Host Tim says:
In response to a call for aid from the U’rath, the Gryphon is only minutes away from the Annawon system.

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

CTO_Wakefield says:
::on bridge at tactical, hand phaser is holstered on left hip, phaser rifle slung over right shoulder, katana scabbard and hung over left shoulder::

FCO-Dain says:
::notes the CTO is a tad over dressed:

FCO-Dain says:
::at the helm making adjustments to enter system::

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
::Standing beside his chair on the bridge, overseeing odds and ends here and there to insure that they are, indeed, battle ready as Ensign Wakefield has indicated:: FCO: Estimated time of arrival to the Annawon system, Lieutenant?

CEO_Taylor says:
::Taylor wakes up -- at Valerie's side:: Valerie: Come on, it's time to go to work...

CSO_MacLeod says:
::on the bridge, preparing the standard protocols to enter the system::

U`lona says:
@::exiting the new exhibit, with U'ral::

CIV_Ian says:
::headed for SB, not feeling well::

CMO-LtCmdr_OMallory says:
::in sickbay, making preps for any medical emergencies::

XO_Lefler says:
::Sitting at his chair on bridge::

FCO-Dain says:
XO: We are about to enter the Annawon system.

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
FCO: Umm, okay... thank you.

FCO-Dain says:
::raises her eyebrow at the Captain:: CO: Sorry sir did not know you were here on the bridge. ::he never is::

CNS_Cook says:
::walks onto the bridge and sees Dain, so he walks to the back and hangs out back there::

CEO_Taylor says:
::Taylor and Kint both get out of the quarters at the same time, walking in the corridors -- hand in hand::

CEO_Taylor says:
::They both get in ME and go in their own directions::

CTO_Wakefield says:
::double checks phaser banks and photon torpedo systems::

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
::Slowly cranes his neck to watch the CTO with no small air of awe... only Wakefield would carry such an arsenal as that. Shakes his head in bemusement:: Self: Whatever works, I guess.

U`ral says:
@:;walks silently alongside her, eyes wide and watchful::

CMO-LtCmdr_OMallory says:
<Press> CMO: All teams on ready alert sir.

U`lona says:
@U'ral: Ssssssuch an incrrrrredible worrrrk of arrrrt... You have done a sssssuperrrb job.

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
All: All hands, general quarters. Everyone should have reported to battle stations by now... but if you haven't, then do it now.

CSO_MacLeod says:
::initiates a sweep of the system, trying to identify anything unusual::

XO_Lefler says:
::watches view screen intently::

CIV_Ian says:
::enters SB, sees the CMO::  CMO: I have something of a migraine headache, Dr.   can you give me anything for it?

CMO-LtCmdr_OMallory says:
::sees CIV walk in::  CIV: I believe that I can help ye with it.

CIV_Ian says:
CMO: Good, it is really bothering me.

CNS_Cook says:
::standing next to MacLeod and watching over his shoulder::

U`ral says:
@::blinks and looks at her:: U`lona: You flatterrrrrr me U'lona. ::bows::

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
FCO: Sarcasm is very unbecoming of you.

FCO-Dain says:
CO: I will work on something else then sir. ::turns red::

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
FCO: See that you do.

CMO-LtCmdr_OMallory says:
::fills hypo for headache::  CIV: If ye can be sittin' on biobed 2, I can fix ye up.
CIV_Ian says:
::sits on biobed::

FCO-Dain says:
::sits up straighter in her chair::

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
::Sits down at the command conn and flexes his arm over his chest in anticipation of the battle at hand::

Unlula says:
@::meets up with U'ral and U'lona::  U'ral:  It isssss beautiful, I ssssee I too. ::smiles::

TO_Baggins says:
:: on bridge looking at CTO for something to do ::

CTO_Wakefield says:
::completes checks of offensive systems::  TO:  Double check our shield systems please Frodo.

TO_Baggins says:
CTO: Aye sir. :: double checks shield systems ::

CMO-LtCmdr_OMallory says:
::runs scans to make sure nothing else is wrong, then injects hypo::

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
CTO: Where do we stand, Ensign?

CSO_MacLeod says:
CTO: Do you have anything on TAC sensors?

FCO-Dain says:
::taps her display::

U`lona says:
@::purrs contented, and points at Unlula:: U'ral: Herrre she comessssss, I ssssssaw your ssssculpturrres, verrry good indeed.

CEO_Taylor says:
*CO* Captain, Taylor reporting, the Gryphon is still in great shape and there are only a few replicator problems, as usual...

CNS_Cook says:
::takes his seat on the bridge::

PCO_Horris says:
$::in orbit of the 4th planet of the Annawon system::

Unlula says:
@U'lona: Yesssss.

CSO_MacLeod says:
::receives a report from SCI Labs::

U`ral says:
@::purrs at them:: Unula/Ulona: They sssssspoke to me...

CTO_Wakefield says:
CO:  Captain, phaser banks are ready.  We have a full complement of photon torpedoes and all bays are loaded.  We're double-checking the shield systems now.

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
FCO: As we approach the Annawon system, slow from one quarter impulse... gradually. No need to alert the opposition.

FCO-Dain says:
::nods at him:: CO: Aye sir.. ::readies for the transformation::

CMO-LtCmdr_OMallory says:
CIV: That should be doin' te trick.

CMO-LtCmdr_OMallory says:
CIV: Do ye feel a bit better now?

CIV_Ian says:
CMO: Thank you, Dr.    I appreciate your quick assistance. ::smiles::

CEO_Taylor says:
*CSO* Mauro, are your systems online and under normal perimeters?

CTO_Wakefield says:
CSO:  Nothing yet.  I'm continuing my scans.  ::continues scanning for hostiles::

CMO-LtCmdr_OMallory says:
::smiles back::  CIV: Not a problem...that what I be here for.

CIV_Ian says:
CMO: It seems to be easing... I think I will return to my quarters and give it some time to work further.

Unlula says:
@::purrrrrs in return to U'ral::

PCO_Horris says:
$::sits in his command chair waiting patiently::

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
CTO: ::Admiringly:: Very good... very good. Full search mode as we enter the Annawon system, run a complete scan of the system and take note of anything that can be used for over; either by us or the pirates.

CTO_Wakefield says:
CO:  Aye Captain.

PCO_Glark says:
$::Orders his ship to take up orbit around the third planet in the system::

CIV_Ian says:
::smiles at CMO again and heads out::

CMO-LtCmdr_OMallory says:
CIV: Ye should be fine in about 1/2 hour at te most.

CIV_Ian says:
::hears CMO as he turns to leave::  CMO: good, I might be needed for dealing with the U’rathi... but I hope not.

CSO_MacLeod says:
*CEO* Stand by; I'll check the performance.

CEO_Taylor says:
*CSO* Standing by.

U`lona says:
@::smiles content, their life in their new home is going so well:: U'ral, Unlula: We ssssshould ssssee about inviting morrre Federrration people to visssssit ussss. Will be good for commerrce.

CSO_MacLeod says:
CO: As soon we enter sublight speed, I'll continue with a full and detailed sweep.

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
CSO: Good. Has there been any further word from Admiral S'vat in regards to our request for back up?

CNS_Cook says:
CO: Sir, don’t you think coming in with all our guns is a little well how would you say, hostile.  I mean if the U’rath if they are in trouble, won’t they seem frighten if we come in like this?

FCO-Dain says:
::slows to 1/4 impulse:: CO: Entering now sir.

CSO_MacLeod says:
CO: Nothing yet....  ::the ship slows to 1/4 impulse::  CO: Initiating scans.

TO_Baggins says:
CTO: Shield systems operational.

PCO_Horris says:
$::checks the tactical scans of the system one more time before opening a channel to Glark's ship:: COM: Glark: I want you to scan the local moons and see if we can establish one as a ground base for operations...

CTO_Wakefield says:
CO:  Orion ships detected Captain.

CSO_MacLeod says:
CTO: Understood.  I'll enhance TAC sensors now.

CEO_Taylor says:
*FCO* Lieutenant, are your systems working above the established perimeters? Just making my daily routine...

U`ral says:
@:: walks up to one of his paintings, inspecting flaws only he seems to see::

FCO-Dain says:
*CEO* Working well yes thank you.

CEO_Taylor says:
*FCO* Thank you.

PCO_Krumalden says:
$::Orders his ship to take up orbit around the 4th Planet in the system::

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
CTO: Compute tactical trajectories... hail the U'rath as soon as we are within communications range.

Unlula says:
@U'lona: And we have much to thank them for... well, most of them. ::thinks of that one who almost destroyed their home::

CMO-LtCmdr_OMallory says:
::hits comm badge::  *CO* O'Mallory te Captin'.

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
*CMO* We're a bit... busy up here. What is it?

PCO_Glark says:
$COM: Horris:  A wonderful idea.  PCSO:  Do as he says!

CEO_Taylor says:
::Is monitoring the bridge situation:: Self: The Orions! ::In a bitter voice::

CIV_Ian says:
::returns to his quarters for a nap::

CTO_Wakefield says:
CO:  Aye sir.  TO:  Please hail the U’rath when we're within range.  I'll check on the baddies.

TO_Baggins says:
CTO: On it sir.

FCO-Dain says:
::ships hums into the system smoothly::

CSO_MacLeod says:
::runs a little diagnostics from sensors::

CMO-LtCmdr_OMallory says:
*CO* All Med teams on alert and sickbay be ready.  Thought ye might like te now.

PCO_Horris says:
$::gets a report of the Gryphon coming into this sector and sits up in his chair::

XO_Lefler says:
::just watching the show::

CTO_Wakefield says:
CO:  Five ships.  Orbiting the 3rd and 4th planets.

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
::Whistles:: To no one in general: Five? These are people who take their work seriously.

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
CSO: Monitor the Syndicate ships... if any of them so much as locks weapons on us... I want to know.

U`lona says:
@::nods to Unlula:: Unlula: Most of them, yes ::her eyes glint with mischievousness as she remembers Cook::

CSO_MacLeod says:
*CEO* Everything works just fine, Taylor.  MacLeod out.

FCO-Dain says:
::readies the ships to move in ::

PCO_Horris says:
$COM: Glark/Krumalden: Wait until the Gryphon has established communications with the U’rath...

CTO_Wakefield says:
::runs intensive scan of Orion ships to determine configuration::

U`ral says:
@ ::is sort of the flaky artist and looks back at the ladies confused::

TO_Baggins says:
:: Hails the U’rath :: COMM.

PCO_Horris says:
$::orders his crew to raise shields and power weapons::

CMO-LtCmdr_OMallory says:
Press: I want te teams checkin' in on te hour.

CMO-LtCmdr_OMallory says:
<Press> CMO: Aye sir...still can't shake your accent yet?

CMO-LtCmdr_OMallory says:
Press: Not yet, but I still be tryin'.

PCO_Glark says:
$::Mumbles something about exacting revenge for Mork::  PCTO:  Stand ready...but don't provoke them just yet.

CSO_MacLeod says:
CO: I have their warp signature and I'll focus the sensors on this information.

CEO_Taylor says:
*CTO* Ensign, I have a feeling that we're going to be needing your systems at peak efficiency, are you picking up any malfunctions or misalignments?

CTO_Wakefield says:
*CEO* Not at this time.  Sorry Chief.  But I'm going to need your people to check that for in the coming moments.  I have a feeling I'm going to be quite busy up here soon.

PCO_Krumalden says:
$PCO Horris: Aye sir.

FCO-Dain says:
::bites her lip as she taps on her helm controls::

Unlula says:
@::sees U'ral's look of confusion:: Do you not remember that funny one who broke one of our computersssss?

CSO_MacLeod says:
::scanning the system, looking for any unknown vessel::

CNS_Cook says:
::sets up in his chair, not wanting to miss anything. He finds all this very interesting, how the crew works with ease when their stress should be on the rise::

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
FCO: Prepare a set of complex maneuvers... just for show at first, but to let them know we're serious.  CTO: When they approach--and they will, lock phasers one-half power and fire across their bow.

U`lona says:
@U'ral, Unlula: He wasssss busssssy painting, Unlula.

U`ral says:
@::nods like a little bobbing of his head:: Unlula: Clumsssy... verrrrry....

TO_Baggins says:
CTO: Channel open.

CTO_Wakefield says:
CO:  Captain, channel to the U’rath is open.

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
::Nods to Wakefield in confirmation:: Comm: U'rath: This is Captain Wilkens... U.S.S. Gryphon...

CEO_Taylor says:
*CMO* Commander, just making my daily routine check, does your department have any malfunctions?

PCO_Krumalden says:
$POPS: Stand by We'll make the Black fire famous

FCO-Dain says:
CO: Aye sir.. ::locked in for an assortment of show of maneuvers::

PCO_Horris says:
$::taps the side of his head thinking:: COM: Glark: Move your ship into a polar orbit ... try to blind there sensors by hanging over one of the 3rd planets poles.

CSO_MacLeod says:
::enable sensors to look for Syndicate's warp signature::

Unlula says:
@ U'lona: yesssss, but I thought everyone heard at leassst... ::looks down::

U`lona says:
@::gets a communication message and walks towards the comm area::
CMO-LtCmdr_OMallory says:
*CEO* Nothin' here.  All be workin' just fine.

CEO_Taylor says:
*CTO* You got it, my people are ready to work as soon as they'll be needed.

U`lona says:
@Unlula: He isssss an arrrtisssst... does not know much of anything elssssse but his arrrt.

CEO_Taylor says:
*CMO* Thank you Doc.

CMO-LtCmdr_OMallory says:
*CEO* Thank ye for checkin'.  I do appreciate it.

CTO_Wakefield says:
CO:  Ships have been identified as heavy cruisers.  We don't stand a chance with these odds.  I suggest hit and run tactics.  I believe we can use the gas giants for cover sir.

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
CTO: Very well. Transfer the coordinates for the gas giants to the Conn.

PCO_Glark says:
$COM: Horris:  Also an excellent plan.  PFCO:  Get on it.  Take us into geo-synchronous orbit over this planet's south magnetic pole.

U`ral says:
@ ::looks at U'lona:: U'lona: I know otherrrrr thingsssss. But I know arrrrrrrt besssst.

CTO_Wakefield says:
CO:  Aye sir.  ::transfers coordinates to the helm::  FCO:  I just sent you the coordinates Lieutenant.

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
::Tersely waits for a response from the surface::

FCO-Dain says:
CTO: Got ‘em.. ::taps on her console::

XO_Lefler says:
CO: If anything we can definitely tell they are serious.

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
XO: You can say that again.

CSO_MacLeod says:
CO/CTO: What do you mean?  Hit and hide?

CTO_Wakefield says:
CSO:  Exactly.  We make a high speed pass, fire one volley, then get out of there.

CEO_Taylor says:
*CNS* Hmm.. well, Lieutenant, I'm checking all major departments for... malfunctions, do you have any problems with... whatever technology that a CNS uses in his job? ::perplex::
CNS_Cook says:
*CEO* No, not at this time.  Expect the replicator, but that is a normal thing on this ship.

CEO_Taylor says:
*CNS* Thanks.

CNS_Cook says:
*CEO* No, problem thanks for asking.

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
CSO: Highland way... we strike them with everything we've got, and then turn tail and run... only to strike again later. It's a sound tactic.

PCO_Horris says:
$::opens a channel to Krumalden in orbit of the 4th planet:: COM: Krumaldeen: Begin planetary bombardment of the 4th planet.

FCO-Dain says:
::raises brow, does not like the sound of that::

PCO_Krumalden says:
$COM: PCO Horris we are doing likewise PFCO: You have your orders, follow them.

CTO_Wakefield says:
CSO/ CO:  We should be able to hold out for quite a while if we do it right.

CSO_MacLeod says:
CTO: I agree, but we have to be sure to not approach too much from the gas planet.  The first one interferes with our shields.

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
CTO: See that we "do it right" then, Ensign Wakefield.

CTO_Wakefield says:
CO:  Aye sir.  ::transfers several attack profiles he wrote up to the CO, XO, and Helm stations::

CMO-LtCmdr_OMallory says:
::looks over some new data from Starfleet Medical on the U’rath::

U`lona says:
@COM: Gryphon: Thissss issss U'lona of the U'rath...

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
Comm: U'lona: Yes... what is the nature of your emergency?

PCO_Krumalden says:
$COM: PCO Horris: Aye.

FCO-Dain says:
:;listens as the COM comes in.. such a sing song sound::

U`lona says:
@COM: Gryphon: We werrre not sssurre you would come.

PCO_Krumalden says:
$PTO: Begin bombardment. :: The ships weapons begin firing::

CSO_MacLeod says:
CO: I'm aware of the tactic, captain.  Just be careful about the planet.

Unlula says:
@::lisstensss intently to the comm::

Unlula says:
@::very curiousssss::

CEO_Taylor says:
*XO* Commander, I have checked in with all major departments and they are reporting a flawless performance of every systems onboard.

PCO_Horris says:
$::watches the effect Krumalden's weapons have on the 4th planets surface::

CTO_Wakefield says:
CO:  Captain, the Orion's have begun bombardment of the 4th planet.

FCO-Dain says:
::bad habits die hard she adjusts the com signal::

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
::Squints his eyes at the viewscreen:: CTO: Inhabitants or is it just harassment?

CEO_Taylor says:
Kint: Well, I'll be on the bridge; I have a feeling that they're going to need me up there...

XO_Lefler says:
*CEO* Excellent chief. Make sure the shields and containment systems are ready for back up power if need be.

CSO_MacLeod says:
::scans the Orion's ship, trying to identify any weakness::

CEO_Taylor says:
<Kint> CEO: Got it, see you tonight. ::smiles::

U`lona says:
@COM: CO: We arrrre not ssssurre, sssships come and go, and wait forrr you. Ssssend messsagessss, they arrrre expecting you.

U`ral says:
@ ::walks around in the background, thinks he remembers something, but gets caught up in an interesting shadow in the corner::

CTO_Wakefield says:
CO:  Standby.  ::checks location of bombardment::

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
::Self: Well off hand, I'd say that's the "nature" of their emergency. ::Winces at his choice of words::

CSO_MacLeod says:
::scans the 4th planet::

CEO_Taylor says:
*XO* The Alpha team is already on it, sir.

PCO_Horris says:
$:COM: Glark: If the Gryphon makes a move to stop Krumelden, then I want you to move in and cut the Gryphon off...

CEO_Taylor says:
::gets in TL::

PCO_Krumalden says:
$PCTO: Fire Plasma torpedoes now. ::The ship shudders as a Plasma torpedo is launched::

Unlula says:
@::as U'ral turns, she sees his tail swish and can't resist batting at it::

TO_Baggins says:
CTO: Do you have any thing else for me to do?

CTO_Wakefield says:
TO:  I want you to monitor the shields and help the CSO with the sensors if he needs it.

TO_Baggins says:
CTO: Aye Sir.

PCO_Glark says:
$COM: Horris:  I will immediately assist...  ::nods to his FCO and then to his TO::

U`lona says:
@COM: CO: They ssssend bombssssss onto ourrrrr colony in the planet and ssssscarrrrrre usss.

PCO_Horris says:
$::waits patiently allowing the Gryphon CO to take the next step::

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
::Waits impatiently:: Comm: U'rath: At this point, leaving is not an option. But should it become one... how quickly can you be prepared to escape the sector?

FCO-Dain says:
::looks back awaiting any orders::

CNS_Cook says:
::sees Dain looking back at the Captain and turns red with embarrassment.::

CTO_Wakefield says:
CO:  The areas being hit are lightly populated.

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
::Nods more to himself than to anyone else:: CTO: Your analysis of the pirate's tactics?

U`ral says:
@:: turns quickly and purrs at her, dropping low and growling lightly at her::

CTO_Wakefield says:
CO:  It looks like a new settlement.

CTO_Wakefield says:
CO:  They're trying to bait us.

CSO_MacLeod says:
::still scanning the Orion's vessel, trying to identify the lifeforms::

PCO_Krumalden says:
$PCSO: Get me better targets to make the Gryphon come.

PCO_Krumalden says:
$<PCSO> Aye sir.

CTO_Wakefield says:
CO:  If we go for the ship hitting the planet, the others will surround us.

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
CTO: But if we don't... ::Voice trails off::

CTO_Wakefield says:
CO:  We don't have a choice.

CSO_MacLeod says:
CTO/CO: What?  Destroy the ship?

FCO-Dain says:
::catches CNS's eye and smiles as she turns back to her console::

PCO_Glark says:
$::plots a few flight maneuvers on his panel, and sits up::

CEO_Taylor says:
::Gets on the bridge, goes to the ENG station and activates it, Taylor checks for anomalies, finds none and turns to the viewscreen, getting ready for whatever may happen::

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
CTO: Contact Starbase 78, get Admiral S'vat on the horn. INSIST that she give us an update as to the status of our back up!

TO_Baggins says:
:: Transfers Shields to Science station ::

Unlula says:
@::purrs back at him, turning her side to him to make herself look bigger and then folds her ears back::

CTO_Wakefield says:
CO:  I recommend we hit one of the other ships.

U`lona says:
@::looks worried:: COM: CO: Esssscape? We have no warrrrp capability, you mussssst rrrremember that. It would take dayssssss.... and wherrre would we go?

PCO_Horris says:
$::scans the surface of the fourth planet for any type of power stations or more interesting targets of opportunity::

XO_Lefler says:
CO: We should hit the lead ship hard. Whichever one is keeping back from us is the one we want to hit.

CNS_Cook says:
::looks back at the CTO:: CTO: Wouldn’t that just start something?

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
Comm: U'rath: Point conceded. Please stand by... ::Makes a slashing motion over his throat, indicating that Dain should close the channel::

CTO_Wakefield says:
CO:  Aye sir.  TO:  Contact the Admiral immediately.

FCO-Dain says:
::closes the channel::

TO_Baggins says:
:: walks to CSO's station helps monitors the shield and sensors ::

TO_Baggins says:
CSO: Yes sir. :: takes the SCI2 station ::

CSO_MacLeod says:
CO/CTO: I don't think they will surrender that easy... ::notices some information on lifeform scanners::

U`lona says:
@::turns gracefully at the other two, her ears twitching in worry::

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
CTO: Very well... select a likely target... FCO: Lay in a course for the position the CTO indicates.

FCO-Dain says:
CO: Aye sir.

PCO_Horris says:
$::drums his fingers on the arm of his command chair surprised the Gryphon is allowing such loss of life as must be occurring on the surface of the fourth planet::

FCO-Dain says:
::sits back in her chair but a second and wipes her palms on her slacks, then sits up straight again::

PCO_Krumalden says:
$<PCSO> CO: Sir I have the coordinates of more populated areas now. PCTO: Fire at will.

Unlula says:
@::ears perk at the word escape:: U'lona: What did they ssssay?

U`ral says:
@::folds his own ears back and paces a little, sniffing the air::

CSO_MacLeod says:
CO:  Sir, there are mixed species on all ships...  they are not all Orions.

CMO-LtCmdr_OMallory says:
<Press> CMO: Sir, I have everything ready and available for any crisis.  I also have Cargo Bay 1 on standby for a secondary sickbay.

CMO-LtCmdr_OMallory says:
Press: Thank ye Ensign...May come in handy.

TO_Baggins says:
CSO: Anything new on sensors?

U`lona says:
Unlula: They sssssay we arrrre in dangerrrrrrr.... and if we can essssscape.

CTO_Wakefield says:
FCO:  Helm set course three-five mark two.

FCO-Dain says:
CO: Course laid in sir... engaging now...? ::waits::

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
FCO: Engage.

FCO-Dain says:
::engages with a quick flick to the console:: CO : Aye sir.

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
CTO: And Mr. Wakefield... disregard what I said earlier, about firing across their bow. Prepare a full salvo of high yield torpedoes, and charge the forward and lateral phaser arrays.

CEO_Taylor says:
Self: Oh great! Just when the ship was running smoothly!

Unlula says:
@U'lona: Are they going to help ussssss?

CSO_MacLeod says:
TO: Ensign, please take SCI2.  ::points::

U`lona says:
@Unlula: Why elsssse would they be herrre? They mussst have come because we called.

PCO_Horris says:
$:;sees the Gryphon moving and tries to plot it's course::

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
::Leans forward in his chair, watching for the Orion's reaction with great curiosity::

CTO_Wakefield says:
CO:  We'll approach that ship at full speed and do a full volley, then jump to warp towards the gas giant nearest the sun.

U`ral says:
@::brushes up against U'lona:: U'lona: We cannot rrrrrun?

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
CTO: Do it. But as soon as we are safely within the planet's general radius, prepare to engage them again. I won't allow them to ravage the U'rath like this. If nothing else, we'll be a distraction.

PCO_Krumalden says:
$<PCTO> Sir: Incoming fire. PFCO: Prepare for evasive maneuvers.

CSO_MacLeod says:
CO/CTO: Wait!

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
CSO: What?

FCO-Dain says:
::jumps at the CSO outburst::

CNS_Cook says:
::sets in his chair and feels the scared people as they are running for their lives on the planet below:

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
FCO: Hold...

CMO-LtCmdr_OMallory says:
::adjust some of the tricorders for the U’rath, in case::

Unlula says:
@U'lona: Yessss, I sssupposssse ssssso.  ::sighs::  We cannot essscape, can we?

CSO_MacLeod says:
CO/CTO: The first planet messes up with our shields!  The last time we had problems.

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
CSO: If you have a better idea, now would be the appropriate time to disclose it.

U`lona says:
@::purrrs at U'ral:: U'ral: It is worrssssse than that. Those ssssships in our sssystem... they will find usssss.

CTO_Wakefield says:
::phasers and photons ready::

FCO-Dain says:
:;maneuvers the ship to it's target::

PCO_Horris says:
$::orders his two superfluous vessels to engage the Gryphon short of Krumelden's vessel::

CTO_Wakefield says:
CSO:  How does it mess up our shields?  It'll mess up theirs too.

PCO_Krumalden says:
$<PFCO> ::begins preparing an evasive maneuver pattern::

U`ral says:
@::gets worried and paces more, in the presence of two females that isn't good, but he does so anyway::

CSO_MacLeod says:
CO: Lieutenant Taylor will have to make some adjustments on shields harmonics.

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
CSO: Then get started making the necessary adjustments. Make it your priority!

CSO_MacLeod says:
CO: Right now!

CEO_Taylor says:
*Engineering staff* This is Taylor speaking, code orange, please get in position and take the required equipment with you, I want primary powers at full power, especially LS, shields and phasers...

PCO_Horris says:
$COM: Krumelden: Continue bombardment ... the Eshu and Vekla will cover you.

CSO_MacLeod says:
CTO: Yes, but if they get a lucky shot, we're dead!

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
CSO: And vice versa.

CTO_Wakefield says:
CO:  We have to strike now Captain.

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
::Calmly:: CTO: Fire at will.

CTO_Wakefield says:
CO:  Aye sir.  ::waits ‘till they’re within range of the Orion ship then opens fire with all phaser banks and fires a full spread of torpedoes::

FCO-Dain says:
::adjusts the ships drag from the firing of weapons::

CEO_Taylor says:
CSO: What do you want me to do?

PCO_Krumalden says:
$COM: Horris: Aye sir.

Unlula says:
@::with nervous energy, she begins to groom U'ral's ear::

XO_Lefler says:
CO: We know that we are in fact that Orion's main target, if Pez' information can be trusted. We have to lead them away from the U’rath. Whatever it takes.

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
XO: I don't think they'll leave... not if they know we'll come back again and again and again to protect the U'rath.

XO_Lefler says:
CO: I tend not to give pirates like these so much credit. They'll get greedy.

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
XO: Very well... at least, it will be a second option, should worse come to worse.

FCO-Dain says:
CO: Nearing target sir.

CSO_MacLeod says:
CEO: Taylor, I need you ready to make some adjustments on shields harmonics.  Remember last time?

CEO_Taylor says:
CSO: Oooh... yeah... I'll make the adjustments; you can help by adjusting the delta wave guides.

CNS_Cook says:
::wonders if the CTO is always so “trigger happy” ::

PCO_Krumalden says:
$:: continues bombardment on the planet::

PCO_Horris says:
$::watches the Eshu and Vekla move in towards the Gryphon::

U`ral says:
@::squats a little and purrs really low as he gets pruned, glancing out the window expecting the first shot any minute::

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
FCO: Take evasive action. Get the CTO a clear shot at the ship bombarding the planet.

FCO-Dain says:
CO: Aye sir.

U`lona says:
@::feels the worry of her responsibility... she thought the worse was over after they were saved by the Gryphon those months before, but it is not over yet::

FCO-Dain says:
CTO: Ready in 5… 4 ... 3… ::brings the Gryphon in closer:: 2… 1…

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
<CTO>::Fires all weapons::

CNS_Cook says:
::sets back in his chair and watches the action, wondering who will win, who will lose.::

XO_Lefler says:
CO: ::nods at Captain and turns attention back to view screen::

Unlula says:
@::continues her careful grooming as she senses the fear and worry of her companions::

CEO_Taylor says:
CSO: Or you could do it from your own station since I'm working on the ENG station. ::smiles::

CSO_MacLeod says:
CEO: Okay, I'll make it.  Let's start.

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
TO: Continue laying down suppression fire... FCO: Take us in to the planet's general radius!

FCO-Dain says:
::Engines whine as the ship reacts to the maneuvers:: CO: Aye sir!

TO_Baggins says:
:: from SCI 2 starts firing phasers ::

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
CSO: How much longer do you need to make the modifications to our shields?

CSO_MacLeod says:
CO: Captain, at your command, we are ready.

CSO_MacLeod says:
::glances the CEO::

PCO_Krumalden fires at the 4th planet. 

CEO_Taylor says:
::begins making the adjustments::

U`ral says:
@::looks at U'lona:: U'lona: What can we do?

U`lona says:
@::arranges her brightly colored silk scarf, the only clothing she wears, which discloses her social station among her peers::

CSO_MacLeod says:
::adjusting delta waves to the necessary patterns::

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
::Now he's nearly shouting:: TO: Aft weapons! I want their attention on us, and NOT the planet!

TO_Baggins says:
CO: Aye sir.

TO_Baggins says:
:: fires all aft weapons at the Orion ::

PCO_Horris says:
$::waits for the Eshu and Vekla to engage the Gryphon::

CEO_Taylor says:
<Kint> *CEO* All teams are reporting code orange, we are in position.

CMO-LtCmdr_OMallory says:
::continues to look over U’rath data::

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
::Gets up from his chair and moves to stand beside the XO... sweat gleaming on his forehead and brow::

CEO_Taylor says:
*Kint* Excellent, I'll coordinate from up here, you just do what you must with the delta team.

PCO_Krumalden says:
$::hopes he has some cover to continue his carnage::

U`lona says:
@U'ral: We can wait. And we can hope. And we could prepare. ::wonders if they have any weapons left, as much as that is completely against her nature::

Host Tim says:
ACTION: U’rath settlement on 4th planet is all but destroyed

CEO_Taylor says:
<Kint> *CEO* Okie dokie...

CNS_Cook says:
::takes OPS when the current OPS officer starts to get really stressed::

PCO_Horris says:
$::sees the Eshu and Vekla engage the Gryphon firing their weapons on her::

U`ral says:
@::sees lights blink on the board:: U'lona: What happened?

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
CSO: What's the status of the fourth planet's colony? And how many of the planets are occupied?

CSO_MacLeod says:
CO: Checking... ::scans the planet to check the colony status::

PCO_Horris says:
$::holds position in orbit of the 3rd planet on his own ship::

PCO_Glark says:
$COM: Krumalden:  Moving to assist...pull them into a favorable position.  ::plots a course to take them to the aft of the Gryphon::

Unlula says:
@::purrs in worry:: U'lona: Prepare how? and forrrr what?

CSO_MacLeod says:
::adjusting harmonics:: CEO: Do you have 12.112 at alpha one?

U`lona says:
@::gets a report about their settlement, and her eyes glint fiercely in anger:: Unlula, U'ral: They have destroyed our ssssettlement. Sssso many monthsssss of effort, and it hassss been dessssstroyed.

Host Tim says:
ACTION: GRYPHON TAKES HITS ON STARBOARD

TO_Baggins says:
CO: The U’rath colony on the 4th planet has been all but destroyed.

CNS_Cook says:
::increases power to the shields and weapons::

FCO-Dain says:
CO: Coming up on our aft section... ::moves the ship in a half loop to avoid targeting::

U`lona says:
@Cats: We must prepare to defend ourrrsssselves if they come herrrre. Do we have weaponsssss? ::tilts her head to a side, wondering if they do::

U`ral says:
@::ears droop:: U'lona/Unlula: We arrrrre next...

CEO_Taylor says:
CSO: Everything checks out fine at 12.112, shields have been adjusted.

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
TO: ::Starts to swear but cuts himself off:: Once they've done them in... they'll start in on the next.  FCO: Put us between them and the next planet!

FCO-Dain says:
CO: Aye sir.. !

PCO_Krumalden says:
$ All: Steady crew. Not until me receives me orders.

FCO-Dain says:
::feels the ship pull away from her, fighting to keep it together::

CSO_MacLeod says:
TO: Thanks Ensign.  ::looks at CO::

TO_Baggins says:
CO: Hit on starboard, shields are holding.

PCO_Glark says:
$PTO:  Shields up.  All weapons ready...full spread of torpedoes in the forward launcher... ::waits patiently::

Unlula says:
@::ears twitch and tails swishes in anxiety::  U'lona: It'ssssss gone?

U`lona says:
@::nods gravely:: Unlula: It issss.

PCO_Horris says:
$::checks the status of the 4th planets colony and nods, satisfied:: COM: Krumelden: Engage the Gryphon...

CTO_Wakefield says:
CO:  Shields at 86%.

CSO_MacLeod says:
::scans for other occupied planets::

FCO-Dain says:
::moves the ship into a direct line between the planet and the Orions::

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
CTO: Come on... keep it coming... fire at will.

PCO_Horris says:
$::has now put four of his vessels into the capture of the Gryphon ... keeps his out of weapons range in orbit of the 4th planet::

PCO_Krumalden says:
$Com: PCO Horris: Aye sir.

U`ral says:
@::moans when he thinks of his cousin U'bess::

CTO_Wakefield says:
::fires all weapons::

CEO_Taylor says:
*Beta team* I want the shields back at 90%, at least in 1 minute, that's an order!

CSO_MacLeod says:
CO: No other occupied planets at this system.

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
CSO: I guess that's good...

CSO_MacLeod says:
CO: So do I, sir.

CTO_Wakefield says:
CO:  Now Captain!  We need to make a break for it!

XO_Lefler says:
CTO: Can you get any sensor data on that one ship keeping back from us?

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
CTO: Do it.

U`lona says:
@All: Let's go to the tactical area, there must be sssssssome weaponsss left that we can ussse.

PCO_Horris says:
$::sets course at low speed for the U’rath Generational Ship ... perhaps something there of value::

PCO_Glark says:
$::takes his ship to full impulse and swoops down out of orbit from the third planet.  Stands::  PTO:  Fire as soon as we're in range.  ::grins::

PCO_Krumalden says:
$PFCO and PCTO: You heard the Commander. :: The ship sets course and begins firing weapons at the Gryphon::

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
FCO: How long until you can have us in orbit around the last inhabited planet?

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
FCO: Theoretically, that is.

FCO-Dain says:
CO: A matter of moments sir.. ::sets the course and punches it in::

CNS_Cook says:
::tries to get as much power as he can to the shields and weapons, he begins to turn off minor systems::

CSO_MacLeod says:
CEO: What’s the shield condition so far?

CTO_Wakefield says:
FCO:  Helm Set course for the first gas giant maximum warp!

FCO-Dain says:
CO: Planet or Gas Giant? :;looks at CTO::

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
FCO: Once the course is laid in... engage.

CTO_Wakefield says:
FCO:  Gas giant.

FCO-Dain says:
::engages on the CO’s last orders::

Unlula says:
@U'lona: Weaponssss?  ::follows her to tactical even as she trembles at having to use a weapon::

U`ral says:
@::looks at his paint-stained fur:: U'lona: I am a painterrrrr... I do not know how to fight...

U`lona says:
@U'ral: We will have to learrrn. All of usss.

CEO_Taylor says:
*Engineering teams* Code red, I repeat code red, all teams off duty are now on active extensive duty until code red is lowered.

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
::Sighs deeply:: CTO: We can't allow them to take the last planet...

PCO_Horris says:
$::moves away from the battle towards the U’rath Generational Ship, full power to sensors scanning it intensely::

PCO_Glark says:
$PTO:  Now!  All weapons fire!  ::Points a long finger at the image of the Gryphon on the viewer::

CMO-LtCmdr_OMallory says:
<Press> CMO: Sir, so far, no medical emergencies reported from any of the teams around the ship.

CMO-LtCmdr_OMallory says:
Press: That be go te hear Ensign...Hopefully, we can be keepin’ it that way.

U`lona says:
@*Bridge* If we have any protections I hope they are up. We arrrrre going to get weaponssssss.... prepare ssssshipss weaponssss too.

CNS_Cook says:
CEO: I am trying to get you as much power to the shields as I can, but there isn’t much more to give.

CEO_Taylor says:
CNS: Well, if there is much more to give, give it. ::looks at him in an odd way::

CNS_Cook says:
CEO: Okay, I will do something.

$PCO_Krumalden $PCTO: Hit them hard. ::fires all weapons::

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
CTO: Get those ships off our back! FCO: Hold position, and maintain maneuvers...

FCO-Dain says:
CO: Aye sir.. ::brings the ship to a sudden slowing::

CTO_Wakefield says:
::fires one more volley::

Host Tim says:
ACTION: ONE HEAVY CRUISER IS HIT IN AFT SECTION.

PCO_Glark says:
$<PTO>:  :Opens up with a moderate barrage of plasma torpedoes, targeting their aft launcher::

PCO_Horris says:
$:;checks his tactical scans surprised the Gryphon has lasted this long against his four best vessels::

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
CTO: Target the ship that's sustained the most damage and take it out. ::Emphasizes the last three words::

CSO_MacLeod says:
::scans one of the heavy cruisers:: CO: The nearest heavy cruiser is hit in aft section, sir.

PCO_Horris says:
$COM: Krumelden/Glark: Target the Gryphon's bridge ... remember, I want survivors, and I want the vessel intact.

PCO_Krumalden says:
$COM: PCO Horris: Aye.

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
FCO: Prepare to engage for the gas giants... my mark.

FCO-Dain says:
CO: Aye sir.. ::readies::

TO_Baggins says:
CTO: Hit sir, aft section of the heavy cruiser.

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
CTO: Target that damaged ship.

CTO_Wakefield says:
TO:  Thanks.  ::targets aft section of lead ship and fires with everything::

U`ral says:
@::straightening and trying to look like the male, he meows at them:: Ulona/Unlula: We go.... get weaponssss... protect the pride...

U`lona says:
@::takes something that looks like a weapon and gives a couple to U'ral and Unlula::

CSO_MacLeod says:
::scans the damaged ship for any vulnerability::

CNS_Cook says:
::begins turning off, everything from the lights on the lower decks, replicators, holodecks, and anything that is not currently needed.::

U`lona says:
@U'ral: Prrrrotect ourr people and ourr planet.

PCO_Horris says:
$::maintains his ship well beyond weapons range of the Gryphon and the battle::

CEO_Taylor says:
<Kint> *CEO* All engineering teams are reporting code red.

Unlula says:
@::takes the weapon and turns it over in her hand::  U'lona: How doessss it worrrrrk?

U`lona says:
@Unlula: I think point and presss button. Be carrreful....

CSO_MacLeod says:
CEO: Anything new about the shields?

CEO_Taylor says:
CSO: What do you mean? ::is concentrated on his work::

CSO_MacLeod says:
CEO: Just checking...

PCO_Krumalden says:
$:: has the CTO target the Gryphon's bridge and orders plasmas to be brought online::

PCO_Horris says:
$::enters orbit around the U’rath Generational Ship scanning its technology for anything of interest ... odd to be orbiting a ship::

U`ral says:
@ ::trembles a little as he holds the weapon, eyes darting around::

U`lona says:
@All: Let'ssss go to the brrrrridge.

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
CSO: Yes or no. Is that ship vulnerable?

CSO_MacLeod says:
CO: Still checking... I haven't a clear reading yet... ::receives sensors information::

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
::Sighs in resignation:: FCO: Engage for the gas giant...

FCO-Dain says:
::taps her console in frustration::

Unlula says:
@::follows U'lona to the bridge::

CSO_MacLeod says:
CO: Yes!  It is vulnerable!

CNS_Cook says:
::increases power to the shields, giving it everything the engines, or weapons have not used yet::

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
FCO: BELAY.

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
CSO: Where and how? Coordinate with the CTO.

FCO-Dain says:
::nods;: CO: Aye.

FCO-Dain says:
::punches the ship into a sudden thrust of movement, you can hear it straining against the stop go movement::

CTO_Wakefield says:
::fires one more volley at the weakened ship’s aft section::

U`lona says:
@::they enter the bridge, to find U’tyme busy and worried because a ship is orbiting them... a syndicate ship::

PCO_Horris says:
$::checks the status of the battle and notes all four of his ships still in operation ... nods happily ... wonders if he has time to send a pillaging party onto the Generational ship::

CTO_Wakefield says:
::fires again and again and again::

Host Tim says:
ACTION: CTO HITS DAMAGED SHIP; IT IS HIT HARD, MINIMUM WARP AVAILABLE, SHIELDS ALMOST GONE

PCO_Glark says:
$::Takes the ship upward::  PTO:  Target their bridge.  Full burst.

U`ral says:
@::sees the ship and drops his weapon  and grabs it back up quickly::

CSO_MacLeod says:
CO: Aft section, sir.  Concentrate fire on that section. ::sends the target information to CTO's console::

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
CTO: I want that ship DESTROYED.

U`lona says:
@::jumps onto the command chair and wags her tail, not happy:: All: And can we defend ourrrrselvessss?

TO_Baggins says:
CTO: Hit sir, shield almost gone, warp minimum.

CTO_Wakefield says:
::fires again into damaged ship::

PCO_Krumalden says:
$All: Crew we have an opportunity to take a federation ship. PCTO: Concentrate on the bridge section.

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
::His temper rising, he begins breathing deeply::

CSO_MacLeod says:
CTO: I sent the target information to your console.  Just fire!

U`lona says:
@<Utyme> U'lona: We have sssome, yesssss... ::looks in manual::

PCO_Horris says:
$::notes the Eshu significantly damaged and frowns:: COM: Eshu: Set a ramming course on the Gryphon ... take out her stardrive section.

CEO_Taylor says:
CSO: I'm doing all there is to be done, I'll tell you if something’s wrong, let's just say that I'm a bit busy right now...

Host Tim says:
ACTION: CRUISER BEGINS TO BUCKLE; THEN EXPLODES

FCO-Dain says:
::cracks her knuckles and sits forward on the edge of her chair::

PCO_Krumalden says:
$PCTO: Fire at will.

CTO_Wakefield says:
CSO:  Is there any place for us to hide out near that U’rath ship?

PCO_Horris says:
$<Eshu> COM: Horris: Aye sir ... ::set the course ... explodes::

U`ral says:
@::squats next to the command chair:: U'lona: We musssst.

Unlula says:
@:: begins to rub up against U'ral because she does not like to think about all of these scary thoughts::

CTO_Wakefield says:
CO:  Now would be a good time to get out of here.

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
FCO: Get us out of here... we can't stay any longer.

TO_Baggins says:
CTO: Ship destroyed sir.

CTO_Wakefield says:
CO:  Splash one Captain.

CNS_Cook says:
CO: Sir, can I have permission to evacuate lower decks so I may shut them down to gain more power?

PCO_Krumalden says:
$::The ship fires a wicked plasma torpedo at the Gryphon's bridge::

Host Tim says:
ACTION: GRYPHON SHIELDS NOW 78%

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
CTO: Very well done... One down is better than none down, I guess.

PCO_Glark says:
$TO:  They got the Eshu!  Not again!  ::growls::  PTO:  Fire torpedos!  Target the bridge!

PCO_Horris says:
$::transports a small pillaging party to what appears to be the technological center of the U’rath Generational Ship::

FCO-Dain says:
CO: Aye sir... ::Thinks where??::  Which way sir? ::turns::

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
FCO: The gas giant, Dain...

U`ral says:
@ ::turns and licks Unlula's cheek::

U`lona says:
@U'ral: Musssst.... yessss.

TO_Baggins says:
CTO: Shields down to 78%.

Host Tim says:
ACTION: 3 CRUISERS HAVE WEAKENING SHIELDS

U`lona says:
@<U’tyme> U'lona: They are on the ship... right there. ::points at the boarders::

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
CTO: What's the status of the remaining Orion ships?

PCO_Horris says:
$::monitors the battle:: PCTO: Lieutenant ... in the event we lose power, might you be able to arrange some rocks for me to throw at them? It would likely be more effective than our weapons.

U`lona says:
@::points her weapon and presses the button::

Unlula says:
@ ::begins to purr and closes her eyes::

CNS_Cook says:
::looks back at the Captain and wonders if he is going to answer him:;

FCO-Dain says:
::plots a course in back to the planets away from the other ships::

U`ral says:
@::drops his gun again as he hears the announcement::

U`lona says:
@U'tyme: Fire at their sssship.

TO_Baggins says:
CTO: The last three ships shields’ are dropping.

U`lona says:
@::jumps with the agility that characterizes her race, firing at the intruders::

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
FCO: Prepare to bring us about for another run...  CTO: We need a way to take them out quick and fast. And we need a way NOW.

TO_Baggins says:
<CTO> CO: On it.

FCO-Dain says:
CO: Aye sir.. already on our way! ::face is flushed::

PCO_Glark says:
$::Increases speed::  PTO:  I'm bringing us up along their ventral side...ready all weapons for a hit-and-run on the bridge... ::still growling::

Host Tim says:
ACTION: U’RATH RALLY TO DEFEND THEIR SHIP

CNS_Cook says:
::turns back and begins moving power off unneeded decks so he can shut power off to them::

U`lona says:
@<U’tyme> U'lona: Yessss, firrring ::pushes the buttons the manual says to push::

PCO_Krumalden says:
$PCTO: What is happening? Stabilize the shields.

Unlula says:
@::her reflexes jump into action as she hides and points the weapon at an intruder and presses the button::

PCO_Horris says:
$::frowns and recalls his pillaging party ... will have to concentrate on this battle after all:: PFCO: Set course for the Gryphon ... intercept course.

U`ral says:
@ :: drops the gun again and leaves it, on all fours as he runs close to the wall and pops his claws::

PCO_Horris says:
$::orders his ship to join the battle::

CEO_Taylor says:
CO: Captain, one of the secondary generators have been fried, we're replacing it right now, but I'm afraid we won't get much better shields for a while...

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
Aloud: Where's our task force?!

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
CEO: Do you best... how long do you need?

Host Tim says:
ACTION: URATH SLOWLY TAKE OUT ATTACKERS

U`lona says:
@::more U'rath come, all with weapons, and they attack their intruders, and tend to their wounded::

PCO_Horris says:
$::uses his ship to replace the Eshu and begins a full attack of the Gryphon::

U`ral says:
::leaps up on one of the intruders pulling him to the ground and biting down on the neck, old genetic habits are hard to kill::

PCO_Glark says:
$Self:  I'll run them out...  PTO:  Transfer auxiliary power to the shield closest their ship... ::grumble::

CEO_Taylor says:
CO: 10 minutes, 20 at worst, I've sent the delta team to deal with it, they're my best team, they won't take too long.

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
CTO: Are we still equipped with any special ordnance?

TO_Baggins says:
CO: Sir I have those special mines you ordered.

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
OPS: transmit a distress signal... request tactical assistance from any and ALL ships available.

PCO_Horris says:
$::batters at the Gryphon with full plasma weapons concentrating on their engine systems::

U`lona says:
@::digs claws on one of the last intruders:: Intruder: That will teach you....

CEO_Taylor says:
Aloud: Oh my god!

CNS_Cook says:
::turns:: CEO: What!

CNS_Cook says:
::one by one unneeded decks on the Gryphon are evacuated and the power is cut.  Increasing power to the shields and weapons::

PCO_Krumalden says:
$All: Ahhhh!

Unlula says:
@::in her hiding place, she watches as an intruder passes, she reaches out her claw to scratch his cheek deeply, then when he turns in shock she makes a chattering noise and then goes in for the death kill::

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
TO: Deploy them in a fashion that will isolate the remaining pirate ships from the rest of the U'rath.

U`ral says:
@::stands up, his muzzle dripping as he drops to the ground again, snarling, and takes off after another intruder leveling his rifle at Unlula::

PCO_Glark says:
$::Matches course and speed with the Gryphon and slowly takes his ship on a collision vector toward it::

CEO_Taylor says:
CO: Captain, the last plasma hit blew out all of the conduits on the ship, I've sent two teams to replace the key conduits but this is bad!

U`lona says:
@::stands, the intruder's blood on her usually luxuriously black fur::

FCO-Dain says:
CO: Nearing target!

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
Self: ::Grumbling:: What I wouldn't give for an Akira or two about now...

FCO-Dain says:
::thinks the CO said a beer or two hmm::

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
CTO/TO: Deploy those mines!

TO_Baggins says:
:: taps on the controls and deploys the mines::

TO_Baggins says:
CO: Mines deployed.

Host Tim says:
ACTION: U’RATH'S SHOOTING KEEPS CRUISERS AT BAY

CSO_MacLeod says:
::scanning the target::

PCO_Glark says:
$::scowls::  PTO:  Fire, full burst!  Full burst!

PCO_Krumalden says:
$All: Crew set course for the Gryphon. Ramming Speed PFCO.

U`ral says:
@::takes down this one by biting into the thigh and pushing him down, then rakes his claws across the intruders face::

CEO_Taylor says:
CO: The secondary conduits are having trouble to compensate for the loss; every system is affected.

PCO_Horris says:
$::orders his ships to break off pursuit and regroup:: COM: Krumelden/Glark/Vekla: Break off pursuit ... maximum warp to our rally point...

CSO_MacLeod says:
::monitors the U’rath ship::

Host Tim says:
ACTION: ONE CRUISER HITS A MINE

PCO_Horris says:
$<Vekla> ::strikes a mine and is crippled::

PCO_Horris says:
$::enters warp and leaves the system::

PCO_Krumalden says:
$PFCO: You heard the man.

U`lona says:
@<U’tyme> ::keeps on shooting at the bad guys’ ships, seeking revenge for their lost colony::

CMO-LtCmdr_OMallory says:
::sees power lose in sickbay::  *CEO* Sickbay is on emergency power...what has happened?

CSO_MacLeod says:
CO: Sir, one cruiser hit a mine.  Checking its conditions. ::checking::

Unlula says:
@::remembers the weapon and fires at three Orions heading toward U'lona::

PCO_Horris says:
$::encourages his FCO to discover warp 10 as their ship leaves the system::

PCO_Glark says:
$Self:  I was about to break through...  ::breaks off, makes hard to port and engages the warp drive::

U`lona says:
@::hears Unlula's weapon and turns to fire at them as well::

CMO-LtCmdr_OMallory says:
Press: Make sure we have our backup system on alert.

CMO-LtCmdr_OMallory says:
<Press> CMO: Aye sir...

CNS_Cook says:
FCO: Have we heard anything about the task force?

FCO-Dain says:
::looks at Cook:: CNS: Nope.. I would say we are not getting one..

CNS_Cook says:
FCO: figures, one of these days I just wish SF would keep one of their promises.

FCO-Dain says:
:;nods at CNS::

CTO_Wakefield says:
::runs scan to pinpoint exact locations of the remaining ships::

CEO_Taylor says:
*CMO* All the conduits have blown, we'll be on secondaries for a while I'm afraid... sorry.

U`ral says:
@::lopes after one of the intruders and gets clipped by a shot of green light and slides on the cold deck::

PCO_Krumalden says:
$PFCO: Warp drive to the Rally point, yes.

PCO_Glark says:
$<PTO>::Launches a volley from the aft torpedo launcher right before they jump to warp::

CSO_MacLeod says:
::monitors the another cruisers while waits for the hit cruiser status::

CEO_Taylor says:
CO: Captain, did you hear me?

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
CEO: I heard... I wish I hadn't, but I did. Understood...

PCO_Horris says:
$::checks sensors to see if the Gryphon is pursuing any of his ships ... nods, pleased::

CMO-LtCmdr_OMallory says:
Press: We have te be practicin' medicine on tricorders only.

TO_Baggins says:
CTO: One of the cruisers hit a mine.

CTO_Wakefield says:
TO:  Good work.  CO:  Its three to one odds now Captain.

FCO-Dain says:
::adjusts the ships course::

Host Tim says:
ACTION: INJURIED BEGIN TO POUR INTO SICKBAY

PCO_Glark says:
$COM: Horris:  ...Breaking pursuit.  Moving for rally point.  ::sighs and sits back down::

U`lona says:
@::watches the last of the intruders fall to the ground, and looks around sedately, a dangerous look in her eyes::

Unlula says:
@::sees U'ral fall and begins to growl as her protectiveness takes over.  She pulls him aside to help him::

CMO-LtCmdr_OMallory says:
::wounded begin arriving in sickbay from MED teams::

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
Aloud: When we get back to Starbase 78... ::Frowns in anger::

CEO_Taylor says:
CO: O.K. Thanks... also, permission to take all of the crew with an engineering basis to repair the conduits, the more hands we'll have the quicker it'll get back online.

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
CEO: Snap to it! ::Claps him on the back::
CEO_Taylor says:
CO: You got it.

U`ral says:
::lets his arm dangle as he stands a bit, then snarls LOUD in the bridge area:: Unlula/U'lona: Ssssuccesssss!!!!

CMO-LtCmdr_OMallory says:
*CEO* I be havin' wounded here.  I need power soon...

CEO_Taylor says:
*CMO* You won't have it, it's out of my hands, you have your secondary powers, that'll have to do.

PCO_Krumalden says:
$COM: Horris: Breaking off and proceeding to rally point.

U`lona says:
@::watches U'ral, her head tiled to a side. He didn't do anything, yet he is already celebrating. She sighs::

PCO_Horris says:
$::sets scanners forwards to make sure the rally point is clear of vessels::

CMO-LtCmdr_OMallory says:
Press: Use whatever we can be usin' te treat. ::runs tricorder over crew member::

Unlula says:
@::smiles in agreement::  U'ral: You are injured.  U'lona: He needsssss medical attention.

CNS_Cook says:
::overhears the Doc on the CEO com:: CEO: I will see what I can do about getting the Doc some of that power but there isn’t a lot to go around.

CSO_MacLeod says:
::scans the systems to check the other 3 ship's positions::

Host Tim says:
ACTION: ALL SNYDICATE SHIPS HAVE WARPED OUT OF ANNAWON SYSTEM

PCO_Horris says:
$::thinks they need bigger ships if they are going to try to take on the Gryphon again::

CSO_MacLeod says:
::finds nothing on sensors::

FCO-Dain says:
CNS: Try loping off all the power to all quarters not habited..

CNS_Cook says:
FCO: Okay it can’t hurt; I have already shut down entire decks.

U`ral says:
@ ::feels invincible for now, muscles still pumping with some primal lust for blood that they had forgotten::

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
::Hears the distant booming of weapons fire other than their own, dying away:: All: Status?

CSO_MacLeod says:
CO: Sir, all syndicate ships warped out of the system. ::smiles relieved::

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
CSO: I wouldn't smile so soon if I were you... they'll be back. With reinforcements...

CEO_Taylor says:
CSO: MacLeod, get one of your SO's to make the scans, I'm going to need you to repair the conduits with me, time to get dirty again.

U`lona says:
@U'ral: Come over herrre, therrre isss a thing for woundsssss over that wall. ::she points:: Medbay musssst be full rrrright now.

CTO_Wakefield says:
CO:  They're gone sir.  They’ve all warped out.  I'm tracking...  ::scans their trajectories::

CEO_Taylor says:
::gets up and heads for the TL, waiting for CSO::

FCO-Dain says:
CNS: Replicators.. all lighting at dim through the corridors..

XO_Lefler says:
CO: Well… ::looks out view screen at retreating enemy ships:: that wasn't so hard. What’s for lunch?

U`lona says:
@U’tyme: Call the Gryphon...

Host Tim says:
ACTION: ONE OF THE SEVERELY INJURIED IS EO KINT

CMO-LtCmdr_OMallory says:
Press: Transfer all secondary power we can te biobeds and equipment.

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
::Smiles tightly:: XO: Get a status report from Sickbay...

XO_Lefler says:
CO: Of course sir.

U`lona says:
@<U’tyme> U'lona: Yesss U'lona... channel open.

PCO_Glark says:
$::suddenly growls, his TO hiding in terror::  Aloud:  Stupid Gryphon!  I hate it I hate it I hate it!!  ::Stands and stomps off to his quarters::

CSO_MacLeod says:
CO: I know, but it's wonderful to be alive one more day, don't you think?

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
CSO: If you say so. ::Turns away and sits in the captain's chair, his anger simmering:: OPS: Contact 78, get me S'vat.

CNS_Cook says:
::scans the ship and shuts down all power to any room that is not needed and there is not a person::

U`ral says:
::winces a little as his arm swings but he still walks tall, claws popping in and out as he walks over::

CSO_MacLeod says:
CEO: Just a moment, I'll help you.

CMO-LtCmdr_OMallory says:
::sees Kint carried in::  MO: Get her te biobed 4.

U`lona says:
@COM: Gryphon: We have ssssucceeded. ::purrs loudly over the comm::

Unlula says:
@::begins to tend to U'ral's wounds::

FCO-Dain says:
::eyes glued to the view screen her hands move over her controls::

XO_Lefler says:
*CMO* Report Doctor?

CNS_Cook says:
FCO: yes I turned off replicators long ago, it is not like they ever work anyway. ::smiles::

CMO-LtCmdr_OMallory says:
::runs scans::  Press: Kint has suffered an internal head injury

FCO-Dain says:
::quick smile:: CNS: Just checking..

CTO_Wakefield says:
TO:  Do your best to get the shields back to full strength.

TO_Baggins says:
CTO: Yes sir.

U`lona says:
@Unlula: Take carrre of U'ral.

CSO_MacLeod says:
CO: Captain, the CEO needs my help on repairing the conduits.  Permission to leave?  SO Altsen will be on Science.

CSO_MacLeod says:
::stands while awaits CO's response::

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
CSO: Very well...

CEO_Taylor says:
*CMO* Doc, I've found some power in the secondaries, I'm sending it to you now, I hope it'll help you save lives...

U`lona says:
@COM: Gryphon: We need doctorrrssss and medicinessss... arrre you therre?

CMO-LtCmdr_OMallory says:
*XO* We be needin' more power here.  I be workin' on backup systems with injured comin' in.

PCO_Krumalden says:
$::growls:: All: The Feds have good shield now mebee we can get the Syndicate to fund advancements for more powerful weapons, yess!

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
CNS: Get S'vat on the channel now.

XO_Lefler says:
*CMO* I'll see what I can do

CSO_MacLeod says:
::nods to the CO and moves towards CEO:: CEO: So, let's go?

CNS_Cook says:
FCO: I think I got everything, off we don’t need.  It will take someone days to get it all back on. ::small laugh::

FCO-Dain says:
CO: Incoming COMM.

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
FCO: Understood.

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
Comm: U'rath: This is Gryphon.

CMO-LtCmdr_OMallory says:
::sees more power return *CEO* Thank ye lad

U`ral says:
@::bares his fangs at Unlula in a smiles, muzzle still bloody:: Unlula: Did you sssssee? I fought!

Unlula says:
@U'lona: I will. ::purrs as she stops his bleeding::  U'ral: Yesss, you were verrrry brrrrrave. ::smiles at him::

CSO_MacLeod says:
<SO_Altsen> ::sits at SCI1::

U`lona says:
@COM: CO: Ahhh Captain... could you aid usss with medicinesss and doctorrsss? We have many injurrred.

CMO-LtCmdr_OMallory says:
Press: Report.  Count.
CMO-LtCmdr_OMallory says:
<Press> CMO: WE have a total of 23 right now sir.  More reported on the way.

CTO_Wakefield says:
::runs checks on phaser systems and photon torpedo launchers::

CEO_Taylor says:
CSO: Finally, just a sec... CO: Captain, shields are coming beck up, the delta team has resolved the shield generator problem...

U`ral says:
@::gently bucks his head against Unlula's:: Unlula: It wassss beautiful... like arrrrt.

CEO_Taylor says:
CSO: Let's go... ::they both get in the TL and go down::

TO_Baggins says:
:: taps into ships systems and takes all available none primary systems offline and sends them to the shields ::

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
::Sighs deeply again:: Comm: U'rath: We will do what we can... we have many of our own injured; prepare to receive our doctors.

CMO-LtCmdr_OMallory says:
::works on Kint, trying to stop the internal bleeding::

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
XO: Coordinate with Sickbay to provide the U'rath will medical assistance.

XO_Lefler says:
CO: Aye sir.

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
Comm: U'rath: Gryphon out.

Unlula says:
@::purrs and laughs lightly::  U'ral: Now, hold ssssstill.  I am trying to wrap your wound.

CSO_MacLeod says:
CO: I'll prepare a full report at the end of the day. Now, it's time to get dirty again, as old times... ::smiles::

U`lona says:
@COM: CO: We thank you. ::her paws over her heart:: U’tyme: Close the comm.

CMO-LtCmdr_OMallory says:
<Press> CMO: Sir, 13 more reported on the way.  Alpha team is returning to help

U`lona says:
@::overhears the conversation between U'ral and Unlula, and gets worried, afraid they might turn to the violent ways that were the undoing of their ancestors::

XO_Lefler says:
::gets up::

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
CSO: I hope not exactly like old times. ::Smiles back::

CNS_Cook says:
CO: Sir, I will head to sickbay to see what if I can help out down there.

FCO-Dain says:
CNS: Don’t forget to turn the transporters back on for the XO.

CSO_MacLeod says:
::nods and leaves with CEO::

CO-Capt_Wilkens says:
CNS: What are you waiting for? ::Smiles:: get going.

XO_Lefler says:
FCO: Thanks for looking out for me.

CNS_Cook says:
::gets up and heads to sickbay::

U`ral says:
@ ::winces again as he gets his shoulder wrapped, pawing at the air as he remembers what he did::

PCO_Horris says:
$::safe at the rally point, sends comm to the Gryphon:: COM: Gryphon: Nah nah nah nah ... can't catch us!!

Host Tim says:
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