Host Rob-AGM says:
#################### Begin U.S.S. Scimitar Mission ####################

Ops_Ander says:
::at the helm, keeping the Scimitar in formation::

CSOCartig says:
::on turbolift heading to bridge, excited about first assignment::

Host Viper_1 says:
@::on patrol::

USSCaesar says:
@::concerned about the unidentified contact ::

ACOBandra says:
::in the center seat, waiting::

CEOCraven says:
::in main engineering, looking things over::

CTO_Bucha says:
::standing at primary TAC....   watching LRS::

TO_Bishop says:
::at TAC 2, looking over data from unidentified bogey ::

CSOCartig says:
::turbolift doors open and CSO walks out::

TO_Bishop says:
CTO: Sir, shall I prepare a probe to track that bogey?

CTO_Bucha says:
TO: Make it so, Ensign.

USSArdRie says:
$::holding starboard position at 50,000 km::

Host Viper_1 says:
@COM: Scimitar: Scimitar, Viper leader. All clear.

TO_Bishop says:
::goes about projecting telemetry of bogey, launches Class 8 probe::

CSOCartig says:
::heads for science station and begins long range scans::

TO_Bishop says:
CTO: Sir, probe is away.

Ops_Ander says:
COM: Viper 1: Viper, Scimitar, acknowledged.

CTO_Bucha says:
TO:  Good...keep an eye on its data.

TO_Bishop says:
CTO: Patching data to both fighter squadrons and Science 1.

Ops_Ander says:
ACO: Sir, Viper 1 reports all clear.

ACOBandra says:
Ops: Acknowledged.

CSOCartig says:
CTO: Thank you.

CTO_Bucha says:
CSO:  You got it...

CSOCartig says:
::monitoring data from probe::

USSCaesar says:
COM: Scimitar, Ard-Rie: I have a faint sensor blip, I will break formation to investigate.

Host Viper_1 says:
@::flying a typical scout probe in front of the convoy::

Ops_Ander says:
ACO: Sir, Caesar reports a faint sensor blip. They're breaking formation to investigate.

CEOCraven says:
::monitors reserve power status::

TO_Bishop says:
COM: Fighter wings: A Class 8 probe has been sent on bogey's projected telemetry, data should be coming through now.

USSArdRie says:
$COM: Caesar: Orders were to stay with the convoy.

Ops_Ander says:
ACO: Should we hold them in formation and send one of the fighter wings instead?

TO_Bishop says:
::poring over data as it comes in, relays it to astrometrics::

CTO_Bucha says:
::hears Ed::  Ops:  Logical idea.

Host Viper_1 says:
@::still on a scout patrol up front::

ACOBandra says:
Ops: Yes, I want to use the fighters for this.

USSCaesar says:
COM:: Ard-Rie: Acknowledged.

CSOCartig says:
::keeping an eye on data coming in::

USSCaesar says:
COM: Scimitar: Perhaps we should send a fighter?

Ops_Ander says:
ACO: Aye, sir. COM: Caesar: Scimitar to Caesar...stay in formation, we'll send one of the fighter wings to investigate. Scimitar out.

TO_Bishop says:
CSO: I've just patched in astrometrics. Maybe they can project where the bogey's headed.

Ops_Ander says:
CTO: Cole, who's closest to the Caesar's contact?

CEOCraven says:
::notices a minor drop in the warp core's performance::

ACOBandra says:
Tac/Sci: Any progress in identifing the unknown from the fighters' sensor logs?

CTO_Bucha says:
COM: Viper:  What's your position?

USSArdRie says:
$::Turns to his Tac:: Tac: Watch those sensors for ANY unusual blips.

CSOCartig says:
All: There's nothing on the fighters' sensors but the convoy.

Host Viper_1 says:
@COM: Scimitar: Scimitar, Viper Leader. Position is at heading 000 mark 0.

USSArdRie says:
$<Tac> CO Boru: Aye, sir.

CSOCartig says:
ACO: No, sir.

ACOBandra says:
CSO: Keep working on it.

CSOCartig says:
ACO: Aye. ::continues monitoring data::

CTO_Bucha says:
Ops: The Tiger squadron is nearest the Caesar.

CEOCraven says:
::monitors the performance of the warp core closely::

Ops_Ander says:
CTO: Roger that... ACO: Request permission to dispatch Tiger squadron to investigate the contact.

TO_Bishop says:
ACO: None yet, sir.  We've got three teams analyzing the data now.  Astrometrics is projecting a possible destination.

ACOBandra says:
Ops: Granted. TO: Keep me posted

TO_Bishop says:
ACO: Aye, sir.

Ops_Ander says:
COM: Tiger1: Scimitar to Tiger leader, break off and investigate sensor contact established by the USS Caesar. Report when able. Scimitar out. Mitchell: Ensign, take the conn. I'm going back up to monitor their progress.

Host Viper_1 says:
@<Tiger_1>COM: Scimitar: Roger

USSCaesar says:
COM: Tiger 1: The contact was just a blip on the edge of sensor range. We are trying to boost our sensors to see if we can shed any light on it.

Ops_Ander says:
::walks back up to Ops console::

Host Viper_1 says:
ACTION: Tiger Flight One breaks off formation and heads to the blip.

CTO_Bucha says:
::watches sensors as Tiger group breaks formation::

FCOMitche says:
::Steps down from the aft area towards the conn, and takes the seat:: Ops: Aye, sir.

USSArdRie says:
$::Watches Tiger squadron break off to investigate the reported bogey::

Ops_Ander says:
::monitors comm frequencies::

CEOCraven says:
::notices an increase in performance::

FCOMitche says:
::Runs fingers over the helm, updating the sensor readouts::

ACOBandra says:
::glances at Sci station, part of him wishing he was still there::

CSOCartig says:
ACO: Permission to contact CEO to see if we can increase our sensor range.

USSCaesar says:
%<CEO> CO: Sir ,we have a drop in warp core output by .075%

CTO_Bucha says:
COMM: Tiger Leader:  Try to sneak up on it...whatever it is. Buchanan out.

Host Viper_1 says:
@COM: Scimitar: Scimitar, Viper Leader: We seem to be losing power out here.

USSArdRie says:
$<CEO> CO Boru: Skipper, we've got a warp core output drop of .075%

Ops_Ander says:
ACO: Sir, we should order the convoy to halt.

Host Viper_1 says:
@<Tiger>::has contact of bogey and begins ID process::

USSCaesar says:
%CEO: Acknowlegded. The last time I checked output was well above average anyways. Keep an eye on it.

CTO_Bucha says:
::gets comm:: Self: Losing power?

ACOBandra says:
::thinks:: OPS: Yes. Tell the convoy to hold position.

USSCaesar says:
%<CTO>CO: Sir, the Tiger has dropped off sensors.

Ops_Ander says:
::hits comm:: COM: Convoy: Convoy, all stop immediately. Hold position.

USSCaesar says:
COMM: Tiger: Tiger Leader, come in.

USSArdRie says:
$::Hears Viper's report:: COM: Scimitar: We're losing power also.

USSCaesar says:
%FCO: All stop.

CTO_Bucha says:
ACO: May I suggest red alert, sir....

FCOMitche says:
::looks at helm sensor readout screen, checking what's happening::

USSArdRie says:
$CEO: Explain, mister.

CEOCraven says:
::notices a power decrease as the ship comes to a stop::

USSCaesar says:
%CTO: Red Alert...

ACOBandra says:
CTO: Agreed. I was just about to say the same thing.

CTO_Bucha says:
::sounds red alert::

Ops_Ander says:
ACO: It's possible that there could be a residual effect from the Breen energy-dampening weapons that were discharged during the war.

USSArdRie says:
$<CEO>CO: It's down a full point now sir.

CTO_Bucha says:
COM: Convoy:  Red Alert!

USSCaesar says:
%<CEO> CO: Sir, power has dropped by another full point.

USSArdRie says:
$FCO: Full stop.

USSCaesar says:
%CSO: Full scans.

CSOCartig says:
ACO: Sensors have picked up some sort of an anomaly.

ACOBandra says:
CSO: Identify.

Host Viper_1 says:
@<Tiger>COM: Scimitar: Scimitar, Tiger Flight bogey is a Ferengi freighter. Heading home. Standing by for further orders.

FCOMitche says:
::Starts working the helm to get engine status::

USSArdRie says:
$COM: Scimitar: We're at full stop, unexplained power loss.

CTO_Bucha says:
::hears Ferengi...cringes::

USSArdRie says:
$Tac: Red Alert.

Ops_Ander says:
CSO: What kind of anomaly, Mr. Cartigan?

USSCaesar says:
%COM: Scimitar: We are experiencing the same.

Ops_Ander says:
COM: Tiger: Tiger leader, acknowledged. Keep an eye on him, but return to convoy and hold for further orders. Scimitar out.

USSCaesar says:
%<CEO> CO: Sir, power has dropped by another full point, again.

USSArdRie says:
$<CEO> CO: Down yet another point sir.

CTO_Bucha says:
::continues monitoring LRS::

CSOCartig says:
ACO: The anomaly is growing in power at the same rate that the convoy is losing.

CEOCraven says:
::continues to notice a decrease in power::

USSCaesar says:
%COM: Scimitar: I suggest we leave the area, we have suffered more power loss.

Host Viper_1 says:
@<tiger>COM: Scimitar: Scimitar, Tiger, roger.

USSArdRie says:
$CEO: Get me some answers now, please.

CTO_Bucha says:
ACO:  I'm not reading any threat vessels on sensors.

Host Viper_1 says:
@COM:Scimitar, Viper Leader: Down to 3/4 power here.

USSCaesar says:
%FCO: Evasive maneuvers. If we are being targeted by something, we may be able to move around it.

USSArdRie says:
$COM: Scimitar: Suggest we back the convoy up to get out of whatever is affecting us.

FCOMitche says:
::turns to the command area::

Ops_Ander says:
COM: Convoy: Scimitar to convoy...stand by. We are investigating an anomaly that is apparently draining power. Will advise soonest. Scimitar out.

TO_Bishop says:
::keeps probe on current course heading, monitoring freighter ::

USSArdRie says:
$FCO: Full IDS.

CEOCraven says:
::monitors the power as it continues to slowly decrease::

USSCaesar says:
COM: Scimitar: Power loss started at the same time as these blips. I advise we leave the area.

Host Viper_1 says:
@COM:Scimitar, Viper: Well, hurry up. Pretty soon we be powerless.

CTO_Bucha says:
ACO: May I suggest recalling the fighters, sir.

USSArdRie says:
$COM: Scimitar: Have the convoy ships been affected?

Ops_Ander says:
COM: Ard-Rie: Roger that...all cargo ships are losing power as well.

CTO_Bucha says:
ACO: May I suggest recalling the fighters, sir?

CSOCartig says:
CTO: is it possible the Ferengi fighter is creating the anomaly?

Ops_Ander says:
ACO: Sir, recommend we reverse course and find another way around this anomaly.

ACOBandra says:
CTO: Might as well. They're no good to us out there.

ACOBandra says:
OPS: Do it.

USSCaesar says:
%COM: Scimitar: Again, I strongly advise that we leave the area immediately.

ACOBandra says:
CSO: ID what's causing this now.

CSOCartig says:
ACO: The anomaly is still growing.

USSArdRie says:
$<CEO>CO: I have no answer sir, we've just lost another point.

CTO_Bucha says:
COM: Viper1, Tiger1:  You guys get back here before you power down.

ACOBandra says:
CSO: Do you know why?

Ops_Ander says:
COM: Convoy: Scimitar to convoy...all ships, reverse course and clear the area immediately. We'll have to find another way around. Scimitar out.

ACOBandra says:
OPS: Belay that.

FCOMitche says:
ASO: Could it be tapping it directly from the warp core?

Ops_Ander says:
COM: Convoy: Belay last order. Hold position.

Host Viper_1 says:
@COM:Scimitar, Viper Leader: Copy.

CSOCartig says:
ACO: Aye. ::initiating scan of anomoly::

USSArdRie says:
$::fumes at conflicting orders from the Scimitar.::

TO_Bishop says:
:: Changes probes heading for anomaly ::

Host Viper_1 says:
@COM: 33rd Fighter Wing: You heard the order. All craft return to base.

USSArdRie says:
$COM: Scimitar: We canna sit here like swimming ducks.

ACOBandra says:
*CEO* Status report.

CSOCartig says:
ACO: Could we see if the shields can affect the power loss?

ACOBandra says:
FCO: I think it might.

Host Viper_1 says:
ACTION: The fighters return to the Scimitar for rearming and refueling.

TO_Bishop says:
CTO: Sir, I've redirected the probe towards the anomaly. We should be getting a clearer picture shortly.

USSCaesar says:
%<CEO>CO: Sir, warp core is down to 70 percent.

CEOCraven says:
*ACO* We've had warp core performance drop to 80 percent, sir. I can't explain why it's dropping.

ACOBandra says:
CSO: I don't want to risk it. The shields may just add fuel to the fire.

Ops_Ander says:
ACO: Fighters are back aboard and refueling as we speak.

CTO_Bucha says:
TO: Very well.

USSArdRie says:
$::sees warp core output is down to 81 percent::

ACOBandra says:
OPS: Acknowledged.

USSCaesar says:
%COM: Scimitar: I strongly advise that we remove ourselves from the danger zone. We do not know what is causing this and our power is continuing to drop.

FCOMitche says:
ACOBandra: Then I suggest errecting a dampening field around the warp core.

ACOBandra says:
*CEO* Deactivate nonessential systems.

ACOBandra says:
FCO: Good idea.

CSOCartig says:
ACO: The anomaly has doubled in size!

CEOCraven says:
*ACO* Yes, sir.

USSArdRie says:
$COM: Scimitar: Whatever it 'tis is hitting us hard. Warp core down to 81 percent!

USSCaesar says:
%::now monitoring the warp core on the panels by his chair::

CTO_Bucha says:
::racking brain, thinks: How can we stop this?::

ACOBandra says:
*CEO* And while you're at it, put a dampening field around the warp core.

FCOMitche says:
::watches power::

USSCaesar says:
%COM: Scimitar: My warp corde is down to 69 percent. We need to do something.

CTO_Bucha says:
ACO: All fighters have safely returned, sir

Ops_Ander says:
ACO: Sir, Caesar's warp core is down to 69 percent. Ard-Rie is at 81.

CEOCraven says:
::begins deactivating nonessential systems on the ship and placing a dampening field around the warp core::

ACOBandra says:
Ops: Have the convoy do the same. CSO: Tell me if there is any change in the anomaly.

USSArdRie says:
$COM: Scimitar: Suggest we all go to impulse and back out of here.

TO_Bishop says:
::stops probe, waits to see effect on other ships::

CEOCraven says:
*ACO* Core performance at 70 percent now, sir, with the dampening field active.

CSOCartig says:
OPS: Tell the other ships to build the field around the warp core.

Ops_Ander says:
COM: Convoy: Scimitar to convoy...all ships, erect dampening fields around your warp cores immediately.

ACOBandra says:
COM: Ard-Rie: Negative. Until we see if the anomaly's growth is proportional to our energy output I don't want give it any extra.

TO_Bishop says:
CTO: We've just lost all power to the probe, sir.

CSOCartig says:
ACO: The anomaly has doubled again and is surrounding our ships!

TO_Bishop says:
CTO: It's dead in the water.

USSCaesar says:
%COM: Scimitar: We just completed erecting our field. Waiting for results.

ACOBandra says:
*CEO* Acknowledged. Tell me if the field helps slow the power drain.

ACOBandra says:
CSO: Are you sure?

CEOCraven says:
*ACO* Aye, sir.

CSOCartig says:
ACO: Yes!

USSArdRie says:
$COM: Scimitar: Dampening fields in place.

TO_Bishop says:
CTO: Sir, could powering down the core reverse the effect?

ACOBandra says:
Self: Damn. CSO: I need answers and I need them now. How does this thing work?

USSCaesar says:
%COM: Scimitar: Our core has dropped to 50%. If it goes any further I will leave the area. I will not endanger my ship.

CTO_Bucha says:
Self: Damn! TO: Prepare another to be fired directly inside the anomaly.

Ops_Ander says:
ACO: Caesar's warp core is down to 50 percent. It's not working, sir.

USSArdRie says:
$COM: Scimitar: Core down to 65%, dampening fields not working.

FCOMitche says:
ACO: If we shut the core down, we'd have to go at impulse and that would leave us extremely open to attack.

CTO_Bucha says:
TO: It could...we might have to try.

ACOBandra says:
OPS: Acknowledged. Have them pull back.

TO_Bishop says:
CTO: Aye sir.  ::quickly prepares probe, locks onto center of anomaly and launches::

CSOCartig says:
ACO: It has doubled again and is centering on the Ceasar and the Ard-Rie!

Ops_Ander says:
COM: Convoy: All ships, reverse course, full impulse, evacuate the area immediately.

TO_Bishop says:
CTO/ACO: Second probe is away.

ACOBandra says:
FCO: I'm well aware of that. CSO: Any idea why?

FCOMitche says:
CSO: Is this anomaly subspatial in origin?

USSCaesar says:
%CEO: Drop dampening field now.

CSOCartig says:
FCO: Hold on running scan.

TO_Bishop says:
::watches screen for incoming data from newest probe::

CSOCartig says:
FCO: Yes, it's subspace.

USSCaesar says:
%FCO: Pull back with he convoy.

Ops_Ander says:
COM: Caesar, Ard-Rie: Scimitar to escorts...you two pull back as well.

FCOMitche says:
CSO: Then doesn't everything in subspace have it's own subspace resinance?

CTO_Bucha says:
::clenches console...watching phaser power fade in and out like a bad light bulb::

USSArdRie says:
$COM: Scimitar: Acknowledged. ::thinks, about time:: Will keep pace with the convoy.

USSCaesar says:
COM: Scimitar: Our core has gone back to 60 percent when we dropped our dampening field.

CEOCraven says:
::watches the power continue to decrease::

CSOCartig says:
FCO: Yes, you're right, it should.

Ops_Ander says:
ACO: Sir, Caesar reports power increase when they dropped the dampening field.

USSArdRie says:
$FCO: Go to impulse, keep us even with the convoy.

ACOBandra says:
OPS: Tell the fleet to remove their dampening feilds.

Ops_Ander says:
ACO: They're getting power back as they move out of the area as well.

CEOCraven says:
*ACO* The dampening field isn't having much of an effect on the power decrease sir.

ACOBandra says:
CSO: Why would the dampening fields help the anomaly grow?

USSArdRie says:
$CEO: Drop the dampening field.

USSCaesar says:
%COM: Scimitar: Our warp core energy output is increasing as we leave the area.

ACOBandra says:
*CEO* We know. drop ours.

CSOCartig says:
ACO: It could be feeding off energy.

USSArdRie says:
$TAC: Keep the shields at maximum.

FCOMitche says:
CSO: Then couldn't we find it out and adjust our deflector to counteract it and form a kind of shield to the ships?

CEOCraven says:
::drops the dampening field::

TO_Bishop says:
CTO: Would an antimatter burst eliminate the anomaly, sir?

USSArdRie says:
$COM: Scimitiar: Warp power is slowly climbing.

TO_Bishop says:
CTO: We've just lost the second probe.

CSOCartig says:
FCO: Possibly. Contact CEO and work on it.

ACOBandra says:
CSO: Yes, but why would a dampening field feed it?

USSArdRie says:
$::Wonders if Breen have yet another new weapon::

CTO_Bucha says:
::looks at Bishop and raises the 'people's eyebrow'::  TO: Antimatter, huh?

Ops_Ander says:
FCO: Mr. Mitchell, continue pulling us out of the area.

TO_Bishop says:
::grins sheepishly:: CTO: Aye.

CSOCartig says:
ACO: What if we power down the ship? It might have nothing to feed off of.

FCOMitche says:
Ops: Aye, sir.

ACOBandra says:
OPS: Contact the Caesar and Ard-Rie. I want to know what they've come up with on this anomaly.

FCOMitche says:
::backs the ship off, slowly and steadily::

Ops_Ander says:
COM: Caesar, Ard-Rie: Scimitar to escorts...any readings on the anomaly?

ACOBandra says:
CSO: True, but we'd be dead in space.

CTO_Bucha says:
::frustrated with the loss of the second probe::  TO: Prepare for an anti-matter burst...but hold it for now.

TO_Bishop says:
ACO: Sir, if we power down completely we may not be able to restore it.

CEOCraven says:
*ACO* Core performance is starting to increase, sir.

USSCaesar says:
%COM: Scimitar: Negative.

USSArdRie says:
$COM: Scimitar: Haven't found the cause, just that as we leave that area the power is returning.

ACOBandra says:
TO: Another reason not to.

FCOMitche says:
::turns to the ACO::

ACOBandra says:
*CEO* Acknowledged.

Ops_Ander says:
ACO: Nothing from the escort ships, sir.

CSOCartig says:
::sighs in relief::

CSOCartig says:
::beginning scan on anomaly::

USSArdRie says:
$::notes that the convoy is also leaving the affected space::

ACOBandra says:
Ops: I want them to scan this thing from the outside. Have the fighters suround the convoy once they are outside of it.

CEOCraven says:
::continues monitoring power levels::

Host Viper_1 says:
ACTION: The entire convoy clears the anomaly and all warp core levels return to normal. Furthermore, it seems the anomaly is returning to normal size.

USSArdRie says:
$COM: Scimitar: Core power is still climbing, albeit slowly.

TO_Bishop says:
*Astrometrics* Can you get a fix on the dimensions of this anomoly and it's origin?

CTO_Bucha says:
::phaser banks begin to recharge::

USSCaesar says:
%CTO: Launch a beacon warning people of the anomaly.

Ops_Ander says:
ACO: Convoy vessels report warp core levels returning to normal...they also report that the anomaly is shrinking to the size we saw when first reported.

ACOBandra says:
::cursing himself, this would never have happened under someone else's command::

ACOBandra says:
OPS: Acknowledged. CSO: How far do we have to be before that thing isn't affected by our presence?

USSArdRie says:
$<CEO> CO: Sir, core is back online and within normal parameters.

CSOCartig says:
FCO: Here's a course that will avoid the anomaly. ::sends it over::

USSArdRie says:
$CEO: Acknowledged.

FCOMitche says:
::receives the course and checks it out:: CSO: Thank you.

USSArdRie says:
$COM: Scimitar: We have full warp now.

FCOMitche says:
Self: It should work. It will.

FCOMitche says:
::Plots course::

Ops_Ander says:
CSO: Ensign, transmit course to the rest of the convoy.

CSOCartig says:
ACO: An extra 1/2 day will be needed to avoid the anomaly.

Host Viper_1 says:
::notices his fighters have full power again::

FCOMitche says:
ACO: Course laid in.

ACOBandra says:
FCO: Hold on that for a moment.

USSArdRie says:
$::receives reports from all departments, ship at normal::

TO_Bishop says:
::notes anomaly's size and position, sends data to astrometrics to update files::

FCOMitche says:
ACO: Aye, sir.

ACOBandra says:
FCO: But pass it along to the rest of the convoy.

Host Viper_1 says:
*Bridge* Do you want any fighters launched?

CTO_Bucha says:
ACO: Fighters standing by, sir.

ACOBandra says:
CTO: What do you think?

USSArdRie says:
$FCO: Bring WPS on line.

CSOCartig says:
ACO: Aye. OPS: Send the course to the rest of the convoy.

CTO_Bucha says:
ACO: Let's go ahead and deploy them.

USSCaesar says:
%CTO: Stand down to Yellow Alert.

ACOBandra says:
CTO: Send out Viper flights one and two. Have Tiger flights ready for launch.

Ops_Ander says:
CSO: Transmitting now. COM: Convoy, Escorts: All ships, adjust course to this heading...it should avoid the anomaly.

Ops_Ander says:
::sends course to all ships::

CTO_Bucha says:
*Viper* Launch when ready...and fall into formation.

ACOBandra says:
OPS: Signal convoy to resume course.

Host Viper_1 says:
*CTO* Roger. Both flights, or just one?  I recommend one for now. My flight's been repaired, but the other three  need some work

USSArdRie says:
$<FCO>CO Boru: New course heading from Scimitar plotted.  Warp drive ready, sir.

Ops_Ander says:
ACO: Aye, sir. COM: Convoy, Escorts: Convoy, resume new course and engage when ready.

USSArdRie says:
$FCO: Engage with the Scimitar.

CSOCartig says:
::resets console::

USSCaesar says:
%FCO: Plot course and engage with the Scimitar.

CTO_Bucha says:
*Viper1* Launch 1 & 2...ready and repair the Tiger squadron for launch later.

Host Viper_1 says:
ACTION: The convoy continues on her way along her new flight path.

Ops_Ander says:
ACO: Ships have resumed formation, sir.

TO_Bishop says:
::tracks fighters launching from Scimitar, updates tactical displays::

ACOBandra says:
CSO/OPS: Contact Starfleet...suggest they send a research vessel.

Host Viper_1 says:
*CTO* Roger, but I would prefer to finish repairs on Viper flight 2.

Host Viper_1 says:
*Viper flights* Prepare to launch.

Host Viper_1 says:
::climbs into his fighter and straps in::

ACOBandra says:
FCO: Engage upon fighter's departure.

CTO_Bucha says:
*Viper1* How much repair time do you estimate?

Host Viper_1 says:
::starts her up::

Ops_Ander says:
ACO: Aye, sir. ::composes subspace message for SF HQ and sends it off::

FCOMitche says:
::watches readings for fighters leaving::

FCOMitche says:
::finger over "engage"::

USSArdRie says:
$::maneuvers to original defensive escort starboard position.::

FCOMitche says:
ACO: Aye, sir.

Host Viper_1 says:
*CTO* Thirty minutes. They can be on standby during the time. But they took a heavy hitting. Same with both Tiger flights.

Host Viper_1 says:
ACTION: Viper Flight one launches.

CTO_Bucha says:
*Viper1*:  Hold Viper 2 & Tiger flights....   for repair....    I'm sending an engineering team now, Buchanan out.

USSArdRie says:
$OPS: Send a copy of our system reports to the Scimitar for their report to Starfleet.

CSOCartig says:
*CEO* Work on a way to increase the sensor's range.

Host Viper_1 says:
@COM: Scimitar, Viper Leader: Acknowledged. Viper flight 1 launched. Do you want us in scout postion or guard?

Ops_Ander says:
FCO: Mr. Mitchell, keep us up with the fleet.

USSArdRie says:
$<OPS>CO: Sending now sir.

CEOCraven says:
*CSO* Roger.

FCOMitche says:
::hears that what's gonna launch has launched and pushes down on engage::

CTO_Bucha says:
*Viper1*: Scout ahead...try to stay away from any power sucking anomalies. Buchanan out.

CEOCraven says:
::begins working on increasing the sensor range::

FCOMitche says:
::Increases speed to catch up and then matches speed::

Host Viper_1 says:
@COM: Scimitar, Viper leader: Acknowledged ::laughs as he cuts the channel::

ACOBandra says:
::Takes a deep breath and exhales slowly::

CSOCartig says:
::begins routine scan of area::

CSOCartig says:
ACO: Sir, nothing to report on sensors.

Ops_Ander says:
ACO: All convoy ships report normal, sir.

Host Viper_1 says:
@::Arrives on site....and gets a faint reading.....just ahead......and then it disappears::

TO_Bishop says:
::examines lateral sensor arrays very carefully::

ACOBandra says:
CSO: Acknowledged.

CTO_Bucha says:
::monitoring LRS::

ACOBandra says:
OPS: Good. Let's hope it stays that way.

FCOMitche says:
::continues routine sensor checks and course checks, monitors navigational sensors::

Host Viper_1 says:
@COM: Scimitar: Viper Leader...faint signal...it's dropped from sensors. It could be a sensor ghost.

USSArdRie says:
$::on secured, closed channel to Caesar:: COM: Caesar: Not what we normally do, huh?

Ops_Ander says:
ACO: Sir, Viper 1 reports faint sensor contact, possibly sensor ghost. Should we investigate?

USSCaesar says:
%COM: Ard-Rie ::same channel:: If it gets that tight again, I will move my ship away.

Host Viper_1 says:
######### Pause mission #########

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