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USS Scorpius NCC 50666 - 10306.14

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The Price of Freedom:  Episode 4:  The Mouse Trap

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(With apologies to Shakespeare and Agatha Christie)

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Previously on the USS Scorpius:

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The Task force headed by the USS Scorpius had rendezvoused in the Mymar Sector.

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The USS Typhoon, Cyclone, and Tsunami, and the USS Rigel and Antares, with 2 saber-class vessels, are proceeding to the Kol'Qos system in pursuit of the Terrorist K'Rass the Klingon.

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The USS Scorpius had been ambushed by 11 K'Tinga-class cruisers that should not have known the location of the task force.

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The Saber-class USS Tripoli was disabled and lost 30% of her crew while the Saber-class Sha'riar was lost with all hands in the ensuing battle.

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The fleet was about to retreat when ordered to stand and fight by Admiral Taylor...

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Task Force Zulu forced the 5 remaining enemy vessels into retreat.

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The traitor has been discovered:

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Commander Hayman of the USS Typhoon Tactical department was paid 40-million pieces of pressed latinum for the information by one Gul Dumot...

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The crew of the Scorpius is now devising a plan where the Captain will himself be the bait to see if they can draw out this foe from the Scorpius's past...

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And moreover, to see if he will be able to discover the whereabouts of the terrorist K'Rass and the subspace super-weapon.

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<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Resume Mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

OPS-Anari says:
:: In shuttle bay 1 going over last minute details on the shuttle ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::enters shuttle bay::

CNS_McDonald says:
:: sitting in the big chair :: 

CNS_McDonald says:
ALL: status report

CSO_Jakiel says:
::Sitting at science about to launch 3 Class 2 probes to watch for enemy ships sneaking in::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::kisses her husband and watches him transport back to the Tsunami:: CTO: Be safe, my love.

CEO_Bodine says:
:: still at science 2 on the bridge helping Jakiel with the information streaming in from the probes :: 

OPS-Anari says:
<Inn>: CNS: Green light from OPS, sir

Host CIV_Horn says:
%::back on the bridge of the Cyclone::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
&::sitting on the bridge of the Antares not liking this plan one little bit::

FCO_Vince says:
<Jorgansen> CO:  There she is, Sir.  All checked over and ready to launch

FCO_Vince says:
<Jorgansen>  ::gestures to the type 11 shuttle::

CSO_Jakiel says:
::Launches probes to triangulate for the protection of the captain's shuttle::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
Jorgansen: Good job.  OPS: How's she equipped?

FCO_Vince says:
?::entering the bridge on the Rigel::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::heads back to the bridge::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Looks up from her PADD ::  CO: Check with the CEO on that one sir.  I've been working on communications for you.

FCO_Vince says:
<PO_Zyran>  ::hands another PADD to the CO::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::takes PADD:: Zyran: What we have here, petty officer?

CEO_Bodine says:
*CO*: Captain, my teams were hard at work on your shuttle modification requests. I have not inspected them personally however I just issued to work. Would you like me to come down and make a final inspection before you depart?

Host CIV_Horn says:
%::checks the repair list and sees replicators are still offline:: Self: So much for my Pepsi. Gotta talk to that engineer. ::mumbles::

CNS_McDonald says:
OPS: open up a channel to the Antares.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::enters the Turbolift:: TL: Bridge.

FCO_Vince says:
<PO_Zyran>  ::through his vapor emitter::  CO:  I've coordinated with ME on the modifications.  All the data should be on that PADD.

TO_Lane says:
::finishes the adjustments to the tactical systems:: CNS: Tactical systems at full ready.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
*CEO*: Negative, John.  I'll go over it myself.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Goes back to her PADD ::    Self: If all works out...at least a signal that can be mistook as background noise will be detected.  The signal is coded within that, and...   :: Taps a few keys... ::

CSO_Jakiel says:
CNS:  Sir, tritium levels are increasing.  There is a sensor irregularity on the other side of the system.

CNS_McDonald says:
CSO: Very good. OPS: can you get a clear reading on that?

OPS-Anari says:
:: Looks at the key and quickly erases the ACME Call For Help from it ::

CSO_Jakiel says:
CNS:  Higher than normal tritium levels could point to a damaged warp engines.

FCO_Vince says:
<PO_Zyran>  ::returns to doing diagnostics::

OPS-Anari says:
<Inn>: CNS: I'll try, sir

FCO_Vince says:
? <R_FCO>  Bridge:  Captain on the Bridge!

CNS_McDonald says:
CSO: hmm can you identify in conjunction with the OPS.  Self: could be one of their ships.

CEO_Bodine says:
*CO*: Understood sir.

FCO_Vince says:
?  ::almost grins, sits in the command chair::  Bridge:  As you were

TO_Lane says:
::pulls up the readings that the CSO has identified and keeps a close eye on scans.

CNS_McDonald says:
TO: what do you make of it?

OPS-Anari says:
<Inn>: Fingers fly over main OPS.   CNS:  The tritium levels are highly localized, sir.   :: Opens a channel to the Antares ::   Channel to the Antares is opened

CSO_Jakiel says:
CNS:  I've been trying to identify it, but nothing so far.  Will extend sensor readings.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::does a pre-flight, and sees how it's equipped:: Self: Let's see K'Rass survive my personal onslaught.

CNS_McDonald says:
COM:ANTARES: AQilla, how's things going over there?

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
&<A_OPS> XO:  Sir, there's a signal coming in from the Scorpius.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
&A_OPS:  On Screen.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
&COM: Scorp:  We're ready to go, Lennier.

CSO_Jakiel says:
::Tries to extend the sensor readings and get a better focus::

FCO_Vince says:
?<R_FCO>: FCO:   We're positioned in formation

TO_Lane says:
CNS: I can confirm what the others have told you, I'll see if I can get a clear identification of the source.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Finishes her diagnostics ::   CO: Sir, I've made it able for you to send a distress beacon via a garbage frequency.  It'll sound like background space noise, and it's coded.  Hopefully, we'll be able to pick it up

CNS_McDonald says:
COM:ANTARES: good be ready to go.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
OPS: I hope you won't mistake it for garbage.  I'm counting on the fleet to bail me out if needed.

FCO_Vince says:
<Jorgansen>:  CO:  Will you require a co-pilot, Captain?

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
&::chuckles:: COM: Scorpius:  Didn't I already say that?

CNS_McDonald says:
COM: Antares: :: giggles :: I guess you did. Just nervous about my first command AQilla.

OPS-Anari says:
CO: Sir...I programmed the code myself.  I assure you, IF the Scorp can receive, I'll get it

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::enters the bridge::

CSO_Jakiel says:
::Layers the triangulation from the original six probes and adds in a triangulation from the three new ones, getting a 2^6  better sensor focus::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
Jorgansen: Negative, chief.  This is my mission.

CNS_McDonald says:
CSO/TO: what've we got?

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
&COM: Scorpius: You'll do fine, Counselor.  I can't say I like this plan, though ...

CNS_McDonald says:
COM: Antares: Neither do I. 

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::gets into the shuttle and fires it up::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Stands... ::   CO: Good hunting, Captain.  May you return to us successful from your mission

FCO_Vince says:
<Jorgansen> CO:  Very well... Good Luck, Sir.  ::goes back to working on something else::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Exits the shuttle ::

CNS_McDonald says:
COM: Antares: okay Time to get into action. McDonald out.

TO_Lane says:
CNS: It is a concentrated area, we need a better sensor sweep to get anything more.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
*CNS*: Shuttle Des Moines to bridge...

Host CIV_Horn says:
%::orders Cy_CTO to watch long distance sensors while Engineering fixes his replicator::

TO_Lane says:
::monitors the tactical scans and systems::

CNS_McDonald says:
*CO*: Yes sir? 

OPS-Anari says:
:: Exits the shuttle bay and walks to the nearest turbolift ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
*CNS*: Request clearance for launch.

CSO_Jakiel says:
::Narrows the focus and also adds a deuterium search::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
&A_FCO:  Maintain position.  &A_CSO:  Full sensor scans, I want every inch of that area covered.  A_CTO:  Bring the ship to battle readiness.  All:  Let's do this right!

CEO_Bodine says:
:: moves down the flight control on the command deck ::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::waddles over to the XO chair:: CNS: Never thought we'd be moving up on this ship so quickly. ::grins::

CEO_Bodine says:
CNS: I'll guide him out sense the FCO is not here is that alright.

FCO_Vince says:
<Myrthael>:  ::at the helm on the Scorpius::

CNS_McDonald says:
*CO* launch authorization granted. GOD speed captain. and come back to us in one piece

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

Host Gerry says:
<ADM_Taylor># ::returns to his quarters to meditate about the future of Commander Hayman::

CNS_McDonald says:
CEO: Very well. 

CEO_Bodine says:
:: sits at Flight Ops ::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Exits the turbolift onto the bridge and walks to main OPS ::   Inn: Report, Phillip

CSO_Jakiel says:
::Has the computer remove several elements in the readings to clean up the scans::

CEO_Bodine says:
:: activates shuttle bay launch flight procedures ::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The CO's shuttle departs into the night...

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
&::watches her bridge crew do their jobs quickly and efficiently ... within no time the Antares is ready for whatever happens::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@::pilots the shuttle away from the fleet::

TO_Lane says:
::monitors the shuttles progress as the CO departs::

OPS-Anari says:
<Inn>: Unslaves nav from OPS console ::

CEO_Bodine says:
CNS: He's away

CSO_Jakiel says:
::Redoes the scans from a different angle::

CNS_McDonald says:
CMO: :: giggles : your right. I never thought we would be moving up so fast

FCO_Vince says:
?<R_TO>:  FCO:  All tactical systems standing by

CNS_McDonald says:
TO: what's our tactical analysis..

OPS-Anari says:
<Inn>: OPS: Captain's shuttle just launched E'Laina.  All else is normal   :: Stands and moves to secondary OPS ::

CSO_Jakiel says:
::As data comes in, overlays new scans on top of first ones to sharpen readings::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Takes over main OPS and looks at the CEO ::   CEO: You flyin' chief?  :: Grins at the CEO ::

FCO_Vince says:
?R_TO:  Excellent.  Bridge:  We need to be frosty and quick on the ball.  Captain VanSickle's life might depend on it.

TO_Lane says:
CNS: All systems are ready and on standby.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::rubs her belly a little, her back hurting slightly::

CNS_McDonald says:
CMO: you okay?

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@::has the emergency channel ready to go when needed::

CNS_McDonald says:
TO: bring us to yellow alert and signal the fleet to do so as well.

FCO_Vince says:
<Myrthael>  ::turns toward OPS beside him after hearing her question to the CEO::  ::clears throat::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CNS: Yeah, just a little backache.  Nothing out of the ordinary.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Downloads the information of the code from the PADD to her console, sending a copy with information to secondary OPS and to the CSO advising them in case this signal registers on sensors ::

CSO_Jakiel says:
::Keeps an eye on the new probes for any anomalies moving in::

CNS_McDonald says:
CSO: report?

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
&::watches the shuttle move away ...::

FCO_Vince says:
<Myrthael>  OPS:  I got it  ::trying to smile as genuinely as his blue face can::

Host CIV_Horn says:
%::gets an update from Engineering::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@::mumbles:: Self: OK, K'Rass, where the hell are ya?

CEO_Bodine says:
OPS: No sir, :: gets up from flight ops :: ... I was simply seeing the captain off.

CSO_Jakiel says:
CNS:  Getting closer.  Should have something soon.  ::Hopes that's right as she's pushed the scans as much as possible::

OPS-Anari says:
Myrthael: My apologies...   :: Glances back to Phillip who just shrugs ::

TO_Lane says:
CNS: Aye, sir.  ::brings the Scorpius to yellow alert:: COM: Fleet: Commander McDonald has called all ships to yellow alert.

FCO_Vince says:
?<R_SO>  FCO:  The Scorpius has launched the shuttle

Host CIV_Horn says:
ACTION: The Captain's shuttle moves to the edge of the long-range sensors.

CEO_Bodine says:
:: goes back to science 2 ::

FCO_Vince says:
?R_SO:  Monitor it as long as possible

CNS_McDonald says:
CEO: keep an eye on those engines. we may need them at a moments notice..

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
&::ignores the Scorpius as she already had her ship at yellow alert anyway::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
Computer: Open a file for my log...

TO_Lane says:
CNS: Sir, the Captain's shuttle is at the edge of long-range sensors, I'm keeping him under constant monitoring.

Host CIV_Horn says:
%::sets for Yellow Alert::

CNS_McDonald says:
:: pulls the device from his pocket :: Self: oops! 

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
&<A_FCO> XO:  Sir, the shuttle is moving out of sensor range.

CEO_Bodine says:
:: calls down to Main Engineering :: EO_Sanders: How are things down there?

CNS_McDonald says:
TO: very good. 

CSO_Jakiel says:
::Looks down at the current scan data in surprise::  CNS: Sir, the CO is headed straight for the K'Tingas!  My scans have pierced their cloaking devices

Host CO_VanSickle says:
Computer: Captain's log, supplemental.  I have left the Scorpius aboard the shuttle Des Moines to act as bait to try to bring out K'Rass and Gul Sur.  I'm hoping my hunt will be successful.

CEO_Bodine says:
<Sanders>CEO: We are running just fine sir ready to move out at any time.

CNS_McDonald says:
CSO: WHAT?! OPS: Open a channel to the shuttle NOW!

CEO_Bodine says:
CNS: We're ready when you are.

Host CIV_Horn says:
ACTION: 4 K'Tinga class ships decloak.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::sits up a little straighter::

FCO_Vince says:
?All:  Red Alert!

CNS_McDonald says:
ALL: Red Alert!

OPS-Anari says:
:: Opens a channel to the shuttle ::   CNS: Channel opened, sir

CSO_Jakiel says:
CNS:  Four K'Tingas decloaking!

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
&<A_CSO> XO:  Sir, 4 K'Tinga Class ships ...

TO_Lane says:
::taps a few keys:: CNS: 4 K'Tinga class ships have just decloaked.

CNS_McDonald says:
Captain! get out of there now!

TO_Lane says:
::brings the ship to red alert::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
&A_CTO:  Red  Alert!

CEO_Bodine says:
:: takes Engineering 1 at the Alert ::

CNS_McDonald says:
TO: now a channel to the fleet! 

Host CIV_Horn says:
ACTION: The 4 ships begin attacking the fleet.

Host Gul_Dumot says:
ACTION:  The 4 K'Tingas charge at full impulse and open fire on the fleet even though they are out of weapons range.

FCO_Vince says:
?<R_FCO>  FCO:  I'm monitoring a lot of chatter from the fleet

TO_Lane says:
::opens a channel to the fleet:: CNS: Channel open, sir.

FCO_Vince says:
?R_FCO:  On speakers

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
&A_FCO:  Prepare an intercept course ... Protect the Captain!

Host CIV_Horn says:
ACTION: 1 K'Tinga class ship decloaks directly in front of the shuttle and locks a tractor beam onto the shuttle.

CSO_Jakiel says:
CNS:  The K'Tingas are out of weapons range, but firing anyway.  Moving at full impulse.

CNS_McDonald says:
COM: Fleet: Take care of those K’Tinga’s! 

CEO_Bodine says:
:: feels brief pelts from Klingon disruptors while he monitors the core ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@::notices he's caught in a tractor beam and sends the garbage signal::

FCO_Vince says:
?:: listens to all the warnings to the CO, hoping he doesn't get himself killed::

CNS_McDonald says:
TO: Take that ship out that’s got the captain!

CSO_Jakiel says:
CNS:  One of the K'Tingas has the CO in a tractor beam!

Host Gul_Dumot says:
!::jams the signal the shuttle is attempting to send out::

CNS_McDonald says:
CSO: I see it.

CEO_Bodine says:
*Sanders*: Get OPS and tactical the best tactical efficiency as you can!

Host CIV_Horn says:
%::sets for Red Alert and begins fighting the K'Tinga class ships::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@::fires a few pot shots at the K'Tinga::

FCO_Vince says:
?R_FCO:  Move in  R_TO:  Lock torpedoes onto the closest K'Tinga!

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
&<A_FCO> ::pulls the Antares out of formation and heads directly for the ship tractoring the CO's shuttle::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Sees the light on her console light up, but the signal is weak ::   CNS: Sir...   :: Opens her senses ::   ...the Captain's in trouble!

CNS_McDonald says:
OPS: I know. 

Host CIV_Horn says:
ACTION: The K'Tinga class fires on the shuttle and knocks weapons and shields offline.

FCO_Vince says:
?<R_FCO>  ::breaks formation, moving toward the K'Tinga's at full impulse::

Host Gul_Dumot says:
!::fires disruptors and fuses weapons ports and disables engines::

CNS_McDonald says:
TO: go after the Antares, and watch her back!

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
&<A_CTO> ::fires torpedoes at the ship::

FCO_Vince says:
?<R_TO>  ::opens fire with a spread of torpedoes at the K'Tinga::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@COMM: K'Tinga: This is Capt. Eric VanSickle of the USS Scorpius.  If that is you, K'Rass, show your ugly face on my view screen!

Host Gul_Dumot says:
K_OPS:  Transport him aboard.  To the brig.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Wonders...then remembers the CNS is part Betazoid ::

CSO_Jakiel says:
::Watches sensors as the K'Tinga attacks the CO's shuttle::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*Sopok* Get ready down there.  They are after the Captain.

CNS_McDonald says:
CMO: take tactical.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
&<A_CTO> ::Fires another spread of torpedoes at Dumot's ship::

CEO_Bodine says:
CNS: Sir I'm detecting the use of transporters!!

Host Gul_Dumot says:
!::waits for the completion of the transport and then blows up the shuttle::

Host CIV_Horn says:
ACTION: The Captain is transported to the K'Tinga vessel and the shuttle is destroyed.

CNS_McDonald says:
ALL: I don’t want any K’Tinga’s alive. CEO: try and find where the transport was to.

FCO_Vince says:
? R_FCO/R_TO:  Coordinate a strafing run over the most possible number of enemy ships!

CSO_Jakiel says:
CNS:  Shuttle is destroyed.

TO_Lane says:
CNS: Aye, sir!  ::targets the K'Tinga vessels and opens fire::

CNS_McDonald says:
:: looks at the viewscreen :: 

Host CO_VanSickle says:
!::finds self on board K'Tinga in brig:: Aloud: K'Rass!  Get your sorry ass down here!

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CNS: Aye Sir. ::ties her console into Tactical::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
&<A_CSO> XO:  Sir, I've detected a transport from the shuttle to the K'Tinga just before the shuttle exploded.

Host Gul_Dumot says:
!K_FCO:  Cloak now.  Set course for the main fleet, maximum warp.

FCO_Vince says:
?R_FCO/R_TO:  HOLD!  Self:  %$!!

CNS_McDonald says:
TO: coordinate with the CMO maybe 2 tactical stations can help. 

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
&A_CTO:  Aim for their engines. Don't let them leave!

CNS_McDonald says:
CSO: Find out which ship the captain is on!

FCO_Vince says:
?<R_SO>:  I've detected a transport.  They beamed the CO off.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
&<A_CTO> ::Fires torpedoes at the K'Tinga's engines::

CEO_Bodine says:
CSO: Looks like the ship that attacked the captain is warping out

FCO_Vince says:
?  ::breathes a sigh of relief::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Sees an amber light flash on her console and re-routes power watching if flicker for a moment, then return to green ::

TO_Lane says:
::nods:: CNS: Aye, Sir.  ::continues to target the attacking ships::  

Host CIV_Horn says:
ACTION: The lone K'Tinga class vessel cloaks and departs at Warp.

CSO_Jakiel says:
::Scans for human readings on the K'Tinga ships::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
&<A_CTO> XO:  Sir, we lost them!

CNS_McDonald says:
CSO: track that ship!

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
&A_CTO:  Try to track the ship.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
!::fiddles in his pocket::

CSO_Jakiel says:
::Continues to monitor the cloaked K'Tinga::  CNS:  Yessir, doing my best!

TO_Lane says:
:: fires just before the last ship goes to warp and watches the shot go wide:: CNS: They're gone.

FCO_Vince says:
?<R_SO>:  One ship has decloaked, looks like it's bugged out

Host CIV_Horn says:
ACTION: The Tsunami takes a direct hit to the port nacelle.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
&A_CTO:  Any sign of an ion emission?

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@::presses a button on a pen-like device in his pocket::

TO_Lane says:
::attempts to track the fleeing ship's ion trail::

CNS_McDonald says:
:: sees the tsunami take the hit :: FCO: take is in between the tsunami and the attacking ship

Host CIV_Horn says:
ACTION: The Cyclone's deflector dish is severely damaged and the replicators are offline.....again.

OPS-Anari says:
<Inn>: CNS: The Tsunami has taken a direct hit to the port nacelle!

Host Gul_Dumot says:
@::smiles ferally::  K_XO:  You have command.  I'm going to welcome our visitor in traditional style.

CNS_McDonald says:
OPS: I see. get us in there FCO!

CEO_Bodine says:
CSO: These scans are increasingly more difficult all power is transferred to tactical not science and the nebula just makes it worse this looks bad.

FCO_Vince says:
<Myrthael>  CNS:  Aye Sir.  ::moves the Scorpius as fast as he can::

OPS-Anari says:
<INN>: CNS: the Cyclone's hit...her deflector dish is severely damaged

Host CIV_Horn says:
ACTION: The Rigel is hammered hard and loses artificial gravity.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
&<A_CTO> XO:  Sir, the Cyclone has taken a hit, as has the Tsunami.  Perhaps we should assist them.

CSO_Jakiel says:
CNS:  Sending FCO my scans.  Won't be able to follow him if he gets out of sensor range.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
&A_CTO:  Very well.  A_FCO:  Take us back to the fleet.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
TO: What are you seeing?

CNS_McDonald says:
:: thinks :: OPS open a channel. 

OPS-Anari says:
<Inn>: The Rigel has been damage.  She's lost artificial gravity!

OPS-Anari says:
:: Hears Phillip and hopes Vince is alright ::

Host Gul_Dumot says:
@::walks into the brig but keeps himself in shadow::  CO:  How nice of you to come calling.

FCO_Vince says:
?::is rocked by the barrage, then feels a weightless sensation::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Opens a channel ::  CNS: Channel opened, sir

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
&<A_FCO> ::brings the Antares around so that it is behind the K'Tinga's::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@::recognizes the voice:: Dumot: Sur!  You spoon-headed bastard!  Where is your buddy, K'Rass?

FCO_Vince says:
?  Bridge:  Strap yourselves in!

Host CIV_Horn says:
ACTION: The Scorpius warp engines are knocked offline.

CNS_McDonald says:
:: gets rocked :: ALL: Report!

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
&<A_CTO>  ::waits until they are in position and fires a full torpedo spread at the K'Tingas::

CEO_Bodine says:
?<EO_R> :: starts to float up the warp core shaft ... Self: this is not good ::

FCO_Vince says:
?*R_EO*:  Get gravity back, but keep those weapons and engines running!

TO_Lane says:
::continues to target the remaining K'Tinga fighters:: CMO: I'm trying to track the ion trail, so far it seems to diminish.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Checking ships' damage ::  CNS: warp engines are offline

FCO_Vince says:
?R_FCO/R_TO:  Prepare that strafing run again!

CNS_McDonald says:
CEO: get those engines back online!

CSO_Jakiel says:
CNS:  Have a heading on the cloaked K'Tinga.  It's going to be out of sensor range soon, though.

TO_Lane says:
CMO: Target the ships attacking the Rigel  

CNS_McDonald says:
CSO: very good send it to my console.

FCO_Vince says:
?R_FCO/R_TO:  Go for it!

CEO_Bodine says:
?<R_EO> :: finds  pair of antigrav boots and works his way to gravitational control and tries to get it fixed ::

CEO_Bodine says:
CNS: I'm on it 

CSO_Jakiel says:
CNS:  Yessir.  ::Routes the heading to the captain's console::   CNS:  That will be fine if he continues to fly in the same direction.

CNS_McDonald says:
CSO: lets hope he does.. 

FCO_Vince says:
?::The Rigel does a strafing pattern to the aft sections of as many K'Tingas as it can catch in a sweep, firing everything::

CEO_Bodine says:
*Sanders*: Get started on the core NOW! I'm on my way down to assist you

CNS_McDonald says:
OPS: anything from the captain yet. ?

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
&A_CTO:  Another spread.  Fire!

Host Gul_Dumot says:
@CO:  ::laughing dangerously::  Oh, you think I'm Gul Sur!

OPS-Anari says:
CNS: No sir.

CSO_Jakiel says:
::Watches the maneuvers of the remaining K'Tingas and monitors the long-range sensors::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@Dumot: I've seen your face and heard your voice enough to know you're Gul Sur.  Now, where is that Pa’tach K'Rass!

Host CIV_Horn says:
ACTION: The Scorpius receives a direct hit and the flight console explodes in AFCO Myrthael's face, killing him.

TO_Lane says:
::keeps a continues barrage going at the K'Tinga ships::

CNS_McDonald says:
:: gets rocked to the floor :: OPS: open a channel. we can't take much more.. we have to pull out.

Host Gul_Dumot says:
@::steps into the light slightly::  CO:  I am most assuredly NOT Gul Sur.  ::looks like Gul Sur::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::goes to Myrthael, pulling him from the console::

FCO_Vince says:
<Myrthael>  AAaaahhhrrrrrrrr!!!!!!   ::drops::

CSO_Jakiel says:
CNS:  Myrthael down!

OPS-Anari says:
:: Looks at Myrthael and sees he is gone, re-routes navigation to her console ::

CEO_Bodine says:
<EO_Sanders> :: opens the core housing and tries to find and replace the damaged system components while other team members deal with the venting plasma ::

OPS-Anari says:
CNS: I did sir

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@Dumot: If you're not Sur, then you must be Dumot.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
&::sees the Scorpius hit ... goes immediately to her assistance::

CSO_Jakiel says:
*Sickbay*: Man down on bridge!

CNS_McDonald says:
COM: Antares: how fast can you get here AQilla!

FCO_Vince says:
?::looks at the viewscreen, then points::  R_TO/R_SO:  That ship, analysis

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*Sickbay* Belay that.  Send up a stretcher from the morgue.

CEO_Bodine says:
:: in TL as it moves closer and closer to ME ::

Host Gul_Dumot says:
ACTION:  Fire from the Typhoon causes a warp-core breach on one of the K'Tingas, and it explodes, killing all hands aboard.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CNS: He's dead Lennier.

FCO_Vince says:
?<R_SO> FCO:  It's engines are partially damaged

CSO_Jakiel says:
::Feels helpless as she watches her scans.  Too much damage::

Host Gul_Dumot says:
@CO:  Indeed, Captain.  How very perceptive of you.  I am Gul Dumot.  And you killed my brother.

CNS_McDonald says:
:: sighs :: Thank you Garta, I will write a letter soon. 

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
&COM: Scorpius:  I'm already here, Counselor!  ::grins as she is enjoying the battle::

TO_Lane says:
::targets the attacking ship and watches the torpedo hit home::

FCO_Vince says:
?R_FCO:  Move us in tractor range

CEO_Bodine says:
:: enters main engineering :: Sanders: Report Lt

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@CO: A pleasure I'm ready to repeat with you, and K'Rass.

FCO_Vince says:
?R_OPS:  Engage tractor when ready

CNS_McDonald says:
COM: Antares: just watch our back until we get warp drive back. 

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
<Johnson> ::comes up with a stretcher and removes the body:: CMO: He'll be in the morgue for autopsy.

CEO_Bodine says:
<Sanders>CEO: Almost got I 3 more minutes

FCO_Vince says:
?R_FCO:  Once tractor is engaged, put us on a collision course with that other K'Tinga

CEO_Bodine says:
:: moves to assist Sanders ::

Host CIV_Horn says:
ACTION: Gul Dumot flips a switch and 5 bright lights come on in the brig.

CEO_Bodine says:
*CNS*: Sir Engines will be online in 2 minutes

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
&<A_FCO> ::brings the Antares into a protective position in front of the Scorpius::

Host Gul_Dumot says:
@CO:  ::more laughter::  You won't reach our destination alive, Captain.  I intend to take revenge for your murder of my brother.  Very Slowly.

FCO_Vince says:
<Goodwin> ::enters the Scorpius bridge, then hesitates when he sees the helm console, or what's left of it

CSO_Jakiel says:
::Watches in sadness as the AFCO is removed from the bridge::

FCO_Vince says:
?R_FCO:  When I give the word, you veer off hard dorsal, R_OPS:  And you disengage the tractor beam

TO_Lane says:
::continues returning fire at the K'Tinga's::

CNS_McDonald says:
*CEO*: One minute would be better. can you pull a Scotty for us Mr. Bodine

FCO_Vince says:
?R_TO:  Keep any of the other K'Tingas from stopping us, if possible

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@::covers eyes:: Dumot: Oh, please!  Not the five lights trick!  Picard went through this a decade ago.

FCO_Vince says:
?*R_EO*:  Do whatever you can to hold us together a little longer!

FCO_Vince says:
?R_OPS:  Route power from torpedo launchers

CEO_Bodine says:
:: works with speed and passion as he and Lt Sanders gets the last biogenetic compressor in place ::

Host CIV_Horn says:
ACTION: The lights start to emit a high level of heat.

FCO_Vince says:
?R_TO:  Stick to phasers to cover our butt

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
&<A_CTO> ::targets another K'Tinga and fires::

CEO_Bodine says:
:: closes the access planet ::

Host Gul_Dumot says:
@CO:  I see that will be senseless.  However, I think I can help your mathematics.  ::shoots the CO with a disruptor on stun::

CSO_Jakiel says:
::Watches as the cloaked ship gets farther and farther away::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@::ducks::

CEO_Bodine says:
<Sanders> :: brings the warp field back online ::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::moves back to her seat::

TO_Lane says:
::continues to watch the attacking ships and returning fire::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
TO: Anything on LRS?

FCO_Vince says:
?::the Rigel moves into tractor range of the K'Tinga that looks like it's got the most damage::

Host Gul_Dumot says:
ACTION:  The Rigel successfully rips a K'Tinga apart, taking her out of the fight...life signs register on the broken vessel...

CEO_Bodine says:
*OPS*: Bodine to Bridge, I think I got it try her now!

Host Gul_Dumot says:
ACTION:  the CO is stunned to unconsciousness...

FCO_Vince says:
?::surprised::  R_TO:  Good shooting.  No what do we use this other ship on?

CEO_Bodine says:
:: wipes sweat from his face ::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Tries the warp engines and feel them kick in  ::   *CEO*  Excellent, chief!  They are functional!  CNS: Warp engines are available, sir

FCO_Vince says:
?R_OPS:  Engage Tractor

Host CIV_Horn says:
ACTION: The remaining two ships come down hard against the Tsunami, leaving an opening for the Scorpius to break away and head for the Captain.

CNS_McDonald says:
OPS: Very good. bring us around for a strafing run on the nearest K’Tinga

CSO_Jakiel says:
::Hears the OPS and hopes they can follow the cloaked ship soon::

FCO_Vince says:
?<R_EO> *FCO*:  Artificial gravity restored, Sir!

Host Gul_Dumot says:
ACTION:  Several of the Gul's security force move in and carry the CO to a table.  They strip him and space his clothing, dressing him in a grey jumpsuit.

FCO_Vince says:
?*R_EO*:  Awesome!  ::as he feels it kick in::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Guides the ship through ::

CNS_McDonald says:
:: stands up :: CMO: You have the bridge. OPS: with me in the captains ready room.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Looks over to Phil who comes down ::

CNS_McDonald says:
:: starts walking towards the captains ready room and steps in :: 

OPS-Anari says:
:: Stands and follows the CNS to the captains ready room ::

Host Gul_Dumot says:
ACTION:  Quantum Torpedoes from the Typhoon Cripple one K'Tinga and leave her venting plasma...

CSO_Jakiel says:
CMO:  There's an opening if we want to head out for that cloaked ship and the captain.

FCO_Vince says:
?R_FCO:  Go ahead and start moving us, see how heavy they are

CNS_McDonald says:
OPS: When we get out of this firefight. your leading a rescue mission for the captain.

TO_Lane says:
CMO: trying to hold onto the trail of the fleeing ship, Lieutenant.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CSO: Take it, Warp 2.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Surprised ::   CNS: Sir?

CSO_Jakiel says:
CMO:  Captain's K'Tinga barely on sensors.

FCO_Vince says:
?<R_FCO>  ::engages full impulse, attempting to trap any enemy ship::

CEO_Bodine says:
:: personally oversees patch efforts on the warp core using veracious tools and supplies to patch up the pieces ::

Host Gul_Dumot says:
ACTION:  Gul Dumot slaps the CO Awake...

Host CIV_Horn says:
ACTION: The final K'Tinga makes a suicide run at the remaining ships.

CNS_McDonald says:
OPS: Your the best person E'laina. NO one can sense you empathically.  That gives you an upper hand. 

TO_Lane says:
::keeps a close eye on the sensor readings and forward the course to flight.::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@::feels slapping, and instinctively punches slapper::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
&<A_CTO> ::Sees the vessel on a collision course and fires instinctively::

Host Gul_Dumot says:
@CO:  Welcome back, Captain.  You'll note you are in hard restraints.

CSO_Jakiel says:
::Sends FCO heading to follow cloaked K'Tinga::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Really surprised. ::   CNS: Sir, then I should go alone.

FCO_Vince says:
?<R_FCO>:  Sir, it's trying to ram us... it's almost pushing US around, but the tractor is holding, for now!

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@Dumot: Oh yeah?  ::rises head to head butt Dumot::

CNS_McDonald says:
OPS: that’s the plan right now. :: hands E'laina a little device :: this was for the captain, but now its for you. Its an emergency transporter beacon.

FCO_Vince says:
?R_TO:  Fire everything, point blank!

FCO_Vince says:
?::the Rigel lets it all fly::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Looks at the device ::   CNS:  Aye sir

Host Gul_Dumot says:
@CO:  A valiant effort, Captain, but I don't fight fair, I fight to win.  I want to show you something...  ::reaches to a table behind him::

Host CIV_Horn says:
ACTION: The final K'Tinga explodes in a fireworks display.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CSO: Do you see the ship that has the Captain?

OPS-Anari says:
CNS:  I'd also like to take a few toys with me, if I may, sir

FCO_Vince says:
?::covers his eyes at the explosion on screen::

CSO_Jakiel says:
CMO:  Yes, barely!

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@::doesn't look, instead, wriggles a hand free from its restraint, as he's extra flexible from yoga training::

CNS_McDonald says:
OPS: now lets get back to the bridge :: By all means Lt. take what you want.. but only stuff you can conceal on you.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Nods ::   CNS: Aye, sir...and thank you.

TO_Lane says:
<Goodwin> ::makes the course adjustments and keeps on the course laid out form tactical:: CMO: Holding course after the ship carrying the Captain.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CSO: Current speed?

Host Gul_Dumot says:
ACTION:  The Gul plunges a scalpel into the CO's freed arm and pins it to the table again...

CSO_Jakiel says:
::Sends Goodwin cloaked ships heading and directs him to go after it at Warp 2:: CMO:  Will be Warp 2 sir

CNS_McDonald says:
:: walks out of the ready room and back to the center chair :: CMO: report

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@::winces in slight pain, grits teeth:: Dumot: Screw you, Dumot, I have a high tolerance for pain!

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CSO: Increase to Warp 2.5.

Host Gul_Dumot says:
@CO:  Captain, Captain.  You must learn to accept hospitality like a good guest.  You'll force me to kill you too quickly!

OPS-Anari says:
:: Follows the CNS and looks at Phillip. ::  Inn: Remain there, Phillip.  CNS: Permission to prepare for this...task, sir?

Host Gul_Dumot says:
@::twists the knife::

CNS_McDonald says:
OPS: Granted. God speed. 

CSO_Jakiel says:
Goodwin:  Increase to Warp 2.5 and keep on heading I'm sending.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CNS: We have broken away from the fight and are following the ship carrying the Captain.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@::gets other hand free and punches Dumot in the head, hard, then removes scalpel::

FCO_Vince says:
?  ::undoes his straps, and relaxes, takes a deep breath::  R_Bridge:  Good work, everyone

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CNS: Task?

CSO_Jakiel says:
CMO:  Yessir, done.

TO_Lane says:
<Goodwin> CSO: Yes, Ma'am, I'm on it.

OPS-Anari says:
CNS:  Thank you sir.   Inn: Get Emily a message to check on my kids, will ya?

FCO_Vince says:
?All:  Stand down general quarters, maintain yellow alert

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
&::Sits back in her chair and congratulates her crew on a job well done::

OPS-Anari says:
<Inn>:: Looks at E'Laina with a question, but only nods ::

Host Gul_Dumot says:
ACTION:  The CO is incapable of that action, and his head swims from the effort::

OPS-Anari says:
<Inn>: Take care, E'Laina.

CSO_Jakiel says:
CMO:  I would recommend a faster Warp.  Would hate to lose track of the cloaked ship.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Leaves the Bridge ::   Turbolift: Deck 3

CNS_McDonald says:
FCO: overtake that ship.

Host CIV_Horn says:
%Comm: Antares: AQilla, you there?

OPS-Anari says:
:: Exits and runs to her quarters ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@::grits teeth even harder:: Dumot: I am not a very hospitable guest.

FCO_Vince says:
<Goodwin>  CNS:  A...Aye... Sir

Host Gul_Dumot says:
@::straps a Klingon Agonizer to the CO's neck::  CO:  Captain, have you ever felt ::flips a switch:: THIS before?

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
&COMM: Cyclone:  I'm here Russ.  What you need?

CNS_McDonald says:
TO: lock phasers onto the engines and weapon systems.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Entering she quickly goes to her bedroom and changes in to an all black outfit, with matching black cap ::

TO_Lane says:
<Goodwin> CNS: Aye sir, increases warp speed and calculates ETA to intercept.

FCO_Vince says:
<Goodwin>  ::trying to focus on getting the Scorpius moving again, while working with this reconfigured console.  It's not like in the sims::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@::groans against the pain:: Dumot: Standard... training... for... command... path... cadets.  I... had... the... highest... score.

TO_Lane says:
CNS: Targeting.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CSO: That's up to the CNS.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Leaves her quarters and head to the armory ::

FCO_Vince says:
<Goodwin> ::all the while thinking "what's to keep this console from killing me.  Myrthael's dead... just like that.  On the verge of panicking::

CNS_McDonald says:
:: looks :: excuse me 

Host Gul_Dumot says:
ACTION:  The Agonizer is turned up a notch...and Gul Dumot brings down a hand into the Captain's solar plexus, taking his breath away...

CNS_McDonald says:
FCO: relax Goodwin. 

Host CO_VanSickle says:
@::KOed::

CSO_Jakiel says:
CMO:  Sorry.  CNS:  Would recommend a higher warp than 2.5 to overtake the cloaked ship.

Host CIV_Horn says:
COMM: Antares: Eric's been captured.  I would recommend that you go back to the Scorpius.  As XO, you should be in charge of the fleet now.

CNS_McDonald says:
CEO: do we have full warp capability?

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
COM: Cyclone:  Agreed.  I'd like Lt Cmdr McDonald to take over the Antares.  You agree?

OPS-Anari says:
:: Enters the armory and outfits herself with a utility belt, hand phaser, phaser rifle, several charges, and some really cool gadgets ::

Host Gul_Dumot says:
@CO:  You are a tough one, Captain.  But you will break before the end.  All the skills of the Obsidian Order will see it done...

FCO_Vince says:
? R_OPS:  Open a channel to the Scorpius, inform them of our status, and find out what the next step is.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::grumbles at being ignored:: CNS: I am unnecessary here.  I'll be in sickbay preparing to take care of the Captain. ::gets up and leaves the bridge::

Host CIV_Horn says:
%Com: Antares: Agreed.

FCO_Vince says:
?  ::relaxes, feeling awfully content, breathing heavily, leaning back in the chair::

Host Gul_Dumot says:
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