Arcadia Station SB-101 / USS Quirinus NCC-83942
SD 11209.17

Starring:
Mitch Travis as Commanding Officer Captain Sulek
Keith LaHue as Executive Officer Commander Ben Pangborn
Christopher Dickinson as Chief of Security Commander Bill Powers
Mike Johnson as Flight Control Officer Lieutenant Sam Chambers
Bruce Oriani as Chief Science Officer Lt. Commander Trikk Starr
Karriaunna Scotti as Counselor Commander Azhure Powers

Ship Manager Nicholas Moline

Also Starring:
Christopher Dickinson as Hanai Chief of Security Lt. Commander Hol
Christina Doane as Hanai Commanding Officer Captain Trentin
Christina Doane as Hanai Operations Officer L'tek
Christina Doane as Hanai Tactical Officer Bryant
Mike Johnson as Hanai Flight Control Officer Fast
Nicholas Moline as Ruane

Absent:
None

TIME LAPSE SINCE LAST MISSION: Thirty Minutes

"Sweeps Week, Part IV": The USS Quirinus has been stolen by a band of pirates led by a Cardassian named Lardin.  The crew is currently aboard the Intrepid class USS Hanai on a pursuit course following the trail of one of Lardin's ships which has a faulty cloak and is traceable.  The Hanai is gaining on the ship which seems to be gradually slowing, and is only five minutes ahead of them.

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ACTION: The target vessel has now slowed to warp 2, and still slowing

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::on bridge of the Hanai:: Trentin: Try to get us within transporter range of the Quirinus. I would recommend we keep the Quirinus between us and the pirate's battleship
H_CO_Capt_Trentin says:
CO: Working on it. We should over take soon. Tactical will try to draw their fire and after we transport your teams, the FCO will commence evasive maneuvers.
H_CO_Capt_Trentin says:
CO: You should prepare your people so we can transport as soon as possible.
H_CO_Capt_Trentin says:
::Talks to tactical and duty fco about the plan.::
H_CO_Capt_Trentin says:
::Makes sure ops has someone ready to transport the teams over.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
CO: The cold-start intermix formula is ready for transfer. I can make the transfer as soon as you are on the bridge and have manual control.

ACTION: The target vessel comes to all stop

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Starr: Understood
H_CO_Capt_Trentin says:
FCO: All stop.
H_FCO_Fast says:
::brings the ship to All Stop:: CO: All Stop Aye

ACTION: As the Hanai comes to all stop, there is no sign of the Quirinus or the other vessels in the vicinity, either they are still heavily cloaked, or this enemy ship was alone.

H_CO_Capt_Trentin says:
Tactical: Lock on firing solution, weapons and engines. OPS: Open a channel.

INFO: The enemy ship is still cloaked and invisible to visual sensors, however the imperfect cloak still renders it on the modified sensors; its exact position, size, orientation, and status are unknown.

CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: In one of the transporter rooms of the Hanai, sighting down the barrel of his type III rifle, then looks up at the head of security for the Hanai :: Hol: Wonder what kind of resistance we should expect.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Trentin: May I?
H_CO_Capt_Trentin says:
CO: Of course Captain. ::steps aside for the moment.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Starr: See if you can identify any other possible ships in the area.. Look for any field distortions.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ops: Hailing frequency.
H_CO_Capt_Trentin says:
::Curious where this is going, stands near CO.::
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
CO: Acknowledged. ::making more modifications to the sensors::
H_OPS_L'tek says:
CO/CO: Been trying Sirs no answer yet.
H_CSec_LtCmdr_Hol says:
CSec: That's a good question. Maybe once we're close, we can get an idea... :: taps his combadge :: *Trentin*: Cap, once we're close enough, security would prefer a sit rep before beaming aboard.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Back on the bridge, she waits.::
H_TO_Bryant says:
CO/CO: We have a lock using modified sensors on the systems designated.
H_CO_Capt_Trentin says:
*Hol*:Good idea, suggestion approved.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Tactical: Phasers, 20 percent, let them know we "see" them. Maybe they will answer then. Ops: Repeat...where is Quirinus.
H_CO_Capt_Trentin says:
*Hol*: We plan on holding until we get that anyway transporter wise.
FCO_Lt_Chambers says:
ALL: I bet the Q is still in the area maybe if we could lock on to something unique in her hull. The ship and it's material are not designed to be cloaked.
H_TO_Bryant says:
::After his CO nods.::CO: Aye Sir, 20 percent. Warning shot Aye. Ready to fire.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Kneels down by the transporter pads to check on their flash charges - a little initial surprise ::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Chambers: Good idea. Coordinate with science.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Tactical: Fire
H_OPS_L'tek says:
CO: Attempting again, auto message. Aye.
H_TO_Bryant says:
::Fires.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Powers* Change of plan. Q doesn't seem to be with this ship. We may go for a surrender and board. Understood?

ACTION: The phaser fire connects with the cloaked ship, briefly lighting it up, a few seconds later its cloak drops and shields are raised, weapons armed.

CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
*CO*: Doesn't really change our plan, sir.
H_TO_Bryant says:
CO/CO: They know we see them now. Cloak off, shields up. Their weapons raised.
H_CO_Capt_Trentin says:
::Makes sure ship is ready at red alert.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Trentin: So they have a slightly older style cloak. Cannot fire while cloaked.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
CO: Sensors show nothing here but us and "Brokeback Starship" over there.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Tactical: Phasers to full.
H_CO_Capt_Trentin says:
CO: Yes then again they are pirates, not likely to have the best of everything unless they are very, very good.
H_OPS_L'tek says:
CO/CO: Channel open
Ruane says:
@COM: Hanai: That was rude Captain, firing on us like that.
H_TO_Bryant says:
::After a nod from his CO, goes to full, locking all weapons.::CO/CO: All weapons ready at full.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM: Pirate Ship: Just wanted to get your attention. I would like to know where my ship is. Are you really prepared to go head to head with a full federation ship and two very battle experienced captains? I suggest you stand down and prepare to be boarded.
Ruane says:
@COM: Sulek: Prepare to be boarded? Shouldn't that be my line, I am after all the pirate here. And I have no intention of letting you board my ship without a fight.
H_CO_Capt_Trentin says:
::tell duty security to make sure all data is making its way to her CSec and Powers.::

ACTION: The Pirate vessel fires phasers at the Hanai, shields down to 95%

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
FCO: Lieutenant. I could use your assistance.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::signals comm volume to be cut:: Trentin: They may be buying time. Full power at their shield generator and then to weapons.
H_FCO_Fast says:
::wonders if he should maneuver or remain at All Stop::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
XO: Captain, I might remind you that if we end up destroying them, we may lose any lead on where the Quirinus is.
H_TO_Bryant says:
::After orders from his CO, locks full weapons on the shield generator and fires.::CO/CO: Firing.
FCO_Lt_Chambers says:
CSO: Yes Commander what can I do to help?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
FCO: Evasives, please
H_CO_Capt_Trentin says:
FCO: Evasive maneuvers.
H_CO_Capt_Trentin says:
::Shares an odd glance with the other Captain and shrugs::
H_FCO_Fast says:
Self: About time ::mutters as he takes evasive action::
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
FCO: Based on the trajectory and the trail we followed, we need to calculate all possibilities of direction of the travel of the others in an attempt to find the Q
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Starr: scans of shield scans...
FCO_Lt_Chambers says:
CSO: What makes you certain they are not still here just cloaked watching the battle unfold?
H_TO_Bryant says:
CO/CO: Their shields down to 70%, prepared to fire again.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::he moves to tactical:: Photon torpedo there and there he points to exact locations...as soon the torpedoes strike phaser the generators and then go immediately to weapons array.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
CO: Scanning shields. FCO: I'm not. We could also use the same data to modify the sensors to try and detect that, though earlier scans only showed just the two of us.

ACTION: The phaser spread from the Hanai hits its target, enemy shields down to 58% but holding, the enemy fires again, Hanai shields down to 86%

H_FCO_Fast says:
::taps into Tactical plotting and ensures they are using the best vectors to deploy the planned tactical strike on the pirate ships::
H_TO_Bryant says:
::Nods and re-ordered the firing solution.::
H_TO_Bryant says:
CO/CO: Update their shields are at 58 ours are 86.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Trentin: We need only a hole.
H_CO_Capt_Trentin says:
::Orders engineering to keep their shields up however possible.
H_CO_Capt_Trentin says:
::Looks over tactical shoulder.::CO: Yes if we concentrate fire as suggested it should be enough.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Bryant: Fire torpedoes
FCO_Lt_Chambers says:
CSO: Maybe if we could pull up known trace elements in the Quirinus hull structure scan for the densest composites in the designs and refocus scans to look for those types of traces to locate the ship in conjunction with the modifications already used so far.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
:;cocks his head to the side as if just struck with an idea of the obvious:: FCO: Of course.. of course...why didn't I think of it earlier
H_TO_Bryant says:
::Nods and fires.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Bryant: Phasers on impact...there should be a slight flux even if the shields don't collapse

ACTION: Torpedoes are dissipated on the enemy shields, but enemy shields down to 51%

H_CO_Capt_Trentin says:
::Tactical reports status to the CO's::
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
FCO: I just had, how you say.... an Epi...an Epiphy...an E-pip-hi-nanny?
FCO_Lt_Chambers says:
CO: Sir's would it not be more effective to use phaser fire on shields and whittle them down before resorting to Torpedoes? Shields are weakest against phasers are they not?
FCO_Lt_Chambers says:
CSO: Oh really? Is it something I said sir?

ACTION: Enemy fire rock the Hanai shields at the same time a powerful hit from the Hanai hits the enemy shields, enemy sheilds fluctuate and are barely holding at 18%, Hanai shields down to 50%

H_CO_Capt_Trentin says:
CO: Their shields are down to 18%, you should make sure the teams are ready to go when they drop yes? Situation report etc.
H_CO_Capt_Trentin says:
::Orders ops to find more power for shields.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Bryant: Phasers again pinpoint at full. Keep the pressure on them.

ACTION: Enemy shields weaken and at points holes appear, making it possible for transport

FCO_Lt_Chambers says:
CSO: Epiphany I think is the term you are looking for, please explain Commander.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
FCO: Yes. One of those things.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Helm: Load this into your resolution. ::Brings up one of the more unique of Pangborn's old tactical routines.::
H_CO_Capt_Trentin says:
::Makes sure to get to her security chief the situation report.::
H_CO_Capt_Trentin says:
CO: There's a hole the teams have to go.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Powers* Shields are down. Get boarding team on her.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
FCO: The Baryon Particle Sweep! The Quirinus will still be bombarded with the sweep's signature pattern!!
H_CO_Capt_Trentin says:
::Tactical acknowledges his orders and keeps on.::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Gets the word, and spins around to the transporter officer :: TR: Energize! :: watches as a half dozen flash grenades disappear from this pad, headed for what counts as that ship's command center, and another half dozen in the other transporter room head for their engineering chamber ::
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
FCO: We find the Baryon Particle signature...we find the Quirinus
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Bryant: Weapons array.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Bryant: Fire
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: As soon as the weapons are fully dematerialized, he hops up on the pad along with the others, Hol shouting orders as they adjust the phaser armor ::
H_CO_Capt_Trentin says:
::Tactical acknowledges, locks and fires::

@ACTION: The flash grenades appear in engineering and bridge of the enemy vessel, almost immediately the enemy stops firing as the crew are blinded and disoriented

FCO_Lt_Chambers says:
CSO: That is a good point, but I thought the point of a Sweep was to remove Baryon particles not make more.
H_CO_Capt_Trentin says:
CO: Go for engines when possible, weapons first. If they weren't having problems with engines they'd been moving faster.

ACTION: The enemy ship no longer moves in an attack pattern, just continues moving in the direction it was last moving

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Trentin: Agreed. Wanted to get rid of the beast's fangs first.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
FCO: Yes, but the hull will have a heavy concentration of the residual effect. Set the omega sensor to 271.
H_CO_Capt_Trentin says:
CO: As long as the transports aren't affected we should be fine.

ACTION: Enemy shields fail completely

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Bryant. Make her les warp capable.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: As the transporters complete their cycle, Bill takes in a deep breath :: All: Weapons free! :: nods to the transporter officer and waits for the transport beam to grab him ::
H_CO_Capt_Trentin says:
FCO: Follow that ship. Tactical: Switch to engines.::Mutters a curse as she points out it trying to leave the area.::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: While this was familiar, worrying about her husband in such situations never ended.::
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
CO: Working on a theory that should work, but uncertain at this time. You're just gonna have to trust me Captain.
H_TO_Bryant says:
::Bryant acknowledges and locking on engines fires on new target of the engines.::

ACTION: Fire from the Hanai quickly dispatches the enemy weapons, sensors show the warp drive is already damaged (possibly why it was slowing in the first place), impulse engines and thrusters are still ok

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM: Pirate ship:...I did warn you ...do you surrender?
FCO_Lt_Chambers says:
CSO: Okay, I suppose that makes sense ::looks on the Secondary science console for something in regards to the correct sensor adjustments::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Star: Understood
Ruane says:
@COM: Sulek: My eyes! My Eyes!
H_CO_Capt_Trentin says:
::Tactical reports to the Captains the status::
FCO_Lt_Chambers says:
::presses a sequence of buttons hoping that will do it:: CSO: Let's see. how's that ..
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::looks over at Trentin:: Trentin: It appears Powers has arrived.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::sets sensors alpha, delta, and gamma to 385::

@ACTION: Power builds up on the enemy ship; an auto destruct sequence has been activated

@ACTION: The security team beams over to the enemy ship successfully

H_CO_Capt_Trentin says:
CO: Has your team reported in over there?
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::sets the rests of the sensors to create a type of "cross-fire" fish net sensor sweep::
Ruane says:
@COM: Sulek: If I go down I'm taking you with me!
H_FCO_Fast says:
::without orders he starts to move the ship to a safer distance but still in transport range::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
@:: Levels his phaser at the first two bodies he sees and fires off two quick shots, hearing other phaser whines from around him. Taking two seconds to glance around, he spots what might be someone in charge, and rushes at the individual ::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Transporter* Lock on to teams and any other life forms you can grab and get them off that ship.

@ACTION: Powers and his team quickly dispatch the bridge crew, but the auto destruct sequence has been activated

H_CO_Capt_Trentin says:
::Sees what the FCO is doing is nods::FCO: Good idea.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
@:: Body slams the man who is talking to the viewscreen, then puts a phaser butt into his face, but keeps a hold of him ::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Powers*: Massive power buildup... you're coming home, now. Latch on to any one you can and pull what you can from their computer core.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
FCO: Lieutenant. ::curls his lip into a half-smirk smile:: Let's go fishing. ::activates all sensors, sensing out a pulsing wave in the pre-set pattern::

ACTION: The Hanai transporters beam Powers and his team, as well as Ruane and several other members of the pirate crew back to the Hanai

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Trentin: We will need to clear the area...now.
H_CO_Capt_Trentin says:
::Waves a hand at Sulek:: FCO: Full speed get us gone.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: As Powers returns suddenly to the Hanai, several standby security crewmen run forward to bind the prisoners ::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Relaxes as her husband is back aboard.::

ACTION: The sensor modifications by the FCO and CSO show a radiation trail, the Quirinus was here, but moved out of the area about 40 minutes ago

H_CO_Capt_Trentin says:
::Waves a hand at Sulek, acknowledging::FCO: Soon as the team reports as back on board, get us gone.
H_FCO_Fast says:
CO: Sorry for the initiative but I like living sir. We are still just within transporter range. I am worried with the way that ship is stitched together a breach could be either really less significant than most but more likely containment will be an afterthought and the blast could be considerably worse than we expect captain.

ACTION: The countdown on the pirate ship ends and it explodes in a massive display of hull shrapnel as the Hanai pulls away from the explosion to a safe distance just in the nick of time

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Trentin: Well...we have a directions and if I know Commander Powers, someone to talk to as well.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
CO: Got her! Radiation trail at 481 Mark 619. About 40 minutes old.
H_FCO_Fast says:
CO: Whew they don't call me fast for nothing, that was close.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: considers, so many lives... for what?::
H_CO_Capt_Trentin says:
FCO: Well done Lt.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::is pleased his plan worked for the moment::

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