Host ^SM_JimS says:
{{{{{Heike}}}}}}

Host CO_Capt_Irvin says:
{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{ FCO_Shania }}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

CMO_Lt_McInness is now known as CTO_Ens_MacAllister.

Host ^SM_JimS says:
The crew of the USS Tal-War is on a different sort of mission than usual this time.  But with their beloved ship still in pieces after their defeat of the Entity, Starfleet has given them a special task.

Host ^SM_JimS says:
They are about to help colonize the world Plymouth 7, a world with some of the richest dilithium deposits ever seen.  They are to assist Captain John Smith in this task.

Host ^SM_JimS says:
Sounds simple, right?  Well, there is one hitch; they have to pass through an area of space known as The Devil's Lair.   Strange things have been known to happen in this area.   It is Halloween after all!

Host ^SM_JimS says:
Join us, gentle beings, as ACTD is proud to present the USS Tal-War, and newly appointed Captain Irvin, in Something Wicked This Way Comes; Chapter 1 of the Dejas Vu All Over Again saga.

Host ^SM_JimS says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Begin Mission >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Host ^SM_JimS says:
ACTION: We join the crew of the Tal-War, as the Mayflower gets ready to leave Earth orbit

Host CO_Capt_Irvin says:
::standing on the bridge of the Mayflower at the engineering station, wondering where Captain Smith is::

CTO_Ens_MacAllister says:
::logs in to the new tactical console on the bridge::

CSO_Ltjg_Semaj says:
:: At the science station, such that it is for a colonists ship::

Jane is now known as OPS_Rowley.

FCO_Shania says:
::at helm::

Host ^SM_JimS says:
<Capt_Smith>FCO: Where is your Captain Cmdr?

Host CO_Capt_Irvin says:
::hears someone ask about the Captain::  Smith: Over here Captain...

Host ^SM_JimS says:
<Capt_Smith>: CO: Captain, you and I need to talk as soon as we're underway

CTO_Ens_MacAllister says:
CSO: Just remind me, we're not getting an escort because???

FCO_Shania says:
::is sure that Smith guy is blind::

Host CO_Capt_Irvin says:
Smith: Sounds like a plan....

Vaughn is now known as CMO_Goodbody.

Host CO_Capt_Irvin says:
::walks over to the helm::  FCO: I'm temporarily reassigning you Commander....

CSO_Ltjg_Semaj says:
CTO: For the tenth time it is because the Federation wants this kept quiet.  If we have an escort that will draw attention to our colonization attempts at this planet.

CTO_Ens_MacAllister says:
CSO: Ahhhhh  that was it.

OPS_Rowley says:
::sits around twiddling her fingers and eavesdropping on the CSO and CTO::

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara is now known as EO_Lt.

Host CO_Capt_Irvin says:
FCO: As you might have noticed, Commander Jameson is not here...  I'm temporarily assigning you as the Acting XO

CTO_Ens_MacAllister says:
::goes back to charging and checking the new weapons arrays::

EO_Lt is now known as EO_Lt_Shemara.

CSO_Ltjg_Semaj says:
:: Raises an eyebrow and wonders how many more times he will ask that same question::

OPS_Rowley is now known as OPS_Ens_Rowley.

Host ^SM_JimS says:
<SF OPS>: Mayflower you are cleared to depart any time you're ready

FCO_Shania says:
CO: Ok.....

Host CO_Capt_Irvin says:
::looks to Captain Smith::  Smith: It's your ship Captain...  I defer to your command.

OPS_Ens_Rowley says:
COM:  SF OPS:  Okey dokey.

OPS_Ens_Rowley says:
CO/Smith:  We're good to go Sirs.

Host ^SM_JimS says:
<SF OPS>: Good luck and god speed

CTO_Ens_MacAllister says:
::secures weapons for de-docking::

OPS_Ens_Rowley says:
::snaps her chewing gum::

Host ^SM_JimS says:
<Smith>CO: It's not about that Captain

Host CO_Capt_Irvin says:
::raises an eyebrow::

CSO_Ltjg_Semaj says:
:: Readies short and Long Range Sensors for the jump to warp speed::

Host ^SM_JimS says:
<Smith>CO: It's something you haven't been briefed on

CTO_Ens_MacAllister says:
::brings tactical sensors online::

Host ^SM_JimS says:
<Smith>FCO: Take us out whenever you're ready Cmdr

Host CO_Capt_Irvin says:
Smith: I see...  Shall we find a private place to talk then?

Host ^SM_JimS says:
<Smith>CO: That's exactly what I was thinking Captain...follow me

FCO_Shania says:
CO: Aye ::engages at warp 4.5::

OPS_Ens_Rowley says:
FCO:  What can these colony ships do for speed anyways?

FCO_Shania says:
OPS: Warp 5 ::makes a face::

OPS_Ens_Rowley says:
FCO:  Oh god... this will take forever.

Host ^SM_JimS says:
<Smith>: Leads Irvin to a private room next to his quarters::

FCO_Shania says:
OPS: Yep. I hope you have a good book somewhere

Host CO_Capt_Irvin says:
::follows::

Host ^SM_JimS says:
<Smith>CO: Sit down Captain.  Can I get you something to drink?

OPS_Ens_Rowley says:
FCO:  Heh.. no.  But I'm sure I can access something in the data base.  ::winks and commences looking busy::

CTO_Ens_MacAllister says:
::fiddles with the shield emitters to see if he can amplify thier output::

Host CO_Capt_Irvin says:
::takes a seat::  Smith: Iced Tea...  Sweet

FCO_Shania says:
::follows OPS lead and looks busy herself::

CSO_Ltjg_Semaj says:
:: Fights with the sensors as they refuse calibration::  ALL: This is impossible!

CTO_Ens_MacAllister says:
TO: The aft torpedo launcher is faulty, grab an engineer and go see that it's fixed.

Host ^SM_JimS says:
<Smith>CO:  I hope it will be strong enough for what I'm about to tell you

FCO_Shania says:
CSO: What exactly?

CTO_Ens_MacAllister says:
<TO_CPO_Trigger> CTO: Aye sir

CTO_Ens_MacAllister says:
<TO_CPO_Trigger> ::heads for the TL::

Host CO_Capt_Irvin says:
::takes the glass and raises an eyebrow::  Smith: We're already on an improbible mission here John....  How bad could it be?

Host ^SM_JimS says:
<Smith>CO: I assume your orders didn't say much about why the rush to get to Plymouth?

CSO_Ltjg_Semaj says:
FCO: These sensors are not recalibrating like they should.  I have tried that subroutine ten times or more and it keeps rejecting it.

Host CO_Capt_Irvin says:
::sips:: Smith: Well, I got a breif from Admiral Knight stating that the Ferengi, the Romulans, etc already had a presance there....   I assumed it was to establish some mining rights before they could.

CSO_Ltjg_Semaj says:
:: Tries again only to hear that oh so familiar buzz of rejection of command sequence::

CTO_Ens_MacAllister says:
<TO> ::stops by engineering and picks up an engineer before heading for the aft launcher room::

Host ^SM_JimS says:
<Smith>::takes a deep breath:: We're not just colonists; it's much more than that but your Admiral was under orders to only tell you part

OPS_Ens_Rowley says:
::attempts to monitor comm traffic in the region, just for something to do::

FCO_Shania says:
::hears technobabble:: CSO: Uhm, well, try to do whatever you have to do to fix it

CTO_Ens_MacAllister says:
::continues to fidde with the shield harmonics::

Host CO_Capt_Irvin says:
Smith: Cut to the chase Captain...   I don't like secrets where the safety of my crew is concerned....

Host CO_Capt_Irvin says:
::places the glass on the desk::

Host ^SM_JimS says:
<Smith>CO: Captain, we're there to establish a defense base as well....the entire crew is Starfleet Marine and Intelligence officers

Host ^SM_JimS says:
<edit are for is>

CTO_Ens_MacAllister says:
<TO> *CTO*: We've found the problem, the inner loading door appears to be stuck.

CSO_Ltjg_Semaj says:
FCO: Has anyone ever told you that you have an extremely strong grasp of the purely obvious?

FCO_Shania says:
::sees blinky lights [tm] going off at helm, looses some helm control:: CSO: I've heard that a couple of times...

Host CO_Capt_Irvin says:
::leans back::  Smith: Wonderful...   Absolutely wonderful....   Any clues as to what the hell is in that cargo container Knight sent then?

Host ^SM_JimS says:
<Smith>CO: I have a pretty good idea but we can't open it until we reach Plymouth 7

CSO_Ltjg_Semaj says:
Self: It figures. :: Shakes his head and returns to work on trying to recalibrate the sensors::

CTO_Ens_MacAllister says:
*TO*: Acknowledged, try and get it freed as quickly as possible, I don't want to be caught with a faulty launcher.

Host CO_Capt_Irvin says:
::stands up and paces::  Smith:  If you don't mind me saying so, I think this is one of the dumbest ideas Starfleet has had recently...   If we get found out, we are not in a state to defend ourselves.....

Host ^SM_JimS says:
<Smith>CO: Captain, you just said it yourself.  Who would believe we'd be dumb enough to do this?

OPS_Ens_Rowley says:
::scrolls through the inventory lists as she continues trying to look busy::

Host ^SM_JimS says:
<Smith>CO: Don't be so sure of that.  That crate of your Admiral's will see to that

Host CO_Capt_Irvin says:
Smith: Romulans are not exactly on the stupid side John......

CTO_Ens_MacAllister says:
< TO> ::Works with the engineer to free the door::

Host ^SM_JimS says:
<Smith>CO: I don't like it anymore than you do Captain but I have my orders as well

CTO_Ens_MacAllister says:
<EO> ::attacks the door with a crowbar::

CMO_Goodbody says:
::Steps out of Sickbay and walks towards the bridge of the new ship::

Host CO_Capt_Irvin says:
::smirks::  Smith: Yah...   Just to let you know up front and honest like, I reserve the right to assume command of this "expidition" if at any time I feel like the safety of my crew or the integrity of the mission comes into question.  

OPS_Ens_Rowley says:
::searches through the database for a novel or something::

OPS_Ens_Rowley says:
::discovers a bodice ripper and settles in::

Host ^SM_JimS says:
<Smith>CO: You're talking to a Starfleet officer whom you do not outrank.....I am not a civilian.....we will command together

CSO_Ltjg_Semaj says:
:: Remembers something his roommate in the academy had said to him about equipment that acted stubborn.  Steps back and kicks the science station as hard as he can::

Host ^SM_JimS says:
<Smith>::Sighs:: CO: Unless of course something happens to me

Host CO_Capt_Irvin says:
Smith:  We'll see about that if one of my crew dies....  ::taps com badge::  *CTO* Irvin to MacAllister....

CTO_Ens_MacAllister says:
::manages to increase power to the shields by 25%::

CMO_Goodbody says:
::Enters the bridge and looks around::

Host ^SM_JimS says:
<Smith>CO: Dont threaten me Irvin, you won't like what happens if you do

CTO_Ens_MacAllister says:
::hears the combadge bleep and taps it:: CO: MacAllister here sir.

OPS_Ens_Rowley says:
::twiddles her fingers at the CMO in greeting::

CSO_Ltjg_Semaj says:
:: The sensors beep and flash and are now recalibrated properly:: Self: I will have to send a thank you note to John on my next down time.

Host CO_Capt_Irvin says:
CTO:  Can you rig a subroutine to scramble sensors of oncoming ships?  

CMO_Goodbody says:
:;Walks over to the OPS officer on duty:: OPS: Any idea where the Captain is?

OPS_Ens_Rowley says:
CMO: Our Captain is in a private meeting with Captain Smith.  ::returns to her novel which is just getting interesting::

CTO_Ens_MacAllister says:
*CO*: Not sure what I can do with the deflector array but I'll do my best sir.

Host CO_Capt_Irvin says:
CTO: Very Well Ensign...  Do what you can do.   Time is of the essance...   ::walks out with out even acknowledging Smith::

OPS_Ens_Rowley says:
CMO:  Oh... Commander Shania over there is in command until they return.  ::points to the FCO::

CTO_Ens_MacAllister says:
*CO*: Acknowledged, MacAllister out. ::gets to work on the subroutines::

Host ^SM_JimS says:
ACTION: Time quickly passes, sort of, and we now join the Mayflower as she's about fifteen minutes away from entering the Lair

CMO_Goodbody says:
::Snatches the book:: OPS: This is IMPORTANT. Where EXACTLY is he!?

Host ^SM_JimS says:
<edit CMO to before Action>

OPS_Ens_Rowley says:
::finishes up her novel with a sigh::

Host ^SM_JimS says:
<Edit the edit to after OPS line>

FCO_Shania says:
CO: We will enter the Lair in approx. 15 minutes.

OPS_Ens_Rowley says:
<delete my last line altogether please>

Host CO_Capt_Irvin says:
::standing at the Engineering station and looks to Smith::  Smith:  Orders....  "Captain"?

Host ^SM_JimS says:
<Smith>CO: That's it Captain.....you have command...you do what you want, I'm going to see to my people

CMO_Goodbody says:
::Waits for OPS answer::

CTO_Ens_MacAllister says:
<TO> *CTO*: We have the door open and working correctly now sir.

Host CO_Capt_Irvin says:
::steps up to the center of the "bridge like" compartment::  FCO: Slow to impulse...   

Host CO_Capt_Irvin says:
CTO: Yellow Alert.  

OPS_Ens_Rowley says:
CMO:  Did you say something?

FCO_Shania says:
CO: Aye ::slows to impulse::

CTO_Ens_MacAllister says:
*TO*: Good job Chief, I'll see you back on the bridge.

CTO_Ens_MacAllister says:
CO: Aye Cap'n. ::hits yellow alert::

CSO_Ltjg_Semaj says:
CO: I have something on sensors.  It is pulsing like a beacon of some kind.  Attempting to gather more information.

CMO_Goodbody says:
::Spins the OPS officer around in the chair:: OPS: Where the HELL is the CAPTIAN!?

Host CO_Capt_Irvin says:
::jerks around to see the CMO::  CMO: Is there a Problem Doctor?

CTO_Ens_MacAllister says:
CO: Tactical sensors are picking up a bird of prey approaching at high speed Cap'n.

OPS_Ens_Rowley says:
CMO:  RIGHT THERE!  ::gestures at the CO who is now back on the bridge::

CMO_Goodbody says:
::Leaves the OPS officer as if nothing happened and walks over to the CO:: CO: Sir, I have something very important. ::Hands the CO a PADD::

Host CO_Capt_Irvin says:
All: Remain at Yellow alert....   We don't want to give them the wrong idea....

Host CO_Capt_Irvin says:
CTO

Host CO_Capt_Irvin says:
<Delete Last>

Host CO_Capt_Irvin says:
CTO: Stand by to scramble sensors....

Host CO_Capt_Irvin says:
::takes the PADD::

OPS_Ens_Rowley says:
CO:  Hail them Sir?

Host CO_Capt_Irvin says:
OPS: Not yet....

CTO_Ens_MacAllister says:
CO: Standing by sir, we'll be as good as invisible.

CSO_Ltjg_Semaj says:
CO: I am picking up an intermittent radio signal.  It is transmitting Morse code but I am not getting enough to accurately translate at this time however, it is similar to an SOS, sir.

Host CO_Capt_Irvin says:
CSO: See if you can piece it together Lieutenant....

CMO_Goodbody says:
CO: There is a problem with the colonists.

Host CO_Capt_Irvin says:
FCO: Commander...  Steady as she goes.....  

CSO_Ltjg_Semaj says:
Working on it, sir.

FCO_Shania says:
::sees more blinky lights[tm] going off and checks them:: Self: Uhm....

CTO_Ens_MacAllister says:
::hears the CSO:: CSO Patch it through here, My brother taught me some morse at the academy.

Host CO_Capt_Irvin says:
::reads the PADD::  CMO: Oh?

CSO_Ltjg_Semaj says:
CTO: I will.  Maybe the two of us can figure it out.

CSO_Ltjg_Semaj says:
:: Patches the signal into Tactical as well so both can see it.::

CTO_Ens_MacAllister says:
::looks over the display of the signal::

CMO_Goodbody says:
CO: Do you know what that is Captain?

OPS_Ens_Rowley says:
::vaguely recalls learning about Morse code at the academy, but wasn't paying much attention to that lecture::

Host ^SM_JimS says:
<Smith>::quietly moves to his quarters and activates a secret transmitter::

CMO_Goodbody says:
::Doesn't wait for the CO's response:: CO: That is Iridian Red Plague!

Host CO_Capt_Irvin says:
::reads intently and develops a slight scowl:: OPS: Signal Captain Smith to the bridge please Ensign....   

OPS_Ens_Rowley says:
*Captain Smith*:  Captain Irvin requests your presence on the bridge immediately.

Host ^SM_JimS says:
ACTION:  Captain Smith seems to have disappeared

CMO_Goodbody says:
CO: Know what that does?!!

CSO_Ltjg_Semaj says:
:: Begins punching buttons on his board trying to recapture the signal but it is completely gone:: CTO/CO: I have lost the signal.

OPS_Ens_Rowley says:
*Captain Smith*:  Helloooooo?  Respond please.

Host CO_Capt_Irvin says:
CMO: I'm well aware of the symptoms Doctor.....

Host ^SM_JimS says:
<Colonist>OPS: He's disappeared!

OPS_Ens_Rowley says:
CO:  Ummm.... its like his comm badge isn't even receiving or something.

Host CO_Capt_Irvin says:
CMO: Quarentine the colonists Doctor....

OPS_Ens_Rowley says:
Colonist:  Oh no!

OPS_Ens_Rowley says:
CO:   Captain Smith is gone Sir!

Host CO_Capt_Irvin says:
::sits in the command chair::  CTO: Scan internal sensor logs...   Was he beamed off?

CMO_Goodbody says:
CO: You might "think" you are aware but I asure you until you have experienced it you have NO idea!

CTO_Ens_MacAllister says:
::checks internal sensor logs:: CO: Already on it sir.

Host CO_Capt_Irvin says:
CMO: See To it Doctor!  Quarentine those colonists!

Host CO_Capt_Irvin says:
CMO: Do we have a treatment available onboard?

CSO_Ltjg_Semaj says:
:: Tries to set the sensors on the exact point that the signal was coming from and setting the gain to maximum but to no effect.  The signal is gone::

Host CO_Capt_Irvin says:
CTO: Where is that Romulan vessel?

CMO_Goodbody says:
CO: Sir we have some of the vaccine for it but not nearly enough for everyone that needs it.

OPS_Ens_Rowley says:
::thinks for a change::  CSO:  you know... Captain Smith disappeared about the same time as that signal did

Host CO_Capt_Irvin says:
CMO: Can we replicate it?

CTO_Ens_MacAllister says:
CO: He appears to have beamed off toward the signal that the CSO picked up sir.

CSO_Ltjg_Semaj says:
OPS: Did he?

Host CO_Capt_Irvin says:
CSO: Do we have a fix on the origin of that signal?

FCO_Shania says:
::flies forward reverse or something::

OPS_Ens_Rowley says:
::overhears the CTO::  CSO:  Pretty sure he did

CTO_Ens_MacAllister says:
CO: Closing and charging weapons, shall I scramble thier sensors?

CSO_Ltjg_Semaj says:
CO: Affirmative, sir.  Heading 196.348 by 222.94

Host CO_Capt_Irvin says:
CTO: Not yet...   Raise shields and open a hailing frequency....

Host CO_Capt_Irvin says:
CSO: Relay the coordinates to the helm Semaj...   

Host CO_Capt_Irvin says:
FCO: Lay in a course and stand by.

CTO_Ens_MacAllister says:
CO: Aye sir. ::raises shields and attempts to open a frequency::

CMO_Goodbody says:
CO: I wish it were that easty

Host ^SM_JimS says:
COM: Mayflower:  What are you doing here?  We wish to examine your ship!

CMO_Goodbody says:
<easty=easy>

CSO_Ltjg_Semaj says:
FCO: Here they come to you.  Stand by. :: Relays the coordinates to the FCO::

OPS_Ens_Rowley says:
::had the comm on speakers so everyone heard it::  CO:  Want to respond to that?

Host ^SM_JimS says:
<Edit Annihilator to in front of my last>

Host CO_Capt_Irvin says:
COM: Romulan Vessel: Romulan Vessel...  We are the Federation Colonization ship Mayflower on an expidition to planet Plymouth-7.....You are welcome to scan us.

FCO_Shania says:
::tries to lay in course thinking reverse::

Host CO_Capt_Irvin says:
CTO: Focus the sensor scrambler around cargo container Baker 7.  

Host ^SM_JimS says:
COM: Mayflower:  Why are we picking up the presence of a large weapons cache aboard your vessel?

OPS_Ens_Rowley says:
::eyes widen::  Self:  weapons cache?

Host ^SM_JimS says:
COM: Mayflower:  Answer or be destroyed

CTO_Ens_MacAllister says:
::focuses jamming signal:: CO: Done Cap'n.

Host CO_Capt_Irvin says:
COM: Romulan Vessel: Weapons Cache?  Please rescan...   I assure you we have nothing like that on board our ship.

OPS_Ens_Rowley says:
::wonders what the heck is really going on::

Host ^SM_JimS says:
COM: Mayflower:  We have and it appears we were mistaken, however, you know we're here now.

Host ^SM_JimS says:
COM: Mayflower:  Make peace with your gods

OPS_Ens_Rowley says:
::doesn't like the sound of that::

Host CO_Capt_Irvin says:
COM: Romulan Vessel:  Romulan vessel...  I assure, we mean you no harm...  We are a peaceful colonization mission to Plymouth-7

Host CO_Capt_Irvin says:
OPS: Stand by to route emergency power to shields....

Host ^SM_JimS says:
COM: Mayflower:  There is no such thing as a peaceful "colonization"  ::the com signal dies::

OPS_Ens_Rowley says:
::taps her console furiously::  CO:  Standing by, Captain.

Host CO_Capt_Irvin says:
OPS: like now....

Host CO_Capt_Irvin says:
All: Red Alert

CTO_Ens_MacAllister says:
::runs passive scans of the romulan's weapons array::

OPS_Ens_Rowley says:
::routes all emergency power to shields::

Host CO_Capt_Irvin says:
FCO: Engage that course Commander...  Maximum Warp....

Host ^SM_JimS says:
ACTION: The Annihilator charges her disruptors and launches a spread of torpedoes

CSO_Ltjg_Semaj says:
CO: The signal is back but it is deeper into the lair, sir.  What should I do?

FCO_Shania says:
CO: Aye ::engages at max warp::

Host CO_Capt_Irvin says:
CSO: Send the coordinates to helm....  

Host CO_Capt_Irvin says:
FCO: Adjust course...  Take us in to the Lair....

CSO_Ltjg_Semaj says:
:: Sends the coordinates to the helm::

CTO_Ens_MacAllister says:
::monitors shields and keeps a watch on the Bird of prey::

Host CO_Capt_Irvin says:
FCO: Lay in an evasive pattern.....  

FCO_Shania says:
CO: Yeah, once i've adjusted to thinking upside down....

OPS_Ens_Rowley says:
::holds onto her console in a death grip::

FCO_Shania says:
::engages evasive man. P7X394::

CTO_Ens_MacAllister says:
::hangs on for dear life::

Host CO_Capt_Irvin says:
::walks over to the helm::  FCO: What's our orientation?

CSO_Ltjg_Semaj says:
CO: Captain, the code is not an SOS but rather a follow me.  It is beckoning us deeper, sir.

FCO_Shania says:
CO: I guess that depends very much on your point of view. From here, we are upside down.

Host CO_Capt_Irvin says:
CSO/OPS:  All Available Power to the Warp Drive...  Squeeze Warp 6 out of this bucket.....

Host CO_Capt_Irvin says:
FCO: You're in command...  I have something to do...  ::heads to the exit headed towards container Baker 7::

CTO_Ens_MacAllister says:
::tweaks the shield frequency a bit::

CSO_Ltjg_Semaj says:
:: Begins to shut down the different science labs and diverting the power to the engines::

FCO_Shania says:
CO: Me? What? Are you....?

Host CO_Capt_Irvin says:
::exits::

Host ^SM_JimS says:
ACTION:  The Mayflower leaps into the Lair, even if she is upside down and he astonished Romulans watch her avoid all their weapons

Host ^SM_JimS says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Pause Mission >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Host ^SM_JimS says:
Pile out gang