Host CO_Correz says:
Captain log Stardate 10405.12. Currently all systems are still being tested, we stand at red alert with shields raised with an asteroid heading on a collision course with the Artemis.

Host SM_Sergio says:
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Host SM_Sergio says:
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Host SM_Sergio says:
ACTION : A medium sized chunk of asteroid is heading straight for the Artemis. Her shields are raised..

CIV_Gomes says:
::is on the bridge at science one studying the asteroids::

Host CO_Correz says:
:;standing on the bridge:: CTO: Now would be a good time to depose of that asteroid

Host SM_Sergio says:
ACTION : ETA for impact, 2 minutes.

Host CO_Correz says:
CIV: Slave conn and moves us out of the way if at all possible

CTO_T`Vok says:
::nods::  CO: Aye, Ma'am... with pleasure....  ::charges up the phasers at full power and fires at the asteroid::

CIV_Gomes says:
::monitors the CTO's shooting::

Host CO_Correz says:
::Bites her lip to waiting to see if it’s destroyed::

CTO_T`Vok says:
::turns to the view screen to see the results of the phaser bursts::

Host SM_Sergio says:
ACTION : The phaser blast hits right on target. The asteroid is blasted into millions of pieces, some of which stay on it's trajectory towards the Artemis but will harmlessly bounce off the shields.

Host CO_Correz says:
CTO; Excellent shot, I guess they are all aligned now

CIV_Gomes says:
CTO/CO: Reasonably good shot, our shields got hit by a few debris

CTO_T`Vok says:
::nods as the asteroid vaporises::  CO: It seems that way, Captain...

Host CO_Correz says:
CIV: Commander how are those shadows on the sensors?

CIV_Gomes says:
CO: All fixed now Captain. The science personnel and the engineering teams  have managed to align the arrays

Host CO_Correz says:
CIV: Wonderful

CIV_Gomes says:
::raises an eyebrow::

CIV_Gomes says:
::goes back to work::

Host CO_Correz says:
CTO: have you any more systems that you feel needs to be tested

Host SM_Sergio says:
<FCO> CO : Well, we could try to see what this baby can do... Take her to maximum warp?

CTO_T`Vok says:
CO: I think we can continue with our trail run, Captain....

CIV_Gomes says:
FCO: Oh I'm sure our engineers will love that

Host CO_Correz says:
FCO: feel free but take her up slowly

Host SM_Sergio says:
<FCO> ::puts on a big grin on his face:: CO : Aye ma'am..

Host CO_Correz says:
::turns to Commander Gomes and smiles:: CIV: guess we are about to find out, either that or Engineering will have some extra work

Host SM_Sergio says:
ACTION : The Artemis turns to a heading leading out of the system, entering warp..

CIV_Gomes says:
::tilts her head in a semi-grin::

Host SM_Sergio says:
<FCO> CO : We're at warp 1.. Increasing speed....

Host SM_Sergio says:
<FCO> All : Hey.. That's what they're there for... If we didn't break things, there'd be nothing to fix..

Host CO_Correz says:
:: Sits back in her chair:: FCO; Just go easier on her

Host SM_Sergio says:
<FCO> ::watches as the speed indicator rises slowly, but surely:: CO : Aye ma'am... Now coming up to warp 3.

CIV_Gomes says:
Self: Something tells me this FCO isn't staying for long

CTO_T`Vok says:
::watches the view screen as the Artemis increases speed and continued to monitor the tactical readouts::

Host CO_Correz says:
CTO: slave Engineering and keep a check on things please

CIV_Gomes says:
::monitors internal sensors for hull stress::

Host SM_Sergio says:
<FCO> CO : Warp 6....

Host SM_Sergio says:
<FCO> CO : Warp 7...

CIV_Gomes says:
CO: Hull is holding perfectly

Host SM_Sergio says:
<FCO> All : Warp 8..

Host CO_Correz says:
CIV: understood ... Commander do me a favour predict were we are going to end up and how long its going to take us to get back at warp 3 please

CTO_T`Vok says:
::nods at the CO::  CO: Understood, engineering readouts slaved... so far so good..  ::glances at the readouts::

CIV_Gomes says:
::looks at a blip in the OPS-slaved console and checks it::

Host SM_Sergio says:
ACTION : Warp 9...

CIV_Gomes says:
CO: I think our leisure trip will be cut short

Host CO_Correz says:
CIV: Explain

CIV_Gomes says:
CO: We are receiving a distress signal bearing 42 ... mark257. 2 light years away

Host SM_Sergio says:
<FCO> CO : Warp 9.4

Host CO_Correz says:
FCO: bring us down to warp 3 and prepare for new co ordinates

CTO_T`Vok says:
CO: Readouts are showing some minor trembling... but within parameters for now...

Host SM_Sergio says:
<FCO> ::grumbles slightly:: CO : Aye ma'am... Dropping to warp 3.. Shall I engage the new course?

Host CO_Correz says:
FCO: yes

Host CO_Correz says:
CIV: Any further details on the distress signal ?

CIV_Gomes says:
CO: An audio signal ... putting it on speakers

CIV_Gomes says:
::passes the message to speakers::

Host SM_Sergio says:
ACTION : The speakers come alive with some static, but a perceivable voice. "This is Cargo freighter Luras to any ships on the vicinity..."

CTO_T`Vok says:
::listens to the bridge speakers::

Host CO_Correz says:
::listen to the message::

Host SM_Sergio says:
ACTION : "Our engines have failed, and we need assistance."

Host CO_Correz says:
FCO; Estimated time for our arrival

Host SM_Sergio says:
ACTION : "I repeat, this is Capt Urel from the cargo Freighter Luras... We are in need of assistance.."

CIV_Gomes says:
::brings up data on the Luras::

Host SM_Sergio says:
<FCO> CO  : At current speed... 8 hours..

Host CO_Correz says:
FCO: bring us up to warp 6 and give me an estimated time please

Host SM_Sergio says:
<FCO> CO : Aye ma'am... Engaging warp 6... ETA now 30 minutes.

Host CO_Correz says:
CTO: is there any other ships nearer than us

Host CO_Correz says:
CIV: open comms

CTO_T`Vok says:
::glances at the CO::  CO: Scanning now... ::starts scanning the region::

CIV_Gomes says:
CO: The Luras is an Ortexian freighter, has a regular crew compliment of 50

CIV_Gomes says:
CO: They are a non-aligned planet. They have quite an immature civilization, plagued by civil wars

CIV_Gomes says:
CO: We could be getting into the middle of one

Host SM_Sergio says:
ACTION : The distress signal is still heard through the speakers.

CTO_T`Vok says:
CO: No other Federation ships in the neighbourhood.... except for the ones still docked in Starbase...

CIV_Gomes says:
CO: We owe them assistance ma'am

Host CO_Correz says:
::stops and thinks: CIV: I'm assuming they have warp, but a distress signal is a distress signal we cannot ignore it, open communications with the Luras

Host CO_Correz says:
CTO: Understood

CIV_Gomes says:
CO: Channel to the Luras opened Captain

Host CO_Urel says:
ACTION : A medium sized ortexian appears on the screen.

Host CO_Correz says:
CTO: I do not want to get caught up in any trouble so please scan the area at all times for other ships

Host CO_Urel says:
@COMM: Artemis: Greetings.

CIV_Gomes says:
Self: Doesn't seem so distressed now

CTO_T`Vok says:
::nods::  CO: Aye, Captain....  but if they are involved in civil wars that would prove a difficult task...

Host CO_Correz says:
COM: CO_Urel: this is Captain Correz of the federation Starship Artemis .. You sent a distress signal do you require any help

Host CO_Urel says:
@COMM: Artemis: Yes, yes.. We have..

Host CO_Urel says:
COMM: Artemis: You see, we where on our way to Trolara when our warp engine sputtered. My engineer says it's a problem with the matter anti-matter injectors, and we don't have any spares..

Host CO_Urel says:
@COMM: Artemis: We would gladly welcome any assistance you can render us.

Host CO_Correz says:
COMM: CO_Urel: how is your life support system

Host CO_Correz says:
::turns and walks to the CTO speaking low: CTO: Scan that ship please

Host CO_Urel says:
@COMM: Artemis: Well, it is working, and we still have impulse, but we don't have provision for a journey at impulse..

CTO_T`Vok says:
::bows over to the CO::  CO: No other ships are registering in the area, Ma'am... as for the freighter, it's unarmed and has minimal shielding.... no threat to anyone...

CIV_Gomes says:
CO: Looks like our engineers will indeed have something to do

Host CO_Correz says:
CTO: understood

Host CO_Correz says:
COM: CO_Urel: How far is your destination captain ?

CTO_T`Vok says:
CO: Once we get closer I will be able to provide you with more detailed information...  ::glances at the view screen::

Host CO_Urel says:
@COM: Artemis: 5 Light years.. It would take us.. Ooooh.. Several years to reach it, or any of the closer systems at impulse.

Host CO_Correz says:
COM: CO_Urel: I understand Captain I take it you will be able to get repairs once you have reached your destination ?

Host CO_Urel says:
@COM: Artemis: We have you in our sensors heading for our position. Are you going to help us?

CIV_Gomes says:
::whispers to the CTO::CTO: Considering they are so primitive, then I am sure the Artemis is more than a match for their ships

Host CO_Urel says:
@COM: Artemis: Most definitely... My current cargo should be enough to procure replacement parts in most ports on the galaxy.

Host CO_Correz says:
CTO: I take it the Artemis is ready for towing

Host CO_Urel says:
<FCO> ::turns from the conn towards the Captain:: CO : 10 minutes until we reach the Luras' position. Shall I drop to impulse once we are there?

CTO_T`Vok says:
::nods at the CIV::  CIV: Correct Commander....  they shouldn't be able to "bother" us as they....  ::nods at the CO::  CO: We are Captain... the tractor beam is sufficiently repaired and upgraded...

Host CO_Correz says:
FCO: Yes

Host CO_Correz says:
COMM: CO_Urel: Captain we will be happy to give you a tow to your destination if you could please send us the co ordinates

Host CO_Urel says:
@::a big smile appears on his face:: COMM: Artemis: Excellent, Captain... We will be forever in your debt.. I'll have my science officer send you the coordinates as soon as you reach our position...

CTO_T`Vok says:
CO: We're about to enter short range, Captain.... retrieving detailed information as we speak...  ::dampens his voice::

CIV_Gomes says:
::aids the CTO with sensor sweeps::

Host CO_Correz says:
COMM: CO_Urel: their is no need for you to be in our debt .. Please prepare your ship for towing Captain and once we have co ordinates we will set course

Host CO_Correz says:
COMM: CO_Urel: Until we speak again Captain .. Artemis out

Host CO_Urel says:
@COMM: Artemis: Certainly, Captain... But I must warn you, our freighter will probably not handle high warp speeds very well. She is an old ship, after all.

CTO_T`Vok says:
CO: There are 55 ortexians onboard, as far as I can see, their engines show a definite malfunction in the warp core injectors...  besides that it seems that their cargo bay holds iridium ore... filled to about 50%

Host CO_Correz says:
COMM: CO_Urel: Understood Captain we will keep a check on your ships status

CIV_Gomes says:
CTO: So their story checks out

Host CO_Correz says:
CIV: Cut comms please

CIV_Gomes says:
::cuts comms:: CO: Done

Host CO_Correz says:
CTO: What speeds is that ship going to be able to take ?

Host CO_Correz says:
CIV: Please inform the starbase we will be late back

CIV_Gomes says:
CO: aye Captain

CIV_Gomes says:
::informs the starbase of their status::

Host CO_Correz says:
:;waits on the CTO:: FCO: inform me when we are in towing distance

Host CO_Urel says:
<FCO> CO : Dropping to impulse now.. We'll be in position in a few minutes.

CTO_T`Vok says:
::raises an eyebrow::  CO: Captain, it seems she doesn't allow warp speeds exceeding warp 3....

Host CO_Correz says:
CTO: Oh good grief .. Warp three it will have to be.. Just keep the ship monitored

Host CO_Urel says:
ACTION : The Artemis drops out of warp, and starts manoeuvring to place herself in front of the damaged freighter

CIV_Gomes says:
CTO: Hull can't take it?

CTO_T`Vok says:
CO: At least not with our tractor beam anyways....

Host CO_Correz says:
FCO; ETA for the destination .. What is the destination they have given you

CTO_T`Vok says:
CO: The freighter's hull should be able to withstand warp 5...

Host CO_Urel says:
CO : We haven't received anything yet, ma'am.

Host CO_Correz says:
CTO; understood

Host CO_Correz says:
FCO: let me know when you have co ordinates

Host CO_Urel says:
<FCO> CO : Aye ma'am..

CIV_Gomes says:
Self: It’s going to be a long trip

Host CO_Urel says:
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