Host Regin says:
<<<<<<<<<<<Begin Triton Mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>

CEO_Jarek says:
:: At Engineering 1 console on the Main Bridge::

XO_Keorn says:
::In his quarters reading::

CIV_Knote says:
::charting Triton's progress against the navigational beacons::

OPS_Miaek says:
::at OPS Station::

CTO_Hayes says:
::at tactical, trying to familiarize herself with the console::

EO_Porter says:
::arrives in M.E. to start his duty shift::

CMO_Thornne says:
::In her office in sickbay, trying to catch up on notes::

CSO_Weaver says:
::Pacing the floor in front of the command area on the bridge::

CEO_Jarek says:
:: Looking over the schematics of the telescopes::

CIV_Knote says:
CSO: We're about 4 minutes from sensor range sir.

OPS_Miaek says:
::looks over shoulder:: CSO: You okay sir?

CTO_Hayes says:
::runs a scan of the area to see if there are other ships around them::

CIV_Knote says:
::Notes how close those telescopes must be to the Beta quadrant::

CSO_Weaver says:
::Sits in the 2nd officer's chair::  CIV:  Acknowledged.  OPS:  Did I do something to make you think something was amiss?

CTO_Hayes says:
CSO: I have nothing of significance on sensors yet. So far, we are alone.

XO_Keorn says:
COM: Bridge: CSO: I will be available if you need me I am catching up on some letters home and to Earth.

CSO_Weaver says:
*XO* Understood.  So far everything is running smoothly.  ::Grins slightly::  Perhaps that's why I'm a bit on edge.

CIV_Knote says:
CSO: Should be in sensor range now.

XO_Keorn says:
*CSO* Don't take it too hard; it isn't often that it is calm so enjoy it.

CTO_Hayes says:
::scans the area again::

CMO_Thornne says:
::finishes off the last of the notes and sees all in order in SB, makes an exit & heads for the TLs::

CSO_Weaver says:
*XO* I’ll try sir.  Weaver out.  CTO:  Full scan of the area?

CIV_Knote says:
::Speaks over shoulder:: CSO: So, is this a normal repair job or what?

CSO_Weaver says:
CIV:  As I understand it.  Should the telescopes be beyond repair, we have replacements that would be implemented.

CIV_Knote says:
::Mutters:: Self: Can't be too normal if we're carrying spares.

CTO_Hayes says:
CSO: I am running another scan of the area since we are now in sensors range, sir.

CMO_Thornne says:
::enters TL:: TL: Bridge.

EO_Porter says:
::monitors various systems::

CEO_Jarek says:
CSO: I've checked the supplies we were given at SB 412 for the repairs, all seems to be in order sir.

CTO_Hayes says:
CSO: Sensors are still not finding anything of significance yet... I will keep scanning.

CIV_Knote says:
::Frowns at CTO's comment. Should be seeing something by now::

CTO_Hayes says:
::keeps monitoring sensors results::

CSO_Weaver says:
::Nods to the CTO::  CEO:  Once we're within range of the telescopes, try to give me some figures on the damage.

CEO_Jarek says:
CSO: Aye sir.

CMO_Thornne says:
::Steps onto the bridge & observes the scene and admires the new bridge module::

CEO_Jarek says:
CIV: Mr. Knote do you think this would make an interesting article?

CIV_Knote says:
CSO/CTO: Approaching SRS range.
CEO: Not really.

CIV_Knote says:
CEO: Rather mundane reading.

CTO_Hayes says:
CSO: I think I have something now.... looks like... debris... I am trying to identify ....

CMO_Thornne says:
CSO: Mr. Weaver, can I be of assistance here? All's quiet for the time being in sickbay.

CEO_Jarek says:
:: Begins reading the sensor readings on the telescopes::

XO_Keorn says:
::feels sense of dread coming on and gets pent up energy::

CEO_Jarek says:
CIV: We have to look into the hidden elements.

CIV_Knote says:
::checks for a navigational signal from the telescopes::

CTO_Hayes says:
CSO: I identify the debris. They are debris from the telescopes.

CSO_Weaver says:
::Stands::  CMO:  If you could man the Sci 1 station, that would be most helpful.

CIV_Knote says:
CSO: Nothing here either.

XO_Keorn says:
::puts on uniform and heads out::

CMO_Thornne says:
CMO: Sure... ::Heads to Sci 1 and looks over the console:: Anything in particular at the moment?

CSO_Weaver says:
::Sighs deeply::  CTO/CEO:  That's what I'd feared.  Any idea as to the cause of their destruction?

CEO_Jarek says:
CSO: Power output from the telescopes is below 50% sir.

OPS_Miaek says:
CSO: My sensors are detecting polaron particle residue.

CIV_Knote says:
CSO: Approaching the coordinates of the telescopes.

CIV_Knote says:
CSO: Should be able to have a visual anytime now.

XO_Keorn says:
::Enters TL and heads to Bridge::

CSO_Weaver says:
CTO:  Please take us to yellow alert.

CTO_Hayes says:
CSO: Taking us to yellow alert. ::activates the alert::

XO_Keorn says:
::TL Reaches Bridge and doors open::

CTO_Hayes says:
OPS: Did you say polaron?

OPS_Miaek says:
CTO:  That is correct.

OPS_Miaek says:
::keeps monitoring the sensors::

CIV_Knote says:
CSO: Dropping to impulse.

CTO_Hayes says:
::scans for ships::

XO_Keorn says:
::Moves to 'Big Chair' tm and sits::

CSO_Weaver says:
*XO* We have reached the site...the telescopes are disabled.

CTO_Hayes says:
CSO: Polaron weapons were used by the Dominion as well as the Kazons... this doesn't sound nice...

XO_Keorn says:
::CSO hears his comm come back to the same room:: CSO: Understood thank you.

CIV_Knote says:
::Notes Keorn has entered the bridge and nods at him, then turns back to his console.::

XO_Keorn says:
::Nods to Knote and looks around the bridge::

CMO_Thornne says:
CSO: Polaron residue is similar to in design and specifications to Doman weapons; information uploaded before Triton left Starbase.

CSO_Weaver says:
::Sees the XO out of the corner of his eye and smiles::  XO:  You're welcome, sir.

CIV_Knote says:
::Hears the CSO and mutters:: Self: Disabled? They're gone.

XO_Keorn says:
CSO: Status of the Telescope's output levels?

CSO_Weaver says:
::Speaks up::  CIV:  If they're gone, they're equally disabled, Mr. Knote.

CIV_Knote says:
::chuckles:: CSO: Aye sir.

CIV_Knote says:
::Mutters:: Self: Everyone's a wordsmith.

CSO_Weaver says:
XO:  The telescopes were obliterated entirely, sir.  We will need to set the new ones into place.

XO_Keorn says:
CSO: Coordinate with Engineering on the deployment and calibration.

CTO_Hayes says:
XO: I think someone may have destroyed the telescopes... maybe during a battle... since we have polaron traces on sensors... and I have no ship on sensors we are alone.

CIV_Knote says:
XO: Want them in the same places?

XO_Keorn says:
CIV: Yes. Starfleet has determined that place to be the most effective.

CIV_Knote says:
XO: Aye sir, plotting coordinates.

CSO_Weaver says:
XO:  Aye sir.  ::Looks to Jarek::  CEO:  What preparation is necessary?

CIV_Knote says:
XO: Will go to the location that 1992a had first.

CTO_Hayes says:
XO: Mmm... sir... I have 3 ships on LRS. They are far away but they are on an intercept course at warp 2.

EO_Porter says:
::arrives on the bridge::

CTO_Hayes says:
::scans the sips to identify them::

CIV_Knote says:
XO: Holding position for launch of first replacement telescope.

CSO_Weaver says:
::Blinks, seeing that where Jarek was...he isn't.::  Self:  Engineers...

XO_Keorn says:
CTO: Can you determine who they are?

CTO_Hayes says:
XO: We are too far. We will have to wait for them to come closer or...

CTO_Hayes says:
XO: I am trying to, sir.

XO_Keorn says:
CIV: Hold on that until we have determined who these ships are.

OPS_Miaek says:
XO: I can help the EO calibrate the new telescopes sir

CMO_Thornne says:
CSO: Something the matter sir? ::smiles::

XO_Keorn says:
CTO: Launch sensor probe.

CTO_Hayes says:
XO: You read my mind sir. Launching probe.

XO_Keorn says:
::Smiles back at CTO::

CSO_Weaver says:
CMO:  I'm slow, that's all.  ::grins and sits back down in his chair::

CTO_Hayes says:
::launches the probe::

XO_Keorn says:
*CEO* Status of calibration of telescopes.

CIV_Knote says:
::Tracks the larger pieces of debris::

CEO_Jarek says:
*XO* Working on it sir, I'll need a few more moments.

CTO_Hayes says:
XO: Beginning to get info from the probe....

XO_Keorn says:
*CEO* No need to rush, we have three incoming ships and will not launch until they are taken care of.

OPS_Miaek says:
::taps comm badge:: XO: Can I be of assistance?

EO_Porter says:
::mans the ENG station and makes preparation for the launch of the new telescopes::

CMO_Thornne says:
CSO: If that's all I can arrange for a stimulant injection. ::grins::

CSO_Weaver says:
CMO:  I'll pass this time... ::shakes his head and turns to his panel, bringing up OPS and reviewing systems' capacity::

CTO_Hayes says:
XO: Those ships... they don't match any known configuration. I am still getting info...

CTO_Hayes says:
XO: I cannot determine if they are those who destroyed the telescopes yet... but the warp core on all three ships is crude. They probably can't go above warp 2.

XO_Keorn says:
OPS: Coordinate with CTO to determine identity of incoming ships.

OPS_Miaek says:
XO: Aye Sir.

CMO_Thornne says:
CSO: If you're sure.. ::grins again:: sickbay is rather quiet at the moment....

OPS_Miaek says:
::scans the debris field try to analyze the larger chunks::

CSO_Weaver says:
CMO:  With any luck it stays that way for a long, long time.  ::smiles::

CMO_Thornne says:
CSO: Then I might be out of a job........ May have to steal yours. ::grins::

XO_Keorn says:
CTO: Can you determine the type of weapons the ships have?

OPS_Miaek says:
::continues scans on the debris for weapons traces::

CSO_Weaver says:
::Shakes his head again, grinning and returning to his panel::

CTO_Hayes says:
XO: I suggest we put those new telescopes out fast. The 3 unknown ships are still in an intercept course. I am still getting info from the probe. I will try to get the info on weapons.

CEO_Jarek says:
*XO* Calibration complete sir.

OPS_Miaek says:
XO: All the debris is given of a polaron signature.

XO_Keorn says:
OPS: Coordinate with ENG on deployment of telescopes.

OPS_Miaek says:
XO: Aye Sir.

CTO_Hayes says:
::checks the probe's data about the ships weapons::

XO_Keorn says:
CIV: Are we in position?

CIV_Knote says:
::Checks his console:: XO: Aye, been just sitting here.

OPS_Miaek says:
*CEO* Can I be of assistance?

CSO_Weaver says:
::Pulls up science readings on his console, reviewing probe data to this point::

XO_Keorn says:
*CEO* Deploy the Telescopes when ready.

EO_Porter says:
OPS: I'll send you some launch figures.

CEO_Jarek says:
*OPS* Indeed, Mr. Porter is quite busy.

EO_Porter says:
::sends OPS the figures::

CEO_Jarek says:
*XO* Aye sir.

CIV_Knote says:
::Frowns:: XO: Those bogies are only doing warp 2.

OPS_Miaek says:
EO: Acknowledged.

CEO_Jarek says:
*OPS* You may deploy the telescopes now Mr. Miaek.

OPS_Miaek says:
::confirms the launch coordinates::

XO_Keorn says:
CTO: Time to intercept?

OPS_Miaek says:
XO: Ready to deploy at your command sir.

XO_Keorn says:
OPS: Deploy them.

CTO_Hayes says:
XO: I can now confirm that the ships use polaron weapons and something else I cannot identify yet.

CIV_Knote says:
CSO: On my console it looks like they're throwing out a lot of crud.

CTO_Hayes says:
XO: About 10 minutes to intercept, sir.

OPS_Miaek says:
::taps the control pad and launches the first telescope::

XO_Keorn says:
CTO: Ready the ship for defense against polaron weapons.

CTO_Hayes says:
XO: I will do my best sir.

CEO_Jarek says:
*XO* After going over some of the data from the debris, I find that some of the computer debris show a high electromagnetic charge had hit it before they were destroyed sir.

CIV_Knote says:
::Plots the course to the next location where telescope 1977b use to be.::

OPS_Miaek says:
*CEO*How's it looking on your end?

CEO_Jarek says:
*OPS* All go Mr. Miaek.

OPS_Miaek says:
*CEO* Acknowledged.

XO_Keorn says:
*CEO* What would be the cause of the charge on the debris?

CIV_Knote says:
XO: Ready when you are sir.

CEO_Jarek says:
*XO* Agreed sir.

CSO_Weaver says:
::Nods to the CIV rather preoccupied with his console, and replying rather belatedly::  CIV:  Only Pakleds throw out more subspace pollution than that.

CIV_Knote says:
XO: Full impulse?

CTO_Hayes says:
*CEO* I will need all possible power diverted to the shield if we get in battle. They use polaron weapons. We better be prepared.

CEO_Jarek says:
*XO* I took the liberty of adding an auto overload cut out on the new ones just in case it were to happen again.

CIV_Knote says:
::waits for word to get moving::
XO_Keorn says:
CIV: Full impulse yes.

EO_Porter says:
::prepares launch coordinates for the second telescope::

CIV_Knote says:
ALL: ETA 4 minutes.

OPS_Miaek says:
::awaits the next coordinates::

CEO_Jarek says:
*XO* Aye sir.

Host Regin says:
ACTION: 4 minutes pass, Triton approaches the former location of the second telescope

CTO_Hayes says:
::works on the shields, making them more efficient::

CIV_Knote says:
XO: Here we are sir.

EO_Porter says:
OPS: I'm sending the coordinates now. ::Sends the data::

CIV_Knote says:
::Halts the Triton:: XO: All stop.

XO_Keorn says:
CIV: Thank you.

OPS_Miaek says:
::confirms the coordinates::*CEO* We ready to launch on your end?

XO_Keorn says:
*CEO* Launch second ‘scope.

CEO_Jarek says:
*XO* Unknown as for the reason for the charge on the debris sir. You did say they were using Polarized energy correct.

CIV_Knote says:
::anxious to get moving with those unknowns out there.::

CEO_Jarek says:
*XO* Aye sir.

XO_Keorn says:
CTO: Status of unknowns?

CEO_Jarek says:
*OPS* You may launch second telescope when ready Mr. Miaek.

OPS_Miaek says:
::launches the second telescope::  XO: Number two is away.

CSO_Weaver says:
::Keeps watching his panel, waiting for more data from the probe::

XO_Keorn says:
OPS: Hail the vessels.

CIV_Knote says:
::eyes widen:: XO: Those bogies are getting closer.

CTO_Hayes says:
XO: They are approaching. The shields will be more efficient but since they are also using something I cannot identify, I don't know if the shields will be efficient.

CMO_Thornne says:
CSO/XO: Unknowns are approaching.

OPS_Miaek says:
XO: aye sir. ::opens hailing frequencies::

Host AlienShip says:
@COM: Triton: Cease your espionage.

OPS_Miaek says:
XO: In coming message sir.

Host AlienShip says:
@COM: Triton: This is a war zone.  Leave at once.

CIV_Knote says:
::Looks up at speakers and mouths "espionage"?::

CTO_Hayes says:
XO: Espionage? Maybe I should destroy the probe sir?

CEO_Jarek says:
:: Turns to the engineering console and increases shield strength by 12%::

XO_Keorn says:
COM: Alien: This is Cmdr Keorn of the USS Triton, what espionage are you referring to?

CEO_Jarek says:
*XO* Shield strength increased by 12% sir.

CSO_Weaver says:
CTO:  I think they may be referring to the telescopes.  Perhaps that is why they were destroyed.

CTO_Hayes says:
CSO: You are probably right sir.

Host AlienShip says:
@COM: You know what I'm talking about.  Leave at once.

CMO_Thornne says:
::tries to scan the ships passively:: XO: Sir, they're using Merculite missiles. Very short range, no threat to our shields.

CIV_Knote says:
::Checks Triton's position again against the navigational beacons::

CTO_Hayes says:
XO: They come from an uncharted space...

XO_Keorn says:
COM: Alien: We are unaware of any war in this area.  The telescopes we have deployed are for scientific research only.

CTO_Hayes says:
::scans the ships again::

Host AlienShip says:
@::cuts communication::

CEO_Jarek says:
*EO* Mr. Porter, location!

CIV_Knote says:
XO: ::whispers:: Sir, we're 20,000km from the Beta quadrant border.

CIV_Knote says:
XO: Meaning we are in our own space.

XO_Keorn says:
ALL: Red alert!

CTO_Hayes says:
XO: Each ship is about a Miranda class size.

EO_Porter says:
*CEO* I’m on the bridge sir.

OPS_Miaek says:
XO: They have terminated all communication sir.

CTO_Hayes says:
::activates red alert::

XO_Keorn says:
OPS: Try and hail them again.

XO_Keorn says:
CIV: We know that but they may not recognize that.

CEO_Jarek says:
*EO* Keep an eye on the power levels to the shields.

XO_Keorn says:
::Smiles grimly::

OPS_Miaek says:
::taps comm controls trying to get them to answer::

EO_Porter says:
*CEO* Will do.

CTO_Hayes says:
XO: I am scanning the ships to see if they are charging weapons.

OPS_Miaek says:
XO: No response yet sir.

XO_Keorn says:
COM: Alien: To approaching ships.  We are here on a peaceful mission to explore.  We do not wish a confrontation but will defend ourselves if attacked.

EO_Porter says:
::sets up the console to display shield power levels and readies the auxiliary shield systems::

CTO_Hayes says:
XO: They are... charging weapons.

CMO_Thornne says:
CTO: If it's any help to you, they're using Merculite missiles.. short range.

CTO_Hayes says:
CMO: Thank you. But still we are outnumbered.

CMO_Thornne says:
CTO: Just passing on information about them. ::shrugs::

XO_Keorn says:
CTO: Target lead vessel but do not fire unless fired upon.

CMO_Thornne says:
XO: Ships assuming aggressive stance, sir.

CIV_Knote says:
XO: Shouldn't we be moving rather than just sitting here?

XO_Keorn says:
CIV: Move us into defensive posture.

CIV_Knote says:
XO: You got it.

CIV_Knote says:
::Maneuvers ship for combat::

CTO_Hayes says:
XO: Lead ship targeted, waiting for order sir.

CTO_Hayes says:
CMO: And I thank you for telling me, doctor.

CMO_Thornne says:
CTO: My pleasure.

CSO_Weaver says:
CIV:  Somewhere between them and the telescopes.

CIV_Knote says:
::Diverts heading to protect the nearest telescope::

XO_Keorn says:
COM: Alien: You are taking an aggressive posture; we will not fire unless fired upon.  We request you return to your space immediately.

Host AlienShip says:
@COM: Triton: This is my last warning.  Cease your espionage and leave now, or face the consequences

CEO_Jarek says:
Computer: Analysis on the charged particles on debris on the scanning table

OPS_Miaek says:
XO: Should I get Starfleet on Comm?

XO_Keorn says:
OPS: Yes.

XO_Keorn says:
COM: Alien: We are here on non-aggressive mission we would be happy to discuss this.

EO_Porter says:
::hopes the new bridge fairs well in it's first combat situation since installation::

OPS_Miaek says:
:: goes to a secured channel trying to reach any Starfleet ship or station::

CIV_Knote says:
::Mutters:: Self: Just put a round across the bow and then see how brave they are.

XO_Keorn says:
CIV: That is not a bad idea but we will give them a few more moments.

CIV_Knote says:
::Plots a few evasive maneuvers::

CMO_Thornne says:
::keeps an eye on sensors::

XO_Keorn says:
COM: Alien: This is our final request.  Please stand down and we can speak peaceably.

CTO_Hayes says:
XO: The alien ships are getting closer, sir.

CEO_Jarek says:
:: Monitors bridge communications::

XO_Keorn says:
CTO: Understood.

CIV_Knote says:
::Notes Triton has closed the gap to 8,000km::

OPS_Miaek says:
XO:  There is no Starfleet ship in the area sir.

OPS_Miaek says:
XO: We are on our own.

XO_Keorn says:
OPS: Understood; launch library core to Starfleet.

OPS_Miaek says:
XO: Aye sir.

CIV_Knote says:
XO: We can't get much closer and stay in Federation space.

XO_Keorn says:
CIV: Keep us at max distance of their missile range.

CIV_Knote says:
::Turns to look at CTO:: CTO: And what would that be?

CTO_Hayes says:
CIV: And what would be what?

CIV_Knote says:
CTO: Max range of their missiles.

CEO_Jarek says:
*XO* Sir the charge on the debris is some sort of additive used along with Poloron energy that allows it to consume the object it is fired upon; rather than directly destroy it.

XO_Keorn says:
*CEO* Would we be vulnerable to it?

CEO_Jarek says:
*XO* Possible sir.

Host AlienShip says:
@ACTION: Alien ships stop approaching

CTO_Hayes says:
CIV: Oh... well... since they are using something I cannot identify with they polaron weapons, I can only estimate the distance.

CIV_Knote says:
CTO: Uh, that would do nicely.

CTO_Hayes says:
XO: The ships have stopped.

CEO_Jarek says:
*XO* The shielding of the telescopes was not much different than our own.

XO_Keorn says:
CTO: Status of their weapons?

Host AlienShip says:
ACTION: Ships begin to move away

CIV_Knote says:
::Prepares to back the Triton off a bit::

EO_Porter says:
::prepares to direct damage control teams if necessary::

CTO_Hayes says:
XO: They are moving away....

CIV_Knote says:
Self: Whew.

XO_Keorn says:
*CEO* See what you can do to protect us.  I have full faith in your efforts.

CEO_Jarek says:
*XO* Aye sir.

OPS_Miaek says:
Self: Strange.

XO_Keorn says:
CTO: Understood, keep watch on them.

CTO_Hayes says:
XO: Aye, sir.

Host ReginS says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<End Triton Mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

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