Host Erryn says:
Mission Summary: The Artemis has been ordered to prevent any terrorist efforts based in the asteroid belt of the Phi Capella system.

Host Erryn says:
As the crew remembers from recent visits, many of the asteroids contain dustings of minerals that at least partially scatter sensor sweeps, rendering them suspect at best.

Host Erryn says:
Certainly, they will prevail nonetheless.

Host Erryn says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Begin Mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Host CO_Ross says:
XO: #1, status of ship mission reconfiguration

CTO_Somak says:
::sitting at tactical, devising a way to improve the scanners to detect things beyond the asteroid field::

CMO_Bryn says:
::In sickbay, finishing up reports from last shift.::

FCO_Teasley says:
::sets course alongside the asteroid belt::

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
CO: Sir everything is going according to plan.

CNS_Farrel says:
::Sitting in her chair:: CO: Captain, I may be able to sense any terrorists that the sensors miss, but it wouldn’t be a very far range.

CSO_Monroe says:
::Scans the Asteroid Belt::

CEO_Russel says:
::::Walking down the hall on deck 4, engineering kit in hand.::

Host CO_Ross says:
XO: When the Department Heads check in with you, when your ready take the ship at max warp to the end of the asteroid belt and back again, taking whatever sensor readings are available.

Host CO_Ross says:
CNS: I was hoping that you could Cmdr.

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
CO: Aye Sir

CEO_Russel says:
::Enters Sickbay, looks around for the Doc.::

CNS_Farrel says:
::smiles, then turns to the viewer to center herself::

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
*CEO*: Status report of Engineering?

FCO_Teasley says:
::sets course for the belt::

Host CO_Ross says:
FCO: Mr. Teasley, you will have the additional duties as OPS during this mission

CEO_Russel says:
*XO*:  All systems are in perfect condition.

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
*CMO*: Status report of the Sickbay?

FCO_Teasley says:
CO: Aye sir

CMO_Bryn says:
::Looks up, taken out of her thoughts.::  *XO*:  We are ready down here.

CSO_Monroe says:
::Resets his scan, and starts scanning again::

Host CO_Ross says:
CNS: How did the Ambassador do in delivering the news to the Capellans?

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
*CSO*: Status report of Science?

CEO_Russel says:
::Walks to the CMO's office, enters.::

CMO_Bryn says:
::Looks up as Parks hands her some more files.::  MO Parks:  I need you to begin setting up appointments for various crewmembers.  I don't know how these got through the normal check system.

CNS_Farrel says:
CO: As well as possible...

CMO_Bryn says:
::Looks up at the CEO and smiles at him.::  CEO:  Hey, what’s up?  You on our list for those needing their physicals?

CEO_Russel says:
::smiles.::  CMO:  It's your list, you tell me.

CSO_Monroe says:
*XO*: Nothing Unusual to report, sir, unless comets are dangerous?

CMO_Bryn says:
::Leans back::  CEO:  Appears we had a glitch in the system and quite a few people slipped by their normal physical time.

CMO_Bryn says:
::Hands the list over to Sara with a nod.::

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
*CSO*: Mr. Monroe, we need you to be accurate in every sense of the word

CTO_Somak says:
::turns to the CSO but sees him busy, so watches sensors until such a time::

CEO_Russel says:
::looking suspicious.:: CMO:  Oh, really?  Would you like me to have a look at that?

Host CO_Ross says:
CNS: Commander, would you take the helm, Mr. Teasley needs to be relieved

CNS_Farrel says:
::Turns her head slowly, giving the captain a look::  CO: It's been a while since my academy days, but I did brush up a little before leaving Earth...

CMO_Bryn says:
CEO:  I think I fixed the glitch, but if you've got a moment to double-check the system, that would be great.  Then if you still have time... we can do your physical while I have you here.

CSO_Monroe says:
::Hears a blip:: XO: I got something, a plasma burst in the asteroid field, bearing 121 
mark 12

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
CO: All departments are ready, Sir. Shall we be on our way? ::smiles::

Host CO_Ross says:
XO: Evacuation fleet in sensor range as yet?

CEO_Russel says:
CMO:  Oh, it's ok, I trust your engineering skills, but if you ever have another problem, let me know.

CTO_Somak says:
::picks up the planetary search, takes a look at the hit list, and allows it to continue working::

CNS_Farrel says:
::Jots over to the helm and takes a seat.  She looks over the display, at first not recognizing anything, then finds the yaw and pitch controls and the rest comes back to her::

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
::takes a look at the sensor readings:: CO: About 5 minutes out Sir

Host CO_Ross says:
CNS: Mr. Farrel, it is like riding a bicycle

CMO_Bryn says:
CEO:  Will do.  Now, for the physical…

CEO_Russel says:
::sighs.::

CSO_Monroe says:
CO/XO: Confirmed Plasma burst within the Asteroid Field

CNS_Farrel says:
::Makes a slight course correction:: CO: It's all coming back to me sir.  ::hopes that sounded confident::

Host CO_Ross says:
XO: Very well, belay the initial warp and search, we will stand by and not leave our fleet...they caught us once with our breeches down, not again, fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me ::winks::

CSO_Monroe says:
::Focuses scanners within that region of space::

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
::chuckles at the Captain::

Host CO_Ross says:
CSO: A plasma burst? natural or manmade?

CMO_Bryn says:
CEO:  Hey, it’s not that bad Matt.  I promise the mandatory gloves did not come out of the freezer.

CTO_Somak says:
::listens to the captain's recite what must be earth sayings, and ignores it:: CO: Go to yellow alert, sir?

CSO_Monroe says:
CO: Definitely Manmade.

Host CO_Ross says:
CTO: Mr. Somak, yes, yellow alert if you please

CTO_Somak says:
::brings up the yellow alert button and touches it, while entering a few extra commands:: CO: Sir, we'll be ready to go to red alert at any time.

CSO_Monroe says:
CO: Bearing 121 Mark 12

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
::takes another look at the sensor readings:: CO: Sir, the Evac Fleet is now 2 minutes out

CSO_Monroe says:
::Scans the plasma burst.::

Host CO_Ross says:
CSO/CTO: Very well gentlemen, keep an eye on that location, it is most likely a diversion

CEO_Russel says:
CMO:  And that's supposed to cheer me up?

CSO_Monroe says:
CO: Aye, sir.

CTO_Somak says:
CO: Understood.

CMO_Bryn says:
::Gets up and takes his arm, leading him into the main room and over to a medical bed.::  CEO:  Yes, it is.  Now up onto the bed with you.  ::Smiles::

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
*CEO*: Make sure you have repair crews on standby, Gamma Shift if need be

CEO_Russel says:
::Gets dragged to the bed, sits on it.::

Host CO_Ross says:
XO: Perhaps Engineering needs to be on red alert, total manpower

CTO_Somak says:
CSO: Lieutenant, assistance if you would. ::motions for him to come near::

CMO_Bryn says:
::Looks at the CEO and the yellow alert.::  CEO:  Matt, you want to put this off till later?

CEO_Russel says:
CMO:  Yes, I think it would be better.

CNS_Farrel says:
::telepathically scans the area around the Artemis, searching for the presence of anyone else::

CEO_Russel says:
*XO*:  Aye, sir.

CSO_Monroe says:
CO: Sir I am not sure unless we get closer or send a probe.  But I detect a bit of titanium near that area.

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
::nods at the Capt.:: CO: Yes Sir *CEO*: Mr. Russel, as of now, your Dept is on Red Alert

CMO_Bryn says:
::Steps back::  CEO:  I will catch you first thing next time.

CEO_Russel says:
*XO*:  Understood.

CSO_Monroe says:
CO: Possibly a ship exploded there.

Host CO_Ross says:
CSO: We know they are there Mr. Monroe, cant hurt us much bobbing about out there. Maintain sensor contact

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
CO: Sir, Evac Fleet has now arrived, we can proceed at anytime

CSO_Monroe says:
CO: I recommend a Class 1 Probe, sir

CSO_Monroe says:
CTO: Aye.  ::Walks over to Tactical::

CEO_Russel says:
::Stands from the bed and walks toward the exit.  Turns to the CMO, smiles.::  CMO:  Is that a promise or a threat?

CNS_Farrel says:
::Keeps her mind open for any stray thoughts from the asteroids, while focusing her main attention back on the helm::

Host CO_Ross says:
CNS: Mr. Farrel, you will maintain spacing between the asteroid belt and the evacuation fleet at all times, unless ordered to do otherwise, understood?

CMO_Bryn says:
CEO: I never threaten Matt, you should know that.  Now go have fun and keep the ship in one piece please.

CTO_Somak says:
::finally notices the CSO:: CSO: I didn't think you were coming. Anyway, the asteroids have dustings of galacite. Is there any way that our sensors can adapt to scan beyond it?

Host CO_Ross says:
CSO: Mr. Monroe, very well, make the probe course so that they do not know we are aware of their presence

CNS_Farrel says:
CO: Understood sir, maintaining spacing ::Makes the necessary adjustments to always be between the fleet and the asteroids::

CSO_Monroe says:
CO: Aye.

Host Erryn says:
ACTION: The evacuation fleet enters the fringes of the system.

CEO_Russel says:
CMO:  I will.  Oh, I wanted to talk to you about our project, but it looks like we'll have to wait for some other time.

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
::looks over to Somak:: CTO: Mr. Somak, make sure your weapons are on hot standby. They must be ready when needed

CMO_Bryn says:
CEO:  After your physical... ::Smiles::

CEO_Russel says:
::Waves and exits Sickbay.::

CTO_Somak says:
::rechecks weapons status:: XO: They already are, sir.

CMO_Bryn says:
::Shakes her head with a smile and walks over to Sara::  MO Parks:  Everything set?

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
::nods at Mr. Somak::

CTO_Somak says:
CSO: I'm having trouble finding anything in the database. Do you know of any solutions?

CMO_Bryn says:
<MO_Parks> CMO:  Yes doctor.  But I am not sure where to put the CEO and CTO in the schedule.

CEO_Russel says:
::Walks to the TL.  Enters.::  TL:  Deck 15.

CMO_Bryn says:
MO: I will take care of the CEO.  Check with the CTO and his schedule.  Who else is on that list.

CMO_Bryn says:
<MO_Parks> ::Hands the list to the doctor.::

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
CTO/CSO: Gentlemen, have we located two suitable planets for our "friends?"

CNS_Farrel says:
::Glances over at the navigational sensors, double checking the Artemis is between the two sets of blips::

CTO_Somak says:
XO: The computers been working hard devising a list. ::forwards it to him:: Check your console.

CEO_Russel says:
::Exits TL.  Walks to ME.::

CMO_Bryn says:
MO:  My goodness, most of the ships command staff is on this list.  That is very odd.  I think we will need to get someone from engineering to check out the system and see if OPS can pin point down people’s records.

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
::looks at the incoming list:: CTO: What are your recommendations?

CEO_Russel says:
::Enters ME.::

CMO_Bryn says:
<MO_Parks> CMO:  I will send a work order to engineering.

CTO_Somak says:
XO: Any recommendations I could give you at this time would be irrelevant.

CMO_Bryn says:
MO:  Do that right now.  I will check with the CTO.

CSO_Monroe says:
::Prepares to launch a Class I Probe, with pre set destinations::

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
::smiles and says to himself:: Spoken like a true Vulcan

CSO_Monroe says:
CO: Probe ready.

Host CO_Ross says:
CSO: Launch at your convenience Mr. Monroe

CMO_Bryn says:
*CTO*:  I need to set up a time and day for your physical.

CEO_Russel says:
<EO_Bridges> ::Sees the CEO enter, walks over to him.::  CEO:  Main Engineering is on red alert, all repair teams are standing by, sir.

CSO_Monroe says:
CO: Aye. ::Launches Probe::

CTO_Somak says:
*CMO*: Physical? ::busy at console::

Host Erryn says:
ACTION: The probe sparkles off into the asteroids.

CMO_Bryn says:
*CTO*:  Yes, physical, that action that comes around twice a year for most.

CNS_Farrel says:
::Watches the probe light up more blips on her nav sensors, all asteroids so far...::

CTO_Somak says:
::picks up probe downstream::

CSO_Monroe says:
::Checks Probe Readings::

Host Erryn says:
ACTION: The probe stops transmitting.

CEO_Russel says:
EO:  Great, you can go join your team.

CTO_Somak says:
*CMO*: Time... Well, as soon as I get off duty I can join you.

CNS_Farrel says:
::Raises an eyebrow as the steady pulse of the probe goes dead::

CEO_Russel says:
<EO_Bridges> ::nods and walks away.::

CMO_Bryn says:
*CTO*:  That works for me.

CTO_Somak says:
*CMO*: Excellent. Somak out.

Host Erryn says:
ACTION: The evacuation fleet drops out of warp, heading for the third planet.

CMO_Bryn says:
::Looks over at Sara to add him to this evening’s list.::

CSO_Monroe says:
CO: Sir, The Probe has stopped transmitting. ::Mumbles something::

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
::looking at the list:: CTO: Make sure that you and Mr. Monroe go over the list and go over it again. I want these people to inhabit the safest planets possible

CMO_Bryn says:
<MO_Parks>  CMO:  You want me to set up his appointment then with the beta watch team?

CTO_Somak says:
CO/CSO: We can get past the gallicite by focusing our scanners, to find out what happened to the probe.

CMO_Bryn says:
MO:  No, I will take care of it myself.

CNS_Farrel says:
::Adjusts her course as the fleet's rate of approach decreases::

Host CO_Ross says:
CTO: Use the dorsal sensors for focused scans, keep the lateral sensor grid on wide area scan

CEO_Russel says:
::Walks to a nearby console.::

CMO_Bryn says:
<MO_Parks> ::Sends the completed repair quest down to engineering.::

CTO_Somak says:
CO: Understood. ::focuses dorsal sensors on probe's last known position::

CTO_Somak says:
XO: Yes, sir.

CMO_Bryn says:
<MO_Parks> CMO:  What about the captain.

CNS_Farrel says:
CO: Evac fleet approaching the third planet sir.

CMO_Bryn says:
MO: One catches the captain when one can.  I will send him a reminder that he is due for his physical as well.

CTO_Somak says:
CO: I'm detecting the probe's debris, sir, quite close to one of the asteroids.

CSO_Monroe says:
::Scans the area::

CTO_Somak says:
::channels scan to the asteroid, to take a look at what's behind it::

Host CO_Ross says:
CTO: Mr. Somak, launch a photon torpedo at that location maximum yield

Host Erryn says:
ACTION: The scan refuses to defy physics and go around the asteroid.

Host CO_Ross says:
XO: #1, red alert

CMO_Bryn says:
MO:  OK, the CNS is all caught up, though she is due for a check up... she is good about coming in on her own.  Who else is on that list?

CSO_Monroe says:
::Mumbles:: That was my best probe!

CTO_Somak says:
CO: ::catches him off guard:: Ah, yes sir. ::aims, loads and fires::

CNS_Farrel says:
CO: Sir, at present speed, we should rendezvous with the fleet in 3 minutes.

Host CO_Ross says:
CNS: Thank you Mr. Farrel, steady as she goes

CMO_Bryn says:
<MO_Parks>  CMO:  Umm... you are doctor.

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
CO: Aye Sir ::hits the red alert klaxons::

CMO_Bryn says:
CMO:  I am?

CTO_Somak says:
::resets the sensors, after receiving a rather nasty message from the computer::

CMO_Bryn says:
<MO_Parks>  Yes ma'am.

CMO_Bryn says:
::Looks down at her growing belly and shrugs.::  MO:  Well, while things are quiet, lets do mine.

CTO_Somak says:
CO: I am unable to determine the cause of the destruction.

CMO_Bryn says:
::Lowers the biobed so she can scoot her short frame onto it, then lies down.::

Host CO_Ross says:
CTO: One could hazard a guess <REB> Yes Mr. Somak, a guess <g>

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
CSO: When you and Mr. Somak believe that you have two suitable planets, launch two Class III Planetary probes to gather further data

Host Erryn says:
ACTION: The freighters rendezvous with the Artemis, then adjust course to Phi Capella 3.

CSO_Monroe says:
::Thinks to himself, and starts to run through the Database:: XO: Yes sir.

CNS_Farrel says:
CO: Adjusting course to escort the freighters ::making the adjustment::

Host CO_Ross says:
CNS: Very well

CTO_Somak says:
::resists reb'ing back at the CO:: CO: A scan for a weapons signature was inconclusive. But I'm detecting two readings from the belt... Warp Signatures!

CMO_Bryn says:
<MO_Parks> ::Runs scans and the usual physical, paying close attention to the unborn child.::

Host CO_Ross says:
CTO: lock targeting scanners on those warp signatures, keep track on them

CTO_Somak says:
CO: Now detecting four signatures.

CNS_Farrel says:
::Positions the Artemis a little above the convey, to give the Artemis a clear line of fire::

CMO_Bryn says:
<MO_Parks> ::Pauses a moment as she scans the symbiont, not realizing the doctor was a joined Trill.::

CTO_Somak says:
CO: ::amazed at the readings:: Nine now, sir.

CTO_Somak says:
CO: Eleven. ::investigates::

Host CO_Ross says:
CTO: Nine? target all signatures, standby

Host Erryn says:
ACTION: Fourteen ships, old decommissioned police corvettes, tear out of the belt, heading straight for the fleet.

CEO_Russel says:
::monitors the approaching ships from ME.  Motions to the repair teams to get ready.::

CSO_Monroe says:
::Scans the corvettes::

CTO_Somak says:
::targets the amount of ships that there are now::

CNS_Farrel says:
::keeps the Artemis with the convey, but positions so that the incoming ships are in the line of fire::

CTO_Somak says:
CO: Old police corvettes. Heading straight for the fleet.

Host CO_Ross says:
CTO: Mr. Somak, you may open fire, when targets are within range

CMO_Bryn says:
::Looks up at the ceiling quietly, taking a moment to reflect on Jason's odd behavior lately. ::  MO:  That reminds me, we need to set aside a chunk of time to do a delicate operation on my husband.  We will do it in two sessions.

Host Erryn says:
ACTION: Suspicious plasma energy signatures build near the prows of eight of them, and the eerily familiar electronic ticking of Kzinti drones can be detected from the other six.

Host CO_Ross says:
XO: #1, contact the Evacuation fleet Commander, advise them to proceed to the Capellan system, max speed

CTO_Somak says:
::fires at any corvettes within range::

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
CO: Aye Sir

CTO_Somak says:
CO: The weapons systems on the corvettes have been altered.

CSO_Monroe says:
CO: Kzinti Drones?

CMO_Bryn says:
<MO_Parks>CMO:  Two?

Host CO_Ross says:
CTO: Wonderful!, coordinate with Mr. Farrel, for positioning,

Host Erryn says:
ACTION: Apparently, the corvette's weapons aren't the only modifications. Their shields hold up to the light phaser fire admirably well.

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
COMM: Evac Fleet Cmdr.: You may proceed to the Capellan System, maximum warp

CNS_Farrel says:
CO: Shall I move to intercept, or stay with the fleet?

CTO_Somak says:
*CEO*: I'm going to need a lot more power to weapons. We have a lot of contacts and the phasers will need to recharge very quickly.

CEO_Russel says:
*CTO*:  Aye, getting right on it.

CSO_Monroe says:
::Digs in the database:: CO: Those ships have been modified.

Host Erryn says:
ACTION: One after another, the eight plasma-armed ships fire plasma G torpedoes at the evacuation fleet.

Host CO_Ross says:
CNS: Stay with the fleet, keep us between us and them, fall back as far as you can, give them time to get some distance

CEO_Russel says:
::diverts available power to weapons.::

CMO_Bryn says:
MO:  Yes, it takes longer, but has a higher success rate then trying to do everything in one operation.  We will give him some time to heal from the first operation, naturally.  (stresses that word) then do the second procedure.

Host CO_Ross says:
CSO: Find a weakness in their modifications

CTO_Somak says:
::picks up missiles and fires at any and all, giving higher priority to the missiles::

Host Erryn says:
ACTION: The eight torpedo ships, having fired, turn tail to hide in the belt while they re-energize their launchers.

CNS_Farrel says:
::Moves the Artemis between the two groups, but still close to the convey::

Host Erryn says:
ACTION: The missiles are easily shot down. The torpedoes sweep by, undaunted, impacting three freighters.

CSO_Monroe says:
CO: Aye. ::Scans one ship::

CNS_Farrel says:
CO: I take it we should try and take as many of those hits as possible for the fleet?  ::Has the Artemis in the line of fire::

Host CO_Ross says:
CNS: Yes, we can take it, the freighters cannot

CSO_Monroe says:
CO: 3 Freighters are hit!

CTO_Somak says:
::puts the torpedoes in high priority too::

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
CO: They're sure trying their best to draw us away, Sir

Host CO_Ross says:
XO: Like I said....Shame on them

Host Erryn says:
ACTION: The impacted freighters explode, shattering hard. The drone-firing ships fire another volley.

CNS_Farrel says:
CTO: Would you be able to extend the shields out?  We would be able to absorb anything that slips past the phasers...

CSO_Monroe says:
::Cross analysis of the ships::

CTO_Somak says:
CO: Captain, we're not doing much to the torpedoes. We should get the corvettes before they can fire... recommend torpedoes. ::continues firing::

Host CO_Ross says:
XO: If we only had another starship, we could go hunting

XO_McPherson-Quest says:
::checks his console for any nearby starships::

CNS_Farrel says:
::Moves the Artemis directly in front of all incoming torpedoes::

CMO_Bryn says:
<MO_Parks> ::Finishes up::  CMO:  So far we have been lucky.  It has been nice and quiet, I hope it stays that way.

CMO_Bryn says:
MO:  You and me both.  ::Sits up and slides off the table.::

Host Erryn says:
ACTION: Two of the drone-carrying corvettes erupt in balls of plasma-induced hell.

CSO_Monroe says:
::Scans their Warp Engines::

CSO_Monroe says:
CO: Something weird with their warp engines...

CTO_Somak says:
::extends shields, trying to make more of a wall and leaving the aft shield down::

Host CO_Ross says:
CSO: What is that Mr. Monroe, articulate?

CTO_Somak says:
CNS: I'm powering shields to the front. Try and keep our backside hidden.

Host Erryn says:
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