Host SMDrew says:
ARC 19 - Only The Good Die Young - Mission 15 - SD: 11706.13
Host SMDrew says:
Summary: The Claymore has jumped to warp after several Cabowee scout ships jumped into the Sol System.  The Cabowee vessels launched a subspace type weapon which locked onto the Claymore's warp signature.  The Claymore used the sun while at warp.  The subspace rift hit the sun and caused the star to go nova with the Claymore riding the shockwave out of the system.  Now still at maximum warp the Claymore is safe… for the moment.
Host SMDrew says:
********************** Resume Mission ***********************
Host Q says:
::Stands and takes a few steps to the edge of the bridge.::
CSO_Cmd_Senn says:
:: At her station, absently tapping her fingers as one part of her mentally worked on her job, gathering data and the other trying to process the results of her suggestion.::
Host Q says:
::Falls to his knees.::
CEO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::watches the engine thrum with life as the ship travels at warp, for a moment mesmerized by what should, by now, be a familiar sight::
CSO_Cmd_Senn says:
:: from her peripheral vision she sees something, but at the moment, she leaves whatever is going on to others.::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Stands and turns to face Q and Damrok::  Q: What is it?  Are you all right?
Host Q says:
CO:  No, Captain, as I explained to your doctor, I am the last of my kind.  I am dying.
Host Q says:
ACTION:  Long range sensors show eight Cabowee vessels coming in on an intercept course.
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Approaches as well, going to one knee beside Q::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Lowers her head slightly::  Q: I'm sorry, Q, truly.
CSO_Cmd_Senn says:
:: Dying.... she takes a deep breath::  CO:  Captain, eight vessels on an intercept course with us... Cabowee.
CEO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::blinks, turning back to the console::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Looks over at Senn::  CSO:  Aye, Commander.  We knew it was only a matter of time.
CSO_Cmd_Senn says:
CO/XO:  I am not sure how they did it, but somehow they ported in behind us.  At their current speed, we will be within weapons range in five minutes.
Host Q says:
CO:  I don't need Vulcan pity, Captain.  The Continuum is destroyed here.  There is nothing here but death.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Turns back to Q and moves over to him and Damrok, kneeling down.::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
CSO: Understood.  But, our weapons will do nothing from past experience.
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
Q:  Q, your plan.  Can you still get us back to where  ̶  and when  ̶  you believe we need to be?
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Nods, some part of her knew the logic in what he said.::  Q: I'm afraid you are right.  Not something I say lightly.  ::Glances at Damrok and nods::
Host Q says:
XO/CO: I believe I can.  As one last act of heroic bravery for all Q.  ::Motions to step away as he uses the wall to stand.::
CSO_Cmd_Senn says:
:: Sends sensor data over to tactical as she gives an update.::  CO:  They are the same as before.  Small, four men crew...scouting vessels.  Weapons detected are spatial charges.  Subspace pulse weapons and...I am not sure, some form of energy weapon that the sensors are unable to identify.
CEO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::patches in to the sensors, keeping an eye on them as he monitors the engines::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Stands back to give him space::
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Stands again and takes a few steps back, beside T'Shara::
CSO_Cmd_Senn says:
:: At the silence behind her, she turns around::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
CSO: Understood, Commander.
Host Q says:
::Straightens his Starfleet uniform.::  CO/XO:  Good luck.  Trust the untrustworthy.  It's the Claymore they want.  ::Snaps his fingers with a smile.::
CSO_Cmd_Senn says:
:: frowns.  That made no sense... and why would they want the Claymore of all other vessels?::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
XO: Trust the untrustworthy?  Why the Claymore?  ::She says quietly watching::
CTO_Lt_Kytides says:
<TO2_Ens_Senezem> ::Looks over the data from the primary tactical console, glancing back at Q in curiosity before returning to the data::
Host Q says:
ACTION:  Q falls to the floor as the Claymore blinks once again out of time.    Moments, hours, days pass.  Hundreds of light years away and seventy years back to their own time, the Claymore appears on the edge of a distant system.
CSO_Cmd_Senn says:
:: turns around toward her station as lights flash::
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Shakes his head::  CO:  I don't know.  He told me we needed an ally.  ::Looks around the bridge, cognizant that something has changed, but there are no immediate outward indicators of it::
Host Q says:
ACTION:  Sensors indicate no Cabowee.  Only a large system at the edge of Breen space.   The Claymore's computers will take days before they can lock onto a very remote ODN station.
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
CO:  Probably someone we wouldn't typically regard in that context.
CSO_Cmd_Senn says:
CO: Chronometers have reset.
CSO_Cmd_Senn says:
CO/XO: We appear to be on the edge of Breen space.
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
CSO:  Do we have exact coordinates?
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
CSO:  Spatial and temporal, that is... ::Takes a few steps toward the science station::
CTO_Lt_Kytides says:
<TO2_Ens_Senezem> ::Blinks at the change and immediately checks sensors for dangers, sighing lightly in relief at the lack of Cabowee::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Lookds around.  It didn't feel like anything had changed.::  XO: Breen space...perhaps that is what Q meant by trust the untrustworthy.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Makes her way over to her chair and takes a seat::
CEO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::reroutes sensor data into an additional analysis, along with a parallel analysis of Claymore’s warp core readings and warp signature::
CEO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::not quite sure what he's looking for at the moment, but is curious how the Cabowee just kind of showed up::
CSO_Cmd_Senn says:
:: Tries to get an update from the Federation, but with no luck.  Frowning, she checks the coordinates. as sensors can the area.::  CO/XO:  We are outside a binary system.  I am reading eighteen planets orbiting them.  There are also satellites with communication arrays and space probes out beyond us.  According to co-ordinates, we are on the far edge...
CSO_Cmd_Senn says:
CO/XO: .... of Breen space.  About... 300 light years from Earth.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
TO2: Cabowee?
CTO_Lt_Kytides says:
<TO2_Ens_Senezem> CO:  None on sensors, Captain.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
XO/CSO: Given our location, it is logical to think the Breen are who Q spoke of.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
TO: Good.  Let's hope it stays that way.
CSO_Cmd_Senn says:
CO/XO: At least one of the planets is populated.  Size... about two Earths.  Population around 9.4 billion.  Four outposts.... could be bases, on four of the other planets with a population of twelve each.
CSO_Cmd_Senn says:
CO/XO:  There are four space stations.  Two are constructed similar to dry docks.  There are about 800 people on each of them.
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
CO/CSO:  The far edge of Breen space...if any Starfleet vessel has ever been out here, I don't know about it.
CSO_Cmd_Senn says:
XO: No, Sir... we are about 150 times the distance as deep space 3.
CSO_Cmd_Senn says:
CO/XO:  The other two stations are further out.  I am reading about 200 people on them.
CSO_Cmd_Senn says:
:: taps a few keys.::  CO/XO:  I am picking up warp signatures within the system.  Computer calculates max at warp two.
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
CO:  Anywhere rimward of Breen space will be uncharted.  ::Nods slowly as Senn speaks::  Could be anyone...but the opposite side of Breen space coreward from here is suspected Vroa territory.  ::Pulls up some charts on his panel::
CEO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::pores over the analyses, though he's not focused enough to make much sense out of either one individually, let alone both together::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
XO/CSO: It is definitely the race for which he spoke; he said they had major resources.  And this definitely sounds like that is the case.
CSO_Cmd_Senn says:
:: Leans forward to read through some telemetry::  CO/XO:  Their communications system is sophisticated.  I would suggest the CEO work on tapping into it.
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
CO:  That much is certain.  ::Sits and begins sifting through the incoming data::
CTO_Lt_Kytides says:
<TO2_Ens_Senezem> ::Looks up at the realization, at Damrok's words, that they're possibly caught between Breen, Vroa, and Cabowee, and immediately returns his gaze and stares very hard at the tactical console's sensor readings::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Nods:: XO: Aye, we would be the first to chart this area.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Leans over slightly to Damrok::  XO: How do we go about contacting them?
CSO_Cmd_Senn says:
:: lifts a brow::  XO: If the Ferengi where here, they would have a field day.  This system is a wealth of resources.
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
CO:  We just sort of...showed up.  ::Clasps his hands together, laying them on his knee::  I think it's in our best interest to assume a peaceful posture, and attempt to communicate directly.  Obviously, we'll need to be careful not to intrude upon any shipping lanes or other areas where the Breen might feel they hold jurisdiction.
CSO_Cmd_Senn says:
:: Turns around::  CO:  Captain, Q says they want the Claymore.  Is it possible, we do something that harms them to the point of extreme revenge?
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
CO:  Any other course of action might end up showing us in a poor light.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
XO: Agreed.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
XO: So having Davis tap into their communications system probably not a good idea?  ::She says quietly::
CSO_Cmd_Senn says:
CO/XO:  What if we come in as wanting to trade with them?  Put them on a level of importance.  Then we might not seem so ummm... scary.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
CSO: It is definitely a theory, Commander.  At this point, anything could be a trigger.
CSO_Cmd_Senn says:
:: turns around to see what she can pull up.  There is something nagging at her memory, but she does not think she had been part of it.::
CSO_Cmd_Senn says:
:: Nothing comes up... not very helpful::
CEO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::stands up, wandering away from the console and towards the warp core for a moment, trying to clear his head a little::
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Grimaces slightly, then speaks quietly::  CO:  It would be the most direct route to information.  If we're caught, we're a foreign entity tapping their lines of communication.  It's a proposition with no margin for error.
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Thinks he's concisely communicated his opposition without saying it outright, but at minimum, has outlined the reasons why::
Host Q says:
<Voice>  ::A twinkle of light sparks from the Claymore’s  warp core, then an almost whispered voice.::   CEO:  You can't have them.  This system is ours....
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
TO2:  Mister Senezem, stand down to yellow alert.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
XO: Aye, we don't want to do anything to aggravate them if we don't have to.  Keep the peace is the best action.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
XO/CSO: I think Senn has a good idea. If we approach them about trade, at least it is a peaceful way to open the door to communication.
CEO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::stops dead in his tracks, certainly sufficiently creeped out by what sounded like a voice; he turns around::
CEO_Cmdr_Davis says:
Computer: Who just said that? "You can't have them"?
CTO_Lt_Kytides says:
<TO2_Ens_Senezem> XO:  Aye, Sir.  ::Downgrades to yellow alert, trying not to take his eyes off the sensor readings for more than a moment::
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
::Pauses silently in sickbay, her hand on/in Fong's, as she waits for the ship to explode, or Q to transform them all into cabanas, or some other emergency to suddenly strike...but the ship remains steadily at red alert...then downgrades to yellow:: 
Host Q says:
<Computer> CEO: Unknown.  No voices detected other than authorized personnel within engineering.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
CSO: But, what could we offer to trade?
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
::Looks back to Fong:: OPS: ...It doesn't appear we're dead quite yet.  
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Nods, sitting back in his chair, a bit more at ease::  CO:  Certainly, a formal introduction wouldn't hurt.  They've probably never even heard of us before...all of the typical first contact protocol seems applicable, though those we encounter are usually at least somewhat familiar with the Federation and Starfleet.  It could be a bit tricky....
CEO_Cmdr_Davis says:
Self: Yea, you would say that. ::turns back to the warp core, feeling way too strange to pass this off as the usual voices in his head::
OPS_Lt_Fong says:
::watches, glances upward silently for a moment, then he nods at the CMO:: CMO: That is a bit of an improvement
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
::Glances down:: OPS: ...I missed you also...  ::Tilts her head, smiling slightly:: And Doctor will likely rest more easily let off the proverbial hook for your "death," if not disappearance.
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
CO:  ...but we're still acting as representatives and not freelancers.  I would keep the trade proposal in our back pocket, for now.
CSO_Cmd_Senn says:
CO:  Why do we not ask them?  What might we possibly need?  You do realize, it would be helpful to have Fong for this.
CEO_Cmdr_Davis says:
*CO*: Davis to T'Shara.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::nods::  XO: Very well.  A back-up, I believe it is called.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
CSO: Aye, this is something Fong is good at.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Taps her badge::  *CEO*: T'Shara here.  Go ahead, Mr. Davis.
OPS_Lt_Fong says:
::Nods:: CMO: What happened to the...assistants?
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Nods in reply, returning to the charts as LRS continues to build the structure and form of their environs into the computer::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
XO: With more thought, I think it best to have Davis tap into their communications at least to find out their language.  Universal translator will not be able to detect anything at this point without prior contact
CEO_Cmdr_Davis says:
*CO*: I don't suppose you're getting any reports up there of...voices?
CEO_Cmdr_Davis says:
*CO*: And little lights..?
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
*CEO*:  Voices and lights, Commander?  ::Looks to Damrok.::  No, nothing has been reported up here on the bridge.  Is something going on in Engineering?
CSO_Cmd_Senn says:
:: turns around to check if sensors have picked up anything around engineering.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Looks up momentarily to reply to T'Shara, but can only raise an eyebrow at Davis' report, instead::
CEO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::stops his pacing for a moment::  *CO*: I swear I just heard a voice that said something like, "You can't have them" and "The system is ours."
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
::Glances down, frowning:: OPS: ...I don't know. We were forced to leave rather suddenly...and didn't have any opportunity to learn more. We're considered responsible for essentially helping ignite a civil war, not to mention that they believe we launched a senseless and merciless attack upon civilians.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Raises an eyebrow::  CEO: Cabowee?
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Whispers::  XO: We are definitely where we need to be then.
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Blanches, and even though it wasn't directed at him::
CSO_Cmd_Senn says:
XO: I am picking up what looks to be three Breen cargo vessels.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::There seemed to be no escape from them no matter what time they were in.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::After a moment, gains some resolve::  CO:  Q got us here...now we need to take care of business.
CEO_Cmdr_Davis says:
*CO*: I can't be sure about that. There was a little flash of light or something that appeared at the same time, though.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
::Nods::  XO: Agreed.
CSO_Cmd_Senn says:
XO:  Inside the system, there is a single craft leaving the outer most station.  It is at one-quarter impulse and accelerating.  It will soon be within short range sensors.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
*CEO*: Do you want a security team on standby down there or marine unit?
CSO_Cmd_Senn says:
CO:  Captain, sensors have not picked up anything out of the ordinary around engineering.
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::References his console::  CSO:  I see them.  CO:  It might be now or never, Captain, if we want to make an introduction before we are caught loitering in what may be considered sovereign space.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
CSO: Noted, Commander.
CEO_Cmdr_Davis says:
*CO*: Well, I'm not sure what good that will do right now. Everything appears in order at present.
OPS_Lt_Fong says:
::Shakes his head slightly:: CMO: Did we?
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
*CEO*: Understood, Commander.  But, we know how quickly that can change.
CSO_Cmd_Senn says:
XO: The contact has jumped to warp two and is altering its course.  It no longer will pass within our SRS.
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
CSO:  Still...it's possible that it would be able to see us from here, even if we don't have the ability to scan it at high resolution.
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
::Shakes her head firmly:: OPS: No. Some of the more zealous assistants took control of a Starfleet vessel. I... ::Shakes her head:: ...I met some of them. Their plight was serious, but some no longer wanted justice - nothing less than the blood of their "enemies," would slake their thirst.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
XO: How do we know if it's Breen or some other vessel just trading?
CSO_Cmd_Senn says:
XO:  At its current trajectory, it is heading outside of the system.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
XO: Aye, we need to make contact before they wonder what we are doing just sitting here.  But, we don't know what their language is.
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
CO:  We often don't.  Such are the hazards of first contact.
OPS_Lt_Fong says:
::nods:: CMO: Rule thirty-four doesn't apply to fanatics.
Host Q says:
******************************* Pause Mission - Time lapse = 20 minutes ***************************

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