CAST OF CHARACTERS

CO	Captain A'Quilla Horn	played by	Sandy
SC	Captain Satok Zul Marek	played by	Pablo
XO	Commander Yo'Ghi	played by	Gabriel
FCO	Ensign Alex Thomas Tyler	played by	Tom
OPS	Lieutenant Commander Raine Benson	played by	Darlene
CSO	Ensign Mari Archer	played by	KJ
CTO	Commander Russell Horn	played by	Russell
CEO	Lieutenant Commander Groth Masters	played by	Eric
CNS	Lieutenant Commander Kalla Rand	played by	Susan

Host
Gerry

Deep Space 102 - 10707.20

"Rules of Engagement"

Previously on DS102:

The crew continues to prepare for the coming engagement with the Avatar fleet.

Ideas are continuing to pour out and simulations continue to be run.  Time is ticking away...can confrontation be avoided?  And what does it mean if it is?

Let's find out.

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OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Standing at the Operations Station on the Bridge of the Scorpius::

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::on the bridge going over various scenarios::

SC_Capt_Marek says:
OPS: Anything on the latest reports?

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::at the engineering console on the bridge, going over repair reports::

SC_Capt_Marek says:
::turns back to the CO 's console:: CO: Should I suggest this? ::taps on the console and moves the second battle group to the next sector::

CTO_HORN says:
::Arrives on the Bridge::

OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
SC: Nothing you haven't already read, Sir.

SC_Capt_Marek says:
OPS: Understood.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::Looks over the SC's proposal considering it::

CTO_HORN says:
CO: We have a shuttle ready to launch if we decide to seek the diplomatic  option on the Avatar homeworld.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CTO:  Thank you, Commander, but I'm still considering taking the Scorpius itself through.

CTO_HORN says:
CO: Considering the use of our speed to arrive safely?

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CTO:  That, plus the Scorpius has a lot more firepower if things get sticky.

SC_Capt_Marek says:
CTO: And the best crew aboard.

CTO_HORN says:
CO: If we do it all civilian personel should be beamed off ship.

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CO/SC/CTO: Sirs, ma'am, on that contingency, we have Warp 9.9 available.  Whether it's enough to get us back through the wormhole to our sector depends on how far in the Avatar home world is.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CTO:  Agreed.

CTO_HORN says:
CO: We need to decide on our course of action quickly.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CTO/SC:  Recomendations?

CTO_HORN says:
CO: I believe that taking the Scorp in is our best course of action, if we decide to go in.

SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: We should take the Scorpius, and do it quicly... If we give second thoughts to the idea... It will be too late.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
SC/CTO:  Agreed.  Have all civillian personnel moved to the other ships.  Organise it quickly.

CTO_HORN says:
CO: Captain Marek is right. We must do it quickly.

CTO_HORN says:
SC: I will handle that Sir.

SC_Capt_Marek says:
::nods to the CTO::

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
SC:  Then have the Scorpius prepared for immediate departure through the wormhole.

CTO_HORN says:
::Moves to a console and opens a channel shipwide directing all non starfleet personel to move to the nearest transporter room or cargo bay for immediate beamout.::

SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Aye, sir. ::moves promptly to the Center of the Bridge::

OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Listens to the conversations on the Bridge and thinks: Finally!  Prepares to go into battle::

SC_Capt_Marek says:
OPS: Open a ship wide comm channel

CTO_HORN says:
CO: Would you like to go with me to see the kids off.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CTO:  Yes I would.  SC:  The bridge is yours, Captain.

OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Taps the console opening a ship wide COM:: SC: Channel open, Sir.

CTO_HORN says:
::Lets the CO move to the TL first::

XO_Yo`Ghi says:
:: walk out of his quarters toward the nearest turbolift ::

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::gets up and heads for the TL::

SC_Capt_Marek says:
*Ship wide*: All hands, report to duty stations. As you were recently informed by Cmdr. Horn, all civilians are to leave the ship immediately. The ship should be ready to departure in less than two hours, That is all. Marek out

SC_Capt_Marek says:
OPS: Close the Comm.

XO_Yo`Ghi says:
TL: Bridge

OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
<FCO> ::Taps the helm console and plots a course directly into the wormhole::

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::enters the TL and waits for the CTO::

OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Taps the console closing the COM channel:: SC: Aye, Sir.

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  Civilians begin to transfer off the Scorpius quickly.

CTO_HORN says:
::Steps onto the TL::

SC_Capt_Marek says:
*XO*: We need you on the Bridge on the double, XO

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::waits for the doors to close::

CTO_HORN says:
::TL doors close::

XO_Yo`Ghi says:
:: coming out of the turbolift :: SC: Already there captain

SC_Capt_Marek says:
OPS / CEO: Be sure this ship is ready, gentlemen. Make your teams inspect every little corner.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::orders the lift to Deck 2:: CTO:  I hope we are doing the right thing.

OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
COM: Fleet Ships: This is LtCmdr. Benson aboard the USS Scorpius requesting alll available ships to rendezvous at our position for immediate civilian transfers.

CTO_HORN says:
CO: Isn't is always just best guess?

SC_Capt_Marek says:
::turns to the XO: XO: huh? Never mind, Commander. Take your station.

SC_Capt_Marek says:
XO:  Be sure all the bolts of this ol' beauty are ready to go, Commander.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CTO:  Usually.  But I'm sick of waiting for these beings to come to us.  It's time to end this, now.

CTO_HORN says:
CO: I know we seem to always find ourselves in this situation.........

OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
SC: Operations is ready, Sir.

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
SC: Yes, sir.  *Engineering*: Masters to engineering, inspect every square milimeter of this bird to make sure she can handle our mission.

CTO_HORN says:
CO: I just want you to know AQilla I would not change a thing.

SC_Capt_Marek says:
::feels like an old Navy Captain shouting order from the Bridge behind the helm::

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::smiles:: CTO:  Neither would I.

OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
<FCO> SC: Course to the wormhole has been plotted into the navigation computer.  Helm is ready, Sir.

XO_Yo`Ghi says:
:: smiles at the captain's astonishment while walking to his chair ::

OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
SC: Civilian transfers have begun, Sir.

CTO_HORN says:
CO: The kids are gonna have a ton of questions.

SC_Capt_Marek says:
FCO: Double check the course, and be sure corrective courses are correctly loaded into the NAV computer.

SC_Capt_Marek says:
OPS: Acknowledged.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::exits the lift as the doors open.  Heads towards their quarters to say goodbye to the children:: CTO:  And we will answer them.  I am not going to hide anything from them.

CTO_HORN says:
CO: Agreed. ::Follows his wife.::

OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
<FCO> SC: Double checked and triplle checking now, Sir.  ::Taps the helm console running the course calculations again::

SC_Capt_Marek says:
XO: Supervise the civilian transfer along with Commander Benson. We need to make it quickly.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::reaches their quarters and enters to see the children packing::

CTO_HORN says:
::Stands next to AQilla::

SC_Capt_Marek says:
CEO: Be sure all power sources to defensive and offensive systems and their backup are perfectly functional.

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  Evacuation of civilians from the Scorpius is nearing the halfway point...

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
SC: Already done, sir.

OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Opens a ship wide COM:: *Ship Wide*: All civilians proceed to the nearest transporter room for immediate evacuation.

SC_Capt_Marek says:
::sits heavily on the center chair:: Self: What are we forgetting here?

XO_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: Yes sir. But that will take a little less than half an hour to do so. Do we send a few crewmen with them to take care of them until another ship can pick them up?

SC_Capt_Marek says:
XO: Proceed

OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
*Ship Wide*: Take only what you need.  Do not burden yourself with non essentials.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::Looks around for Lisa.  Finds her helping the children.::

CTO_HORN says:
::Hands Lisa a PADD:: Lisa: This is a letter for my brother Ryan and his wife. If anything should happen to us the children will go to live with them.

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::receives a report:: SC: Engineering teams report the ship is in full readiness, sir.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::Scoops up J'ael, her youngest::

SC_Capt_Marek says:
CEO: Allright. Let's wait for the civilian evacuation to finish.

CTO_HORN says:
::Picks up Russ and Jala and hugs them::

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
SC: Aye, sir.

SC_Capt_Marek says:
XO: Send a report to Starfleet Command. Use Maximum Security Channel. Be sure Admiral Taylor receives a copy.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::Bends down and gives Samuel a hug:: Children:  Now you be good for Lisa.  Mommy and Daddy will be back as soon as we can.

CTO_HORN says:
::Takes J'ael from AQilla::

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::gives Jala and Russ a hug::

XO_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: Yes sir.

CTO_HORN says:
::Hugs Samuel::

XO_Yo`Ghi says:
:: prepares a report on the evacuation of the civilians and what the Scorpius will be used for after it is done ::

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::looks over at Lisa:: Lisa:  You'd better get them out of here.

XO_Yo`Ghi says:
Computer: Encode, maximum clearance, for the admirals only

XO_Yo`Ghi says:
OPS: Send this file on the maximum security channel, wait for a confirmation they have received it

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::watches sadly as they leave, but relieved they will be relatively safe::

CTO_HORN says:
::A tear comes to his eye as his children leave.::

OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
XO: Aye, Sir.  ::Taps the console, encoding it on a maximum security channel::

CTO_HORN says:
CO: We should get back to the bridge.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CTO:  Let's get this done.  ::leaves their quarters::

CTO_HORN says:
::Follows the CO::

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
SC: Engines are charged and ready.

OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
SC: The last group of civies are transporting now, Sir.

SC_Capt_Marek says:
XO: How much time until the evacuation is done?

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::enters the TL and orders it back to the bridge::

SC_Capt_Marek says:
CEO: Good. Be ready to engage them as the Captain return to the Bridge.

XO_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: The last ones are just leaving now

CTO_HORN says:
CO: Aqilla?

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CTO:  What?

SC_Capt_Marek says:
XO/OPS: Acknowledged.

SC_Capt_Marek says:
*CO*: Civilian evacuation is complete, sir.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
*SC*:  Excellent.  Engage our course through the wormhole.

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
SC: Aye, sir.

SC_Capt_Marek says:
*CO*: Aye.

CTO_HORN says:
CO: In case we dont have an opportunity to talk later, I love you! ::Kisses her::

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::kisses him back::

SC_Capt_Marek says:
FCO/OPS/CEO: Engage course to the wormhole. Full impulse

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::transfers necessary power to propulsion::

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::breaks the kiss:: CTO:  Now we have a job to do ::steps off the lift as the doors open::

OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
<FCO> ::Taps the helm console:: SC: Aye, Sir.  Engaging full impulse.

CTO_HORN says:
CO: Lets kick some butt!!

CTO_HORN says:
::Takes tactical::

OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Raises shields:: SC: Shields and structural integrity to maximum.

SC_Capt_Marek says:
::stands right behind the FCO console:: FCO: Full speed ahead, then

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The Scorpius travels through the artificial wormhold into the Delta Quadrant.  As it emerges it travels at sublight thruogh a massive debris field...

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::moves down to the command chair ... takes a seat::

SC_Capt_Marek says:
OPS: Acknowledged.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
OPS:  Full scans, Commander.

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
All: Increasing power to shields...

CTO_HORN says:
::Taps a buttons:: CO: Weapons are armed!

SC_Capt_Marek says:
::return to the chair.... And finds the CO is already there::

OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
OPS: Scanning.  Sensors are picking up a large debris field.

SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: ::nods::

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
OPS:  Identify.  It is Avatar?

OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
CO: Checking on that now, Sir.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CTO:  Initiate yellow alert, Commander.

CTO_HORN says:
::Puts ship on yellow alert::

CNS_Rand says:
::steps back onto the bridge after checking on her family::

CTO_HORN says:
CO: We are at yellow alert.

OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
CO: Computer is identifying the debris as Avatar.  Chunks of what appear to be wormhole generators and ships.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
OPS:  Any identifiable weapons signatures?

OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
CO: Checking on that, Sir....I can tell you there are no life signs.

OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
CO: No weapons signatures detected, Sir.

CNS_Rand says:
::listens as she finds an empty station and activates the console up ::

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CTO:  Find out what happened to those ships.  OPS:  Can we locate the Avatar homeworlds?

OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
CO: Scans indicate the damage was caused by antimatter.

SC_Capt_Marek says:
ALL: Be careful for booby traps inside the field.. You can never be too careful...

CTO_HORN says:
CO: Scanning the debris now.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
OPS:  Any Federation sigatures?

OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
CO: Not without careful study of the debris, Sir.

OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
CO: Federation signatures?  ::Taps the console to change the display screen::  No, Sir.

CNS_Rand says:
::nods absently::

OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
CO: I suggest we pick up some of the debris for examination.  No telling what we might find.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
OPS:  Begin going through Voyager's logs of when they were in the Delta Quadrant.  See if they came throught his region of space.

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CO/SC: The warp drive is ready.

OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  ::Turns to another console behind her and taps the console, bringing up the Voyager logs::

SC_Capt_Marek says:
::stares at the CO:: CO: Shall we give the order, sir?

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CTO:  Bring some of the debris on board ... CEO:  Begin a full metallogical examination of the debris.

OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Hears her console beep and returns her attention back to the main OPS console:: CO: Sir, sensors are picking up active power signatures on the same heading where Dy'ybylys said the Avatar fleet was located.

CTO_HORN says:
CO: I will need to lower the shields to bring it onboard.

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CO: Aye, sir.  ::prepares analysis::

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
SC:  Once the debris is onboard and we know which way we are to go, then get us moving.

SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Understood.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
OPS:  Set course.  SC:  My order stands, on the course OPS outlines.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CTO:  Then lower them for as short as time as possible to bring the debris onboard, Commander.

XO_Yo`Ghi says:
CO/SC: We should be looking for a computer core or memory so we can extract information from it, if there is any around in that field

OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  Sending the course to the helm.  ::Taps the console sending the course to the helm::

CTO_HORN says:
::Lowers shields and beams some debris into cargo bay two::

CTO_HORN says:
::Raises shields::

CTO_HORN says:
CO: Debris in Cargo bay two.

OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
CO: This course is nowhere near where Voyager reported being.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
OPS:  Understood.  Well, it was worth a try.

OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
<FCO> ::Recieves the new course from Benson and sets it into the nav system:: CO: Course locked in.  Ready at your command.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
FCO:  Then get us underway.  Warp 5.

OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
<FCO> CO: Aye, Sir, warp 5...now.  ::Taps the console activating the warp engines::

CTO_HORN says:
CO: Alien vessel approching.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CTO:  Identify it. But do not bring weapons online yet ...

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::orders a metalurgical analysis of the debris from the engineering crew::

CTO_HORN says:
CO: I cannot get a positive ID. However is the same size as the scout ship we captured.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
OPS:  Open a channel.

CNS_Rand says:
::watches the sensor readings on the approaching vessel::

OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
::Taps the console:: CO: Channel open.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::turns to the CNS:: CNS:  Are you sensing anything?

CTO_HORN says:
CO: It is approching from the last known location of the Avatar fleet.

CTO_HORN says:
CO: It appears to be on an extended patrol.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CTO:  So it's not interested in us ...

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
OPS:  Mute the channel but keep it open ...

OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
CO: Channel muted.

CTO_HORN says:
CO: It does not appear as if they have seen us

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CTO:  Good ... I don't want to draw unnecessary attention.  FCO:  Maintain course and speed.

CTO_HORN says:
CO: I reccomend going to Red Alert.

CNS_Rand says:
::looks up at the Captain:: CO: I am detecting an intelligence, Captain, but the mind seems distracted and distant...as if boared with their routine.

OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
<FCO> CO: Aye, Sir, maintaining course and speed.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::nods:: CNS:  Thank you.

SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: I should advice to go to red alert as well, sir. ::looks at the CTO::

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
All: I advise not.  If we go to red alert, the other ship might detect it.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
SC/CTO:  Negative ... let's not do anything prevocative unless we have to do so.

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The patrol scout vessel changes course suddenly and moves out of the area at a high rate of speed

CTO_HORN says:
CO: Th ey are gone.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CTO:  Maintain full tactical sweeps of the area for as long as you can.  I don't want any surprises.

CNS_Rand says:
::looks around the bridge for the reactions of the others::

CTO_HORN says:
CO: They changed course and took of really fast.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
OPS:  Close the channel, Commander.

OPS_LtCmdr_Benson says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  ::Closes the channel::

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CTO:  Which means they probably did spot us ... Initiate red alert if they come back.

CTO_HORN says:
CO: We should shut down all exterior hull lighting.

CTO_HORN says:
CO: That should help a little.

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The main battle group of the Avatar fleet can now be detected at extreme range...

CTO_HORN says:
CO: We have a problem!!

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