[21:02:31] <SM_James> Summary: Claymore's engineers work through the last hour to bring Providence up to a slightly improved state of operations. With the ship not quite as dead in space as it was when Claymore arrived, efforts turn to continued stabilization, and figuring out exactly what the hell just happened. During the hour, a possible motive for the attack has been revealed. But what's the connection? 

[21:02:31] <SM_James> Is this a one-off, or does someone have an agenda? And how will Claymore's newly reconstituted command staff handle that second thing?

[21:02:31] <SM_James> Star Trek: A Call to Duty is proud to present the USS Claymore in: "Balance of Power"

[21:02:31] <SM_James> Episode 6: "A Different Kind of Game" (12210.15)

[21:03:22] <SM_James> =/\= BEGIN MISSION =/\=

[21:04:11] @<OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::halfway under one of the bridge consoles, he reaches down and pulls a spanner from his tool kit.  Shortly loud banging can be heard from under the console::

[21:04:21] <XO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Steps through the doors into the Conference room, with just a few hints of trepidation, although she mostly pushes then down:: CO: ...Captain. Do you have a moment?

[21:05:05] @<CMO_Lt_Stevens> ::gets up from one patient and heads to another::

[21:05:18] <Tac PO2 Toltecatl Atzin> :: keeping a close eye on the system via sensors::

[21:06:10] @<CEO_Ens_Brax> ::On the Providence, making her way to the Bridge with a status update. Steps in and looks about for OPS to provide an update and get clarification.:: OPS: Mister Fong? Are you here?

[21:06:43] <OPS3_CPO_Cawney> ::on the bridge watching the movements of the away team.::

[21:06:45] %<CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze>  :: Atzin and Roberts quietly sleep as she writes a letter to her family.  The only illumination in the room being the desk lamp.::

[21:07:11] @<OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::waves a foot in the direction of the foot.:: CEO: Can you tell me if this console is working yet?

[21:07:20] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> ::hands folded behind his back, he's staring out the window before turning back towards her and bringing his hands back to his sides::  XO: Yes, what is it?

[21:07:36] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Still sitting at SCI 1.  Nothing really going on on sensors.  Considers going and getting herself some tea if she has to remain here for much longer.::

[21:07:55] @<CEO_Ens_Brax> ::Moves over to check the console.:: OPS: Appears to be at the moment. Was it out again? I thought they hit the bridge controls already?

[21:09:17] <XO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Draws a breath, then continues as concisely as she can manage:: CO: I have an update and two suggestions for you.  It appears the only things taken from the Providence were the only telepathic members of their crew, three Betazoids and a Vulcan, including their captain.

[21:10:01] @<OPS_LtJg_Fong>@::says something that the translator decides not to translate as the repeated clicking of a faulty switch can be heard:: CEO: The safety cut off on this one has failed in the 'on' posistion.

[21:10:19] <XO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> CO: Given this, I recommend distributing emergency transponders to the telepathic members of our crew. I'd also like to request possibly taking Counselor Iza back to the Providence with us. I felt...something...unusual, with the acting Captain, and I thought her psychological expertise might help better identify whatever may be going on there.

[21:10:24] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> ::frowns--he may have already been frowning, but there are gradations of frowning, and this one has become more pronounced; he pauses and lets her say her piece::

[21:10:25] @<CMO_Lt_Stevens> ::checks her tricorder and smiles at her new patient before opening her medbag and fetching her hypospray::

[21:10:40] <CNS_LtJG_Iza> ::in sickbay, she deposits a small kit by one of the beds, and looks around, seeing how everyone work efficiently getting ready for whatever may come::

[21:10:43] @<Sec PO2 Amara Adebowale>  :: off to the side watching the area around the CEO::

[21:11:09] @<CEO_Ens_Brax> ::Bends down for a closer look.:: OPS: I can get someone back up here if needed. Actually came to give you an update and ask which way we are taking repairs.

[21:11:21] <XO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Satisfied she's...at least...done a right thing, even if she might have missed some others, and kind of..."settles in to the moment," waiting to see how Davis responds::

[21:11:42] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> ::takes a step towards the table dividing them::  XO: What does that mean? "Unusual"? Should we be concerned that we are putting her in danger?

[21:11:49] @<Sec PO1 Imari Abara> :: watching the doctor, curious, while keeping an eye out for her safety.::

[21:11:57] @<SM_James> ACTION: A few more systems come online as Claymore's and the freighter’s engineers begin applying duct tape to holes. Proverbially speaking, of course.

[21:12:22] @<OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::he nods a foot in the CEO's direction::CEO: You really didn't have to come up here for that, but go ahead.

[21:13:08] <CPO Talya Singh> :: having finished the rounds, she enters her office to check off some items before heading to the lounge for dinner.::

[21:13:10] <CNS_LtJG_Iza> ::opens the kit and rechecks everything's there that should be, in its place, vials properly filled . . . is anything missing here? Nope . . .::

[21:14:09] @<CEO_Ens_Brax> ::Shrugs.:: OPS: So many breaks on this ship anywhere I go there's stuff to be done. Basically right now it comes down to how are we looking for repairs here to end? Right now they could crawl to Starbase 3. We could get them to a walking limp in about 2 hours, same Warp factor but a lot more systems up.

[21:14:59] @<CEO_Ens_Brax> OPS: Or we could go all in, get their Warp factor from 2 to 4 and make their engines a lot closer to "fixed". Just need to know how fixed is our goal here.

[21:15:14] @<CEO_Ens_Brax> OPS: All in will take about 5 hours.

[21:16:22] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Heads over to the replicator and orders an 'English Breakfast Tea' with lemon and honey before walking back to her console.  Sliding into her seat, she stirs the mixture before blowing across the steaming liquid and taking a small, slow sip.::

[21:16:37] <XO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Frowns a bit, struggling to find the right way to express to Davis what is ultimately a gut feeling::

[21:16:39] @<OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::backed out of the hole. He looks at the new chief engineer:: CEO: I don't know you yet. Sorry that  I have to ask, but is that standard time, or engineer time?

[21:16:40] <XO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> CO: He just seemed...at brief times...to be evidencing incredibly intense flashes of emotion. A bit of defensiveness - many of the crew have less than savory pasts - and other times a thirst for revenge on those who abducted their crew...which is understandable.

[21:16:43] @<CMO_Lt_Stevens> ::Gives the patient a hypo and moves onto the next, making some notes in her PADD::

[21:17:45] @<CEO_Ens_Brax> ::Moves over while talking and patches a newly sprung leak in a plasma conduit.:: Self: Damn, thought we found all these. CEO: As accurate as I can make, given I don't really know this ship's maintenance history. Not padded, but no guarantees further delays won't pop up.

[21:18:11] <CNS_LtJG_Iza> ::goes back to the storage in order to help assemble kits that may need to be sent to the Providence::

[21:18:21] <XO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Shakes her head slightly:: CO: I just felt a more...socially, interpersonally skilled second opinion might be in order.

[21:19:09] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> ::makes contact with the table, running his right hand along the side of it briefly; he needed to be able to trust her gut feeling here, he knew, and it wasn't even that he didn't necessarily--more that he's reluctant to put someone in danger just based on that::

[21:19:43] @<OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::gives a quick nod:: CEO: Understood. I'll check with Lieutenant Stevens.  I suspect we are going towards the shorter time frame, but that call will be from above my head.

[21:19:50] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> ::exhales slowly, realizing that if he trusted the gut feeling than he likely -would- be willing to do this if he could otherwise justify the inevitable tension between risk and benefit::

[21:20:08] %<SM_James> ACTION: A loud alarm sounds, and the non-sleeping crew can feel the ship adjusting course/speed slightly. The experienced among them can feel what appears to be an evasive maneuver.

[21:20:43] <XO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Picks up on some hesitation, and at least guesses at it, given some of their recent conversations:: CO: ...we still have a security presence aboard. One could be assigned to the counselor.

[21:21:46] %<CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze>  :: Looks up, stands, closing the letter.  Atzin and Roberts give a quiet groan as they roll out of bed, grabbing their equipment,::

[21:21:56] @<CEO_Ens_Brax> OPS: Understood. One thing I failed to mention, the full fix of their Antimatter reactor will be five hours from when we start. Going to need to cut its power, let the chamber cool a couple hours, then do the repairs. That one I might be able to cut down to 4 if we get clever on the cooling.

[21:22:27] %<CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze>  :: Grabbing her gear, with the pair following closely on her heals, she heads for the freighters control center.::

[21:22:43] <CNS_LtJG_Iza> ::there's a welcome kind of calm in the routine tasks she's aiding the medical crew perform, as they wait to be summoned, not knowing if that'll happen::

[21:22:49] @<OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::nods:: CEO: That means they can't make those repairs enroute.

[21:23:37] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> ::nods to himself, deciding that while he's going to spend a lot of time getting in his own way--why would now be any different, in that regard?--now wasn't the time to do it::  XO: See to both--the transponders and the away team.

[21:24:21] %<SM_James> Scene: It's tense, but somewhat organized, as the Starfleet crew reaches the control center. Captain Cyrna sits at the helm, calmly issuing orders to his bridge crew, who begins bracing what there is of ship's systems for possible comtabt... or a possible high-speed chase.

[21:24:34] %<CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze>  :: entering the control room, the group stays near the back not wanting to interfere... but assessing the situation.::

[21:24:39] @<CEO_Ens_Brax> OPS: That is correct. The attack damaged the Dilithium matrix, need to get hands on it to repair. Way too much energy in there to do it while active.

[21:24:45] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Wonders if anyone would notice if she sneaks away - even if they are technically at yellow alert.::

[21:24:46] @<OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::raises a finger slightly:: *CMO* Whenever you are free, please contact me, or stop by the bridge.

[21:25:24] %<CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> Captain Cyrna:  Captain, can we be of any assistance?

[21:26:11] @<OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::turns back to the engineer:: CEO: If we supply parts how quickly can the freighter's crew get the work done?

[21:26:23] @<CEO_Ens_Brax> ::Repairs the new leak and scans the Plasma Conduits within range to make sure nothing else here was missed.::

[21:26:37] @<CMO_Lt_Stevens> ::Stevens marks some notes on her PADD and stands up:: *OPS* On my way to the bridge now.

[21:27:01] <XO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Nods:: CO: Thank you. I'll keep you updated. ::Tries giving a small reassuring smile::

[21:27:15] @<Sec PO1 Imari Abara> :: follows the doctor::

[21:27:51] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> ::nods, finding that the most awkward part::

[21:27:53] @<CEO_Ens_Brax> OPS: Probably about the same time. If it were me making the decisions, it's a no brainer. Three hour trip to nearest station at Warp 4, over a day at Warp 2. The five hours they spend will save a day of travel.

[21:28:31] %<Captain_Cyrna> ::without looking up from his console:: CTO: Two freighters on approach. They will reach weapons range in 3 minutes.

[21:28:49] <XO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Lets the smile fall somewhat naturally as she turns for the door, striding out to the bridge to look for the counselor::

[21:29:15] @<OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::glances around the bridge:: CEO: And do you have faith in their ability to safely get it done?

[21:30:08] %<CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze>  :: nods and moves to the freighters equivalent of a tactical station to be near if the XO wants her assistance.::

[21:30:32] <CNS_LtJG_Iza> ::closes a kit after ticking all the lines in her mental bullet list inventory::

[21:30:48] @<CEO_Ens_Brax> OPS: From what I've seen the crew seem capable. As long as the attackers don't come back. Or we could send word to Deep Space 3 to send them a Warp tug. Honestly the repairs I'm confident, the security of this space, not so much.

[21:31:20] %<CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze>  :: motions for her team to stay near the door.::

[21:31:46] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> ::rounds the table and exits the same way, looking to return to the Bridge::

[21:31:47] @<CMO_Lt_Stevens> ::Arrives on the bridge and finds Fong:: OPS: How can I help?

[21:33:10] @<OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::nods slightly:: CEO: Given what we've learned so far I don't think the original attackers would return.  ::he smiles at the CMO, sitting up from the floor finally, and dusting his shirt off somewhat:: CMO: Good.  Really didn't mean to take you away from what you were doing. I just wanted to see what the medical situation was?

[21:33:37] <XO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Not seeing Iza on the bridge, she taps her commbadge:: *CNS*: Raeyld to Doctor Iza.

[21:34:00] % <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze>  ::without getting in the way, reads the data off the screen.::

[21:34:03] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> ::passes through the crew breakroom and then out on to the Bridge::

[21:34:19] %<SM_James> ACTION: The freighter executes another series of quick turns, and Rain can see the weapons systems very slowly coming online. Shields take slightly longer to respond. The approaching ships continue to close.

[21:34:23] @<CMO_Lt_Stevens> OPS: Sustainable. We've transferred all of the emergencies to Claymore already. Just doing our best to keep the ones left here comfortable and stable.

[21:34:30] <CNS_LtJG_Iza> ::she sets a few implements on a tray with a clang as the summons startle her::

[21:34:39] <CNS_LtJG_Iza> *XO* Iza here.

[21:34:41] <OPS3_CPO_Cawney> ::sees the senior members of the away team all congregating and wonders what is going on.::

[21:35:15] <CNS_LtJG_Iza> ::exchanges a self-deprecating smile with one of the meds as he felt startled as well . . . which was first, who knows?::

[21:35:21] @<OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::feels like he's been a bobblehead so he doesn't nod:: CMO: How many were moved to the Claymore?

[21:35:47] <XO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Approaches the operations station as she continues:: *CNS*: Please meet me in Transporter Room 1 in 10 minutes. You'll be joining the away team. I'll brief you on arrival.

[21:35:53] % <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> XO: Can you get a reading on that vessel?  Especially its weapons?  ::tempted to give an order, but it is not her place.::

[21:36:14]  @<CMO_Lt_Stevens> OPS: 15 in total. Another 48 here still not released.

[21:37:01] <CNS_LtJG_Iza> ::her heart beats harder as she processes the information, then goes back to normal:: *XO* I'll be there Commander.

[21:37:16] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> ::moves towards the middle of the Bridge::

[21:37:17]  @<CEO_Ens_Brax> Captain Ileus: Do you want us to start the repairs to your Antimatter reactor? If we start, you go from about 20% power to zero until the repairs finish. You have about half power from the Fusion reactors now.

[21:38:00]  @<OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::considers:: CMO: Ok, I've got two time frames from the engineer. Depending on how well we fix them we are between two and five hours.  Do you have a preference?

[21:38:30] %<CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze>  :: Shakes her head::  Captain Cryna:  Precautionary... put as much energy as possible into the shields and weapons system.

[21:38:58] <CNS_LtJG_Iza> ::grins self-deprecatingly at the MO as he makes a "shoo" motion with his hand and mutters a "good luck" her way::

[21:39:08] %<XO_Pryl> CTO: They're doing something to mask their energy signatures. This ship's not got the equipment I'd need to punch through it. ... Those are class 3 freighters. What they're doing is not standard. Or possible. ::smirks slightly:: We tried.

[21:39:10] <XO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Arrives at OPS:: Cawney: Chief. ::Nods and waits a beat::

[21:39:22] @<CMO_Lt_Stevens> ::Stevens thinks for a moment and checks her PADD:: OPS: I suppose I can make either work but the shorter a time break the better. Things are currently stable but they could turn quickly

[21:39:43] <OPS3_CPO_Cawney> ::looks up at the...the Raeyld, and waits::

[21:40:12] <CNS_LtJG_Iza> ::exits Sickbay while taking an elastic from her pocket in order to tie her hair as tight as she might . . . not that it'll look anything but a mass of curls, but at least it won't get in her line of sight::

[21:40:42] @<OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::feels that is very counter intuitive:: CMO: I'm not sure I get what you mean?

[21:41:06] %<CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> XO Pryl:  That is not what I was hoping to hear.  Nor the word "those".  If they were the ones from before, and if they have the technology we think... ::sighs::  Can we run?

[21:41:35] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> <out run them>

[21:42:23] @<Ileus> CEO: If you can run as many of the essentials off the fusion reactor as possible... we can live without it while you repair the system. We're going to hurt a while regardless.

[21:42:33] <XO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Smiles, briefly, as a memory flits through her mind, then continues more intently:: OPS3: Several telepathic members of the Providence's crew were abducted by their attackers. As a preventative measure, we'd like to issue an emergency transponder to each of the telepathic or empathic members of our own crew.

[21:42:33] <CNS_LtJG_Iza> ::glad she wore the pants today, Candelaria makes a quick stop by her office to change her non-quite-regulation, gothic resembling jacket with the overskirt for the perfectly regulation tunic::

[21:42:50] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> ::drifts over towards Science::

[21:42:55] <XO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> OPS3: Do we have sufficient supply for our telepathic complement?

[21:43:17] <CNS_LtJG_Iza> ::checks the time and rushes out for the lift::

[21:43:31] @<CEO_Ens_Brax> Ileus: Understood. Doing this will cut your trip to Deep Space 3 by about a day. Um, that is assuming you are heading there from here? Sorry, made an unwarranted leap there.

[21:43:31] <OPS3_CPO_Cawney> ::considers for a long half second:: aXO: Not on hand no.

[21:44:19] <XO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> OPS3: Can they be replicated?

[21:44:27] @<CMO_Lt_Stevens> OPS: I would prefer the two hour over the four, just because if things go sideways, it gives us better options. That being said, I don't have any reason to think things will go sideways. Either time frame should work for me, but if the call is mine, two hours.

[21:45:04] %<Captain_Cyrna> ::answering for the XO, as he's currently doing that:: CTO: That is our current objective. We are proving somewhat less than successful at the moment.

[21:45:13] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Looks up at the CO:: CO: Can I help you, Sir?

[21:45:32] <CNS_LtJG_Iza> ::enters the lift as the doors open:: TL: Transporter Room 1.

[21:46:00] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> ::finishes his slow movement towards Science, turning and facing the inside of the Bridge but turning towards Simmons::  CSO: Just wanted to check in and see if we've been able to piece any more of this together.

[21:46:20] @<Ileus> CEO: You assumed right, ensign. We've still got supplies to drop off. Fleet gets cranky when we're late.

[21:46:19] @<CEO_Ens_Brax> *MES_LtJG_V'Mehl* Cut the Antimatter reactor, we're going to try and reset it.

[21:46:44] <CNS_LtJG_Iza> ::smooths the jacket and zips it up completely, already missing her usual less-constricting apparel::

[21:46:47] @<OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::takes a breath:: CMO: Ok, I'll reach out to the Claymore and see what the call is.

[21:46:56] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> CO: I've read the report from the XO, but other than that, why they would want a bunch of  telepaths, I'm not sure.

[21:47:09] %<CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> Captain Cryna:  Is it possible though.

[21:47:39] @<CEO_Ens_Brax> Ileus: We'll get you there as good as we can, sir. I have an idea that should help the Antimatter chamber cooling. If it works...

[21:47:53] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> ::shakes his head slightly::  CSO: Yes, I have to admit that I'm a bit...::pauses, searching::...flummoxed by that as well. 

[21:48:03] <OPS3_CPO_Cawney> ::looks at the list:: XO: It will take a little while to replicate that many emergency transporters.

[21:48:12] %<CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> XO:  You know this area, is there any place we can get help?

[21:48:27] <OPS3_CPO_Cawney> ::looks back up:: XO: You said transponders didn't you.  That we can do pretty quickly.

[21:48:34] <CNS_LtJG_Iza> ::twists the loose curls and fastens them with a few pins in a somewhat tidy-ish updo::

[21:48:48] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> ::recalls his conversation with Raeyld, then stops and gestures towards Simmons:: CSO: You know, I'm not sure if this is related at all, but it just came to mind.

[21:49:01] %<Captain_Cyrna> CTO: With the proper modifications, anything is possible, lieutenant. It would require significantly adjusting the power output of various systems. The question becomes which system or systems to divert that power from.

[21:49:04] @<CEO_Ens_Brax> Ileus/ OPS: I'm headed back down to the Engine room then. If we're shutting that down I'd like to be on hand for it.

[21:49:40] @<OPS_LtJg_Fong> CEO: I'll have an answer for you shortly.

[21:50:04] @<OPS_LtJg_Fong> COMM: Claymore: Bridge: Fong to Claymore.

[21:50:07] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> CO: What, Sir?

[21:50:15] <XO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> OPS3: Yes, transponders. Just something we can track if we're dead in the water temporarily while our attackers flee.

[21:50:19] @<CMO_Lt_Stevens> OPS: Understood. I'll return to the sickbay, let me know how else I can help

[21:50:30] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> CSO: Commander Raeyld talked a little bit about the acting captain over there--said something about him and extremely intense emotions, or something along those lines.

[21:50:57] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> CSO: Also that he seemed a little edgy--she wanted to send the counselor over there, but I'm wondering if we know or can find out anything more about him while she does this.

[21:51:07] <XO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> OPS3: Excellent. Start with issuing to the telepathic senior staff and work your way down. Let Com--- ::Swallows, and tries again:: --Captain Davis know your progress.

[21:51:14] <OPS3_CPO_Cawney> COMM: Providence: Ops: Go ahead.

[21:51:44] %<CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> Captain Cryna: You know your ship.  If everything was transferred, except for life-support and the engines, is there anyplace we can get to safety?

[21:51:51] <OPS3_CPO_Cawney> ::looks up at the XO and nods while answering the call::

[21:52:01] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> CO: If I can find him on sensors, I can run some detailed scans of him, but better yet, if there's a medical officer over there, and they can run scans of him, I can analyze them from both a medical and from a scientific standpoint to see if there's anything I can come up with.

[21:52:06] <XO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Observers Cawney managing some ships comms, finds herself quite content Cawney will handle the issue, and heads off the bridge into the turbolift to meeting the counselor:: TL: Transporter Room 1.

[21:52:16] @<CEO_Ens_Brax> OPS: Oh, I thought you wanted me to check with Captain Ileus and get started, so his crew can get it done if we can't. Should we hold a minute shutting down the Antimatter reactor?

[21:52:38] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> ::nods::  CSO: Can you see if we can arrange that--with some degree of subtlety of course?

[21:52:44] @<OPS_LtJg_Fong> COMM: Claymore: OPS3: I have a report about our situation onboard the ship for the command staff.

[21:52:45] %<XO_Pryl> CTO: There's a colony about 4 lightyears from here that's... loosely federation associated. They're not entirely unfriendly with us. We're getting closer to what used to be neutral territory before the war. Loyalties are a little less evident here.

[21:53:05] <CNS_LtJG_Iza> ::exits the lift and enters the transporter room, nods to the officer on duty and stands to a side waiting for Commander Raeyld::

[21:53:32] %<Captain_Cyrna> CTO: It can be done. But we will have absolutely no shield protection, lieutenant.

[21:53:33] @<OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::looks at the CEO:: CEO: I was planning on letting our command staff make that call, so hold off for a moment.

[21:53:41] <XO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Exits the turbolift and makes a rapid pace toward the transporter room, making a conscious effort to steady her breathing as she goes::

[21:53:53] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> CO: Of course, Sir.  Do we currently have a medical officer over there?

[21:54:14] <OPS3_CPO_Cawney> ::looks around the bridge for the CO, knowing the XO just left:: CO: Sir?

[21:54:24] @<CEO_Ens_Brax> OPS: Yes si...Mister Fong. Sorry about that. *MES_LtJG_V'Mehl*: Sorry, hold off on that shutdown just a minute.

[21:54:35] <XO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Enters the transporter room, sees Iza there, and smiles briefly, then approaches the counselor:: CNS: Doctor, thank you for meeting me.  ::Gestures for Iza to join her as she reaches into a supply cabinet::

[21:54:50] %<CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> Captain Cyrna: If we are able to stay out of their range and get to the colony, given this ships current status, that might be our best bet.

[21:55:10] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> CSO: I believe Dr. Stevens or someone on their staff is there, yes. ::gestures to Cawney::

[21:55:14] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> CSO: Give me a second.

[21:55:21] <CNS_LtJG_Iza> ::follows the gesture:: XO: It wasn't really an option, was it? ::smiles good naturedly:: But you're welcome.

[21:55:33] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> ::drifts back towards the center of the Bridge:: OPS3: What is it Chief?

[21:55:52] <OPS3_CPO_Cawney> CO: I have Mister Fong on the freighter on the line with a status report.

[21:55:53] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Nods at the CO::

[21:56:11] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> ::gestures to the viewscreen::  OPS3: On screen.

[21:57:21] %<Captain_Cyrna> CTO: We can begin shunting power immediately, but it will need to be a controlled transfer. It will take approximately 20 minutes... these systems were not designed to operate in that configuration by default.

[21:57:41] @<CEO_Ens_Brax> ::Starts doing some calculations, realizing halfway through that these thoughts aren't Kelana's, but Brax's. This is still going to take a bit to get used to.::

[21:57:46] <OPS3_CPO_Cawney> CO: Aye.  ::does so::

[21:58:10] <XO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::As she locates what she needs:: CNS: The short version is the Providence has had several telepathic/empathic crew members abducted - apparently their only loss in the attack. ::Finally procures the item, and hands the transponder to Iza:: Just in case. We're issuing them to all crew with psionic abilities.

[21:58:15] %<CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze>  XO: ETA of those ships and ETA to colony?

[21:59:10] @<OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::is not looking at the viewscreen, but instead one of the terminals at the back of the bridge:: COMM: Claymore: Bridge: Oh. That’s weird I never see it from this side. I'll have to fix that. Right. Quick report, things are under control. Looks like just shy of six hours for full repairs.

[21:59:32] %<XO_Pryl> CTO: Weapons range to approaching ships is 2 minutes. We'll reach the colony in an hour, assuming we survive those 2 minutes.

[21:59:39] <CNS_LtJG_Iza> ::takes the transponder and nods, frowning:: XO: I see. ::looks up into the woman's eyes:: How do you think I may be of assistance there, ma'am?

[22:00:01] <XO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> CNS: Many of their crew have...shady pasts, so they are sensitive about their privacy. But while talking with their acting Captain, Ileus, I felt...  ::Her expression pinches slightly, as she struggles again to put it into words:: ...just...that *something* might be off.  ::Shrugs a bit, not hiding her slight distress at her loss for words::

[22:00:02] @<OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::Continues talking:: COMM: Claymore: Bridge: If we rush and leave them at warp 2 we can get them online in a little over two hours.

[22:00:08] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> ::steps back a little, but faces forward still as the image changes:: COMM: Providence: OPS: Understood, Lieutenant. Commander Raeyld will be returning shortly with Counselor Iza--she can explain more, if she didn't before she left. 

[22:00:14] <XO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> CNS: I'd appreciate your expertise in evaluating him, and any other members of the crew, to see if there's anything to that feeling.

[22:00:26] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> COMM: Providence: OPS: One question--which of our medical staff, if any, is aboard Providence?

[22:01:44] @<OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::looks thoughtful:: COMM: Claymore: CO: Understood. As far as I know only Lieutenant Stevens. She did say we have fifteen of the most critically wounded of the Providence's crew aboard.

[22:02:16] %<CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze>  :: mentally shakes her head::  XO: And we need 20 minutes to get the power to get away.  Send out an SOS... maybe there is some luck.... somewhere.

[22:02:33] <CNS_LtJG_Iza> ::nods:: XO: I have every confidence in intuition. If you felt something was off, then it means something is off.

[22:02:45] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> ::nods::  COMM: Providence: OPS: Okay, Lieutenant Simmons will likely be getting in touch with him to check in to some things on the ship. We want to learn a little more about the acting captain.

[22:02:56] @<CEO_Ens_Brax> *Engineering*: We may need to get creative here. Do we have any supplies of good heat sink materials? Ones that can handle the heat in a recently active Matter/ Antimatter chamber?

[22:03:03] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> COMM: Providence: OPS: If she hasn't already done that.  ::looks over to Science quickly and then back to Fong::

[22:04:23] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Shakes her head that she hasn't yet.::

[22:04:49] @<OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::shrugs slightly:: COMM: Claymore: CO: I believe that Doctor Simmons is in the ship's sickbay.  We do need to commit to either the full repairs or the shorter ones.  Full repairs save an estimated day off their flight time.

[22:05:43] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> *CMO*: Doctor Stevens.  This is Lieutenant Simmons.  Do you have a minute?

[22:05:45] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> COMM: Providence: OPS: How long will full repairs take to complete?

[22:06:02] @<CMO_Lt_Stevens> *CSO* Stevens here, go ahead.

[22:06:38] %<XO_Pryl> CTO: Welcome to life in the shipping lane, lieutenant. ::shakes her head, then starts working a second screen (well, more the split half of her first screen) to access comms:: Distress call away. Fortunately you're on a ship that's famous for borrowing miracles. Unfortunately its credit rating's not doing so hot lately.

[22:07:01] <XO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Nods slightly, although her relief is physically palpable:: CNS: Thank you, Doctor. ::Gestures to the pad:: Then let's get going.

[22:07:17] @<OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::glances at the CEO:: COMM: Claymore: CO: Probably just shy of six hours, during that time the ship's antimatter reactor will be offline.

[22:07:32] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> *CMO*: I need to talk to you about a discrete subject. ::Hoping that Kaylee would understand that she needed to be alone.::

[22:07:48] <DC4_C1_Wolford> *CEO*: We can do that. What are you thinking? Or do I want to know?

[22:08:03] <CNS_LtJG_Iza> ::steps up onto the transporter pad and turns around to face the officer::

[22:08:04] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> ::nods::  COMM: Providence: OPS: Let's just do that, then. It gives us a little more time to look into all of this.

[22:09:07] @<OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::nods:: COMM: Claymore: CO: Aye. Providence out. ::terminates the comm::

[22:09:23] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> % XO Pryl: I admit, I have become spoiled living on a starship, even if it has been only a few months.  Let us hope the credit rating goes up.  I don't suppose anyone from the colony owes this freighter a favor?  For that matter, how welcome would Starfleet officers be.

[22:10:04] @<CMO_Lt_Stevens> *CSO*: Understood. Give me a minute. ::Stevens looks around and tucks into a corner that has good view of the corridor:: 

[22:10:12] @<CEO_Ens_Brax> *DC4_C1_Wolford*: Ever drop an ice cube in coffee if it is too hot? Going to do that large scale. Either going to be brilliant or I'll make the "would you believe it?" section of engineering journals.

[22:10:35] <XO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> Butler: Energize.

[22:11:06] <TC_SCPO_Butler> ::Energizes::

[22:11:27] @<CMO_Lt_Stevens> *CSO* Alright, go ahead* ::Keeps her eyes trained down the corridor, watching for movement

[22:12:31] %<XO_Pryl> CTO: We don't come out this way often enough to be owed favors. ...Or ever, really. Colony shouldn't be too anti-Starfleet, I'd think. Lot of folks who used to serve end up there when they need a rest. I suppose they figure fewer politics.

[22:12:32] @<OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::turns to the CEO, and nods, overhearing the CEO:: CEO: Don't crack the containment core with the temperature gradient.

[22:12:32] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> *CMO*: So the CO needs you to get some detailed medical scans of the Providence's acting CO.  He thinks that something may be a little 'off' and he wants me to analyze the data on the scans.  Can you do that for me?

[22:12:32] <SM_James> ACTION: XO and CNS are deposited on the bridge of the freighter.

[22:12:32] @<CNS_LtJG_Iza> ::materializes on the Providence's bridge::

[22:12:32] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> % XO Pryl:  I like fewer politics myself... :: watching the screen and the approaching vessels.::

[22:15:03] @<CEO_Ens_Brax> OPS: I won't stress it that much. Going to drop some materials with high specific heats into the core via Transporter. Let it heat up, then put it back into space. Thermodynamics have been figured out...::Switches to a mutter.:: even if the degree isn't accredited by Starfleet.

[22:15:19] %<SM_James> ACTION: The freighter begins to gradually increase speed, the rate of gain by the approaching ships slowing, even.

[22:15:48] @<OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::looking older than his two pips would indicate:: CEO: Use the padding if you need to. Always give yourself a safety margin.

[22:16:13] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> *CSO* Likely. I have some simple scans from my tricorder already done. Should be available in my notes and you should have access to everything I've gathered over here...now. ::Stevens taps at her PADD as she talks, giving Simmons access to her medical notes for the away mission::

[22:16:32] @<XO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Takes a look around the bridge, pausing a beat while the counselor orients herself, and locates Ileus::

[22:17:08] @<Ileus> ::not hard to find, having taken up residency for the time being in what passes for the freighter's command center::

[22:17:14] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> *CMO*: Thank you.  I'll make use of these.

[22:17:21] @<OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::Considers the idea:: CEO: Mister Felgar in Transporter Room two is probably your best bet on something like that.  Good plan.

[22:17:43] @<CNS_LtJG_Iza> ::follows the Commander's gaze to whom appears to be the freighter's Captain::

[22:18:01] @<CEO_Ens_Brax> OPS: Yes...Mister Fong. If it helps, the Brax Symbiont has a degree in Thermodynamics. Starfleet doesn't accept the nature of the degree, but the knowledge is there. I'll start with high temperature materials first. Wish I could use water but that would be...difficult. Mister Felgar it is.

[22:18:17] %<CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze>  :: not going to jinx the situation, she quietly watches.:: XO:  How good is your aime?  Or maybe I should ask how good is this ships system?

[22:19:14] @<XO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Leads the way toward Ileus::

[22:19:14] <OPS3_CPO_Cawney> ::checks the communication channel then starts the process of creating a list of telepathic crew members sorted by shift and department.  She drafts a quick 'explanation' and sends the work off down the line::

[22:19:54] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> ::steps back towards the chair but is having trouble making himself just sit down::

[22:21:21] @<CMO_Lt_Stevens> ::Stevens heads back to the bridge:: All: Sorry for interruption but I'm going to need to run a quick scan on each of you. Some of the wounded are showing some worry-some signs of a neural affliction and I need to be isolate it. I won't take more than a minute each but I will need to scan each you. Starfleet included.

[22:21:36] @<CEO_Ens_Brax> ::Turns and heads back to the engine room.:: *MES_LtJG_V'Mehl*: OK, it's a go, on my way to assist.

[22:22:08] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Starts inputting the information from the CMO into her console and cross-checking it with the Claymore's medical database looking for signs of something that could be considered 'off'.:

[22:22:17] @<CNS_LtJG_Iza> ::falls into step with her first officer and makes a conscious effort to sort through the emotions she feels::

[22:22:49] %<XO_Pryl> CTO: Depending what you're thinking I'll manually target the system myself. She's a good ship, but her strength is getting cargo where it needs to be quickly, not sharpshooting.

[22:23:35] @<XO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Pauses, nodding to Stevens:: CMO: Of course, Doctor.

[22:23:51] @<CMO_Lt_Stevens> ::Stevens opens a tricorder and places it on the shelf next to her and then grabs a second tricorder of out her bag, heading towards the first crewman available::

[22:24:13] %<CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> XO Pryl:  I wish you had a torpedo or two.  What I am thinking, is we might be able to create a distraction.  Do you have anything explosive on this ship?

[22:24:23] <OPS3_CPO_Cawney> ::overhearing something from the CSO, she forwards the information that Fong sent her about the freighter's captain's former service record::

[22:24:43] @<XO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Turns back to Ileus:: Ileus: Captain, if I may...  ::Gestures between Ileus and Iza:: I'd like to introduce Lieutenant Iza, a member of our mental health department.

[22:25:33] @<CNS_LtJG_Iza> ::nods at the man she now knows his name, and nods:: Ileus: Captain.

[22:26:38] @<OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::pulls a replacement safety switch from his pack, but sits and waits for the CMO's scan, very glad that he is not in charge any more.::

[22:27:30] @<CMO_Lt_Stevens> ::Makes her way around, scanning everyone and then giving them a smile and a nods, letting them get back to work, slowly working her ways towards the acting captain::

[22:27:51] @<CEO_Ens_Brax> ::Gets back to engine room.:: COMM: TR1_PO2_Felgar: This is Ensign Brax on the Providence. Engineering is preparing a stock of metal to try and pull heat from the freighter's Antimatter core. Mister Fong suggested I ask you for assist Transporting the materials in and out?

[22:27:53] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Looks down at her screen as information pops up on it.  Evie cocks her head slightly and nods.  She sends a 'thanks' back to Cawney.::

[22:28:23] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Looks up from her screen.:: CO: If you have a minute.

[22:28:55] @<Ileus> ::looks up at Raeyld, then over at Iza, and nods once:: CNS: Ah, counsellor. Welcome aboard. Sorry it's not much to look at at the minute.

[22:30:03] <TR1_PO2_Felgar> ::stops his calibrations and looks up at the sudden call:: COMM: Providence: CEO: Oh...that is ambitious.  Do you have an estimated...uh cook time, sir?

[22:30:20] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> ::As she waits for the CO to join her, she starts digging into other parts of his file.::

[22:30:32] @<CNS_LtJG_Iza> ::recognizes the deflection and decides to play along a little bit:: Ileus: You can hardly be considered at fault for that.

[22:32:49] @<XO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Gets the sense Iza is slipping into things quite competently, and makes a quick "excuse me" gesture, bowing out of the interaction as she turns to locate Fong::

[22:32:58] @<CEO_Ens_Brax> COMM: TR1_PO2_Felgar: Won't be long, especially first few beam overs. I'll send word when to beam each piece out. Can't think it will take more than 20 seconds for the first one.

[22:34:14] <TR1_PO2_Felgar> COMM: Providence: CEO: If you have a set temperature I can automate that cycle.

[22:34:44] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> ::snaps out of his daze or whatever's going on and moves towards Simmons:: CSO: Yes, sorry. What have you got?

[22:36:08] @<Ileus> ::smiles slightly:: CNS: Oh, it's no secret who's fault it is. ::pauses:: Well, it's no secret it's not ours, at least. Far as I can tell, wrong place, wrong time. ::he shrugs slightly::

[22:36:28] @<CNS_LtJG_Iza> ::doesn't acknowledge the Commander's desertion while waiting for the tall man's answer::

[22:36:41] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> CO: So the acting Captain of the Providence is a former Starfleet CTO.  He's full human without any apparent physiological or hormonal problems.  But interestingly enough his ship was destroyed by the Cabowee about six months after he resigned.  He's not gotten anything extraordinary in his psych profile either.

[22:38:49] @<CEO_Ens_Brax> ::Pulls out a PADD, starts entering the temperature parameters, stops to clean hands quick then continues and sends to TR1_PO2_Felgar.:: COMM: TR1_PO2_Felgar: On its way.

[22:40:06] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> CSO: The plot thickens...::circles around Science back to the wall and faces the center of the Bridge once again::...This is a complete shot in the dark but does he have any connection to Melynche, or anyone aboard?

[22:40:19] @<CNS_LtJG_Iza> Ileus: It's one of the hazards of travelers, unfortunately ::tries to sort through the mix of irritation and frustration from the man:: I'd like to know a bit more about the people they've taken. I understand they all have some kind of telepathic or emphatic quality.

[22:40:55] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Putting the Cabowee together with the telepaths being abducted, Starts scanning the Illeus for any traces of psychonic activity::

[22:41:22] <TR1_PO2_Felgar> ::nods slightly, reading through the profiles for the different materials and considering:: COMM: Providence: CEO: It would be helpful if you dropped a set of transport enhancers around the warp core to help beam through the radiation shielding, sir.

[22:42:29] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> CO: I can definitely check.

[22:42:59] @<CEO_Ens_Brax> COMM: TR1_PO2_Felgar: Will do, thanks. Should have thought of it. We can set that up, we'd just need some enhancers sent over.

[22:43:04] %<XO_Pryl> ::thinks for a long moment:: CTO: We can probably rig one of our remaining atmospheric probes for explosive tendencies. They're a holdover from this ship's days as a mining vessel. Captain tried to sell them for extra funds but well... they're as out of date as the rest of the place.

[22:43:08] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> ::unsure of why he would even make the connection, but something about him isn't feeling quite right even from Davis's vantage point--and, well, the whole Melynche thing never felt right from the get-go::

[22:43:41] @<CNS_LtJG_Iza> ::the mention of the missing crew spikes the feeling of frustration that oozes from Ileus::

[22:43:48] <TR1_PO2_Felgar> ::moves the set of transport enhancers onto the PADD and moves back to his console:: COMM: Providence: CEO: Energizing.

[22:44:51] @<CEO_Ens_Brax> ::Waves the team in the engine room over and the enhancers are put in place after they arrive.:: COMM: TR1_PO2_Felgar: Thanks.

[22:44:59] %<CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> XO Pryl:  One of my men is a weapons expert... to bad I did not bring the explosive expert.  Where is this probe.  We can only try... and hope we will not need it.

[22:45:05] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> CO: Well cross referencing him with the Melynche, he's had a few former crewmates that have been assigned there, but that's as close as it gets.

[22:46:19] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> ::shrugs, knowing it was the longest of long-shots::

[22:46:43] @<CEO_Ens_Brax> COMM: TR1_PO2_Felgar: Enhancers in place, core shut down. Let's see if this is as good an idea as the worm thinks. Initiate transport when ready.

[22:47:02] @<XO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Finds a seat near Fong, taking advantage of the opportunity to rest a bit while also communicating at level with him:: Fong: How are things progressing?  ::Her voice quite a bit more muted than would be expected as lead of the away team::

[22:47:03] <TR1_PO2_Felgar> ::starts the transport sequence::

[22:47:59] %<CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze>  :: motions Roberts over and explains what she wants him to do.  Once the XO tells him where the items are, he heads out.::

[22:48:25] @<CMO_Lt_Stevens> ::Stevens arrives at the acting captain:: Ileus: Sorry to interrupt, I just need a quick scan and I'll get out of your hair.

[22:48:27] @<CNS_LtJG_Iza> Ileus: I understand this is a sensitive subject and you have much to do, but I'd appreciate your answer. Your missing crew is surely one of your priorities.

[22:48:37] %<CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> Captain Cryan:  Captain, I have a last ditch idea...

[22:48:38] @<Ileus> CNS: All were on some level telepathic, yes. The captain, and 3 others hand-picked by him. As I was telling your first officer, for a telepath, he had surprisingly little room for telepaths.

[22:48:49] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Continues going through Illeus's previous Starfleet profile for anything that doesn't look right in any way.::

[22:49:42] @<CEO_Ens_Brax> ::Sees the material arrive while aligning the tools needed for the repairs.:: MES_LtJG_V'Mehl: When the temperature reaches a workable level, we go in and get this fixed.  Efficient, not fast. Don't want to spend time backtracking mistakes, right? Oh, that last is for me, not you. ::Smiles.::

[22:50:01] @<CNS_LtJG_Iza> ::smiles understandingly:: Ileus: It's usually the non-telepaths who prefer to keep their distance from those with the ability.

[22:50:35] @<Ileus> ::glances over at Stevens and gives her a nod, not breaking from his conversation with Iza:: CNS: You're telling me.

[22:51:23] @<OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::looks over the console:: XO: Every single system on this ship needs repaired. Ensign Brax is pulling something out of their worm to speed up the warp core repair, and Doctor Stevens says there are forty eight injured with fifteen more on the Claymore receiving treatment.

[22:51:46] @<CNS_LtJG_Iza> ::decides to reveal herself:: Ileus: And you'd like to get them back. Or at least it's taking you a lot of self control not to go after your attackers no matter what.

[22:55:49] @<Ileus> ::his eyes harden just slightly, but he seems to push it aside for a moment:: CNS: This ship's shields at their best aren't worth spit against whatever they hit us with. You only had to be sitting here to know that. ::pauses, considers:: But I've thought about it more than twice.

[22:56:13] <SM_James> =/\= END MISSION =/\=