Arcadia Station SB-101 / USS Quirinus NCC-83942
SD 11210.22

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 Operations Officer Lieutenant Sam Chambers
Karriaunna Scotti as Counselor Commander Azhure Powers

Ship Manager Nicholas Moline

Also Starring:
Nicholas Moline as Captain Pan
Nicholas Moline as Ukiah Commanding Officer Commander Tai'nam
Nicholas Moline as Ukiah Flight Control Officer Quimby

Absent:
Christina Doane as Chief Engineering Officer Ensign Jadera Takor
Bruce Oriani as Chief Science Officer Lt. Commander Trikk Starr

TIME LAPSE SINCE LAST MISSION: Four Hours

"The Guard, Part II": While security conducts a prisoner exchange with the Federation Starship Ukiah, Captains Sulek and Harker receive news of new assignments - Captain Harker will be moving to Risa, assigned to the Federation Embassy there, while Captain Sulek will take on the post of Commanding Officer of Arcadia Station.

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OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
::in Operations at his new station::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::takes his position in Operations::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::In his quarters, taking a breather::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Chambers: Status... since you've had time to familiarize yourself with your new post.
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
::going over some logistical reports::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Taking a moment to stretch out some kinks, she leaves her office.:: *CSec*: How are things going on your end?
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Having dealt with Peterson for the better part of four hours straight now, Bill wonders how long after the ship pulls away before those prisoners start taking over the ship... and how it won't be his problem. Maybe they should just perma-gas them ::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
Nani: Keep an eye out. :: Taps his combadge :: *CNS*: Oh, it's lovely. Smooth as driving on the trails of Hais V.
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
::runs a standard level 2 diagnostic on the secondary computer memory banks::
U_FCO_Quimby says:
@COM: Arcadia: Ukiah to Arcadia, requesting permission to disembark.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: chuckles:: *CSec*: I am off for the day. Did you want to join me for a swim soon or shall I meet you later for dinner?
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
COM: Ukiah: Stand by for clearance, Ukiah
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
CO: Captain, the Ukiah is requesting permission to depart any reason to hold them sir?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::nods at Chambers indicating permission::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
*CNS*: We're pretty much done, I expect the Ukiah to be heading off soon anyway....
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
::contacts traffic control and clears a path for the Ukiah:: COM: Ukiah, you are cleared for immediate Departure sending your exit path to your FCO. Fair skies Ukiah.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::combs his hair::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Stepping into the lift, she orders it to deck four.:: CSec: Then I am headed to change into my swimwear.
U_FCO_Quimby says:
@COM: Arcadia: Thank you Arcadia, see you on the flip side

ACTION: The Ukiah releases docking moorings and begins to push back from the station, as soon as it clears Arcadia's shield bubble, four of the pirate craft decloaks in an attack pattern.

OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
::gets alerts and checks readings::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: As the lift stopped she stepped off and greeted some of the crew as they traded places.::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::Leaves his quarters for Operations:
TAC_CWO_Saka says:
CO: Captain, four ships decloaking, attack pattern...

ACTION: The enemy ships open fire on the Ukiah

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*All*: Red alert
TAC_CWO_Saka says:
CO: They have opened fire on the Ukiah. :: Getting shields up to full strength, and charging and loading all weapon systems ::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
TAC: Scramble shuttles, target the pirates and fire
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
TAC: Keep them busy until the Ukiah can go to warp
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
CO: Should we instruct the Ukiah to fall back under our protection.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Pausing at the sound of red alert followed by the slight shaking of the station informing her they were under attack, she changed plans.::

ACTION: The Ukiah returns fire upon the lead pirate vessel

OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
TAC: Power diverted to tactical and defense systems.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Chambers: Either have them return or tell them to make a run...their captain's choice.
Captain_Pan says:
#COM: All: This is Captain Pan, you have my friends, I suggest you give them back.
TAC_CWO_Saka says:
:: Not entirely certain he heard the Captain correctly :: CO: The shuttles, sir....? :: Starts to focus on the weapons systems, firing full phaser spreads ::
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
COM: Ukiah: CO: This is Arcadia, you can return to our shield or make a run for it's your call.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::hears the alert and hastens to Operations:
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: As the lift returned, she headed for medical.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
TAC: Fighters...did I not use the correct term?
Cmdr_Tai`nam says:
@COM: Arcadia: No way I'm letting these peons keep me from my next stop, help me punch through.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::arrives in operations, out of breath:: Sulek: Are we under attack?
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: the hall now busier than before, she made her way off the lift and through the double glass doors.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: The Ukiah is .
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Chambers: Confirm we will do all we can.
TAC_CWO_Saka says:
:: Still laying down the full gauntlet of the station's impression weaponry ::
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
CO: Sir, the Ukiah wants to warp out and asks for cover until they can manage to break free.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: Do you think you can get the Q out to defend?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Did you send out the fighters? The Quirinus is ready as far as I know.
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
XO: Greetings Commander.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: I ordered them scrambled. Take the Q and let the pirates have it.

ACTION: The Ukiah's shields are down to 65%

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO: Will do
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Taking her position as head of one of the emergency teams, she goes to the storage room to get her gear and wait for the rest of her team.::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::heads to the docking port the Quirinus is attached to::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Tac: Get those fighters out now.
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
COM: Ukiah: Understood commander your message was received. We will deploy what we can to assist.
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
CO: Sir, is Starfleet aware of what has been going on maybe we should request a taskforce to deal with the growing pirate problem sir.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::arrives at the docking port, boards the Quirinus, and implements emergency clearance measures to disengage from the station::

ACTION: As the Quirinus gets off of the docking port, the combined force of the Ukiah and Arcadia and the fighters takes out one of the ships, however long range sensors show two more on the way

CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: As the rest of her team gather, they wait out of the way for an assignment... if they will even be needed.::

ACTION: The Ukiah makes a break for the hole in the offensive line

OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
::sends the order down to the hanger that they need to launch all fighters::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::On the bridge of the always staffed ship, orders all weapons to fire on the enemy ship::

ACTION: The pirate vessels attempt to close in the gap and prevent the Ukiah from breaking free just as the Quirinus comes into phaser range

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Fighter Bay*: Launch
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::orders tactical to fire at will::

ACTION: The Quirinus and Ukiah fire on the same enemy ship at the same time, and three fighters fire close behind, quickly taking down the enemy shields and setting its engines to overload

ACTION: The Station damages one of the 2 remaining ships

CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Quietly she talks to her team as her outer demeanor was one of relaxed, though inside she was as tense as anyone else.::

ACTION: The Ukiah breaks through now that there are only two enemy ships left and powers up its warp drive

OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
CO: There are two pirate vessels shall I open a channel to them? Perhaps they would like to surrender.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::Continues to fire::

ACTION: The Ukiah goes to warp, moments later the two remaining enemy ships move to leave the system

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Self: Fair winds
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Chamber: Recall the fighters and the Q

ACTION: The two enemy ships go to warp in a pursuit course, but they are clearly damaged and are in no danger of overtaking the Ukiah

OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
COM: XO: Sulek is ordering you and the fighters return to base Commander.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::follows the ships into warp::

ACTION: Once at warp, the enemy ships cloak, long range sensors show the two ships that were approaching vanish as well

OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
CO: The Q is in pursuit I didn't get the instructions out in time sorry sir.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@::gets the order, ands reluctantly heads back to the station::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Chambers: Notify SF command of the situation and recommend they consider sending support. Understood. Pangborn will do what is needed.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
@COM: Arcadia: The Quirinus will be with you shortly
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
COM: Quirinus: Understood Commander.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Chambers: Inform the commander I understand and to keep a trace on the pirates if he can so we can send to Starfleet.
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
CO: The XO got the order and is turning around.
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
CO: Aye Sir
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Chambers: Understood.
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
COM: Starfleet Command: This is a Priorty Request from Arcadia Station by order of Captain Sulek we have a growing pirate problem and we are requesting immediate support. ::sends all the relevant tactical reports along with the CO's orders::

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TIME LAPSE TO NEXT MISSION: Two Weeks