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Picking Up The Pieces Mission 8 - 10902.24
Host SMDrew says:
Summary:  The Overton makes its way to the Kazner System.  It has been seven days since departing the Alpha Etti system.  The journey has tested the limits of the Galaxy class super structure, but she has proven her worth.  The Overton has arrived…
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****************** Resume Mission ***********************
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Enters the bridge from the turbo lift.::
FCO_Ens_Northcutt says:
::at the CONN on the bridge, scanning the system and trying to plot a course::
aCTO_LtCmdr_Silver_Wolf says:
::at tactical::
TO_Cdt_Tennesy says:
::on the bridge also::
aCTO_LtCmdr_Silver_Wolf says:
TO: Cadet I need you to begin to run sweeps of the surrounding system.  Anything you find is to be treated as hostile but do not fire unless fired upon.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Walks across the room to the center chair.::  ALL:  All departments report.
FCO_Ens_Northcutt says:
CO: We are at the edge of the Kazner system
CMO_LtCmdr_Welland says:
::In the office in sickbay, organizing the duty teams::
TO_Cdt_Tennesy says:
aCTO: Yes sir ::begins running the sweeps as ordered::
CEO_Lt_Hull says:
*CO*:  Captain, the transwarp coils are in place, we are beginning simulations
  OPS_Ens_Fong says:
::sitting at the operations console quietly pressing buttons::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
OPS:  On screen Mr. Fong.   ::Takes a seat.::  FCO:  Noted Ensign.  Bring us out of warp nice and easy.
aCTO_LtCmdr_Silver_Wolf says:
CO: The ship is at full red alert.  All my teams are armed and traveling in pairs.  As an added precaution sir, I have had all non essential personnel restricted to quarters.
FCO_Ens_Northcutt says:
CO: slowing to full impulse, steady as she goes, aye sir
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
*CEO*:  Excellent work Lieutenant Hull.  Let me know once the simulations are complete.
OPS_Ens_Fong says:
::pulls up the exterior forward view, and puts it on the view screen::
aCTO_LtCmdr_Silver_Wolf says:
CO: TO Cadet Tennesy is running continuous scans of the system for any and all other ships in the area.
FCO_Ens_Northcutt says:
::presses a few buttons on the CONN to bring the ship slowly out of warp::
CAG_FO_Williams says:
::in his quarters, just finishing up with getting into his standard duty uniform... decides to give the flight suit a break for now::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
aCTO:  Very good Commander.  Let me know once the sensor sweeps begin.
aCTO_LtCmdr_Silver_Wolf says:
CO: The sweeps are already in progress sir.
CEO_Lt_Hull says:
*CO*:  Aye Captain, hopefully I will have some good news shortly for you!
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
aCTO:  Have we picked up anything in the system yet?
aCTO_LtCmdr_Silver_Wolf says:
TO: Cadet....any contacts at this time?
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
*CEO*:  We will keep our fingers crossed up here Lieutenant.
CAG_FO_Williams says:
::strides across his bedroom, and opens a small drawer... produces a few small knives, which he quickly tucks away in various out of the way, but still easy to access places::
TO_Cdt_Tennesy says:
aCTO: No contacts at this time but sensors are only working at 25% range Sir.
CEO_Lt_Hull says:
::Isaac nods to the duty engineer waiting at the Master Display, who turns and keys in the appropriate commands for the computer to begin the simulations on the transwarp system::
CAG_FO_Williams says:
::moves into the living area of his quarters, and sits down at his desk, calling Cerna in air wing control for a status update::
aCTO_LtCmdr_Silver_Wolf says:
::looks at her:: TO: The tactical sensors are only at 25%?
TO_Cdt_Tennesy says:
aCTO: Yes sir.
aCTO_LtCmdr_Silver_Wolf says:
CO: Sir we don't have any contacts yet but tactical sensors are only at 25% at the moment.  Is there a reason for that?
aCTO_LtCmdr_Silver_Wolf says:
CO: I forgot sir we have to deal with the subspace distortions.
aCTO_LtCmdr_Silver_Wolf says:
CO: We will do our best sir.
TO_Cdt_Tennesy says:
::frowns as the sensors begin picking up vessels:: CO/aCTO: I'm starting to pick up contacts, about 6 total.
OPS_Ens_Fong says:
::begins a sweep of communications channels and stops:: CO: Captain, I am picking up a distress call...correction, several signals...they are in the system, but I can't be more specific than that yet, sir.
aCTO_LtCmdr_Silver_Wolf says:
::is angry that he forgot about distortions::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Nods to the aCTO::
CEO_Lt_Hull says:
::Isaac leans over the master display to watch the simulations progress through their tests::
CAG_FO_Williams says:
::gets up from his desk after a few moments, nodding once, and heads out of his quarters and towards the lifts::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::glances over at the TO::  TO: Can you determine who they are?  And eta?
FCO_Ens_Northcutt says:
::takes the ship at full impulse into the system::
TO_Cdt_Tennesy says:
CO: working on it Sir.
TO_Cdt_Tennesy says:
CO: They don't appear to be moving Sir and they appear to be Starfleet
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Then turns to OPS::  OPS: Are they Starfleet?
aCTO_LtCmdr_Silver_Wolf says:
TO: We still too far to distinguish their class?
FCO_Ens_Northcutt says:
::looks back at the CO::
TO_Cdt_Tennesy says:
aCTO: There are 2 defiant class, 1 nebula and the rest are still out of range, sir.
OPS_Ens_Fong says:
::attempts to narrow down the frequency and direction of the signals, ensuring that they are recorded for later review:: CO: The signals are on Starfleet channels, but that could be due to subspace interference Captain.  They could be broadcasting on anything.
CAG_FO_Williams says:
::steps into the nearest lift, and orders the shuttle bay::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
TO/OPS: Can you determine if the Starfleet vessels are the ones that are sending out the distress signals?
aCTO_LtCmdr_Silver_Wolf says:
CO: Sir what are the chances of finding two defiants, one nebula and others out here?
FCO_Ens_Northcutt says:
aCTO: Regardless, we have a duty to respond.
aCTO_LtCmdr_Silver_Wolf says:
FCO: That is of course the correct thing to do but I would like to find out their registries and find out exactly who they are.
CAG_FO_Williams says:
::steps off the lift, and enters the bay, nodding just once to the on duty crew but doesn't stop walking, his path for the control room::
TO_Cdt_Tennesy says:
CO: No Sir, I can't and one of the Defiants appears to be heavily damaged and showing no lifesigns
OPS_Ens_Fong says:
::fiddles with a dial on the console and narrows his eyes:: CO: I don't think the Federation ships are the ones signaling...  I'd say the broadcast is coming from one of the asteroid belts, Captain.
aCTO_LtCmdr_Silver_Wolf says:
CO: I don't like the sound of this.
FCO_Ens_Northcutt says:
::turns back to the CONN and begins plotting a course towards the distress signal, if needed::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
aCTO/FCO: You would both be correct.  We know that Takit is somewhere in the area with other ships.  So we don't know if this could be a trap.  Although, as Northcutt stated it’s our duty to check it out.
aCTO_LtCmdr_Silver_Wolf says:
CO: I never disputed our duty to respond.  Merely stated that what are the chances that these ships are out here?  And why?
OPS_Ens_Fong says:
::feeds the bearing and data on the distress calls to the conn:: FCO: That is as close as I've been able to narrow down the source.
FCO_Ens_Northcutt says:
::nods to Fong::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
TO: What about the other 5 vessels?
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
OPS: Odd, if the Starfleet vessels Tennesy are in such bad shape you would think they would send out a distress call.  Which asteroid belt can you determine the origin?
TO_Cdt_Tennesy says:
CO: The Nebula is beginning to vent plasma and most of her port side is completely destroyed. Two Akira are on sensors now, no lifesigns on either one and  both appear to be non-functional.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
aCTO: Aye, Commander and as I stated in our last meeting we are to consider all ships in the area hostile until we determine otherwise at this point.
aCTO_LtCmdr_Silver_Wolf says:
CO: I smell a trap.
FCO_Ens_Northcutt says:
CO: Captain, should I adjust our course?
OPS_Ens_Fong says:
CO: I've narrowed it down to a section of one asteroid belt, we will need to close the distance for me to narrow the location down, sir.
aCTO_LtCmdr_Silver_Wolf says:
::taps his combadge and barks orders to his team leaders::
TO_Cdt_Tennesy says:
CO/aCTO: There is another ship on sensors now, a Defiant, scans show her warp core has exploded and there are no lifesigns.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
FCO: Begin to adjust your course to the nearest derelict vessel.  Reduce speed to 1/4 impulse.
CAG_FO_Williams says:
::enters the control room, and moves to stand behind Cerna... shakes his head as she gets up:: Cerna: I suspect our beloved captain will decide to do something equally as... ::pauses, shaking his head:: daring as what got us here. I may need to make myself available... elsewhere.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Stands and looks at the main viewer::  TO: So cadet you are saying all 6 vessels have no lifesigns?
CAG_FO_Williams says:
::pauses, and smirks ever so slightly:: Cerna: Or provide a reality check.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Nods to the aCTO::
aCTO_LtCmdr_Silver_Wolf says:
OPS: Can you get their registries?
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
OPS: Understood.
FCO_Ens_Northcutt says:
CO: I am setting a course for the Nebula-class vessel, one quarter impulse.
FCO_Ens_Northcutt says:
::sets a course and slows the ship to 1/4 impulse::
TO_Cdt_Tennesy says:
CO: Yes sir, no lifesigns on any of them
aCTO_LtCmdr_Silver_Wolf says:
:: brings up a list of the missing starships and waits for confirmation of ships registries::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Crosses her arms, pacing around a bit::
OPS_Ens_Fong says:
aCTO: I'm reading transponders on the Nebula Class USS Chinatown, Defiant class USS Caden, and Akira class USS Iowa.
aCTO_LtCmdr_Silver_Wolf says:
::compares them to his list::
CAG_FO_Williams says:
::moves to a secondary console, and calls up sensor data as seen from the bridge::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
OPS: How are our power resources now that we have dropped from warp Ensign?
aCTO_LtCmdr_Silver_Wolf says:
CO: I don't have them on my list.  However it could be that my list is outdated.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
aCTO: Aye, and unfortunately there is no one to contact at the moment for a new list as well.
aCTO_LtCmdr_Silver_Wolf says:
CO: Exactly and that is what is bothering me.  I have no way of establishing the truth.
OPS_Ens_Fong says:
::focuses a telephoto optical sensor on each of the remaining vessels, and tasks it to search out the hull numbers or name, than pulls up the power distribution display::
Host SMDrew says:
ACTION:  As the Overton moves closer to the damaged Star Fleet ships the bridge crew begins to see the damage that the ships sustained.  Phaser and torpedo strikes can be seen on all of the vessels and major sections of the ships are gone.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
aCTO: Aye, Commander.  We will just have to do the best we can with what we have and proceed with extreme caution.
aCTO_LtCmdr_Silver_Wolf says:
CO: Aye sir.
TO_Cdt_Tennesy says:
::continues to run her scans::
OPS_Ens_Fong says:
CO: Power levels are within acceptable flight limits Captain.
aCTO_LtCmdr_Silver_Wolf says:
TO: Keep your eyes open.  The slightest movement I want it reported.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
OPS: Acknowledged Ensign.
CEO_Lt_Hull says:
::Isaac continues to monitor the simulations, noting the ship is on impulse by the feel of the ship, but unaware of the devastation the Overton has just discovered::
TO_Cdt_Tennesy says:
aCTO: Yes Sir
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Stops in front of the main viewer and just looks at the screen, raising an eyebrow::
CAG_FO_Williams says:
::thinks for only a moment, and enters a sequence of commands from memory, running his own analysis of the data coming in from ship's scans::
OPS_Ens_Fong says:
::compares the power and wavelength of the distress call from when the Overton entered the system to the current distress call::
FCO_Ens_Northcutt says:
::sits back in his seat at the sight on the view screen, clearly uncomfortable::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
aCTO/TO: Can we determine if the phaser and torpedo strikes were from another Starfleet vessel?
OPS_Ens_Fong says:
::completely ignores the view screen:: aCTO: I've managed to identify the defiant class Halloway and Halken,  and the akira class New Deli.
FCO_Ens_Northcutt says:
CO: should I bring us to a stop?
aCTO_LtCmdr_Silver_Wolf says:
CO: I would have to get a close up view of them to determine that sir.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
FCO: Aye full stop.  aCTO/TO: I want full scans of the area at all times.  I don't want anymore surprises.
TO_Cdt_Tennesy says:
CO: Yes Sir
FCO_Ens_Northcutt says:
::taps a button on his CONN:: CO: Full stop.
aCTO_LtCmdr_Silver_Wolf says:
::brings up the view of the ships::
CEO_Lt_Hull says:
::Isaac notes a finding of the simulation made by the computer...the transwarp coils will require massive amounts of power to drive the ship into a transwarp conduit...something that he had feared would be true...::  
CAG_FO_Williams says:
::nods once, and deactivates the console... he steps out of the control room, and moves to one of the shuttles, excusing the technician who was about to start a diagnostic... he enters, and gets himself situated::
TO_Cdt_Tennesy says:
CO: Yes the phaser and torpedo strikes are the type used by Starfleet.
aCTO_LtCmdr_Silver_Wolf says:
CO: Question, were they fired on by each other? Or from another federation starship?
FCO_Ens_Northcutt says:
::looks over, warily, at the TO::
CEO_Lt_Hull says:
::As the simulations continue, he notices a variable that the computer had isolated, the mass that the transwarp coils were tuned for was...The Claymore!,  the Overton was simply too much mass for the transwarp coils that were installed and now being tested::
OPS_Ens_Fong says:
::extrapolates the power of the distress signal and begins to map probable locations of the signal's sources.::
TO_Cdt_Tennesy says:
::glances at the FCO then back at her console and the scans::
CAG_FO_Williams says:
::begins to bring secondary power online, and activates the sensors, attempting to isolate what he'd seen just a minute before::
CEO_Lt_Hull says:
*CO*:  Captain, the first results and computer based simulation findings are starting to be reported, and...it isn't good news!
aCTO_LtCmdr_Silver_Wolf says:
CO: Unless I miss my guess, I have a fix on some that were type XII phasers.
FCO_Ens_Northcutt says:
::looks back to the view screen::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
aCTO: Aye, Commander that is what I was thinking.  Logically speaking there is probably no way we can tell that for sure.
aCTO_LtCmdr_Silver_Wolf says:
CO: No but I would hazard a guess that it was meant for it to look like this.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Nods again to Wolf::  aCTO: Logic tells me that the distress call that Ensign Fong is picking up is a lure of some sort.
CAG_FO_Williams says:
::nods... still entering commands, and increases power just slightly to the sensors, beginning to scan the region of space slightly more carefully::
FCO_Ens_Northcutt says:
::feeling extremely uneasy, begins to plot a potential course out of the area in a hurry if necessary::
aCTO_LtCmdr_Silver_Wolf says:
CO: Captain it is not logic.  It is a certainty.  Why else destroy these ships or in this case tow these hulks here but to lure us into his trap?
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
*CEO*: Not what I was hoping for Lieutenant.  Is it something we need to discuss face to face Lieutenant?
CEO_Lt_Hull says:
::looks up towards the overhead, as if he could see the Captain on the Bridge::
OPS_Ens_Fong says:
CO: I'm picking up areas of high metallic contact in the third asteroid field...the source of the distress call...it could be escape pods, captain.
CEO_Lt_Hull says:
*CO*:  Aye, I will be up in a moment
OPS_Ens_Fong says:
::turns his head slightly and bends forward to listen to his console:: CO: I'm picking up a broken message...Trying to clear up the interference now.
TO_Cdt_Tennesy says:
CO/aCTO: I have two ships on sensors coming from the far side of the Kazner demon planet
CEO_Lt_Hull says:
Ens. Secord:  I'll be on the Bridge
CEO_Lt_Hull says:
<Ens. Secord> CEO:  Aye Sir!
aCTO_LtCmdr_Silver_Wolf says:
Out loud: Oh Hell.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
OPS: Put it through once you clear it up.  Escape pods Ensign or another vessel?
FCO_Ens_Northcutt says:
::prepares to move the ship in a hurry::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
*CEO*: Understood see you shortly.
CEO_Lt_Hull says:
::Isaac exits the ME, heading to the nearest TL:: *Computer*:  Bridge!
aCTO_LtCmdr_Silver_Wolf says:
:: brings the weapons to full and does his best at the targeting scanners::
aCTO_LtCmdr_Silver_Wolf says:
FCO: Lets make our shots count.  No errors.
aCTO_LtCmdr_Silver_Wolf says:
CO: Sir weapons hot and ready but will not fire unless fired upon.
FCO_Ens_Northcutt says:
aCTO: Alright... don't miss
aCTO_LtCmdr_Silver_Wolf says:
FCO: We won't both miss.  ::smiles::
CAG_FO_Williams says:
::continues to examine his own sensory display... he raises both eyebrows and attempts to run a more detailed scan of the shuttle::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Looks back at the FCO and without a word, knows he is already taking action::  TO: eta Cadet and are the Starfleet as well?
OPS_Ens_Fong says:
::feeds the message through a filter than shakes his head.:: CO: Hard to tell if its escape pods...but Captain...listen to this.  ::puts the message on the bridge speakers::
CAG_FO_Williams says:
<shuttle = incoming ships>
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
aCTO: Acknowledged.  Have your teams on standby.
FCO_Ens_Northcutt says:
::engages thrusters on the Overton to move it into a better position to face the incoming ships::
aCTO_LtCmdr_Silver_Wolf says:
CO: Teams are already on station.  I have trained them well.
FCO_Ens_Northcutt says:
CO: I am bringing us about to face the ships
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
OPS: Put the targets on screen maximum resolution.
TO_Cdt_Tennesy says:
CO/aCTO: They are Defiant class ships and their transponder signals show them to be Starfleet. They are coming in hot with their shields raised.
aCTO_LtCmdr_Silver_Wolf says:
CO: Not good.  I will bet they are hostile.
aCTO_LtCmdr_Silver_Wolf says:
::brings the ships to bear with the targeting scanners::
Host SMDrew says:
ACTION:  The comm message is played over the main speakers from the ops console.  message:  This is Captain Daniven of the USS Chinatown.  We where attacked by a fleet of vessels.  Our task force was destroyed and all hands abandoned ship.  We will attempt to survive within the asteroid fields as long as we can.    Replays
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
FCO: Good work Ensign.
CEO_Lt_Hull says:
::The TL arrives at the Bridge, doors open and Isaac steps onto the Bridge, moves over to the Engineering console waiting to be noticed by the Captain, sensing the tension of the moment::
OPS_Ens_Fong says:
::focuses optical sensors on the two closing ships, at the best resolution that he can manage, overlaying the split screen with speed, distance and heading data.::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
aCTO: I would imagine you are right Commander and they are probably behind what we see here.
CAG_FO_Williams says:
::while waiting for his own scans to produce results, taps his badge:: *CO*: You can lay odds, captain, they will not be open to negotiation.
FCO_Ens_Northcutt says:
self: They're moving in quick...
OPS_Ens_Fong says:
CO: They could be other survivors sir.
aCTO_LtCmdr_Silver_Wolf says:
CO: Be not fooled by what you see.
aCTO_LtCmdr_Silver_Wolf says:
OPS: You also could be correct but I doubt it in this instance.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Notices the CEO and nods as she listens to the audio::
Host SMDrew says:
ACTION:  Both black painted defiants open fire with their pulse phaser cannons.  The impact of the blasts can be felt through the Overton as the blue flashes fill the main view screen.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
*CAG*: Aye, Williams.
aCTO_LtCmdr_Silver_Wolf says:
::opens fire quickly::
aCTO_LtCmdr_Silver_Wolf says:
FCO: Move us around for a broad side.
OPS_Ens_Fong says:
::decides that he was wrong:: CO: Shields holding at 70% sir.
FCO_Ens_Northcutt says:
CO: Taking evasive action
aCTO_LtCmdr_Silver_Wolf says:
::targets the lead ship::
FCO_Ens_Northcutt says:
::moves the ship as the aCTO ordered::
aCTO_LtCmdr_Silver_Wolf says:
::fires a full spread of torpedoes::
CEO_Lt_Hull says:
::Turns and logs into Engineering 1 and increases shields::
TO_Cdt_Tennesy says:
::grips the console as the ship rocks from the blast::
Host SMDrew says:
*************************** Pause Mission ************************* 

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