Host Jeff says:
Mission Recap: The USS Victoria, having managed to lift off from the planetary surface where they crashed, is proceeding out of system to meet up with the Starfleet Combat Services Tender CST Beowulf, they have however been stopped dead in their tracks by the same alien craft that caused their crash in the first place.  The battle is in progress with torpedoes flying at each side.

Host Jeff says:
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CTO_Benson says:
::Standing at tactical station on the badly damaged Bridge of the Victoria::

FCO_Taliza says:
::at the helm, afraid to move the ship::

CMO_Kriss says:
::in sickbay tending the the planet survivors::

CTO_Benson says:
::Opens a COM::  *CMO* Dr. Rushing, you are needed on the Bridge.

CEO_Macleod says:
::in engineering, fighting with failing controls::

Host Jeff says:
ACTION: Benson's torpedoes impact on the incoming Nuclear Missiles, knocking them harmlessly away from the Victoria, the alien ships are still approaching

CMO_Kriss says:
*CTO*: Understood, on my way.

CTO_Benson says:
FCO: Get us out of here!  Evasives!

FCO_Taliza says:
CTO: I'm afraid we won't survive evasives.

CEO_Macleod says:
Smiley:  Smiley, watch that port power coupling, its starting to over heat, we don't want to loose it now!

FCO_Taliza says:
::attempts to move the ship::

CMO_Kriss says:
::exits sickbay leaving the survivors under her care of the medical staff::

Host Jeff says:
ACTION: The ship shudders slowly in a new direction.

CEO_Macleod says:
<Smiley>:  CEO:  On top of it!

CTO_Benson says:
FCO: Well, you better do something.  ::Fires another volley of torpedoes at the ships::

OPS_Lycoris says:
::Sitting at operations::

Host Jeff says:
ACTION: The Captain groggily regains conciousness, he appearently fainted.

FCO_Taliza says:
::sets evasive pattern beta::

CMO_Kriss ::steps into the TL::   Bridge (TLIFT.wav)

Host Jeff says:
ACTION: One group of torpedoes begins tracking the enemy ship, it veers off but its end seems certain, the other ship is still coming.

CEO_Macleod says:
::looks around the engine room as steam, smoke and noxious gasses begin to fill the room::

Host CO_Hebert says:
:: blinks ::

CMO_Kriss says:
::steps off the TL onto the bridge::

CTO_Benson says:
All: Firing another volley!!!!!!

CMO_Kriss says:
CTO: Reporting as ordered.

CTO_Benson says:
CMO: Have a look at the Captain, Dr.  He seems to have fainted.

Host Jeff says:
ACTION: One of the alien ships is clipped by a photorp, it begins spinning wildly out of control, venting life support.

CEO_Macleod says:
::routes switches, pulls levers, takes a grilled cheese out of the microwave::

Host CO_Hebert says:
:: appears shaken but regains composure ::
Bridge: Report!

FCO_Taliza says:
::flies battered ship by seat of pants::

CMO_Kriss ::steps over to the Captain and takes a quick medical scan over him.:: (Medtric.wav)

Host CO_Hebert says:
FCO :Evasives!

Host Jeff says:
ACTION: The CEO is burned by the cheese.

FCO_Taliza says:
CO: Evasives already in place.

CTO_Benson says:
CO: Sir, I have taken out one of the pursuing vessels.  The other one has veered off with one of my torpedoes in hot pursuit!

CMO_Kriss says:
CO: You will be fine for the time being but I will require you to come to sickbay when this crisis is over.

FCO_Taliza says:
CO: We can only go 1/3 impulse.

Host CO_Hebert says:
CMO: :: nods ::  Yes, Doctor.

Host CO_Hebert says:
CTO: Shields?

Host Jeff says:
ACTION: 5 seconds to impact.

Host CO_Hebert says:
CTO: Take that missile out!

CTO_Benson says:
CO: Shields holding at 32%.  Though this is not sufficeint to withstand another direct hit.

FCO_Taliza says:
::sudden dive::

CTO_Benson says:
CO: What missile, Sir?

Host Jeff says:
ACTION: Gravity fails, people fly out of chairs, hit celing, hovering above floor due to force caused by sudden dive.

FCO_Taliza says:
::flies out of seat::

CTO_Benson says:
CO: ::Sees the incoming missile and fires another torpedo::

Host CO_Hebert says:
CTO: All power to aft shields... 
All: Brace for Impact!

Host Jeff says:
ACTION: Gravity back online, people return to floor, very painful.

FCO_Taliza says:
::banks left::

Host Jeff says:
ACTION: The incoming missle is destroyed.  

CMO_Kriss says:
::tries to hold on but is slammed against the ceiling with a thud::

CEO_Macleod says:
::gets back up, rechecks status displays::

CTO_Benson says:
::Hits the deck and gets up wearily::

CMO_Kriss says:
::picks herself up off of the floor.::

Host CO_Hebert says:
:: clutching the grip to his now even more wobbly chair ::

CEO_Macleod says:
::routes all avaliable power to shields, steals power from life support::

Host Jeff says:
ACTION: One of the CTO's torpedoes strikes the attacker dead on, no survivors.

CTO_Benson says:
CO: Rerouting all available power to the aft shields!

CEO_Macleod says:
SELF:  There, that should hold for a bit.

Host CO_Hebert says:
CTO: Scans?  Anymore in persuit?

CMO_Kriss says:
::gives herself a once over with the medical tricorder and checks the vitals of the other bridge crew.::

CTO_Benson says:
CO: Direct hit!  She's history, Sir!

FCO_Taliza says:
CTO: Nice shooting, Tex.

CTO_Benson says:
FCO: Thanks!  ::Blows the smoke emanating from her finger tips::

Host CO_Hebert says:
:: smiles at his Tactical Officer for her beautiful shooting ::

CMO_Kriss says:
Is everyone all right!

CTO_Benson says:
CO: Picking up an approaching ship on sensors.  Cannot identify at this range.

FCO_Taliza says:
CO: Should I head toward where the Beowulf is supposed to be?

Host CO_Hebert says:
CTO: Very well...
FCO: Best speed, Avalon Station.

Host CO_Hebert says:
*CEO*  I know ya picking up the pieces, but I need a damage report...

FCO_Taliza says:
CO: What about our orders to rendezvous with the Beowulf?

Host CO_Hebert says:
FCO:  They were on a path from Avalon Station.

CEO_Macleod says:
*CEO*:  We are hurting sir, impulse is all I can give you for power, most of the back up systems are running the ship, and we have a power coupling that is going to blow up on us if we don't replace it.

FCO_Taliza says:
CO: Aye sir.  Setting course.

CTO_Benson says:
CO: The vessel is the Beowolf, Sir.  She is dead stop.

Host CO_Hebert says:
FCO: I believe we should run into each other if we head on that same path.

Host CO_Hebert says:
CTO: :: turns around with jaw dropping ::  The Beowulf?

CEO_Macleod says:
<Smiley>::working on port power coupling::  CEO:  Commander, I can't do anymore with this coupling.

CTO_Benson says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  ::Frowns::

FCO_Taliza says:
CO: Head for it, sir?

Host CO_Hebert says:
*CEO* Roger, do what ya must.

CEO_Macleod says:
Smiley:  Start working on a new one, we'll change it out when this one cuts out.

Host CO_Hebert says:
FCO: Aye.  Best impulse speeds.

CEO_Macleod says:
*CO*:  Aye aye sir.

FCO_Taliza says:
CO: Aye sir, all ahead 1/3 impulse.

Host CO_Hebert says:
FCO: ETA to Beowulf?

FCO_Taliza says:
CO: 10 minutes at 1/3 impulse.

OPS_Lycoris says:
::Confirms with her sensors:: CO: There seems to be some some life still onboard the Beowulf, but life support is minimal.

Host CO_Hebert says:
:: nods to both the FCO and OPS officers ::

FCO_Taliza says:
::drives the ship toward Beowulf::

CEO_Macleod says:
::sets up a power reroute through to the starboard power coupling::  OPS:  You are going to loose the port power coupling for a few minutes.

Host CO_Hebert says:
:: stands and paces around the bridge trying to make time pass by ::

Host Jeff says:
ACTION: As the Beowulf fills the forward view screen, massive damage is visible along her hull, her engineering pod is completely sheered off, and parts of the hull are glowing an unearthly green.

CTO_Benson says:
CO: What about the shuttles, Sir?  Can we take a couple of shuttles ahead to the Beowulf to see what has happened?  They might need medical attention and every minute that passes could be life or death for the crew.

CTO_Benson says:
::Looks at the viewscreen at the damage to the Beowulf::

Host CO_Hebert says:
CTO: We have one shuttle left still aboard the Victoria, and last I heard, most of it's in shambles with all the tumbling we've been doing.

CTO_Benson says:
::Nods to the CO and tries to think of something::

FCO_Taliza says:
CO: Sir, it looks like we're going to be stuck below warp for a while.

CEO_Macleod says:
<Smiley> CEO:  Replacement power coupling ready.  ::sets up tools and equipment::

OPS_Lycoris says:
CO: If some humanoids are still alive there, they won't be for long: Their life support is insufficient.

Host CO_Hebert says:
FCO: Yeah, I see that.  Is there anything you can do to aid engineering in getting us better speeds?

CTO_Benson says:
CO: Please, Sir.  We should try to send the shuttle, damaged or not.

Host CO_Hebert says:
OPS: Continue scanning.

CEO_Macleod says:
Smiley: All-right stand by.  ::shunts all power through the starboard coupling::  Go, make it fast.

FCO_Taliza says:
CO: I'll check... *CEO* You need help down there, Cheif?

Host Jeff says:
ACTION: An alarm on the OPS console goes off, a quantum flux signature is being detected on the Beowulf, inside her MA/AM reaction chamber.

CTO_Benson says:
::Hears the alarm from the OPS console and looks up::

Host CO_Hebert says:
:: runs possibilities through his head ::  CTO: Very well.  You and Mr. Lycoris take the Juneau, and reandevous with the Beowulf.

CTO_Benson says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  I suggest we should suit up also.

CEO_Macleod says:
*FCO*:   Could always use an extra hand down here Cal.  They never give me enough staff.

FCO_Taliza says:
*CEO* On my way, chief.  CO: With your permission?

CEO_Macleod says:
<smiley>::begins replacing the burnt coupling::

CTO_Benson says:
CO: I also suggest taking the Doctor with us.  There surely will be injured.

Host CO_Hebert says:
FCO: Aye.

FCO_Taliza says:
::gets up and goes into TL:: Computer: Main engineering.

Host CO_Hebert says:
:: nods to the CTO ::  Very well.  She will accompany you.

CTO_Benson says:
::Leaves the Tac station and nods to OPS.  Walks into the turbolift::

CMO_Kriss says:
::goes to the tl with the others.::

FCO_Taliza says:
::TL stops near ME::

CMO_Kriss  (TLIFT.wav)

CTO_Benson says:
::Enters TL and waits for the OPS officer to enter::

OPS_Lycoris says:
::Taps the console:: CO: The core has been partially assimilated.   ::Stands up and walks to to the turbolift::

CEO_Macleod says:
Baker:  Mr. Baker, get on the enviromental controls, clear this smoke out of here

FCO_Taliza says:
::exits and walks into ME:: CEO: Commander?

CEO_Macleod says:
FCO:  Ahh, great you're here.  Wanna see if you can get the phase matrix recomplier to reset.  Its locked in a feed back loop. ::hands FCO and eng. kit::

CTO_Benson says:
::Watches as the OPS officer enters the TL::  Shuttlebay!

CMO_Kriss says:
::::steps off the tl onto the shuttle bay::

Host AOPS_Valentine says:
::recieves a comm indicateing relief is required at OPS, moves from her position on the aft of the bridge to take the Operations console::

FCO_Taliza says:
::takes kit:: CEO: I'm on it.  Captain wants us to get this crate moving faster.

CTO_Benson says:
::Checks her phaser as they ride to the shuttlebay::

CEO_Macleod says:
FCO:  Nah, he doesn't want miricals does he?

CTO_Benson says:
::Exits TL into the shuttlebay and walks to a locker and extracts an enviro suit and begins to suit up::

CMO_Kriss says:
::waits on the shuttlebay for the others to arrive::

FCO_Taliza says:
::attempts to reallign phase matrix recoupler:: CEO: Don't they all, sir?

Host AOPS_Valentine says:
CO: Life signs are no longer registering onboard the Beowulf, they appear to have raised some sort of shield against our scanns.  It will not block transporters or the Shuttle, Sir.

CEO_Macleod says:
::grins at the FCO::  FCO:  Aye, you're right

CMO_Kriss says:
::Gets into an environmental suit for the trip to the others ship::

OPS_Lycoris says:
::Follows Benson to the locker and pulls out her own suit and dons it::

CEO_Macleod says:
<Smiley> ::removes the faulty coupling, begins in install the new one::

Host CO_Hebert says:
*CTO* I have new information from scans, a shield of some sort has gone up, we've lost all scans in that area, proceed with caution.

CTO_Benson says:
::Finishes putting on her enviro suit and opens another locker and takes out a phaser rifle and med kit and walks to the shuttle::

Host CO_Hebert says:
*CTO* I have a very weird feeling about this...  first sign of trouble, signal for beam out.

CMO_Kriss says:
::steps aboard the shuttle craft::

Host CO_Hebert says:
AOPS: Keep a lock on them, Mister.

CEO_Macleod says:
::hears a strange creaking coming from the locked down warp core, takes a tricorder and moves to scan it::

CTO_Benson says:
*CO* Aye, Sir.  Entering shuttle now.

CMO_Kriss says:
::gathering her equipment before entering.::

Host AOPS_Valentine says:
CO: We have arrived at the Beowulf, slowing to all stop ::reaches over and punches a few buttons on the FCO's console:: Engines answer all stop sir.

FCO_Taliza says:
::waves a phase converter over the phase matrix recoupler::

Host CO_Hebert says:
*CTO* Take that shuttle, and do an exterior survey, before proceeding in.

CTO_Benson says:
::Enters shuttle and stows her gear.  Sits down at the helm and powers up the engines::

Host AOPS_Valentine says:
::toggles up the emergency transporter system, locking co-ordinates onto the away team::

Host CO_Hebert says:
*CTO* We are now in close range proximity to the Beowulf with the Victoria.

CTO_Benson says:
*CO* Aye, Sir.

Host CO_Hebert says:
:: begins pacing slowly ::

Host AOPS_Valentine says:
CO: Transporter lock stable, all systems relatively nominal.

CTO_Benson says:
::Waits for the CMO and OPS to enter the shuttle::

CEO_Macleod says:
::tricorder picks up a weak seal in the plasma coolant system::  Smiley:  How's it coming Smiley!?

Host CO_Hebert says:
:: nods ::  AOPS: Very well.

FCO_Taliza says:
::works to reallign the matrix::

OPS_Lycoris says:
::Pulls her helmet over and joins Benson in the shuttle:: CTO: Who gets the helm?

CMO_Kriss says:
::steps aboard the shuttle with the CTO and OPS.::

CEO_Macleod says:
<smiley>::working:: CEO: Five minutes then we should have it.

FCO_Taliza says:
CEO: Chief, I think I'm getting it.

CTO_Benson says:
::Closes shuttle door and opens the shuttlebay doors::  CMO/OPS: Ready?

CEO_Macleod says:
::looks back at the tricorder::  FCO:  Excellent, that might squeeze a few more giga-jouels out of the impulse engines

CMO_Kriss says:
CTO: Ready.

FCO_Taliza says:
CEO: Right.  Rerouting power to the impulse engines...

Host AOPS_Valentine says:
COMM: Shuttlecraft: Victoria Ops to Departing shuttle, we have cleared you for launch.

CTO_Benson says:
*CO* Shuttle ready to launch.

Host CO_Hebert says:
*CEO* What's the probablity of getting warp drive back?

OPS_Lycoris says:
CTO: Ready.

Host CO_Hebert says:
*CTO* You are cleared for launch.

CEO_Macleod says:
*CO*:  Are you a religous man, sir?

CTO_Benson says:
All: Here we go!  ::Taps the console piloting the shuttle out of the shuttlebay::

Host AOPS_Valentine says:
::notices a slight overload on her board, and quickly shunts power away from the impulse engines:: *CEO* Bridge to engineering, impulse engine 2 has a red light on my board, repeat red light on impulse engine two.

Host CO_Hebert says:
*CEO* As religious as my job let's me.

FCO_Taliza says:
::hears the comm:: *AOPS* I'm all over it.

Host CO_Hebert says:
:: grumbles softly ::

CTO_Benson says:
@::Turns the shuttle and heads to the Beowulf::

CEO_Macleod says:
*CO*:  Then start praying, because its going to be slim to none I'm afraid.

Host AOPS_Valentine says:
::hears more beeping on her console and turns to take care of it:: CO: Transporter lock is fluctuating, they are entering the disturbance caused by the field. 

Host CO_Hebert says:
:: walks over towards the science console where an ensign steps aside ::

CMO_Kriss says:
@::checks the integrity of her suit as well as the others.::

CEO_Macleod says:
::hits some control keys on the number 2 impulse controls.

Host CO_Hebert says:
*CTO* We are starting to lose signal on you, Raine.  Shield interference...  proceed with caution.

OPS_Lycoris says:
@::Settles by the shuttle's science 'station' and warms up the sensors::

FCO_Taliza says:
CEO: I think the feedback loop may have caused the problem with the number 2 IE.

CTO_Benson says:
@::Arrives at the Beowulf and begins inspecting the hull::  OPS: Life signs?

FCO_Taliza says:
::adjusts power flow::

CEO_Macleod says:
FCO:  I agree, did you kick start that recompiler?

CTO_Benson says:
@::Comes upon their secondary hull and stops the shuttle to inspect the damage from an imbedded Borg scout ship::

CTO_Benson says:
COM: Victoria: CO: There seems to be a Borg Scout ship embedded in the secondary hull.

CEO_Macleod says:
<Smiley> CEO:  the new coupling is in, resetting.

FCO_Taliza says:
CEO: Aye.  It's stable.  Just readjusted the powerflow now.  I believe when the recoupler got recoupled, the power flow may have been too much.

OPS_Lycoris says:
@CTO: I can't get a clear an exact bead on them.  Too much sensor interference.  They seem to be intricately combined with the core's quantum signature.

Host CO_Hebert says:
*CTO* Borg? Repeat, say again?

CMO_Kriss says:
@::keeps a fix on each crewman and keeps their vitals locked into her medical scanner so that she can identify any problems with their suits or the environment affecting them.::

CEO_Macleod says:
FCO:  Keep an eye on it, it should adjust itself

CTO_Benson says:
COM: Victoria: CO: Confirmed, Borg, Sir.

Host CO_Hebert says:
ATO:  Red Alert!  Signal Starfleet of a Borg presence in this area!

FCO_Taliza says:
CEO: Aye.

Host AOPS_Valentine says:
CO: Subspace transmitter still nonfunctional.  Im sorry sir but we have no way of contacting starfleet.

CTO_Benson says:
@OPS: Are you reading any Borg life signs?

CEO_Macleod says:
<smiley> ::routes power and balances it for the two couplings::  CEO:  power reinitiaze and balanced

Host CO_Hebert says:
COM: Juneau: CTO: Lifesigns?  Is it worth it that we even investigate this further?

OPS_Lycoris says:
@CTO: Sensors don't indicate one way or another.  Could be, or could not.

Host AOPS_Valentine says:
::notices a red light or two wink out:: *CEO* Power restored through secondary grid, efficiency appears to be up to 67%.  Looks like we have impulse power boys.

CEO_Macleod says:
Smiley:  Outstanding, relieve Mr. Taliza, I need his help on this warp core.

CTO_Benson says:
@COM: Victoria: CO: OPS is unable to get clear lifesign readings due to the interferrance from the core's quantum signature.  I believe we should go in.  There may be survivors, Sir.

CEO_Macleod says:
*AOPS*:  Thanks, we're all smiles down here.

FCO_Taliza says:
::follows MacLeod to the warp core::

CMO_Kriss says:
@::keeps momitoring vitals::

CEO_Macleod says:
<smiley> CEO:  Aye sir.  ::moves to FCO::  FCO: I'll take care of this sir.

FCO_Taliza says:
Smiley: Gotcha.

CEO_Macleod says:
FCO:  I think the core supports are stable enough.  We could try to reinitialize her

CTO_Benson says:
@::Turns to look at the CMO:: CMO: What do you think, Doctor?

Host CO_Hebert says:
*CTO* Proceed with extreme caution, I don't want to see you a walking neuro... is that clear, Lieutenant?

FCO_Taliza says:
CEO: I'll check them.

CEO_Macleod says:
FCO:  There is a weak seal on the plasma coolant system though, I'm not too sure about that.

CTO_Benson says:
@COM: Victoria: CO: Aye, Sir.  I am asking Dr. Rushing what she thinks.

FCO_Taliza says:
CEO: Don't want coolant leaking all over the place.

FCO_Taliza says:
::takes a tricorder from kit and scans area::

CEO_Macleod says:
FCO:  We all know what it does to organic material

Host CO_Hebert says:
COM: Juneau: CTO: Understood, awaiting response, this is at your descretion.

FCO_Taliza says:
CEO: I don't want to even think about that, sir.

CMO_Kriss says:
@CTO: We must proceed with caution.  They will not try to  assimilate us unless we become a threat.

CTO_Benson says:
@CMO: Agreed, Dr.  COM: Victoria: CO: We're going in, Sir.

CEO_Macleod says:
FCO: I'll see if I can patch the seal, give it some support

FCO_Taliza says:
CEO: Checking the supports.

Host CO_Hebert says:
COM: Juneau: CTO: Very well, keep us apprised.

CTO_Benson says:
@::Stands grabs her gear and walks to the rear of the shuttle to the transporters.  Taps in the coordinates and waits for the CMO and OPS to follow::

CMO_Kriss says:
@CTO:We can maintain a transporter lock on ourselves and do an emergency beam out if needed.

CEO_Macleod says:
::takes out and eng kit, starts to work on the bad seal::

OPS_Lycoris says:
@::Stands from her seat, grabs a pack, and joins Benson::

FCO_Taliza says:
::scans the supports with the tricorder::

CTO_Benson says:
@CMO: The Victoria should have a transporter lock on us, but okay.  ::Taps the transporter controls to set for emergency beamout::

CMO_Kriss says:
@::grabs what is needed and heads to the back of the shuttle.

CTO_Benson says:
@CMO/OPS: Ready?

CMO_Kriss says:
@CTO: I'd feel safer having a backup.

OPS_Lycoris says:
@::Nods to the CTO::

CTO_Benson says:
@::Sets her phaser rifle to maximum::

CMO_Kriss says:
@CTO: Ready.

CTO_Benson says:
@Computer: Energize!

Host AOPS_Valentine says:
CO: Im going to try and boost our pattern lock through the shuttles transporter system.  That will give us some more options, use it like a pattern enhancer.  ::begins busilly typing away::

Host CO_Hebert says:
:: nods ::  AOPS: Understood.

CTO_Benson says:
@::Dematerializes and rematerializes on the Bridge of the Beowulf::

CEO_Macleod says:
Computer:  Computer, run a self diagnostic on warp core control protocols.

Host AOPS_Valentine says:
ACTION: Transport is sucsessful.  The Beowulf appears untouched at the corridor they beam into, just outside of main engineering, no sign of borg infestation.

FCO_Taliza says:
CEO: Supports are secure.

CMO_Kriss  (Transporter.wav)

CTO_Benson says:
@::Begins a slow sweep of the Bridge, stopping to check for survivors::

Host AOPS_Valentine says:
<Computer> CEO: Computer safeties are offline.  Diagnostic failed.

CEO_Macleod says:
FCO:  Right, I've got a handle on this seal.

Host CO_Hebert says:
:: continues to pace in near circles ::
*FCO* Update?

FCO_Taliza says:
CEO: I'm going to check the M/AM mix.

CTO_Benson says:
@OPS: Try to get the power online.

CEO_Macleod says:
Computer:  Bypass the saftey protocols and rerun the diagnostic

CMO_Kriss says:
@::takes out tricorder but gets no definative life signs.::

CEO_Macleod says:
FCO:  right, also have a look at the injector relays

FCO_Taliza says:
*CO* Captain, we have most of our impulse power.  We're trying to reinitialize the warp core.

Host CO_Hebert says:
:: notices several ensigns looking at him - seeing he is making a scene, he sits back into his chair ::

Host CO_Hebert says:
*FCO* Understood...

CTO_Benson says:
@::Walks into the Ready Room searching for the Captain of the Beowulf::

OPS_Lycoris says:
@CTO: Aye sir.  ::Walks over to the console at the warp core and begin trying to access the systems::

FCO_Taliza says:
CEO: Aye.  ::checks the injectors and M/AM::

Host AOPS_Valentine says:
<Computer> CEO: Working.... Diagnostic Complete.  Core seals intact.  MA/AM Assembly Matrix Intact.  All systems functional. ::Long drawn out beep:: Please leave your message after the tone and ill get back to you as soon as I can.  Thank you for calling AT&T Federation Communications.

CEO_Macleod says:
::finishes patching the seal, moves to FCO::  FCO:  Well, its patched, don't know if it will hold.  I'll set up a containment field around the core just in case

CTO_Benson says:
@::Walks out of the Ready Room back onto the Bridge:: CMO: Doctor, any survivors?

FCO_Taliza says:
CEO: Injectors and M/AM check out.

CEO_Macleod says:
FCO:  Remind me to take that computer apart and clean its clock

CTO_Benson says:
@::Walks to a locker and takes out three wrist lights and hands them to the Doctor and OPS.  Puts on the other wrist light and activates it::

Host AOPS_Valentine says:
<Computer> CEO: Remind me to erase your exotic holodeck programs when we get back to Avalon.

CMO_Kriss says:
@CTO/OPS: I am picking up some faint life signs throughout engineering and inside the warp core.

FCO_Taliza says:
CEO: Hell hath no fury like a computer scorned.

CTO_Benson says:
@::Looks puzzled at the CMO:: CMO: INSIDE the warp core???

CEO_Macleod says:
FCO:  No kidding.  The warp computer tie looks good, should we give it a try?

OPS_Lycoris says:
@::Glances up from her work to look at the warp core for a moment...    Accepts the light from Benson, affixes it to her wrist, and tries to run a diagnostic on the core::

CMO_Kriss says:
@CTO/OPS:  No othe life signs detected on the rest of the ship.

FCO_Taliza says:
CEO: I'm with you, chief.

Host CO_Hebert says:
:: walks to the replicator and grabs a coffee, double strong, double sweet ::

Host CO_Hebert  (Replicator.wav)

CTO_Benson says:
@CMO: Very well.  OPS: Do we have power?

Host AOPS_Valentine says:
ACTION: The core is offline, deceased borg lifesigns are registering inside the warp core.  4 of them.  There are various other bodies lying at the bottom of the core shaft.  All dead. All human.

CEO_Macleod says:
FCO:  Oops, before we get ahead of ourselves, we'd better run a check on the two nacelles we have left

CMO_Kriss says:
@CTO:  What can live inside a warp core?

CTO_Benson says:
@CMO: Uncertain, Doctor, but we're going to find out.

FCO_Taliza says:
CEO: I'm on it.  ::goes over to diagnostic pool table::

OPS_Lycoris says:
@::Blinks:: CTO:  They're dead, all of them.

FCO_Taliza says:
CEO: Upper port is gone.  Upper starboard is still functional.

CEO_Macleod says:
::cuts off drive plasma conduits to the lower nacelles, balances conduit to upper nacelles::  FCO: right.

CTO_Benson says:
@CMO/OPS: All right, we'll have to use the Jeffries tubes.  ::Walks to the Jeffries tube hatch and opens it, climbs inside and begins decending down the ladder::

CEO_Macleod says:
::cuts conduit to upper port, leaving upper starboard::

FCO_Taliza says:
CEO: I believe we can make warp one on one nacelle.

CMO_Kriss says:
@::follows the CTO::

CEO_Macleod says:
FCO:  the trick will be keeping the warp field stable

Host AOPS_Valentine says:
ACTION: The warp core initiallizes, somewhat groggily.  The upper starboard nacelle lights up normally.  

FCO_Taliza says:
CEO: I promise I won't step on the pedal too hard.

CEO_Macleod says:
FCO:  I'll try to balance the intermix, don't want to risk an engine incursion

FCO_Taliza says:
CEO: We have warp!

CEO_Macleod says:
::smiles::  FCO:  All-right, you wanna let the boss upstairs know?

CTO_Benson says:
@CMO/OPS: ::sighs::  Turn off your gravity boots or we

OPS_Lycoris says:
@::Looks down....fatal mistake:: CTO: Are you serious?

CEO_Macleod says:
FCO:  As long as you're here you can act as my leasion to the bridge.

Host CO_Hebert says:
:: closes his eyes in deep concentration, trying to see if anything happens ::

FCO_Taliza says:
CEO: Of course. *CO* Captain, we have warp power.

CTO_Benson says:
@we'll be here forever.  We can float down.  ::Taps the buttons on the control pad shutting off the gravity boots::

Host CO_Hebert says:
Self:  These meditation classes aren't paying off...

FCO_Taliza says:
CEO: Then who's gonna fly this crate?

Host CO_Hebert says:
*FCO* All right!  How much can we muster, mister?

CEO_Macleod says:
Computer:  Computer, reset intermix control for manual input.

FCO_Taliza says:
*CO* Warp one, maybe two.

Host AOPS_Valentine says:
ACTION: the CTO begins dropping down the shute, not too rapidly, now passing deck 10, 11, 12...

CEO_Macleod says:
FCO: Can you reconfigure flight control to a console down here?

CMO_Kriss says:
@::turns off gravity boots and gently but swiftly glides through the jeffries tubes.::

FCO_Taliza says:
*CO* We have only one working nacelle.

CTO_Benson says:
@::Let's go of the ladder and begins to float down::  CMO/OPS: Come on, it's kind of a fun ride.

Host CO_Hebert says:
*FCO* Understood, if you are done there, you are required on the bridge, we might need a speedy get away at crawling speeds.

Host CO_Hebert says:
*FCO* Understood.

FCO_Taliza says:
*CO* One moment captain...

Host AOPS_Valentine says:
@<Beowulf Computer> All: Now passing 26, 27, 28.... Last stop everybody out 

FCO_Taliza says:
CEO: Captain wants me upstairs.

OPS_Lycoris says:
@::Last one...reluctantly disengages her boots and floats down, but still sliding one hand down a side of the ladder, just in case::

CTO_Benson says:
@::Stiffles the urge to say "Wheeeee"::

CEO_Macleod says:
FCO:  Understood, drive safe.

Host AOPS_Valentine says:
ACTION: the Turbolift on the beowulf begins dropping towards the CTO, OPS and CMO.

FCO_Taliza says:
CEO: You know I will.  ::exits ME, walks to TL:: Computer: Bridge.

Host AOPS_Valentine says:
ACTION: the crew has arrived on deck 34, they have about 5 seconds to figure out a way to get the door open before they become crew-pancakes.

CTO_Benson says:
@::Looks up and notices the TL desending::  CMO/OPS: Move it!

CEO_Macleod says:
::watchs the FCO leave, turns back to working the intermix balance::

OPS_Lycoris says:
@::Kicks the door with her encounter-suit-covered boot::

Host AOPS_Valentine says:
::yawns, hoping the CO doesnt notice, contemplates taking a nap::

FCO_Taliza says:
::TL stops at bridge, I exit::

CMO_Kriss says:
@::feverishly moves down the shaft.::

CTO_Benson says:
@::Grabs the latch on the hatch and yanks it open.  Floats through the opening and taps the control pad activating her gravity boots again::

CIV-Moore says:
::me sees the AOPS yawn::

CIV-Moore says:
CO: About the CSO...

Host CO_Hebert says:
AOPS:  Anything new on scans?  :: clears his throat ::

FCO_Taliza says:
CO: Reporting as ordered.  ::retakes helm::

Host CO_Hebert says:
:: nods to the FCO and then looks back to Mr. Moore. ::

OPS_Lycoris says:
@::Pushes through the door and reaches out to give the CMO a hand in::

CTO_Benson says:
@::Reaches for the CMO and pulls her through the hatch::

CMO_Kriss says:
@::takes the CTO's hand to get out of the TL's way.::

Host AOPS_Valentine says:
ACTION: The CMO is pulled to safety, just before the turbolift passes with a wisk

CIV-Moore says:
CO: Maybe we should discuss it in private.

Host CO_Hebert says:
:: nods ::  CIV: My ready room.

CTO_Benson says:
@CMO/OPS: Everyone all right?

Host CO_Hebert says:
FCO: You have the bridge, Mr. Taliza.

FCO_Taliza says:
CO: Aye.

FCO_Taliza says:
::remains at the helm::

OPS_Lycoris says:
@::Does a mental inventory then nods:: CTO:  I'm all here and all right.

CMO_Kriss says:
@CTO:Yes, just in time too.

CIV-Moore says:
::follows CO to the ready room::

Host CO_Hebert says:
:: enters his ready room and sits down at his desk, reading his computer display :

Host AOPS_Valentine says:
::restores helm control back to the FCO's console, and winks at him::

FCO_Taliza says:
::ignores the wink::

CIV-Moore says:
::hands the CO a PADD with a plethora of notes on the CSO's strange behavior::

CTO_Benson says:
@CMO/OPS: Great!  Let's get to Main Engineering!  ::Walks forward holding her rifle aimed ahead::

Host AOPS_Valentine says:
::pouts::

FCO_Taliza says:
Valentine: No pouting on the bridge, yeoman.

CIV-Moore says:
CO: For you perusal and evaluation.

Host AOPS_Valentine says:
ACTION: the Away team approaches the bottom of the warp shaft, and see's a pile of starfleet crewmembers ringing the shaft, all dead, quite recently.

Host CO_Hebert says:
CIV:  Well, I see these notices, and will ask him about it, but this comes at a bad time, since he's next consideration for Executive Officer of this crew...

CMO_Kriss says:
@::re-engages gravity boots and follows the CTO to main engineering.::

OPS_Lycoris says:
@::Pulls out a tricorder and begins scanning.::

Host AOPS_Valentine says:
::looks at her pips:: FCO: Aye sir ::is an ensign::

CTO_Benson says:
@::Aims her wrist light ahead and sees the bodies::

FCO_Taliza says:
::thought she had just a hollow pip::

CTO_Benson says:
@CMO: Doctor?  ::Stands aside to allow the Dr. to approach the bodies::

CIV-Moore says:
CO: If I may reccomend you do not give him such a position until a full evaluation can be done.

Host AOPS_Valentine says:
::thinks the FCO has a hollow head::

Host CO_Hebert says:
:: ponders as he reads over the PADD ::  Talks to his console?

CIV-Moore says:
CO: It may be detrimental to the rest of the crew.

CMO_Kriss @::pulls out her medical tricorder and scans the warp core:: (Medtric.wav)

CIV-Moore says:
CO: Yes sir. He is convinced it is conspiring against him.

Host CO_Hebert says:
:: grins at the CIV ::

CMO_Kriss says:
@CTO:  They have only been dead between 14 to 16 hours.

Host CO_Hebert says:
CIV:  Very well... when we reach Avalon Station I'll have him undergoe a psyche evaluation, but it's highly unlikely anything with proove, he is afterall Vulcan.

CEO_Macleod says:
::keeps drive plasma stoaking the ole single nacelle, warp field is stable, so far::

CTO_Benson says:
@::Shakes her head:: CMO: Very well, let's move on.  ::Turns and heads to Main Engineering::

CIV-Moore says:
CO: He wanted it incarcerated. He asked the CTO to put it in the brig.

Host CO_Hebert says:
:: grins :: CIV: Are you sure, he wasn't just playing around?  I know Mr. Sirach for quite a while now...

FCO_Taliza says:
::keeps watch over helm, sets escape course just in case::

Host CO_Hebert says:
:: almost slaps himself - A vulcan playing around? ::

CMO_Kriss says:
@CTO: They all have various causes of death.

Host CO_Hebert says:
CIV:  Anyway... your notes are hearby noted, and recorded in my log for my decision.

CIV-Moore says:
::looks at CO strangely::

CIV-Moore says:
CO: Playing around sir? A Vulcan?

CTO_Benson says:
@CMO: Well, considering there is a Borg Scout Ship embedded in the hull, I am surprised they weren't assimilated.  This is very strange.

Host AOPS_Valentine says:
<Computer> ::forms an eye on the CO's console, looks at him strangely::

Host CO_Hebert says:
:: chuckles ::  CIV:  Yeah, I realized it after I said it...

CIV-Moore says:
CO: How are you feeling sir?

CIV-Moore says:
CO: Still a little weak after your encounter with the viewscreen?

Host CO_Hebert says:
:: shrugs ::  CIV: I'm fine, thank you.  And don't worry, I'm not having a mental breakdown.

FCO_Taliza says:
AOPS: Why are you looking at an empty chair?

CIV-Moore says:
CO: If you insist.

CMO_Kriss says:
@CTO: For some reason the nanites did not completely assimilate them.  As if they went mad and killed one another.

Host AOPS_Valentine says:
ACTION: there is a padd lying next to the bodies, it appears active.

CTO_Benson says:
@::Stops at the entrance to Main Engineering.  Opens a locker and takes out a manual power pack.  Slams it on the doors and pulls them open::

Host AOPS_Valentine says:
::looks away from her console:: FCO: Excuse me sir?

FCO_Taliza says:
AOPS: Nothing.

OPS_Lycoris says:
@::Leans over and picks up the padd, begining to scroll through it::

Host AOPS_Valentine says:
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