Stardate 10109.09

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Host MikeyS says:
<<< Resume Europa Mission, Stardate 10109.09, 20:06 Eastern >>>

TO_KTracht[E] says:
::standing at Tactical 2::

CSO_Rya[e] says:
::On the Europa's bridge checking on the shield modifications.::

Host CO_Senn[P] says:
@::on the Praetor's bridge, finding the chair... different. Edwards sure had it changed from the standard to fit his comfort parameters::

CNS_Azhure[E] says:
::In sickbay, getting something for her growing headache.::

OPS_Taylor[N] says:
::Is on the Bridge::

FCO_B`lee says:
::has already arrived on the Europa and reported for duty, on his now to the shuttlebay::

SFI_LtCmdr_West-[P] says:
@ ::keeps the Praetor just ahead and below of the Europa, scanning still::

CTO_Nimitz[E] says:
::at Tac 1::

CSO_Rya[e] says:
*Shuttlebay*: Are the modifications almost complete?

FCO_B`lee says:
::hurries into the shuttlebay and checks out the runabout their going to be using::

SFI_LtCmdr_West-[P] says:
@ ::runs neutrino pulse scans of the event horizon, trying to get more accurate readings on the null space::

FCO_B`lee says:
::sees that the shuttle is named the 'Nile' ... hopes that isn't a bad omen::

SFI_LtCmdr_West-[P] says:
@ ::frowns:: CO: I'm not getting anything more useful, Captain. I think we'll just have to wait and see.

Host CO_Senn[P] says:
@::counts the time idly:: SFI: I know. There's so much we can do from here. I guess we don't have to like it.

CSO_Rya[e] says:
<EO Edwin> *CSO*: A couple more minutes sir.

CNS_Azhure[E] says:
::With a sigh and a thanks, leaves sickbay for the shuttle bay.::

TO_KTracht[E] says:
@CTO : THis is starting to seem like a wild goose chase...

OPS_Taylor[N] says:
::Heads for the Shuttlebay with a PADD::

SFI_LtCmdr_West-[P] says:
@ ::smiles:: CO: If I didn't know your eyes weren't black, I'd think you just read my mind.

FCO_B`lee says:
::opens the hatch and climbs in, stowing his gear and beginning his pre-flight::

Host CO_Senn[P] says:
@::itches to stand up and go to a console, and the Nile hasn't launched yet::

CTO_Nimitz[E] says:
TO: I've never chased a wild goose... ::grins:: What's so special about it?

Host CO_Senn[P] says:
@::shakes her head:: SFI: I don't do minds, commander. ::nor windows, but that's entirely another topic::

CSO_Rya[e] says:
::Stands up and goes over to SCI 1 to study the anomaly and considers trying a tachyon pulse.::

TO_KTracht[E] says:
::chuckles:: CTO : Somehow, the humans find it funny when you say it.. i don't understand it either...

FCO_B`lee says:
::takes his seat in the pilots chair feeling immensely comfortable, very much at home in this setting::

CNS_Azhure[E] says:
::Nods to a passing LT as she steps onto the TL::  <Computer> :Shuttle bay one.

SFI_LtCmdr_West-[P] says:
@ ::chuckles:: CO: That's very comforting to know, Captain.

OPS_Taylor[N] says:
::Arrives at the Shuttlebay::

CSO_Rya[e] says:
<EO Edwin>:: finishes his work on the shuttlecraft.::

Host CO_Senn[P] says:
@::decides it is time to stand up or she'll start drumming her fingers on the armrests and we know what happens when she does that::

OPS_Taylor[N] says:
::Walks towards the Nile:: FCO: We ready to launch?

CNS_Azhure[E] says:
::Steps off and heads for the Shuttle bay::

Host CO_Senn[P] says:
@::walks towards the SFI, and looks at his console::

FCO_B`lee says:
::glances up at the human:: OPS: We're getting there...

SFI_LtCmdr_West-[P] says:
@ ::looks busy unnecessarily:: CO: Something I can do for you? Some coffee... A copy of Captain's Weekly? ::grins::

CSO_Rya[e] says:
<EO Edwin> *CSO*: The modifications are complete.

CNS_Azhure[E] says:
::Slips through the doors and heads to the shuttle, noticing that it was already occupied.::

Host CO_Senn[P] says:
@::smiles and shakes her head:: SFI: Already drank all the caffeine I could take, and I'm up to date with my reading, I'm afraid.

OPS_Taylor[N] says:
::Walks towards the CNS:: CNS: Counselor, we almost ready for launch.

CSO_Rya[e] says:
::Thanks the engineering officer.:: *CNS*: Commander Azhure, the modifications to the runabout are complete. You may leave as soon as you're ready.

CNS_Azhure[E] says:
OPS:  Good.  I think I am ready ::Smiles::

Host CO_Senn[P] says:
@SFI: Have you reviewed the Praetor's shields modifications?

FCO_B`lee says:
::finishes his pre-flight, seeing that the OPS Officer has left again and shrugs:: *Bridge*: This is the runabout Nile, ready to depart.

CSO_Rya[e] says:
TO: Could you handle OPS?

TO_KTracht[E] says:
CSO : YEs Ma'am..

TO_KTracht[E] says:
::moves to the OPS console::

SFI_LtCmdr_West-[P] says:
@ ::Nods, bringing up the schematic:: CO: I have. We have to tighten them against a huge range of EM radiation to keep the outside from disrupting our systems. But they won't hold forever, and with the shields being that non-porous, it cuts down on our sensor abilities significantly.

OPS_Taylor[N] says:
::Walks back into the Runabout::

CNS_Azhure[E] says:
::Steps onto the shuttle, storing her gear.::

TO_KTracht[E] says:
::notices the incoming request from the Shuttlebay::

TO_KTracht[E] says:
CSO : Ma'am.. The Nile is requesting permission to depart..

FCO_B`lee says:
::looks up from his pilots seat as the OPS officer appears again, along with a woman ... lets out a low whistle, despite himself::

CNS_Azhure[E] says:
::Smiles at the FCO and winks::  FCO:  Nice to meet you as well.  Are we ready to go?

CSO_Rya[e] says:
TO: Thank you. Please have them launch.::turns to Nimitz:: CTO: I hope you don't mind.

TO_KTracht[E] says:
CSO : Aye ma'am...

CTO_Nimitz[E] says:
CSO: Why would I, ma'am?

FCO_B`lee says:
CNS: You got it, sir. ::turns back around to his console::

Host CO_Senn[P] says:
@::nods:: SFI: I've been doing math... and to get any definite conclusions I need the Nile to be back. I can guesstimate as well as the next person, but... ::shakes her head::

TO_KTracht[E] says:
*FCO* : Nile, you have permission to depart...

OPS_Taylor[N] says:
::Sits at the Operations Console and pulls up the OPS::

FCO_B`lee says:
::waits for the bay doors to open now that he has permission to depart::

CNS_Azhure[E] says:
::Takes her seat and glances over at OPS::  OPS:  Lt. all set?

SFI_LtCmdr_West-[P] says:
@ ::shrugs:: CO: Sometimes a guesstimation is the best we can do. But they'll bring us something more definite you can work with, I'm sure.

CSO_Rya[e] says:
::Smiles at the CTO.:: CTO: I didn't think you would. Thanks.

OPS_Taylor[N] says:
CNS: Yes, Counselor. Should we inform the Captain?

CNS_Azhure[N] says:
OPS:  Might be a good idea.

CNS_Azhure[N] says:
FCO:  Do we have clearance?

TO_KTracht[E] says:
<Ens in Shutlebay> ::opens the shuttlebay doors::

FCO_B`lee says:
::wamrs up the engines and begins to direct power to the structural integrity and the runabouts dampening field:: CNS: Yes, we do ... as soon as they open the doors. ::sees some movement::

TO_KTracht[E] says:
*FCO* : Be sure to bring the Shuttle back in one piece, please..

FCO_B`lee says:
All: Okay, here we go ... hold onto your cans, folks.

CSO_Rya[e] says:
COMM: CO: The runabout has been cleared for launch Captain.

Host MikeyS says:
ACTION: The shuttlebay doors open... get yer rears movin'!

CNS_Azhure[N] says:
::Nods and eyes the FCO and his mention of can.::

FCO_B`lee says:
*TO*: I'll bring it back in one piece and fly it up your... ::cuts the com::

FCO_B`lee[N] says:
$::pilots the runabout out of the shuttlebay::

TO_KTracht[E] says:
::growls::

Host CO_Senn[P] says:
@COMM: CSO: Thank you Commander. I guess now we wait.

OPS_Taylor[N] says:
$COMM:Praetor:CO: We are on our way to the Void, any last instructions, sir?

Host CO_Senn[P] says:
@COM: OPS:  ::smiles:: Of course, Lieutenant. I want you back in 10 minutes. Good luck.

FCO_B`lee[N] says:
$::brings the runabout around from aft of the Europa and locks onto the warp trails of the from the freighters:: All: Okay, so we're taking this to Risa, right?

CNS_Azhure[N] says:
$ ::Mutters:: I can see the two of you are going to get along great.

CNS_Azhure[N] says:
FCO:  You wish.  ETA?

SFI_LtCmdr_West-[P] says:
@ :::covers the runabout with a dot and tracks its course and speed, counting town the estimated horizon to see if it's accurate::

Host CO_Senn[P] says:
@::looks at SFI:: SFI: Ok, we have something to look at till they get into the pocket ::presses a button on the adjacent console to put the runabout on the main screen::

FCO_B`lee[N] says:
$:;punches his console a few times:: CNS: ETA to null space boundary is 5 minutes.

CSO_Rya[e] says:
COMM: CO: Aye sir. I'm going to continue studying the anomoly while we wait.

OPS_Taylor[N] says:
$COMM:Praetor:CO: Aye, Sir.

CTO_Nimitz[E] says:
CSO: Do you want me to do some specific task?

SFI_LtCmdr_West-[P] says:
@ ::doesn't look up from his board:: CO: As soon as they're inside we'll lose that.

Host CO_Senn[P] says:
@COM: CSO: Let us know of anything you find. Praetor out.

FCO_B`lee[N] says:
$::smiles to himself:: CNS: But I think we can shave a few minutes off that... ::brings the engines up to full and rockets along in the runabout::

CSO_Rya[e] says:
CTO: Yes, please continue to watch for any cloaked ships, well, any ships.

Host CO_Senn[P] says:
@SFI: I know.... ::can't help to wish she was in that runabout::

CSO_Rya[e] says:
COM:CO: Aye Captain.

CNS_Azhure[N] says:
$ FCO: How long have you been aboard the Europa?

SFI_LtCmdr_West-[P] says:
@ ::looks up and notices how intently Nayla's watching the screen. says quietly:: CO: Wishing that were you?

FCO_B`lee[N] says:
$::glances back at the Counselor:: CNS: A couple of days...

CNS_Azhure[N] says:
$ ::Looks over at Taylor to see that he is set up.::  OPS:  Do you have any idea how accurate the captains estimate of our power is?

CSO_Rya[e] says:
CTO: Have you ever heard of tachyon scans working on Breen cloaking devices or is that only Klingon?

CTO_Nimitz[E] says:
CSO: Understood. ::sets sensors in a continuous antiproton 360° sweep::

Host CO_Senn[P] says:
@::turns to look into West's eyes and whispers back:: SFI: If I didn't know your eyes aren't golden, I'd swear you just read my mind.

CNS_Azhure[N] says:
$FCO:  Hmmm... your file has not crossed my screen yet.

SFI_LtCmdr_West-[P] says:
@ ::laughs:: CO: Touche'.

FCO_B`lee[N] says:
$::thinks that is probably a good thing, but doesn't voice that thought::

CNS_Azhure[N] says:
$::Smiles at B'lee::

FCO_B`lee[N] says:
$::turns to the OPS Officer:: OPS: Mister Ops Man, what kinda damage will I do to this runabout when I cross the null space boundary at full impulse?

CTO_Nimitz[E] says:
CSO: I'm using antiprotons. We need several ships to establish a tachyon net to detect a cloaked ship, an antiproton produces easy-to-read gamma rays when in contact with regular matter.

CSO_Rya[e] says:
TO: Please keep a transporter lock on the runabout team as long as you can.

Host CO_Senn[P] says:
@::smiles and returns her attention to the viewscreen::

OPS_Taylor[N] says:
$CNS: I have the power consumption grid on this screen ::Points to the screen:: and the shield gird on this screen ::points to the lower screen:: if it get to the turn back point then we turn back..

TO_KTracht[E] says:
::activates the sensor emitters at full power:: CSO : Aye, Ma'am.. But once they enter the null space.. I don’t think I’ll be able to hold on for me long..

SFI_LtCmdr_West-[P] says:
@ ::magnifies the viewscreen for her before returning to his console and firing up the full science sensor suite::

OPS_Taylor[N] says:
$FCO: No Idea, yet.

CNS_Azhure[N] says:
$OPS:  Good.  As soon as it reaches this point ::Points out a level::  Let me know.

CSO_Rya[e] says:
CTO: Ah. Thank you.

FCO_B`lee[N] says:
$::frowns:: Self: Great ... maybe we shouldn't do this the fast way then. ::slows to 1/4 impulse as they near the boundary.

CSO_Rya[e] says:
TO: I understand, but try to maintain the lock for as long as you can.

FCO_B`lee[N] says:
$COM: Europa: This is the Nile ... we're in position to cross the null space boundary.

Host CO_Senn[P] says:
@::thanks West silently for that, and almost feels the runabout losing speed for approaching the event horizon::

TO_KTracht[E] says:
CSO : Aye ma'am..

CNS_Azhure[N] says:
$FCO:  Sounds more reasonable.  Slow and easy Lt.

CTO_Nimitz[E] says:
::hopes the shuttles are not lost, he's not got a second date with Azhure yet::

SFI_LtCmdr_West-[P] says:
@ ::doesn't know what to say to the captain, knowing she hates sending her people into the unknown::

FCO_B`lee[N] says:
$::waits patiently:: COM: Europa: Waiting for your go ahead, Europa...

CNS_Azhure[N] says:
$::Leans forward as the approach the void, something itching in the back of her mind.::

CSO_Rya[e] says:
::Activates the comm system:: COMM: Nile: Proceed. We'll see you soon.

FCO_B`lee[N] says:
$:smiles back at OPS:: OPS: I guess we go where they went. Here's hoping they didn't go nowhere. COM: Europa: This is the Nile, we're entering the null space boundary...

CNS_Azhure[N] says:
$FCO:  Nice and slow...

FCO_B`lee[N] says:
$::pilots the craft across the boundary at a crawl of 1/4 impulse::

Host CO_Senn[P] says:
@::makes a conscious effort to loosen the knot on her shoulders, and to not hold her breath::

CNS_Azhure[N] says:
$::Shudders as the penetrate the outer edge of the void.::

CSO_Rya[e] says:
COM: CO: The runabout's entering the anomaly Captain.

OPS_Taylor[N] says:
$FCO: Here we go... ::Monitors the readings::

Host MikeyS says:
ACTION: The Nile enter the void space... almost instantly contact is lost between the Europa/Praetor and the Nile. <begin Twilight Zone music>

TO_KTracht[E] says:
::sees the life signs fading rapidly:: CSO : Ma'am.. I lost the sensor lock.. They vanished..

SFI_LtCmdr_West-[P] says:
@ ::sees the dot disappear from his screen:: CO: Confirmed loss of contact.

CNS_Azhure[N] says:
$OPS:  Contact the Europa.

FCO_B`lee[N] says:
$All: We've lost our datalink to the Europa and Praetor.

Host CO_Senn[P] says:
@COM: CSO: Thank you, commander. ::watches the runabout disappear from view:: We begin countdown, 10 minutes.

CNS_Azhure[N] says:
$FCO:  Everything?

Host CO_Senn[P] says:
@::turns to look at West and nod::

CNS_Azhure[N] says:
$OPS:  Power status.

OPS_Taylor[N] says:
$COMM:Europa/Praetor: Come in.

OPS_Taylor[N] says:
$CNS: Power is... Normal.

CSO_Rya[e] says:
::Turns and nods at K'Tracht.:: TO: Thank you Lt.

FCO_B`lee[N] says:
$CNS: You better believe it ... but we're not slowing. Engines are functioning normally. ::increases speed to 1/2 impulse::

SFI_LtCmdr_West-[P] says:
@ ::sets his board to track every frequency and beep if it picks up anything at all:: CO: Well I've got nothing doing for the next few minutes... ::walks to the replicator:: Do you want anything?

OPS_Taylor[N] says:
$::Taps a few buttons to start a timer::

FCO_B`lee[N] says:
$OPS: Any sign of our missing freighters?

Host CO_Senn[P] says:
@::shakes her head:: SFI: No, thank you.

CNS_Azhure[N] says:
$FCO:  Do you have tracking capabilities still?

Host MikeyS says:
INFO: The null space is vast, but almost immediately a sensor lock is made on the two cargo ships, roughly 600,000 kilometers away.. they are drifting, minimal power. Minor damage is detected on both ships.. specific damage unknown at this range.

CSO_Rya[e] says:
::Has the computer begin the countdown.::

CNS_Azhure[N] says:
$OPS:  No drainage?

CTO_Nimitz[E] says:
TO: I'm going for a raktajino, keep an eye on the antiproton sweep.

Host CO_Senn[P] says:
@::glances idly at the tactical console, where an overzealous officer keeps running standard checks::

SFI_LtCmdr_West-[P] says:
@ ::orders a glass of water and takes a seat at one of the Aux consoles near the command chair, watching the blank screen intently::

CSO_Rya[e] says:
::Stares at the space, wondering again why the cargo ships entered it in the first place.::

OPS_Taylor[N] says:
$All: I got them 600,000 km away.  They are drifting Minor damage detected

FCO_B`lee[N] says:
$::frowns at the idea of minor damage:: All: I am increasing speed to full impulse and raising shields. OPS: No idea what caused the damage?

CNS_Azhure[N] says:
$OPS: Any life forms?

CTO_Nimitz[E] says:
::walks to the replicator and orders his coffee::

OPS_Taylor[N] says:
$CNS: No Drainage.

CSO_Rya[e] says:
TO: What were the cargo ships transporting?

CNS_Azhure[N] says:
$FCO: flood lights.

Host MikeyS says:
INFO: Further sensor scans indicate a ship's hull (or a part of one) near the two cargo ships.
50 life forms are detected between the two ships.

FCO_B`lee[N] says:
$::slaps at the light controls, kicking on the flood lights::

TO_KTracht[E] says:
CSO : Checking the cargo manifest ma'am.. Just a sec..

OPS_Taylor[N] says:
$CNS: I got 50 Life forms.

FCO_B`lee[N] says:
$::growing impatient in this tense environment:: OPS: What caused the darn damage, man?

CNS_Azhure[N] says:
$OPS:  We are short a few.

TO_KTracht[E] says:
CSO : Ma'am.. They where carrying bulkheads...

TO_KTracht[E] says:
CSO : Probably part of the structure on the decks of the station..

FCO_B`lee[N] says:
$::chuckles:: CNS: Aye, the wee little creatures must've gotten a touch hungry. ::in his worst Irish accent::

CSO_Rya[e] says:
::Shakes head.:: TO: Well, I can't see why anyone would want to steal them.  Thank you for checking. ::sighs and goes back to her sensor scans.::

CNS_Azhure[N] says:
$::Opens a channel::  COMM:  Cargo ship, this is the Nile.  Please come in.  ::Ignores the FCO::

SFI_LtCmdr_West-[P] says:
::watches the clock tick down beside him::

Host CO_Senn[P] says:
@::finally gives up and takes the captain's seat again, bringing up a fuel consumption report to read as if it was the most interesting thing in the world::

CTO_Nimitz[E] says:
::takes the cup from the replicator and walks back his station::

TO_KTracht[E] says:
CSO : Aye ma'am... It was a nice try...

OPS_Taylor[N] says:
$All: There are pieces of hull, one large piece several smaller pieces

TO_KTracht[E] says:
::notes the chronometer reaching half way through^::

CNS_Azhure[N] says:
$FCO:  Material?

FCO_B`lee[N] says:
$OPS: Can you determine what caused the damage ... or do I need to launch you out one of these hatches?

FCO_B`lee[N] says:
$::scans the metallurgy:: CNS: Duranium ... Titianium ...

OPS_Taylor[N] says:
$FCO: No idea, I am scanning what has happened

CNS_Azhure[N] says:
$FCO:  Not to close.  I don't want to get caught in what has them.

SFI_LtCmdr_West-[P] says:
@ ::takes a sip of his water and watches the captain:: CO: How do you handle this? The not knowing?

FCO_B`lee[N] says:
$CNS: We could probably get a dozen or so in our hold, Counselor?

Host MikeyS says:
#COMM: Nile: This is the Cargo ship Springer, please come in!

CTO_Nimitz[E] says:
CSO&TO: It may be just a natural phenomenon or someone might want us to be here, or want the station unprotected

OPS_Taylor[N] says:
$CNS: Shall we?

CNS_Azhure[N] says:
$COMM:  Springer:  What is your status?

CSO_Rya[e] says:
::Sees the CTO and his coffee...not a bad idea. Alara goes over to the replicator and gets a milkshake.::

Host CO_Senn[P] says:
@::swivels the chair around:: SFI: With little to null finesse, commander...

TO_KTracht[E] says:
CSO, TO : Well. We don't need to have both ships babysitting the Shuttle... one of us could carry on to the station... Just in case..

CNS_Azhure[N] says:
$FCO:  Come to a stop.

Host CO_Senn[P] says:
@::smiles almost apologetically with a careless shrug of her shoulders::

FCO_B`lee[N] says:
$CNS: I'd rather not, Counselor...

Host MikeyS says:
ACTION: The Nile is nearing the Springer and other cargo ship..

CNS_Azhure[N] says:
$OPS:  Can you detect what destroyed that other ship?

CNS_Azhure[N] says:
$FCO:  Reasoning?

SFI_LtCmdr_West-[P] says:
@ ::returns the smile:: CO: I'll be sure to add it to the Starfleet Command manual.

FCO_B`lee[N] says:
$COM: Springer: Read you loud and clear, Springer ... what is your condition?

CSO_Rya[e] says:
CTO/TO: Why wait to attack the station now? We didn't arrive until several days ago.

Host CO_Senn[P] says:
@SFI: They will sure add a ten-step program to overcome my many and varied shortcomings.

OPS_Taylor[N] says:
$::Looks at the timer::

SFI_LtCmdr_West-[P] says:
@ CO: I wasn't aware that you had any...

Host CO_Senn[P] says:
@SFI: Time?

TO_KTracht[E] says:
CSO : Because most systems would still be down, but could be brought up rapidly... What if someone doesn’t want to destroy.. But.. Capture the station??

FCO_B`lee[N] says:
$CNS: Reasoning that I don't like being a sitting duck when we don't know what damaged those ships.

Host MikeyS says:
#COMM: Nile: We are working at repairs right now Commander.. that Romulan hull came out of no where.

OPS_Taylor[N] says:
$::Scans the ship:: All: Romulan Design.

CNS_Azhure[N] says:
$::Nods:: FCO:  Then keep us moving, only keep a distance between them and us.

Host CO_Senn[P] says:
@::chuckles despite of herself:: SFI: Flattery will get you everywhere.

CSO_Rya[e] says:
CTO/TO: Your reasoning is sound, but without proof one way or another...::trails off thinking.::

CNS_Azhure[N] says:
$COMM:  Springer:  Damage?

FCO_B`lee[N] says:
$CNS: We'll need to be within 40,000 km to transport, Counselor.

CSO_Rya[e] says:
CTO: Are you detecting anything at all on your scans?

SFI_LtCmdr_West-[P] says:
@ :;smiles and looks at the clock:: CO: A little under five minutes.

CTO_Nimitz[E] says:
CSO: But Uss Hydra was protecting the station already

CSO_Rya[e] says:
TO: Please contact the station and make sure all is well there.

FCO_B`lee[N] says:
$::keeps the shuttle moving at a constant distance from the freighters, orbiting them::

CTO_Nimitz[E] says:
CSO: Nothing yet

TO_KTracht[E] says:
CSO : Ma'am.. As I said.. Both ship aren’t needed here.. IF nothing happens, fine.. But if it does.... ::allows the sentence to hang in the air::

TO_KTracht[E] says:
CSO : Aye Ma'am..

OPS_Taylor[N] says:
$::Computer reads 4 mintues remaining::

CNS_Azhure[N] says:
$FCO:  We are not large enough to beam aboard all of them.  The question is, can the Europa come in and help.

Host CO_Senn[P] says:
@::nods at West:: SFI: All right... I can live with that... still.

TO_KTracht[E] says:
::his fingers fly through the console, and he opens up a Channel to the Station::

FCO_B`lee[N] says:
$CNS: I didn't say all of them ... but we could get a dozen or so.

Host MikeyS says:
#COMM: Nile: Our sensors were not designed to work in this environment. Our propulsion is down.. we lost two engineers in the collision..

OPS_Taylor[N] says:
$CNS: Under 4 Minutes, Counselor.

CSO_Rya[e] says:
CTO: I wish we had cloaking technology. It'd even the playing field.

CNS_Azhure[N] says:
#COMM: Springer:  The Europa is waiting to assist.  Can you tell us anything else?

SFI_LtCmdr_West-[P] says:
:;takes another long swallow of his water and puts the cup away to be recycled::

Host MikeyS says:
ACTION: Reply from Starbase 384.. everything is fine and dandy.

CNS_Azhure[N] says:
$FCO/OPS: Gentlemen, do you see any reason why the Europa and Preator should not come to their aide?

FCO_B`lee[N] says:
$CNS: No ma'am ...

TO_KTracht[E] says:
CSO : Ma'am.. Just got a reply from the Starbase.. Seems like everything is fine there, So one less thing to worry about..

SFI_LtCmdr_West-[P] says:
@ ::drums fingers on the console beside him, watching the clock tick::

CNS_Azhure[N] says:
$COMM:  Springer:  We can take aboard some of your people if you would like.  We will then go back to report to the Europa your condition.

FCO_B`lee[N] says:
$All: Time for us to start heading back ... might want to tell the Springer we'll be back with help.

CNS_Azhure[N] says:
$OPS:  Have you got all the info you need?

CSO_Rya[e] says:
::Sips her milkshake and continues to read up on null space.:: TO: Ah. Thank you. Contact them on an hourly basis, just to check.

CTO_Nimitz[E] says:
::takes out a PADD with the latest edition of the Federation News Service::

TO_KTracht[E] says:
::watches as the chronometer counts down to 2 minutes:: CSO : Aye Ma'am..

OPS_Taylor[N] says:
$CNS: Got it. We have to return.

Host CO_Senn[P] says:
@::stands up again to take a look at the science console, with a nice "carry on" smile to the science officer on duty::

CNS_Azhure[N] says:
$::Smiles at B'lee::  FCO:  Prepare to turn around and head out.

FCO_B`lee[N] says:
$::begins to warm up the transporters:: CNS: Without the freighter folk?

SFI_LtCmdr_West-[P] says:
@ ::gets up as well, heading back to his console:: CO: Two minutes and counting.

CNS_Azhure[N] says:
$FCO:  As soon as we hear from them.

FCO_B`lee[N] says:
$OPS: We couldn't tow other out with our tractor beam could we?

Host CO_Senn[P] says:
@::swallows:: SFI: All right. They should be coming out soon, then. ::key word being "should," of course::

OPS_Taylor[N] says:
$FCO: Can't out emitter would burn out.

CSO_Rya[e] says:
::Looks up and then closes her mouth before she can ask Nimitz again if there is anything on sensors...it wouldn't do anything but irritate him and irritating one of the two Klingons on the bridge just doesn't seem like a good idea.::

FCO_B`lee[N] says:
$::idly wonders what they collided with ... each ship hitting each other or something much more ominous::

SFI_LtCmdr_West-[P] says:
@ CO: Should I move the Praetor further ahead?

OPS_Taylor[N] says:
$FCO: Too big.

Host MikeyS says:
#<Jerry> COMM: I'm afraid not much Commander.. our sensors, as well as the majority of our systems, were damaged when the hull impacted our deflector..  we have a few injured, we would appreciate any assistance you could render.

Host CO_Senn[P] says:
@::shakes her head:: SFI: Not yet. ::whispers:: Just make sure the course is laid in.

CNS_Azhure[N] says:
$Jerry:  COMM:  Prepare your wounded, we will be them over and then head out.

SFI_LtCmdr_West-[P] says:
@ ::nods, plotting an intercept point and takes the impulse engines off standby:: CO: Aye.

CNS_Azhure[N] says:
$FCO/OPS:  As soon as we have them, we are out of here.

Host CO_Senn[P] says:
@SFI: Thank you, commander.

CNS_Azhure[N] says:
$OPS:  Prepare to beam.

OPS_Taylor[N] says:
$CNS: Aye. ::Activates Transporters::

FCO_B`lee[N] says:
$::begins to change course, keeping within transporter range for as long as he can::

SFI_LtCmdr_West-[P] says:
@ ::smiles again:: CO: That's what I'm here for. ::looks around at all the female officers:: That, and to keep the male quota on this ship up. Admiral Edwards has been pulling strings it seems.

Host CO_Senn[P] says:
@::rolls her eyes, knowing it's the answer West would expect from her::

CSO_Rya[e] says:
::Checks with the science and engineering teams to see how the modifications to the Europa are proceeding.::

Host MikeyS says:
ACTION: Several cargo ship crew are beamed aboard the Nile (I dunno.. 8? sound good?)

CNS_Azhure[N] says:
$::Watches as beaming is completed::

TO_KTracht[E] says:
CSO : One minute to go, Ma'am..

FCO_B`lee[N] says:
$::sees that they have them and punches the engines up to full impulse, reversing course for the Null Space Boundary again::

CNS_Azhure[N] says:
$FCO:  Take us out of here.

Host CO_Senn[P] says:
@SFI: Are the two minutes gone already?

SFI_LtCmdr_West-[P] says:
@ ::tries to stifle a grin and wandering eyes:: CO: One minute and counting.

FCO_B`lee[N] says:
$CNS: Way ahead of you, Counselor.

CNS_Azhure[N] says:
$::Goes back to check on the cargo crew.::

CSO_Rya[e] says:
::Nods.:: TO: Thank you Mr. K'Tracht.

CTO_Nimitz[E] says:
TO: What do you say? Are they coming out or we have to get new crewmembers?

FCO_B`lee[N] says:
$::focuses on the range meter, watching the distance to the boundary ticking away::

CNS_Azhure[N] says:
$::Checks them over to see they are stable.::

TO_KTracht[E] says:
CTO : 10 Latinum bars says they make it...

SFI_LtCmdr_West-[P] says:
@ ::Creates a blanket zone for the sensors and starts scanning::

TO_KTracht[E] says:
::grins::

CNS_Azhure[N] says:
$::Walks back up and sits down::  FCO:  ETA?

CSO_Rya[e] says:
::Turns and looks at the tactical officers.:: CTO: Please tell me you're not gambling on the bridge.

FCO_B`lee[N] says:
$CNS: We'll make the deadline ... 45 seconds.

FCO_B`lee[N] says:
$::glances at her:: CNS: I'd appreciate it if you would sit down and strap in.

OPS_Taylor[N] says:
$::Routes power to shields and SIF::

CNS_Azhure[N] says:
$::Wonders if the FCO needs glasses and smiles::

TO_KTracht[E] says:
::gumphs at the CSO:: CSO : Spoil sport..

CNS_Azhure[N] says:
$OPS/FCO:  I think we might shock the captain if we are on time.

FCO_B`lee[N] says:
$::finds he is holding his breath, as they near the boundary::

SFI_LtCmdr_West-[P] says:
@ CO: It's showtime... Full active scanning..... now. ::activates all sensors::

TO_KTracht[E] says:
CSO : Time's up ma'am.. Initiating deep scans..

CSO_Rya[e] says:
::Almost sticks her tounge out, almost.:: TO: As soon as you're off duty, feel free to risk your entire life savings. ::Can't help it and grins.::

CSO_Rya[e] says:
::Straightens up.:: CTO/TO: Here we go.

Host MikeyS says:
ACTION: The Nile exits the null space..  also, the Springer forwarded their limited sensor logs to the Nile for further analysis.

CTO_Nimitz[E] says:
::hears the CSO and turns to K'tracht:: TO: 10 bars? You may be rich. Please, I dont want to know how you got them, but I dont gamble, ever.

CNS_Azhure[N] says:
$::Sighs as the void is behind her.::  OPS:  Contact the captain.

FCO_B`lee[N] says:
$::grins as the runabout passes the boundary and regular space appears:: All: Honey, we're home...

TO_KTracht[E] says:
CSO : Good for you.. I'd have won.. They're back, ma'am..

Host CO_Senn[P] says:
@::walks away from West and sits down on her chair... well, Edward's chair::

CSO_Rya[e] says:
CTO/TO: Gentlemen...Has the runabout exited null space?

OPS_Taylor[N] says:
$CNS: Aye, sir! COMM: Praetor: CO: This is the USS Nile.

FCO_B`lee[N] says:
$::heads for the Europa's shuttlebay::

SFI_LtCmdr_West-[P] says:
@ ::smiles at the image of the runabout slipping out of a clock of darkness:: CO: Re-entry. Contact reestablished. Should I hail then?

CNS_Azhure[N] says:
$FCO:  Almost too easy.  But I won't complain too much.

SFI_LtCmdr_West-[P] says:
@ CO: Or not. Incoming hail. ::puts it on::

TO_KTracht[E] says:
CSO : Yes.. Ma'am.. ::wondering why she didn't hear him the first time::

CTO_Nimitz[E] says:
CSO: yes, she has.

Host CO_Senn[P] says:
@SFI: Well... thank you.

Host CO_Senn[P] says:
@COM: Nile: Right on the dot.

FCO_B`lee[N] says:
$::chuckles:: All: She expected otherwise?

CSO_Rya[e] says:
::Hadn't been listening to the banter and missed K'Tracht telling her the runabout came out the first time.:: CTO/TO: Thank you.

CNS_Azhure[N] says:
$::Smiles::

TO_KTracht[E] says:
CSO : Picking up communication between the Nile and the Praetor.. You want to Listen in?

Host CO_Senn[P] says:
@::raises an eyebrow, smiling:: COM: FCO: I heard that.

CSO_Rya[e] says:
TO: You bet. Tie us in.

SFI_LtCmdr_West-[P] says:
@ ::grips the Saints medal under his uniform, says a thankful prayer and returns to watching the screen::

Host CO_Senn[P] says:
@COM: CNS: Report, commander? ::signals to West to open the comm to the Europa as well::

FCO_B`lee[N] says:
$COM: Europa: This is the Nile requesting permission to land...

TO_KTracht[E] says:
::puts both the images no screen, split vertically::

CTO_Nimitz[E] says:
CSO: I don't think we should, cmdr.

TO_KTracht[E] says:
CSO : Oh drats.. They're hailing us now... Channel open.. ::puts the full image on screen::

SFI_LtCmdr_West-[P] says:
@ ::splits the connection, transmitting the incoming data to the Europa::

CNS_Azhure[N] says:
$COMM: CO:  We have aboard seven injured crew along with the cargo ships sensor logs.  Apparently they have been damaged by a pieces of another broken ship, possibly Romulan.

CTO_Nimitz[E] says:
CSO: Now it's different.

CSO_Rya[e] says:
::Smiles faintly.:: CTO/TO: It's a moot point now. ::Listens.::

FCO_B`lee[N] says:
$::brings the runabout in for a nice smooth landing, swooping down on the Europa's shuttlebay like some great giant raven::

CSO_Rya[e] says:
COM:FCO: Permission granted. ::turns to the CTO:: CTO: Please let them in.

Host CO_Senn[P] says:
@COM: CNS: Any other vessels inside rather than the freighters? Did you suffer from EM drain?

CNS_Azhure[N] says:
::Sighs as they safely land.::  FCO:  Thank you.

TO_KTracht[E] says:
::nods as he watches the shuttle come in:: Self : Nice..

CNS_Azhure[N] says:
OPS:  You want to contact medical and tell them they have guests?

FCO_B`lee[N] says:
::smiles:: CNS: Anytime...

FCO_B`lee[N] says:
::stands from the pilots seat, now that they have landed, and begins the engine shutdown sequence::

CNS_Azhure[N] says:
COMM: CO:  We saw those to ships and the remnant of another.  There was no EM drain.

CTO_Nimitz[E] says:
::closes shuttlebays doors after they land::

TO_KTracht[E] says:
CSO : The Nile is aboard, ma'am..

CNS_Azhure[N] says:
::Stands up and goes back to help the wounded.::

OPS_Taylor[N] says:
CNS: Aye. COMM: Europa: Sickbay: Prepare for Wounded

CSO_Rya[e] says:
TO: Thank you.

Host CO_Senn[P] says:
@COM: CNS: Good. Please send us all your telemetry data and have Lieutenant Taylor forward anything from him as well.

CNS_Azhure[N] says:
COMM: CO:  Will do.

SFI_LtCmdr_West-[P] says:
@ ::frowns:: CO: When do we go in and get the rest?

CTO_Nimitz[E] says:
CSO: Shall I send a sec team to take care of our guests? Just in case

Host CO_Senn[P] says:
@SFI: As soon as I get all of the information.

CNS_Azhure[N] says:
OPS:  Lt, send the captain what you have and the CSO as well.

SFI_LtCmdr_West-[P] says:
@ ::nods:: CO: Course plotted, in case...

CSO_Rya[e] says:
CTO: It's probably unnecessary, but yes, please do - just have them stay out of sickbay unless the doctors request otherwise.

OPS_Taylor[N] says:
CNS: Aye

CNS_Azhure[N] says:
::Is beamed to sickbay along with the wounded.::

OPS_Taylor[N] says:
::Transfers the data to PADDs and heads to the bridge::

CTO_Nimitz[E] says:
*Sec*: Team Alpha to sickbay. We have 7 crewmembers from a cargoship, make sure they don't wander around the ship. Stay outside sickbay unless requested to get in.

CNS_Azhure[N] says:
::Helps medical with their patience, the throbbing in her head coming back.::

Host CO_Senn[P] says:
@COM: CSO: Commander, I'll review the data from the Nile in a moment. Please do the same, and see what information you can gather from the freighter personnel you have onboard. Also have Commander Azhure and Lt. B'lee beam to the Praetor.

Host MikeyS says:
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