Host John A says:
********* Begin Pharaoh Mission*******  
                     " The chase"

OPS Stidd says:
::Arrives on the bridge and takes his station at OPS::

CO von Krieg says:
::standing behind the hard chair::

FCO Qwynn says:
:: seated at flight control ::

XO Starks says:
going over a PADD and comparing reading against the bridge ENG station::

Host John A says:
ACTION: The unmarked transport moves toward the Gorfax system, unaware that it is being watched.

CO von Krieg says:
FCO: Mr. Qwynn, how long to intercept?

XO Starks says:
CO von Krieg: their course and speed is steady Captain. No sign that they know we're following them

OPS Stidd says:
::Scans the transport ship::

FCO Qwynn says:
CO: At maximum speed, 30 minutes.  At their current speed they are two hours away from the planet.

CO von Krieg says:
XO: Good, lets see it stays that way. Take us to gray mode, Commander.

XO Starks says:
:: takes a seat at the ENG station :: CO: Aye sir

CO von Krieg says:
FCO: Thank you, Mr. Qwynn. Continue on course at present speed.

FCO Qwynn says:
CO: Yes, sir.

XO Starks says:
:: reduces ship's subspace emissions as per gray mode protocols ::

FCO Qwynn says:
:: looks for any way to shave time off their course ::

OPS Stidd says:
CO: Scans show 50 life signs in the hold, 5 crew and there are weapons on board.

OPS Stidd says:
CO: The weapons appear to be in the cargo holds.

XO Starks says:
OPS: Any armament on the ship it self  Mr. Stidd?

FCO Qwynn says:
:: ensures that her station is at grey mode ::

CO von Krieg says:
All: A troop transport, no doubt. XO: What is our status on security personnel?

XO Starks says:
CO: We have a team of 6 security personnel on board sir

OPS Stidd says:
XO: Scans show only standard weapons of 4 phaser banks, 2 torp tubes forward and 1 tube aft.

CO von Krieg says:
::chuckles:: XO: Not much of a match for boarding.

XO Starks says:
CO :too bad our tactical officers are on leave

XO Starks says:
CO: I volunteer to lead our boarding party sir, we have the element of surprise

CO von Krieg says:
::looks wearily at the XO:: XO: We have to talk to Starfleet about our staffing.

XO Starks says:
:: slight grin:: CO: aye sir

CO von Krieg says:
All: My concern is that we could get boarded. I do not want to deal with that situation. Can we disable the ship's transport systems?

XO Starks says:
FCO: ETA to transporter range?

FCO Qwynn says:
XO: We'll be in transporter range in 10 minutes, sir.

OPS Stidd says:
CO: I think we can, but I assume you mean without the raising of our shields, sir?

Host John A says:
ACTION: An active scan beam crosses over the Pharaoh from the transport, seconds later it changes course and increases speed to warp 9.

CO von Krieg says:
OPS: I want on that ship. I do not want them on mine. A surgical strike on their power grid could disable them.

XO Starks says:
ALL: they're on the run. Looks like they got a good look at us

FCO Qwynn says:
:: sets course to follow the transport ship ::

OPS Stidd says:
CO: They are dropping some form of mines in space as they run sir.

CO von Krieg says:
All: so much for stealth. FCO: Lay in a pursuit. Maximum warp. XO: Bring us to red alert.

XO Starks says:
FCO: Evasive LT

OPS Stidd says:
::Sounds the red alert::

FCO Qwynn says:
CO/XO: Aye, sir.  

FCO Qwynn says:
:: pursues, evading the mines ::

Host John A (Alert.wav)

FCO Qwynn says:
CO: They're heading for the badlands, sir.

CO von Krieg says:
::sits in the hard chair and a wolfish grin crosses his face:: FCO: Pursue them, Lt.

OPS Stidd says:
CO: The mines are starting to trail after us, they seem to be on some sort of homing system.

FCO Qwynn says:
:: continues to pursue at maximum speeds ::

XO Starks says:
ALL: I'll try to disrupt the mines tailing us by venting some drive plasma in our wake

XO Starks says:
:: begins to vent warp plasma ::

OPS Stidd says:
ALL: I am unable to determine what the mines are trailing us by.::

CO von Krieg says:
OPS: Mr. Stidd, if these are NPP weapons, a subspace ripple from our warp field would disrupt them.

XO Starks says:
CO: the warp plasma isn't stopping them

CO von Krieg says:
::looks serious:: OPS: At least that’s what the theory was...

XO Starks says:
ALL: 50 seconds to mine impact

Host John A says:
ACTION: The plasma detonates the closest warp powered mine, the explosion rocks the pharaoh into a dive.

FCO Qwynn says:
:: thinks to herself... a subspace ripple. ::

CO von Krieg says:
OPS/XO: Send out the subspace shock wave.:: grabs the arm of the command chair::

XO Starks says:
ALL: scratch that, the warp plasma pre detonated one of the mines, shock wave coming in!

FCO Qwynn says:
XO: Compensating aspect ratio 

FCO Qwynn says:
:: increases power to forward shield ::

XO Starks says:
FCO: don't loose them Qwynn

CO von Krieg says:
FCO: ETA to Badlands.

OPS Stidd says:
ALL: Inertial Dampers off line.  Rerouting to secondary, hold on.

FCO Qwynn says:
:: veers to the left ::

FCO Qwynn says:
CO: 10 minutes, sir.

OPS Stidd says:
::Attempts to reset the inertial dampers::

XO Starks says:
:: hands fly over ENG panel to try and get the inertial dampers back online ::

Host John A says:
ACTION: the Pharaoh begins to gain on the transport as it's engines begin to over heat.

XO Starks says:
COM *repair teams* to deck 3 section C.  we need to increase the coolant flow to the core!

FCO Qwynn says:
:: matching the fleeing pilot move for move ::  CO: it's such open space, there's not much more I can do to close the gap, sir.

XO Starks says:
FCO: that will change if they make it to the badlands

CO von Krieg says:
::gets up and moves to Tac: one::

Host John A says:
ACTION: A red light blinks on the IDF indicator panel

XO Starks says:
ALL: inertial dampers are going offline!

Host John A (Sensor Alert.wav)

CO von Krieg says:
All: The mines are homing in on our warp signature. I'm going to try to program a torpedo to replicate our signature!

XO Starks says:
CO: we're at warp 9.985 we can't keep this speed up for long Captain

CO von Krieg says:
XO: Hold us together, First.

Host John A says:
ACTION: As the IDF begins to fail, the ships crew is thrown about, from inside to out...

XO Starks says:
COM *damage control* to Deck 4 section A!

FCO Qwynn says:
:: keeps herself firmly planted in the drivers seat ::

CO von Krieg says:
::launches the torpedo as he is torn away from the station::

OPS Stidd says:
ALL: I will attempt to mask our warp signature by using the shields for harmonic resonance.:: Begins to work his board like a Vulcan Satire::

XO Starks says:
:: falls to deck ::

XO Starks says:
:: climbs back to station ::

XO Starks says:
ALL: we have casualties on deck 4 and 3 

CO von Krieg says:
FCO: Decrease speed, Lt.

Host John A says:
ACTION: The Torpedo detonates, taking the remaining mines with it.

OPS Stidd says:
::Holds onto his station for all its worth, he continues top work::

OPS Stidd says:
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CO von Krieg says:
OPS: Are we clear of the shock wave?

XO Starks says:
:: gets back into seat:: CO: it worked Captain the mines are blown out of the starts

FCO Qwynn says:
CO: Casualty reports are coming in from all over the ship, Captain!

Host John A says:
ACTION: As the Pharaoh gains ground, Torpedoes streak from the transport aft tube

CO von Krieg says:
FCO: Evasive!

XO Starks says:
CO: engine coolant is at 105% flow capacity, warp drive temperature is stabilizing

FCO Qwynn says:
:: begins evasive maneuvers ::

Host John A says:
ACTION: A medic reports that the medical staff is in critical condition and the EMH is doing all it can.

OPS Stidd says:
CO: The Doctor and the CIV. are both injured.  Med. teams are doing all they can for them at the present.

CO von Krieg says:
::still at TAC One, tabs in counter measures, swears softly in German::

XO Starks says:
OPS: ::yells angrily::  are we in weapons or transporter range yet? 

OPS Stidd says:
All: It seems we took the worst of the shock wave and survived, but I would not recommend any more rides like that one.

XO Starks says:
:: hears the report about medical personnel:: self: that's nothing new on this boat

FCO Qwynn says:
Stidd: We're in range for proximity torpedoes.  Range is 140,000 kilometers, sir.

OPS Stidd says:
XO: My sensors are showing only that we are at extreme torp range using proximity targeting only.

CO von Krieg says:
::smiles coldly:: OPS: Good. ::lays in a blanket pattern and presses fire::

XO Starks says:
CO: not exactly a surgical strike but it will do

OPS Stidd says:
XO: I am picking up ghost images on my scanners, running a level 3 diagnostic to troubleshoot the problem.

CO von Krieg says:
ALL: Impact in 15 seconds.

XO Starks says:
Stidd: not a good time for our eyes to be playing tricks on us Mr. Stidd

Host John A says:
ACTION: the multiple anti-matter explosions around the transport slow it to impulse speeds... just short of the plasmatic hell of the Badlands

XO Starks says:
:: watches the screen for the impact ::

XO Starks says:
ALL: got 'em!

XO Starks says:
FCO: drop to impulse

CO von Krieg says:
All: I'm going to disable their engines. Phasers on line.

FCO Qwynn says:
:: drops to impulse power :: CO: Impulse power, sir.

XO Starks says:
CO: boarding party sir?

OPS Stidd says:
ALL: Their engines are failing.  Transporters on the other ship are also offline, sir.

CO von Krieg says:
::nods:: You, Stidd, and a security team. Lock down their command and control.

OPS Stidd says:
Aye sir.

XO Starks says:
OPS: Stidd ::Points to door:: COM *security team report to TR 2 ::

CO von Krieg says:
FCO: Mr. Qwynn, prepare to engage our tractor beam.

XO Starks says:
:: walk off bridge for TR 2 ::

FCO Qwynn says:
:: prepares tractor beam ::

OPS Stidd says:
::Nods to XO and leaves the bridge for TR2::

FCO Qwynn says:
CO: Beam ready, sir.  We've got a lock. 

CO von Krieg says:
OPS: Are their weapons offline as well?

Host John A says:
ACTION: The Pharaohs tractor beam lashes out to grab the transport

XO Starks says:
:: enters TR and gets a phaser from the security team leader ::

CO von Krieg says:
::checks to see if the ship's weapons are offline as well::

XO Starks says:
ALL: set for heavy stun TR Chief: lock coordinates onto the main control areas

XO Starks says:
ALL: we'll split up and meet at their bridge, shoot first ask questions later

OPS Stidd says:
::Enters TR and prepares his Phaser for use in close quarters::

XO Starks says:
Stidd: Stidd your with me

XO Starks says:
COM *CO* ready for Transport

OPS Stidd says:
XO: Aye sir

CO von Krieg says:
::weapons register as off line::

CO von Krieg says:
FCO: Lt., my panel indicates that the transport forward phasers are still active. Keep us out of range, please.

XO Starks says:
:: steps to TR pad with the team ::

CO von Krieg says:
*XO*: First, I have indications that the crew is attempting to affect repairs.

FCO Qwynn says:
CO: I need more power to keep its bow away from us, sir.

OPS Stidd says:
::Steps onto Transporter pad and is ready for anything::

Host John A says:
ACTION: The AT materializes in a narrow passage just behind the bridge

XO Starks says:
:: draws phaser and motions for the team to split up and surround the bridge ::

OPS Stidd says:
::Opens up a tricorder to determine his location and the location of any hostiles::

CO von Krieg says:
FCO: I understand, Lt. *Zimmerman*: Chief, we need more power to the helm.

XO Starks says:
Stidd: Stidd this way :: leads way to the main entry to the bridge::

Host John A says:
ACTION: Tractor power moves to the green on the FCOs console

FCO Qwynn says:
:: rotates the angle of the tractored  ship to keep it's weapons arcs away from the Pharaoh ::

OPS Stidd says:
::Moves briskly with the XO and prepares to raid the bridge::

CO von Krieg says:
<CPO Zimmerman>*CO*: I'm doing the best I can Captain. I've got repair teams out all over the ship!

XO Starks says:
@::taps badge and whispers:: ALL: ready on 3. 1, 2....3!

Host John A says:
ACTION: Alarms sound on the transport and a ship wide announcement alerts the troops below of intruders

XO Starks says:
@:: burst onto the bridge and fires phaser stun wide angle ::

Host John A says:
ACTION: the bridge crew scrambles as the AT attacks

OPS Stidd says:
@::Moves into the bridge on command and fires a wide stun burst throughout the bridge::

XO Starks says:
ALL: CLEAR?!

XO Starks says:
Stidd: kill that alarm and secure the bridge

OPS Stidd says:
@::Once the bridge crew is immobilized, Starts work to seal the bridge from any further intruders::

XO Starks says:
COM Pharaoh *CO* we have the bridge but the alarms were set off. We may be in trouble here

Host John A says:
ACTION: One crew man dives for cover as Stidd attacks reaching above him to a console, he keys a few commands... and the computer starts counting backwards

OPS Stidd says:
@XO: The alarm is inanimate and therefore cant die, but I have deactivated it for your benefit, sir and the bridge is secure.

XO Starks says:
@:: fires at crewman stunning him from behind::

OPS Stidd says:
@XO: That crewman has activated a self -destruct mechanism.

XO Starks says:
@::hears countdown:: Lt: Stidd???!!! tell me that's not a self destruct!

OPS Stidd says:
@::Begins trying to deactivate it::

XO Starks says:
@ALL: See if we can shut it down!

CO von Krieg says:
COMM:XO: I'll attempt to flood the troop quarters with anestazine gas. Stand by.

XO Starks says:
Stidd: Stidd download all their logs and roster fast!

XO Starks says:
COM *CO* we have a self destruct in progress captain I don't think we can stop it!

CO von Krieg says:
COMM: XO: Report, Commander.

OPS Stidd says:
XO: Aye sir.  ::Downloads roster, logs and manifest into his tricorder::

XO Starks says:
COM *CO* we're getting all data we can

CO von Krieg says:
COMM:AT: Prepare for beam out.

XO Starks says:
@ALL: prepare for beam out!

XO Starks says:
@COM Pharaoh: energize

FCO Qwynn says:
:: energizes transporter ::

CO von Krieg says:
*CPO Zimmerman* Chief, fire up the cargo transporters. Get as many of those men off the transport as you can.

XO Starks says:
COM *CO* AT secure Captain

CO von Krieg says:
*Security* All security personnel to cargo bay one.

XO Starks says:
Security teams: you heard the captain report to cargo bay 1

OPS Stidd says:
::As he energizes back aboard the Pharaoh:: XO: All I could get is the flight plan, troop roster and weapons on board.

CO von Krieg says:
FCO: I want us here until the last possible second, Lt.

XO Starks says:
Stidd: it will have to do, report to your station

FCO Qwynn says:
CO: Understood, sir.  

FCO Qwynn says:
:: plots course away and waits before engaging new course ::

XO Starks says:
:: stows phaser and makes way towards the bridge ::

CO von Krieg says:
<CPO Zimmerman>::at the transport controls, sweating as he beams over a dozen men::

OPS Stidd says:
XO: There is more sir.  The weapons are from:: pauses unsure of how to say it::

XO Starks says:
Lt Stidd: spit it out man

OPS Stidd says:
Von Krieg Werks, sir.

Host John A says:
<Zimmerman> *CO* I can't get a positive lock sir! they're to close to the engine over load!

XO Starks says:
:: stops:: Lt:What did you say? Can you confirm that?

Host John A says:
<Zimm> *CO* I can't get a positive lock sir! They’re to close to the engine over load!

CO von Krieg says:
::pretends to ignore OPS::

OPS Stidd says:
XO: I will try to confirm it but as of right now it looks like the Captains family is involved, sir.

CO von Krieg says:
*CPO*That's not good enough, Zimmerman. I want those men.

Host John A says:
<Zimmerman> *CO* I can get 2 or 3... energizing!

XO Starks says:
:: still outside bridge :: OPS: report to your station Lt.

XO Starks says:
:: standing in slight shock :: Self: this is bad

OPS Stidd says:
XO: Aye sir . :: Enters the bridge and returns to OPS::

Host John A says:
ACTION: The Transport explodes, shaking the Pharaoh and causing some damage as the tractor breaks.

CO von Krieg says:
CPO: Report! How many?

OPS Stidd says:
::Begins to confirm the shipping reports::

CO von Krieg says:
FCO: Ride us out!

FCO Qwynn says:
:: engages engines ::

FCO Qwynn says:
:: engages engines ::

XO Starks says:
:: rocked against the bulkhead, then after regaining balance enters the bridge ::

CO von Krieg says:
::bangs forward onto console::

FCO Qwynn says:
CO: We're clear, sir.

XO Starks says:
:: on  bridge by the hard chair :: 

CO von Krieg says:
*CPO*: How many?!

Host John A says:
<Zimmerman> *CO* The explosion corrupted the patterns Sir! I lost them... :: hangs head in shame::

XO Starks says:
:: looks to Stidd :: CO: there's something we need to report sir. maybe in your ready room.

CO von Krieg says:
*CPO*: I...see. thank you for your effort, Chief. ::begins to think of home and the empty houses without fathers and sons and daughters.

FCO Qwynn says:
:: senses the Captains many mixed emotions ::

XO Starks says:
CO:I know this is a bad time Captain but we really should talk in private

CO von Krieg says:
::motions to OPS and XO to move to the situation table::

OPS Stidd says:
::Moves to the situation table::

XO Starks says:
:: moves back with captain ::

XO Starks says:
Stidd: show him the Report Mr. Stidd

OPS Stidd says:
CO: There is no subtle way to put this sir.

CO von Krieg says:
::a trace of weariness hints in his voice:: OPS/XO: Report.

OPS Stidd says:
::Hands him the report of 10 squads of troops, cadets....5 cases of plasma grenades and 100 phaser rifles all manufactured by Von Krieg Werks weapons factory.

XO Starks says:
CO: those weapons came from your family's factory....sir

OPS Stidd says:
CO: I confirmed the weapons codes just now.

CO von Krieg says:
OPS/XO: This indicates nothing. ::sternly:: We will investigate this matter to the fullest extent of Federation law.

XO Starks says:
CO :: looking at the captain for a moment:: of course sir. I should...check the repair teams

OPS Stidd says:
::Looks to the XO:: CO: Aye sir.

Host John A says:
*** End Mission*****