U.S.S. Tal-War
10404.03
It Was a Wild World pt. 1

Host Chris_N says:
U.S.S. Tal-War mission, It Was a Wild World.  Stardate 10404.03.

Host Chris_N says:
SYNOPSIS:  The Tal-War has been ordered to return to a planet once visited by The U.S.S. Luna just over two years ago.

Host Chris_N says:
During that time, a Runabout from DS-21, the St. Lawrence, had detected the early signs of warp technology and an investigation was launched to determine the possibility of a First Contact situation.

Host Chris_N says:
As it turned out, the planet had two warring halves and each was using small warp 1.08523 capable vessels to expand their conflict into space.

Host Chris_N says:
In the end, their own paranoia united the Llewsorian Military Alpha with the Llewsorian Military Beta against a common enemy, the Luna.  An Away Team was lured to the surface and taken hostage.

Host Chris_N says:
Determining the planet was not ready for continued contact, the Luna withdrew after rescuing those taken.  The Tal-War is now charged with the mission of examination from a safe distance.  

Host Chris_N says:
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TO_MacAllister says:
::at Tac1 familiarizing himself with the new torpedo launchers::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
;:on the bridge looking a bit grim::  All:  Report.

OPS_Lt_DeRidder says:
::sitting at OPS on the bridge still tweaking some of the newly installed equipment on the ship::  CO: I'm impressed with the work that Commanders Irvin and Hunter have done on here.  Most of the new equipment has been an easy import.

CEO_Hunter says:
::on the bridge near the ops station installing the last of the redundant connections to the ODN network for the newly installed ops station::

FCO_Shania says:
::at helm:: CO: We are clear of DS 21, course for sector 19853-155 set.

TO_MacAllister says:
CO: Tactical reports ready.

CTO_Bost`k says:
:: steps off the TL and onto the bridge::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
OPS:  I agree

Host CO_Kyrron says:
TO:  Thank you.

CEO_Hunter says:
::double-checks the final connections::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
FCO:  Estimated time of arrival?

CTO_Bost`k says:
:: walks to tac1:: TO: you haven't got my job yet  :: smiles::

OPS_Lt_DeRidder says:
CEO: You'll need to watch the J24 EPS transfers on Sail Deck B.  ODN isn't addressing them quite properly and the adjustments are not staying.....

CEO_Hunter says:
::stands up::OPS: Your back up connections should be operational now

FCO_Shania says:
CO: We should make it in 3 hours 27 minutes

OPS_Lt_DeRidder says:
CEO: Thank you Commander.

TO_MacAllister says:
CTO: Just keeping it warm for you Alexei.

CTO_Bost`k says:
TO: how are things up here?

CEO_Hunter says:
OPS: I assign an engineer crewmember to monitor J24 for the time being.

OPS_Lt_DeRidder says:
CO: Captain, permission to initiate a Battle stations Drill....

Host CO_Kyrron says:
FCO:  Engage.

Host CO_Kyrron says:
OPS:  Permission granted.

TO_MacAllister says:
CTO: I ran a diagnostic on those new launchers and they are reporting back ok.

FCO_Shania says:
CO: Engaging at warp 7, aye. ::hits the big red button::

CEO_Hunter says:
::heads over to the engineering station and smiles at the cute FCO as he passes her::

OPS_Lt_DeRidder says:
::nods and opens a ship-wide intercom::  *Shipwide* Attention All Hands, this is Lieutenant DeRidder.  Battle stations!  This is a drill...   I repeat, this is a drill.

FCO_Shania says:
::grins at Kert::

TO_MacAllister says:
CTO: All other systems report fine.

CTO_Bost`k says:
TO: good

TO_MacAllister says:
::hits the "battle stations" button on his console and the weapons systems start charging::

Host Chris_N says:
ACTION: Having spent the last week at warp 7, the Tal-War is now approaching the 12th planet in the system...  a Gas Giant

Host CO_Kyrron says:
::sits at her desk in the Ready Room looking over the latest routine communications from SF::

CEO_Hunter says:
::down in main engineering::

CTO_Bost`k says:
:: takes a seat at console and checks SRS::

OPS_Lt_DeRidder says:
::composing report following the battle stations drill::

OPS_Lt_DeRidder says:
::still at OPS::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
::clutches her desk for support while staring intently at her monitor::

CTO_Bost`k says:
TO: could you double-check SRS for me. the inner asteroid field isn't there

CEO_Hunter says:
::checks eps J24::

OPS_Lt_DeRidder says:
::gets up and heads to the command area::  FCO: Where are we helmsman?

CEO_Hunter says:
*OPS*: Is EPS j24 responding correctly now?

TO_MacAllister says:
CTO: That's not right. ::double checks SRS::

OPS_Lt_DeRidder says:
::moves over to the XO's console and pulls up the J24 specs::  *CEO* Looks good now...  What was the problem?

FCO_Shania says:
::looks around and sees a newbie:: OPS: We just entered the system. I'M not detecting the asteroid belt however.

Host CO_Kyrron says:
::logs off and stands::

CEO_Hunter says:
*OPS* One of the station tech wire the communication single to the ground, every time you send a query to it, would short out the eps.

OPS_Lt_DeRidder says:
::raises eyebrow::  FCO: Full Impulse...  

Host CO_Kyrron says:
::walks to the view port and watches the stars zip by::

FCO_Shania says:
::drops to full impulse:: OPS: Done

TO_MacAllister says:
CTO: You're right, I can't see it either.

OPS_Lt_DeRidder says:
CTO: Rig for silent running Mr. Bost'k....

OPS_Lt_DeRidder says:
::taps the com button on the COs chair::  *CO* Bridge to Captain Kyrron.  We have arrived.... 

CTO_Bost`k says:
OPS: aye  ::rigs for silent running::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
*OPS*:  Acknowledged.

OPS_Lt_DeRidder says:
CTO: Initiate a passive long-range sensor sweep of the sector....  

Host CO_Kyrron says:
::turns and leaves the RR::

CTO_Bost`k says:
OPS: I do know my job

CTO_Bost`k says:
:: does the scan::

OPS_Lt_DeRidder says:
::looks over to the CTO:: CTO: What was that Mister?

CTO_Bost`k says:
OPS: I already ran a scan and the asteroid field is missing

Host CO_Kyrron says:
::moves across the bridge and takes her chair::

CTO_Bost`k says:
OPS: there are many ships in the inner sphere

Host CO_Kyrron says:
::overhears the CTO::  OPS:  The asteroid field is missing?

CEO_Hunter says:
::checks the eps flues through the ship in case any other eps junctions were miss wired::

OPS_Lt_DeRidder says:
CO: Yes Captain...  We're trying to ascertain their status of the sector now.  ::looks to the CTO::  Mr. Bost'k is completing initial scans now.

Host CO_Kyrron says:
FCO:  Current speed and heading?

CTO_Bost`k says:
CO: actually, I already ran them. the asteroid belt is not there however there are many starships in the area

Host CO_Kyrron says:
CTO:  What seems to be their base?  Where are they clustered?

CTO_Bost`k says:
CO: I suggest we keep our distance until we find out their capabilities

FCO_Shania says:
CO: We are at full impulse, closing in on the coordinates of the asteroid belt

Host CO_Kyrron says:
FCO:  Full stop.

CEO_Hunter says:
::finds no other problems and turns his attention to the warp core::

FCO_Shania says:
CO: Aye ::hits the brakes::

TO_MacAllister says:
::runs scans to identify the ships::

OPS_Lt_DeRidder says:
::waits for the CTO to finish his report then walks over and whispers::  CTO: Ok...  I know I'm the new guy here, but I'm still the 2nd officer.  ::raises eyebrows::  If you ever call me out on the carpet like that again there's gonna be trouble.  You understand Mr. Bost'k?

FCO_Shania says:
CO: We've stopped.

CTO_Bost`k says:
CO: near the fifth planet

Host CO_Kyrron says:
FCO:  Hold position and help with the sensor scans.  There must be some remnants of the asteroids.

CEO_Hunter says:
::feels a shudder to the ship when it stops and wonders why shania only has to go slamming on the breaks.., what ever happen to controlled slow downs.. and mutters something about woman drivers::

FCO_Shania says:
CO: Understood.

CTO_Bost`k says:
::whispers:: OPS: I don't like it much when officers of equal rank start telling me how to do my job

Host CO_Kyrron says:
CTO:  Llewsor.  See what you can find out about the planet.

OPS_Lt_DeRidder says:
CTO: My suggestion to you is to get used to it.  ::walks to the OPS station::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
OPS:  Can you pick up any communications from the fifth planet from out here?

CTO_Bost`k says:
CO: aye sir.  :: starts gathering info on the planet::

CTO_Bost`k says:
:: shakes head::

OPS_Lt_DeRidder says:
::sits at the OPS station::  CO: Stand by Captain...   

FCO_Shania says:
CO: I detect fragments of the belt. But they are very small, just up to 5 meters.

OPS_Lt_DeRidder says:
::taps into sensor systems::

CEO_Hunter says:
::checks the status of the inertial dampeners and notice they receiving slightly below normal power::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
FCO:  Any way to tell what destroyed them?  Any energy weapon particles around?

CEO_Hunter says:
*OPS*What your board show for the power levels of the inertial dampeners?

OPS_Lt_DeRidder says:
*CEO* Stand By Commander...   

FCO_Shania says:
CO: Checking

OPS_Lt_DeRidder says:
CO: Captain... I'm picking up Short Range Communication between the planet and the ships in orbit.  Shall I attempt to tap in?

FCO_Shania says:
CO: There are traces of weapons' fire.

Host CO_Kyrron says:
TO:  MacAllister, I want a tactical analysis of how close we can get to the fifth planet without being detected.

TO_MacAllister says:
CTO: I think we could do with a cloaking device.

CTO_Bost`k says:
TO: same here

Host CO_Kyrron says:
OPS:  Put it on screen.

CEO_Hunter says:
::calls up the location of all his repair teams while he waits for ops to get back to him::

CTO_Bost`k says:
TO: next time we see a Romulan we'll steal one

OPS_Lt_DeRidder says:
::checks inertial dampeners::  *CEO* Inertial Dampeners are showing a +5% surge to the EPS manifold for that system.  

TO_MacAllister says:
CO: Aye Captain, I'll get right on it. ::runs his analysis programs::

CEO_Hunter says:
::he locates three teams in the area and checks their current status::

TO_MacAllister says:
::grins:: CTO: Agreed.

OPS_Lt_DeRidder says:
::puts the communication on screen::  CO: On screen Captain.

Host Chris_N says:
ACTION: A voice comes over the comm. system "...and the final power transfer to keep your planetary systems running should be complete by 0800 tomorrow."

CEO_Hunter says:
*OPS*: That’s strange.   my panel shows that there under power, I am dispatching a team to check it out

Host CO_Kyrron says:
OPS:  Did that originate from the planet or one of the ships?

CEO_Hunter says:
::orders one of the teams to check out the inertial dampeners::

OPS_Lt_DeRidder says:
*CEO* With the surge, the ODN is most likely reducing the actual power delivered to the system as not to burn out the relays.

OPS_Lt_DeRidder says:
::checks scans and looks up::  CO: From the one of the ships Captain.... ::puzzled look::

CTO_Bost`k says:
CO: I’ve got that info on the 5th planet for you

Host CO_Kyrron says:
CTO:  What are the chances we could defend ourselves from that fleet?

CEO_Hunter says:
*OPS*: Possibly, in any event I have a maintenance crew checking it out.  Are any other systems showing surges on your board?

CTO_Bost`k says:
CO: I’ll have to get a report on the fleet's capabilities before I could say

TO_MacAllister says:
CO: We can get as close as the 9th planet.

Host CO_Kyrron says:
FCO:  Can you run a bioscan on those ships?  See what species we have out here?

OPS_Lt_DeRidder says:
CO: I'm running scans for Asteroid debris and recent weapons fire.  Recommend Yellow Alert.

CTO_Bost`k says:
:: tries to get some info on the fleet without being detected::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
OPS:  Agreed.  CTO:  Yellow alert.

CEO_Hunter says:
::begins investigating the problem on his end::

FCO_Shania says:
CO: Running the scan now. Just a second.

CTO_Bost`k says:
:: goes to yellow::

OPS_Lt_DeRidder says:
::begins scans::

OPS_Lt_DeRidder says:
<COMPUTER> All:  Yellow alert.

CEO_Hunter says:
<maintenance team>::arrives at the internal dampers and run some test, and oddly find that all is normal::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
TO:  Give the flight plan to the FCO.

CEO_Hunter says:
::hears the yellow alert, and orders damage control parties to alert stations::

TO_MacAllister says:
CO: Sending it now. ::Sends the flight plan to the FCO::

OPS_Lt_DeRidder says:
CO: Captain... I'm not detecting any debris from the asteroids at all.

CTO_Bost`k says:
CO: we wouldn't have a chance against the 50 ships. we could possibly take out 2 or 3 but that would be down to surprise

Host CO_Kyrron says:
*CEO*:  I want a communication probe ready to launch towards DS21.  Get a continuous download of our sensor readings started.

CEO_Hunter says:
::gets a report form the maintenance team working on the internal damper and frowns, when he gets the results::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
OPS:  How can that be?  An asteroid belt can't simply disappear.

CEO_Hunter says:
::receives word that all damage control parties are on station::

FCO_Shania says:
::receives flight plan::

OPS_Lt_DeRidder says:
::looks to the CTO::  CO: I disagree with the CTO.  With the upgrades we just completed, we should be able to take a little better care of ourselves than that, but we would still be outnumbered in the end,.

CTO_Bost`k says:
CO: their weapons are comparable to ours

Host CO_Kyrron says:
CTO:  Understood.  Prepare an escape plan.

CEO_Hunter says:
*CTO*: Engineer department at yellow alert status, damage controller parties are in proper positions

CTO_Bost`k says:
OPS: their weapons are of comparable standard

TO_MacAllister says:
CTO: They have QT's too?

CTO_Bost`k says:
*CEO*: understood

OPS_Lt_DeRidder says:
CTO: You don't read technical briefings do you....   ::shoots a curt look::

CTO_Bost`k says:
OPS: you don't appear to listen to scan reports

OPS_Lt_DeRidder says:
CO: and as for the asteroids...  What if they had been artificial?

Host CO_Kyrron says:
OPS/CTO:  That's enough gentlemen.  You can sort it out in the gym when our mission is over.

Host CO_Kyrron says:
OPS:  The planet didn't have that level of technology.

OPS_Lt_DeRidder says:
CO: Possible outside influence then?  ::continuing scans::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
FCO:  Any other planets in the system likely to support life?

OPS_Lt_DeRidder says:
CO: I can't help but notice that the Romulans are well within earshot of this sector....  ::checking star charts::

CEO_Hunter says:
::Sets aside the inertial damper problem and makes sure engineer is secured, he then calls up the power distribution display, and watches the power flow through the ship::

OPS_Lt_DeRidder says:
::reading scans::  CO: Update Captain...   The ship scans do not match that recorded by the Luna 3 years ago.... 

CEO_Hunter says:
::he instructions the computer to show him the power levels generated by the warp core, and impulse engines::

CTO_Bost`k says:
Self: what have I been saying?

OPS_Lt_DeRidder says:
CO: They don't have the same warp technology readings as before.

TO_MacAllister says:
::keeps an eye on the sensors for other ships::

FCO_Shania says:
CO: None of them. They are all either gas giants, frozen or desert.

CEO_Hunter says:
::checks the power out of the aux power generators::

TO_MacAllister says:
CO: 90% of the fleet have just powered up warp cores and are leaving orbit.

TO_MacAllister says:
CO: They're gathering into formation.

Host CO_Kyrron says:
OPS: More advanced?

OPS_Lt_DeRidder says:
CO: Yes Ma'am... So it would appear....   

CTO_Bost`k says:
:: hears the TO:: CO: I suggest red alert

Host CO_Kyrron says:
TO:  What's their course?

OPS_Lt_DeRidder says:
CO: Someone has been 'helping' them

Host CO_Kyrron says:
OPS:  Any idea who?

CEO_Hunter says:
::happy with the readings::

TO_MacAllister says:
CO: They're heading out of the system. Their current course will take them within 24,000 k's of our location.

Host CO_Kyrron says:
TO:  Will they be able to detect us?

FCO_Shania says:
::has evasives ready, just in case::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
FCO:  See anywhere we can hide?

OPS_Lt_DeRidder says:
CO: We could find out who it was, but we would need to conduct an obtrusive scan of one or more of the ships which would give us away in a second.

FCO_Shania says:
CO: The second planet is within reach before they get here.

Host CO_Kyrron says:
FCO:  Set course and go.

FCO_Shania says:
CO: Aye ::sets course and engages at full impulse::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
OPS:  Reduced power mode.  Keep thrusters and impulse engines full power

Host CO_Kyrron says:
CTO:  Keep shields at full power as well.

OPS_Lt_DeRidder says:
CO: Aye Captain...  Initiating Flight Mode Grey.  ::initiates Gray power mode::

TO_MacAllister says:
CO: the chances are they will.

CTO_Bost`k says:
CO: I suggest red alert

Host CO_Kyrron says:
CTO:  Arm phasers and torpedoes.

OPS_Lt_DeRidder says:
CO/CTO:  I must disagree Captain.  Shields and full power weapons would rat us out....

Host CO_Kyrron says:
CTO:  Belay that order

Host CO_Kyrron says:
OPS:  Shields at maximum.

CTO_Bost`k says:
OPS: would you suggest we let them have a field day with us if we've already been detected?

Host Chris_N says:
ACTION: Just as the Tal-War ducks behind the 2nd planet, the fleet of unidentified vessels passes at impulse speeds

Host CO_Kyrron says:
CTO:  Full scans on that fleet.

OPS_Lt_DeRidder says:
::shoots a condescending look to the CTO::

CEO_Hunter says:
::monitors the stress on the impulse engines

CTO_Bost`k says:
:: runs the scans::

FCO_Shania says:
::brings the ship to a full stop::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
::thinks she's going to have to have a few words with their new second officer::

CTO_Bost`k says:
CO: race unknown, configuration unknown sir

OPS_Lt_DeRidder says:
::notices an incoming Com:: CO:  Captain...  We're being hailed.....

Host CO_Kyrron says:
CTO:  Keep tracking them.  Let me know when they are far enough away....  ::looks shocked::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
OPS:  Audio only.

OPS_Lt_DeRidder says:
CO: Aye..  ::taps speakers on::  On Speakers.

CEO_Hunter says:
::sees power levels drop to the new launchers::

TO_MacAllister says:
::looks for a way to mask their weapons signatures so they can be charged in case we need them::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
FCO:  Keep scanning the fifth planet.  Let's give science something to work with.

Host Chris_N says:
@<Thisah> ::said in a slithering extended "s" voice:: COMM: CO: Greeting once again Captain.

CEO_Hunter says:
*Bridge*: I am showing power failures to the new quantum launchers

CEO_Hunter says:
::dispatches an engineering team to check it out::

CTO_Bost`k says:
*CEO*: fix them!

Host CO_Kyrron says:
OPS:  Add video.  ::sighs::

CTO_Bost`k says:
*CEO*: we may need them soon

OPS_Lt_DeRidder says:
*CEO* Impossible!...  Backup generators should have kicked in.....   Check that J24 again....  

OPS_Lt_DeRidder says:
CO: Do you know this 'person'?

OPS_Lt_DeRidder says:
::adds video::

OPS_Lt_DeRidder says:
CO: On screen....

CEO_Hunter says:
*CTO*: I am working on them, and watch your tone Lt, I know how to do my job

CTO_Bost`k says:
:: checks the launchers::

Host Chris_N says:
ACTION: The brown hooded view of the Sekloth Ambassador/Religious Leader appears on screen

CEO_Hunter says:
::notices that the back up generators are part of the problem::

FCO_Shania says:
CO: 85% of the planet shows signs of nuclear fall-outs.

Host CO_Kyrron says:
COMM: Thisah:  Care to fill me in?

Host CO_Kyrron says:
OPS:  This comm is originating from where?

CEO_Hunter says:
*OPS*: The back up generators or shorting out, I am taking them offline, I have a team in route

OPS_Lt_DeRidder says:
::scanning::  CO: Still scanning Captain......   

OPS_Lt_DeRidder says:
CO: Stand by...  It appears to be masked some way...   It's gonna take a second.

CEO_Hunter says:
::gets a report back the generator are miss wired, and heads for the problem location::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
FCO:  Level of surviving technology?

Host Chris_N says:
@<Thisah> COMM: CO: Would love to Captain.  ::linking his long scaly and clawed fingers in front of him::  It seems this planet has went to all out war with itself about a year after the Luna left.

FCO_Shania says:
CO: Practically non-existent.

CEO_Hunter says:
*Bridge*Captain I request DeRidder Join me at the backup generators, I just got a report that their miswired, while I should be able to sort it out my self, DeRidder interment knowledge of the system would allow the launchers to be back online much quicker

Host CO_Kyrron says:
COMM: Thisah:  I'm not surprised given the Luna's report.  Who does that fleet we saw belong to?

TO_MacAllister says:
CTO: That would explain the levels of nuclear fallout on the surface.

Host CO_Kyrron says:
*CEO*:  Handle it.  I can't spare him right now.

Host Chris_N says:
@<Thisah> COMM: CO: The Sekloth Order has received word that the Duranni may be taking advantage of the planet's aftermath but we are unsure how.  That is why The Order is here, to investigate.

CTO_Bost`k says:
TO: yup

CEO_Hunter says:
::arrives on location at the back up::

CEO_Hunter says:
::See the mess::

TO_MacAllister says:
::checks internal sensors on  a hunch::

Host CO_Kyrron says:
COMM:  Thisah.  We were dispatched to investigate as well.  Can we assist you?

OPS_Lt_DeRidder says:
CO:  Comm signal is a weak subspace multiphasic transmission being bounced from the far side of the 2nd planet and originating from the surface....

FCO_Shania says:
::thinks: "The Order", sounds Cardassians::

CEO_Hunter says:
*CO*:Aye sir, I it take 4 hours to bring them back online, and we may have to shut power to regular launchers for about 15 minutes

Host CO_Kyrron says:
OPS:  Of Llewsor?

Host Chris_N says:
@<Thisah> ::if his scaly features would allow, he would smile::  COMM: CO: That would be most gracious of you Captain.

Host CO_Kyrron says:
*CEO*:  Keep the CTO updated.

Host CO_Kyrron says:
COMM:  Thisah:  What can we do to help?

CEO_Hunter says:
::gets to work shorting through the mess, he finds several wires charred and burned, and releases someone use power coupling rated at a level three people what the design called for::

OPS_Lt_DeRidder says:
::continuing scans:: CO: Yes Ma'am

Host Chris_N says:
@<Thisah> COMM: CO: We are located in the southern hemisphere on the planet you are now in orbit of.  The coordinates of our underground base are being sent to your ship now.  You may join us here and we can discuss

CEO_Hunter says:
*OPS*: Do we have any level 1 power coupling on board?

Host CO_Kyrron says:
::glares at OPS:  OPS:  Don't call me Ma'am.

OPS_Lt_DeRidder says:
*CEO* Cargo Bay 2, section B

CEO_Hunter says:
*OPS*: have some one deliver them to me at the backup generators, some one installed level 3 couplers

TO_MacAllister says:
::keeps up scans for other ships::

CTO_Bost`k says:
:: whispers:: CO: I suggest checking the area out thoroughly before sending anyone down into a trap

OPS_Lt_DeRidder says:
::thinking to self::  Self: What does he think I am?  His damn butler?  ::dispatches an Ops Enlisted man:: 

OPS_Lt_DeRidder says:
*CEO* Isn't this why you have an Engineer's Mate?

CEO_Hunter says:
*OPS*: There currently helping me sort thru this mess, and I am sure the captain wants these system online ASAP, your assistance would be greatly appreciated

Host Chris_N says:
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