Host Tim says:
The U.S.S. Dublin having traveled to the edge of Federation space are looking for Q'Orphod ships that may have entered the Alpha quadrant... but why?

Host Tim says:
<<<Begin Mission; "Debt of Honor; Merchants... of what?">>>

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
::on the bridge at the helm but monitoring all the bridge for the moment:: CSO: Any sign of Q’Orphod ships yet?

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::in his Ready Room, checking the latest reports::

CTO_Ens_Harker says:
::In her office in the Tactical Office, reading latest security reports.::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
OPS: Mia, anything on the communication channels?

CEO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
::Stands at the pool table keeping an eye on the warp engines::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::finishes reading a report and places the PADDD onto the "done" pile, glancing at the "to do" pile::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::shakes her head:: FCO: No ma'am, nothing yet.

CTO_Ens_Harker says:
::Rubs her eyes, hasn't slept much. She's been running drills off and on all week.::

CMO_Lt_Jakiel_OMallory says:
::walks onto the bridge and over to science two and takes a seat::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
OPS: Keep an ear out for anything out of the ordinary Mia.

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::sighs as he remembers he has an unfinished situation to deal with::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::nods:: FCO: I am.

CMO_Lt_Jakiel_OMallory says:
::punches up data on the  Q’Orphod to see what Federation reports show on them::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
*OPS*:  Ensign Clooney, report to my Ready Room.

CEO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
EO: The Captain sure likes to push this ol' girl....::Looks concerned at the coolant readings::

EO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::In engineering working on diagnostics of the warp core, sensor grids, and EPS and ODN conduits::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
::nods to Mia:: OPS: Go ahead Mia, I'll cover for you.

EO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
CEO: Yes he does but what he doesn't know is that he has two great engineers, us!  ::smiles::

CMO_Lt_Jakiel_OMallory says:
::looks over at Mia and wonders what happened to her, not having had time to find out::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::gulps a bit and stands up, giving Cassie a grateful smile:: *CO*: Aye sir, on my way.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
::sees Tessa and calls her over::

CTO_Ens_Harker says:
::Finishes last report and heads for the bridge.::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::walks over to the RR and rings the chime, tugging her jacket straight::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
CSO: Well Commander, anything on sensors yet?

CMO_Lt_Jakiel_OMallory says:
FCO:  Yes, ma'am.  ::leaves the science console and walks over to Cassie, smiling::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
Door:  Come... ::looks at the door::

CTO_Ens_Harker says:
*FCO*: Security reports indicate Ion trails to second planet, Ma’am...its not supposed to be inhabited."

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
::smiles at Tessa:: CMO: Have a seat,. ::points to Mia's seat::

CTO_Ens_Harker says:
::Enters turbolift.::

CEO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
EO: In that case, see if you can adjust the regulators and bring the coolant flow up a little.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::steps in and walks over to the CO's desk...her mind racing over what to anything she could have done wrong since they left DS5:: CO: You wanted to see me, sir?

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
*CTO*: Send the data to Commander T`Pal and see if he can get an identification on it.

CTO_Ens_Harker says:
*FCO*: Aye aye Ma’am."

CMO_Lt_Jakiel_OMallory says:
::is very puzzled, but takes the seat slowly:: FCO:  Uhh, yes ma'am, but I have to warn you, I'm not at all familiar with this station.

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
OPS:  Take a seat, Mia...  ::stands and walks towards the replicator::

CTO_Ens_Harker says:
*CSO*: Commander Ion trails to second planet; it’s supposed to be uninhibited. Can you find anything out for me? Sir.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::sits down gingerly:: CO: Yes sir.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
::grins again at Tessa:: CMO: Nothing to it Tessa, just stick that in your ear and listen for anything on the comm channels.

CTO_Ens_Harker says:
::Remembers she didn't tell the turbolift where to go and does so.

EO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
CEO: You got it sir. ::stops her diagnostics and works to make the coolant flow level slightly higher::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
OPS:  Do you want anything to drink?  Water, maybe?

CTO_Ens_Harker says:
::Waits for the CSO to reply as she is taken to the bridge.::

CEO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
EO: That looks better, we don't need to overheat the constrictors

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::shakes her head:: CO: Um...no sir.  But thank you sir.

CMO_Lt_Jakiel_OMallory says:
::sticks 'that thing' in her ear and listens to the waves of noise, listening for anything of importance::  FCO:  Ma'am, the captain wanted me to research the Q'Orphod, in case you weren't aware of that.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
CMO: You can access the database from this console Tessa.

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::orders a glass of water for himself and returns::  OPS:  Mia...  ::speaks in a tender voice::  I have received a priority one report from Starfleet telling me about what happened to your family.

CTO_Ens_Harker says:
::Arrives on bridge and takes her station, checking Tac status via pushing a few buttons as she sits down, giving a nod to the FCO.::

CSO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
CTO: One is Q’Orphod, one is Cormanii.

CMO_Lt_Jakiel_OMallory says:
FCO:  Yes, I'll do that.  ::turns to the console and has the computer retrieve the data from science. Starts to read it::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CO: Oh....::looks down at the floor:: Yeah...I...I got your message to report to you but...I was...I mean...I couldn't.... ::gulps and stops in mid-sentence::

CTO_Ens_Harker says:
CSO: Thank you sir. .::In polite tones.::

CTO_Ens_Harker says:
FCO: Ma’am, you catch that?

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
OPS:  Do not worry...  I just want to know if you're okay to carry on with your duties.  How do you feel about that?  ::sits::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
CTO: Got it Ensign. Now try and access the threat to the Dublin if we follow those ion trails.

EO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
CEO: Yessss!!!

CTO_Ens_Harker says:
FCO: Already on it Ma’am.

CSO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
::Continues Scans::

CTO_Ens_Harker says:
::She spins back to her console where she had started ship wide tactical diagnostic.::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
::looks over at Tessa:: CMO: How's it coming Tessa?

CEO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
EO: That sounded good.  ::Glances over at her::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::swallows hard and quickly wipes her eyes with the back of her hand.  Looks up directly at him:: CO: I can do my job, sir.  It won't affect me at all.

CTO_Ens_Harker says:
::She finishes, all is in working order. She begins to pull all available tactical data and starts running situations to determine threat level.::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
::checks the ship's position::

EO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
CEO: Yes it was.  I have finally got the correct configuration for the shield and sensors to rotate the nutation for the phasers and torpedos fixed.

CMO_Lt_Jakiel_OMallory says:
FCO:  No messages over the com yet.  I am reading what data there is about the Q'Orphod.  They're humanoids with purple hair.  The Bellicose had taken over their home world.  There's more, but that's as far as I've read.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
::looks towards the ready room door and wonders if she should bother the Captain yet::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::feels Mia's sorrow::  OPS:  Are you alright?

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
CMO: I seem to remember something about them. Keep looking Tessa.

CTO_Ens_Harker says:
::Consults with security in the main Tac office on threat level.::

CEO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
EO: Run it by Ensign Harker before you make any changes, so you don't step on any toes as it were.

EO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
CEO: Not a problem boss.  I have to run the simulations first before anything else is done with it.

CMO_Lt_Jakiel_OMallory says:
::returns to her reading, trying to concentrate on that and not her recent trip::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::nods:: CO: Aye sir.  I'll be okay.

CSO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
::Scans to see if there are any ship around this area of space::

CTO_Ens_Harker says:
::Torpedo room reports, that they've got everything in excellent working order.::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::stands::  OPS:  Then report to your station Ensign. ::smiles a bit::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
::looks over the star charts and compares where those ion trails are coming from and heading::

EO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::nods happily and puts the information away and resumes the diagnostics::

CEO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
EO: I knew you’d get it figured out. ::Smiles::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::stands and takes a deep breath.  Hesitates before leaving:: CO: Sir?  Can I ask you a favor please?

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::finishes the water::  OPS:  Of course.

CMO_Lt_Jakiel_OMallory says:
::frowns as she 'picks up' Mia's sorrow and wonders if something bad happened to make Mia feel that down.  Wishes they weren't on duty::

CTO_Ens_Harker says:
FCO: Ma’am, we got a very high threat level if the Cormanii are concerned. I can't say for sure without more information.

CSO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
::Scans Planets noticing the 2nd and fourth can support life runs a bio scan on the planets::

EO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
*CTO*: If you have time later Ensign Harker, I would like to run something by you after I have finished the simulations of it.

CTO_Ens_Harker says:
FCO: Only that they can be very dangerous..

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
::turns to Harker and nods:: CTO: Thanks Ensign. Just make sure to keep a close eye on those sensors. I don't like surprises.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CO: Please don't tell anyone else.  I mean...I know that Cassie...um...Commander Adams-MacLeod has to know cause she's 2nd Officer and all...but please.. no one else.  I don't want a lot of pity stares and "I'm sorry's".

CTO_Ens_Harker says:
*EO*: Of course, whatever helps. Thanks EO.

CMO_Lt_Jakiel_OMallory says:
::catches word of Cormanii and instantly turns her attention to the CTO to listen::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::nods::  OPS:  You have my word.  Come on, I'll follow you to the bridge. ::walks towards the door::

EO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
*CTO*: Understood, see you later on in the lounge.

CTO_Ens_Harker says:
FCO: Understood, my eyes are glued.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CO: Thank you, sir.  ::follows along with him and puts on a brighter expression when they reach the door::

CMO_Lt_Jakiel_OMallory says:
FCO:  Ma'am?

CTO_Ens_Harker says:
::Proceeds to put her full focus on  running constant tactical scans with the Tac sensors.::

EO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
CEO: I have come up with an idea that I would like to run by you.

CTO_Ens_Harker says:
::Has the odd ability to focus on one thing completely while still being aware of her surroundings, that’s what she did now.::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
CMO: Tessa?

CEO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
EO: You have engineering, I need a break. Yell if you need anything.

CSO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
FCO: Commander Both the second and fourth planet can support life but neither are inhabited.

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::steps onto the bridge::  FCO:  Report, Commander.  ::walks to his seat::

EO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
CEO: Understood sir.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::heads onto the bridge and sees the CMO at her station.  Puts a grin on her face, walks over and stands with her hands on her hips:: CMO: I hope you don't get too comfortable there.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
CSO: Acknowledged.

CMO_Lt_Jakiel_OMallory says:
FCO:  Are the Cormanii anywhere near.  I would need to alert sickbay because of the radiation potential.

CEO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
::Enters his office and takes a seat::

CTO_Ens_Harker says:
::Looks up at Clooney, with concern written on her features... she doesn't look well.::

CSO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
CO/FCO: I’d suggest we track the ion trails as we have good readings on them both..

CMO_Lt_Jakiel_OMallory says:
::looks up at Mia and smiles:: OPS:  It's all yours.  ::stands up and mentions quietly:: Mia, are you okay?

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CSO:  Ion trails?  ::gazes at Cassie::

CSO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
CO: Aye sir 2 distinctive trails sir.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
CO: Captain, we have two ion trails heading to the second planet that is not supposed to have any life forms on it. The fourth planet can also sustain life but neither are supposed to be inhabited. Yes sir, one Cormanii and one Q’Orphod ion signature.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::swallows and blinks hard a  bit before nodding and taking her seat:: CMO: You know...the usual.  I'm okay, thanks.

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::creaks his teeth::  Self:  Cormanii...

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
CMO: Tessa, no Cormanii in the area for the moment, but those ion trails.....well.....you know.

CSO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
CO: Sir I can feed the path of the ion trails to the FCO if you would like sir.

CTO_Ens_Harker says:
::returns to her tactical scanning, trying to remember everything she's ever heard about Cormanii.::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
FCO:  Any facilities, anything apparently manmade?

CMO_Lt_Jakiel_OMallory says:
::looks closely at Mia::  OPS:  I'll stop by your quarters later, Mia.  Wanted to tell you about the trip anyway. ::listens to the FCO::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
CO: T`Pal is still checking on that sir.

CSO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
CO: Second planet is Class M; fourth planet is Class O aquatic life only.

EO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::continues on the last diagnostic of her list and continues to refine her idea for the internal and external shields::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
::looks over at the CSO::

CSO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
CO: Nothing on any scans yet sir they seem to have never been inhabited.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::puts her earpiece in and nods distractedly to the CMO wondering how she could put that visit off for a while::

CMO_Lt_Jakiel_OMallory says:
FCO:  Yes, I do know.  I'll have the injections prepared.

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CSO:  Any ion trail leaving the second planet?

CSO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
CO: Aye sir both of the current trails lead there.

Host Tim says:
ACTION: A BLIP ON SCANS INDICATE A SHIP MOVED FROM BEHIND THE SECOND PLANET AND THEN HID ITSELF AGAIN

CSO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
CO:  We have a contact..........

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
FCO:  Full stop.

CSO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
CO: Sir I would swear I just had a ship appear on sensors for a split second behind the second planet then it vanished.

CTO_Ens_Harker says:
CO: Permission to go red alert?

EO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::thinks she might just make the necessary adjustments all the same because of the present situation and danger so if it comes to having to use her idea in a pinch it will be ready to go at a moments notice::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
::looks at the navigational scanners searching for any other trails:: CO: Aye sir, all stop. ::brings the Dublin to all stop::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CTO:  Take us to yellow alert.

CMO_Lt_Jakiel_OMallory says:
::moves back over nearer to science two, but away from the other crew::  *Dr Taurek*: Taurek?  Please have the radiation antidote prepared...in quantity.

EO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::senses the tension on the bridge and is immediately alert and in battle mode::

CTO_Ens_Harker says:
CO: Aye Sir. .::Still thinks Red would of been a better idea. Hits yellow alert.::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
::hears the yellow alert:: CO: Evasives being laid in sir.

CTO_Ens_Harker says:
::Torpedo rooms report in.::

Host Tim says:
ACTION: TWO CORMANII SHIPS EMERGE FROM BEHIND THE SECOND PLANET, HEADING TOWARD DUBLIN

CEO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
::Looks up from his PADD as the Condition yellow sounds::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
FCO:  Good...  ::turns to the CSO::  CSO:  Anything else?

EO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
CEO: Sir we are at yellow alert.  All engineering stations are at yellow alert.

CTO_Ens_Harker says:
::Phasers check out.::

CSO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
CO/All: 2 Ships in bound.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
::gasps:: CO: Captain, we have company coming right at us.

CTO_Ens_Harker says:
CO: Red Alert?

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CO: Sir...I'm picking up chatter from Cormanii ships....they've seen us.

CEO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
::Jumps to his feet and heads for his station:: EO: Make sure those backups come to full standby

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
Self:  Damn it!  ::stands::  CTO:  Red alert!    FCO:  Take us out of here.

CTO_Ens_Harker says:
::Hand hovers over Red alert switch.::

CTO_Ens_Harker says:
::Slams down on Red Alert button, Klaxons go off. Stations report battle readiness.::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
::nods:: CO: Aye sir. ::turns the Dublin sharply::

Host Kienua says:
# ::The Q'Orphod vessel remains behind, monitoring the Cormanii approaching the suddenly arriving Federation vessel. They are all very nervous::

CTO_Ens_Harker says:
::Quantum torpedoes are being loaded, phasers power up.::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
OPS:  Keep monitoring the communications.

EO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
CEO: Sir I already went ahead and used the idea that I was going to tell you about the internal sensors and to keep us from being probed.  A small ........::hears the Red Alert klaxon::

CTO_Ens_Harker says:
::Tries to scan enemy ships.::

Host Tim says:
ACTION: CORMANII SHIPS EACH FIRE A TORPEDO

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
CO: Initiating evasive maneuvers!

CTO_Ens_Harker says:
CO: Weapons ready Sir!

CEO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
::Yells to the techs as they take positions:: EO: Here we go.

EO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::turns and looks:: All:  All stations red alert condition 3 All fusion reactors online and at full capacity.

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CTO:  Harker, get me those ships weapons, what do they have?

CTO_Ens_Harker says:
CO: I'm trying Sir!

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::holds on tight to her console as she reroutes power to tactical::

CSO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
CO: Incoming… brace for impact.

CTO_Ens_Harker says:
::Grabs console.::

CMO_Lt_Jakiel_OMallory says:
Herself:  NO!  *Taurek*:  Get those boosters ready.  We have Cormanii on our tail as I speak.  CO: Captain, I'll be back with boosters.  ::doesn't wait for his response and boards the turbolift::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::grabs his console... again they're fighting the Cormanii::

CSO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
::Scans the ships to get any readings he can use against the enemy.::

CTO_Ens_Harker says:
::Taps console desperately trying to get a reading.::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CTO:  Are we a match to them?

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
CTO: Keep those shields at maximum. This isn't going to be pretty.

CEO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
EO: Looks like we have company, and they don't look happy. ::Brings up a situational display::

EO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
All:  Fusion reactors 7,8,11 augment Shields Now!!!!!  Fusion reactors 9,10,12 augment Weapons.  Fusion reactors 13-15 Engines.

CTO_Ens_Harker says:
FCO: No Kidding ma’am. Yes ma’am..

CMO_Lt_Jakiel_OMallory says:
::feels the turbolift shake and braces against the wall::

CTO_Ens_Harker says:
CO: Wait one sir.

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CSO:  Did you get any other reading we can use?

CSO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
CO: Still trying sir.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CTO: Routing more power to tactical systems....take whatever you want.

CTO_Ens_Harker says:
CO: Having trouble getting a reading, trying sir..

EO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
CEO: Engineering is ready for what ever they got all station s manned and ready. All damage control teams  ::grabs the console and continues:: are at their emergency stations.  All emergency force fields are on line and ready.

CEO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
::Taps the console sending  alert status back to tactical::

CSO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
CO: I got a rift in Space 12 light years away.

CTO_Ens_Harker says:
::Wants to kick the console for not being faster, her hands continue to move swiftly over the console...

CTO_Ens_Harker says:
OPS: Thanks Mia!

Host Kienua says:
# COM: Cormanii: Cormanii vessels, stand down from the assault on the Federation vessel. Drawing such unneeded attention as by destroying a Federation starship is not what we wish.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
*CEO*: Lieutenant Cerdan. I need you to have all additional power ready to put into the shields. Shut down all non essential systems now.

Host Kienua says:
# COM: Cormanii: If you continue this course of action, we will take our merchandise and leave.

CTO_Ens_Harker says:
::shoves power into shields and phasers from non vital systems.::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CSO:  A rift?  Any traffic?

CMO_Lt_Jakiel_OMallory says:
::strides out of the turbolift and changes into a run to enter sickbay as quickly as possible.  Slows as she enters and walks swiftly to Taurek to take a tray of hypos:: Taurek:  C'mon, we've got to get to the bridge with these first,

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::listens to her earpiece:: CO: Sir!  There's someone else out there...he's telling the Cormanii to stand down.

EO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
CEO:  Engines are presently at 115% ready to go to 120% if needed. Shields at 110%, and weapons at 115%.

CTO_Ens_Harker says:
CO: Cormanii have disrupters, and a lot from others races.. looks like a hodge podge..

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
OPS:  What??

CSO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
CO: A spacial Rift sir.

CEO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
*FCO*: Understood, Locking down now

CMO_Lt_Jakiel_OMallory says:
T'Pal:  Make sure those hypos are loaded with that antidote....if we're boarded... ::leaves the rest unsaid as T'Pala nods grimly::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CTO:  Which means, the regular Cormanii assault ships.  We know them very well.

EO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
CEO: All shield grids and sensor girds are handling the additional power quite well with the small modifications I did to them earlier.

CSO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
CO: I would assume is a rift used for transport sir.

Host Kienua says:
# ::The Q'Orphod vessel maneuvers out from behind the second planet. Their vessel looks elegant and smooth in it's own way::

CEO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
EO: Isolate the backups, we had a back-feed take them out last time.

EO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
CEO: Understood doing it now.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::listening hard:: CO: Aye sir....I don't know who they are...can't identify them yet...but they are telling the Cormanii to stand down.

Host Tim says:
ACTION: THE CORMANII TURN ASIDE AND BEGIN TO RETURN TO THE PLANET'S BACKSIDE.

CTO_Ens_Harker says:
CO: Yes sir.

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CSO:  That's why I've asked you for traffic.  Can you detect any ships traveling through it or near it?

Host Kienua says:
# ::Slows and waits for the Cormanii::

CTO_Ens_Harker says:
::Is highly puzzled by the Cormanii's actions.::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
CO: Captain, the Cormanii ships are breaking off their attack and changing course back to the planet.

CSO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
CO: Only the Q’Orphod ship.

EO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::finishes isolating the backups::

CTO_Ens_Harker says:
::Hands rest on sides of console, as she waits for further orders

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
OPS:  Do you think it can be the Q'Orphod?

Host Kienua says:
# COM: Cormanii: We appreciate your willingness to stand down. We do not appreciate your sudden need to launch the attack however. You have problems with the Federation?

CMO_Lt_Jakiel_OMallory says:
::Taurek and Tessa enter the turbolift::  <Dr Taurek>  CMO:  Are you in possession of the number of Cormanii vessels and their intent?

CTO_Ens_Harker says:
::Continues to do tactical scans.::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::nods:: CO: Quite possibly.  They mentioned taking their merchandise and leaving if the Cormanii continue their attack.

Host Tim says:
ACTION: THERE IS NO COMM FROM THE CORMANII TO THE Q'ORPHOD

Host Kienua says:
# ::Steeples his fingers, and looks to his purple haired comrades, waiting for a response::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
FCO:  We're doing it the wrong way...  take us back to impulse.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
::leans over to Mia:: OPS: Are they getting a response Mia?

CTO_Ens_Harker says:
::Wonders aloud.:: What could be so important it would pull the Cormanii back?

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CO: The Cormanii haven't responded yet....and yes...I've identified the signal.  Definitely Q'Orphod.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
::turns to the Captain:: CO: Aye sir, impulse speed.

CEO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
EO: Watch the power levels,  won't be pretty if there's no place to send it,

EO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::senses the heightened emotions from the bridge crew::

CMO_Lt_Jakiel_OMallory says:
Dr Taurek: I think we all are aware of their intent.  ::shudders as she remembers having to take over tactical and downing their ships one by one::  And, no, I do not know how many there are.  ::enters the bridge.  Comes to stand beside the captain, but then sees he's speaking to the Q'Orphod and moves back a little::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
All:  Good... at least we know the Q'Orphod are here indeed...  and mentioning the merchandise, they are probably referring to the subspace-folding technology.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
::taps her console and takes the Dublin back to impulse, wondering if it's an open invitation to another attack::

EO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
CEO: All ready on it sir.  ::adjusts the flow to EPS conduit 78::

CEO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
EO: Ah, there we go, Impulse is draining some of it.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::shudders and says out loud:: All: The Cormanii with subspace-folding technology?  That's one combo I don't want to see.

CTO_Ens_Harker says:
::Glances at the CMO, thinks to self. 'I hate needles, even modern ones'.::

EO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
CEO: You got a moment. I want to run something by you.

Host Kienua says:
# ::No response comes from the Cormanii:: COM: Cormanii: Why are you not responding?

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CSO: Anything else about the rift?

CMO_Lt_Jakiel_OMallory says:
CO:  Captain, I need to administer a booster to the vaccine for the Cormanii virus...since it looks as if we’re again in their presence.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
*CEO*: Engineering, put all auxiliary power on standby. The attack on the Dublin has broken off for the moment.

CEO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
EO: It can be tricky keeping the right levels. The bridge just wants it now, and......

Host Kienua says:
# ::Suddenly get a certain message:: Aha. Input those coordinates. Engage on my mark.

CSO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
CO: Nothing yet sir. still scanning I thought.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::still listening:: CO: There's is a lot of coded comm traffic between the Cormanii and the Q'Orphod is still waiting for an answer form them.

EO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::hears the FCO and begins to back down on the power slowly so's not to rupture the magnetic seals::

CEO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
*FCO*: We’re reading it, computer is compensating.

Host Tim says:
ACTION: THE CORMANII LEAVE THE AREA AT HIGH WARP

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CO: Wait a minute...there's now coded comm traffic with the Q'Orphod.

CTO_Ens_Harker says:
::Glances at the Captain well and truly puzzled.::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
FCO:  Get the rift's coordinates with Commander T'Pal and set course.. warp 8...  ::listens to Mia's report::

Host Tim says:
ACTION: A SUBSPACE RIFT OPENS

CTO_Ens_Harker says:
CO: Sir you want to keep Red Alert status?

Host Kienua says:
# ::The Q'Orphod remain there for a moment. Then suddenly a brilliant blue rift opens before them, and the Q'Orphod vessel disappears into it::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CTO:  By all means.

CSO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
::Relays the coordinates to he FCO.::

CTO_Ens_Harker says:
::Thinks to self about the rift, 'that’s not good.'::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
CO: Yes Captain. CSO: Commander, send those coordinates to the helm please.

EO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
CEO: Power is backing off fusion reactors 7 - 15 now and nicely too.

Host Tim says:
ACTION: THE RIFT DISTURBS ALL NEARBY SPACE; WARP IS NOT POSSIBLE

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::sets the computer to work on breaking the code::

CTO_Ens_Harker says:
CO: Understood. ::Thinks to self, 'good, I don't like this..'::

CSO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
FCO: They’re already there.

EO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::hands continue to work on the controls::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CMO:  Good idea.. proceed.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
::inputs the new coordinates and sets warp to 8 and engages::

EO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::continues to watch the remaining power levels as they even out::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::shakes her head:: CO: That's it...they are gone.

CEO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
EO: Good, The reprogrammed response time of the generators is a big improvement.

CTO_Ens_Harker says:
::Checks to see if the rift affected ship weapons.::

CMO_Lt_Jakiel_OMallory says:
::nods to the captain and turns to set her tray down and takes the two hypos:: CO: Captain first, if that is alright?

Host Tim says:
ACTION: THE DUBLIN JUST SITS THERE AS THE CORE STARTS TO HEAT UP

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
FCO:  Standby...   They're all gone... what's going on here?

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
::sees the indicator stall:: CO: Captain, we can't make warp.

CEO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
EO: Here it goes again, warp power........Something’s not right..  shut it down.

EO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
CEO: Sir I have kept the fusion reactors on standby if we suddenly need to use them.  They are tied in to their allocations mode so it won't be any lag time getting them to hot status.

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CMO:  Wait, we may not need it by now.. the Cormanii are gone.

CMO_Lt_Jakiel_OMallory says:
::feels nervous knowing the Cormanii are so near::

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
*CEO*: Engineering, we can't maintain warp.

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
FCO:  What's wrong?  ::approaches the FCO's station::

EO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
CEO: Sir we are too close to the space rupture.  Warp will not engage and the warp field will not be stable.

CEO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
*FCO*: Stand by we’re looking it over.

CMO_Lt_Jakiel_OMallory says:
CO:  Yes sir, but it was time for the booster even if we weren't near the Cormanii.  But I can administer them later if you would like.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
::looks up at Mackie:: CO: We can't sustain a warp bubble sir. It must be something with this area of space, or the......Cormanii.

EO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::hands fly over controls again looking to confirm what she already suspects::

CEO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
EO: I agree, see if you can identify the interference.

EO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
CEO: All ready on it.  ::begins the search::

CEO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
*FCO*: Something from that rupture is affecting the warp field strength.

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
FCO:  Great...  ::looks at the CSO::  CSO:  Explanation?  Can the subspace rift be causing it?

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
*CEO*: Anyway to compensate for it?

CSO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
CO: I believe it is an after affect it is limited to three light years sir.

CTO_Ens_Harker says:
::Starts to report ship weapons status to the CO, sees he's busy and thinks better of it.::

CEO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
*FCO*:  Looks like distance from the source is it for now.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
*CEO*: Acknowledged.

CTO_Ens_Harker says:
CO: Ship’s weapons are still online and functional sir.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
CO: Captain, engineering advises that we move away from the area to regain warp capabilities.

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::sighs as returns to his chair::  FCO:  Take us away from the rupture, maximum impulse.

CMO_Lt_Jakiel_OMallory says:
:;stands quietly waiting as she listens to all the information from the different departments::

CTO_Ens_Harker says:
CO: Security reports no causalities on their part.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
::smiles:: CO: Yes Captain. ::whispers:: It's alright Mackie, we'll be just fine.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::grins as the computer beeps with the key to the code:: CO: Sir...I just broke the Cormanii code.  I have the new coordinates of where they went.

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CTO:  Understood...  stand down red alert, yellow alert until we're out of this area.

CEO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
EO: Maybe we can reconfigure the emitters. I'll get the data on that rupture from Science scans.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
::taps the impulse controls and moves the Dublin off in the opposite direction from the rupture::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
FCO:  It's not fine... I was caught holding my pants... feel like a fool.

CTO_Ens_Harker says:
CO: Aye aye sir. ::Turns to console, slides status to yellow alert.::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::looks at Mia::  OPS:  Go on.

EO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
CEO: Good idea and I will continue my research on the rupture it self to see if I can narrow it down so maybe I can find a way to minimize the effect.

CEO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
*CSO*: Your readings of that rupture may be of use. Please patch them through to us.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CO: It's 28 light years away… closer to the edge of the Alpha Quadrant.

CSO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
CO: Sir the effects on this area will last about 2 years. The good news is it will dissipate slowly over time.

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CSO:  Have this area secured on charts and as soon as we regain communications, warn the nearest ships and Starfleet Command.

CSO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
CO: Do you also want a warning buoy placed here?

CTO_Ens_Harker says:
::Taps in a bullet report of the action for debriefing of ship tactical forces later.::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CSO:  I don't think it would work.  Better save it.

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
OPS:  Feed both science and helm with those coordinates.

CSO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
CO: Aye sir.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::sends the coordinates to both consoles:: CO: Aye sir.  Coordinates sent.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
::smiles at Mia:: OPS: Got it Mia. CO: Inputting now sir.

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
FCO:  As soon as we have warp back take us to those coordinates, maximum warp.

EO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
CEO: I would like to know what was the cause of the subspace rupture.  So far I know that a warp core breach of intense magnitude will cause the rupture.  I also know that the cumulative effects of warp speed will cause a rupture in space.  What I want to find out is what was the actual cause.

CEO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
EO: See if any other systems are effected.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
::nods:: CO: Yes sir.

EO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::nods and performs level 3 diagnostics across the boards::

CEO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
EO: That science sensor data might shed some light on it.

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
OPS:  Warn Starfleet about our status and the new gathering coordinates.... as soon as comm is back.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
*CEO*: Estimated time to regain warp drive?

EO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
CEO: I hope so.  I want to find a way to minimize its effect.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CO: Aye sir....I'll send them the info on this area also.

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CSO:  Anyway, prepare a warning buoy in order to place it just outside the affected area.

CSO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
CO: Aye sir.

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CSO:  Good idea.  ::smiles::

CTO_Ens_Harker says:
::pencils in a Tactical department wide briefing on the Cormanii.::

EO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
CEO: All we need is to lose warp in the middle of escape or battle.

CSO_Cmdr_T`Pal says:
::prepares the buoy and logs its placement into the navigational charts to be uploaded into DS5's main computer and to be transmitted  once comm is restored::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
OPS:  Commander T'Pal is in charge of that, Ensign.  Just do what I told you.

EO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
CEO: Sir I estimate about 3 light years before we clear it enough.

CEO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
*FCO*: At this speed about 10 days, but were looking into a way to compensate.

EO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
CEO: Then about 25 light years at warp 9. 3 days.

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
*CEO*: Fine Lieutenant.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CO: Aye sir. ::knew she shouldn't have tried to take the initiative and should do just what she's told:: Sorry sir.

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::smiles::  OPS:  Nothing to apologize, Ensign...

FCO_Cmdr_Adams-MacLeod says:
CO: Captain at present speed, it's going to take ten days to leave the area and regain warp and another three days at warp 9 to the coordinates.

Host Tim says:
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