Prologue:
Is Mr. Smith really dead? Or did he survive the destruction of his ship?

After very long and dangerous 15 minutes the engines are up again. Despite working without safeties and at the risk of blowing the ship, Lt. Randolph has reactivated almost every system and managed to isolate the virus in one of the ship's shuttles. The only systems still contaminated are weapons and the communications transmitters array.

The Dominion ship is flying at high warp toward Collapsar 37. She is leaving a clear ion trail, but is very uncertain for how long such a trail will last in the terrible pressures of a black hole's gravity fields.

Will the Triton so patched up and unstable, be able to withstand such a proving trek?

Star Trek, A Call To Duty, is proud to present the USS Triton in...."Planet of No Return"....Chapter six....." Black Holes and Feline superheroes"....Stardate 10603.23

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CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: sitting in his chair on the bridge, in his loud deep voice :: All stations : Report

CEO_Randolph says:
::is on the bridge once again working feverishly to get the communications back online::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::on the bridge after leaving Yeoman Williams in sickbay with Blake::

 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Takes a seat a science console to try to pull up information on the Dominion ship and the system they are headed to.::

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::sits in the pilot seat in the shuttlecraft as it floats around the shuttle bay::

CEO_Randolph says:
CO: Sir I have most of the ship back up and running except for communications and the one shuttle craft in the shuttle bay which holds the virus.  I am trying to get the communications array backup and running.

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
CO: Weapons still offline, Defensive systems coming online .
 
 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CIV: Commander plot a pursuit course after that ship

CEO_Randolph says:
CO: Sir I am also trying to get the weapons back online for you as well.  They took a hell of a beating.  My jury-rigging is working but how long is up to Kahless.

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
:: putters around the operations console enjoying being on Alpha shift for a change ::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::slips into the FCO's seat:: CO: Aye sir.  ::starts to plot the course:: I have some further news about Amanda,  from what Blake told me, she ran away from the Jem’Hadar and is hiding.  they might not even know she's on board.  Another thing ::said with a little relief:: Blake said the Jem’Hadar treated the children very well.

CEO_Randolph says:
CIV: Take it easy with how you make the engines jump please they are so jury-rigged we may yet still blow up.

  CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
TO: Do your best lieutenant, we won't be as fortunate when we catch them.  We got a free pass last time.

 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
CO:  Captain, the ship is a classical dominion attack fighter.  Sensors pick up 30 crew on board.  It appears they are headed to the Planet Hybux, Sir.  I'm pulling information up on the system.

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
:: gives the CIV a look :: CIV: You're a pilot?
 
 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
TO:  Also sending data to tactical.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
*CEO*: Understood, Lt. ::still intends to push the engines as hard as she is allowed::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
XO: Well done commander, keep at it.  We will need all the information we can gather

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::nods over at the OPS:: OPS: Let's just say I can did a little of everything....::smiles::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
<del **>

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
*CEO*: Ahh chief I think I need your help in the shuttle bay

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
::Activates tactical.:: XO: I got it Cmdr.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CO: Course plotted and laid in, sir.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CEO: I expect nothing but your best effort lieutenant.

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
:: smiles then tries to get something on the comm. system :: Self: Strange this thing isn't working.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CIV: Then take us to warp, everything engineering can give

CEO_Randolph says:
::hears the FCO and moves to exit and answer the FCO and bangs her head on the console above her::  Out loud: Augusfratt!!!!!

 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Continues to pull up the data, sending the information on sensors to Tactical.::  CO/TO:  Sensors also picked up another being that the dominion ship picked up from the Section 31 ship.  I'm trying to determine the species of that being.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CO: Aye sir. ::sets the ship to the maximum she can go::

CEO_Randolph says:
CO: Sir you will have it.  *FCO*: What is going on Lt Meadows?

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
XO: Try running the sub dermal transmitter frequency that Mrlr supplied against your scans

CEO_Randolph says:
::rubbing her head::

 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Nods to the Captain.::  CO:  Aye, Sir.  ::Presses a few buttons on her console for a comparative analysis.::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
OPS: See that tactical has the power they require, I don't care if you have to leave life sciences in the dark.

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
CEO: Chief I'm going to need everything I can get diverted to shields, Can I have Chatters  divert non essentials?

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
:: tries to reconfigure the panel :: CIV: This panel is a mess. Does the Alpha Ops crewman ever get anything done with things like this? :: hears the Captain ::

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
*CEO*:Chief looks like the grav-plating failed here and I'm floating around

 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
CO/Mrlr:  There does not appear to be enough data to determine the species.  ::Checks again.::  It definitely was a living being.  Species unknown.

CEO_Randolph says:
TO: Divert what ever you need but environmental controls and sickbay.  Just don't blow my fusion reactors again please.

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
CO: Oh of course Captain. :: grins :: Science in the dark.....I like it.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
OPS: I couldn't tell you, Lt.  But be careful that you don't release the virus accidentally.

CEO_Randolph says:
*FCO*: I will be there in a few minutes just grab something and hang on.

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::looks around the shuttle ad laughs a little:: Self: I'm glad she didn't bring a holo-cam

 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
OPS:  I am forwarding information I pulled from the planet Hybux on the plant and animal life and the Hybuxian species.  If you could disburse the information to the various departments, I would appreciate your doing so.

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
:: puts auxiliary power on stand by for tactical :: TO: Oh Lieutenant, you have all the power you need. :: winks ::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
XO: Add that scan to your subroutine, I want to know if that being is a willing passenger or our missing crew member

ACTION: All system in the ships are 100% functional. The hull suffered some stresses lately but it is still intact

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
XO: How can there not be enough data.  You can tell the Jem’Hadar....she's just a small human child.  Can't the sensors pick that up?

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
::Nods to the new Lt.::

CEO_Randolph says:
::kicks the communications console and swears in Klingon and it works::

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
:: straightens up at the XO's voice :: XO: Yes ma'am, I'll get right on it.

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
CIV: I would suspect some interference with sensors

CEO_Randolph says:
CO: Sir this communications system is functional but it is not the hardware.  It is the soft ware that is screwed up.

  CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CIV: Commander that  will do.  The systems on this ship have taking a great deal of stress, I am as anxious as you are for that information

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
:: forwards the information on the Hybuxian species to the appropriate departments ::

 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
CO:  Captain, there were two life signs on the ship.  One was Commander Mrlr's daughter.  The other was beamed from the Section 31 ship.  I have no way of telling if that passenger that was beamed, did so willingly or not.

 ACTION: With power back in shuttle bay the shuttles slam back on the deck.

 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Nods to OPS.::  OPS:  Thank you.

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
::Almost shouts aloud.....Yes.:: CO: Weapons coming online sir.

CEO_Randolph says:
*FCO*: I am on my way Lt.

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::hits the flooring of the shuttle :: Self: Ahhh

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::hears that Amanda's life signs were found on the ship and sighs with relief:: Out loud quietly:: Self: Then she's still alive.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
XO: Have the computer keep track of the movements of the child, that is my first concern

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
:: wonders what kind of people these Hybuxians are :: Self: I bet they are funny looking.

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::rolls over and taps his COM badge:: *CEO*: Belay that chief gravity is restored here

CEO_Randolph says:
CO: Sir I have to get to the shuttle bay.  ::looking tired and exhausted::  I have to get the .......::hears the FCO::

 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
CO:  Unfortunately, Captain the ship just dropped out of range, and I'm reading an unusual amount of disturbance from the black hole which is effective my scans.

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::slowly gets back to his feet and opens the rear hatch::

CEO_Randolph says:
*FCO*: You sure?

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
TO: Work with engineering to get the virus out of our weapons, in the mean time have a crew prepare for manual firing of photon torpedoes

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
:: leans over :: CIV: Did I understand that some virus is in the ship's systems?

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CEO: I need more speed lieutenant :: growls as he gets up out of his chair ::
 
FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
*CEO*: Oh I'm sure the shuttle and I just took a tumble

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::nods:: OPS: Yes...so you need to isolate it and purge it from the communications otherwise it will re-infect the ship and we'll be dead in the water again.

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
CO: Aye sir, I'll do what I can.

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
:: leans over a bit too far, her elbow slipping off the console ::

CEO_Randolph says:
::shakes head growling loudly::

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::leans against the side of the shuttle bay till he gets his balance::

 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Looks over at OPS.::  OPS:  Late night again?

 ACTION: The ship begins to tremble as the black hole starts getting near.

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
Aloud: here we go folks, Hang on.

 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
CO:  Captain, sensors are beginning to pick up disturbance from the black hole.

CEO_Randolph says:
::walks back to her console and begins to shutdown systems that are nonessential and bleeding power from everywhere to give the Triton more power to the engines::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CO: Sir, we're coming up to the point where we'll have to drop out of warp due to the black hole gravity pulls.

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
:: sits up :: XO: No ma'am, sorry Commander, just slipped.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CIV: Best course past the gravity well commander

CEO_Randolph says:
CO: Sir  you have everything I can give you including from life-support.

CEO_Randolph says:
CO: Anymore and we will fly her apart and then I will have to get out and push.

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::exits the shuttle bay and enters a TL:: TL: Bridge

 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Grins a bit at Lt. Chatters.::  OPS:  It's okay, Lieutenant.  As long as you don't fall asleep at your console, we'll be just fine.

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
CEO: How can I assist you with the virus?

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
:: looks over the controls and wonders how to purge a virus ::

CEO_Randolph says:
::red lights going off on her console and she shuts them down one at a time and for every one she shuts down two more light up it is a losing battle::

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
:: hears the Commander but doesn't turn around ::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CO: Sir, 5 minutes until we get to the buffer zone.  When we reach that we'll have 15 minutes to drop out of warp and slow down enough to maneuver.

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: does a Klingon belly laugh:: CEO: I think we can find a EVA suit for you if it comes to that

CEO_Randolph says:
CO: Sir there is only one way I can give you what you need.

 TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
::Thinks he knows what the Chief is going to suggest.::

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::exits the TL and heads over to the helm:: CIV: I can take over from here commander

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::stands up:: FCO: In 4 minutes you need to drop out of warp. ::turns the console over to the FCO::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CIV: Cut it as close as possible, seconds count as you are aware

CEO_Randolph says:
CO: If I pull the safeties off the warp plasma relays and feed the raw plasma into the engines I can fly you over the holes but it will take me more than three weeks to replace the manifolds and coils.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
FCO: Have the commander bring you up to speed :: motions to Mrlr::

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::takes his post:: CIV: Thanks for the heads up

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
:: her mouth falls open as she sees the FCO approach, whispering under her breath :: Self: Wow, he's gorgeous!

 ACTION: The growing tremors of the hull are signaling the ship has entered danger zone around the Collapsar. ETA to the event horizon is getting closer.

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
CO: I believe so sir. We have to shut down warp in 4 minutes

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
FCO: Keep it as tight as possible lieutenant

 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Continues to run active scans of the area.::  CO:  Entering danger zone around the Collapsar.

CEO_Randolph says:
::feels her lady the Triton shake badly and knows that she will have to divert to the SIF and IDF quickly::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
FCO: Once you reach that area we can coast for no more than 15 minutes before slowing down enough to maneuver.  Take it as far as you can.

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
:: holds the side of her console to steady herself ::

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
CO: understood sir

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
::Listens to Randolph.:: CO: I don't recommend we engage the enemy without full weapons capability.

 ACTION: The gravity waves have swept the ion trail, you lose the trail of the Dominion's ship.

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
CIV: Any other tips?
 
TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
FCO: I lost the ion trail, Do you have it?

 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
TO:  I have lost the ion trail of the Dominion ship.  I'm attempting to modify sensors to compensate.  ::Tries to compensate.::

CEO_Randolph says:
::slams fists on her console::

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::tries to find the TO ion trail::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::shakes her head:: FCO: No...just get me to that ship as fast as possible, ::pats the FCO on the shoulder and walks away::

 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Rechecks sensors.::  CO:  Dominion ship is gone, Sir.  We've lost her.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
TO: Getting the captive back is my primary concern if it can be done without firing so be it, if not tell your torpedo crews to verify target carefully

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::looks over at the CIV as she pats his shoulder then back to his controls::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
XO: Use the computer to extrapolate best possible course for the ship from our last point of contact

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
:: peeks over at the FCO her heart racing ::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CO: It's a safe bet that they are heading to the planet.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CO: that's their home base

CEO_Randolph says:
*Engineering*: Pull the safeties off the fusion reactors and feed them easily into the warp plasma streams.  If we are going to get this ship through here we might as well do it the hard way.  Just watch yourselves down there please.

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
CO: Yes sir, but targeting will be a problem without the computer

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CIV: Agreed

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
CO: 30 seconds to shut down sir

 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Complies, and pulls the most logical course.::  CO:  Extrapolated route suggests Hybux, Captain.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
TO: Improvise lieutenant

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
:: looks down quickly and tries to concentrate on her work ::

 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
CO:  Suggest we alter course and pursue.

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
::Opens mouth as if to reply but thinks better of it.::

CEO_Randolph says:
CO: Sir I just may have sealed our fates and I pray not but you have more raw power to engines than you should have by Starfleet standards.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
XO/CIV: That supports what the commander  :: points at the CIV :: suggests.  Once clear of the gravity well we will make best speed for the planet

CEO_Randolph says:
CO: Sir we are well into the red and I might say if Starfleet engineering ever saw what I have done they would kill me.

 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Glances over at Ian after the Captain's last response.::

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
CO: Shutting down warp in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1... Disengaging warp drive ::brings the ship out of warp::

 ACTION: The FCO's command causes only a feeble noise, the ships keeps on going to warp. At the current rate of speed the ship has 15 minutes left before plunging into the crushing heart of the black hole and be destroyed

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CEO: If the ship is destroyed I will kill you myself, monitor the engines carefully

CEO_Randolph says:
FCO: You can't do that.

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
:; monitors the power level and cringes as she turns to the XO :: XO: Commander, are you sure power was cut to the engines? I still show them operating..:; looks at the FCO:: Perhaps the helm can verify?
 
CEO_Randolph says:
CO: Sir there is only one way to bring this ship out of warp manually.

 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
FCO:  Lt. Meadows, check your power to engines and verify.

CEO_Randolph says:
CO: I have the solution but I need to find the way to avoid the backlash.

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::tries again to bring the Triton out of warp::

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
XO: Check and try to cut warp speed, stand by

 ACTION: No answer from the warp engines, the ship is still at warp

 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
CEO:  Lt. Randolph, we need to bring the ship out of warp, or there's going to be one heck of a fireworks display.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
FCO: Make course correction take us away from the gravity well, until we can regain control of the engines

CEO_Randolph says:
*Engineering*: Turn around the plasma flows to the engines gradually we got to do a manual warp shut down.

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::sends the command to bring the core offline

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
:; bites her lip as she waits :: Self: Gosh, he's so cute.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CEO: Watch your intermix coolers the heat is going to build with the change in plasma flow

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
::Holds his console tighter as the ship speeds closer to the wormhole.::

CEO_Randolph says:
XO: Working on it sir.  It ain't going to be easy but I believe I can perform a hot shutdown of the warp core.  It should be gradual process.

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
CO: Sir the core is not responding to shut down commands ::tries to alter course::

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
:: hears the CEO and wonders what the heck she means ::

 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
CO:  Captain, if we can not disengage the warp engines, we can alter our direct course and navigate around the area of influence of Collapsar 37.  It will add a day to our pursuit.

CEO_Randolph says:
CO: I know sir and that is what I am concerned with.  If it isn't done gradually there will be a very dangerous backlash of energy and I don't know if my lady the Triton can handle another shot again.  I don't have the solution for it as of yet but I am working on it.

 ACTION: The ship alters course slightly and gains a few minutes before she enters the event horizon.

CEO_Randolph says:
CO: If I can't get it done right I will lose the core and it will take me three full days to repair it and we don't have three days.

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::tries to use the gravity well as a brake pad and turns the ship so the forces slow it down

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
XO: Send the course corrections to the FCO

 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
CO:  I don't think we have an option at this point, Sir.  I think we need to alter course to prevent damage to the ship.

 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
FCO:  Sending course modifications your way.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
FCO: Make the course correction immediately lieutenant

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::see the course correction and alters course to match::

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
CO: I'm on it sir

CEO_Randolph says:
*Engineering*: I want the power converters online to take some of the heat off the plasma relays as we back down.  I don't know what will happen with the backlash.

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
:: looks at the screen, her eyes growing bigger each second :: All : Oh this looks like a bad thing. :: grips the side of the console ::

 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Looks over at OPS holding her console.::  OPS:  What is it?

CEO_Randolph says:
::hands are flying over her console as she keys in the power shunts and relays to other systems and tries to do the simulations of the energy backlash::

CEO_Randolph says:
Self: I need a weeks vacation after this.

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
:: points at the screen :: XO: Well, we're awfully close to that.

 ACTION: The ship changes courses and the black hole becomes more distant.

CEO_Randolph says:
FCO: You ready to try this????

 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
OPS:  Course modification hopefully will change that view.

CEO_Randolph says:
*Engineering*: You ready there?

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
CO: Sir we should be okay now

Engineering says:
*CEO*: Just say the word.

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
CO: Looks like we have an extra day to our trip sir

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
FCO: Once control is restored to engines make best speed for the planet

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
CO: Aye sir
 
CEO_Randolph says:
CO/FCO: Sirs we ready to try to do this?

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
:: breathes a sigh of relief as the ship changes course ::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CEO: Do it lieutenant, I want control of my engines restored

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::controls start to come back to his console and makes small course corrections::

 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Pats OPS on the back.::  OPS:  Good observation.

CEO_Randolph says:
FCO: Back her down very slowly please.  Engineering is ready to assist.

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
:: smiles at the FCO :: FCO: That was a nice move Lieutenant.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
FCO: Well done lieutenant

CEO_Randolph says:
*Engineering*: Go backing down slowly now watch the intermix coolant and don't let it get out of line please.

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
:: jumps at the pat on her back :: All: Ack!

CEO_Randolph says:
::watches as the ship is beginning to respond::

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
:: turns to see the first officer :: XO: Oh sorry ma'am. You startled me.

 ACTION: The ship warp engines slowly lose power and the ship loses speed. In a few minutes all seems to be back to normal.

 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
CO:  This will take us a day out of the way, but it is the safest route.  And I should be able to re-establish the ion trail once we are closer.  ::Looks at the very odd Lt. Chatters.::

CEO_Randolph says:
::sighs:: Self: Thank you Kahless the mighty.

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
CO: Thank you sir, and sir I think the radiation is the cause for the command not to respond

CEO_Randolph says:
FCO: Well done Lt. Meadows.

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
CEO: Thanks chief

 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
OPS:  You always this jumpy, Lieutenant?

Engineering says:
*CEO*: Sir warp plasma levels are now with in norms and everything is normal.

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
FCO: Nice flying there LT.

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
XO: No Commander. It's just I'm not used to all this on Beta shift.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
XO: We serve no purpose dying here, I will take the delay.  XO/CEO: Hegh neH chav qoH

CEO_Randolph says:
*Engineering*: Get your butts moving and do the necessary repairs to the warp core and her systems.

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
TO: Thanks Ian

 ACTION: The Triton is now completely off the influence of the black hole.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Smiles at OPS and nods to the Captain.::  OPS:  Any damage or injury reports coming in?

CEO_Randolph says:
::hears the captain:: CO: Agreed sir.

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
CEO: Chief, now can we take a look at weapons computer?

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
XO: No injuries just a few shaken crewmen. :: smiles ::

CEO_Randolph says:
FCO: When we have time I will buy you a drink.

 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
CO:  We are clear of the black hole’s gravity well, Captain.
 
FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::plots a course for the ship to take to the planet that shouldn't be affect by the black hole:: CEO: Blood wine and make sure its a good year

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
XO: Maintain course and make best speed for the planet then

CEO_Randolph says:
CO: Sir engineering is effecting repairs to warp systems as we speak.

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
:: looks at the FCO and wonders if he is free for dinner later ::

CEO_Randolph says:
FCO: You are on.  I have just the bottle in my quarters.  Year 2283.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CEO: Understood

  XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
FCO:  Continue course, best speed to destination.

CEO_Randolph says:
FCO: Just don't push her now please.

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
XO: Course already plot and engaged

 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
FCO:  Engage.

CEO_Randolph says:
TO; Lets look at  your weapons systems shall we?

 ACTION: After one day spent traveling at warp speed and at a safe distance from the black hole the Triton is back on the trail of the dominion ship. They have many hours of advantage, but you got them in your sights
 
 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
:: is relaxing more now as this is her second shift with the big guns ::

 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Taps a few buttons on the science console.::  CO:  I am picking up the ion trail of the dominion ship, Captain.  Sending intercept course plot to Helm.  ::Sends the information to FCO.::

H CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
FCO: Close on them

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
XO: I want options for getting the child off that ship, I want then before we close to weapons range

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::returns the bridge after spending the night by her son's side while he lay still sedated in sickbay.  Hears the XO and hurries over tot he railing to look at the view screen::

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
:: listens hard to her earpiece :: CO: Captain, I am getting something.....a distress call.

 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
CO:  Aye, Captain.  I'll work with Tactical on establishing an extraction.

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::pushes the engines to max and plots intercept course::

  CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
OPS: Put it through lieutenant

CEO_Randolph says:
::still tired from pulling double shifts she is at her station working still on the weapons systems::

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
CO: It's from that Dominion ship....on speakers sir.

 ACTION: The speakers on the bridge play the following message, reception quality was terrible. The message is a loop. “Federation ship…following…glad…Amanda…mother…sorry…careful…mines…everywhere…contact us….main communications and engines….mine.

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
CO: Sir ETA is 30 minutes but sir...

 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Heads over to Tactical.::  TO:  Ian, suggestions for extraction of Commander Mrlr's daughter?

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
CO: That's all Captain.

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
CO: They should be hours away this could be a trap

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
XO: We don't have a lot of data on her location so anything we plan is only hypothetical

 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
TO:  Sounds like that message said mines?  Are you picking anything up on tactical scans?

CEO_Randolph says:
XO: I thought I heard the same thing mines?

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
::Taps the console:: XO: Scanning now

 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
CEO:  Make sure we have full power to shields.  CO:  Captain, suggest going to yellow alert.
 
CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::her ears prick forward:: CO: Sir...that accent...it almost sounds Caitian.

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
:: glances across at Lt. Meadows and sighs ::

CEO_Randolph says:
XO: You got it sir.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
FCO/TO: Meadows is correct, we have two possibilities they are trapping us or were infected by the same virus as we were

CEO_Randolph says:
::shunts power from the reactors into the shields::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
All: Yellow alert

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
XO: I detect nothing, but if we could see them they wouldn't be much good

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
XO: Cmdr, are getting any Caitian life signs aboard the ship?
 
CEO_Randolph says:
TO: You got more power for the shields.
 
 ACTION: The Dominion ship appears on sensors, it seems severely damaged.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::walks over to OPS:: OPS: Can you play that again?

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::goes over the new sensor data:: CO: Sir looks like massive damage to the ship

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
XO: I suggest scanning for....::Stops in mid sentence.::

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
TO: Problems lieutenant?

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
CO: They could have had trouble when going by the black hole

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
XO: Dominion ship on sensors......Severe damage

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
FCO: Reduce speed

 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
TO:  I'm picking up the Dominion ship, Captain.  They've suffered severe damage.  ::Pulls up information on sensors.::  Sensors indicate 6 life signs aboard .. 3 Jem'Hadar .. a human, a Vorta, and .. ::pauses::  one Caitian.

CEO_Randolph says:
TO: Damage???

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
:: looks at the power display :: CO/XO: Sirs, their power is failing. They appear to be on emergency backups.

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::decrease speed to warp 5::

 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Heads back to an empty science console, and attempts to get a lock on the life signs.::

CEO_Randolph says:
::ears dance at the sound of one Caitian::  Self: The CIV'
 
TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
CO: The bow is completely blown off. It's a miracle anyone survived

Host OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
:: plays the comm. for Mrlr again ::
 
CEO_Randolph says:
::ears dance at the sound of one Caitian::  Self: The CIV’s daughter is there.

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
CO: The mines!, They probably hit one of them
 
 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Nods to OPS.::  CO:  I have a lock on the life signs Captain.  I would suggest beaming them aboard.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::listens to it carefully and then turns around:: CO: Sir...that's it!  That’s where I heard that voice before.  It is Amanda’s favorite super hero...Captain Cat Caitian.  She has all of the videos and plays them over and over.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
OPS: Status of transporter

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
CO: We have full power to the transporters.

 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
CO:  We will need to lower shields to transport, Captain.  Suggest the child be beamed directly to sickbay, the others to the brig.

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
CO; Recommend all stop until we can find a way to detect them.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CIV: Captain Caitian?? are you saying your child sent that message
 
CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CO: Or someone who knows Captain Caitian....and can imitate them.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
XO: Level ten force fields to seal the brig as well

 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Nods to the Captain.::  CO:  Initiating level ten force field to seal the brig.

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::looks over at the OPS and see her staring at him::

 XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
TO:  Ian, please have a tactical team report to the brig to secure the area as an added precaution.

 ACTION: The brig is sealed with the force field
 
 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
FCO: All stop , station holding thrusters zero drift

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
:: smiles at the FCO:: FCO: Huh?
 
TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
XO: Aye, Security team has been assigned.

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::shut down warp and bring the ship to a stop:: CO: Answering all stop

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
OPS: Are you okay?

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
:: knows she's been caught leering and looks away :: Self: Darn!

 ACTION: The ships stops at a safe distance from the dominion's ship. Shields are still up.

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
CO: Recommend shuttle so we don't have to lower shields sir

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