Host Tim says:
The Dublin has moved relatively easily through the Badlands and is now 20 minutes from weapons range of the errant freighters/fighters.

Host Tim says:
The freighter group has been and is at warp 2.

Host Tim says:
Sensors now show only 2 freighters and 3 fighters.

Host Tim says:
The Fleet blocking force has moved toward the projected heading of the freighters and is 2 hours from rendezvous.

Host Tim says:
<Resume Mission: Time for answers>>>

CTO_LtJG_Hembrook says:
::At Tactical, running continuous scans to check positions of freighters and fighters, vectoring the two remaining Wild Weasels to front port and front starboard to use the sensors to triangulate, looking for the missing ships::

OPS_Cadet_Daniels says:
::Monitoring communications between the freighters and fighters, and scanning for any possible threats.::  Self:  I wonder why the Captain wants me to scan for threats.  Hmm?  CTO must be really busy.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Sitting on the bridge waiting for Paige to arrive.::

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
CO: We are 20 minutes from weapons range sir.

CEO_LtJG_Delgado says:
::in ME, making the last adjustments to the Tractor beam and calibrating manually to give it more energy. As usual he is humming an Irish tune::

CTO_LtJG_Hembrook says:
CO: 20 minutes to weapons range Captain, should I take us to battle stations?

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CTO: Maintain yellow alert for the moment.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
FCO: Helm maintain course and speed.

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
::steps onto the bridge from the TL. Gives a nod to the Captain and walks over. Left hand holding a few small boxes.::

CTO_LtJG_Hembrook says:
CO: Aye Sir, maintaining Yellow Alert. Still only 3 fighters and 2 freighters accounted for Captain. I'm trying to use the Weasels to help find the other 2 ships.

CEO_LtJG_Delgado says:
*CO*: Captain if I modulate manually the energy passing through the capacitor I will increase output by 15% at least, it's a little risky, but it should work.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
XO: 20 minutes to weapons range, that should be enough.

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
::Sits on her chair.:: CO: Aye sir.

OPS_Cadet_Daniels says:
CO:  I'm picking up communications between the freighters and fighters, Captain.  It's in code.  I'm doing my best to decipher it.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Stands:: *CEO*: Chief can you transfer to the bridge, I think I would prefer you here for a moment.

OPS_Cadet_Daniels says:
::Attempts to run the coded message through the computer to analyze it for any patterns.::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
OPS: Very good Ms. Daniels.

OPS_Cadet_Daniels says:
::Ears perk up when she hears the Captain calling the CEO to the bridge.::

CEO_LtJG_Delgado says:
*CO*: Not a problem sir, I will be there stat. My people can take care of the greasy machines down here. ::moves out of ME and heads toward the bridge while talking::

CTO_LtJG_Hembrook says:
::Continues scanning and maneuvering the Weasels to get the best sensor readings::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
XO: Lieutenant Commander. Start with Lieutenant Hembrook? ::Gestures::

CEO_LtJG_Delgado says:
::walks fast through the corridors and enters the TL:: *Ens Poborsky*: Ensign I will be on the bridge for the time being, you coordinate with me from ME.

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
CO: My pleasure sir.

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
Self: Looks like we got some more fighting to do.

CTO_LtJG_Hembrook says:
CO: Captain, the fighters and freighters are all now weapons hot, they know we are coming. Threat board is red, 5 hostiles.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
Aloud: All hands at attention.

OPS_Cadet_Daniels says:
CO:  Captain, the computer is analyzing the communications messages.  It appears they are discussing escape vectors and how to evade the Dublin.  They are also talking about calling for reserves, Sir.

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::does a level five diagnostic of her flight control systems and makes sure that her sensors and scanners are functioning::

CTO_LtJG_Hembrook says:
::Snaps to attention::

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
::Walks over to the CTO.:: CTO: I won't take you from your station but you've earned this many times over. You're one of the best CTO's I've seen. ::Hands her a small box. ::

OPS_Cadet_Daniels says:
::Snaps to attention.::

CEO_LtJG_Delgado says:
::while in the turbolift coordinates with the damage control teams and monitors their placement on the ship::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
:: Watches the crew as he gives an unusual order for the situation.::

CTO_LtJG_Hembrook says:
::Takes the box and opens it::

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
::Lt.'s pips.::

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::would get up but is flying the ship but she does turn her head in acknowledgement::

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
CTO: Congratulations. ::Shakes hand.::

CTO_LtJG_Hembrook says:
XO: Thank you, Commander. I was only trying to do my job as well as you did it. ::puts the pips on::

OPS_Cadet_Daniels says:
::Is glad the FCO keeps her attention at flying.::

CEO_LtJG_Delgado says:
::enters the bridge still talking loudly to the damage control teams and discussing with a CPO about a stock of EPS conduits::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Smiles but doesn't speak.::

OPS_Cadet_Daniels says:
::Gives a smile and a wink at Gael as he enters the bridge.::

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
::Smiling she moves quickly on, knowing time is short.:: OPS: You're dedicated, keep us going and your work on this mission has been without fault. Congratulations. ::Hands her a small box with Ensigns Pips.::

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::turns her head around to double check her flight path::

CEO_LtJG_Delgado says:
::sees the bridge crew all at attention then sees OPS getting her Ensign rank and says out loud :: Self: And I was almost to lose this.

OPS_Cadet_Daniels says:
XO:  Sir?  ::Takes the box and opens it, her eyes almost filling with tears.:: I take it I passed my test.  ::Smiles a big smile.::

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
CO: ETA to weapons range is 5 minutes now sir.

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
::Shakes OPS's hand.:: OPS: I expect you did Ensign Daniels. ::She turns to the CEO.::

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
::Gives a hand sign to the CO, letting him know they have 5 minutes to weapons range::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Nods to the Helm officer.::

CEO_LtJG_Delgado says:
::shuts up and goes at attention close to the engineering console looking at Tayla::

OPS_Ensign_Daniels says:
XO:  Thank you, sir.

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
CEO: For being our Scotty with all that entails. ::Hands him a small box.::

CEO_LtJG_Delgado says:
::takes the box and looks at Harker surprised::  XO: Thank you ma'am.

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
ALL: I am sorry for the quickness but it was decided to do this as soon as possible. You are a fine crew and it is my honor to know and serve with you.

Host Tim says:
ACTION: THE FIGHTER ESCORT SEPARATES FROM THE FREIGHTERS AND FALL BETWEEN THE DUBLIN AND THE FREIGHTERS

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
::CEO has a new set of Lt pips.::

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
CO: Red Alert now Captain? 3 Minutes to weapons range.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Reaches into a pocket and steps closer to Paige.::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CTO: Stand at attention.

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
ALL: And while I look forward to celebrating with you all later we've got a job to do. Posts people.

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
CO: Fighters are closing sir.

OPS_Ensign_Daniels says:
::Attaches the pip to her collar, and smiles at the CEO, figuring a nice dinner is due when they are off duty.  Then notices the scans.:: CO:  Sir, you may want to know, lateral scans show and ion trail going off to port.  One freighter and one fighter.  ::Sends the information to the CTO's console.::

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
::At attention::

CEO_LtJG_Delgado says:
::opens the box with one hand and at the same time activates engineering 1 and brings all controls on::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
XO: Lieutenant Commander Harker. Don't be in such a hurry. ::Holds out another box and hands it to her.::

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::inputs her escape vectors and her battle strategies online and makes ready for some fancy flying::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
XO: Congratulation, Commander Harker.

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
::Open and closes mouth. Then opens it again.:: CO: Thank you Sir. I'm honored. ::Shakes hand.:: But maybe we should go to Red Alert?

OPS_Ensign_Daniels says:
::Wonders if the Captain and new Commander are going to focus on the matter at hand.::  CO:  Captain .. the fighters?

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
CO: One minute Captain.

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
::Holds pips in hand, her mind consumed with her duty of the moment.::

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
CO: One minute to weapons range.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::attaches the pip on the collar and almost laughs thinking about Tayla putting on the new uniform::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Smiles: XO: Please do.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CTO: Red Alert. Let’s get this show on the road.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
OPS: Stand by to beam pilots to the brig.

Host Tim says:
ACTION: THE 3 FIGHTERS TURN AND FIRE TORPEDOES AT DUBLIN; THE FREIGHTERS MOVE TO WARP 4 MAINTAINING THEIR HEADING

OPS_Ensign_Daniels says:
XO:  Aye, Sir.  I'll establish a lock on them.

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::inputs the flight plan and turns on her sensors and scanners as well and the navigation computer::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
OPS: See if you can track the ion trail to port while we deal with these. ::Motions to the display.::

OPS_Ensign_Daniels says:
ALL:  Sensors are picking up incoming torpedoes.

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
CO: Incoming.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
OPS: Beam over as soon as you can.

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
XO: Aye Commander, battle stations it is. *Ship wide*: All hands, this is the Bridge, Battle stations! ::sets off klaxons, sets weapons to hot, reinforces shields::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Pips forgotten in the heat of battle she puts them in her pocket.::

Host Tim says:
ACTION: THE FIGHTERS BRAKE FROM IN LINE FORMATION TO INDIVIDUAL HEADINGS AT THE DUBLIN

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::turns the Dublin hard port down 12 degrees and does a neat turn to avoid the torpedoes::

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
ALL: Incoming torpedoes!

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
FCO: Evasives.

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
CO: Already one step ahead sir.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
:;activates all power generators and give max power to his crewmates::

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
CO: Return fire Sir?

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
XO: Target the fighters full spread.

OPS_Ensign_Daniels says:
::Attempts to get a lock on the pilots in the fighter vessels.::

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
CTO: And intercept those incomings.

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::brings the Dublin back to starboard and points her right at the fighters for the CTO and her shot::

Host Tim says:
ACTION: ONE TORPEDOES MAKES A GRAZING HIT ON DUBLIN, LITTLE DAMAGE; THE OTHER TWO TORPEDOES MISS

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
CEO: Damage Report!

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::inputs the next set of commands for the next set of torpedoes::

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
::Nods to the XO:: XO: Aye Sir. ::Fires phasers at the incoming torpedoes, and returns fire with a full spread from both the forward and aft torpedo launchers::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Grabs the console as the ship shudders.::

OPS_Ensign_Daniels says:
XO:  Minor damage reports coming in, Sir.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
XO: Just a scratch, nothing structural, ship still at 100% Ma'am.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::body jerks a little as she tries to keep her balance.::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CEO: Good.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
OPS: Any medical injuries?

OPS_Ensign_Daniels says:
::Reviews the data.::  XO:  No injuries are coming in at the present, Sir.

OPS_Ensign_Daniels says:
XO:  Their shields are up and holding.  I am unable to get a lock on their pilots.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
FCO: Slow to impulse, Lets make them out fly our weapons.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
OPS: Understood. If you can keep trying to get that lock.::

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::brings the Dublin in smartly and rolls port as she brings the ship slowly to impulse keeping her steady::

OPS_Ensign_Daniels says:
::Nods to the XO.  Then looks at the CTO, hoping she will be able to bring down their shields.::

Host Tim says:
ACTION: TWO FIGHTERS HIT BY DUBLIN TORPEDOES... ONE IS KNOCKED OUT OF WARP, THE OTHER'S SHIELD BEGIN TO FAIL

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
::Reloads the torpedo launchers from the magazine and sets up tracking on the targets, also goes for phaser locks::

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
CTO: You see what I see?  One is losing its shields.

OPS_Ensign_Daniels says:
::Attempts to get a lock on the failing fighter pilot.::

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
FCO: I see it, number 2 is. XO: Orders Sir?

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
XO: As usual Target their weapons and engines.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CO: Aye sir.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CTO: Target weapons and engines. OPS will try to beam them to the brig.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::increases power to the ISF to the areas hit by the fighters and send a fire control team just be sure::

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
::Targets the fighter's weapons and fires again::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Taps his console looking at the tactical display.::

OPS_Ensign_Daniels says:
XO:  Attempting to lock onto the fighter's biosign.  I'm still .. having difficulties.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
OPS: Understood, keep at it.

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::rolls the ship to starboard like they taught her in flight school about crazy Ivan's::

Host Tim says:
ACTION: THE INTACT FIGHTER TURNS AND FIRES TORPEDOES AT DUBLIN; THE ONE AT IMPULSE FIRES TORPEDO AND PHASERS, THE THIRD'S SHIELD FAILS COMPLETELY

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
::Fires torpedoes at the fighter that is still untouched, and fires phasers at the damaged ones::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
OPS: Tayla try to boost the bioreading sensors on the prow, I will try to read the shields frequencies to help you adjust::

OPS_Ensign_Daniels says:
::Sends a message to the brig to ready the brig.::

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
::Security acknowledges they are standing by to receive prisoners::

OPS_Ensign_Daniels says:
::Nods to Gael and does as she's told.::  CEO:  Attempting to boost bioreading sensors.

Host Tim says:
ACTION: THE FIGHTER WITHOUT SHIELDS EXPLODES; ONE AT IMPULSE IS HIT BY PHASER IN ENGINE AND GOES DEAD IN SPACE.

OPS_Ensign_Daniels says:
::Attempts to get a lock on the third fighter pilot whose shields are failing.::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
OPS: Relock on second pilot the one dead in space. ::reading tactical console.::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::activates a subroutine on his console trying to reduce the shield interference on the sensors:: XO: Still no serious damage ma'am ::smiles:;

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CTO: What happened? It shouldn't have exploded?

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Nods to CEO.::

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::straightens out the Dublin on her even keel and keeps her at impulse::

OPS_Ensign_Daniels says:
XO:  Aye, Sir.  Attempting to lock on now.

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
::Fires torpedoes and phasers at the remaining fighter to disable it, torpedoes set to Proximity to do area damage rather than massive internals::

Host Tim says:
ACTION: THE THIRD FIGHTER DROPS TO IMPULSE DIRECTLY BEHIND THE DUBLIN FIRING ITS PHASERS

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
OutLoud: Bloody hell!!!

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
Self: darn guys they are outgunned, they sure have guts.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
FCO: Continue evasives!

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::brings the Dublin straight up 15 degrees and rolls to port::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Holds on as the phasers hit.:: FCO: He's behind us

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
CO: I know that sir and we got nailed in the aft section.

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
::Fires the rear torpedo tubes full spread::

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::brings the Dublin back to her original heading and permits the CTO to do her job::

Host Tim says:
ACTION: THE AFT FIGHTER IS HIT BY THE FULL SPREAD AND EXPLODES

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Takes a moment to absorb what just happened.::

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
::Gives the XO and CO an apologetic look, then scans the disabled fighter::

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
CO: Sorry sir but they were on us before I knew it.

OPS_Ensign_Daniels says:
XO:  Well .. there goes another one.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
XO: I guess only the freighters remain, those were brave pilots, crooks but brave.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
OPS: Aye. Status of the last one?

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
Self: Damn it again too late. Ariel you are slipping again.

Host Tim says:
ACTION: THE PILOT OF THE IMMOBILIZED ORION FIGHTER IS BEAMED TO THE DUBLIN'S BRIG

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CEO: Yes why someone would give their lives for crooks is beyond me.

Host Tim says:
ACTION: THE LAST FIGHTER EXPLODES

OPS_Ensign_Daniels says:
XO:  Well, I'm not quite sure why I can not get a lock on them in the first place.  If there shields are down, one would think I should be able to .. wait - I have one.  He's in the brig.

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
CO: We got the last pilot secured in the brig Captain.

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
XO: And the smartest too.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CTO: Make sure that pilot is searched, I don't want any suicides.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CTO: Have medical check him out too.

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
XO: Understood sir.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
XO: You are right, this is not the behavior of criminals, more like a terrorist would act.

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
::Contacts the Brig and Medical to have the prisoner checked out thoroughly::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CEO: Yes it’s very close to that. ::Wonders just what is going on.::

OPS_Ensign_Daniels says:
XO:  Sir, the transporter should have filtered out any weapons he was carrying.

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::doesn't like the word terrorist being mentioned brings back some unwanted memories::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
OPS: Aye but as my grandfather used to say 'just because I'm paranoid doesn't mean they aren't out to get me.' Better safe then sorry.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
OPS: Good job. Order an interrogation team to give him the once over.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
XO: I think we will know once the get the freighters; in the meanwhile our little ship is unscathed.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
XO: Let’s have a look at one of those freighters.

OPS_Ensign_Daniels says:
CO:  Aye, Sir.  ::Sends a message to the security office to get an interrogation team to the bridge stat.::

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
OPS: There are things it wouldn't filter, like binary explosives not combined yet, or biochemical explosives or bioagents. We'll check him out anyway.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Nods at the CEO.:: CEO: Aye we must get to those freighters.

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::does another level 5 of her helm station::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CO: Yes Sir.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
FCO: Continue on course for the freighters

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
FCO: Range to intercept?

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
XO: Understood sir.

OPS_Ensign_Daniels says:
::Nods to the CTO.::  CTO:  Aye, Sir.  I didn't think of that.  Self:  I guess that's why they pay her the big bucks.  ::Chuckles to herself and is very happy she was able to at least get one of the pilots.::

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
CO: Computing that now sir.

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
::Reloads the torpedo launchers and checks all Tactical systems for readiness::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CTO: Any danger from the fighter flostam?

OPS_Ensign_Daniels says:
::Attempts to access any communications that may be coming from the freighter at this time.::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
ALL: Anyone had any luck in tracking the missing targets?

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
CO: Sir IP with the freighters is 4 light years.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Stands :: ALL: Good job everyone, but keep alert, I have a feeling this isn't over yet.

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
XO: Nothing the navigational deflectors can't handle Sir, they detonated the power cores in those things, debris is pretty small.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CO: Aye Sir. Murphy has been known to hang around.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CTO: Grand.

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
CO: Correction sir, at our current warp we will have IP with the freighters in 4 hours sir.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Goes to her station, going over the battle reports from all departments, scanning for problems.::

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
XO: I had the 2 remaining Weasels out on the flanks snooping around before the firefight. Let me check their sensor logs. ::checks the data::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
FCO: Maintain warp 7.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CTO: Aye.

OPS_Ensign_Daniels says:
XO:  I still have the freighters on sensors, sir.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
OPS: All of them or just two?

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
XO: Stand down red, hold us at yellow.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CO: Aye Sir.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CTO: Yellow alert please.

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
::Brings ship back to condition yellow, rechecks shields and takes weapons to hot standby::

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
XO: Done sir.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
CO: With your permission sir I would like to personally check the damage we received.

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
CO: Yes sir.  Sir my sensors don't detect any life signs.

OPS_Ensign_Daniels says:
CO/XO:  Okay, this is odd.  I'm not detecting any life signs on those freighters.  Self:  How is that possible?  Androids?

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
CEO: Granted,

OPS_Ensign_Daniels says:
CO/XO:  If they were robots or androids, would that pull up on sensors?

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
OPS: How many freighters are you reading?

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
XO: Remote guidance?

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
OPS: Depends on what type they are.

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
OPS: Remote piloted... could have autopilots taking orders, like the messages you were tracking.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::snaps briefly at attention, winks at ops and then leaves the bridge::

OPS_Ensign_Daniels says:
::Checks her scans.::  XO:  Two, Sir.

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
OPS: You might have no life signs because they are being automatically guided by remote sensors.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CO: Still missing one then. ::Can't help but feel they've lost something important.::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
OPS: Scan for any signals to or from the freighters.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Opens mouth to give order the CO just gave and closes it again.::

OPS_Ensign_Daniels says:
CO:  Aye, Captain.  ::Activates scans to determine if there are any inbound or outbound signals coming from the freighters.::

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
CO: A suggestion sir if I may.

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
::Continues maneuvering the Weasels around on the flanks looking for those missing ships::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::takes the turbolift and heads toward the first area hit by the fighters, ask a tricorder from a member of the damage control teams already there.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Raises an eyebrow.:: FCO: Lieutenant?

OPS_Ensign_Daniels says:
CO:  Lots of comm coming from the two freighters.  I'm attempting to analyze now, Captain.  ::Runs the information through the computer.::  It says .. Mission Completed..

OPS_Ensign_Daniels says:
Self:  What the heck is that supposed to mean?

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
CO: Well I was thinking of a long range sensor probe might be better to send looking for the lost freighter.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CTO: Anything from our pilot yet?

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
FCO: Noted.

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::nods and turns around to her duties::

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
OPS: It means, they were the decoys, and the scientists and the goods were on the ship that disappeared.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
OPS: You still have the course from the last ion trails?

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
XO: Last I heard they were still shaking him down Sir.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CTO: Right.

OPS_Ensign_Daniels says:
::Pulls up the data, but then turns her attention to the communications from the freighters.::  CO:  Incoming message to the freighters, Captain.  I'll try to track it.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
*XO*: Commander this is your favorite engineer, damage is very light, we should be done with repair in 30 minutes, as for the hull I may need to go out and paint, but can I do it when we are in a Star base please?

OPS_Ensign_Daniels says:
CO:  And yes, Captain.  I have the last known ion trail still logged.

Host Tim says:
ACTION: WARP CORES OF BOTH FREIGHTERS GO CRITICAL

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
XO: You think the ones that disappeared had cloaks Sir? The Orion Syndicate sometimes uses them...

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
CO: Sir I am getting power surges from the two freighters.

OPS_Ensign_Daniels says:
CO/XO:  Scanners are detecting critical warp cores from the freighters.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
XO: Well we swallowed that hook line and sinker.

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
::Brings shields to maximum and adds all the extra she can:: ALL: Hold on... they're blowing up!

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::inputs the best escape route::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
FCO: Helm maximum warp away from here engage!

OPS_Ensign_Daniels says:
::Prepares to reroute power from secondary systems to shields.::

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
CO: Already laid in and executed sir.

Host Tim says:
ACTION: THE FREIGHTERS EXPLODE SECTION BY SECTION LEAVING VERY LITTLE PIECES.

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::the Dublin does a 180 degree turn port neat and away from the area:

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
OPS: Send coordinates of the ion trails to the helm.

OPS_Ensign_Daniels says:
::Nods to the Captain and sends the coordinates to the helm.::  FCO:  Incoming coordinates, Lieutenant.

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
XO: Looks like controlled, deliberate detonations Sir, trying to get rid of all the evidence.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CTO: These guys are good...::She says grudgingly.::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Nods as Hembrook speaks to Cmdr. Harker.::

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
::Nods:: XO: Almost as good as us...

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
OPS: Got them.  :: inputs them into her navigational computer and comes up with possible courses::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CTO: Let’s hope we still have an edge.

OPS_Ensign_Daniels says:
Thinks to self:  And we still don't know what their cargo is, but at least we have one of their pilots we can torture .. er talk to.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::finishes the last inspection then moves up to the bridge once again::

OPS_Ensign_Daniels says:
CO:  Incoming message from the blocking Fleet's lead ship, Captain.  Shall I put it on speaker?

OPS_Ensign_Daniels says:
::Nods to the FCO.::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
OPS: Yes.

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
::Starts using all the tricks of the Tactical trade looking for signs of cloaked ships::

OPS_Ensign_Daniels says:
::Places the incoming message on speaker for the Captain.::

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
::Listens to conversation.:

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
::changes the Dublin's course to follow the most viable ion trail::

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
XO: You might want to warn the blocking force to set up a Tachyon grid to spot any cloaked vessels coming out of the badlands Sir. They might try to go right through.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Whispers to Paige.:: XO: Slow us to warp 7, we could run over a freighter at this speed and not see it.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CO: Aye.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
FCO: Slow to warp 7.

Host Capt_Lutern says:
@COM: Dublin: Dublin, this is Captain Lutern of the U.S.S. Marmaluke

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CTO: Go ahead and send a message to CTO of lead ship with our tactical information.::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
COM: Marmaluke: Yes Captain, what can I do for you?

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::enters the bridge and wonders what did he lose::

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
XO: Aye Sir. ::Sends the Tactical data to the lead ship on a secure link, including scans of all the ships and fighters, and a replay of the 2 battles::

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
XO: Slowing to warp 7 sir and I have put the ship on a course that is most likely the true route of the missing freighter sir.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
FCO: Well done.

Host Capt_Lutern says:
@COM: Dublin: Cerdan: I've got orders to take over this search for that missing freighter while the Dublin heads to DS 9 for a rest.  I wouldn't mind if you'd rather stick with us and finish the hunt.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
FCO: We'll keep after it as long as we can.

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
XO: Thank you sir.

OPS_Ensign_Daniels says:
::Notices the CEO entering the bridge.  Whispers to him.::  CEO:  Gael, you have a grease spot, .. right here.  ::Points to her chin.::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Pauses a moment and glances at his first for a reaction.::

XO_LtCmdr_Harker says:
::whispers:: CO: Personally I like to finish what I start but its your call Sir.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
::smiles:: OPS: and I am the cleanest engineer, you should see the others.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
COM: Marmaluke: Captain, since you don't mind, we would prefer to join you in the hunt.

OPS_Ensign_Daniels says:
::Chuckles and then whispers.:: CEO:  But you're the only one I will help get cleaned up.  ::Grins.::

Host Capt_Lutern says:
@COM: Dublin: Cerdan: Glad to have you with us Dublin. We'll rendezvous with you on the heading you sent of the last freighter.

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
OPS: Ohh. ::blushes from head to toes::

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
XO: Recommend we set up a Tachyon grid with the other ships and start a standard sweep pattern Sir. They might be laying low and waiting for us to leave, using the exploded freighters as cover.

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
COM : Marmaluke: Lutern: Very well, I don't think it has gotten too far. Those freighters were under remote guidance.

XO_Cmdr_Harker says:
CTO: Yes work the other CTO lets see if we can flush out a rabbit...

Host Capt_Lutern says:
@COM: Dublin: Cerdan: Understand, reading your report now.  Should be on them shortly. Lutern out.

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
CO: Sir I am on the trail of the true ion trail now sir.

CTO_Lt_Hembrook says:
XO: Aye Sir. ::Contacts the other ships with the idea and the best way to execute the search::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
::Gestures for OPS to close the channel.::

CEO_Lt_Delgado says:
CO: They left all aboard one freighter and sucked us in sir.

OPS_Ensign_Daniels says:
::Closes the Comm channel for the Captain and gives him a nod to indicate so.::

Host CO_Capt_Cerdan says:
FCO: Understood, Maintain heading.

FCO_Lt_Ariel_Rochelle says:
CO: Understood sir.

OPS_Ensign_Daniels says:
CO/XO:  Sirs, might I suggest the pilot be interrogated.  Perhaps he knows where they were headed.

Host Tim says:
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