Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
Captains Log, Stardate 10112.07, we are currently in the Javers Cloud along with the Romulan ship, Quetrak

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
A mysterious symbol that I have not seen before has locked out all of the Artemis' systems interface protocols

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
I will be getting down to the heart of the matter
Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Resume Mission >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

XO_Somak says:
::stands on the bridge, looking about at all the crew::

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::sits at SCI trying to determine whether or not his sensors are still active and scanning systems with his tricorder::

CNS_Farrel says:
::turns to her chair console, the interface jammed::  CO: We're locked out...

SBC_XanTek says:
@::On the bridge of the Quetrak::

CEO_Russel says:
::standing on the bridge, near the turbolift.::

CTO_TRel says:
::stands at TAC::

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
::sitting at the CON then gets up:: XO: You have the CON, I will be in my Ready Room

FCO_Teasley says:
::tries to reestablish contact with the probe::

Romal says:
@::at the helm of the Quetrak::

XO_Somak says:
::turns to the Captain:: CO: Aye, sir.

Host Erryn says:
ACTION: The FCO's panel is still locked.

CTO_TRel says:
::makes a futile attempt to get the comm console to respond::

FCO_Teasley says:
XO: Sir, I can't contact the probe

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
CNS: Yes I know Hali, I'm getting on that right away ::walks towards his Ready Room and then enters::

CNS_Farrel says:
::sees Matt:: CEO: Have you ever seen anything like this before?

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::blinks at the Captain leaving the Bridge at a time like this, then continues with his scans::

XO_Somak says:
FCO: Alright, Lieutenant, let's give the captain a chance to fix things first.

CEO_Russel says:
::squints.::  CNS:  Yes... I believe I have.

FCO_Teasley says:
XO: Aye sir

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
::walks around his desk and sits down in the comfortable chair::

CNS_Farrel says:
::Walks over:: CEO: Where? What's happening?

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::shuts his tricorder down and looks at the XO, shaking his head Terran-fashion::

SBC_XanTek says:
@::continues collecting data on the cloud::  Romal:  Isn't this fascinating?

XO_Somak says:
::shrugs at the CSO::

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
Computer: Identify the Greek Symbol that is locking out ships interface

Romal says:
@SBC: Yes sir.

CTO_TRel says:
::picks up tricorder again and checks shields::

Host Erryn says:
<COMPUTER> CO: That information is classified.

CEO_Russel says:
CNS:  I'm not sure.  It's "my" memory.

Romal says:
@SBC: And very exciting.  ::smirks only a Romulan can.::

CNS_Farrel says:
CEO: What do you mean Matt?

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
Computer: then try and unlock them with authorization Theta 2 Chi Tango

CEO_Russel says:
::points to his belly.::

Host Computer says:
CO: Authorization confirmed.

SBC_XanTek says:
@::continues to pour over the data and something strange catches her attention::

Host Computer says:
ACTION: All the panels unlock, and brief orders are displayed on the captain's console.

CNS_Farrel says:
CEO: I see...you think the symbiont might remember something?

SBC_XanTek says:
@::gasps::

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::blinks:: Hey, what'd I touch...

XO_Somak says:
::spins around, watching the consoles return to their beeping status:: All: Report.

CTO_TRel says:
::begins tapping at her console as it unlocks::

Romal says:
@::hears the gasps:: SBC: IS something the matter sir?

SBC_XanTek says:
@::checks protocols and tries to think of the nearest resource to help::

CEO_Russel says:
CNS:  It does.  Vividly, but it's from a few lifetimes back.  It's not clear.

FCO_Teasley says:
::attempts contacting the probe::

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
::looks at the Orders:: *CTO*: Open a encrypted communications with Star Fleet

SBC_XanTek says:
@Romal:  Plot a course out of here to rendezvous with the war games fleet.

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::immediately checks sensors:: XO: All sensorrrs perrrforrrming norrrmally, sirrr.

FCO_Teasley says:
XO: Sir, I got through the probe

CTO_TRel says:
CO: Aye sir.

Romal says:
@::nods:: SBC: Already on it ma'am.

Romal says:
@::at the helm of the Quetrak::

CTO_TRel says:
::types commands into newly restored console::

CTO_TRel says:
CO: Channel open, sir.

Romal says:
@SBC: Engaging at maximum warp.

CNS_Farrel says:
CEO: It might help unravel this mystery... I could help you remember with a telepathic link...

XO_Somak says:
CSO: What's the status on the Romulan ship?

SBC_XanTek says:
@Romal:  How long will it take us to get through this cloud?

CEO_Russel says:
CNS:  Perhaps... what would that involve?

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::scans:: XO: Powerrring up herrr engines, sirrr...

XO_Somak says:
Self: Engines? *CO*: Sir, the Romulans seem to be departing.

FCO_Teasley says:
::starts collecting all the data possible::

CNS_Farrel says:
CEO: An open mind?  and a little luck...

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
*XO*: Block all the Quetrak’s communications and have the FCO follow

CTO_TRel says:
::maintains the channel to Starfleet waiting for the Captain to acknowledge the channel::

Romal says:
@SBC: Calculating ma'am.  ::taps his console, and glance back and forth in his readings::  Approximately 3 hours, sir.

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::blinks at overhearing that order::

CEO_Russel says:
CNS:  An open mind?  That means you'll be able to see everything?

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
*CTO*: contact Star Fleet

SBC_XanTek says:
@Romal:  Let's go then.  And be careful

Romal says:
@::frowns at the drag coefficient.::  SBC: It's difficult to travel through the Javers.  I'll need to slow down to warp 5.5

CTO_TRel says:
CO: The encrypted channel is open.

CNS_Farrel says:
CEO: Only what you want me to see...or wanted me to help you see...

FCO_Teasley says:
::calls the probe back::

SBC_XanTek says:
@Romal:  As quickly as is safe.

FCO_Teasley says:
::sets course to follow the Romulan ship::

XO_Somak says:
FCO: Lieutenant, follow that ship! *CO*: Block their communications?

SBC_XanTek says:
@::looks at the viewscreen with concern recalling what those monofilaments could do to a ship::

FCO_Teasley says:
XO: Aye sir

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
Computer: What exactly, is the Omega Particle?

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
*XO*: Yes Mr. Somak, block them NOW

Romal says:
@SBC: Aye ma'am. I'll have the engineers work on it right away.

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::scans the Romulans and feeds weapons, cloak and shield status to Tactical::

XO_Somak says:
::turns to the CTO:: CTO: Block their communications.

CEO_Russel says:
CNS:  Let's first see if the captain has anything to say.

CTO_TRel says:
::raises an eyebrow:: XO: Aye, sir.

Host Computer says:
CO: That information is classified under the Omega Directive.

SBC_XanTek says:
@::trying to think of some lie to tell the SF ship about why they are leaving::

CTO_TRel says:
::begins feeding commands into the computer to jam the communications to and from the Romulan ship::

CNS_Farrel says:
CEO: Alright. ::Sensing his hesitation::

CTO_TRel says:
::wonders what the jamming will do to the state of relative friendliness between the vessels::

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
::gets up from the desk and quickly dashes for the doors::

XO_Somak says:
::snaps his head around to watch the Captain enter:: CO: Orders, sir?

SBC_XanTek says:
@::having come up with what she hopes is a plausible story, attempts to contact the Artemis::

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
CTO: Mr. T'Rel, scan the area for other Romulan warp signatures and other vessels that may be in the area

CTO_TRel says:
CO: Yes, sir.

Romal says:
@SBC: I'm force to cut down to sub-light speed.  Otherwise the drag force will torn the Quetrak apart.

SBC_XanTek says:
@Romal:  As I said, as quickly as is safe

XO_Somak says:
::steps up to the tactical console and taps a few buttons:: CTO: That should somewhat help you detect cloaks, but I'm not sure it still works.

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::blinks at that as well and enhances Tactical's sensors with his own modifications as he records cloud data::

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
XO: Well Mr. Somak, we need to stop our Romulan friends from getting out any communications

CTO_TRel says:
CO: I am reading nothing at this range however SFC has posted notices of Romulan war games near the neutral zone, sir!

XO_Somak says:
::looks back again:: CO: The CTO has jammed their communications array.

CNS_Farrel says:
CEO: Matt...  ::looks at him and motions towards the CO:: 

Romal says:
@SBC: Just keeping you informed sir.  ::weary smile:: That means we won't be through the clouds for a while.  ETA to rendezvous point is now at 4.239hours.

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
CTO: Open hailing frequencies with the Quetrak

SBC_XanTek says:
@::cannot get a comm through to the Artemis.::  Romal:  Why are our communications not working?

Romal says:
@::guides the Quetrak around the filaments inside the Javers Cloud.::

CTO_TRel says:
CO: Yes, sir... do you want their other communications still jammed, sir?

Romal says:
@SBC: Unknown ma'am.  ::contacts engineering.::

Romal says:
@SBC: It seems that our signals are being jammed, ma'am.

CTO_TRel says:
::works at console and awaits the CO answer::

XO_Somak says:
::watches the main viewer, dazed by the cloud::

CEO_Russel says:
CNS:  Yes, I've seen him too...

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
CTO: Only when I'm done, but monitor and intercept any other transmissions

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::begins plotting filament positions and relative drift and feeding that data to Helm to plot pursuit courses::

CTO_TRel says:
CO: Understood.

Host Computer says:
ACTION: The Quetrak, going a bit too fast, shudders as it scrapes past one of the filaments.

CTO_TRel says:
::opens channel::

CNS_Farrel says:
CEO: Tell him you might know something...

CTO_TRel says:
CO: Channel open, sir.

SBC_XanTek says:
@::takes a deep breath::

Romal says:
@::feels the ship shudders::  SBC: shields are holding.. but I'm going to drop our speed more.

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
COMM: Quetrak: Why are you in such a hurry to leave the Cloud?

SBC_XanTek says:
@Romal:  Be careful.  Its imperative we reach the fleet in one piece.

Romal says:
@SBC: The Artemis is hailing... ::puts them on screen.::

CTO_TRel says:
::monitors subspace channels for any communication to or from the Romulan ship::

CEO_Russel says:
CNS:  Let's let him handle the Romulans first...

SBC_XanTek says:
@COMM:  Artemis:  CO:  Leaving?  We are not leaving!  We are collecting more sensor data by moving through it.  And why did you jam our communications?  ::gives him one of those Romulan looks::

Romal says:
@SBC: I understand, ma'am.  I will be more careful.  ::shifts in his seat a little and concentrate properly::

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::remembers some of his own Tactical training and monitors the Romulan ship for energy fluctuations of any kind that might be interpreted as coded transmissions::

Romal says:
@::looks at the Artemis CO on the screen::

Host Computer says:
ACTION: A great arc of purple energy flashes through the space between the Artemis and the Quetrak.

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::monitors the spike and measures it against previously recorded data::

CNS_Farrel says:
CEO: alright...

Romal says:
@::checks sensor to see what it is.:: SBC: Sensor have detected an unusual energy ...

SBC_XanTek says:
@::says loudly so it will be overheard on the comm channel::  Romal:  Assume we are being monitored by SF.

SBC_XanTek says:
@::checks the sensor readings and nods::

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
COMM: Quetrak: I'll ask once again. Why are you in such haste, cause it would seem to me that you are traveling awfully fast for just routine research

CTO_TRel says:
::carefully looks through energy transmissions in and around the ship::

SBC_XanTek says:
@COMM:  Artemis: CO:  And I will ask again why you interfered with our communications.

CTO_TRel says:
::wonders why the Romulans would be running war games near the neutral zone... feels uneasy, they are usually up to no good.::

Romal says:
@::frowns at the energy discharge reading.::  SBC: Maybe you can tell them that we're travelling fast because we want to collect data that way.

SBC_XanTek says:
@::frowns at Romal::  Romal:  I see no reason to justify our actions since they clearly do not trust us.

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
CTO: Mute

Host Computer says:
ACTION: The Quetrak increases its range from the Artemis, as it hesitates to enter the cloud.

Romal says:
@SBC: I think their close proximity to us are causing the energy discharge.  I could be wrong.... but.. still...

SBC_XanTek says:
@::checks their relative positions and feels smug::

CTO_TRel says:
CO: Muting, sir...

FCO_Teasley says:
::increase speed to catch up with the Romulan ship::

Romal says:
@::quickly dodges another filament detected ahead and changes course correction as they need to.::

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
CNS: Hali, can you read anything from the Sub-Commander?

SBC_XanTek says:
@::nods at Romal in acknowledgement of his efficiency::

Host Computer says:
ACTION: The Quetrak goes into a steep dive to evade a dense patch of filaments.

Romal says:
@SBC: Hang on, Commander.  This might be a little rough.  ::Takes the Quetrak into the plunge.::

SBC_XanTek says:
@::hangs on::

SBC_XanTek says:
@::is planning how to get the fleet's attention::

XO_Somak says:
::sits in his XO chair and reads the reports, scanning for anything of use::

Romal says:
@::wishes she'll hang on to him, but anyway...::  SBC: Leveling off now...  ::levels the ship off a bit.::

CTO_TRel says:
CO: Sir, Intelligence indicates that the Romulans are moving in an attempt to test their limits...

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::taps his controls and enhances power to the sensor grid, boosting to maximum resolution through the sector::

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
FCO: Mr. Teasley, unless that ship is destroyed by the filaments, follow that ship!

FCO_Teasley says:
CO: Aye sir

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
CTO: The ones engaged on the war games?

FCO_Teasley says:
::looks for a way around the filaments if necessary::

SBC_XanTek says:
@Romal:  ETA to the fleet?

Host Computer says:
ACTION: The Artemis moves unexcitingly through the Javers Cloud.

Romal says:
@::bites his lips:: SBC: 4 hours ma'am.

CEO_Russel says:
::looks at the situation developing on the bridge.::

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
CTO: Open the channel once again

Romal says:
@SBC: Because the Quetrak is so much smaller than the Artemis, we have the advantage of dodging these filament more efficiently, and able to maneuver easier.

XO_Somak says:
CSO: Any ideas on how we can slow them down?

SBC_XanTek says:
@::nods and frets.  This protocol is of the highest priority::

CTO_TRel says:
CO: Opening channel..

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::shakes his head:: XO: Nothing that wouldn't also likely make it that much morrre difficult forrr us.

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
CSO: Yes Mr. Sozor so that we don't have to use a photon torpedo to cripple them

SBC_XanTek says:
@::hopes she is making the right decision, but comforts herself with the fact that their small ship could not hope to acquire the particle alone::

XO_Somak says:
CSO: How would a tractor beam react to the filaments?

CTO_TRel says:
CO: Yes, sir those engaged in war games.

SBC_XanTek says:
@Romal:  What is the SF ship up to?

FCO_Teasley says:
CO: Hold on sir

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
COMM: Quetrak: Come on now Sub-Commander, we both no why you are in such a hurry to join your friends awaiting you

FCO_Teasley says:
::goes through the filaments to catch with the Romulans::

Romal says:
@SBC: I do not know sir.  They are following us.  You think they'll show us a bit more trust especially with that alliance we have.

SBC_XanTek says:
@COMM:  Artemis:  CO:  Whatever are you talking about.

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::turns to look at the Captain:: CO: Surrrely you arrrren't suggesting that we firrre an anti-matterrr weapon in a high grrraviton flux envirrronment? Do you rrrecall the derrrelict fleet, Captain?

FCO_Teasley says:
::evades all the filaments that he can::

Host Computer says:
ACTION: The Artemis closes with the Quetrak, nearing weapons range.

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
XO: The grrraviton emissions would likely disrrrupt any trrractorrr beam unless at close rrrange... unless we werrre to rrroute it thrrrough the main deflectorrr....

Romal says:
@SBC: I hate to interrupt.. but they are closing within weapons range.

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
COMM: Quetrak: I'm not a fool, I know what your after.

Romal says:
@SBC: There's not telling what would happen if we are engaged in a battle and one of the phaser blast or torpedoes hits the filaments.  It might destroy us both.

SBC_XanTek says:
@COMM:  Artemis:  CO:  We are certainly collecting some interesting scientific data going through at high speed like this.  Would you like us to transmit it to you?  ::pretends she has no idea what he is talking about::

XO_Somak says:
CO: Captain, a shuttle would be able to catch up with the Quetrak quickly, and send the map back to the Artemis so we know where we're going... perhaps knock some time off our pursuit?

SBC_XanTek says:
@Romal:  Stay on course.  It is imperative.

Romal says:
@::nods:: SBC: Understood.

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Removing the damaged organ, closes the patient.::

FCO_Teasley says:
::banks hard to the port side::

Romal says:
@::sees an small opening in the filament that the Artemis wouldn't fit through, and flies through that::

FCO_Teasley says:
::dives the bow below a huge energy spike::

SBC_XanTek says:
@Romal:  Let me know if they do something foolish like charge weapons.

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
XO: You and Mr. Sozor come up with a good plan and I'll decided whether to risk it or not

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Nods to Sarah::  MO:  Please see that Jaras is comfortable.  I'll take care of the report later.

Romal says:
@SBC: Oh.. you'll be the second person to know.  The first being me.

Host Computer says:
ACTION: The Artemis shudders as it passes perilously close to a moving filament.

XO_Somak says:
::turns back from the captain, realizing his plan is flawed:: CO: Sir, no good. The shields won't hold up.

Romal says:
@::keeps finding small openings that will only fit them through but not the Artemis and flies through them.::

FCO_Teasley says:
::tilts the bow up for a very steep climb::

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Turns and removes the dull clothing, reaching out a hand to grasp a table::  Now what...

SBC_XanTek says:
@::whispers to their tactical officer::

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
CTO: I'm going to finish this conversation in my Ready Room. Transfer the communication there

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::continues feeding advance sensor mapping to Helm::

CTO_TRel says:
CO: Yes sir.

Host Computer says:
ACTION: The FCO's maneuvers barely overcome the inertial dampeners for a moment, wobbling the crew, but resulting in the Quetrak being in weapons range.

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
XO: Ok then Mr. Somak, you have the CON

CTO_TRel says:
::taps at console and goes back to monitoring the COMM with the Romulan ship and watching their weapons and Artemis shields::

XO_Somak says:
CTO: Prepare for incoming fire. If I'm correct we should have just entered weapons range.

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Tossing the medical wear into a recycler, heads out of the surgery area and heads for her office.::

FCO_Teasley says:
::banks hard to starboard::

Romal says:
@::risks adding just a tad more speed....  just enough that he knows he can handle and try to put as much distance between the Q and the Arty.::

SBC_XanTek says:
@Romal:  Can we stay ahead of them?

Host Computer says:
ACTION: One of the small gaps the Quetrak tries to slip through collapses, deflecting the Romulan ship harshly and sending sparks dancing about Romal's console.

CTO_TRel says:
XO: Understood, sir. You are correct.

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
::leaves the CON and hurries to his Ready Room to finish the communications with the Sub-Commander::

SBC_XanTek says:
@::looks back at the sparking console, truly annoyed::

XO_Somak says:
CTO: Get a weapons lock, but do not fire. Check how feasible firing phasers in this environment would be.

Romal says:
@::curses::  SBC: I apologize.  The gapped closed just as we were passing through it.

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
::sits at his desk:: COMM: Quetrak: I know what your after Sub-Commander, so don't play me like that I am a fool

Romal says:
@<TAC> SBC: Shields are holding.

SBC_XanTek says:
@Romal:  Stay focused.

Host Computer says:
ACTION: Another moving filament moves across the starboard nacelle, knocking the Artemis into a tight spin until Teasley stabilizes it.

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::shakes his head and bares his teeth and looks at the XO incredulously:: XO: Sirrr, arrre we rrreally prrreparrred to firrre on that vessel? I have powerrr rrrouted frrrom the trrractorrrs to the main deflectorrr on standby.

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::clutches his console::

SBC_XanTek says:
@COMM:  Artemis:  CO:  Just what do you think I am after.  We are a lowly science vessel in service of the Romulan Empire.

CEO_Russel says:
::hands onto the nearby rail.::

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Picks herself up off the floor, noting the bruise now on her arm::

CTO_TRel says:
::gains a weapons lock on the ship and begins looking at the cloud makeup for the feasibility of phasers::

FCO_Teasley says:
::stabilizes the spin and steers the ship to the left::

XO_Somak says:
::sits in his chair very quickly:: CSO: Once we have caught them we just might need our weapons. *CO*: Sir, the CSO has prepared a tractor beam to catch the Quetrak.

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
::sits at his desk:: COMM: Quetrak: Does the word "Omega" sound familiar?

Romal says:
@::stays focus, this time monitoring the stability of the gap holes before passing through them.::

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::stands by with the tractors and lashes his tail, agitated::

Romal says:
@::looks up at the word "Omega."::

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Pokes her head out of her office as she gets the first call::

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
*XO*: Aye Mr. Somak, only when I say to use it

FCO_Teasley says:
::pulls the ship up::

CMO_Mea`e says:
Nurse Owlin:  Set up a triage, we are bound to get some more in soon.

XO_Somak says:
*CO*: Aye, sir. It's on standby, but we are in range.

Romal says:
@::continues to maneuver the Quetrak away from the Artemis, finding smaller and more stable gaps to fly through.::

Romal says:
@::zigzags the Cloud, trying to loose the Artemis::

SBC_XanTek says:
@COMM:  Artemis:  CO:  Omega?  That's Greek, isn't it?  ::trying to look perfectly innocent::

Host Computer says:
ACTION: The Quetrak increases its lead by a small margin.

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Takes care of the first injury to enter, leading her to a table.::

CTO_TRel says:
::holds onto console as FCO pulls some interesting flying::

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
*XO*: They seem to be trying to get further ahead of us, Tractor them when your ready

Romal says:
@SBC: As a matter of fact.. the last letter of the Greek alphabet sir.

FCO_Teasley says:
::sees the Romulans getting ahead of them and looks for a way to shave a few seconds off the trip::

SBC_XanTek says:
@Romal:  Thank you for that clarification.

FCO_Teasley says:
::dives below some energy spikes::

Romal says:
@::suddenly dives down as she saw a dense field ahead, hoping to surprise the Artemis and gain a few more Kilometers.::

Host Computer says:
ACTION: The FCO puts the Artemis into a corkscrew, passing through a dense weave and ending up bearing down on the Quetrak, easily within tractor and weapons range.

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
COMM: Quetrak: Don't play dumb, you know as well as I do that you know about Omega

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
XO: In trrractorrr rrrange, sirrr..

Romal says:
@::suddenly pulls up again::

CTO_TRel says:
::almost falls as ship corkscrews::

SBC_XanTek says:
@COMM:  Artemis:  CO:  Whatever this Omega is, do your sensors tell you we are heading toward it?  ::knows they are not::

Romal says:
@::Then dodges to port bow::

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Places Ensign Renya's arm back into its socket, she then begins to heal the swollen flesh.::

FCO_Teasley says:
::pulls the ship out of the corkscrew::

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::engages the tractor beam, pulling power from the sensor backups::

Romal says:
@SBC: They've locked tractor beam on us.  ::frowns::

CEO_Russel says:
::Walks to the ENG station.::

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
COMM: Quetrak: I am going to do whatever it takes to stop you Sub-Commander from making contact with the Romulan Fleet currently engaged in war games in the co-ordinates you are heading towards

Romal says:
@COMM:CO: This is how you treat innocent scientists.

SBC_XanTek says:
@::wishing the darn Romulan fleet was not maintaining comm silence as it would make life so much easier::

SBC_XanTek says:
@Romal:  Can you discourage their efforts?

Host Computer says:
ACTION: The Quetrak shudders as the Artemis' tractor beam snags it.

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Finishing, lightly pats her on the arm and releases her.::

Romal says:
@::tries to shake them off::

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::boosts power to the confinement beam::

SBC_XanTek says:
@::wonders if its safe to fire weapons in here::

Host Computer says:
ACTION: The Quetrak futilely rotates in the tractor beam.

Romal says:
@SBC: Recommend that we take their tractor emitter by using a couple of torpedoes in that line of trajectory.

FCO_Teasley says:
::settles the Artemis over the Romulan ship::

CMO_Mea`e says:
::With a smile, she turns to assist Owlin with an unhappy child.::

SBC_XanTek says:
@Romal:  Target their tractor emitter.

Romal says:
@::nods to TACK::

SBC_XanTek says:
@COMM:  Artemis:  CO:  You do now want us to fire our weapons in here, do you?  ::scowls at him::

Romal says:
@<TACK> SBC: Ready on your mark, sir.

XO_Somak says:
::reads reports:: CTO: Boost power to the forward shields.

CTO_TRel says:
::boosts power::

CMO_Mea`e says:
Child:  Let see... your name is... ::gently runs a light finger along the ankle that is slowly swelling.::

SBC_XanTek says:
@::tapping a way at a console sends a coded message to Romulan High Command::

CTO_TRel says:
XO: Sir, they are charging weapons.

FCO_Teasley says:
::heads to the OPS station and gives more power to the CTO::

Host Computer says:
ACTION: The Quetrak's message is jammed.

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
COMM: Quetrak: Your efforts for the Omega Particle, I must commend

Romal says:
@<TACK> ::gets antsy and toys around the button marked "fire."::  SBC: Should I fire sir

CMO_Mea`e says:
<Mother> CMO:  He was playing around in the recreation room when the ship shifted and he fell.

SBC_XanTek says:
@Romal:  Fire!

CTO_TRel says:
::blocks message to RHC::

CMO_Mea`e says:
<Child> CMO:  Peter... ::Lip trembles::

Romal says:
@<TACK> ::fires, targeting their tractor emitters.::

XO_Somak says:
CTO: Keep all shields active, but reinforce whatever side is facing the Quetrak. We don't want to get caught by those bolts.

CTO_TRel says:
::begins jamming all but Artemis/Romulan ship COMM again::

Romal says:
@<TACK> ::sends another round::

SBC_XanTek says:
@::slams her fist on the console seeing that her message was blocked::

CTO_TRel says:
XO: Understood.

XO_Somak says:
FCO: Evasive maneuvers, as best you can do.

Romal says:
@<TACK> ::monitors the progress::

FCO_Teasley says:
XO: Aye sir

FCO_Teasley says:
::engages evasive maneuvers::

CTO_TRel says:
::reinforces shields::

Host Computer says:
ACTION: One torpedo hits a filament, cutting it in half. Both halves veer off and explode harmlessly. The other torpedo strikes the Artemis' tractor emitter, knocking it offline even through the shields.

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
*XO*: Target their weapons array and fire

Romal says:
@<TACK> SBC: WE are free.

CTO_TRel says:
::reprograms part of the shields to protect more against current Romulans weapons::

Host Computer says:
ACTION: The tractor beam, being emitted by the deflector dish, is unaffected.

CEO_Russel says:
::sends orders to ME to fix the tractor emitter.::

CMO_Mea`e says:
Peter:  Well Peter ::Glances up at the mother and back down at the boy::  It looks like you have twisted your ankle and sprang it.  I am going to let Nurse Owlin here fix it for you.  It is simple and won't take but a few minutes.  ::Looks back at the mother as she stands up::  But he should remain off of it for the rest of the day.

XO_Somak says:
*CO*: Aye. CTO: Target weapons array, fire.

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
*XO* When it is safe to do so

CTO_TRel says:
::hears message and prepares weapons to fire::

FCO_Teasley says:
::keeps the Romulan ship in weapons range::

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::chuckles and refines targeting data and feeds to Tactical::

CTO_TRel says:
XO: Understood.

SBC_XanTek says:
@Romal:  Keep firing.  Take them out.

CTO_TRel says:
::gets a lock and hopes this doesn't cause a chain reaction::

CTO_TRel says:
::fires phasers::

Romal says:
@<TACK> SBC: Nevermind... ::keeps firing.... full spread::

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
COMM: Quetrak: Your efforts for the Omega Particle will go in vain

Host Computer says:
ACTION: The phasers slice across the Quetrak's shields.

Romal says:
@<TACK> SBC: Our shields have been compromised sir!

Romal says:
@SBC: I still can't get us out of the way!

Host Computer says:
ACTION: Some torpedoes are deflected, some get cut by filaments, and two strike the Artemis, causing the lights to blink.

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Finishing reassuring the mother, goes over to someone standing a bit lost in the door way.::

SBC_XanTek says:
@COMM:  Artemis:  CO:  You are committing an act of warfare!

SBC_XanTek says:
@::continues trying to send a message::

Host Computer says:
ACTION: Some stray weapons fire manages to strike the end of one of the filaments.

CTO_TRel says:
::continues jamming efforts while struggling with shields::

FCO_Teasley says:
::flies the ship around the filaments::

SBC_XanTek says:
@::records a log going on and on about this unprovoked attack::

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::spins to Tactical:: CTO: Incrrrease powerrr to shields!

Romal says:
@<TACK> SBC: Perhaps if we target one of the filament patches near the Artemis... we can cause an explosion near them .. maybe damage them enough to get out of here.

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Leads the Bolian over to a chair and runs a scan over him.::

SBC_XanTek says:
@Tack:  Do it!

Host Computer says:
ACTION: The filament begins to resonate with a building energy pattern.

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
COMM: Quetrak: It is you for whom is committing it, by going after the Omega Particle and trying to alert that Romulan Fleet about it's existence in or around here

XO_Somak says:
CTO: Continue firing at their weapons array.. take careful shots, lieutenant.

CTO_TRel says:
CSO: They're the best I can do.

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
*XO* I don't want the Quetrak destroyed, I want it disabled

XO_Somak says:
*CO*: Of course, sir.

FCO_Teasley says:
::tries to get the ship into a position to give the CTO a clear shot::

SBC_XanTek says:
@COMM:  Artemis: CO:  Whatever this Omega particle is, I assure you I have no intention of going after it

CTO_TRel says:
::takes careful sighting of area to hit & predict movement::

Romal says:
@SBC: AYE!  ::calculates the trajectory needed to cause the torpedoes to get deflected to the Artemis.. or cause the Artemis the most damage if it explodes... and then fires at will.::

CTO_TRel says:
::fires phasers when in good position::

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
COMM: Quetrak:  Also need I remind you that it was you that fired first? We are only acting in our defense

CTO_TRel says:
::reinforces shields::

FCO_Teasley says:
CTO: Can you get a shot off?

SBC_XanTek says:
@::carefully erasing all references to the particle from their sensor logs::

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::springs up:: FCO: No time! Helm, back away at best speed from that filament at bearrring 124 marrrk 46!

Host Computer says:
ACTION: The torpedoes drop the Artemis' forward shields to 37%.

CEO_Russel says:
::diverts more power to the shields.::

FCO_Teasley says:
CSO: Understood

Romal says:
@::coughs seeing how they were the one chasing and provoking them first::

SBC_XanTek says:
@COMM;  Artemis: CO:  And may I remind you, Sir, that you locked a tractor beam onto us for no apparent reason.  ::cuts the comm::

XO_Somak says:
::looks to the lieutenant:: CSO: Excuse me?

FCO_Teasley says:
::backs away from the filament::

Romal says:
@SBC: Their shields are down to 37%

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Notes the minor concussion:: Lt. Layasman:  You will be fine.  Just a slight bump.  Take the rest of the day off and lie down.

SBC_XanTek says:
@Romal:  Good work.  Keep at it.

Host Computer says:
ACTION: The deck plates of both ships begin to shudder ominously.

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
*CTO*: Get a message to Star Fleet Command notifying them of our current situation

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
XO: Sirrr, we'rrre going to die, therrre isn't time!

Romal says:
@SBC: We're having trouble with our IDF

CTO_TRel says:
CO: Understood sir.

CTO_TRel says:
::begins typing encrypted message to SFC and sends it out ASAP::

XO_Somak says:
::grabs onto anything to make sure he doesn't fall:: CSO/FCO: Well then get us out of here!

Host Computer says:
ACTION: The affected filament begins to glow like an extreme form of phosphorous fire.

SBC_XanTek says:
@Romal:  Compensate!  ::wonders how she, a simple scientist, got caught up in a battle::

FCO_Teasley says:
XO: Aye sir

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Looks around as she grabs onto a table::  I hate it... I really hate being down here and not know what is going on up there.

Romal says:
@SBC: Trying, sir!

FCO_Teasley says:
::sets course out and engages engines::

CEO_Russel says:
::keeps an eye on the sensor data.::

Host Computer says:
ACTION: The glow overcomes the viewers, bathing both bridges in a blinding white.

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::grabs onto something, cutting power to the tractor and feeding it to shields::

SBC_XanTek says:
@::having deleted the sensor logs, is fairly confident they will come out as innocent when this incident is investigated::

FCO_Teasley says:
::blinded by the light::

Host Computer says:
ACTION: The filament explodes, radiating a burst of colorful energy that is "off the scale".

SBC_XanTek says:
@::shields her eyes::

CTO_TRel says:
::is knocked to the ground, smacking head on the console as she falls::

Romal says:
@::contacts engineering and works with them::

CEO_Russel says:
::closes his eyes at the light.::

Romal says:
@::squints and holds up his hands to block off the light::  SBC: I'm backing us off..

XO_Somak says:
::closes his inner eyelid:: Computer: Lower the gamma on the main viewer by 80%

FCO_Teasley says:
::tries engaging warp engines::

Host Computer says:
ACTION: Both ships feel like they've been struck by a hammer. Lights and artificial gravity fail, smoke and sparks fly as major systems are knocked offline.

CTO_TRel says:
::is unconscious::

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::squalls and clutches at his eyes before being flung to the deck::

SBC_XanTek says:
@::floats up into the air::

XO_Somak says:
::watches consoles around him explode, and takes cover::

Romal says:
@::tries to move the ship out of the way. but get weightless instead:: SBC: this is not good..

CEO_Russel says:
::hears a thump.  Opens his eyes and sees the CTO on the ground.  Makes his way over to her as best he can, ducking a spark.::

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Eyes the communication system as numerous calls begin to flood the room.::

Host Computer says:
ACTION: On the Artemis, emergency lights come back on.

FCO_Teasley says:
::gets knocked back by the explosions::

XO_Somak says:
::picks himself up:: All: Everyone okay?

CMO_Mea`e says:
MO Parker: Sarah, I need you to get together a triage team and see what you can do.

FCO_Teasley says:
::gets up and checks the engine status::

SBC_XanTek says:
@Romal:  Not good at all, no.

CEO_Russel says:
::checks the CTO's pulse.::

SBC_XanTek says:
@::watches their engineers scramble to get systems back on line::

FCO_Teasley says:
XO: I'm alright, but we only have thrusters

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
::gets up walks out of his Ready Room:: XO: What happened?

Host Computer says:
ACTION: The Quetrak is adrift.

XO_Somak says:
CO: Sir, one of the filaments exploded. Right now we're getting right out of here.

Romal says:
@::tries to get their propulsion back on line::  SBC: We can't restart our engine... They kind of .. blew out.

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::reaches out a hand for his station blindly and growls, listening to the beeps of his sensors:: All: Can someone rrread this?

SBC_XanTek says:
@::tries to pull herself back down to her station::  Romal:  Kind of blew out?

Host Computer says:
ACTION: The viewscreen comes back on just in time to see the Quetrak, shields down, drift through a monofilaments at an agonizingly slow pace, neatly severing its engines.

FCO_Teasley says:
::engages thrusters::

XO_Somak says:
FCO: Thrusters... do what you can, but get us to safety lieutenant.

Romal says:
@SBC: We're in trouble...  We need to evacuate now!

XO_Somak says:
::looks at the poor Romulans:: CSO: Is there any chance we can save them without hindering our own survival chances?

CTO_TRel says:
::is laying by station on floor::

SBC_XanTek says:
@Romal:  Make the arrangements.  I'm staying here.

CEO_Russel says:
::feels a pulse.::  *CMO*:  Medical emergency on the bridge.

Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
XO: We need to beam the crew of the Quetrak to the Artemis CEO: We need main power quickly as you can

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Sickbay is soon filled with more coming.::

FCO_Teasley says:
XO: Sir, I've picked up a place in the cloud where the filaments seemed to be caught on each other, I think we could settle in there for repairs

XO_Somak says:
FCO: Make it so.

SBC_XanTek says:
@::tries gamely one last time to inform the Romulan Empire of what they found::

CMO_Mea`e says:
*CEO*:  What is it?  ::Stops the bleeding on an ensign.::

FCO_Teasley says:
XO:  Aye sir

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::growls and holds his other hand over his eyes:: XO: I'm not cerrrtain at the moment, sirr!  ::feels after his controls and feeds repeater information of his displays to Helm and Tactical::

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Turns the person over to Owlin and grabs her medical kit on the way out the door.::

CEO_Russel says:
*CMO*:  The CTO hit her head pretty hard.

XO_Somak says:
CTO: Begin beaming as many people as you can... if the interference is too great, we'll take a shuttle.

CEO_Russel says:
*CMO*:  Transporters must be offline, you'll have to get someone up here.

CMO_Mea`e says:
::Steps onto the TL::  *CEO*:  I am on my way...  Computer:  Bridge.

Romal says:
@::sends abandons ship across all deck::  SBC: Sub-commander... we have to go now!

Host Computer says:
ACTION: The Artemis limps into the "safe zone" and parks...just as the thrusters fail and the bridge goes dark once again.....

Host Computer says:
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