U.S.S. Pendragon
10512.17

Where Oh Where Has My Commanding Officer Gone 

Directed by:
Coot

Starring:
Jeff as CO Thraxis 
Sandy as OPS Thraxis
Keith as CEO Damien  
Jane as CNS Luchena
Joseph as CTO Jokeg 

Absent: 
Dylan as CSO Toms
Cory as CMO Yates

Guest Starring: 
Lynda as FCO Rochelle

Host Coot says:
Last time on the USS Pendragon…

Host Coot says:
SB Commander Starks invited the crew to a celebration of sorts in honor of well, no one was ever really told. Her cloak and dagger tactics showed their true colors as she and Captain Thraxis failed to see eye-to-eye.

Host Coot says:
After some rather harsh words, the Captain and Cmdr Starks have disappeared. Brief communication from the Captain led the crew to believe he was in a holding cell of sorts aboard a vessel. Before the Pendragon could lock onto him, the comm. was cut and the CO gone.

Host Coot says:
<<<< Resume Mission: “Where, oh where, has my Commanding Officer Gone?” >>>>

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::waiting outside Jordan's quarters::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
#:: eyes closed, concentrating ::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::back from the station, sleeping in his quarters::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
::is woken by the door chime:: CNS:  Come in ::said sleepily::

FCO_Rochelle says:
::at her station::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::enters the CO's quarters::  OPS:  Jordan, I'm afraid I have some bad news.

CTO_Jokeg says:
::is not appreciating the fact that SB OPS is moving as fast as a doped up targ on his requests::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
::senses something is very wrong:: CNS:  What's happened?

Host CO_Thraxis says:
# OPS: ~~~ Jordan... hear me... ~~~

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
OPS:  The Captain has been abducted.

Host Coot says:
ACTION: Seven ships have left the Station's orbit in the last few minutes

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
::stops as she senses her husband:: ~~~ CO:  Albaron? ~~~

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::watches Jordan closely::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
# OPS: ~~~ Sweetheart... I'm all right... ~~~

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
~~~ CO:  Where are you?  I've been told you've been CO-napped!~~~

CTO_Jokeg says:
::sighs:: FCO: Prepare to depart, call back all essential personnel.

FCO_Rochelle says:
CTO: Understood.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
# OPS: ~~~ I'm on a freighter of some sort... not sure yet what type... the engines sound familiar ~~~

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
::smiles and relaxes as she knows he is uninjured::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::wakes slowly::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::continues to look at Jordan curiously::  OPS:  Where is he, Jordan?

Host CO_Thraxis says:
# OPS: ~~~ This could be a diversion of some kind. Under no circumstance are you to leave the station unguarded. ~~~

CTO_Jokeg says:
::goes through each ship that has departed and its manifest::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
CNS:  He's OK!

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
~~~ CO:  What!?~~~

FCO_Rochelle says:
COM: Starbase.......::is now sensing a bit of concern but more anger that the CO is missing but from whom?::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
OPS:  We should get to the bridge.

Host Cmdr_Stark says:
ACTION: A familiar voice comes over the comm into the CO's bunk.

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
CNS:  He says not to go after him ... that the station is not to be left unguarded ...

Host Cmdr_Stark says:
#<Stark> CO: Miss me?

FCO_Rochelle says:
CTO: Sir I am sensing a bit of concern but more of anger than anything and it is anger over the CO missing but I can't tell from whom.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
# OPS: ~~~ It's possible I was kidnapped as a ploy to get the Pen away from the station. Be careful... Got to go now. I love you. ~~~

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
OPS:  Come on.  ::grabs Jordan by the arm and pulls her out of her quarters::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
#:: Opens his eyes, stands up ::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
CNS:  Mikal!  ::loses her footing as she gets unexpectedly pulled along::

CTO_Jokeg says:
FCO: Just get everyone back, we leave in 3 minutes, contact dock control for departure clearance.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::gets up showers and dresses::

FCO_Rochelle says:
CTO: Understood sir but this feeling I got is really strong sir.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::pulls her into a TL::  TL:  Bridge.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
# :: sees Stark peering at him through a small window set in the door of the cell ::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
# Stark: What's the meaning of this, Commander?

CTO_Jokeg says:
::gives her a look::

FCO_Rochelle says:
COM: Starbase OPS: This is the USS Pendragon requesting recall of all personnel to ship for immediate departure.

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
*CTO*:  Thraxis to Bridge.  Under no circumstances are we to leave the station just yet ... It is a diversion ... or so the Captain believes ... ::waits for the incredulous remarks::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::shakes the cobwebs out of his head and leaves for the bridge::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::watches the TL doors open onto the bridge::

Host Cmdr_Stark says:
::dressed in civilian clothing::  # CO: My dear Captain. You Fleeties couldn't stay away, could you? This was my sector long before any of your kind waltz in here. My sector, my resources. Maybe another dead CO will convince Starfleet to go away.

CTO_Jokeg says:
*OPS*: Am I to understand we are to hold station and not go after him. ::wondering what alternate reality he is in::

FCO_Rochelle says:
COM: Starbase OPS: This is the USS Pendragon requesting departure instructions.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::overhears the FCO as he steps from the TL::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
*CTO*:  That is correct.  I will be going after the Captain, the Pendragon will remain here ..

Host CO_Thraxis says:
# Stark: If you wanted me dead, we wouldn't be having this conversation. Who are you, and whom are you working for?

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::pulls Jordan from the TL onto the bridge::

CTO_Jokeg says:
*OPS*: With all due respect you are not going by yourself...

CTO_Jokeg says:
::notices they are now on the bridge::

FCO_Rochelle says:
CTO: Sir I have asked Starbase to recall all personnel to the Pendragon and requested clearance for disembarkation.

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
::looks over at the CTO:: CTO:  I certainly hope I won't be.  Welcome back Mr. Jokeg ...

Host Cmdr_Stark says:
<SB_OPS> COMM: Pendragon: You have the highest-ranking officer present as both Cmdr Stark and Captain Thraxis are missing.  I was hoping you could tell us what was happening.

Host Cmdr_Stark says:
#<Stark> CO: Surely Captain, you have figured that out by now?

FCO_Rochelle says:
::looks at the CTO::

FCO_Rochelle says:
CTO: Sir what do I respond with?

CTO_Jokeg says:
OPS: Thank you...

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
FCO:  The Captain said he is on a freighter ... how many have left the station since the Captain's abduction?

Host CO_Thraxis says:
# Stark: Humor me.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
FCO:  Tell them we're having comm troubles.

CTO_Jokeg says:
FCO: Tell them to go to red alert.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::arrives on the bridge, takes his station, hoping everything is okay::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::nods at the CEO::

Host Cmdr_Stark says:
# <Stark> CO: Captain. Captain. Captain.  ::trails off::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
CTO:  Also tell them to have their security maintain full alert status ...

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
OPS/CNS: Damien reporting

Host CO_Thraxis says:
# :: leaves a silence for Stark to fill ::

CTO_Jokeg says:
OPS: Aye ma`am.

FCO_Rochelle says:
COM: Starbase: This is the USS Pendragon: Suggest you go to red alert we are having comm problems here.

CTO_Jokeg says:
::nods to FCO for the additional order::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
OPS:  Would you like a shuttle prepared?

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
CNS:  You coming with me, Mikal?

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::shakes his head::  OPS:  Take Commander Jokeg.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::knows she will be safer with him::

Host Cmdr_Stark says:
# <Stark> CO: Your Betazoid Scientists take my children from me and then try to destroy them.  SFI can't stay away and they come to destroy them.  Do you realize they walk amongst you now?

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
::looks over to the CTO:: CTO:  How about it, Commander?  Up for a rescue mission?

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::contacts the shuttle bay to prepare a Type 9 for launch::

Host Cmdr_Stark says:
<SB_OPS> COMM: Pen: Acknowledged.  SB14 out.

CTO_Jokeg says:
OPS: Yes ma`am I believe I am, there is room for a third Mikal. Like old times.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
# :: eyes widen just a bit :: Stark: You're the Gothric. If you had communicated with us, all this could have been avoided. The Federation has no wish to take your children from you.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::shakes his head::  CTO:  You'll need a pilot.  ::nods his head toward the FCO::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
::shakes her head:: CTO:  No, I need someone of command rank to take charge of the Pendragon ...

Host CO_Thraxis says:
# Stark: Take me back to the station. I can help you sort all this out.

CTO_Jokeg says:
::nods::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
OPS:  Consider it done.  Now go.

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
CNS:  How many freighters have left the Station since the Captain's disappearance?

Host Cmdr_Stark says:
# <Stark> CO: Why take you back?  I have them with me now. ::smiles:: Now I think it is only fair to take something from you.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::quickly familiarizes himself with the situation vis logs. Somewhat embarrassed:: CNS: Commander, is there anything I can do to help?

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
CNS: We've got a plethora of technology at out disposal

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  Yes.  See if you can extend our sensors to detect a Trill.

CTO_Jokeg says:
FCO: Go and prep a shuttle for departure.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
CNS: Will do

Host CO_Thraxis says:
# Stark: It doesn't have to be this way. The Federation wants only peaceful contact with all life forms.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
OPS:  Do you know what sort of ship he's on?

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
~~~ CO:  Albaron ... we are planning a rescue.  Hold on ~~~

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::reconfigures the transporters record of Trills, specifically the captain, to create a sensor template from which to discern the trill::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
CNS:  He thinks a freighter.  As there were only two that left the station that narrows our search considerably ...

Host CO_Thraxis says:
# :: winces... what's wrong? doesn't feel... right... ::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
OPS:  Ferengi or Orion?   Can he tell?

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
CNS:  No.  Only thing he could tell me was the engine noise was familiar ...

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::attempts to extend shield capabilities, focusing the accuracy calibration to place emphasis on the outer edges of the field::

Host Cmdr_Stark says:
#ACTION: Stark's appearance has changed significantly. She resembles nothing of what the CO remembers from the party. She almost looks as if she were decaying.

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
CEO:  Can you track the warp signatures of the two freighters?

FCO_Rochelle says:
CTO: Sir I have seven vessels now sir...

Host CO_Thraxis says:
# Stark: Listen to me. You will only make things worse for yourself and your children if you declare war on the Federation. Come back to the station with me, and we can clear up this misunderstanding.

FCO_Rochelle says:
CTO: I have also one Ferengi Freighter and an Orion freighter.

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
FCO:  Download the details into the shuttle's systems.  CTO:  Let's go.

CTO_Jokeg says:
::steps into the TL, waiting for the others::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
CNS: I'm picking up Trill readings commander. They're rare in these parts so I believe I can isolate it

FCO_Rochelle says:
FCO: Sir you are going to need a good pilot sir.

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
::stops:: CEO:  Where?

Host Cmdr_Stark says:
# <Stark> ::eyes light up::  CO: A rescue? How.... human....  ::smiles again::

FCO_Rochelle says:
::finishes entering in the commands for the shuttle::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  It's probably one of those two freighters.  Confine the search.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
# :: thinks to himself, "Dammit..." ::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
CNS: Narrowing the angular confinement beam to the Trill coordinates.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::nods and paces restlessly::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
# Stark: You've got your children. What more do you want?

FCO_Rochelle says:
OPS: Sir I can pilot the shuttle for you sir.

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
CNS:  Get those coordinates to the shuttle.  FCO:  You're it, Lt.  Let's go.  ::runs to the TL::

FCO_Rochelle says:
::hands over her station to the young ensign heading for her::

FCO_Rochelle says:
OPS: Right behind you sir.

FCO_Rochelle says:
::runs right behind her::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::looks at the FCO::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
::enters the TL and nods to the CTO::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::nods as the TL doors whoosh shut::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
CNS: Commander! I've got him on sensors, it’s the captain. He's on the Orion, three light years from here, traveling at warp six

Host Cmdr_Stark says:
# <Stark> CO: I want you to suffer for ten long years as I have! I want you to understand what loss is...  ::smile fades into something sinister::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
*OPS*:  He's on the Orion freighter.

CTO_Jokeg says:
OPS: We will get him back.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  Nice work Jose.  ::smiles::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
::orders the TL to the shuttle bay:: *CNS*:  Got it.  Thanks Mikal.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
# Stark: Revenge? An advanced mentality such as yourself has no need of that. 

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
CNS: Thank you

FCO_Rochelle says:
OPS: Lets hope we get to him quickly.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
CNS: Should I send the coordinates to the helm?

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
::exits the TL and bolts for the shuttle::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  Please.

FCO_Rochelle says:
::is right behind her at a dead run::

FCO_Rochelle says:
::slides into her seat and powers up the shuttle::

CTO_Jokeg says:
::boards the shuttle, readying the pulse rifles::

Host Cmdr_Stark says:
# <Stark> CO: Revenge? I suppose you would understand it as such.... You may do better to call this... a game...  ::kicks in the door::

FCO_Rochelle says:
ALL: We all ready???

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::sends the captains speed, course, and position to the helm:: FCO: Here's where the captain is. I've sent them to the shuttle as well

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
::sits in the seat next to the pilot's seat::  FCO:  Ready.

CTO_Jokeg says:
FCO: The Orion shuttle is Bellerephon class, a hunk a junk.

CTO_Jokeg says:
FCO: Ready.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
Duty FCO:  As soon as the shuttle is cleared, dedock.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
# :: steps back ::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
FCO:  Let's go.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  They are going warp 6, you said?

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
FCO:  As soon as we are clear, set course for these coordinates, maximum warp.  ::feeds in the coordinates received from the CEO::

FCO_Rochelle says:
OPS: We are gone.

CTO_Jokeg says:
::sits down::

FCO_Rochelle says:
*Bridge*: We are leaving now.

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
*CNS*:  Protect the station at all costs, Mikal.  We won't be long, hopefully ...

FCO_Rochelle says:
@::carefully moves out of the shuttle bay and heads for the coordinates that were fed into the computer and jumps to warp::

Host Cmdr_Stark says:
#ACTION: As Stark kicks in the door, a hissing sounds can be heard.  The atmosphere in the holding room is being sucked into the hallway.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
*OPS*: Warp engines just got a nice tune up. FCO/OPS: I may be able to give you a little more than warp 9. But just a little

Host CO_Thraxis says:
# :: feints left, then drops and kicks out with his right leg, attempting to sweep Stark's feet out from under her ::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  I think the station can protect itself.  What do you think?

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@::monitors the sensors looking for the Orion ship::

CTO_Jokeg says:
@::prepares three pulse rifles and phasers with extra charge packs, makes sure he has his knife::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
CSN: The station is secure...::pulls up station tactical:: 

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
CNS: I'd do it

Host Cmdr_Stark says:
#ACTION: Stark is caught by surprise and the Gothric is unfamiliar with this body....  Stark falls hard to the ground.

FCO_Rochelle says:
@::pilots the shuttle in silence::

Host Gothric says:
#<Gothric>  ::emits a horrible roar::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
*Station OPS*:  Clear us for departure.

CTO_Jokeg says:
@::starts to hum a part of a Klingon opera::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  What range do Orion freighter's sensor systems have?

Host CO_Thraxis says:
# :: jumps to his feet and leaps for the ceiling vent, managing to tear it off the ventilator shaft... on his next leap, he grabs the edges of the shaft and pulls himself up ::

FCO_Rochelle says:
@::watches her heading::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@FCO:  ETA to Orion ship?

FCO_Rochelle says:
@OPS: Estimating now sir.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
CNS: Not much. 100,000 kilometers at best

Host CO_Thraxis says:
# :: wriggles into the shaft and starts crawling ::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
CNS: We could be right on them before they ever knew

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::grins::  CEO:  They'll need a distraction at some point.

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@CTO:   Once we are within range we will try to beam the Captain aboard.  If that fails, we will board the ship ourselves.

FCO_Rochelle says:
@::doing the figuring::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::sparkle in his eyes:: CNS: Like uh,..an explosion of some kind?

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::orders the FCO to initiate a patrol pattern that will gradually bring them nearer the Orion ship::

CTO_Jokeg says:
@OPS: Understood.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::grins::  CEO:  That's an interesting idea.  What did you have in mind?

Host CO_Thraxis says:
# :: stops and listens for the engines... finally realizes this is an Orion freighter ::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@FCO:  Keep the shuttle close and wait for us if we do have to board.  And keep it in one piece if you can

Host CO_Thraxis says:
# :: finds a junction in the ventilation system, and starts crawling towards the engine room ::

FCO_Rochelle says:
@OPS: Sir I will keep her in one piece and I will be here when you need me.

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@FCO:  I know you will.

CTO_Jokeg says:
@FCO: Try to approach the freighter from the rear and below it. They may not even see us.

FCO_Rochelle says:
@OPS: Sir ETA .75 LY

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
CNS: We can use one of the photon torpedoes. Pack it with plasma and set it to ignite on command

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
CNS: It'll sure as hell light things up

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::chuckles::  CEO:  Make it so.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
CNS: I'll have it ready ASAP

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::contacts main engineering, giving them the lowdown::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  Not too close.  We just want to get their attention.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::redirects the duty FCO's course::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@::closes her eyes and tries to sense the CO::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
# :: peers through a vent grating, looking for crew... seeing none, kicks out the grating and emerges into a corridor outside the engine room ::

Host Gothric says:
ACTION: Horrible noises continue to echo through the Orion freighter

FCO_Rochelle says:
@OPS: I can help you if you will let me.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
# :: slips into Engineering and looks around ::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@::smiles at the FCO:: FCO:  That won't be necessary but thank you for the offer.  The CO and I have a "special connection" you might call it.

CTO_Jokeg says:
@::silently waits for the possibility of battle::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
CNS: The torpedo is ready on your mark. Just say the word.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  Can we time it so it detonates a moment before the shuttle is in sensor range?

FCO_Rochelle says:
@OPS: I understand sir.

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@FCO/CTO:  I'm picking the freighter up on sensors ... putting it on-screen.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
CNS: Not a problem

CTO_Jokeg says:
@::looks at the display::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
# :: closes his eyes for a moment ::   OPS: ~~~ Jordan... I'm out of my cell. I'm aboard an Orion freighter. ~~~

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  Then launch when ready.

FCO_Rochelle says:
@::looks at the display and looks for the blind spot and finds it::

FCO_Rochelle says:
@OPS: Sir found the blind spot.

FCO_Rochelle says:
@OPS: They wont know I am there.

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@::Smiles as she hears him:: ~~~ CO:  We know, we can see it.  We are not far away now ... ~~~

Host CO_Thraxis says:
# OPS: ~~~ I'm going to try to disable her engines. ~~~

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@FCO:  Take us in, Lt.  CTO: Can you get a transporter lock?

CTO_Jokeg says:
@::tries for a lock::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
# :: finds an environment suit and gets into it, quickly ::

FCO_Rochelle says:
@::pilots the shuttle just up underneath the freighter to the blind spot::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@FCO:  Scan the interior of that ship.  Let me know what we are dealing with.

FCO_Rochelle says:
@OPS: Scanning the interior now sir.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
# :: then checks the Engineering panels, looking for the antimatter injector controls ::

Host Gothric says:
ACTION: Transporters cannot lock onto the CO - that whole Engineering being a protected area, so transporter locks kinda suck in those regions....

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::launches the torpedo::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
CNS: Let me know when you want me to detonate it

CTO_Jokeg says:
@OPS: HE must be in a shielded area, I cannot get a lock::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@CTO:  Then we board.  FCO:  What are conditions like over there, Lt?

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  As soon as it's in a suitable position, go ahead.  ::resumes pacing restlessly::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
# :: finds what he is looking for... shuts down the antimatter injectors ::

FCO_Rochelle says:
@OPS: From what I see this ship looks like it is ready to fall apart sir.  Hull is very unstable.

CTO_Jokeg says:
@::grins as he grabs his rifle::

CTO_Jokeg says:
@::hands Jordan a rifle::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@FCO:  Atmosphere?

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
CNS: Will do....::reads the position and telemetry of the torpedo:: It's almost in position

Host Gothric says:
ACTION: The Orion vessel lurches out of warp as the shuttle goes zipping by at high warp.

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@::takes the rifle::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
# :: closes his eyes again ::  OPS: ~~~ Jordan, I've shut down the engines. I do hope you did what I asked, and kept the Pen at the station. ~~~

FCO_Rochelle says:
@OPS: Sir I would advise caution......whoa ::brings the shuttle out of warp to impulse and reverses back to under her belly

CTO_Jokeg says:
@FCO: Where did the ship go?

Host Gothric says:
ACTION: The Orion freighter's SIF was is poor shape to begin with and is now non-existent.  The entire vessel is collapsing on itself.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
# :: looks up in alarm as bulkheads begin to crumple around him ::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@::watches in horror::  Self:  Oh no!

FCO_Rochelle says:
@OPS: She dropped out of warp and I overshot.  Sir the ship is imploding on itself.

CTO_Jokeg says:
@::tries again for a lock::

FCO_Rochelle says:
@::brings the shuttle around hastily and  brings it up alongside the imploding freighter::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@~~~ CO:  Albaron leave where you are.  We cannot get a transporter lock on you ... ~~~

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
CSN: Commander, I'm reading the Orion shuttle as suffering an impending structural failure

CTO_Jokeg says:
@OPS: Tell him to get out of the engine room!

Host CO_Thraxis says:
# :: leaves Engineering and heads for an outer corridor, looking for an escape pod ::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@CTO:  I already have!

Host Gothric says:
@ACTION: The shuttle engines strain trying to recover the lost ground.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  Damn.    Duty FCO:  To the Orion freighter.  Warp 9!

CTO_Jokeg says:
@::looks a her:: OPS: Oh....

FCO_Rochelle says:
@::monitoring the collapse of the freighter:: OPS: You are going to have to hurry sir.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
CNS: And we’re ready to detonate our distraction ::detonates torpedo::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@FCO:  I know!

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@~~~ CO:  Albaron, where are you? ~~~ CTO:  Get that lock now!

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  I don't think it matters now.  How close is the shuttle to the freighter?

FCO_Rochelle says:
@::fighting with the shuttle and the collapsing of the hull is beginning to become difficult::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
# :: finds none... looks like the pods were stripped out as a fuel-saving measure ::

CTO_Jokeg says:
@::continues to try to get a lock on the captain::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
CNS: Extrapolating now

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@FCO:  How close in can you get us ...

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::hopes the shuttle is closer than the Pendragon is::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@::moves to the back of the shuttle and grabs an EV suit::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
# :: makes his way to the aft cargo bay... digs through a few shipping containers, comes up with a canister of argon gas ::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
CNS: They're 2 minutes away from being able to get a lock on him

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  We're three minutes.  Let's hope they're successful.

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@::pulls on the EV suit ... painfully obvious what she is about to do::

CTO_Jokeg says:
@OPS: What are you doing?

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::waits with baited breath::

Host Gothric says:
ACTION: The forward part of the Orion freighter is suffering the worst and very little of the hull remains.  It slowly creeps towards the rear where the Engine Room is.

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@CTO:  I'm not leaving him there!  I'm going to get him.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
CNS: The freighter is decompensating

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
CNS: Total collapse in less than five minutes at best

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@FCO:   Get us in a close as you can.  I'm beaming over ...

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::tries to keep his voice steady::  CEO:  Thank you.

FCO_Rochelle says:
@OPS: Getting us in as close as I dare.

FCO_Rochelle says:
@::brings the shuttle about 1 meter closer to the hull of the freighter::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@CTO:  Can you pick up the CO's biosigns?

FCO_Rochelle says:
@OPS: Sir I can't go any closer.  I am almost touching her now.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
# :: opens the cargo bay doors, ducking as several shipping containers are sucked into vacuum ::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
# :: runs out of the bay and kicks himself into open space ::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
# :: then twists around to face the imploding freighter, and opens the gas cock on the argon canister ::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
CNS: If we get close enough I can buy us some time using a modified tractor beam

Host CO_Thraxis says:
# :: the escaping gas acts as a rocket, propelling him away from the ship ::

CTO_Jokeg says:
@OPS: The collapse is causing all kinds of interference.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
# :: closes his eyes as the last of the gas is exhausted ::   OPS:  ~~~ Sweetheart... I'm off the freighter... ~~~

Host Gothric says:
ACTION: A rogue bulkhead crashes into the shuttle after imploding on the freighter.

FCO_Rochelle says:
@OPS: Look there ::points:: CTO: That is a human body grab it.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  Get it ready.

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@CTO:  he's clear of the freighter!  Find him and beam him onboard.

CTO_Jokeg says:
@::beams him aboard::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::hands fly over the consol:: CNS: Working....

Host Gothric says:
ACTION: The CO is rocketing through space - I wonder how we will avoid the Orion Freighter warp core explosion coming in ten seconds?

FCO_Rochelle says:
@::hands flying to get away from the ship and to the CO::

FCO_Rochelle says:
@CTO: Tie everything down this is going to hurt.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
:::now close enough, activates a stabilization beam from his modified tractor beam::

FCO_Rochelle says:
@OPS: I am throwing everything in to the shields and engines.  We have been hurt but not as bad.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
CNS: I've activated the beam

Host Gothric says:
ACTION: The CO is aboard the shuttle.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  Prepare to lock onto the shuttle.

FCO_Rochelle says:
@OPS/CTO: Get ready for the wave.

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@::sees the CO is onboard:: FCO: GO!

CTO_Jokeg says:
@FCO: The freighters core is going critical.

Host Gothric says:
ACTION: The freighter is in bad shape, but holding for the moment.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
@ :: removes his helmet ::

FCO_Rochelle says:
@::brings the shuttle around and hits the warp engines and warps out::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@::moves to join the CO::

FCO_Rochelle says:
@CO: Welcome home sir.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
CNS: I can't keep this up long. We need to get out ::composed but nervous::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::notes the shuttle go to warp::

FCO_Rochelle says:
@OPS: Seven seconds to core breach sir.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
@ :: pulls Jordan to him and kisses her for a long moment ::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  Agreed.  ::orders the duty FCO to change course and quickly::

Host Gothric says:
ACTION: Several conduits blow on the Pen bridge.  The stabilizing beam is taking its toll.

CTO_Jokeg says:
@::hops in the copilot’s seat::

FCO_Rochelle says:
COM: Pendragon: This is FCO Rochelle get clear we have the captain on board.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::coughing from the sparks flying out of his consol:: CNS: Need...to get out.....

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  Shut her down!  ::sits in one of the command chairs and hangs on::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
COMM:  FCO:  Acknowledged.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
Duty FCO:  Get us out of here!

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
CNS: Aye

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::shuts down the beam::

FCO_Rochelle says:
@OPS: Core breach in  5.........4...........3..........2.........1

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::braces himself for the inevitable::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
*shipwide*:  All hands brace for impact.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
@ :: turns when he hears Rochelle tell the Pen to 'get clear' ::  FCO: Where is the Pendragon, and who is in command?

Host Gothric says:
ACTION: The Orion freighter explodes in spectacular display, debris flying in all directions from the explosion reacting to itself.

FCO_Rochelle says:
@CO: Sir I am not sure who is in command of the Pendragon sir at the moment but we have a wave coming in fast.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::shields his eyes from the flash::

FCO_Rochelle says:
@ALL: Hang on I am going to surf the wave sirs.

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
@::braces for the shockwave::

Host Gothric says:
ACTION: The shockwave is building speed and closing in on the Pendragon and the shuttle.  Impact in ten seconds.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
@ :: one hand on a stanchion, the other holds onto Jordan ::

FCO_Rochelle says:
@::brings the shuttle around and heads right ahead of the wave and prays it works::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::looks over at the CEO::

CTO_Jokeg says:
@::powers shields to the rear of the shuttle::

FCO_Rochelle says:
@COM: Pendragon: This is the FCO Turn the ship into the wave.  Will lessen the impact.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::powers the shields at maximum, diverting power from the warp drive::

FCO_Rochelle says:
@ALL: Here it comes hang on.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::refrains from answering the comm and trusts the duty FCO knows what he is doing::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::holds on::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
::hangs onto the CO::

Host Gothric says:
ACTION: The shockwave overtakes the shuttle and the Pen.  All goes black.

Host Gothric says:
<<<< End Mission >>>>

Host Gothric says:
<<<< End Mission >>>>

Host Gothric says:
<<<< End Mission >>>>

Host Cootles says:
time lapse - long enough to find the circuit breaker - the shockwave was pitiful, just like the ship

Host Cootles says:
forget next week altogether for anything

Host Cootles says:
New Year's Eve OOM

Host Cootles says:
very good - see everyone in two weeks - have a safe holiday