CAST OF CHARACTERS

CO	Captain A'Quilla Horn	played by	Sandy
SC	Captain Satok Zul Marek	played by	Pablo
XO	Commander Yo'Ghi	played by	Gabriel
CSO	Ensign Mari Archer	played by	KJ
CEO	Lieutenant Commander Groth Masters	played by	Eric
CNS	Lieutenant Commander Kalla Rand	played by	Susan

Host
Gerry

Deep Space 102 - 10708.10

"Cat's out of the Quadrant..."

Previously on DS102:

The USS Scorpius has used the artificial wormhole created by the Avatar and gone through into the Delta quadrant.

The Scorpius has been seen by an Avatar patrol and is being intercepted.

It remains to be seen if the measures the Scorpius has taken will be sufficient if the Avatar are engaged.

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CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::in the command chair on the bridge::

SC_Capt_Marek says:
::on his chair, next to the CO's command chair::

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::at engineering console on bridge::

CSO_Ens_Archer says:
::at the science station on the bridge::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The Scorpius is 12 minutes from intercept by an avatar cruiser...

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
SC/XO:  What do you think?  Could we engage that ship and survive?

XO_Cmdr_Yo`Ghi says:
:: walking out of the turbolift on the bridge ::

SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: I would advise to go to yellow alert, sir. In this case, we should ask first... then fire. Although I do not like that course of action, it is the most logical one

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CSO:  Scan the ship, Ensign.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
XO:  Mr Yo'Ghi ... how are your shooting skills?

CSO_Ens_Archer says:
CO: Yes Sir ::Fingers move over her console beginning the requested scans::

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CO: Captain, in case you are about to pick or finish a fight, I have all available power routed to shields, weapons and warp power.

SC_Capt_Marek says:
CSO: Priorize weaponry and engines systems in your scanning.

XO_Cmdr_Yo`Ghi says:
CO: I think I am above average sir

SC_Capt_Marek says:
XO: Any last minute suggestion, Commander?

CSO_Ens_Archer says:
::taps her console focusing the scans on the requested areas:: SC: Acknowledged

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CEO:  Status of weapons?

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CO: Disarmed, currently, but ready to go hot on your order, sir.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::sighs:: CEO:  I meant our modifications.  Do we have the firepower to match that ship?

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CO: With the limited knowledge we have of Avatar technology, I hope so.

XO_Cmdr_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: None that I can think of unfortunately

XO_Cmdr_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: If they do not answer favorably to our calls we must be ready to battle

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
XO/SC:  So, we either fight them here ... or we withdraw ...

XO_Cmdr_Yo`Ghi says:
CO: I'll take the tactical controls, unless you prefer having someone else there

SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO/XO: Withdrawing is not an option, Captain

CSO_Ens_Archer says:
CO: Scans reveal that they have rotating multiphasic shields, they're smaller than we are, more maneuverable, weapon signatures show them to be hot, power unknown, energy readings which are unrecognizable.

XO_Cmdr_Yo`Ghi says:
CO/SC: Can we outrun them?

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
XO:  Do it.

SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: I will assist the XO with Tactical, if you allow me, Ma'am.

XO_Cmdr_Yo`Ghi says:
:: move to the tactical station, getting a good look at it to remember it's layout ::

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
XO:  Unlikely ...

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
SC:  Negative ... you're going to fly us out of this mess ...

XO_Cmdr_Yo`Ghi says:
CO/SC: Maybe we can escape to more friendlier Avatar's and not engage those hostile ones

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::breathes a sigh of relief when the CO asks the SC to stay away from tactical::

CSO_Ens_Archer says:
CO: Speedwise they are an even match for us. 

SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Understood.

SC_Capt_Marek says:
::moves to the helm console, nods to the officer, and sits down::

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
XO:  My thoughts exactly, Commander.  SC:  Set an evasive course, Captain.  As fast as this ship can go.

SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Aye, sir. Engaging... now... ::taps as fast as he can, plotting the best evasive course that his tactical experience dictates::

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
XO:  Raise all shields, rotate frequencies.

XO_Cmdr_Yo`Ghi says:
CO: The Avatar ship will be in weapons range in three minutes

SC_Capt_Marek says:
::hears the XO, and make some proper adjustments::

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CEO:  Get me more power to all critical systems.

XO_Cmdr_Yo`Ghi says:
:: set the alert condition to yellow ::

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CO: One Tim Taylor special coming up...

SC_Capt_Marek says:
CEO: One what??

SC_Capt_Marek says:
CEO: Never heard of that maneuvre or tactics

SC_Capt_Marek says:
::raises an eyebrow::

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CSO:  Let's see if they'll talk ... open a frequency.

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
SC: It's a reference to an old 20th century television program.

CSO_Ens_Archer says:
CO: Yes sir. ::Taps the console and opens a channel:: CO: Channel open Sir.

SC_Capt_Marek says:
CEO: Oh... I see I see

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
COM: Avatars:  Avatar ship, this is the Federation Starship Scorpius.  Please respond.

SC_Capt_Marek says:
::has a secondary course plotted... you never know in a battle::

Host Gerry says:
@COM: Scorpius: Surrender and you might survive.  ::transmission is cut::

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CO: You've got all the power I can spare.  Main engine power at 125%, auxiliaries at 115%.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::raises an eyebrow at the response and looks at her officers:: All:  Well, that went well.

SC_Capt_Marek says:
All: It sounds familiar... ::thinks of the Borgs::

SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Maybe we should give them the universal salute... A phaser shot

CSO_Ens_Archer says:
::takes a deep breath and keeps her eyes on her console hearing the reply::

XO_Cmdr_Yo`Ghi says:
CO: Sir I recommand red alert, I'll arm the aft launchers and phaser banks

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
XO:  You read my mind, Commander.  Initiate Red Alert.  Arm all weapons but hold fire ...

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The Avatar vessel enters weapons range as its weapons ports start to glow...

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CO/SC: You have Warp 9.85 at your disposal.

XO_Cmdr_Yo`Ghi says:
:: activate the red alert ::

SC_Capt_Marek says:
CEO: Acknowledged.

XO_Cmdr_Yo`Ghi says:
*ALL*: All hands to battle stations

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
SC:  Evasives!  XO:  Prepare to fire ... target their weapons and shields.

XO_Cmdr_Yo`Ghi says:
:: activate the aft weapons arrays but keep the forward ones on low power to keep more for the shields ::

SC_Capt_Marek says:
::hears the red alert sound and thinks:: I certainly missed that... ::feels the Vulcan adrenalin flowing through his veins::

CSO_Ens_Archer says:
::her heart starts beating faster and for once she's glad her betazoid half isn't active::

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
All: Perhaps today is a good day to die.

SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Aye, Captain ::taps:: Evasives engages! XO: It all yours, Commander.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CSO:  Ensign, scan the surrounding space.  Find us somewhere to regroup if we need to.

CNS_Rand says:
::straightens her tunic after returning to the bridge::

CSO_Ens_Archer says:
CO: On it Sir :: her fingers moving over the console as she searches ... for anything::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The Avatar vessel opens fire, blue beams lancing across black space to impact shields and violently shake the Scorpius

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::hangs onto her chair:: XO:  Fire!

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::is thrown to the deck from the impact::

XO_Cmdr_Yo`Ghi says:
:: completes targeting ::

CSO_Ens_Archer says:
::clutches at her console to keep on her feet::

XO_Cmdr_Yo`Ghi says:
:: fire torpedoes followed by the phasers ::

SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO/XO: Changing to Epsilon Pattern maneuvre, maximun angle and speed!

SC_Capt_Marek says:
::makes his best effort to remains on his chair::

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::picks himself off the deck and starts rerouting power around any damaged systems::

CNS_Rand says:
::watches the screen, holding onto a vacant chair at the back of the bridge::

SC_Capt_Marek says:
CEO: Do whatever it takes to maintain shielding, weaponry and navigational on line!!!!

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::turns and see the CNS:: CNS:  If I were you, I'd hold onto something, Counsellor.

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
SC: Aye, sir, though we're down to 79% on shields.  Working to compensate.

CNS_Rand says:
::nods:: CO: Aye, Sir.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CEO/XO:  Continue to rotate shield frequencies ...

SC_Capt_Marek says:
XO: Try to disable their engines! So far it is our only chance!

SC_Capt_Marek says:
::continues to changing the maneuvres to confuse the Avatar ship::

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CO: Working on implementing newer, stronger shield frequencies and harmonics.

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The Avatar vessel wobbles in its course as multiple hits from the Scorpius rock it.  the Avatar vessel is more maneuverable, but the pilot seems less experienced...

CSO_Ens_Archer says:
::continues to scan the surrounding space with what she has available after the hit::

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
::sees the ship wobble:: SC:  Bring us round for another pass.  XO:  Fire as soon as you have a shot.

SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Aye! ::sends the maneuvre to the XO console to coordinate::

CNS_Rand says:
::watches the crew working feverishly against the attacking ship::

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CO/SC/XO: Meanwhile, we're back up to 84% shield strength.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
XO:  Fire to disable, not destroy.

SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO/XO: Engaging!

XO_Cmdr_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: I hope you can see how difficult it can be to target the engines of a ship pursuing us.....

SC_Capt_Marek says:
CEO: Good work.

SC_Capt_Marek says:
XO: As a former CTO, I would say that sometimes targetting under pressure makes you twice as good as you are.

XO_Cmdr_Yo`Ghi says:
CO: For now I'll feel we are lucky if we can do real damage to their shields, their are absorbing most of what we throw at them

XO_Cmdr_Yo`Ghi says:
SC: Being good is good, but having the laws of physics on your side is even better

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
XO:  Yes, but I'm getting the impression that our adversary out there might be young and inexperienced as a pilot ... and THAT could work in our favour.

CNS_Rand says:
::nods:: SC: There are many who perform better under stress.  The pressure tends to heighten their awareness.

SC_Capt_Marek says:
CNS: I fully agree with you...

XO_Cmdr_Yo`Ghi says:
CO/SC: It was our luck the last time, might help again this time

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CO: Captain, with that in mind, I suggest we do whatever we can to confuse him.

XO_Cmdr_Yo`Ghi says:
:: continues firing on the Avatar ship ::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  Other Avatar ships can be seen on the scanners coming in fast as the pitched battle blazes through space...

CNS_Rand says:
::slips into the chair that she was holding onto, focuses her thoughs on the other ship::

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
XO/SC:  What if we gave them multiple targets to worry about?

SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: That could work.

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CO: I can fashion sensor ghosts...

XO_Cmdr_Yo`Ghi says:
CO: You mean like making a diversion with false sensor data or like getting the shuttles out?

SC_Capt_Marek says:
XO: I would go with the CEO's suggestions. Losing shuttles could not be logical

CNS_Rand says:
XO: I'm not sure that will work, scans are reading additional Avatar ships coming in fast.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
XO:  Right ... If these sensor readings are right ... ::looks at the output on her console:: We're about to have company.  We need a diversion in order to escape.

XO_Cmdr_Yo`Ghi says:
CO: Their shields are at 80%, at this rate they will be down before ours

XO_Cmdr_Yo`Ghi says:
CO: We need allies and fast

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
XO:  Which again suggests inexperience.

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
All: We might need a sensor to see to whom those two are targeting.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CSO:  Ensign ... any luck on scans of surrounding space?

XO_Cmdr_Yo`Ghi says:
CO: Can those incoming ships be friendly? We should try to contact them

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
XO:  Have you met a friendly Avatar?

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
XO:  IF these new ships are opposed to our "friend" out there ...this could be our chance ... while our friend over there is busy ... we slip away.

CNS_Rand says:
::closes her eyes as she thinks about the oncoming ships, trying to open her mind to theirs::

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
::spares a sensor to scan the incoming ships' targeting systems::

XO_Cmdr_Yo`Ghi says:
CO: Like they say, the enemy of my enemy is my friend

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
SC:  I'd like to hear your input, Captain.

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
XO: But it could also be the enemy of my enemy is still my enemy.

SC_Capt_Marek says:
XO: That sometimes it is not so true... But could apply this time

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The battle continues and both ships take more damage.  The first of three more Avatar vessels enters firing range and opens fire on the Avatar AND the Scorpius, with misses in both cases...

XO_Cmdr_Yo`Ghi says:
CO: Aren't we here to contact the other Avatars and with them stop the incursions in our space?

CSO_Ens_Archer says:
CO: I believe I've found us a place ::forwarding the information to the COs chair as she finishes:: CO: There's a small system nearby with an asteroid belt we can use I think.

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
All: They're firing on BOTH OF US!

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CSO:  Get the coordinates to helm.  SC: Get us out of here, best speed!

SC_Capt_Marek says:
SC: I would try to establish some sort of "mutual convenience" alliance with this ships.. Just as long it is useful for us ::raises an eyebrow::

CSO_Ens_Archer says:
::transfers the coordinates to the Helm:: CO: Yes Sir

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
SC:  Nice idea ... but I think we got our answer ...

SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: ::receives the coordinates:: Will be there in no time... ::taps the button::

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
SC/CO: We only have Warp 8 available now.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CEO:  How badly did we fare, damage wise?

SC_Capt_Marek says:
CEO: Acknowledged...

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CO: We have a few fried circuits, a ruptured plasma conduit here and there, but not too bad.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CEO:  I'm surprised we got off that lightly.  Get damage control teams started on repairs.

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CO: Yes, ma'am.  ::sends orders::

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CSO:  What are the Avatar ships doing now?

SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: 1 minutes to the coordinates, Captain.

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The second of three Avatar ships enters weapons range and opens fire on all vessels...

XO_Cmdr_Yo`Ghi says:
CO/SC: This makes no sense, three different Avatar vessels, all firing on each other...

CSO_Ens_Archer says:
CO: There's another one firing at us ::grabbing her console again to steady herself::

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
All: We must've found ourselves right in the middle of a civil war here.

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  As the Scorpius sneaks out of range, the four Avatar ships engage each other in a knife-fight style battle that starts to damage all of the vessels, slightly at first, then more heavily...

CNS_Rand says:
ALL: What if we turn them against each other?

XO_Cmdr_Yo`Ghi says:
CNS: They already are

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CNS: It's already happened, counselor.

SC_Capt_Marek says:
CNS: I think we should find the reason why are they doing exaclty so right now

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CNS:  I don't think that will be a problem anymore, Kalla.

XO_Cmdr_Yo`Ghi says:
ALL: The four Avatar ships have engage each other, they don't seem to care about us anymore

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
Self: I feel like the American forces in Iraq between the Shi'a and Sunnis.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
ALL:  Recommendations?

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CO: We go home, for now.

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
SC/XO/CSO/CNS:  Anyone see any reason why we shouldn't go home?

XO_Cmdr_Yo`Ghi says:
CO: We find a calm place to repair and think about what we just saw

SC_Capt_Marek says:
CO: ::raises an eyebrow:: The situation is getting more and more intriguing. We should find the way to contact one Avatar faction and try to find out what is going on between them. Then use to it for our benefit.

XO_Cmdr_Yo`Ghi says:
CO: Maybe we can intercept communications between ships in the area, to help us understand

CSO_Ens_Archer says:
::listens to the others talk among themselves::

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
XO:  Nice idea.

XO_Cmdr_Yo`Ghi says:
CO: We still need to prevent them to come to our space, this is why we are here

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CSO:  Ensign, I'd like to hear your thoughts too.

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
All: You know, I think I may have a hypothesis why some of the Avatars are coming to the Alpha Quadrant...

CSO_Ens_Archer says:
CO: To be honest, I am not sure what to do..

SC_Capt_Marek says:
CEO: Commander?

CNS_Rand says:
SC:  Can we trust any of them enough to try to contact them?  We could just as easily find ourselves in a worse situation than the one we just escaped.  

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
All: We've established they may be a rebel faction here.  Well, they might be coming to the Alpha Quadrant to regroup, but we've offered resistance, so they are fighting for their right to survive now.

SC_Capt_Marek says:
CNS: It is a long shot... but it is plausible

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
CEO:  It's a plausable theory ...

CNS_Rand says:
SC: Perhaps

CO_Capt_A_Horn says:
XO:  I like your idea of intercepting their communications.  Have Ensign Archer work with you.

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CO: I mean, what if those Avatars simply asked us for safe haven in our sector rather than trying to fight their way here?  Would San Francisco or Paris have granted them assylum?

XO_Cmdr_Yo`Ghi says:
CSO: Let's have those probes we have in store modified to listen on communications channel and forward it to the Scorpius, this will help augment our range

CSO_Ens_Archer says:
XO: Yes Sir, I'll get right on it

CEO_LtCmdr_Masters says:
CO: Repairs nearly complete, ma'am.

XO_Cmdr_Yo`Ghi says:
CSO: I'll work on instructions for the computer to filter all these communications and give us those that are of interest

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