MISSION PROLOGUE:   As the walls come crumbling down, of the research facility of Bopac, PRISM: Sigma beams to the runabouts and leave the facility.  But .. is the Changeling among them?  Or did she escape?  The Jem’Hadar are closing.... and are actively scanning the system. 

Star Trek: A Call To Duty Proudly Presents:
	PRISM SIGMA, Stardate 10603.20, "City of the Lost” – Part 8

Crew:
Commanding Officer: Lieutenant Commander Samantha Anne Sommers, played by Linda Baus
Executive Officer: Lieutenant Ian James Cerdan, played by Phil Yarbrough
Combat Medic: Ensign Gina Hembrook, played by Gina Hembrook
Diplomatic Corps Officer: Lieutenant Commander Ashley Yates, played by Cory Friess
Logistics Officer: Lieutenant J’Loni Shrilak Mo’Bri Randolph, played by Lynda Anderson
Mission Specialist: Lieutenant Karindar Fatema Jules, played by Julie Lucas
Intelligence Officer: Lieutenant JG Riccardo Polo, played by Enrico Toro
Combat Engineer: Lieutenant JG Rodos Falor, played by Dave Sullivan
Strategic Operations Officer: Lieutenant Alan Johnathon Vernius, played by Paul Conrad

Absent:
Combat Pilot: Lieutenant Mark Meadows, played by Mark Validzic
Assault Specialist: Ensign Quinnis, played by Brandon Lidie

Managed by Gilles Leger 

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Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
#::Moving through the Runabout, making sure that all of the scientists are strapped in and prepared for a battle.::  Scientists: Be prepared to be shaken up a bit.  If something happens please remain seated.  We'll be doing what we can to avoid the Jem'Hadar.

Intelligence Officer Lieutenant JG Polo says:
#::On the Kouchibouguac, sitting at the secondary controls, every now and then looking sideways at the Combat Medic and smiling.:: XO: Jem’Hadar passed to active scans, Sir.

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
#::At the controls, plotting a course for the wormhole as fast as the runabout will go.::

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
$::On the flight deck of the USS Richelieu.::  CO:  We've cleared the atmosphere, Commander.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$::Heads to the front of the runabout where the Mission Specialist is sitting in the pilot's seat.::  MS:  Plot course for home, and get us out of here.

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
#IO:  How much do they know?  ::Mumbles aloud.::

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says:
$::Sitting at the engineering console on the Richelieu.::

Mission Specialist Lieutenant Jules says:
$::Nods.::  CO:  Aye, Sir.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$::Nods to the Strategic Officer.::  SO:  How close are the Jem'Hadar warships to us?  Are they any immediate threat?

Intelligence Officer Lieutenant JG Polo says:
#XO:  By now they should even know our blood pressure if they keep on with those scans.

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
#::Makes sure everyone is packed in before moving to the front of the Runabout.::  XO:  Sir, all of the scientists are packed in as tightly as possible.

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
#CM:  Set course for the wormhole.

Mission Specialist Lieutenant Jules says:
$::Plots a course.::

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
#XO:  Sir, was there any message you wanted me to give your father when I report back aboard the Dublin?  I need to see him anyway... he's the Captain, after all.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$*XO*:  Let's get a move on it, Ian.  I don't want to be here when the Jem'Hadar arrive.

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
#XO:  Already laid in, ready to engage at maximum warp, Sir.

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
#CM:  Now is not the time Ensign.  If we survive, I'll let you know.

Intelligence Officer Lieutenant JG Polo says:
#::Listens to the Combat Medic and has an idea.::  CM:  Gina, please tell Gael that if he gets married within a year he is not my friend anymore.

Mission Specialist Lieutenant Jules says:
$::Attempts to plot a course around the Jem'Hadar vessels.::

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
$CO:  Range to targets is 5 million kilometers, ETA 22 minutes minus.  They're closer than I'd like.  Our exit course will take us right past them.

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
#XO:  Roger that, Sir.  Ready to engage.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$MS:  Maximum warp.

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
#::Takes a seat at one of the secondary consoles and begins to monitor the environmental controls and life support, hoping to be able to keep them online.::

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$SO:  Options?

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
#::Snickers.::  IO:  Will do Lieutenant.

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
#DCO:  Contact the Captain.  Coordinate with them.

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
$CO: Talk to them; tell them we're just leaving.  We're in no position to run or fight them.

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
#CM:  Keep her on the Richelieu's port until we get orders.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$::Thinks for a minute.::  SO:  I'm not sure I like giving them the opportunity.  What else do you have?

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
#XO:  Aye, Sir.

Intelligence Officer Lieutenant JG Polo says:
#::Smiles.::  CM:  Thank you Ensign. 

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
#::Taps her Combadge.::  *CO*:  Yates to Sommers.  I've been given the task of coordinating between the two of us.  Is there anything you'd like for us to do at the moment, except for escape in one piece?  ::Smiles slightly.::

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
#XO:  Roger that, station keeping portside.  ::Maintains relative position to the Richelieu.::

Intelligence Officer Lieutenant JG Polo says:
#XO:  Max power to shields and engines.

ACTION:  A warning alarm sounds in both runabouts.... a warp bubble cannot be formed.

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
$CO:  Sir, we could use the planet as a sensor shield and run in the opposite direction, but it will take us farther from the wormhole.

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
#CM:  What now?

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$*DCO*:  I will need your diplomacy skills if we come in contact with the Jem'Hadar.  Be prepared.

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says:
$::Taps his console, confirming the readings.::  CO:  Sir, the engines are having trouble forming a warp bubble.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$CE:  What seems to be the problem?

Mission Specialist Lieutenant Jules says:
$::Curses in Klingon.::  CO:  Captain, we can not go to warp.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$MS:  What?  Why not?  

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
$::Sees the alarm.::  CO:  Now we're really up the creek without a paddle.  I suggest we talk to them, and make nice, Sir.

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
#XO:  I can't get a stable warp field for some reason, Sir.

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
#*CO*:  Captain you can't be serious?  Negotiate?

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
#::Raises an eyebrow.::  *CO*:  Of course, Commander.  Hopefully they'll be in the mood to talk and not fire on us.  ::Resumes monitoring the environmental systems.::

Intelligence Officer Lieutenant JG Polo says:
#::Analyses sensors to see if there is some sort of warp dampening field around.::

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$*XO*:  Ian, are we any match for these fighters?

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
#CM:  I don't have to tell you......Get the Intelligence Officer to give you a hand.

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
$::Overhears the question to the Executive Officer.::  CO:  Sir, we are manifestly outgunned by a factor of 20.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$SO:  Then negotiations are out of the question, and will be a last resort.  

Mission Specialist Lieutenant Jules says:
$CO:  I do not know, Captain.  ::Looks at the Combat Engineer.::

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says:
$::Taps his console again, trying to figure out the problem.::  CO:  Sensors are detecting spatial anomalies in the vicinity... the warp engines are refusing to engage for security precautions.

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
#XO:  On top of it, Sir.  ::Sprints back for the engineering areas.::

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$MS:  Take us around the other side of the planet, away from the Jem'Hadar.

Mission Specialist Lieutenant Jules says:
$::Curses in Klingon again.::

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
#::Watches the Executive Officer for a moment.::  XO:  Sir, two Runabouts are no match for two Jem'Hadar Warbirds, not even on our best day.

Mission Specialist Lieutenant Jules says:
$CO:  Aye, Captain.

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
#*CO*:  Captain, We may be able to hold them off for a short time, but we'll take a beating.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$*XO*:  Ian, we're going to head in the opposite direction and hope to avoid them.

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
#::Nods to Yates.::

Intelligence Officer Lieutenant JG Polo says:
#XO: I guess we have to try to pass past the anomalies ASAP, Sir.

Mission Specialist Lieutenant Jules says:
$::Grumbles because Klingons do not like to run from a fight.::

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$CE:  Can you modify the engines somehow to get past the anomalies?

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says:
$CO:  I may be able to override the security precautions, but even then it might not be a good idea to do so.

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
#::Starts putting her CEO stuff to use trying to tweak the warp field coils to get them to compensate and form a stable field.::

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
#::Taps in a few commands on the console in front of her.::  Self:  Come on, we can do this.

Intelligence Officer Lieutenant JG Polo says:
#::Starts using sensors to analyze the anomalies and transmits the data to the Combat Medic.::

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
#IO/CM:  Match the Richelieu's course and speed.  Try to cover there flank.

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
$::Accesses the database on Jem'Hadar ships and looks up their top speed, then shakes his head.::  CO:  Sir, Jem'Hadar warships are capable of Warp 8.9.  Even at flank speed, we can only make Warp 6.  We can't run, we can't hide, and we can't fight.  I'm afraid that leaves us with Diplomacy, Sir.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$::Nods to the Strategic Officer.::

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
#XO:  Got it, Sir.

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
#IO:  See if you can scan for the anomalies and plot a quick course out of them Lieutenant.

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says:
$CO:  Perhaps we can outrun them at impulse.  I could attempt to reroute more power to the impulse engines, and if we can override the safeties, we may be able to pull it off.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$CE:  Do what you can.  

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
#::Crosses her legs as she continues monitoring the systems, just waiting, thinking about what she could say to the Jem'Hadar if they were to speak with them.::

Intelligence Officer Lieutenant JG Polo says:
#::Configures shields to give the Richelieu better protection.::  CM:  I am on it.  This computer is not as fast as I'd like though.

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
#::Steps away from the crew a moment.::  *CO*:  Captain, how much room do you have for Scientists aboard you runabout?

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
$CO:  I'm sorry that I can't give more options, Sir.  I'll continue to look for a solution to the tactical and strategic equations.

ACTION: The Jem’Hadar ships enter the system with prudence.... like a cat stalks its prey.

Mission Specialist Lieutenant Jules says:
$::Grumbles to herself.::

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
#IO:  Standard SpecOps.  We the unknowing, are doing the impossible for the ungrateful.  We have done so much, with so little, for so long, we are now qualified to do anything with nothing.  ::Smirks.::

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
#::Looks at the tactical display as the ships appear.::

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$*XO*:  Ian, we have the strategic officer on board.  We have the tactical people onboard.  I believe the question is, how many scientists do *you* have room for?

Intelligence Officer Lieutenant JG Polo says:
#CM:  Amen!

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says:
$CO:  Captain?

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
#::Listening to the conversation between Sommers and Cerdan, deciding not to interject at the moment.::

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$CE:  If we have to separate, then one of the runabouts will make a run for it.  The other will stay and choose to talk to them.

Mission Specialist Lieutenant Jules says:
$::Hears the Captain and smiles a typical Klingon grin.::  Self:  Today is a good day to die.

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
#*CO*:  Captain , I cannot allow that.  ::Pauses a moment.::

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$CE:  How much damage will it cause to engines?

Intelligence Officer Lieutenant JG Polo says:
#XO:  We can try to use the anomalies to confuse their sensors, Sir.  I am not totally positive but I think it's worth a try.

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
$CO:  Sir, having either runabout run for it will only invite the Jem'Hadar to fire on it.  I highly recommend against splitting us up.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$SO:  I don't think they're here to talk, Lieutenant.  

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
#XO:  These runabuckets can take a beating, Sir.  I say we give those scaly dopefiends the pasting they deserve.

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says:
$CO/SO:  Could we not both make a run for it?

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
#IO:  Set course.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$CE:  Send that information to the Kouchibouguac that you have.  Tell them to modify their engines.  Let's give it a try.

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
#*CO*:  Bring your ship in close. Were going to try and use the anomaly as a screen.

Intelligence Officer Lieutenant JG Polo says: 
#XO:  Course set for the anomalies, Sir.  Transferring the data to the Richelieu and the Combat Medic now.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$MS:  Do as the Executive Officer says, please.

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
#::Watches her display as she listens to the comm traffic between the two Runabouts, ready for anything.::

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says: 
$CO:  Aye, Sir.. sending the information over.  ::Taps his console and sends a note to the engineering station on the Kouchibouguac, informing them to attempt rerouting power to the impulse engines to outrun the Jem’Hadar ships.::

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
#::Adjusts her course to move into the anomalies.::

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
$::Sighs.::  CO:  At this juncture it’s talk or die, Sir.  And we may die anyway, but that's our duty.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$*XO*:  Aye, Ian.

Mission Specialist Lieutenant Jules says:
$::Wants to be defiant...but complies.::  CO:   Aye Captain.  ::Sulks.::

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$SO:  Are they within hailing range?

Intelligence Officer Lieutenant JG Polo says:
#CM:  We need to do our duty.  Let the Jem’Hadar die for their country.  ::Grins.::

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
$CO:  Yes, Sir.

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
#IO:  I'm all for using the maximum opportunity rule.

Intelligence Officer Lieutenant JG Polo says:
#CM:  I am with you on that one.  Let's give them something to remember.   

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$SO:  And they have not tried hailing us, which means they don't want to talk.  Have their sensors picked us up?

Mission Specialist Lieutenant Jules says:
$ Self:  Talking is for the weak.  ::Grumbles to herself.::

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
$CO:  I have faith in your and Commander Yates' diplomatic ability, Sir.  And yes, they have us on sensors.  We're only 4.75 million kilometers away.

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
#*CO*/XO:  Sirs, I just wanted to make a comment that the Jem'Hadar have been created to fight.  I highly doubt we'll be negotiating with them.

Intelligence Officer Lieutenant JG Polo says:
#XO:  Care to man the weapons station, Sir?

ACTION:  As the runabouts get closer and closer to the anomalies, space "feels" weird... straight lines become an angle. 90 degrees seem crooked.... makes one want to wear glasses.

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
#XO:  We might be able to use the anomalies like a nebula and set up a nice little bushwhack, Sir.

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says:
$::Looks around curiously.::

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
#IO:  Yes, I would.  What the........::Sits at the weapons console.::

Intelligence Officer Lieutenant JG Polo says:
#Self:  Wow talk about warping space!

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
#::Closes her eyes in a hope to regain her sense of balance.::

ACTION: Klingon stomachs do not take well to curbed space.

Mission Specialist Lieutenant Jules says:
$::Blinks her eyes.::

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$ALL:  Is anyone else experiencing vision problems?

Mission Specialist Lieutenant Jules says:
$::Belches.::

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says:
$CO:  I am, Captain... I believe it’s attributed to the spatial anomalies.

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
$CO:  Yes, Sir.  It's possible that it’s due to the spatial distortions.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$SO:  What I'm afraid of is if we hide, or stay around, we may not have the opportunity to leave.

Mission Specialist Lieutenant Jules says:
$CO:  Captain, Klingons do not have vision problems.  ::Pauses a moment.::  Or get sick.

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
#::Reopens her eyes and looks over the display on her console.::  All:  What is going on?

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$CE:  Get those engines modified.

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says:
$CO:  Aye.  ::Taps combadge.::   

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
#DCO:  That doesn't look fun at all.

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says:
$*IO*:  Rodos to Polo... reroute power to your impulse engines, break the safeties if you have to.. we're making a run for it. Captain's orders.

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
#XO:  Not in the slightest, Sir.

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says: 
$CO:  If we run, we're instantly guilty in their eyes, Sir.  And we have no way to outrun them, we're 18 hours from the Bajoran Wormhole at warp 6; at 8.9 which the Jem’Hadar can make, they'll make it in less than 4.

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
#::Maintains course and speed, ready for evasive or combat maneuvers as needed.::

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says: 
$*XO*:  Ian, you need to take a look at the schematics that the Combat Engineer has sent to you.  I would like you to modify your runabout’s engines.  I think we're going to need to make a run for it.

Intelligence Officer Lieutenant JG Polo says:
#::Feels like he is a Dali painting, and he is a little dazzled.::

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$SO:  Trust me, Lieutenant.  They don't want to talk.  You're going to have to believe me on that one.

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
#XO:  We could always try hailing the T'Khut and see if they are in the neighborhood yet, Sir.

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says:
$::Begins rerouting power from all nonessential systems to the impulse drive.::

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
#*CO*:  Acknowledged, Captain.  See if you can skirt the edge of the anomaly.  It may buy us some time.

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
$::Nods.::  CO:  Very well, Sir.  I'm prepared to die in my duty.  Let's run if that is your order.

Intelligence Officer Lieutenant JG Polo says:
#::Reads the schematics and gets ready to make the requested modifications.::

ACTION:  The distance closes with the Jem'Hadar vessels...   at 3 million kilometers they launch torpedoes.

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
#CM:  Get those specs from the Richelieu.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$MS:  We'll stay together as long as we can.  If those Jem'Hadar ships turn on us, we will need to .. evasive maneuvers.  Incoming torpedoes!

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
$::Makes a sign of the cross and says a prayer.::

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$*XO*:  Incoming torpedoes on sensors, Ian.

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
#ALL:  Incoming!  Brace for maneuvers!  ::Takes evasive action.::

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
#::Holds on tightly to the display in front of her.::

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
$CO:  For the record, Sir.  It was an honor serving with you.

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says:
$::Hears the incoming torpedoes call, and races to get the impulse engines modified.::

ACTION:  The guidance systems of the torpedoes.... seem affected by the sensors.... instead of a straight line.... a zig zag course can be observed.

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
#CM:  Evasives, Now!

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$SO:  Please don't use that in past tense.  We're not dead in the water yet.

Intelligence Officer Lieutenant JG Polo says:
#XO:  It seems like the anomaly is someway confusing their guidance system.

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
#XO:  Already on it, Sir, but it looks like this gunk is spoofing their guidance systems.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$CE:  What's happening to their torpedoes?

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
$::Eyes widen as he sees the course of the torpedoes.::  CO:  Sir!  Into the spatial anomaly, quickly.  Set a course to follow the spatial anomaly as far as it goes.

Intelligence Officer Lieutenant JG Polo says:
#::Winks at the Combat Medic.::

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
#XO/IO:  Is there a way that we could possibly fool their sensors?  Have them think we are somewhere else due to these anomalies?

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$::Barks the order.::  MS:  Do as he says.  Into the anomaly.

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
#ALL:  That evens the odds a little bit.

ACTION:  Evasive maneuvers seem easy as the torpedoes miss their mark.... by quite a distance... and continue to zig zag all over.

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says:
$CO:  It's a result of the anomaly as well, I believe.

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
#::Nods back to the Intelligence Officer, then keeps performing evasive maneuvers.::

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
$CO:  Recommend we engage Lieutenant Rodos's modifications.  We won't need evasive maneuvers, just speed, Sir.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$SO:  I thought that's what we were doing.  

Intelligence Officer Lieutenant JG Polo says:
#DCO:  We could go at low energy emissions and drift for a while, they may not pinpoint us again.

ACTION:  The Executive Officer’s stomach complains violently in this "space".

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$CE:  Get the engines working.

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says:
$::Finishes the modifications.::  CO:  Modifications on the Richelieu are ready to go on your mark, Captain.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$CE:  You have a go, Lieutenant.

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
#::Holds a hand to his mouth and takes a deep breath.::

Mission Specialist Lieutenant Jules says:
$::Does as the Captain orders.::

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
#IO:  It seems we wouldn't have the time at this point.  ::Presses several buttons on her display.::

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$*XO*:  Ian, we are engaging Lieutenant Rodos's engine modifications.  Follow our lead.

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says:
$ALL:  Hold on to your seats, we're gonna be pushing a little past safety impulse here... engaging impulse engines.  ::Attempts to engage.::

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
#::Waves a hand to Hembrook and takes another deep breath.::

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
#::Engages the modified engines and keeps station with the Richelieu.::

ACTION:  Both runabouts engage at maximum impulse... and whatever emergency speed they can muster.

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
#::Looks back toward the scientists, hoping they won't get sick.::

Intelligence Officer Lieutenant JG Polo says:
#Out loud:  Whoa, Einstein would be proud of us.

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
$::Plots the course of the anomaly and transmits to the Mission Specialist's console.::  CO:  Sir, I could disable the safety interlocks on the Warp drive, in this anomaly.  It may cover our warp trace. There is a risk that going to warp will destroy both of us.

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
#COM:  T'Khut:  USS T'Khut, this is PRISM Team Sigma, do you copy, over?  We are in need of assistance; under attack from Jem'Hadar warships... please respond.

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
#::Jumps violently and empties the contents of his stomach on the deck plates.::

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
#CM:  Are they even in range, Ensign?

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
#::Sets COM to repeat until a response is received.::

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says:
$CO:  It's working, Captain.

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
#DCO:  Let's hope so, Commander.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$SO:  Has this ever been done before?

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
#DCO:  I hope we are too.

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
$CO:  No, Sir.  I'd give it a 33% chance of success, but we're out of time and out of options.

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
#::Turns toward the Executive Officer.::  XO:  Lieutenant, are you okay?  ::Stands up from her console and moves over to him.::

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$SO:  What if we hid in the anomaly and set off some charges to make it seem like we blew up?

ACTION:  One Jem'Hadar vessel pursues while the other goes for Bopac.

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
#::Wipes his mouth and spits.::  CM:  What the hell are you doing?

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$::Nods to the Combat Engineer.::

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
#XO:  One fighter is heading for Bopac Sir.  If we tag-team the other one, we might take it out and get away.

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
#::Not liking the easy way out and would rather do battle but this is not the time.::

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
$CO:  According to my analysis, the anomaly doesn't hide us from sensors.  It simply distorts space similar to how a warp field does.  If we create a warp field of a resonating frequency, the anomaly will hide the trace.

Intelligence Officer Lieutenant JG Polo says:
#XO:  Agreed, we just need to disable its warp drive and we go home.

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
#XO:  Lieutenant, you can't blame your space sickness on Ensign Hembrook.  It hits different people at different times. ::Returns to her seat, noting that he is fine.::

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
#::Slides into the other seat next to the Combat Medic.::  CM:  How she handling?

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
#CM:  Close that channel.

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
#LO:  Not bad, all things considered.

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
#XO:  As you say Sir.  ::Stops the COM.::

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
#*CO*:  Captain , we may be able knock out the warp drive on one of those, if we work together.

Intelligence Officer Lieutenant JG Polo says:
# LO:  Hello J’Loni.  We have to stop meeting this way.  ::Grins at the old friend on his lap.::

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
#::Didn't even notice the Intelligence Officer.::  IO:  Excuse me, Mr. Polo.  Didn't see you there. ::Blushes.::

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
$::Raises his eyebrows at the sound of the Executive Officer's voice.::  Self:  That's insane.

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
#CM:  Sorry Ensign.  It’s okay.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$SO:   I like your idea.  Relay your information to the Executive Officer.  And make it so.

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
$CO:  Aye, aye Sir.  ::Begins taking the safety interlocks offline and setting the warp frequency.::  

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
#XO:  My bad, Sir.  I just thought a little Nebula class firepower would be good about now.

Intelligence Officer Lieutenant JG Polo says:
#LO:  Now with the right music, that would not be so bad.  ::Can't help but chuckling.::

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says:
$SO:  Need a hand with that?

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
$CE:  Work on the interlocks if you please.  Take them all offline.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$*XO*:  Negative, Ian.  Lieutenant Vernius has another plan.  He's relaying the information to your runabout.

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
#CM:  They may not have known she was coming , but it's not likely.

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
#*CO*:  Standing by, Captain.

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says:
$::Works his console, disabling the safety interlocks off the warp engines.::

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
#IO:  Really all I want to do is get my hands on a Jem'Hadar neck and squeeze, but it will have to wait I guess.  But yeah we got to stop meeting like this.  ::Smiles.::

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says:
$SO:  Safety interlocks released, Lieutenant.

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
$*XO*:  Lieutenant, please take your warp safety interlocks offline.  I'm transmitting a warp frequency now.  It will be the resonance frequency of the spatial anomaly.

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
#XO:  At this point I think stealth is out the window, Sir.  I'll take action.

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says: 
$CE:  Very good. 

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
#::Looks out into space for a moment and then turns back to her display.  Everything was holding for now.::

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
$::Sends the frequency to the Kouchibouguac.::

Intelligence Officer Lieutenant JG Polo says:
#LO:  Right now the only neck my hands want to hug is a cold beer's, anything is good as long as it works.

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says: 
$CO:  Captain, we're ready to go to warp.  Waiting on the Kouchibouguac.

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
#*SO*:  Receiving now.

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
#XO:  Sir, how do you feel?

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
#CM:  You see this?

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says:
$ALL:  May fortune favor the foolish.  ::Smiles at the Strategic Officer.::

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$SO:  We go together.  It's all for one and one for all.  If we don't make it, we'll give them a heck of a fireworks display.

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
$CO:  Yes, Sir! 

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
#XO:  Yes, Sir... it's worth a try...  ::Enters the data into the computer and readies for the new maneuvers.::

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
#LO:  I’m better, thank you.  ::Wipes the sweat from his forehead.::

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
$*XO*:  Are you ready, Sir?  If so, please slave your helm to Richelieu's console.

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
#XO:  You need some engineering work done?

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
$CE:  Indeed

Mission Specialist Lieutenant Jules says:
$::Belches again.::

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
#LO:  Ensign Hembrook may need some help.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$SO:  If it works, you get to have your name in the history books.

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
#::Strengthens her grip on the console in front of her, noting there was nothing else she could do at the moment.::

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
#CM:  What do you need me to do.  Name it and I will do it.  Or in this case, tell you not to do it.

ACTION:  Klingon belches smell of ............. apricots.

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
#LO:  I got some new protocols... see if they can work if you would Lieutenant?

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
$CO:  I'm not concerned with that, Sir.  I'd rather have us alive on Deep Space 9.  Permission to engage?

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
#CM:  Sure let me at them.  ::Takes what the Combat Medic has just received and runs them through the simulator.::

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
#CM:  Yell when your ready.  ::Glances around at the group.::

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$::Waves her hands in front of her pushing the smell away from the .. apricots?::

Intelligence Officer Lieutenant JG Polo says:
#::Keeps on checking sensors.::

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
#XO:  You'll be the first to know, Sir.

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
#*CO*:  Stand by, Captain.  Almost ready.

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
#CM:  From what I see it might just work, but I wouldn't guarantee it.  Simulations come up marginal at best.

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says: 
#LO:  That's got it, Lieutenant, thanks. 

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$SO:  Once the Executive Officer has confirmed readiness, permission granted.

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says: 
#XO:  Ready, Sir.

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says:
$::Takes in a deep breath and thinks about his wife and Victory... preparing for possible death.::

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
#*CO*:  We are configured for warp.  On your mark.

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
#:;Takes a deep breath and prays for her sister and her unborn twins and home.::

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
$::Nods to the Captain.::  MS:  Warp Speed, Lieutenant Jules.

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
#::Takes in a deep breath, looks back at the scientists again, and then back up front.::

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$*XO*:  Engage, Ian.

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
#::Nods and forces a smile to his team.::

Intelligence Officer Lieutenant JG Polo says:
#CM:  If it goes to hell remember I always loved you.  ::Grins.::

Mission Specialist Lieutenant Jules says:
$SO:  Aye.  ::Engages warp speed.::

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
$ALL:  May God have mercy on us all.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$ALL:  It's been an honor serving with you all.

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
#::Engages at Maximum warp::

ACTION:  Both runabouts jump into warp.... smoothly.

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
#::Opens eyes and looks at her controls and gets ready for what is going to happen next.::

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
#*CO*:  We’re on your flank.

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
#IO:  I'll make sure I plan the engagement party for you two.  ::Grins.::

ACTION:  The Jem'Hadar remains at impulse.

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
#IO:  I'll be sure to put that on your tombstone Lieutenant.  ::Winks.::

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$::Closes her eyes as the ship goes to warp.::

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says:
$::Lets out a loud sigh of relief.::  Self:  YES! 

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
$::Lets out the breath he didn't realize he was holding.::

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says:
$SO:  Nice work, Lieutenant.

ACTION:  Both runabouts have alarms sounding....... a wormhole has been created.

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
$::Head snaps around to the alarm.::  CE:  We're not out of the woods yet, Lieutenant.

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
#CM:  Remind me to buy Vernius a drink......Maybe not.

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
#::Watching the stars fly by and is quite relaxed and sees the wormhole has been created.::

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
#All:  Well, this will certainly speed the trip up.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$MS:  Please tell me that's *our* wormhole.

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says:
$CO:  Captain, I'm detecting a wormhole... and not the Bajoran wormhole.

Intelligence Officer Lieutenant JG Polo says:
#::Analyzes the wormhole to see if it is stable.::

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
#XO:  That is not the Bajoran wormhole, Sir.

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
$CO:  Hold our course, Sir.  We're past the PNR.

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
#::Grabs the console and holds down his stomach again.::

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
#::Watches the sensors on the console before her, ignoring the alarms the best that she could.::

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
$CO:  We're not dead yet.  We should trust our luck, Sir.  ::Smiles.::

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$CE:  So where will it take us?

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
#::Runs her scans of the wormhole and sees that it is not stable at all.::

Mission Specialist Lieutenant Jules says:
$:;Belches yet again.::  Self:  Klingons do not throw up.

Intelligence Officer Lieutenant JG Polo says:
#XO:  I suggest we run.  The wormhole is kinda dangerous.

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
#CM:  We have no choice, drop from warp.

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
#XO/LO:  In my medkit is a vial of blue hypospray med, it will quiet your stomachs... one dose each please...

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
#XO:  I tend to agree, Sir.

ACTION:  Both runabouts begins to shake.... the inertial dampeners fighting the violent shaking.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$MS:   Drop us from warp, and follow the other runabout.

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
#::Trying to quiet the runabout now using her engineering skills again.::

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
#::Attempts to drop out of warp and bring the ship back to stable full impulse.::

Mission Specialist Lieutenant Jules says:
$ CO:  Aye, Sir.

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
#*CO*:  We are dropping from warp.  It’s tearing us apart.

Intelligence Officer Lieutenant JG Polo says:
#::Gives more power to inertial dampeners and engines.::

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says:
$::Hangs onto his console.::  CO:  I can't tell where it leads, sensors seem to be malfunctioning.

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
#::Pulling power from the replicators she dumps it into the IDF.::

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$CE:  As soon as we have dropped from warp, pull up astronomy charts to see if we can figure out where we are.

Mission Specialist Lieutenant Jules says:
$::Drops the runabout out of warp.::

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$*XO*:   Aye, Lieutenant.  We're doing the same.

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says:
$CO:  Aye, Sir.

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
#CM:  That should help at least.

ACTION:  Engines begin to shut down.....      the runabouts continue in the wormhole..... inertia will have them exiting in 3 minutes.

Mission Specialist Lieutenant Jules says:
$CO:  We have dropped from warp, Captain.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$SO:  Pull up anything on sensors, any ships in the area, once we exit.

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
#LO:  Help yourself Lieutenant.  I'm a bit tied up... ::Grumbles as she fights the runabout back to normal space.::

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
$CO:  Aye, Sir.

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
#::Reaches into the Combat Medic's bag and gives the Executive Officer and the other individual the hypospray to quiet the queasiness.::

Intelligence Officer Lieutenant JG Polo says:
#XO:  We should be out in three minutes.  For the rest we just have to cross our fingers.

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
#*CO*:  The wormhole has us, were going whether we want to or not.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$*XO*:  Aye, Ian.  I guess we'll see you on the other side then.

ACTION:  The runabouts continue to be violently shaken..... the Diplomatic Corps Officer is thrown about like a rag doll.

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
$CE:  All power to the SIF and IDF!

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$MS:  Aye, looks as though we're caught in the wormhole.  Just try to keep her together.

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
#::Attempts to grab poor Ashley as she is thrown around the runabout.::

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
#LO:  Thanks, J'Loni.  ::Pushes herself back into her seat, attempting to hold on as tightly as possible.::

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
#::Looks up at Randolph and pats her hand, and then looks back at the display.::

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
$*XO*:  Recommend you increase power to IDF and SIF, Sir.

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
#XO:  Pulling power from everywhere except life support, she shoves it into SIF and IDF.::

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
#IO:  Give me everything you have to shields, structural integrity, and inertial dampers Lieutenant.

Intelligence Officer Lieutenant JG Polo says:
#CM:  I am on it.  I am giving you all this runabout has.

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
#CM:  Hold her together.......

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
#XO:  Doing my best Sir... ::Uses all her piloting and Engineer savvy to keep the runabout stable.:: 

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
#::Takes in a deep breath before she is thrown from her seat onto the floor and then into a wall.::  Self:  Ugh!

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
#All:  Bloody runabuckets...

ACTION: The runabouts emerge into normal space.

Intelligence Officer Lieutenant JG Polo says:
#:;Activates sensors to triangulate their position.::

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says:
$::Pulls up astronomical maps and attempts to match them to the sensors.::

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
$::Feels the vibration stop abruptly... and engages a scan of the surrounding area.::

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$::Takes a deep breath as they head into normal space.::  SO:  Location?

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
$CO:  Stand by, Sir.

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
#XO:  Sir, we are out and still in one piece.

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says:
$CO:  I'm pulling up the maps.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$*XO*:  Status report, Ian.

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
#CM:  Turn us into the wormhole.  Do we have weapons?

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
#XO:  Roger that, Sir.  ::Uses RCS to turn the ship about and faces the wormhole.  Brings weapons online.::

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
#::Does not loosen up, hoping that they are somewhere in Federation space.::

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
#::Pats the runabout on the dash.::   Self:  They still make them.

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
#*CO*:  Stand by.  ::Looks to his team.::

ACTION: The alarm of warning of emergent collision sounds in both runabouts.

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
$MS:  Evasive!  Quickly!

Intelligence Officer Lieutenant JG Polo says:
#::Looks on sensors where the collision is coming from.::

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
#All:  Collision alert!  Hello!

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
#::Looks at the same time and prays.::

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
$CO: Sir, the wormhole is closing behind us.  If I had to guess, we created a tear in the multiverse when we went to warp in the anomaly.

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
#::Takes evasive action.::

ACTION:  A nebula class starship misses the runabouts by what seems like centimeters.

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
#All:  Some one get that registry number please.

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
#::Feels a large rush as she hears something move over them.::  All:  What was that?

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
#XO:  I hope that is the scientists’ ship.  I want to get them unloaded and out of here.

ACTION:  The ID of the ship is the USS T'Khut

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
#XO:  Looks like our ride is here, Sir.

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
#CM:  Good job......Whoa!  A little close, but good.

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
$CO:  We're halfway to the wormhole, Sir.  And that's the T'Khut!

Intelligence Officer Lieutenant JG Polo says:
#All:  We gained a little space it seems.  We have made it halfway to the wormhole.

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
#XO:  Thanks, Sir.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$SO:  That was close.  What?  
$MS:  Hail them.

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
#*CO*:  Sam... Captain your status?  Are you all right?

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
#CM:  Now that was some fancy flying if I don't say so myself.

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
$CO:  We're roughly halfway between Bopac and the Bajoran Wormhole.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$*XO*:   We're shaken, Ian, but we're okay.  We just found the T'Khut.

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
#::Nods.::  LO: Thank you Lieutenant... I do my humble best.

Intelligence Officer Lieutenant JG Polo says:
#::Prepares to hail the T'Khut.::

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
#All:  Everyone okay?

Mission Specialist Lieutenant Jules says:
$COM: USS T’Khut:  This is the runabout Richelieu.  Please respond.

Intelligence Officer Lieutenant JG Polo says:
#CM:  No tombstones it seems, but that was uhmm exciting. 

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says:
$::Breathes a sigh of relief and grins... knowing he'll see his wife again.::

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
$CO:  It seems we're safe, Sir.  Congratulations.

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
#XO:  Shaken, not stirred, but in one piece, Sir. 

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
#XO:  All is good on my end.  ::Stands up and moves to the scientists.::  All are accounted for.

Intelligence Officer Lieutenant JG Polo says:
#XO: I am fine, Sir.

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
#ALL:  Any casualties?

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
#XO:  Yes, I am okay I hope.  ::Looks to make sure she is still in one piece.::

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$SO:  Thanks to you, Lieutenant.  We owe you our gratitude.

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
#XO:  Yes, Sir.  I am here and okay for now.

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
#*CO*:  Captain, about the same here.  Awaiting your orders.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$MS:  Tell them we have scientists from Bopac IV on board.

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
$CO:  Not at all, Sir.  Your command decisions were invaluable.  We wouldn't have made it without them.

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
#XO:  Sir, well done.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$*XO*:  We're awaiting docking orders from the T'Khut, Ian.

ACTION: The T'Khut responds and opens shuttlebay 1 and 2 for the runabouts.

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
#LO:  A little too close for my blood.

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
#All:  A hearty well done to all of us is in order.  First round of drinks are on me.

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
#Scientists:  We're heading into a Nebula Class vessel, you'll be out of here soon enough.  ::Smiles.::

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
#*CO*:  Understood.

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
#XO:  Take her in, Sir?

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$MS:  That's our cue.  Tell them we're coming in.

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
#XO:  Same here, Sir.

Combat Engineer Lieutenant JG Rodos says:
$CO:  Congratulations, Sir.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$*XO*:  Commence docking Ian.  I'll see you on the T'Khut.

Intelligence Officer Lieutenant JG Polo says:
#LO:  Deal!  And at least we peons won't have to debrief.

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
#CM:  Take us in.  ::Nods finally with a smile.::

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
#IO:  Haha, haha!  You think not?  Believe me, we will be in debrief before you know it.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$CE:  Thank you, Lieutenant.  It's been a pleasure, but I sure am glad we're back safe and sound.

Mission Specialist Lieutenant Jules says:
$CO:  Aye, Captain.  

Intelligence Officer Lieutenant JG Polo says:
# Self:  I never thought I would miss looking at one of those Nebulas.

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
#XO:  Aye, Sir... docking in shuttlebay 2.  ::Heads in to land as carefully as possible.::

Mission Specialist Lieutenant Jules says:
$COM:  T'Khut:  Landing procedures commencing.

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
#::Turns in his seat.::  ALL:  I owe all of you a drink when we get back.

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
#::Sighs with relief, glad that they made it back in one piece.::

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$*ALL*:  Good job, team!  I owe you all a drink!

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
#::Smiles.::  XO:  I'll take you up on that, Sir.

Intelligence Officer Lieutenant JG Polo says:
#ALL:  Then the third round is on me, I believe.

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
#XO:  No, Sir.  It is me that is buying the first round.

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
#XO:  Thanks, Sir.  Now, it seems we survived.  About that message?

Mission Specialist Lieutenant Jules says:
$CO:  Prune juice for me.

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
$::Chuckles.::  CO:  I think we should buy YOU one, Sir.

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
#*ALL*:  Never mind, the Captain is buying!

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
#::Laughs a big Klingon belly laugh.::

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$::Takes a deep breath and mutters.::  SO:  I sure could use one right about now.

Logistics Officer Lieutenant Randolph says:
#ALL:  Q'apla!

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
$CO:  Perhaps, but I think we have an AAR to write, Sir.

Executive Officer Lieutenant Cerdan says: 
#CM:  Park this thing already so I can brush my teeth. ::Makes a face.::

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Sommers says:
$SO:  It can wait.  Drinks are on me.  You all deserve it.

Diplomatic Corps Officer Lieutenant Commander Yates says:
#::Walks back into the command area, just glad to be back somewhere in Federation space.::

Strategic Officer Lieutenant Vernius says:
$::Laughs.::  CO:  Aye, Sir.

Combat Medic Ensign Hembrook says:
#::Lands the runabout carefully.::

Mission Specialist Lieutenant Jules says:
$::Lands the runabout.::  CO:  We have arrived.

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