U.S.S. Pendragon
10509.03

The Only Constant, Pt 6

Starring:
Coot as CO Rofax
Jeff as XO Thraxis
Dylan as CSO Toms
Sandy as OPS Thraxis
Kyle as CTO Newind
Keith as CEO Damien

Special Guest Stars:
Jan as MO Tribble

Host warp9 says:
Last week on the USS Pendragon:

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After a secret meeting, the Pendragon beamed aboard most of the Kenti Council.

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After finding the supposed wreckage of the Pontifex, the Pendragon was attacked by a Galor class vessel.

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The Executive Officer initiated some mind-boggling tactics.

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::cue video of boggling minds::

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And just as the Pendragon was about to take out the Galor with some sneaky ruse....

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The Pontifex appeared on sensors and the Galor class changed course to intercept.

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What the heck is going on?

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Where the heck is the Captain?

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And most importantly....

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Where are the jelly filled Major donuts?

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<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<resume mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
ACTION:  On a pursuit course, the Pendragon's warp engines sputter and die.

Host CO_Rofax says:
# ::looks up from the Tactical console::  Self: This is going to take some explaining when I get back....

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::at the engineering station on the bridge:: Self: What the?!

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
:: turns to Damien :: CEO: Jose? What happened?

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::moves down the hallway to the nearest laboratory::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
XO: Sir we've lost warp. I'm going to engineering ::hits his comm and starts taking with his staff:: XO: I'm not sure just yet. It looks like the matter-antimatter injectors have failed and gone into automatic shutdown

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::exits for engineering::

Host CO_Rofax says:
# Tria: You ready for this?  ::grins::

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::grumbles and throws up his hands in defeat:: All: There is no end to the suffering we go through. Sometimes.. ::grumbles again::

OPS_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
::arrives on the bridge and relieves the officer at OPS::

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
#::grins::  CO:  I've always wanted to blow one of those up.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::checks over what his staff is up to::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
:arrives in main engineering and receives reports he is correct::

Host CO_Rofax says:
# Tria: Weapons charged and firing solutions ready.  We can make three passes before she gets a lock if all goes well.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
OPS: Hello, Commander. Let's use this time wisely. Deploy all damage control teams.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
*XO*: Sir, I'm going have to manually restart the warp reaction. 

OPS_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
::checks:: XO:  Engineering are already on it.

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
ACTION:  The Galor closes in on the Pontifex.  Weapons are charged.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
*CEO*: Do what you have to, Jose. I want %Bboth%B those ships.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
<edit out %B please>

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::takes his consol and resets the matter-antimatter, intermix formula, back to its correct value::

OPS_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
XO:  Commander ... you seem distracted ...

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
ACTION:  The Galor fires on the Pontifex.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
*XO*: We're doing the best we can. This should only take a few minutes. The reaction went into standby mode, not cold shut down.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
:: sotto voce :: OPS: I'm royally pissed, is what I am. The Captain's old friend cost us some good people.

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
#CO:  The time is now.

Host CO_Rofax says:
::grabs the console as the Pontifex alters course hard::  # Tria: Aye...

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
OPS: Who is she, Jordan? Why would the Captain suggest we ignore the orders to capture her?

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
ACTION:  The Pontifex takes a hit.  Shields are down to 70%

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::receives a report they are at full power again:: *XO*: You should have normal helm and warp power commander - the problem has been solved ::hits the reactor switch and watches the normal resumption::

OPS_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
XO:  She's an old friend, Albaron ... She used to hold the position you do now.  And, she saved our butts on more than one occasion.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
FCO: Intercept course on the Cardassian, warp seven. Engage.

Host CO_Rofax says:
# ::returns fire:: Tria: First salvo away...

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
XO: Sir, the Galor and the Pontifex have engaged in battle.

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
ACTION:  The Pendragon's warp engines power up.

OPS_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
XO:  The Pontifex has taken a direct hit.  Their shields are down to 70%

OPS_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
<edit - make that 70%>

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
OPS: Well, her little ruse got several of our crew killed. She's dangerous, Jordan, and she has to be stopped.

OPS_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
XO:  Ok ... but we talk to her ...

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
<FCO Mitchell> XO: Aye, sir.  :: engages warp drive ::

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
ACTION:  The Galor's shields are at 64.948%.  She fires again on the Pontifex.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
OPS: I'll talk to her all you like... AFTER she's in the brig.

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
ACTION:  The Pendragon goes to warp.

OPS_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
XO:  ETA to battle zone is 3 minutes

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
CTO: Mr. Newind... prepare to target the Cardassian's engines and weapons.

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
XO: Aye, sir. I'm prepared.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::keeps everything humming as well as possible::

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
ACTION:  The Pontifex takes a hit.  Her shields are down to 13%

Host CO_Rofax says:
# ::continues firing on key locations of the Galor, attempting to disable propulsion::

OPS_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
::keeps scanning:: XO:  Pontifex's shields are now down to 13% ...

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
*CEO*: Jose... analyze the Pontifex' shield nutation. See if you can find a window through which we could beam in a boarding party.

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
#CO:  Reinforcing shields.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
*XO*: Will do. ::mind begins to work on the problem::

OPS_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
XO:  Request permission to join the boarding party.

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
#CO:  The Pendragon is incoming.

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
XO: Sir? No disrespect, but do you want to risk more lives? Maybe we should beam them out of the Pontifex instead of sending men in? I'm sure we could easily find Captain Kyrron's lifesigns in the LCARS and match them to ones on the Pontifex.

Host CO_Rofax says:
# Tria: Re-routing additional power to the shields...  ::looks up::  Perhaps it is time to go....

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
*XO*: We need to try something kind of radical. We'd need to get within fairly close rage; scan the shield frequencies and generate a sympathetic shield frequency inversely proportion to theirs. This would in theory allow us time to beam someone in or out before they detected us and remodulated.

MO_Tribble says:
::in sick bay::

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
ACTION:  The Galor's maneuvering thrusters take some damage.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
*CEO*: Set it up, Jose.

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
ACTION:  The Galor manages to get a shot off at the Pontifex.  Her shields are down.

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
ACTION:  The Pendragon arrives on the scene.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
CTO: If we beam Kyrron out, someone else on that ship will simply replace her. We need to disable that ship, Mr. Newind.

OPS_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
XO:  The Pontifex has lost shields!  We need to help her now!

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
*XO*: I'll have it ready for you shortly ::prepares::

Host CO_Rofax says:
# ::returns fire yet again::

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
CTO: Fire!

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::while locking on to the Galor:: XO: Aye, sir. Shields are-- ::fires as Mrs. Thraxis beats him to it::

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
ACTION:  The Galor's shields are down.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
OPS: Open a channel to the Cardassian, Commander.

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
XO: Shields are down on the Galor.

OPS_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
XO: Confirmed.  The Galor's shields are down.

Host CO_Rofax says:
# Tria: They're here.  I can hide you in the transporter buffer.  Make you bio-signature vanish....

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
#CO:  No.  It's time I reported in.  ::grins::

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
*COMM* Cardie: Cardassian vessel, this is Thraxis of the USS Pendragon. Break off your attack or be destroyed.

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
ACTION:  Newind's aim is true.  The Galor's weapons are disabled.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::finishes working:: *XO*: The plan is ready on your mark. Just get us in a close as you can before you try it.

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
XO: Sir, Galor's weapons are disabled. ::locks on to the engines of the Galor, and fires again::

OPS_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
XO:  Shall I hail the Pontifex?

Host CO_Rofax says:
# ::begins to object, but stops and starts again before finally deciding it would be a losing battle::

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
OPS: Yes.

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
ACTION:  The Galor initiates self-destruct.

OPS_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
::opens a channel:: COMM: Kyrron:  Pontifex this is the Pendragon.  Come in please.

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::curses out loud:: XO: Sir, the Galor is self-destructing.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
CTO: Mr. Newind, take a security team and beam aboard the Pontifex. I want her engines shut down and her weaponry disabled.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
CTO: Shields at maximum!

Host CO_Rofax says:
# ::begins to cycle the transporters and notices the alarm::  Pont_FCO: Escape vector... maximum warp!

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::nods and raises shields best he can::

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
#COMM:  XO:  Hi there.  Thanks for the assistance.

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
ACTION:  10 seconds until the Galor self-destructs.

OPS_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
::smiles:: COMM: Pontifex: This is Jordan, Tria.  Glad we could help.

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
All: Maybe we should move OUT of HERE?

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
ACTION:  Escape pods launch from the Galor.

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
XO: Ten seconds till destruct.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
:: glares at Jordan ::   *COMM*: Kyrron: Tria Kyrron, I presume. You are ordered to lower your shields and prepare to be boarded.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
FCO: Direct course away from the Cardassian. Best impulse speed.

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
#::chuckles::  COMM:  XO:  Please move the Pendragon.  I'm fond of that ship.

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
ACTION:  The Pontifex warps from the area.

Host CO_Rofax says:
# ::diverts remaining power to aft shields as the Pontifex begins to flee the exploding Cardassians::

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
:: loudly ::  Self: DAMMIT to hell...

OPS_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
XO:  I suggest we get out of her in a hurry

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::wonders if they're about to blow up::

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
OPS: We're doing just that. Locate and beam as many of the Cardassian escape pods as possible into Cargo Bay One.

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
ACTION:  Down in the lab, the CSO is blissfully unaware he's about to die.

Host CO_Rofax says:
# Tria: I presume I can still move in once I am court-martialed?  ::grins as the Pontifex puts even greater distance between the vessels::

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
CTO: Belay my last order regarding the boarding party, Mr. Newind. Take that security team down to Cargo Bay One and greet our guests.

OPS_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
XO:  Got it.  But you're going to have some angry Cardies in here ... ::locks onto the pods and begins beaming them aboard.::

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
#CO:  Perhaps they'll allow us conjugal visits.

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::under his breath:: Self: They should be left out there. They killed innocent lives. ::nods and begins ordering a security team, a large one, to the Cargo Bay::

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
ACTION:  One second.

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
ACTION:  Several pods are now aboard.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
OPS: Is the Pontifex still on sensors?

MO_Tribble says:
::receives a comm to report to Cargo Bay One, in case of injuries to the prisoners::

OPS_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
XO:  Yes, Sir

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
ACTION:  The Galor implodes.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
OPS: Keep tracking her as long as you can.

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::closes his eyes as he feels a large amount of anguish coming from the imploding Cardassians, and the cooked ones too::

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
FCO: As soon as we're finished picking up Cardassian survivors, maximum warp back to DS14.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::finishes up in engineering and heads for the bridge::

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
ACTION:  The Pendragon's engines redline.

MO_Tribble says:
::reports to Cargo Bay One::

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
:: sits down heavily in the command chair ::

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
ACTION:  The Pendragon decelerates.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::feels a slight shudder in the ship, wonders about the inertial dampeners::

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
*COMM*: CEO: Jose, why are we slowing down?

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
::monitoring sensors::  #CO:  The Pendragon might need assistance.

Host CO_Rofax says:
# Tria: Your call.  Beam me back and get out of here, if you need to.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::still in the turbolift:: *XO*: I'm not sure Sir. I just felt something out of the ordinary. I'll be on the bridge ::stops at the door open:: .XO: Shortly ::take his stations and looks it over::

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
#CO:  They might need a tow.

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::arrives at the cargo bay and moves inside, seeing the team already taking charge of the situation::

MO_Tribble says:
CTO: That one ::pointing:: looks like he needs medical treatment.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
*XO*: Commander, we're being sucked in as a result of the implosion - we're unable to compensate. Engines are at maximum and we're slipping

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
:: closes his eyes and rests his forehead in one hand for a moment... a look of pain and frustration on his face ::

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::sighs:: MO: Heal him, then, I suppose. ::unholsters his phaser, set to stun, and looks around at the Cardies::

OPS_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
XO:  Maybe I can divert power to the impulse engines ... give them a little boost.

Host CO_Rofax says:
# ::powers up the tractor beam and sighs softly::  Self: ....you will be the death of me some day....

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
:: looks up, his face clear again :: OPS: Do it.

MO_Tribble says:
::goes to the prisoner, a Takaran, and begins treating him::

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
ACTION:  The Pontifex moves toward the Pendragon.

OPS_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
::diverts power to the impulse engines::  *CEO*:  I've diverted power to the impulse engines.  Is that helping?

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
#COMM:  Pendragon:  We're attempting to tractor you.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
:: looks to the FCO for an answer to Damien's question ::

OPS_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
XO:  Commander .. the Pontifex is here ... they're attempting to lock on a tractor beam and get us out of here

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
XO: I'd let them tractor us. OPS: It's not enough!

MO_Tribble says:
::turns the Takaran back over to a TO, having fixed him up::

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
OPS: Well, that's nice of them. But it won't help Kyrron one little bit.

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
ACTION:  The force of the implosion is weakening.  The Pontifex's tractor beam locks on to the Pendragon.

OPS_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
COMM: Pontifex:  We're ready.

MO_Tribble says:
Takaran: What are you doing on a Cardassian ship?

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
FCO: Full impulse, Mr. Mitchell. 

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::eyeing the several 'guests' with contempt:: *XO*: Sir, there is several Takarans and one Cardassian down here. Want them moved?

Host CO_Rofax says:
# ::diverts whatever spare power is left into the tractor beam and propulsion::

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
ACTION:  The Takaran doesn't answer the MO, but instead asks for water.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
*CTO*: Is there room enough for them in the brig?

OPS_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
XO:  Sir, we need to lower shields if the Pontifex is going to tractor us out of here

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
ACTION:  The Pontifex and Pendragon pull out of the implosion well.  The crisis is over.  Yay!.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
XO: We're free of the implosive force commander

MO_Tribble says:
Takaran: Here, have a sip :: administers a hypo of H20::

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
OPS: Full power to tractor beams. Lock tractors on the Pontifex.

OPS_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
XO:  Sir?

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
OPS: That was an order, Commander.

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
*XO*: Aye, sir.

Host CO_Rofax says:
ACTION: Something blows up!  Oh, never mind... that's just a vein throbbing on the XO's forehead...

OPS_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
::locks the tractor beams into the Pontifex:: XO:  Tractor beam locked.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::pretends not to notice what’s going on and stares into his panel::

MO_Tribble says:
::scans the other Takarans for signs of water deprivation::

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
TO: Weapons lock on the Pontifex engines.    OPS: Open a channel.

OPS_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
::opens a channel:: XO: Channel open.

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
<TO_Windne> XO: Yes, sir! ::locks on to the engines of the Pontifex::

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
ACTION:  The Pontifex cuts its tractor, and sits there... with her shields down...

OPS_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
::hasn't engaged the tractor yet ... ::

MO_Tribble says:
::seeing signs of water deprivation, begins asking the Takarans questions about it::

Host CO_Rofax says:
# ::takes a seat in an unoccupied chair, grabbing a doughnut and coffee before settling in::

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
*COMM* Kyrron: This is Thraxis, in command of the USS Pendragon. Tria Kyrron, you are under arrest. Prepare to be beamed aboard.

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
#COMM:  XO:  Will do.  Kyrron out.

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
OPS: Tractor that ship NOW, Commander!

OPS_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
::doesn't like it but obeys the order ... engages the tractor beam::

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
:: Blinks :: Self: Well. That was easier than I expected.

Host CO_Rofax says:
# Tria: What are you up to? ::eyes her curiously::

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
<TO_Windne> XO: Gee, sir. You think it might be another trick?

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
OPS: Beam Ms. Kyrron directly to the brig.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::turns a little red, thinking his boss may have lost it, but says nothing::

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
#CO:  As I said... time I report in.  Any more of those donuts?

OPS_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
::locks into Tria and beams her to the brig as ordered::

MO_Tribble says:
::seeing that scans show that the Takarans have been deprived of both water and food, looks carefully at the Cardassian::

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
::materializes in the brig... sans donut::

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::receives a report about a prisoner being beamed into the brig, and does a quick head count to see if it was one of his prisoners::

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
OPS: Commander, you have the conn. I'll be interviewing Ms. Kyrron in the brig.

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
::looks around the cell and wonders if her "modifications" are still in place::

OPS_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
::sees another lifesign she recognizes ... ::

Host CO_Rofax says:
# ::stands two feet from the spot Tria was just in with a doughnut and a fresh cup of coffee::   Self:  Well....

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
<TO_Windne> ::still has the lock::

MO_Tribble says:
CTO: I believe it was someone else, Lt.

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
MO: Yeah..

MO_Tribble says:
CTO: The Cardassian seems to have been mistreating his crew.

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
::recalls with fondness her years as Chief Tactical Officer on this ship::

Host CO_Rofax says:
~~~ OPS: Jordan.  It's Pindari.  I'm on the Pontifex.  What's gotten into Thraxis?  ~~~

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::orders a site-to-site transport for the prisoners into brig:: MO: I see.. I'm heading to the brig. ::orders a site-to-site transport to the brig for himself, just not into a cell::

XO_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
:: on his way to the turbolift ::   OPS: Maintain tractor lock on that ship.

OPS_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
~~~ CO:  Captain ... I sensed your lifesigns.  I'm afraid Thraxis is angry at Tria ... he believes she caused the deaths of several of our crewmembers. ~~~

MO_Tribble says:
::returns to sick bay::

OPS_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
::is debating whether to tell Thraxis that the Captain is on the Pontifex or not ... ::

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
::starts ripping up the flooring under the cot::

CTO_Lt_Newind says:
::arrives in the brig, and takes a look at the party guests of the brig:: All: I'm Brian Newind, and I'll be your host  until we can find somewhere else to drop you off.

Host CO_Rofax says:
~~~ OPS: I see.  ~~~  COMM: Pendragon: This is Captain Rofax.  I have secured the Pontifex bridge.  Beam me over.

Host CO_Rofax says:
::makes some last minute adjustments and disables the Pontifex's transponder::

OPS_Cmdr_Thraxis says:
COM: Rofax:  Acknowledged.  Beaming you over now.  ::locks on and engages transporters::

Host Tria_Kyrron says:
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