Host Rob_AGM says:
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CSOBandra says:
::running sensor check::

Ops_Ander says:
::reviewing McLir's latest hypothesis in his quarters::

CEO_McLir says:
::door chime activates at Anderson's quarters::

CNS_Jamin says:
::watching bridge activity from her spot there::

Ops_Ander says:
::looks up:: Come in...

Amb_McD says:
::still in his quarters...thinking::

CEO_McLir says:
::enters:: OPS: Ed, see you're looking at my idea.

CSOBandra says:
::Notice stronger dilithium signitures then expected::

CEO_McLir says:
Ops: think it could work?

Ops_Ander says:
CEO: Yeah...if we can maintain contact with the probe, and if the Captain can stay in contact with...uh, "Opie," it could work.

CTO_Bucha says:
::on bridge monitoring sensors::

CTO_Bucha says:
CO:  I'm picking up very faint ion trails.....

CSOBandra says:
CO: Sir, the dilithum levels appear to be higher then expected

Amb_McD says:
::walks out of his quarters, and climbs into Jeffries Junction 6-Baker::

Ops_Ander says:
CEO: Of course, we'll need to inform both captains and the XO.

CEO_McLir says:
::nods:: OPS: but I'm afraid she might be getting a "soft" spot for that thing.

Host CO_Ian says:
CTO: the Opeogno?

CTO_Bucha says:
::taps console....   trying to identify::

Amb_McD says:
::climbs up the ladders to the Bridge...Jeffries Tubes seem so more...preferred::

Ops_Ander says:
CEO: True. Let's get up to the bridge... ::gets up from chair and heads out of quarters::

CTO_Bucha says:
CO:  I'm not sure, but they seem to be Federation type.....

CEO_McLir says:
::follows Ed out the hatch::

Amb_McD says:
::enters the Bridge yet again from the Emergency Hatch in the front of the room::

Ops_Ander says:
::enters turbolift with McLir right behind:: TL: Bridge.

CSOBandra says:
CO: sir sensors are showing some sort of massive mining operation at the source of the dilithium signiture

CTO_Bucha says:
::tries to focus sensors toward ion trail::

Ops_Ander says:
::TL deposits them both on bridge::

CEO_McLir says:
ED: I'm pretty sure Winters will go along, don't know about McDowell

Ops_Ander says:
CEO: At this point, this may be our best shot. ::steps out onto bridge::

Host CO_Ian says:
CTO: well we can't exactly follow until we get some replacement dilithium crystals

CEO_McLir says:
::exits TL and goes to Engineering bridge console::

CTO_Bucha says:
::nods to Capt.::

Amb_McD says:
::looks around at everyone...then wheels around to see the CEO and OPS bumbling out of the TL::

CEO_McLir says:
::turns to CO at her comment::

Ops_Ander says:
CO, McD: Captain Ian, Captain McDowell, may we see you in the ready room? There's something we need to discuss. ::looks around:: Where's the XO?

CTO_Bucha says:
CO:  The ion trail leads to the planet Bandra is monitoring!

CEO_McLir says:
CO: ma'am, there is no guarantee, that the raw crystals will be any better than what we've got.

Host CO_Ian says:
CEO: I know.

Ops_Ander says:
::interrupted by beeping at Ops...he leans over Sturek to check it::

Amb_McD says:
::lets out a tired breath, gives a glance to Andersen and Ian, and then moves to the Ready Room door::

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Captain, I'm picking up a signal from a Federation timebase beacon...but we shouldn't be!

CEO_McLir says:
::frowns at Ops' comment, shakes head:: ALL: not this far out.

Ops_Ander says:
CO: The beacon's signal corresponds to Starbase 177.

Amb_McD says:
::notices no one's following, so he goes back up the stairs to walk back over to his somewhat-usual seat::

CEO_McLir says:
OPS: What's the vector on that signal, does that led to SB 177?

Host CO_Ian says:
Ops: let's hear it.

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Verifying...Captain, I'm picking up normal message traffic on the other channels!

Ops_Ander says:
::puts audio signals on speakers::

Ops_Ander says:
CO: There's something odd, Captain...it's not coming from the direction of the Federation. But it's clearly a Federation comm signal.

CSOBandra says:
::scans signals source::

Host CO_Ian says:
Ops: strange

Amb_McD says:
::could probably guess where it's coming from::

Host Rob_AGM says:
<SB177>COM:all ships: All Federation vessels are warned to use extreme caution when encountering Breen vessel

CEO_McLir says:
::looks up at Ambassador McDowell, thinks~he's awfully quiet~.

Ops_Ander says:
CO: The Breen? Why would we be facing the Breen?

CNS_Jamin says:
::watches the Amb, but listens to the conversation.::

CEO_McLir says:
::Thinks, Breen?::

Host CO_Ian says:
Ops: no idea.

CTO_Bucha says:
::scans for any Breen vessels pressence::

CSOBandra says:
CO:Sir i'm picking up a incoming freighter from the commm signals source, eta five minutes

Ops_Ander says:
CO: I'm trying to sort through the signals...see if there are any orders which explain why the Breen are being classified as a threat force.

CTO_Bucha says:
::initiates a tachyon scan for possible cloaked vessels::

Host CO_Ian says:
Ops: that would be helpful.

CEO_McLir says:
   :brings up the scant data on Breen ships::

CSOBandra says:
::takes note of tacs tachyon scan and ajdust sensors for best effect::

Amb_McD says:
::thinks "such total ignorance...":: ALL: I must pose a question: Isn't it true the Opeongo could be giving us sensor ghosts?

CTO_Bucha says:
ALL:  I have an ID on that freighter: the Independent Freighter Pittsburg.

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Captain, I've found some emergency flash traffic from... ::face goes blank:: Oh my god...

Host CO_Ian says:
Ambassador: good point. Ops: what's the matter?

CSOBandra says:
AMB: sir until we know the full abillities of the opeongo, anything is possible

CEO_McLir says:
::Notes that Federation data on Breen is abismally small::

Ops_Ander says:
CO: The Breen...they've allied themselves with the Dominion...they attacked Earth. Starfleet Headquarters in San Francisco...it's been almost completely destroyed.

CEO_McLir says:
::spins at OPS comments; eyes wide in disbelief::

Ops_Ander says:
::thinks about his sister and her kids...they were in SF::

Host Rob_AGM says:
Action: The frieghter is now in visual range and heading for the planet

CSOBandra says:
ALL:What? How?

Amb_McD says:
::face sinks:: Naomi...Tom...

Host CO_Ian says:
Ops: there's our answer,...unfortunetly.

CEO_McLir says:
::Shamefully thankful his loved ones are in Ireland::

Ops_Ander says:
::tries to compose himself:: CO: We'll arrive at the system...in two minutes.

CTO_Bucha says:
::thinks: that couldn't be...  SF HQ?::

CNS_Jamin says:
::hear Ops' comment, knows the only way for Dominion ships to get to Earth is passing by Bajor and nearby systems::

Host CO_Ian says:
self: a rock and a hard place.

CTO_Bucha says:
ALL: the Romulans have a saying...   "Never turn your back on a Breen"

Ops_Ander says:
CO: More messages...Admiral Wolfe and Captain K'tarn are heading up the Earth defense task force...

Host Rob_AGM says:
Action: The Scimitar arrives in system behind the frieghter which is heading straight for the Pre-atomic planet

Host CO_Ian says:
::laughs a little::CTO:  yes we...they do

CTO_Bucha says:
::trying to scan freighter::

Amb_McD says:
::mutters something about Wolfe and K'Tarn::

CTO_Bucha says:
CO: just something I heard in the academy

Ops_Ander says:
CO: And...and the Dominion has also retaken the Chin'toka system. Hundreds of allied ships lost...

CEO_McLir says:
CO: As you know ma'am, the self repair part of the dilithium matrix will correct the fractures and mars of our crystals, however since they were "reshaped" they aren't able to maximize the energy of the M/AM

Ops_Ander says:
CO: According to this, the Breen are using some sort of energy-dampening weapon that negated the subspace fields of every ship out there.

Ops_Ander says:
CO: I'd say that Starbase 177's warnings are prudent.

Amb_McD says:
CTO: Do we have any possible location on the Opeongo?

Host CO_Ian says:
CEO: alright.

CTO_Bucha says:
Amb: Not at this time

Host CO_Ian says:
FCO: parking orbit

CEO_McLir says:
::stops talking as other events are taking precedense::

Ops_Ander says:
<Ens_Sturek>CO: Parking orbit, aye, Captain.

Amb_McD says:
CTO: How long do you think it would take to do a full scan of the surrounding systems for any trace of her?

CSOBandra says:
CO: sir i'm detecting a beam down from the IF Pittsburgh, it apperas to be personel

CTO_Bucha says:
Amb: I suppose several minutes....   My first sweep came up negative, but I can do it again, sir.

CEO_McLir says:
::Brings up repair status of systems and effiecentcy of warp core components.::

Host Rob_AGM says:
Action: The IF Pittsburgh has yet to detect the Scimitar

Amb_McD says:
CTO: Run continuous.

CTO_Bucha says:
Amb: Aye

Ops_Ander says:
CSO: Federation transport signatures?

CTO_Bucha says:
::initiates continuous scan for traces of the Opeongo::

CSOBandra says:
Ops: checking now

Host CO_Ian says:
self: why would it be in orbit above this planet. they would be breaking the rule of non-interference?

CSOBandra says:
Ops: yes they are.

Amb_McD says:
::gives a few minutes' thoughts...then turns to the console next to him::

Ops_Ander says:
All: Well, at least we don't have to worry about breaking the Prime Directive...someone's already beaten us to it.

CEO_McLir says:
OPS: Interesting interpetation.

CTO_Bucha says:
::cracks a smile at Andersen's comment::

CSOBandra says:
CO: sir i'm detecting the beaming of dilithium to the ship

CTO_Bucha says:
::hears Bandra and listens attentively::

Host CO_Ian says:
CSO: okay. Ops: hail them. let's find out what they're doing.
Amb_McD says:
::looks to his console, and brings up various energy flow diagrams recently observed on the Op::

CTO_Bucha says:
Ops: looks like they beat us to that too.

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Opening hailing frequencies...

CEO_McLir says:
ALL: Tricking beaming dilithium, they could end up with shards.

Host Rob_AGM says:
action: the Frieghter suddlney breaks orbit and heads straight for the Scimitar

CTO_Bucha says:
ALL: the freighter has raised shields

Amb_McD says:
::mutters loudly:: Persistent, if that's who they are.

CTO_Bucha says:
ALL: Their weapons are comming on-line...  far too powerful for a freighter!

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Diverting auxiliary power to defensive systems...

CTO_Bucha says:
::looks to CO::

Amb_McD says:
::stands up:: Too much reliance on sensor ghosts.

CSOBandra says:
::Thinks:: not again

CEO_McLir says:
CO: Skipper? shields?

Host CO_Ian says:
CTO: red alert

CTO_Bucha says:
::sounds red-alert::

Host Rob_AGM says:
action: the frieghter opens fire on the scimitar

CSOBandra says:
::scans frieghter transfering all data to tac for targeting analysis::

CTO_Bucha says:
::stands by to target weapons::

CEO_McLir says:
::Shields come on line, back generators kick in, weapons on line, shuttle warms up::

Ops_Ander says:
::diverts power from auxiliary science labs to shields::

Host Rob_AGM says:
action: the incoming fire from the frieghter hits just as the scimitars shields come on-line

Amb_McD says:
::holds on to the railing::

CTO_Bucha says:
::gets itchy trigger finger::

CEO_McLir says:
::Rocks with the impact::

Host CO_Ian says:
CTO: Fire

CSOBandra says:
::braces against the impact::

Ops_Ander says:
::thrown forward into console::

CTO_Bucha says:
::finalizes target...  and fires::

CEO_McLir says:
ALL: Shields at 87%, minor damage non essential systems.

CTO_Bucha says:
ALL: torpedo's away!

Host Rob_AGM says:
action: the Scimitar fires....missing the freghter whichs seems to move faster then a frieghter

CEO_McLir says:
::adjusts shield frequencies::

Host CO_Ian says:
FCO: get ready for manuevers

Amb_McD says:
CSO: K'vin, did you happen to get the power flux variance on that phaser beam? ::said with a tone of complete annoyance::

CSOBandra says:
CO: another entity enhanced ship?

CTO_Bucha says:
::adjusts targeting for faster vessels::

Host CO_Ian says:
COM: Pittsburg: what are you doing so far out of Federation space?

CSOBandra says:
AMB: Not as such sir i can get it from the sensor logs ::starts to dig up the information::

CEO_McLir says:
CO: shields 92% and holding.

Host Rob_AGM says:
Action: the frieghter fires again..catching the Scimitar full force...

Host CO_Ian says:
CSO: who knows. :;grimaces::

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Scanning for response... ::lurches to side::

CEO_McLir says:
CO: Starboard shields down to 70%, adjusting

CTO_Bucha says:
::holds steady behind tac staion...  ready to retaliate::

Host Rob_AGM says:
<Pittsburgh>COM: Scimitar:We could ask you the same question

Amb_McD says:
::shakes head:: Such total ignorance. ALL: People do you have any idea what this is truly?

Host CO_Ian says:
FCO: evasive manuevers.

CEO_McLir says:
::Backup generators standing by to cut in at 65%::

Ops_Ander says:
<FCO_Sturek>CO: Evasive maneuvers, alpha sequence, aye, Captain.

CTO_Bucha says:
CO: targets locked on the freighter's weapons systems.

Host CO_Ian says:
COm: Pittsburg: chasing a :;thinks:: renegade Federation ship.

Host Rob_AGM says:
Action:the Pittsburgh fires again...

Amb_McD says:
::not very taken aback by that voice on the comm::

CSOBandra says:
::Growing angry with the amb. comments:: No sir, WE don't. do you?" ::said in a very controled tone of voice::

CEO_McLir says:
::enhances shield field to exposed side::

Host Rob_AGM says:
<Pitts>Scimitar: Renegade??? what proof do you have.  You open fire one us for no reason and call use rengades?

Amb_McD says:
::opens mouth to "return fire", but then looks down at the CO::

CTO_Bucha says:
::thinks:  they fired first::

Host CO_Ian says:
COM: Pittsburg: no not you. the Opeogno. Why did you fire first?

Ops_Ander says:
::has a thought:: CTO: Cole, can you set up a scattering field inside our shield grid? Something that would prevent an unauthorized beamout?

CSOBandra says:
::Transfers phaser data to padd and holds it out to the Amb::

Host Rob_AGM says:
action: the Pittsburgh fires again...causing the FCO to be thrown to the deck

CEO_McLir says:
::Shield generator sparks, blows injurying Keorn::

CTO_Bucha says:
Ops: trying...   CEO: can you help with this?

Ops_Ander says:
<FCO_Sturek>::thrown out of seat, hits the deck...hard::

Amb_McD says:
::still walking around, grabbing the railing every once in awhile...looking at the data with more and more conclusiveness::

CSOBandra says:
::checks internal sensors for ship damage::

CEO_McLir says:
<TOR>*CEO* EO is down sir. have call sickbay.

Host CO_Ian says:
::getting a little mad that Pittsburg is still firing and hasn't answered her question::

Ops_Ander says:
::transfers helm control to Ops station:: CO: Running evasive maneuvers, delta sequence, Captain.
CEO_McLir says:
CTO: help with what!! You guys are doing the shooting.

CEO_McLir says:
*TOR* Noted, get that generator back on line.

CNS_Jamin says:
::sees the FCO knocked down, goes over to the FCO::

Host Rob_AGM says:
<pitts>com:scimitar: you open fire first

CSOBandra says:
CO: sir i'm detecting a weakening of the pittsburghs  aft sheilds over they're impulse engines

Amb_McD says:
::walks down the stairs, to face the CO with the PADD in her face...saying only five words:: Open your mind...Open yourself.

CTO_Bucha says:
CEO:  configure our shields to negate an unathurized beam-out.

Amb_McD says:
::gives an eye to the CSO:: Can we concentrate fire to create a pinhole for transport?

CNS_Jamin says:
Ops: I can take the helm for you.

CTO_Bucha says:
::hears Amb and CSO::

Host CO_Ian says:
Ambassador: They are.

CSOBandra says:
::watching the Amb and the CO, glances down at sci console:: Amb: Possible sir

Host Rob_AGM says:
<Pitts>::Close the channel::

Ops_Ander says:
CNS: As long as you feel up to it... ::transfers helm control back to conn:: *Sickbay* Bridge to sickbay, medical emergency.

CTO_Bucha says:
CO: I may be able to disable the freighter if I can get a clean shot at that weak point on it's aft

Ops_Ander says:
CO: They've cut off the channel, Captain.

Host CO_Ian says:
CTO: alright.
CNS_Jamin says:
::gets into the FCO's chair:: Ops: What good am is it if I just sit at the back and you have to double your workload?

Amb_McD says:
::with an odd controlling voice:: CO: Forget the comm...Forget the crew right now, they will be fine. Listen to your mind. What do you hear?

CTO_Bucha says:
::targets weapons to weak point in Pitts shields and fires::

Ops_Ander says:
CO: If we can obtain a signal lock, I can drop our shields just long enough to transport...

Host CO_Ian says:
::opens her mind::

Host Rob_AGM says:
action: the Pittsburgh contune to straffe the scimitar...always protecting her aft section

Ops_Ander says:
::readies transporters for split-second execution::

Amb_McD says:
::while watching the CO:: ALL: Did anyone happen to really listen to that voice on the comm signal?

CSOBandra says:
CO/CTO: perhaps we could beam some of our torpedos behind the Pittsburgh.

CEO_McLir says:
<TOR>*CEO* Ensign Keorn is in sickbay, that generator will be on line in 3 minutes.

CTO_Bucha says:
::looks up to Amb....    not recognizing the comm voice he heard::

Ops_Ander says:
::thinks about it:: McD: Do you think it could have been the Shadow? That's the only possibility I can think of.

CEO_McLir says:
CO: shield holding at 83%.

CTO_Bucha says:
CSO:  If you guys can get the torps there...  I can detenate 'em.

Host Rob_AGM says:
action: the scimitar recives a surrend order from the freighter

CTO_Bucha says:
::frowns at the order to surrender::

Ops_Ander says:
CO: The Pittsburgh's ordering us to surrender, Captain.
CEO_McLir says:
::takes quick look at warp core readout, it's holding::

Host CO_Ian says:
self: they don't want to be caught. and don't know us. not-Federation

Host Rob_AGM says:
action: the pittsburgh fires again..knocking out the scimitar weakend shields

Ops_Ander says:
::rocks back and forth:: McD: Captain, who is it?

Host CO_Ian says:
Ops: what are the conditions of the surrender?

Amb_McD says:
::shakes head::

CEO_McLir says:
Self: damn, *TOR* Chief, Keep a DCT on those shields.

CSOBandra says:
::Looks at Aurel thinks:: she can't be thinking of actually surendering?

CTO_Bucha says:
::really wants to fire and disable this freighter thing...  or whatever it's come to be::

Ops_Ander says:
::looks at console:: CO: Power down all systems and prepare to be boarded.

XO_Wnters says:
:: walks onto the Bridge ::

CEO_McLir says:
::thinks, :be boarded my arse". Not again::

CTO_Bucha says:
CO: the aft section is in range for 20 more secs

CNS_Jamin says:
::thinks: Surrender, that's very un-Romulan-like of her.::

CTO_Bucha says:
CO:10 and counting

XO_Wnters says:
:: looks at Anderson ::

Host CO_Ian says:
COM: Pittsburg: no surrender. ::grins:: it should be you, for breaking the pirme directive.

CTO_Bucha says:
::fires phasers

CTO_Bucha says:
::

Host Rob_AGM says:
<Pittsburgh>COM:Scimitar: So what is it you?

Amb_McD says:
::walks back to his usual console...and sits back down, listening to the conversation::

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Captain, I have a lock on two quantum torpedoes from our hold and a target for beamout on the weakened side of their hull.

Host Rob_AGM says:
action: phaser beams leap out of the scimitar and hit the aft section of the pittsburgh....bring down here shields and throwing her into a spin

XO_Wnters says:
:: walks over to his chair watching the unfolding situation ::

CEO_McLir says:
::checks the boot knife, and looks at weapons locker::

XO_Wnters says:
CTO: Report on the ship.

Ops_Ander says:
McD: Was there something off that ship you wanted to beam out? Now's the best time, Captain.

CSOBandra says:
::Scans ship::

CTO_Bucha says:
CO: I acted when I had the chance on your previous order....   XO: the Pittsburgh is adrift

XO_Wnters says:
CTO: Weapons Status?

Host CO_Ian says:
CTO: it's alright.

CEO_McLir says:
::scans console:: CO: shields down, some other minor damage.

Amb_McD says:
::watches the screen with a somewhat closed-minded stoicism::

CTO_Bucha says:
::takes deep breath and continues scanning Pitt's systems::

Host Rob_AGM says:
action: both ships hang in space...suffering from battle damage...awaiting the next move
Ops_Ander says:
::thinks, now we can finish them off...or they, us::

CEO_McLir says:
Ops: can you reroute the power for the shields?

CTO_Bucha says:
XO: I can't tell if she's got weapons capability or not, sir.

Host Rob_AGM says:
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