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Patrolling the Frontier - Mission 45  - 11008.31
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Summary:  The crew returns to duty after the Captains staff meeting.  With everyone up to date on what is happening the crew now has to decide the best course of action...
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********************** Resume Mission *************************
aCTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
::Stands at tactical, perceptibly on edge::
CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Arriving on the bridge, seeming a little late from everyone exiting from the Briefing Room, walks to the Captain's Ready Room::
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
::seated at operations, quietly watching the power systems::
CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Rings the door chime to the Captain's Ready Room::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Stands from the couch as she hears the chime::  Aloud: Come.
CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::As the doors open, Isaac enters::  CO:  Captain!  I believe I missed the briefing, my apologies, may I inquire what I missed?
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
:: With a sigh, she leans back in her chair, stretching.  The meeting should be over soon and her representative should be down equally soon to fill her in.::
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Dutifully travels upon the turbolift until it practically spits her out onto the bridge::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
CEO: It is quite all right Mr. Hull I know you have your hands full in engineering.
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
:: Standing, she went to get something to drink.  It was still early in the day, but the run had been long and it felt as if she had not rested at all since it began... probably because she had not.::
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
::pulls up the captain's briefing on his console, scrolls to his part, nods and begins compiling a system wide communications report.::
CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  That is an understatement Captain ::grins:: anything I need to know to get ready? Otherwise I will excuse myself and head back to Main Engineering...by your leave of course
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
:: As the replicator opened to reveal a steaming mug of something... she had no idea who programmed the replicator last, she picked it up and took a sip.  A shudder went through her, but at least she felt as if she might be waking up more.::
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
:: Reaching over she tapped her commbadge.::  *CO*:  Captain, I have pretty much exhausted the data we have.  I have nothing more to add to Cadwell's report.
aCTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
::Glances over toward the ready room doors a moment, then back to his console, keeping an eye on sensors, but has more alerts and alarms set than are really necessary::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
CEO: First priority is to work on the warp core, it's been offline since the attack.  If you can bring it online and up to warp two that will be better than nothing.  Other than that everything on this padd will get you up to date.  ::hands the commander a padd::  We are doing our best to locate a safe port for us to resupply and repair.
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Stumbles ever-so-slightly onto the bridge, quickly rights herself, looking back at the turbolift almost accusingly for a moment, as if it is somehow to blame for her misfortune...but quickly turns back, making a survey glance of the bridge as she heads to the Ready Room doors::
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
::frowns at something on his console and stabs it with slightly more force then necessary to get the screen to change::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
*CSO*: Understood Commander.  Work on pulling up any charts we have on the area and see if you can find us a safe part of space for repairs and resupply.
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
*CO*:  I will head for astrometrics for that.  I believe it is online and working.
CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Accepts the PADD, taps the screen a few times, begins reading::  CO:  Aye Captain, that is my first priority, get the Clay on her way, I believe we can get at least warp 2, but no promises how long it will last, I will keep you informed of our progress. Thank you Captain!
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
<OPS_Ens_Kendal> ::slips onto the bridge, passes Fong a padd, then heads for one of the secondary consoles::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
*CSO*: Acknowledged.  Aye, as far as I know it is working.  Keep me posted.
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
:: With that plan in mind, she lets one of her staff know where she will be and heads out, the cup of hot whatever still in hand.::
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Approaches the Ready Room and presses the chime, spending the interim moment straightening her uniform and rubbing her right eye a bit::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Nods::  CEO: Thank you Commander.  I know you will do your best as well as your team.  I will keep you posted if we find a safe port as well.
aCTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
::Glances at Kendal a moment::
CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  By your leave Captain! ::Turns and exits the Captain's Ready Room, heads over to Eng1 console, looks at a few displays and then heads for the TL::
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
::frowns at the Padd and looks at Kendal:: OPS_Kendle: Are you sure?
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
<OPS_ENS_Kendal> OPS: Yes sir.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Bows her head slightly as he leaves::
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
::shakes his head and looks at the PADD again:: OPS_Kendal: How many?
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
<OPS_ENS_Kendal> ::glances at the secondary console squints slightly with concentration:: OPS: Best guess...six sir.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::takes a breath as the doors close, she sits back down on the couch, reaching over for one last drink.  It felt like lately she spent more time in her ready room than her quarters.::
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
:: Arriving, she keys in her code and steps through the door to wait for the back door to close and her eyes to adjust to the darkness.::
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
::swears under his breath, and looks around the bridge for someone to report to::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Hears the chime and looks up::  Self: Busy.  ::raising an eyebrow::  Aloud: Come.
aCTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
::Looks down at Fong::  OPS:  Something wrong, Lieutenant?
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
:: After a moment the secondary door opens into the darkness beyond where only a few red lights allow her to see the outline of the place.  Walking over to the main console, she keys it on.::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::stands up and walks over to the replicator taking her cup and placing it on the replicator, she turns to the door::
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Steps within the Ready Room, immediately taking a PADD from her pocket:: CO: Captain, you inquired about some information?
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
aCTO: The Captain had me check the sensors for comm chatter in the vicinity. Mister Kendal came up with six possible contacts about twenty light years out.
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
::Tapping in a few commands, she pulls up the star charts for the general area and programs the computer to search for an area of space safe enough for them to sit, finish repairs and find some supplies.::
aCTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
::Tilts his head slightly::  OPS:  Is there any further information on said contacts?
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
aCTO: They are transmitting on Starfleet Channels.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
MO: Aye, doctor.  Were you able to find anything?
CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Arrives in Main Engineering, looking for his CEO Padd, he checks on the temperature of the Warp Core for restart::
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
OPS_Kendal: Check the back logs see if you can determine a direction of motion based on intensity.
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
<OPS_ENS_Kendal>::nods and turns back to his console:: OPS: Yes sir.
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Offers T'Shara the PADD:: CO: The only places I knew of in the area are deeper within Federation territory, opposite the direction you want us to go. They are also ones I haven't been in contact with for...well, nearly a decade, so I'm not as certain whether they would still be "friendly" ports or not.
aCTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
::Sighs slightly::  OPS:  Let us assume that any or all of those contacts are on course for this system at standard speeds.  Approximate a time of arrival?
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
CO:  Unfortunately the only locations I kept in contact with outside of Federation space are at quite a distance from here, but I've notated the closest ones on the PADD for you anyway.
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
CO: I'm sorry I couldn't be of more help, Captain...
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Takes the padd from Raeyld and looks down at the data as she listens::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Looks up at Raeyld from the padd::  MO: Are the contacts that are outside of Federation space safe ports as far as you know Doctor?
CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Ens Secord:  We need to see if the core is ready for restart, we need more power for the ship and we need to get to a treaty port for dry dock time!
CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
<Ens. Secord> CEO:  Aye Sir! we should be able to start in 30 minutes plus or minus 10
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
aCTO: Assuming furthest possible distance and a cruise of warp six, slightly over eighteen days.  worst case scenario, they are less then twenty light years out...assuming ten light years, and warp nine speeds...about two days.
CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Ens. Secord:  Very good!  Let’s get the Port and Starboard PTCs on-line and we can start raising the core temperature
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Pauses a moment to think about this::
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Nods, thoughtfully:: CO: There are a few places I believe to be safe.
CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
*CO*:  Captain, we are planning a warp core restart in 30 minutes +/- 10
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
CO: The nearest would be in Orion space, about sixty light years from here.
aCTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
OPS:  Understood...keep me updated concerning any further developments.
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
:: Each area that fit her criteria lit up.  Safe, supplies and repairs... and in Federation space.  She let out another sigh as she negated anything within Federation space.::
CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
<Ens. Secord> CEO:  Sir, you know it takes 30 minutes to start a warp core! You want to change the laws of physics?  ::grins::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
*CEO*: Understood.
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
:: One by one the lights dimmed to reveal what was left.  Slowly she began to review them.::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
MO: Well I believe that would take way to long and we don't have enough fuel for that.
CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Ens. Secord:  Aye, Captain knows that as well, I don't think Spock's intermix formula has been used in decades
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Nods, with consternation upon her brow:: CO: I'm afraid not, Captain.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
MO: I appreciate you taking the time Raeyld this does help if nothing else some possibilities if needed even if they are long shots as far as distance and what Claymore can handle at her current state.  Hopefully we can find something closer.
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
::frowns slightly at an oddity and brings up the gas giant's atmospheric composition on his console::
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Nods:: CO: If we need further help at another time, and have high warp capabilities back...  ::Shrugs slightly:: It would still be a long-shot, but at least a feasible option. Just let me know.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Nods::  MO: Agreed Doctor.  I will definitely keep it as an option and will let you know.
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
CO: In the meantime, should I continue research on the unknown DNA?
aCTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
::Sighs and leans forward, his palms on the outer edges of his console::
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
<OPS_ENS_Kendal> ::Continues working on trying to pin down exactly when the comm traffic started to be picked up, and ascertain where it is in relation to other spatial bodies.::
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
*CO*:  Captain, I am afraid I do not have much for you.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Heads toward the ready room doors::  MO: I must report into the bridge and get an update.  Aye, continue with what you can on that.  I know your resources are limited out here but do what you can.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
MO: Again thank you doctor for your help.
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
CO: Yes Sir.  ::Follows the Captain out of the Ready Room::
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ACTION:  Comm traffic comes across Kendal's console.   USS Clay...  Static....   You are to surrend....   Return to Star....  514....  or  static   Destroyed.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Exits out onto the Bridge and walks over to tactical::  *CSO*: I was afraid of that Commander.
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
*CO*:  Deep space 3 is the closest port followed by Starbase 514.  Then there is Ferrenginar, Cardassia, unexplored Breen space and Orion space which is about 100 light-years north and West of unexplored space.
CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::at the duty engineer's console, engaging the controls for raising the temperature and pressure to 2,500,000K, opening the upper magnetic constrictors::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
*CSO*: Doesn't leave for many options does it Commander?  At least not any good ones.
CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::The Warp Core begins to moan and creak with the added pressure and heat::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
aCTO: Commander status report?
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
*CO*:  Well... think of it this way.   We are explorers and there is a loooooooot of space to explore.
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Exits the Ready Room with T'Shara, but diverts her path back to the turbolift::
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
:: Sends the data to a padd and uplinks the information to the captain’s chair.  She then begins to put things back into stand-by mode for later.::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
*CSO*: You are correct commander.  But, we're explorers with three months of fuel and if we're lucky warp 2.
CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::At the precise moment, the computer injects a minute amount of antimatter in the antimatter reactor injector from the lower magnetic constrictor::
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
:: with a ting of humor::  *CO*:  We could get out and push.  I have sent the general info to you.  If you want, I can look forward into the unexplored areas and pick out likely stars that might have habitable worlds as well as stars that might have worlds with the needed supplies.  It will take awhile going through the spectography, but....
aCTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
CO:  Picking up Starfleet communications traffic from about twenty light years out, Captain.  Mister Fong reports that depending on their location, they could be in the system in approximately two days.
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
:: shrugs even though no one is around.::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
*CSO*: Excellent Commander.  Please get started on that right away.  We don't know how much we can count on Starfleet at the moment and who our enemies are so that might be our next option.
CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::The warp core's pressure is increased to 72,000 kilopascals, the internal temperature is rising to normal operating temp.::
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Enters the turbolift:: TL: Sickbay.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Raises an eyebrow::  aCTO: As we anticipated.  It is definitely past time to leave this area then before they get here especially at our current speed.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
aCTO: How many are there Commander can we tell?
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
*CO*:  If you don't hear from me for awhile, feel free to send someone down with lunch.  I will be riiiiight here.
aCTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
CO:  Operations reports six distinct contacts.  Mister Fong may have more detailed information.  ::Glances down to him::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
*CSO*: Acknowledged Commander.
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
:: Shaking her head she sits back down at the console and reactivates it.  She then searches for the program she needs and implements it.  This was going to take awhile.  Looking over she glanced at the chronometer and sighed again.  Then taking a deep breath, she began.::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Nods::  aCTO: At our current state that is more than we need to deal with.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
*CEO*: Mr. Hull how are things going in engineering?  I have just been notified we have 6 incoming contacts that will be here within two days at most.
CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::The Upper MRI and ARI and opened in synchronization starting the intermix....waiting for the restart::
CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
*CO*: Captain, I believe we are moments away from a core restart!
Host SMDrew says:
ACTION: Warning alarms ring out from the Tactical station as three Starfleet vessels enter the System with weapons and shields already online.  Active scans begin pinging the entire system.
aCTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
::Adds, as an aside::  CO:  Two days is worst case scenario...nevertheless, the urgency remains the same.
aCTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
::Looks immediately to the console::  CO:  Captain...!  Self:  Where did they come from...?  CO:  Three Starfleet vessels have entered the system.  ::Initiates electronic countermeasures::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
*CEO*: That might be to........
CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::The Matter/Antimatter intermix react and the core begins generating power to the Main EPS and plasma begins to flow to the nacelles, which take on the blue glow::
Host SMDrew says:
<CO_Tundle>: COM: USS Claymore:  This is Captain Tundle of the USS Eversole.  USS Claymore you are to surrender immediately or be destroyed.  We are to escort you back to Star Base 514 for debriefing and reassignment.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Looks down at the console::  aCTO: Where did they....  Take us to red alert.
CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
*CO*:  Warp Core restart Captain, power and plasma is online
aCTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
::Punches the button::  CO:  Red alert.  ::Brings weapons and shields online::
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
:: Hearing the sounds of red alert, she puts the computer on auto and stands to dash out the door, pausing only long enough not to run into anything in the sudden brightness.::
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Hears Red Alert go off, and reroutes the turbolift to the bridge::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Looks around at the crew on the bridge for a moment::  aCTO: Options
MO_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Gets spit out by the turbolift onto the bridge once more::
aCTO_LtCmdr_Damrok says:
CO:  I am attempting to dampen our electrical output to remain undetected as long as possible, but there are three vessels...we will not be able to remain undetected for long, and we cannot outgun them in our current state.
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
:: As the lift deposits her on the bridge, she heads straight to her station to log in and be informed of what is going on.::
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
::glances around the bridge then begins a computer data Search for Tundle and the USS Eversole::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
aCTO: And from what Mr. Hull has told me the maximum warp speed we are able to get at this time is warp 2.  We won't be able to get far if we try and run.
Host SMDrew says:
ACTION:  Three other Starfleet vessels enter the System on the opposite side bringing the total to six.
CSO_LtCmd_Senn says:
CO:  Arrival of three more starships.  Checking their transponders.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Does not want to surrender but at this point doesn't know what other option she has.::
Host SMDrew says:
********************* Pause Mission ********************

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