Host AGM-Rob says:
Last week on the USS Scimitar: The Scimitar received a rapid refit of the shuttle bay to carry newly developed Stealth Fighters.  Winters and McLir were promoted to Captain and Commander respectively.

Host AGM-Rob says:
Captain Ian-Bandra took a leave of absence and the newly promoted Captain Winters has been made the acting Commanding Officer the USS Scimitar.  The Scimitar has been assigned a Special Ops mission to assist the Vulcan freighter T'Punk on a seek and destroy mission.

Host AGM-Rob says:
###### Begin Scimitar Mission ###########

CSOBandra says:
::Running passive scans of sector::

CO_Wnters says:
:: Standing in turbolift feeling new pip ::

TO_Bishop says:
::Standing at TAC 1, Bishop notes thinned crew on bridge - doubles checks CPU relays from TAC to SCI to OPS::

Ops_Ander says:
::At the helm, keeping the Scimitar at a discreet distance from the lead party::

CO_Wnters says:
:: The doors open and he walks to the CO's chair ::

TO_Bishop says:
ALL: Captain on the deck!  ::Nods toward the new CO::

XO_McLir says:
::Checking warp emissions::

CO_Wnters says:
:: Looks at TO :: TO: Thank-you :-)

Ops_Ander says:
::Wheels around to look at Winters...Captain Winters now::

Host Surk says:
@::Sends a tight beam transmission to all vessel in operation Trojan Horse::

CSOBandra says:
::Reviewing data from moneybags... again. Hears TO and nods at the CO::

CTO_Bucha says:
::Anxiously watching sensor displays....    maintaining diamond formation around T'Punk::

XO_McLir says:
::Looks up and grimaces at Winters::

Ops_Ander says:
::Turns back around to beeping from console:: CO: Captain, we're receiving a tight-beam transmission from the advance forces.

XO_McLir says:
CO: Can't hide all the warp signature.

CO_Wnters says:
XO: How do you like my former chair? :: smiles ::

XO_McLir says:
CO: Suggest we keep our distance.

CO_Wnters says:
XO: Ok, relay appropriate info to Ops, distances, etc.

XO_McLir says:
CO: Haven't tried the chair yet Skipper.

Thrull says:
$::Does check on his ship’s controls before looking for new prey::

CTO_Bucha says:
%::Descrambles message incoming from Surk::

CO_Wnters says:
XO: Been busy I see. :: smiles ::

XO_McLir says:
CO: ::Smiles back:: A little sir.

CO_Wnters says:
CSO: Any pirate activity detected?

TO_Bishop says:
::Takes a furtive glance around the bridge, sighs to himself over the crew changes::

XO_McLir says:
CO/OPS: Best I can do is modify it to look like something other than an Akira class.

CO_Wnters says:
XO: That would work, wouldn't look as threatening then.  Don’t make us a tempting target though.

XO_McLir says:
CSO: See if you can tweak it a bit.

Ops_Ander says:
CO/XO: We're receiving a tight-beam transmission from the T'Punk.

CSOBandra says:
CO: None detected yet sir. XO: Aye sir.

CO_Wnters says:
Ops: On screen.

CTO_Bucha says:
%::Acknowledges the other fighters’ receipt of Surk's Comm::

XO_McLir says:
::Finishes work on warp signature and sends his work to CSO console::

Ops_Ander says:
::Puts transmission through descrambler and on screen::

TO_Bishop says:
::Double checks weapons inventory, turns attention to view screen::

CSOBandra says:
::Checks scans again. Puts data review on hold as he receives data from the XO and begins to work on a way to mask the warp signature::

XO_McLir says:
OPS: Ed, all systems look good here.

Thrull says:
$::Takes off from base and turns on cloak:: Comm: Orions: Move out and look for any targets. Thrull out.

Host Surk says:
$<Attack Fleet>Com: Flagship: Acknowledged.

Ops_Ander says:
XO: We could try to break up our warp signature...make it look like two or three smaller vessels, perhaps Vulcan defense vessels.

CTO_Bucha says:
%::Relays a tight beam Comm to Scimitar and T'Punk::   No signs of alien vessels at this time.::

XO_McLir says:
::Leaves Engineering console and moves from station to station quickly assessing the readouts.::

XO_McLir says:
OPS: Good idea, go ahead.

Host Surk says:
@::Gets the CTO’s message::

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Captain, Lieutenant Buchanan reports no signs of alien vessels at this time.

TO_Bishop says:
::Sees incoming data from Buchanan's ship, relays data to all stations::

CSOBandra says:
CO/XO: I've got something on sensors, a slight blip, trying to identify. CO: Should I try active scans?

XO_McLir says:
::Moves to stand behind the XO's chair::

Thrull says:
$::Sees ship on sensors, decides to check it out::

CTO_Bucha says:
%::Remains patient awaiting pirates’ inevitable attack::

CO_Wnters says:
Ops: Acknowledge his signal.

XO_McLir says:
::Turns to CSO:: CSO: Not yet.  ::Checks with CO by a look::

CO_Wnters says:
CSO: Try to identify, but don't get us detected yet.

CTO_Bucha says:
%::Reminds his fighter crew NOT to engage pirates until ordered::

XO_McLir says:
::Shrugs::

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Aye, sir. COM: Fleet: Comm received and acknowledged. Scimitar out.

CTO_Bucha says:
%::Whistling "Ride of the Valkyries"::

CSOBandra says:
CO: Aye sir... sir it's gone... and there’s another one, a little from the last.

CO_Wnters says:
TO: Yellow Alert.

TO_Bishop says:
XO: Sir, I'm detecting a point 0001% phase variance in the port phaser array.... we won't be able full attack strength with it.

TO_Bishop says:
CO: Aye Captain.

XO_McLir says:
CO: ::low voice:: Cole does remember that we're here to find the base, not just to shoot down pirates?

Ops_Ander says:
::Calls up Vulcan Defense Force warp signatures, tweaks the warp field geometry to make the Scimitar look like a trio of attack ships::

CO_Wnters says:
TO: Report to engineering to get it straightened out.

Thrull says:
<Scalder> $::Checks on ship:: Self: Junk scowl. ::makes report::

CSOBandra says:
CO: Sir the second one is gone ... there’s a third one, a fourth one, sir it seems to be a Klingon cloak.

Host Surk says:
Action: Yellow alert sirens blare on all decks of the Scimitar

XO_McLir says:
TO: Noted.  *TOR* Get someone to check on the port phaser array.

TO_Bishop says:
CO: Aye sir. ::double times it to engineering::

CO_Wnters says:
XO: K'tarn's backup perhaps?

TO_Bishop says:
::Exits TL and heads for engineering::

XO_McLir says:
CO: Skipper, we need Bishop at TAC, let Tor handle it.

Ops_Ander says:
XO: Modifications have been made to our warp signatures, Commander. To anyone at a distance, we should look like three aging Vulcan fighters.

CO_Wnters says:
Ops: Remember the codes I sent to you? You should be able to locate K'tarn’s fleet with those, find out if those sensor blips are indeed K'tarn.

CO_Wnters says:
XO: Indeed. Didn't mean for him to leave.

XO_McLir says:
CO: Could be, but since we're pretty much flying blind it could be anyone.

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Aye, sir. Accessing transponder codes...sending IFF transmission to blips.

XO_McLir says:
OPS: Good.

CO_Wnters says:
*TO* Let Engineering handle the phaser problem. Report to the bridge.

TO_Bishop says:
::Finds duty supervisor and requests he send 2 engineers to correct the problem STAT:: ACEO: We need the variance corrected before we the Orion base.  *CO* Aye sir. I'm on my way.

CO_Wnters says:
Ops, XO: Yes we shouldn't look too suspect now.

Thrull says:
$::Listens to reports, moves off as proximity alarm goes off::

XO_McLir says:
<TOR>TO: I'll take care of it sir.

TO_Bishop says:
::Double times it to TL, enters:: CPU: Bridge.

Thrull says:
$COMM: Orions: Target acquired. Sending coordinates.

Ops_Ander says:
CO: We're receiving the correct IFF codes from the ships on sensors...they seem to match the position of General K'tarn's fleet.

TO_Bishop says:
::Exits TL, resumes station at TAC::

CTO_Bucha says:
%::Steadily watching sensors for incoming vessels::

CO_Wnters says:
Ops: Excellent, we have backup.

Host Surk says:
$<Attack Fleet>COM: Flagship: Receiving. We are ready to move.

Thrull says:
$::Readies weapons and flies in::

XO_McLir says:
::Gets anxious, the waiting is the hardest part::

CO_Wnters says:
CSO: Anything on sensors?

XO_McLir says:
::Eyes flit from station to station::

Host Surk says:
Action: 9 Attack ships decloak and attack the T'Punk...the attackers do not seem to notice the Scimitar and her Fighters

CTO_Bucha says:
%::Eases his pilots.....    things have been too quiet for too long now...   ::

TO_Bishop says:
::Sees newest data coming in from fleet, prays for the fighter pilots safe return::

CO_Wnters says:
*CTO* Remember do not attack the attackers until we find their base. Wait for my orders.

CTO_Bucha says:
%::Watches ships decloak and attack T'Punk....      still in stealth mode::

CSOBandra says:
CO: Other then K’tarn’s ships sir...:: the ships uncloak:: Here they are sir.

Thrull says:
$::Hears others report in their positions:: COMM Orions: At...tack

XO_McLir says:
::Moves back to Engineering console::

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Maintaining position outside their sensor range.

Host Surk says:
@::Notifies the group that he is under attack and then does like a Vulcan freighter captain would::

Thrull says:
$::Decloaks and starts firing on T'Punk::

TO_Bishop says:
*Transporter Room 1* Any sign of shield failure or core breaches, beam the fighter pilots directly to sickbay at your first opportunity.

Host Surk says:
@COM: Attacking Fleet: This is the Vulcan freighter T'Punk.  We are a federation freighter.  Please cease your attack.

Ops_Ander says:
::Receives tight-band Comm:: CO: Captain Surk confirms he is under attack, sir.

Host Surk says:
Action: The T'Punk's shields flair under the attack::

CO_Wnters says:
Ops: Acknowledge his Comm.

XO_McLir says:
::Thinks, wait....wait:::

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Aye, sir. Acknowledging signal. ::transmits tight-beam back to T'Punk::

Thrull says:
$COMM: T'Punk: Lower your shields and prepare to be boarded.

CTO_Bucha says:
%::Grips chair...  face grows enraged as the T'Punk's shields flare from attack::

TO_Bishop says:
*Tor* How's that variance coming?  We're going to need to be up to full strength soon...

XO_McLir says:
CO: Now if they'll just go straight back to their base we'll have them.

Host Surk says:
@COM: Any Vessel: This is the Vulcan freighter T'Punk, we are under attack and require immediate assistance.

CO_Wnters says:
Ops: Ignore the Comm, Mr. Anderson.

Thrull says:
$::Goes into maneuvers::

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Roger that, sir.

CSOBandra says:
CO: Sir, there are 9 attack ships, two match those that escaped during the wormhole attack.

XO_McLir says:
<TOR>*TO* No problem sir, about two minutes.

TO_Bishop says:
::Makes way to engineering station to double check status of array::

CO_Wnters says:
CSO: I look forward to some revenge.

Ops_Ander says:
::Turns head at CSO's report:: CO: I think we all do, sir.

Host Surk says:
Action: The attack ship cripples the T'Punk and she hangs in space a damaged hunk with internal fires.

TO_Bishop says:
*Tor* Two minutes is about all we'll have.  Bishop, out.

XO_McLir says:
::Looks at Bishop as he approaches:: TO: I've got it.  Man your station.

Ops_Ander says:
<Hansen>TO: Standing by in Transporter Room 1 for emergency beam out, sir.

TO_Bishop says:
XO: Aye sir.  ::moves back to engineering station::

CTO_Bucha says:
%::Quietly watching the freighter burning and adrift::

XO_McLir says:
::Sees repairs finished:: TO: Check the phasers now.  Should be fine.

Thrull says:
$::Receives coordinates from boarding party and beams cargo off::

CO_Wnters says:
COMM: Fighters: Be ready to follow the Orion attack ships back to their base.

Ops_Ander says:
CSO: Are you picking up transporter signatures? It looks as if one of the attackers has pulled within transport range.

TO_Bishop says:
XO: Aye sir.  ::Checks array from ENG station, confirms the repairs::

CTO_Bucha says:
%::Sends Comm to Scimitar:   Warp signature building...   the pirates about to jump to warp::

CSOBandra says:
OPS: I'll check. 

Thrull says:
$COMM Orions: Time to head back to base. Split up, help can't be far behind them. ::heads back to base::

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Message from Cole...the pirates are about to go into warp. This could be it.

CTO_Bucha says:
%::Locks sensors on pirate vessels::

Host Surk says:
Action: The attacking fleet jumps to warp.

CO_Wnters says:
Ops: Tell him to follow at a distance.

CSOBandra says:
::Checks sensors, Ops: It seems so, the signal from the T'punks cargo has moved to the Attack ship.

CO_Wnters says:
Ops: We will follow at a very LONG distance.

Ops_Ander says:
COM: CTO: Scimitar to Buchanan...follow at a distance. Avoid detection. Out.

CTO_Bucha says:
%::Instructs fighters to follow....   and then plots course and follows pirates::

CTO_Bucha says:
%::Sends acknowledgement Comm back to Scimitar:    Distance kept....   will update, Buchanan out.::

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Aye, sir...changing course, adjusting intercept time to just outside their sensor range.

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Lieutenant Buchanan has acknowledged our signal and is following at a discreet distance.

TO_Bishop says:
::Resumes position at TAC 1::

Thrull says:
$::Drops out of warp:: COMM: Base: Thrull coming in. The others should be behind me.

Host Surk says:
Action: The attack ships break off on different paths all heading for the same point.

XO_McLir says:
::Stands so he can observe the bridge::

XO_McLir says:
ALL: Should be anytime now, be ready.

CO_Wnters says:
Ops: Contact K’tarn’s fleet and relay the coordinates of the Orion Base. If we have to fight I don't want him to be to far away.

CSOBandra says:
CO/XO: One of the ships has stopped

CO_Wnters says:
CSO: Stopped? Where?

TO_Bishop says:
::powers up phaser array to double check repairs, loads torpedo bays::

CTO_Bucha says:
%::Following behind pirate vessel.....    distantly.....     sees other vessels rendezvous::

CSOBandra says:
CO: Trying to get a fix now sir.

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Aye, sir. COM: K'tarn: Scimitar to fleet...relaying coordinates of target base to you now. Will advise if we need backup. Out.

CSOBandra says:
CO: Sir a second has stopped around the same location.

CSOBandra says:
CO: It appears to be about 3 light years away, in system 123.

Thrull says:
$::Lands so they can unload his cargo::

TO_Bishop says:
XO: Phasers responding correctly sir. ::powers down phasers::

Host Gen_Ktarn says:
@Com: Scimitar: Acknowledged.  Standing By

CTO_Bucha says:
%::Watching pirates return to formation on approach to the base::

Ops_Ander says:
CO: General K'tarn is standing by, sir.

CTO_Bucha says:
%::Tries to focus sensors on the base::

CSOBandra says:
CO: Sir two more have stopped at the same location.

CO_Wnters says:
Ops, CSO: Looks like we have found our base.

CO_Wnters says:
TO: Red Alert

TO_Bishop says:
Self: This doesn't look good.... someone leaked information.

TO_Bishop says:
CO: Aye sir.

Host Gen_Ktarn says:
Action: Red Alert sirens sound throughout the ship.

CTO_Bucha says:
%::Sends tight-band Comm to Scimitar::    The pirates are on rendezvous with base.....   ::sends coordinates::

CSOBandra says:
CO: Yes it does. Shall I switch to active scans now or wait?

CO_Wnters says:
XO: Have our remaining fighters prepare to launch.

XO_McLir says:
::Weapons power up, backup generators come on line, two shuttles on standby, shields up::

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Incoming message from Buchanan...the pirates are rendezvousing at the base...we have coordinates.

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Preparing evasive maneuvers and tactical sequences.

CO_Wnters says:
Ops: Set a course, stop us outside of sensor range.

Host Gen_Ktarn says:
@::Waits for word from the Scimitar::

CO_Wnters says:
Ops: Send K'tarn the coordinates.

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Coming about to 332 mark 215...

CTO_Bucha says:
%Comm: Scimitar: The base is an old Federation type base...   looks to be from the mid 23rd century.

CO_Wnters says:
COM: CTO:  How heavily armed?

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Sending coordinates to the battle fleet...we're just at the edge of their sensor range.

CO_Wnters says:
Ops: All stop.

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Aye, sir. All stop. ::brings 'er to a halt::

XO_McLir says:
CO: I take it we get the base and the fighters go for any pirate ships?

CO_Wnters says:
Ops: Notify us when K’tarn’s fleet is in range.

CO_Wnters says:
XO: Looks that way. Send 5 fighters to take out the base’s weapons as well.

Thrull says:
$::Unloaded, receives orders to join fighters::

CO_Wnters says:
All: Prepare for an attack.

CTO_Bucha says:
%*Comm Scimitar*: I don't detect any patrols....    and high power phasers......   comparable to the weapons power of the Scimitar.

Host Gen_Ktarn says:
$<Phillips>*All Hands* Our revenge is soon at hand.

XO_McLir says:
*Shuttlebay* Back up wing, you're to back up the Scimitar in taking out the base weapons.

Thrull says:
$::Starts patrolling the space around the base::

XO_McLir says:
<Flight leader>*Bridge* Acknowledged.

Ops_Ander says:
<Ens_Mitchell>*XO* Fighter pilots are preparing to launch, sir.

CO_Wnters says:
COM: CTO: Five of our fighters will also engage the base, I want the rest of your fleet to stop anyone from escaping, take on fighters, etc.

Host Gen_Ktarn says:
Action: Three attack ships decloak around the Scimitar’s fighters.

CTO_Bucha says:
%::Hears noises.......      alarms go off in the fighter::

Ops_Ander says:
CO: ETA of the fleet 5 minutes, sir....Captain, three attack ships have decloaked in the vicinity of our fighter squadron.

XO_McLir says:
OPS: If Cole needs helps divert some of the second wing to him.

CTO_Bucha says:
%::Takes evasive maneuvers....  still in stealth mode::

CO_Wnters says:
All: In we go. Ops: Bring us into weapons range for a strafing run on the base.

CO_Wnters says:
Ops: Acknowledged.

CO_Wnters says:
TO: Take us to the base’s weapons, fire as necessary.

Ops_Ander says:
XO: Aye, sir... *Shuttlebay* Once launched, prepare for possible support fire for our primary wing.

CTO_Bucha says:
%*Scimitar* We need back-up...   three attack ships just decloaked armed to the teeth!

Host Gen_Ktarn says:
Action: The attack ships fires on the fighters…destroying one and damaging a second...the CTO gets clear.

TO_Bishop says:
CO: Aye sir.

Thrull says:
$::Locks onto federation fighter and starts firing::

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Aye, sir...engaging at full impulse, course 325 mark 004...attack aspect.

CO_Wnters says:
*All Fighters* Attack, along your orders.

Ops_Ander says:
<Mitchell>*XO* Second wing launched and clear.

TO_Bishop says:
::Prepares phasers and torpedoes, awaits command to fire::

XO_McLir says:
TO: Fire once you've got the targets locked.

TO_Bishop says:
XO: aye sir

Host Gen_Ktarn says:
Action: The Scimitar arrives on the scene and attack ships come flying out of the Starbase…bringing the total number attack ships to 18.

Ops_Ander says:
CO, TO: We're at maximum target aspect.

TO_Bishop says:
::Looking for multiple target locks::

CSOBandra says:
CO: Sir I’m picking up 18 attack ships now

XO_McLir says:
*2nd Wing* Launch now.

CO_Wnters says:
TO: Fire. Keep our six clean. I don't want too many fighters attacking us.

CTO_Bucha says:
%::Switches to weapons mode.....     turning in a high bank::.....     YAAAAHOOO

Ops_Ander says:
CO, XO: Four minutes until our backup arrives.

CO_Wnters says:
Ops: Acknowledged.

TO_Bishop says:
::Attempting to lock onto propulsion systems, but any lock will do::

Host Gen_Ktarn says:
<Second Wing>*XO*: Launching.

Thrull says:
$::Shakes fighter off his tail::

CO_Wnters says:
XO: I want our remaining fighters defending the Scimitar.

Ops_Ander says:
::Shifts shield geometry and frequencies to support TO::

CTO_Bucha says:
%::Watches for any of the lighter armed pirate vessels to attempt an escape::

Host Gen_Ktarn says:
Action: The Starbase opens fire on the Scimitar and her attack wing

Ops_Ander says:
CO: We're picking up weapons fire from the base...backup is now 3 minutes out.

CTO_Bucha says:
%*Scimitar*:   we've lost a couple fighters....    these things are heavily armed.

CO_Wnters says:
TO: Fire on the base.

Thrull says:
$COMM: Orions: Try shaking off the Feds in the asteroid field.

XO_McLir says:
::Nods to CO:: COM: 2nd Wing:  Cover the Scimitar.

TO_Bishop says:
::Returns fire to base:: CO: Photon torpedoes away... full spread, sir,

Ops_Ander says:
::Rolls the Scimitar...gently...to provide maximum weapons coverage::

Host Gen_Ktarn says:
Action: A Vor'Cha Attack Cruiser, Bird Of Prey Cruiser, and a Bird Of Prey Scout decloak...there names Bloodlust, Qem, and Raptor

XO_McLir says:
<2nd Wing leader> COM: Scimitar: Acknowledged. :: maneuvers to rear and above the Scimitar.::

Host Gen_Ktarn says:
Action: Two attack ships go up in flames

CSOBandra says:
CO: Sir I’m picking up more ships... it's the fleet

Thrull says:
$::Goes into attack maneuvers against fighters protecting the Scimitar::

CO_Wnters says:
*2nd Wing Leader* And if some of your ships aren't busy they may also attack the base, but be ready to return to defend the Scimitar.

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Looks like a Vor'cha and two Birds of Prey.

TO_Bishop says:
::Reloads torpedo bays, locks on to base shield generators::  XO: Sir torpedoes loaded and ready.

CTO_Bucha says:
%::Pilots into a bank and out of harms way and the Scimitar comes into view::

Ops_Ander says:
CO, XO: Recommend the Vor'cha support our fire on the base and the Birds of Prey help out with the attackers.

Host Gen_Ktarn says:
@Com: Scimitar: Mind if we have some Fun?

CO_Wnters says:
Ops: Yes, relay that.

Ops_Ander says:
::Pulls the Scimitar away, prepares for another run::

CO_Wnters says:
TO: Take out their weapons.

CSOBandra says:
CO: Sir one of the ships from the wormhole attack is setting up for a strafing run on us.

XO_McLir says:
::Grins at Winters:: CO: The more the merrier. A real Donnybrook.

CTO_Bucha says:
%::Maneuvers to aft of heavy vessels and opens fire on the warp engines::

CO_Wnters says:
Comm: K'tarn: Help us with the base.

TO_Bishop says:
::Acquires lock on weapons systems, fires::

Ops_Ander says:
COM: K'tarn: Scimitar to K'tarn...please have the Vor'cha cruiser support our fire on the base, Birds of Prey open fire on the attack fighters.

TO_Bishop says:
XO: Torpedoes away sir, full spread.

Host Gen_Ktarn says:
@COM: Scimitar: Acknowledged.....::wonders if the Scimitar forgot who the general is::

Thrull says:
$::Hits a Federation fighter::

CO_Wnters says:
CSO: Report on the base weapons.

Ops_Ander says:
::Brings the Scimitar in nose down for maximum torpedo efficiency::

Host Gen_Ktarn says:
Action: The Bloodlust Peels off and attacks the base::

CSOBandra says:
CO Aye sir, scanning...

CSOBandra says:
::Runs scan of the base::

TO_Bishop says:
::Reloads torpedo bays, prepare for next barrage::

Host Gen_Ktarn says:
$<Phillips>Thull: I want the Scimitar destroyed!

CTO_Bucha says:
%::Makes a quick pass behind a pirate ship....   opening fire on engines....   to prevent escape::

CO_Wnters says:
XO: Have our defending fighters remove any one from our six.

Thrull says:
$Phillips: I’m working on it. They have fighters. They didn't have them last time.

CSOBandra says:
CO: Base’s weapons at 85% and falling, the Vor'cha is doing it's work.

Thrull says:
$::Grumbles:: Self: Humans.

CO_Wnters says:
TO: Continue fire on their weapons, I want them out.

TO_Bishop says:
::Hears CSO's data, prepares to fire on weapons systems again::

Host Gen_Ktarn says:
$<Phillips>Thrull: And you did not have 18 attack ships and a base last time.

XO_McLir says:
::Nods:: COM: CTO: Ensure some of your fighters stay with us in support.

TO_Bishop says:
CO: Aye sir.

Thrull says:
$::Sees an opening and flies in and fires on Scimitar::

Host Gen_Ktarn says:
Action: target Alpha strafes the Scimitar again::

TO_Bishop says:
::Fires torpedoes, continually loads as available and fires::

Ops_Ander says:
CO: One of the ships has peeled off and is firing on us.

XO_McLir says:
::Feels the Scimitar being hit. Rocks.::

CO_Wnters says:
TO: Some of our phaser fire should also be directed at inbound fighters.

TO_Bishop says:
XO: Attempting to lock onto it now sir.

CO_Wnters says:
:: Holding on to his seat ::

Ops_Ander says:
TO: Ensign, try to use photon torpedoes when necessary. Save the quantums where you can.

TO_Bishop says:
OPS: Aye sir.

CTO_Bucha says:
%COM: Scimitar: Affirmative...     Buchanan out.    ::Sends Comm to other two fighters to return to Scimitar's side for assistance::

TO_Bishop says:
:: Acquires lock on fighters, returns phaser fire::

CSOBandra says:
CO: Sir I’m picking up one human along with several Orion on the target alpha.

Ops_Ander says:
CO: We're picking up a lot of Comm traffic between Target Alpha and the attacking fleet, sir.

Thrull says:
$::Banks left to avoid colliding with a federation fighter::

XO_McLir says:
::Moves to TAC 2: TO: You handle the phasers and the fighters, I'll keep targeting the base.

TO_Bishop says:
XO: Aye sir.

CTO_Bucha says:
%::Cole's fighter turns for another attack on the pirates engines as the two other fighter in his wing return to defend the Scimitar::

Host Gen_Ktarn says:
Action: Sickbay begins getting flooded with wounded

CO_Wnters says:
TO: Take out Target Alpha

CO_Wnters says:
TO: Shield Status?

TO_Bishop says:
Self: Like shooting fish in a barrel....

XO_McLir says:
::Locks torpedoes on remaining base weapons::

Thrull says:
$::Goes into evasive maneuvers, hoping to shake Phillips up::

TO_Bishop says:
::targets fighters as fast as possible, continues to fire at will::

CTO_Bucha says:
%::Unloads a small array of micro-torpedoes at pirates’ warp engines ::

XO_McLir Fires (Torpedos.wav)

Ops_Ander says:
<Hansen>*Ops* Transporter Room 1 to Bridge...wounded pilots have been transported to sickbay as per orders, sir.

TO_Bishop says:
CO: Checking now sir.

Host Gen_Ktarn says:
Action: The attacking fleet is down to 5 operational ships and 4 damaged ships

Ops_Ander says:
*Hansen* Acknowledged, Chief. Bridge out.

XO_McLir says:
:: Sees bright flashes on base's surface:: ALL: Yes.

Ops_Ander says:
::Turns the Scimitar around again for one last barrage::

Host Gen_Ktarn says:
Action: Friendly casualties: 1 fighter destroyed, 4 Damaged.... minor damage to the all other ships

Ops_Ander says:
XO: Coming around for another pass...minimal aspect.

TO_Bishop says:
::Continues with phaser fire on fighters not worrying about precise lock::

CO_Wnters says:
XO: Let’s try to finish off their weapons this time around.

TO_Bishop says:
CO: Sir shields at 75% and holding.

CTO_Bucha says:
%::Maneuvers in and out of phaser fire like a well choreographed ballerina::

CO_Wnters says:
TO: Excellent. How are the enemy fighters coming?

Host Gen_Ktarn says:
Action: The TO hits one of the Scimitar fighters, causing it to explode into a ball of flames....said fighter was the CTO wing man

XO_McLir says:
::Reacquires remaining base weapons:: CO: As soon as we swing around sir.

Thrull says:
$::Starts firing on scimitar again::

Ops_Ander says:
TO: Ensign, watch your cover fire...

Ops_Ander says:
*Hansen* Chief, did you get that pilot out of there?

XO_McLir Has target lock, fires again. (Torpedo.wav)

TO_Bishop says:
OPS: Sorry sir.

CO_Wnters says:
:: Looks around :: TO: A little more careful.

CTO_Bucha says:
%::The blast from Cole's wingman’s fighter exploding into a fire ball was a little too close for comfort::

XO_McLir says:
::Glares at TO::

TO_Bishop says:
::Reacquires locks on enemy fighters:: CO: Aye sir.  :: continues firing::

Ops_Ander says:
XO: We're on course for the base, minimal aspect, one-quarter impulse...whenever you're ready, sir.

TO_Bishop says:
CO: Sir starboard shields are down.

CO_Wnters says:
*Tor* Get our shields back up.

CTO_Bucha says:
%::Cole releases a final barrage of micro-torpedoes on a pirate ship and rolls out .....    headed back for the Scimitar::

Host Gen_Ktarn says:
Action: The CTO’s fighter begins to shake.

CO_Wnters says:
Ops: Any other available power to the shields, try to keep our starboard side unexposed.

XO_McLir says:
OPS: One more run should do it. Looks like they’re down to about 45%.

TO_Bishop says:
::Attempting to lock onto Thrull's ship by far the most experienced pilot::

Thrull says:
$::Sees hole in Scimitar’s shields, thinks, and beams Phillips onto the scimitar::

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Aye, sir...diverting power from science labs and unoccupied crew quarters.

CTO_Bucha says:
%Comm: Scimitar: My craft is breaking up....   Andersen, can you get a transport lock on me?

XO_McLir says:
::Targets base weapons one more time::

Thrull says:
$COM: Scimitar: Here you can have the annoyance.

Ops_Ander says:
COM: CTO: I'm on it. ::hits the beam out::

Host Gen_Ktarn says:
<Phillips>::Finds himself on the Scimitar::

TO_Bishop says:
::Fires continually at Thrull's fighter::

XO_McLir says:
::Fires on base once again::

Host CeO_Phill says:
::Runs through the hulls of the Scimitar to the Main Engineering::

Thrull says:
$::Goes into evasive maneuvers::

Ops_Ander says:
::Beeper goes off:: CO: I'm picking up a foreign transporter signature...Deck 11.

XO_McLir says:
Computer: “Repel borders”.

CTO_Bucha says:
%::Cole initiates a self destruct sequence and turns course to pirate vessel, just as he is beamed out by Andersen::

XO_McLir says:
:: Main Engineering locks down::

CO_Wnters says:
XO: Good job. That should keep Philips away.

Ops_Ander says:
<Hansen>::Watches Buchanan materialize in TR1::

Host CeO_Phill says:
Action: The CTO fighter Explodes.....but did the CTO make it out in time

XO_McLir says:
::McLir is transported to ME::

CTO_Bucha says:
::Materializes in TR1 and heads for a TL::

CO_Wnters says:
*XO* Forgot to change that little detail.

XO_McLir says:
::Looks about and sees all consoles are locked out::

Thrull says:
$::Steering locks up and his ship collides with Cole's fighter::

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Lieutenant Buchanan is aboard, sir.

CO_Wnters says:
TO: Dispatch a security team to pick up Mr. Phillips.

XO_McLir says:
*CO* No problem sir.  It's just as well.

XO_McLir says:
:: Moves to weapons locker and gets a phaser::

Host CeO_Phill says:
Action: Thrull's vessel, Target Alpha to the Scimitar, goes up in a ball of flames...killing all on board.

CTO_Bucha says:
::Enters TL and instructs it to go to the bridge::

Host CeO_Phill says:
::Runs through the Scimitar hulls finding all the doors locked::

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Target Alpha is destroyed, sir.

CO_Wnters says:
:: Walks to secondary tactical station:: TO: I will handle the base, keep our tail clear. When it is, direct your fire at the base.

Host CeO_Phill says:
Action: Only 4 attack ships remain....the rest are destroyed or crippled

CO_Wnters says:
:: Locks on to base weapons and fires Quantum torpedoes.

XO_McLir says:
*CO* Engineering is secure.  I'm locked in. Up to you now.

Ops_Ander says:
CO: We're approaching the base again...minimal aspect, evasives ready on order.

Host CeO_Phill says:
Action: The Base Blows up....shock wave heading for the Scimitar....ETA 2 minutes

CO_Wnters says:
*Fighters* Make sure no one escapes.

CSOBandra says:
CO: Sir large shockwave inbound.

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Escape course laid in.  Engaging at full impulse...

CO_Wnters says:
Ops: Set course away. Full impulse

CO_Wnters says:
Ops: That works.

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Sir, recommend we get the fighters out of here...the shockwave will destroy them.

CTO_Bucha says:
::Enters bridge::

CO_Wnters says:
Ops: Call them in.

CSOBandra says:
CO: Level six sir

Host CeO_Phill says:
Action: Two off the attack ships are destroyed by the shock wave, which heads for the Scimitar and Klingon vessel

CO_Wnters says:
TO: Do you have Mr. Phillips in Custody?

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Aye, sir... COM: Fighters: Scimitar to fighters...bug out! Bug out!

Host CeO_Phill says:
::Still evading security teams

CO_Wnters says:
CSO: Any vessels leaving the area?

Host CeO_Phill says:
Action: The last of the fighters land just as the shock wave hits the Scimitar and the Klingon fleet...tossing the ships around like toy boats in a bath tub

CSOBandra says:
CO:: Checking sir.

Ops_Ander says:
COM: Klingons: Scimitar to battle fleet...recommend immediate withdrawal, best speed.

Ops_Ander says:
::Comm interrupted by shockwave...he's thrown into the Conn::

Host CeO_Phill says:
::Hits the deck face first when the shock wave hits and does not move

CO_Wnters says:
:: Rocked into the floor ::

Ops_Ander says:
All: Oof!

CSOBandra says:
::Barely able to hold onto SCI station as the ship is flipped around::

CO_Wnters says:
:: Hangs on to the handle of his chair ::

CTO_Bucha says:
::Falls back into the TL and grabs handle::

XO_McLir says:
::Moves from console to console checking... falls to deck with the shock wave:: What the...

Host CeO_Phill says:
Action: The remaining attack ships are destroyed, even the crippled ones.... the Scimitar and fleet mange to survive the shock wave but are badly shaken, not stirred.

Ops_Ander says:
::Slumps back into chair, begins to check systems::

XO_McLir says:
*CO* Have you caught him yet?

CO_Wnters says:
TO: What is the status on Mr. Philips.

CO_Wnters says:
*XO* Unknown.

XO_McLir says:
::Shakes head and moves around ME::

CO_Wnters says:
Ops: Get a lock on Philips and beam him to the brig.

CTO_Bucha says:
::walks up to Tac 1 behind the Captain::

CO_Wnters says:
CSO: Anyone leaving the area?

CSOBandra says:
CO: Sir, I’m no longer detecting any of the attack ships

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Aye, sir...Computer, lock on to all non-Scimitar personnel and beam them to the brig.

CSOBandra says:
::Runs system check::

CO_Wnters says:
CSO: Then our mission is complete.

XO_McLir says:
::Helps engineering techs to fix small wounds::

CO_Wnters says:
Ops: Did it work?

CTO_Bucha says:
::Brings up sensor monitors.....  and runs quick diagnostic on weapons arrays::

Host CeO_Phill says:
Action: The still unmoving form of Phillips arrives in the Brig....his neck broken when the shock wave hit.

Ops_Ander says:
CO: We've got one human in the brig...life signs indeterminate.

CO_Wnters says:
Ops: Verify.

XO_McLir says:
*DOC* Once the force fields are down we could use a medic down here. Nothing serious.

CTO_Bucha says:
CO: Should I visually inspect the brig for Phillips?

CO_Wnters says:
CTO: Quickly.

CO_Wnters says:
CTO: Have a PO do it.

CTO_Bucha says:
::Turns into TL::   TL:  Brig.

CO_Wnters says:
CTO: Someone closer.

CTO_Bucha says:
TL: Stop.

MO_Brown says:
*XO* Brown Here, I've dispatched a team just now.

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Sir, incoming hail...

CO_Wnters says:
*Brown* Engineering will be unlocked shortly.

CTO_Bucha says:
::Moves TL back up to the bridge::

CTO_Bucha says:
::Doors open, and Cole exits onto the bridge::

XO_McLir says:
*Bridge* What's our status? Still on intruder alert?

MO_Brown says:
::Watches a medical team leave sickbay::

CTO_Bucha says:
CO:  Right sir....   someone closer, sir....

CO_Wnters says:
CTO: So?

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Captain? We've got an incoming hail.

CO_Wnters says:
Ops: Onscreen.

Ops_Ander says:
::Puts on screen::

Host Gen_Ktarn says:
@Com: Scimitar: Good job.  Report back to Starbase One.

XO_McLir says:
::Fumes at being confined and no answer::

Ops_Ander says:
CTO: You OK, Cole?

CTO_Bucha says:
CO:  I barely heard you as the TL doors were closing...   ::smiles::

XO_McLir says:
*OPS* What's the status? Did we catch him?

Host Gen_Ktarn says:
@Com: Scimitar: Captain Winters, Commander McLir and yourself are to report to the USS Triton once docking has been completed.  You should get your orders shortly.

CTO_Bucha says:
OPS:  Fine....   but could go for a stiff drink when we reach SB....   care to join me?

Ops_Ander says:
*XO* We got him...medical scans indicate his neck was broken, likely by the shockwave.

CO_Wnters says:
COM: K'tarn: Aye aye sir, I will report that to the Commander.

Ops_Ander says:
CTO: I might take you up on that... ::overhears K'tarn:: CO: The Triton?

CO_Wnters says:
Computer: “Engineering Resume”.

XO_McLir says:
*OPS* Good Ed, then...

CO_Wnters says:
Ops: Apparently.

Host Gen_Ktarn says:
@Com: Scimitar: Turn over Command of the Scimitar to Commander Bandra till Captain Ian-Bandra returns.

MO_Brown says:
::Medical Teams enter Engineering as soon as they get access::

CTO_Bucha says:
::Ears perk up hearing Triton::

XO_McLir says:
::Sees the force fields collapse, consoles unlock::

CO_Wnters says:
   Comm: K'tarn: Aye Sir. :: Looks at Bandra ::

CO_Wnters says:
COM: K'tarn: When does the Triton leave SB?

Host Gen_Ktarn says:
@COM: Scimitar: Stardate 9909.02

CSOBandra says:
::Hears K’tarn’s order. Thinks, me?::

CO_Wnters says:
COM: K'tarn: Aye sir. If that is all?

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Congratulations, Captain...want me to lay in a course for the Starbase ASAP? ::grins::

Host Gen_Ktarn says:
@COM: Scimitar: That is all.  K’tarn out.

XO_McLir says:
::Checks system status.:: *OPS* We've got some minor repairs but overall she's in good shape.

CO_Wnters says:
CSO: Looks as though you will need to replicate a red uniform.

CO_Wnters says:
Ops: Aye.

Ops_Ander says:
*XO* Roger that...you may want to get up here, Commander. The Captain has some news for you.

CO_Wnters says:
*XO* Report to my ready room.

CSOBandra says:
CO: Yes so I will, I hope we get an SO when we arrive...:: notices sensors, The Klingon ships have cloaked sir.

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Laying in a course for Starbase One, warp 5...engaging.
 
Ops_Ander says:
    ::Engages warp::

XO_McLir says:
*OPS/CO* on my way.  TOR: Get started on those repairs.

XO_McLir says:
<TOR>CEO: ::Big Grin:: Aye sir.

Ops_Ander says:
::Wonders what's next for him once the Scimitar returns::

CSOBandra says:
::Still a little surprised. Thinks, wait till Aurel gets back::

XO_McLir says:
::Wonders what scuttlebutt the Chief has heard::

CO_Wnters says:
CSO: Report to my ready room.

XO_McLir says:
::Moves from TL to ready room::

CO_Wnters says:
:: Walks to ready room ::

CO_Wnters says:
:: Sits behind the desk ::

CSOBandra says:
CO: Aye sir. ::heads for the ready room::

XO_McLir says:
CO: Sir?

CO_Wnters says:
XO: Well, I now know the reason for my promotion. I have been assigned as the Commanding officer of the U.S.S. Triton. And it seems you will be my XO.

CSOBandra says:
::Enters Room:: CO: Sir?

XO_McLir says:
::Eyes open wide:: CO: Sir?

CO_Wnters says:
CSO: You have been promoted to the rank of Commander by General K'tarn. I hope you look good in red.

CO_Wnters says:
Computer: Transfer command codes to Commander Bandra. Authorization: Winters-Beta-2-1.

XO_McLir says:
CO: The Triton? It's just been built.

CO_Wnters says:
:: Smiles ::

CSOBandra says:
CO: Promoted? So soon, I only was promoted to LtCmdr a short while ago.

XO_McLir says:
CO: When do we report?

CO_Wnters says:
CSO: Yes, quick promotions are to be expecting this soon after the war. The fleet is again rebuilding rapidly.

CO_Wnters says:
XO: As soon as we return to Starbase 1. We launch on 9909.02.

CSOBandra says:
CO: Yes I suppose so. Thank you Sir

Ops_Ander says:
*CO* Entering Sector 001.

CO_Wnters says:
<Computer>CO: Acknowledged, Command codes transferred.

CO_Wnters says:
*Ops* Dock at Starbase Mr. Anderson.

Ops_Ander says:
*CO* Aye, sir....on final approach.

XO_McLir says:
::Looks at Bandra:: CSO: Guess she's all yours K'vin.

CO_Wnters says:
CSO: Congratulations.

XO_McLir says:
::Looks at CSO/CO:: Both: Won't Captain Ian be surprised.

CO_Wnters says:
CO_Bandra: I would get into a red uniform before K'tarn catches you. :: Smiles ::

CO_Wnters says:
XO: Indeed.

XO_McLir says:
CO/CSO: Guess we'd best tell the others.

CSOBandra says:
::Over whelmed:: CO/XO: Thanks. I’ll do that.

Ops_Ander says:
::Brings the Scimitar into SB 1::

Ops_Ander says:
COM: SB1: Starbase One, this is the Scimitar, requesting final clearance for docking.

CO_Wnters says:
*All Hands* This is Captain Winters. Command of the Scimitar has now been turned over to Commander Bandra. Commander McLir and myself have been reassigned to the U.S.S. Triton.

Host Gen_Ktarn says:
<SB1>Com: Scimitar: You’re cleared for docking port 13.

Ops_Ander says:
::Hears the CO's words...realizes that he's the acting XO now::

XO_McLir says:
CO: Sir if that's all, I'd like to be on the bridge for docking.

Ops_Ander says:
COM: SB1: Docking port 1-3, acknowledged and thanks. Scimitar out.

CTO_Bucha says:
::Hears Comm and looks up at Ed::

CO_Wnters says:
XO, CO: Dismissed.

Ops_Ander says:
CTO: Do you think it's ever going to settle down here?

CTO_Bucha says:
OPS: Not Likely....::smiles::

Host Gen_Ktarn says:
Action: The Scimitar heads for her docking assignment and along the way pass a newly refitted Excelsior Class vessel....

XO_McLir says:
::Moves to stand in front of XO's chair, watching the view screen::

Host Gen_Ktarn says:
Action: Behind the Excelsior is a brand new Nebula class vessel, registration NCC-65817, USS Triton.

CSOBandra says:
::Walks onto the bridge, looks at the center seat for a moment before watching the main viewer::

Ops_Ander says:
::Sees the new Nebula-class ship passing by...realizes that's Winters' and McLir's new home::

CTO_Bucha says:
OPS:   Look at that ....

CO_Wnters says:
:: Walks onto bridge in time to see the ship ::

CO_Wnters says:
Commander McLir: Our new home.

Host Gen_Ktarn says:
Action: And behind the Triton????  Well, is the empty docking bay for the Scimitar.

Ops_Ander says:
All: She's a beauty...

CO_Wnters says:
Ops: Aye that she is.

Ops_Ander says:
::Pulls the Scimitar past the Triton at 12, moves her in alongside 13::

CO_Wnters says:
All: It has been a pleasure serving with you.

Ops_Ander says:
CO: Fore and aft thrusters at station keeping, starboard thrusters in docking mode...
 
CSOBandra says:
CO/XO: And with you sirs.

Ops_Ander says:
::cuts off thrusters...lets inertia do the rest::

XO_McLir says:
::Turns to face the crew:: ALL: Gentlemen, it has been a pleasure serving with professionals. Thank you.

Ops_Ander says:
::Feels the gentle THUMP of the docking collar::

Host Gen_Ktarn says:
Action: OPS’s expert piloting skills lets the Scimitar dock with just a faint thump.

Ops_Ander says:
CO, XO: Confirming lockup...pressurizing docking collar...

CO_Wnters says:
McLir: it seems we have some packing to do.

XO_McLir says:
::Turns to CSO: CSO: Please extend my feelings to Captain Ian.

CSOBandra says:
XO: Of course.

Host Gen_Ktarn says:
########### End Scimitar Mission ###############

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