[21:01:26] <SM_James> Summary: Claymore and Europa square off in a series of what hopes to be combat exercises. After Europa got the jump, Claymore looks to even the score. Meanwhile, a wayward CTO and her team have a mission - and a ship of their own. Their trip has been quiet so far. But they know. And they're cautious. Optimistic? ... Maybe not quite.

[21:01:26] <SM_James> Star Trek: A Call to Duty is proud to present eh USS Claymore in: "War Games"

[21:01:26] <SM_James> Episode 2: "First Blood" (12212.03)

[21:01:42] <SM_James> =/\= BEGIN MISSION =/\=

[21:03:46] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> ::looks intently for a moment at his console, which currently displays a map of the area of space surrounding Claymore::

[21:03:54] %<CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze>  :: Aboard the Hanu, piloting the ship.  Each time she thinks of the name it makes her smile as she visualizes a sea turtle swimming through space.::

[21:04:22] <SM_James> Scene: As Claymore proceeds on its current course, USS Europa closes in on her on an intercept course. Intercept in 3 minutes.

[21:04:37] <CEO_Ens_Brax> ::On Bridge, trying to finalize ways to keep track of the Europa on one screen and trying to will the repair algorithm to go faster on the other.:: Self: Come on, won't even let me reverse polarity or anything like that...

[21:05:41] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> CO: Three minutes until intercept with the Europa.

[21:05:53] <CPO Talya Singh> :: On the bridge, listening as she watches the probes.::

[21:06:12] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> OPS/CSO/CPO/CEO: Thoughts on how we might be able to use the air wing to wreak some havoc on Europa, her sensors, etc.?

[21:07:04] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> OPS/CSO/CPO/CEO: Other than a direct assault, which I'd be happy to do as well.

[21:06:58] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> CO: I have an idea.  We could outfit our Kaneda fighters with a sensor ghost module and a holo imager, we could camouflage half of them - so the Europa doesn't know it's there and then duplicate the Claymore with the rest.  So they will be looking at Claymores when our 'invisible' fighters attack.

[21:07:25] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> CSO: How long might that take?

[21:07:34] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> CO: A coordinated attack from the air wing and Claymore would probably be the best bet.  We do outgun her.

[21:07:49] <SM_James> ACTION: Claymore detects an intense active scan from the Europa. The scan increases slightly in intensity, narrowing in on Claymore's engineering section - as though every single one of her sensors is being used for something.

[21:07:59] <CEO_Ens_Brax> CSO/ OPS: There's that thing we discussed before with the sensor overload? But I might have a flip of that ready. A way to "tag and release" them and keep track of where they are. That way if they do get away they won't be able to hide.

[21:08:06] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> ::turns and nods to Fong, hoping they rely on that fact::

[21:08:11] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Looks over at the CEO:: CO: Well if I had help maybe an hour.  The more people on it the more, the less time it will take.

[21:08:26] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> CO: We're being actively scanned. They are focusing on Engineering.

[21:08:27] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> CO: I really don't think that hitting that ship in the sensors, where it is strongest, is the best primary goal...sir.

[21:09:09] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> OPS: Where would you hit her?  ::pauses::  It?  ::pauses again::

[21:09:18] <CEO_Ens_Brax> All: Hold on, what the blazes are they doing? Kicking up emergency Engineering Lockdown.

[21:09:19] %<SM_James> ACTION: Long range sensors on the runabout detect 3 ships of as yet uncertain origin. They establish a roughly parallel course.

[21:09:24] <CNS_LtJG_Iza> ::Sickbay doors open and Candelaria enters, stepping swiftly to a side while she looks around to find Dr Stevens among the busy healers on duty::

[21:10:08] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::asking a leading question:: CO: Where are we strongest sir?

[21:10:44] %<Begay> CTO: Chief, we've got some lookie-loos. Trying to identify origin.

[21:11:23] <CEO_Ens_Brax> *Engineering*: Look sharp, Europa is taking a close look down there, I've initiated full lockdown but be ready.

[21:11:58] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> ::Stevens directs her staff around while she watches from the middle of the room. She notices someone else come in and steps over to offer triage:: CNS: How can we help?

[21:11:59] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> ::considers that question--not so much that Fong can't just give a direct answer to a question but more the actual substance of his question::

[21:12:24] <SM_James> ACTION: Europa continues to close, its weapons powering up. They begin targeting procedures. Intercept 2 minutes.

[21:13:01] <CNS_LtJG_Iza> CMO: Oh! Hello ::tilts her head to a side:: We haven't introduced ourselves before. I'm Counselor Iza. ::extends her left hand:: Pleasure.

[21:13:08] %<CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> Begay: So I see... anything to tell us who?  Put us at yellow alert.  If nothing else, it will wake up Akamia.

[21:13:13] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> CO: Europa is targeting us.  2 minutes to Intercept.

[21:13:17] <CEO_Ens_Brax> CSO: What you are suggesting should work, but would it be more efficient to just pop some comm relay probes onto the Kaneda? Shouldn't be too hard to adapt them to your purpose.

[21:13:19] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> CSO: Understood.

[21:13:59] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> CEO: But would those camouflage half of them so they could get close while they are distracted by the other 'Claymores'.

[21:14:10] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> ::looks back to Fong for a moment, then to Raeyld::  XO: Contact the air wing. Launch half of our complement.

[21:14:13] %<Begay> CTO: Yellow Alert, aye. Can't identify yet, range is a bit of an issue.

[21:14:52] <XO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> CO: On it. ::Hits her comms console:: *CAG*: Raeyld to Command Air Wing. Launch half our complement, Stand by for further orders.

[21:15:16] <CEO_Ens_Brax> CSO: To be 100% honest, I'm taking an educated guess, but I think they have the technology we'd need already setup. Just need to adapt instead of build from scratch. Not my favorite way to go but could save time.

[21:15:28] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> CSO/CEO: We can try and refit a handful of fighters or shuttles or whatever we've got, but we likely don't have an hour, and we may need every fighter we've got.

[21:15:35] <CEO_Ens_Brax> CSO: But again, this is an educated guess at best.

[21:15:42] <CNS_LtJG_Iza> ::realizes her mistake and exchanges hands, offering Stevens her right:: CMO: Sorry, I'm left-handed beyond repair.

[21:15:46] <CPO Talya Singh> :: Taps on the damage console and shifts to the weapons screen::

[21:16:33] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> XO: The asteroid field provides some cover--we'll try and use it as well, at least for a while.

[21:16:56] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> CO: Would you like us to try and adapt the technology that they already have aboard?  ::Looks between the CO and the CEO.::

[21:17:29] %<CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze>  Begay:  And I want to keep them at a distance.  We may be bettern equiped then the freighter, but we are still just one small shuttle craft.

[21:17:30] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> ::Stevens smiles and shakes the offered hand:: CNS: Doctor Kaylee Ann Stevens, the pleasure is mine. Welcome to sickbay. It's 'busier' than normal with the exercise going on. You're welcome to stick around though

[21:17:47] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> CSO/CEO: Whatever is going to be fastest, at this point. If Lieutenant Fong is right, our best bet might be in other approaches, but I'd like to keep some different options open at least.

[21:18:38] <CNS_LtJG_Iza> ::smiles:: CMO: Thank you so much Kaylee... can I call you Kaylee? I'm Candelaria. And I'm here to help in any way you think I may be useful.

[21:18:56] <SM_James> ACTION: Claymore deploys exactly 1 half of its fighter complement. And Europa responds by deploying two runabouts to intercept them.

[21:18:58] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> Helm: Bring us about. ::checks down at console::  When we come about--280 mark 2, take us around the asteroids and then back towards Europa.

[21:19:15] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> CEO: Is this something you can do remotely from here via programming or do we need to head down and do this manually?

[21:19:22] <CNS_LtJG_Iza> CMO: But I do have a medical degree, I just... veered in another direction so I lack experience.

[21:19:45] %<CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze>  :: Looks at the flight paths for the area as well as any objects they might use.::

[21:20:50] <CEO_Ens_Brax> ::Thinks for a minute.:: CSO: We need to be on hand to put things in place I think. Or at least a few of us do. The relays could be programmed remotely but it would take very fine Transporter operation to get them in place. And you'd still want to secure them. Yeah, need at least a few hands in the flight bay.

[21:21:30] %<Tac Ens Akamia Roberts> :: fixing his uniform, he pokes his head in and looks around::  Begay:  You lost... where is my extra sleep time?  :: his moves closer to read over Atsa's shoulder::

[21:21:42] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> CEO: Well I can send a couple of Science officers down with ya if ya'd like.

[21:22:22] %<Begay> CTO: Good plan. Distance is our friend. Roberts: Yellow alert negates extra sleep time.

[21:23:10] <SM_James> ACTION: Helm acknowledges, and the Claymore begins to rotate heading. As she heads to traverse the asteroid belt, the runabouts and fighters begin a simulated engagement.

[21:23:14] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> CNS: Not a problem. The injuries aren't real so there isn't any stress. Would you like to help me with some triage?

[21:23:23] %<CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze>  Roberts/Begay:  I am reading them as federation... civilian.  They appear to be freighters based on their power signatures.  Check to see if they belong out here.  But whether they do or not, distance is still it.

[21:23:44] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> HLM: 280 mark 2, 1/8th impulse. Engage.

[21:24:06] <CEO_Ens_Brax> ::Nods.:: CSO: I'll get right on it. Science can set up the disruption how you want it and I'll put them in place. ::Turns and heads to the Turbolift, requesting Flight Deck.::

[21:24:18] %<Tac Ens Akamia Roberts>  :: takes a seat and logs in.::

[21:24:40] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> ::turns to his left::  CPO: Ready weapons.

[21:24:40] <CNS_LtJG_Iza> ::allows herself to appreciate the organized synchrony of sickbay's personnel:: CMO: Sure! ::nods with a bright smile and the ubiquitous bouncing curls as they escape her pins::

[21:25:08] <CEO_Ens_Brax> *Main Engineering*: I'm heading to flight deck for a project. I want status reports every five minutes until we know what that scan was about.

[21:25:09] <CPO Talya Singh> :: enters various coordinates as she glances at the Europa on her screen.::

[21:25:22] <CPO Talya Singh> CO: Ready on your command.

[21:25:36] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> CEO: Sounds good.  I'll have Tannis and Ingram meet you down there.

[21:25:37] <SM_James> ACTION: Claymore slows and adjusts to 280 mark 2, as the runabouts open fire. Fighters scramble into evasive maneuvers, and squad level comm traffic heats up as the sideshow starts.

[21:26:28] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> ::checks the console map quick and sees Claymore start to maneuver so that a series of asteroids are roughly between Claymore and the fighters/shuttles::

[21:27:16] <SM_James> ACTION: As the fighter combat begins, Europa begins to alter her heading. She orients herself toward the fighters, weapons armed.

[21:27:51] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Sends a message to Tanis and Ingram to meet the CEO on the flight deck and sends the relavant information to Tanis's PADD.::

[21:27:53] <CPO Talya Singh> CO: Europa is altering direction toward the fighters.

[21:28:04] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> ::watches as Europa changes course:: CPO: Acknowledged.

[21:28:24] <Tanis> ::Exits one of the Science labs and heads for the flight deck.

[21:28:39] <CPO Talya Singh> :: taps a command for the small window showing targets onto the main screen corner.::

[21:28:45] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> ::faces forward::  HLM/CPO: New heading--084 mark 3. Prepare for attack pattern Claymore bravo--target the shuttles and then bring us about.

[21:29:13] <EO> *CEO*: Things still running good down here, trying to analyze their scans to see what they were looking for but, yeah, that's not how scans usually work.

[21:29:35] <CPO Talya Singh> :: nods her head as she inputs the command to shadow helm::

[21:29:45] <SM_James> ACTION: The helmsman adjusts Claymore's course, bringing them in line for their attack run, as Claymore's fighters return the favor and force the runabouts to maneuver quickly.

[21:30:45] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> ::swipes the map off to the side for a moment and quickly looks at a schematic of Europa; the idea of strengths from Fong's question is still bouncing around in his mind somewhere, though with everything going on it's hard to process that along with the rest::

[21:30:59] <CEO_Ens_Brax> ::Exits the Turbolift and breaks into a run towards the Flight Bay.::

[21:31:17] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> CPO: Fire when ready.

[21:31:18] %<CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze>  :: Shifts the shuttles course slightly as well as increasing power to avoid the other three vessels.::  Roberts/Begay:  Shame... I wouldn't mind actually talking to someone else.  After all, they probably know more about this area then we do and any information is good information.

[21:31:38] <Tanis> ::Enters the flight deck and looks around for the CEO, schematics in hand for what they will need.::

[21:32:12] <CEO_Ens_Brax> *EO*: Reset control codes to last Wednesday’s settings and let those who needs to know that it happened. Just in case.

[21:32:27] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> XO: Can you check in with our CAG and see what the recommendation is for using the other fighters? ::pauses::  I have a sense of what I want to target, yet I also don't want to play all of our cards right now.

[21:32:40] <CPO Talya Singh> :: As soon as the target enters the center, she fires at the engines.::

[21:33:35] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> OPS: Any idea where the sensor systems of Europa are located? Dorsal? Ventral? Forward? Aft? 

[21:34:02] <CEO_Ens_Brax> ::Reaches the Flight Bay only somewhat out of breath.:: Tanis: This should be fun, even more so if it works half as much as I hope it will. ::Moves towards the Fighters.::

[21:34:11] <SM_James> ACTION: Claymore catches one runabout cold, leaving it dead in space. Her fire misses, just barely, the second runabout, who turns quickly and begins at speed back toward Europa.

[21:34:32] <SM_James> ACTION: Europa routes power to engines, and begins a strafing run on the fighters.

[21:34:48] <CEO_Ens_Brax> *EO*: I also need half a dozen Comm relays Transported to the Fighter storage area of the Flight deck..

[21:34:51] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> CO: One runabout down.

[21:35:21] <XO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> CO: Aye.  ::Taps her combadge:: *CAG*: Come up with four creative uses for our currently docked half of the air group, and forward your favorite two to my station.

[21:35:27] <CPO Talya Singh> :: realigns and fires at the other shuttle.::

[21:36:16] <CPO Talya Singh> CO: I don't suppose we want to take prisoners?

[21:36:28] <CPO Talya Singh>  ::scans the shuttle::

[21:36:30] <SM_James> ACTION: Claymore's weapons take out the second runabout effortlessly. Europa's first strafing run sends two fighters spinning out of control... she points directly at Claymore.

[21:36:33] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> CO: Just like us, there are various sensor nodes distributed along the exterior hull. Depending on what type of sensors there are various processing points we might be able to target.

[21:36:44] <CEO_Ens_Brax> Self: OK, need to redirect comm traffic to make a false sensor signal, and bypass the Receiver power flow and...shoot, power isn't an issue.

[21:36:45] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> CNS: I'm going to go check on a few 'wounded' who should be ready to return to duty, can you stick by the door for me? I'll be right back

[21:37:00] <CNS_LtJG_Iza> ::is glad to have what to do in such an organized and efficient environment, triage is after all something she can do, even if they're playing make-believe::

[21:37:20] <CNS_LtJG_Iza> CMO: Of course, I'll do that.

[21:37:32] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> CO: Second shuttle out.  Each shuttle has a single life sign.

[21:37:39] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> CPO: I'm more inclined to shoot the hostages at this point.

[21:37:46] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> ::turns::  HLM: Bring us about again.

[21:38:13] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> OPS: I'm just looking for one that might put a dent in that capability with the fewest number of shots.

[21:38:16] <CNS_LtJG_Iza> ::takes a medical tricorder and PADD from the stacked cart by the door and assumes her post as gracious hostess / greeter::

[21:38:19] <CPO Talya Singh> CO:  Understood... besides it is only recorded damage, not real.

[21:38:37] <CEO_Ens_Brax> ::As the Relays arrive, cracks into one almost as soon as it is on a cart, redirecting power allocations and reprogramming the functions.::

[21:39:23] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> ::Stevens goes to a few beds, checking with various crew members and dismissing most of them::

[21:39:25] <SM_James> ACTION: Claymore comes about, and Europa engages a pursuit course. She lobs two torpedoes from her aft launcher, which streak just over top of a couple of regrouping fighters - who begin to pursue Europa.

[21:40:02] <Tanis>  CEO: Hey.  I'm Morgan Tanis. I'd give you more of an intro, but I think we're a little crunched for time.  I've got the schematics for what we need.

[21:40:06] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> CO: Permission to fire on the Europa as a distraction if nothing else.

[21:40:33] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> CO: If you want to make it so they can't shoot that would be targeting sensors.  Naturaly that is the most well defended sensors.

[21:40:47] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> ::nods to Fong::

[21:41:01] <CEO_Ens_Brax> Tanis: Great. I'm trying to force the physical modifications in. And yeah, time to meet and greet comes later, but nice to meet you.

[21:41:14] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> HLM: 263 mark 1--see if you can overtake Europa.

[21:42:01] <Tanis> CEO: Okay. You do that, and I'll reprogram the schematics that the Chief sent down.

[21:42:16] <CEO_Ens_Brax> Tanis: Good side is we will have more power than we could need, relay won't need maneuvering thrusters.

[21:42:27] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> ::Stevens returns to the door to meet with Iza:: CNS: Sorry about that. There aren't my forte. My training was a much different experience.

[21:42:46] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> ::pulls up a schematic of Europa and quickly locates the targeting sensors; he tries to develop a quick attack pattern targeting them::

[21:42:58] <CPO Talya Singh> OPS:  They can still shoot.  How well will depend on their tactical officer.  It just makes it more difficult.  Take down sensors and visual, and you have it.

[21:42:59] <Tanis> CEO: Well that will be helpful.  I might be able to give the camouflage on some a little extra umph then.

[21:43:07] <SM_James> ACTION: The computer reports Claymore's shield damage has been repaired. Claymore rotates to directly face Europa, heading that direction. And Europa fires phasers, targeting a specific section in the engineering level.

[21:43:13] <CPO Talya Singh>  OPS:  Of course, they can still use their shuttles as guides.

[21:43:19] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> CO: Honestly, if your goal is disabling the ship, the place that all of the sensors feed to is the target.  ::he highlights the bridge on the CO's screen::

[21:43:58] <CNS_LtJG_Iza> CMO: No worries. It's like we're never done training, are we? ::shrugs helplessly:: It's just more expensive these days with the ::air quotes:: "war games".

[21:43:58] <Tanis> ::Sits down at the console and starts working over the sensor refraction subroutine.::

[21:44:01] <CPO Talya Singh> :: Updates damage report::

[21:44:24] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> OPS: Hm...::adjusts his attack pattern::

[21:44:45] <SM_James> ACTION: Claymore reports a simulated impact, shields dropping to 87%. Computer reports minor damage to secondary command processors.

[21:45:22] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> HLM/CPO: ::sends the attack pattern to Helm and Tactical::  Attack pattern Davis-Europa-1--prepare torpedoes.

[21:45:26] <CPO Talya Singh> CO: Any objection to returning fire?  Shields down to 87%

[21:46:30] <CPO Talya Singh>  :: nods, pulling up the pattern and tying it to torpedoes... wishing Roberts was around for this.::

[21:46:32] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> HLM/CPO: Execute when ready.  ::likes the idea of firing torpedoes at Starfleet vessels' bridges--maybe too much::

[21:47:02] <Tanis> ::Able to tweak the subroutine so that she gets a better angle on the refraction while removing any chance of reflection instead.::

[21:47:09] <EO> *CEO*: They hit shields again, dispatching damage control teams. Engineering team reporting to some processor damage. Not sure what they are doing but guessing that's what they scanned for.

[21:48:11] <CPO Talya Singh> :: As soon as she has alignment, she fires. continuously::

[21:48:31] <CEO_Ens_Brax> Self: Not what I wanted to hear.rn*EO*: Understood, see if Meier or Priax can get on that processor and see if there's a backup to it. Or if there could be one rigged up.

[21:48:45] <SM_James> ACTION: Europa begins to make a turn away from Claymore, but not before a few torpedoes make their impacts known. Europa's shields drop to 98% as the first wave of torpedoes hits.

[21:49:17] <CEO_Ens_Brax> Tanis: First one connected. I think, running a final check. Wait, one minute. This won't work...

[21:49:37] <CPO Talya Singh> :: nice thing about computers, you could just keep firing.  So she did.::

[21:49:49] <Tanis> ::Pauses her in work.:: CEO: Why not?

[21:49:56] <SM_James> ACTION: Europa begins to sharply increase her altitude, several torpedoes from her own launcher swinging wide of Claymore. Europa's shields drop to 97% as impacts continues.

[21:50:24] <CEO_Ens_Brax> Tanis: What? Oh, sorry, meant this setup, missed a few points, the overall project will work. I think.

[21:50:41] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> ::watches as Claymore passes Europa, noting at least a couple hits::  HLM: 195 mark 1, bring us about--keep that side of Engineering they are scanning away from Europa.

[21:50:56] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> ::turns::  CPO: Same pattern--fire at will as we pass again.

[21:51:49] <Tanis> ::Takes a deep breath.:: CEO: Ya know, you worried me there for a minute.  I'm almost done with this subroutine, then we can run a quick sim of the two together.

[21:51:54] <CPO Talya Singh> :: nods as she stops and waits for the next pass::

[21:52:25] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> ::looks  to Raeyld::  XO: Any ideas from CAG? Or...::pauses::...for any of this?

[21:52:36] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> CNS: True. It's not exactly what I signed on for but I prefer it as just games

[21:52:46] %<Tac Ens Akamia Roberts>  :: Yawns::  CTO/Begay:  I am not finding anything on those ships.

[21:52:52] <CNS_LtJG_Iza> ::as the simulated impact hit, Sickbay gets busier with more personnel tagged as injured arriving either on their feet, or being carried by others::

[21:53:03] <CEO_Ens_Brax> ::Redirects the secondary input coupling and checks the setup again.:: Tanis: OK, now I think it is physically ready when yours is. And sorry, not used to being able to engineer on the fly in a group effort.

[21:53:44] <XO_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Crocks her head to the side and squints:: CO: We have half a flight wing...can we simulate just...flying that half into the Europa and...the pilots bailing out at the last minute?

[21:53:48] %<CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze>  Roberts/Begay: I do not know if that is bad or good... at least they are letting us keep our distance.  I really hate to look like we are running... even if we have that ability over them.

[21:54:00] <SM_James> ACTION: Europa gradually performs a roll, and - upside down - increases speed to 1/2 impulse. She fires phasers, and Claymore's shields drop to 85%. Claymore's torpedoes find home, and Europa's shields drop to 74%.

[21:54:17] %<Begay> Roberts: If it helps, they probably won't find much on us either. Right? Not like this thing is on open registers.

[21:54:30] <Tanis> CEO: You'll get used to it.  I've been at this awhile and it's old hat by now.  ::Keeps typing - almost done with her input.  After several more keystrokes, she hits enter.:: CEO: Okay.  I think this part is ready.

[21:54:42] <CNS_LtJG_Iza> CMO: Starfleet isn't about this... ::directs a disgruntled PO to wait as his listed injury is a minor surface wound:: We should be exploring...

[21:55:17] <CPO Talya Singh> :: alters damage report as she reaches over and hits another volley of torpedoes aiming most toward the bridge.::

[21:55:19] <Tanis> ::Pulls out her PADD and begins inputting the Simulation.  ::Stands up from her seat and walks over to the CEO so she can watch as the sim runs.::

[21:55:23] <CEO_Ens_Brax> Tanis: Then let's try it. And I hope you're right. Take out the "life or death simulation" nature of this and this is fun! ::Smiles broadly.::

[21:55:57] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> ::looks at her for a moment, really unable to tell if this is serious; and also not really willing to rule out anything right now::

[21:56:56] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> XO: If that fails I've just lost half the air wing, though.

[21:57:16] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> ::Stevens directs a flight crew member to a biobed:: CNS: I agree. As much as I prefer this to real war, I'm not afraid to get my hands dirty and seeing new worlds is...the best things ever, honestly.

[21:57:17] <Tanis> CEO: Now the bigger trick is to do that when there is still a life or death threat out there, but that gets easier too. . . though only marginally.  ::The simulation seems to work.:: CEO: Whatcha think?  Are we ready to let the Bridge know we're ready?

[21:57:17] <SM_James> ACTION: Multiple torpedo impacts register on Europa, who drops down quickly to Claymore's level, now directly on top of her. Europa's shields fall to 42% as she opens fire, point blank, with phasers.

[21:57:35] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> XO: In the meantime, direct the fighters we have out there to target Europa's targeting sensor.

[21:57:36] %<Tac Ens Akamia Roberts> Begay: True... I had not thought about it that way.  Maybe they will take caution from us and stay way as well.

[21:57:56] <CEO_Ens_Brax> ::Watching the simulation run, excited to see the results.::

[21:57:59] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> HLM: Rotate to port side.

[21:58:05] <SM_James> ACTION: Claymore's shields drop to 77%, and the computer reports further damage to the secondary command processors.

[21:58:09] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> CPO: Fire at will.  

[21:58:23] <CPO Talya Singh> CO: With pleasure...

[21:59:05] <CPO Talya Singh> :: Not that she had really stopped, but it was always nice to have actual permission.::

[21:59:39] <CNS_LtJG_Iza> ::feels the hit and remembers the words from an ancient film and recites, loud enough for Stevens to hear:: Self/CMO: "All these worlds are yours. Except Europa." I'm going to dislike the name.

[21:59:49] <Lt Meier> *CEO*: We're on the command processors, not sure what they are after but prioritizing bypass and keep running over analyze and stop. Will keep you informed.

[22:00:23] %<CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> Roberts/Begay:  If they are freighters, there is no need for us to be tangling.  It would still be nice to know where exactly they stand.  And for all they know, we are pirates.

[22:00:27] <Tanis> ::Looks between the PADD and the CEO:: CEO: You want to do the honors or would you like me to?

[22:00:38] <CEO_Ens_Brax> *Meier*: I'm bypassing my dislike of the word "bypass" for this operation, thanks.

[22:00:52] <SM_James> ACTION: Several torpedoes graze against Europa's shields as she literally rolls off of Claymore, dropping down to be side by side with her. The continuing to drop as she adjusts course, now under her. Europa increases to full impulse, running away from Claymore... And opening fire with aft torpedoes.

[22:01:22] <CEO_Ens_Brax> Tanis: It's Science's project, take the lead. ::Bows head slightly to Tanis's PADD.

[22:01:41] <CPO Talya Singh> CO:  Europa seems to like the cuddle approach.  :: adjusts her targeting computer.::

[22:01:58] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> HLM: 090 mark 1, take us away for a moment.

[22:02:25] <Tanis> *CSO*: We're ready down here if the CO wants to launch the other fighters, I think we have successfully camouflaged them.

[22:02:39] <SM_James> ACTION: Shields aboard Claymore drop to 53%. Computer reports secondary command processors offline. Rebuild required.

[22:03:26] <CPO Talya Singh> :: Updates the report and makes sure engineering sees it... though she was sure OPS was ontop of that.::

[22:03:50] <CSO_LtJg_Simmons> CO: The CEO and the SO report that they have been able to successfully gotten the camoflage to work on the Kaneda fighters if you'd like to try it out.::

[22:04:06] <CEO_Ens_Brax> <Meier> *CEO* Blast it, sorry Chief, they took out secondary command processors.

[22:04:22] <CO_Cmdr_Davis> CSO: I'd be delighted to give these bastards something else to think about.

[22:06:05] <CNS_LtJG_Iza> ::helps transport a newcomer who's enjoying too much being "mortally wounded" into a biobed, trying to decide if she feels mirthful or outraged::

[22:06:34] %<CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze>  Roberts/Begay: Keep us at yellow alert for now.  Akamia, get your rest.  I will let you know if we need you.

[22:06:17] <SM_James> ACTION: Claymore's sensors detect power increasing to Europa's shields. Where they were at 42% a moment ago, they are at 62%. A quick scan will indicate a dramatic shift in Europa's power flow. USS Europa has initiated battle mode.

[22:06:26] <SM_James> =/\= END MISSION =/\=