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USS Scorpius NCC 50666  - 10306.28

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The Price of Freedom - Episode 6:  How much for just the Planet?

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Previously on the USS Scorpius:

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Task Force Zulu continues its pursuit of the ship Carrying the Twin Brother of Gul Sur, Gul Dumot.

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A one-person rescue team was sent to retrieve Captain VanSickle, and returned with the Captain successfully, although wounded.

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The Captain had been tortured, the big toes surgically removed from both feet without the benefit of anesthetic.

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It has been 4 days since the rescue, and Lt. Anari and Captain VanSickle have both recovered well.  Anari is back to duty, though she can't lift anything heavy for a week, and the Captain is restricted to hobbling for a few days yet.

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The crew of the Scorpius will see if they will be able to discover the whereabouts of the terrorist K'Rass and the subspace super-weapon by following the K'Tinga-class cruiser carrying Gul Dumot.

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The K'Tinga, named Razor, is apparently not aware it has a leak that is rendering its cloak useless.

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What will Dumot lead them to?  Is this the planet that K'Rass is hiding on?

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

OPS-Anari says:
:: At main OPS on the bridge. Rotates her shoulder just a bit to ease the stiffness ::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
#::sitting in the big chair on the Tsunami::

CSO_Jakiel says:
::Sitting at science watching that nice, easy to read leak the K'Tinga has thoughtfully provided them::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
$::on the bridge of the Antares having relieved Lt Cmdr McDonald::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::turbolift doors open and a hover chair carrying me glides onto the upper bridge deck::

TO_Lane says:
::slips onto the bridge and quietly accesses her console::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::follows the CO onto the bridge and moves quietly to the corner::

CEO_Bodine says:
:: in his office writing up a duty roster ::

FCO_Vince says:
&::on the bridge of the Rigel::

CNS_McDonald says:
:: sits back comfortably in the XO's chair :: 

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::drives hover chair to center of command deck::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Pushes a few buttons and sees an all green ::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
<Pierce> ::working in sickbay, making certain everything’s ready::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
#::Quietly writing a communiqué to star fleet, with the intentions of sending it off after this mission has ended::

CNS_McDonald says:
:: nods to the captain :: CO: How're you feeling?

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CNS: Pretty good, considering I'm going around the ship in this chair.

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

CNS_McDonald says:
:: giggles :: CO: yeah its gotta be awkward 

TO_Lane says:
::begins monitoring their situation::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CNS: And I'm getting withdrawal from not being able to do my yoga.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CNS: He'll be out of that chair soon enough.  Another day and he could have had life without a babysitter. ::folds her arms and leans against the wall::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Overhears the CO ::  CO: You should try meditation sometime, Captain

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
#<Ts_XO> CTO: Sir, you seem pre-occupied.  What are you writing, if I may ask?

CSO_Jakiel says:
::has a hard time imagining the captain doing yoga::

FCO_Vince says:
&::looks over a PADD with updated info on systems statuses, and everything is running well::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
OPS: I do that each morning.

CEO_Bodine says:
:: finishes his  work  and moves out into main engineering and takes some reading of core ::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
#::Looks at his XO:: Ts_XO: It is a letter of....::Stops and thinks for a moment:: Actually, it isn’t your concern.

CNS_McDonald says:
CO: is that causing you any problems not being able to do the yoga

OPS-Anari says:
CO: Then, you should be feeling just as good even if you can't do your yoga   :: Smiles and turns back to her console ::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
$<A_FCO>:  XO:  Sir, estimating 4 hours to the planet, Sir::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
#Ts_FCO: Keep close to the fleet, if and when action begins, I want to be right on top of things.

FCO_Vince says:
&::starring intently at the viewscreen::  Self:  I hate this waiting, even if we are moving.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::hears the CMO's comment:: CMO: Well, if everyone in your staff has been treating me like Nurse Helene, I may just enjoy my inactivity.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
OPS: It's not just the meditation, it's the actual stretching and moving of my body.

FCO_Vince says:
& R_FCO:  ETA?

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: Are you saying that Nurse Ives and I don't measure up to Nurse Helene?

CEO_Bodine says:
*CO*: Captain its great to have you back sir, I'm down in main engineering finishing my shift, all systems nominal let me know if you need anything sir, I'll be here.

FCO_Vince says:
&<R_FCO> FCO:  Approximately 4 hours, Sir

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
$::wonders what the plan is once they arrive::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CMO: No, she just treated me... differently than the two of you.

OPS-Anari says:
CO: I understand the concept, sir.  However, meditation can overcome the physical aspects and the body will respond

Host CO_VanSickle says:
*CEO*: Thanks, John.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CO: She better have simply treated you as a patient during working hours or I'll have a talk with her.

CIV_Horn says:
@COM: Scorpius: Cyclone to Scorpius.

CNS_McDonald says:
:: nods with the OPS note ::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Fingers fly over her console as she handles a slight power flux ::

TO_Lane says:
::makes a mental note about their ETA and begins preparing for possible conflict::

OPS-Anari says:
COM: Cyclone:  This is the Scorp. Go ahead Commander.

CIV_Horn says:
@COM: Scorp: Is the Captain available or is he still lounging in sickbay?

FCO_Vince says:
&<R_OPS>  FCO:  The Cyclone is hailing the Scorpius

FCO_Vince says:
&::alarmed::  R_OPS:  Breaking radio silence?!?  Can you monitor it?

Host CO_VanSickle says:
COMM: Cyclone: I'm right here, Russ.  Didn't I order the fleet into radio silence?

OPS-Anari says:
:: Turns to the CO ::  CO: The Cyclone is hailing us sir.  I have transferred to audio...   :: Punches the button for audio ::

FCO_Vince says:
&<R_OPS> FCO:  Not without tipping our hat as well, right now

FCO_Vince says:
&<R_OPS> FCO:  It's on a tight beam anyway, Sir.  I couldn't eavesdrop anyway.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
COMM: Cyclone: What do you have?

TO_Lane says:
::monitors sensor readings of the area we're approaching::

FCO_Vince says:
&R_OPS:  Oh... good

CIV_Horn says:
@COM: Scorp: Permission to beam aboard?

CEO_Bodine says:
:: walks to another console to monitor some more things :: Self: Ow! :: John bends down to rub his right leg a moment :: Self: Oh don't give me any trouble today. I'm tired.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
COMM: Cyclone: Granted.  Report to the ready room when you're aboard.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CNS: You have the bridge.  ::drives the hover chair to the ready room::

CIV_Horn says:
@COM: Scorp: Cyclone out.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::watches the Captain go to the Ready Room::

CNS_McDonald says:
:: Nods to the CO :: 

CNS_McDonald says:
CMO: Guess that makes you XO for now :: giggles :: 

CIV_Horn says:
@::Turns command of the Cyclone over and heads for a transporter room::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CNS: I was turned back into just the CMO remember?  Let me know when he comes back from there. ::heads to the turbolift::

FCO_Vince says:
&R_XO:  Perhaps this would be a good time for a bridge rotation.  ::motions toward the bridge crew::  They've been on duty for hours.  I'd like everyone to be fresh and sharp when we get there.

CIV_Horn says:
@::Beams onto the Scorp::

TO_Lane says:
::glances around the bridge as she stretches trying to keep loose::

CNS_McDonald says:
CMO: Aye Garta.

CIV_Horn says:
::Materializes on the Scorp::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Rotates her shoulder again ::

CIV_Horn says:
::Heads for the CO's ready room::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::steps into the turbolift and takes a deep breath as the door close:: TL: Sickbay

FCO_Vince says:
&<R_XO> FCO:  It's a couple of hours ahead of schedule, but perhaps you're right.  ::begins keying something on his chair console::

FCO_Vince says:
&R_XO:  Of course I am

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
$::wonders when they will get their orders regarding the attack::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::turns hover chair around behind the desk::

CIV_Horn says:
::Turbo lift doors open and steps onto the bridge::

CNS_McDonald says:
:: nods to the CIV :: CIV: Russ he's in the ready room

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::exits the turbolift and starts to walk to sickbay::

CIV_Horn says:
::Heads to the Ready room door and rings the CO's bell

CEO_Bodine says:
ENG: Folks, shifts up Beta Shift is on deck. :: hands his work orders to Lt. Williams ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CIV: Enter!

CIV_Horn says:
::Enters the ready room::

FCO_Vince says:
&::over the next few minutes, sees various bridge personnel change out, with the exception of R_OPS, who speaks up::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CIV: What's so important that you need to see me face to face?

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::grabs her stomach as a sharp pain shoots through her abdomen::

CIV_Horn says:
CO: Well this planet.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
Self: Not now. ::leans against the wall::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CIV: Is this where Ryan said we'd find K'Rass?

FCO_Vince says:
&<R_OPS>:  FCO:  I'd like to remain at my post.  I feel ready for the long haul, Sir.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Senses something amiss with the CMO and taps her commbadge ::   *CMO*: Anari to Doctor Jenise

FCO_Vince says:
&::looks to R_XO, who nods::

CNS_McDonald says:
:: picks up the OPS worry :: OPS: everything okay..

FCO_Vince says:
&R_OPS:  Very well, you can stay... but stay sharp

OPS-Anari says:
CNS: I'm not sure sir

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*OPS* Yes, Lt. how can I help you. ::feels the pain subside::

CIV_Horn says:
CO: I will have to double-check the coordinates

FCO_Vince says:
&::R_OPS nods and returns to his post::

OPS-Anari says:
*CMO*: Are you all right doctor? I sense distress from you

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CIV: Then what is it about this planet?

CIV_Horn says:
CO: What have the Scorp’s sensors been picking up on this planet?

CEO_Bodine says:
:: walks out of engineering and heading down the corridor to the turbolift ::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*OPS* Stressed?  Why should I be stressed?  I'm only in my 6th month of pregnancy. ::tries to laugh but it comes out strained::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CIV: Just a moment.  *TO*: Ms. Lane, could you report to the ready room?

CNS_McDonald says:
:: hears the strain in the CMO's voice.

OPS-Anari says:
*CMO*: Doctor Jenise...you can't hide your feelings from me...there is something wrong.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Sees the CSO leave the bridge and slaves the Science console to hers ::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*OPS* I'm having some pains E'Laina, but I'm fine really.

CNS_McDonald says:
:: looks :: OPS: Thanks E'laina.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Sees a light blink ::  CNS: Sir, sensors are showing a class-K planet that is within range

TO_Lane says:
:: tries to relax until she hears the CO:: *CO* Aye sir ::motions for her relief as she moves to the ready room and rings the chime::

CNS_McDonald says:
OPS: drop to impulse

OPS-Anari says:
:: Raises an eyebrow ::  *CMO*: I hope you will have one of your doctors look at you, Doctor...please.

CNS_McDonald says:
TO: get back here ASAP we may need you.

CEO_Bodine says:
:: enters to turbolift :: TL: Officer's Lounge please.

Pel-Tor says:
::sitting in day care, playing with building blocks...suddenly stops and yells out loud::

Pel-Tor says:
All: Momma!  NO!!!!!!

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*OPS* I'm heading to sickbay now.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::enters sickbay and moves to her office::

Pel-Tor says:
::runs from the daycare room, heading for sickbay::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
Pierce: Grab that tricorder and follow me will you?

OPS-Anari says:
*CMO*: Good, doctor.  Anari out

CNS_McDonald says:
OPS: I have an odd feeling we may be having another addition soon

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
<Pierce> ::follows orders:: CMO: Jenise, you okay?

Host CO_VanSickle says:
TO: Enter!

TO_Lane says:
::nods and returns to her console letting her relief return to other duties:: *CO* Sir, we are approaching the planet, sir.  I should remain at station.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
Pierce: Some pain but I'm okay.  I'm not relaxed enough to have her today.

Pel-Tor says:
::bumps into people all over the place, yells at the turbolift to hurry up, and when it arrives, screams at it to take him to sickbay::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
<Pierce> ::scans his patients::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
*TO*: Cmdr. Horn wants a report on the planet that we shouldn't discuss over comm channels.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Looks over to the FCO ::   VeyLorr: please drop to impulse.

Pel-Tor says:
::as the TL stops, and the doors open, he jumps out and runs as fast as he can to sickbay, and enters as Pierce is scanning the CMO::

CNS_McDonald says:
TO: yellow alert.. 

FCO_Vince says:
<VeyLorr> OPS:  Aye  ::drops to impulse::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
$<A_FCO> XO:  Sir, the Scorpius is dropping to impulse.

Pel-Tor says:
::out of breath:: CMO: Momma....baby...problem.....

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
<Pierce> CMO: Well, she is moving into position.

TO_Lane says:
::begins adjusting sensors:: *CO* Understood sir, I'll forward all sensor data to the ready room.  ::Puts the ship on yellow alert:: CNS: Yellow alert, sir.  ::forwards the data to the CO::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
Pel Tor: What?  What do you mean problem?

FCO_Vince says:
&<R_OPS>  FCO:  Sir!  The Scorpius is dropping out of warp!

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
$A_FCO: Drop our speed to match.  A_CTO:  Yellow alert.

CNS_McDonald says:
*CO* We're approaching the planet. I've taken the ship to yellow alert

Pel-Tor says:
::trying to catch his breath::

FCO_Vince says:
&R_FCO:  Take us out of warp!

Pel-Tor says:
CMO: Momma, cant breath, baby....

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
Pel Tor: Come here ::reaches out for him::

CEO_Bodine says:
:: stops into the lounge to have a few drinks :: Self: I was supposed to meet up with Anne today .. she is probable so worried about me with this communications silence.

FCO_Vince says:
&<R_FCO>:  FCO:  Aye, Sir!  ::drops to impulse::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
Pierce: You showing distress?

Pel-Tor says:
::goes to the CMO, crying::

FCO_Vince says:
&R_OPS:  Onscreen

CEO_Bodine says:
Self: I was so looking forward to seeing her.

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  Task Force Zulu drops from warp at several million miles from the planet.

FCO_Vince says:
&::R_OPS puts the Scorpius on screen::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
$<A_FCO> XO: Dropping from warp ::brings the Antares to impulse::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
*CNS*: We'll be out in a moment.  CIV: It seems all we have is that this planet is class K.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
<Pierce> CMO: Well, her oxygen is a little low but still normal.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Senses distress from the area of sickbay, but knows the doctor is in good hands ::

CNS_McDonald says:
TO: long range sensors to max.

Pel-Tor says:
CMO: Momma, the baby, trouble ::tries to catch his breath again:: Cant breath.

CIV_Horn says:
CO: What would you expect to find here?

FCO_Vince says:
&<R_OPS>:  FCO:  Sir, we're a few million miles from the planet, now

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CIV: Life signs.

FCO_Vince says:
&R_OPS:  Very well

FCO_Vince says:
&R_TO:  Yellow alert

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CIV: K'Rass

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
Pel Tor: Honey, relax.  Are you telling me you sense the baby?

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CIV: Take your pick.

TO_Lane says:
::pushes power to the long-range sensors in attempts to maximize range:: CNS: Scanning.

Pel-Tor says:
::nods his head, still having problems catching his breath::

CIV_Horn says:
CO: I would expect to find at least a listening outpost.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
<Pierce> ::moves out to sickbay to gather some equipment::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
$<A_OPS> XO:  Getting readings on the planet ... class K.  Scanning for life-signs.

CNS_McDonald says:
ALL: be on the ready folks. I don’t like this feeling.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Checking sensors ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CIV: We'd better get back out there to see what is happening.  ::starts to guide the chair toward the door::

CIV_Horn says:
CO: If I was an interstellar fugitive trying to hide I would have a listening outpost on every planet in the system.

FCO_Vince says:
&R_OPS/R_TO:  Full sensor sweeps of the planet and surrounding space... defenses, power signatures, etc.

CNS_McDonald says:
ALL: I'm getting a general sense of apprehension from this planets area..

FCO_Vince says:
&::the Rigel crew go to work::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
$<A_FCO> XO: Sir, we are 3 million kilometers from the planet.

OPS-Anari says:
CNS:  Sir, I can't get anything on sensors, but I do get a sense of apprehension from the planet

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CIV: But then he'd know we were looking for those devices.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::watches as Pel Tor goes a bit pale::

CEO_Bodine says:
:: has 2 drinks before he exits the lounge and begins to walk the corridors in thought ::

CNS_McDonald says:
OPS: You too. Good, at least I'm not the only one.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
Pierce: Brandon!

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
$<A_CTO>:  XO: All decks reporting yellow alert, Sir.

FCO_Vince says:
&<R_OPS>  FCO:  We're too far to get a reliable scan of the planet at this range

CIV_Horn says:
CO: He would know where we are.

Pel-Tor says:
::gasps for air::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
<Pierce> ::runs back into the office::

TO_Lane says:
::continues watching the sensors as they make their approach:: CNS: Nothing new from long-range sensors.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
Pierce: Get him to a bed.

CNS_McDonald says:
TO: Thank you.

FCO_Vince says:
&R_FCO:  Stay with the fleet

CNS_McDonald says:
OPS: are we still in grey mode?

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
<Pierce> ::picks up Pel Tor and carries him to the nearest biobed::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Begins to breathe rapidly from the distress in sickbay and from the apprehension sensed from the planet ::

OPS-Anari says:
CNS: Aye sir

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::exits RR onto bridge:: CNS: Report

FCO_Vince says:
&R_SO:  Keep scanning until we get something, and see if you can boost our range a tad

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
$<A_OPS> XO:  Sir, we are too far away to get life form readings.  But I doubt this planet is capable of supporting much life ... it has a thorazine atmosphere.

Pel-Tor says:
::begins to push away from the CMO:: CMO: NO! Momma, this is what the baby feels, I can feel what she feels! Momma, Trouble!

CNS_McDonald says:
OPS: very well, keep up. CO: ships in grey mode. general apprehension from the planets area. 

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::pushes herself out of her chair and goes to the bed::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
$A_OPS:  Keep scanning.  I want to know if you scan anything on that planet ...

CIV_Horn says:
CO: He knows we are here, and if he is trying not to be found he would want to know the exact location of every ship in system that is not his.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
Pel Tor: Smurf, honey relax.  I can't understand what you are telling me.

FCO_Vince says:
&<R_XO>:  FCO:  Why would the Scorpius drop out of warp so far away.  They'll have time to prepare for our attack, won't they?

Pel-Tor says:
::Grabs the CMO by her arm:: CMO: Look at me, momma!  This what is happening to baby sister!

FCO_Vince says:
&R_XO:  I don't know.  I haven't been told the plan, but an important reason MUST have come up.  I just wish they'd fill us in.

CNS_McDonald says:
:: gets a feeling from Pel-Tor:: 

Host CO_VanSickle says:
TO: Lane, can you scan for any listening devices?

TO_Lane says:
CNS: I don't know what they expect to find here, Lieutenant.  This planet has a thorazine atmosphere, and according to LCARS is only inhabited by lichens.

CEO_Bodine says:
:: pauses his walk as he arrives at the door for sickbay Thinking: I wonder if the doctor is in. ::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Shakes her head to try and clear the distress she is receiving from sickbay ::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
$A_OPS:  Any sign of sensor beacons or perimeter defenses?

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
Pel Tor: Listen to me.  It's okay.

CEO_Bodine says:
:: enters sickbay looking for the CMO ::

CIV_Horn says:
CO: Scans are fine, but what if they are using cloaking technology?

FCO_Vince says:
&R_TO:  Any sign of other ships, even cloaked?  What about the one we've been following?

CNS_McDonald says:
TO: A perfect place to hide. especially at the poles.

TO_Lane says:
CO: I'll see what I can find ::scans for listening devices::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
Pierce: O2 injection for me and for him, just in case.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CIV: That might be a possibility.

FCO_Vince says:
&<R_TO>  FCO:  Still scanning, Sir

Pel-Tor says:
::begins to cry hysterically:: CMO: Why cant you believe me?  Momma, there is a problem with the baby!

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CNS: Where's Doc?

CNS_McDonald says:
CO: in sickbay.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CNS: The baby?

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
<Pierce> ::injects the CMO with a oxygen saturation, then injects Pel Tor::

CIV_Horn says:
CO: We can’t afford any more surprise attacks like the one that greeted us.

CEO_Bodine says:
:: hears the child :: CMO: Hi there Sir.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CEO: Hey ::glances up::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
Pierce: Rescan me please, and show the scan to my son.

CEO_Bodine says:
CMO: Having one of those days?

TO_Lane says:
::looks at the sensor results:: CO: I've got several listening devices showing up on sensors along our present course.  They stat at 1 million miles ahead.

CNS_McDonald says:
CO: Unknown, but likely sir.

Pel-Tor says:
::begins to gasp for air, harder than ever.  becomes pale and light headed::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::noticed that OPS had shook her head a moment ago::

CNS_McDonald says:
CO: As a former CMO, I've learned not to ask questions when not necessary.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Taps her commbadge ::  *CMO* Anari to Doctor Jenise

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
<Pierce> ::places a mask on Pel Tor to help with his hyperventilating.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CEO: You could say that.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
OPS: Is it the baby?

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*OPS* Go ahead. ::thinks "now what"::

CEO_Bodine says:
CMO: I sure am.  I came to see if you were in my right leg is sore old injury, but it can wait.  What was Pierce saying about your baby?

OPS-Anari says:
CO: I believe so, sir
FCO_Vince says:
&~~~OPS:  E'Laina, If you can hear me, how are you holding out?  What's going on?~~~

OPS-Anari says:
*CMO*: Jenise...Pel Tor is feeling something from the baby...something about the baby is not getting enough air...   :: Sounds worried ::

Pel-Tor says:
::passes out::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CEO: Give me a little time to settle my son down.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
<Curtis> ::walks in::

OPS-Anari says:
~~~ FCO: I can hear you, my love.  Too much is going on right now ~~~

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
Curtis: Will you please scan me?

FCO_Vince says:
&~~~OPS:  I understand.  Just wanted you to know I'm thinking of you~~~

CIV_Horn says:
TO: Where is Dumot’s ship?

Pel-Tor says:
::lays on the biobed, gasping for air::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
*CMO*: This is the captain.  Is that Pel Tor gasping?

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
*OPS* Pel Tor is right in front of me.  He's panicked himself into hyperventilating.  The baby is turning so her oxygen level is a bit low.  Everything is okay.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Smiles ::   ~~~ FCO: As I am thinking of you, my love ~~~

CEO_Bodine says:
CMO: My years as a counselor I have learned amazing insights into the minds of our children.  They have in most respects little sense in common things but on the other hand sometimes unquestionable "6th sense" so to speak.

CEO_Bodine says:
CMO: I few harmless scans can't hurt ..

OPS-Anari says:
*CMO*: Doctor Jenise...begging your pardon, I am not a doctor...but I sense something terribly wrong with your baby...

TO_Lane says:
CIV: Scanning.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CNS: Get down to sickbay to help Jenise and Pel Tor.  You might help Pel Tor translate his ramblings.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::walks to the monitor, hormones in full swing, and opens a ship wide announcement:: *SHIP* Yes, Per Tor Garta-Nmbarri is hyperventilating.  Yes, the CMO's baby has a low oxygen count at the moment, but she is fine.  Now, if you will al go back to work, I can get some rest!

TO_Lane says:
CO: Sir, we have a massive subspace distortion dead ahead, 15 million miles and closing.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
TO: RED ALERT!!!

OPS-Anari says:
:: Sees a light flash...accesses it... ::   CO: Captain!  Massive subspace distortion dead ahead...15 million miles and closing!

FCO_Vince says:
&Self:  What is going on over there?  ::considers trying a tight beam hail::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Looks to the viewscreen ::

CIV_Horn says:
CO: Is my point taken?

CNS_McDonald says:
CO: Aye sir! 

CEO_Bodine says:
:: picks up a tricorder and scanner :: CMO: come back to the bed a moment please will you, you're probably right but It wont take but a harmless moment to confirm everything is okay

TO_Lane says:
::activates red alert:: CO: Red alert, activated.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
$<A_CTO> ::picks up the distortion:: XO:  Sir! Massive distortion  ...

FCO_Vince says:
&<R_OPS>  FCO:  The Scorpius has gone to red alert!

FCO_Vince says:
&Bridge:  Red Alert!

CNS_McDonald says:
:: looks to the viewscreen :: CO: uh Captain.. permission to speak freely..

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
<Curtis> ::checks the oxygen level on the CMO and her baby again::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
$A_CTO:  I see it ... Red alert! Bring all defensive systems on-line

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
<Pierce> Pel Tor: Just take it easy.  Your little sister is in good hands.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::glides the hover chair to in front of the center chair, and locks it down::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
#::Orders the Tsunami to red alert::

TO_Lane says:
::prepares herself for what could be an imminent attack::

CNS_McDonald says:
CO: we should get outta here ASAP.

CIV_Horn says:
CO: I would suggest a full stop.

FCO_Vince says:
&R_TO:  FCO:  Bringing all phaser banks and torpedo launchers online, shields up at full strength

OPS-Anari says:
:: Reroutes any extra power to tactical for shields ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CIV: Of course.  VeyLorr: All stop!

CEO_Bodine says:
:: attempts to sneak in a scan or two ::

FCO_Vince says:
&R_FCO:  FCO:  Preparing for evasives!

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
$::watches her well-drilled crew spring into action as Red Alert is activated::

Pel-Tor says:
::looks at pierce:: Pierce: I am telling you, no she isn’t!

Pel-Tor says:
::gasps for more air::

FCO_Vince says:
<VeyLorr>  ::stops the Scorpius::  CO:  Aye, Sir!

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
$<A_FCO> XO:  Sir, the Scorpius has come to full stop.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
$A_FCO:  Full stop!

Host CO_VanSickle says:
OPS: Hail that ship.

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
#Ts_FCO: Bring us to a stop behind the Scorpius.

FCO_Vince says:
&R_FCO:  Follow the Scorpius' pattern, for now

TO_Lane says:
CO: ETA 4 minutes, direct line course and headed our way.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Sensing heightened tensions from the fleet ::

FCO_Vince says:
&::The R_FCO stops the Rigel::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
$<A_FCO> ::Hurriedly brings the Antares to a stop to prevent crashing into the Scorpius::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Opens a channel ::   CO: Channel opened sir...   :: Confused ::

CIV_Horn says:
CO: I told you something was up with this planet.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::leans on Pel Tor's biobed and feels a sharp kick::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
Pel Tor: Baby, you've got to calm down.  The baby is fine, I promise.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
COMM: Ship: K'Rass/Dumot: If that's either K'Rass or Gul Dumot, I'm right here.  Come and get me!

Pel-Tor says:
::breaths a huge, cleansing breath:: CMO: She just moved, and she feels better.  Momma, something was wrong with how she was laying.  She wasn’t getting air.

FCO_Vince says:
&<R_SO>:  FCO:  Scanning for incoming ships, but I'm only reading a distortion in front of the Scorpius

FCO_Vince says:
&::curious::  R_OPS:  Onscreen

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
Pel Tor: Baby, that's totally normal.  The baby has to turn upside down before she can be born.  When she starts to move, it gets a little hard to breath.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
TO: Send a non-powered torpedo across the front of that thing.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
Pel Tor: That makes her move the rest of the way.  She's okay.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
$<A_OPS> ::puts the distortion on-screen so the crew can see it::

CEO_Bodine says:
CMO: Sir, please lie down on the biobed a moment, perhaps if you relax a second so will your child I'm going to scan you and check it out.

CIV_Horn says:
CO: They had to know we were following them.

TO_Lane says:
::sets up and then launches the torpedo as ordered:: CO: Torpedo away

Pel-Tor says:
CMO: I was so scared, and so was baby.  We didn't understand.  But, we are better now.  ::smiles at the CMO::

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

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
Pel Tor: Honey, when were you able to start sensing the baby?  I had no idea.

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  Eight ships in a starburst formation decloak and begin charging weapons...

FCO_Vince says:
&<R_TO>  FCO:  The Scorpius has fired a dud torpedo toward the distortion

CNS_McDonald says:
:: looks at the screen :: awww crap!

Pel-Tor says:
CMO: I just thought it was me, daydreaming.  I could hear her for a few weeks.  But, we are ok now. ::looks at Pierce, and the other medics:: All: We are ok now.  We will be fine.

CIV_Horn says:
CO: Evasives would be good about now!

CNS_McDonald says:
:: slams himself into the XO's chair :: fingers flying over his console :: 

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
$<A_CTO> XO:  Now reading eight ships ... they're charging weapons!

Host CO_VanSickle says:
VeyLorr: Evasive action!  TO: Return fire!  COMM: Fleet: Scatter!  Scatter!  Scatter!

TO_Lane says:
::sees the ships decloak:: CO: Eight ships, Sir, and they're charging weapons.  

OPS-Anari says:
:: Breath catches as she senses the ships ::

FCO_Vince says:
&::sees the torpedo, and the resulting decloaks, thinking does the CO normally tease a Grizzly bear by poking it with a small stick?::

TO_Lane says:
::prepares to return fire, bringing all weapons to hot::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
#Ts_CTO: Shields at maximum, prepare for evasive maneuvers.

CNS_McDonald says:
FCO: evasive maneuver Picard 1.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
$A_FCO:  Evasives! Bring us around to get a good shot at them!

FCO_Vince says:
&R_FCO:  You heard him.  Engage evasive maneuver Riker_Delta 4~

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
#Ts_FCO: Engage evasive maneuvers Nmbarri Epsilon 1.

TO_Lane says:
::looks at the CO thinking that he's a bit over eager but keeps her hand over the firing mechanisms prepared to return fire::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
Pel Tor: I want you to stay right there and rest for a little while.  When this baby is born, you'll be awful busy for a while.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Scanning... ::   CO: Sir, the center ship is not running under its own power...and it appears to be a different configuration from the rest

FCO_Vince says:
&<R_SO>:  There are eight ships, charging weapons!

CNS_McDonald says:
OPS: you mean? could that be the weapon? 

Pel-Tor says:
CMO: We are ok now, Momma.  We wont be any problem for you anymore.

CNS_McDonald says:
TO: scan that center ship!

CIV_Horn says:
CO: If we get through this one alive I have only one request!

OPS-Anari says:
:: Checking scans... ::  CNS: That's a possibility

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CEO: Okay, now, let's get you taken care of so we can get back to work. ::smiles::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CIV: That is?

TO_Lane says:
::nods as she taps a few buttons to concentrate scans on the center ship:: CNS: Scanning.

CIV_Horn says:
CO: That you at least start listening to me.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
$A_CTO ::continues scanning::

CNS_McDonald says:
CO: Suggestion. Fire a full spread at the center ship. start trying to knock the shields down

FCO_Vince says:
&R_FCO:  Keep us behind or to the side of that formation  R_SO:  Keep scanning  R_TO:  Has anyone fired yet?

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CIV: Well, we have to get out of this first.

CEO_Bodine says:
CMO: You first I want to check your baby, don't make me get Sopok over here :: stares at the doctor ::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Checks power allotments and sees tactical, navigation and sensors have priority ::

CIV_Horn says:
CO: I concur

FCO_Vince says:
&<R_OPS> FCO:  The formation matches that of the Planet killer task force

Host CO_VanSickle says:
TO: What do we have from the center vessel?

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CEO: We are both fine.  Doctor Pierce checked me just before you came in.  She's just turning into position.

TO_Lane says:
::eyes widen as she watches the readings cross the screen:: CNS: Sir, I don't know that that is such a good idea... the center ship is showing incredible power increases.  And from the sensor readings, the other ships seem to be tractoring it and feeding it powers.  

FCO_Vince says:
&R_TO:  Target everything in a signal point of coordinates on the nearest lateral ship, and prepare to fire

Host CO_VanSickle says:
All: It's the weapon!

Pel-Tor says:
::Looks over at the CEO: We are both fine now.  You wont have any problems with the two of us.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
Curtis: Mary, pull some tools over here please.

TO_Lane says:
CO: Captain, there are no life forms on that ship.

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
$<A_CTO> XO:  Sir, I think we found our weapon ... sensors confirm the center ship is not under it's own power ... the others are feeding it ...

CEO_Bodine says:
:: looks back at Pierce for confirmation ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
TO: Ignore that craft.  Concentrate on the others!

CNS_McDonald says:
:: nods :: TO: aim for one of the other ships. 

FCO_Vince says:
&<R_SO>  FCO:  Confirmed!  It's the planet killer!

FCO_Vince says:
&R_TO:  Fire!

OPS-Anari says:
CO: Confirmed, sir...no life signs, and the other ships are tractoring

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  the center ship fires a beam of incredible power...

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
Pel Tor: Smurf, how much of the baby are you sensing?

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
#Ts_FCO: hard to port! Evasive maneuvers!

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CEO: ::smiles:: Seriously, I'm okay.

OPS-Anari says:
:: Turns her eyes quickly to the viewscreen in horror... ::

CIV_Horn says:
FCO: LOOK OUT!!!!

TO_Lane says:
::targets the lead ship:: CNS: Targeting...  ::fires a full barrage at the lead ship::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
$::sees the fire:: A_FCO:  Evasive Maneuvers! Keep us away from that weapon!

FCO_Vince says:
&::the R_TO Fires ALL the Rigel's weapons at a single point on one of the surrounding ships::

CNS_McDonald says:
FCO: hard to port now!

Pel-Tor says:
CMO: We are fine, we know everything about each other.

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The USS Cyclone is incinerated and the beam keeps traveling as if it was never interrupted...

Host CO_VanSickle says:
VeyLorr: Get us out of here!

CEO_Bodine says:
:: sighs ::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
Pel Tor: Stay here until we can talk more.

CIV_Horn says:
CO: We need to destroy the four ships.

CEO_Bodine says:
:: gets up n the biobed :: 

FCO_Vince says:
<VeyLorr>  ::takes a crazy maneuver to get out of harms way::

TO_Lane says:
::winces as she sees the beam and the subsequent explosion of the Cyclone:: CO: The Cyclone is gone 

OPS-Anari says:
CO: Sir!  The cyclone is...is...GONE!

CIV_Horn says:
CO: We need to get behind them.

Host CO_VanSickle says:
VeyLorr: Flank that fleet!

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  the weapon begins to power again...

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
#::Looks stunned as the Cyclone simply vaporizes::

CIV_Horn says:
::Looks up:: TO/OPS: What?

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
$<A_CTO>:  XO:  Sir, it just took out the Cyclone ... there's nothing left!

FCO_Vince says:
&<R_OPS>  FCO:  The Cyclone... It got caught in the blast... it's been destroyed!

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
<Houlihan> CMO: Doctor! ::runs in from scanning the medical channels:: One of our ships was just destroyed!

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
$::doesn't know Russ isn't on that ship and goes pale::

TO_Lane says:
::continues firing trying to disrupt the power feed to the center ship::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Blinks her eyes as she clears them... ::  CNS: Yes sir...gone

FCO_Vince says:
&R_Bridge:  Then lets make their deaths worth something!  R_TO:  Keep Firing!

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
#Ts_CTO: Lock all weapons on that center ship, and fire at will!

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CEO: John, do you mind if I have Pierce check you.  I need to get to the bridge.

CIV_Horn says:
CO: We need to get behind this thing and just give an all out attack!

FCO_Vince says:
&R_OPS:  Open a channel to the fleet

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The psychic Shock hits Anari like a left hook, and the CNS feels a sense of Vertigo

CNS_McDonald says:
OPS: nods E'laina. Keep it together give tactical all the power you can.

CEO_Bodine says:
CMO: I was injured very badly on the Apache.  My legs and muscles where crushed badly, they were all reconstructed ... the implants in my right knee always give me trouble though I don't even know if they were inserted right ... give me quite a bit of pain :: points to implant locations ::

CNS_McDonald says:
OPS: you okay?

OPS-Anari says:
:: Grabs her head... ::

CEO_Bodine says:
CMO: Sure

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
$::feels the need for revenge:: A_CTO:  Target one of those support ships and hit it with everything we have!

OPS-Anari says:
:: Screams in pain... ::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
<Pierce> ::scans the area::

FCO_Vince says:
&::suddenly feels weak in the knees and sits down, distracted::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::runs out of sickbay with her kit in hand::

TO_Lane says:
::a wave of nausea hits her as she realizes what just happened::

FCO_Vince says:
&<R_OPS>  FCO:  Channel open... Sir?

OPS-Anari says:
:: Falls from her seat to her knees in pain... ::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  the weapon fires again...

CNS_McDonald says:
 OPS: E'laina! :: flies out of his chair and grabs onto the OPS :: 

CIV_Horn says:
::Sits down realizing he could have been on that ship::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
VeyLorr: Fly toward one of the support ships!  TO: Take it out!

FCO_Vince says:
&<R_XO>  ::grabs Vince's arm::  FCO:  Sir!

OPS-Anari says:
<Inn>:: Moves from secondary OPS to the main OPS console ::

FCO_Vince says:
&::snaps out of it::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
#::sees the weapon firing:: Ts_FCO: hard to port, maximum impulse!

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
$::has the Antares hare for one of the support ships::

CNS_McDonald says:
OPS: get yourself to sickbay. Philip: thanks keep power to tactical. 

TO_Lane says:
::files a full barrage at the ship as ordered::  CO: Firing  ::keeps firing wave after wave::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Immobilized... ::

CIV_Horn says:
CO: If we stay in front of this thing we are all gonna die!

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The beam passes in between the Scorpius and the Rigel, and both ships shake terribly...

OPS-Anari says:
<Inn>CNS: Aye sir

CEO_Bodine says:
Pierce: Something may have to be done later with this leg for now a local pain killer will help sounds like I need to get back to work/

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
#Ts_FCO: bring us in on a looping arc.

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
<Pierce> CEO: I can give you a general anesthetic for now.  We can set a date to replace them.  They aren't quite set right.

FCO_Vince says:
&COMM:  Fleet:  If we focus all our fire on one point on one ship, we can destroy it quickly and rob the weapon of power!

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::exits the turbolift to the bridge::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
::feels the shake from the beam::

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
#Ts_CTO: Keep weapons locked on that center ship, and keep firing!

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
$<A_FCO> ::Brings the Antares around to port ... lines up one of the support ships::

CNS_McDonald says:
:: looks to the captain: CO: that should work. 

TO_Lane says:
::feels the vibrations from the beam and bites her lip trying to concentrate on what is going on::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::falls against the wall as the ship shakes::

FCO_Vince says:
&R_FCO:  Keep us in a lateral loop to the enemy force

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
OPS: E'Laina, are you okay?

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  the firing of Task Force Zulu disables one cruiser, and it falls back in the direction of the planet at low warp....

OPS-Anari says:
:: Unable to focus on anything but the pain in her head, still holding it ::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
$<A_CTO>: Fires everything they have at the support ship they've targeted::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  the Weapon begins to charge....

CIV_Horn says:
CO: Look, one down!

CNS_McDonald says:
FCO: hard to starboard!

FCO_Vince says:
&::the R_TO is still firing continuously, almost to the point of burning out the weapon systems... almost::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
::pulls out her tricorder and scans Anari's head::

OPS-Anari says:
<Inn>: Reroutes additional power to tactical ::

Host CO_VanSickle says:
CIV: Good!  Seven to go.

CIV_Horn says:
CO: Can we move from in front of it now?

TO_Lane says:
::continues to fire in continuous waves:: 

CTO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
#Ts_CTO: Scan that ship, try to find out where that weapons power source is.  Try to lock onto that, and fire everything we have.

FCO_Vince says:
<VeyLorr>:: punches it hard to starboard::

OPS-Anari says:
:: Mouth is agape...no sound is coming forth now ::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
<Pierce> CEO: Here you go. ::applies the pain killer::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  the beam fires...

CEO_Bodine says:
<Pierce> :: gives the CEO something for his pain and dismisses him ::

XO_AQilla_Horn says:
$<A_FCO> ::swings the Antares around out of harms way::

CMO_Garta-Nmbarri says:
CNS: This is telepathic, can you block any of it?

Host Gerry says:
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