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Last Time on the U.S.S. Tal-War...
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The crew of the Tal-War set off on their new mission together with the always friendly Admiral McKeon. As the Tal-War moved through the Extrovmi Expanse they picked up a heated discussion between two vessels.
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Being blown off by the Defiant Class vessel the crew decided to lay in an intercept course to clear this "misunderstanding"....
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CO_Capt_Irvin says:
::sitting in the center seat:: FCO: ETA....
CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::in a turbo lift::
XO_Jameson says:
::Is on the bridge, having given up the centre seat to Irvin::
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::readies attack patterns as ship moves closer to the other two:: CO: ETA is approximately 1 minute. Attack patterns are ready.
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::stood behind his console:: XO: Weapons are charged and ready to fire as soon as we are in range.
CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
TL:  Bridge
XO_Jameson says:
::Moves towards the Eng console::
CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
:: Arrives on thye bridge heading for the secondary  console::
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
CTO: Mind you trigger finger Lieutenant... We just want to send a message of "We Mean Business..."
XO_Jameson says:
CSO: Do we have any luck on getting through the communcations blackout enforced by the defiant?
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
::At Science Station one, attemepting to re-establish communications::
CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::arrives on the bridge  behind Exeter. Stops and watches him::
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
CO: Understood Cap'n, just trying to be ready for anything.
Host RADM_McKeon says:
ACTION: ETA to the mentioned vessels.... 1 minute and counting...
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
CTO: Very Well.
CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
:: Sets secondary console to TIC:: *TIC*: set red squadron on standby and await further orders.
CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::notices the alert and wonders what's going on::
XO_Jameson says:
::Looks up, and watched Luchena watch Irvin::
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
XO: I've patched the system through a universal distress channel, you can attempt communication, see if it works!
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
CNS: Please assume the operations station please Mr. Luchena
XO_Jameson says:
::smiles at Wuer:: CSO: communication with the defiant will be with the Captain now Lt
CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
<lt-Johnson> *Exeter*: Red squadron is standing by and awaiting further orders, good luck up there.
CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::nods::  CO:  Aye.  ::moves to the ops console::
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
CSO: Maximum gain on the comm systems... Run it through the priority channel if you have to.
CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::logs on and configures settings::
CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
:: Looks up:: CO: i have one squadron standing by for further orders,sir.
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::monitors the two ships on tactical sensors::
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
CO: Sir, we've just detected multiple transporter signals from the Defiant vessel to the cargo ship!
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
CIV: Very Good Commander....
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
::sighs at the CSO's comment:: CTO: Fire Phasers Lieutenant... 40% yield.
CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
:: Raises an eyebrow:: Self: Not standard procedure.
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::nods and fires a 40% phaser blast at the Defiant's shields::
CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::looks shocked::  CO:  Captain.  Have we given them a warning?
XO_Jameson says:
::Taps panels, trying to work out how to gain better efficiency with communications
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
Hails have gone unanswered... So far as I am concerned, that's warrning enough.
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
CO: We've reached the ships Captain
CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
:;attempts to hail the defiant class vessel::
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
FCO: Thrusters at station keeping.
CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::tries again on another frequency::
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
::stands up:: CNS: Response?
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
CO: Aye ::hits brakes::
Host RADM_McKeon says:
ACTION: The shields off the Defiant show no decrease in strength... in response they Defiant jumps to warp with the cargo vessel pulled along in it's tractorbeam...
CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CO:  Nothing yet Captain.
CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::sets the hail on a rotating frequency::
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
::watches the screen:: FCO: Intercept course... Match Speed plus .75. Engage when ready.
XO_Jameson says:
::continues to work on the systems::
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
CO: Well I wasn't expecting that one.
CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CO: Might I suggest we aim for the tractor beam. I think our main concern is the freighter,sir.
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::lays in intercept course and engages:: CO: Engaging at warp 6.75
CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::raises an eyebrow as he continues trying to establish communications::
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::starts readying the weapon system to take out the defiant's propulsion systems in case they won't stop::
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
CIV: Good thinking... ::looks over to the CTO:: Target the Defiant-class's tractor as soon as we are back in range. Power enough to disable.
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
All: Our first priority is the safty of the cargo vessel folks.
CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CSO:  How many are aboard?
CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
:: bites his lip and then looks at the viewscreen:: Self: should have asked to assemble an away team as well.
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
CO: Aye Cap'n, targetting the Grapple array. ::switches the targets and adjusts phaser power::
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
::walks up to the helm:: FCO: Z plus 250 kilometers and close to within 500, then match speed.
XO_Jameson says:
CO: When we manage to stop the defiant from warp, we need to concentrate on how to break the tractor beam between the two
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
XO: We need to get them out of that tractor first Commander... If they stop abruptly with the cargo vessel in tow, it'll rip them apart.
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
::runs a lifeform scan of the cargo vessel:: CNS: Running now, but hopefully whoeever beamed over from the Defiant vessel isn't causing them too many problem
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::closes in on the ships:: CO: We be in firing range in 3 minutes.
CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::attempts to hail the cargo vessel::
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
FCO: Increase to Warp 7
CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
:: calls up Defiant schematics:: Self: weak points, weak points!
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
CSO: Mr. Wuer... Any transponder signal?
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::increases to warp 7:: CO: ETA is 10 seconds now
CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CO: Permission to form an repair team  for the freighter,sir?
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
::paces back to the center seat::
Host RADM_McKeon says:
ACTION: In reaction of the Tal-War increase in speed the Defiant Class deactivates the tractor beam and increases speed to warp 9,5.
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
Self: Damn, now what.
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
::pauses:: Self: Crap...
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
CO: The freighter's free Cap'n.
CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CO:  I can get a message through to the cargo ship
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
CNS: Do it.
XO_Jameson says:
::Feels and concurs with the CO's sentiments::
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
Outloud to all: I guess we'll have to wait on them....
CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
:: looks at the Captain:: CO: Get me a few engineers and security people I'll beam over to the freighter you can go after the defiant,sir.
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
CO: The Defiant ship isn't  transmitting at all their not registered at all, Sir.
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
CIV: Thanks Commander... But our concerted effort is the cargo vessel.
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
CIV: But I do have a task for you....
CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CO: yes,sir?
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::scans for the defiant::
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
CIV: Contact Starfleet Operations... Run the specs and the M.O. through and see if we can get an identity and commanding officer for that ship.
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
CIV: And fast Commander....
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
CO: I'm showing no sign of the Defiant Sir, Stand down red alert?
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
XO: Ms. Jameson... Form a boarding party and stand by in Transporter room 2.
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
CTO: Yes... Take us to Yellow Alert.
CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::informs the cargo vessel of the away team::
CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CO: Aye aye,captain. :: Runs the specs and M.O through the database sending it also to a few friends in SF operations to identify it::
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
CO: Aye sir. ::presses the button to switch the alert lights from red to yellow::
CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::does not get a response but sees the comm was received::
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
CNS: Response?
CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CSO:  Bioscans of the cargo ship?
CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CO:  They're not responding, but their equipment seems to be working.
XO_Jameson says:
CO: Yes Sir  :: stands, and thinks carefully about who to being::
CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CO: running the ship through Sf now, will take atleast 10 minutes if I can get an anwser at all.
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
CO: I'm picking up a crew of 36 on the cargo vessel, that may or may not include the rogue officers from the Defiant, theres some interfereance
CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
XO:  Be careful.  It could be a trap.
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
CO: I suggest a security pressence.
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::hits the brakes as they almost pass the ship::
XO_Jameson says:
::Smiles at Luchena::  CNS: It'll be fine Cmdr, because you'll be joining me
CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
XO:  And MacAllister I hope?
XO_Jameson says:
CNS/CTO/CSO: Join me in Transporter Room 2
Host RADM_McKeon says:
::shakes her head in the back of the bridge, sighing softly::
XO_Jameson says:
::Grins at Luchena in confirmation::
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::nods to the XO and secures his console::
CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::looks relieved as he summons a duty OPS::
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
CIV: Assume the tactical console please....
CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CO: aye aye,sir. :: takes Macallisters post, slaving TIC and his data search to the console::
XO_Jameson says:
::Heads to the TL to get to the transporter room::
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
CIV: And stand down the fighters...
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
::gets up from Science one, to replaced by a junior officer::
CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::stands and enters the TL::
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
XO: Shields are down so getting aboard should be easy enogh ::entering the TL:: but structural integrity is down to 40%.
XO_Jameson says:
CTO/CSO: Wuer, i want you to keep an eye on the integrity for me.
CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CTO:  What do you suggest for weapons?
CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CO: I rather not,sir, I'm currently training the fighter wing as I was ordered,so lets see how they do in the waiting game,sir.
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
::follows the AT into the TL:: XO: Aye Sir
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
FCO: Position us above the cargo vessel 50 km. Make us look as menacing as possible.
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
CNS: I suggest hand phasers only, anything more could disrupt SIF further.
CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::nods::
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
CO: Aye ::moves ship into the ordered position mumbling::
XO_Jameson says:
::Enters the TR2, checks her tricorder and phaser, before stepping onto the pad::
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
CIV: Any word back from Operations yet?
CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
XO:  I'll carry a medkit.  ::gets outfitted::
CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
:: checks cargo vessel:: CO: I suggest we have an Emergency Engineering team at standby for the Cargo ship,sir.
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
XO: May I make a suggestion?
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
XO: I couldn't determine who on the ship had beamed from the Defiant, and so extreme caution is advisable.
XO_Jameson says:
CSO: Acknowledged.  That's why Mr MacAllister is here.
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
XO: There could be several aboard!!
XO_Jameson says:
CTO: Suggest away
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
CIV: Very Well... Mobilize Damage Control Teams and have them stand by in Engineering.
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
XO: Judging by our last away mission I suggest we all set phasers to stun then shoot first ask questions later. ::smiles weakly::
CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::settles his kit on his back and holsters a hand phaser::
CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::steps onto the pad, closes his eyes and clears his mind::
CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
* Eng*: have a damage control team standby for beam over to the cargo vessel when the XO gives the all clear.
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
CTO: Sounds good to me, Stuart lets hope it goes better this time
CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
<EO-O'Fixit> CIV: ready and waiting, Engineering out.
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
::presses a com button:: *XO* Anya... We have a damage control party standing by for your orders..
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
::stands on transporter pad::
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::smiles with a little more confidence as he steps up to the pad. He can't remember Commander Jameson ever using his first name before::
XO_Jameson says:
*CO*: Thank you Captain. I'll let you know as soon as we have secured the cargo ship
CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::composes himself as he waits on the pad::
XO_Jameson says:
::Checks the setting of her phaser: stun:: ALL: Like MacAllister suggested, set to stun
Host RADM_McKeon says:
<TR Chief>  ::impatiently taps his fingers on his panel::  All: Everyone ready ?
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
<delete my last>
CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::keeping his eyes closed::
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::sets his phaser to stun as he steps up to the pad::
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
All: I'm ready!  ::getting bored of standing and waiting::
CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::tries to connect his thoughts to those on the cargo ship::
XO_Jameson says:
ALL: Everyone prepared?
CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
:: drumming his fingers:: Self: even our away team is faster then freaking Starfleet.
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
::taps a com button:: *TR2* Energize when ready... Time is of the essence.
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::nods to the XO:: XO: Ready here commander.
Host RADM_McKeon says:
<TR Chief> *CO*: Understood, Captain...
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
::walks over to the tactical console:: CIV: Where the heck is that info I requested?
Host RADM_McKeon says:
<TR Chief> ::glances at the away team and moves his hands over his console, energizing::
CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::feels himself dematerializing::
Host RADM_McKeon says:
ACTION: In a bright flow of light the away team appears on the bridge of the cargo vessel.
CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::opens his eyes::
XO_Jameson says:
@::Appears on the cargo vessel in a mirage of twinkly lights::
CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CO: Well, It is taking a while.  Running it through our Database and send it over to Starfleet operations. Re3sult is nothing yet.
Host RADM_McKeon says:
SITUATION: The bridge of the cargovessel is filled with smoke... damp is coming from the consoles on the bridge....
XO_Jameson says:
@ALL: Keep low, the smoke will effect us less there
XO_Jameson says:
@CTO: Try and get what is causing that smoke under control
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
@::appears on the cargo vessel with his phaser drawn::
Host RADM_McKeon says:
SITUATION: As the AT drops below the smoke they can see several bodies with phaser burns, moaning softly trying to breath air...
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
@::opens his tricorder and begins scanning, keeps low down::
CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@XO:  We need to stabilize life support.
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
@CSO: Must be a fault in the bentilation system, see if you can fix it.
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
::taps com button:: *XO* Status report Commander.....
XO_Jameson says:
@CNS: Care to work on that for me Luchena?
XO_Jameson says:
@*CO* Hard to tell at the moment Captain. We are attempting to stabilise lifesupport and increase visibility
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
::looks over to the Admiral, frustrated with the slow response from Operations::
CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@XO:  I don't know much about engineering systems, but I'll give it a try.  ::moves to a console that is smoking less than the others::
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
@::looks for the source of the smoke while still looking to see if anything moves::
XO_Jameson says:
@CTO: I suggest you also look for lifesigns
XO_Jameson says:
@::Gets out her tricorder, and also searches for life signs::
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
@XO: Agreed Commander
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
@::Gets out his tricorder and searches for life signs::
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
@CTO: Yeah, I'm on it  ::heads over to the nearest console, trying to keep as low as possible::
Host RADM_McKeon says:
::smiles faintly at the CO, observing the bridge crew::
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::runs some scans to make sure the defiant can't surprise them::
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
@XO: These people are still alive!
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
@::notices a body on the floor next to the console:: XO: Sir we have casualyies!
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::finds nothing unusual on scans::
XO_Jameson says:
@::Moves immediately to the person closest to her, and tries to assist in their breathing::
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
@::aids the nearest person to him::
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
::waits patiently for a report from the away team::
XO_Jameson says:
@::Grabs the Medikit from Luchena in Silence, and starts tending to the wounded::
XO_Jameson says:
@*CO*: Captain, we have many wounded, I am attempting to give them the immediate aid we can, but will need them transported over to sickbay
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
@XO: I need a hypospray here.
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
::still standing, presses the comm button on the chair:: *XO* What's going on over there commander?
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
@::runs his tricorder over the person:: XO: Seems to be mild afixiation. I'll try and get ventilation back online ::attempts to re-route power to life support ventilation::
CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
*Sickbay*: be ready to receive wounded!
CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CO: Sorry,sir, just anticipating orders,sir.
XO_Jameson says:
@::Throws Stuart a hypospray::
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
CIV: Not at all Commander... Officer Thinking... Mobilize Triage teams.
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
@::Catches it and applies it to the fallen person::
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
::pacing the bridge:: Outloud: Who would do this?
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
Outloud: A Starfleet vessel at that... ::looks to the Admiral::
XO_Jameson says:
@CTO: Did you manage to get a signiture on those phaser burns Lt?
CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
*Sickbay*: be ready to beam over a triagve team when the XO gives the all clear, exeter out. :: looks to see that a team of engineers standing ready and a Medteam rushing to the closest TR::
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
@::transfers power from propulsion systems to life support ventilation and then looks up to see if it works::
XO_Jameson says:
@CTO/CSO: Do they seem stable? i need to transport them
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
::growing very frustrated, turns and walks to the tactical console:: CIV: Where the hell is that damn data?
CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
*XO*: I have a Engioneer tyeam and a Medical team at your disposal, can you give the all clear,ma'am?
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
@XO: Standard issue Starfleet phasers Commander.
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
@XO: This one's stabilising, should be OK for transport.
XO_Jameson says:
@CTO: Any way to find out if the crew were attacked using their own weaponry?
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
@XO: Sir, they should be fine for transport.
XO_Jameson says:
@::Looks over the floor, not seeing anyone else with immediate problems::
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
CIV: Open a secure channel... Priority 1.
XO_Jameson says:
@*CO*: The casulties are ready to transport Sir
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::checks if they still appear 'menacing'::
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
@XO: I'll run some scans but it's not unheard of for Starfleet weapons to be stolen and sold on the black market.
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
*XO* Send them up imedeately.
CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CO: I have 15 matches,sir, from the Database still soem rolling in. Give me a minute to filter it through,sir.
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
Self: Jesus....
XO_Jameson says:
@*TAL-OPS* Transport the casulties
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
@::runs a few quick scans:: XO: The Cargo ship is not equipped with starfleet weaponry.
Host RADM_McKeon says:
ACTION: With power restored to part of the ventilation system, fresh air flows through the bridge... clearing the bridge from smoke within seconds...
CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
:: opens a Channel priority 1:: CO: Channel open,sir.
XO_Jameson says:
@::Acknowledges MacAllister, and looks around at the clearer bridge::
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
@::sees the smoke clear from the bridge and is able to stand up:: XO: Well that should make things easier
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
COM: Starfleet Operations: Starfleet Operations, this is the USS Tal-War... Put me through to Intel.....
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
    @::looks around as the smoke clears::
CO_Capt_Irvin says:
CIV: Make note for a data upgrade on our next starbase visit... I want a special section of our computer core cleared out for upload of intellegence data on each starbase visit.
CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
:: Makes a note for the computer geeks:: CO: Aye aye,sir, I've sent the Computer geeks a note,sir.
Host RADM_McKeon says:
ACTION: With the away team taking care of the wounded cargo vessel crew, Captain Irvin seeks information from StarFleet Intelligence.... not the branch best known for their sharing of information....  we will see next week, same time... same place !
Host RADM_McKeon says:
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