Host AGM-Rob says:
############### Begin Operation White Knight ###############

FCO_More says:
::sits at console...looks over stellar logs::

AXO_Ander says:
::in The Chair, overseeing operations::

CEOCraven says:
::in main engineering, looking over system panels::

CMOMcCell says:
::sits in his chair in his office, working though endless amounts of paperwork thinking that patient transfer is a time-costing business::

AXO_Ander says:
FCO: Mr. More, what's our ETA to the Qualtin system?

CTO_Bucha says:
::exits TL onto bridge:: TO: How's it look?

Quemin says:
% ::mutters in his command chair aboard the Qu'Mith:: Damn the Trontin...Possessive q'ral.

Host AGM-Rob says:
ACTION: Commander Bandra is in the ready room looking over the mission data.

TO_Ahkile says:
CTO: She's all yours, sir.

CSOCartig says:
AXO: I'm detecting a fleet that's about to enter Qualtin's orbit.

FCO_More says:
AXO: Approximately 10 minutes, sir.

CTO_Bucha says:
::takes station and monitors LRS::

AXO_Ander says:
::frowns:: CTO: Cole, do a tac scan...let's hope that fleet is Qualtin.

CTO_Bucha says:
AXO: Aye... ::scans::

Asst_Kai says:
@ ::is scanning a Qualloye version of a PADD::

MO_Archer says:
::in SB, checking supplies and hoping we don't need them::

Russix says:
# ::arrives in orbit of Qualtin Prime::

AXO_Ander says:
FCO: But in case it's not...Mr. More, prepare to increase speed to maximum warp on my command.

Asst_Kai says:
@ ::sits at desk in office and continues reading Qualtin request for Federation membership nervously::

FCO_More says:
AXO: Aye, Commander.

Host AGM-Rob says:
ACTION: The Trontin fleet enters orbit around Qualtin Prime.

CTO_Bucha says:
AXO: Sensors show the largest Qualtin vessel seems to be comparable to one of our runabouts, sir.

Gov_Vek says:
@ ::in office, going over pitiful amount of weaponry::

CTO_Bucha says:
AXO: In size, anyway.

Quemin says:
% ::notices the Trontin arrive first...turns to his weapons officer:: CTO: Cloak the fleet! Increase speed to maximum output!

AXO_Ander says:
CTO: ...which would mean that that fleet out there is definitely NOT Qualtin. Go to yellow alert.

CSOCartig says:
::begins checking over sensitivity of the sensors to warp signatures::

CTO_Bucha says:
::sounds yellow alert::

FCO_More says:
AXO: Sir, seven minutes till destination.

CTO_Bucha says:
*Intraship* All decks, yellow alert.

FCO_More says:
::reconfigures console so evasive manuevers are in easy reach::

AXO_Ander says:
*60th* Bridge to 60th advance team...this is Lieutenant Commander Andersen. We're seven minutes out from the system...begin preparations to set up advance base.

Gov_Vek says:
@ ::notices alarm and sees that ships from Trontin have arrived:: *Kai* We have trouble...

Host 60thAdvCO says:
*Bridge* Roger.

Russix says:
@ ::turns to his Infantry Commander:: Commander: Begin landing your troops.

CMOMcCell says:
::hears Cole's YA call and thinks that the paperwork can wait and gets up and leaves his office and enrters the main part of sickbay:: MO: That includes us. Let's get this place ready...I expect an engineer or two any minute with a bump on the head from the shock of some action.

AXO_Ander says:
::turns to CTO:: CTO: Any firm ID on that fleet?

Quemin says:
% ::glares at seeing Scimitar coming on-site...sends a message to his fleet to engage the Trontin while he takes on Scimitar::

CTO_Bucha says:
AXO: Not 100 percent, sir...it appears to be Qualtin.

Asst_Kai says:
@ ::sits up straighter as if the governor could see her:: *Gov* Sir, should I alert the troops? ::is very nervous now::

AXO_Ander says:
CTO: Let's go ahead and find out. Open a channel to the lead ship.

Gov_Vek says:
@ Kai: Yes, full alert ::rubs temples, knowing how few in number the Qualtin are::

FCO_More says:
::begins to sweat...thinks, wow, this could be my first real starship combat outside of the Academy::

CTO_Bucha says:
::opens channel to lead ship:: AXO: Channel open, sir.

MO_Archer says:
CMO: Yes, sir. ::sets up SB for incoming casualties::

Host AGM-Rob says:
ACTION: The Trontin troops depart the carrier, along with a squadron of fighters, and join up with the assault vessels.

CSOCartig says:
AXO: Sir, sensors are detecting a dropship leaving the orbiting fleet.

AXO_Ander says:
::stands up:: COM: Fleet: Unidentified fleet, this is Lieutenant Commander Edward Andersen of the Federation starship Scimitar. Request you state your intentions.

CMOMcCell says:
MO: Okay. Drop the sir.

CMOMcCell says:
::cringes:: MO: That's...don't call me sir.

CTO_Bucha says:
::monitoring tactical sensor board::

FCO_More says:
AXO: Sir...one minute till destination...and it's disappearing fast!

Host AGM-Rob says:
ACTION: The Trontin fleet ignores the Scimitar's hail...letting them listen to static.

AXO_Ander says:
::stands up::

Asst_Kai says:
@ ::punches keys on desktop computer:: *Commander* The Trontin fleet has arrived...please mobilize all troops immediately.

AXO_Ander says:
CTO: Any response?

Gov_Vek says:
@ ::is a bit relieved to see that Starfleet has arrived::

CTO_Bucha says:
AXO: Nothing on that frequency but static... ::tries to focus channel::

TACGrav says:
@ Gov_Vek: Aye, sir. Ground troops deployed.

AXO_Ander says:
CTO: It's a little too quiet for me. ::sits back down in captain's chair:: *Intraship* Red Alert! All hands to battle stations...Captain Bandra to the bridge!

CTO_Bucha says:
::sounds the red alert::

AXO_Ander says:
FCO: Take us out of warp...go to full impulse.

CEOCraven says:
::hears the red alert signal::

Host AGM-Rob says:
ACTION: The Scimitar arrives in the system as the Trontin troops begin to land.

Asst_Kai says:
@ ::walks into Governor Vek's office:: Governor, sir, all troops have been readied and deployed sir. ::mumbles:: Self: ...the few we have. ::frowns::

FCO_More says:
AXO: Aye, Commander.

ACOBandra says:
::hears AXO, heads for bridge::

CTO_Bucha says:
::tries to scan the Trontin vessels::

CSOCartig says:
::starts running sensor scans for ships::

Gov_Vek says:
@ ::nods to Kai and returns the frown::

Quemin says:
% ::speeding at best possible speed, infuriated that the Trontin got on-site first...even though he knows they won't arrive for numerous hours::

QComputer says:
@ All: Bleep bleep...

MO_Archer says:
CMO: You think the casualties will be heavy? ::looks scared::

AXO_Ander says:
::turns to see ACO entering bridge, gets up out of chair:: ACO: Captain, we've got an unidentified fleet in orbit of Qualtin Prime. It's too large to be the Qualtin, sir...either Trontin or Qualloye.

Host AGM-Rob says:
ACTION: All 300 Qualtin troops are deployed...of course, only 50 of them are true soldiers. The rest are militia guard units.

Asst_Kai says:
@ ::looks at computer:: Gov: Sir, the Trontins have begun to land!

MO_Archer says:
::hands shake as she prepares for casualties::

ACOBandra says:
AXO: Find out which. ::takes center seat:: All: Status.

Gov_Vek says:
@ Kai: Thank you ::begins to pace::

AXO_Ander says:
::goes over to Ops and begins to scan comm frequencies of fleet::

Host Russix says:
# ::watches his ground troops begin to seize control of the planet::

AXO_Ander says:
ACO: We tried hailing the fleet. Nothing but static.

CMOMcCell says:
MO: I wouldn't think so, this is a peacekeeping mission, I hope...but then we never know.

CTO_Bucha says:
ACO: Shields at maximum...all hands are at battle stations. Trying to scan the vessels now, sir.

ACOBandra says:
AXO: Keep trying. CTO: Good, keep me posted. CSO: Any way you can extend sensors?

Quemin says:
% ::intending to waste time...begins writing up invasion plans::

Gov_Vek says:
@ Kai: Hail the Federation ship.

AXO_Ander says:
CTO: Check for a Federation warp signature...the Trontin are using an old Constitution-class ship as their flagship.

Asst_Kai says:
@ ::walks out of office and back to desk:: Self: Oh no! They outnumber us more than 4 to 1!

Host AGM-Rob says:
ACTION: The 300 Qualtin troops stand no chance against over 1,200 battle-ready Trontin warriors.

CTO_Bucha says:
::hears AXO and cross-references Federation signatures::

CSOCartig says:
ACO: I'll try, sir, if I can boost the frequency.

ACOBandra says:
::thinks, damn, we just got here and already there's a fight::

Asst_Kai says:
@ ::opens channel:: COM: USS Scimitar: This is the planet Qualtin requesting help. Please respond!

ACOBandra says:
CTO: Be ready to request permission to fire.

Host AGM-Rob says:
ACTION: The Qualtin comm signal is jammed by the Trontin fleet.

CTO_Bucha says:
ACO: Aye, sir.

CTO_Grav says:
@ Kai: We cannot hold out much longer.

CEOCraven says:
::has engineering all ready in case something bad happens::

Asst_Kai says:
@ Gov: Sir, the signal was just bounced back. Apparently the Trontins are blocking our signal. ::pushes buttons::

AXO_Ander says:
ACO: We're picking up some comm activity from the planet...but I don't know where it's coming from or who's sending it.

Host Russix says:
# COM: Qualtin: This is Fleet Admiral Russix of the Imperial Trontin Fleet. You are once again Trontin citizens...

CMOMcCell says:
::seeing sickbay is ready for the worst, he sits on a biobed as often happened with Lehari to talk, but with no one to talk to but the newbie::

FCO_More says:
::gets nervous, begins tapping hands on console::

Asst_Kai says:
@ Grav: We are requesting help. Hold them off as best you can!

CMOMcCell says:
MO: So, this your first assignment?

AXO_Ander says:
ACO: Attempting to boost STA frequencies to compensate.

Gov_Vek says:
@ Kai: Keep trying ::rubs temples again::

CSOCartig says:
*CEO* Try some different sensor frequencies to try to boost the sensors while I try to change the configurations.

CTO_Bucha says:
::prepares comm signal to request permission to engage::

Asst_Kai says:
@ ::trying to boost signal, transfers power from all over the government building to the communication device::

CSOCartig says:
::begins playing around with the sensor configurations::

ACOBandra says:
AXO: Once you get it, I want it.

CEOCraven says:
*CSO* All right.

CTO_Grav says:
@ *Kai* We are doing our best.

Host AGM-Rob says:
ACTION: Troops manage to break down the door to the Qualtin capital.

Asst_Kai says:
@ ::opens channel:: COM: USS Scimitar: This is the planet Qualtin requesting help. Please respond! ::tries again::

CEOCraven says:
::begins trying different sensor frequencies::

AXO_Ander says:
ACO: Aye, sir. ::boosts STA gain to 150 percent::

Host AGM-Rob says:
ACTION: Qualtin comm signals are still jammed.

ACOBandra says:
*CEO* Have you made any progress in boosting our shields?

Gov_Vek says:
@ Kai: They have entered the building! ::grabs weapon::

Quemin says:
% ::listens as his operations manager patches over an intercepted signal...roars in fury:: All: They shall pay for such an insulting statement! *CEO* Engineering, more speed!!!

MO_Archer says:
CMO: I was on Kootenai Station for a little while.

AXO_Ander says:
ACO: I'd be willing to bet someone's jamming whatever signal is being sent... ::tweaks STA a little more...to 180 percent::

Asst_Kai says:
@ ::opens secret panel inside desk and activates force field around governor's office::

CMOMcCell says:
MO: How long?

ACOBandra says:
AXO: Can you break through it?

CEOCraven says:
*ACO* None at the moment, sir, I'm trying to increase their power supply without causing them to overload.

Host AGM-Rob says:
ACTION: Trontin troops pour into the Qualtin capital building...looking for the governor.

Asst_Kai says:
@ Security: Guard Gov. Vek's office at all costs!

AXO_Ander says:
ACO: Trying now...I'm ratcheting up the subspace transceiver assembly as high as it can go.

MO_Archer says:
CMO: Only two months.

Asst_Kai says:
@ ::grabs a rifle and several power cells from a case on the wall for just such an emergency::

Host AGM-Rob says:
ACTION: The jamming field drops...and the Qualtin comm signal gets out.

CTO_Grav says:
@ *Kai* Alpha team on their way.

CEOCraven says:
::increases power to shield generators, as much as they can handle::

AXO_Ander says:
Self: Yes! ACO: We're picking up the signal...it's from the Qualtin. They're being invaded by Trontin forces.

ACOBandra says:
*CEO* Keep working on it. Until then, keep our emergency systems ready and waiting.

CEOCraven says:
*ACO* Yes, sir.

Asst_Kai says:
@ *Grav* Hurry! ::increases power to force field around office and tips desk over for barricade::

CTO_Bucha says:
ACO: Weapons standing by, sir.

CMOMcCell says:
Self: Kootenai...Kootenai...Kootenai...

CEOCraven says:
::checks emergency systems::

Host Russix says:
# COM: Scimitar: You will leave our system.

CMOMcCell says:
MO: Who's the CMO on Kootenai?

Quemin says:
% ::sends a low-band message to his Bird-Of-Prey...creates a masked transmission uplink:: COM: Qualtin/Trontin: This is Supreme General Quermin of the Qualloye Colonies! You will stand down and leave our space immediately, or pay the consequences!

Host AGM-Rob says:
ACTION: The Qualtin troops are no match and begin falling, all over the planet, to the Trontin.

AXO_Ander says:
ACO: The lead Trontin ship is hailing us, Captain...they're requesting we leave the system. Shall I open a channel?

CTO_Grav says:
@ *Kai*: They should be arriving soon.

MO_Archer says:
CMO: Kara Tae...I don't believe she has been there very long.

ACOBandra says:
AXO: Open a comm channel to that ship.

AXO_Ander says:
::hits the button:: ACO: Channel open, sir.

CSOCartig says:
::begins readying the console for a large amount of sensor reports::

Asst_Kai says:
@ *Grav* Acknowleged. Thank you

Host Russix says:
# ::opens a scrambled channel to the Qualloye fleet:: COM: Qualloye: We are attemping to get rid of the Federation ship...once they are gone, we can share the planet as before.

CMOMcCell says:
MO: Heard of her, never met her.

Asst_Kai says:
@ Gov Vek: The Security forces are on their way,

AXO_Ander says:
::puzzled at multiple comm signals emerging from Trontin fleet::

Host AGM-Rob says:
ACTION: The last of the Qualtin troops fall, and Trontin troops now have control of the planet.

TO_Ahkile says:
::runs a secondary check on the tactical systems::

ACOBandra says:
COM: Russix: This is Commander Bandra of the Federation starship Scimitar. You will stand down and cease your actions against the Qualtin immediately.

Gov_Vek says:
@ Kai: Thank you.

FCO_More says:
::brings up the sensor readings on his secondary console::

CSOCartig says:
Himself: I'd better check for lifesigns on the planet. ::runs biological scan::

AXO_Ander says:
::tries to track other signal from Trontin...but it's scrambled::

Host Russix says:
# COM: Scimitar: You are in Imperial Trontin space. If you do not leave in the next 10 minutes we shall destroy you.

Alpha_Leader says:
@ *Kai* We have become captives. ::hangs head::

Quemin says:
% ::almost has a seizure out of fury:: COM: Trontin: That's very convenient of you. Saves us the hard work. However, I do believe that the whole colony is rightfully ours, not shared.

CTO_Bucha says:
TO: Keep the Trontin flagship targeted...whatever you do...DO NOT fire.

AXO_Ander says:
::bristles at Trontin threat::

TO_Ahkile says:
CTO: Aye, sir. Target lock confirmed on the Trontin flagship.

Host Russix says:
# COM: Qualloye: If you remember, that planet has always been a joint colony of both our worlds.

ACOBandra says:
COM: Russix: This is an independent system and I have been put in charge of its defense. Cease your actions and withdraw at once or we will take action. ::motions to AXO to cut comm::

AXO_Ander says:
::ends channel to Trontin::

CTO_Grav says:
@ *Kai* They have overrun us. I have failed you and the governor.

AXO_Ander says:
CTO: Access the proper juncture points for power distribution to Constitution-class ships...if we need to disable that Trontin ship, you'll know where to hit 'em.

MO_Archer says:
::is very pale and scared-looking::

ACOBandra says:
FCO: Stand by with evasive maneuvers. CTO: Send request for permission to fire...should it be denied, add an addendum if we're fired upon. 

Asst_Kai says:
@ *Grav* Are you all right? How are you still communicating with us?

FCO_More says:
ACO: Aye, Captain.

Quemin says:
% ::sits back in his seat:: COM: Trontin: Very well...Keep them busy. Quermin out.

CTO_Bucha says:
AXO: Got it... ::calls up Constitution-class specs::

Host Russix says:
# COM: Scimitar: I have stated it before...this is our system. You will leave or we will consider your staying here a declaration of war against the Trontin Empire. And I am sure the Qualloye fleet will not tolerate your presence either, as they co-own this system.

FCO_More says:
::brings evasive maneuvers into an even more handy position::

Asst_Kai says:
@ *Grav* They have not yet entered our office. Can you get here?

CMOMcCell says:
::stands up and approaches the MO:: MO: What's up?

MO_Archer says:
CMO: I have never been so near a war before

Host Tron_Troop1 says:
@ ::confronts the governor:: Gov: Surrender.

CTO_Bucha says:
TO: Let's find power distribution weaknesses on that Constitution class.

ACOBandra says:
AXO: Reopen a channel.

AXO_Ander says:
ACO: Channel reopened, sir.

CMOMcCell says:
MO: Good thing you weren't here when the Dominion were...

CTO_Grav says:
*Kai* I am being held in the hospital. There are guards but they are not harming us.

CSOCartig says:
ACO: Sir, the sensors are picking up a Galor-class vessel.

FCO_More says:
::wonders how this ship turns:: Self: Damn...I shoulda run those tests in the holodeck.

TO_Ahkile says:
CTO: Aye, sir. Schematics coming up right now, transferring them to your screen...now.

Asst_Kai says:
@ ::pulls the governor down behind his desk:: Tron_Troop1: Never! ::shoots at Trontin troops::

Host Tron_Troop1 says:
::shoots Kai, hitting her in the small of her back::

ACOBandra says:
COM: Russix: I repeat, this is an independent system which has applied for Federation membership...you will withdraw or force us to take action.

Asst_Kai says:
@ All: Ugh! ::falls to floor stunned::

AXO_Ander says:
All: Galor-class? Great...that's more power than we were expecting.

Gov_Vek says:
@ Tron_Troop1: We are a free people...you have no business here ::tries to look tough::

MO_Archer says:
CMO: I am very glad I wasn't there.

Gov_Vek says:
@ ::sees Kai fall and returns fire::

CSOCartig says:
ACO: I'll look for weaknesses in the Galor-class on the library computers.

Host Russix says:
# COM: Scimitar: By now your sensors should be picking up our newest ship. You have 5 more minutes before we destroy you.

CMOMcCell says:
MO: Well, all I can say is I hope this is the worst and last you see.

Host Russix says:
# ::orders all fighters launched::

Asst_Kai says:
@ ::begins to regain consciousness and moans:: All: Oooooooooh!

Host Tron_Troop2 says:
@ ::drags Kai off to a cell::

ACOBandra says:
COM: Russix: And you have 3 minutes to withdraw. AXO: Cut comm.

FCO_More says:
ACO: Sir, should I move us away?

AXO_Ander says:
::cuts off signal::

Asst_Kai says:
@ ::comes to, but pretends to still be out of it::

CMOMcCell says:
MO: Now sit and take a break. Doctor's orders. ::smiles::

Host AGM-Rob says:
ACTION: Kai is thrown in a cell.

MO_Archer says:
::is torn between wanting to help people and wanting to hide where it is safe::

CSOCartig says:
::looks over the schematics for weaknesses in the Galor-class vessel::

ACOBandra says:
FCO: Not yet.

TO_Ahkile says:
CTO: Should I change the target lock to the Galor-class vessel?

Asst_Kai says:
@ ::spits at trooper defiantly:: Tron_Troop2: Ptooey!

CTO_Bucha says:
::opens comm:: COM: Starbase 51: This is the USS Scimitar in Qualtin system, requesting permission to fire...Scimitar in danger, repeat...Scimitar is being threatened.

MO_Archer says:
::thinks the CMO is very kind::

CTO_Bucha says:
TO: On the Captain's orders...do so.

Host Tron_Troop1 says:
@ Gov: You will surrender or we will begin to execute your people...you have 2 minutes.

AXO_Ander says:
ACO: If they do have a Galor-class ship, it's more than likely second-hand. I doubt the Cardassian government would have sent it to the Trontin willingly.

CSOCartig says:
FCO: I suggest finding a nearby nebula to hide in if needed.

CTO_Bucha says:
ACO:  Sir...I have requested permission to fire.

TO_Ahkile says:
CTO: Understood. ::changes the phaser lock to the Galor-class::

Gov_Vek says:
@ Tron_Troop1: If you execute us, what will you have gained?

Host AGM-Rob says:
ACTION: The Scimitar is surrounded by a Constitution-class vessel, 4 attack craft and over 40 fighters, with a Galor-class starship on the way.

ACOBandra says:
AXO: Second-hand or not, it's a lot to handle with the rest of them out there.

CSOCartig says:
All: My sensors are picking up another fleet heading this way.

Gov_Vek says:
@ ::wonders where they have taken Kai::

AXO_Ander says:
ACO: Maybe we should request the 60th squadron, even if we don't have a firebase to operate from.

Host Tron_Troop1 says:
@ Gov: Very well...we will kill your assistant.

Asst_Kai says:
@ ::stalks around cell trying to remember something::

Q_FCO says:
% ::slows to Warp 7 to ensure there is no traceable power bleedoff through the cloak::

ACOBandra says:
CTO: Good, let me know the minute we get an answer. Until then, lock weapons on target.

Asst_Kai says:
@ Self: I know I put that here somewhere...

CTO_Bucha says:
ACO: Aye

CTO_Bucha says:
::hears Ed:: AXO: Not a bad idea.

ACOBandra says:
AXO: I was thinking the same thing myself. Do it.

FCO_More says:
CSO: Sir, no nebulas in flying distance.

Host Russix says:
# ::opens scrambled channel:: COM: Qualloye: We could use your help. We have secured the planet. Your fleet should be able to get behind the Federation vessel.

Asst_Kai says:
@ ::walks up to door and peers through window at guard:: Tron_Guard: Dirty Trontins!

AXO_Ander says:
ACO: Aye, sir. COM: SB51: Starbase 51, this is the Scimitar...request that 60th Fighter Squadron be dispatched immediately. We are surrounded by Trontin forces and need help ASAP.

CTO_Bucha says:
::anxiously awaiting the permission to fire::

Host AGM-Rob says:
ACTION: Several guards fire on Kai...on full kill.

Gov_Vek says:
@ Tron_Troop1: No, I will oblige you... ::for the moment...tries to think what to do::

CSOCartig says:
FCO: Oh well, that's a blown idea.

Asst_Kai says:
@ Self: Oh, smart! Real smart! ::ducks::

Host SB51 says:
$ COM: Scimitar: Have you set up the ground base?

ACOBandra says:
FCO: Then we'll have to rely on your skills alone.

Gov_Vek says:
@ ::wonders why Starfleet has not come to their aid::

FCO_More says:
CSO: It's not my fault.

TO_Ahkile says:
CTO: Our runabouts are on a defensive par with the attack craft...would it be wise to launch them for support?

Asst_Kai says:
@ ::tries to figure out a place to hide in an empty cell::

FCO_More says:
ACO: No problem, sir.

CSOCartig says:
FCO: I'm sorry, I'm not blaming you.

CTO_Bucha says:
COM: SB51: This is the Scimitar...we need clearance to fire...we are greatly outnumbered here.

Quemin says:
% COM: Trontin: You need our help? With all those ships and even a Galor-class cruiser you STILL need our help?

AXO_Ander says:
COM: SB51: Negative. Trontin forces have seized the Qualtin command facilities. We're up against more than 40 fighters, several attack craft and two large starships.

ACOBandra says:
::overhears SB51's reply, shakes head::

Host AGM-Rob says:
ACTION: Kai is hit...and dies.

Asst_Kai says:
@ ::falls to floor dead, with a thump::

CTO_Bucha says:
TO: Not yet...we may have to get out-a here quickly.

Host Tron_Troop1 says:
@ ::watches Kai die on the video with the governor:: Gov: Last chance.

Host SB51 says:
COM: Scimitar: They would have to be armed and refueled before they can do battle. We'll see what other kind of support we can send. Suggest you find an alternative base for the squadron.

Gov_Vek says:
@ ::bows head and nods to the trooper::

ACOBandra says:
::fights off the urge to tell SB51 where they can stick their base::

Host Russix says:
# COM: Qualloye: Need, no. But if we share the battle, should we not both vanquish the Federation ship...or would you want your government to think you are weak?

FCO_More says:
ACO: Sir, if I may interrupt...this would be a good time to launch the runabouts or shuttles!

ACOBandra says:
CTO: Forget the fighters. What about our permission to fire?

AXO_Ander says:
COM: SB51: We need those fighters ASAP. Our resources are limited. If there's another option, please arrange ASAP.

Host Tron_Troop1 says:
@ Gov: Call the Scimitar and tell them to leave.

ACOBandra says:
FCO: I don't think so. It won't accomplish much at this point, but I'll keep it in mind.

CTO_Bucha says:
::still waiting...now frustrated:: COM: SB51: Do we have permission to use our weapons?

Host SB51 says:
COM: Scimitar: Roger. We could send the fighters, but they would do you no good with no weapons and limited fuel.

Spirit-Kai says:
@ ::whispers in Gov's ear: Don't do it!::

AXO_Ander says:
COM: SB51: Hold on the fighters, then. We need to know if we have permission to fire on the Trontin fleet...we are surrounded and in imminent danger of attack.

CTO_Bucha says:
::fuming at the thought of SB51::

Gov_Vek says:
@ ::walks to comm station:: COM: Scimitar: This is Governor Vek of Qualtin. ::looks over his shoulder and sees the trooper's back is to him::

Host SB51 says:
COM: Scimitar: The rules of engagement have not changed.

CMOMcCell says:
MO: I, uh, I'm going to the bridge.

Spirit-Kai says:
@ ::floats around the trooper and tries to drive him crazy::

AXO_Ander says:
COM: SB51: Then, under the rules, if we are attacked, do we have permission to return fire?

Host AGM-Rob says:
ACTION: The planet hails the Scimitar...the governor is on the screen with a trooper behind him.

AXO_Ander says:
ACO: Sir, incoming signal...it's Governor Vek of Qualtin.

CTO_Bucha says:
::pauses... watching viewscreen::

Gov_Vek says:
@ ::raises weapon and fires at the unaware trooper::

CMOMcCell says:
::exits sickbay and enters TL:: TL: Bridge.

ACOBandra says:
AXO: Acknowledged. Open a channel.

AXO_Ander says:
ACO: Channel open, sir.

Spirit-Kai says:
@ ::cheers silently::

CSOCartig says:
::turns toward forward viewscreen::

MO_Archer says:
::shakes her head and gets back to work to reduce her fears and turns on the comm as monitoring a situation often makes her less nervous::

CMOMcCell says:
::arrives on the bridge real fast and exits the TL, standing at the sidelines of the bridge...again::

Host Tron_Troop1 says:
@ ::armor takes the hit and he still stands:: Gov: I guess you want your people to die?

Host Tron_Troop2 says:
@ ::takes the gov weapon::

AXO_Ander says:
::watches governor being disarmed::

TO_Ahkile says:
CTO: When you have a moment, look at this attack pattern. It will greatly reduce the number of figters we have to deal with. It will also allow us to take a few "pot shots" at the attack craft.

Spirit-Kai says:
@ ::grabs the trooper's head and tries to shake it::

Gov_Vek says:
@ Tron_Troop1: Okay...I will tell them to leave. ::face red with anger::

CTO_Bucha says:
TO: Good work... ::glances at attack pattern::

ACOBandra says:
COM: Gov: Governor Vek, I am Commander K'vin Bandra of the Federation starship Scimitar.

CTO_Bucha says:
TO: Unfortunately, our hands are tied...we can't fire until fired upon.

Host AGM-Rob says:
ACTION: The Galor-class vessel arrives in the Qualtin system.

CEOCraven says:
::remains in main engineering, though monitoring the situation::

CSOCartig says:
::walks over to ACO::  ACO: Sir, there's a planet one system away that's suitable as a base for the 60th.

AXO_Ander says:
::wonders what has happened to the Qualtin::

CTO_Bucha says:
::notices Galor-class on tac grid::

TO_Ahkile says:
CTO: Understood, but that is sure to get us killed.

Gov_Vek says:
COM: Scimitar: Please leave us. We welcome the Trontin takeover of our planet.

Gov_Vek says:
@ ::turns and spits on the trooper::

TO_Ahkile says:
CTO: It is a good day to die, though.

Spirit-Ka says:
@ ::screams in trooper's ear: Leave us alone! We Qualtins don't give up easily!::

CTO_Bucha says:
ACO: A Galor-class vessel has just entered the system, sir.

AXO_Ander says:
::stunned at governor's statement::

ACOBandra says:
CSO: Acknowledged. ::turns around:: COM: Gov: Are you sure?

CTO_Bucha says:
::turns and almost smiles at Ahkileez::

Quemin says:
% ::monitors the Trontin takeover...smiles inwardly at what will happen in the coming hours::

CMOMcCell says:
::thinks, something isn't right with the governor::

CSOCartig says:
::walks back to station and sits down::

Gov_Vek says:
@ COM: Scimitar: We are MORE than able to take care of ourselves, as you can see.

CTO_Bucha says:
ACO: I'm recieving a transmission from the 60th Fighter Squadron...they say they'll be stranded out here with no fuel if a base is not established.

Spirit-Ka says:
@ ::looks at monitor and thinks really hard of being there right now on that alien ship::

AXO_Ander says:
::whispers:: ACO: Why don't I believe her?

Spirit-Ka says:
::suddenly finds self on the Scimitar bridge, looking at the governor on screen::

TO_Ahkile says:
CTO: I suggest we modulate the shields to perform "micro-drops" to let the armor deal with the low power weapons of the fighters. We will retain more power for the larger craft.

CSOCartig says:
CTO: I'll transfer you a map of a planet only one system away that can serve as a base for the squadron. ::sends it over::

ACOBandra says:
::eoesn't believe it...but what can he do:: COM: Gov: Very well. We will withdraw. AXO: Cut comm.

AXO_Ander says:
::cuts comm::

CTO_Bucha says:
CSO: Thank you. ::receives planet map::

TO_Ahkile says:
::oh no, he sees the visions again...he can see a cute floating Qualtin girl::

Spirit-Ka says:
::floats around bridge:: All: Listen to me! ::is very frustrated::

Gov_Vek says:
@ ::can't believe they bought that load of baloney::

AXO_Ander says:
ACO: I take it the ROE forbids us from intervening.

Spirit-Ka says:
::is surprised that someone sees her:: TO: Hey...you can see me?

ACOBandra says:
AXO: Yes...unless a ship was in danger of being destroyed, we have no other option.

TO_Ahkile says:
::whispers to the spirit:: Spirit: Keep it down...I'm trying to work.

CTO_Bucha says:
ACO/AXO: I believe the position our CSO has selected would be tactically sound to set up a base for the fighters.

AXO_Ander says:
::sighs:: FCO: Mr. More, prepare to reverse course and take us out of here.

CMOMcCell says:
::sees the TO talking to thin air and gets ready to put his doctor face on::

ACOBandra says:
FCO: Head for the system Mr. Cartigan recommended. CTO: Tell SB51 to send the fighters to that system...with luck we'll have the base up to the minimum required by the time they arrive.

ACOBandra says:
AXO, CTO, TO: Mr. Andersen, Mr. Buchanan, Ensign Ahkileez, once we are out of the system I want a meeting with all of you in the ready room. *CEO* Bridge to Craven...please report to the ready room once we're out of the system. Bandra out.

Host AGM-Rob says:
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