U.S.S. Pendragon
10112.08

ACTD Wide
"Journey's End"

"Ours is Not to Reason Why"

Host Bryan says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<< Begin Mission Week 2 >>>>>>>>>>>>

Host CO_Zax says:
::walks onto the bridge and looks around::

CEO_M`Tor says:
:: searches his toolbox for his interphasic coil spanner and heads to the shield generators ::

FCO_Rofax says:
:: at the helm, trying to figure out exactly where they ended up....  begins checking Federation beacons::

CTO_Wilkens says:
@::pries the hatch off of one of the access panels and removes a set of isolinear chips, examining them carefully for some sort of error in the programming that would explain the Omega signal that has overridden all of his controls. Being able to find no such glitch, he replaces the hatch and enters a series of commands into the ops console::

XO_Kyrron says:
::experiencing a strange sense of deja vu::

CTO_Wilkens says:
@::waits for the computer to recognize his command code. Sighs in relief as the normal displays wink back on and the Omega symbol is replaced by the LCARS interface::

EO_Pettigrove says:
::on the bridge at the Eng station::

CSO_O`Dunn says:
::wonders what the deal with the screen is::

Host CO_Zax says:
::smiles at the XO:: XO: All stations reporting in, Number One?

Host Bryan says:
ACTION: The Pendragon bursts out of the Q'Orphod rift back into regular space in the far corner of the Alpha Quadrant. They find themselves bearing down on a small Federation shuttle that lies in their path.

CTO_Wilkens says:
@::quickly examines the LRS telemetry from the science console, noting first that there are two ships within scanning range, then identifying one of the ships as the U.S.S. Pendragon::

CEO_M`Tor says:
:: ignores the symbol on the computer screen and tries to adjusts the shield programming for polaron weapons ::

FCO_Rofax says:
::banks the Pen into a hard turn and slows to avoid the shuttle::

CTO_Wilkens says:
@::clambers for the ops station and hails the Pendragon::

OPS_Sop says:
::at ops::  CO: We've emerged from the rift.

Host CO_Zax says:
TO: Anything on sensors?

XO_Kyrron says:
::suddenly realizes the Captain was talking to her::

OPS_Sop says:
CO: We're being hailed.....

MO_Torek says:
*CO*: Captain, Sickbay here. No injuries to report, other than a little confusion.

XO_Kyrron says:
::rolls her eyes at herself::

CSO_O`Dunn says:
::trying to find the Q'orphod::

CTO_Wilkens says:
@::Self: C'mon, c'mon...::

FCO_Rofax says:
XO: Cmdr, picking up a shuttle in our path... course adjusted....

Host CO_Zax says:
*MO*: Understood. Thank you, Ensign.

OPS_Sop says:
::clears throat and speaks up:: CO/XO: We're being hailed by...   Wilkens.

CTO_Wilkens says:
@Comm: Pendragon: This is Commander Wilkens. Come in, Pendragon.

XO_Kyrron says:
FCO:  Is the Q'Orphod vessel still around?

Host CO_Zax says:
::turns and looks at OPS:: OPS: On screen.

OPS_Sop says:
::puts it on screen.::

CEO_M`Tor says:
:: swears he still sees that Omega symbol but knows that it is not there anymore ::

EO_Pettigrove says:
::runs a quick diagnostic on the ships systems::

Host Bryan says:
ACTION: The Pendragon blasts by the shuttle at full impulse, leaving it bobbing helplessly in its impulse wake.

XO_Kyrron says:
Thinks to self:  Wilkens?  Wasn't he our XO once?  Am I being replaced already?

CTO_Wilkens says:
@::some of the knots in his stomach release when his screen winks onto the screen. The knots soon return as he is knocked from his chair and his shuttle is buffeted by the ship::

Host CO_Zax says:
::starts to grin:: COMM:Shuttle: TJ? I thought we'd missed you.

FCO_Rofax says:
XO: Not that I can detect, Cmdr.  Continuing scans of the area....  ::continues to search for the Q'Orphod vessels, all stinkin four of them::

XO_Kyrron says:
TO:  Can you find the Q'orphod on tactical sensors?

Host CO_Zax says:
XO: Have him tractored in, Commander.

CTO_Wilkens says:
@::grips his chair and compensates for the turbulence:: Comm: Pendragon: I should be so lucky... Anytime you can lock onto me with a tractor beam, it would be much appreciated. ::his face becomes serious:: We have matters to discuss.

CEO_M`Tor says:
:: uses a multiphasic scanner and adjusts the shield frequency ::

CTO_Wilkens says:
@::waits anxiously for the Pendragon to tractor him into the shuttle bay::

XO_Kyrron says:
CO:  Right, Sir.  ::looks to see if there is actually anybody at tactical::

Host CO_Zax says:
COMM:Shuttle: Prepare to be tractored aboard.....and welcome home. Zax out.

CSO_O`Dunn says:
CO: I have the Q'Orphod on long-range sensors. They're having engine trouble, it looks like. Maybe that rough departure....

OPS_Sop says:
CO: Tractor beam ready, sir.

MO_Torek says:
::works on the medical supply inventory::

XO_Kyrron says:
OPS:  Pull him in.

FCO_Rofax says:
XO: Cmdr, the Q'Orphod are on long-range scans....  ::points to the Tactical screen slaved to his console::

OPS_Sop says:
XO: Aye.

CTO_Wilkens says:
@::grimaces at the screen as the channel winks off:: Self: Not quite the welcome I'd expected, but under the circumstances...

Host CO_Zax says:
CSO: Can you determine their condition?

CEO_M`Tor says:
CO: Shield frequency alterations are implemented Captain but untested.

OPS_Sop says:
COMM: Shuttle: Prepare for docking, Commander.    ::engages tractor beam and tows the shuttle into their shuttle bay::

Host Bryan says:
ACTION: A tractor beam lances through space locking onto the Commander's shuttlecraft and hauling towards the open bay doors of the Pendragon. Once in place, local secondary beams lock onto the small craft and bring it to a gentle rest on the shuttlebay floor.

XO_Kyrron says:
CO:  Are we going to continue pursuit?

CTO_Wilkens says:
@::breathes a little easier as the beam locks onto him and guides him into the shuttle bay, landing gently on the deck of the shuttle bay::

CTO_Wilkens says:
@::sighs in relief and leans back into his chair::

CSO_O`Dunn says:
CO: Their engines are offline. I can't tell why from this distance.

Host CO_Zax says:
::nods:: CEO: Odds that they work? ::smiles slightly::

Host Bryan says:
ACTION: At the science console on the bridge, O'Dunn finds an unusual energy signature, unlike anything she has ever seen, ahead of them in the Mediton/Leopold Nebula. Very near the Q'Orphod's flight path.

XO_Kyrron says:
*CTO*:  Please report to the bridge immediately.

OPS_Sop says:
XO: The shuttle has docked.

CTO_Wilkens says:
::nods:: *XO* Acknowledged, I'm currently en route. ::ducks under the hatch of the shuttle and down the ramp into the shuttle bay::

Host CO_Zax says:
FCO: As soon as we have him aboard, set an intercept course. Get within sensor range and hold position.

CTO_Wilkens says:
::motions to the nearest crewman:: Crewman: Have my bag secured and taken to my quarters.

FCO_Rofax says:
TO: Lt McCloud, can you resume command of Tactical.... It appears as if we will have some rough flying ahead of us and I'll need to focus on that....

CEO_M`Tor says:
CO: They were from the original encounter with the Q'Orphod Captain... and I have adjusted them from the weapons fire we have received... so perhaps 75 % effective for now

XO_Kyrron says:
*CTO*:  Nice to have you back, Commander.

EO_Pettigrove says:
::grins at the CEO:: CEO:  Nice job ...

FCO_Rofax says:
CO: Aye Captain... ::begins pre-lim calculations::

Host Bryan says:
<Crewman> CTO: What do I look like, a valet?

CSO_O`Dunn says:
CO: They're moving toward the Mediton/Leopold Nebula at impulse. There's an odd energy reading coming from the nebula...

Host CO_Zax says:
CEO: Full damage report?

Host CO_Zax says:
::frowns::

CTO_Wilkens says:
::as he enters the turbolift outside the shuttle bay:: *XO* Nice to BE back.

CTO_Wilkens says:
TL: Bridge.

Host CO_Zax says:
CEO: Can you determine its source?

MO_Torek says:
::is very glad they were able to fully stock on medical supplies::

Host CO_Zax says:
<Andrew> ::skips happily as he heads to sickbay::

CTO_Wilkens says:
::waits impatiently as the turbo car whooshes through the shaft and beeps when it arrives at the uppermost level, the bridge::

CEO_M`Tor says:
CO: We have repaired almost all damage Captain. :: looks to the CSO :: I cannot at the moment but I shall attempt to do so.

XO_Kyrron says:
CO:  Commander Wilkens is on his way to the bridge.

EO_Pettigrove says:
CEO:  Orders, Sir?

Host CO_Zax says:
XO: Understood, Commander.

CSO_O`Dunn says:
CEO/CO: Working on it.

XO_Kyrron says:
CSO:  What can you make of that odd energy reading, Kerina?

CTO_Wilkens says:
::smoothes his tunic with the palm of his hand, as it is more than a little disorderly having spent a couple of days in a shuttlecraft bound for the Pendragon::

FCO_Rofax says:
::lays in intercept course for the Q'Orphod vessels and prepares to engage::

FCO_Rofax says:
CO: Captain, course laid in...  Q'Orphod vessels are dead ahead....

CTO_Wilkens says:
::steps onto the bridge, bowing to Naval tradition and announcing his presence to the captain:: CO: Commander Thomas Wilkens, reporting as ordered ma'am.

CSO_O`Dunn says:
XO: The range is a bit extreme for a clear reading. From here, it doesn't look like anything I've ever seen before.

OPS_Sop says:
::continues to do what an OPS gotta do::

XO_Kyrron says:
FCO:  Does our course take us nearer the nebula?

Host CO_Zax says:
FCO: Engage. Full impulse.

CEO_M`Tor says:
:: completely forgets that Pettigrove was on the bridge :: EO: Assist me in the shield configuration adjustments. I will not have this ship torn appart by one ship again.

CTO_Wilkens says:
::stands to the left of the captain's chair, standing at a rigid state of semi-attention::

FCO_Rofax says:
CO: Aye Captain....  ::fingers fly over the appropriate keys::

EO_Pettigrove says:
CEO:  Yes, Sir.  ::wonders if the CEO forgot about her::

XO_Kyrron says:
::knows that Zax and Wilkins are old friends and chuckles at the formality::

Host CO_Zax says:
::grins and stands:: CTO: Welcome aboard, Commander Wilkens! ::salutes::

Host Bryan says:
ACTION: The Pendragon receives an incoming communication from the Q'Orphod vessel...

FCO_Rofax says:
XO: Indeed Cmdr.  We will come in close proximity to the Nebula...

CSO_O`Dunn says:
::eyes the new arrival::

CEO_M`Tor says:
:: begins a detailed scan of the nebula on his viewer as well ::

XO_Kyrron says:
::nods at the FCO::  CSO:  See what you can find out as we get closer.

CTO_Wilkens says:
::takes a moment to familiarize himself with the bridge of the Pendragon:: CO: Thank you ma'am. ::now that the formalities are out of the way allows himself to relax just a little and returns the formal salute::

Host CO_Zax says:
::smiles:: CTO: Welcome home, TJ. At ease. ::winks::

CSO_O`Dunn says:
::nods back::

EO_Pettigrove says:
::joins the CEO and looks at the shield modifications::

CSO_O`Dunn says:
::thinks to self "home?"::

OPS_Sop says:
::looks at the CTO who just stepped off the TL::  CTO: Good afternoon sir.

Host CO_Zax says:
<Andrew> ::he and his pet trot into sickbay::

FCO_Rofax says:
XO: Cmdr, incoming message from the Q'Orphod vessels...

MO_Torek says:
::walks back over to his desk, sitting down::

XO_Kyrron says:
FCO:  On screen

FCO_Rofax says:
::puts on screen::  

Host Bryan says:
<Q'Orphod> COM: Pendragon: Stay away! You can't have it! The Brilliance will be ours! Our race will sing through the quadrant again and we will make the Bellicose pay for what they have done to our people!

Host CO_Zax says:
::looks at Tria:: XO: Commander Kyrron, may I present our new CTO. Commander TJ Wilkens.....Commander Tria Kyrron.

CEO_M`Tor says:
:: wonders if the Q'Orphod crew are delirious ::

CTO_Wilkens says:
::nods to the ops officer and glances at the main view screen, scrutinizing the image of the Q'Orphod captain::

XO_Kyrron says:
::wonders if the "brilliance" has anything to do with that odd energy reading::

CSO_O`Dunn says:
::raises a curious eyebrow at the comm::

Host CO_Zax says:
::frowns::

XO_Kyrron says:
CTO:  Good to see you again.  You probably don't remember me, but I remember you.

EO_Pettigrove says:
::wonders what "the brilliance" is::

CTO_Wilkens says:
XO: A pleasure, Commander.

CSO_O`Dunn says:
CEO: Can you spare any power for the sensors?

CTO_Wilkens says:
CO: Considering the current circumstances, Captain, I would like to take my station and familiarize myself with the tactical systems.

OPS_Sop says:
XO: The brilliant?

OPS_Sop says:
XO: What's that?

XO_Kyrron says:
CTO:  I think you'll find the tactical department in order.

XO_Kyrron says:
OPS:  I have no idea.

Host CO_Zax says:
CTO: Please see OPS for your room assignment...and take your station.

CEO_M`Tor says:
CSO: Of Commander... for now.. if we go into battle however... :: let's his voice trail off ::

EO_Pettigrove says:
CEO:  75% huh?  Let's see if we can get that higher ...

Host CO_Zax says:
XO: Your thoughts, Tria?

XO_Kyrron says:
CO:  What was that strange symbol all about?  Does it have anything to do with what the Q'Orphod are after?

CTO_Wilkens says:
::nods:: CO: Aye aye, ma'am. ::notes inwardly to himself that he should talk to the operations department about his cabin assignment::

Host CO_Zax says:
::shakes her head:: XO: It could be......

CSO_O`Dunn says:
::nods:: CEO: I'm going to try an overloaded focus sweep of that nebula... ::presses an intriguing yet clever sequence of controls::

FCO_Rofax says:
Self: Brilliance, eh?  Must be that last quantum torpedo I stuck up their........  ::thoughts are interrupted by a beep on his console::

Host Bryan says:
@<Q'Orphod> ::stares across space at the Captain of the Pendragon more than a little perplexed at the lack of a reaction::

CEO_M`Tor says:
:: looks over to the Captain and wonders why she is so vague ::

Host CO_Zax says:
<Andrew> ::looks at the MO with a gummy grin:: MO: Lolly?

XO_Kyrron says:
CO:  The Q'Orphod seem to be heading to that odd energy reading.  I suggest we try to beat them there.

OPS_Sop says:
CO: The Q'Orphod mentioned a ... Brilliant.  Do you know what that might be?

CTO_Wilkens says:
::walks to the aft section of the bridge and dismisses the tactical officer manning the station::

MO_Torek says:
::looks up slowly::Andrew: Pardon?

Host CO_Zax says:
::nods:: XO: I'd have to agree.

Host CO_Zax says:
XO: At your order.

Host Bryan says:
COM: Pendragon: Stay away! You can't have it! The Brilliance will be ours! Our race will sing through the quadrant again and we will make the Bellicose pay for what they have done to our people! ::closes the channel::

FCO_Rofax says:
::plots course to beat the Q'Orphod to the coordinates.... just.... in..... case.....  ::

Host CO_Zax says:
<Andrew> MO: Lolly! Lolly!

OPS_Sop says:
CO: They've closed channel, sir!

XO_Kyrron says:
FCO:  To the nebula, as fast as we can.

MO_Torek says:
Andrew: What is a lolly?

OPS_Sop says:
XO/CO: Should I reopen it?

CTO_Wilkens says:
::furrows his brow, pushing to the back of his mind the disturbing sight of the Omega diagram that had overridden his consoles on the shuttle::

CSO_O`Dunn says:
::frowns, quite surprised to get NOTHING at all out of that scanning trick::

XO_Kyrron says:
CSO:  See that the FCO has the coordinates of that weird energy reading.

EO_Pettigrove says:
::makes some minor adjustments to the shields ... ::

FCO_Rofax says:
XO: Course laid in Cmdr....  ::increases speed::

XO_Kyrron says:
FCO:  Can we beat them there?

Host CO_Zax says:
CSO: Status of your scans?

CEO_M`Tor says:
:: completes the power transfer to the sensors ::

CSO_O`Dunn says:
XO: Right away, sir. ::copies the info to the FCO's console::

CSO_O`Dunn says:
CO: Nothing. Whatever that is, it's diffracting an overloading focus sweep.

Host CO_Zax says:
XO: Take us to yellow alert.

FCO_Rofax says:
XO:  Does a Ferengi smell anything like a garbage chute?   I mean... certainly Cmdr....

XO_Kyrron says:
::chuckles at the FCO's comment and is grateful T'rget isn't on the bridge::

XO_Kyrron says:
FCO:  Head for the coordinates O'Dunn just sent you.

CSO_O`Dunn says:
::stifles a laugh, especially remembering a certain annoying TO::

FCO_Rofax says:
::spies the coordinates from CSO's console::  CSO: Got 'em Cmdr....      XO: Minor course adjustment, Cmdr.... Aye....

Host CO_Zax says:
::turns sharply in her chair:: FCO: Would you care to share your comment with the rest of the class, Lt?

Host Bryan says:
ACTION: The bridge is plunged into a yellowish light as the ship moves to a higher alert status.

CTO_Wilkens says:
::makes the necessary corresponding adjustments to ship's status as they are upgraded to alert status yellow::

OPS_Sop says:
::shuts down the holodecks and non-essential transporters::

Host CO_Zax says:
::makes a note to speak to the XO about the FCO's comment::

FCO_Rofax says:
CO:  Certainly Captain.... I was curious if a Ferengi smell anything like a garbage chute?   I must have been wondering out loud again....

EO_Pettigrove says:
CEO:  Shield efficiency now up to 80%, Sir.  I don't think I'm going to get it any higher than that ...

XO_Kyrron says:
FCO:  ETA?

Host Bryan says:
ACTION: Ahead of them, on sensors, the Q'Orphod have turned towards the Pendragon and are arming their weapons systems.

Host CO_Zax says:
::tilts her head:: FCO: Well, perhaps you'll find out when you help T'rget scrub out the recyclers next shift?

XO_Kyrron says:
CTO:  What's the status of the Q'orphod vessel?

CTO_Wilkens says:
XO: They are coming about and have armed their weapons.

CEO_M`Tor says:
:: nods :: EO: Anything you can give me will be sufficient.

CSO_O`Dunn says:
::winces::

EO_Pettigrove says:
CEO:  Bringing modified shields on-line now.

XO_Kyrron says:
CTO:  Red alert!

OPS_Sop says:
::reroutes power to shields and weapons::

XO_Kyrron says:
OPS:  Open a channel to the Q'Orphod.

OPS_Sop says:
::shuts down all non-essential systems to conserve energy.::

FCO_Rofax says:
CO: Understood Captain....

OPS_Sop says:
XO: Aye.  ::opens channel:: Channel opened, sir.

CSO_O`Dunn says:
::hopes the polaron-based enhancements help::

Host CO_Zax says:
FCO: Prepare evasive maneuvers.

CTO_Wilkens says:
::slaps the appropriate keys on his console and brings the ship to red alert; klaxons begin blaring and a status of general quarters is declared ship-wide::

FCO_Rofax says:
XO: ETA to the Q'Orphod vessels is three minutes, Cmdr....

XO_Kyrron says:
CO:  A channel is open to the Q'Orphod, Sir.

EO_Pettigrove says:
CEO:  Modified shields at 80% and holding ... looks like this is going to work, Sir!

FCO_Rofax says:
::lays in evasives::

Host CO_Zax says:
CTO: Power up weapons and target their bow. Let them know we mean business.

FCO_Rofax says:
CO: Aye Captain...

CTO_Wilkens says:
::checks the status of their weapons systems::

Host CO_Zax says:
::nods::

CEO_M`Tor says:
:: nods :: EO: We shall test them as we go

MO_Torek says:
::hears Red Alert, prepares for casualties, sits Andrew in the seat handing him a lolly::Stay there Andrew.::winks::

EO_Pettigrove says:
::nods:: CEO:  I would have liked to have some time to run simulations.

Host CO_Zax says:
COMM:Q'Orphod Ship: This is the USS Pendragon.....

CTO_Wilkens says:
::wants to point out he has no control over the engines but refrains:: CO: Aye, I've targeted the bow of their ship and am standing by to fire a spread of torpedoes.

Host Bryan says:
@<Q'Orphod> COM: Pendragon: If you delay us we will tow your broken hull back to Riga as a trophy of our victory over the Bellicose.

OPS_Sop says:
::monitors the communication.::

FCO_Rofax says:
::prepares to make a run at the Q'Orphod from below as their engines are pretty much useless::

CTO_Wilkens says:
::smirks at the arrogance of the Q'Orphod ship and takes to scanning their ship for vulnerabilities in their shields::

CSO_O`Dunn says:
::still trying that fancy scan on the nebula::

Host Bryan says:
ACTION: As the distance between the Pendragon and the Q'Orphod vessel shrinks scans clearly indicate that the vessels engines are functioning normally. But their lack of warp (space folding) seems to a result of local conditions.

XO_Kyrron says:
CSO:  Any idea yet what they are after in the nebula?

Host CO_Zax says:
FCO: Bring us about.

CSO_O`Dunn says:
XO: No idea yet.

Host CO_Zax says:
FCO: Maintain a safe distance.

FCO_Rofax says:
CO: Aye Captain...  ::makes adjustment and backs off::

Host Bryan says:
ACTION: The Q'Orphod vessel sends out a few potshots towards the Pendragon at the extreme of their weapons range.

Host CO_Zax says:
COMM:Q'Orphod: Stand down.

CTO_Wilkens says:
::realigns the targeting scanners, his fingers hovering over the controls necessary to fire upon the Q'Orphod ship::

XO_Kyrron says:
::wonders if they will try and race them or fight them::

EO_Pettigrove says:
::keeps a close eye on the new shielding::

CSO_O`Dunn says:
CO: Their engines are actually fine, captain. Something about this region of space is keeping them from working.

Host CO_Zax says:
CTO: Fire a warning shot across their bow.

CEO_M`Tor says:
:: notices the weapon's fire EO: Status of the new shield configuration ?

Host Bryan says:
@<Q'Orphod> COM: Pendragon: Never! Victory and freedom or death are preferable to continued slavery at the hands of the Bellicose.

EO_Pettigrove says:
CEO:  Shields holding.  Still at 80%

CTO_Wilkens says:
::nods:: CO: Firing. ::fires::

OPS_Sop says:
CSO: Is it affecting our engines?

Host CO_Zax says:
COMM:Q'O: We can help you. Stand down.

FCO_Rofax says:
::quickly maneuvers through several evasives, attempting avoid the weapons fire and to throw off the Q'Orphod's targeting systems::

XO_Kyrron says:
::realizes she actually prefers dealing with dead Q'Orphod::

CTO_Wilkens says:
::monitors his feed to the LRS telemetry, watching as their phaser beams rake across the bow of the Q'Orphod ship::

CSO_O`Dunn says:
OPS: It doesn't seem to be.

TO_McCloud says:
::arrives at Tactical.. late..::

TO_McCloud says:
CTO: Sir?

Host CO_Zax says:
<Andrew> ::growing bored picks up the MO and brings him to his side::

XO_Kyrron says:
::notices McCloud's late arrival, but he is no longer hers to deal with::

CEO_M`Tor says:
:: frowns at the display :: Self: That is odd...

MO_Torek says:
::realizes he is floating back to his desk::

EO_Pettigrove says:
::overhears:: CEO:  What is, Sir?

CTO_Wilkens says:
::takes only enough time to acknowledge the presence of McCloud before he buries himself in his work, adjusting his targeting sensors::

FCO_Rofax says:
::maintains the Pen's position, just beyond the Q'Orphod weapons range::

CEO_M`Tor says:
EO: Engine performance is reduced... I cannot determine the cause... CO: Captain.. engine efficiency is reduced... cause unknown

XO_Kyrron says:
::the suspense is killing her::

OPS_Sop says:
::looks a little worried::  CSO: If we loose the ability to warp.. we'll never catch up with the Q'orphods.

CSO_O`Dunn says:
::still scanning the nebula, still with no results, still amazed that this particular sort of scan has produced no results::

XO_Kyrron says:
OPS:  Lose warp?  Are we going to?

CSO_O`Dunn says:
OPS: They're not folding anywhere in a hurry.

MO_Torek says:
*CO*: Captain I think the gravitational systems in Sickbay are malfunctioning.

Host CO_Zax says:
::frowns:: FCO: Pull her back.

EO_Pettigrove says:
CEO:  Could be the same thing that's stopping the ships out there ... Maybe that nebula is affecting ship's systems.

Host Bryan says:
ACTION: Amazingly, the CSO continues to get no result from her extra special scan.

Host CO_Zax says:
*MO*: I'll have the CEO look into it.

TO_McCloud says:
::just takes Tactical 2::

Host CO_Zax says:
XO: Status report?

FCO_Rofax says:
::flatly::   CO: Aye Captain...   ::increases the distance between the vessels and mumbles to himself::

Host Bryan says:
ACTION: The Q'Orphod press on their attack now launching projectile weapons towards the Pendragon.

OPS_Sop says:
XO: I do not know, Sir.  ... But...  ::looks at her reading of the engines::  The engine effiencies are... going down.

Host CO_Zax says:
CTO: Fire at will.

XO_Kyrron says:
CO:  We are experiencing no damage from the weapons fire.  The Q'Orphod seem a bit unreasonable, and there is some rumour that we can't warp at the moment.

CTO_Wilkens says:
::fires a spread of torpedoes from their forward launchers, following it up with a blast from the phaser banks::

CEO_M`Tor says:
:: hears about the problems in Sickbay but still wonders about the engine efficiency problem ::

FCO_Rofax says:
::begins evasives and swings the Pen into attack position::

Host CO_Zax says:
FCO: Try to avoid the warp void zones and bring us about.

CSO_O`Dunn says:
::punches in what little they do have on the nebula, and the apparent distortion of the region into the computer in an attempt to let it deduce a cause::

EO_Pettigrove says:
CEO:  I can go and see what the problem is in sickbay if you want?

XO_Kyrron says:
::wondering if she forgot anything in that brilliant report::

Host Bryan says:
ACTION: The weapons from Pendragon ... rake ... across the Q'Orphod vessel which seems surprised by the intensity of the volley. The vessel breaks off its attack apparently preferring to resume course towards the nebula.

FCO_Rofax says:
CO: Aye Captain....  ::plots in evasive course around the pockets::

Host CO_Zax says:
::nods:: XO: Take us into the brilliant zone.

CEO_M`Tor says:
:: nods :: EO: Proceed.. If we have casualties.. they will need their equipment functional..

XO_Kyrron says:
FCO:  Resume course, maximum warp.

CTO_Wilkens says:
CO: They're breaking off and heading towards the nebula. ::adjusts the targeting sensors::

Host CO_Zax says:
CTO: Location of the Q'Orphod ship?

EO_Pettigrove says:
CEO:  Aye, Sir.  ::leaves the bridge and enters TL:: Computer:  Sickbay.

Host CO_Zax says:
CSO: We need information!

Host Bryan says:
ACTION: At the science station, Mister O'Dunn finally gets some positive return from her scans of the nebula as the energy signature seems to be expanding exponentially.

MO_Torek says:
::notices he is heading back over to Andrew::

FCO_Rofax says:
XO: Aye Cmdr...  ::plots course to avoid the voids and thinks he sounds like a pizza commercial::

Host CO_Zax says:
<Andrew> ::sticks a lolly into the MO's hair as he floats by::

EO_Pettigrove says:
::exits TL and heads down the hall towards Sickbay::

FCO_Rofax says:
::takes the Pen into Warp and quickly beyond their previous location::

Host Bryan says:
ACTION: Across the bridge at Tactical, the officers are able to detect literally dozens of vessels making their way towards the nebula. Approximately half appear to be Federation in origin, but the rest are a mixture of Romulan, Borg, Breen, Cardassian, Bellicose, and Q'Orphod.

CSO_O`Dunn says:
CO: The energy level is growing exponentially....that's all I can get so....

EO_Pettigrove says:
::enters Sickbay and gasps as she sees the MO floating::

FCO_Rofax says:
::hears a disturbing beep emanate from TAC console::   Self:  Now what.....

CTO_Wilkens says:
CO/XO: I'm detecting an armada of ships approaching, mixed types... Borg, Breen, Romulan...

XO_Kyrron says:
CTO:  Any Federation?

OPS_Sop says:
XO: Confirmed, sirs.  Should I hail them?

MO_Torek says:
::looks over at the EO, lolly stuck in his hair::

CTO_Wilkens says:
::studies his sensors:: XO: Affirmative. Approximately half of them are of Federation origin.

CEO_M`Tor says:
:: frowns and stares openly at the CTO ::

XO_Kyrron says:
OPS:  Contact the Federation ships and try to find out what is going on.

EO_Pettigrove says:
MO:  You reported a problem with environmental controls?  ::quickly goes over and checks the environmental controls ... ::

Host Bryan says:
ACTION: As the energy signature continues to expand outward, the Q'Orphod vessel unexpectedly suffers a catastrophic failure and breaks up behind the Pendragon.

Host CO_Zax says:
::stands and frowns at the screen::

MO_Torek says:
EO: Well seeing you are not affected, it must be something else...

OPS_Sop says:
::nods and hails the federation ships::

OPS_Sop says:
XO: I'm attempting to hail them.

CSO_O`Dunn says:
CO: Captain, I'm thinking that maybe we should back off....

OPS_Sop says:
COM: Federation ships: This is the USS Pendragon.  Respond.

EO_Pettigrove says:
::completes her check:: MO:  environmental systems are working fine ... ::sees Andrew::

FCO_Rofax says:
XO: Cmdr, the warp trail has left a wake that has drastically affected the Q'Orphod vessels...

Host CO_Zax says:
<Andrew> ::giggles::

XO_Kyrron says:
CO: Do you have any idea what is going on here, Sir?

Host CO_Zax says:
::nods grimly::

CTO_Wilkens says:
CO: If their present company is any indication, ma'am, I think perhaps we had better steer clear of the entire armada of ships.

MO_Torek says:
::looks at Andrew who is giggling::

OPS_Sop says:
::scans the vicinity for com signals.::  XO:  All federation ships seems to be on com signal, sir.

EO_Pettigrove says:
Andrew:  Will you be a good boy and put the Doctor down?

XO_Kyrron says:
OPS:  Contact Starfleet Command.

Host CO_Zax says:
OPS: Chatter on the COMM channels?

MO_Torek says:
::looks confused::

OPS_Sop says:
CO: sorry.. I meant... silent com signals.  No one is answering to our hails.

Host Bryan says:
ACTION: Increasing and increasing and increasing, the energy signature rather suddenly, and sharply blooms into a full-blown particle fountain of tremendous energy potential. At the same time, O'Dunn's console begins to shriek a warning as the sensors are becoming overloaded.

CTO_Wilkens says:
::the hairs on his back tingle, and he shivers, this entire ordeal is giving him a sick feeling in the pit of his stomach::

Host CO_Zax says:
FCO: get us out of here! Head for the breech!

EO_Pettigrove says:
*CEO*:  Lt, I've checked the environmental controls in sickbay and there is no problem.  However, there is a small child here ...

FCO_Rofax says:
CO: Aye Captain....

Host CO_Zax says:
<Andrew> ::picks up the pretty lady as well::

CEO_M`Tor says:
:: frowns :: *EO* Child ?

FCO_Rofax says:
::makes course correction and heads for coordinates rather quickly::

CSO_O`Dunn says:
SELF: Ooooooo.... ::overcome with scientific curiosity for a moment, gathering as much sensor data as possible::

CTO_Wilkens says:
::feels the deck surge beneath his feet as the Pendragon accelerates::

OPS_Sop says:
::raises her hands to shields her eyes from the bright light from the view screen.::

Host Bryan says:
ACTION: The warnings from the science station suddenly cease. But only momentarily as the sensor station blows out sending a cascading shower of electric sparks down atop of Miss O'Dunn.

FCO_Rofax says:
::instinctively ducks as the sound of the explosion::

EO_Pettigrove says:
::yells in surprise as she starts to float:: *CEO*:  Yes, sir.  Around 2 years old ... he seems to be responsible for what's happening down here ...

CTO_Wilkens says:
::snatches an extinguisher from underneath his console and bathes the console in fireretardent foam::

Host Bryan says:
ACTION: ...and one ceiling tile which breaks apart atop her head.

XO_Kyrron says:
*MO*:  Medical emergency on the bridge.

Host CO_Zax says:
<Andrew> ::makes the pretty girl and boy dance around the room::

OPS_Sop says:
Self: Eeeks!  ::rushes next to the CSO::  CSO: Sir.. are you all right?

Host CO_Zax says:
FCO: ETA to the breech?

CSO_O`Dunn says:
::blinks::

CEO_M`Tor says:
:: runs over to the science console and attempts to repair the damage bumping into the CSO slightly ::

CTO_Wilkens says:
::finishes hosing the console down and kneels beside the CSO, motioning for the TO to take over at the tactical station momentarily::

CSO_O`Dunn says:
OPS: At least we got some good data.

MO_Torek says:
*XO*: I would be most pleased if someone would tell this child to cease its telekinetic activity...sir.

CSO_O`Dunn says:
::enjoys being bumped out of the way by the CEO::

OPS_Sop says:
::nods:: CSO: Can you stand?

Host Bryan says:
ACTION: As if in jealousy, from the CEO going to some other console, the Engineering station begins a quiet alert.

XO_Kyrron says:
CO:  Andrew seems to be causing some havoc in Sickbay.

FCO_Rofax says:
CO: ETA.... 90 seconds Captain!

Host CO_Zax says:
::looks up in surprise::

CEO_M`Tor says:
*EO* How can a 2 year old be responsible for anything except drooling on the floor Pettigrove ?

Host CO_Zax says:
::sighs::

TO_McCloud says:
::"Finally!" runs scans::

XO_Kyrron says:
CSO:  Do you need medical attention?

Host CO_Zax says:
*Andrew*: Put down the nice man.

CSO_O`Dunn says:
::looks down at the kneeling OPS officer:: OPS: Yes. Can you see?

Host Bryan says:
ACTION: Below their feet, the sound of a rushing freight train can be heard which rattles through the deck plates.

EO_Pettigrove says:
*CEO*:  It appears this child has unusual abilities ...

CSO_O`Dunn says:
XO: I'm fine, but the sensor panel needs help!

Host CO_Zax says:
All: Hold on!

CEO_M`Tor says:
Self: KHEST !  I need to be in two places at once.... :: returns to the engineering console::

CTO_Wilkens says:
::grabs ahold of the nearest station, gripping it until his knuckles turn white with exertion::

CSO_O`Dunn says:
::grabs her console tightly::

Host CO_Zax says:
<Andrew> ::puts down the MO::

FCO_Rofax says:
::continues minor course adjustments, flying the Pen hard enough to rattle her seams::

MO_Torek says:
::after being set back down, rushes to the bridge::

CTO_Wilkens says:
FCO: Keep her together...

Host CO_Zax says:
::says a quick prayer as the breech appears on the screen::

OPS_Sop says:
::was not kneeling::  CSO: Glad to see you're all right.

FCO_Rofax says:
CO: ETA 30 seconds Captain....

XO_Kyrron says:
::looks up at the screen::

Host CO_Zax says:
OPS: More power to shields.

XO_Kyrron says:
::sees nothing::

CTO_Wilkens says:
::wheels around and makes his way back to the tactical station, standing beside the TO::

CEO_M`Tor says:
*EO* Child unusual abilities... ??  Like what ?? :: adjusts his console to stop the alarm ::

Host Bryan says:
ACTION: The rushing freight train becomes a tornado of nose that reverberates through the walls of the ship causing PADDs to dance atop consoles. The Pendragon sounds suddenly drops off and the Pendragon drops from warp to impulse.

FCO_Rofax says:
Self:  What....

CTO_Wilkens says:
TO: Shut off the klaxons!

OPS_Sop says:
CO: Aye sir!  ::cuts down replicators and such and divert them to the shields::

EO_Pettigrove says:
*CEO*:  Like I'm floating in mid-air, Sir!

Host CO_Zax says:
CEO: Status report!

TO_McCloud says:
CTO: Aye, sir! ::shuts them down::

XO_Kyrron says:
FCO: What's happened?

MO_Torek says:
::arrives on the bridge::

Host CO_Zax says:
::somehow knew it would end up like this::

XO_Kyrron says:
::sees the MO::  MO:  Check out the CSO

CSO_O`Dunn says:
::wonders if it's safe to let go of her console::

FCO_Rofax says:
::attempts to locate a Fed Beacon::    XO: I have no idea Cmdr.... searching for a beacon now....

CSO_O`Dunn says:
XO/MO: I'm fine, really.

MO_Torek says:
XO: Aye sir.::walks over to the CSO and begins scanning her::

CTO_Wilkens says:
::glances worriedly at the captain, the Omega symbol dancing around in the back of his head::

CEO_M`Tor says:
CO: Warp offline Captain... cause unknown.. the engines seem fine... I believe it is this space .. :: frowns :: and Pettigrove is having difficulties in sickbay with a child Captain

XO_Kyrron says:
CTO:  Are tactical systems still on-line?

CSO_O`Dunn says:
XO: Get the sensors fixed, and I'll be better.

FCO_Rofax says:
~~~  ::reaches out for anything beyond the ship::  ~~~

Host CO_Zax says:
TO: Lt. McCloud?

CTO_Wilkens says:
XO: Online, yes, but in our current state, and with the sensors offline, I can't say exactly how accurate we'll be...

TO_McCloud says:
CO: Yes?

XO_Kyrron says:
::nods::  CTO:  Stand ready regardless.

MO_Torek says:
CSO: No injuries sir. 

CTO_Wilkens says:
XO: Aye ma'am.

CEO_M`Tor says:
:: shakes head at his diagnostic :: CO: Confirmed Captain... Engines are functioning normally.

OPS_Sop says:
::taps her console trying to bring her sensors online.::

EO_Pettigrove says:
::tries to float to the Sickbay door::

Host CO_Zax says:
TO: Could you please secure sickbay?

FCO_Rofax says:
XO: We still have impulse engines, Cmdr....  Speed and heading... are........ unknown.....

XO_Kyrron says:
FCO:  Do you have helm control?

TO_McCloud says:
CO: Yes, sir.. ::heads to sickbay::

CSO_O`Dunn says:
MO: Yes, but I already knew that. CEO: How long before the sensors are working again? ::sounds a bit anxious::

CEO_M`Tor says:
CO: I just cannot form a warp bubble because of this space :: frowns :;

FCO_Rofax says:
XO: I believe so.....

Host Bryan says:
ACTION: From out the darkness the storm sensor darkness the storm reaches them. Like a palm tree holding back a Tsunami, the energy wave reaches the Pendragon and slams into her from behind. The Engineering station begins to wail as sheering forces rip at the nacelles and the saucer section. All goes black aboard the USS Pendragon.

Host Bryan says:
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