Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Resume USS Andromeda "Federation Vice" 10710.14
 
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
All: Ok folks, we have a problem
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: We return to our heroes and heroine in the briefing room after a quick repair at the Starbase with the uncanny assistance of the Energy Cop
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
All: We have quickly learned that the pirate base has some impressive defensive technologies
CIV_Dr_Storm says:
:: Quietly sitting with little to contribute in this stage.::
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
All: Its not a situation I'd like to put the Andromeda in again
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
XO: What are our objectives in general? What do we need to do with the base?
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
*Energy_Cop* After you've finished emptying the food stores, could you please join us
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
CSO: In line with the Omega directive, we have orders to destroy the entire base
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
XO: The entire base or just the molecules?
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: The Energy Cop arrives in the Briefing room with his trusty ham sandwich in paw
 
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
CSO: The molecules, but we have no idea what other technologies are there for creating these weapons or harnessing the molecule are scattered around the base
Host Energy_Cop says:
All: I am here to serve of course
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
CSO: So to be sure, we should aim for destruction of the entire base
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
XO: Destroying the entire base with direct methods seems practically impossible.
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
CTO: I agree, so we should find an alternative way in
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
XO: We've seen omega tipped warheads cause some serious damage without doing any damage to sub space.
Host Energy_Cop says:
All: Detonation of the munitions there is not advisable, I would suggest some surveillance since they probably believe we have been destroyed
CIV_Dr_Storm says:
CSO: Do you have something in mind for these random molecules?
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
CIV: We don't even know their properties well.
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
All: Remember you will have to forget anything you learn after this mission
CIV_Dr_Storm says:
CSO: My point... and I have nothing to offer you as a suggestion.
Host Energy_Cop says:
All: Our objective is to put the base out of operation, we have already removed the buffer for the invading army
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
Energy_Cop: Do you have any technology we could use which would help us?
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
Energy_Cop: That we destroyed the transporters doesn't mean that they can't be repaired. And anyhow a base of that size is probably self-sufficient enough that they'll survive quite long even without any contact with outside world.
Host Energy_Cop says:
XO: I am able to donate my services as spy but I do not have any direct technology to provide, I do believe that we could use the transporter facility on the moon to arrive undetected on the facility grounds
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
All: How do we get to the transporter facility undetected?
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
XO: We give a call to our Klingon friends?
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
Energy_Cop: Please elaborate on that plan.
Host Energy_Cop says:
CTO: They will likely require some resupplying since the transporter to Nexus was destroyed, we can attempt to grab one of the supply ships from the cargo convoy we recently detected
Host Energy_Cop says:
All: I believe there was an asteroid field in the area
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
All: Supply ships usually aren't undefended
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
Energy_Cop: That's an option. Taking over a supply ship undetected presents a challenge as well, though.
Host Energy_Cop says:
All: That is true It will be delicate , lets see the base is on the northern continent, perhaps a near warp transport onto the planet surface by a commando team?
Host Energy_Cop says:
::thinks::
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
All: I'm still a fan of warping into the system with a shuttle incredibly close to the moon and then beam down
Host Energy_Cop says:
All: Getting on the moon, and into the transporter hub would be ideal
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
Energy_Cop: You mean warping close to the base and using transporters at warp speed?
Host Energy_Cop says:
CTO: Yes a near warp transporter is a brief stop from warp speed and then transporter then back into warp it is a precision maneuver
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
All: Any indication of unwanted guests in the system provokes alarm. Warp speeds in the inner systems will be quite noticeable, so I don't think those plans are feasible.
Host Energy_Cop says:
::frowns::
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
XO: I think that taking over a supply ship is our best chance.
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
Energy_Cop: Can you board a shuttle unnoticed and take it over and allow us to board it?
Host Energy_Cop says:
All: The black hole at the center of the asteroid field may provide some sensor cover
 
Host Energy_Cop says:
XO: We will need a diversion to distract the escort something inconspicuous like a natural occurance
Host Energy_Cop says:
XO: I would guess a supply convoy would have 1 destroyer screen
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
All: How can we create a natural occurrence that won't stand out?
Host Energy_Cop says:
XO: The place is an asteroid field surrounded by a micro black hole, a well placed asteroid tumble might separate the escort long enough for me to get aboard
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
XO: I don't think it'd be very difficult if we can get into the asteroid field safely. From there we can use controlled detonations to propel an asteroid on a collision course with the convoy, for example.
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
All: Ok so this is the plan
Host Energy_Cop says:
XO: Great minds think alike
Host Energy_Cop says:
::looks pleased::
CIV_Dr_Storm says:
:: Raises eyebrow, curious to how this is going to work out.::
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
All: Everyone load up on full battle equipment, phaser rifles, photon grenades. Enough to power a small war
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
All: I will modify a shuttle to run on reduced power so we will have a barely noticeable EM signature
Host Energy_Cop says:
All: Do be careful the bombs and raw materials down there don’t react well to energy weapons
CIV_Dr_Storm says:
XO: Do you wish me to come along?
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
CIV: Of course, if our last encounter is anything to go by an injury is quite possible
CIV_Dr_Storm says:
:: Sighs under her breath::  I was afraid of that.
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
All: We will fly around the far side of the asteroid belt near the black hole to provide further cover
Host Energy_Cop says:
All: We need to put the base out of operation without causing an anomaly ::frowns at XO's affinity for blasting::
CIV_Dr_Storm says:
:: Turns to tactical::  CTO: I am not a military person.  How do you wish me to be prepared... assuming that is possible?
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
All: The CTO will create a distraction allowing the Energy_Cop to board a shuttle and beam us abord
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
All: We'll work on the rest of the plan when we reach the shuttle
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
CIV: There really isn't time for close combat training now.
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
CIV: A phaser and tactical vest, and medical gear
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
XO: How do we avoid Andromeda showing in their LRS?
CIV_Dr_Storm says:
CTO: I have had hand to hand, standard.  You do not have to worry... well, at least not too much.
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
CSO: We leave the Andromeda here and use the shuttle
Host Energy_Cop says:
All: Do remember the enemy is Nexian and not corporeal I can act as a spy once on the base
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
CIV: You just need to keep the basics in mind. Do your best to follow your team leader's orders and if that's not possible, keep out of harm's way.
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
XO: Ok.
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
All: Any questions?
CIV_Dr_Storm says:
:: Looks at the energy being::  Cop: How best would you say to handle them?
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
::Starts looking at the asteroid field and the convoy's predicted route::
Host Energy_Cop says:
Civ: If I remember correctly your stun setting worked rather well ::sigh::
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
::Locates some small asteroid already moving close to the convoy's path and makes the necessary calculations to know how its trajectory should be adjusted in order for it to hit one of the supply ships::
CIV_Dr_Storm says:
Cop: Yes, but not the first shot.  Sooo... a higher setting?
Host Energy_Cop says:
Action: Short Range Sensors detect the convoy slowing moving in the asteroid field four ships, three freighters and one destroyer
Host Energy_Cop says:
Civ: Set your phaser to heavy stun
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
XO: We are still at warp. We should stop immediately and avoid getting any closer.
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
CSO: Do it
CIV_Dr_Storm says:
:: Nods and turns toward Conor::  XO: I have no further questions that would help.
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
CSO: If there is any planets or objects nearby park us there
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
All: If that is all I will meet you in the shuttle bay ready to go in 10 minutes
Host Energy_Cop says:
Scene: The electromagnetic interference from the micro black hole is jamming the convoy's sensors, they are trying to remain hidden until they reach the edge of the field
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
All: Dismissed.
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
::Walks away from the briefing room and enters the bridge::
CIV_Dr_Storm says:
:: Nods and heads down to medical to put together a kit that might better fit this situation.::
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
::Heads down to the shuttle bay::
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
::Stands up, with his eyes still on his PADD::
Host Energy_Cop says:
Scene: The Andromeda emerges from warp space on the far side of the asteroid field, in orbit of a rather large free floating asteroid which is tumbling in the endless night of space a giant rock like the hammer of the gods
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
::Goes to tactical to finish his calculations, then starts programming a torpedo to hit the asteroid at the correct spot::
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
::Halts Andromeda and puts it on a steady position behind an asteroid::
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
::Steps into a shuttle and begins modifying it to be almost invisible to sensors::
CIV_Dr_Storm says:
:: Arriving in medical, gathers what she needs as she informs the others of the current situation.::
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
::Happy with the modifications heads to a weapon locker and fills a bag with every type of weapon available on the ship::
Host Energy_Cop says:
Scene: Upon closer inspection the asteroids in this field contain uranium radioactive ores which seem to naturally occur here, which is providing additional area interference, the asteroids also contain some dilithium
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
::Takes a turbo lift to the shuttle bay::
CIV_Dr_Storm says:
:: glancing at the chronometer, makes her way down to the shuttle bay.::
Host Energy_Cop says:
::enjoying his geological survey of the asteroid belt::
CIV_Dr_Storm says:
:: Arriving in the bay, heads for the waiting shuttle.::
Host Energy_Cop says:
Scene: The destroyer is blasting asteroids from time to time as they tumble in the way of the slow moving freighters
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
::Takes a tricorder, phaser rifle and two grenades::
Host Energy_Cop says:
Action: The destroyer appears to be using a disintegration type beam which converts matter directly into energy and dissolves the bonds between molecules and atoms
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
::Finishes preparing the torpedo while observing the destroyer's actions::
 
CIV_Dr_Storm says:
:: Steps into the shuttle::  XO: Sir...
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
::Steps in the shuttle::
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
CIV: Doctor?
Host Energy_Cop says:
::passes through the wall of the shuttle and takes his seat::
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
::Gets himself to the shuttle, grabbing his gear on the way::
CIV_Dr_Storm says:
XO: Nothing... but don't mind me if you find me behind someone. :: smiles and takes a seat::  Until needed that is.  Which I sincerely hope we are not.  Ummm... we are not taking prisoners, are we.
Host Energy_Cop says:
Civ: As a doctor you seem to be suggesting killing?
CIV_Dr_Storm says:
XO: On the contrary... But I am asking what you expect here.
Host Energy_Cop says:
Civ: That would violate your Hippocratic Oath, tisk tisk
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
All: The distraction has been prepared. I can set it off by remote any time we need to.
CIV_Dr_Storm says:
<change XO to Cop>
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
::Takes the pilots seat and closes the door:: All: Lets go
CIV_Dr_Storm says:
Energy Cop: Not in a situation of survival... which in this case, do I assist in that or not.
Host Energy_Cop says:
Civ: Stun should be fine as long as we don’t blow up the base we should be able to disarm the munitions once I get an idea of the setup
CIV_Dr_Storm says:
:: Nods::
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
::Begins the shuttle start up and opens the shuttle bay door::
Host Energy_Cop says:
CIv: So survival of the fittest allows a medic to kill? ::testing her philosophy::
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
::Slowly takes the shuttle out of the Andromeda and heads off into the asteroid belt::
Host Energy_Cop says:
Scene: The Shuttle bay doors open to the curtain of stars revealing the jungle of the asteroid field and tumbling random rocks
CIV_Dr_Storm says:
:: Looks at him considering:: Energy Cop: I would use any method I have at hand, to prevent a situation.  But would it be logical to let someone just kill you?
Host Energy_Cop says:
Action: The shuttle begins to make its way towards the convoy, there is literarily tons of free floating rocks in here some with uranium ores and dilithium and others just uninteresting monoliths of spacerock
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
::Heads slowly towards the black hole ducking and diving between the asteroids::
Host Energy_Cop says:
Civ: I am not a doctor I am a warrior, I would think a healer would prefer pacifism and even death to the taking of life ::probing her philosophy::
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
::Comes to a stop behind an asteroid close to the convoy::
Host Energy_Cop says:
Action: The Convoy is 1000 km away and seems oblivious to the shuttle
CIV_Dr_Storm says:
Energy Cop: Instincts are powerful motivators.  But... while I might not willingly take a life, nor would I allow someone to take the life of my friends and comrades if it is within my power to prevent it.
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
CTO/Energy_Cop: This is your time to shine
Host Energy_Cop says:
Action: One of the asteroids hits a freighter and it explodes!
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
::Looks at his trap working even better than expected::
Host Energy_Cop says:
Scene: The resulting explosion creates a cloud of debris and an explosion producing a shockwave
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
All: Hold on ::tries predict how the shockwave will affect the shuttle and tries compensate::
Host Energy_Cop says:
Scene: The destroyer is caught unprepared and is damaged by the shockwave and a minor collision
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
::Holding tightly on his seat::
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
XO: The convoy seems to be in complete disarray now.
CIV_Dr_Storm says:
:: Grasping the seat, waits to see what happens next.::
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
All: This could be our moment
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
Energy_Cop: Can you board a ship and take out the crew?
Host Energy_Cop says:
Action: One freighter is completely obliterated the comm channels are buzzing with nexian communications
Host Energy_Cop says:
XO: Ok here goes ::beams into a nearby freighter::
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
::Sets the autopilot to activate after a beam out and stay here and avoid asteroids::
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
All: Everyone on to the transporter pad
Host Energy_Cop says:
Action: The Energy Cop beams the crew into the freighter which happens to be automated
CIV_Dr_Storm says:
:: Scrambles to the transporter padd.::
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
::Gets up and steps on a pad, readying his rifle::
CIV_Dr_Storm says:
:: Scans the area.::  All: No life forms.
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
::Raises his rifle and looks around::
Host XO_Lt_Conor says:
All: Secure this ship and find the control center
Host Energy_Cop says:
Action: As the crew appears on the freighter a huge asteroid spinning from the collision crushes the shuttle like a soda can leaving it in a billion pieces drifting in eternity
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
::Holding on his rifle, pointing to wherever he is moving::
CIV_Dr_Storm says:
:: Follows the CTO::
CSO_Ens_Bogbinder says:
::Looking at the former shuttle:: All: Hey, our ride home got cancelled.
CTO_Cmdr_Senek says:
::Advances from cover to cover, looking for signs of the crew::
CIV_Dr_Storm says:
:: Keeping out of his way as she follows::
Host Energy_Cop says:
Pause USS Andromeda "Federation Vice" 10710.14