Host John A says:
******* Begin Pharaoh Mission ********  
              "Pay Your McPhee"

CSO Stidd says:
::At SCI 1 preparing to bring LRS and SRS online for the first time since the refit::

CTO T’Rel says:
::at TAC1::

CO McPhee says:
::standing outside the airlock, hands on hips as if he is king of the castle::

CO McPhee says:
::enters his ship and ignores the crewman manning the airlock::

CEO Irvin says:
::walking around engineering monitoring systems:: ::Looks over to Zimmerman:: Is Captain Wolfe making any progress?

CEO Irvin says:
<CPO_Zimmerman> He's not said yet... And he's been called away to the station. He said that he would be back as soon as we returned from our shakedown.

CO McPhee says:
::walks toward the bridge but turns down the wrong corridor::

Host John A says:
ACTION: The Pharaoh moves out of orbit, to commence testing.

CSO Stidd says:
::Notes the COs arrival:: ALL: Captain on Deck!

CTO T’Rel says:
::glances up at the CO as he enters the bridge::

CO McPhee says:
::waits to be announced::

CO McPhee says:
::nods:: All: At ease...all of you.

OPS Riker says:
*CEO* I’m reading a point 001  flux in power can u fix it

CNS Janan says:
::Looks over at the CO, thinks for a moment:: 

CEO Irvin says:
::looks over to Zimmerman:: CPO: Ok Chief.. I'm going to head to the bridge and keep an eye on things up there. ::brings up the Engineering console on the bridge then heads for the door::

CTO T’Rel says:
::comes to attention::

CTO T’Rel says:
::goes back to scans;:

Host John A says:
ACTION: Pharaoh continues to move out of the system as a minor power spike causes a beep at OPS and Bridge ENG stations

CO McPhee says:
::moves about the bridge, pulls a padd out of a pocket, consults it::CTO: Aahhh...Mr. T'Rel, fine work you do. I'm lucky to have you.

CTO T’Rel says:
CO: Thank you sir.

CO McPhee says:
::nods knowingly::

CEO Irvin says:
*OPS* .001 is an acceptable fluctuation Mister Riker... It's the new power couplers in EPS system. You have to recalibrate to compensate for the change.

CTO T’Rel says:
::raises an eyebrow::

OPS Riker says:
*CEO* acknowledged

CO McPhee says:
::moves to OPS:: Commander Stidd.. I followed your work during the trial. They should have followed your infallible Vulcan logic. Did you fix that problem yet?

OPS Riker says:
captain  Cmdr Stidd is at science I’m at ops sir

CEO Irvin says:
::enters bridge and walks over to the Engineering station::

CNS Janan says:
::stands quietly at the back of the bridge watching the crew and their responses to the CO::

CEO Irvin says:
*CPO* Ok Chief... Turn me on up here.

CO McPhee says:
::looks at padd:: OPS: Ahhh...so it is. Good work, Lt.

Host John A says:
ACTION: An almost indiscernible signal is received from a point near the Badlands

CEO Irvin says:
<CPO_Zimmerman> Aye sir.... ::panel lights up::

OPS Riker says:
CO: thank you sir its good to be back

CO McPhee says:
::moves to the Hard Chair and sits::

CO McPhee says:
::begins to fidget from buttock to buttock::

CEO Irvin says:
CO_McPhee: Full power available sir. Warp and Impulse Drive standing by.

CSO Stidd says:
OPS: Lt., Confirm a signal coming in from the Badlands?

CO McPhee says:
All:: No...no...this just won't do....

CEO Irvin says:
::looks at the new CO::

OPS Riker says:
CSO: I have it confirmed

CO McPhee says:
CEO: Ensign...come here please.

CNS Janan says:
::looks slightly confused byt he CO::

CNS Janan says:
<by the>

CEO Irvin says:
::walks over to the new CO:: CO: Aye Sir.....

CO McPhee says:
CEO: This chair...it's like a torture device. I want it replaced by the end of the next duty cycle. We are not barbarians on this vessel.

CSO Stidd says:
OPS: Lt., is that a comm signal or what?  I can barely get a read on it.

CNS Janan says:
::resists the urge to chuckle at the CO's comment and keeps a straight face::

CEO Irvin says:
CO: ::maintains composure at the sort of out of the ordinary order:: Aye Sir... I'll have one of the duty engineers take care of it ASAP.

CO McPhee says:
CEO: Good work. CSO: What are the readings out in space, Commander?

CEO Irvin says:
::shakes head slightly and returns to the engineers console making mental notes::

CSO Stidd says:
::Raises an eyebrow at the uncharacteristic request:: CO: We are picking up a very weak signal from the badlands sir.  We are trying to determine if it is a comm signal or what it is.

CEO Irvin says:
::thinks to self "Yeah... It's coming form the captain.::

CO McPhee says:
::to self:: Hhhhmmm sounds dangerous.

Host John A says:
ACTION: The signal repeats, this time more clearly.

OPS Riker says:
CO: captain we have an incoming transmission

CNS Janan says:
::wanders where they got the new Captain from catching some of the crews emotions towards him she finds it increasingly difficult to keep a straight face::

OPS Riker says:
from the badlands

CO McPhee says:
::thumbs a button on his padd:: OPS: Open a channel, Lt.

OPS Riker says:
CO: on screen sir

CEO Irvin says:
::taps intraship intercom and whispers:: *CPO* Chief, can you see that one of the duty engineers replaces the Hard Hard center seat with a softer one for Captain ::thinks to self 'soft butt':: McPhee....

Host John A says:
<Signal> Th... ter. Goff. Plasma Dama... has des... engines. Does anyone read?

CNS Janan says:
::looks towards the screen::

CO McPhee says:
::stands up:: COMM: Ship: This is Captain Lance McPhee of the Starship Pharaoh. We hear your signal. Send us your coordinates and we will rescue you.

Host John A says:
ACTION: A panicked man appears on the view screen between bursts of horrible static

CEO Irvin says:
::turns to the CO:: CO: Captain... Have you read the shakedown report from me

CO McPhee says:
CEO: It's next on my list...anything pressing?

Host John A says:
<Message> Does anyone read? This is the SS Goff Request....

Host John A says:
ACTION: The signal strength drops to nil

CTO T’Rel says:
::tries to trace the signal that was received::

CEO Irvin says:
::thinks to self:: Good God.. CO: The transporter system is not 100% sir.....

CNS Janan says:
::regains her composure, trying to take her mind of the entertainment the CO has provided her with as she watches the view screen, concerned for the man she saw there::

CSO Stidd says:
::Moves closer to the CO and whispers to him:: CO: Sir, If I understand that transmission, they have heavy plasma damage.  You should also consider radiation protocols for the rescue, Sir.

CO McPhee says:
::looks shifty for a second:: CSO: Commander Stidd, how do you ::places emphasis on you:: think we should respond to this crisis?

CEO Irvin says:
::looks to the CO::

CEO Irvin says:
::looks to the CSO::

CO McPhee says:
::looks deeply in thought for a moment, and then he springs into action:: FCO: Take us to the damaged ship. CSO: You are in charge of the rescue mission.

CO McPhee says:
::sits back down, appearing uncomfortable::

CSO Stidd says:
::Raises an eyebrow at the command, yet again:: CO: Aye sir.

CNS Janan says:
::blinks:: Self: interesting, though somehow I feel safer knowing the CSO is to be in charge.

Host John A says:
ACTION: the little ship turns to the signal source and is off.

CTO T’Rel says:
::wonders who put this guy in command of a ship::

CSO Stidd says:
CTO: Prepare for radiation protocols.

CEO Irvin says:
::looks at the CO and thinks to self:: Self: Who does this guy think he is.

CTO T’Rel says:
CO: Aye sir.

CO McPhee says:
CEO: Can you fix the transporters? We might need them?

CTO T’Rel says:
::begins preparation including alerting sickbay of the possible need for inoculations::

CEO Irvin says:
CO_McPhee: There is a contingency matrix in place sir. The transporter malfunction is a result of a matrix upgrade gone sour.

CSO Stidd says:
::Looks at the CEO:: CEO: Can the shuttle transporters be used for sight to sight rescue if needed?

CO McPhee says:
::nods wisely at allowing his crew the freedom to improvise::

CEO Irvin says:
CO_McPhee: But I wouldn't chance it. CSO: Aye sir... We could use the shuttle transporters... Depends on how many crew there is though... Those transporters are only good for a few shots before they need to be shut down for maintenance.

CNS Janan says:
::wonders if the CO understands what the CEO has said, knowing she only just got the idea behind it::

CSO Stidd says:
CEO: Make the necessary preparations.

CEO Irvin says:
CSO: I'll do what I can....

OPS Riker says:
CO: the signal originates from a automated Ore freighter bound for Tenerus Alpha.

CSO Stidd says:
CEO: That is all that anyone can logically do, Mr. Irvin.

CEO Irvin says:
::leaves the bridge and heads for the shuttle bay

CO McPhee says:
OPS: Automated? Then there's no crew to worry about

CSO Stidd says:
CO/OPS: Then where did that signal come from?

OPS Riker says:
CO: apparently not sir

CTO T’Rel says:
::wonders what sent the signal then::

CEO Irvin says:
::enters the shuttle bay::

CSO Stidd says:
::Returns to SCI 1 and begins tearing the signal apart::

CO McPhee says:
OPS: Track down that signal, Mister.

OPS Riker says:
maybe the crew abandoned the ship

CEO Irvin says:
*CPO* You got a sec Chief... I need you in the shuttle bay...

CEO Irvin says:
::walks over to a shuttle::

Host John A says:
ACTION: As the Pharaoh enters SRS range a second vessel is detected clinging to the hull of the Goff.

CEO Irvin says:
<CPO_Zimmerman> CEO: Aye... I'm on my way

CO McPhee says:
CNS: Counselor, can you accompany the rescue team. I'd like to know how they perform under stress.

CSO Stidd says:
CO: I am reading a second ship, and it appears to be attached to the Goff.

CTO T’Rel says:
::scans both vessels::

OPS Riker says:
CO: they were bound for Tenerus Alpha and there last known location was the badlands

CNS Janan says:
::nods:: CO: Aye Sir. ::wonders if just rushing in is the best option::

CO McPhee says:
CSO: Well, let's look there then. We have to rescue those fine beings.

CNS Janan says:
::looks to the CSO for confirmation of the CO's request::

CEO Irvin says:
::notices as the CPO enters the shuttle he is in:: CPO: Ok Chief... Since the ships transporters are still wacko... We're going to use this shuttle's transporters.

CSO Stidd says:
CO: Captain, it is a modified merchant ship and the transponder code matches a ship wanted in 12 systems and the Klingon empire.

CEO Irvin says:
<CPO>CEO: Aye.... Is that wise though? These are only good for about 3 or 4 times....

CEO Irvin says:
CPO: Well.... Ingle is in Transporter Room 1 with the backup matrix online just incase....

CSO Stidd says:
::Nods 1 time to the CNS::

CEO Irvin says:
::taps away on the panel::

CO McPhee says:
CSO: Criminals? Say, this could solve an incident or two. Security measures in place, please.

CEO Irvin says:
::hands glide over the panel on the tiny shuttle:: *Bridge* We're ready here bridge.... Standing by for orders...

CTO T’Rel says:
CO/CSO: The larger ship is leaking plasma enough that it could explode at any moment, the smaller vessel is not much better off.

CSO Stidd says:
CTO: Raise shields, weapons to standby

CO McPhee says:
::nods for Stidd to respond to the CEO's hail::

CTO T’Rel says:
::raises shields  up, weapons ready::

CTO T’Rel says:
CSO: Aye sir.

CTO T’Rel says:
CSO: Shall I prepare a security team?

CNS Janan says:
::looks over to the CTO, is sure a Security team would be wise::

CTO T’Rel says:
::notifies two teams to standby::

CO McPhee says:
All: Let's go, team. Make this rescue work.

CEO Irvin says:
::scans the interior of the ship with targeting scanners::

CO McPhee says:
::leans forward in the hard chair::

CEO Irvin says:
*Bridge* Standing By Bridge.... I have a lock on 5 of them....

Host John A says:
ACTION: The Aft sections of the Freighter begin to collapse.

CSO Stidd says:
CTO: Put your teams in the sickbay.  *CEO*: Transport directly to sickbay.

CEO Irvin says:
*Bridge* Wait... Readings in flux...... Compensating.. CPO: Energize

CNS Janan says:
::senses yet more panic from the crew on the freighter, looks worried::

CTO T’Rel says:
::has two teams report to sickbay, one enters the other does not::

CEO Irvin says:
::fiddles with targeting scanners:: *Bridge* Almost.... I've got 3 of them....

CSO Stidd says:
*CEO*: Do you have them?

CEO Irvin says:
::tapping madly:: *Bridge* The signals are breaking up... I'm locking on to what is left in there and transporting the whole lot to sickbay.

Host John A says:
ACTION: 3 soot blackened people appear on the TR pads

CEO Irvin says:
::taps more:: CPO: Boost the Mavigade Chief........

CO McPhee says:
*CEO*: Do what you have to, mister.

CSO Stidd says:
*CEO*: Confirmed, we are running out of time, the ship is collapsing.

CEO Irvin says:
::::taps transporters down:: *Bridge & Sickbay* Transport Complete. Did you get them?

Host John A says:
ACTION: The freighter explodes and rocks the Pharaoh. The last two people can't be saved

CTO T’Rel says:
*CEO* <Sec> They arrived.

CNS Janan says:
::lowers her head, remains silent::

CEO Irvin says:
*Sec* How many you got? ::waits in anticipation::

CO McPhee says:
*CEO*: Do you have them?

CTO T’Rel says:
*CEO* <Sec> Three.

CEO Irvin says:
*CO* Waiting on the report from Sickbay Sir... I locked on to what I could grab in the targeting scanners... Too much interference from the ship breakup

CNS Janan says:
CSO: Perhaps I would be more use to you in Sickbay helping to treat any casualties. I have some basic medical training and here I am...well.. ::pauses and can't think of another word for 'useless'::

CEO Irvin says:
::hangs head:: *Bridge* Confirm... Three of the 5 in sickbay......

CO McPhee says:
*CEO* You couldn't compensate for that?

CEO Irvin says:
*CO* Chief Zimmerman and I did the best we could sir...

CO McPhee says:
*CEO*: Thank you for your effort. Good work, mister!

OPS Riker says:
*CEO*  I need more  power so we can get outta here

CEO Irvin says:
*CO* Not good enough sir I'm afraid...

CEO Irvin says:
*OPS* You ought to have full power available......

CO McPhee says:
::settles into the chair and fidgets:: to self:: Say, this isn't so hard after all...

CEO Irvin says:
*Engineering* Ingle... Boost the warp field output... 50%....

CO McPhee says:
FCO: Take us home.

CTO T’Rel says:
All: The Sec team has reported the people are unconscious.

Host John A says:
ACTION: the Pharaoh moves away from the freighters wreckage and back home.

FCO Qwynn says:
CO: Course laid in, sir.

CEO Irvin says:
::looks to the CPO:: CPO: Thanks Frank... I'll be back down there shortly... I'm going to go lodge a complaint with the Captain. And get Ingle to fix his {misc profanity} chair.....

CSO Stidd says:
CTO: After they have been treated, take them to the brig for interrogation and alert me.  I want to set in on the interrogation of them.

CEO Irvin says:
<CPO Zimmerman> CEO: Right away sir..... And it's not your fault BTW....

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