Their Orion captors neutralized, the Pharaoh crew, along with two operatives from SF Intelligence, restored all main systems to the Orion ship.

With the Pharaoh still undergoing repairs, the Orion ship held her under a tractor beam and prepared to accelerate to Warp 5 when they recieved a hail, first thought to be a Orion communication to the deceased Krumargnen. The Orion bridge crew was shocked to see the figure of a Rear Admiral display on the viewscreen.

"This is Fordas, communications officer of the Orion Syndicate freighter Slythe. The captain is not available at the moment. We were detained. This small vessel you sent us after was more of a nuisance than you led us to believe, If you would have divulged that it was a warship, we would have been better prepared to handle them,

We have nevertheless been victorious and will arrive at the rendezvous point in two hours."

Host Gilles says:
=/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= Resume Mission =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\=

CSO Stidd says:
@::In Orion medical officer’s office waiting.  For what, he does not know but he knows he waits::

Fordas says:
@:: looks at the admiral on the screen ::

XO McGrady says:
@:: initiates full systems diagnostics from the Slythe's main engineering console::

CEO Davis says:
::in engineering monitoring systems after doing a general workstation reset and telemetry recalibration:: 

FCO Khrex says:
@::sees a Starfleet Admiral on screen::

Host CO Trelan says:
@ :: watches from out of view ::

Host RAdm Larsen says:
# ::squints and looks at the Orion on the screen and nods:: Fordas: I will not tolerate failure... the plan was so simple even an Orion could do it

OPS Sky says:
::picks up a couple of pieces and tries to figure out where they go::

Host CO Trelan says:
@ :: shoots Mastrene a glance ::

Fordas says:
@ :: a low growl rumbles ::

CEO Davis says:
::looks over and sees Ensign Sky struggling with some console pieces::  OPS: How are you coming over there Ensign?

FCO Khrex says:
@::wonders if he should have had those rations::

Fordas says:
@ Larsen: We did not fail. We have your ship and crew....what is left of them.

OPS Sky says:
CEO: Oh just fine...uhmmm... ::drops one of the pieces and mutters under her breath::

CEO Davis says:
::shakes head::  OPS:  Some of that stuff can be left for the rest of the engineering team.  ::motions to Zimmerman to come and finish up::

FCO Khrex says:
@::wonders what is happening::

OPS Sky says:
CEO: Just doing what I was told to do.

Host RAdm Larsen says:
# ::snorts:: Fordas: Then hurry up and bring the Pharaoh here... Larsen out !

Host CO Trelan says:
@ :: movers over to the FCO ::

Host Mastrene says:
@ ::exits on the Orion bridge his costume back on::

Host CO Trelan says:
@:: whispers :: FCO: Set a course. Engage tractor beam and let's get moving.

FCO Khrex says:
@CO: Yes, sir.

Fordas says:
@ :: a low hiss ::

FCO Khrex says:
@::quietly engages the tractor beam on the Pharaoh::

FCO Khrex says:
@::engages the warp engines::

Host RAdm Larsen says:
ACTION: The Admiral's face disappears from the viewscreen to be replaced by the stars.

Fordas says:
@Mastrene: I hate that man....with a passion.

OPS Sky says:
::looks around:: CEO: If I thought I was going to wind up in something like this I would have taken that teaching post.

CEO Davis says:
::points over to the port side row of consoles over where the OPS station has been set up temporarily::  OPS: Yeah... That's ok.  Assume OPS.  We need to get ready to get back underway.  Verify Impulse Engine control at helm and verify that we can bring all systems back operational.  I want it to look like we are still derelict until the Captain gives the order to fire up engines.

CTO Llynisika says:
@::Sees Mastrene::

FCO Khrex says:
@CO: Warp 5 engaged sir.

OPS Sky says:
::heads over to where the CEO pointed:: CEO: Aye sir.

Host Mastrene says:
@ ::frowns:: Fordas: I do not know him except what we just saw

Host CO Trelan says:
@FCO: Well, done, Lieutenant.

CEO Davis says:
OPS: I know what you mean....   I've had that thought a couple of times myself and wish I was still teaching.  ::chuckles - feels the Pharaoh lurch a bit as they take off at warp 5 in tow::

OPS Sky says:
::starts checking everything over checking to see if we have what the CEO asked for::

Fordas says:
@Mastrene: I only know of him. But anyone that would stab the Federation in the back...deserves what's coming to him.

CEO Davis says:
::standing over the master systems display table:: Self: Ok...  We're moving....

Host CO Trelan says:
@CTO: Open a channel to the Pharaoh.

CEO Davis says:
::verifying ship systems - tapping away at the console::

FCO Khrex says:
@::continually checking the heading, making few minor course corrections::

OPS Sky says:
CEO: I guess it will work sir. ::shrugs:: Won't really know until we try it.

CTO Llynisika says:
@CO: Aye sir.  Open sir

CTO Llynisika says:
@::Gets up and moves over to Mastrene:: Mastrene: Sir. I'm ready to assist you

CEO Davis says:
::sighs::  OPS: You're right about that....  

Host CO Trelan says:
@COM: Pharaoh: Davis: Trelan to Ensign Davis. Progress Report.

CEO Davis says:
::hears the incoming Com::  OPS: On screen.... 

OPS Sky says:
CEO: Looks like they want to talk to you. ::pulls up the screen:: There ya go.

Fordas says:
@ :: taps at his console, pulling up a record of Larsen on the console ::

Host RAdm Larsen says:
ACTION: There is static on the COM channel

Fordas says:
@Mastrene: He has a pretty average career. Swept through the ranks and got promoted to Admiral three years ago.

CEO Davis says:
::squinting::  COM: Orion Ship: CO: Is that you Captain?  Our communications are still a little fuzzy over here....

OPS Sky says:
::hears the static and tries to make adjustments for it::

CTO Llynisika says:
@::Stands at attention waiting for Fordas and Mastrene to finish::

Host CO Trelan says:
@COM: Pharaoh: Yes, Jed. It's the Captain.

Mastrene says:
@ ::moves to a nearby console and accesses the com log::

Fordas says:
@Mastrene: This is interesting. Admiral Silek...that name sounds familiar....

CEO Davis says:
COM: Orion Ship: CO: We're picking up the pieces over here as best we can, literally. Limited computer models show that once we hit the 'on' switch, we'll come back online.  AS to what condition, there is no way to tell with us maintaining low power mode.  All we can do is hope for the best.

Host CO Trelan says:
@ :: hears Fabian ::

FCO Khrex says:
@::listens to the conversation::

Host CO Trelan says:
@Fordas: Charles...did you say Silek?

OPS Sky says:
::mutters under her breath:: Self: That's an understatement.

Fordas says:
@ :: looks over his shoulder :: CO: Yea...you know him?

Host CO Trelan says:
@Fordas: I should say so...he's our sector commander.

CSO Stidd says:
@::Leaves the office:: Lt. Tymes: You have the sickbay until I return Lieutenant.

CTO Llynisika says:
@::Antennae perk up.  Moves back to the board and calls up the information::

Lt. Tymes says:
 CSO: Aye, sir.

Host RAdm Larsen says:
ACTION: LRS detect the Arachnid nebula. It is 3 light years in diameter. Once of the largest nebulas in the area.  ETA is 1 hour.

CEO Davis says:
::watching as damage control reports come trickling in, waiting for the Captain to respond::

Host RAdm Larsen says:
ACTION: The Pharaoh moans and groans as if pure will power is keeping her together.

CEO Davis says:
::moves over to OPS and leans over the station::  OPS: Shunt emergency power to the sensor array and see if we have any eyes yet.  I'd like to see where we're going.... 

Host CO Trelan says:
@COM: Pharaoh: Davis: Understood. Keep trying to stabilize all power. I think we may need her at a moments notice. Trelan out

OPS Sky says:
::nods:: CEO: Well let's see how this jury rigging works. ::shunts emergency power to the sensor array:: Is it working?

FCO Khrex says:
@CO: Captain, ETA is 1 hour.

Host CO Trelan says:
@FCO: Understood.

CEO Davis says:
::hears lurching and groaning all around - looks around and up at the ceiling::  Self, Audible: Dear God....  ::walks back over to the master display and checks for sensor data::

Host CO Trelan says:
@CTO: Anything on long range sensors?

OPS Sky says:
CEO: You know one good hit and we might as well say our prayers...

CTO Llynisika says:
@CO: Sir, I have Arachnid on Long Range Sensor

Host CO Trelan says:
@CTO: What information do we have on the nebula?

CEO Davis says:
::tapping on the console trying to verify sensor telemetry:: OPS: Hopefully that won't be the case if this crack team that Irvin left me does their jobs....

OPS Sky says:
CEO: Do you even know where we are heading? I mean we are in the dark not only being unable to see but if we don't know where we are heading either.

CSO Stidd says:
@::Enters the bridge and crosses to the CO:: CO: I have left Lt. Tymes in charge in the sickbay.  Is there anything I can do up here to be of some assistance, sir?

CTO Llynisika says:
@CO: its three light years in diameter

Host CO Trelan says:
@CSO: Yes, Commander. :: looks around :: See if you can find the science console in this sardine can.

CTO Llynisika says:
@::Taps some more::  CO: Sir, it looks like it is one of the larger nebulas in this area

CEO Davis says:
::looks over OPS as sensors come up, sort of - walks over::  OPS: Well, if that reads right, we're headed for the Arachnid nebula.  

Host CO Trelan says:
@CTO: Adverse affects on tactical systems?

OPS Sky says:
CEO: Great just what I needed to hear. ::sighs:: Well if these readings are right we have both impulse and warp capable functions...

CSO Stidd says:
@::Looks around a second:: CO: I was not aware sardine cans had science stations in them, however I will endeavor to find one on this ship.

Host CO Trelan says:
@ :: can't help but smile at Stidd ::

CTO Llynisika says:
@CO: Sir, there is interference from the nebula.  Sensors and the Comm

CEO Davis says:
::walks back over to the master systems display and verifies engine integrity::  OPS: If the inertial dampeners don't destabilize.....   

OPS Sky says:
CEO: Maybe we should be wearing some of those boots with magnets in them. ::chuckles::

Host CO Trelan says:
@CTO: How about shields and weapons?

CEO Davis says:
::tapping on console, chuckling a bit::  OPS: Ship wide Intercom....  

OPS Sky says:
::taps a couple of buttons:: CEO: You have it sir.

CEO Davis says:
*Ship wide* Attention All Hands... This is Chief Davis....   We're nearing the Arachnid nebula.  All damage control parties complete what repairs you are doing at this point and get ready for nebula entry.  All other hands, go to Yellow Alert and stand by for orders.   That is all.

Host RAdm Larsen says:
ACTION: A smell begins to come from the cargo bays on the Orion ships.

Host CO Trelan says:
@ :: sniffs :: What is that?

CTO Llynisika says:
@CO:  Checking sir, one moment

CEO Davis says:
::walks over to the warp control console and readies a rapid power up subroutine::  OPS: Yellow Alert.....

Mastrene says:
@ :;sits quietly in the corner pondering what has occurred:: Fordas: I have an idea as to how almost all my team was lost in the ambush Fordas

OPS Sky says:
CEO: Yellow Alert...silent I would guess?

CEO Davis says:
OPS: That would be a good idea.

CTO Llynisika says:
@::Stands and moves towards the bay::

OPS Sky says:
::taps a series of commands and sets the yellow alert off without the klaxon's ringing::

Fordas says:
@:: looks to Mastrene :: Mastrene: Yea? Well?

CEO Davis says:
::smiles and continues working::

CEO Davis says:
OPS: And open a channel to the Captain....

OPS Sky says:
::fingers fly over the temporary controls:: CEO: Open now.

CTO Llynisika says:
@::walks and sniffs, antennae lying close to her head::

FCO Khrex says:
@::smells something bad, wonders how heightened Mr. Stidd sense of smell is::

CEO Davis says:
COM: Orion Ship: CO: Captain... It's chewing gum and paper clips over here, but we're ready.

Host RAdm Larsen says:
ACTION: The cargo bay environmental systems have failed and the food stuffs after having been at over 75C for days are now beginning to smell.

XO McGrady says:
@::whistles a tune while the diagnostic continues::

Host CO Trelan says:
@COM: Pharaoh: Davis: Understood. Standby and be ready.

CTO Llynisika says:
@::Moves around a container to where the smell is strongest::

CEO Davis says:
COM: Orion Ship: CO: Aye....  Standing By....

Host RAdm Larsen says:
ACTION: Various meats and seafood (especially FISH) can be seen rotting by the CTO

CTO Llynisika says:
@:: Antennae lay back the other way and her nose wrinkles::  Self: Well, we know where it is now  ::shakes her head and goes back to the Bridge:: CO: Sir, found the source of the smell

CTO Llynisika says:
@::Breathing through her mouth::

Host RAdm Larsen says:
ACTION: The smell fills the entire ship

Host CO Trelan says:
@ :: shakes head, adding more wrinkles to his nose ::

XO McGrady says:
@::smells a strong whiff of rotten waste in Engineering::

CTO Llynisika says:
@CO: The Orions foodstuffs is rotting in the cargo bay

Host CO Trelan says:
@CTO: See what you can come up with to get that crap out of here. Toss it out an airlock or something! Whew!

XO McGrady says:
@*CSO* Are you picking up a strong odor, Mr. Stidd?

CEO Davis says:
::walks back over to the master systems display and verifies the rapid power up subroutine::  OPS: I just hope that all the command subroutines in the computer core remain intact.  That backup was touchy.....  

OPS Sky says:
::nods:: CEO: Well if you are a praying man now would be the time to say one. ::looks over her shoulder and grins::

CTO Llynisika says:
@CO: Aye  

CSO Stidd says:
@*XO*: It is rotten food stuffs on the ship.  The CTO is taking care of it though.

XO McGrady says:
@*CSO* Understood.  McGrady out.

FCO Khrex says:
@CSO: It's rotten alright... this smells worse than my grandmother's cooking...

Host RAdm Larsen says:
ACTION: Three voles come to engineering and look at the OPS officer and the CEO.

OPS Sky says:
::looks around:: CEO: Oh great we have company.

Host RAdm Larsen says:
<Voles> ::wrinkles their nose and looks at them both::

OPS Sky says:
::makes a face at the voles and stamps her foot in their direction::

CSO Stidd says:
@FCO: That does not bode well for your grandmothers cooking, then.  Does it.

CEO Davis says:
::looks over at OPS, then catches sight of the voles::  OPS: Apparently they're a 'fixture' of the ship.  ::sighs and swats foot at a couple of them::

Host RAdm Larsen says:
<Voles> ::tilts their head to one side::

OPS Sky says:
CEO: Great just what I need....instant pets. And ugly ones at that!

XO McGrady says:
@*CO* Diagnostics reveal that environmental systems in the cargo bay have failed.  I'm working to restore them.

FCO Khrex says:
@CSO: Actually, her cooking smelled wonderful.

CEO Davis says:
Vole: Do you think you could make our lives miserable LATER?  If we die, so do you, you little <explicative removed>

FCO Khrex says:
@CSO: I'm saying this smells worse than her cooking.

Host CO Trelan says:
@*XO* Understood.

XO McGrady says:
@::attempts to engage the redundant environmental systems::

CSO Stidd says:
@::Finds the science console and begins to bring up data on it::  CO: Science station found and operational, sir.

CTO Llynisika says:
@:: Moves back to the bay and works at getting the rotting food off the ship::

Host RAdm Larsen says:
ACTION: The Slythe and the Pharaoh find themselves arriving near the edge of the Arachnid Nebula. Sensors detect a COM buoy which sends a quick subspace burst to the Orion ship.

Host CO Trelan says:
@CSO: Stidd, watch those sensors. We are almost to the nebula and somewhere out there is that Admiral. I want to know where.

FCO Khrex says:
@CO: We're approaching the edge of the nebula.

Host CO Trelan says:
ALL: OK, people...let's prepare for anything.

CEO Davis says:
::sees on the sensor telemetry coming in and opens a channel::  COM: Orion Ship: CO: You're not actually going to take us in there.... RIGHT?

Host RAdm Larsen says:
ACTION: Gravitational turbulences begin to shake both ships

CSO Stidd says:
@FCO: Then maybe the logic you are using is faulty.  For that analogy to work you would be implying that your grandmothers cooking smelled bad.

FCO Khrex says:
@CO: Sensors are detecting a quick subspace burst... origin... a COM buoy.

XO McGrady says:
@::grabs on to a console for stability::

CSO Stidd says:
@CO: Aye sir.

CTO Llynisika says:
@::Grabs something that looks like a shovel moves some really nasty stuff, when the shaking makes her slip in a puddle of goo::

OPS Sky says:
::mutters a few choice words under her breath as she is shook about:: CEO: Looks like they are. ::grabs the console holding on::

Host CO Trelan says:
@COM: Pharaoh: Davis: Yes, we are. Stand by to power up at my next signal.

FCO Khrex says:
@CSO: Huh? Logic? My grandmother's cooking smells great, this smell is worse...

Host CO Trelan says:
@:: feels the ship shudder ::

Host CO Trelan says:
@FCO: Increase structural integrity.

CTO Llynisika says:
@::Falls face first in a nasty pile::

Host RAdm Larsen says:
ACTION: Both ships shake once again and the CTO loses her footing and falls down striking her head on the console with a sickening thud

CTO Llynisika says:
@Self: Wha.......................*

CEO Davis says:
::grabs on to the side of the console and holds on as the ship begins to shake a good bit::  Self, Audible:  Wonderful...  ::sighs::  OPS: Slave in Flight Control to your console please....   I sure hope you know how to fly this thing....

FCO Khrex says:
@CO: The COM buoy's coordinates are near the center of the nebula.

Host CO Trelan says:
@CTO: Put all defensive weapons on standby.

OPS Sky says:
CEO: Done. ::taps some keys quickly:: Yes I can fly this thing.

FCO Khrex says:
@::increases the power to the structural integrity field::

CSO Stidd says:
@FCO: That is why you should not be using it in this analogy.  It would be better to say that this smell is worse than a dead skunk lying in the sun for 8 hours.

Host RAdm Larsen says:
ACTION: Blood begins to poor out of the CTO's scalp

FCO Khrex says:
@CSO: Is it worse than a dead skunk lying in the sun for 8 hours, sir?

CEO Davis says:
OPS: Thank God...  

Fordas says:
@ :: rushes to the CTO's side, administering emergency aid ::

OPS Sky says:
::mutters:: Self: If there is anything left to fly that is...

FCO Khrex says:
@CO: Captain, I have a course plotted for the COM Buoy.... uh... if you wanna go there.

Host CO Trelan says:
@FCO: Yes, if you please.

Host RAdm Larsen says:
ACTION: All subspace communication to a distance outside of 10 000 km is impossible. Too much interference

Fordas says:
@ :: after seeing to the CTO, calls for a team to take her to sickbay. Stands and taps at the tactical console :: CO: Defensive systems online and at your command.

CSO Stidd says:
@FCO: You tell me, you are from earth.  I just went to the academy there and I never encountered any dead animals while I was there, well, except for this Narsican, once.

Host CO Trelan says:
@Fordas: Good.

FCO Khrex says:
@CSO: On Bolarus, we don't have skunks. So I wouldn't know one if it bit me on the butt.

Host CO Trelan says:
@CSO: Any signs of any vessels on scanners?

FCO Khrex says:
@::engages the engines at half impulse for the COM buoy::

FCO Khrex says:
@CO: Captain, I'm analyzing the subspace signal... it's a set of coordinates.

Host CO Trelan says:
@FCO: Where?

CEO Davis says:
::pulls up a secondary control panel on the master systems display::  COM: Orion Ship: CO: Standing by Captain....   We've rigged a rapid power up routine.  Standing by for your order.

FCO Khrex says:
@CO: Hold on, let me cross reference with these star charts...

OPS Sky says:
::chuckles:: CEO: I think this whole place is rigged.

CSO Stidd says:
@CO: Nothing on scanners so far, sir.  I am continuing to monitor them for any activities, but interference is making it difficult, sir.

FCO Khrex says:
@::searches the Orion star charts::

Host CO Trelan says:
@CSO: Well find a way through that interference, Commander.

CEO Davis says:
::chuckles::  OPS:  You missed your calling....   Should have been a comedian.  What's your first name anyway Ensign?

OPS Sky says:
CEO: Briana but most folks just call me Bri.

FCO Khrex says:
@CO: The coordinates will take us deeper into the nebula, Captain.

CEO Davis says:
::nods to OPS::  OPS: Most folks call me Jed when I'm not being yelled at...   

CSO Stidd says:
@::Raises an eyebrow:: CO: I am doing what I can.  This is not Federation equipment here after all.  I am limited by this second hand technology.

Host CO Trelan says:
@ :: sighs, shooting a glance at Mastrene, then back to the FCO ::

Host CO Trelan says:
@FCO: Set a course. Best speed.

OPS Sky says:
::chuckles:: CEO: Well I know that one for sure. Nice to meet you Jed.

CEO Davis says:
OPS: Likewise Bri....   I just hope your flying is as quick and sharp as your wit.  

FCO Khrex says:
@CO: Aye, sir. Changing heading... 95 mark 3. Three quarters impulse.

OPS Sky says:
CEO: Well it's been a while but I think I can handle it. ::grins::

FCO Khrex says:
@::wonders why it’s so quiet::

Host RAdm Larsen says:
ACTION: Sensors begins to pick up ships... more ships and even more ship... there are ships Federation, Orion & Klingon in origin. They are of various ages from 2 years old to 20 years old

CSO Stidd says:
@CO: I have something here.

Host CO Trelan says:
@CSO: Report.

Host CO Trelan says:
@ :: turns and approaches the science console ::

CEO Davis says:
::looking at the sensor data::  OPS: Can you verify all that crap coming down the line?  I see a LOT of ships all of the sudden....

OPS Sky says:
::keeps checking over the readings:: CEO: They are there...why I don't know but they are there...

CSO Stidd says:
@CO: Ships of several makes, Klingon, Federation and Orion ranging in age from 2 to 20 yrs.  It is almost like a museum here.

Host CO Trelan says:
@CSO: Power signatures?

CEO Davis says:
OPS: Can we see if there are any lifesigns or power signatures?

Host RAdm Larsen says:
ACTION: There are approximately 40 ships near a class M planet all power systems are online on all ships.

CEO Davis says:
::has a lot of faith in sensors that are halfway put back together and inhibited by the nebula::

OPS Sky says:
::keeps checking scanners and sensors:: CEO: Yes on both...

FCO Khrex says:
@::slows the ship to half impulse to lower the chances of a collision::

CEO Davis says:
::raises eyebrows::  OPS: Really?!

CEO Davis says:
::walks over to the OPS console::

FCO Khrex says:
@CO: Slowing the ship down to half impulse, sir.

CSO Stidd says:
@CO: Power signatures are coming from all ships and all weapons seem to be fully functional as well, sir.

OPS Sky says:
CEO: I think there are 40 ships...give or take... ::shrugs::

Host CO Trelan says:
@FCO: Acknowledged.

CSO Stidd says:
@CO: They are near a class M planet too, Sir.

Host CO Trelan says:
@Self: Two against 40....great odds.

CEO Davis says:
::sighs:: OPS: Transmit a message, ship wide.  Text only.  All hands rig for silent running.  Initiate Communications Silence...

Host CO Trelan says:
@Fordas/Mastrene: I think it's time we tried to contact that Admiral of yours.....

OPS Sky says:
::sends the message:: CEO: Done Jed...this looks like suicide if you ask me.

CSO Stidd says:
@CO: I would put our odds of success at about 14,322,608.215437 to 1 against right now, sir.

FCO Khrex says:
@CSO: Cash or charge?

Host CO Trelan says:
@CSO: Not what I wanted to hear....

CEO Davis says:
OPS:  No Kidding!  We wouldn't stand a chance if ONE of those ships got pissed and started shooting at us....   Be prepared to stick your head between your legs.

CSO Stidd says:
@FCO: I don't understand?

Host RAdm Larsen says:
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