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USS Pharaoh SD 10201.31

Host AXO_Riker says:
::is on the bridge siting in the "Big Chair"::
CTO_Lt_T`rget says:
:: looks down at the TAC console and monitors the ship activity in the sector ::
Host CO_Starks says:
:: in ready room reading report on pirate activity ::
CEO_Irvin says:
::standing in front of the warp core eye balling the Master Display::
CSO_Pax says:
::takes a seat at Science One, and looks around on sensors::
Host AXO_Riker says:
FCO: ETA Mr. Townsend 
CTO_Lt_T`rget says:
:: looks at the specs of the transport ship and sighs ::
CEO_Irvin says:
::walks over to the impulse control display and checks a couple of readings::
FCO_Townsend says:
AXO: ::Taps console:: ETA in 5 hours sir!
Host AXO_Riker says:
CTO: any sign of anything  LT
Host AXO_Riker says:
CTO: I mean that would indicate were not alone
Host CO_Starks says:
:: walks onto bridge ::
Host CO_Starks says:
AXO: status report
Host AXO_Riker says:
::stands::
CTO_Lt_T`rget says:
:: blinks :: AXO: Sir... There are a few warp trails in the area.... my guess is we may have company... but I could just be paranoid.
CEO_Irvin says:
:: starts walking to the aft side of engineering and sees Zimmerman walk in.  He walks by the CEO not even exchanging a 'hello'::.
Host CO_Starks says:
:: takes the center seat ::
Host AXO_Riker says:
CO:  were 4 and half hours from our destination and multiple warp signs but other than that were alone out here Sir
Host CO_Starks says:
:: looks over command panel ::
FCO_Townsend says:
::Sits at the CONN tap console::
Host CO_Starks says:
CTO: this is a well know shipping route I'd watch that paranoia
CEO_Irvin says:
Self: I'm not even going to ask....   ::walks back over the Master System Display and sits down to run a scheduled diagnostic::
CTO_Lt_T`rget says:
:: blinks :: AXO: We have company sir... I have a ship on LRS... Attempting to identify
Host CO_Starks says:
:: turns chair to CTO ::
Host CO_Starks says:
CSO: can you check it's heading?
CTO_Lt_T`rget says:
:: frowns ::CO: No information in the LCARS sir... I can't identify it.
Host AXO_Riker says:
CTO: are we with in visual yet
CSO_Pax says:
::watches the sensors, adjusts a few controls::
CTO_Lt_T`rget says:
AXO: In range Sir... :: puts in on the main viewer ::
Host CO_Starks says:
:: looks to main screen ::
Host AXO_Riker says:
CO: suggest yellow alert sir till we know who’s out there and what they want 
Host CO_Starks says:
AXO: as we can't ID them I agree Mr. Riker
CTO_Lt_T`rget says:
:: blinks and re-checks the sensors ::
CEO_Irvin says:
::finishes diagnostic with no issues as expected::
Host CO_Starks says:
OPS: try hailing them all channels
Host AXO_Riker says:
CTO: set yellow alert 
CTO_Lt_T`rget says:
:: brings the ship to yellow alert :: CO: Captain.. it just went out of range again... :: mumbles ::  Self: Bloody ghost...
Host AXO_Riker says:
CO/CTO: some kind of stealth or cloak or something ?
CTO_Lt_T`rget says:
AXO: No sir... it's there.. just out of visual range....
FCO_Townsend says:
::Listen heavily as the officers talk::
Host CO_Starks says:
AXO: maybe they just weren’t going our way
OPS_LtCmdr_Chas_Turner says:
CO: Aye Captain. ::Sends out a hail signal to the other ship::
Host CO_Starks says:
OPS: notify the transports Captain about our readings
Host AXO_Riker says:
OPS: notify the transport 
CEO_Irvin says:
::notices yellow alert::  CPO_Zimmerman: I'm headed to the Bridge.  Transfer CEO control to the Engineering Console there.
OPS_LtCmdr_Chas_Turner says:
CO: No response to our hails Captain. Keep trying?
Host CO_Starks says:
CTO: stand down yellow alert
CPO_Zimmerman says:
CEO: Aye
CTO_Lt_T`rget says:
:: looks to the CO in disbelief :: CO: Aye Captain.
Host CO_Starks says:
AXO: ::sits back:: nothing wrong with a nice quiet mission...I happen to like nice quiet missions
CTO_Lt_T`rget says:
CO: Holy Kolker.. Captain.. I have 4 ships in the far range of our LRS
Host CO_Starks says:
ALL:...we just never seem to get them though.
Host CO_Starks says:
CTO: yellow alert
Host AXO_Riker says:
CO: it would be better if my fiancée were here sir ::wonders what happened to her::
CEO_Irvin says:
::enters the bridge and walks over to the Engineering console::
CTO_Lt_T`rget says:
:: brings the ship to yellow alert ::
Host CO_Starks says:
FCO: take us ahead of the transport 4000 meters
CTO_Lt_T`rget says:
CO: Yellow Alert ... Aye Captain
Host AXO_Riker says:
Self: damn
CEO_Irvin says:
::taps a couple of buttons to bring the console to life::
Host CO_Starks says:
CSO: give me all you can on those ships
Host CO_Starks says:
OPS: keep trying to hail them
FCO_Townsend says:
CO: Yes Captain, 4000 meters it is sir! ::Taps console to initiate the 4000 meters::
Host AXO_Riker says:
CTO/CSO: maximum range on all sensors 
CSO_Pax says:
::watches a comet at the edge of his LRS going by::
CEO_Irvin says:
::brings up power distribution controls and damage control screen, then turns attention to main viewer::
CTO_Lt_T`rget says:
CO: Aye Captain.... attempts to boost power to sensors to get more information ::
Host CO_Starks says:
AXO: What are their positions?
CTO_Lt_T`rget says:
CO: They are on an intercept course Captain.
CSO_Pax says:
AXO: Aye sir. ::increases the range of LRS and SRS to max by rerouting some lighting power from Engineering...hopes the CEO doesn't notice::
OPS_LtCmdr_Chas_Turner says:
CO: Aye Captain. ::Continues to hail::
Host AXO_Riker says:
CO: there on a direct path heading straight for us   arrayed at 12 3 6 and 9 o’clock 
Host CO_Starks says:
Self: damn
Host CO_Starks says:
OPS: Put that hail on screen
CEO_Irvin says:
::sees the power acquisition alert come on....  Compensates:: 
Host AXO_Riker says:
CO: another ship  just popped up behind us 
Host CO_Starks says:
ALL: talk to me people what's going on
CEO_Irvin says:
::getting a little on the nervous side::
FCO_Townsend says:
::Monitoring the transport navigation::
CTO_Lt_T`rget says:
CO: Captain !! One is coming behind us... they are attempting to surround us
CEO_Irvin says:
::turns back to console and runs an engineering scan of the ships::
Host CO_Starks says:
*COM* Unidentified vessels, this is The USS Pharaoh please respond
OPS_LtCmdr_Chas_Turner says:
::Places hail signal on screen::
Host Pirate_Commander_ says:
*COM*: Captain.... there is no need for unpleasantness...
CTO_Lt_T`rget says:
:: frowns and looks at the main viewer ::
Host CO_Starks says:
*COM* Pirate: I agree, if you just go ahead on your way we'll do the same
Host Pirate_Commander_ says:
*COM* you are obviously out gunned and we need that cargo... turn it over and we can avoid any... trouble
Host AXO_Riker says:
::recognizes the  pirate commander as his sisters ex husband:: 
CTO_Lt_T`rget says:
:: scans the ships and evaluates their fighting capabilities ::
Host CO_Starks says:
*COM* Pirate I've been outgunned more times then you could imagine, and besides...this ship likes trouble.
CSO_Pax says:
::transmits shield and systems weaknesses to the CTO, and looks to him to see if he notices::
CEO_Irvin says:
::looks away from console at Riker ::
Host CO_Starks says:
CTO: red alert
Host CO_Starks says:
CTO: shields and weapons up
CTO_Lt_T`rget says:
:: grins :: CO: Aye Captain
FCO_Townsend says:
::Listen heavily as the officers talk::
Host Pirate_Commander_ says:
*COM* Riker, speak sense to your CO.... tell him to stand down... Our ships have been ravaged by this virus as well... we have no choice but to ...acquire it
Host AXO_Riker says:
*CEO* get me more power to shields and offensive systems just in case Irvin
Host CO_Starks says:
AXO: :: still looking at screen:: what's he talking about Tim?
Host AXO_Riker says:
CO: May I address him sir
CEO_Irvin says:
Riker: Aye sir...  Stand by.  ::looks back to engineering console......   taps a few buttons making ready a power diversion to the defensive systems::
CTO_Lt_T`rget says:
:: brings the ship to Red Alert raises shields and arms weapons ::
Host AXO_Riker says:
CO: He's my sisters ex hubby
Host CO_Starks says:
AXO: does that answer why he "needs" this cargo?
Host CO_Starks says:
AXO: by all means, address away
Host AXO_Riker says:
CO: he claims he and his crew are infected with a virus
Host AXO_Riker says:
CO: He's lying 
Host AXO_Riker says:
CO: I've known him too long I know pretty much how he thinks
Host CO_Starks says:
*COM* Pirate: if your crews need medical support I'm sure we can find a better way to help you then to engage in a firefight
Host Pirate_Commander_ says:
*COM* ::sighs:: Tim... you know me... I will do what I have to for my people... Give us what we need.. Any that is left I will take to the poor farmers
Host Pirate_Commander_ says:
*COM* But I WILL have that shipment ...Captain...::sneers::
Host CO_Starks says:
*COM* Pirate: not through force you won't
Host AXO_Riker says:
*COM* PC: Nick why should I trust you this is just like Maranda 5 where you lie to get what you want you know you're people aren’t sick you just want the supplies so you can resell them on the black market
CSO_Pax says:
::looks forward to death::
Host CO_Starks says:
CTO: target the lead ship lock quantum torpedoes on target
CTO_Lt_T`rget says:
:: locks torpedoes on target ::
CEO_Irvin says:
CO: Full power to the defensive systems....  Aux power standing by.
Host Pirate_Commander_ says:
*COM* ::shakes Head:: As you wish Captain. Desperate times make for desperate men...
CEO_Irvin says:
::taps away at the console, meticulously managing each system and sending instructions to Main Engineering::
Host Pirate_Commander_ says:
Action: The Pharaoh shakes with multiple impacts
Host CO_Starks says:
*COM* Pirate: if you have a legitimate needs for medical supplies we can.........
Host CO_Starks says:
FCO: evasive!
Host CO_Starks says:
OPS: signal the transport to take evasives
Host CO_Starks says:
CTO: fire!
CTO_Lt_T`rget says:
:: hands on to the console :: CO: Aye Captain .. Firing !
Host AXO_Riker says:
CEO: damage 
FCO_Townsend says:
CO: Yes sir, evasive action initiated! ::Loads in evasive action into his console::
CSO_Pax says:
::tries accessing the lead ship's computer systems to obtain their shield frequency::
Host CO_Starks says:
CTO: target their weapon systems!
CEO_Irvin says:
::reads damage report::  AXO: Minimal Damage Sir... Shields at 80% and holding...
CTO_Lt_T`rget says:
CO: Aye Captain .. Firing at their weapon systems.
Host CO_Starks says:
FCO: bring us about back to the transport
FCO_Townsend says:
CO: Aye sir, coming about. ::Brings the ship about::
Host Pirate_Commander_ says:
Action: the Pirate ships swirl around the Pharaoh presenting impossible targets
CSO_Pax says:
::uses the ship's powerful computer to hack into the smaller ship's database, hunting for shield frequencies::
Host CO_Starks says:
CTO: Fire on the ships tractoring the transport, disable them!
CSO_Pax says:
CO: Shields at 80% and holding Captain!
CTO_Lt_T`rget says:
:: locks on the ships and targets the tractor beams :: CO: Firing Sir
Host CO_Starks says:
CTO: they are slowed down and can't maneuver while tractoring that tug, fire at will on them
Host CO_Starks says:
CEO: keep those shields up
Host CO_Starks says:
OPS: send a distress call to 1138 and any friendlies in the area
CEO_Irvin says:
::taps COM badge, informing Zimmerman that he is coming back::  CO: Aye sir...   I'm gone back below.  ::dashes through door::
CTO_Lt_T`rget says:
CO: Firing Sir !
OPS_LtCmdr_Chas_Turner says:
CO: Tractors disrupted sir.
Host CO_Starks says:
OPS: send a distress call to outpost 1138 and any friendlies in the area
CEO_Irvin says:
::enters Main Engineering::  CPO_Zimmerman: Report Chief.....   ::jogs over to the Master Systems Display::
CTO_Lt_T`rget says:
:: continues to fire on the ship with the tractor beams ::
OPS_LtCmdr_Chas_Turner says:
::Sends out distress call::
CSO_Pax says:
CO/CTO: I have one of the ship's shield frequencies Sir! Transmitting to you now ::transmits:: CO/CTO: Let's blow the hell outta that one, maybe they'll get scared...
Host Pirate_Commander_ says:
Action: one of the pirate ships explodes the other continue attacking viciously
Host CO_Starks says:
CTO: keep up your fire
Host CO_Starks says:
FCO: try to keep us close to the transport
Host CO_Starks says:
CSO: how many of the transport's crew/cargo could we hold on deck 4?
CTO_Lt_T`rget says:
CO: Understood Sir :: continues to fire ::
FCO_Townsend says:
CO: Yes sir, I'll keep close enough but wont scratch the paint off of her sir!
Host CO_Starks says:
:: shakes with the ship ::
CTO_Lt_T`rget says:
:: targets once more the ships with the tractor beams ::
CTO_Lt_T`rget says:
:: and fires ::
CPO_Zimmerman says:
::madly tapping console::  Diverting Aux power to shields sir which are at 50% and there is a 0.005% imbalance in the starboard nacelle.  Compensating
Host Pirate_Commander_ says:
Action: a blast from one of the ships rips through the stern of the Pharaoh
Host AXO_Riker says:
CTO: fire every thing we got at that ship trying to toe that transport 
Host CO_Starks says:
:: grabs command chair armrest :: CEO: damage report!
CTO_Lt_T`rget says:
CO: Aye Captain !!! :: fires ::
CEO_Irvin says:
::begins accessing nacelle stats:: Zimmerman: Right... Standby...  ::is suddenly rocked by incoming fire::
Host AXO_Riker says:
::damage reports coming now::
Host CO_Starks says:
CTO: lock all weapons on the ship that we have the shield frequency for and fire!
Host Pirate_Commander_ says:
action: another Pirate ship explodes
CTO_Lt_T`rget says:
:: grabs hold of the console and fires once more ::
CEO_Irvin says:
::gets up off floor::  *Bridge*  Warp and Impulse Offline sir....    Aux power holding, but not for long.
Host CO_Starks says:
*CEO* hold her together!
CEO_Irvin says:
*CO* Aye.....   Wanna help me push?
Host CO_Starks says:
CSO: where's the transport? distance?
CTO_Lt_T`rget says:
:: chuckles :: CO: Captain... they are backing away.. I'll wager to regroup
Host CO_Starks says:
OPS: engine power to the sensors
Host CO_Starks says:
CSO: track the transport as long as you can
Host CO_Starks says:
*CEO* time to impulse repair?
Host AXO_Riker says:
OPS: transfer everything we got including life support to engines and weapons 
CSO_Pax says:
*CEO*: Do you need help in Engineering? Maybe we can get repairs done faster.
Host AXO_Riker says:
we need to  catch up to them and then disable them if we still can 
Host CO_Starks says:
AXO: belay that engines are down, transfer power to help SCI track the tug
CEO_Irvin says:
::fingers glide over the console reading all the damage reports.......    looks to Zimmerman::  CPO_Zimmerman: Chief, see if you can stabilize the Impulse control system....   The EPS to the subprocessor is flaking out at 14b circuit.
Host CO_Starks says:
:: sees an incoming hail ::
Host CO_Starks says:
OPS: put them on screen 
CEO_Irvin says:
*Bridge* We're picking up the pieces down here Riker.  Say....  About 20 minute on the Impulse.....   Warp drive is going to be into a day or two.
Host Pirate_Commander_ says:
*COM* Captain, I will spare your ship.... do not attempt to interfere with the transport... For the love of God man... we need that medicine!
Host AXO_Riker says:
*CEO* acknowledged  Irv do what you can 
Host CO_Starks says:
*COM* Pirate: it didn't have to be this way
CEO_Irvin says:
::runs over to impulse control::  *Bridge* Just keep us alive for 19 more minutes and I'll give you the universe.
CTO_Lt_T`rget says:
:: looks to the Captain to see what he will do ::
Host CO_Starks says:
*COM* pirate: you’ve already lost men and ships, surrender now and I'll make sure no charges are brought against you and your men
Host AXO_Riker says:
 *COM* PC: Nick you know I’m gonna do every thing in my power to stop you ‘til ordered not to so why don’t you just give up before we kill each other 
CEO_Irvin says:
::taps on the impulse control panel and then yells over to a crewman::  EO: Crewman....   Head over to Jefferies Tube 3c on deck 2 and reroute the EPS to the secondary system.  EPS control has slowed to a crawl.
CSO_Pax says:
CO: Sir, let me take a shuttle and beam aboard the transport with a security team! I can take it back from them and restore shields there. That'll break the tractor beam!
Host CO_Starks says:
:: stands :: *COM* other people need that medicine, at least let us divide it up so that the colony can hold out until we get more to them
Host Pirate_Commander_ says:
*COM*  Captain.... where is your sense of SF fair play? We need that medicine just as badly as those poor farmers... you are disabled and adrift.... Would you sacrifice your crew?
Host CO_Starks says:
CSO: ::whispers:: the shuttle would last any longer in a firefight then we would at this point
Host AXO_Riker says:
*COM* PC: Nick... admit it, you're not sick you just want to resell the supplies on the black market 
Host Pirate_Commander_ says:
*COM* I have already said I would take them what is left... Now I'm afraid the price has gone up...
Host CO_Starks says:
*COM* your right my ship is disabled, but I can't justify your stealing that cargo
CEO_Irvin says:
::watches as crewman dashes off::  ::walks back over to the Master System Display to open the circuit transfer for the EPS.::  ::monitors Impulse Stats::
Host AXO_Riker says:
*COM* PC:  Nick please for Kelly let me win just this one time ::smiles::
Host Pirate_Commander_ says:
*COM* Tom, you of all people know we have our families aboard... these ships are our home... we will not let them die
Host CO_Starks says:
::mutes Comm:: CSO: can we beam any thing off that transport, it's been boarded so it's shields have to be offline
CEO_Irvin says:
::begins dispatching damage control to the port nacelle, which has taken a beating::
Host Pirate_Commander_ says:
*COM* ::Notes Transport:: Captain... I warned you... TO Fire!
CTO_Lt_T`rget says:
:: runs a diagnostic on the weapon systems ::
Host CO_Starks says:
CTO: Shields!
CTO_Lt_T`rget says:
:: Raises shields ::
CSO_Pax says:
CO: Captain... I can keep shields up long enough to get aboard!! That's all I need! For god's sake, let me save that cargo!
Host CO_Starks says:
ALL: all hands brace for impact!
CEO_Irvin says:
::looks at system stats on Impulse drive system::  *Bridge* Almost there on the impulse system......
Host Pirate_Commander_ says:
Action: multiple weapons batter the Pharaoh
Host AXO_Riker says:
CO: we just lost life support and transporters 
CEO_Irvin says:
::is shaken to the floor by weapons fire::
Host Pirate_Commander_ says:
Action: all the pirates move off with the transport....
Host CO_Starks says:
:: sparks rain down on the bridge as the lights dim :: *CEO* Report!
CTO_Lt_T`rget says:
:: grabs the console and hangs on ::
Host CO_Starks says:
AXO: get damage control teams on duty now!
CSO_Pax says:
::waits for a response from the Captain.. hearing none.. bangs his fist against the console::
CTO_Lt_T`rget says:
:: wonders if he should have taken that job on the USS Crazyhorse instead ::
CEO_Irvin says:
::hears alarms going off while getting up off the floor::  ::looks at console::  *Bridge* That took out life support and the transporter
Host CO_Starks says:
::sits back in chair and let's out a sigh :: OPS: broadcast a general distress signal
Host Pirate_Commander_ says:
Action: several SF ships are coming into LRS range
Host AXO_Riker says:
CO: Calvary’s a coming 
CTO_Lt_T`rget says:
CO: Captain... I read ships coming on LRS... Starfleet ships Sir !
CEO_Irvin says:
*Bridge* Stand by bridge...  I have men down.  *Sickbay* Medical Emergency to Main Engineering    Computer: Engage Emergency Life Support....
Host CO_Starks says:
ALL: all hands prepare for towing and outside support
Host Pirate_Commander_ says:
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