Host Mark says:
USS Pharaoh 10611.09
Host Mark says:
The away team had a close call on the surface as security was searching for them. Meanwhile on the Pharaoh the scout's blackbox gave the crew more information about what happened. Also they found Borg components in the debris, could the crew be walking into a trap as they head to the scout's last coordinates.
Host Mark says:
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CO_Quchant says:
:::sitting in The Chair::
XO_Santiago says:
::sitting at the medical console, scanning.::
FCO_Parker says:
CO:  Sir, evasive maneuvers input and ready to go at a moment's notice.
CTO_Sumner says:
::Steps off the TL onto the bridge, dusting away a few strands of something. He makes his way to Tactical:: Everyone: Did everyone get their modulating phasers?
CO_Quchant says:
FCO: Good.  Feel free to improvise if it becomes necessary
FCO_Parker says:
::grins::  CO:  Yes sir!  ETA in 20 minutes.
CO_Quchant says:
::knows where his is::
CO_Quchant says:
::looks over at Commander Santiago::
FCO_Parker says:
CTO:  I haven't.
XO_Santiago says:
::Doesn't see the Captain looking at her...intent on her scans.::
Host Mark says:
Action: The CTO console starts to beep
CTO_Sumner says:
::Moves to give the FCO a phaser, but turns to his console:: CO: Sir, we're being hailed.
CO_Quchant says:
CTO: You should know who has one and who doesn't.
CO_Quchant says:
CTO: By whom?
CTO_Sumner says:
CTO: Unknown, sir; and I apologize if the efficiency of my team is insufficient.
Host Mark says:
<S'Hila>:Steps onto the bridge::
XO_Santiago says:
::Looks up and sees the Romulan step onto the bridge and shakes her head::
FCO_Parker says:
::looks over at the newest arrival on the bridge::
CO_Quchant says:
CTO: on screen
Host Mark says:
<S'Hila>::nods at the CO:: Captain
CTO_Sumner says:
::Patches the hail through::
Host Mark says:
Action: The viewscreen is replaced with an image of Helon
CO_Quchant says:
SHila: Commander.
FCO_Parker says:
::looks up at the viewscreen to see who the individual is::
CO_Quchant says:
COM: Helon: This is Captain Quchant of the USS Pharaoh.  And you are?
CTO_Sumner says:
::keeps his eyes on the screen as he moves to the FCO, giving Parker his modulated phaser::
FCO_Parker says:
::quickly glances over and takes the phaser.....nodding to the CTO::
Host Helon says:
COM:CO: My name is Helon and you are entering restricted space. Turn around while you can
FCO_Parker says:
::looks over their current coordinates::  Self::  Restricted?
CO_Quchant says:
COM: Helon: Our records have no indication that this is restricted space.  If it is Romulan claimed we are actually here on invitation of the current government.  What is your purpose here?
XO_Santiago says:
::Looks at the Screen and sees the man from before.::
CTO_Sumner says:
::Makes a note to reprimand Lt. Smith for not being entirely accurate in his distribution reports... doesn't look forward to it::
XO_Santiago says:
::Gets up and walks over to the Captain and leans down and whispers.::  CO:  Sir, we've met him before.  He is the Romulan that hates the federation... the one who tried to get you to accept his kind offers.  Which is out of character for him.
Host Helon says:
COM:CO::laughs:: The Romulan government has no say want goes on in the area of space. I say again turn around this is your final warning
CO_Quchant says:
XO: ::whispering:: he did not recognize us
CO_Quchant says:
COM: Helon: I say again, what is your purpose here?
CTO_Sumner says:
CO: Sir, he's cut the comm
CTO_Sumner says:
CO: Sir, I'm not seeing any ships in the area.
CO_Quchant says:
COM: Helon: Sir, this is a vessel of the Federation.  If you know anything about us you'll know we do not take kindly to threats.  ::gets up and walks towards the screen::
XO_Santiago says:
CO:  Now that is interesting.  From what I've read, he never forgets the face of the enemy he hates.
CTO_Sumner says:
CO: Though I am getting some Borg signs...
CO_Quchant says:
::walks back to his chair and hits a button on the console there::
CO_Quchant says:
ALL hands: Battle stations
FCO_Parker says:
CO:  Continue on our current course and speed sir?
Host Helon says:
<S'Hila>CO: Sir something is not right
XO_Santiago says:
CO:  Sir, suggest red alert.
CTO_Sumner says:
::Gets thoughts ranging from the CO being a little out of it to the Borg having developed a new way to assimilate, or even... answers the order for battle stations::
CO_Quchant says:
SHila: What was your first clue?   What exactly did you notice?
XO_Santiago says:
S'Hila:  You are a master of understatement.  We could have told you that the first time we met him. ::Rolls her eyes::
FCO_Parker says:
::not really sure what he's sensing at the moment::
Host Helon says:
<S'Hila>CO: Sir he gave away his element of surprise to warn you. That is not our way.
CTO_Sumner says:
::brings weapons online, raises shields, and signals red alert::
CO_Quchant says:
SHila: I've noticed your people have a tendency to be .....surprising
XO_Santiago says:
S'Hila:  And he tried to be our friend in our first encounter.
CO_Quchant says:
XO & S’Hila: Is this the same person?  He didn't seem to recognize us at all
FCO_Parker says:
::enters some commands into his console to have several evasive maneuver patterns on the ready::
Host Helon says:
Action: A Romulan Warbird decloaks on the Pharaoh aft and opens fire
XO_Santiago says:
CO:  He is not acting like himself according to the Intel we have.  He should have shot us out of space.
FCO_Parker says:
CO:  Sir, Romulan Warbird decloaking and firing!
CO_Quchant says:
::holds on to the chair as the SIF and the IDF fight to catch up::
CO_Quchant says:
CTO: Return fire!
XO_Santiago says:
CO:  Maybe I spoke too soon.  ::Grabs a hold of the arm of the Capt's chair.::
CO_Quchant says:
CTO: Weapons and engines
CTO_Sumner says:
::Rocks a little with the first hit, and looks to the CO:: CO: Shields at 86%, returning fire!
FCO_Parker says:
::hits one of his entries for evasive maneuvers::
CTO_Sumner says:
::targets weapons primary, engines secondary, and fires full strength::
Host Helon says:
<S'Hila>::grabs onto a railing as the ship shakes::
CO_Quchant says:
*Engineering*: We're under attack.  Keep those shields up and power to our weapons
XO_Santiago says:
<Lt Lorehani>*CO*:  Then I suggest keep getting the ship fired at.  We are diverting power as we speak.
CTO_Sumner says:
::doubletakes at the scans:: CO: Sir, their weapons are Borg in signature.
FCO_Parker says:
::maneuvers the Pharaoh up underneath the Warbird and then comes in from behind::
Host Helon says:
Action: The Warbird shields holds as the Pharaoh fires upon it. The Warbird swings around and opens fire again.
CTO_Sumner says:
::Fires in conjunction with the FCO's piloting::
CO_Quchant says:
Self: Dammit:
CO_Quchant says:
CTO: Rotate frequencies. Fire at will.
FCO_Parker says:
::realizes the ease in maneuvering a Defiant class vessel and maneuvers out of the line of fire::
XO_Santiago says:
CO: I think we can safely assume that Helon is Borg, but he doesn't look like any Borg I know.
CO_Quchant says:
*All hands*: We have engaged the Borg.  Prepare for boarding and defend yourselves
CTO_Sumner says:
::Fires full spread of pulse phasers, trying to hammer away at the warbird's shileds:: CO:Shields at 54%!
CO_Quchant says:
XO: A new tactic for the hive perhaps
Host Helon says:
<S'Hila>:CO: Sir may I use your communications systems?
CO_Quchant says:
*Engineering*: Divert auxillary power to the sheilds
XO_Santiago says:
CO:  Maybe...but this would require thinking...not a strong suit of the Borg.
CTO_Sumner says:
CO/XO: With all due respect, this isn't the time for theory, sirs!
CO_Quchant says:
SHila: Go ahead....if you think it will help
CTO_Sumner says:
::continues to fire::
CO_Quchant says:
CTO: Shoot.  Kill. Destroy
XO_Santiago says:
<Lorehani> *CO*:  Sir, I'm stealing every bit of power I can.  Only unaffected systems right now is life support and weapons.
Host Helon says:
Action: The Pharaoh weapons continue to hit the warbird shields but have little effect
CTO_Sumner says:
FCO: I don't suppose there's any way you can get us inside their shields...
FCO_Parker says:
::flies the Pharaoh back underneath the Warbirds in the attempt to help the CTO hit their weapons systems::
CO_Quchant says:
*Lore*: Send a team to the shuttlebay.  Tap the shuttles power and feed it into the ships systems
Host Helon says:
<S'Hila>COM:Unknown: This is Commander S'Hila engage, I repeat engage
XO_Santiago says:
CTO:  It's the perfect time for theory’s Ens, if the Borg have changed tactics, our established ones will not work and we have to come up with new ones.
FCO_Parker says:
CTO:  Negative....until we start having any effect on their shields, I can't chance it.
CTO_Sumner says:
::begins to draw power from all non-vital systems to boost the phasers:: XO: I agree, but not at this moment; let's think of how to survive.
XO_Santiago says:
<LOrehani> *CO*:  Aye Sir, on it.  ::Cuts coms::
Host Helon says:
Action: Three warbird decloak and open fire on Helon warbird
CO_Quchant says:
All: What the?
FCO_Parker says:
CO:  Sir, we appear to have help.
CO_Quchant says:
CTO: Concentrate your fire.  We've got backup
CTO_Sumner says:
::breathes a sigh of relief::
Host Helon says:
<S'Hila>CO: We are Romulans we come prepared
CO_Quchant says:
FCO: Swing around and don’t' let us get caught in a crossfire
CO_Quchant says:
SHila: For once my friend I am glad
FCO_Parker says:
::brings the Pharaoh in with conjunction to the three other Warbirds::
XO_Santiago says:
CO: It would seem that the Romulans are our friends.  ::Still doesn't trust them but will take their ships right now.::
CTO_Sumner says:
::concentrates all fire on the underbelly of the warbird, aiming for vital defense systems::
FCO_Parker says:
CO:  Not going to let that happen sir.
CO_Quchant says:
FCO: As soon as the sheilds on that bird go down, fly this ship right down her throat
Host Helon says:
Action: Helon warbird fires on one of the warbird as Helon shields start to drop
FCO_Parker says:
CO:  Aye sir!
CTO_Sumner says:
CO: Helon's shields are at 86% and dropping slowly. Sir, I Recommend dropping shields to boost phasers.
FCO_Parker says:
::brings the Pharaoh up in front of the Warbird and waits for their shields to drop::
CO_Quchant says:
CTO : Negative.
XO_Santiago says:
CO:  We don't want to destroy the ship sir, could we disable so we can board and see what is up?
CTO_Sumner says:
CO: Aye, sir.
CO_Quchant says:
CTO: I'm not taking the chance of a Borg infiltration
CO_Quchant says:
XO: Pacifist talking?
CTO_Sumner says:
::doesn't think these are Borg, but says nothing... yet::
XO_Santiago says:
CO: Errrrr No, I would like to see if the Borg will ignore us like the original ones.
CO_Quchant says:
CO: Perhaps.
CTO_Sumner says:
XO: The Borg know the federation are a threat... I doubt it, sir.
CO_Quchant says:
SHila: Commander.  What do you think?  Should we disable them and then investigate?
XO_Santiago says:
CTO: Agreed, but not individuals.
Host Helon says:
Action: Helon warbird makes another pass and critical damages one of the warbirds
CTO_Sumner says:
::reconcentrates fire to pick up for the wounded bird:: XO: Borg, sir... no individuals.
Host Helon says:
<S'Hila>CO: Sir the Borg should be destroyed and we could go through the pieces later
FCO_Parker says:
::brings the Pharaoh in to draw the attack from the damaged Warbird::
XO_Santiago says:
CTO:  No, us as the individuals.  Two or three of us should be able to walk the ship without inteferance because we are not a threat individually.
XO_Santiago says:
S'Hila"  Don't you want to find out how wide spread this is?
CTO_Sumner says:
XO: I don't think we should count the Borg as stupid, sir... hell, we don't even know if these are Borg...
CO_Quchant says:
SHila: As much as I want to agree with you, we should perhaps investigate while there are some...larger pieces to look through
Host Helon says:
<S'Hila>XO: Commander I have my orders
XO_Santiago says:
::Sighs:: CTO:  And that is the crux of the problem.  What are they.
FCO_Parker says:
CTO:  Exactly.  That is why we should learn as much as we can about what we're up against.
XO_Santiago says:
S'Hila:  And you trust your orders?  How do you know these orders came from a Romulan and not a Borg imposter?
CTO_Sumner says:
::brings up the scanners he's patched to his console in case the CSO was lax, and scans the enemy warbird for Borg and Romulan lifesigns between firings:: CO: Helon at 67% shields, damaged warbird is losing power.
FCO_Parker says:
CO:  I agree with the Commander.  If there is any chance we can board that vessel, I say we do it.
Host Helon says:
<S'Hila>::looks at the XO:: XO: Imposters?
XO_Santiago says:
::looks over at Parker and nods.::
CO_Quchant says:
CTO: Concentrate on the shield emitters
XO_Santiago says:
S'Hila:  Yeah imposters... Helon is not acting normal.  Who says your superiors are acting normal.  Think about it.
CTO_Sumner says:
::refocuses power to enemy shield emitters::
FCO_Parker says:
::brings the Pharaoh in a bit closer::  CTO:  Maybe this will help.
CTO_Sumner says:
::levels a heavy phaser barrage at the enemy, thanks to the FCO::
Host Helon says:
Action: Another warbird has taken major damages as Helon shields are down to 23%
CO_Quchant says:
SHila; Your people are in danger of being overrun by the greatest enemy this quadrant has ever known
FCO_Parker says:
CTO:  We're almost there....just a bit more to go.  ::brings the Pharaoh around for another volley::
CTO_Sumner says:
::launches another broadside volley::
CTO_Sumner says:
::boosts the phaser emitters to maximum power allowance, and continues to fire::
CO_Quchant says:
SHila: Contact your allies.  A coordinated attack....let's take the shields down and then the engines.....disable them
Host Helon says:
Action: Some of the volleys make it through their shields and it the hull. The ship shimmers and is replace with a image of a Borg infested warbird
CO_Quchant says:
SHila: If they are Borg........::looks at the screen::
CTO_Sumner says:
CO: Yep, Borg...
XO_Santiago says:
::Sees the image change on the warbird and closes her eyes a moment...she shudders::  All:  I think we got our answer.
FCO_Parker says:
::looks up at the screen::
CO_Quchant says:
XO: Hologram?
CTO_Sumner says:
::begins to load quantum torpedoes::
XO_Santiago says:
CO:  Looks like.  Not Borg like at all.  This is scary.  The Borg are usually not capable of disception.
Host Helon says:
<S'Hila>XO: How else do you hide there signature
Host Helon says:
<S'Hila>: More like if a Romulan was a Borg
FCO_Parker says:
::looks over at the XO::  XO:  Doesn't appear to be typical Borg tactics.
XO_Santiago says:
S'Hilo:  It would seem they are taking on the characteristics of the people they assimilate.
CO_Quchant says:
XO: You really want to go take a look at them now?
CTO_Sumner says:
::fires a couple torpedoes to test penetration::
XO_Santiago says:
FCO: Nope it doesn't.  It's time to take a look.
XO_Santiago says:
CO:  We need to Sir.  We need the intel.  Starfleet needs to know so they are not suckered in.
Host Helon says:
Action: Helon his tractor beam and pushes one warbird into the other
CO_Quchant says:
CTO:take his shields out...then his engines
FCO_Parker says:
CO:  Sir, the more information we get, the better prepared the Federation can be.
CO_Quchant says:
SHIla: Tell him the weak spots on that ship and lets find out what's going on over there
CTO_Sumner says:
::grimaces, thinking this is a bad idea, but nods, aiming for the engines:: CO: Shields down
CTO_Sumner says:
CO: All friendly warbirds are heavily damaged.
CO_Quchant says:
CTO: Ours or theirs?
XO_Santiago says:
All:  We are going to have to re-adjust all our tactics. ::Pale at this though.::
CTO_Sumner says:
CO: Theirs
CO_Quchant says:
CTO: Engines next
CTO_Sumner says:
::keeps himself from losing control:: CO: I KN-... I'm on it, sir.
CO_Quchant says:
XO: How many Romulan warbirds are left?
Host Helon says:
Action: Helon hails the Pharaoh again
CTO_Sumner says:
CO: Helon is hailing again...
XO_Santiago says:
::Takes a deep breath::  CO:  I wonder how far these weird Borg have gotten into Federation space?
FCO_Parker says:
XO:  That's a scary thought Commander.
CTO_Sumner says:
CO: Phaser banks at 89%
XO_Santiago says:
::Checks the console by the Captains seat.::
CO_Quchant says:
CTO: On screen
CTO_Sumner says:
::shakes his head, but patches it through::
CO_Quchant says:
COM: Helon: Stand down and surrender
FCO_Parker says:
::senses the CTO's frustration::
XO_Santiago says:
CO:  1 dead in the water, 2 are trying to fight back....they are weak.
Host Helon says:
Action: The viewscreen shows a Borg covered Helon.
Host Helon says:
COM:CO: Captain I warned you and I tried to save you.
CO_Quchant says:
COM: Helon: From what....the Borg?
XO_Santiago says:
Self:  Save us?  ::Shakes her head.::
Host Helon says:
COM:CO: We are not the same Borg that you have dealt with. We are a community that is united by the link but are independent.
XO_Santiago says:
COM:HElon:  Then you know that your position at this time is precarious.  We've got you beat.
XO_Santiago says:
::Looks at the Captain.::
FCO_Parker says:
Self:  A Borg by any other way of life....is still a Borg.
CO_Quchant says:
COM: Helon: If you have any residuals of the beings you used to be you will know all that the federation is about.  If you are truly individual entities.....stand down
FCO_Parker says:
::looks down at this console as it beeps::  CO:  Sir, I'm picking up a ship in a system just ahead.
XO_Santiago says:
FCO:  Type of ship?  Please don't tell me its cubed shape.
CO_Quchant says:
::waits for Helon's answer::
Host Helon says:
COM:CO::a blank look goes over his face as he pauses and the looks back at the CO:: I... We can't take that chance
FCO_Parker says:
::checking now::  XO:  Don't shoot the messenger Commander, but it is a cube.
XO_Santiago says:
CO:  We got a problem.  Cube on the way.  We need to deal with Helon now before we are trapped.
CTO_Sumner says:
CO: Yeah, I think it's time we left, sir.
XO_Santiago says:
FCO:  Ok I won't shoot you this time.  ::grins::  But you can buy me a drink later as punishment.
CO_Quchant says:
COM: Helon: You can take that chance.  You stood up against the collective.  You know we can help you.  We've also picked up the cube on our sensors
CO_Quchant says:
COM: Helon; If that cube is the main collective coming to welcome you back into the fold, you know you will lose all individuality you have left
CO_Quchant says:
COM: Helon:  You also know we will have to destroy you, before they get that chance
FCO_Parker says:
XO:  Commander, so far the cube is not on an intercept course.  They appear to be heavily damaged and have entered orbit on one of the planets.
XO_Santiago says:
FCO:  Hmmmmm interesting.  Which planet?
Host Helon says:
COM:CO: Those are my comrades
CO_Quchant says:
COM: Helon: Then I am truly sorry.
Host Helon says:
COM:CO: Captain what is the chance that the Federation or any government will let us be in this sector?
CO_Quchant says:
CTO: Do your worst
FCO_Parker says:
XO:  The only planet that is just inside the system.  Coordinates of 130 mark 20.
XO_Santiago says:
CO:  Oh man, we can't do that on any level.
XO_Santiago says:
FCO:  Is it inhabited?
CO_Quchant says:
COM: Helon: You realize it's likely you'll be prisoners within any system you chose to settle
FCO_Parker says:
::enters more commands into his console::  XO:  Uninhabited Commander.
CO_Quchant says:
XO: What do you know of General Order 4?
XO_Santiago says:
FCO:  At least that is some good news. ::Sighs in relief.::
Host Helon says:
COM:CO: No you know why we tried to do this in secret and assimilated what we need to survive
FCO_Parker says:
XO:  The cube has either landed or crashed on the planet.
XO_Santiago says:
CO:  Talos IV Sir.....  Can you actually trust these Borg enough to stay put?  Restricting access on pain of death is only effective if these Borg stay put.
Host Helon says:
<S'Hila>CO: Open fire and destroy them while we can
CO_Quchant says:
XO: Sufficient technology is in place now.  A minefield like the one around the Bajoran wormhole during the dominion war perhaps
XO_Santiago says:
CO:  This could be very one sided if Helon decides to wonder.
CO_Quchant says:
COM: Helon: You'll be restricted to the planets surface.  Never allowed to leave
XO_Santiago says:
CO:  Hmmmm could work, but the Borg could easily defeat that.  They have the technology.  Replicating minefields will work for a couple years anyway.
CO_Quchant says:
SHila: These are not normal Borg Commander.  I have my own rules to follow here
Host Helon says:
COM:CO:I cannot allow that captain
CO_Quchant says:
COM: Helon: You cannot have it both ways.  You must realize what you are poses a threat to the entire galaxy.  You need to chose.  Life on the planet....or death in the stars
Host Helon says:
COM:CO:::his eyes narrow:: You have a choice sir to leave as a friend or fight against us as our enemy
XO_Santiago says:
CO:  He is not going to stay put sir, it's almost like he wants us to kill him.
FCO_Parker says:
::mutters under his breath::  Self:  Fight.
CO_Quchant says:
COM: Helon: We are in much better shape than you.  We will win.  You are outnumbered.  Your future survival depends on your choice now
XO_Santiago says:
CO:  This must be degrading for a proud Romulan, especially one as decorated as Helon and major warrior.  It's almost Klingon like.
Host Helon says:
COM:CO: Sorry captain that is the wrong answer
Host Helon says:
Action: The Borg cube starts to head toward them
Host Helon says:
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