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TO: Authorized Personnel, USS Scimitar NCC-80826
FROM: Capt. Edward Andersen, Commanding Officer, USS Scimitar
DATE: Stardate 10008.28
RE: Mission Briefing, Stardate 10008.28

Crew of the Scimitar:

Continue preparations for battle. Those on the Dakar, continue repair 
operations. We have to have that ship ready in case the Klingons decide to 
take some initiative.

EDWARD T. ANDERSEN
Commanding Officer, USS Scimitar

Host KevinB says:
<<<<<Time Warp>>>>>The Scimitar, after delivering crew and supplies to the Dakar, the Scimitar has continued on towards the Moofus system. The Dakar effected repairs to its drive systems and is currently one day’s travel behind the Scimitar.

Host KevinB says:
<<<<<Resume Mission>>>>>

SFI_Cleo_Jones says:
@@::In a shuttle, close to the Scimitar's position.::

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
::Drums fingers on arm of The Chair.::

CMO_Ens_Thoren says:
::In her office working on medical records.::

D-TO_Ens_Galenzoski says:
@::Working on Dakar's tac systems.::

SFI_Cleo_Jones says:
@@COM: Scimitar OPS: This is Agent Jones on board the shuttlecraft Curie. Requesting permission to dock.

SO_Ens_Sasik says:
CSO: We have to be on alert all the time. Klingons can appear on sensors anytime now.

FCO_Ens_Gnetalia says:
::On the bridge at helm, proceeding at the plotted course and speed.::

D-TO_Ens_Galenzoski says:
@*Engineering* I'm getting a few blips in the power to the tactical systems...

OPS_Ens_Hammond says:
CO: Sir, Agent Jones is requesting permission to come aboard, sir.

CSO_Ens_Sarmo says:
SO: Indeed, Ensign.

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
TO: Mr. Rosenberg, scan for cloaking signatures in the area. If the Klingons are out here, I want to know it.

D-EO_Ens_Thelev says:
@::In Engineering checking the Reactant Injectors.::

Host XO_LCmdr_Kalla says:
@::On the bridge of the Dakar.::

D-FCO_LtJG_Mitchell says:
@::Exits the turbolift and walks down past the command position and sits at the Conn, running diagnostics on the Core and the Nacelles to verify clean sailing.::

TO_Ens_Rosenberg says:
::Looks up to the Captain.::  CO: Aye Captain...

CSO_Ens_Sarmo says:
SO: In addition we also must keep an eye out for the Dakar.

D-EO_Ens_Thelev says:
@*D-TO* I will check that up, might be a fused power relay.

SFI_Cleo_Jones says:
@@COM: Scimitar OPS: Repeat, requesting permission to dock. Do you read me, Scimitar?

TO_Ens_Rosenberg says:
::Starts initiating tachyon sweeps of the area.::

D-TO_Ens_Galenzoski says:
@*D-EO* Could you check on my power to tac?

SO_Ens_Sasik says:
CSO: True. We have them on LRS all the time.

Host XO_LCmdr_Kalla says:
@*D-EO* How is the situation?

D-FCO_LtJG_Mitchell says:
@ XO: Navigation and Propulsion still checks out Commander. Apparently the Dakar was still in pretty good shape when it was abandoned.

OPS_Ens_Hammond says:
COMM: Shuttle: Permission granted.

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
::Gets up from chair.:: CSO: Extend sensors to optimum range, Ensign. Coordinate with Mr. Rosenberg.

D-EO_Ens_Thelev says:
@*D-TO* I am reading a power fluctuation, I am on it.

CSO_Ens_Sarmo says:
SO: Will we stay close enough to warn them about incoming Klingon ships as well?

SO_Ens_Sasik says:
CSO: Subspace radio travels at warp 9.9999. We don't have to be very close to them.

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
Ops: Permission granted. ::Rolls eyes.:: Figures she'd show up.

FCO_Ens_Gnetalia says:
::Continues to monitor course and speed, making sure everything is working::

D-TO_Ens_Galenzoski says:
@*D-EO* Thanks! I want to be ready with full weaponry.

D-FCO_LtJG_Mitchell says:
@::Runs simulated navigation failures to make sure that the backups are working.::

CSO_Ens_Sarmo says:
SO: What I meant was, will we be able to SEE the Klingon ships coming towards the Dakar?

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
Ops: Go down to the shuttlebay and escort Agent Jones to the bridge, Ensign.

D-TO_Ens_Galenzoski says:
@XO: There’s a fluctuation in power to tactical.

D-EO_Ens_Thelev says:
@*XO* Sir I have shields up at 50% and phasers online, but we can only fire torpedoes manually. The engines are no better off, I have only half impulse and warp 4...but give me one hour and I will be able to give you warp 5.

OPS_Ens_Hammond says:
CO: Aye, aye sir. ::Gets up and heads to the turbolift.::

D-TO_Ens_Galenzoski says:
@::Hears the report to the XO from the EO:: XO: Right now I'll target manually. No problem.

SO_Ens_Sasik says:
CSO: Ah, well of course the Klingons have a cloaking device. They could go right in front of our nose without us detecting them... It's a game of luck mostly.

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
<CPO_Hansen>::Moves from Mission Ops to forward facing Ops position.::

TO_Ens_Rosenberg says:
::Begins receiving the tachyon sweeps results.::

XO_LCmdr_Kalla says:
@D-TO: Report to Engineering.

OPS_Ens_Hammond says:
TL: Shuttlebay.

CMO_Ens_Thoren says:
::Finishes the reports and gets up to check on sickbay.::

D-TO_Ens_Galenzoski says:
@XO: Aye! ::T a few buttons and leaves for Dakar’s engineering.::

XO_LCmdr_Kalla says:
@D-FCO: Run her up to warp 4.

SFI_Cleo_Jones says:
::Pilots the shuttle skillfully into the shuttlebay.::

XO_LCmdr_Kalla says:
@*D-EO* Good work Ensign. Keep it up.

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
CSO: Extend sensor range to optimum, Ensign. Coordinate with Mr. Rosenberg on enhancing our tachyon sweeps.

SO_Ens_Sasik says:
CSO: And anyway our distance to the Moofus system is still eight lightyears, so it's very unlikely that we would see them this far away.

D-EO_Ens_Thelev says:
@::Reroutes power to the tactical console on the bridge.:: *D-TO* There that should do the trick, does it work now?

SFI_Cleo_Jones says:
::Leaves the shuttle and enters the shuttlebay; stands waiting for the OPS to show up.::

XO_LCmdr_Kalla says:
@D-TO: I believe there was a misunderstanding there. I meant report the fluctuations to engineering, not you.

CSO_Ens_Sarmo says:
CO: Aye sir.

TO_Ens_Rosenberg says:
CO: Still no indication of any cloaked ships Captain...

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
::Gets up from The Chair and wanders over to Mission Ops to check on layout of Fed research facility.::

D-TO_Ens_Galenzoski says:
@XO: Aye! Sorry sir

OPS_Ens_Hammond says:
::Exits the turbolift and walks up to SFI.::  SFI: Hello ma'am, Welcome back.

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
TO: I'm not surprised. They're probably sitting back and waiting for us.

SFI_Cleo_Jones says:
OPS: Thank you, Ensign. I assume Commander... Captain Andersen was very happy about my return?

XO_LCmdr_Kalla says:
@D-TO: No problem, ensign.

CSO_Ens_Sarmo says:
TO: How far are you with the tachyon sweep?

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
::Thinks a second:: TO: Once we're within sensor range of the Moofus system, go to yellow alert.

D-TO_Ens_Galenzoski says:
@*EO* that did the trick. I have full torpedo function and phaser capabilities.

D-TO_Ens_Galenzoski says:
@XO* We're all set here  on tactical..

TO_Ens_Rosenberg says:
CO: Aye Captain...

SFI_Cleo_Jones says:
::Walks with OPS to the closest turbolift.::

OPS_Ens_Hammond says:
SFI: No comment, ma'am.  Would you care to follow me to the bridge?

D-FCO_LtJG_Mitchell says:
@::Leans back in his chair and monitors warp harmonics.::

SFI_Cleo_Jones says:
OPS: I'd love to, Ensign. Do tell me what I've missed since my last visit here.

OPS_Ens_Hammond says:
SFI: Not much ma'am. We got the Dakar up and running and are currently headed for the Moofus system.

SFI_Cleo_Jones says:
::Frowns.:: OPS: Thank you... ::Looks distracted.::

TO_Ens_Rosenberg says:
CSO: Still nothing. Scans have covered 1/5 of the sector now...

D-TO_Ens_Galenzoski says:
@*D-EO* Everything still green up here. Thanks!

OPS_Ens_Hammond says:
SFI: How was your trip here?

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
Hansen: Chief, keep your ears open for any stray comm traffic. The Klingons are usually pretty careful about masking emissions, but...

SFI_Cleo_Jones says:
TL: Bridge. OPS: Very... refreshing. And what have you been up to, Ensign?

D-TO_Ens_Galenzoski says:
@::Continues sensor sweeps.::

D-EO_Ens_Thelev says:
@*XO* Could you come down to engineering? There is something I would like do discuss with you.

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
<CPO_Hansen>CO: ...but you want to catch 'em in the act if they do slip up. Aye, sir.

D-FCO_LtJG_Mitchell says:
@::Leans over for a second to the Ops console and reroutes a little more power to the forward sensors.::

CSO_Ens_Sarmo says:
TO: I think using a more efficient scanning pattern should speed up the process..

SFI_Cleo_Jones says:
::Arrives on the bridge with OPS.::

OPS_Ens_Hammond says:
SFI: Just keeping the ship running, ma'am

SFI_Cleo_Jones says:
::Smiles at OPS before turning to the CO.::

XO_LCmdr_Kalla says:
@*D-EO" On my way.

OPS_Ens_Hammond says:
SFI: Here we are.

TO_Ens_Rosenberg says:
CSO: Maybe we could reroute some additional power to the sensor array or combine tactical and science sensors...

FCO_Ens_Gnetalia says:
::Watches as the new faces arrive on the bridge.::

D-TO_Ens_Galenzoski says:
@::Watches as the XO leaves the bridge.::

SFI_Cleo_Jones says:
CO: Captain. Good to see you again. And congratulations.

OPS_Ens_Hammond says:
::Waits for SFI to exit.:: SFI: Ma'am.

D-TO_Ens_Galenzoski says:
@D-FCO: What speed are we at now?

TO_Ens_Rosenberg says:
::Walks up to the CSO.::

FCO_Ens_Gnetalia says:
::Checks the sensors again, making sure nothing got in the way of the Scimitar.::

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
::Looks up at Jones.:: Jones: Cleo... somehow I figured you'd be too tough to kill off. What brings you out here?

D-FCO_LtJG_Mitchell says:
@::Watches the stars stream back as the Dakar jumps to warp.::

CSO_Ens_Sarmo says:
TO: Vulcans tend to be good at designing "efficient" patterns, I'll ask Ensign Sasik.

TO_Ens_Rosenberg says:
::Taps on his console showing him the complete array, explaining what he wants to do.::

D-EO_Ens_Thelev says:
@*Bridge* This is engineering, you have warp 5.6 at your discretion.

OPS_Ens_Hammond says:
::Returns to his seat.::

SFI_Cleo_Jones says:
::Smiles at the CO.:: Edward: I was dying to see you again. ::Pauses, smile fading.:: Do you have a minute?

TO_Ens_Rosenberg says:
::Grins.:: CSO: Good idea...

D-TO_Ens_Galenzoski says:
@D-FCO: I can slave ops here if you wish?

CSO_Ens_Sarmo says:
SO: Ensign, are you busy at the moment?

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
Jones: Not much more than that. ::Heads to the ready room.:: TO: Ensign Rosenberg, you have the bridge.

SO_Ens_Sasik says:
CSO: No. I heard your conversation.

TO_Ens_Rosenberg says:
CO: Aye Captain...

SFI_Cleo_Jones says:
::Follows the CO.::

OPS_Ens_Hammond says:
::Checks on any unusual communication signals in the area.::

D-FCO_LtJG_Mitchell says:
@ *D-EO*  Thank you, Ensign.

D-EO_Ens_Thelev says:
@Hendrix: You take charge down here, I will be at the bridge. ::Heads for the turbolift.::

CSO_Ens_Sarmo says:
TO: What did I tell you? Vulcans just LOVE the boring parts..

SO_Ens_Sasik says:
CSO: I believe that the best pattern would also make use of the third dimension. ::Shows CSO a few calculations.::

CSO_Ens_Sarmo says:
SO: Then get on it.

SFI_Cleo_Jones says:
::Grins up at the CO.:: CO: Miss me?

SO_Ens_Sasik says:
::Programs the pattern to the computer.::

TO_Ens_Rosenberg says:
::Smiles.:: CSO: Yup... then have a look at this...  :;Points at the console.::

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
::Waits until doors close, then turns around.:: Jones: What ARE you doing here? Don't tell me that Starfleet Intel's got their hands in this, too...

D-TO_Ens_Galenzoski says:
@::Keeps scanning around the ship.::

D-EO_Ens_Thelev says:
@::Enters the turbolift.:: TL: Deck one.

D-FCO_LtJG_Mitchell says:
@ ::Injects more amp into the core and bumps power and speed up to Warp 5.6.::

SFI_Cleo_Jones says:
CO: How did you guess? ::Gets serious.:: Edward, To avoid what happened last time, I'll show you ALL of my orders this time, from the very beginning.

CSO_Ens_Sarmo says:
SO: You missed a calculation.. ::Points at the screen.::

OPS_Ens_Hammond says:
::After checking COMM, starts on the power systems.::

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
::Folds arms.:: Jones: Now THAT would be a first.

D-TO_Ens_Galenzoski says:
@Lt: Did you not hear me? Do you wish me to slave ops to tac as well?

SO_Ens_Sasik says:
CSO: That was just my suggestion. The pattern can never be perfect.

SFI_Cleo_Jones says:
CO: Hey, come on. Considering all that mess with Smarr I couldn't have acted differently.

D-FCO_LtJG_Mitchell says:
@::Finds a rhythmic decredation coming from the port nacelle and compensates::
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TO_Ens_Rosenberg says:
::Pointing at the screen.::  CSO: As you can see we can undivide the whole capacity of the sensor array by ::points again:: using the whole array for the tachyon sweeps, increasing range, intensity, etc

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
::Examines the orders... not much there that Bandra didn't already tell him.::

D-TO_Ens_Galenzoski says:
@::Shrugs.:: Self: Guess not! ::Hoes back to scanning.::

SFI_Cleo_Jones says:
::Is trying not to smile.::

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
Jones: I take it you want to get your hands on the outpost's shielding data.

CSO_Ens_Sarmo says:
SO: Then we'd just make the best of it.

FCO_Ens_Gnetalia says:
::Notices a nebula nearby... fortunately is too far away to interfere with sensors.::

SO_Ens_Sasik says:
CSO: Agreed.

SFI_Cleo_Jones says:
CO: At the moment I'd love to get my hands on the CNS seat and watch what’s happening. When we arrive we'll see what to do next.

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
::Raises eyebrow.:: Jones: Watch being the operative word. Okay, you're an observer... again. ::Heads out of the ready room.::

XO_LCmdr_Kalla says:
@::Arrives in engineering.::

SFI_Cleo_Jones says:
::Follows CO.:: CO: Okay, I'm getting a DOUBLE flashback this time.

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
::Exits onto the bridge.:: TO: Status report, Ensign.

SFI_Cleo_Jones says:
::Mutters under her breath.:: Self: Will he ever learn?

TO_Ens_Rosenberg says:
::Nods at the Captain as he exits the ready room.::  CO: Still no sign of cloaked vessels Captain...

SFI_Cleo_Jones says:
::Sits down in the CNS seat, very gracefully.::

D-EO_Ens_Thelev says:
@::Stops at the turbolift.:: XO: Aah, there you are, Sir. We can maintain this speed for another day, but we were not able to fix all the hull breaches in time before we left. I am rerouting too much power to the internal structural field. If we stop and fix it, I will be able to give us at least warp 7. But that would require us to drop out of warp while we continue repairs? 

D-TO_Ens_Galenzoski says:
@::Continues scanning.::

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
::Sits in The Chair.:: TO: Nothing new, but I was hoping... CSO: Mr. Sormo, have you been able to extend our sensor range?

TO_Ens_Rosenberg says:
CO: We are trying to combine the science and tactical part of the sensor array to extend and intensify the tachyon sweeps and make a more efficient sweeping pattern...

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
TO: Well done, gentlemen. Now, if only the Klingons would cooperate...

Host KevinB says:
<<<<<Time Jump, the Scimitar is now 6 lightyears or three days travel from the Moofus system, the Dakar has managed 5.6 warp and is now 11 days travel from the system>>>>>

CSO_Ens_Sarmo says:
CO: Our sensor range has been extended to the maximum, sir.

CMO_Ens_Thoren says:
::Enters the turbolift.:: Computer: Bridge.

SO_Ens_Sasik says:
CSO: Now our long-range sensors can operate in high-resolution mode.

SFI_Cleo_Jones says:
::In the CNS seat, watching... mostly the people on the bridge.::

TO_Ens_Rosenberg says:
::At tactical looking at the results of the tachyon sweeps.::

SFI_Cleo_Jones says:
::Is currently watching the SO.::

CSO_Ens_Sarmo says:
SO: Do we still have power in reserve?

D-TO_Ens_Galenzoski says:
@::Standing at tac.::

XO_LCmdr_Kalla says:
@::In the Chair on the Dakar.::

CMO_Ens_Thoren says:
::Steps off the turbolift, looks at the viewscreen.::

OPS_Ens_Hammond says:
::Checking on engineering reports.::

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
CSO: Good. ::Walks over Tactical.:: TO: Ensign, if we do get into combat, I want you to save our quantum torpedoes for the cruiser they've got waiting for us. Use the photon torpedoes for the birds-of-prey.

FCO_Ens_Gnetalia says:
::At the helm making sure the course is still as it should.::

XO_LCmdr_Kalla says:
@*D-EO* So the problems we were discussing seem to have been solved. Good work.

SO_Ens_Sasik says:
CSO: I am checking that. Anyway our sensors can't take advantage of more power because of their structure.

SFI_Cleo_Jones says:
::Stands up and walks up to the SO.::

D-EO_Ens_Thelev says:
@::At OPS on the  bridge.:: XO: I am happy to report that shields and weapon systems are online again.

TO_Ens_Rosenberg says:
::Looks up to the CO.:: CO: Understood Captain...

SO_Ens_Sasik says:
::Looks at SFI.::

CSO_Ens_Sarmo says:
SO: I think SFI has got an eye on you, here she comes.

D-TO_Ens_Galenzoski says:
@D-EO: Good. I was getting worried.

SFI_Cleo_Jones says:
SO: Have I seen you before, Ensign?

SO_Ens_Sasik says:
SFI: No you haven't. I was assigned here just two weeks ago.

D-TO_Ens_Galenzoski says:
@XO: Permission to test weapons?

SFI_Cleo_Jones says:
::Nods and turns to the CSO, looking him up and down.::

TO_Ens_Rosenberg says:
CO: I have also reviewed some of the old tactical strategies... and adapted them to the current situation, that might give us an advantage.

XO_LCmdr_Kalla says:
@D-TO: Permission granted. But go to yellow alert first.

CMO_Ens_Thoren says:
::Watches Jones, checking out the doctor, wondering if she should make a quick exit.::

D-EO_Ens_Thelev says:
@XO: Permission to leave the bridge sir, we are almost ready down in engineering to increase to warp 7.

SFI_Cleo_Jones says:
::Looks sideways at the CMO.::

CSO_Ens_Sarmo says:
SFI: Excuse me SO: What do you make of this? ::Points to the screen.::

D-TO_Ens_Galenzoski says:
@XO: Aye sir. ::Goes to yellow alert and arms photon torpedos and phasers.::

D-TO_Ens_Galenzoski says:
@XO: On your command.

SO_Ens_Sasik says:
::Looks at the screen.::

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
::Looks fleetingly at tac sensors... sees something.:: TO: What the... zoom in on that contact. ::Points to monitor.::

CMO_Ens_Thoren says:
::Hears something.:: TO: Did sensors just pick up something?

SFI_Cleo_Jones says:
::Looks at the assembled representatives from the science dept. and smiles thinly.::

OPS_Ens_Hammond says:
::Looks up.::

XO_LCmdr_Kalla says:
@D-EO: Permission granted. Keep an eye on systems during weapons test.

D-TO_Ens_Galenzoski says:
@::Stands ready to fire on the XO's command.::

TO_Ens_Rosenberg says:
CO: Aye Sir...  ::Zooms in on the coordinates pointed out by the CO.::

TO_Ens_Rosenberg says:
CMO: Checking...

D-EO_Ens_Thelev says:
@D-TO: Remember to go slow, I haven’t had time to check everything yet...the phaser emitters might overload..

D-FCO_LtJG_Mitchell says:
@D-TO: Maneuvers are ready, on your order.

XO_LCmdr_Kalla says:
@D-TO: Wait till EO is in engineering.

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
::Looks intently at screen... but only sees intermittent blip... then nothing::
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D-TO_Ens_Galenzoski says:
@XO: Aye sir.

D-EO_Ens_Thelev says:
@::Stands up and heads for the turbolift.:: TL: Deck 13 and hurry.

SFI_Cleo_Jones says:
::Walks up the TAC console, after getting bored with SCI.::

D-TO_Ens_Galenzoski says:
@*EO* Thanks for the warning.

XO_LCmdr_Kalla says:
@*D-EO* You in position yet?

D-TO_Ens_Galenzoski says:
@XO: I'm ready here..

SFI_Cleo_Jones says:
::Gets REALLY bored and turns to the CMO.::

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
TO: Run those contacts through the computer... see if they match up to any Klingon signatures.

D-EO_Ens_Thelev says:
@::Leaves the turbolift.:: *Bridge* I am ready to monitor you down here... fire away!

XO_LCmdr_Kalla says:
@*ALL* Stand by for weapons tests.

SO_Ens_Sasik says:
CSO: The sensor scans report very faint signatures. Possibly two ships.

TO_Ens_Rosenberg says:
::Frowns at the screen.::  CO: Hhhmm, we are still at a long distance. It will get clearer as we get closer to the system.... Aye Sir...

XO_LCmdr_Kalla says:
@D-TO: Go ahead, Mr Galenzoski.

D-EO_Ens_Thelev says:
@::Monitors weapon systems.:: 

D-TO_Ens_Galenzoski says:
@FCO: Go to attack pattern alpha.

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
CSO: Anything on your end, Mr. Sormo?

CMO_Ens_Thoren says:
::Ignores Jones, thinking.::

SFI_Cleo_Jones says:
::Looks CMO up and down, as it's her want.::

D-TO_Ens_Galenzoski says:
@::Gets ready to fire weapons as soon as the attack pattern is started.::

CSO_Ens_Sarmo says:
CO: 2 ships confirmed.

XO_LCmdr_Kalla says:
@D-FCO: Keep an eye on any effects on the course.

D-FCO_LtJG_Mitchell says:
@D-TO: Ok. ::Fires up maneuvering thrusters and accelerates, bringing the forward phasers into prime firing position.::

CSO_Ens_Sarmo says:
CO: They look identical, which would suggest 2 birds-of-prey.

D-FCO_LtJG_Mitchell says:
@XO: Aye Commander.

FCO_Ens_Gnetalia says:
CO: Sir, continue on the same course?

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
TO: That's proof enough for me. Go to yellow alert, shields up. Power up the weapons systems but only to low ready levels...we don't want to stick out like a sore thumb.

XO_LCmdr_Kalla says:
@D-TO: Use attack pattern Two-Alpha.

TO_Ens_Rosenberg says:
::Isolates the signatures and runs them through the tactical database.::

SFI_Cleo_Jones says:
::Suddenly gets very serious and moves down to sit in the CNS seat again.::

TO_Ens_Rosenberg says:
CO: Aye Captain...

D-TO_Ens_Galenzoski says:
@XO: Aye, using attack pattern Two-Alpha. Firing phasers! ::Fires phasers and sees them fire ok.::

CMO_Ens_Thoren says:
::Grins a little and heads for the turbolift.:: Computer: Sickbay.

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
FCO: Affirmative, Ensign. But rein us in a little... I want a little extra time to consider our next move. Slow to Warp 6.5.

XO_LCmdr_Kalla says:
@::Keeps an eye on outside monitors and sensors.::

D-TO_Ens_Galenzoski says:
@XO: Photon torpedos next..

D-FCO_LtJG_Mitchell says:
@ ::Adjusts his course and swings marginally to starboard, still keeping the ship in prime firing position.::

SFI_Cleo_Jones says:
CO: And now what?

D-EO_Ens_Thelev says:
@*Bridge* Everything checks out down here. Can we try again? I would like to increase the power output by 5%.

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
Jones: And now... we see exactly how many of our friends are out there. And I'm willing to bet it's more than just two.

D-TO_Ens_Galenzoski says:
@XO: Firing photon torpedo! ::Launches torpedo.::

CSO_Ens_Sarmo says:
::Concentrating the tachyon beams on the two ships.::

FCO_Ens_Gnetalia says:
CO: Aye sir. ::Slows speed to warp 6.5.::

OPS_Ens_Hammond says:
::Runs a check on systems one more time.::

SFI_Cleo_Jones says:
::Nods.:: CO: I don't like this one bit.

XO_LCmdr_Kalla says:
@*EO* Coordinate with Tactical.

D-TO_Ens_Galenzoski says:
@XO: Sees the torpedo leave and once it gets to a safe distance from the ship detonates the torpedo.::

D-FCO_LtJG_Mitchell says:
@ ::Fires reverse thrusters for a moment to give the maneuvering torpedo some room to mess up so they can get out of the way, just in case.::

CSO_Ens_Sarmo says:
CO: We should now be able to get a good lock, even when they are cloaked.

CMO_Ens_Thoren says:
::Goes to check on some of her patients.::

OPS_Ens_Hammond says:
::Starts to take the unnecessary systems off line.::

XO_LCmdr_Kalla says:
@D-FCO: Anything extraordinary in course changes during fire?

TO_Ens_Rosenberg says:
CO: All departments acknowledge Yellow Alert, shields are up and weapons to minimal power...

D-TO_Ens_Galenzoski says:
@XO: Everything seems to be functional.

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
Jones: You think I do? This smells of an ambush. But the Klingons don't know about the Dakar... that's our ace in the hole.

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
TO: Good. Prepare to bring up to full power when we go to red alert.

XO_LCmdr_Kalla says:
@D-TO: Check if engineering needs further tests.

D-EO_Ens_Thelev says:
@*D-TO* Try to fire the phasers again, I have increased the power output. It should work, my readings say that the emitters can handle that.

TO_Ens_Rosenberg says:
CO: Aye Captain...

SFI_Cleo_Jones says:
::Nods again.:: CO: Still, we have to be careful. And you're right, an ambush is very possible.

CSO_Ens_Sarmo says:
SO: Keep an eye out for the long-range sensors. Check for back up.

D-TO_Ens_Galenzoski says:
@*D-EO* Ok!

D-TO_Ens_Galenzoski says:
@XO: EO wants to fire phasers again. Increased power by 5%.

SO_Ens_Sasik says:
CSO: Yes, sir. ::Checks LRS backup systems.::

TO_Ens_Rosenberg says:
::Looking at his console.... viewing the results of the tachyon sweeps.::

XO_LCmdr_Kalla says:
@D-TO: Go right ahead.

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
Jones: That's why I'm slowing down. We go rushing headlong into battle, they could spring another two or three ships on us before we know it.

OPS_Ens_Hammond says:
::Checks on all forms of communications.::

D-FCO_LtJG_Mitchell says:
@ ::Works frantically to monitor that small harmonics flux and do the maneuvers at the same time.::

XO_LCmdr_Kalla says:
@::Keeps an eye on those sensors again.::

XO_LCmdr_Kalla says:
@D-FCO: Anything extraordinary in course changes during fire?

D-TO_Ens_Galenzoski says:
@XO: Aye! ::Fires phasers off into space.::

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
Ops: Any stray signals out there, Mr. Hammond?

SFI_Cleo_Jones says:
::Decides not to nod for a third time.:: CO: I promised you I'd be just watching, for now.

D-EO_Ens_Thelev says:
@*D-TO* Easy on the torpedo system, the torpedo tube temperature is higher than it should be. I am going to have to check that out more carefully.

CSO_Ens_Sarmo says:
TO: Have you found a match in the database, yet?

OPS_Ens_Hammond says:
CO: I'm checking on that right now, sir

D-TO_Ens_Galenzoski says:
*D-EO* Acknowledged.

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
Jones: That doesn't mean you can't offer an insight or two. We're being forced to reinvent shorthanded tactical strategy as we go.

D-TO_Ens_Galenzoski says:
@XO: I'm picking something up off our port side.

TO_Ens_Rosenberg says:
::Looks at the search results.::  CSO: Hang on for a second, results coming in..

SFI_Cleo_Jones says:
::Smiles warmly.:: CO: I'll do what I can. ::Pauses.:: It's good to be on the Scimitar again, and fully functional, more or less.

OPS_Ens_Hammond says:
CO: Nothing at the moment, sir.

D-EO_Ens_Thelev says:
@Engineering Team 2: You guys check out the torpedo tubes and do a level 2 diagnostic on it as well, I don’t want any explosions there.

Host KevinB says:
Action: Dakar sensors pick up a weak lifesign, 0.4 lightyears starboard fore.

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
Ops: Open an encrypted channel to the Dakar... run it aft so it looks like a message to Starbase 51.

TO_Ens_Rosenberg says:
::Shakes his head and sighs.::  CSO: No, the scans are still too unsure for positive ID's...

D-TO_Ens_Galenzoski says:
@XO: I’ve got a weak lifesign about 0.4  lightyears starboard.

XO_LCmdr_Kalla says:
@::Notices the weak lifesign.:: *All* Cease weapons test. FCO: Go to this new course. ::Plots it in.::

D-FCO_LtJG_Mitchell says:
@ XO: Nothing as yet, Commander. But there are minor fluxes in the nacelles, but I'm handling them.

CSO_Ens_Sarmo says:
TO: I'll do what I can..

OPS_Ens_Hammond says:
::Opens a secure channel aft.:: CO: Its open, sir

D-TO_Ens_Galenzoski says:
@::Cancels yellow alert and cancels all weapons testing.::

CSO_Ens_Sarmo says:
CO: I could increase the scan's intensity, but then they’ll know we're on to them.

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
COM: Dakar: Dakar, this is the Scimitar. Respond on encrypted channel Bravo-Two-Four.

XO_LCmdr_Kalla says:
@TO: I did not say to cancel yellow alert. But maintain green status for now.

D-TO_Ens_Galenzoski says:
@XO: Sorry sir! I thought since we were ceasing weapons testing..

TO_Ens_Rosenberg says:
::Looks at the CSO.::  CSO: I think they already know we are coming and are just waiting for us...

SFI_Cleo_Jones says:
::Is watching quietly.::

XO_LCmdr_Kalla says:
@::Codes in the channel.:: COM: Scimitar: Here is XO Kalla.

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
COM: XO: What's your status, Number One?

XO_LCmdr_Kalla says:
@TO: We do not know what we are going into here, ensign.

SO_Ens_Sasik says:
CSO/TO: It is very likely that they have spotted us. We don't have cloaking device so they can detect us easily.

XO_LCmdr_Kalla says:
@COM: Scimitar CO: We are currently responding to a lifesign reading 0.39 lightyears away sir.

CSO_Ens_Sarmo says:
TO: They know we're coming but they don't know that we know that they are coming.

D-TO_Ens_Galenzoski says:
@::Continues scanning.:: XO: Aye sir. I'll reinitiate yellow alert. ::Taps a button and yellow alert is resumed, all sensors are brought to functional status.::

XO_LCmdr_Kalla says:
@::Raises eyebrows but shrugs and says nothing.::

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
COM: XO: How's the Dakar holding up? How far out are you at this point?

CSO_Ens_Sarmo says:
TO: If you know what I mean.

D-TO_Ens_Galenzoski says:
@:: Phasers and photon torpedos are brought to standby.::

TO_Ens_Rosenberg says:
CSO: We are running tachyon sweeps and have zoomed in on the ship’s position... they know we are coming.

TO_Ens_Rosenberg says:
CSO: But we'll surprise them. ::Grins.::

D-TO_Ens_Galenzoski says:
@::Leans over:: XO: All tactical systems on standby.

D-FCO_LtJG_Mitchell says:
@ ::Gets a EPS alarm on his console leading to the same starboard nacelle.:: *EO* Ensign, I had to reroute one of the EPS junctions in the port nacelle. It's running on the backups now, but I'd rather not keep doing that. Could you replace it ASAP?

XO_LCmdr_Kalla says:
@COM: CO: Well. We have just tested weapons systems with an efficiency rating of 79.8%, sir. All other systems are at approximately the same level.

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
CSO, TO: Realign our shield harmonics to minimize our warp signature. At this distance they still can't tell what we are. I want to preserve that mystery.

XO_LCmdr_Kalla says:
@D-FCO: Report!

TO_Ens_Rosenberg says:
CO: Aye Captain...

D-EO_Ens_Thelev says:
@*D-TO* Galenzoski: You are aware that we have people in the torpedo tubes, so don’t use those systems until further notice. It will not take more than 15 min.

XO_LCmdr_Kalla says:
@COM: Scimitar CO: How are things your side, sir?

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
COM: XO: Good. We've slowed to Warp 6.5, so you may catch up with us fairly soon. We've picked up a couple of intermittent contacts near the Moofus system... I'm betting the Klingons are lying in wait for us.

D-TO_Ens_Galenzoski says:
@*D-EO* Yes, Ensign, I am aware of that. I will give ample warning if I need to use them..

TO_Ens_Rosenberg says:
CSO: Let's do it...

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
COM: XO: Once you catch up, I've got a plan.

D-TO_Ens_Galenzoski says:
@::Brings the torpedo tubes to cold standby.::

D-FCO_LtJG_Mitchell says:
@XO: We're clear engine-wise, we can increase speed.

CSO_Ens_Sarmo says:
CO: Aye.

XO_LCmdr_Kalla says:
@FCO: Go to warp 7.

D-FCO_LtJG_Mitchell says:
@ ::Afterthought.:: XO: Ma'am...

OPS_Ens_Hammond says:
::Prepares to reroute power where needed.::

D-FCO_LtJG_Mitchell says:
@XO: Aye Command, go for Warp 7.

XO_LCmdr_Kalla says:
@COM: Scimitar: We are now... wait a minute FCO: Yes ensign.

TO_Ens_Rosenberg says:
::Begins realigning the shield harmonics.::

CSO_Ens_Sarmo says:
::Minimizing warp signature.::

D-TO_Ens_Galenzoski says:
@XO: I'm still picking up that lifesign.. Are we going to investigate?

XO_LCmdr_Kalla says:
@COM: Scimitar: We are now increasing speed to warp 7. Shall we check out the lifesign, or come straight to you?

D-FCO_LtJG_Mitchell says:
@ ::Increases core output and adjusts the warp bubble to reduce more mass and slides into Warp 7.::
XO: Warp 7 achieved and holding, Commander.

TO_Ens_Rosenberg says:
OPS: If we need extra power to weapons or shields in combat, could you boost power by directing power from warp drive them...?

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
::Thinks a second.:: COM: XO: Make it fast. If it's harmless enough, try to make a near-warp transport and check it out. If not, divert here ASAP.

OPS_Ens_Hammond says:
TO: I've already prepared for that.

XO_LCmdr_Kalla says:
@TO: Until further notice, yes. FCO: Stay on present course.

XO_LCmdr_Kalla says:
@COM: Scimitar CO: Aye, sir.

TO_Ens_Rosenberg says:
::Slowly sees the ideal configuration appear and looks at the CSO.::  CSO: I can't minimize our warp trail more.. .you...?

D-EO_Ens_Thelev says:
@*XO* Sir, I have managed to realign the dilithium matrix. We are able to go to warp 8 at your command, but I don’t think I can give you more speed without repairs at a starbase.

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
COM: XO: When you approach, try to come in directly on our six o'clock. We're going to minimize our warp signature to look like the Dakar's.

D-FCO_LtJG_Mitchell says:
@XO: Aye Commander, maintaining course and speed.

XO_LCmdr_Kalla says:
@D-TO: Send a probe to check it out.

TO_Ens_Rosenberg says:
::Nods to OPS.::  OPS: Just wanted to be sure...  ::Smiles.::

XO_LCmdr_Kalla says:
@D-FCO: Go to warp 8.

D-TO_Ens_Galenzoski says:
@XO: Aye ma'am. ::Launches probe towards the lifesign.::

XO_LCmdr_Kalla says:
@D-EO: Good work, ensign. But make sure it stays that way. Better safe than sorry.

OPS_Ens_Hammond says:
TO: No problem.

D-FCO_LtJG_Mitchell says:
@XO: Yes Commander. Warp 8.

CSO_Ens_Sarmo says:
TO: No, you did a good job, but I could use a hand at the shield harmonics.

D-FCO_LtJG_Mitchell says:
@ ::Bumps up core output to Warp 8.::

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
::Leaves TO to his work and goes back to sit in The Chair.::

OPS_Ens_Hammond says:
CSO: I can work on that.

TO_Ens_Rosenberg says:
CSO: Of course...

XO_LCmdr_Kalla says:
@D-TO: When we have checked this out, you work on shields with Engineering. They must be up to par.

D-FCO_LtJG_Mitchell says:
@*D-EO* That backup is going to be stressed more Ensign. Is the primary replaced yet?

D-TO_Ens_Galenzoski says:
@XO: ::Starts getting telemetry back from the probe.:: Not quite sure what to make of it.

D-EO_Ens_Thelev says:
@*D-TO* The torpedo tubes are fixed Ensign, but I am running a level 2 diagnostic on the guidance system just to be sure.

XO_LCmdr_Kalla says:
@*D-EO*  When you have done that, Ensign Thelev, look at the shields.

CSO_Ens_Sarmo says:
TO: That should do it, thank you.

Host CO_CAPT_Andersen says:
Self: Now...we wait.

CMO_Ens_Thoren says:
::Looks at readings on one patient.::

D-TO_Ens_Galenzoski says:
@XO: I'm getting something back from the probe. It’s a ship of sorts I'm not sure yet. ma'am, it’s a life pod with one humanoid lifeform. Very weak signs.

SFI_Cleo_Jones says:
::Looks at the CO.::

D-FCO_LtJG_Mitchell says:
@::For some reason, he can't get the Lone Ranger tune out of his head.:: Self: De de dum, de de dum, de de dum dum dum....

XO_LCmdr_Kalla says:
@D-FCO: Make ready to beam the pod on board as we pass.

TO_Ens_Rosenberg says:
CSO: No problem...  ::Reviewing some of the recent internal security scans.::

OPS_Ens_Hammond says:
::Takes a deep breath and tries to relax.::

D-EO_Ens_Thelev says:
@*D-FCO*: Aye sir, we have, but we have not successfully realigned it yet... but we are working around the clock down here.

Host KevinB says:
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