Host Steve says:
-@-@-@-@-  BEGIN NEW MISSION, USS PHARAOH -@-@-@-@-@-

Host Steve says:
ACTION:  THE USS PHARAOH, BERTHED AT THE OUTPOST 1138 ORBITAL FACILITY, SITS SILENTLY....LIKE A SENTINEL OVER THE GREEN GEM OF A WORLD

CEO_Stark says:
:: going over my new engine room taking a lone tour ::

Host Steve says:
ACTION:  THE WARP CORE PULSES SLOWY, THE CHURN AT MINIMAL LEVELS

Lizzy says:
% :: in a lifeboat, asleep ::

CSO_Fist says:
::wakes up with a hangover::  Replicator: Alka Seltzer.

TAC_Mabis says:
::sits in quarters reviewing defence systems::

XO_Krieg says:
::on bridge, reading crew manifests::

CMO_Lee says:
::in his office, checking up on the counselor's situation::

FCO_Braun says:
:: is in quarters arguing with Grom on a comm channel ::

CSO_Fist says:
::hears the familiar plop, plop, fizz, fizz and downs the effervescent concoction::

CO_Krust says:
::on bridge brooding::

CMO_Lee says:
::receives a comm from SF Medical, instructing the Counselor is to be offloaded to the Station Medical Facilities for transport to Earth onboard the USS Sagan::

FCO_Braun says:
COM: Grom:  I don't care what you think!  Just because Commander Terrance is away doesn't mean you can "buy" into his share of the bar!  Braun out!  ::cuts channel::

CSO_Fist says:
::heads to the bridge::

XO_Krieg says:
::approaches CO:: CO: Sir, it seems that the Academy has finally caught up with demand.  Our billets are almost filled. :: hands CO a padd::

CO_Krust says:
::stands::

FCO_Braun says:
:: thinks, 'The nerve of the Ferengi...' ::

TAC_Mabis says:
::turns off terminal, checks uniform in mirror, sets out for bridge::

CEO_Stark says:
*XO* : Sir, permission to perform a level 2 diagnostic on the warp core.

FCO_Braun says:
:: leaves quarters and heads for the bridge ::

CO_Krust says:
XO: Thank you, First. Welcome additions.

CSO_Fist says:
::enters bridge and sits at Science, trying to remove the fog from his brain::

FCO_Braun says:
:: arrives on the bridge ::

XO_Krieg says:
*CEO* : Acknowledged, ::taps comm badge:: Mr. Stark. You may proceed as warranted.

CO_Krust says:
*FCO* : Jakob,  meet me in my office.

CO_Krust says:
:: starts at FCO's arrival.::

CEO_Stark says:
*XO* : Thank you, sir. Just want to see what I'm dealing with. I've heard mixed stories about the Defiant class warp drive

FCO_Braun says:
:: arrives as he gets the Captain's message and grins :: CO:  Aye, sir.

CO_Krust says:
FCO: Never mind; follow me. Nancy, you too.

CO_Krust says:
XO: You have the bridge, Magnus.

XO_Krieg says:
CO: Aye, sir.

FCO_Braun says:
:: follows Captain to ready room ::

TAC_Mabis says:
::arrives on bridge::

CMO_Lee says:
*OPS* : Please have the counselor transported to the Station's Sickbay.

TAC_Mabis says:
::steps aside for CO::

CO_Krust says:
FCO/OPS: I have something we need to discuss. :: narrows eyes::

CEO_Stark says:
:: performing diagnostic, impressed with the energy efficiency rating he's getting back ::

Host Steve says:
<OPS_HeiYu>  *CMO* : Aye, Doctor...transport commencing..

CO_Krust says:
:: enters ready room::

OPSFowler says:
::follows the CO and the FCO in to the CO's ready room::

FCO_Braun says:
:: sees and hears the Captain's mood and tone ::

CO_Krust says:
:: sits and motions the others to do so::

XO_Krieg says:
::sits in the hard chair and begins monitoring ship's systems::

CMO_Lee says:
::watches as the counselor disappears::

Host Steve says:
ACTION:  THE WOUNDED COUNSELOR IS BEAMED INTO THE MUCH MORE EXPANSIVE STATION SICKBAY....AND THE PHARAOH SICKBAY IS QUIET ONCE AGAIN

FCO_Braun says:
CO:  Thank you, sir... :: takes seat ::

TAC_Mabis says:
::sits at TAC1 and logs on...begins routine diagnostics on weapons systems and shields::

OPSFowler says:
::sits and wonders what the CO has to say::

CMO_Lee says:
::sighs as his only patient is gone::

CEO_Stark says:
:: enters bridge ::

CSO_Fist says:
::running level 1 diagnostics on sensor arrays::

CO_Krust says:
ALL: I have reviewed the combat records of the battle over New Prussia.

CEO_Stark says:
XO: Diagnostic went well, sir. She's a fine ship.

FCO_Braun says:
:: leans forward to listen ::

CEO_Stark says:
:: takes seat at engineering bridge station ::

Host Steve says:
ACTION:  INCOMING DISTRESS CALL ON THE HYPERCHANNEL

XO_Krieg says:
::smiles:: CEO: Of course she is, Mr. Stark.

CO_Krust says:
FCO: You allowed an experienced pilot to perform an Immelman loop!

TAC_Mabis says:
XO:: Sir, I am picking up an incoming distress call.

CO_Krust says:
FCO: Daring.

XO_Krieg says:
::takes the hyperchannel::

Lizzy says:
% :: begins to stir from the nightmares ::

CO_Krust says:
ALL: So, as punishment... :: reaches in his desk::

XO_Krieg says:
TAC: On screen.

Host Steve says:
ACTION:  THE BEACON IS AUTOMATED....STANDARD STARFLEET EMERGENCY AUTOMATED BEACON

TAC_Mabis says:
XO: Sir, it seems to be an automated beacon.

XO_Krieg says:
TAC: Locate the signal's source.

TAC_Mabis says:
XO: It is a Starfleet emergency beacon...tracking...

CSO_Fist says:
::scanning beacon's signature::

XO_Krieg says:
CEO: Mr. Stark, are we ready for atmospheric flight?

CO_Krust says:
FCO: LT. Braun, for your actions I award you an accommodation for leadership. :: hands FCO the medal::

CEO_Stark says:
XO: Ready at your command, sir.

CO_Krust says:
All: That is not all...

Host Steve says:
ACTION:   THE EMERGENCY PLOT WINKS TO LIFE ON THE MAIN VIEWER, SLOWLY EXPANDING OUT FROM OUTPOST 1138......

TAC_Mabis says:
XO: Readings are unclear, but it seems to  be coming from the edge of our sensor range.

FCO_Braun says:
:: startled and dumbfound, he reaches slowly for the medal ::

TAC_Mabis says:
XO: I am attempting to strengthen the signal.

CO_Krust says:
All: You both have served the ship well, and work well together.

FCO_Braun says:
:: nods sagely ::

CEO_Stark says:
:: rerouting power to the sensors ::

CEO_Stark says:
TAC: That should help.

XO_Krieg says:
::taps comm badge:: *CO* : Sir, we are recieving an automated distress call from extreme sensor range. Permission to investigate.

CO_Krust says:
ALL: So you will also wear these. :: hands each a dark pip::

TAC_Mabis says:
XO: Sir, I am unable to get a lock on the source at this distance.

OPSFowler says:
::slight nod to the CO::

CO_Krust says:
All: Congratulations, commanders!

XO_Krieg says:
CEO: Mr. Stark, bring the engines on line, please.

OPSFowler says:
::look of shock on her face::

FCO_Braun says:
:: still dumbfounded :: CO:  Tha... Thank you, sir.

OPSFowler says:
CO: Thank you, sir.

CEO_Stark says:
XO: Yes, sir.

CEO_Stark says:
:: activating deuterium/anti matter mix ::

CO_Krust says:
:: raises an eyebrow:: Well? Report to duty, commanders. You are dismissed.

CEO_Stark says:
XO: Warp drive ready at your command, sir.

Host Steve says:
ACTION:  WITH A RUMBLE OF POWER, THE MIGHTY IMPULSE ENGINES AND M/ARA SYSTEM COME TO LIFE.......WITH A BRIGHT RED GLOW, THE BROUSARD COLLECTORS GO ACTIVE......

TAC_Mabis says:
XO:Shields and weapons are online and within parameters.

FCO_Braun says:
:: stands sharply and grins :: CO:  Aye, sir. :: turns to leave ::

OPSFowler says:
CO: Aye sir! ::stands briefly at attention and then returns to her station::

FCO_Braun says:
:: returns to the flight control station and logs in ::

CO_Krust says:
:: files some reports then heads to the bridge::

XO_Krieg says:
TAC: Plot a course to bring us within adequate sensor range of the signal.

CSO_Fist says:
::sees OPS and FCO return to bridge, both looking a little taller::

CMO_Lee says:
::still relaxing in his office with his feet up::

XO_Krieg says:
*CO* : Captain K'rust to the bridge, please.

FCO_Braun says:
:: checks to see that the ship is still docked in place ::

Host Steve says:
ACTION:  THE MOORINGS CLEARED, THE RUNNING LIGHTS COME ONLINE.....THE PHARAOH IS READY TO FLY.....

CO_Krust says:
*XO* : On my way, First.

OPSFowler says:
::glances at Jakob and gives him a small smile::

FCO_Braun says:
:: notes the power levels rising as impulse and warp engines show green ::

TAC_Mabis says:
::continuing scan of beacon signal::

CO_Krust says:
:: enters bridge::

CSO_Fist says:
    All: Captain on the bridge!

FCO_Braun says:
:: grins back at Fowler with amusement in his eyes ::

CEO_Stark says:
:: monitoring the matter/antimatter mix ::

CO_Krust says:
:: notes departure::

CO_Krust says:
XO: What has happened, Magnus?

OPSFowler says:
::listens to the chatter and does a quick diagnostic to make sure her board is up to speed::

XO_Krieg says:
::looks to CO and stands:: Co: Sir, we have received a distress signal from outside the system.  We are ready to launch on your command.

FCO_Braun says:
CO: Captain, we are go for flight.

CO_Krust says:
FCO: Go.

Lizzy says:
% :: wakes, tries to stand ::

FCO_Braun says:
:: notes coordinates of distress signal on nav map ::

FCO_Braun says:
:: eases the ship away from station and heads for the coordinates at warp ::

CO_Krust says:
CSO: Do you have anything on the signal?

FCO_Braun says:
BridgeCrew:  ETA is 5 minutes.

CSO_Fist says:
CO: Negative.

Lizzy says:
% *Computer* : Is emergency beacon still functional?

Lizzy says:
% <Computer> Affirmative.

CO_Krust says:
XO: How are our new engineers? 

Host Steve says:
ACTION:  THE SMALL CRAFT STREAKS AWAY FROM OUTPOST 1138 IN A BLAST OF LIGHT.....QUICKLY APPROACHING THE SLOW MOVING ESCAPE POD

CEO_Stark says:
XO: Sir, I could punch us up to warp 9.5 at your command.

OPSFowler says:
::the board diagnostic checks out okay::

Lizzy says:
% :: sits back down and does another inventory of her rations while pouring over research on her only remaining functional PADD ::

CSO_Fist says:
::scanning the beacon's surrounding sector::

TAC_Mabis says:
CO: Sir, the course will take us into an unexplored sector.

FCO_Braun says:
CEO:  Mr. Stark...?  My board is showing slight power fluctuations in the starboard nacelle.

CEO_Stark says:
FCO: I'm on it.

XO_Krieg says:
CO: So far, well schooled.  We'll see when the unexpected hits.

CEO_Stark says:
:: brings up power grid display for the nacelles ::

CO_Krust says:
TO: Keep a sharp eye then, Mr. Mabistar.

CO_Krust says:
XO: Indeed.

XO_Krieg says:
::walks over to engineering station::

TAC_Mabis says:
CO: Aye, sir.

CEO_Stark says:
:: balancing power flux to port nacelle ::

CO_Krust says:
CSO: Anything on LRS?

FCO_Braun says:
:: notes power levels evening out :: CEO:  Thank you, Mr. Stark.

TAC_Mabis says:
::scans sector for other ships, hazards.::

XO_Krieg says:
::silently observes before returning to station::

CO_Krust says:
OPS: Boost sensor power, commander.

CSO_Fist says:
CO: Aye, sir. I'm picking up what appears to be an escape pod with one lifesign aboard.

XO_Krieg says:
CSO: Mr. Fist, are there records of any vessels lost in this sector?

TAC_Mabis says:
CO: My sensors indicate one lifesign.

OPSFowler says:
CO: Aye, sir. ::fingers touch the right pads and sensor range is boosted::

CSO_Fist says:
XO: Accessing records.

CEO_Stark says:
XO: Could be some sort of private science vessel. We are close to unexplored space.

FCO_Braun says:
:: drops from warp and approaches the pod using thrusters ::

CO_Krust says:
*CMO* : We have a live one, Doc. Be prepared.

FCO_Braun says:
BridgeCrew:  We have arrived.

XO_Krieg says:
TAC: Look sharp, Ensign.

TAC_Mabis says:
CO: Hailing frequencies open, sir.

CMO_Lee says:
::awakes from the little nap, a little startled:: *CO* :Yes, sir.

CSO_Fist says:
::scanning for pod's origin::

CO_Krust says:
OPS: Ready transporter... directly to sick bay, Nancy.

Lizzy says:
% <Computer>  Ship detected on intercept course.

CO_Krust says:
TO: Acknowledged.

FCO_Braun says:
:: notes vector of approaching ship ::

Lizzy says:
% :: startled, she gets up and goes to the controls ::

CMO_Lee says:
::grabs several hypos just in case::

FCO_Braun says:
:: increases speed to close in on pod ::

TAC_Mabis says:
::contunuing scan::

XO_Krieg says:
CO: Sir, could this be a pod from the research station?

OPSFowler says:
CO: Aye. ::touches a few pads:: CO: Transporter on stand-by, sir.

CO_Krust says:
COM: Pod: Attention life boat. This is the U.S. S. Pharaoh. Respond.

Lizzy says:
% Computer: Open hailing frequency.

TAC_Mabis says:
CO::Sir, the pod is of Dominion/Cardissian design.

Host Steve says:
ACTION:  ON THE ESCAPE POD'S SMALL SCREEN, A RATHER IMPRESSIVE LOOKING DEFIANT CLASS APPEARS....SCANT 1000M AWAY FROM IT

CSO_Fist says:
CO: Sir, the pod is of Dominion design.

FCO_Braun says:
:: quietly :: BridgeCrew: Holding at 1000 meters.

CEO_Stark says:
ALL: A Dominion pod with a starfleet beacon?

CO_Krust says:
CSO: Scan the occupant. What race?

Lizzy says:
% *Pharaoh* : This is Ensign Elizabeth Patrick, of the United Federation of Planets, please identify yourself.

FCO_Braun says:
:: eases a bit forward with thrusters ::

CSO_Fist says:
::scanning lifeform::

CO_Krust says:
CEO: Odd.

TAC_Mabis says:
::keeps eye on long range scanners::

FCO_Braun says:
BridgeCrew:  500 meters.

CO_Krust says:
:: visibly shaken:: All: Who did she say?!

TAC_Mabis says:
::runs check on name::

FCO_Braun says:
:: notes Captain's discomfort ::

XO_Krieg says:
::frowns::

FCO_Braun says:
CO:  Elizabeth... Patrick...?

Lizzy says:
% *Pharaoh* : I repeat, please identify yourself. :: is exhausted from the effort ::

CEO_Stark says:
CO: Perhaps we should answer her, sir.

OPSFowler says:
::notices the FCO and CO's reaction at the name::

FCO_Braun says:
CO:  We are holding at 300 meters... close enough...?

CO_Krust says:
OPS: Transport now! Sick bay!

Lizzy says:
% *Pharaoh* : Please resp....

OPSFowler says:
CO: Aye! ::transports the lifeform to sickbay::

TAC_Mabis says:
CO: Sir, Starfleet records show her to be missing from the USS Ganymede for almost a year.

CSO_Fist says:
CO: Shall I tractor in the pod?

CMO_Lee says:
::sees the human female materialize::

Host Steve says:
ACTION:  LIZZY DISAPPEARS FROM THE POD, TO APPEAR IN SICKBAY

TAC_Mabis says:
::sends secuity team to sickbay::

CO_Krust says:
::runs to TL, pointing at his chair:: XO: First!

XO_Krieg says:
::quickly:: CO: Sir, I recommend a level-four quarantine on the passenger.  If she's from the research facility she could be contaminated!

CMO_Lee says:
::begins to scan her::

OPSFowler says:
*CMO* : Your patient should be there now, Doctor.

CO_Krust says:
TL: Medical bay!

Lizzy says:
:: lays on the table, barely conscious ::

TAC_Mabis says:
::watches CO depart, raises eyebrow at XO::

CMO_Lee says:
::finds that she has a case of malnutrition::

CSO_Fist says:
XO: Shall I tow the pod aboard?

CEO_Stark says:
XO: Is the Elizabeth a friend of the Captain's?

CO_Krust says:
:: enters sickbay::

CMO_Lee says:
::notes a dark patch on her tunic::

CO_Krust says:
CMO: Eric! how is she?

CMO_Lee says:
CO: She is doing okay.  Just a little malnutrition.

XO_Krieg says:
TAC: Keep in a tractor beam for the moment. CSO: Mr. Fist, please scan the pod for contagions.

CMO_Lee says:
CO: We need to get some food into her.

TAC_Mabis says:
XO: Aye, sir.

XO_Krieg says:
::frowns again::

CSO_Fist says:
::running biomedical scan on the pod::

Lizzy says:
:: stirs, trying to focus on the people around her ::

CO_Krust says:
CMO: Do it, man! 

TAC_Mabis says:
::engages tractor beam and holds pod in position. Scans pod for environmental hazards::

CMO_Lee says:
CO: There is one other thing that was odd...

CO_Krust says:
CMO: That is?

XO_Krieg says:
TAC: Disable the pod's homing beacon if you can.

CMO_Lee says:
::goes over to Lizzy:: Lizzy: You are on the USS Pharaoh.  You need to eat.

CMO_Lee says:
::walks over to his office and replicates some good nutritious food::

TAC_Mabis says:
XO: Aye, sir.  Accessing pods computer. ::beacon disabled::

Lizzy says:
:: awakens more fully ::

Lizzy says:
All: Where am I?

CO_Krust says:
CMO: May I see her, Doctor?

CMO_Lee says:
::walks back and hands it to her::

CMO_Lee says:
CO: Yes, I don't see why not.  Try to make it short, she needs to rest.

Lizzy says:
:: the solid food is hard for her to swallow, but it doesn't stop her from trying ::

XO_Krieg says:
CSO: Daven, is the pod safe to bring on board?

TAC_Mabis says:
::scanning pods computer records::

CSO_Fist says:
XO: It would appear so, sir.

CO_Krust says:
Lizzy: Hello, stranger. :: said with an ever widening smile::

CMO_Lee says:
::takes a step back towards his office to give the CO and the patient some privacy::

Lizzy says:
:: she recognizes the voice and turns around ::  K'rust, oh my god!

TAC_Mabis says:
XO: Sir, the pods logs state that it has been adrift since about the end of the war.

Lizzy says:
:: she runs to him, and stops herself ::

CO_Krust says:
:: puts on a stern face:: Lizzy: as you were, Ensign!

FCO_Braun says:
:: hears TAC and turns :: TAC:  Since the end of the war?!?!

TAC_Mabis says:
FCO: Aye.

Lizzy says:
:: straightens herself and tries to clear her head ::

CMO_Lee says:
::watches this soap opera play out from his office::

Lizzy says:
:: she notices his pips :: K'rust: Captain, I...

CO_Krust says:
Lizzy: Rest. now. We will talk soon. 

Lizzy says:
:: she is noticably weakened ::

CO_Krust says:
:: places a hand gently on the woman's shoulder::

XO_Krieg says:
TAC: Hmm. That's odd.

Lizzy says:
K'rust: My daughter...

CO_Krust says:
Lizzy: She is splendid. With Mother and Vanessa on Mars.

XO_Krieg says:
FCO: Mr. Braun, please hold us at these coordinates.

Lizzy says:
:: she sleeps ::

CMO_Lee says:
::walks in:: CO: Excuse me...sir.

CO_Krust says:
:: raises an eyebrow:: 

FCO_Braun says:
XO:  Aye, sir... holding at these coordinates...

TAC_Mabis says:
XO: Interesting, sir, the records also state that the pod was jettisoned after the station was set to self destruct.

XO_Krieg says:
::walks over to science station:: CSO: How long can these pods sustain life?

CMO_Lee says:
CO: I noticed a dark patch on tunic.  It is definitely blood.  What kind I don't know yet?

Lizzy says:
:: she dreams of the accident...escaping... ::

CO_Krust says:
CMO: Don't trim her hair, its longer than it's ever been.. ::winks:: ...the source of her strength.

CSO_Fist says:
XO: In extreme cases, no more than six months.

Lizzy says:
:: blood everywhere... ::

CO_Krust says:
CMO: Take care of her, Eric. Any change with the counselor? 

CMO_Lee says:
CO: Alright. I promise I won't. ::scans the dark patch on her sleeve::

CMO_Lee says:
CO: Sir, the counselor was transferred to the station to be transported back to Earth.

CO_Krust says:
CMO: I will be on the bridge, keep me informed.

XO_Krieg says:
OPS: Mr. Fowler, relay our current position and findings back to the Tenarus outpost.

CMO_Lee says:
::nods and continues to scan::

OPSFowler says:
XO: Aye, sir. ::turns back to her station and begins to ready message to send back to the outpost::

CO_Krust says:
CMO: Ah, the XO's report... right.

XO_Krieg says:
FCO: Mr. Braun, lay in a course to the probable location of the Cardassian station. Be prepare to engage warp.

CO_Krust says:
::leaves sick bay::

FCO_Braun says:
XO:  Aye, sir.

FCO_Braun says:
:: analyzes projected trajectory of the escape pods heading ::

CO_Krust says:
:: enters bridge::

OPSFowler says:
XO: Sir, message sent.

XO_Krieg says:
TAC: Ensign, what is the tactical situation in this sector?

CSO_Fist says:
All: Captain on the bridge!

CO_Krust says:
All: As you were.

FCO_Braun says:
:: stands at attention ::

TAC_Mabis says:
XO: Sensors show clear at this time.

FCO_Braun says:
:: takes seat at station ::

CO_Krust says:
XO: Anything new?

CMO_Lee says:
::finishes scan and takes a sample of blood, and places it under the scanner:: Computer: Perform a DNA analysis of this blood.

FCO_Braun says:
TAC:  Mr. Mabistar...?  My analysis of the escape pod's last known heading show that it probably came from... here... :: points at the nav map :: Do you concur...?

XO_Krieg says:
::taps in the last actions into command padd and then stands:: CO: Sir, we've plotted a probable course back to the pod's point of launch. It may be worth investigating.

CMO_Lee says:
<Computer> Scanning....

CO_Krust says:
::takes his seat::

TAC_Mabis says:
FCO: Aye, sir.

CO_Krust says:
XO: Very well. The best place to start it would seem.

CO_Krust says:
:: finishes reading personnel report::

CSO_Fist says:
::calling up known data on Palmtor and TRM-624::

XO_Krieg says:
FCO: Mr. Braun, travel time to the pod's launch point at warp 9.5.

FCO_Braun says:
XO:  Sir...?  It would take us four days.

XO_Krieg says:
::looks to CO::

CEO_Stark says:
We can't hold that speed for that long, sir.  We'll have to go at warp 6.8 at best, sir.

XO_Krieg says:
::smiles slightly at CEO::

CO_Krust says:
::shrugs:: All: I have nothing on my itinerary.

CEO_Stark says:
XO: Your going to make me work, aren't you, sir?

CO_Krust says:
FCO: Make it so... best speed.

CMO_Lee says:
<Computer> Analysis complete. Blood is of Jem'Hadar origin.

CEO_Stark says:
XO: Alright, warp 7; but that's all. I'll be in main engineering.

CO_Krust says:
::turns to CEO::

FCO_Braun says:
BridgeCrew:  As far as I know the bar's in good hands... why not...?  ::grins ::

XO_Krieg says:
CEO: My engines... ::stops himself:: The engines like to run hot.

CO_Krust says:
CEO: You've got that right, Mister.

FCO_Braun says:
CO: Aye, sir. Engaging at warp 7.

CEO_Stark says:
CO: Then I'd better get back to the engine room and get on keeping them hot for you, sir. If you'll excuse me.

CEO_Stark says:
:: leaves for main engineering ::

CO_Krust says:
::speaks quietly:: XO: it can't be helped. I still want to sit at science sometimes. 

OPSFowler says:
::sets her board to pick up any transmissions::