Host CO_Rofax says:
Captain's Log - SD 10401.17
Host CO_Rofax says:
Our search for the missing has proved fruitless thus far, but we have identified several potential leads.  We face the arduous task of guessing which vessel to pursue at this point, as time is of the essence.  The longer they are in enemy hands, the greater problem we face recovering them without serious complications.
Host CO_Rofax says:
With the best of luck and greatest of intentions, I more fearful of how a successful mission would tax our current resources.  Our resolve will most assuredly be challenged in the coming hours.
Host Cat says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Resume Mission>>>>>>>>
Host Cat says:
Action: The Pendragon is still searching for their missing officer.....
CSO_Toms says:
@::being Borgish somewhere::
CTO_Shiar says:
::sitting at Tac1 checking sensors::
OPS_Pettigrove says:
::at OPS on the bridge::
Host Cat says:
Action: Their missing officer is still enroute to his new home.
FCO_Ens_White says:
::is at the helm muttering to himself about something::
XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::shifts in his seat slightly as he reads over the latest report from Sickbay::
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
::in the Jeffries tube that runs alongside Main Deflector Control::
OPS_Pettigrove says:
::checking comms trying to find something, anything::
One_of_Many says:
@ ~~~ We are many yet one. We were once imperfect yet have shed that past life. We are Borg. Your designation ... ~~~
CNS_Luchena says:
::in sickbay finishing up a very serious, with absolutely no flirting, conversation with Nurse Portman::
Host CO_Rofax says:
CSO: Lt., prepare another volley of probes....  ::trails off realizing the CSO is the one they are looking for::
One_of_Many says:
@::the four Borg seemingly ignore the CSO, concentrating on their consoles which they do not seem to touch, but respond to their commands anyway::
CNS_Luchena says:
::nods at her in thanks and leaves::
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
::shouts down to the tube entry:: Ens. Richards: Richards! Check the phase variance on the lateral array!
OPS_Pettigrove says:
::hears the CO and prepares the probes:: CO:  Shall I launch them, Sir?
Ens_Richards says:
CEO: Checking now, sir...
One_of_Many says:
@~~~CSO: Your designation is Five of Many ~~~
XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::looks over to Rofax, putting a little bit of doctorly concern into his voice:: CO: Are you feeling alright, Captain?
One_of_Many says:
@~~~CSO: Shed your past ~~~
Host CO_Rofax says:
OPS: Cmdr, please make it so.....  ::sighs heavily::
CNS_Luchena says:
::enters a TL::
CTO_Shiar says:
CO: Sir, one option would be to disable all 4 craft and perform a search then.
OPS_Pettigrove says:
::nods, turns and launches the probes:: CO: Probes away.
Host CO_Rofax says:
XO: Fine, thank you. Sickbay ready?
CSO_Toms says:
@::simply works on... the voice registering somewhere in his head::
Ens_Richards says:
CEO: Phase variance at 0.004.
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
::shakes head:: Self: That'll have to do for now.
XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::nods and hands over the PADD with a report on:: XO: They are all working overtime and running through the drills, Captain. Counsellor Luchena is down there at the moment.
One_of_Many says:
@~~~CSO: You do not acknowledge us ~~~
Host CO_Rofax says:
CTO: As much as I would like to make a first strike attack, I am unsure SFC would approve attacking a innocent ship.  Coordinate with OPS and focus our efforts on scanning the vessels' interiors.
One_of_Many says:
@::one of the Drones turns to the CSO, it's sensor eye-pod emitting low-level scans of the CSO to determine any malfunction in his constantly evolving techno-organic structure::
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
Richards: That's it. I'm coming down now. Get ready to button her up.
One_of_Many says:
@~~~CSO: We are one. Become One ~~~
CTO_Shiar says:
CO: Aye sir
CNS_Luchena says:
::emerges from the TL onto the bridge::
Host CO_Rofax says:
CNS: Cmdr.... I trust you read my briefing....
FCO_Ens_White says:
::continues muttering quietly to himself and monotoring the ship's course::
CTO_Shiar says:
::helps scan the interiors of the vessels::
CNS_Luchena says:
::nods at the CO but avoids eye contact as he moves to his seat::
CSO_Toms says:
@~~~One_Of_Many: We are fine. ~~~
OPS_Pettigrove says:
::waits for telemetry from the probes::
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
::emerges from the Jeffries tube::
CNS_Luchena says:
::sits and tries to quiet the noise in his head so he can concentrate::
One_of_Many says:
@~~~CSO: We must be One. We must shed our pasts. Edward Toms of Earth is no more ~~~
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
Richards: Thank you, Ensign. Please join the crew that's working on the starboard sensors, and render any assistance necessary. I'll be on the bridge.
One_of_Many says:
@::the Drones must make do until they can get the CSO back "home" for a proper mind-wipe::
XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::brings up the current engineering report on his chair console, biting his bottom lip as he carefully scans through it::
OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO: Sir, receiving telemetry from the probes now.  All ships encountered so far read normal temperatures.  No indication of a borg hive.
One_of_Many says:
@~~~CSO: Perfection awaits ~~~
CSO_Toms says:
@~~~One_Of_Many: He is there, but he does not concern us. We are One.~~~
Host CO_Rofax says:
CNS: Mikal, can you detect anything?  Psionic echo?  Any sort of trail that may lead us to Lt. Toms?
Host Cat says:
Action: The shuttle enters what appears to be a wormhole.
One_of_Many says:
@~~~CSO: He clings. He must not be of any existence. He must be shunned ~~~
CTO_Shiar says:
::changes scans to search for a variety of species on each vessel::
CNS_Luchena says:
CO: Trying.
OPS_Pettigrove says:
::scans something anomalous that could be a wormhole::  CO: Sir!  I'm reading what could be a wormhole.  The shuttle just entered it.
Host CO_Rofax says:
::nods to OPS::  CTO/OPS: Any unusual activity?  Hull modifications?  ::pauses:: Cross-reference to the Schematic database.....
One_of_Many says:
@::the Drones take them into the T-Hub-Junction-25::
CSO_Toms says:
 @~~~One_Of_Many: He is no concern. He will not stay shunned. We ignor him. We are fine. ~~~ ::continues working::
Host CO_Rofax says:
OPS: Wormhole?   ALL: Anyone aware of that prior to just now?
OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO: No Sir, It just appeared ...
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
::heads for turbolift:: *CO*: Captain, this is Thraxis. Shields are at 98%. I can boost them a bit more by stealing some power from nonessential systems. The starboard lateral sensors need a few more minutes' work before they'll be fully online. I have a work crew on them now.
One_of_Many says:
@~~~CSO: To ignore acknowledges His existence. Edward Toms does not exist anymore. Five of Many does. Remove him. ~~~
FCO_Ens_White says:
::checks charts for mention of wormholes::
CNS_Luchena says:
::between the internal chatter and the external is having a very difficult time::
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
::enters TL:: TL: Bridge.
CSO_Toms says:
@~~~One_Of_Many: We cannot, he does not wish to leave. He fights. ~~~
Host CO_Rofax says:
*CEO* Understood.  Please report to the bridge.
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
*CO*: On my way now, sir.
CNS_Luchena says:
Self:  Quiet.  ::takes a deep breath and tries again to focus::
One_of_Many says:
@~~~CSO: Resistance is Futile ~~~
CSO_Toms says:
@~~~One_Of_Many: We do not resist, He does. ~~~
One_of_Many says:
@~~~CSO: He remains part of the so-called "We." He must be purged ~~~
CSO_Toms says:
@~~~One_Of_Many: How?~~~
OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO:  Sir, sensors are picking up what appears to be a transwarp relay or hub
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
::exits TL to Bridge, goes directly to Engineering station::
One_of_Many says:
@~~~CSO: Do not resist. You are not part of us. You have not given into the perfection. There is no "We" here yet ~~~
Host CO_Rofax says:
::drops head::  ALL: Opinions?
CSO_Toms says:
@~~~One_Of_Many: We do not resist. We do only what we know.~~~
One_of_Many says:
@~~~CSO: And what is it that "We" know? ~~~
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
CO: If that is a transwarp conduit, the Borg most likely used a multiphase tachyon pulse to trigger it. Do we have sensor readings of the pulse?
OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO: I agree.  If there is a relay in this region of space we could use it to pursue the shuttle.
Host CO_Rofax says:
CEO: I am hoping you can shed some light for us on that subject, Chief.
CSO_Toms says:
@~~~One_Of_Many: We are not sure. We forgets much. We know science. That is all~~~
CNS_Luchena says:
CO:  A fleeting sense of him Captain.
OPS_Pettigrove says:
CEO: Can you reconfigure the deflector array to fire the pulse and create a conduit of our own?
XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
All: Was it a transwarp conduit, though? It could just be a wormhole...it might even be uncharted and that shuttle is now in danger...perhaps we should run some further scans and set course to follow?
One_of_Many says:
@~~~CSO: Once "You" have released "You" and become One with Us. Science will just be a part of what you know. We will know all ~~~
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
CO: I believe so, Captain. Let me check the sensor logs...
Host CO_Rofax says:
::nods to CNS::  CNS: Thank you Mikal. ::pauses and stands to face everyone::  ALL: We will be most likely be flying blind... any objections?
CNS_Luchena says:
CO:  An echo... though the hub...
FCO_Ens_White says:
CO: Blind? sounds like fun...sir.
OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO:  Sir, sensors definitely detected a transwarp signature ...
CSO_Toms says:
@~~~One_Of_Many: We are trying. We do not know how to do what you ask. We do not know how to.~~~
OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO:  No, Sir.  The sooner we follow the sooner we get Toms back
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
CO: Got it! A three-phase pulse just before that shuttle vanished. It'll just be a couple minutes to reconfigure the deflector array...
Host CO_Rofax says:
FCO: I trust you are comfortable with this.  Set a course, Maximum Warp.
FCO_Ens_White says:
CO: Aye Sir.
FCO_Ens_White says:
::sets a course and floors it::
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
::taps the LCARS panel in front of him furiously::
CTO_Shiar says:
::decides not to raise his concerns::
Host CO_Rofax says:
CEO: Make you preparations.  We go on your cue.
FCO_Ens_White says:
::advances to maximum warp::
Host Cat says:
Action: The shuttle arrives at its destined location.
OPS_Pettigrove says:
::tries sensors::
Host CO_Rofax says:
CTO / OPS: Take us to Red Alert just prior to entering the conduit.
Host Cat says:
Action: The shuttle quickly rendevous with the others.
CNS_Luchena says:
::looks over at the CTO::
One_of_Many says:
@~~~CSO: Forget Him. All will be dealt with in time ~~~
CTO_Shiar says:
::checks LRS::
CSO_Toms says:
@~~~One_Of_Many: We ask again, how? He sits in the corner of our mind and mocks us. How do we forget him?~~~
Host Cat says:
Action: The Pendragon remains at yellow alert.
CTO_Shiar says:
::goes to red at the appropriate time::
OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO: Sir, I recommend we go to red alert.  We don't know what we will face when we get there ...
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
CO: Ready, sir. We should reach the conduit's coordinates in about two minutes, if I read this right.
CTO_Shiar says:
::checks LRS::
Host CO_Rofax says:
CNS: Cmdr, any sense of a collective mind or can you detect individuals?
One_of_Many says:
@~~~CSO: He is insignificant. If you let us into you ... if you become "We." We will deal with him. Let us in ~~~
CSO_Toms says:
@::becomes confused:: ~~~One_Of_Many: We have let you in.~~~
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
CO; I'm increasing the SIF field. The Enterprise logs show there's some pretty nasty turbulence inside one of these conduits.
Host CO_Rofax says:
OPS: Noted. *ALL*  Red Alert. All hands, battlestations.
One_of_Many says:
@~~~CSO: No, We have not. We are not fully joined. We are not One. There is resistance ~~~
CNS_Luchena says:
Self: Fight....  keep....  ::shakes his head to clear it and looks over at the CO::
Host Cat says:
Action: The Pendragon goes to red alert.
CTO_Shiar says:
::goes to red and has the sec crews report to posts::
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
CO: Conduit entry dead ahead. Triggering tachyon pulse.... now. ::taps one final control::
Host CO_Rofax says:
FCO: Slow us to impulse and take us in.
OPS_Pettigrove says:
::checks to see if the conduit is opening as it should::
CNS_Luchena says:
CO: Hive mind, yes... pain too.  Comes and goes... rises and falls...
FCO_Ens_White says:
::shrugs to himself and slows the ship to impulse and approaches the area of the 'wormhole'::
XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::sits back in his chair and secures himself for the bumpy ride:: Self: Makes me wish I was religious...
CSO_Toms says:
@~~~One_Of_Many: We are one, do as you need~~~
Host Cat says:
Action: The conduit comes to life....and flickers closed again.
CNS_Luchena says:
::shakes his head again and wonders if this was wise::
Host CO_Rofax says:
CNS: Pain?  ::concern flashes across his face::
FCO_Ens_White says:
::looks around::
OPS_Pettigrove says:
::sees the conduit open the close again:: Self:  Oh great ...
One_of_Many says:
@::they are finally let in. Within the confines of Toms' mind, where his individual personality tries to hide ... a seemingly infinite number of drone "personas" appear. They hound him::
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
Self: That can't be good...
Host Cat says:
Action: During that brief few seconds, Mikal is overwhelmed by the "voices" of dozens of minds.
Host CO_Rofax says:
FCO: Ens, alter course and bring us about.... we will make another run...
CTO_Shiar says:
Self: Looks like that's it then
OPS_Pettigrove says:
CEO: Increase power to the deflector ..
CSO_Toms says:
@::claspes hands to head, pain, then collapses::
CNS_Luchena says:
::puts his hands to the side of his head and moans::
CNS_Luchena says:
::relaxes as it passes::
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
CO: Deflector power at 120% of rated maximum. Triggering tachyon pulse again...
Host CO_Rofax says:
CNS: Commander?
One_of_Many says:
@::the drones ignore the collapse of the CSO. His personality is incapacitated. His memory ingrams will be destroyed upon their arrival:
CNS_Luchena says:
CO: Dozens of minds
Host Cat says:
Action: The conduit springs to life.
FCO_Ens_White says:
::advances the throttle to full impulse and dives into the 'wormhole'::
CNS_Luchena says:
::tries to remain focused and seek out Toms::
Host CO_Rofax says:
CNS: I'm sorry for what happens next.  Do you desire an inhibitor?
Host Cat says:
Action: Mikal is again bombarded with the minds.
CTO_Shiar says:
::prepares to fire all weapons at multiple targets if needed::
One_of_Many says:
@::the shuttle has since exited the conduit, approaching their destination::
CNS_Luchena says:
::winces but speaks firmly::  CO:  No Captain
Host Cat says:
Action: The Pendragon shudders and screams as she tears through the conduit.
CNS_Luchena says:
::grips his armrests::
OPS_Pettigrove says:
::grabs hold of her console::
FCO_Ens_White says:
::swears to himself and than attempts to guess at what turn is coming next::
CNS_Luchena says:
::resists the urge to flee the bridge::
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
::working the SIF and IDF console:: CO: Dampening fields at maximum... we're not going to be able to take much more of this...
One_of_Many says:
@::their destination is a makeshift Borg Cube ... it doesn't not look like a perfect Cube, some parts glow red instead of green...but it has done for now. Until their rejoining of the Collective::
Host CO_Rofax says:
~~ ::tries to filter some of the excess away fom Mikal:: ~~~
Computer says:
   Warning! Warp core overload in progress.
Host CO_Rofax says:
CEO: Hold it together Chief!
OPS_Pettigrove says:
::fingers flying across her console trying to divert power away from affected areas:: CO: Sir, I'm reading power loss on decks 12 and 13
FCO_Ens_White says:
::swears again and hopes for the best attempting to avoid the turns:: Self: Man...this is the life.
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
::turns to another console:: CO: Auxiliary cooling systems online!
Host CO_Rofax says:
FCO: We need to get out of here....   Increase to best possible speed.
XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::stands up shakily, making sure to keep his balance as he stumbles over and retrieves a med kit before heading back over to the counsellor:: CNS/CO: Have you found any sign of him, yet? ::carefully opens the case and pulls out a tricorder::
Host Cat says:
Action: The helm goes dead.
OPS_Pettigrove says:
CEO: I'm trying to divert power away from the core ...
One_of_Many says:
@::the shuttle closes in on the Cube ... the cacophany of voices grows into a glorius chorus within the CSO's mind as this miniature Collective beckons his journey into perfection::
Host Cat says:
Action: Mikal collapses from the screaming in his head.
CNS_Luchena says:
::collapses::
FCO_Ens_White says:
::leans back, closes eyes and swears:: CO: We were at best speed...before my console went dead.
CTO_Shiar says:
Self: Telepaths
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
OPS: Acknowledged. Trying to stabilize the core...
Host CO_Rofax says:
*Sickbay* Medical Emergency.... Doctor to the Bridge!!  ::crosses to Mikal::
Host Cat says:
Action: The Pendragon suddenly exits the conduit.
CSO_Toms says:
@::screams in his head, "you will not have me!"::
OPS_Pettigrove says:
::tries to get helm control:: CO:  Trying to access helm control from OPS
FCO_Ens_White says:
::looks at the console and tries one of the tricks he knows...he hits it::
CTO_Shiar says:
::hovers his finger over the firing controls::
OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO: Sir, we're clear on the conduit
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
::sits heavily, rubs his forehead :: All: Let's hope we don't have to do that again any time soon...
Host CO_Rofax says:
::looks up to see the viewscreen clear::  ALL: Status?!?
XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::stands up as the shaking stops and kneels down next to the counsellor, running his med tricorder over his patients head::
CNS_Luchena says:
::struggles to come back.  Believes Edward is in mortal danger::
Host Cat says:
Action: The ship shudders and the helm controls pick up.
OPS_Pettigrove says:
::checks ships status::
Host CO_Rofax says:
XO: You got him?
CTO_Shiar says:
CEO: we have to go back at some point
FCO_Ens_White says:
CO:Helm is dead. Sir.
One_of_Many says:
@~~~CSO: There will be no having. Only submission. Only perfection ~~~
CTO_Shiar says:
CO: There's a large mass straight ahead
Host CO_Rofax says:
FCO: Can you override from a secondary console?
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
CO: Warp core stable. Minor damage to EPS systems on decks 11, 12, and 13. Damage control teams en route.
CSO_Toms says:
@~~~One_Of_Many: NOOOOO!!!! ~~~
CTO_Shiar says:
CO: Impact in 10 secs
FCO_Ens_White says:
CO: Mabye.
OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO:  As I already reported, power loss on decks 12 -13.  Otherwise power seems stable.
CTO_Shiar says:
::prepares to fire on it::
One_of_Many says:
@::the Shuttle docks::
OPS_Pettigrove says:
::checks sensors and comms::
Host CO_Rofax says:
OPS: Vent the shuttlebay!  Depressurize it!  Now!
One_of_Many says:
@::the four drones carry the CSO out into the make-shift cube::
OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO: Sir? ::prepares the vent the bay anyway::
Host Cat says:
Action: The Pendragon is heading straight for a large debris field. They are about to hit a large relic that is just hanging dead in space.
FCO_Ens_White says:
::stands up, kicks the console than walks over to a secondary console and attempts to access the helm::
CTO_Shiar says:
CO: Do i fire sir?
OPS_Pettigrove says:
::sees what they're about to crash into and vents the bay::
Host CO_Rofax says:
OPS: It may give us some lateral thrust....
OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO: Done.
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
FCO: Helm shows green. Try it now.
XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::reads off his scan and bites his bottom lip again:: CO: The counsellor is in a coma, Captain, we'll need to get him to sickbay ASAP
FCO_Ens_White says:
::brings up the helm control system on a secondary console and begins evading the derilict to what looks like clear space::
Host Cat says:
Action: The heroic CEO has repaired the helm and the FCO pulls the ship up in the nick of time.
One_of_Many says:
@::the CSO is carried past shattered walls and electric crackling wiring::
FCO_Ens_White says:
OPS: I got it.
OPS_Pettigrove says:
::turns with concern and tries to reach Mikal empathically::
Host CO_Rofax says:
XO: Go with him.... make sure he is safe.
CTO_Shiar says:
::scans the area to find out where they are::
XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::nods and taps his comm badge:: *Sickbay*: Emergency transport, two to beam directly to sickbay
Host CO_Rofax says:
OPS: Re-seal the shuttlebay.
OPS_Pettigrove says:
::reseals the bay:: CO:  Already on it, Captain.
OPS_Pettigrove says:
::begins scanning for the shuttle::
One_of_Many says:
@::drones wander around, all trying to repair the vessel for the long journey ahead. The four drones that are the focus here carry the CSO to a certain table::
Host CO_Rofax says:
CTO: Cmdr, can you identify it?  ::stands and motions to the viewscreen::
Host Cat says:
Action: The CTO's scans reveal a large ship's graveyard, just hanging in space. There are hundreds of ships, most of them old and rusting.
CTO_Shiar says:
CO: Its a debris field
CTO_Shiar says:
CO: Like a ship graveyard
Host CO_Rofax says:
FCO: Move us to a safe distance and slow to 1/4 impulse.
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
::looking at screen:: All: Well... we got some real fix-em-up specials out there, don't we?
FCO_Ens_White says:
CO: Aye
Host Cat says:
Action: Behing the field is a large, square ship. A ship with many shuttles landing and flying around it.
OPS_Pettigrove says:
::continues scanning:: CO:  I can't find the shuttle as yet, SIr
XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::rematerializes in Sickbay with the CNS, quickly pulling a trolley over and reverting into Doctor Mode::
CTO_Shiar says:
CO: Behind the field is what appears to be a cube
FCO_Ens_White says:
::tries to locate a 'safe distance' and slows to one quarter impulse::
Host CO_Rofax says:
ALL: Anything recognizable in that mess?  ::squints instinctively::
OPS_Pettigrove says:
::sees the ship:: CO: Oh my ... the Borg are trying to reestablish the collective ...
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
CO: The shuttle would most likely have gone straight to the Borg cube.
Host Cat says:
Action: The Pendragon hits a hidden mine and it explodes.
CTO_Shiar says:
CO: Sir, there are mines throughout the debris field
OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO:  Agreed.  Scanning for signs of docking ports.
XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::picks up a neural inhibitor and sets it carefully before placing it on the Counsellor's neck::
Host Cat says:
Action: Shields are down 1.2%, but there is no damage to the ship.
Host CO_Rofax says:
::stumbles::  ALL: How many more of those are out there?
FCO_Ens_White says:
::curses than coaxes the ship around to the same course and slows, but dosn't fire braking thrusters allowing the ship to drift::
Host Cat says:
Action: The Borg drones are aware of the Pendragon.
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
CO: Minor damage to the port shields. No structural damage.
OPS_Pettigrove says:
::rocks in her chair::
One_of_Many says:
@::they all become aware of the vessel approaching::
CTO_Shiar says:
CO: Like I said, they're throughout the debris field
OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO: Shields are down 1.2%.  Diverting aux power to shields.
CSO_Toms says:
@::the collective gives away that the Pendragon is there, and his mind gets a little bolder::
Host Cat says:
Action: Mikal's heart stops.
Host CO_Rofax says:
OPS: Can we use the tractor beam to redistribute them?  Intercept the incoming shuttles?
OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO:  Possibly ... ::investigates the idea::
CTO_Shiar says:
::prepares firing patterns for any incoming ships::
One_of_Many says:
@~~~Alert: Federation / Starfleet vessel on approach. Excelsior Class. U.S.S. Pendragon NCC-42662 ~~~
Host CO_Rofax says:
CTO: Target the lead vessels. Disable their engines, by any means necessary.  But do not destroy them.... this is still a recovery mission....
OPS_Pettigrove says:
::tries to reconfigure the tractor beam to divert mines::
CNS_Luchena says:
::sees a white light::
CTO_Shiar says:
CO: I'll try
One_of_Many says:
@::the Mini-Collective brings up known records on the vessel, and known weak-spots on an Excelsior Class Starship::
OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO: Sir, I think the tractor beam could be used to nudge the mines out of the way.  But it will be tricky...
Host Cat says:
Action: The XO is desperatly trying to save Mikal's life.
CTO_Shiar says:
::targets lead vessels' engines and fires phasers on rotating frequency::
CSO_Toms says:
@~~~One_Of_Many: They will destroy you, as we have before~~~
CNS_Luchena says:
::sees his mother emerge from the white light and hold out her arms in welcome::
XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::blinks and snaps his fingers, pulling a nurse over as he activates the console:: Nurse: Quickly, 60ccs Inaproviline
Host CO_Rofax says:
OPS: Do what you can... blast them out of the way with the Deflector if you must.
Host Cat says:
Action: The Borg cube transmits the standard warning.
One_of_Many says:
@::Meanwhile, the four drones properly hook up the CSO to the memory ingram wiping device. A horrible sensation fills the CSO's mind as the machinery begins to wipe his memories and mind::
OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO:  Sir, the cube is transmitting ...
OPS_Pettigrove says:
::picks up the signal::
One_of_Many says:
@ COM: Pendragon: We are the Borg. Lower your shields and surrender your ship. Your biological and technological distinctiveness will be added to our own. Resistance is Futile.
Host CO_Rofax says:
OPS: Cut the COMM....
OPS_Pettigrove says:
::activates the tractor beam to deflect the mines::
OPS_Pettigrove says:
::cuts the comm::
XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::takes the hypo from the nurse and injects the CNS in the neck with it, throwing the hypo over his shoulder and quickly grabbing a cardiostimulator::
CSO_Toms says:
@::panics::
Host CO_Rofax says:
FCO: Evasive manuevers.... get us within firing distance of that cube.....
FCO_Ens_White says:
CO: Aye
Host Cat says:
Action: The mines are not repelled by the beam....they are instead attracted.
OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO:  I would also suggest rotating shield harmonics and phaser frequencies, Sir. The Borg will adapt
Host Cat says:
Action: Mikal sees dead people.
CTO_Shiar says:
::shoots the mines with the phasers::
XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::sets the stimulator before holding it just above the CNS's chest:: All: Clear! ::actives the Cardiostimulator::
Host CO_Rofax says:
CTO: Target the mines..... hold your fire....
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
CO: Shield nutation program in effect.
One_of_Many says:
@::slowly but surely, the CSO's past is being wiped away::
CTO_Shiar says:
::stops firing::
FCO_Ens_White says:
::swings the ship to face the cube than begins a somewhat random weave towards the vessel::
CNS_Luchena says:
::sees Brehgorn and the Doc who's name escapes him at the moment from the Pharaoh::
OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO: Tractor beam isn't working, Sir ... it's attracting the mines rather than repelling them!  ::tries rotating the tractor beam frequency by 180 degrees::
Host CO_Rofax says:
CTO: When the shuttles are within range... fire on the mine field.
CTO_Shiar says:
CO: Aye
CNS_Luchena says:
::sees the entire Engineering Department from the Luna::
OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO: Sir, I'm going to try rotating the tractor beam's polarity ... ::does so::
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
CO: Transferring additional power to forward shields.
XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::looks over to the console and groans in frustration, setting the stimulator higher and activating it again:: All: Clear!
CNS_Luchena says:
::starts walking towards his mother::
FCO_Ens_White says:
::contiues the weave, hoping that there are no mines in the way and advances the throttle up::
CTO_Shiar says:
::waits for something to happen::
Host Cat says:
Action: Mikal's body jerks from the cardiosimulator.
CNS_Luchena says:
::with relief realizes that his life is over::
Host Cat says:
Action: The mines begin to impact the shields.
One_of_Many says:
@::continue their destruction of the CSO's mind::
OPS_Pettigrove says:
ALL: I suggest you hang on ...
CTO_Shiar says:
CO: Do you want me to leave the mines to hit us?
CNS_Luchena says:
::regrets only that he didn't follow through on his plot to kill you know who::
XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::drops the stimulator and grabs another hypo, slamming a 20cc cartridge of Hyperzone into it before injecting it into Mikal's arm:: CNS: No you will NOT go anywhere! ::picks up the stimulator again, setting it a little higher and watching the readouts for a second::
Host CO_Rofax says:
CTO: Destroy them.....
CTO_Shiar says:
CO: Finally
Host CO_Rofax says:
FCO: Increase speed... try to outrun them....
CNS_Luchena says:
::realizes he was a bit nutty at the end there, but oh well::
CTO_Shiar says:
::starts shooting the mines again::
FCO_Ens_White says:
CO: Advancing throttle.
Host Cat says:
Action: Mikal's mother sadly shakes her head and waves goodbye.
FCO_Ens_White says:
::advances throttle to full inpulse::
XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::activates the Cardiostimulator again:: CNS: Get up!
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
CO: No, sir. The terminus of a transwarp conduit is a fixed point... it's not possible to open one wherever one wants it.
CNS_Luchena says:
::stares at the fading figure in disbelief::
OPS_Pettigrove says:
::opens her mind to see if she can sense the CSO::
Host Cat says:
Action: The CTO begins to take out some of the mines.
CTO_Shiar says:
CO: Shields at 78%
Host CO_Rofax says:
CEO: Chief, can you boost shields at all?
OPS_Pettigrove says:
CTO: Diverting more power to shields.
Host Cat says:
Action: Mikal sits straight up, gasping for breath as his life force seeps back into his body.
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
CO: I think so... stand by...
CTO_Shiar says:
::wants to take a shot at the cube::
CNS_Luchena says:
::stares at the XO in a rage::  XO:  Nooooooo!  ::grabs him by the neck and squeezes::
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
::taps some controls ::
Host CO_Rofax says:
OPS: Anything non-essential in the cargo bay we can jettison?  Something to act as countermeasures?
XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::gurgles and pulls out his phaser pistol, jamming it into the Counsellors ribs, choking out his words:: CNS: Dont make me...kill you...again....
CNS_Luchena says:
::lets go::
CEO_Ens_Thraxis says:
CO: I've diverted some EPS power, and stolen a little from the inertial dampeners.
OPS_Pettigrove says:
::checks:: CO:  Sir, there are some cargo containers in Cargo Bay 2 ...
CNS_Luchena says:
::remains enraged however::
FCO_Ens_White says:
::stops the weave and changes to a momentary dive than evades again::
CTO_Shiar says:
::keeps firing at the mines::
XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::gasps for breath and holsters his weapon, rubbing his throat lightly:: CNS: Lie back down...you've just died
CNS_Luchena says:
XO: Toms!  Have we found him?
Host CO_Rofax says:
CEO: Understood Chief.... sap life support from uninhabited Decks if needed.
OPS_Pettigrove says:
::frowns ... tries the reverse polarity again, this time changing the configuration by 2%::
Host Cat says:
Action: The FCO is successfully maneuvering away from the incoming mines.
XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
CNS: I think so, we're under attack...::still rubbing his throat he straightens up::
OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO: It's working ... we are slowing moving away from the mines ...
Host CO_Rofax says:
*XO* Cmdr.... Status!  What's happening down there?
CTO_Shiar says:
::prepares a firing pattern for the cube::
Host Cat says:
Action: The OPS is sucessful, to a point. The mines are niether repelled nor attracted.
CNS_Luchena says:
~~~CSO:  Edward.  We're coming!  Fight~~~
XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
*CO*: The counsellor is alive, Captain. Should I send him up? He seems...feisty, enough
Host CO_Rofax says:
OPS: Release what we can..... we need a distraction...
CNS_Luchena says:
::eyes the XO::  XO:  What did you do?  Did you give me an inhibitor?
OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO: Sir, the tractor beam is neither attracting or repelling the mines ... it appears to be holding them in position ...
Host Cat says:
Action: The cube hums to life.
Host CO_Rofax says:
*XO* At the CNS's discretion....
XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
*CO*: Acknowledged, Captain.
One_of_Many says:
@::tries to bring weapons systems up for battle with the approaching Federation starship::
FCO_Ens_White says:
::starts preparing to evade some more::
CNS_Luchena says:
::looks ready to go for the XO's throat again::
XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
CNS: Yes, its on your neck, just behind the ear. You need it, counsellor.
OPS_Pettigrove says:
::warns the crew in Cargo Bay 2 to evacuate the bay, then, once they are clear, opens the doors and watches as the containers are sucked out into space::
Host CO_Rofax says:
~~~CSO: Edward?  Where are you?~~~
OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO: Containers away, Sir.
Host Cat says:
Action: Five of Many is fully one of the collective.
CNS_Luchena says:
::reaches around to his neck and tries to pull it off::
One_of_Many says:
@::succeeds in the removal of the CSO's memory engrams ... although they are "safely stored away" for study and usage against the Pendragon::
CTO_Shiar says:
::targets the cube's shields and weapons and prepares to fire a full spread of torps::
XO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::sighs softly and pulls it off, placing it on the trolley:: CNS: The Captain wants you on the bridge...go find Mr. Toms, Counsellor
Host CO_Rofax says:
CTO: Prepare a full spread.  Target the Cube's Power Distribution grid.
CNS_Luchena says:
::glares at the XO::
CTO_Shiar says:
::targets the Power distribution grid::
CTO_Shiar says:
CO: Done
OPS_Pettigrove says:
::thinks it isn't gonna work .... ::
CTO_Shiar says:
::prepares to fire::
Host CO_Rofax says:
FCO: Jump to high warp and drop to impulse.... in under two seconds.  Make a direct run for the cube.....  ::grabs his armrest::
CTO_Shiar says:
CO: Ah, that old trick
Host Cat says:
Action: A warbird shimmers into existance behind them and opens fire on the Pendragon.
FCO_Ens_White says:
::plots the mauver quickly and engages::
Host Cat says:
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