USS Pharaoh
SD 10301.23

Having passed through the accretion disk, the USS Pharaoh emerged on the other side, the blue giant behind them, and sensor contact with the USS Montreal and the USS Iroquois completely lost.

Shortly after, the Pharaoh encountered a large vessel of unknown type but with a distinctively Romulan signature.  Shield and hull strength were nearly two times that of a Romulan Warbird, and weapons systems were comparable though not identical to a typical Warbird array.

The Romulan Commanding Officer seemed completely unaware of the existence of the United Federation of Planets or of the planet Earth, and spoke of a Romulan war with the Klingons.  Offended by the perceived lies of the Pharaoh, the Romulan vessel attacked, and was soon joined by 8 other Romulan vessels.

Unable to raise her new shield system and defend herself against the onslaught, the Pharaoh jumped to maximum warp, and easily eluded her Romulan pursuers, who were either incapable or unwilling to exceed Warp 7.

The Pharaoh proceeded to the planet Earth, and en route found no signals of Federation communications activity.  Scans of the planet showed no signs of contemporary industrial civilization.  Further scans revealed no Terran lifesigns, but instead a planet populated by dinosaurs.

Efforts to explain the scenario by identifying signs of a dimensional shift 
proved unsuccessful, as quantum signatures across the board were consistent with readings from before the Pharaoh passed through the accretion disk.  Efforts to find a valid explanation are underway.

CO_Trelan says:
:: exits his ready room and heads for the command chair ::
CMO_Stidd says:
::In sickbay.  Taps his combadge:: *CO*: Are the rumors I have heard true, that the Federation as we know it no longer exists, sir?
OPS_Sellig says:
::at the OPS console::
FCO_Khrex says:
::maintaining an orbit over Earth::

CO_Trelan says:
*CMO* I am afraid so, Doctor.
FCO_Khrex says:
CO: News spreads fast, eh sir?
TO_Jaharti says:
::At the main Tactical station on the bridge of the U.S.S. Pharaoh, he runs several scans on the region, and reviewing scans taken of the Romulan vessels they recently encountered::
CO_Trelan says:
CSO: Report.
OPS_Sellig says:
::cycling through communication frequencies trying to find something...anything::
RAdm_Silek says:
::stares at the sensors discreetly at an aft station::
OPS_Sellig says:
::is blond::
CO_Trelan says:
:: smiles to the FCO :: FCO: As they say...rumors go at warp speed on a starship.
CEO_Irvin says:
::finalizes the preparations for a simulation to back track the events of the last 3 hours::
CSO_McGrady says:
CO:  Sir....I'm picking up some strange traces of what could be civilization....extinct civilization, that is.
FCO_Khrex says:
::never heard that saying before::
OPS_Sellig says:
::almost has an intelligent thought but it slips away::
FCO_Khrex says:
::nods his head in agreement::
CO_Trelan says:
CSO: Extinct?
CO_Trelan says:
:: moves to the Science station ::
FCO_Khrex says:
::maintaining a geosynchronous orbit over the site where Starfleet Headquarters would have been::
CEO_Irvin says:
::walks over to the master situation table and hits the intercom::  *CSO* Duane...  I've set up the simulator and I'm about to let the computer go at it, but I need to know what out exact position was at the time we crossed through the accretion disk.

CMO_Stidd says:
*CO*: Understood, sir. ::Opens a new comm channel:: *Medical teams*: Attention all medical teams.  We are now on alert status alpha 4.  Repeat, we are now on alert status alpha 4 until further notice.  All teams report to your stations.
CSO_McGrady says:
CO:  There are traces of wood structures and even metallurgy dating back app. 10 to 20 million years...also traces of some sort of destructive phenomenon...possibly nuclear....all buried in the Earth's surface.
TO_Jaharti says:
::His scans turn up negative, and he continues to run long range scanners, hoping to boost the range. As he does so, his other hand controls a secondary display, a sensor analysis on the Romulan vessel's hull integrity::
FCO_Khrex says:
::wonders what a dinosaur looks like in real life::
CSO_McGrady says:
*CEO* Transmitting coordinates, Commander.
CO_Trelan says:
:: brow furrows ::
CSO_McGrady says:
::sends the CEO the coordinates where the Pharaoh passed through the accretion disk::
CEO_Irvin says:
*CSO* Standing by.  ::watches the screen as the coordinated appear - programs them into the simulator::
RAdm_Silek says:
::looks up from console:: CO: Captain... do you have a moment? ::looks over to the CO's Ready Room::
OPS_Sellig says:
::taps away on her console hoping she looks like she knows what she's doing::
CO_Trelan says:
:: looks up to the Admiral, then nods :: Adm: Of course, sir.
FCO_Khrex says:
::wonders what the admiral will be talking to the captain about::
CO_Trelan says:
CSO: You have the bridge, Commander.
RAdm_Silek says:
::heads to the Ready Room::
CSO_McGrady says:
CO: Aye, sir.  ::takes the command chair::
FCO_Khrex says:
::is intrigued, but pretends to show no interest at all::
OPS_Sellig says:
::smiles at the blue guy::  FCO:  Hi there.
CO_Trelan says:
:: moves to his ready room, letting the door shut silently behind him ::
FCO_Khrex says:
OPS: Greetings. I've never seen you before.
CSO_McGrady says:
::taps into sensors from the command chair and continues his analysis::
CTO-Exeter says:
::enters the bridge after checking a few things in his quarters::
OPS_Sellig says:
FCO:  Just assigned.  ::bats her eyelashes::  FCO:  This is quite the pickle we're in.
CO_Trelan says:
:: motions to the extra chair as he takes his own :: Adm: Please.
FCO_Khrex says:
::confused at the pickle comment::
CEO_Irvin says:
*CSO* Coordinates entered and simulation started.  I'm coming to the bridge.  
CSO_McGrady says:
CTO: Keep a close eye on LRS..I don't want any Romulan surprises.
CSO_McGrady says:
*CEO* Understood.
OPS_Sellig says:
::notices the look of confusion and smiles again::
FCO_Khrex says:
OPS: Uh, yes, pickle. Huge pickle situation.
CO_Trelan says:
Adm: Something to drink, sir? :: moves to the replicator ::
CTO-Exeter says:
CSO: Aye aye, sir ::nods to his TO::
RAdm_Silek says:
::shakes his head:: CO: No Thank you
CO_Trelan says:
Computer: Tarkalian Tea, hot.
OPS_Sellig says:
FCO:  I hope the Captain doesn't decide to send an away team down there.
TO_Jaharti says:
::He looks up as the Chief Tactical Officer enters the bridge and stands, allowing his superior to sit:: CTO: Nothing on long range sensors, Chief. I was running an analysis on the Romulan hulls, sir...::He motions to the display::
OPS_Sellig says:
::shudders at the thought of being eaten by a dinosaur::
CO_Trelan says:
:: removes the cup, then returns to his desk ::

CEO_Irvin says:
::looks over to Lt Kinniemon::  Kinniemon: Lee, keep working on getting those EPS taps on that stupid shield reapplied.
CEO_Irvin says:
::exits Engineering headed for the bridge::
RAdm_Silek says:
CO: I believe the crew are almost in agreement and I tend to concur that something happened and we were protected from it.
FCO_Khrex says:
OPS: I dunno, it seems like a good opportunity to study dinosaurs first hand
OPS_Sellig says:
FCO:  But...but... but....
CTO-Exeter says:
::motions to the TO to keep the seat, then takes a look at the Display:: TO: Anything interesting?
OPS_Sellig says:
FCO:  They're kinda big and viscous, aren't they?
CMO_Stidd says:
::Goes over to the XO and runs a scan on him to determine if it is safe to try to wake him and decides against it.::
CO_Trelan says:
:: nods :: Adm: :: turning the small computer screen toward the Admiral :: I ran a few scenarios through the computer. Theoretically, the new shields would have protected us.
FCO_Khrex says:
OPS: I dunno, my knowledge of dinosaurs is very limited.
FCO_Khrex says:
::wonders how big a dinosaur can be::
CEO_Irvin says:
::enters the bridge and walks over to the CSO::  CSO: You ought to be getting some results by now...
OPS_Sellig says:
::sees the CEO walk in and thinks he's cute::
RAdm_Silek says:
CO: It seems logical to that the extinction of the dinosaurs did not occur in this present timeframe.
OPS_Sellig says:
::smiles at the FCO again and pays attention to her console for a change::
CSO_McGrady says:
::taps his console to bring up the CEO's simulation results::
TO_Jaharti says:
::He takes his seat once again, and brings up a display of the vessel. As the image rotates, to show the full 360 degrees of the hull, several points are noted by the computer:: CTO: Nothing significant sir...::He continues to check over the scans::
FCO_Khrex says:
::returns his attention to the helm::
CO_Trelan says:
Adm: Agreed. Now the only thing left is to figure out what happened.
CO_Trelan says:
Adm: As we know, the dinosaurs were all killed during a meteor crash......
CO_Trelan says:
Adm:  So someone...or something...altered that.
CEO_Irvin says:
::taps some obligatory commands on the science station console as the data flows through::
RAdm_Silek says:
::nods:: CO: I believe I know where an answer might be found.
OPS_Sellig says:
::wonders if they'll ever get back::
CO_Trelan says:
:: looks to the Admiral ::
CO_Trelan says:
:: sips his tea ::
OPS_Sellig says:
::sighs::
CEO_Irvin says:
CSO: You know, This is about par for the course for Starfleet Operations... Sending us out with untried equipment, and not enough knowledge to control it.
TO_Jaharti says:
::He checks over the display:: CTO: One key thing, sir...::He points to the display as the ventral surface is shown:: An anti-matter ejector port...it appears as if they are using Matter/Anti-Matter systems...as opposed to the Quantum Singularity Drives...
RAdm_Silek says:
CO: This information is of course classified.....  I am one of the few that are aware because of an incident while I was XO on the USS Ganymede
CO_Trelan says:
:: nods :: Adm: Of course, sir.
CSO_McGrady says:
CEO:  Perhaps the trip inside the sun was a tad extreme for a preliminary test.
OPS_Sellig says:
::thinks the CSO is a master of understatement::
CTO-Exeter says:
TO: That might explain their lack of speed, I guess. then again I ain't a engineer 
CEO_Irvin says:
CSO: That my friend is an extreme understatement
CSO_McGrady says:
CEO:  If we don't find a way to undo what's been done, we may be all that's left of a Federation that never was.
OPS_Sellig says:
::is about to give in to despair, but reminds herself she is a Starfleet officer::
RAdm_Silek says:
CO: I would like you to bring the Pharaoh to these coordinates ::hands him a PADD::  The computer when queried will note a small archeological dig is occurring in that sector of space.
CMO_Stidd says:
*CEO*: Mr. Irvin, I need to see you.  It is of an urgent matter.
OPS_Sellig says:
::wonders what a Starfleet officer would do under the circumstances::
CO_Trelan says:
:: takes the PADD and reads ::
CSO_McGrady says:
::looks up at the CEO:: CEO:  Medical problems, Commander?
TO_Jaharti says:
CTO: They may have focused their technical research into weapons and armour...as opposed to warp drive technologies...a society based on war...
FCO_Khrex says:
::wonders if there are bolians in this universe::
RAdm_Silek says:
CO: What was discovered there was to say extraordinary... it has been a century and still most of the scientists cannot explain what it is.
OPS_Sellig says:
::sneaks a peak at the FCO::
CEO_Irvin says:
CSO: I think that Stidd is bored.  *CMO* On my way Doctor...  
CSO_McGrady says:
::nods at the CEO::  CEO: I'll keep monitoring your simulation.
CO_Trelan says:
Adm: This is fascinating....:: looks up ::
CEO_Irvin says:
CSO: BTW... Where is Captain Trelan?
CO_Trelan says:
Adm:  Why was it never revealed to the Federation Science Academy?
CTO-Exeter says:
TO: Weren't successful their either, their weapons didn't do any real damage.
CSO_McGrady says:
CEO:  In the Ready Room/
CO_Trelan says:
Adm: I would have loved to study this.

RAdm_Silek says:
::shakes head:: CO: In the wrong hands.... quite a few beings would do more than "study" it.
OPS_Sellig says:
::cycles through the communication frequencies yet again, even though she knows it is hopeless::
TO_Jaharti says:
CTO: ...to us, maybe not - but what about to their adversaries. In our timeline, we have always been matched with the Klingons and Romulans...it's safe to say that may be the case here...
CO_Trelan says:
:: nods :: Adm: I hate to say it, but I tend to agree.
CEO_Irvin says:
::hands the CSO a PADD with plans to continue the repair of the shield generator::  CSO: Give this to him and explain to him that if I can get about 4 hours uninterrupted, I can fix the thing....   ::pauses then continues under his breath::  Maybe....
CSO_McGrady says:
CEO:  Understood, Commander.
OPS_Sellig says:
FCO:  This is hopeless.
FCO_Khrex says:
OPS: What's the worst that can happen?
CEO_Irvin says:
::heads for the exit into the corridor:: CSO: You ever gonna call me by my first name?
CO_Trelan says:
:: taps combadge ::
CO_Trelan says:
*FCO* Trelan to Khrex.
OPS_Sellig says:
FCO:  We're stuck here and there's no people on earth and all our families are gone and..  ::lower lip trembles::
FCO_Khrex says:
*CO*: Yes, captain?
CSO_McGrady says:
CEO:  I'm sorry Eli...my previous posts...my discommendation...anyway, I've been forced to use a level of formality in my Starfleet career...old habits, no?
OPS_Sellig says:
::turns back to her console and tries to get a grip on her emotions::
CO_Trelan says:
*FCO* Set a course for sector 912, warp nine.
FCO_Khrex says:
*CO*: Aye captain.

CEO_Irvin says:
::smiles at the CSO:: CSO: Just relax... You're among friends here.  ::exits::
FCO_Khrex says:
::sets a course::
CSO_McGrady says:
Self:  Sector 912?
FCO_Khrex says:
*CO*: Ready to engage on your mark.
OPS_Sellig says:
::wishes she was back in the Academy where missions were simulated::
CO_Trelan says:
*FCO* Engage.
FCO_Khrex says:
*CO*: Aye sir.
FCO_Khrex says:
::engages the warp engines at warp 9::
CTO-Exeter says:
TO: So any weak spots found, I don't want to waste energy on them, could be good if we had the benefit of one shot and they are immobilized
CEO_Irvin says:
::enters sickbay::  CMO: OK Stidd... This better be good.
OPS_Sellig says:
::wonders where they are going.  Looks at the FCO questioningly::
FCO_Khrex says:
OPS: We may have lost our families, but at least we've got each other. To be honest, there's no other family I’d rather be with.
CO_Trelan says:
:: leans back, continuing to read the brief and sip his tea ::
CSO_McGrady says:
FCO:  What's the ETA to that sector at maximum warp?
TO_Jaharti says:
TO: Agreed. I'll begin a detailed analysis on the hull plating, see if there are any weaknesses present. I'll also run checks on what we can discern concerning their weapons and energy systems...could disable them through that route...
RAdm_Silek says:
CO: It calls itself... "The Guardian of Forever".
CMO_Stidd says:
::Turns to face the CEO:: CEO: It is, Eli.  I need some advise and you are the only one I can turn to.
CO_Trelan says:
Self: Fascinating.....
OPS_Sellig says:
::looks at the FCO and gives him a weak smile::

FCO_Khrex says:
CSO: We will arrive in sector 912 in 2.3 days.
OPS_Sellig says:
Thinks to self:  2.3 days?!
CEO_Irvin says:
::looks shocked:: CMO: You need advice from me?  There's a new one.
RAdm_Silek says:
CO: After a century, Starfleet has yet determined if it is sentient, machine or something else.
CTO-Exeter says:
::takes TAC 2 and does a quick scan for any rommies on LRS::
CEO_Irvin says:
::walks over and hops up onto a bio bed::
CO_Trelan says:
Adm: It would be impossible to tell, according to what they have here. Tricorders can't get a clear reading, sophisticated equipment can't penetrate it....
CMO_Stidd says:
::ignores the joke:: CEO: You and I both know of someone that could help us in this situation.  The question is, should I inform the captain of him knowing that the Admiral is on board?
OPS_Sellig says:
FCO:  Any plans after your shift?
CSO_McGrady says:
*CEO* McGrady to Irvi...or Eli, rather....you can forget your 4 hours any time soon...we're at Warp 9 for more than 2 days
CO_Trelan says:
Adm: Even the time shifts, as they call them, are impossible to get a clear data stream on.
FCO_Khrex says:
OPS: I was planning to get a bite to eat, then retire to my quarters for sleep. You?
CEO_Irvin says:
CMO: I was afraid that you were going to bring him up sooner or later....
RAdm_Silek says:
::nods:: CO: All they can do is ask it questions....   it answers more often that not. that our science is most primitive and we would not understand the answer to our questions.
OPS_Sellig says:
::can't believe how dense he is::  FCO:  No... I have no plans at all.
CMO_Stidd says:
CEO: Now you know why I need advice from you.
CEO_Irvin says:
*CSO* Fair enough Doane.  Let me know if the Captain passes down any other orders for us to pass the time will ya?
CO_Trelan says:
:: reads on about Captain James Kirk and his "adventure" into the Guardian ::
OPS_Sellig says:
::smiles sadly at the FCO over the fact that she has no plans::
FCO_Khrex says:
::smiles back::
CEO_Irvin says:
CMO: Well, you know me and my maverick mentality.  Drastic situations call for drastic actions...
OPS_Sellig says:
FCO:  I don't know anyone on the ship yet.  ::pouts ever so slightly::
RAdm_Silek says:
CO: I would recommend keeping the information to senior officers only. The less people who know about it, the less minds have to be wiped by Starfleet Intelligence.
FCO_Khrex says:
OPS: You know, since you are new to the ship, maybe you can join me for dinner.
CO_Trelan says:
:: nods to the Admiral ::
CMO_Stidd says:
CEO: I believe that he could help us, but it would reveal that I have knowledge that is considered classified by the Federation.
CEO_Irvin says:
CMO: But personally, for the sake of the research and testing opportunity, I'd like the chance to get that shield up and running again to see if we can reverse the process...
OPS_Sellig says:
::perks up:: FCO:  Really?  That would be great.  ::gives him a big smile::
TO_Jaharti says:
::As he continues his analysis, his eyes skim over the image of the new Romulan vessel. His is impressed at how the vessel appears almost angelic, even though his assumptions place it as a simple warship - the question was...why were they so far behind the timeline he knew::
CEO_Irvin says:
CMO: True... But who says they have to know?  
CEO_Irvin says:
CMO: He is omnipotent after all 
FCO_Khrex says:
OPS: Yeah, I can help you make some friends on the ship too. It'll be great.
CO_Trelan says:
Adm: I think this can be kept between three. Myself, Commander McGrady, and Commander Irvin.

CO_Trelan says:
Adm: :: shaking head ::
CTO-Exeter says:
::raises a eyebrow:: TO: Check the LRS, are you picking up the same as me??
FCO_Khrex says:
::smiles back, still not getting IT::
OPS_Sellig says:
::thinks about what to wear to dinner::
CO_Trelan says:
Adm: I hate to keep the CTO out of the loop, but we don't need any gung-ho tactical officers shooting anything they shouldn't.
CSO_McGrady says:
::looks over at the CTO::  CTO:  Something to report?
CMO_Stidd says:
CEO: But what you are recommending is that I go behind the CO's back on this.  That is illogical and could be construed as a court-marshal offense.
OPS_Sellig says:
::wonders if the red dress would be too much::
OPS_Sellig says:
::realizes red would clash with his skin::
CTO-Exeter says:
CSO: I'm [picking up a possible Vulcan ship but at very long distance
OPS_Sellig says:
::tries to come up with something else::
TO_Jaharti says:
::As he checks his sensor data he nods once quickly:: CTO: Yes sir, on the edge of our sensors...a Vulcan Ship...attempting to run more details scans now.
OPS_Sellig says:
::considers her little black number::
CEO_Irvin says:
::paces the med bay:: CMO: What's more important?  Our getting home again or your ethics?
CSO_McGrady says:
::stands up:: CTO:  Vulcan?
FCO_Khrex says:
::wonders if he should order the onion pasta or the garlic risotto::
CSO_McGrady says:
CTO: Lets hope they're the friendly Vulcans we know.
CO_Trelan says:
:: rubs the ridges on his nose ::
FCO_Khrex says:
::decides to eat the onion garlic curry rice::

CTO-Exeter says:
CSO: Well, they can't be as trigger happy as those Romulans
TO_Jaharti says:
::Mumbled under his breath:: CSO: Dinosaurs, Romulans in power...what makes you think the Vulcan's will be as picturesque as you remember them...
CSO_McGrady says:
CTO:  How long before they reach us?
CEO_Irvin says:
::looks over at Riggs::  CMO: I wish he was conscious....  He'd help.... 
OPS_Sellig says:
::considers a short top and hip hugging pants::
CO_Trelan says:
Adm: Guess we should get everyone together, then.
CSO_McGrady says:
TO:  Nothing makes me think that, Ensign...nothing at all.
FCO_Khrex says:
::maybe with some beans, in a thick blue tamol sauce::
OPS_Sellig says:
::thinks her abs are one of her best features::
CO_Trelan says:
:: stands ::
CSO_McGrady says:
*CO* McGrady to Trelan.
CO_Trelan says:
*CSO* This is Trelan. Go ahead.
OPS_Sellig says:
::figures she could show up naked and the FCO still wouldn't get it::
TO_Jaharti says:
::Skimming over his scans, he looks up at Exeter before returning to his display:: CTO: It appears to be a merchant vessel, similar in design and technological level to vessels of the later 24th century...minimal weapon defenses however.
CMO_Stidd says:
::Lowers his head:: CEO: I have done all I can for him.  Now it is up to him and his own healing powers.  I just wish there were some other way than sneaking behind the captains back like this.
FCO_Khrex says:
::getting hungry just thinking about dinner::
CSO_McGrady says:
*CO* Sorry to disturb you, sir, but we're picking up what appears to be a Vulcan vessel at the edge of LRS.

ACTION: The Vulcan ship detects the Pharaoh on sensors and alters course towards the ship. Distance.... 0.5 light years

FCO_Khrex says:
::stomach rumbles::
CSO_McGrady says:
*CO* She's headed our way.
CO_Trelan says:
*CSO* Acknowledged. On my way.
OPS_Sellig says:
::overhears the CSO and puts her attention back on her work::
CEO_Irvin says:
CMO: Well, you could bring it to his attention directly and we BOTH land in the Brig.
CTO-Exeter says:
CSO: Distance is o.5 Light years, merchant  vessel up to our standards and very lightly weaponed
CO_Trelan says:
:: looks over to Admiral Silek before exiting onto the bridge ::
FCO_Khrex says:
::eyes the helm and watches the Vulcan ship, waits for orders::
CSO_McGrady says:
CTO:  At least that's a good sign.
RAdm_Silek says:
::raises an eyebrow::
CO_Trelan says:
:: moves onto the bridge, moving toward the center of the bridge ::
CMO_Stidd says:
CEO: Only if you were to say something to him.  I would make it all as a report on my own knowledge.
CSO_McGrady says:
::stands to give the CO his chair::
RAdm_Silek says:
::follows and looks to the screen::
OPS_Sellig says:
::notes the CO arrive and tries to look efficient::
CTO-Exeter says:
CSO: In my time I  learned never to judge a book by it's cover. I suggest caution, sir
CO_Trelan says:
OPS: On screen.
CSO_McGrady says:
CTO: Agreed, Ensign.
TO_Jaharti says:
::He begins running details scans of the Vulcan vessel, attempting to determine it's cargo, crew capacity, and ship's status::

CEO_Irvin says:
::pauses pacing:: CMO: The choice is yours Stidd.  I don't know as much about him as you do or how to contact him.
FCO_Khrex says:
::"In his time"? Wonders how old the Ensign is::
OPS_Sellig says:
::puts the image of the Vulcan ship on the viewscreen::
OPS_Sellig says:
CO:  Hail them, Sir?
CO_Trelan says:
:: looks at the alien vessel ::
CSO_McGrady says:
::steps back to the Science station and analyzes data on the Vulcan vessel::
CO_Trelan says:
Admiral: Have you ever seen this design?
CMO_Stidd says:
CEO: You have given me some extra things to think about.
TO_Jaharti says:
CTO: Sir, I'm detecting 100 life-signs aboard the vessel, all Vulcan.
CO_Trelan says:
OPS: Standby.
OPS_Sellig says:
::nods::
RAdm_Silek says:
::shakes head:: CO: It seems like something that "could" be Vulcan... but it is definitely not a current or past design.
CMO_Stidd says:
::Stops in the middle of the sickbay and shakes his head violently as if trying to shake out some cobwebs::
CO_Trelan says:
CSO/CTO: Vessel analysis?
CEO_Irvin says:
::walks over and pats Riggs on the shoulder::  CMO: You assistance might be of some value on the bridge you know... That is if Riggs is stable.  
CSO_McGrady says:
CTO:  You have the floor.
CEO_Irvin says:
::looks on at Stidd::  CMO: You OK?
CTO-Exeter says:
CO: Vulcan merchant ship, up to our standards, lightly armed, sir
OPS_Sellig says:
::looks over at the CTO as he speaks::
CO_Trelan says:
:: nods, sighing slightly ::

CTO-Exeter says:
CO: I suggest Extreme caution, sir
CMO_Stidd says:
CEO: I believe our conversation has been a mute point.  We are en route to Gateway even as we speak.
CO_Trelan says:
CTO: Noted.
RAdm_Silek says:
::looks to the CTO as if he said that space is a vacuum::
CO_Trelan says:
Self: Well....here goes nothing....
CEO_Irvin says:
::raises eyebrows::  CMO: I should get to the bridge...  So should you actually....
CO_Trelan says:
OPS: Try to hail them.
OPS_Sellig says:
CO:  Aye Sir.
CTO-Exeter says:
::raises a eyebrow at the Admiral and grins::
OPS_Sellig says:
::transmits a standard hail to the Vulcan ship::

ACTION: The Vulcan ship falls out of warp and emits a distress signal.

CEO_Irvin says:
::heads for the door::
CSO_McGrady says:
::keeps a close eye on the status of the vessels tactical systems::
FCO_Khrex says:
ALL: That can't be good...
CMO_Stidd says:
CEO: I agree. ::Moves towards the exit:: CEO: Thank you for your advice, my friend.
OPS_Sellig says:
CO:  They are transmitting a distress signal.  ::transmits a hail again::
TO_Jaharti says:
::He looks down at his scans and then over towards his Chief before speaking:: CTO: Sir, the Vulcan ship appears to show a similar hull design as the Romulan vessel - extremely dense, and designed to literally "shake-off" heavy assault, either impact, or explosive...sir...
CSO_McGrady says:
::scans for other vessels in the area::
CEO_Irvin says:
CMO: Anytime....  ::smiles and heads for the bridge::
CO_Trelan says:
OPS: Put me on speakers.....
CTO-Exeter says:
TO: Understood, suggest you inform the CO.
OPS_Sellig says:
::fiddles with her console::  CO:  Channel open Sir.  Go ahead.
CEO_Irvin says:
::enters the bridge and sees the Vulcan ship on screen::  All, Softly: What in Blazes.......

ACTION: The Pharaoh will arrive at the Vulcan ship's coordinates in 15 seconds.

CMO_Stidd says:
::Enters the bridge with the CEO::
CMO_Stidd says:
CO: The XO is stable but not ready for duty yet sir.
TO_Jaharti says:
CO: Captain, a note on the Vulcan ship, sir...it appears to be designed in a fashion similar to the Romulan ship we encountered - almost as if it's hull was super-dense, as if they were expecting to take a heavy assault...sir...
OPS_Sellig says:
::doesn't like the sound of that::
FCO_Khrex says:
CO: We will intercept the vessel in 15 seconds.
CO_Trelan says:
COM: Vulcan ship: This is Captain Trelan of the USS Pharaoh. Please respond.
OPS_Sellig says:
::waits for a response::
CSO_McGrady says:
::tries to decipher the computer message::
CO_Trelan says:
:: listens ::
OPS_Sellig says:
CO:  No response, Sir.
CEO_Irvin says:
::on the bridge, looking over to Stidd::  CMO: Is that what I think it is?
CO_Trelan says:
OPS: Are they receiving?
FCO_Khrex says:
ALL: That's not a good sign...
CSO_McGrady says:
::and scans the ship for lifeforms::

OPS_Sellig says:
CO:  As far as I can tell they are Sir.
OPS_Sellig says:
::checks to make sure::
CO_Trelan says:
CSO: Life signs?
TO_Jaharti says:
CO: Sir, their communications array appears to have suffered damage...similar damage to their engine manifolds...
CMO_Stidd says:
CEO: It looks like it could be Vulcan, but there are differences from any design I am aware of.
CSO_McGrady says:
CO:  100 sir...all Vulcan.
CSO_McGrady says:
CO: Shall I form an Away Team, sir.
CO_Trelan says:
:: looks back to the Vulcan vessel, then nods ::
RAdm_Silek says:
::frowns and looks at the screen::
CO_Trelan says:
CSO: Make it so.
CSO_McGrady says:
CTO:  You're with me.
CSO_McGrady says:
CMO: Report to TR 1 for Away Team duty.
CO_Trelan says:
CSO: I'll join you.
TO_Jaharti says:
::He continues to check over his scans, attempting to locate a cause - being unsuccessful, he attempts to run more detailed scans::
CSO_McGrady says:
CO: Captain!
CO_Trelan says:
FCO: All stop.
FCO_Khrex says:
CO: Aye, sir. All stop.
CSO_McGrady says:
::whispers:: CO:  You're place is on the bridge, sir.
CMO_Stidd says:
CSO: Yes sir, I am with you.
CO_Trelan says:
:: frowns...then nods slowly, remembering his place ::
OPS_Sellig says:
::continues attempting to hail the Vulcan ship::
CEO_Irvin says:
CO: I would have to agree with Commander McGrady sir.  
CSO_McGrady says:
CO:  I'll take Commander Irvin, as well.
CO_Trelan says:
:: places a hand on the CSO's shoulder :: Be careful, Doane.

ACTION: On the bridge a group of 10 Vulcans with weapons drawn beam on the bridge... in Engineering.... 20 Vulcans beam in

CSO_McGrady says:
::raises his phaser at the Vulcans::
OPS_Sellig says:
::whirls around in her seat as she draws her hand phaser::
FCO_Khrex says:
::draws his phaser::
CSO_McGrady says:
Vulcans:  Drop your weapons!
CTO-Exeter says:
::grabs his phaser quickly:: TO: We have boarders, sound the alarm!!!!!
CO_Trelan says:
:: notices the Vulcans ::

ACTION: 2 Vulcans point a phaser right at the Captain's head.

FCO_Khrex says:
ALL: Definitely not a good sign...
CMO_Stidd says:
::Notes the Beam in:: All: I believe we are in trouble
CO_Trelan says:
ALL: Stand down!
CSO_McGrady says:
::looks at the CO confused, and lowers his phaser::
TO_Jaharti says:
::He places his hand on his phaser, but has the unfortunately pleasure of having a Vulcan stand right beside him, aiming her weapons at his chest::
RAdm_Silek says:
::raises both eyebrows and stares at the intruders::
OPS_Sellig says:
::looks at the CO incredulously but lowers her weapon::
CEO_Irvin says:
::looks around:: CMO: What give you that idea Stidd?
FCO_Khrex says:
::wonders if the captain will do a Vulcan greeting::

FCO_Khrex says:
::lowers his phaser::
CTO-Exeter says:
::phaser still trained on  the most important looking Vulcan::
CO_Trelan says:
Vulcans: Nice way to make first contact.
CEO_Irvin says:
Computer: Intruder Alert Level 1
CMO_Stidd says:
CEO: The looks on these gentlemen’s faces. ::Points to the Vulcans on the bridge.
CEO_Irvin says:
CMO: Oh Shut Up!
CO_Trelan says:
Vulcans: Welcome to the Pharaoh. :: holds up his hands in the ancient Vulcan salute :: I am Captain Trelan.
CTO-Exeter says:
::phaser still trained on Sokat:: ALL: Can I get a explanation, please ::lowers phaser::
CMO_Stidd says:
::Holds up the Ta'al salute and in Vulcan:: Vulcans: I am Stidd
Sokat says:
::stares at the Admiral and at the CMO:: (In Vulcan) CMO/Admiral: Who are you?
OPS_Sellig says:
::is getting nervous as the Vulcan's are not disarming::
CEO_Irvin says:
CMO: No Earth... Remember?  Speak Vulcan.....
RAdm_Silek says:
Sokat: Silek ::raises his hand in the Vulcan salute::
FCO_Khrex says:
::wonders what that smell is, looks at a Vulcan 1 meter away::
CTO-Exeter says:
CEO: We do have these things called Universal translators
CMO_Stidd says:
Sokat: ( In Vulcan) I am a brother
Sokat says:
::frowns and looks from side to side::
CEO_Irvin says:
::attempts to maneuver his fingers across the engineering console behind his back to lockout command functions::  CTO: Yeah. OK.  You explain it to them.  

ACTION: The consoles on the bridge go blank. All are locked

CMO_Stidd says:
Sokat: We come in peace and mean you no harm.

ACTION: The Vulcan next to LtCmdr Irving clubs him on the head with the disruptor.  LtCmdr Irving falls to the floor unconscious.

FCO_Khrex says:
::wonders how friendly a Vulcan crew of a battle ship is if this is how friendly a merchant ship crew is::
Sokat says:
::quickly places his hand on the side of the Admiral's head::
CTO-Exeter says:
CEO: Easily done, I learned  Vulcan on  the academy. ::looks at Sokat and speaks in Vulcan:: Sokat: Would you be so kind in to lower your weapons
RAdm_Silek says:
::attempts to raise his arms and fails::
OPS_Sellig says:
::sees Sokat reach out and instinctively raises her phaser again::
CMO_Stidd says:
::Allows the action of Sokat::
OPS_Sellig says:
::has Sokat in her sights::

ACTION: Sokat and Silek stare into space....

CO_Trelan says:
:: watches, unable to move with a phaser rifle at his head ::