Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Resume USS Andromeda "Counter Espionage" 10811.09
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: The Andromeda and the Silverhawk have entered warp space following the ion trails of the local freighters
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: Local space in this area of space is filled with rubble and debris from planetary bodies
CMO_Cmd_Night-Sky says:
:: Sitting at science, part of her mind on what is going on, part on her husband::
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: Long Range Sensors detect a freighter type starship docked at a small starbase 3 lys ahead
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::scans the area to make sure no hiding places were left and that they get ambushed while planning the same thing.:: XO: Sensors pick up a freighter docked at a starbase about 3 light years ahead.
Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: The Starbase is protected by 4 disruptor banks and has a significant amount of subspace antennae around it
XO_Lt_Conor says:
CNS: Take us out of warp
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::refines the search:: XO: Aye, sir. Just to add: the base has four disruptor banks and a hole stack of subspace antennae.
XO_Lt_Conor says:
CNS: I don't feel like taking that on just right now.
 
CMO_Cmd_Night-Sky says:
XO: What do you have in mind?
Host Admiral_Starborne says:
Scene: The Andromeda emerges from warp space with the Silverhawk
Host Admiral_Starborne says:
Scene
Host Admiral_Starborne says:
Action: The freighter appears to be taking on supplies
XO_Lt_Conor says:
CMO: We'll wait until the freighter moves off and then we'll try capture it
XO_Lt_Conor says:
CMO: See if there is any valuable intel to be found
XO_Lt_Conor says:
CNS: How close do you reckon we can get to that freighter without being detected by their sensors?
Host Admiral_Starborne says:
Action: The freighter moves off after about 2 hours heading 345 degrees at a speed of warp 4
CMO_Cmd_Night-Sky says:
XO: Beyond what our sensors tell us, knowledge of the gamma quadrant is a bit sparse.
Host Admiral_Starborne says:
Action: Based on the lack of activity at the starbase it appears the Andromeda is not detected
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
XO: Not sure, sir. I don't know how sensitive their sensors are. Though the lack of alarm from the base, it seems we're outside sensor range.
XO_Lt_Conor says:
Admiral_Starborne: You have any information on these craft/area anything that could be useful?
CMO_Cmd_Night-Sky says:
:: finding nothing more then what the counselor is giving, turns to the piper::  Starborne:  Admiral, what can you tell us about this area that would be of use to us at the moment.
Host Admiral_Starborne says:
Action: Admiral Starborne enters some information into the computer and a hologram of the freighter comes up
XO_Lt_Conor says:
All: The plan, we'll follow the freighter at high warp, drop out and disable their comms first
Host Admiral_Starborne says:
All: This is a standard freighter type ship with a maximum speed of warp 4.5 and a sensor radius of 1.5 Lys it appears this race is not as advanced in sensor technology
XO_Lt_Conor says:
All: Then we'll disable any other systems that pose a threat to us then we'll try board the ship
Host Admiral_Starborne says:
All: It has two subspace antennae here on the bow and here on the stern
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
XO: It will have to be high warp to cover their sensor range the quickest
Host Admiral_Starborne says:
All: We are in their space and they do not expect an attack which is why it is not escorted, however my spies tell me that the race does have cloaking technology
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
Starborne/CMO: Is there a way we can track their position even if they are cloaked?
XO_Lt_Conor says:
Admiral_Starborne: Do you know the location of their cloak generator?
Host Admiral_Starborne says:
All: The freighter is unarmed designed to have large hulls for freight
Host Admiral_Starborne says:
XO: Their cloaking technology is in the begining stage, it is likely that only warships and only a handfull have been fitted with cloaks
CMO_Cmd_Night-Sky says:
CNS:  I would need to know about their technology on that.
Host Admiral_Starborne says:
CNS: Yes if you damage a ship's engines any debris or plasma trail will not cloak once it exits the cloaking field
 
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::nods:: Starborne: So you're saying the likelihood of the freighter having a cloak is slim, but it could be escorted by a cloaked warship?
Host Admiral_Starborne says:
CNS: It is possible but I find it unlikely because we are in their space and their cloaks are fairly new
Host Admiral_Starborne says:
Action: The freighter is slowly making its way into deep space
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
XO: Shall we follow them until help from the station would take too long to come to their aid?
XO_Lt_Conor says:
CNS: Send a message to the Silverhawk informing them of our plan, they should trail us in case we run in to any trouble
CMO_Cmd_Night-Sky says:
CNS:  That does not mean they do not have them, but they may not expend the energy to use them.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
XO: Aye, sir. ::sends the message with the plan and instructions through to the Silverhawk.::
XO_Lt_Conor says:
CNS: Plot an intercept course at high warp work with the CMO to plot a course which has the least likely chance of being detected by their sensor
CMO_Cmd_Night-Sky says:
:: stands::  XO:  I am going to head down to medical.  Hopefully, you will not need me.
XO_Lt_Conor says:
CMO: Very well
CMO_Cmd_Night-Sky says:
:: Nods and heads out, planning a stop at her quarters.::
 
Host Admiral_Starborne says:
Action: The Silverhawk enters warp space in formation with the Andromeda
 
Host Admiral_Starborne says:
Action: Intercept time at high warp 15 minutes
XO_Lt_Conor says:
TO_Lt_Mirage: Make sure their comm systems are out of action before they know what hit them
TO_Lt_Mirage says:
<FCO Dillanger> :: Takes a seat at flight and enters the coordinates.
TO_Lt_Mirage says:
XO: Under stood sir.
Host Admiral_Starborne says:
Action: Silverhawk has entered battlestations, shields are up and phasers and torpedoes are armed
XO_Lt_Conor says:
TO: Red alert, fire when you have the shot
TO_Lt_Mirage says:
:: using the data given by the pipe smoker, sets his targeting equipment.::
 
Host Admiral_Starborne says:
Action: Andromeda and Silverhawk 1.77 lys distant
Host Admiral_Starborne says:
Action: The Andromeda and Silverhawk sieze upon the frieghter cornering in warp space like a caged beast!
TO_Lt_Mirage says:
:: Takes the ship to red alert, sheilds at maximum::
Host Admiral_Starborne says:
Action: Target in range, still in warp space
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::quickly relieves the flight officer and makes sure they are still on course::
TO_Lt_Mirage says:
<FCO Dillanger> :: Stands and heads for the shuttle bay.::
TO_Lt_Mirage says:
XO: I have the target in sight.
XO_Lt_Conor says:
TO: Fire
TO_Lt_Mirage says:
:: Hits the firing button at his target::
Host Admiral_Starborne says:
Action: Freighter crew are momentarilly stunned
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::coordinates attack vecors with the Silverhawk pilot::
TO_Lt_Mirage says:
:: tracks the torpedoe... wanting to knock them out of warp::
Host Admiral_Starborne says:
Action:  Torpedo strike to starboard warp engine of freighter, leaving a plasma trail, freighter drops out of warp venting drive plasma
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::drops the ship from warp and positions it for phaser fire at the communications arrays.::
TO_Lt_Mirage says:
XO: Hit... freighter dropping from warp.
Host Admiral_Starborne says:
Action: Freighter transmitting general distress call
TO_Lt_Mirage says:
:: aims for the general area of the comm system.::
TO_Lt_Mirage says:
:: Fires phasers one after the other.::
Host Admiral_Starborne says:
Action: Detailed targeting information provided by Admiral Starborne
TO_Lt_Mirage says:
:: Adjusts phaser fire as necessary::
Host Admiral_Starborne says:
Action: The Andromeda's ruby phasers lash out in the darkness reducing the subspace antennae to molten metal piles in seconds
TO_Lt_Mirage says:
XO: Their subspace abilities should be null and void, sir.
Host Admiral_Starborne says:
Action: Distress Call silenced
 
XO_Lt_Conor says:
All: Was their distress call recieved?
TO_Lt_Mirage says:
:: Turns, waiting for further orders.::
Host Admiral_Starborne says:
Action: Increased computer activity on freighter detected
XO_Lt_Conor says:
TO: Scan the ship, find out whats going on
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
XO: Trying to determine that now. ::scans subspace for any acknowledgement on the freighter's frequency:: Sir, I am picking up increased computer activity on the freighter.
Host Admiral_Starborne says:
Scene: Unknown if the signal was detected
XO_Lt_Conor says:
CNS: Any crew aboard?
Host Admiral_Starborne says:
Action: The freighter has a crew of 14 robots
TO_Lt_Mirage says:
XO/CNS: Supposition... they may be trying to erase their data and intelligence files.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
XO: Sir, I can't tell if the signal got picked up by anybody out there and sensors show fourteen robots on board.
XO_Lt_Conor says:
CNS: Prepare a boarding party
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::nods and gets up from the helm, motioning a replacement over:: XO: Aye, sir. ::goes over to one of the other stations and starts issuing orders::
TO_Lt_Mirage says:
XO: The freighter is basically unarmed beyond the robots.  Most likely the crew has fire arms.
Host Admiral_Starborne says:
Pause USS Andromeda "Counter Espionage" 10811.09