Host Gerry says:
USS Scorpius NCC 50666

Host Gerry says:
"Bent Over Backwards," Episode V:  "Turn on Your Radar..."

Host Gerry says:
Previously on the USS Scorpius:

Host Gerry says:
Commander VanSickle ordered all stop, then launched probes into an area of ion surges directly ahead of the Scorpius.  

Host Gerry says:
The probe apparently split into 7 probes, all with different quantum-level readings.  The OPS officer and TO developed a theory based on prisms and dimensional fracturing.

Host Gerry says:
The Scorpius has marked the hazard for navigation and is now moving further into the badlands as the Cardassian Galor-class Trovestor under Gul Matraan mirrors their course to assist...

Host Gerry says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Resume Mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

OPS-Anari says:
:: Comes out of meditation and looks at her chronometer ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::sitting at center chair, watching proceedings::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Rises quickly and mentally extinguishes her lamp ::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::on the bridge in her chair, rubbing her aching back::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::on the bridge, chuckling at the XO and her aching back::

OPS-Anari says:
<Inn> :: Checking panel monitoring power allotments ::

FCO_Vince says:
::at the helm, flying us deeper into the badlands::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::noticing XO's discomfort:: XO: When is my future namesake due?

OPS-Anari says:
:: Exits quarters running to the turbolift ::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  Any time

OPS-Anari says:
:: Enters turbolift ::   Turbolift:  Bridge

OPS-Anari says:
:: Smoothes hair and slows her breathing ::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Feels the turbolift slow, then stop ::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
::Enters the Bridge::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Exits onto the Bridge ::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Moves to OPS ::   Inn:  Thanks for covering, Phillip.  Anything I need to know?

Susan is now known as TO_Lane.

OPS-Anari says:
<Inn>:  Nope...all's quiet so far...knock on wood.   :: Grins and moves from OPS ::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Takes her seat, punching a few buttons ::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
::Takes a seat next to the CO::

FCO_Vince says:
::turns to the side and smiles::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
FCO: Vince, how far in are we?

TO_Lane says:
::lies back in the tide pool, enjoying the warm relaxing waves of salt water::

FCO_Vince says:
::checking nav sensors::

FCO_Vince says:
CO:  Approximately 10 light years

OPS-Anari says:
<Inn>: OPS: We're gonna try and get together for a game of paresee squares later...you in?

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CTO: Anything on those sensors?

OPS-Anari says:
:: Sees Vince and smiles back at him ::

OPS-Anari says:
Inn:  If I can make it...count me in

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: Nothing, Sir.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CIV: Russ, where did Starfleet say that depot was supposed to be?

OPS-Anari says:
<Inn>:  OPS:  I'll touch base with you later.   :: Moves to secondary OPS ::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CO: Starfleet says good luck finding it.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
Self: Great!

TO_Lane says:
::stretches out and rolls her head from side to side... then jumps up suddenly as she realizes the time::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CO: I have some other info about the anomaly.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Lets out a huge sigh ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CIV: What is it?

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::looks at tac station 2, realizing its not being manned::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CO: Unprecedented

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  That's really a lot of help.  ::is uncomfortable and it shows::

TO_Lane says:
::thinks it's too bad the holo emitters don't work all over the ship... and grabs a towel on the way out of the holodeck::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::glances over at the science station, wondering if the TO is there, but that is also empty::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CO: No accounts in the database about anything like that, and my friend at SF sciences is baffled as can be.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::curses slightly louder than to himself in Klingon::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::turns to the CTO:: CTO:  Where is the TO?  ::sounds very annoyed::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CIV: It baffled us for a while too.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Sees an amber light, and corrects the power fluctuation ::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: I share your annoyance, Ma'am.  I have no idea where she is either.

FCO_Vince says:
::raises an eyebrow at the CTO's cursing::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CO: SF is sending out a science vessel at once to study it.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  Then I suggest you find her.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
OPS: Try to establish communications with Command and patch it through to my ready room.  XO: You have the bridge, AQilla.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
Computer: Locate TO Lane.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::nods:: CO:  Aye, Captain.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Nods at the CO and punches a few buttons to establish communications to Starfleet Command... ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::enters RR and goes behind the desk::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
<Computer> CTO: TO Lane is leaving Holodeck one.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::gets up with difficulty and moves to the center chair::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::growls to himself::

TO_Lane says:
::runs to her quarters and grabs a uniform::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
Self: Must be nice to enjoy the Holodeck anytime one wishes.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  Well, Lt?

FCO_Vince says:
::adjusts the nav sensors to better detect the plasma flares of the badlands::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: She just left holodeck one.  ::spoken with much annoyance in his voice::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*TO* TO Lane!  Do you realize you are on duty?

OPS-Anari says:
:: Receives requests from Stellar Cartography to use the forward sensor array... ::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  Have her report to me as soon as she arrives.  I want an explanation for her tardiness.

TO_Lane says:
::heads out after pulling her uniform slacks up over her swim suit and dashes to the turbolift trying to put on her tunic as she waits for the turbolift::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: As you wish, Commander.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Hears interference and continues to try to establish communications with Starfleet Command ::

FCO_Vince says:
::weaving us to a fro between the flares, all good so far::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::stares at his holopic of himself and Sammy::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Sends Stellar Cartography permission to use the forward array ::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*TO* Lt. Garta-Nmbarri to TO Lane, where are you, Ensign?

TO_Lane says:
::slaps her forehead as she gets her right arm through the sleeve and begins putting the left arm in:: Computer: Bridge....   Self: I forgot to terminate the program 

FCO_Vince says:
OPS:  How much power do we have to the sensors.  I'd like as much warning on those flares as possible, please.  ::smirking::

OPS-Anari says:
*CO* Captain, interference from the badlands is making it difficult to establish communications with Starfleet Command.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
Self: Feline companionship is OK, but ever since I left the Elara and Valar, I just wish I had fe-MALE companionship.

TO_Lane says:
*CTO* I'm in turbolift 3 and on my way to the bridge...

TO_Lane says:
*CTO* Sir  ::added as an afterthought::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*TO* Report immediately to XO Horn when you get here.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::snaps out of his daydream:: *OPS*: OK, try to boost the gain.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Smiles ::   FCO:  All sensors are at full power, Commander

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: Ma'am, TO Lane is in the TL on her way to the bridge now.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::nods:: CTO:  Thank you, Lt.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Sighs ::   *CO*  Aye sir....    :: Boosts the gain and tries again. ::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
OPS/FCO:  Status?

TO_Lane says:
Computer: Terminate program in holodeck 1.  ::is zipping up her tunic as the lift doors open onto the bridge::

FCO_Vince says:
OPS:  Thanks

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::glances over as the TL doors open and sees the TO half unzipped::

OPS-Anari says:
XO: Communications with Starfleet Command is difficult due to the nature of the badlands.  I have just boosted the gain, and still having trouble.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Smiles over to Vince ::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
OPS:  Keep trying, Lt.

OPS-Anari says:
XO:  Aye ma'am

FCO_Vince says:
XO:  We're holding steady at warp 3.  No problems avoiding the flares so far, but that could change in a heartbeat.  I don't recommend increasing speed, yet

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::prepares a nasty communiqué to SFC chiding them on sending this ship on a wild goose chase::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::glares at the TO as she steps onto the bridge::

TO_Lane says:
::rolls her eyes the zipper gets stuck, but tries to ignore the looks that she's getting::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Continues to try and establish communications with Starfleet Command ::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
TO:  Ensign?  ::looks annoyed::

TO_Lane says:
::shrugs at the CTO:: CTO: Sorry, I lost track of time, sir.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
TO: Tell it to the XO, Ensign.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
TO: Oh, and when she is finished with you, report here to me.

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
::Sits back in his seat and just smiles::

TO_Lane says:
::still struggling with the zipper as she turns to the XO:: XO: Ma'am.  ::walks in her direction::

FCO_Vince says:
OPS:  If we had a Science officer on hand, they could analyze the sensor data, and spot the conditions that form the flares... an early warning system... I guess I'm flying by my nose in the meantime

Host CO_VanSickle says:
Computer: Has Sammy been fed yet?

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
TO:  I assume you have a good reason for your tardiness to report to duty, Ensign?

TO_Lane says:
CTO: Yes, sir.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
<Computer> CO: Affirmative, at the time you set.

FCO_Vince says:
OPS:  But don't worry

OPS-Anari says:
:: Goes to manual communications, inserts the earpiece into her ear and tries again to establish communications with Starfleet Command ::

FCO_Vince says:
::grinning mischievously::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Smiles as she hears the FCO ::   FCO:  Stellar Cartography is already mapping the badlands and getting as much information on this area of space as possible

FCO_Vince says:
XO:  We're about 5 minutes from the area we are to focus our search on, Commander

TO_Lane says:
XO: Well actually, in all honesty, it was a stupid mistake.  I wasn't hungry when I left for my dinner break so I went to the holodeck.  It wasn't being used so I opened a beach program, and forgot to have the computer give a 'wake-up' call.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
FCO:  Understood.  Commence scanning as soon as we reach the designated area.

FCO_Vince says:
::rolls the ship quickly to starboard to avoid a flare::

OPS-Anari says:
~~~ FCO:  I'm not worried...I know you're a great pilot! ~~~

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
TO:  I don't tolerate lateness amongst the crew, Ensign.  Don't let this happen again.

FCO_Vince says:
::grinning from ear to ear now::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Smiles as her fingers fly over her console, trying many variations in order to contact Starfleet Command ::

FCO_Vince says:
~~~OPS:  Thank you~~~

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::exits RR:: OPS: How's that connection to Command?

TO_Lane says:
::nods:: XO: No, ma'am... I mean yes, ma'am.  

FCO_Vince says:
::keeping his eyes intently on the view screen and his console::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
TO:  Now report to your Station, Ensign.

OPS-Anari says:
CO:  The conditions in the badlands are making it impossible to connect with them.  I've tried everything I know and a few things as well.  I'll keep trying, sir.

TO_Lane says:
XO: Yes, Ma'am.  ::walks back to her station still fighting with the zipper::  CTO: You wanted to see me sir?

Host CO_VanSickle says:
OPS: Never mind.  Just send this communiqué... ::hands OPS a PADD:: ...stating my displeasure for this wild goose chase.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Takes the PADD and nods to the CO ::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::gets up and moves to her chair::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::notices TO fidgeting with her uniform zipper::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
XO: What's Lane's problem?

OPS-Anari says:
CO:  Sir, I might not be able to even send this.  I have no idea if the signal is getting out of the badlands.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::doesn’t look at the TO as he speaks to her:: TO: Consider this your first, and last warning.  You will be at your duty station, on time, ready to work from now on.  I only do this because you are new.  Am I understood?

Host CO_VanSickle says:
OPS: Launch a communications drone on a reciprocal course, taking into account that ion field, with that message to transmit once it clears.

TO_Lane says:
::hears fabric rip as it gives way to finish zipping:: CTO: Of course, sir.

TO_Lane says:
::sits down at her station and brings the console online::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
TO: Anything more like this, and I will place you on report. ::looks over at the TO as he hears fabric ripping:: TO: And from now on, make sure you are properly dressed BEFORE you arrive on the bridge.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
TO: Anything more like this, and I will place you on report. ::looks over at the TO as he hears fabric ripping:: TO: And from now on, make sure you are properly dressed BEFORE you arrive on the bridge.

OPS-Anari says:
CO:  Aye sir    :: Prepares the probe and downloads the contents of the PADD to the Communications relays ::

TO_Lane says:
::keeps her face turned toward her console as she rolls her eyes:: CTO: I'll do my best.

FCO_Vince says:
CO:  You do realize that there's no way to guarantee that the drone will make it out of the badlands without getting destroyed

OPS-Anari says:
:: Hears the FCO and smiles at what he is saying in agreement with him... ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
FCO: Well, at least we'll try to do that.

FCO_Vince says:
::nods and focuses on flying again::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Sees the download is complete and launches the probe.  ::   CO: The probe is away, sir.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
FCO: If it makes it, then Starfleet knows what's happening.

OPS-Anari says:
~~~ FCO: Thanks for trying ~~~

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CTO: Anything yet?

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
FCO:  Are we in the area designated yet, Commander?

OPS-Anari says:
:: Sees a power fluctuation and compensates for it ::

FCO_Vince says:
CO/XO:  We're reaching the area now.  I'm slowing to impulse

FCO_Vince says:
::drops out of warp::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: Still finding nothing, Sir, The interference in the badlands is impossible.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::looks over at XO, thinking she's going to hear "are we there yet" with her kids when she and the CIV go on trips::

FCO_Vince says:
::preparing a spiral search course::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO/OPS: Commence scanning.

FCO_Vince says:
CO/XO:  Sir, I have a blip about a million kilometers away

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  Shall we go take a look, Sir?

FCO_Vince says:
CO/XO:  6 minutes away at full impulse

OPS-Anari says:
:: Begins utilizing the sensors scanning... ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
FCO: Set course and proceed at 1/3 impulse.

FCO_Vince says:
CO/XO:  It's stationary, at the moment

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
FCO:  Could it be what we're looking for?

FCO_Vince says:
::sets intercept course and engages at 1/3rd impulse::

FCO_Vince says:
XO:  I can't tell from here

TO_Lane says:
::watches the data streaming by on the screen and thinking about the warm waters of the holodeck::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO/XO: Confirmed.  I have the same blip, but sensors cant focus in on what it is.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CIV:    What do you think?

FCO_Vince says:
CTO/CO/XO:  The badlands are still interfering with sensors

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CTO/OPS: Keep an eye on that blip.  It should resolve when we get closer.

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
XO: Proceed with caution.

FCO_Vince says:
CO:  We'll be in phaser range in 3... 2 minutes

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
TO: Ens.  Keep a close watch on that blip, one of us should be able to figure out what it is.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::checks weapons status::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::nods::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
XO/CIV: Do you know if Maquis weapons depots have any kind of defenses?

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  I suggest we take the ship to Yellow Alert.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Fingers fly over console trying to fine-tune sensors ::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
OPS: Lt. see if the sensors can pick up any kind of gaseous discharges.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
XO: Aren't we already?

OPS-Anari says:
CIV:  Aye sir

FCO_Vince says:
::keeping his eyes peeled for flares and discharges::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO/XO: We are within torpedo range.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  I would assume that it would be protected by some kind of defense system.  Or it could be a trap ...

TO_Lane says:
::nods:: CTO: Aye, sir.  ::begins trying to isolate the blip and identify it::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CO: I would count on heavy defenses.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
OPS: Can you open a channel to the Trovestor?

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO/XO: Target locks are acting up because of the interference.

OPS-Anari says:
CO:  The channel has remained opened per your instructions, sir

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  Then lock on manually if you have to.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
OPS: Thanks.  COMM: Trovestor: Gul Matraan, can you read?

Host Gerry says:
COMM: Scorpius:  This is Trovestor.  Your signal is weak, but we read.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Boosts power to communications ::

FCO_Vince says:
::still weaving and bobbing along the intercept course, trying to keep as distant from any plasma discharges as possible::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO/CO: If we aim the ship right at this thing, then we might hit it with a torpedo. Unless targeting locks begin to work properly.

FCO_Vince says:
CTO:  Tricky... but interesting

Host CO_VanSickle says:
COMM: Trovestor: Matraan: Gul, we're approaching what might be the weapons depot, but your people might have had more experience with the Maquis in this sector.  Are their bases heavily defended?

TO_Lane says:
::tries to boost power to sensors in order to identify the blip::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
OPS: Anything on the scan.

Host Gerry says:
COMM: Scorpius: CO:  Captain, I read you better.  No, typically not.  They depend on non-detection.  But I suppose there's always a first time.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
COMM: Trovestor: Matraan: I'll keep that in mind.  Keep your distance until we signal you to come in.  OPS: Pause communications.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO/CIV:  Then they employ some kind of camouflage ... something undetectable by normal sensors ...

OPS-Anari says:
:: Hits the silence button for communications ::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Reads the sensors seeing information coming across... ::

Host Gerry says:
COMM:  Scorpius:  CO:  As you wish, Captain.  We stand ready to assist.

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CO/XO: I would expect maybe some kind of cloak.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO/CO: As we get closer, the weapon locks are working better.  If this is the depot, we shouldn’t have any problem hitting it.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CIV:  Just what I was thinking ... OPS: Can we scan for a cloak?

OPS-Anari says:
CO: Sir, the blip...it's a small craft, engines are at station keeping...appears to be a Peregrine-class vessel

Host CO_VanSickle says:
All: Anyone have any read on what that thing is?

TO_Lane says:
::continues watching the blip and watching the data scroll by::

FCO_Vince says:
~~~OPS:  This is almost as exhilarating as the time I flew the Scorpius through an asteroid field.  Did I ever tell you about that?~~~

Host CO_VanSickle says:
OPS: Try to hail it.

OPS-Anari says:
~~~ FCO: No...you haven't.  I'm glad you are having fun. ~~~

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CO: If I am not mistaken, the Marquis use that class of ship.

OPS-Anari says:
CO: I'm also reading 5 life signs

OPS-Anari says:
:: Opens hailing frequencies ::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  We could try beaming them onboard ...

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CTO: How well can we lock a tractor on it.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
?

OPS-Anari says:
CO/XO:  Life signs are reading bajoran, human, andorian, vulcan, and bolian

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CIV:  What do you think?  If we get that craft we could infiltrate and find that base ...

Host CO_VanSickle says:
OPS: How strong are those readings?

OPS-Anari says:
CO: Hailing frequencies opened sir...   :: Boosts power to communications ::

OPS-Anari says:
CO:  Strong, sir?

Host CO_VanSickle says:
OPS: What is their health condition?

OPS-Anari says:
:: Looks down a moment, then looks to the CO ::  CO: Their health is fine, sir.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
COMM: Fighter: This is Cmdr. Eric VanSickle of the USS Scorpius.  If the commander of that Peregrine-class vessel receives this hail, please respond and identify.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Monitors communications ::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: the tractor beam will work as long as we are within 30,000 km of the ship, not sure how it will act in the badlands.

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The Fighter powers her impulse engines and heads directly away from the Scorpius at full impulse

Host CO_VanSickle says:
FCO: Follow them!

Host CO_VanSickle says:
XO: Prepare to bring the ship to red alert.

FCO_Vince says:
::accelerates to full impulse in pursuit::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Hits the silence button for communications ::

FCO_Vince says:
CO:  Engaging full impulse

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CO: I believe we have made contact.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CTO: Prepare disabling phasers.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Giggles quietly as she hears the CIV ::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::motions to the CTO:: CTO:  Prepare for Red Alert.  Ready the tractor beam.

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The smaller craft veers to port and into an ion cloud...

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: On your command, Sir.

FCO_Vince says:
XO:  It's going into an ion cloud.  Should we follow?

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: Tractor beam is at ready.

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  the vessel disappears from sensors

OPS-Anari says:
:: Breathing faster as she senses heighten emotions from the crew ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
OPS: Is that cloud anything like the field that we encountered a while back?

FCO_Vince says:
::still on pursuit course, for now::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CO: I don’t trust any Ion clouds at this juncture.

OPS-Anari says:
CO:  The vessel has disappeared...sir

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  Should we pursue into the Ion cloud?

OPS-Anari says:
CO: I don't believe so, sir.  The cloud is more like a nebula, but it's ionized plasma

FCO_Vince says:
CO:  Do you want me to stop, Captain?  ::sounding more urgent::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
FCO: Enter that cloud.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CTO: Shields up!

FCO_Vince says:
::grins::  CO:  Aye Sir!

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CO: That could be deadly.

FCO_Vince says:
::in the cloud we go::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::raises shields::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: Shields at maximum, Sir.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
XO: Call red alert.

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  As the shields go up, the Scorpius enters the cloud and goes sensor-blind...

OPS-Anari says:
:: Feels her heart pounding faster as she senses increased emotion from the crew ::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  Initiate Red Alert

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::Initiates red alert::

OPS-Anari says:
CO:  Sensors are not functioning, sir

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: Ship is at red alert Ma'am.

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
::Hopes the Marquis don’t fire::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Fingers fly over her console ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
OPS: That's fine.  As long as they're blind too.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::wonders how we're gonna find them in this::

FCO_Vince says:
::hopes we don't collide with it::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  the screen intermittently displays readings then static...but enough for Vince to fly through the cloud...

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CIV: Remember about 80 years ago when the Enterprise under Kirk's command took on the Reliant?

OPS-Anari says:
:: Boosts power to the view screen trying to clear up the static ::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO/CO: Weapon locks are useless in here.  If we use the weapons, we will be shooting blind.

FCO_Vince says:
::trying to focus on the screen, and keep his mind clear to fly on instinct::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The Scorpius clears the plasma cloud...

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CO: But they have the advantage.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CIV: Yeah, home court.

FCO_Vince says:
CO:  We're through!

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO: Agreed.  They know the area a lot better than we do.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
All: It looks like we're out.  Sensor readings?

OPS-Anari says:
:: Sees sensors come back online and begins to scan for the vessel ::

FCO_Vince says:
::slows to 1/2 impulse::

OPS-Anari says:
CO:  Scanning now, sir

Host CO_VanSickle says:
XO: Red alert is to be maintained.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  Understood.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: Shields are holding at maximum.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CO:  Couldn't we use proximity charges to try to draw them out?

FCO_Vince says:
::looking to find any blips on his console::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
XO: I have a better idea.  CTO: Can you make the phaser emitters shoot electricity?

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  the Peregrine appears behind them on sensors and opens fire with all weapons...

OPS-Anari says:
CO: Sir...the ship is behind us!

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CTO: Aft phasers, fire!

FCO_Vince says:
::veers off hard port::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: We took a phaser hit on the aft shields, they are holding.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::hangs onto her chair to avoid falling::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::fires aft phasers::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  Aft phasers fire as the aft shields are shredded by the Peregrine...

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CTO: When you get good shots, aim for weapons and engines.

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CO: Do we have any starburst torpedoes left.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Sends information to all departments that secondary systems will be taken offline... ::

FCO_Vince says:
::turns the Scorpius aiming the bow at the ship::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
OPS:  Boost power to aft shields!

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: Aft shields have failed.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
FCO: Keep our bow pointing at them.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
CTO:  How?  They're weapons shouldn't be able to cut through our shields ...

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The Peregrine fighter's shields collapse, and they continue to fire...

OPS-Anari says:
:: Sends the extra power to forward shields ::

FCO_Vince says:
::working engines and thrusters together to keep aimed at them::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CTO: Take out those weapons!!!!!!

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::locks on phasers, and fires::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
OPS:  Get a lock on that crew.  Beam them to the brig!

FCO_Vince says:
XO:  I guess they got an upgrade

OPS-Anari says:
:: Fingers fly over console trying to lock on to the Peregrine's crew ::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  precision fire by the CTO fuses the weapons ports of the fighter, which has no choice but to stand down.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CTO: What do we have for starbursts?

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: They are standing down, Sir.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CTO: Get a tractor beam on them.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
OPS: Energize.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Gets a lock and transports the crew to the brig ::   CO/XO:  Peregrine crew are in the brig

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::locks tractor beam onto the peregrine fighter::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CO: I guess we wont need those starbursts after all

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CIV: Well, nice to know for next time.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
OPS:  Good.  CTO:  Lets you and I go and have a look at that ship.

FCO_Vince says:
::turns to the CTO and enthusiastically holds up his fist as if to say "Good Shooting"::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The crew of the Peregrine are beamed to the brig as the Scorpius tractors the ship into the shuttle bay...

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::nods at the FCO::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CO: I guess we have guests.

OPS-Anari says:
FCO:  Nice flying, Commander   :: Grins at the FCO ::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
XO: After you, Ma'am.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CIV: You and I will go to the brig to meet our guests.  FCO: You have the bridge, commander.

FCO_Vince says:
::winks at the OPS officer::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
::gets up and heads to the TL::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CO: Right behind you.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::follows the XO::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::goes to TL w/ CIV in tow:: Computer: Brig.

FCO_Vince says:
::nods::  CO:  Understood

OPS-Anari says:
:: Restores power to secondary systems ::

CIV_Russ_Horn says:
CO: Are we having fun yet?

Host Gerry says:
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