USS Pharaoh - SD 10603.30

"Diplomacy is always the best option???"

Dozaria III is surrounded by a blockade by a group of Ouit vessels and refused access to all traffic to and from the planet. While the USS Pharaoh, on behalf of the Federation Ambassador evaluated the planetary election results. Two Dozarian vessels attempted to run the blockade while one being a "distraction" and the other making a run in the opposite direction. The Pharaoh gave pursuit and transported the Dozarian crew aboard.

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Host CO_Sacul says:
:: taps her com badge :: *Sec*  Security, meet me in the transporter room.
CIV_S`sath says:
::taps combadge:: *CO*: Yes, Captain.
OPS_Sanford says:
::Is on the Bridge, keeping a channel open to the Away Team.::
CTO_Quchant says:
@::continuing the journey in the shuttle::
XO_Santiago says:
::On the bridge::  OPS/CIV:  Status of the Ouit Vessels?
CMO_Balena says:
@::goes over the modified scans and looks through there logs::
OPS_Sanford says:
XO:  The Ouit ships are nearing our position.
XO_Santiago says:
::Stands up and goes in front of the screen.::  OPS:  Open op a channel to the Ouit...  ::hands behind her back.::
CIV_S`sath says:
::scanning ships of weapon status::
CTO_Quchant says:
@CMO: Find anything yet?
OPS_Sanford says:
::Opens a channel to the Ouit Ships.::  XO:  Channel open Commander.
CIV_S`sath says:
XO: Vessels at 100% sir.
CIV_S`sath says:
<TO_John> : *CO*: Ensign John reporting to transporter room
CIV_S`sath says:
<TO_John> :: Arrives in transporter room.
OPS_Sanford says:
XO:  They're about fifteen minutes away.
Host CO_Sacul says:
:: arrives at the transporter room ::
XO_Santiago says:
CIV:  Thank you.. keep an eye on their weapons::  Clears her throat.::
CIV_S`sath says:
OPS: If you must say these Ouit aren’t'
CIV_S`sath says:
that impressive.
XO_Santiago says:
COM:Ouit:  Ouit Vessel this is Cmdr Santiago of the USS Pharaoh, please come in.
CMO_Balena says:
CTO: Nothing on the planet that would explain anything sir.... just a moment there are three ships missing from the blockade
CTO_Quchant says:
@CMO: Well?...any sign that the planet populace is in anyway weird or wrong somehow...something we can use to prove that the election was rigged?
Host CO_Sacul says:
:: nods to the transporter chief :: TR_Chief:  Energize
OPS_Sanford says:
::Frowns at the readings on his console.::  XO:  There's no response to our hail Commander.
XO_Santiago says:
::sighs:: OPS:  They really like to ignore people don't they.
Host Tyurn says:
ACTION: 5 Dozarians materialize in the transporter room eyes wide open.
CMO_Balena says:
@CTO: Negative sir. Looks like the three ships are following the Pharaoh
XO_Santiago says:
COM:Ouit:  Ouit Vessel this is the Federation Ship Pharaoh... please respond or we will have to take drastic measures.
Host CO_Sacul says:
Dozarians:  Welcome to the USS Pharaoh.
CIV_S`sath says:
XO: Ma'am Ouit vessels are ticked off.
XO_Santiago says:
OPS:  DO we still have a lock on the Dozarian ship?  If not lock on the tractor beam and head back to the planet.  Let's take the scenic route.  Let's see what the Ouit do.
XO_Santiago says:
CIVJ:  Oh?  and how can you tell Chief?
CIV_S`sath says:
CIV: half-betazoid ma'am.
XO_Santiago says:
CIV:  AHHH of course.  ::Grins::  we are about to send them over the moon.  ::Winks at them::
Host Tyurn says:
::::nods and steps forward:: CO: Thank you Captain... we request.... ummmmm asylum from the Ouit vessels in pursuit of our vessel.
CTO_Quchant says:
@CMO: we can't help up there...I'm still convinced there is something fishy down here though
XO_Santiago says:
CIV:  If you have any ideas how to tick them off to talk to us.  I'm opened to ideas.
CMO_Balena says:
@CTO: Well sir I have the same feeling but if there is something it’s not being detected by our equipment
Host CO_Sacul says:
Tyurn:  You have that for the time being.  I am Captain Sacul.  You want to let me in on what I'm giving you asylum from?
CIV_S`sath says:
XO: Firing on them warning shots.
CIV_S`sath says:
XO: Ma'am.
OPS_Sanford says:
::Nods.::  XO:  Commander, we won't be able to go to warp while tractoring the Dozarian Ship.  The Ouit will no doubt come after us.
XO_Santiago says:
OPS:  Understood.  AFCO:  Head back to the planet warp 2.
OPS_Sanford says:
XO:  We're just going to leave the ship here?
CTO_Quchant says:
@CMO: Keep scanning...we may still yet find something
Host Tyurn says:
CO: The Ouit have wanted our planet since we voted them off.... they keep trying to stop all communication from us to the outside universe.... we have been trying for months to get messages out.
CMO_Balena says:
@CTO: Aye sir ::sets the sensors to scan the planet continuously
XO_Santiago says:
OPS:  For now.  Set up a beacon to warn off salvagers...
OPS_Sanford says:
XO:  Commander, what if we leave a security team on the Dozarian Ship.  Maybe the Ouit will board it, and then we can get some answers.
CIV_S`sath says:
XO: I can lead a team, ma'am.
Host CO_Sacul says:
Tyurn:  I see.  I'll try and contact your Ambassador.
XO_Santiago says:
::Stops a moment and thinks.  Then a small smile comes over her face.::  OPS:  Not a bad idea Cmdr... not bad...  Take S'sath and head over.. we will pretend to leave the area and when they board we will come back.
OPS_Sanford says:
::Nods at the Commander.::  CIV:  Assemble a security team.  XO:  The Captain and the Dozarians should be informed of our plan.
Host Tyurn says:
::looks disgusted:: CO: We have tried that.... and gotten his aide who said he would relay the message.
CIV_S`sath says:
OPS: I sir.
XO_Santiago says:
::Raises eyebrows::  OPS:  Any other orders Cmdr?
CIV_S`sath says:
*TO2/TO3*: Petty officer Jonson and CPO Tyrol come to the Transporter room
CIV_S`sath says:
::enters the turbolift::
OPS_Sanford says:
::Smirks at the Commander.::  XO:  Sorry ma'am... I'll inform the Captain.
Host CO_Sacul says:
Tyurn:  So did we.  :; sighs ::  I'll contact Starfleet, see where we need to go from there.
XO_Santiago says:
OPS:  No Cmdr, I will discuss ship matters with the Capt.
Host Tyurn says:
::looks even more disgusted:: CO: We have tried that as well.... they said talk to the Ambassador.
XO_Santiago says:
OPS:  And you will follow what I say... got it?
Host CO_Sacul says:
:: reaches up and pinches the bridge of her nose. ::
Host CO_Sacul says:
Tyurn:  We will make you comfortable here until then.
OPS_Sanford says:
::He loses the smile and nods.::  XO:  Yes Commander.
XO_Santiago says:
 OPS:  You have an operation to get ready for.  you best get at it Cmdr.  The Ouit will be here soon.
XO_Santiago says:
*CO*:  Capt...  When you got a moment I need to speak to you.
OPS_Sanford says:
::Hurries over to the turbolift with S'sath.::
Host CO_Sacul says:
*XO*: Go ahead Number One.
XO_Santiago says:
*CO*:  Hmmm when there is not so many ears around Capt...
CIV_S`sath says:
OPS: Hello sir I have years of experience doing these types of missions.
Host CO_Sacul says:
*XO*: Alright, I'll be there in a moment.
OPS_Sanford says:
CIV:  Good, we'll need your experience if we are to succeed.
Host CO_Sacul says:
TO:  See to quarters for our guests.
CIV_S`sath says:
<TO_JOHN>: CO: Yes ma'am. Tyum: Come with me.
CTO_Quchant says:
@FCO: Can you fly a search pattern that will account for as much city as possible?
CIV_S`sath says:
<TO_John:> ::leaves the area::
Host CO_Sacul says:
:; heads out of the transporter room and sees the CIV and OPS ::  OPS/CIV:  And why aren't you 2 on the bridge?
XO_Santiago says:
*OPS*:  Keep open coms Cmdr... Once they board contact me.
Host Tyurn says:
@ <President_Plkon> COM: Scarab: Shuttleship.... this is President Plkon... do you have any news of our vessels?
OPS_Sanford says:
*XO*:  Acknowledged.  CO:  I am leading a team to the Dozarian ship, Captain.  We hope to get some answers from the Ouit when they come looking for the Dozarian crew.
CMO_Balena says:
@::sees the incoming message and turns to the CTO:: CTO: Sir President Plkon is acquiring about their vessels
Host CO_Sacul says:
:: blinks :: OPS:  Have you done a tactical scan of that ship Mister Sanford?
FCO_Hawkes says:
@CTO:  Sure, depends only on how much time we have.  A city this size, we'd need about 6 or 7 hours present speed and altitude
CTO_Quchant says:
@FCO: Well..we can't help up there....so we'll figure out what's going on down here
CTO_Quchant says:
@CMO: Tie into the search pattern ...see what you can find
FCO_Hawkes says:
@FCO:  running the pattern.  ::keys in flight mode::
OPS_Sanford says:
CO:  I believe that S'sath has.
Host CO_Sacul says:
:: looks at the CIV :: CIV:  And?
CIV_S`sath says:
CO: Weapons are functioning Captain.
Host CO_Sacul says:
CIV:  What weapons?
CMO_Balena says:
@CTO: Aye sir but what about the President?
FCO_Hawkes says:
@::sets the shuttle auto, keeping an eye on the manual override just in case a building gets in our flight path::
CIV_S`sath says:
CO: No weapons I mean.
CTO_Quchant says:
@CMO: I doubt we'll find evidence in the presidential quarters
CMO_Balena says:
@::starts to program a pattern that covers the most area with the FCO search pattern::
Host CO_Sacul says:
CIV: And shielding?
CIV_S`sath says:
CO: Weak shields.
Host CO_Sacul says:
CIV:  I'm not sending any of my crew over to those death traps.
OPS_Sanford says:
CO:  Captain, it's the only way for us to find out what's really going on.  Considering the alternatives, it is worth the risk.
Host Tyurn says:
@ <President_Plkon> COM: Scarab: Shuttleship.... this is President Plkon... respond please..... Rochester? Are they still here?
Host CO_Sacul says:
OPS:  Not to me Mister Sanford.  Back to the bridge...both of you.
CIV_S`sath says:
::raises an eyebrow::
FCO_Hawkes says:
@::eyes the short range sensors::  CTO:  getting a hail from President Plkon, sir.
CMO_Balena says:
@CTO: Sir Plkon is hailing us again.
OPS_Sanford says:
::Raises his eyebrow.::  CO:  Captain... what has Commander Santiago done to you.  You weren't like this before.
CIV_S`sath says:
CO: Ma'am I am special ops we are trained for risky business captain.
Host CO_Sacul says:
OPS:  Do you have a problem with my orders Ensign?
CTO_Quchant says:
@COM: Pikon: Yes Mr. President.  We're doing a survey of the city.
CIV_S`sath says:
CO: I could certainly handle this mission.
Host CO_Sacul says:
CIV:  I don't doubt the abilities of my officers...I doubt the sanity in sending people to a ship that is a flying accident waiting to happen.
OPS_Sanford says:
::Groans and taps the panel on the turbolift and enters it.::  Computer:  Bridge.
Host Tyurn says:
@ <President_Plkon> COM: Scarab: Do you have any news of our vessels?
FCO_Hawkes says:
@::makes a minor course correction to void a communications tower::
CIV_S`sath says:
::enters turbolift::
CTO_Quchant says:
@COM: Pikon: No sir...our sensors down here are not strong enough to penetrate through to where our ship is now
Host Tyurn says:
ACTION: The Ouit vessels drop out of warp in the area near the Pharaoh and the Dozarian vessel.
Host CO_Sacul says:
*XO*:  Commander....meet me in my ready room.  We aren't going over to the Dozarian ship.
XO_Santiago says:
::Sees the Ouit vessels on screen.::
CIV_S`sath says:
::arrives at the bridge and heads to tactical::
XO_Santiago says:
*CO*:  Capt it will have to wait anyway...  Ouit are here
Host CO_Sacul says:
*XO*:  On my way.
XO_Santiago says:
COM:Ouit:  This is Cmdr Santiago, respond.
Host CO_Sacul says:
:: steps into the lift ::
Host Tyurn says:
@ <President_Plkon> ::drums fingers on console:: COM: Scarab: Did the two make it through the blockade?
OPS_Sanford says:
::Exits the turbolift and heads to his station, obviously not happy.::
CTO_Quchant says:
@COM: Pikon: We've had unconfirmed reports on that.  I don't want to jinx anything
XO_Santiago says:
OPS:  What are you doing here?
Host CO_Sacul says:
:: exits the turbolift onto the bridge :: XO:  On my orders Commander.
Host Tyurn says:
@ <President_Plkon> COM: Scarab: I........... I understand...... please keep us informed. Do you require anything else?
OPS_Sanford says:
::Is about to respond to Commander Santiago but doesn't when he hears the Captain.::
CTO_Quchant says:
@COM: Pikon: Not at this time sir
XO_Santiago says:
::Looks at the Capt.::  CO:  that is what I was going to talk to you about privately
XO_Santiago says:
CO:  I wish you would have let me talk to you.
FCO_Hawkes says:
@::checks sensors periodically, continues to monitor flight profile::
XO_Santiago says:
COM:Ouit:  This is Cmdr Santiago... Come in
Host Tyurn says:
ACTION: The Ouit vessels charge their weapons.
CIV_S`sath says:
CO: Captain thee Ouit vessels charging weapons.
XO_Santiago says:
CIV:  Weapons ready
Host CO_Sacul says:
XO:  Your sending crewmen over to a ship with no weapons and little to no shields?  What's to talk about?
XO_Santiago says:
CO:  For one thing Capt, If Cmdr Sanford did his homework... he was suppose to take a security team, and all the weapons he needed.  He wasn't going to be left stranded
XO_Santiago says:
CO:  I take it he left that part out?
Host CO_Sacul says:
CO:  Did you not see what happened to the other ship?  These Ouit aren't going to take that ship, they are going to destroy it.
OPS_Sanford says:
::Raises his eyebrow.::  CIV:  S'sath, raise shields.
Host Tyurn says:
ACTION: The Ouit vessels open fire on the Dozarian vessel.... all three vessels fire their particle canons at full power.
CIV_S`sath says:
::raises shields::
XO_Santiago says:
::rubs her temples::
CIV_S`sath says:
CO: Ouit vessels at full power.
Host CO_Sacul says:
All:  Damn!
XO_Santiago says:
OPS:  Raise shields around the Dozarian vessels
Host Tyurn says:
@ <President_Plkon> COM: Scarab: Very well. Out.
Host CO_Sacul says:
:: sees the weapons lance out at the Dozarian ship ::
OPS_Sanford says:
::Attempts to extend the shields around the Dozarian Ship.::
Host Tyurn says:
ACTION: The Dozarian vessel explodes.
FCO_Hawkes says:
@CTO:  get the feeling this is futile?  I'm not seeing anything, other than some campaign signs.  There definitely was an election.
Host CO_Sacul says:
All:  By the Prophets!!!
CIV_S`sath says:
CO: Dozarian vessel is destroyed.
CTO_Quchant says:
@FCO: A little....still think there was something strange going on
Host Tyurn says:
ACTION: The Pharaoh shakes from the explosion on the Dozarian vessel. The CON explodes from overloaded circuits killing the FCO on duty.
OPS_Sanford says:
::Sighs but is glad that the Dozarians are on the Pharaoh.  He looks over to the Helm Officer.::  Self:  Damn.  CO, XO:  Transferring helm control to my console.  ::Returns the shields to the Pharaoh.::
CMO_Balena says:
@CTO: Sir  I agree with the FCO I don't think we are going to find anything this way.
Host Tyurn says:
ACTION: The smell of cooked.... flesh fills the bridge. Smoke fills the bridge and itches the eyes.
FCO_Hawkes says:
@CTO:  What we need is full access to their central computer system.  All the polling stations should have uploading their results there.  
CTO_Quchant says:
@FCO/CMO: ok...suggestions?
OPS_Sanford says:
CO:  Captain what are your orders?
Host CO_Sacul says:
All:  Get us away from here.
CMO_Balena says:
@CTO: Well for medical stay point I need to research there biology. The start to screen some people but I don't see how that is going to happen
XO_Santiago says:
::Face pale as she looks at the bridge.  Slowly she turns and heads for the TL and enters.::  Computer:  Sickbay...  ::leans against the back wall.::
CTO_Quchant says:
@FCO: Ok...head back to the president....we'll do the analysis using our equipment
Host Tyurn says:
ACTION: The Ouit vessels break attack formation and back away from the area scanning.
OPS_Sanford says:
::Plots a course away from the area at best possible speed.::
FCO_Hawkes says:
@CTO:  Aye sir.  Changing course.
Host CO_Sacul says:
XO:  The Dozarian we brought on board have tried to get in touch with their Ambassador and got the same thing we did.  Let's contact Starfleet, see where we go from here.
Host CO_Sacul says:
XO:  They've asked for asylum.
OPS_Sanford says:
::Engages the Warp Engines.::
FCO_Hawkes says:
@::assume manual control, pitches the nose up and banks hard right, bringing the shuttle about:
CTO_Quchant says:
@FCO: Subtle
CTO_Quchant says:
@FCO: .....as a brick of gold pressed latinum
Host CO_Sacul says:
:: realizes she is talking to thin air, reaches up and pinches her nose ::
FCO_Hawkes says:
@CTO:  Sorry, should have ramped up the inertial damping more.  Still, you kept your lunch down, that's impressive.
Host Tyurn says:
@ACTION: The CMO's stomach protests once again at the FCO's piloting.
CMO_Balena says:
@::hangs onto his console and tries to keep what is left in his stomach down::
Host Tyurn says:
ACTION: The Ouit vessel follow the Pharaoh powering down their weapons in the process.
CTO_Quchant says:
@FCO: It's a shame you felt you had to coddle us as it was
CIV_S`sath says:
CO:  Quit vessels powering done weapons
Host CO_Sacul says:
OPS:  Get medical up here to take care of him.  :: nods to the slumped over form of the FCO ::
FCO_Hawkes says:
@CTO/CMO:  This low altitude flying reminds me of flying hoppers during the war.  ::laughs::
Host CO_Sacul says:
:: sits in her chair ::
OPS_Sanford says:
::Nods at the Captain.::  *Sickbay*:  Bridge to Sickbay.  We have a downed crewman.
Host Tyurn says:
ACTION: The CO's chair squeaks.
Host CO_Sacul says:
:: looks up slowly :: OPS: And get someone to fix this damned chair!
OPS_Sanford says:
CO:  I'll contact Engineering.  ::Does so.::
FCO_Hawkes says:
@::lines up for the space port::
CTO_Quchant says:
@FCO:  You should have tried some of the holo sims of the fighter ships following the Defiant during the breaking of the blockade on the cardassian home world
CMO_Balena says:
@::tries to focus on his console and feels his stomach calming down::
FCO_Hawkes says:
@CTO:  Were you in on that?  Overlanding threshold...
CTO_Quchant says:
@FCO: That's classified
FCO_Hawkes says:
@::keys in landing sequence::  CTO:  Yeah, thought so.  ::smiles::
OPS_Sanford says:
CO:  We are nearing the edge of the Dozarian System.
CTO_Quchant says:
@FCO: I could tell you...but you'd never be heard of....or even..ever....
Host CO_Sacul says:
OPS:  Drop out of warp, stations keeping.
OPS_Sanford says:
::Takes the ship out of warp.::
Host Gilles says:
ACTION: The three Ouit vessels follows the Pharaoh...... and drop as well out of warp.
FCO_Hawkes says:
@CTO:  Love the black ops mottra.  ::fires landing thrusters::  CTO/CMO:  ready for landing.  
Host Gilles says:
ACTION: Twelve vessels leave the blockade and head on intercept course for the Pharaoh.
CMO_Balena says:
@::grips his console a bit tighter::
Host Gilles says:
ACTION: The vessels manoeuvre to encircle the Pharaoh.
CIV_S`sath says:
::noticing vessels heading over::
FCO_Hawkes says:
@::sets the shuttle down like a downy feather, begins powering down the engines immediately::
CTO_Quchant says:
@FCO: Hey..look back there
CTO_Quchant says:
@::motions at the CMO::
CTO_Quchant says:
@CMO: Hey..Doc...Physician heal thyself
FCO_Hawkes says:
@::looks back at the CMO::  CMO:  Still with us Balena?
CMO_Balena says:
@CTO/CMO: I'll be find just in a moment
CIV_S`sath says:
CO: Captain the Ouit fleet is coming after us.
Host CO_Sacul says:
OPS:  Red alert, ready evasives.  CIV:  Ready weapons.
OPS_Sanford says:
::Brings the ship to Red Alert.::
FCO_Hawkes says:
@CMO:  You know a Klingon friend of mine swears by gawgh, after some rough flying.
Host CO_Sacul says:
OPS:  Open a channel.
Host Gilles says:
$<Ouit_CO> COM: Pharaoh: USS Pharaoh, you have 5 Dozarian terrorists aboard... surrender them immediately.
Host Gilles says:
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