USS Sharikahr Mission Transcript – 10307.03

“Lowell”

Chapter 1

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CEO_LT_Chaser says:
:: below decks purring happily as she studies the Daedalus class specifications ::
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::at her station on the Shari looking up information about the Lowell, her captain and crew::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::At Science monitoring the comm signal::
CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
::furrows his eyebrow at the sensor readings of the old Daedalus class::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::in his command chair, eyes off the main view screen an on the small PADD in his lap, reading the documentary account of the Lowell, finding it annoyingly thin on information::
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::In her chair at the helm, humming excitedly at this legendary find.::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::without looking up:: FCO: Ensign Haynes, what's our ETA?
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
CO: Captain, I've got a fix on the comm. It's originating from a small planet....it's very weak. I'm trying to find out more.
CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
::switches to the armament of the old ship::
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Checks the progress meter.::
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
CO: Ten minutes Captain.
CEO_LT_Chaser says:
:: yawns widely taking a sip of her Trixian Bubble Juice and goes on reading ::
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
CO: Sir, as far as I can find out the Lowell's last mission was to find a moon or asteroid as far away from Sol as possible.  Why they were to do that I have not been able to find out yet.
CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
Self: Not much just ancient lasers and atomic missiles.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::shifts in his chair and looks up:: FCO: Very good, Ensign. Take us out of warp once we're inside the system. ::turns to Woody's spot:: CSO: Are we getting anything now beyond the simple distress beacon?
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
CO: Sir, will we be taking a shuttle over or beaming onto the Lowell, Sir?
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
FCO: Depends on what we find, Ensign. If the ship is safe enough, we'll beam over.
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Preps the Flight Controls to automatically drop out of warp once entering the designated system.::
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
CO: Aye Captain, I'll keep a shuttle on standby then.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::turns to Keely:: CNS: That is kind of unusual. They don't explain why, you say? The Daedalus' weren't particularly quick ships and they had better probe carriers for that sort of work. ::frowns:: curious.
CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
Self :I hope this is a replicator. ::walks over to a console with a cavity in it::
CEO_LT_Chaser says:
:: thinks it is a wonder the old ship is still intact ::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::nods at Haynes::
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
CO:  As for the CO, ::checks the console to make sure to pronounce it right:: a Michael Jonas, there is little data on... or his crew for that matter.  Much appears to have been lost in the Dominion war.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::sighs and nods:: CNS: I was hoping you could find more, Keely, but I guess we'll have to discover what we can from the Lowell herself. If we can, good effort, Counselor.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::nods::  CO: Thank you, Sir. ::returns to her console and forms a memo to her department::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward1 says:
CO: Captain, sensors are showing there is a large ship with a geosynchronous orbit above the Lowell site.
CEO_LT_Chaser says:
:: hears something outside her office door and perks up her ears a moment ::
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Feels the traditional bump from the ship dropping out of warp.::  CO: Sir we have entered the system.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::records a memo to her department to prepare for multiple scenarios::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::frowns, getting Woody’s report at the same time:: FCO: Take us out of warp and slow to one half impulse.
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
CO Captain, I'm detecting a very bizarre energy signature from the Lowell, small but powerful. It's localized in the....I'm trying Sir....I'll get an exact fix on it.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
CSO: Analysis?
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Scans the system for any other vessels.::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
CO I'm gathering data now. So far the energy doesn't match anything in the Federation database.
CEO_LT_Chaser says:
:: feels the ship drop out of warp stands straightening her uniform ::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::frowns:: CSO: Keep scanning.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
FCO: Give me hailing frequencies for that other ship.
CEO_LT_Chaser says:
:: exits her office heading for the master display giving it a quick look over ::
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::sends the memo off and looks up::
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
CO: For the Lowell Sir?  ::Reaching for the controls.::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::patiently:: FCO: The other ship, Ensign.
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
CO Trust me, my eyes aren't leaving this console ::peers intently::
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::punches a few keys and puts the ship up on the main viewer::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::decides he can't really take the chance that the rumors are true:: CTO: Take us to Yellow Alert and warm up the phasers.
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
CO: Aye captain, frequencies open.
CEO_LT_Chaser says:
:: folds her hands behind her back  clasping them tightly ::
CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
CO: Yes, sir. ::activates yellow alert and arms Phasers::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
CO: ::One Ferengi Marauder at you service.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
FCO: Thank you, Ensign. Increase speed to full impulse and put us next to the Lowell.
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
CO: Yes sir.  ::complies.::
CEO_LT_Chaser says:
:: watches the master display as the shields go up, watching power allotments and drain to the engines, calculating......::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::stands:: COM Ferengi: Unidentified Ferengi Vessel, this is Captain Jyg'Lo Ahkileez of the Federation Star Ship Sharikahr. You are in violation of Federation Law and any tampering with a Federation Vessel could be taken as a hostile act.
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
CO: I've isolated the location of the energy signature. It's in engineering section of the ship. Captain, I'm also picking of signs of a Ferengi shuttle wreck nearby. They are alive.
Host Daimon_Grog says:
<Snarg> @::comes onto the view screen:: COM: Shari: What do you want Federation....go away....we are busy.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::smirks inwardly at the little man on the view screen::
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
CO: Sir, we are in between the Lowell and the Ferengi vessel.
CEO_LT_Chaser says:
:: monitors the bridge ::
CEO_LT_Chaser says:
:: analyzes atmospheric conditions, finding a class M environment ::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::glances at Haynes and nods:: COM Snarg: I've been informed that you have a crashed shuttle on the surface and some personnel. I'm willing to assume that you're rescuing them and will get on your way. We'll help you recover your people, but I must insist that you leave this area immediately.
CEO_LT_Chaser says:
:: taps a few keys on the master display and watches the performance levels of different areas of the ship ::
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::frowns thinking the CO could have been a bit more diplomatic in his approach, but figures with a Ferengi it doesn't really matter as they misconstrue everything anyhow.::
Host Daimon_Grog says:
<Snarg>@::barks a laugh at him:: COM: CO: Ha...I knew you Federation were dense...our shuttle is not wrecked.  ::leans in:: Maybe you need new parts for your sensors?  Hmmm?   I have a few extra consoles I can sell you for a good price.
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
CO: Captain, the shuttle is indeed intact and they are very near the Lowell.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::doesn't skip a beat:: COM Snarg: My mistake. But if your ship is fine, it means you can leave this system and our ship down there alone, that much quicker. Right?
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::scans the entire interior of the Lowell::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
CEO: Have you been able to determine id the Lowell is habitable?
Host Daimon_Grog says:
<Snarg> @::is now laughing so hard he almost falls out of his chair:: COM: CO: I never knew that a Federation Vulcan could be so humorous!  ::takes a deep breath and wipes his eyes and then makes shooing motions with his hands:: Now go away....you're bothering us
CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
CO :Prepared to fire warning shots ,Sir.
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Looks up at the view screen at the Ferengi, with disgust.::
CEO_LT_Chaser says:
:: taps into the scans of the Lowell and begins to study ways to get power back to her key informational systems :
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
:;stares at the little man on the screen and then down at Haynes:: FCO: Close the channel.
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Sends a note to the CTO, How about we tractor them out of here.?::
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::hears the CSO and CEO wonders why the CEO is the one making that determination::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::turns:: CNS: There's nothing more to gain from talking to him. ::finds Woody:: CSO: Is it safe to beam down or do we have to take a shuttle down like the Ferengi?
CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
::sends a note back:: FCO: I believe so.
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  ::closes the channel.::
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::sighs::
CEO_LT_Chaser says:
:: uploads the scanned information into her PADD and picks up her tool kit, along with a tricorder ::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
CO: We'd need to take a shuttle. The ship is badly damaged. Add to that this energy field I've found in what’s left of engineering is disrupting our ability to use transporters. The comm in the shuttle bay will also be out.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::stands by his chair, lowering his voice while waiting on an answer from the rest of his staff:: CNS: Ferengi are usually more skittish than this. It could suggest they think whatever's on that ship is extremely valuable?
CEO_LT_Chaser says:
:: looks at the pancaked form of the Lowell, and thinks this is going to be a challenge as she wanders toward the doors, reading and analyzing as she goes ::
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
CO: Or perhaps they know that there is.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::tilts his head:: CNS: I wouldn't put it past them. ::eases down in his chair::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
CSO: I guess you had better head down. Take Blade, Chaser and Haynes with you along with a security team.
Host Daimon_Grog says:
@::on the planet watching his people scan the wreckage::  Worker: You there....check out that area and then tie down that piece.
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Yields chair to replacement.::
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
CO: I know that tactical isn't my best suit but are we any match for that ship?
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
CTO/FCO/CEO: Report to Shuttlebay one immediately. We're going to the Lowell
CEO_LT_Chaser says:
:: leaves the senior engineering officer in charge until her return and exits walking slowly deep in thought ::
CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
CSO: Yes, Sir.
CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
::calls in security team Alpha::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
CTO: Send a two-man contingent to the shuttle bay for away team duty
CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
::goes to the weapons locker and gets a tri-beam phaser and three normal hand phasers::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::calls up the tactical analysis on the Marauder in question before nodding to Keely:: CNS: If necessary. The Ferengi can buy or steal the best equipment if they want it, but they don't fight their ships very well.
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
FCO: We're going to be counting on you ensign. You may have to do some fancy flying out there
Host Daimon_Grog says:
@<Worker>::moves over to a hatchway:: Daimon: Daimon...over here..I found a hatchway.
CEO_LT_Chaser says:
:: heads for the parts locker for some portable generators ::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::makes his way to the turbolift::
CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
::walks to the shuttle bay, the two man security team following::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::exits and head to the shuttle bay with the others::
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
CSO: Just my thing, sir.  ::Grins and follows him.::
CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
::enters the Shuttle bay::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
FCO: What’s that Ensign?
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
CO: Well then I hope they haven't bought a good tactical officer or two. ::smiles and goes back to her console::
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
CSO: Never mind sir, I was just commenting on your comment to me.
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::enters the shuttle and makes sure they have enough environmental suits for the occasion::
CEO_LT_Chaser says:
:: puts several boxes of parts on an anti-grav along with generators ::
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Enters the shuttle and does the pre-launch check.::
CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
CSO: Sir, here you go .::walks up to him and gives him a phaser::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
FCO: Launch upon confirmation.
CEO_LT_Chaser says:
:: rummages around looking for optic-cable ::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
:;takes the phaser:: CTO Thanks.
CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
FCO: Here. ::hands her a phaser::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::returns a tight smile but keeps his eyes on the half-moon ship on the screen:: CNS: Just for a lark, send that ship the current articles of Interstellar Transit regarding tampering with Federation vessels.
Host Daimon_Grog says:
@<Snarg> *Daimon*: Daimon, there is a Federation ship up here...says that we have no rights to this wreckage. ::laughing could be heard from behind him::
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
All: Ok folks, take your seats, we are ready to go.  CTO: Thanks.  ::Puts the phaser under the console.::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::takes a seat next to the FCO::
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
CSO: Sir, I don't mean to overstep my grounds but aren't we forgetting someone?
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::nods:: CO: Aye sir.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::opens a comm to the ship::
CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
::takes a seat on the front bench::
CEO_LT_Chaser says:
:: finds her cable and puts that on the anti-grav too ::
Host Daimon_Grog says:
@::starts to laugh:: *Snarg*: Then we will have to educate them.  Do what you have to until I get back.
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
FCO: You're not over stepping anything. ::looks around:: late....
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
CSO: An engineer sir, may be prudent to this mission?
Host Daimon_Grog says:
<Snarg>@::comes onto the view screen:: COM: CNS: What do you want Federation?  You are very annoying with your interruptions.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::taps a glowing blue button on his arm console:: *Shuttlebay*: Bridge to Shuttlebay One. The clock is ticking, ladies and gentlemen. Are you ready to leave for the surface yet?
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
*CEO*: Report to the shuttle at once for away team duty.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
COM: Snarg:  My CO has requested that I forward the current articles of the Interstellar Transit regarding tampering with Federation vessels.
CEO_LT_Chaser says:
*CSO*: Aye, Sir-r.
Host Daimon_Grog says:
@::points to the parameter around the wreckage and orders 10 of his people to set up a parameter and the rest to accompany him into the ship::
CEO_LT_Chaser says:
:: hurries along with her anti-grav to the lift ::
CEO_LT_Chaser says:
:: bounces on to the lift with her supplies ::
CEO_LT_Chaser says:
COMPUTER-R: Shuttlebay.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::gestures to the duty OPS and gets him to bring up an orbital view of the Lowell, looking down at the battered ship.::
CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
::gets up and waits by the door of the shuttle to give the CEO her phaser::
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Sends a message to the shuttle bay crew to depressurize the bay for immediate departure once the shuttle's hatch is secured.::
Host Daimon_Grog says:
<Snarg>@COM:CNS: ::smiles widely:: And my Daimon told me to forward the rules of salvage to you, Federation.  You are not in federation space anymore so you cannot push us around.  We have full legal right to this wreckage and YOU are in violation of the treaty between our governments.
CEO_LT_Chaser says:
:: exits the lift carefully stowing her supplies and bouncing aboard the shuttle :: CSO: LT Chaser-r r-repor-rting, Sir-r.
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
CTO: Secure the hatch.
CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
::gives the CEO a phaser and sits down on the front bench::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
CEO Have a seat. FCO: Launch when cleared.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::forwards the information to the CO console::  CO: Sir you might want to look at this.
CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
::secures the hatch::
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
::Maneuvers the shuttle out of the shuttle bay and towards the planet surface.::
Host Daimon_Grog says:
@::rubs his hands together gleefully as his people pop the hatch and they can peer into the wreckage for the first time:: All: Ooooooo.....
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
@CSO: We are away, Sir.
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@FCO: ETA
CEO_LT_Chaser says:
@:: Hates phasers, tosses it in her tool kit pack with a shrug and goes to take her seat pulling out her PADD to study ::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::glances at the information, then at Keely, then back at the main view screen:: COM Snarg: I understand salvage law, Ferengi. Nevertheless, this ship was not discovered. We responded to a distress call. And until I prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that there are no survivors to this wreck, this is a rescue mission and I will act accordingly.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
COM Snarg: This is your final warning.
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
@CSO: A few minutes, Sir.  It may be best with the Ferengi down there to set down away from the wreckage and hike to it.
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@FCO: Set us down just out of sight of the Ferengi, as near the ship as possible
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
@CSO: Aye sir.  Plots a course for landing that will hide the shuttle on the surface.
CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
::takes out his tri-beam phaser::
Host Daimon_Grog says:
<Snarg>@::snickers:: COM: CO: My people have already established there are no life signs or survivors... ::makes the shooing motion again with his hands:: So go away now...go back into Federation space and do that heroic stuff you Federation like to do.  Shoo.. ::closes the comm::
Host Joel says:
<info> As the Duty OPS brings the visual of the Lowell on screen, it shows that the port warp nacelle is twisted, and the spherical main section is askew. She's a bit banged up, and won't fly again...but not bad for a non-landing ship.
CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
::sets all three beams to max stun::
CEO_LT_Chaser says:
@:: glances at the CTO thinking she'll just fix the broken stuff, he can do the shootin' ::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::nods to the duty ops to close the channel again:: CNS: Well, that went incredibly badly. ::sighs:: Get me Woody's team please Counselor.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::opens a comm to the shuttle::  CO: Comm open.
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
@::Lands the shuttle out of sight of the Ferengi.::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@::Scans for life signs outside the shuttle::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@Opens the hatch and looks around. All: Follow me
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
COM Garnet: Sharikahr to shuttlecraft. Commander, the Ferengi aren't being reasonable. They probably won't be welcoming. I need you to get to that ship and secure it.
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
@::Secures the shuttle controls upon landing.:: CSO: We are down, it is now safe to exit the shuttle.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::watches the AT and Ferengi life signs on the planet's surface::
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
@::Picks up her phaser and a tricorder and a med kit.::
CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
@::leaves the shuttle weapon in his hand::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@All; Keep a close eye out for our "friends" They're out there. Nothing else unusual to report. ::looks at his tricorder::
CEO_LT_Chaser says:
@:: prepares her gear taking a position near the rear of the party ::
Host Daimon_Grog says:
@::enters into the ship after pushing a minion out of the way.  After he enters and sees the bad shape of the vessel he grabs the minion again and pushes him forward in front:: Minion: Go see if this is safe for me to walk through. ::points to a few to go the opposite way:: Go that way and see what you can find.  Now!
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::also reviews the rules of salvage for a loop hole::
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
@:: Is the last to exit the shuttle and secures its hatch.::
CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
@::makes a "come on" motion with his hand and sneaks behind a bush::
CEO_LT_Chaser says:
@::perks her ears and smells the air with her antennae, feeling a bit shaky and scared ::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@::makes his way to the Lowell:: All: Lets get this over with guys
Host Daimon_Grog says:
@::hears his communicator sputter as they get closer to the shuttle bays:: <Snarg> *Daimon*: There is a.....shu...land...by......position....
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
@::Follows the others, flipping her tricorder open.::
CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
@::runs up behind the CSO::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@All: We'll enter through the shuttle bay doors and make our way to engineering.
Host Daimon_Grog says:
@::picks up his communicator and shakes it:: *Snarg*: What did you say? ::pushes the minion on further:: Minion: Keep going...
CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
@::leads the way into the Lowell::
CEO_LT_Chaser says:
@:: drags her gear behind her on the anti-grav, thinking of the common variables for restarting a computer core's power cells ::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@All; You can plan on loosing communication with the ship in certain areas of the Lowell
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
CO: Scans show that we might be losing contact with the AT as they get closer.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::turns his chair towards Keely's post:: CNS: If these Ferengi find whatever they're looking for and get away with it before Woody can stop them, we need to have a response ready for that. Any suggestions?
Host Daimon_Grog says:
@<Ferengi> ::stands up and aims his weapon at the Federation officers:: All: HALT!!  This is Ferengi salvage property!
CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
::sees, fires his weapon at the Ferengi::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
CNS: Let Commander Hayward know that he's to keep an open line of communications as long as possible.
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@Ferengi: Like hell it is. You're standing on a federation ship. Now move aside.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
*CSO*: Please keep an open comm line as long as possible.
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@CTO Hold your fire!
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@*CNS*: Will do Keely. We have a situation here.

<Action> Two Ferengi fire from concealment at the CTO.

CEO_LT_Chaser says:
@:: hits the deck ::
CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
@::ducks and hides behind a piece of metal::

<Action> The Ferengi miss narrowly. One Ferengi is down from the CTO.

CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@::and the firefight ensues, aims his weapon and fires:: All: Return fire!
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
CO: Well sir I doubt that there is anything that we can offer them that will match the value of that.  Perhaps if they were to want to leave it behind... ::looks at the view screen a moment as she hears Woody::
CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
@::fires his weapon at both Ferengi, max stun::
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
@::Goes behind a rock and aims for the nearest Ferengi and fires.::
CEO_LT_Chaser says:
@:: army crawls out of the line of fire and tries to circle around pulling her phaser out of her pack ::
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
@::Moves to another rock.::
Host Daimon_Grog says:
@<Snarg>::is looking at his sensors:: COM:CO: What is this!!  You fire on our people on the planet unprovoked?!?
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::looks up at the screen dispassionately:: COM Snarg: You were warned, Ferengi. That ship is carrying a Federation Flag and it's under this ship and crew's protection.

Host Joel says:
<Action> Ferengi fire erupts from the Lowell's wreckage.

OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
::Exits the turbolift onto the bridge::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@All: Everyone stop! This will not solve anything. AT: Hold you're fire unless fired upon.
Host Daimon_Grog says:
@::hears weapons fire and runs back towards the entrance and secures the hatch from entrance::
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
@CSO: Sir, I've got a med kit, can I tend to their wounded?
OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
::relieves Mulligan from the Operations station and takes his seat::
CEO_LT_Chaser says:
@:: smells the air, taking note of the Ferengi position and distance, pops up shooting at the nearest Ferengi ::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@FCO: Go. But be careful.
Host Daimon_Grog says:
<Snarg>@COM:CO: We have legal salvage rights! ::snarls and leans into the view screen:: You have made a deadly mistake, federation....a very deadly mistake. ::the screen goes black and the Marauder brings shields and weapons on-line::
CEO_LT_Chaser says:
@:: drops back down, moving again to gain a better angle ::

<Action> A Ferengi goes down under the CEO's fire. But two more notice, and fire on her position.

FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
@::Secures her phaser, then slowly stands showing the med kit to the Ferengi.::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@ALL Hold your fire!
CEO_LT_Chaser says:
@:: keeps low and moves around smelling the air again, her hands shaking ::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::hears the alarms start to go off around the ship and gives his own order:: *Shipwide*: Red Alert, all emergency crews to their stations.
OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
::polls the computer for status updates while watching the sensors::

<action> The Ferengi that can see the FCO hold their fire uncertainly.

CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::goes to Red Alert at her station::
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
@Ferengi: Let me help your wounded.  ::Slowly steps forward.::
CEO_LT_Chaser says:
@:: pops up aims and shoots, quickly dropping back down and moving again ::

<action> The Ferengi step back from their stunned crewman cautiously, with weapons raised, but do not fire.

CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
<TO_Icefury> ::At TAC 1 ready to fire on them::
OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
::slaves helm responsibility to his console and prepares several sets of maneuvers::  CO:  Orders, Captain?
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
@::Slowly steps toward the Ferengi and opens the medical tricorder, scanning it over one of them.::
Host Daimon_Grog says:
@::pushes the Minion back towards the Shuttlebay and hurries to it:: Minion: Hurry... there must be very valuable items on this ship.  We need to get to the bays.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
:: straightens in his chair:: OPS: Take us up a little bit, Ensign. Give us some room to maneuver before we hit atmosphere. But keep us between the Marauder and the surface.
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
@Ferengi: He only has a slight burn, I'll give him an analgesic and he'll be all right in a while.  ::Gets the hypo out.::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
TO_Fury: Ready dorsal phasers at your station. Defensive fire only.
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@Ferengi: We're going to explore this ship one way or the other.
OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
::uses thrusters to move into position before engaging impulse, moving slowly up along the z axis::
CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
<TO_Icefury>CO: Yes, Sir .::readies phasers::
CEO_LT_Chaser says:
@:: peeks out of her hiding spot wondering why no one is firing ::
Host Daimon_Grog says:
<Wounded Ferengi>@::sees a small wink from his superior and screams loudly clutching his arm:: FCO: Noooo, stay here...I am dying!! ::other wounded Ferengi call out to the federation officers nearest them to come and help them::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@ALL: Now lets talk about this.
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
@Ferengi: You are fine!!!!! ::Presses the hypo to his neck.::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::stares at the screen and the ship his own is facing off again:: Self: Your move, Ferengi.
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
@::Slowly stands and begins to back away.::
Host Daimon_Grog says:
<Ferengi Chief>@::goes off a little way and speaks frantically into his communicator glancing back at the CSO and the rest furtively the entire time::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@FCO: Report on the wounded?
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
@CSO: Only minor burns, sir.

<Action> The stunned Ferengi stands slowly. Picking up his weapon he moves to his mates, glancing at the FCO.

OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
::impassively watches the sensors, glancing to the view screen occasionally::
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
OPS: Is there anyway to bounce a false reading off the Lowell that will make them think that there is some kind of deadly radiation on it?
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@All: Move out. We're going into the ship FCO see that they are comfortable, but we need to move.
Host Daimon_Grog says:
<Minion>@::slides to a stop causing all of the other Ferengi to collide one after another into each other in the corridor:: Daimon: there are terrible power fluctuations here.  I've never seen them before. I do not think we are safe.
Host Daimon_Grog says:
<Ferengi Chief>@::walks up and stands in front of the CSO:: CSO: No...my first officer wants to speak to you first, Federation.
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
@::Sees the Ferengi's actions.:: CSO: Sir!!!!!!!
OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
CNS:  It would depend entirely on the sensor capabilities of the Ferengi vessel.  Most advanced sensor systems would be able to detect such a ruse.  However, it may be possible.
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
Chief: What do you want?
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
<@>
CEO_LT_Chaser says:
@:: smells the air quickly finding the AT's scent, moving to cover them ::
Host Daimon_Grog says:
@::looks around and licks his lips nervously.  Leans in and looks at the Minion's tricorder:: Minion: Do you think that we are in danger? ::looks around at the ship with a new view::
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::frowns:: OPS: Well we are in enough hot telala as it is that might only make the situation worse if they can see through it.
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
@::Rolls out of the way behind a rock face and takes her phaser out in preparation.::
CEO_LT_Chaser says:
@:: takes a bit of high ground lying flat on her stomach, covering her crewmates ::
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
@*All*: The Ferengi are planning something, don't be fooled.
Host Daimon_Grog says:
<Ferengi Chief>@CSO ::looks at the FCO and gestures at her and then points to the CEO:: First tell them to stand down, Federation...you have already violated our trust and our government's treaties enough.
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@ALL: Stand down!
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@Chief: I've done as you asked, now let us pass.
OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
CNS:  A logical assumption.  We need not provoke them further.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::orders the alarm klaxons off but the softly blinking red lights remain, casting the ship in periodically ominous crimson shadows:: OPS: Do they seem to be making any moves on that ship?
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
@::Notes that her phaser is not pointed at anyone but is ready.::
Host Daimon_Grog says:
@::thinks about it for a bit and then gets a grin on his face:: Minion: Can the Federation tell that it is dangerous down here? ::at the minions shake of his head the Daimon  rubs his hands and then pushes everyone back to the hatch:: All: Out...quickly before the federation gets in here.
OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
::checks their heading::  CO:  Not at the moment.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::looks to Stolvok:: OPS: Then get me Commander Hayward’s team.
Host Daimon_Grog says:
<Ferengi Chief>@::shakes his head:: CSO: Not until all of your people are here where I can see them.  ::points in the direction of the CEO::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@::sighs:: *CEO*: Where ever you are hiding, please come out
CEO_LT_Chaser says:
@:: taps her commbadge, whispering :: CSO : I am above you, and have you cover-red. :: pings the CSO with her position ::
OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
::opens the channel::  *Away Team*:  Sharikahr to Away Team - please respond.
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@::sighs:: *CEO*: Whereever you are hiding, please come out.
CEO_LT_Chaser says:
@:: ponders the CSO's order, staying hidden but making her way back down ::
Host Daimon_Grog says:
<Ferengi Chief>@::stands waiting impatiently:: CSO: Time is money, federation.  And my people do not like to lose money.
OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
*CSO*:  Away Team, please respond.
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
@*OPS*: The CSO is tied up at the moment.
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@*OPS*: Hayward here.
CEO_LT_Chaser says:
@:: keeps circling back toward the rest of the team, staying out of the line of fire ::
OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
CO:  You're on, Captain.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
*AT*: Commander, what's the situation down there?
CEO_LT_Chaser says:
@:: wonders why in the name of Kahless the CSO would give up a tactical advantage ::
CEO_LT_Chaser says:
@:: comes up behind the group, keeping silent ::
Host Daimon_Grog says:
<Other Ferengi>@::start shifting nervously some muttering about why it takes so long for the federation to obey their chief. Some even go so far as to mutter that maybe they are setting a trap. Looking around nervously::
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
@::Glances at the CSO, seeing if she should respond on his behalf.::
Host Daimon_Grog says:
@::climbs out of the wreckage and stands on top by the hatch noting that several of his people are down and that his people were in a stand off with federation officers:: All: What is going on here?!?
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@*CEO* The next time you decide to "take matters into your own hands" You'd damn well better be right. You are on report for disobeying a superior officer.
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@::Nods:: FCO: See what they want.
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
*CO*: Um Captain, sir.  We are currently in a sort of stand off with the Ferengi.
CEO_LT_Chaser says:
@:: thinks the CSO is off his rocker ::
CEO_LT_Chaser says:
@:: says nothing ::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
Self: Ah damn... ::frowns, having hoped that wasn't the case:: *FCO*: Is everyone all right?
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
@::Standing in her on guard stance, ready for anything.::
Host Daimon_Grog says:
@::climbs down from the wreckage and walks over imperiously to stand in front of the CSO:: CSO: I am Daimon_Grog, Federation.  And this is my salvage claim.
OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
::ponders what the difference between a "sort of standoff" and just a "standoff" might be...::
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
@*CO*: Well sir. Yes and No. There is some stunned Ferengi down here.  It appears the head of the Ferengi just exited the Lowell.
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@Daimon: We're here to find out what happened to our ship from long ago. Certainly you would not decline us the right of ancestry to find out what happens to our forbearers.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::voice changing:: *FCO*: Oh? Does the head of the Ferengi seem to have anything with him?
CEO_LT_Chaser says:
@:: looks for the best angle for a shot::
Host Daimon_Grog says:
@::pretends to think a bit as he looks around at the officers:: CSO: But surely you can see that I can't just give up my rights and go without a profit?  That would undermine all my authority and credibility as a Daimon of my ship.
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@Daimon; The Laws of Acquisition are decidedly in our favor here. The heirs of the dead must have first claim to their estate. This is our estate.
CEO_LT_Chaser says:
@:: listens intently for any movement from the Ferengi ::
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
@*CO*: Only what they boarded with Captain.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::whispers so that the CO can hear her but that it doesn't go over the comm::  CO: Sir, I know you may not want to hear this, but it might become necessary to destroy the Lowell should the opportunity present itself.
Host Daimon_Grog says:
@::chuckles:: CSO: Unless you have proof that you are distinctly related to anyone here...that claim is not valid.  Do not recite the rules of acquisition to me, federation. But....if you have something of value that I could 'trade' this wreckage for I might be willing to negotiate.
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
@::Looks at the Daimon curiously.::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::glances at Keely and nods:: *FCO*: Let the commander know that I'll leave the situation on the surface to his discretion for now. The Ferengi can have the ship once we make sure there's nothing we need inside.
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
@*CO*: Anything specifically?
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@Daimon: Well....I did notice a great deal of plasma venting from one of your nacelles...nothing she can't run with, still, it would be best to get that fixed. I offer the expertise of the engineering staff of my ship.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
*FCO*: Anything that looks like the Ferengi shouldn't have it. Commander Hayward will know it when he sees it.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::mutes the comm for a second:: CNS/OPS: See if you can find the old operational codes for the Lowell. The last set should still be valid.
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
@*CO*: Yes Captain.  ::Moves to the CSO.:: CSO: Cmdr, a message from Captain Ahkileez.
CEO_LT_Chaser says:
@:: thinks we should not be standing around in a group like this ::
Host Daimon_Grog says:
@::gets angry:: CSO: Do not mock me federation.  There is nothing wrong with our nacelles.  ::looks around:: No I think we will trade something a little more valuable for this ship.  You obviously want it very badly so it must be valuable.  Let's say...your shuttle for this ship. ::points to the wreckage behind him::
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::starts to search for them:: CO: What good will that do if we do not have a link up?
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@FCO: What is it?
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
CNS: We may not have access to the Lowell, Counselor, but Woody's team does.
OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
::runs an LCARS check for the Lowell's prefix codes, but doubts whether they will have them aboard::
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
@::Motions him to the side.::  CSO: The Captain indicated that the Lowell can be the Ferengi's after we check it over for Federation Files etc.
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@Daimon: Surly you jest. There must be a happy medium here. I'm putting that kind of technology in Ferengi hands.
CEO_LT_Chaser says:
@:: crouches down finding some cover  while still staying within site of the group ::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@Daimon: Perhaps if you would simply let us board her and take all the relevant files out of its computer core.
Host Daimon_Grog says:
@::snorts:: CSO: there is nothing in your shuttle that is not known to every dominant space faring species. ::his eyes narrow:: What is it in this ship that is so valuable to you, federation?
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
@::Blurts.:: Daimon: It is a part of our history!
CEO_LT_Chaser says:
@:: notes for her report to the Captain, her tactical position and the fact that the CSO never issued her an order except to come back, which she followed ::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@Daimon. Only our history, And for some, our past. We have a need to know for the sake of knowing. You know us - silly federation. I still have a mission to complete, regardless of how long you detain me.
CEO_LT_Chaser says:
@:: notes her path and the crossfire position she established, and the position of the downed Ferengi ::
Host Daimon_Grog says:
@::now is angry:: CSO: You are very determined to get in there and I do not think it is for 'records'. ::his eyes widen:: You are hiding a weapon against the Ferengi...aren't you?  ::backs up and pulls out his communicator and speaks sharply into it:: Take one more step Federation and my ship will destroy this wreckage.
CEO_LT_Chaser says:
@:: notes the groups progression and the position of the downed Ferengi and the CTO's path ::
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
@Daimon: Why don't you accompany us then?  ::Looks to the CSO for support.::
CEO_LT_Chaser says:
@:: shakes her head, she'll never understand Terrans ::
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@Daimon. In that case, there would be no profit at all, for either of us.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::hears the Ferengi over the comm::  CO: Now may be our chance.
Host Daimon_Grog says:
@<Ferengi Chief>::sneaks into the Ferengi shuttle unseen and gets ready to launch::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::nods to the CNS::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
*CSO*: Commander Hayward. Turn up the volume on your commbadge so the Daimon there can hear me.
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@*CO*" Aye Sir. ::turns the volume up::
OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
CO:  I have the access codes.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
::takes the opportunity to remotely power up the shuttle for the AT::
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
@::Picks up engine sounds.::
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
@CEO: What is that I hear?
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
*FCO*: I am powering up the shuttle you all might need to get out of there fast.
CEO_LT_Chaser says:
@::jumps at the sound of the FCO's voice::
Host Daimon_Grog says:
@::shakes his head as he sees his shuttle take off and the other Ferengi start to beam away:: CSO: No Federation....if I can't have this ship...neither can you! ::barks another order into his communicator as he dematerializes::
CEO_LT_Chaser says:
@FCO: That is our-r shuttle power-ring up.

<Action> Grog barks an order into his communicator. The Marauder drops her ventral shields momentarily, and the Ferengi AT beams out.

OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
CO:  The Ferengi have initiated transport to their vessel.
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::curses:: OPS: Tell Woody to get his people inside the Lowell and start looking.
FCO_Ens_Haynes says:
@All: Get back all.  ::leaps toward their shuttle.::
Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
TO_Fury: Get this ship ready for battle.
CNS_Lt_Cephas says:
CO: Permission to beam the AT to the shuttle via shuttle transporters.
CEO_LT_Chaser says:
@:: springs from her hiding place bounding for the shuttle ::
CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
<TO_Icefury>CO: Yes, Sir.

<Action> The Marauder fires on the Lowell, destroying the engineering hull, then warps out. The energy signature is gone.

CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
<TO_Icefury>::arms phasers and raises shields::
OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
*CSO*:  Commander  --  CO/*CSO*:  The Ferengi vessel has destroyed the Lowell’s engineering section.
CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
@All: evacuate.

Host Joel says:
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