg says:
CTO: Mr. Williams,  status of defensive systems, please.

XO Starks says:
OPS: hail them Lt. standard greetings

CMO Hebe says:
:: enters  the bridge::

CO von Krieg says:
::looks down to his command console and taps in a command::

CTO Williams says:
::Taps the console for a defensive report:: CO: Shields at... nominal, and weapons are 97 percent efficiency

OPS Stidd says:
CO Aye sir.:: Opens channel and sends greetings::

OPS Stidd says:
XO: I am picking up some disturbing communiqués near the Kootenai 
 station sir.

CIV Apryus says:
::sitting in the mess hall reviewing a padd on the mission and party's backgrounds::

XO Starks says:
:: walks to Stidd's station :: OPS: what do you mean?

XO Starks says:
OPS: can you out it on speakers...

CO von Krieg says:
SO: Mr. Qwynn, what is the status of the convoy?

SO Qwynn says:
CO: They are at station-keeping awaiting our arrival, sir.

OPS Stidd says:
XO: There is communications about some battles or something in the Beta quadrant.  That would not be prudent sir.

XO Starks says:
CO: Captain do you know of combat in Beta quadrant?

FCO Bitz says:
::Sitting at helm::

Host John A says:
ACTION: The convoy powers up as the Pharaoh approaches

CO von Krieg says:
FCO Bitz: Mr. Bitz, lay in a patrol course around the convoy. Let's get this thing moving.

SO Qwynn says:
:: attempting to gather long range sensor information from the area being discussed ::

OPS Stidd says:
XO: It seems to be near our final destination, sir.

FCO Bitz says:
CO: Aye, captain. ::Lays in course::

XO Starks says:
OPS: any idea of who is involved?

SO Qwynn says:
All: I'll keep an eye on LRS, nothing yet, we're too far away.

CO von Krieg says:
XO: First, I've not been briefed about any active conflicts. Are there signs of Romulan ships?

XO Starks says:
CO: OPS checking now sir...

XO Starks says:
:: looking over Stidd's shoulder ::

OPS Stidd says:
XO: No Romulans

CO von Krieg says:
CTO: Mr. Williams, bring us to yellow alert.

CIV Apryus says:
*CO* Sir do you need my services on the bridge as we approach?

SO Qwynn says:
:: checking long range sensors ::

FCO Bitz says:
CO: We have arrived at the ships, sir.

CTO Williams says:
CO: Aye, sir... ::with a tap of a button, the yellow alert lights flash on::

XO Starks says:
OPS: can you get any information from Kootenai station?

Host John A says:
<convoy> COM: Pharaoh: We are ready to cross the border Captain. Lead the way please.

FCO Bitz says:
::Keeping the ship on a patrol course around the convoy::

OPS Stidd says:
::Opens channel to Kootenai Station:: XO: Attempting to do so now, sir.

CO von Krieg says:
::gets out of the chair and moves to tactical:: *CIV* Commander, your services are needed. Report to the bridge.

CIV Apryus says:
*CO* Aye

CIV Apryus says:
:: steps through the mess's doors and approaches the turbolift::

CIV Apryus says:
TL: Deck 1

CO von Krieg says:
COM: Convoy: Engage on the prepared course. Warp Five.

CIV Apryus says:
::steps out of the turbolift and proceeds to the bridge, entering and looking for the captain::

CO von Krieg says:
XO: How far out is this conflict?

OPS Stidd says:
XO:I am not getting any contacts, However we may not be near any relays at present.

Host John A says:
ACTION: The convoy responds and follows the Pharaoh across the Cardassian boarder

XO Starks says:
CO: looks to be near our destination.. ETA to combat area is.....30 minutes sir

XO Starks says:
OPS: keep trying

OPS Stidd says:
XO: Yes sir.

CO von Krieg says:
XO: I haven’t been on this side since the war. ::grins humorlessly::

XO Starks says:
CSO: keep an eye on LRS. Kootenai wasn't playing a practical joke....there's something going on out there

XO Starks says:
CO: let's hope it's not like good 'ol times again sir

CSO Wilks says:
XO: Aye, I’ll keep a look out

CO von Krieg says:
::nods to XO::

CMO Hebe says:
CO: i would like to start checking the supplies on the convoy:

FCO Bitz says:
::Watching the course, and prepares to make evasive maneuvers, just in case they're needed::

XO Starks says:
CMO:  good idea... proceed

CMO Hebe says:
XO: i also need an officer to escort me:

CO von Krieg says:
CMO: Agreed, Dr. The Cardassians need these supplies. They have been unable to participate in their own reconstruction.

XO Starks says:
SO: Qwynn can you escort the Doctor?

CSO Wilks says:
XO: sir, short range scanners show a Cardassian convoy and a K'vort class waiting about 10 minutes from the border

CO von Krieg says:
CMO: This is a crucial show of faith from the Federation.

CTO Williams says:
::Scans ahead for any other ships in the area::

SO Qwynn says:
XO: Aye sir

XO Starks says:
CSO: another escorted Convoy?

CIV Apryus says:
::standing by the multipurpose in the back waiting for orders...::

CMO Hebe says:
SO: shall we go:

SO Qwynn says:
CMO: Sure, where are we going?

CSO Wilks says:
XO: i would assume so

CMO Hebe says:
SO: to check on the medical supplies of the convoy:

CO von Krieg says:
CIV: Commander, Continue the scans of the conflict and monitor for communications, please.

XO Starks says:
OPS: hail the Klingon vessel.. standard greetings as usual

CIV Apryus says:
CO: Aye

OPS Stidd says:
XO: I have determined that Kootenai is in fact out of range of the relays and will not be back in range before we reach our destination, sir.

SO Qwynn says:
CMO: Transporter Room, then, lead the way :: smiles ::

XO Starks says:
Civ: you can use this station ::lead CIV to a console next to ENG station ::

FCO Bitz says:
::Wonders how the Klingon will react to escorting the Cardassians::

CMO Hebe says:
:: goes to transporter room::

CIV Apryus says:
::turns back to the multipurpose panel and pulls up a split screen of sensor overviews and the Comm readout::

SO Qwynn says:
:: arrives in transporter room ::

CO von Krieg says:
::chuckles:: All: I wonder what house that Bird of Prey belongs to.

CTO Williams says:
CO: Four Cardassian freighters, and a Klingon Bird of Prey... hm...

SO Qwynn says:
:: instructs CPO to transport us to the location of the medical supplies ::

XO Starks says:
OPS: roger that Mr. Stidd, any word form the Klingons?

SO Qwynn says:
:: materializes aboard a freighter ::

OPS Stidd says:
XO: Negative, sir

CO von Krieg says:
FCO: Mr. Bitz, ETA to our port.

XO Starks says:
CO: awful quiet for Klingons.. don't you think Captain?

CMO Hebe says:
:: begins to start checking the medical supplies::

CTO Williams says:
::Grins at the XO::

FCO Bitz says:
CO: At warp 5, our ETA is approximately 15 minutes.

CSO Wilks says:
:: watches sensors ::

SO Qwynn says:
@ :: Padd in hand, does an inventory of the medical supplies, checking condition of packaging as well ::

Host Colonel K`oHrn says:
COM: Pharaoh: Neq Nuq Hod Von Krieg! I am K'oHrn! Shall we help the Cardassian snakes and be done with it?

CO von Krieg says:
XO: Unusual. No challenge.

CTO Williams says:
::Nods at the CO:: CO: Standing by...

CO von Krieg says:
::looks whimsical:: XO: There it is.

XO Starks says:
CO: ::whisper:: speak of the devil

OPS Stidd says:
XO: You were saying, sir.

FCO Bitz says:
Self: Typical...

CMO Hebe says:
@*CO * supplies seem in order and am ready to return to the ship

CO von Krieg says:
CO: Neq Nuq Hod, K'oHrn! Agreed. Establish a patrol pattern and engage.

XO Starks says:
COM *transporter room* Lock onto the away team and beam them back aboard

CTO Williams says:
::raises an eyebrow at the CO::

Host Colonel K`oHrn says:
:: nods and cuts channel::

Gul Taner says:
# COM: U.S.S. Pharaoh: U.S.S. Pharaoh, this is Vktor,  do you read us?

CO von Krieg says:
CTO: Do you have a question, Mr. Williams?

Host Colonel K`oHrn says:
ACTION: The convoy continues to the planet Karbonarra where the supplies must be distributed

OPS Stidd says:
::Nods at the CO's perfect pronunciation of the greeting::

XO Starks says:
:: looks to Captain :: COM Vktor: This is Commander James Starks of the USS Pharaoh

CTO Williams says:
CO: Where did you learn the Klingon?

CIV Apryus says:
::turns to the view screen to see the Gul hailing, and steps closer slightly::

XO Starks says:
COM Vktor: we read you loud and clear

CMO Hebe says:
SO: thank you,  you can return to the bridge:

CO von Krieg says:
CTO: After serving under several Klingon Captains, it was means of self defense. ::smiles slightly::

Gul Taner says:
# ::Appears as a slightly short, quite chubby, Cardassian in the middle of the bridge, looks less than happy to having to be assisted by both a Federation vessel and a Klingon vessel:: COM: Pharaoh: We are ... just checking in. Be prepared to assist us in distributing the supplies equally amongst the needy. ::Severe look::

SO Qwynn says:
:: realizes she's not needed on the bridge, either ::

CMO Hebe says:
:: goes to  medical to do comparisons on the notes takeno n convoy::

XO Starks says:
COM Vktor: Roger that we stand at your disposal

Gul Taner says:
# ::Only wishes the disposal part were true:: COM: Pharaoh: Acknowledged. Vktor  out.

CTO Williams says:
::Grins at the CO: CO: Understood

XO Starks says:
CO: ...friendly folk ::grins::

Host Colonel K`oHrn says:
:: on secure channel:: COM: Pharaoh: Tell the lizard to mind his place Captain...

XO Starks says:
:: looks to Captain :: 

SO Qwynn says:
:: inspects systems in the transporter room ::

FCO Bitz says:
Self: Hmm... cards and Klingons are a little anxious, it seems.

CIV Apryus says:
::notices the Cardassians bitter tone with dealing with the XO's speech, even without using his empathy...::

CTO Williams says:
CO: This must make the Cardassians feel pretty bad, after all, they are a very proud and militaristic race, not to mention ruthlessly efficient.

Host Colonel K`oHrn says:
ACTION: The convoy enters the Karbonarra system and drops from warp.

FCO Bitz says:
::Thinks that this won't end well::

CO von Krieg says:
COM:K'oHRN: Captain, I remind you that we are guests of the Union and should act accordingly.

XO Starks says:
FCO: impulse power Ens.

XO Starks says:
CSO: full scan..

FCO Bitz says:
XO: Aye, sir. ::Slows to impulse::

OPS Stidd says:
::Adjusts power distribution accordingly for impulse flight::

CSO Wilks says:
XO: scanning ::begins short and long range scans::

CO von Krieg says:
XO: Begin transfer of supplies as soon as possible. I don't like the feel of this.

CIV Apryus says:
CTO: True of any culture, imagine your enemy defeating your supposedly superior race, killing your family members, then you have to beg for their aid...

XO Starks says:
OPS: keep those pointed ears on the sub space channels Lt.

XO Starks says:
CO: aye sir

CTO Williams says:
::Picks something up on LRS:: CO: Captain, I just picked up a blip from the Beta Quadrant.

Gul Taner says:
# ::Sits back, and sighs, as their vessel arrives in the Karbonarra system::

OPS Stidd says:
XO: Aye sir and these sharp eyes on the screen for trouble.

XO Starks says:
OPS: hail the convoy tell them to begin transfer as soon as possible

CO von Krieg says:
CTO: Romulan activity, Mr. Williams?

XO Starks says:
:: grins to OPS::

OPS Stidd says:
XO: aye sir.:: Transmits the message::

XO Starks says:
*SO* we're ready to begin the transfer is everything in order?

CSO Wilks says:
XO: scanners are showing polaron bursts in the beta quadrant

CTO Williams says:
CO: Not sure... I'll work on it

XO Starks says:
:: turns to CSO :: CSO: polaron??

SO Qwynn says:
*XO* Everything is ready.  I'm standing by to be transported down with the supplies, sir.

CO von Krieg says:
::looks concerned::  All: Dominion holdovers?

XO Starks says:
*SO* roger that stand by

OPS Stidd says:
::Raises eyebrow at the mention of polaron bursts::

Gul Taner says:
# <Cardassian Crew> ::Prepare to beam down the supplies::

CSO Wilks says:
XO: yes sir, polaron

CTO Williams says:
CO: It's a polaron burst sir... at least four ships...

XO Starks says:
CO: we won't learn much from this distance sir..

XO Starks says:
*SO* prepare to beam down 

SO Qwynn says:
:: steps onto the transporter pad :: *XO* Ready, sir.

CO von Krieg says:
XO: I agree, but Starfleet's orders are explicit. The supplies must be delivered before we can disengage from this mission.

Host Colonel K`oHrn says:
ACTION: The Klingons beam down security officers to insure peaceful distribution, still the transfer goes slowly...

XO Starks says:
CO: should we beam down the SO sir?

Gul Taner says:
# <Cardassians> ::Beam down some of their own to start distributing, throw some looks at the "disgusting" Klingons, but continue with their work peacefully::

CIV Apryus says:
CO: I don't know how much good it would do and excuse me because i'm a little rusty but does the pharaoh have any long range probes?

CO von Krieg says:
XO: Agreed. I'd like our personnel to mediate between the Cardassians and the Klingons.

CTO Williams says:
CO: I can volunteer some of my men, if you wish sir, or i can go myself

XO Starks says:
CO: aye 

OPS Stidd says:
XO: Sir, request permission to try a tight beam Comm scan of that area of the Beta Quadrant?

XO Starks says:
*SO* beam down

XO Starks says:
OPS: do it Stidd

CO von Krieg says:
CIV: A limited compliment, commander. Please coordinate your activities with Mr. Wilks.

SO Qwynn says:
CPO: Energize

Host Colonel K`oHrn says:
ACTION: The Pharaohs AT materializes on the planet and begins to distribute the medical supplies
 
 SO Qwynn says:
@ :: on the planet, recording the transfer of supplies on her PADD as they transport down from the other ship ::

OPS Stidd says:
::Adjusts the Comm signal and starts getting something::

CIV Apryus says:
CO: Yes sir

XO Starks says:
OPS: what have you got Stidd?

OPS Stidd says:
XO: Sir I am getting something but its taking the Universal Translator some time to get it.

CIV Apryus says:
::approaches the science station:: CSO: What is this about long range probes? Does the pharaoh have one to spare?

XO Starks says:
OPS: keep on it

CMO Hebe says:
:: goes to transporter to beam down ::

CSO Wilks says:
CIV: more than likely

SO Qwynn says:
@ :: discusses the transfer with the Cardassians, keeps and eye on the Klingons, and continues her work ::

XO Starks says:
COM *SO* Keep us posted on the distribution 

OPS Stidd says:
XO:I am getting things like no hope, and Demnial save us but I cant get it all.

XO Starks says:
OPS: what in the world does that mean?

CO von Krieg says:
::sits back in the command chair, rubs his forehead::

Gul Taner says:
@ <Cardies on Surface> ::A few are less than thrilled to be working along with Starfleet, despite how long it's been since the conclusion of the war, while a small percentage don't really care::

CMO Hebe says:
@SO: everything in  order here any problems ?:

CIV Apryus says:
CSO: Well, back in the day... when i was an officer... I'd think it possible to just reconfigure the probe to detect polaron bursts and specific readings, the premise isn't to far off from standard detection...

Host Colonel K`oHrn says:
ACTION: The Freighters align themselves around the planet to expedite the transfer

FCO Bitz says:
::Keeping the ship on route, but still ready to move in case of trouble::

SO Qwynn says:
@ CMO: Yes, ma'am.  :: hands her the PADD ::  As you can see, we're over half way completed.

XO Starks says:
CIV: not a bad plan....one would think you did more with your days then make a good cup of coffie

OPS Stidd says:
XO: By context alone I would deduce that Demnial is some form of God to the people.  I am attempting to find a match in the Library computers sir.

Host Colonel K`oHrn says:
ACTION: The Klingon ground forces report a squabble over supplies

CSO Wilks says:
XO: should we do that?

XO Starks says:
CSO: can you launch a probe with those specs ? 

CIV Apryus says:
XO: I guess I'm a man of many talents... you know, bartenders pick up this stuff, you officers always techno-babbling

CMO Hebe says:
@SO: thank you  

XO Starks says:
CIV....right

XO Starks says:
CO: planet surface reports transfer 60% done

Host Colonel K`oHrn says:
COM: Pharaoh: My Men have a situation on the planet. You must over see orbital transfer, we will settle the Snakes bickering...

Gul Taner says:
# ::Standing by on his bridge, awaiting completion::

CTO Williams says:
::Listens intently on the reports from the planet::

CMO Hebe says:
@:: continues to inspect supplies as they are being distributed::

CIV Apryus says:
XO: I believe i could configure a probe shortly, if we have a few minutes to spare since we aren't using the standard scanning devices... i could configure it to scan for any sketchy communications, it will be very limited but its a shot

Gul Taner says:
<Cardies on Surface> @ ::Angrily argue with others::

CO von Krieg says:
OPS: Is there more than one alien signal from the conflict area?

XO Starks says:
CIV: do it

CIV Apryus says:
XO: I don't think the probe will be investigating any nebulas so we can spare it...

XO Starks says:
CSO: help Apryus

CTO Williams says:
CO: Sir, I request a transport to the planet, we may have an incident...

CIV Apryus says:
XO: Yes sir...

CSO Wilks says:
XO: yes sir

CSO Wilks says:
Civ: lets fix this probe up

OPS Stidd says:
XO: Computer has nothing on Demnial and so far it seems to be just one signal.

XO Starks says:
CTO: oversee the orbital transfer via your panel the Klingons can handle the surface

CO von Krieg says:
COM: K'oHRN: Negative. Maintain your current status. Federation personnel are at the scene.

CTO Williams says:
::Looks seriously at the captain, then noticing the sensors flashing...:: CO: At least 12 polaron ships now...

SO Qwynn says:
@ CMO: This shouldn't take much longer, I'm going to speak with the Leader of the Karbonnara, and ensure their satisfaction with the transfer.

CIV Apryus says:
CSO: Join me in the cargo bay

XO Starks says:
CTO: 12!

CTO Williams says:
XO: 12... i don't know.. but it smells funny

XO Starks says:
CTO: not Funny Lt......Bad

CO von Krieg says:
XO: How long until we are done, First?  We can't leave the area with the Klingons ready to fight.  The reconstruction could end right here.

CTO Williams says:
::Nods at the XO::

CIV Apryus says:
CSO: I'll meet you there, hurry up down to the bay

OPS Stidd says:
CO: I cannot narrow it any more without losing everything, I apologize I can do no better, sir.

CSO Wilks says:
:: enters tl:: TL: cargo bay

Host Colonel K`oHrn says:
ACTION: Broad band distress calls begin to come in from the battle

CIV Apryus says:
CSO: Or launchers, or whatever u have on this tiny ship...

XO Starks says:
:: looks at chronometer::  CO: about 10 minutes more sir

CIV Apryus says:
XO: Looks like we'll need a spy in the sky faster then we thought, I’ll double time it

SO Qwynn says:
@ :: finishes her discussion, and goes to the Klingons to speak with them and settle them down ::

CIV Apryus says:
:: Turns and runs to the turbolift::

OPS Stidd says:
CO: I am now receiving broad band distress calls from the battle sir.

CTO Williams says:
:Notices the insult made by the CIV::  CIV: The SMALL ship?

XO Starks says:
:: hears distress call:: ALL: First shift personnel report to stations!

CSO Wilks says:
:: exits TL, enters cargo bay to wait for Apryus::

XO Starks says:
FCO Bitz: sorry I need my best pilot at the helm...

CTO Williams says:
CO: Red alert?

SO Qwynn says:
@ :: Talking with the Klingon AT commander ::

Host Colonel K`oHrn says:
ACTION: Finally the Cardassians agree to the supply distribution and relieve the Pharaoh and IKS N'mtz

CO von Krieg says:
::looks sternly:: XO: prepare to disengage from the relief convoy in 1 minute.

XO Starks says:
*FCO* Ms. Horn report for duty

CIV Apryus says:
CTO: Why do you humans take everything so personally...

FCO Bitz says:
XO: Aye sir. ::Moves away from the console and into the TL::

CIV Apryus says:
TL: Cargo bay

FCO Horn says:
*XO*: On my way

CIV Apryus says:
::Exits to see the CSO and the probe sitting in on the floor of the bay::

SO Qwynn says:
@ :: walks to the CMO ::  CMO: Are we finished here?

XO Starks says:
ALL: okay people, I want our people back in 9 minutes

CMO Hebe says:
:: keeps making entries into the PADD:

CTO Williams says:
CTO: I'll let you know this little ship has taken a lot, and then some, and still come out on top.., so DON'T insult the ship.

CO von Krieg says:
COM: K"oHRN: Have you been monitoring the conflict area?

CMO Hebe says:
@SO: we are finished

CMO Hebe says:

CO von Krieg says:
XO: Retrieve the away teams.

SO Qwynn says:
@ CMO: We'll wait until the Klingon delegation has beamed back before we do so ::

XO Starks says:
COM *away Teams* prepare for beam up

FCO Horn says:
::Arrives on the bridge and relives Bitz::

Host Colonel K`oHrn says:
ACTION: The Klingons beam back and the N'mtz powers up its warp engines

Gul Taner says:
# ::Grudgingly dedicates more to working with distribution, as the "lazy Klingons and Federation" groups seem to be leaving::

CSO Wilks says:
:: begins work on the probe::

SO Qwynn says:
@ :: watches as the Klingons beam back ::

CO von Krieg says:
FCO: Lay in a course for the conflict area. Maximum warp.

XO Starks says:
FCO: ready a course to the distress signal

CIV Apryus says:
CSO: Lieutenant, I need you to get over to that panel and start downloading Polaron shift algorithms, and whatever you can muster in communication detection algorithms,

CO von Krieg says:
FCO: On my mark.

TO Kibble says:
::Arrives on the bridge from the TL and moves behind CTO::

CIV Apryus says:
CSO: I'll work on changing the ranges on the sensor palette hardware

FCO Horn says:
CO: Course plotted and ready to engage

SO Qwynn says:
@ *XO* We're ready, sir, standing by for transport.

SO Qwynn says:
@ CMO: Stand by.

CIV Apryus says:
::Pulls out an engineering kit from the side of the room and approaches the probe accessing the panel to the sensor panel::

XO Starks says:
*Transporter rooms* beam the AT up

Host Colonel K`oHrn says:
COM: Pharaoh: Excellent Captain! I see you wish to join us in our.... exploration...

TO Kibble says:
CTO: Ens Kibble reporting for duty, sir.

CO von Krieg says:
CIV:CSO: Please supply my tactical department with data, gentlemen.

SO Qwynn says:
:: materializes aboard the Pharaoh and proceeds to the bridge ::

CMO Hebe says:
:: leaves transporter room and returns to medical to transfer notes and to examine data::

XO Starks says:
CO: we're ready to go Captain!

TO Kibble says:
::Moves over to TAC-2::

CO von Krieg says:
FCO: Engage.

CMO Hebe says:
:: readies sick bay for any casualties::

CTO Williams says:
TO: Take TAC-2, and monitor internal security, and just watch our backs...

CIV Apryus says:
*CO* Of course sir, I'm sending the specs now...

CSO Wilks says:
CO: will do sir

OPS Stidd says:
::Readjusts all power outputs for a possible battle situation::

FCO Horn says:
::Engages engines at max warp:: CO: Engines engaged sir

SO Qwynn says:
:: notices we've upgraded to Red Alert while she was on the planet. ::

TO Kibble says:
CTO: Aye sir.

SO Qwynn says:
:: arrives on the bridge ::

CIV Apryus says:
::pulls out a padd and transfers a rough specs display to tac of the probe::

Host Colonel K`oHrn says:
ACTION: The two ships leap to maximum warp and begin to close on the battle field

CTO Williams says:
CO: Power to weapons?

TO Kibble says:
::Waits for something to show up on internal security as he watches the sensors for enemy ships::

Gul Taner says:
# ::Watches the Pharaoh and the Klingon Bird of Prey leap into warp, wonders where they are going::

XO Starks says:
:: takes the ENG bridge station and brings up damage control ::

CO von Krieg says:
ALL: We may have a first contact situation. Please be aware of this. Our initial mission is to assess and render aid if needed.

SO Qwynn says:
:: goes to science station to find out why they are at red alert ::

FCO Horn says:
::Monitors the SRS and LRS on her panel::

CIV Apryus says:
::finishes with the spanner and checks the readouts on the sensor palette, switching the scanners used for investigating nebulas and such phenomenon with equipment to detect communications and polaron bursts::

CO von Krieg says:
CTO: Negative, Mr. Williams. Defensive systems only.

CIV Apryus says:
CSO: How's the work coming Mr. Wilks

OPS Stidd says:
CO: Should I open a channel to the ships or not sir?

CTO Williams says:
::Nods at the CO:: CO: Of course, should I check the status of the tractor beam?

XO Starks says:
OPS: by all mean Lt. hail them

CO von Krieg says:
OPS: Standard hails, Mr. Stidd. Ask if we can render aid.

CTO Williams says:
CO: 3 ships were destroyed... it seems to be 8 ships on one ship

CTO Williams says:
CO: A little bit one-sided if you ask me

CSO Wilks says:
Civ: I’m finished with this, are you ready to launch it?

FCO Horn says:
CO: Confirmed I am reading what the CTO is reading

CIV Apryus says:
CSO: Yea just hold for a moment, I have a few additions to make

SO Qwynn says:
:: sends out a probe to gather data from this area of battle ::

OPS Stidd says:
CO: XO: aye sirs.:: Opens channel and offers greetings and aid request::

XO Starks says:
CTO: lets' see if we can even up the odds

CIV Apryus says:
::Steps to the CSO's console and begins to change the Comm protocols for transmitting data back to the ship, switching the probe to absorb as much initial data on Comm and polaron and dump it back to the ships computer::

CTO Williams says:
CO: The ships are quite crude, old shielding, crude warp engines, old poloron weapons.

TO Kibble says:
CTO: Sir, perhaps you should recommend weapons again?

CSO Wilks says:
Civ: okay, could you take it to a launch tube when you're done, i'll go to the bridge so i can be launched, is that okay?

CO von Krieg says:
CSO: Can we envelope the lone vessel with our shielding at a minimal risk to ourselves?

CIV Apryus says:
CSO: See that, the burst type transmit, it's an old tactical science trick, chances are they blow this up the second they see it, so we want as much as possible as fast as possible

Elleb Leader says:
% ::Move in, and begin to send the last vessel to their creator ... Demnial::

CTO Williams says:
CO: I recommend shielding the one ship, with our ship, and try to figure out what’s happening

CIV Apryus says:
CSO: Sorry, but I’m not quite familiar with this vessel... how shall i take it to a launch tube?

CO von Krieg says:
XO: First, options?

Elleb Leader says:
% ::Continue to press the attack, scoring hit after hit after hit ... they are relentless, almost fanatic in their assault, and then finally ... they succeed, their target is destroyed;:

Host Colonel K`oHrn says:
ACTION: as the Pharaoh and BoP enter weapons range the attackers finish of the last ship and begin to disengage

OPS Stidd says:
::Sends the signal again::

XO Starks says:
CO: the enemy doesn't pose to much threat to us a think we should extend our shields and gather info

FCO Horn says:
::Reduces to battle velocity as soon as the ship is close enough::

CO von Krieg says:
XO: Agreed. CTO: Maintain red alert.

XO Starks says:
:: see ship destroyed :: Self: Damn!

Elleb Leader says:
% ::Picks up the new arrivals, noting how they are unknown ... they come about, and begin to take them out of here::

CSO Wilks says:
Civ: weapons control can take care of it if you get it there

SO Qwynn says:
:: begins a deep level scan ::

CIV Apryus says:
CSO: If you could prepare it for launch... i think i could handle launch and monitoring until you return

CIV Apryus says:
CSO: Ok...

CTO Williams says:
::Shakes his head...:: Self: Shoot.

SO Qwynn says:
XO/CO: Sir, I'm attempting to get an image from their bridge...

TO Kibble says:
Self: We could have saved them... We were too slow...

XO Starks says:
CO: we lost 'em sir, the attackers are bearing off

CO von Krieg says:
XO: survivors?

CIV Apryus says:
::steps back to the console and arranges for the probe to be transported to weapons control... and sends a comm message for the weapons crew to prepare it for immediate launch::

SO Qwynn says:
:: fine tuning the scan ::

CIV Apryus says:
CSO: All done, back to the bridge... after you

XO Starks says:
CO: not likely sir

CIV Apryus says:
::follows the CSO::

CIV Apryus says:
*XO* That probe is ready for launch

SO Qwynn says:
XO/CO: I'm putting it on screen...

TO Kibble says:
::Thinking about suggesting that we go after the attackers::

Host Colonel K`oHrn says:
ACTION: A creature covered in fine white scales with silver colored diamond markings appear and then fade on the view screen

XO Starks says:
:: looks to screen:: CIV/SO: launch probe

Elleb Leader says:
% ::Take off at high warp::

CTO Williams says:
::Sighs and leans back in his seat... he's run out of options...::

OPS Stidd says:
::Trys to compare all ships involved with anything in library computers::

SO Qwynn says:
CO/XO: It's gone, that's all I could get...

XO Starks says:
Self: who is that? ::looking at screen ::

XO Starks says:
CO: your orders sir?

CO von Krieg says:
OPS: Hail them.

CIV Apryus says:
::arrives on the bridge and prepares the probes launch waiting for the CSO::

OPS Stidd says:
::Opens hailing frequency::

CIV Apryus says:
CSO: It's your ship... feel free to launch lieutenant

OPS Stidd says:
::Nods at CO::

SO Qwynn says:
OPS: you look for the ship, I'll look for the 'being'

FCO Horn says:
::Maneuvers the ship and keeps in just within weapons range::

CO von Krieg says:
XO: We're in uncharted space. We're not cowboys. We won't pursue.

XO Starks says:
CO: aye sir ::disappointed::

SO Qwynn says:
:: checks computer database for creatures matching the description of what was seen on the view screen ::

CIV Apryus says:
XO: I arranged for the probe to take a quick information burst when it's in range, as much information as possible, and transfer it in a data-dump style back to the pharaoh, so if they destroy it quickly we hopefully still get what we're looking for

Elleb Leader says:
% COM: Pharaoh: Unknown vessel, stay out of this ... it has nothing to do with you or your kind. You are violating sovereign Elleb space. ::Cuts communication::

OPS Stidd says:
All: There is nothing in the Library computers that matches any of the ships we have seen today.

XO Starks says:
SO/OPS: turn your efforts to look for possible survivors and wreckage from the ships

CIV Apryus says:
XO: It's an old tactical trick that i thought might apply sir

XO Starks says:
*CIV* let's hope we learn something from the probe

CTO Williams says:
XO: We have a probe following those ships?

CO von Krieg says:
OPS: Broadcast friendship messages on all carrier frequencies.

CSO Wilks says:
XO: launching probe

Elleb Leader says:
% ::Is now pretty much long gone::

XO Starks says:
CTO: we do now

CSO Wilks says:
:: launches probe ::

TO Kibble says:
CTO: Perhaps we should note the courses of the enemy ships so that other ships will be able to go after them?

OPS Stidd says:
XO: Aye sir.:: scans for survivors and any kind of life signs::

SO Qwynn says:
XO: No survivors

CTO Williams says:
::grins at the XO::XO: Smooth

CTO Williams says:
TO: What?

Host Colonel K`oHrn says:
ACTION: The 8 ships jump from low warp to high warp, even the IKS N'mtz decides not to venture into the unknown alone

CIV Apryus says:
:: stands staring at the view screen watching the probe's launch, then steps to the multipurpose panel and configures it to read the probe transmissions::

OPS Stidd says:
CO: Aye sir:: broadcasts on all frequencies::

TO Kibble says:
CTO: The ships that destroyed that other ship, sir.

XO Starks says:
:: looks to screen :: self: next time.....

CIV Apryus says:
XO: The ships have jumped to warp... but it is a warp capable probe...

CO von Krieg says:
::to self:: A new frontier.

CTO Williams says:
TO: It's an idea..

Host Colonel K`oHrn says:
***** Until next episode......  *******

Host Colonel K`oHrn says:
****** Pause ACTD Wide Story Line******