Quirinus (mirror) Mission 10802.25

starring

Mitch Travis as Captain Sulek 
Keith LaHue as XO Ben Pangborn 
Christopher Dickinson as Billy Bob Powers 
Jeffrey G. Brown as Kraight 
Ed Selgas as David Telarus 
Karriaunna Scotti as Azhure 

and

Mike Horton, Ship Manager

Chris Dickinson, Special Guest Ship Manager

MISSION PROLOGUE: The crew of the Quirinus has agreed to assist in the retaking of Earth, a plan put together by a Rene Harlan.  No matter the motivations she has, Sulek and his trusted crew see other opportunities... a free Vulcan, Benzite, and beyond. Meanwhile, those who are working in secret now feel their plans coming to fruition...

=/\==/\= BEGIN Quirinus (mirror) Mission 10802.25 =/\==/\=
=/\==/\= Episode 2 =/\==/\=

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::agitated, pacing the bridge::
Kraight says:
:: scanning for signs of Klingon warp signatures ::
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::wiping himself off with a rag:: CO: Your ship is running tip top, sir. Had to improvise a little, but you might like some of the improvements I have made.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::Overhears:: CEO: What did you do?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Helm: Lay in a course to asteroid belt in Sol System, but take the scenic route.  Wouldn't want to have too many ships all running to the Earth sector.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
XO: Changed out some power couplings and EPS conduits, rerouted and rearranged the power relays. Redid the power distribution equations to the engines, shields, and weapons.
Host ChrisD says:
<CTO_Powers> :: The rear doors to the Bridge open, and he saunters through, taking up a quiet position in the rear ::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::raised brow:: CEO: Looks like you've been busy.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::takes a seat next to Sulek::
Kraight says:
Telarus: If I find one sensor offline because of your "improvements", we will be having a little talk... in private.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::looks over at Kraight::   CSO: Double check the CEO's work.    Telarus: It's not that I do not trust your ability yet, but you are new and your work is an unknown variable.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::keeps wiping away sweat and soot:: XO: Aye, it's alright. I need to go change out and recalibrate the injectors. Anything else you need me to take a look at?
Kraight says:
:: smiles mirthlessly :: CO: Yes, sir.  :: turns to run the necessary diagnostics ::
Host ChrisD says:
<CTO_Powers> :: Notices no one really looking at him, and wonders if they're just accustomed to him at this point ::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::chuckles:: CEO: You might heed Mr. Kraight's advice. I would if I were you.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::looks back at Powers:: Powers: I see you have returned from your ummm ...tour of ship's security.  ::best to keep some a bit off balance::
Host ChrisD says:
<CTO_Powers> CO: We ARE heading into hostile territory.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Most territory for us is hostile. You are aware of the plan?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CTO: Watch it Mister. ::scowl::
Host ChrisD says:
XO: I've kept a better watch than you ever have.  I'm the best weapons officer you have on this decrepit rust bucket, so if you want my help keeping a Klingon from stabbing you, don't think about sticking one in my back.
Host ChrisD says:
<CTO_Powers>
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::pensive:: CTO: Just remember who is running this ship.
Host ChrisD says:
XO: Not you.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
XO: Aye
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::continues on his way::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::smile:: CTO: Nor are you.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::rises::  Pangborn: I have plans to go over and prepare, since I am the one in command.  You have the conn.  I will be in quarters.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Aye.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::crosses to TL and enters:: CPU: Deck two, Captain's quarters.
Host ChrisD says:
<CTO_Powers> :: Watches the Vulcan pass by, then fixes a gaze on the XO ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::as the door closes:: Powers: I do not wish to be disturbed.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CTO: Something the matter?
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::decides to go to the crew mess for a drink and a meal::
Host ChrisD says:
<CTO_Powers> XO: "Matter"?  Nothing beyond the obvious, which I hope you've picked up on.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::arrives deck and exits::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::smug:: CTO: Why don't you stay at your station and make yourself useful - for a change.
Kraight says:
:: turns ::  XO: Telarus' work will pass muster for now... fortunately for him.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: he notes that the halls are virtually empty as are the rooms to either side of his own cabin ::
Host CTO_Powers says:
:: Grins a wide, sadistic smile ::  XO: As you wish.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::enters his quarters:: Computer: Secure quarters and scan for any changes.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Kraight: Let's hope he stays on the right side. So young for him to die.
Kraight says:
XO: Oh, I think he could still be useful. Doesn't mean an occasional correction isn't in order, though.
Kraight says:
:: continues scanning for Klingon traffic ::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Kraight: You've proven your loyalty. You may administer 'correction' as needed. Provided Powers doesn't beat you to it.
Host CTO_Powers says:
ACTION: Kraight's sensors detect a Klingon convoy moving at a distance from them, on a roughly parallel course.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::he sits behind his console and texts a message to Kraight:: Kraight: Open a secure channel, encrypt and scramble signal.  Let's give this one a Cardassian Signature::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::he waits for the channel to show::
Kraight says:
:: taps a few controls, then responds to Sulek via text :: Sulek: Channel opened. Signature algorithm in place.
Kraight says:
XO: Multiple Klingon signatures detected... bearing 173 slash 24. Their course is roughly parallel to ours.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Kraight: Have they seen us? Helm: Move us out of sensor range of the Klingon convoy.
Kraight says:
XO: No indication they have detected us.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Kraight: Keep an eye on them.
Kraight says:
:: nods ::
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
:: finishes meal and drink and heads over to Engineering to continue his work ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
:: typing in his message quickly ::  To Vulcan Rebellion Command:  Have agreed to help Harlan and others of the Rebellion in Rebel take over of Terran Home World.  Will protect rear flanks and disrupt supply routes of Alliance command.  This may present opportunities for Vulcan plans as well.  Sulek.
Host CTO_Powers says:
:: Leans against the weapons console, and begins to pick at it, running diagnostics on the weaponry ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::text::  Kraight: Clear subspace channel and erase all trace.
Kraight says:
:: text ::  Sulek: Completed.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::he rises::  Computer: wipe clean all trace of message from Captain's console.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::he walks to the door::Computer: Open.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::as the doors open, he steps out:: Secure: quarters.  He heads to the TL: Bridge
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::Arrives Bridge:: Pangborn: Report.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: There is a Klingon convoy just inside sensor range, running a parallel course to ours. So far they haven't seen us.
Host CTO_Powers says:
<Engineer Perkins> :: Crawls out of a hatch in main engineering, and looks around, thinking they've never really gotten that Klingon smell out of the crawlways.  She looks around for the Chief ::
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::starts working on wiring work::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Passive scans.  Nature of supplies and armament?
Kraight says:
Sulek: Checking...
Host CTO_Powers says:
<Engineer Perkins> :: spots him and walks over, sputtering a weak cough ::  CEO: Hey, Telarus?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers:  Any stragglers we can cull from the herd?
Host CTO_Powers says:
:: Checks his boards ::  CO: There's a single bird of prey guarding four cargo ships...
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: And its running status?
Kraight says:
Sulek: We're too far from them to get any indication of cargo. The Bird of Prey has the standard complement of weaponry. Two of the cargo vessels are lightly armed, two unarmed.
Host CTO_Powers says:
CO: Guarded.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: Feel like upping our supplies?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::wicked grin:: Sulek: They may be ours for the taking.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Can you take them out in a single run?
Host CTO_Powers says:
CO: If we got the drop on them, we could probably disable the bird of prey right away, but the jig would be up at that point.  :: Looks towards the helm ::  Depends if he's up for it, too.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Helm: Start a mirror run... Let's look like the BOP's reflection.  Think you can manage?
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
Engineer: What's up?
Host CTO_Powers says:
<Engineer Perkins> :: Coughs again and keeps her voice low ::  CEO: You think we're gonna stand up in all this?  Our port engine is running hot.... one too many hits to that side, it seems.  It's like our helmsman can only see out one eye....
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: You will have to power up as we come in.  Take out weapons and communications on all ships as quickly as possible. After that disable engines.  As much as I would like to add the BOP to the fleet, the supplies will be first priority for the Rebellion.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: You will man secondary weapons.  Target weapons on the supply ships and then communications.
Host CTO_Powers says:
:: Snorts :: CO: Your engineer better be certain this ship can hold up for something like that.
Kraight says:
Sulek: Aye, sir.   :: moves to a nearby weapons console ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: You do your job... if our engineer has failed us, if we do not pay first, he will pay later.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Helm: Drop us back and prepare for run. Quick burst at maximum warp.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
Engineer: Let's take a look at it, make sure the coolant is running okay to the engine.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
*CO*: Captain, you might want to take it easy on the port engine is running hot. I think the helmsmen should stop trying to blow out our engines.
Host CTO_Powers says:
<Engineer Perkins> :: Glances around ::  CEO: I... don't trust that helmsman.  I think he's switched sides.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Telarus*: We are about to make a run on supply ships and you tell me this now?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Telarus*: Will it hold?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Check the status.
Kraight says:
:: moves to comply ::
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
*CO*: Give me five minutes sir.
Kraight says:
Sulek: The port nacelle is overheating... running at 110% of tolerance.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Telarus*: You have two.  Helm: Match warp and continue reflection strategy.
Kraight says:
Sulek: However, barring additional surprises, we should be able to complete the attack.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
Engineer: Pump in some extra coolant into that engine and transfer power from the starboard engine over and increase the containment field around it.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::he sits and waits:: Kraight: We will wait for verification from the CEO.
Kraight says:
:: mutters ::
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
Engineer: Prepare, also to take our emergency coolant tank and dump half of it into the port engine.
Host CTO_Powers says:
<Engineer Perkins> :: Nods, catching most of what he's ordering, even if she doesn't think it's the best ideas... if this fails, it's his head not hers... and she'll be a step up in the chain ::
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
Engineer: On my mark with the coolant dump. I also need you to cut back the plasma flow and take 1/4 of the coils in that nacelle offline.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Telarus*: Time is pressing.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
Engineer: Do it now, dump the coolant into the port engine.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
Engineer: Read me out the new temp.
Host CTO_Powers says:
<Engineer Perkins> :: Does as he commands ::  CEO: Engineer temperature has dropped... five.... ten... fifteen degrees.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
*CO*: Sir I appreciate our position, but would you rather sit here for 6 hours while the engine gets fixed by my replacement who is trying to catch up to my skill level. Or would you like to take the few minutes that it would take for me to fix the problem.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Helm: Get ready to make the jump on my mark.  Powers/Kraight: Fire as soon as you have clear lock on.  If this looks like it may turn into a real battle we will withdraw immediately.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
Engineer: Perkins ok good take those coils offline, check the plasma injector regulators make sure they aren't locked up if they are, do a chamber burn if it looks like whatever is locking them up could be burned up. If not then take the injectors out and replace them asap.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Telarus*: Your time is up.  Engines show 95% tolerance.  For your sake it had better hold.  We have rebellion work to do. Am I clear?

=/\==/\= END Mission =/\==/\=