Host Tim says:
<<<Begin Mission>>>

Host CO_Wilkens says:
::In his Ready Room, reviewing Starfleet's latest tactical cartography on this region of space. Compares notes from the stack of PADDs littering his desk and the paper map of the Owlston Nebula pinned to the wall adjacent his desk, with strategic positions marked by push-pins and circles drawn with a marker::

CEO_Taylor says:
::in ME, watching Mauro's empty chair::

CMO_OMallory says:
::in sickbay::

FCO_Johnson says:
::On the bridge making course corrections to rendezvous::

Host CO_Wilkens says:
::Taps his badge:: *Bridge* As we approach the pre-designated coordinates, slow to one quarter impulse and hail the U.S.S. Roc.

CSO_MacLeod says:
::on the bridge, calibrating LRS::

CMO_OMallory says:
::with sickbay slow, begins to run diagnostics::

Host CO_Wilkens says:
::Emerges from his Ready Room, tugging restlessly on his duty tunic:: CSO: Anything on the long range sensors, Ensign?

CIV_Ian says:
:;wandering about in the Arboretum, looking at the various plants as Tesla romps a bit::

CSO_MacLeod says:
::scanning the sector watching for any unusual reading::

CEO_Taylor says:
*CSO* So, how are you handling the bridge so far?

LtJG_McFly says:
::strolling around ME, eyes fixed on a PADD, then alternatively at different stations, monitoring everything::

CMO_OMallory says:
Press: Thomas, make sure all the inventory is there from Starbase 78.

Host CO_Wilkens says:
::Approaches the command con and then changes course, moving to stand at the flight deck::

CMO_OMallory says:
<Press> CMO: Aye sir.

FCO_Johnson says:
CO:  6 minutes to Rendezvous, sir.  Now entering com range.

CSO_MacLeod says:
::listens to CEO call and replies:: *CEO* So far, very well...  I like it!

Host CO_Wilkens says:
FCO: Hail the Roc.

EO_Kint says:
::enters engineering, approaches Taylor::  CEO:  I know, I miss him down here too.

CEO_Taylor says:
EO: So, how's it going?

CMO_OMallory says:
::testing continues on all medical equipment::

FCO_Johnson says:
COM: Roc:  This is the Gryphon.  We are minutes from being on station.

LtJG_McFly says:
::absolutely happy that bothersome MacLeod person is out of ME for good::

EO_Kint says:
CEO:  I finished calibrating that EPS conduit you asked me about.  ::hands him the padd::

CEO_Taylor says:
McFly: Do you have any news for me?

EO_Kint says:
CEO:  Here is the report you asked for.

CSO_MacLeod says:
CO: Sir, I have the probes ready for launch by any time you need.

CEO_Taylor says:
EO: Thanks ::smiles::

Host CO_Wilkens says:
::Settles into the captain's chair and folds his arms over his laps, staring blankly at the forward view screen:: FCO: Slave the flight conn through your console. Place the U.S.S. Roc on the main screen. ::Motions to the VS::

CMO_OMallory says:
<Press> CMO: All inventory accounted for, sir.

LtJG_McFly says:
CEO: All systems are working within normal parameters, for a change, sir. I think that's good news, won't you agree? How funny it all happened just when somebody left Engineering... ::raises an eyebrow, obviously  meaning MacLeod::

CMO_OMallory says:
Press: Thank you Ensign.

FCO_Johnson says:
::Puts U.S.S. Roc on the Viewscreen::

CEO_Taylor says:
McFly: Yes... funny...
OPS_Cam says:
::Wakes up in his bed::

EO_Kint says:
::looks at CEO in disgust from a vantage point where McFly can't see her::

OPS_Cam says:
::Gets the time from the computer and finds out he's late for his shift::

CMO_OMallory says:
::finishes up with testing::  Self: Looks like all is ok with everything here.

CSO_MacLeod says:
CO: Probes are calibrated and ready to launch on your command....  nothing unusual on sensors.

LtJG_McFly says:
::looks back at his PADD, then again at Taylor:: CEO: Is there anything else? I'm constantly monitoring systems, making sure everything remains as it should be ::looking dour::

Host CO_Wilkens says:
CSO: Excellent. I trust you have accounted for a variety of conditions, including extreme temperature and sensor inhibition--? ::Mentally reprimands himself for telling MacLeod how to do his job:: Carry on...

Host USS_Roc says:
@COM: Gryphon: Good to see you Gryphon.

OPS_Cam says:
::Hurriedly gets dressed and heads for the nearest TL::

CMO_OMallory says:
Press: I will be up on the Bridge, to observe.

OPS_Cam says:
::Enters the TL:: TL: Deck 1.

Host CO_Wilkens says:
FCO: Hailing frequencies open?

CMO_OMallory says:
<Press> CMO: Aye sir.  I will call if anything arises.

FCO_Johnson says:
CO:  Hailing frequencies open sir.

OPS_Cam says:
::Arrives on the bridge::

FCO_Johnson says:
::double checks anyway::

CSO_MacLeod says:
CO: Aye sir.  By the way, I can take TAC from here, if you need.

CMO_OMallory says:
::exits Sickbay for TL::  Bridge  ::lift begins to move::

OPS_Cam says:
CO: Sorry I'm late sir.

OPS_Cam says:
::Heads for the OPS station::

CSO_MacLeod says:
::notices the OPS arrive::

Host CO_Wilkens says:
COM: U.S.S. Roc: This is Captain Wilkens, Roc. We are standing by to... ::Breaks off, glaring disapprovingly at the Operation Manager's assistant:: OPS: Better late then never, Ensign. Assume your station.

Host USS_Roc says:
@::Hopes the Gryphon got all the repairs done::

EO_Kint says:
CEO:  What do you need done now, sir?

CMO_OMallory says:
::lift stops and exits onto Bridge.  Stand back and observes::

LtJG_McFly says:
::waits patiently for the CEO to answer:: CEO: Well.....?

Host USS_Roc says:
@COM: Gryphon: Was starting to worry Captain...get all the repairs done?

FCO_Johnson says:
::nods at the unfamiliar OPS officer.::

Host CO_Wilkens says:
COM: U.S.S. Roc: ::Continues:: ...Affirmative. We're operating optimally, thankfully. Did you encounter anything unusual during your part of the survey?

CEO_Taylor says:
EO,McFly: I want Kint to monitor the primary systems while McFly will go to the Jefferies tube 28 section 10.

CSO_MacLeod says:
::listens the COM, with his eye on sensors::

Host USS_Roc says:
@COM: Gryphon: Can down load our latest Intel...

EO_Kint says:
CEO:  Aye, Chief.  ::goes to the nearest console and begins to monitor the primary systems::

Host CO_Wilkens says:
<W> FCO: Lay in a course for the pre-arranged coordinates, stand by to engage at maximum impulse on my mark.

FCO_Johnson says:
::navigates a flyby of the Roc and returns to join her in formation.::

Host USS_Roc says:
@COM: Gryphon: You'll see there's been a late of activity just inside the nebula.

CSO_MacLeod says:
::listening the COM, prepares to download the Intel for SCI station::

LtJG_McFly says:
CEO: Isn't that a waste of resources sending me there? ::not happy at having that little upstart Kint doing his job::

Host CO_Wilkens says:
COM: U.S.S. Roc: Acknowledged. We are standing by to receive your latest intelligence. OPS: As we receive this report, forward a receipt to Starfleet Command.

FCO_Johnson says:
::sets the coordinates in the helm and waits for the captains mark::

OPS_Cam says:
CO: Aye sir.

OPS_Cam says:
::Prepares to forward::

EO_Kint says:
::stays very focused on her work, hoping that the CEO will choose her as his senior officer::

Host USS_Roc says:
@::Signals his OPS:: COM: Gryphon: Sending now.

LtJG_McFly says:
::trying hard not to glare at Kint's back...::

Host CO_Wilkens says:
::Moves back to the flight deck, glancing over Cam's shoulder at his console, waiting for the computer's confirmation that they have finished uploading the report::

Host USS_Roc says:
@COM: Gryphon: Hope the survey goes well and easy.  Keep your eyes open though.

EO_Kint says:
::feels McFly's eyes on her, turns around::  McFly:  Is there a problem, Lt. ?  ::innocently::

Host CO_Wilkens says:
CSO: As we approach the appropriate distance, launch a probe into the Owlston Nebula. Relay the results back here and log the telemetry.

CSO_MacLeod says:
CO: Aye, sir. ::prepares the probe for launch::

Host CO_Wilkens says:
COM: U.S.S. Roc: Acknowledged Roc, will do. Gryphon out...

Host CO_Wilkens says:
FCO: Engage.

LtJG_McFly says:
::and then trying hard not to snort at the CEO's apparent inability to answer him without thinking his answers for half an hour:: CEO: There is none of course, since that is your decision, I'll make myself comfortable in the Jefferies tubes and keep you appraised. ::his voice laced with venom, he turns to leave ME::

CEO_Taylor says:
McFly: Have fun. ::smiles::

FCO_Johnson says:
CO: Aye sir.  ::engages at maximum impulse::

Host CO_Wilkens says:
::As the comm channel closes, wonders for a fleeting moment what exactly they meant by "unusual activity," but shrugs off the uncomfortable feelings associated with this mission and lets his captain's confidence take over::

LtJG_McFly says:
::waves without turning back to the CEO, his back extremely straight::

Host USS_Roc says:
@COM: Gryphon: Roc out.

CMO_OMallory says:
::continues to watch action on Bridge, begins to walk around a bit::

OPS_Cam says:
::Watches his console for anything unusual::

Host CO_Wilkens says:
OPS: Monitor subspace for any unusual communications activity.

OPS_Cam says:
CO: Aye sir.

CSO_MacLeod says:
FCO:  Mr. Johnson, as soon we get 2.1 light-years of distance, let me know, we'll send the probe.

Host CO_Wilkens says:
::Sits back down in the captain's chair and studies their LRS telemetry from the command station::

EO_Kint says:
Computer:  Run a level 2 diagnostic on the warp core.

Host Tim says:
ACTION: Data shows numerous ships zipping in and out of the edge of the nebula.

FCO_Johnson says:
::brings up the distance covered on the helm readout while thinking about Dain::

CMO_OMallory says:
::hears comm badge chirp::  *CMO* Press to Lt. O'Mallory.

CMO_OMallory says:
*Press* O'Mallory here.  Go ahead Ensign.

OPS_Cam says:
:: Continues to watch his console::

LtJG_McFly says:
::enters a corridor, and opens an access hatch, reading it's quote "remember that wherever you go, there you are":: Self: Those guys at the shipyards certainly have too much free time in their hands.
CSO_MacLeod says:
::continues the sensors sweeping of the system::

CMO_OMallory says:
<Press> *CMO* Medical emergency in sickbay, need you down here, sir.

Host CO_Wilkens says:
::Gets back up again and moves to the TAC station, hovering over the console. His fingers clack over the keyboard, entering commands and checking readings as they proceed along their pre-arranged course::

CMO_OMallory says:
*Press* Understood.  On my way...  ::heads for TL::  Sickbay.

EO_Kint says:
CEO:  That officer certainly has an attitude problem.  Sir.

CEO_Taylor says:
::laughs:: EO: But he can be a good engineer when he wants to...

CSO_MacLeod says:
::notices an unusual reading:: CO: Sir, I have numerous ships zipping in and out of the edge of the nebula...

CSO_MacLeod says:
CO: I'll try to identify them.

CSO_MacLeod says:
::taps on his console::

CMO_OMallory says:
::moments later, TL stops and heads for sickbay.  Enters::  Press: Report...

LtJG_McFly says:
::starts crawling, heading for the panel located in tube 28 section 10::

EO_Kint says:
CEO:  That doesn't make up for his sour disposition, though does it?  ::laughs with him::

Host CO_Wilkens says:
::Places the palms of his hands against the console and leans forward, examining his tactical sensors:: CSO: Please do. Do our computer records indicate whether or not any ships allowed access to the Nebula? And if so, what particular ships?

CEO_Taylor says:
EO: Let's just say that we all have different tempers. ::smiles::

LtJG_McFly says:
::arrives at the place, knowing he is supposed to be monitoring all the primary power conduits... that darned Taylor person...::

EO_Kint says:
EO:  That is what makes life interesting, I suppose.  It's nice that you have such a calm attitude about it.

CMO_OMallory says:
<Press> CMO: Sir, LtJG. Post was injured in Jefferies Tube 7, looks like some electrical burns and fractured arm.

Host CO_Wilkens says:
FCO: As we gain distance from the Roc, increase forward velocity to warp factor one.

FCO_Johnson says:
::continues course around the nebula, now .5 light years from the Roc.::

CMO_OMallory says:
Post: Lets have a look here.  ::begins to scan::

FCO_Johnson says:
CO: Aye sir.  ::engages the warp engines to go to warp 1::

CMO_OMallory says:
Press: Looks like we can fix him up.  Dermal regenerator first.

OPS_Cam says:
::Notices minor fluctuations::

LtJG_McFly says:
::sits comfortably, and pulls close his engineer case, the one that never is left behind when he leaves Engineering. Then he starts doing his job::

OPS_Cam says:
CO: We have minor fluctuations in the secondary systems.

Host CO_Wilkens says:
::Checks his board again, insuring that the ship is at stand-by yellow alert. Wonders for an uncomfortable moment whether or not it's an unnecessary precaution. Sighs internally, shrugging the thought off::

OPS_Cam says:
::Attempts to correct the fluctuations::

CMO_OMallory says:
::Press hands regenerator to CMO and begins process::

OPS_Cam says:
CO: I'm attempting to correct them.

EO_Kint says:
::finishes the diagnostic on the warp core and begins to work on the diagnostic for the transporter systems::

CSO_MacLeod says:
FCO: What is the distance?

CMO_OMallory says:
::works on arm and facial burns::

Host CO_Wilkens says:
OPS: Allocate power from the reserve systems at your discretion. ::Stares at his monitor, absently analyzing his readings::

OPS_Cam says:
CO: Aye sir.

LtJG_McFly says:
::his hands work diligently on the panel, handling his tools and the interface quite diligently and efficiently::

Host CO_Wilkens says:
OPS: Inform Mr. Taylor as well. Inform him of your readings, if they have not all ready been brought to his attention.

OPS_Cam says:
CO: Aye sir.

FCO_Johnson says:
CO: We are now at 2.1 light years from the Roc sir.

OPS_Cam says:
*CEO* I'm reading some minor fluctuations in the secondary systems.

Host CO_Wilkens says:
FCO: Understood. CSO: Commence with the launching of your probe.

OPS_Cam says:
*CEO* I'll send the readings down to engineering for you to analyze even further.

CEO_Taylor says:
*OPS* Got it, thanks.

OPS_Cam says:
::Sends CEO a copy of the readings::

CMO_OMallory says:
::finishes with burns::  Press: Alright Thomas, hand me the...  ::Press already has it in his hands::  Thank you  ::begins to work on fracture::

CEO_Taylor says:
EO: I'll be on the bridge, you have ME...

CSO_MacLeod says:
::listens to FCO and taps his console:: CO: Captain, a Class II sensor probe is on its way.

EO_Kint says:
CEO:  Aye sir.

Host CO_Wilkens says:
::Briefly speculates as to the source of the unusual readings the Roc detected:: CSO: Focus the attention of your readings in the area of greatest traffic in the Owlston Nebula.

LtJG_McFly says:
::fiddles quite relaxed, actually thankful that dumb Taylor person sent him where he could continue the job started by his assistants unmolested... grins to self::

Host Tim says:
ACTION: The warp engines fail

CEO_Taylor says:
::feels a shake::

Host CO_Wilkens says:
::Feels the deck plates tremble beneath his feet, and then shudder, as the ship drops from warp:: *CEO* Do I want to know what that was, Lieutenant? You said all systems checked out...

CSO_MacLeod says:
::taps his console, trying to take some readings of the area of greatest traffic::

EO_Kint says:
::notices the alarm on the warp engines, checks why they have failed, she just ran a diagnostic... it makes no sense::  Self: What the..

CSO_MacLeod says:
CSO: Aye.

FCO_Johnson says:
::quickly makes corrections as the engines go offline.::  CO:  We've lost the warp drive sir.

CEO_Taylor says:
::gets on the bridge:: CSO: I'm going to need your help, please come here...

Host CO_Wilkens says:
::Moves from the TAC station to SCI II, at the aft-most section of the Bridge:: CSO: Any activity in this region of space?

CEO_Taylor says:
CO: I can't understand it sir...

EO_Kint says:
*CEO* Sir, I just ran a diagnostic on the warp core systems, nothing was wrong.  I don't understand.

LtJG_McFly says:
::grins, then continues slowly and steadily, hate clear in his eyes, and a somewhat crazy look upon him, had anyone been looking::

Host CO_Wilkens says:
::Keys up his request for a scan of the sector:: CEO: Then find a way to understand it. Run a Level-4 diagnostic of our primary propulsion systems.

EO_Kint says:
::continues scanning to locate the source of the problem::

CEO_Taylor says:
*EO* Just make the repairs, I'll monitor from here with Mauro...

CMO_OMallory says:
::puts the final repair touches on Post's fracture::  Post: There, should be good as new.

CSO_MacLeod says:
::listens to CEO call:: CEO: Sir, I'd be glad to help you, but I have to check the probe signal...

Host Tim says:
ACTION: The weapon's array explodes

CMO_OMallory says:
::moves arm a bit::  <Post> CMO: Yes sir, seems like in good shape.

CSO_MacLeod says:
CO: Long rang sensors are taking a blip...

EO_Kint says:
::sends the beta team for repairs::

CEO_Taylor says:
CSO: I need you to check for more of these... ::sees the data:: what the hell!?!

EO_Kint says:
*CEO* Aye, sir.

FCO_Johnson says:
::grabs the helm console as the ship rocks.::

Host Tim says:
ACTION: TO at console is blown back, burned

CMO_OMallory says:
Post: Now, I want you to rest up until your next duty shift and be careful next time...

Host CO_Wilkens says:
CSO: I'm picking up a slight dis... ::Shields his eyes from the TAC station sparking and then grits his teeth when alarms all around the Bridge begin wailing for attention::

EO_Kint says:
::sees the weapons go down:: Self: what is going on??

CMO_OMallory says:
<Post> CMO: Aye sir.  ::exits sickbay::

OPS_Cam says:
::Looks in shock as the TO is thrown back::

Host CO_Wilkens says:
*CMO* Medical team to the Bridge. Man down, burn-related injuries.

CSO_MacLeod says:
::protects himself from the blown::

LtJG_McFly says:
::starts whistling, then remembers to tap his badge:: *CEO* I'm noticing a lot of irregular goings on, sir, I'm working on them... And let me note that this wouldn't have happened if I had been in charge of the repairs! ::closes the comm and grins satisfied to self::

EO_Kint says:
::sends the theta team to do the weapons systems repairs::

CMO_OMallory says:
*CO* Aye sir...on my way.  ::grabs med kit and heads for TL::  Bridge.

Host CO_Wilkens says:
::Rushes to the tactical officer's side, gently turning him over from his back:: All: Will someone shut the damn klaxons off?

Host Tim says:
ACTION: Thrusters and impulse engines fluctuate out of control
CSO_MacLeod says:
CO: What you were going to say, sir?

CEO_Taylor says:
CSO: Can you make anything out??

CMO_OMallory says:
::moments later, TL opens to Bridge and heads for crew member down::

Host CO_Wilkens says:
CSO: You said you detected a... ::Again his sentence goes uncompleted as he feels the ship tremble again:: FCO: What was that?!

CSO_MacLeod says:
CEO: I'm still detecting a damn blip....  trying to find out the source...

CMO_OMallory says:
::begins scans::

Host CO_Wilkens says:
CMO: Doctor. ::Nods curtly in greeting, waving at the sparks flying at the TAC station::

OPS_Cam says:
::Tries to do what he can to correct some problems::

CIV_Ian says:
::wonders just what in the heck they are up to on the bridge as he feels the ship shudder::

EO_Kint says:
::continues working on weapons when the thrusters go down::

CSO_MacLeod says:
::taps the pad quickly trying to find the source::

LtJG_McFly says:
::snorts, CEO is not answering as usual.. but who cares? He keeps on what he is doing... that will teach them...::

CMO_OMallory says:
CO: Severe burns to torso and arms, minor to face.  Need to get to sickbay ASAP.

EO_Kint says:
::sends the eta team to work on propulsion::

FCO_Johnson says:
::fights the helm as the ship is violently thrown about because of the thrusters and impulse engines.::  CO:  I don't know sir, I don't have any thruster or impulse engine control.

CSO_MacLeod says:
::notices the blip is getting closer:: CO: Sir, the blip is getting closer!

Host Tim says:
ACTION: A ship exits the nebula and is on an intercept course

Host CO_Wilkens says:
CMO: Do it, Doctor. ::Summons the TAC Officer's replacement to the Bridge using the nearest comm panel and moves to the CMO's side to help him::
EO_Kint says:
::begins her own work on the warp core::

OPS_Cam says:
CO: Shall I shut down power to engines?

CEO_Taylor says:
*EO* Do you know what's happening??

LtJG_McFly says:
::gets a brief report from his men, all is going along quite fine::

Host CO_Wilkens says:
TO: Go to red--oh... ::Moves to the auxiliary station and stands by to activate the red alert systems::

EO_Kint says:
*CEO* No sir.  Everything is just... failing.  I haven't been able to locate the source of the problem.

CSO_MacLeod says:
::the LRS shows clearly a ship:: CO: Sir, a ship is getting out of the nebula on intercept course.

Host CO_Wilkens says:
OPS: Make it so. FCO: Are we able to maintain full impulse speed?

CMO_OMallory says:
::with help of Med team, takes TO Dedjim off Bridge to TL::  Sickbay.

Host CO_Wilkens says:
OPS: Contact that ship, try to ascertain their intent.

OPS_Cam says:
::Shuts down the engines::

EO_Kint says:
*CEO* I have teams working on each of the failed systems and I am trying to locate the source of the failure.

OPS_Cam says:
::Tries to hail the unknown ship::

FCO_Johnson says:
CO: NO, Sir.  I have no engine control at all.  The ship has a mind of its own.

Host CO_Wilkens says:
CSO: Identify that ship and cross-reference our database for any similar mention within the last week.

Host Tim says:
Action: Ferengi ship is identified as Orion syndicate.

Host Tim says:
ACTION: The shields begin to fluctuate and the propulsion systems are offline

CMO_OMallory says:
::lift stops and team heads for Sickbay.  Enters and heads for biobed 3::  MED: Ok, on 3...1.2.3.lift  ::lift TOL onto biobed::

Host CO_Wilkens says:
FCO/OPS: Severe propulsions systems. Bring us out of impulse. CSO: What do you have?

CSO_MacLeod says:
CO: Right now, sir! ::tries to identify the ship and prepares the cross-reference::

LtJG_McFly says:
::wonders briefly about having the replicators in Taylor's, MacLeod's and Kint's quarters fill them with pink cotton candy, but decides otherwise::

OPS_Cam says:
CO: The shields are fluctuating and the other ship isn't answering hails.

CEO_Taylor says:
::goes to CSO's panel to check some info::

EO_Kint says:
::sighs as she sees the shields fluctuate, with no sign of isolating the root cause::

CMO_OMallory says:
::begins to repair burned areas::

OPS_Cam says:
::Continues to hail the other ship::

Host CO_Wilkens says:
::Hears the comm panel crackle with life as damage control reports flood through the speakers::

FCO_Johnson says:
CO:  Propulsion systems have already been taken offline by engineering, sir.

CMO_OMallory says:
Press: Continue to watch vitals.

Host CO_Wilkens says:
CEO: Divert secondary systems to shields and life support.

CEO_Taylor says:
CO: Done sir.

Host Tim says:
Action: Shields fail

CMO_OMallory says:
<Press> Aye sir...pressure 110 over 60, pulse steady...

OPS_Cam says:
::Tries to answer the damage control calls as quickly as possible::

Host CO_Wilkens says:
CEO: Then why aren't the shields working?!

LtJG_McFly says:
::whistles the theme song from "Gone with the Wind"::

CMO_OMallory says:
::works on 3rd degree areas first::

CSO_MacLeod says:
::still trying to identify the unknown ship::

Host Tim says:
Action: The entire Pheda team, CSO and CEO are beamed away to the Orion ship

CIV_Ian says:
::Tesla and Ian head back to their quarters, Ian pulls out a PADD and calls up a systems status display and sees that the ship is in trouble....  again::

CEO_Taylor says:
@::materializes in a chamber along with CSO::

CMO_OMallory says:
<Press> CMO: Sir, scans show slight concussion.

OPS_Cam says:
::Continues to try to hail the other ship as he answers damage control reports::

Host CO_Wilkens says:
OPS: Continue hailing the unidentified vessel. Be sure to indicate that we are a Federation ship and will fire upon them if provoked... ::Lets his voice fall off in amazement as the CSO and CEO dematerialize::

CSO_MacLeod says:
@::materializes on the Orion ship::

Host CO_Wilkens says:
OPS: Open hailing frequencies.

LtJG_McFly says:
@::materializes on the Orion ship, and sees several of his comrades pointing weapons at the CSO and CEO. He smiles a twisted smile::

OPS_Cam says:
::Opens all hailing frequencies::

CEO_Taylor says:
@McFly: What is this??

FCO_Johnson says:
::with nothing left to do, begins to help OPS with power distribution.::

CSO_MacLeod says:
@CEO: What the ....  where are we?

LtJG_McFly says:
@CEO: Since you never could answer me before, I don't see why I should do so now.

CMO_OMallory says:
::works on burns on arm with torso burns healed::

CSO_MacLeod says:
@::looks to McFly's face:: McFly: What did you do?

OPS_Cam says:
CO: How would we fire on them when the weapons array is gone?
LtJG_McFly says:
@Orion Guards: Lock them up, and keep them under strict surveillance... they are dangerous. ::sounds contemptuous::

Host CO_Wilkens says:
::Checks the SCI station to determine whether or not anyone else was taken from the ship:: *All Decks* This is red alert. All non-essential personnel, report to general quarters.

Host CO_Wilkens says:
OPS: It's a little something called a bluff.

OPS_Cam says:
::continues to hail the unknown vessel on all frequencies::

LtJG_McFly says:
@::looks at MacLeod as the guards drag them away:: CSO: Isn't it obvious, what I just did?

OPS_Cam says:
CO: Aye sir.

CEO_Taylor says:
@McFly: This isn't over, McFly, I can tell you that much!!

EO_Kint says:
*CEO* I still can't locate a source, sir.  ::dead air responds to her::

CSO_MacLeod says:
@McFly: I knew it!!!

LtJG_McFly says:
@::raises his middle finger at Taylor, just as the guards take them out and they go round the corner, he follows them::

CMO_OMallory says:
::hears red alert and hits comm badge::  MED: All teams report to stations.

EO_Kint says:
Computer:  Locate Lieutenant Michael Taylor.

CSO_MacLeod says:
@McFly: Nobody can be so evil!

CMO_OMallory says:
<Press> CMO: Sir, vitals still steady.

LtJG_McFly says:
@Biff: Give a report to our Captain. I'll make sure these two are properly taken care of.

Host CO_Wilkens says:
COM: Unidentified Vessel: This is the Federation starship U.S.S. Gryphon, Captain Wilkens in command. Please state your intentions. ::Fairly slaps himself on the head for asking such a benine question::

LtJG_McFly says:
@CSO: Isn't the way you think a little bit innocent, kid?

CIV_Ian says:
::grabs some equipment from his locker and heads towards the bridge::

EO_Kint says:
<Computer>:  Lieutenant Michael Taylor is not on board the Gryphon.

CMO_OMallory says:
::finishes up with burns on arm and proceeds to facial area::

Host Orion_ship says:
@COM: Gryphon: Prepare to be boarded.

Host CO_Wilkens says:
ALL: Why in the world would the Chief Science Officer and Senior Engineer be taken? Why not someone of a higher rank?

LtJG_McFly says:
@::they all enter a turbolift, which takes them to the imprisonment area::

CEO_Taylor says:
@McFly: What's your story, MacFly, was there a reason for being so mean all the time?

CSO_MacLeod says:
@McFly: Well.... at least we can see your true face......

OPS_Cam says:
CO: To make sure we wouldn't fire on them and destroy them?

EO_Kint says:
::startled:: *CO*  Sir, what happened to Lt. Taylor?

CIV_Ian says:
::gets about half way to the bridge and decides to go to ME instead::

Host CO_Wilkens says:
::Moves over to the equipment locker and withdraws a type II hand phaser:: All: Arm yourselves and secure your stations. *All hands* Security alert, all decks.

FCO_Johnson says:
::transfers CSO controls to the helm.::

OPS_Cam says:
::Gets a phaser and gets ready to fire::

CIV_Ian says:
:;enters ME and finds it deserted::

LtJG_McFly says:
@<Orion Guards>::push both Starfleet officers inside a cell, which has nothing but a replicator set for only foods and not much variety even, voice activated only (no buttons), no hatches... and the forcefield is lifted::

Host CO_Wilkens says:
::Adjusts the phaser setting to four, heavy stun, with minor disruption effects::

CMO_OMallory says:
::hears alert::  Computer: Seal sickbay. Authorization O'Mallory 874.3.  Full force fields to area.  Acknowledge.
EO_Kint says:
::looks up at Dr. McMurdo::  Ian:  Would you be interested in helping out.  We could use all the hands available.

LtJG_McFly says:
@::crosses his arms and leans on a desk:: CEO, CSO: I  have seen both your true faces from the start. You're nothing. Those uniforms... ::snorts:: They make you feel so important, don't they?

CSO_MacLeod says:
@McFly:  How did you get to enter to SF like an engineer?

FCO_Johnson says:
::takes phaser and holsters it.::

Host CO_Wilkens says:
OPS: Erect force fields around the Bridge, Main Engineering, and Sickbay.

OPS_Cam says:
CO: Aye sir.

EO_Kint says:
::notices the shields are raised 10% and notices that the Pheda team is missing as well::

CIV_Ian says:
:;ses Kint come out from behind a panel: EO: Certainly

Host CO_Wilkens says:
::uses the SCI II console to triangulate the exact position of the CEO's and CSO's beam out::

EO_Kint says:
*CO* I have managed to raise the shields by 10% sir.

CMO_OMallory says:
*MED* All teams, arm yourself with phasers

OPS_Cam says:
::Reroutes all available power to the shield grids and puts the force fields in place::

CIV_Ian says:
::moves over to propulsion control systems and starts looking them over::

LtJG_McFly says:
@::unzips his uniform jacket, and the shirt a bit as well, then crosses his arms again:: CSO: That's none of your business, mister ::grinning at watching both men just where he wanted to see them::

CEO_Taylor says:
@::gets thrown in a cell with CSO::

CIV_Ian says:
::checks to make sure he has his weapon::

EO_Kint says:
CIV:  Thank you.  Weapons, propulsion and deflectors all need help.

Host CO_Wilkens says:
*EO* Nothing near what's necessary to shield us from a boarding party...

OPS_Cam says:
CO: Force fields in place.

OPS_Cam says:
::Makes sure the force fields are at maximum possible power::

Host Orion_ship says:
@::turns to his OPS:: OPS: Get moving, before their shields are up.

Host CO_Wilkens says:
::Slams his fist against the TAC console:: OPS: Any sign of intruders?

CIV_Ian says:
EO: I will attempt to restore propulsion

CSO_MacLeod says:
@::fells down on the floor::

CMO_OMallory says:
Press: Thomas, prepare for worst case scenario...hopefully not needed, but...

OPS_Cam says:
CO: None yet sir.

CMO_OMallory says:
<Press> CMO: Aye sir...

CIV_Ian says:
EO: You should concentrate on tactical systems, perhaps.

CIV_Ian says:
::starts to work::

CSO_MacLeod says:
@CEO: Are you okay, sir?

Host Orion_ship says:
@<OPS>CO: To late, their shields are up.

EO_Kint says:
::continues to work on shield modulation::

CEO_Taylor says:
@CSO: I feel so dumb!

CMO_OMallory says:
::finishes with burns repairs to Post::

LtJG_McFly says:
@::rolls his eyes:: CEO, CSO: How touching... caring for the fellow brown nose, aren't we? ::laughs::

EO_Kint says:
CIV:  I am working on the shields, and I have a team working on weapons.

Host CO_Wilkens says:
::Holsters his hand phaser at his waist and stares at the main viewscreen:: It seems we're at their mercy right now. FCO: Now that our shields are up, you can bet they'll fire on us. Have you no control to flight control systems?

Host Orion_ship says:
<<<Pause Mission>>>

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