USS Pendragon
10502.05

Next to Last Pt 1
CO_Capt_Rofax says:
Captain's Log - SD 10502.05

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
The Pendragon has been invited to settle a backyard dispute and were promptly greeted by a bombing at the reception.  We have been ordered to head for the trades routes and begin our patrol... the investigation it would appear is out of our hands.

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
Things here have gotten off to a poor start and if I did not know better, I would suspect there was more than meets the eye surrounding the bombing.  Where the investigation leads and what we uncover in our patrols may only drive the Council farther apart.

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ACTION:  The Pendragon is approaching the trade corridor.

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
::on bridge, reviewing sensor setups, preparing for the mission ahead::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::in sickbay getting ready to return to duty after being released::

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::on the bridge, frowning from the center chair::  ALL: Report?

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
::In main engineering, looking over ways to change the sensor appearance of the ship::

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: on the bridge, keeping a close eye on the long-range sensors ::

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
CO: No sign of trouble... yet.

FCO_LtJg_White says:
<AFCO_CPO_Skern’e>CO: Approaching the corridor.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::thanks the medical staff and heads back to the bridge::

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
CO: Sir, I have several ships through out the corridor.

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
AFCO: Upon arriving, drop to impulse and begin our patrol.

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
CO: Mostly cargo carriers.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::arrives on the bridge and hurries to her station:: CO:  Sorry I'm late, Sir.  ::takes her seat::

FCO_LtJg_White says:
<AFCO_CPO_Skern’e>CO: Aye captain ::plots the course and the patrol ready for trouble.

FCO_LtJg_White says:
::opens his eyes and blinks hard as a hypospray is applied to his neck::

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
*CO*: Captain, I believe I have come up with something regarding the sensor appearance of the ship. Using a multi-phasic sensor distortion, I can emulate a much larger ship.

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
*CO*: This does not work with "Face to face" communications, ships within normal visual range.

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
CSO: Very good.  Begin scans for bilitrium and venderite.  Those are our most-likely candidates.

Host Dr_Nick says:
FCO:  Feeling better?

FCO_LtJg_White says:
::tries to sit up:: Dr: Wonderful ::rubs his head:: Dr: What happened?

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
CO: Aye sir. ::begins scanning for bilitrium and venderite on the cargo vessels::

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
*CEO* I was afraid of that.  Cut power to non-essential areas and dump it to the weapons matrix at the first sign of trouble.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::notes the message to SFC is ready:: CO:  Status report ready for Starfleet, Captain.  I'm still working on the secure link to the Council.

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
*CO: Aye captain

Host Dr_Nick says:
FCO:  Don't you know?

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::nods to OPS::  OPS: Don't be too forthcoming with the details to the Council.  I want them to earn some of the information.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::nods and continues to work on a secure channel::

FCO_LtJg_White says:
Dr: We were having a meeting...the captain got some kind of reward...no award...Commander Thraxis was made XO...I was talking to the station's commander...after that I can't remember.

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
CO: Sir, I have 3 vessels carrying bilitrium on sensors.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::finally establishes the link and sends the update and the request for information:: CO:  I have the link.  I've sent the update and a request for whatever information they can provide.

Host Dr_Nick says:
FCO:  There was an explosion!  ::gestulates wildly with his arms as he fills the FCO in on the investigation::

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
CSO: Headings and configurations?  ::somehow knows they will be nowhere near the same direction::

FCO_LtJg_White says:
<AFCO_CPO_Skern’e>::Slows the ship and starts the patrol course::

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
::works up headings and bearings of the 3 ships, and passes them on to the CO::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::commences scans of comm traffic::

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: concentrates, hoping he can initiate contact with Jordan :: OPS: ~~~ I was worried about you. Are you all right? ~~~

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
::oversees a power allocation routine he calls "defense mode" that he can activate with a single command::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::senses the XO's thoughts:: ~~~ XO:  I am still a little sore but I'm fine.~~~

FCO_LtJg_White says:
::listens with half an ear to the doctor, being careful of his flailing arms:: Dr: So we are close to the patrol area...I need to be on the bridge ::tries to stand up::

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
OPS: ~~~ :: mental sigh of relief :: ~~~

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::smiles as she senses his relief::

Host Dr_Nick says:
::stands back to see if the FCO can stand up::

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
CSO: Once you identify the largest supply of bilitrium, relay the coordinates to the Helm.

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
CO: Aye sir. ::proceeds to do so::

FCO_LtJg_White says:
<AFCO_CPO_Skern'e>::hears the captain and gets ready to receive the coordinates::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::finds nothing out of the ordinary on comms:: CO:  I'm not picking up any unusual comm activity, Sir.  Just routine ship-to-ship traffic.

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
::passes on the coordinates to helm::

FCO_LtJg_White says:
::staggers as the room spins than leans against the biobed and looks at the Doc:: Dr: Are you going to try and keep me here?

Host Dr_Nick says:
FCO:  If you can walk out of here, you're free to go.

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
CO: the coordinates I sent are for an Andorian freighter. She’s got a fair sized cargo of bilitrium.

FCO_LtJg_White says:
::starts to nod at the Doctor and than stops as that sets the room spinning in alarming directions:: Dr: Ok, Doc, I'll see you later than.

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
CSO: Andorian?  I am sure they can hold their own.   OPS: Contact the Andorians and advise them we are here to assist if needed, but will maintain our distance for now.

Host Dr_Nick says:
::watches the FCO with interest::

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
*CO*: Captain, I've created a subroutine that put the ships systems in optimal mode for conflict, reducing non-essential to near nothing, and increasing phaser output by 3 percent. It's ready on your order, or OPS can implement it.

FCO_LtJg_White says:
<AFCO_CPO_Skern'e>CO: Would you like me to set an intercept course?

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::Nods and sends a hail to the Andorian vessel identifying themselves and that we are here to assist::

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
AFCO: Please plot their course and most likely destination, but we will not match course just yet.

FCO_LtJg_White says:
::closes his eyes for a moment and than opens them again not liking the feeling and carefully puts one foot in front of the other::

FCO_LtJg_White says:
<AFCO_CPO_Skern'e>CO: Aye sir. ::begins trying to figure out where the Andorians would be going::

Host Dr_Nick says:
FCO:  Would you like a walking stick?

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
*CEO* Standby and initiate on my cue.  I imagine the issue with the new injectors has been resolved?

FCO_LtJg_White says:
::manages to make it to the doorway:: Dr: I'm fine...thank you.

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
::out of curiosity sets a sub-search to look up uses and value of the 2 minerals being targeted::

Host Dr_Nick says:
ACTION:  The Andorian ship acknowledges receipt of the message.

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
::embarrassed smile no one can see:: *CO*: Yes, it was resolved.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
CO:  Message sent.  The Andorians have acknowledged.

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
*CO*: Standing by

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
*CEO* Very good, Chief.  Bridge out.

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: making another circuit of the bridge, checking status on weapons, security, shields, anything in sight ::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::senses the XO is edgy:: ~~~ XO:  What is wrong? ~~~

FCO_LtJg_White says:
::steps out of the sickbay and staggers down the hall to the turbolift one hand on the wall all the way::

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
OPS / CSO: Let's locate the other two transports.  Something about the bombing tells me these groups are not going after the biggest fish....

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::attempts to pinpoint the location of the other two ships:: CO:  On it, Captain

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::leans slightly and whispers::  XO: You okay over there?

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
CO: Aye sir. ::works on coordinates of other vessels::

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
OPS: ~~~ Nervous. Trying to be everywhere at once yet not in the crew's way. Hell of a way to spend my first day as XO. ~~~

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
CO: I have their coordinates sir. One ship is Tellerite.  The other Takaran. ::passes info to helm::

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
CO: Yes, sir. Just... jumpy. I'd rather be in battle than waiting for the unknown.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::smiles to herself:: ~~~ XO:  Relax, Albaron ... Let your crew do their jobs.  ~~~

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
ALL: Takaran?  Sounds like as good a winner as any.

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
AFCO: Match course and speed.  OPS: Hail them.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::opens a channel:: COM: Takaran:  Takaran vessel, this is the USS Pendragon, come in please.

FCO_LtJg_White says:
<AFCO_CPO_Skern'e>::receives the coordinates and inputs the course and speed of the Takaran vessel:: CO: Yes Sir.

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
~~~ OPS: Yeah. Yeah, you're right. Thanks. ~~~

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
AFCO: Maintain our distance however.  Let's not scare anyone off.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::waits for a response to her hail::

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
~~~ OPS: :: sends a feeling of warmth and gratitude, with just a hint of a remembered kiss :: ~~~

Host Ndorvic says:
COMM:  Pen:  This is the Freighter Vandana.

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
XO: Battle?  I thought this was a diplomatic mission.  ::grins devilishly::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
CO:  Captain, I have the Takarans.  The freighter Vandana.  ::puts the comm on-screen::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::grins as she picks up his feelings::

FCO_LtJg_White says:
::arrives in the turbolift after a surprisingly long walk down a hall that never seemed to be that long before::

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
CO: From what we've been told about this sector, the one quickly degenerates into the other.

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::stands::  COMM: Vandana: This is Captain Rofax of the USS Pendragon.  I understand you are transporting bilitrium.

Host Ndorvic says:
COM:  CO:  We are.

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
::continues to scan the corridor for anything out of place::

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::stands::  COMM: Vandana: Have you had any trouble or unexpected guests along the way?

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::checks on power allocations just in case they have to go into battle::

Host Ndorvic says:
ACTION:  Several of the Vandana's crew can be seen in the background.

Host Ndorvic says:
COMM:  Pen:  No.

FCO_LtJg_White says:
TL: Bridge level ::rolls back the sleeves of his shirt and rubs the back of his head wondering if the Doctor did anything at all::

Host Ndorvic says:
ACTION:  Among the multispecies crew is a dark-haired woman who looks familiar to Rofax.

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::stands::  COMM: Vandana: Very good.  Then by the order of SFC and the Sector Council, we will be escorting you to your destination.  Please transfer your documentation records for your shipment.

Host Ndorvic says:
ACTION:  The dark-haired woman puts a finger to her lips.

Host Ndorvic says:
COMM: Pen:  One moment.

Host Ndorvic says:
::turns around and gestures to the Zaldan seated behind him::

FCO_LtJg_White says:
::rubs his temples and closes his eyes as he leans against the back of the turbolift::

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::motions to OPS to mute the comm::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::mutes the channel::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::nods to the CO that the channel is muted::

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
CO: They seem a bit... terse.

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
::looks over information retrieved about bilitrium and venderite, looking for connections::

Host Ndorvic says:
ACTION:  The documents are being transmitted.

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::steps down and walks towards the view screen and turns to face the crew::   ALL: Mr. Thraxis appears to be dead on.  Suggestions?

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
CO:  They are transmitting their documentation.  I suggest we take a look at it.

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
OPS: And quickly.    AFCO: Prepare to close the distance to half.

Host Ndorvic says:
ACTION:  Incoming distress call.

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
OPS: Can we come up with a plausible reason for an inspection?

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
CO:  Captain, we are receiving a distress call.  ::puts it on speakers::

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::curses silently to himself and listens::

FCO_LtJg_White says:
<AFCO_CPO_Skern'e>::prepares to accelerate::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::traces the distress call to its origin::

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
::start pinpointing the source::

FCO_LtJg_White says:
::arrives on the bridge and staggers out of the turbolift than carefully makes his way to the helm station::

Host Ndorvic says:
COMM:  Anyone out there:  Our warp core is about to blow.

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
AFCO: Prepare to alter course.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::opens her mind to see if she can sense anything from the Takarans::

Host Ndorvic says:
ACTION:  Sounds of explosions and screaming are heard in the background before the message breaks.

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
CSO: Can you confirm that?  What type of vessel is that?

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: opens a channel :: COMM: Ship in distress... identify yourself.

FCO_LtJg_White says:
::puts a hand on Skern'e's shoulder than takes the seat:: AFCO: Thank you.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
CO:  I am trying to determine the location, Sir ...

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
FCO: Mr. White, welcome back.  How's the skull?

Host Ndorvic says:
COMM:  Pendragon:  This is the Vandana.  We are resuming our course.

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
CO: Confirmed. It is a Tellerite vessel

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
COMM: Vandana: Of course.  Please contact us at the first sign of trouble.  We will be nearby.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
CO:  Sir, the Vandana is about to resume course.  Should we let them go?

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
OPS: I am afraid so.   FCO: Set course for the Tellerite vessel, maximum warp.

Host Ndorvic says:
ACTION:  The Vandana warps off.

FCO_LtJg_White says:
::glad he is finally sitting down:: CO: Thank you sir, it feels like there is a Klingon wedding party going on in there but I'll be fine...sir.

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
CSO: Identify the Vandana warp trail and track them as long as possible.

FCO_LtJg_White says:
::gets his bearings and brings the ship to an intercept course with the Tellerite craft and engages and high warp::

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
CO: Aye sir. ::traces the Vandana::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::takes a look through the documentation ... finds something:: CO:  Captain ...

FCO_LtJg_White says:
<AFCO_CPO_Skern'e>::quietly exits the bridge and makes for the shuttlebay::

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
OPS: Did we get a registry code during the transmission from the Tellerites?

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
*Sickbay* Prepare for casualties, Tellerite.

Host Dr_Nick says:
*CO*:  Aye Captain.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::checks:: XO:  Checking now ... Sir .. ::said playfully::

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: grins ::

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
*CEO* Mr. Damien, we may need the cargo bay transporters.  Start getting the Tellerite crew out of there as soon as we are within range.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
CO:  Sir, there a message in the Takaran documentation ... it's encoded and addressed to you ...

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
*CO*: Aye Sir, I'm getting a fix on them now.

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
CO: Sir, the vessel is about to blow.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::brings transporters on-line and tries to lock onto the tellarites::

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
CSO: Time to explosion?

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
CO:  Attempting to lock onto life signs on the vessel.

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
:;readies the cargo bay::

Host Dr_Nick says:
ACTION:  OPS gets a lock on the five Tellerite crew

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
*CEO*: Jose, give us all you've got on warp drive. The Tellerite ship is close to a core breach.

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
OPS: Prepare to re-route power to aft shields once we have them onboard.  And please transfer the message to my console here.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
CO:  I have a lock.  Transporting them to sickbay now ::activates the transporter::

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
CO: 30s sir.

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
ALL: Do we have them all?

Host Dr_Nick says:
ACTION:  The Tellerites are transported to sickbay.  All of them.

FCO_LtJg_White says:
::spots the transporter range indicator turn green and slows the ship than brings her around ready to warp out of the area::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::prepares the re-route of power and waits for confirmation the tellarites are onboard::

Host Dr_Nick says:
::furiously gets to work::

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
OPS: Dump everything you can from the computer core.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
CO:  We have them.  Re-routing power to aft shields!

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::hears the CO's order:: CO:  Sir?

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
FCO: Get us out of here and back in that trade route.

FCO_LtJg_White says:
::engages the reverse of the previous course at maximum warp::

FCO_LtJg_White says:
CO: You don't have to tell me twice, sir.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
CO:  You want me to dump everything from the core?  May I ask why, Sir?

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::transfers the message to the CO's console::

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
OPS: The Tellerite vessel's computer... my apologies.

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
OPS: ...if we are still within range....

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::smiles:  CO: Of course.  ::ties into the Tellarite core and begins the dump ...

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
FCO: Distance from the vessel?  Make sure we are clear.

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::whispers::  XO: Can you look at something?

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
CO: Certainly, sir.

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::displays the encoded message on a padd and hands it to Thraxis::  XO: Its a set of coordinates and one word "Stealth."  What do you make of it?

FCO_LtJg_White says:
::verifies safe distance and slows to impulse::

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: looks at the PADD, his brow furrowed :: CO: Is this the message from the Vandana?

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
XO: Yes... there was a woman aboard... I may have known her.

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
OPS: Can you run back the visual of the comm to the Vandana?  No audio.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
CO:  I can, Sir.  ::finds the message, mutes the audio and replays the comm::

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
CO: Best guess... it's a suggestion that we sneak up on these coordinates.  ::hands PADD back to Rofax ::

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
OPS: Pause.  Right there.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::Pauses the comm::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::looks at it carefully::

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: looks at viewscreen ::

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
ACTION:  The dark-haired woman puts a finger to her lips.

FCO_LtJg_White says:
::glances up from the helm station to the view screen wondering what the fuss is about::

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
ALL: Is she familiar to anyone?  I cannot place it.

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::stands and walks closer, trying to focus on the face::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::looks:: Self:  Oh my ....

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: looks at the image for a few moments :: CO: I'm afraid not, sir.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
CO:  That's Tria!

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
OPS: Impossible...

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: looks at Pettigrove :: OPS: Tria?

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
CO:  It has to be ...

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
XO:  Tria used to be the XO of the Pendragon ... but she died ... or so I thought ...

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
::slowly recognizes the woman, from many years ago::

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::falls to his knees and begins to weep, reaching out to the screen::

FCO_LtJg_White says:
::looks at the CO, shrugs and returns his eyes to his station::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
~~~ XO:  The Captain loved her, Albaron.  We thought she died. It hurt him deeply. ~~~

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
::stands and composes himself::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::isolates the woman and looks closely:: CO/XO:  It's definitely her ...

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
FCO: This is where we are going.  ::hands him the padd with the coordinates::

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
~~~ OPS: Hoo boy. It's got to hurt to see her again -- or her image, at least. ~~~

FCO_LtJg_White says:
::looks over the coordinates:: CO: Sir?

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
FCO:  Just do it, Lt.  Please.

CO_Capt_Rofax says:
FCO: Figure out where it is and we have some alterations to make.  XO: Mr. Thraxis, please come with me.   CSO: Mr. Toms, you have the bridge.  Maintain course along the corridor.  ::heads for the TL::

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
CO: Aye sir.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::sits there looking stunned at the image of Tria::

FCO_LtJg_White says:
::mutters something about having a bad feeling about this and figures out a way to take them near the coordinates and within the corridor than engages::

Host Dr_Nick says:
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