Arcadia Station SB-101 / USS Quirinus NCC-83942
SD 11302.11

Starring:
Mitch Travis as Commanding Officer Captain Sulek
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:
Christopher Dickinson as Flight Officer Lieutenant JG Smothers
Christopher Dickinson as Tactical Officer Lieutenant Commander Loran
Christopher Dickinson as Tactical Officer Lieutenant Nashi
Mitch Travis as Flight Officer Flyer

Absent:
Christina Doane as Chief Engineering Officer Ensign Jadera Takor
Keith LaHue as Executive Officer Commander Ben Pangborn
Bruce Oriani as Chief Science Officer Lt. Commander Trikk Starr

TIME LAPSE SINCE LAST MISSION: Twelve Hours

"The Ambassador, Part III": Ambassador Ingleson's Runabout was attacked on the way to Arcadia station, a stopover on his way from Earth to the Tea'pek homeworld.  The attackers were the same band of cutthroat pirates that stole the U.S.S. Quirinus on a previous mission.  The Ambassador is okay, and the damage to his runabout has been repaired, but Starfleet has now ordered the Quirinus to ferry the Ambassador home.  In attempt to flush out the pirates, they have asked Captain Sulek to send someone aboard the Ambassador's runabout ahead of the Quirinus in hopes that the pirates might think it is the Ambassador.  The two vessels are ready to disembark; the runabout will leave first, getting a twenty minute head start before the Quirinus follows.

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OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
::on the bridge of the Q::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::on the Q bridge in the chair::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Takes a seat on the bridge to patiently wait... and watch sensors with nothing much to do.::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Muttering yet again about this assignment, double checking the modifications. There's only so much you can hide on a runabout, even with energy dampening technology ::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Powers*: Ready to disembark?
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
@*CO*: The shuttle should be ready to go. Misters Loran and Smothers have been completely briefed. I'm ready to beam back to the Quirinus.
TAC_LtCmdr_Loran says:
@:: Holding up three fingers :: CSec: Three weeks' pay...
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
@TAC: One. If you don't die.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::nods to Chambers:: Chambers: Notify TR to energize
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
@:: Looks over at Smothers, who's too dumb to really appreciate the danger, thank goodness he's a heck of a pilot. Or maybe that's what makes the best pilots - complete inability to understand the danger ::
TAC_LtCmdr_Loran says:
@CSec: Great, one. That'll help.
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
::inputs the necessary commands to have Powers transported back::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: looks over at Bill's usual station, glad he will not be the decoy, as selfish as that seemed. Well, it was selfish, but so be it.::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Materializes back on the Quirinus and quickly heads for the Bridge, making it in time just to see the runabout pulling out on the main viewer ::

ACTION: The runabout heads out on its way to the Tea'pek home world at warp 5

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Chambers: You have contact established?
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: smiles as Bill enters.::
TAC_LtCmdr_Loran says:
@:: Even though Bill just checked, he runs another diagnostic on their upgrades - the torpedo launcher is pretty standard, but converting the rear sleeping section to an automated feeding belt was interesting ::
FO_LtJG_Smothers says:
@TAC: Wonder why it's a twenty minute head start. Shouldn't a head start be measured in distance, not time?
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
COM: Loran: Requesting confirmation of established comm link connection.
TAC_LtCmdr_Loran says:
@COM: Quirinus: All clear. Do you expect troubles ahead, Lieutenant?
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
CO: Captain, Aye I have the runabout on the line.
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
COM: Loran: Of course, always! Stay Alert.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
CO: Area is clear. Nothing of interest from the sensors. Did you leak out the ambassador's departure day and time?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Chambers: And so we wait
TAC_Lt_Nishi says:
CO: Their transponder is clearly on sensors.
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
CO: Indeed, this is always the worst time. The waiting that is ..
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: I believe I had the appropriate conversation with the ambassador on the promenade.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
CO: Captain, shouldn't we have the Ambassador on hand? What if we need to communicate as him via the runabout? Plus, it would be nice to show him the dangers we're going through for his sorry butt.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
CO: Good. Any chance we can find our leak?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Good point, send for him.

ACTION: Eighteen minutes goes by and it is time for the Quirinus to disembark

OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
::continues his usually work monitoring communications and computer systems::
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
CO: All systems and departments ready to leave.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: I an open environment, it would be difficult especially considering scuttlebutt on the station.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Chambers: Clear docking with station.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Flyer: Disengage and take her out.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
CO: Understandable... but to know we have such a leak. ::shrugs::
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
COM: Arcadia: This is the Q we are ready to depart clear us a path.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: An open station is an ideal place for leaks. It is an unfortunate reality.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Flyer: Matching course and speed, engage. Be ready to go to maximum warp at a moment's notice.
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
::getting the response he moves his fingers over the console detaching the ships connections from the station:: CO: We can go the warp traffic has been alerted.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Flyer: Engage
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
COM: Loran: Commander we are departing and in pursuit.
FC_Flyer says:
CO: Engaged, now.
TAC_LtCmdr_Loran says:
@COM: Quirinus: Fantastic to hear. I understand we've passed around three gravitational anomalies by now!
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
COM: Loran: You should send what sensor data you have regarding the gravitational anomalies our Science department might want to look over the information before we encountered them ourselves.

ACTION: The Quirinus moves out matching warp and course after the runabout.

TAC_LtCmdr_Loran says:
@COM: Quirinus: Lieutenant, I feared you've missed the boredom of that statement.
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
CO: I do not know if the information is important but the runabout has encountered three gravitational disturbances in their path. It may be nothing but I asked them to send their data to us.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: If the shuttle comes under attack and makes a max warp turn back toward us how long do you estimate we have to meet them before circumstances become dire?

ACTION: Two Pirate vessels decloak near the runabout. Simultaneously two more decloak near the Quirinus

CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Starts to answer, until the alarms go off :: CO: Zero. Absolute zero.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Chambers: send it over to the science.
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
COM: Loran: I missed nothing commander. But the pirates have always surprised us and hidden from us so close from the Arcadia so I think we should look at anything that might help the avoid detection do you not agree sir?
TAC_Lt_Nishi says:
CO: Four vessels - two flanking us, two at the runabout.
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
::stops his conversation with Loran so the Captain and Nishi are not interrupted.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Flyer: Max warp to shuttle...red alert. Powers: fire at will... we will talk later.

ACTION: The two pirate vessels that decloak near the Quirinus are cutting off its path to the runabout. They open fire, clearly attempting to prevent the Quirinus from coming to the aid of the runabout.

OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
::diverts power to Tactical systems::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
CO: Two pirate ships decloaking.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Flyer: Full evasive...
TAC_Lt_Nishi says:
:: Ignores anything Powers might to do "pass along" the message - fire at will has been given. While the phasers make their initial charge, she has the tubes fire as many torpedoes as they can squeeze out ::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: notes them on the strategy map::

ACTION: The Quirinus quickly disables one of the pirates which falls out of warp.  Meanwhile the two pirates near the runabout open fire on it, they are clearly trying to disable, not destroy the runabout however, as the attacks are weak

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Flyer: time to shuttle?
FO_LtJG_Smothers says:
@:: Throws the runabout in a barrel roll, probably pissing off Loran ::
TAC_LtCmdr_Loran says:
@FCO: Come on! What are you doing! :: Trying to get efficient firing solutions ::
FC_Flyer says:
CO: 43 seconds.

ACTION: The Quirinus breaks away from the remaining attacker, which lays in a pursuit course, firing at the Quirinus from behind

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Nishi: I believe the term is we come in with guns blazing. Try to disable. Prisoners would be good.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
CO: The last time we got prisoners, they didn't give us much, Captain.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Not all prisoners are the same
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: And they are still lives...
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
CSec: Well, when they stop trying to take ours, I'll care a little more about theirs.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: I would think that we value that which they do not. To become like the enemy makes us them.
TAC_Lt_Nishi says:
:: Lays a few torpedoes as mines, even though the time is so little until the pirate vessel overtakes the mines ::

ACTION: The Quirinus arrives near the runabout, which has just been disabled, the pirates refocus their attack on the Quirinus

CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
CO: Remind me when we're out of this to explain to you why your implied argument is flawed.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
CO: These pirates seem more of a nuisance when you think about it. I find it... odd, they are so... bad... at what they are doing.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Indeed...
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: Especially given the level of technology they seem to have acquired.
FO_LtJG_Smothers says:
@:: Trying everything - including some kicking under the console - to get the engines moving again... at least the weapons are still maybe firing ::
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
::continues scanning and regulating the requirements of the ships primary systems keeping power balanced::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Nishi: Phasers and torpedoes full spread.
TAC_Lt_Nishi says:
CO: Wilco. :: Readies the weapons before they even drop from warp ::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
CO: Acquired or given.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Flyer: Offensive firing run. Tactical plan Alpha one.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: Your point is well taken.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Azhure: They come from nowhere and look for very specific ships given the idea they are pirates.
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
CO: The runabout is disabled should we beam the officers back sir?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Chambers: Lock on and initiate.
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
COM: Runabout: Prepare yourself for beam out.
FC_Flyer says:
CO: Coming in for a full run. Tactical: lock and load cause we are a goin' in....
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
::modulates the safest and most convenient shield face lowering its power so he can lock on to the Runabout crew and attempts to beam them to Transporter Room 1 while they make their next nearest pass::
TAC_LtCmdr_Loran says:
@COM: Quirinus: I'd prefer a quick snatch and run with a tractor beam... wouldn't have to drop shields at either end, then.

ACTION: Just as the shields are momentarily lowered to beam up the crew, one of the enemy weapons connects with the momentarily unprotected hull, a power surge rocks through the ODN conduits and causes the OPS console to explode, blasting Chambers out of his seat, he is badly burned and unconscious. The crew members are beamed up though and shields automatically re-engage.

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Engineering*: Transfer power to secondary stations.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Grabbing a medical kit, she heads for Chambers and initiates triage::

ACTION: Chambers is beamed to sickbay at Sulek's orders

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::as another operations officer moves in:: Nishi: Either grab the shuttle or destroy it. I think it is time we leave. And fire....let's get clear of this mess.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Flyer: Prepare for full about and warp to station.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Stabilizes him::
OPS_Lt_Chambers says:
~~ ALL: A mental cry stabbed out through his Betazoid part of him in a desperate cry before his thoughts fade to nothing ~~
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: Looks up as a medical team enters the bridge. Quickly she fills them in on the vitals. Then helps them prepare him for transport.::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
:: As the group is beamed off the bridge, she repacks the med kit and stands to return it.::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
CO: He will be fine, if not exactly happy.

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TIME LAPSE TO NEXT MISSION: None