U.S.S. Pendragon - 10011.25

Supporting Cast

V’kar/ Z’karn -				Mike “Destroy Pen” Jones
Regai -					Karri “I love enlisting Mike” Scotti
EO Handy -				Gabe “Maximum characters?” De Paolo
MO Panacea - 			Gabe “Apparently not two” De Paolo

Host Karriaunna says:
Synopsis:  The Pendragon has left the barrier and are now headed toward the derelict station where they briefly picked up an energy source.

Host Karriaunna says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<To Come Full Circle>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::sitting in the Ready Room going over reports::

CNS_Merced says:
::stands to leave his office, heading toward the bridge::

Host V`kar says:
# ::Pursuing at full speed::

XO_Zax says:
::on the bridge::

CSO_Gunther says:
::on the bridge, bathing in the red glow of the alert and glad he's not in command::

Host V`kar says:
<Two Korvith Scouts> # ::On intercept course as well::

XO_Zax says:
<OPS Oggy>: Scanning all Comm. channels::

Regai says:
@::hides behind a console, breathing in and out real fast::  Nonononono...

CSO_Gunther says:
::feeds the spatial distortions into the tactical console::

XO_Zax says:
CSO: Report?

CNS_Merced says:
::exits the lift onto the bridge looking for the Captain::

CSO_Gunther says:
XO: Nothing new yet.

Regai says:
@::stands up to look out the screen at the ship in orbit around the old station, then pops back down as if they could see him::  Nonononono....

XO_Zax says:
::nods grimly:: CSO: Keep me updated.

CNS_Merced says:
::walks around to the XO:: XO:  Is the Captain in his ready room, sir?

CSO_Gunther says:
::reads a quick set of flashing info:: XO: I've patched the information on those distortions to tactical.

XO_Zax says:
::looks up at the Counselor::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::trying to concentrate on the reports on his terminal::

XO_Zax says:
::nods and motions for tactical to follow through::

CSO_Gunther says:
::furrows a brow at yet more strange readings:: XO: I'm picking up a faint life sign on that station...just barely.

XO_Zax says:
CSO: Life signs? Identifiable?

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  A TO sees two ships on the outer perimeter of their sensors and informs the XO.

XO_Zax says:
::frowns::

CNS_Merced says:
::walks over to the ready room door and presses the door signal::

CSO_Gunther says:
XO: Life SIGN. One. Unknown species.

XO_Zax says:
::decides its time to notify the Captain::

Host V`kar says:
# ::Squawks as they close in on the Pendragon:: ::Squawk:: Blasted Federationers ...

Regai says:
@::grabs his beard, yanking:: No choice... no choice...

XO_Zax says:
*CO*: Sir?

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::groans as yet another interruption for his concentration::  Door: Enter!  ::angrily::

XO_Zax says:
TO: Identity of the ships?

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
*XO*: Yes... ::flatly::  Commander....

XO_Zax says:
CSO: Is the lifesign stable?

CNS_Merced says:
::grimaces at the sound of a CO being caught at a bad time, but enters anyway::

CSO_Gunther says:
XO: I can't get a good enough reading to tell.

Host Karriaunna says:
<TO> XO: Classification unknown, however the energy signature is...  ::Looks at her::  Korvith ma'am.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::notices the counselor as he enters.  Notes the look::  CNS: I apologize counselor.  It's been one of those days.  What can I do for you?

XO_Zax says:
*CO*: Lifesigns detected on the station. Two Korvith ships have entered our area.

XO_Zax says:
All: Remain at red alert.

XO_Zax says:
TO: Have they seen us?

Host V`kar says:
<TO> XO: There's a third Korvith vessel behind them ... and hour apart.

CNS_Merced says:
::smiles quickly, but gets to the point::  CO: I need to speak with you about the Tactical Chief.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
*XO* Are the ship's closing?  If so, how long before they come within firing distance?

Host V`kar says:
<TO> XO: Aye, sir. They're on an intercept course. All appear to be scout class.

Regai says:
@::stands and begins to enter codes, bringing up the stations power::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::knew this moment was bound to come with the officers absence and then the CNS's report::  CNS: Go on.  ::motions to a seat for the CNS::

XO_Zax says:
*CO*: Intercept course, sir. Three ships as of now.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
*XO*: Time till they arrive, and time to reach station?

CSO_Gunther says:
XO: Now there's power fluctuations all over the station. What's going on over there?

XO_Zax says:
CSO: Have you been able to determine anything further?

CNS_Merced says:
::sits::  CO:  I imagine you have my initial report on the chief?

XO_Zax says:
TO: Time to intercept?

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::nods::  CNS: Yes counselor, and from what I've read... it seems as though your recommendations may be required.

EO_Handy says:
::tinkers with the M/A-M mix::

Host V`kar says:
<TO> XO: Thirty minutes for first two scouts. An hour and thirty minutes for the third vessel.

Regai says:
@::scratches head::  It is not enough... just not enough.  ::turns and tries to channel power.

CSO_Gunther says:
XO: Nothing else yet.

XO_Zax says:
::nods:: *CO*: Thirty minutes for first two.

Host V`kar says:
# ::Steeples his feathered hands, staring ahead ... the quite smelly Xion grunt around him::

CNS_Merced says:
::nods::  CO:  I thought it best that I speak to you in addition to submitting the report, to clarify anything that you might not be sure of.

XO_Zax says:
*CO*: All are scout class.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
CNS: In all honesty counselor.  Your report is not very fresh in my mind at the moment.  Is there anything you feel may need clarifying?

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
*XO* Send over a boarding party to the station to find the lifesigns.  Unless the Korvith have altered their technology, we can still outrun them.

CNS_Merced says:
CO:  ::shaking head::  Not at this point.  He hasn't regained consciousness yet, and the Doctor is still holding him.  I will have more information for you after I have had a chance to speak with him.

Host V`kar says:
# <Z'karn> COM: Korvith Imperium Scout One: This is Z'karn, orders regarding assault on the Pendragon?

Regai says:
@::raises his hand to his face as a couple of stations blow up near him::  Nonononono.....

XO_Zax says:
*CO*: Aye, Sir.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::nods::  CNS: Then counselor, what ever you feel is in the best interest of Mr. Castillo and this crew... I will stand behind the decision.

Host V`kar says:
# COM: Korvith Imperium Scout Two: We read you, Z'karn. Our lords have requested that we not destroy the vessel ... rather attempt to preserve it for further analysis ... the crew is expendable.

XO_Zax says:
CSO: Lt. Gunther, please take someone from medical and TAC to the station.

Host V`kar says:
# <Z'karn> COM: Korvith Imperium Scout One: Acknowledged. May our lords guide us with their holy power.

CNS_Merced says:
CO:  ::nodding thanks::  Thank you sir.  I appreciate that.  ::pausing a bit::  This does lead to a related topic.

Host V`kar says:
# ::Squawks in agreement::

CSO_Gunther says:
XO: There's an odd power buildup on the sta...yes sir. ::heads for the TL, naming off two crewman on the way down::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::leans forward curiously and waits::

Regai says:
@::Jumps back as a spark lands on him and begins to bat the ensuing fire down::

XO_Zax says:
CSO: Hold up, Lt. A power build up?

CSO_Gunther says:
::screeches to a halt:: XO: Yes ma’am.

XO_Zax says:
CSO: Source?

Host V`kar says:
<TO> CSO: Want me to get a security team to the transporter room?

Regai says:
@::Takes a deep breath then tries the comm. unit::  COMM: Pendragon:  Go away... you don't want to be here... you don't know them like I know them.  Go away while you can.

CNS_Merced says:
CO:  Having served in a Tactical department, I understand fully, how important strong leadership is at all times.  Thus part of the reason I have asked the chief to be removed for a time.

CSO_Gunther says:
XO: Unknown.

CSO_Gunther says:
*TO*: Hold on a minute.

XO_Zax says:
::nods:: CSO: Take EO Handy as well then. And....be careful.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::nods::  CNS: Agreed.  For a short period I was Chief Tactical Officer on another vessel.

CSO_Gunther says:
::nods to the XO:: TL: Resume.

CNS_Merced says:
CO:  Then you understand, sir, that his removal, is bound to leave a void in that department's structure until you name someone as Acting Chief in his absence.

CSO_Gunther says:
*TO*: Yes. Transporter room 1.

Host V`kar says:
<TO> ::Has a security team of three report to Transport Room One::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
CNS: Hmm... very good point.  Do you have any suggestions?

Host V`kar says:
<TO> ::Looks up at the peculiar communication message::

Regai says:
@::tries to pull of the shields, then deciding it really is useless as another console blows, picks up a bag and tries to read an old schematic::

Host V`kar says:
<TO> ::Looks down at his sensors, and frowns at the approaching vessels::

CNS_Merced says:
CO:  Actually, I do.  I have reviewed the records of the full department, and I would say that I would have to recommend you temporarily return Lt. Kyrron to tactical to serve as ACTO during Lt. Castillo's absence.  From all that I spoken to, it seems they would react best to her placement above all others I might suggest.

XO_Zax says:
<OPS OGGY>: Um, Sir? We've gotten a rather strange hail.

CSO_Gunther says:
::exits the TL, heading for TR1::

XO_Zax says:
::looks up:: OPS: Strange? Put it on screen.

Regai says:
@::ducks down under a station and begins to pull out wires frantically::

XO_Zax says:
<OPS Oggy> : Audio only. Patching it through now.

Host V`kar says:
<Security I-III> ::Are already in TR One, awaiting the CSO and the others::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::slowly nods while still in thought::  CNS: Then I think for all who is concerned... Lt. Kyrron would be the logical choice.  Is there anything else you wish to bring to my attention counselor?

EO_Handy says:
*CSO* Aye sir, on my way.  ::grabs a kit and leaves engineering in a rush::

Regai says:
@::Looks up as one of the sensors finally tries to sound an alert:  Nonononono... they should not be here yet.  Dang them strangers... but then... maybe they are with them... ::pulls some more hair::  what to do... what to do...

XO_Zax says:
::listens to the rather strange message and frowns::

XO_Zax says:
OPS: Source of the message?

CSO_Gunther says:
::enters TL and steps on a pad, waiting for that laggard EO::

CNS_Merced says:
::rather surprised how simply that went, and somehow expected more resistance, this being his first real contact with the Captain::  CO:  Only one thing.  You had called me a while ago, and it seemed you had wanted to speak of something, but we never quite got around to speaking of it.  I have time now if you have need.

XO_Zax says:
FCO: Prepare an evade route, just in case, Lt.

Regai says:
@::ducks back under and with his own kind of magic begins to reroute power::

EO_Handy says:
::dashes through the transporter room's doors slightly out of breath, joining the rest on the pads::

FCO_Kyrron says:
XO:  Yes, Sir.  ::does as ordered::

XO_Zax says:
::looks concerned as the OPS reports its from the station::

EO_Handy says:
CSO:  Sorry sir.

XO_Zax says:
*CSO*: Lt. Gunther?

CSO_Gunther says:
*XO*: Yes, commander?

XO_Zax says:
OPS: Try to hail the sender.

Host V`kar says:
<Sec. I-III> ::Glance at the EO as they await transport::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::leans back letting out a sigh remembering the moment.  Pauses, then shakes his head negatively::  CNS: Not important counselor.  The situation has since righted itself.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::knowing that that was not entirely true::

XO_Zax says:
*CSO*: We have received a rather strange hail from the command area of the station. I suggest you act with extreme caution.

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  Small fires can be registered on the station as stations explode as energy passes through the old circuitry.

XO_Zax says:
*CSO*: Report in every five minutes.

CNS_Merced says:
::nodding::  CO: Then that was it sir.  I will head down to sickbay to check on Lt. Castillo's condition, then. Thank you for your time sir.

CSO_Gunther says:
*XO*: Understood.

FCO_Kyrron says:
::maintains orbit around the station::

XO_Zax says:
OPS: Keep a transporter lock on the AT.

CSO_Gunther says:
TChief: Energize.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::stands releasing a small smile and walking with the counselor to the door::  CNS: Anytime Counselor.  My door is always open.  ::smiles::

XO_Zax says:
FCO: Course prepared, LT?

FCO_Kyrron says:
XO:  Yes, Sir.

CNS_Merced says:
::nods to the Captain and turns, leaving the room, heading directly for the lift, and sickbay::

EO_Handy says:
::wonders what is taking the transporter so long and if he will have to fix it::

Host V`kar says:
<Transporter Chief> ::Energizes::

Regai says:
@::raises his head and sniffs::  ewww... ::goes back to his work::

Host V`kar says:
<Sec. I-III> ::Is transported::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::steps towards the command area looking at the viewscreen::  XO: Report Commander.  What has happened so far?

CSO_Gunther says:
@::materializes on the station...what a wreck::

XO_Zax says:
::stands up with her hands behind her back::

Host V`kar says:
<Sec. I-III> # ::Arrive on station, and unholsters their phasers, prepared for everything::

Regai says:
@::hears a strange energy sound and stays hidden under the console::

XO_Zax says:
CO: The AT has just arrived on the station. We have received a message from the command area, that they are checking out.

Host V`kar says:
# ::Squawks as they approach, with ten minutes left::

EO_Handy says:
@::grimaces at the mess, but then starts, instinctively, examining his surroundings trying to spot problems::

Host V`kar says:
<TO> CO: Ten minutes until the Imperium arrives, sir.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
XO: A message...  So the occupants are conscious.  What did they say?

XO_Zax says:
CO: It is on your console, Sir. Faint lifesign of unknown species has been found.

CSO_Gunther says:
@SEC DETAIL: Stay sharp. ::breaks out the Tricorder and starts homing in on that life sign::

XO_Zax says:
::pauses::

Host V`kar says:
<Sec. I-III> @ ::Stays sharp, scouting the area::

EO_Handy says:
@CSO: What are we looking for sir?

XO_Zax says:
CO: The Korvith will intercept in ten minutes, Sir.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::turns to the TO regretfully::  XO: Tell the AT to hurry or we will have to bring them back soon.

Regai says:
@::tries not to breath too hard in panic::

CSO_Gunther says:
@EO: The one lifesign I detected...this way. ::races off in a seemingly random direction::

Host V`kar says:
<Sec. II> @ ::Mumbles something, and stays with the CSO so he doesn't get into trouble::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
TO: Was the power from the weapons system diverted to enforce the shields as I asked?

CSO_Gunther says:
@COM Pendragon: We're on the station, and it's a miss. Heading for the life sign.

EO_Handy says:
@::chases after the CSO, pulling out his Tricorder, tuning it for lifeforms::

XO_Zax says:
CO: Verbatim, the message stated "Go away....you don't want to be here....you don't know them like I know them Go away while you can".

Regai says:
@::hears them approach and jumps out, trying to scurry to a weapon.  Grabs for a giant wrench::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
XO: Then he sounds like just the person we need to speak too.

XO_Zax says:
COMM:AT: Affirmative. Time is limited. Make it quick.

XO_Zax says:
::nods:: CO: Agreed, Sir. If we can find him in time.

CSO_Gunther says:
@::emerges into what must be OPS, and sees a giant rodent holding a wrench threateningly::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
XO: Are the external sensors able to pinpoint him?  Get a beam up that is?

Regai says:
@::waves the wrench at the hairless wonders before him::  All:  Go away... go away.  You don't want to be here.  They will be here soon... you will ruin it all.  Go away...

XO_Zax says:
CO: The lifesign was too faint, Sir.

EO_Handy says:
@::stops a few steps behind the CSO, eyeing the creature leerily::

CSO_Gunther says:
@Regai: "They" who?

Host V`kar says:
<Sec. II> @ ::Aims phaser, just in case::

EO_Handy says:
@::groans mildly at the tactical officer's 'typical' response to new life::

XO_Zax says:
*CSO*: Report, Lt.?

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
TO: Time till the Korvith ships are in firing range?

EO_Handy says:
@::shaking his head, turns his Tricorder back to scanning the local systems, trying to see what might be salvageable::

Regai says:
@::breathes harder and harder, then drops the wrench and clutches near his abdomen::  All:  go away... please....

Host V`kar says:
<TO> ::Looks:: CO: Five minutes, sir.

CSO_Gunther says:
@COM Pendragon: We've found the life form...stand by. ::scans the rodent with his Tricorder::

CSO_Gunther says:
@Regai: Who will be here? Maybe we can help.

EO_Handy says:
@CSO: Sir.  We won't want to be here soon.  This place is going to go critical soon.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::hearing the Comm.::  COMM: CSO: No time to explain Lieutenant.  Stand near the lifeform.  We are bringing you all back.

XO_Zax says:
COMM: AT: Can you get a badge on him for immediate transport? Korvith intercept in five minutes, Lt.

CSO_Gunther says:
@::frowns:: COM Pendragon: Understood. ::steps forward with the team::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::motions for the Ops Officer to prepare for transport::

Regai says:
@::falls to the floor and begins to try and pull self back to the console::  I am not done... ::gasps::  must finish before... ::gasp:: they get here...:: gasp::  Must finish....

XO_Zax says:
<OPS OGGY> : Ready to beam up, Sir.

EO_Handy says:
@::takes his transporter pose::

CSO_Gunther says:
@Regai: Come with us. You'll be safe there from whomever is coming.

Host V`kar says:
# ::Squawks again:: <Xion I> V'kar: Intercept in three minutes, sir.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
OPS: Initiate.

Host V`kar says:
<Sec. I-III> ::Are once again beamed::

XO_Zax says:
FCO: Prepare emergency evasive escape.

XO_Zax says:
<OPS>: Transporting now.

EO_Handy says:
@::reaches out, grabbing the 'rat' as the transporter beam takes hold::

FCO_Kyrron says:
XO:  Yes, Sir.  ::prepares::

XO_Zax  (Transporter.wav)

Regai says:
@Noooo... ::leaves the area in a color of lights and faints away::

XO_Zax says:
<OPS OGGY> : We've got them, Sir.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::turns to Kyrron:: FCO: Resume course to Leralea.  Maximum warp.

CSO_Gunther says:
::materializes on board:: *Sickbay*: Medical emergency, one...rodent directly to sickbay.

FCO_Kyrron says:
CO:  Yes Sir.  ::resumes course::

EO_Handy says:
<MO>  *CSO* Aye sir.  ::initiates emergency transport::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
XO: Commander... perhaps you should go see to our guest.  ::smiles::  He's our best hope at the moment.

XO_Zax says:
::nods:: CO: Aye, sir.

XO_Zax says:
::walks quickly to the TL::

Host V`kar says:
# <Xion I> V'kar: SIRE, they've entered into warp. Course is to ... Leralea?

CNS_Merced says:
::down in sickbay when the former occupant of the station transports in, still unconscious::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
TO: Are the Korvith closing?

Host V`kar says:
# ::Squawks with an insane chuckle:: Suicidal are they? Full power to engines. Give chase.

XO_Zax says:
::arrives at sickbay::

Host V`kar says:
<TO> CO: Aye, sir.

CSO_Gunther says:
::heads for the bridge again:: *XO*: Commander, he said something about needing to finish something before "they" came.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
TO: They are closing?  We were able to easily outrun them before... Are you sure?

XO_Zax says:
*CSO*: Any idea what, Lt.?

Host V`kar says:
<TO> CO: They're closing fast, sir.

MO_Panacea says:
::brings the diagnostics on a bed online, getting help with putting the new patient on it::

CSO_Gunther says:
*XO*: None...I wasn't there long enough to do anything thorough.

XO_Zax says:
::walks across the room, pausing at the bioped, frowning::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
OPS: Can you dump anymore power into the Propulsion systems?

XO_Zax says:
*CSO*: Thank you, Lt. Zax out.

XO_Zax says:
<OPS OGGY>: CO: Trying, Sir.

Regai says:
::moans::

MO_Panacea says:
::looks up at the XO before returning to her scans::  XO:  It's a bit hard to be sure, but I think he suffered what might be called a heart attack.  At least that's what it looks like.

CSO_Gunther says:
::enters bridge, overhearing the bit about the propulsion systems::

Host V`kar says:
# <Two Korvith Imperium Scouts> ::Closing in on the Pendragon quite fast::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
*CSO* Mr. Gunther, we need you on the bridge now.

Host V`kar says:
<TO> ::Prepares weapons lock::

XO_Zax says:
MO: Will he recover? Can I speak to him?

CSO_Gunther says:
CO: That's why I'm here. I have an idea to slow them down... ::dashes to the engineering console::

CSO_Gunther says:
::deliberately introduces minor warp bubble fluctuations into the warp field, attempting to create an interference pattern in their "wake"::

XO_Zax says:
<OPS Oggy> CO: All power has been diverted, Sir.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::turns abruptly wondering if he's loosing it::  CSO: Sorry Mr. Gunther.  Thought you were below decks.  See if you can find anywhere we can hide as well.

MO_Panacea says:
::sets the bed computer to trying to determine a safe medication set for use on this patient::  XO:  I would hesitate to administer even a mild stimulant at this point, but I am confident he will recover.  
All indications hold the attack as being minor.

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  The derelict station blows, sending out an array of light.

Host V`kar says:
<Two Korvith Imperium Scouts> # ::Come up beside the Pendragon, and immediately begin to open fire::

CSO_Gunther says:
::shakes head:: CO: There's nothing out here, but maybe this warp interference pattern will slow them down.

XO_Zax says:
MO: Will he be unconscious long? Can you make an educated guess?

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
CSO: Now would be a great time....

Host V`kar says:
<TO> CO: Sir, permission to return fire.

Regai says:
@::mummers::  Nonononon... I was not done... ::returns to unconsciousness::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
TO: Negative.  Keep transferring all weapons power to our shields.  If history repeats itself, we are going to need it.

Host V`kar says:
<TO> ::Nods, and begins to transfer power to shields::

XO_Zax says:
::begins to get antsy as she hears the phaser fire::

Host V`kar says:
<Korvith Imperium Scouts> # ::Continues to pour weapons fire onto the Pendragon::

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  the interference pattern creates a rough wake for the Korvith, temporarily disrupting their warp field.

Host V`kar says:
<Korvith Imperium Scouts> # ::Drop out of warp for an instant::

Host V`kar says:
# ::Look around:: What is this?

MO_Panacea says:
::frowns at the patient thinking, as the bed computer begins providing an initial list of 'safe' medications with minor chemical adjustments::  XO:  I don't like to give an estimate, but if you really need him I could probably revive him for a moment or two.

CSO_Gunther says:
::sees the disruption in the Korvith fields, and quickly restores theirs:: CO: I recommend pushing the engines now.

Host V`kar says:
# <Xion I> ::Looks at sensors:: They sent us an interference pattern.

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  Pendragon's shields flicker briefly, then hold at 80%

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::turns to the FCO::  FCO: You heard him Lieutenant.

Host V`kar says:
# ::Growls:: Xion I: Full power to engines ... follow them.

XO_Zax says:
::hesitates.....then sighs:: MO: Please. Just for a moment.

Host V`kar says:
<Korvith Imperium Scouts> # ::Jump into warp again and follow the Pendragon::

CNS_Merced says:
::feels the shudder of phaser fire on the shields and decides it's time to head back to the bridge::

FCO_Kyrron says:
::resumes course, Warp 9.6::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
FCO: They may not fall for it twice.  They are probably working on a way around it as we speak.

FCO_Kyrron says:
CO:  Aye, Sir.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
TO: Status of the Korvith?

MO_Panacea says:
::nods, picking up a hypo, adjusting the stimulant, then applying it on what scans tell him is a major artery::

Regai says:
::eyes open wide::  XO: What have you done?  What have you done?

Host V`kar says:
<TO> CO: They dropped out of warp for a brief moment, sir ... they're back in warp, and are coming after us again.

XO_Zax says:
Regai: I am Lt. Commander Katia Zax, executive officer of the Starship Pendragon. We brought you aboard before the station blew up.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
TO: Time till intercept?

XO_Zax says:
Regai: Can you tell me who it is you warned us about?

Host V`kar says:
# <Xion II & III> ::Readjusting warp systems and shields to withstand the interference based on the schematics they took from the Pendragon when they had captured it::

Regai says:
::shakes head back and forth::  XO:  Nononononono.... that is not the way it is to happen.

Host V`kar says:
<TO> CO: Ten minutes, sir.

XO_Zax says:
Regai: And what you were trying to complete?

MO_Panacea says:
::steps toward the head of the bed, monitoring his vitals carefully, ready to put him back under at the first sign of increased strain::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
Bridge: I need options people.

Host V`kar says:
<TO> CO: Depending on whether or not they don't get any more ... ::Slight grin:: ... interference.

CNS_Merced says:
::exits the lift onto the bridge taking stock of the situation::

XO_Zax says:
::frowns and places a comforting hand on Regai's arm::

CSO_Gunther says:
CO: There's a small system with an unstable binary star slightly to starboard. ::starts pondering::

CNS_Merced says:
CO: How closely are they following sir?

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
CSO: Do you think we could hide in the binary system’s interference?

XO_Zax says:
Regai: How what is supposed to happen?

Regai says:
::begins to cry::  I was so close... it was not much... but it was something.

CSO_Gunther says:
CO: Hide? No... ::grins in spite of himself:: But..... ::starts punching in some quick calculations::

FCO_Kyrron says:
::prepares to input the coordinates, just in case::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::turns to the new arrival::  CNS: Too close counselor.. and closing.  Ten minutes till they can fire on us again.

CSO_Gunther says:
CO: We can use it. ::continues grinning::

XO_Zax says:
::shakes her head slowly:: Regai: What is your name?

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
CSO: Then what do you have in mind?

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
CNS: Why, do you have a thought?

Regai says:
::continues to mumble, not hearing the XO::  So close... so close...

FCO_Kyrron says:
::has every confidence the CO will find a way out of this::

XO_Zax says:
::sits down on the side of the bed, careful not to scare the patient::

CSO_Gunther says:
CO: Another disruption for our pursuers. I'll need to work out some math, but we should head toward it now.

XO_Zax says:
::looks at the MO:

CNS_Merced says:
CO:  A trick we used on the Pharaoh once, to evade some Dominion ships was to release a concentrated cloud of plasma and then fire a reverse-polaron beam into it.  It floods the sensors 
overloading them, blinding them for a minute or two.

XO_Zax says:
MO: Doc? Is it any use?

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
FCO: You heard him Lt.  Do it!

FCO_Kyrron says:
::looks at the CO expectantly::

FCO_Kyrron says:
::adjusts course::

FCO_Kyrron says:
CO:  Done, Sir.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
TO: Do you think the CNS's plan has merit?

CSO_Gunther says:
::frantically punches some more numbers, then dashes back to tactical::

MO_Panacea says:
XO:  ::shaking head::  We should really let him rest now.  He's really been under  allot of stress.

XO_Zax says:
::nods:: MO: Please let me know when he awakens.

MO_Panacea says:
::applies a mild relaxant to him::  XO:  Of course sir.  ::returns to monitoring the patient::

Host V`kar says:
<TO> CO: Perhaps, sir. But those were Dominion ships. But we have nothing else, so ... let's try it anyway. ::grins::

CSO_Gunther says:
CO: We need to prepare a positron burst from the main deflector. ::still rushing back and forth::

XO_Zax says:
::heads back to the bridge::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
TO: It's worth a shot in order to give us a few more minutes for the CSO.  Go to it.

CSO_Gunther says:
CO: Sir, I'm going to try and cause a solar flare in the unstable star. Very precisely, I might add.

CNS_Merced says:
::begins to see what the CSO has in mind, and nods to himself::

Regai says:
::eyes slowly close as he calms, mumbling his last words::  Nonononono... so close...

XO_Zax says:
::exits the TL and looks around the bridge frowning::

CSO_Gunther says:
::still frantically scanning and calculating::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
CSO: Then everything will be at your command to make it work.

CSO_Gunther says:
::nods to the CO:: FCO: ETA to that star?

CNS_Merced says:
CSO:  Could you use some help there?

XO_Zax says:
::walks quickly to her seat::

CSO_Gunther says:
::nods to the CNS, pointing at a sensor display of the star's surface:: CNS: That's our target for the positron burst. It's the timing that counts.

XO_Zax says:
CO: He is too out of it to be useful, Sir.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::returns to his seat hoping the CSO knows what he's doing... unlike that encounter with the two Korvith Scouts before::

CNS_Merced says:
::nods and moves to the indicated station, preparing to execute the positron blast::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
XO:  Do the doctors expect him to recover?

CNS_Merced says:
::ear perk up, wondering if they are talking about Castillo or the new patient::

XO_Zax says:
::nods:: CO: Aye, Sir. It looks like it. Dr. Panacea will notify me as soon as he regains consciousness.

CSO_Gunther says:
::sends a course correction to the FCO:: CO: We're going to go between the suns...and fire that positron burst to create a solar flare just after we pass. If we're lucky, it will take out those ships. If not, it should seriously disrupt all their systems.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
XO: Were you able to determine if he was referring to the Korvith?

FCO_Kyrron says:
::adjusts course::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
CSO: I trust you made the calculations for the solar stress on our shields?

XO_Zax says:
::shakes her head slowly, and runs a hand through her hair.

CSO_Gunther says:
FCO: Go as fast as you can, Lieutenant. But keep it steady.

CSO_Gunther says:
CO: They should hold.

CNS_Merced says:
::sees that the CSO has, very adeptly in fact::

FCO_Kyrron says:
CSO:  Will do.

XO_Zax says:
CO: No, Sir. There is no way to be sure.....but he was very agitated.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::hears the CSO and wonders how sure he is of the word "should"::

FCO_Kyrron says:
CSO:  We'll be in position in two minutes::

CSO_Gunther says:
::doesn't seem to notice the captain's concern, and focuses on his calculations::

CSO_Gunther says:
FCO: Good. How soon will the Korvith be in firing range?

Host V`kar says:
<Korvith Imperium Scouts> # ::Once again come up behind the Pendragon, and ...::

Host V`kar says:
<TO> CO: Sir, incoming!

Host V`kar says:
<Korvith Imperium Scouts> # ::Fire::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
TO: Power up the phaser and see if you can keep them at bay for a few more seconds.

CNS_Merced says:
::picks the target point for the beam, making adjustments for speed and position::

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  A weapons beam lances toward the Pendragon...

Host V`kar says:
<TO> ::Almost brightens up at the chance to fire weapons:: CO: Aye, sir! ::As the ship shakes::

CSO_Gunther says:
::gripping his console, knowing how bumpy things are about to get...and that's not even considering the Korvith::

FCO_Kyrron says:
CSO:  Korvith are in firing range now!

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::grips the armrests of his chair tightly::

Host V`kar says:
<TO> ::Fires aft phasers::

CSO_Gunther says:
::frowns:: FCO: Keep us steady....

FCO_Kyrron says:
::maintains course::

XO_Zax says:
FCO: Maintain course, Lt.

Host V`kar says:
<Korvith Imperium Ships> # ::Are hit by phasers, one drops back for a moment, the lead, not willing to give up, closes in, continuing to fire ... although it's being buffeted 
by Federation phaser fire::

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  The energy shakes the ship, as it leaves a singed streak of carbon behind.

CNS_Merced says:
::continues to make small adjustments as the position nears::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
CSO: How much longer?  ::yelling somewhat frantically over the impacts on the hull::

CSO_Gunther says:
CNS: NOW!!

XO_Zax says:
::grabs the seat back::

FCO_Kyrron says:
::grips console::

CNS_Merced says:
::fires the positron beam::

CSO_Gunther says:
::monitors the solar plasma collecting rapidly at the target site::

CNS_Merced says:
::grabs on to the console, knowing what will come shortly::

XO_Zax says:
::watches the screen grimly::

CSO_Gunther says:
::holds on tight:: FCO: Hold steady, hold on!

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  The beam ignites a solar flare, which flashes backward.  A forward wave rides the Pendragon roughly forward.

CNS_Merced says:
::wonders what is keeping the flare::

Host V`kar says:
# ::Squawks and stares at the screen:: Oh n--

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::feeling the vibration in the ship he grips tighter::

FCO_Kyrron says:
::holds as steady as possible::

Host V`kar says:
<Korvith Imperium Scout One> # ::Vaporizes::

CNS_Merced says:
::feels the ship buck under him:: Self: Oh.

CSO_Gunther says:
::ever so grateful for the invention of shields::

Host V`kar says:
<Korvith Imperium Scout Two> # ::Swerves around, getting slammed in the side by the energy wave ... and is thrown about, consoles exploding, Xion are being thrown around::

XO_Zax says:
::hangs on tighter::

CNS_Merced says:
::begins to wish they hadn't gotten rid of the chairs in the original design for the Excelsior bridge::

Host Z`karn says:
# ::Holds on, while squawking in panic, when the explosions stop ... and everything is dark and smoky:: Re -- ::Squawk :: --port.

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION: A couple of consoles flash as the wave deposits the ship out of the system.

Host Z`karn says:
# <Xion I> ::Tries to get readings:: Z'karn: Sire, I think the other ship has been destroyed ... I cannot detect the Pendragon.

Host Z`karn says:
# <Xion II> Z'karn: Communications are gone, for now ... trying to get them up and running.

CSO_Gunther says:
::watches the emergency lights flicker on for a moment, still holding on tightly::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::covers his eyes from the sparks and notices the OPS officer fall::

FCO_Kyrron says:
::checks course::

XO_Zax says:
<OPS Oggy> ::falls and cracks her head on the console::

CSO_Gunther says:
::bangs the panel a couple of times to get it working again, and runs a sensor sweep::

CNS_Merced says:
::looks over everyone::  Self:  Once again, total disaster to the ship and her crew averted by a quick thinking officer or two.

CSO_Gunther says:
CO: No pursuit...for the moment.

MO_Panacea says:
::frowns in the general direction of the bridge, wondering how they expect anyone to get better being tossed around like that::

Host Karriaunna says:
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