Host Susan says:
Mission Summary:

The Scorpius has reached Klingon space and has begun scanning for any trace of the Breen ship or possible pirates.  During their scans, they detected a tachyon trail that turned out to be a cloaked Klingon Vor'Cha class battle cruiser.  

Contact was made with the Klingon ship and the Captain and Chief Tactical Officer have transported aboard to speak with Captain C'hacka about the possibility of pirates trafficking in the area.

USS Scorpius - NCC 50666 – "Code of Secrecy" - week 4

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CSO_Turnbull says:
::quickly striding to the turbo lift from the Science lab::

OPS-Anari says:
:: At her station double-checking power allocation to various bridge stations; a solid lock shows green on the CO. ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@::sits down at table across from C'hacka::

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
::on the bridge informing the XO of the drawbacks of the new shielding system::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Checks the lock on the CTO and sees that is good too. ::

CSO_Turnbull says:
computer:  Bridge.

FCO_Vince says:
::maintaining parallel course beside the Lok’Nor::

Host C’hacka says:
@::looks over at the Captain:: CO: So tell me what you know of these pirates?

CSO_Turnbull says:
::steps out of the turbo lift and over to his duty station quickly::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Notices the CSO and nods to him. ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@C'hacka: We have suspicions who might be involved.  We think Lt. Nmbarri's twin, T'Ran, was involved.

CSO_Turnbull says:
OPS:  Greetings, Lieutenant.  ::cranks open the gain on the sensors::

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
::nods to the CSO::

Host C’hacka says:
@::nods:: CO: Yes, those are some of the rumors.  

CSO_Turnbull says:
::nods at the CEO::  CEO:  Commander...

OPS-Anari says:
:: Is sensing nothing in the surrounding area. ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@C'hacka: Nmbarri was trying to get some background information about T'Ran, but he found he was kicked out of his mother's house several years ago dishonorably.  He didn't say for what.

Host C’hacka says:
@CO:  But he isn't working alone.  He and other rogue Klingons have stolen at least one ship from our shipyards.  They have stolen shuttles, and procured ships from various other races.  Many of them were damaged during the wars and had not been refitted yet.

Host XO_Himura says:
::leans on her armrest::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@C'hacka: Anyway, the two of them fought on Trimbus II and T'Ran supposedly fell to his death.  We tried to recover his body, but he was gone and Cmdr. Himura's away team encountered Orions.  My ship also encountered a Breen ship.

Host C’hacka says:
@::nods:: CO: If your Officer has chosen not to reveal the nature of his family's dishonor, then I will not reveal it.

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
XO:  So, as I was saying, the shields have two main drawbacks.  One is that we can't go to warp with the shields engaged ... the other is that it takes at least 20 seconds to charge the system.

FCO_Vince says:
::checking scans for the Breen::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@C'hacka: I'm not sure if he knew.  He was raised on Earth.

Host XO_Himura says:
CEO: Noted.  Please inform the CO as well when he gets back.

Host C’hacka says:
ACTION:  A second tachyon trail is detected on long-range sensors.

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
XO:  Acknowledged.

CSO_Turnbull says:
XO:  Sir, we have a second tachyon trail on LRS.

CSO_Turnbull says:
::begins tracking the two trails::

Host C’hacka says:
@CO: Then if he chooses to pursue it, I will reveal it to him alone.

Host XO_Himura says:
CSO: Where does it lead?

OPS-Anari says:
:: Senses something out there beyond the Klingon ship; but is unsure what it is yet. ::

FCO_Vince says:
XO:  Commander, we're detecting a second tachyon trail

CSO_Turnbull says:
XO:  Checking that now, sir...

CSO_Turnbull says:
XO:  Extrapolation extends deeper into Klingon territory.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@C'hacka: I'm thinking the Orions, who may be manning that Breen ship, took T'Ran.  Whether he's dead or alive, it's anyone's guess.

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
::checks with Engineering that the new shields are ready ... gets them to begin powering up the system and to transfer control to the Tac station::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@C'hacka: How many rogue Klingons are reported to be with T'Ran?

CSO_Turnbull says:
XO/CEO:  Sirs, Prudence would dictate we ready at least our defensive capabilities.

Host C’hacka says:
@CO: That ship is no longer part of the Breen Empire, it is one of many that is being used by the pirates.  Orions make up part of this new syndicate.

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
CSO:  Already done, Commander.  The new system should be on-line in a few seconds.

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
XO:  Ma'am, should I take Tactical?

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@C'hacka: That confirms it!

OPS-Anari says:
:: Senses a little bit of apprehension. ::

Host XO_Himura says:
CEO: Sure.

CSO_Turnbull says:
CEO:  ::smirks::  Then we are ready for whatever may come.

Host C’hacka says:
@CO: Rumors say as many as 100, however evidence indicates only a few dozen, and each of them from dishonored families.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@C'hacka: Any from the House of Duras?

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
::moves to the Tac Station and scans the area::

Host C’hacka says:
@::nods::  CO: We believe so, although there is little evidence to confirm it.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@C'hacka: Remember reading reports from the Klingon Civil War about a decade ago about the Duras Sisters' attempt to overthrow the council.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Sends a message to all departments to begin shut down of all non-essential systems. ::

CSO_Turnbull says:
::chains all data to TAC after initial analysis::

FCO_Vince says:
XO:  That trail looks like it might have a Breen energy signature

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
XO:  Commander, scans show the ship is moving away from us, and it has traces of a Breen signature.  Could be our pirate ship, Sir.

CSO_Turnbull says:
XO:  Thos signatures are definitely Breen

Host C’hacka says:
@CO: Yes, the Duras family has tried to maintain an influence with those on the council, though few give them ear.

Host XO_Himura says:
OPS: Inform the captain of this development.

CSO_Turnbull says:
CEO:  Logical.

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
XO:  Confirmed.  It's heading deeper into Klingon territory.

FCO_Vince says:
::opens hailing freq to the Lok'Nor::

FCO_Vince says:
XO:  Channel open to the Lok'Nor Commander

Host C’hacka says:
ACTION: Long-range sensors begin picking up a small ship headed toward the Scorpius and Lok'Nor.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@C'hacka: Even after Lursa and B'ehtor died at Veridian III?

CSO_Turnbull says:
XO:  We have a small vessel inbound, sir.

Host XO_Himura says:
CSO: Type?

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
::Scans the new ship for any type of threat::

Host XO_Himura says:
COM: CO: Sir, we're picking up the trail of a Breen vessel.

Host C’hacka says:
@::receives word that a ship is incoming:: CO: Captain, we have an incoming ship.  Perhaps you would like to take this opportunity to return to your before they arrive.

CSO_Turnbull says:
XO:  For the record, that Breen signature is the same one we tangled with earlier.'

Host XO_Himura says:
CSO: At Trimbus?

FCO_Vince says:
::transmits message for the Captain on the 2nd trail with Breen sig::

CSO_Turnbull says:
XO:  too far away...we're scanning now...

OPS-Anari says:
:: Checks the lock on the CO. ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@C'hacka: Good idea.  *XO*: Himura-san, beam me back directly to the bridge!

Host XO_Himura says:
OPS: You heard the captain.

CSO_Turnbull says:
XO:  The same.

Host XO_Himura says:
::vacates the center chair::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Initiates the transporter beam. ::   XO:  Transport in progress.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@::waits for transport::

CSO_Turnbull says:
XO:  Sir, it's reading as the Federation Runabout "Caucasus."

CSO_Turnbull says:
It's...listed as destroyed in the Dominion war!

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
CSO:  What?

Host XO_Himura says:
CSO: Not a good sign.

FCO_Vince says:
XO:  Shall I slow to impulse?

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
XO:  Shields, Sir?

Host C’hacka says:
ACTION:  Captain VanSickle materializes on the Scorpius' bridge as Captain C'hacka returns to the bridge of the Lok'Nor.

CSO_Turnbull says:
 ALL:  Recommend Red Alert.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
XO: Bring the ship to Red Alert!

Host XO_Himura says:
CO: Aye.

Host XO_Himura says:
::brings the ship to red alert::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
FCO: Slow to impulse.  OPS: Signal the Lok'Nor to do the same.

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
::signals red alert, brings all shields and weapons on-line::

CSO_Turnbull says:
CO:  Science, acknowledge Red Alert.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Begins shut down of all non-essential systems. ::

Host XO_Himura says:
CO: We're being approached by a suspicious runabout, sir.

Host C’hacka says:
ACTION:  As the Caucasus approaches, it activates weapons.  Also, communications signals are detected from the runabout.

CSO_Turnbull says:
::scans the runabout with every palette of scanner the ship has::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CEO: Got those shields synched?

OPS-Anari says:
COMM: Lok'Nor:  This is the Scorpius. Captain VanSickle requests your ship slow to impulse.

CSO_Turnbull says:
CO:  It's going weapons hot!

FCO_Vince says:
::slows from warp speed and initiates full impulse::

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  Shields are ready, Captain.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CEO: Raise them and lock all weapons on the runabout.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
OPS: Hail that runabout!

CSO_Turnbull says:
OPS:  I am detecting comm chatter over there.  Attempting to tap in...

FCO_Vince says:
XO:  Helm is ready for evasive

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
::raises shields and locks weapons:: CO:  Shields up!  Torpedoes and Phasers armed and locked.

Host C’hacka says:
@<T'han> COM: Scorpius: OPS: Acknowledged, we will match course and speed with the Scorpius.

FCO_Vince says:
::begins preparing evasive maneuvers::

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
::brings the new shield modifications on-line::

FCO_Vince says:
CO:  Surely whoever it is should know a Runabout is no match for us AND the Lok'Nor

Host CO_VanSickle says:
COMM: Caucasus: This is the Scorpius!  Identify yourself!

CSO_Turnbull says:
ALL: 20 Seconds for Cyanite Shields...19...18...

CSO_Turnbull says:
CO:  Life Signs are Human...

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
::waits impatiently for the power-up sequence to finish::

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  Captain, maybe we should tractor that shuttle.

Host C’hacka says:
ACTION:  The Caucasus ignores the COMM from the Scorpius and opens fire on the Lok'Nor, immediately weakening their shields. 

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CSO: Humans?  You mean we have Human pirates too???

CSO_Turnbull says:
ALL:  ...3...2...1...we have Cyanite shield capability.

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
CSO:  Engaging shields now.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Senses rising hostilities. ::

CSO_Turnbull says:
CO:  That is a distinct possibility.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CEO: Open fire on the runabout!  Disable all systems!

Host XO_Himura says:
CO: Recommend we return fire.

FCO_Vince says:
::moves us into position to engage the Caucasus::

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
::Fires phasers at the runabout::

CSO_Turnbull says:
::scans runabout for weaknesses::

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  Firing

OPS-Anari says:
XO:  Ma'am. I'm sensing a pure hatred for the Klingon Empire and all that they have done in the past.

Host C’hacka says:
ACTION:  Two Breen battle cruisers decloak off of the Lok'Nor's port side and immediately open fire.

FCO_Vince says:
It's a Trap!

Host XO_Himura says:
OPS: What did they do?

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
::locks in a widespread torpedo pattern::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CEO: Cease fire on the runabout!  Fire full spread on the Breen!

CSO_Turnbull says:
CO:  Sir, the Caucasus is listed as destroyed during the Dominion war at Bajor Orbit.  

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  Firing Torpedoes!  ::fires::

FCO_Vince says:
::pulls the most outrageous maneuver out of his rear to evade the Breen ships::

Host C’hacka says:
ACTION:  The Caucasus' shields begin to fail and the runabout cloaks.  Ion trail indicates that they are retreating to a nearby asteroid belt.

CSO_Turnbull says:
::begins charging cloak::

OPS-Anari says:
XO: I'm not sure, ma'am.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Notes power allocation to all bridge systems is holding steady. ::

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  Sir, the Runabout's shields are failing.  They are heading for a nearby asteroid belt.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CSO: Reports can be wrong.

Host XO_Himura says:
CO: One down, two to go.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CEO: Let them go.  We have bigger fish to fry.

OPS-Anari says:
XO:  Perhaps it's the Sins of the Father thing I've heard about?

FCO_Vince says:
::tries to record the energy signatures of the Runabout as it cloaks::

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  Aye, Sir.  Second spread of torpedoes ready to fire on your order.

CSO_Turnbull says:
CO:  They are venting an ion stream.  Although they have cloaked, we can follow them.  They are retreating toward this nearby asteroid field.  ::displays tac schematic on view screen::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Senses a mix of crew on both ships... ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CSO: Keep an eye on that trail, S'Toran.  We can't leave the Lok'Nor.

CSO_Turnbull says:
CO:  Sir, we have multi-species crew on both vessels.

FCO_Vince says:
CO:  If I'm reading this correctly, one of those is the same Breen ship as before

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CSO: They're pirate vessels.

Host C’hacka says:
@<BattleCruiser> COM: Scorpius: Scorpius, back down, our quarry is the Klingon ship.  Stick around and be destroyed with them.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Routes available power to the CSO's station. ::

CSO_Turnbull says:
CO:  Aye sir.  The lead cruiser is primarily Orion.  FCO:  Confirmed.

FCO_Vince says:
::continuing evasive maneuvers, switching to Gamma9::

OPS-Anari says:
CO:  I sense primarily Orions on the lead ship, sir. ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
COMM: BattleCruiser: This is the USS Scorpius.  The Klingons are allies of the Federation.  Attacking them is the same as attacking us.  Two-on-two are good odds in my book.

Host C’hacka says:
@<BattleCruiser> ::Breaks communication and the two pirate ships continue firing at the Lok'Nor disabling their shields and engines.::

CSO_Turnbull says:
::scanning Breen cruisers for weaknesses::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CEO: Target the Breen ships' weapons.  Fire!

OPS-Anari says:
CO:  They are ignoring all communications, sir.

Host C’hacka says:
ACTION: Transports are detected from the Klingon ship, destination the Breen cargo holds.

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
::locks on and fires::  CO:  Firing now!

CSO_Turnbull says:
CO:  Sir, the Klingons are boarding the Breen Vessels.

FCO_Vince says:
::smiles in his mind::

CSO_Turnbull says:
CO:  They appear to attempting to carry a boarding action.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Monitors all communications channels. ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CSO: Boarding?  COMM: Lok'Nor: This is the Scorpius.  Captain C'hacka, is your crew boarding the pirate ships?

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  Captain, the shields on the lead Breen vessel are weakening. ... ::locks torpedoes onto that ship::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Senses heightened aggressions on the ships. ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CEO: Continue on disabling attacks.

CSO_Turnbull says:
CEO:  Shields on the lead ship are beginning to weaken.  Target the region fore of the sensor array...that's the shield generator.

FCO_Vince says:
CO:  Captain, that's the ship the Klingons are on.  They can seize the vessel.

Host C’hacka says:
ACTION:  The continuous bombardment of the lead Breen ship by the Scorpius has brought shields down to 45%.  S

CSO_Turnbull says:
CO:  Breen shields at 45% and falling.

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  Targeting.  ::fires torpedoes at the lead Breen vessel::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Continues to monitor all communications channels. ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CSO: Status of Klingon boarding party?

Host C’hacka says:
@COM: Scorpius:  My men are disappearing, traitors are transporting them into captivity.  Security teams are searching for the traitors now.

CSO_Turnbull says:
::pays more attention to the other ship also::

FCO_Vince says:
::swings the Scorpius around to the apparent weakest side of the Breen ship::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@COMM: C'hacka: Traitors?  We thought they were a boarding party!

FCO_Vince says:
CO:  I guess I was wrong, Sir

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  Sir, what about that second ship?

CSO_Turnbull says:
CEO:  monitoring...

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
CSO:  What's its status?

CSO_Turnbull says:
CEO:  Full power as of yet.  

Host CO_VanSickle says:
OPS: Can we beam off the prisoners from the Lok'Nor?

Host C’hacka says:
ACTION:  The lead Breen ship begins to retreat as the last of the Lok'Nor crew are transported aboard.  The secondary ship begins bombarding the Scorpius.

CSO_Turnbull says:
CO:  What if we were to extend our shields around the Lok'Nor?

OPS-Anari says:
:: Taps several buttons... ::  CO:  Trying to get a lock on them, sir.

CSO_Turnbull says:
CO:  I retract that idea.  We have more than we can handle.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CEO: Open fire at the second ship!  Destroy it!

CSO_Turnbull says:
::still tracking the runabout::

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  Firing.  ::fires more torpedoes at the ship::

FCO_Vince says:
CO:  Sir, If we can take the ship intact, we might find out what's going on with the Lok'Nor's crew.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CEO: Maximum spreads of quantum and type X torps!

CSO_Turnbull says:
CEO:  Do we have a Cyanite weapons pod as well as defensive capabilities?

OPS-Anari says:
CO:  Unable to get a lock, sir.  They have moved out of  transporter range.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CSO: We will take a ship intact... the one with the Lok'Nor crew.

Host C’hacka says:
ACTION:  The Scorpius' shields begin to falter and sparks begin to fly from the tactical console as the weapons systems overload.

FCO_Vince says:
::Moves toward the remaining Breen ship::

CSO_Turnbull says:
CO:  Roger that.  ALL:  Shields failing!  

Host CO_VanSickle says:
FCO: Vince, ramming course!

FCO_Vince says:
CO:  Aye Sir!

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
::backs off as her console sparks:: CSO:  No, unfortunately.  Only shields and cloak.

CSO_Turnbull says:
::spins to check that the CO is serious::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Looks up alarmed... ::  Self:  Ramming course!?

FCO_Vince says:
::aims the Scorpius at the Breen and hits full plus 50% impulse::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
All: We'll play a little Earth game called chicken.

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  Shields down to 70%

CSO_Turnbull says:
::turns back to duty station and calls up the tractor beam::

OPS-Anari says:
Self:  Chicken?

FCO_Vince says:
::thinking, bummer::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Goes back to monitor power to bridge stations. ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
All: Either they back down, or they'll get us right down their throat.

Host C’hacka says:
ACTION:  The second Breen ship continues its course toward the Scorpius as the Lok'Nor continues to list to port with no one at the helm.

CSO_Turnbull says:
CO:  Sir, I have modified the tractor beam to take a part of the energy as a sort of surrogate shield, but this can't last indefinitely.

FCO_Vince says:
::prepares a veer off course, just in case::

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  Weapons system has overloaded.  I'll need some time to fix this.     ::crawls under the console to jury-rig some kind of repair::

CSO_Turnbull says:
CO:  Shields are holding at 70%

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CSO: As long as it lasts through impact as we slice right through them.

Host C’hacka says:
ACTION:  The two ships continue toward each other, neither ship showing signs of breaking off their attack.

OPS-Anari says:
CSO:  I can re-route power from the secondary systems to strengthen those.

FCO_Vince says:
::feels the adrenaline rushing through him, and loving it to death!!::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CEO: I need weapons!

CSO_Turnbull says:
CO:  I think we can launch torpedoes manually...but forget targeting with any accuracy.  they should be able to launch from the torpedo bay itself.

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  I know!  Trying to get them back on-line, Sir!

CSO_Turnbull says:
OPS:  Good thinking.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CSO: As long as they go straight ahead.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Begins to re-route power from secondary systems to the shields. ::

FCO_Vince says:
::checking range to impact::

Host C’hacka says:
ACTION:  Massive transports are detected from the Breen ship as a the Klingon Bird of Prey Teoch'noir decloakes within range of the two ships.

CSO_Turnbull says:
CO:  That's the usual course.  ::taps the orders into the panel and routes them to all forward torpedo bays::

FCO_Vince says:
CO:  Bird of Prey decloaking Sir!

OPS-Anari says:
:: Senses another ship in the area; checks communications channels. ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CSO: Fire when ready!

CSO_Turnbull says:
FCO:  Yes, but ours or theirs?

Host CO_VanSickle says:
FCO: Whose side, though?

FCO_Vince says:
CSO/CO:  I don't know

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
::finishes her repair and checks to see if it worked::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
OPS: Hail it!

Host C’hacka says:
ACTION:  The Bird of Prey cloaks and retreats from the area, leaving the empty ship to continue its collision course toward the Scorpius.

CSO_Turnbull says:
CO:  Firing!  COMM:  Torpedo bays:  Fire at will!

FCO_Vince says:
::trying to concentrate on the collision course, and the possibility of dying gloriously::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
All: Where'd that BoP go?

CSO_Turnbull says:
CO:  That ship is now empty!

OPS-Anari says:
CO:  Channel opened.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
FCO: Hard about!  Get us away from that ship!

CSO_Turnbull says:
CO:  It took the crew and left the ship to kill us.

Host C’hacka says:
ACTION:  The Breen ship's shields fail as the barrage of torpedoes hit home. 

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  Weapons back on-line, Sir.

FCO_Vince says:
::veers off, stressing the inertial dampeners slightly::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CEO: Fire!  Fire!  Fire!

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
::re-arms and locks torpedoes and fires::

CSO_Turnbull says:
CO:  Several direct hits!  ::feels the strain of the dampers as the ship turns hard about::

Host C’hacka says:
ACTION:  The volley of torpedo fire from the Scorpius destroys the empty ship.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CSO: Track that runabout.  We're going to capture it.

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
CSO:  Can you get a lock on the trail of that BoP?

FCO_Vince says:
::brings us to an All stop::

CSO_Turnbull says:
CO:  Aye, sir.  FCO:  Make your course 112 mark 4...that's the vector they are on.

FCO_Vince says:
::breathing heavily, looking disappointed::

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:   Captain, I'll need to disengage the Cyanite shield before we go to warp.

Host C’hacka says:
ACTION:  Sensors detect a lone escape pod floating near the wreckage of the Breen battle cruiser.

CSO_Turnbull says:
CO:  Sensors have an escape pod near the wreckage.

FCO_Vince says:
CO:  Aye, I tried to record their signature more specifically so we can track them better.  CSO:  Did it work?

OPS-Anari says:
:: Senses a life form amongst the debris. ::

CSO_Turnbull says:
FCO:  It seems so.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CSO: Lifesigns?

OPS-Anari says:
:: Hears the CSO. ::

FCO_Vince says:
::sets course 112 mark 4::

CSO_Turnbull says:
CO:  Scanning...

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  Recommend tractoring it into one of the shuttle bays.  I'll have security waiting.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
OPS: Lock a tractor beam on it.

CSO_Turnbull says:
CEO:  Sir, respectfully, let us scan it for explosives.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Locks onto the life form as she senses life sign is weak. ::

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
CSO:  Agreed.  Scan it, Commander.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
OPS: Wait for my order to bring it to a shuttle bay.

OPS-Anari says:
CO:  Aye, sir.   I have a lock on the life form as well.  It's vitals are weak.

CSO_Turnbull says:
CO:  One Klingon life form in the pod...life support has failed...

FCO_Vince says:
CO:  What about the Lok'Nor, Sir?

CSO_Turnbull says:
::scanning the life pod::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
FCO: Signal the Klingon High Command.  Let them know what happened.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Barely sensing the life in the pod. ::

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
CSO:  Can we beam the Klingon off?

Host CO_VanSickle says:
OPS: Transport that survivor to sickbay, now!

FCO_Vince says:
CO:  Yes Sir

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
::orders Security to Sickbay::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Initiates transporter beam, sending the occupant to sickbay. ::

OPS-Anari says:
CO:  Transport in progress.

CSO_Turnbull says:
::taps comm badge::  Security to sickbay!

FCO_Vince says:
::sending a subspace message to the KHC::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
XO: You have the bridge.  CSO: You and I are going to sickbay to talk to our survivor.

Host C’hacka says:
ACTION:  The life signs fail just as the transporter beam takes effect...  the lifeless form of Captain C'hacka appears in sickbay, med teams rush to revive him.

Host XO_Himura says:
CO: Aye.

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  Sir, shall we recover the runabout?

CSO_Turnbull says:
ALL: Security teams have converged on sickbay just in case.  They have identified Captain C'hacka.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::rushes to TL:: CEO: Yes.  Computer: Sickbay.

Host C’hacka says:
<Pierce> *CO* Captain, we have the body of a Klingon captain, we're attempting to revive him now.

Host XO_Himura says:
::switches chairs again::

CSO_Turnbull says:
::sets scanners to maximum gain and begins to search the asteroid belt with the FCO's refined pattern::

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
OPS:  Scan the shuttle for any kind of explosive or trap.  If it's clear tractor it directly to Shuttle bay 2.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
*Pierce*: Get him back to the living!  Today is not a good day for HIM to die.

OPS-Anari says:
CEO:  Aye, ma'am.    :: Begins scans. ::

FCO_Vince says:
::sends message, "This is Vince of the House of Olnaq speaking on behalf of the U.S.S. Scorpius and the Federation.  The Lok'Nor was attacked most cowardly and the entire crew beamed off against their will.  The Lok'Nor is adrift."

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::TL stops near sickbay::

FCO_Vince says:
::continues to send the details, some of which in Klingon::

CSO_Turnbull says:
XO:  Sir, we have located the runabout.  it is orbiting a large asteroid just inside the belt.

OPS-Anari says:
CEO:  The pod is clean. Bringing it in to shuttle bay 2.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::rushes to sickbay and enters:: Pierce: What's the status, Hawkeye?

Host C’hacka says:
<Pierce> *CO* Aye, Sir!  ::continues resuscitation protocols::

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
OPS:  Good.  Let's see if we can recover the runabout itself.  Same thing.  Scan it for traps and bring it into the shuttle bay.

Host XO_Himura says:
CSO: Any lifesigns?

OPS-Anari says:
:: Continues to monitor the beam, watching the power as the tractor brings in the pod. ::

OPS-Anari says:
CEO:  Aye, ma'am.

CSO_Turnbull says:
XO:  no one onboard the runabout...but the asteroid now shows...movement!

Host XO_Himura says:
CSO: Shields up.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::watches Pierce work on C'hacka::

FCO_Vince says:
::still recovering from the buzz kill::

CSO_Turnbull says:
::scans the asteroid::  XO:  Sir's it's not an asteroid per se.  it's definitely artificial construction.

FCO_Vince says:
CSO:  Movement?

Host XO_Himura says:
CSO: How nice.

OPS-Anari says:
CEO:  Unable to bring the shuttle in with the shields up, ma'am.

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
::looks at the CSO:: CSO:  A base of some kind?

CSO_Turnbull says:
::raises shields and sets the Cyanite shields to charge:: XO: Aye sir.

Host C’hacka says:
ACTION:  The asteroid sets course toward the Klingon homeworld.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
Pierce: Doc, can you revive him enough for me to talk to him?

OPS-Anari says:
CEO:  Scans of the shuttle also detect explosives.  They are weight sensitive.

CSO_Turnbull says:
XO:  The runabout is booby-trapped, and the asteroid appears to be setting course for the Klingon Homeworld.

Host C’hacka says:
<Pierce> CO:  I would suggest letting him sleep.  However, I can wake him for you if you need him now.

Host XO_Himura says:
OPS: Hail it.

FCO_Vince says:
XO:  We can't let them get away

CSO_Turnbull says:
::scans asteroid for propulsion systems::

OPS-Anari says:
XO:  There is no one on the shuttle

Host CO_VanSickle says:
Pierce: Asleep?  So he's alive.

FCO_Vince says:
Self:  This may be the first time a starship has entered a battle with an asteroid that shot back

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
XO:  Sir, suggest we lay in a pursuit course.  Follow that asteroid.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
Pierce: Make sure he's stable.  We're going after that runabout to get some answers.  I'll be back on the bridge.

FCO_Vince says:
XO:  I concur

Host C’hacka says:
<Pierce> CO: We were able to revive him, however his condition is weak.  Yes, sir, I'll contact you when he wakes.

Host XO_Himura says:
CEO: Let's try tractoring them.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::exits sickbay and enters a nearby TL:: Computer: Bridge.

FCO_Vince says:
::makes a point to give the shuttle a wide berth::

CSO_Turnbull says:
XO:  I suggest we keep well back for the moment, but I am attempting to see if that rock has a propulsion system we can disable.

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
XO:  I agree.  Let's follow but try not to let them know we're following.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::gets off TL at bridge:: XO: Report.

Host XO_Himura says:
FCO: Fine, whatever.  Follow them.

CSO_Turnbull says:
::tries to scan lifesigns inside the asteroid::

Host XO_Himura says:
CO: The runabout is abandoned, but the asteroid it was orbiting is artificial and heading for the Klingon homeworld.

FCO_Vince says:
::pursues the asteroid at full + impulse::

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  Captain, we've brought the life pod on-board but couldn't bring the shuttle onboard.  It was booby-trapped.

CSO_Turnbull says:
CO:  The asteroid is using standard impulse engines.  The power signature’s origin is difficult to pinpoint in terms of its creators, but we might be able to disable it.

FCO_Vince says:
OPS:  What's the possibility of us being able to hold that asteroid in place with a tractor beam?

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CO: Qo’Nos????  OPS: Send a priority one message to the Klingon High Council, urgent!  An artificial asteroid is heading your way!  We're following it.  Do not attempt to intercept it until we advise.

CSO_Turnbull says:
::refines the sensor sweep of the asteroid to maximum strength, narrow band::

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
::shakes her head:: FCO:  It's too large for a tractor to be effective.

OPS-Anari says:
FCO:  I would think it depends on the strength of whatever drives it.  The sheering affect could be detrimental to the Scorp

Host XO_Himura says:
::switches chairs again and leans on the armrest::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
All: Options, people!

FCO_Vince says:
OPS/CEO:  That's what I thought

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::standing at center of bridge::

CSO_Turnbull says:
CO;  I'm running a simulation of what a barrage of tri-cobalt torpedoes might do to it.

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  We attempt to disable its propulsion system.  Try to stop it before it gets to Qo’Nos.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Senses life on the asteroid. ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
FCO: You said it is running only on impulse?

FCO_Vince says:
CO:  What if we use their shuttle against them?

Host XO_Himura says:
::wonders what happened to leaving it alone::

OPS-Anari says:
CO:  Sir, there is life over there.

FCO_Vince says:
CO:  Yes Sir

Host CO_VanSickle says:
FCO: Explain?

CSO_Turnbull says:
CO:  Scans reveal 28 life forms at upper levels, but cannot penetrate further and be more specific.

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
FCO:  That's not a bad idea.  The only problem is, how do we move it without setting off the charges on it?

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CSO: How are the explosives rigged on that runabout?

FCO_Vince says:
CO:  If we can stably tractor the shuttle, it's collision would do considerable damage, also with the booby trap they rigged...

CSO_Turnbull says:
CO:  What if we used the command codes of the Caucasus to use the engine to turn it into a giant torpedo?  The antimatter explosion might disable the engines...

CSO_Turnbull says:
FCO:  We have the command codes.  We can ensure the inertial dampers are on and pilot the runabout remotely.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CSO: Can we beam something onto it right before impact with the asteroid's impulse engines?

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
CSO:  It might be powerful enough to do more than just disable it ... if we get the trajectory right ...

CSO_Turnbull says:
CO:  Not without triggering the weight-sensitive traps...

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CSO: That's what I was counting on!

CSO_Turnbull says:
CO:  Indeed:  But the collision itself would do the job.

Host C’hacka says:
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