Host Hebert says:
Summary:  As Avalon turns, so does the days of our lives.  At least theirs anyway....  With stolen supplies and the Ferengi around, the crew have their hands full.  The USS Pearl has arrived recently and is repairing minor damage to their ship they appear to have received from a skirmish.  We continue our Standard Operations arc "Back to Basics."

Host Hebert says:
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CSO_Lt_Hawkes says:
::in quarters as computer terminal blinks::

CSO_Lt_Hawkes says:
<Computer> CSO:  Transmission matrix re-synchronization completed.

CSO_Lt_Hawkes says:
Computer:  Display please.

CSO_Lt_Hawkes says:
::looks at the display::  Computer:  Computer, highlight matrix anomalies

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
::during the past hour I have superficially looking around the docking area for the missing supplies but came up empty-handed.::

CSO_Lt_Hawkes says:
::looks hard at display, shakes head and reads:  Matrix codes decompiled::  Self:  Nicely done, who ever you are.

Host OPS_Hathaway says:
*CO* Sir, the USS Pearl is requesting for a restock of their photon torpedoes.

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
*OPS*:  Permission granted.

CSO_Lt_Hawkes says:
Computer:  can I at least get a transmission source location?

Host OPS_Hathaway says:
*CO* Aye, sir.  Also, the Captain of the USS Pearl has requested that he be allowed to speak with you when you have a moment.  He said for you to contact him aboard his ship when you are able, sir.

CSO_Lt_Hawkes says:
<Computer> CSO:  Negative, source location not known.

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
*OPS*:  Thank you.  I will do so as soon as I get to a more private location.  Please inform him it will be only minutes.

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
::heads to the turbolift::  Operations

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
::the turbolift swiftly takes the quick journey and deposits the Captain in operations.  Kriss quickly strolls into her ready room.::

Host OPS_Hathaway says:
ACTION: The captain of the Bolian vessel and Daimon Brand exchange words in an airlock and then a hand shake.  They depart their separate ways each heading for their respective ships.

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
::takes a seat at her desk::

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
COM: *CO Pearl*:  This is Captain Rushing, you wanted a work with me?

CSO_Lt_Hawkes says:
::leans back in chair::  Self:  Well, that's just great...  If I had some damned security access I could track down this communication!  ::throws a coffee cup across the room, letting it smack against a bulkhead::

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::Arrives at the CSO's quarters and rings his bell::

Host CO_Zahrim says:
@COM:Avalon:CO: Ah, Captain Rushing.  We are completing minor repairs... how's everything?

CSO_Lt_Hawkes says:
::hears the bell::  Aloud:  Come in!

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::Enters::

CSO_Lt_Hawkes says:
::sees the XO enter, stands at attention::  XO:  Sir!

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
COM: *Captain Zahrim*:  Things could be better.  We've got just a few problems that we are working on.  Some missing supplies and an explosion among other things.  How are your repairs coming along?

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CSO: At ease.

CSO_Lt_Hawkes says:
::stands at ease::

Host CO_Zahrim says:
@COM: Rushing:  Well, we didn't take any major damage, just some scratches to the hull mainly.  I was just calling to warn you about what we ran across...

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
COM *CO*:  I'm listening.

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CSO: Cooper, would you mind explaining to me what is going on with you?

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CSO: You know better than to make a mistake like that.

Host CO_Zahrim says:
@COM: Rushing:  :: takes a breath ::  We were doing routine patrol about 5 light years from here near the Borath Nebula.  As we approached the nebula a small unidentified scout vessel attacked us.  It was definitely protecting the nebula.

CSO_Lt_Hawkes says:
XO:  I'm only human sir.  I don't know what happened, to tell you the truth.

Host CO_Zahrim says:
@COM: Rushing: I am unsure though what is in there... we both took damage, it cloaked and ran off.  We immediately set a course for here... no word yet from Starfleet about this matter.

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CSO: Did it never cross your mind that the Captain and myself might like to know about the possibility of volatile substances being brought on board.

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
COM: *CO*: Sounds like something worth investigating more.  I think we might be able to lend a hand.

Host CO_Zahrim says:
@COM: Rushing: Well, I'd say it would seem you have your hands full.  We will continue to investigate that area unless Starfleet advises us otherwise... however, I wanted to apprise you of the situation since you aren't far from there.

CSO_Lt_Hawkes says:
XO:  Commander, there is a whole plethora of volatile and potentially volatile chemicals on this station.  For the most part, they are carefully secured and remain inert.

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CSO: I understand that, however there was an experiment that there was a possibility like this.

Host CO_Zahrim says:
ACTION: A sensor alert goes off in Ops.  A unidentified vessel is moving at high warp into the area.  It fits the configuration of the ship that attacked the USS Pearl.

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CSO: We should have been in the loop. Matter of fact the captain should have been advised for the final decision.

Host CO_Zahrim says:
ACTION: The Red Alert Klaxson sounds aboard the USS Pearl and Captain Zahrim appears startled on the comm channel with Captain Rushing.

CSO_Lt_Hawkes says:
XO:  I know sir.  And I should have taken a more active role is overseeing it...  It resulted in one person dead, and the other, badly injured...  That is something I am going to have to live with.

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CSO: Yes you do. However not only does this make you look bad it also makes me look bad.

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
COM *CO*: Alarms, problem?

CSO_Lt_Hawkes says:
XO:  I guess I'll have to live with that too, sir.

Host CO_Zahrim says:
@COM: *Rushing*:  :: appears to read information on his screen to the side of him ::  Well, let me check this out, Captain.  It appears our scout ship is back, Zahrim out.  :: closes the channel ::

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CSO: There is still going to be a formal inquiry on this, however that does not change the fact that I need you on duty.

CSO_Lt_Hawkes says:
XO:  Yes sir.

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
::heads out to operations::  Report!

Host CO_Zahrim says:
ACTION: The USS Pearl still having minor damage raises its shields and arms its weapons and slowly moves off away from the station at impulse power.

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CSO: So you do have an opportunity to prove yourself here.

CSO_Lt_Hawkes says:
XO:  Yes sir.  I will sir.

Host Ops_Hathaway says:
CO: Sir, unidentified ship on intercept course.  The USS Pearl is moving to intercept.

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CSO: Don't make me look bad for reinstating you.

CSO_Lt_Hawkes says:
XO:  I won't sir.  Thank you sir.

Host Ops_Hathaway says:
CO: The Ferengi Vessel is requesting permission to disembark, also, sir.

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
OPS: Shields up.

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CSO: Then lets get to work.

CSO_Lt_Hawkes says:
::nods::

Host Ops_Hathaway says:
CO: Aye, sir.  Shields up!

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
OPS:  Inform them that we have not cleared them yet.

Host Ops_Hathaway says:
ACTION: The shield generators of the station start humming as energy starts flowing through them.  The station is now bathed in a protection bubble of energy.

Host Ops_Hathaway says:
CO: Aye, sir.  :: transmits the message of non-clearance to the Ferengi vessel ::

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CSO: Let’s go see the captain.

CSO_Lt_Hawkes says:
XO:  Aye aye, sir.  ::follows the XO::

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::turns and leaves  the CSO's quarters::

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
*XO*:  We've got an inbound vessel.

Host Ops_Hathaway says:
CO: Sir, they have requested permission to leave again.  They say they don't want to be caught up in a Federation battle.

Host Ops_Hathaway says:
CO: For whatever that means... :: ponders ::

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
*CO*: The CSO and myself are on our way to Operations now.

Host Ops_Hathaway says:
ACTION: The USS Pearl moves away at warp speed intercept time is 2 minutes.

CSO_Lt_Hawkes says:
::enters TL with the XO::

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CSO: Only God knows what is going on now.

Host Ops_Hathaway says:
CO: Sir, the Pearl is dropping out of warp, so is the other ship.  They are bearing down on one another.

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
OPS:  Inform the Ferengi vessel that we still have some missing supplies since their arrival and that we have not ascertained whether or not they were involved.

Host Ops_Hathaway says:
CO: Aye, sir.

CSO_Lt_Hawkes says:
XO:  Always something around this place

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CSO: Seems that way doesn't it?

CSO_Lt_Hawkes says:
::nods with a slight smile:

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::Exits into operations::

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CO: So what's happening?

CSO_Lt_Hawkes says:
::assumes the science station and logs in::

Host Ops_Hathaway says:
:: starts transferring power from non-essential systems to standby ::

CSO_Lt_Hawkes says:
CO/XO:  Sirs, sensors are tracking a vessel, unknown configuration, but its about the same size as an Intrepid class.

CSO_Lt_Hawkes says:
::gets alarm::  CO/XO:  Detecting weapons fire

CSO_Lt_Hawkes says:
CO/XO:  reading high energy plasma discharges, and federation weapons signatures.

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
CSO:  targeted where?

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CO: The Pearl is under attack.

CSO_Lt_Hawkes says:
CO:  Attempting to triangulate.

Host Ops_Hathaway says:
CO: The two ships are exchanging fire at about 250,000 kilometers, sir.  The ships are slowly moving this way.

CSO_Lt_Hawkes says:
CO:  Confirmed, both ships are engaged.

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CO: Permission to take the Phoenix out?

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
XO:  Granted.

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CSO: Hawkes you’re with me!

Host Ops_Hathaway says:
ACTION: A hail is received by Avalon Station.  It's the USS Pearl.

CSO_Lt_Hawkes says:
XO:  Aye sir.

Host Ops_Hathaway says:
CO: Sir, USS Pearl hailing us.

CSO_Lt_Hawkes says:
::follows the XO::

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::Runs to the TL::

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CSO: You will assume operations and Science once onboard I will take Flight and Tactical.

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
OPS: On screen.

CSO_Lt_Hawkes says:
XO:  Yes sir.

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CSO: We don't have time to get a crew compliment

Host Ops_Hathaway says:
CO: Aye, sir. on screen!    <Captain Zahrim> COM: Avalon: Avalon... we are taking more damage.  They appear to have been prepared for this attack this time.  We've lost... :: a massive hit throws several crewman behind the captain to the floor :: main power... moving to backup systems... I don't think we can pull back towards Avalon... :: static ::

CSO_Lt_Hawkes says:
XO:  The skeleton crew should suffice.

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::Exits the TL  and heads for the support ship::

Host Ops_Hathaway says:
CO: Sir... their communications array has been damaged, I've lost contact with the Pearl.

CSO_Lt_Hawkes says:
::follows closely behind the XO::

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
OPS:  Can we fire at the intruder?

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::Steps aboard the Phoenix and immediately orders for the ship to depart and make way for the Pearls location::

Host Ops_Hathaway says:
CO: Aye, sir.  They are inside weapons range.

CSO_Lt_Hawkes says:
@::makes for the Phoenix TL::

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
@::Steps onto the TL::

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
OPS:  Target and fire at will.

Host Ops_Hathaway says:
ACTION: The visual of the Pearl and the intruders fight displays a final flash of light as the Pearl takes impact from a weapon.  She begins listing as she is now out of control.  The vessel turns its attention towards the Phoenix.

Host Ops_Hathaway says:
CO: Aye, sir.  Commencing fire.

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
@Arrives on the bridge takes flight and brings weapons on line::

CSO_Lt_Hawkes says:
@::takes the science station 1 and slaves OPS control to secondary control panels::

CSO_Lt_Hawkes says:
@XO:  That vessel looks a little interested in us.

Host Ops_Hathaway says:
ACTION: Several volleys of phaser fire and torpedo fire race from Avalon towards the intruder.  Within seconds they find home.  The intruder’s shields drop and disappears from sight and sensors.

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
@::Targets the alien vessel and fires a full salvo of torpedoes::

CSO_Lt_Hawkes says:
@Self:  It’s gone.

Host Ops_Hathaway says:
ACTION: The Pheonix's torpedoes fly out into space with no connection to any physical object.

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
@CSO: What in the Blue Hell!!!

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
OPS:  Can we tractor the Pearl in?

CSO_Lt_Hawkes says:
@XO:  Never seen that happen before.  Running a full spectrum scan

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CSO: Can you trace them?

Host Ops_Hathaway says:
CO: Sorry, sir. The Pearl is at 180,000 kilometers.  Tractor range is 30,000.

CSO_Lt_Hawkes says:
@XO:  Not turning up anything yet.  She's a sneaky one.

CSO_Lt_Hawkes says:
@XO:  Wait a sec

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CSO: Find me something. I know she's still out there.

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
COM: *XO*:  What can you do for the Pearl?  Can you bring her in?

CSO_Lt_Hawkes says:
@XO:  There's an ever so slight distortion wave out there.  Heading towards Avalon, fast...  I'm sending you coordinates

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
*CO*: Stand by! We still have company!

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
@@@@

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
@Brings the ship about and increases speed to meet the glitch::

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
OPS:  Detecting anything?

CSO_Lt_Hawkes says:
@::works controls::  XO:  Full power to weapons and shields.

Host Ops_Hathaway says:
ACTION: The small vessel uncloaks and shields up according to Avalon and Phoenix's sensors.  She is 45,000 KM from the station... firing towards the station!  The Red Alert Klaxon goes off aboard Avalon.

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
@:: Locks phasers onto the glitch and fires::

CSO_Lt_Hawkes says:
@XO:  She's uncloaking.  Firing!

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
OPS:  Fire at will.

CSO_Lt_Hawkes says:
@::makes sure sensors are recording the vessel configuration and power signatures for later analysis::

Host Ops_Hathaway says:
ACTION:  The station and the Phoenix fire a full volley at the vessel.  It takes a full attack, twisting and trying to shake the weapons off.  She fires again.

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
@::Fires a volley of torpedoes at the alien vessel::

Host Ops_Hathaway says:
ACTION: The station rocks at the weapons impact.  A large explosion happens near the exterior docking ports.  Within moments, the vessel has cloaked again and is moving off.  It takes a few seconds before someone responds stating the Ferengi Freighter has just been destroyed while docked at Avalon Station.

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
@::Continues firing phasers::

CSO_Lt_Hawkes says:
@::monitoring the destruction of the Ferengi ship::  Self:  Wow!

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
@CSO: Find that glitch again!!

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
@CSO: Make it quick please!

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
@::Weapons at the ready::

CSO_Lt_Hawkes says:
@XO:  Already on it.  ::tasks sensors::  Look like she might have taken some damage,  Reading a elevation in theta particles

CSO_Lt_Hawkes says:
@::sends XO coordinates::

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
@CSO: Computer can’t lock on the blip so I guess I am doing this the old fashioned way.

CSO_Lt_Hawkes says:
@XO:  You're gonna have a time trying to target it.  Computer target lock isn't able to track it.

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
OPS:  Manually fire if the computer is unable to lock onto the vessel.

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
@:: Reads the course and fires a full spread of torpedoes accounting for any evasive course::

Host Ops_Hathaway says:
CO: Aye, sir.  Firing!

CSO_Lt_Hawkes says:
@XO:  Ahh, sir...  I think its interested in us again.

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
@CSO: Let him evade that!

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
@::Has phasers ready for a hit::

Host Ops_Hathaway says:
ACTION: Avalon's Station phaser fire and torpedo fire flies all around the Phoenix... but doesn't strike anything.  A single torpedo from the Phoenix finds pay dirt and the vessel drops out of cloak... sparks and external explosions coming from the vessels aft section.

CSO_Lt_Hawkes says:
@::monitors the torpedoes::

CSO_Lt_Hawkes says:
@XO:  there she blows!

Host Ops_Hathaway says:
ACTION: The vessel turns right for the Phoenix letting lose a volley of plasma weapons.

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
@Spots the vessel and opens full phaser fire::

CSO_Lt_Hawkes says:
@::braces for impact::

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
@::Performs evasive pattern delta::

Host Ops_Hathaway says:
ACTION: A full volley of weaponry from the Phoenix finds home again this time listing the vessel.  She is rolling out of control; however, the Phoenix takes a full frontal attack.  Shields down to 10%

CSO_Lt_Hawkes says:
@::punches up inertial dampers to maximum::

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
@::Kicks in a 1 second warp burst to lose the torpedoes::

CSO_Lt_Hawkes says:
@:;monitors shield output::  XO:  Shields are down to 10 percent.  Attempting to boost output.

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
@Self: Damn!!!!

Host Ops_Hathaway says:
ACTION: The surge in power from the warp engines nearly blows every power conduit from engineering to the nacelles... the Phoenix is now also listing.

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
@CSO: Just give me weapons!

CSO_Lt_Hawkes says:
@::checks system status displays::  XO:  Phasers are pinched off, all I can give you is forward torpedoes.

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
@::fires a full volley of Torpedoes::

Host Ops_Hathaway says:
ACTION:  The Phoenix is still listing as the torpedos are fired towards the vessel.  1 connects, the other three move towards Avalon and hit her shields.  The vessel, the Phoenix and the USS Pearl are now drifting in space.

CSO_Lt_Hawkes says:
@XO:  Main power is out.  Aux too,

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
@Self: Take that and bite me!

Host Ops_Hathaway says:
CO:  Sir, shields are holding at 98%.  All three vessels are now out of control apparently.

CSO_Lt_Hawkes says:
@ *Eng room* :  Hawkes to engine room, what's the problem down there?

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
@*CO*: We have life support and will be fine. Take that ship captive at all costs.

Host Ops_Hathaway says:
Ending Summary:  A beautiful view of the sector shows the USS Pearl still twisting and turning as she has no propulsion, sparks flying from her ripped port nacelle.  The Phoenix not damaged as badly has aux power and starts to regain propulsion.  The small vessel floats freely appearing to have no power left.

Host Ops_Hathaway says:
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