Host Karriaunna says:
Summary:  The ship has picked up its cargo and is on approach to their drop off destination where they will leave the ore and pick up supplies for the new station being built.  However, there has been no response to hails.  On the ship, crewmembers from the last AT maintain they are on the wrong ship… or in the wrong time.

Host Karriaunna says:
<<<<<<<<<< If… >>>>>>>>>>

Host Karriaunna says:
<<<<<<<<<< If... >>>>>>>>>>

CEO_Lt_Chaser says:
:: finishes the diagnostic on the shields and begins looking at the communications array ::

CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
::in sickbay still feeling queasy::

Host CO_Capt_Duke says:
::in his command chair, sharing his attention between reports and the viewscreen::

CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::On the bridge manning his station::

CMO_Lt_Silver says:
::In sickbay discussing the situation with the XO and trying to discover what exactly he wanted of them.::

EO_Glaran says:
::In one of the Jefferies tubes, staring up at it, not doing anything at the moment.::

CMO_Lt_Silver says:
::Glances at the CTO:  CTO:  Still not feeling well?

XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
::trying not to be too exasperated with the staff in the sickbay::

OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
<AOPS_Mulligan>  ::Busily trying to establish communications with the station, while making certain the ship is still flying in a straight line::

CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
CMO: No, Ma'am.

CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::Antsy:: CO: Captain... strange question I know, but do I .....look any different?

OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
::Enters Sickbay, taking careful note of the ship's details and construction::

CNS_LtCmdr_Cephas says:
::hovers into sickbay and looks around::

Host CO_Capt_Duke says:
::looks up from his report:: CSO: Different how?

CMO_Lt_Silver says:
CTO:  Odd... let me try something else.  I believe the captain would like you back on duty as things are a bit... odd at the moment.  ::Stands up and goes to the med cabinet, reaching in to pull out an old brown bottle.::

CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
CMO: What are you going to do with that?

CMO_Lt_Silver says:
::Glances at the counselor with a smile::  CNS:  What brings you here Keely?

CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
CO: It's just that I feel... never mind. I thought I remembered looking different. I'm sure it's nothing

XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
::walks back over to the CMO, then not-too-quickly does an about face when he sees Keely::

CMO_Lt_Silver says:
::Walks over to the CTO with a smile as she pours a small amount into a glass.::  CTO:  This my friend, is an ancient recipe of my family.  If it doesn't work, nothing will.  Give it a try.  ::Hands him the cup.::

CEO_Lt_Chaser says:
:: connects in the Stolvok's console and begins to search for stray signals ::

CNS_LtCmdr_Cephas says:
::smiles::  CMO: Captain's orders.  We ::motions to OPS and the XO::  need to solve our problem.

CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
CMO: Whatever you say doctor.

CMO_Lt_Silver says:
::As she hands her glass over, her eyes shift to the XO::

CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
::takes a sip of the strange looking liquid::

XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
::tries to look convincing in milling around in the other room::

CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
::spits it out:: CMO: Very bitter.

OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
::Strides up to Maylen...feeling a bit cramped, as this Sickbay is even smaller than the ships from the Vulcan Diplomatic Corps::  XO:  Commander.

Host CO_Capt_Duke says:
::grunts assent at Maylen, wondering if this thing is spreading:: OPS: Mulligan, ETA to Sargus?

CEO_Lt_Chaser says:
:: drums her claws on the console as she looks for comm signals ::

CMO_Lt_Silver says:
::nods her head slowly:: CNS:  Though how you expect to find the answer here, I have no idea.  ::Looks at her friend::  Have you two... talked?

AOPS_Ens_Mulligan says:
CO:  Polling the computer... ::taps at the console uneasily::

XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
::glances over to the Vulcan:: OPS: Ensign... how are you holding up?

AOPS_Ens_Mulligan says:
CO:  A little under ten minutes, Captain.

CNS_LtCmdr_Cephas says:
::nods her head at the CMO::

CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::Scans ahead::

CNS_LtCmdr_Cephas says:
CMO: Excuse me please... ::gives her a small smile and makes her way over to OPS and the XO::

EO_Glaran says:
::Glancing at his watch, a smile tugs at his face and he sits up, preparing to leave.::

OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
XO:  I am not suffering any particular ill effects, though the lack of available technology is somewhat...displeasing, for lack of a better word.  Investigation is difficult.

CMO_Lt_Silver says:
::Shakes her head, reading much into that small smile::

CMO_Lt_Silver says:
CTO: OK, now how do you feel?

Host CO_Capt_Duke says:
OPS: All right. Let's try another hail, now that' we’re closer. It's worth a try.

CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
CMO:I feel... better.

AOPS_Ens_Mulligan says:
CO:  Right away sir...but comm traffic in this area is pretty much...well, there isn't any.  ::gives the hail another shot::

XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
OPS: I agree. I fail to see what we might be able to do given these... relics we're left with. I'm afraid I was never an engineer.

CNS_LtCmdr_Cephas says:
XO/OPS: Gentlemen.  ::over hearing OPS and seeing Des' body language.  knows how they are this morning

Host CO_Capt_Duke says:
::presses a button on his chair arm after nodding to Mulligan:: *Engineering*: Bridge to Engineering.

CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
::hops off the biobed:: CMO: Thank you Doctor.

CMO_Lt_Silver says:
::Chuckles::  CTO:  Good... else I could give you another dose.  Take it easy on fast rides now... old age catching up to you.

CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
::Leaves Sickbay and heads to the TL::

CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
CO: Captain, I'm picking up some energy readings. Looks like some kind of battle took place near here

OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
::nods toward Cephas, standing at attention::  CNS:  Commander.

CEO_Lt_Chaser says:
*CO*: Engineer-ring, her-re.

CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
CO: Scanning for lifeforms. None present

XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
::turns to the CNS slower than the OPS:: CNS: Counselor...

EO_Glaran says:
:Slipping from the TL, exits into the hallway, looking around casually before heading toward engineering.::

Host CO_Capt_Duke says:
*CEO*: Chaser, Mulligan's going to try another hail. Keep an eye out for any artifacts in the transmission.

CNS_LtCmdr_Cephas says:
::nods and knows he is uncomfortable with the situation as she is.  Softly::  XO: We will get through this. ::hopes he reads more into that statement as she intents him to.::

CEO_Lt_Chaser says:
:: thinks yeah, yeah :: *CO*: Aye, Captain.

Host CO_Capt_Duke says:
::looks up sharply as he closes the comm:: CSO: What do you mean no lifeforms? There's got to be three thousand people on Sargus Station alone.

OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
::notes a bit of unresolved tension between the counselor and first officer, but doesn't  concern himself with it::

CEO_Lt_Chaser says:
:: yawns trying to keep her eyes open to watch the display ::

CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
::Gets into the TL:: Computer: Bridge slow speed.

CNS_LtCmdr_Cephas says:
XO/OPS: Suggestions on how to proceed gentlemen?

CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::disturbed:: CO: Captain... there is organic residue that could be the ....the...remains of the crew. Still no life forms. I'm trying to track down the energy signature from the battle

OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
CNS:  I have a few requests...

CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
::gets off the TL on the Bridge::

CNS_LtCmdr_Cephas says:
OPS: Ask.

CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
CO: It looks like some kind of odd disrupter weapons...but none that I've ever seen

EO_Glaran says:
::Entering sickbay, looks around and smiles::  CEO:  How are things going boss?

XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
::straightens slightly, unable not to catch Keely's meaning:: CNS: Ah... we're having difficulty with the technological level onboard. It's below what we're used to dealing with. Although I'm not sure what can be done.

CMO_Lt_Silver says:
::Watching the small group, does not want to interfere::

CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
CO: Blade reporting for duty, Sir.

Host CO_Capt_Duke says:
::quietly:: CSO: Does the energy signature match our tailgater?

OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
::half-thinking out loud::  CNS:  Perhaps...who do the Federation count among their allies?

AOPS_Ens_Mulligan says:
::attempts again, stubbornly unwilling to call it quits now::  COM: Sargus II:  Sargus Two, this is U.S.S. Overture...please respond....

CEO_Lt_Chaser says:
*CO*: Aye.

CEO_Lt_Chaser says:
:: pointedly ignores the EO::

EO_Glaran says:
::Smiles as the CEO continues to ignore him as usual and slips around to the warp core.  Finding some trash there, nabs it and tosses it.  Then begins his regular task of maintenance::

Host CO_Capt_Duke says:
::looks up at Blade next to his chair:: CTO: Are you cleared?

CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
CO: Yes, Sir.

CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
CO: It sure does....

CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
CO: Right on the nose

CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
:::does a long range sensor sweep:::

CNS_LtCmdr_Cephas says:
OPS: The Federation has many allies... are there any specific ones you are thinking about?

Host CO_Capt_Duke says:
::clenches his jaw:: CSO: All right. CTO/CSO: Woody, I want you to get everything you can on this symbol and notate any thoughts you have about this signature and be sure to append our files from the Breen encounter. Blade, start running simulations. I want a picture of what went down here.

CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
CO: Yes, Sir

OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
CNS/XO:  Surely there is some organization or...intergalactic power which is at least investigating the possibility of scanning molecules on the level of quantum resonance.  It is becoming obvious that the Federation - or at least this vessel - does not have the resources we require.

EO_Glaran says:
::Makes some minor adjustments, the smile still lingering as he watches the minor changes::

CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
CO: Captain, from what I can ascertain, there was a major battle, with none left alive. Also of note, All of the ore is missing. I'm working on the symbol now

CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
::Goes to his station and begins simulations::

Host CO_Capt_Duke says:
AOPS: Mulligan, start a priority file for Hayward and Blade's findings. We'll be sending them back to HQ in Munich.

EO_Glaran says:
::Finished, taps a finger to his head as he passes the CEO::  CEO:  Have a good day ma'am.  I will finish working on upgrading the phasers now.

CEO_Lt_Chaser says:
:: ignores the EO again ::

XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
OPS: I'm beginning to think that won't do us much good. I don't think we need to prove we're not who we are known as anymore... ::glances slightly at Keely::

CNS_LtCmdr_Cephas says:
OPS: Well the Caldonians are probably one of the most scientifically minded allies of the Federation.

Host CO_Capt_Duke says:
CSO: They could have just taken the ore. They didn't have to... ::exhales heavily:: Continue scans, Commander.

EO_Glaran says:
::Under his breath::  Gotta love that woman, she makes my job so much easier.  ::Heads for the weapons area.::

OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
XO:  I understand, sir...but we will not know how to return things to normal if we do not know to where we are returning them.

CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
CO : Aye Sir

AOPS_Ens_Mulligan says:
CO:  On it sir...we're on approach to Sargus II.  ::Starts uploading logs into a database file::

CNS_LtCmdr_Cephas says:
::tries to keep up with the science aspect of it all but it is very confusing for her::

CMO_Lt_Silver says:
::Listening to the counselor, works on a minor injury that has entered the room::

Host CO_Capt_Duke says:
AOPS: Understood. Keep us clear of the debris. We don't want to disturb anything prematurely.

EO_Glaran says:
::Slipping into the weapons room, flashing his familiar smile, he checks things over, making some minor adjustments.::

Host CO_Capt_Duke says:
CTO: Do we have a picture of this battle yet?

CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
CO: Captain, I've determines that the area is all clear if you wanted to take a closer look. ::grim::

CEO_Lt_Chaser says:
:: rests her chin on her hand still watching the worthless comm signal array ::

XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
OPS: Did you ever read about... what was it... there was an incident on the Enterprise, I think it was, years back. One of their crewmembers was transported to different quantum realities. In that case, the problem was solved by returning to the source... we may have to.

CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
CO: Not yet Sir .\

AOPS_Ens_Mulligan says:
CO:  Captain, picking up an energy fluctuation onboard....can't localize it, yet.

OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
XO:  Only in passing.  But at the moment, it is all we have to work with.

Host CO_Capt_Duke says:
CSO: Transfer it to my screen woody. ::searches out Mulligan after the suspicion in his voice:: AOPS: Do you have a ballpark on it?

CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::transfers it to the Captain’s console:::

CNS_LtCmdr_Cephas says:
::shakes her head not following at all and asks frustrated::  XO/OPS: Just tell me how I can help.

XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
OPS: It's all I could come up with... what we really need is a competent engineer.

CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
CO: We've got rampant devastation, some of the structure have been destroyed, others left intact. The ore facility is still operational. Vast numbers of unburied bodies

CNS_LtCmdr_Cephas says:
XO:  Well then let's go talk to our CEO... or we could try and contact someone.  ::looks to see if they like either of those choices::

AOPS_Ens_Mulligan says:
::Adjusts course to avoid a few large pieces of flotsam, slowing the vessel considerably::

CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
CO: Sir something odd just happened every simulation I run happens as I want them to

Host CO_Capt_Duke says:
::shuts down the screen in distaste:: CSO: That's enough, Commander. I think we have the picture.

Host CO_Capt_Duke says:
CTO: What exactly is it you want them to do?

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  A flashing light briefly appears on the CTO's console, only to suddenly stop.

AOPS_Ens_Mulligan says:
::Adjusts his earpiece::  CO:  Captain...the power grid...  ::knits his brow::  Systems are showing no ill effects, but it is fluctuating...oddly...  ::squints, utterly confused::

XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
CNS: I'm not sure if it would help... the technology... ::sighs:: I suppose it can't hurt. ::looks over at the OPS:: OPS: What do you say, Ensign? You're as much an expert as I am right now.

CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
CO: Sir a light just blasted me then disappeared.

Host CO_Capt_Duke says:
AOPS: Thank you, Mulligan. ::reaches for his comm button again:: *CEO*: Ahki... Duke to Chaser. We're detecting anomalies in the power grid, Lieutenant. Confirm?

CEO_Lt_Chaser says:
:: checks the power grid ::

AOPS_Ens_Mulligan says:
::Glances over his shoulder a minute...raises an eyebrow, but looks back to his panel::

OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
XO:  We should explore both avenues.

EO_Glaran says:
::With a nod to the guard, leaves the room and heads for the nearest transporter room::

CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
CO: Sir the light had to do with the weapons.

CEO_Lt_Chaser says:
*CO*: Very subtle fluctuations.

XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
::looks back to Keely:: CNS: Well then, it's off to Engineering. Lead the way, Ke... Counselor.

Host CO_Capt_Duke says:
*CEO*: Do you have an explanation for them?

CNS_LtCmdr_Cephas says:
::swallows the swell of emotions that arise in her::  XO: Aye sir. ::heads for the door of sickbay::

AOPS_Ens_Mulligan says:
::Holds his hand over his left ear, listening to computer readouts while working simultaneously at the panel::  CO:  There's a very distinct pattern to the fluctuations...no idea what could be happening.

CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::reaches for his consol, shocking the hell out of him in the process, dazed:: CO: Power fluctuations confirmed Sir ::glares at the AOPS:: AOPS: Try to keep that from happening again please

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  Sensors go briefly offline, returning after a moment.

CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
:;reaches for the consol again, and receives another shock:: Damn it all!

CEO_Lt_Chaser says:
*CO*: I have none Sir, something appears to be wrong with instrumentation.

Host CO_Capt_Duke says:
::glances at Woody:: *CEO*: These things are becoming less subtle, Chaser. Find out what it is and stop it. Bridge out.

AOPS_Ens_Mulligan says:
::Shifts in his seat::  CSO:  I...didn't...yes, sir.  ::looks down to the floor as his foot touches something...::

Host CO_Capt_Duke says:
AOPS: You said something about a pattern?

XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
::shakes his head slightly and follows the CNS::

CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
:;smarting, rubs his head:: AOPS: It's not your fault. My sensors are acting weird too

AOPS_Ens_Mulligan says:
::Hardly paying attention, leaning over to pick the small grey rectangle from the floor::  CO:  Uhm, yeah, but...  Self:  The heck?

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  On the screen, motion can be vaguely seen in the darkness of space.

CNS_LtCmdr_Cephas says:
::makes her way onto the TL::  OPS: Perhaps... if you knew of someone specific that worked in... what kind of science was that again?

Host CO_Capt_Duke says:
::gets up from his chair:: AOPS: What's that?

OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
::sidesteps inside the turbolift...everything on this vessel is cramped::  CNS:  Quantum physics, or any related field.

XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
::takes a step to the back of the car, with the CNS and OPS in front of him::

CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
CO: Sensors show nothing there captain ::runs a diagnostic::

CNS_LtCmdr_Cephas says:
OPS: ::nods:: Well if you knew of anyone that worked in that specialty in your reality then perhaps they may still be working on relative research.  We could try and contact some of them.

CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
CO: I take that back. I have no sensors. They appear to be online, but in fact they are not

CNS_LtCmdr_Cephas says:
::instructs the TL to the correct deck for Main Engineering::

AOPS_Ens_Mulligan says:
CO:  Darned if I know.  ::looks at the Captain, and in stark realization, turns dark red, swallowing hard::  I mean...I haven't seen anything like it, before.  ::sheepishly offers the device to his Captain::

Host CO_Capt_Duke says:
::frown deepens:: All: This isn't funny anymore. Mulligan, all stop. Start querying department heads for reports.

EO_Glaran says:
::Waits patiently::

CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
:Attempts to bring the sensors on line::

Host CO_Capt_Duke says:
::takes a look at the device, flipping it over in his hand::

XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
::takes a breath and clears his mind, refocusing it on the task at hand::

AOPS_Ens_Mulligan says:
CO:  Aye, aye, sir!  ::whips his head around and comes to a full stop, paging all department heads for immediate system and personnel reports::

Host CO_Capt_Duke says:
::spots familiar markings on the device, unfolding it slowly:: CSO: Come here a second, Commander. Take a look at this.

CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::Approaches:: CO: What is it?

AOPS_Ens_Mulligan says:
::Looks up at the forward viewer window, taking a deep breath to collect himself...narrows his eyelids::

CEO_Lt_Chaser says:
:: yawns and almost falls asleep ::

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  The EO beams off the vessel onto one of the many others holding point.

CNS_LtCmdr_Cephas says:
::leads the group into Main Engineering and looks for the CEO::

CEO_Lt_Chaser says:
::notes an unauthorized transport ::

EO_Glaran says:
@::With a smile that he is finally off that rust bucket, heads for the bridge of his ship, changing shirts on the way, as his aide hands him one.::

OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
CNS:  A stark possibility, but one that could also be explored.  ::Follows into engineering, observing the design with unabated curiosity::

CEO_Lt_Chaser says:
*BRIDGE*: Unauthorized transport detected Captain.

CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
CO: Something is wrong with the shields ,Sir they wont stay up.

EO_Glaran says:
@::Nods to OPS::  Open hailing frequency.

Host CO_Capt_Duke says:
CSO: I'm not sure. I see the delta but... ::touches the screen, seeing readings pouring out:: See if you can figure it out. ::hands the device to Woody and turns away::

Host CO_Capt_Duke says:
CTO: Might have something to do with our unexpected skipjumper. Give me a High-Def short range scan. Find out where they went.

CEO_Lt_Chaser says:
:: turns to see who is in ME ::

Host CO_Capt_Duke says:
*CEO*: Duke here. Chaser, do you know who it was?

CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::takes the device and is absorbed by it:: CO: I'll see...what I can do

CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
CO: Yes, Sir.

CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
::starts running the hi definition scan::

XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
::enters Engineering with the rest of the group, wondering what has the CEO worked up::

CEO_Lt_Chaser says:
*CO*: No, Captain.

AOPS_Ens_Mulligan says:
::Keeping his eyes focused on the viewscreen::  CO:  Sir, is it just me...or is there something moving out there?  ::sees a blinking light on his console...re-readjusts his earpiece and accesses the communication::

CNS_LtCmdr_Cephas says:
::sees the CEO is a bit busy at the moment and doesn't interrupt::

CEO_Lt_Chaser says:
:: is unimpressed by the presence of muckity-mucks in engineering ::

CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
CO: Sir there are three ships hovering just out of eyes range and the sensors are barely working.

CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
CO: It's a recording device - but it's way ahead of anything we've got. I'll need to take it apart to study it fully

Host CO_Capt_Duke says:
*CEO*: We have bigger fish. Tactical is reporting our shields are fluctuating, Lieutenant. Didn't you check those out?

CEO_Lt_Chaser says:
:: give the CNS a hard look : CNS: You want something?

Host CO_Capt_Duke says:
CSO: Do what you have to, but be careful. ::lowers his voice:: And keep it quiet.

CEO_Lt_Chaser says:
*CO*: Yeah, instrumentation.

Host CO_Capt_Duke says:
CTO: Bring us to Red Alert and arm the phasers.

Host CO_Capt_Duke says:
OPS: Are they talking to us?

CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::looks strangely at the Captain:: CO: Will do sir.....

XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
::takes a small step to be slightly in front of the CNS:: CEO: *We* wanted to speak to you about some engineering problems.

AOPS_Ens_Mulligan says:
CO:  Yes, sir.  ::presses the button to give the comm the go ahead over the main speakers::

CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
::initiates Red alert and arms phasers::

CNS_LtCmdr_Cephas says:
::disarmingly smiles as always::  CEO: We came to seek your help in a certain matter.  ::her grace and charm lavished thickly::

CEO_Lt_Chaser says:
:: notes an errant program emanating from a Jeffrey tube, thinks wasn't the EO there earlier ::

CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
::arms a few rounds of photon torpedoes just in case::

Captain_Glaran says:
@COMM: USS Overture, I know you are there...

CNS_LtCmdr_Cephas says:
::hears the alarms::  *CO*: Cephas here, do you need us on the bridge?

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  The red alert sounds throughout the ship, but phasers do not respond.

CEO_Lt_Chaser says:
CNS: I got work to do. :: walks past them and climbs into the tubes tools in hand ::

CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
CO: Phasers are not working Captain.

CMO_Lt_Silver says:
::Looks up and begins to prepare for anything::

Host CO_Capt_Duke says:
::swallows and glances at Blade, holding his finger to his lips::

CNS_LtCmdr_Cephas says:
::sighs and shakes her head making a few mental notes for her next session with the Lt::

Host CO_Capt_Duke says:
COMM Glaran: You seem to have me at a slight  disadvantage, whoever you are. To whom am I speaking?

CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
CO: Sir photon torpedoes are still functioning normally.

XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
::watches the CEO leave in a huff, scoffs slightly:: Some things never change... ::looks over to the CNS:: CNS: Perhaps we should get to the bridge right away.

Host CO_Capt_Duke says:
::gestures to Mulligan to put the ship back in to motion, rearwards::

CNS_LtCmdr_Cephas says:
XO:  I think that would be wise.

AOPS_Ens_Mulligan says:
::nods and gradually slips the impulse engines into reverse::

CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
CO:I have some armed right now.

Captain_Glaran says:
@::Smiles::  COMM: Overture:  Just your neighborhood empire. You have something I want... actually, a couple of somethings.  I will trade you for them. I get them, you get to live.

CNS_LtCmdr_Cephas says:
::hovers quickly out of ME to the TL::

Host CO_Capt_Duke says:
::nods at Bade, feeling better about things suddenly:: COMM Glaran: Is that so? What exactly is it that I'm not going to give you?

XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
::follows as quickly:: OPS: Come on, we may be able to lend our assistance.

CEO_Lt_Chaser says:
:: finds the open panel and goes to work removing Glaran’s programming ::

OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
::enters the turbolift hurriedly, though still appears perfectly under control::  XO:  Indeed.

Captain_Glaran says:
@COMM:  The ore in your hold, which rightfully belongs to us... and three of your crew members.  Which I gather don't really want to be there anyway.  Your XO, OPS and FCO.

CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
::defensive, looks over at the captain:::

CNS_LtCmdr_Cephas says:
::rides the TL the up to the bridge and exits when the doors open::

CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
CO: Shall I fire Sir?

CEO_Lt_Chaser says:
:: disengages the program, restoring full power to otherwise affected areas of the ship ::

Host CO_Capt_Duke says:
COM Glaran: What business do you have with personnel who may or may not be aboard?

Host CO_Capt_Duke says:
::shakes head at Blade, holding him off a bit::

XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
::expediently arrives at the bridge with the CNS and OPS and steps out, rounding the consoles to take his seat next to the Captain:: CO: Think you might need some assistance?

Captain_Glaran says:
@COMM:  CO:  Come, come captain, I know as well as you do.  Hand them over with the ore... which we will take soon anyways, and be on your way.

CNS_LtCmdr_Cephas says:
::takes her station::

OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
::enters the bridge...sees Ensign Mulligan - or his counterpart, anyway -  working efficiently at the Operations station, and moves forward to the helm::  AOPS:  May I, Ensign?

CEO_Lt_Chaser says:
*CO*: Power restored, Sir.

AOPS_Ens_Mulligan says:
::stops, looking up to the Vulcan...pauses a moment, allowing a most eerie blank stare::  OPS:  ...Feel free.

CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
CO: Sensors online sir.

Host CO_Capt_Duke says:
COM Glaran: You picked the wrong ship on the wrong day to threaten, whoever you are. I'm not predisposed to kindness with the mess you left here. I advise you to go on your way. You have five minutes to comply. Overture out.

Host CO_Capt_Duke says:
AOPS: Cut the comm, Mr. Mulligan.

Host CO_Capt_Duke says:
::turns away:: XO: Now, more than ever. We need options for dealing with our three friends outside.

AOPS_Ens_Mulligan says:
::Looks back to his console::  CO:  ...Bridge crew reports confirmed on all counts.  ::deactivates the comm::

Host CO_Capt_Duke says:
CTO: Thank Chaser for me and bring shields and phasers to full. I think we have a fight on our hands.

XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
::nods:: CO: Alright, what can you tell me about them? Maybe we know something you don't.

Captain_Glaran says:
@::Shrugs and takes his seat, nodding to his tactical officer.::  TO:  Prepare to fire.

CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
CO: Sir phasers are offline and their weapons are superior to ours.

Host CO_Capt_Duke says:
AOPS: All right, give us some breathing room. One half impulse, bearing 270, Mark 100.

CEO_Lt_Chaser says:
:: scurries out of the tubes, bounding out the end and leaps over to the console to monitor the power grid ::

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  A ball of fire lances out at the ship, literally singing it.

CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
::feels the turbulence::

Host CO_Capt_Duke says:
::passes Blade on his way back to his chair:: CTO: That's all right, Lieutenant. This is our turf, and that counts for something. ::rocks as the ship is hit:: Let's bloody their noses a bit. Full spread, open fire. ::hand-over-hand crawls to his chair and falls in to it, ready::

CNS_LtCmdr_Cephas says:
::holds onto her seat::

OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
::Blinks a few times...exchanges glances with Mulligan, then returns helm control to her station and checks the engine status::  CO:  Course laid in and engaged.  ::sweeps out of reverse and plows sluggishly forward, shocked at engine response time::

CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
CO: Sir phasers are offline.

Host CO_Capt_Duke says:
CTO: We'll stick with the torpedoes until we can get the phasers back up.

CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
CO: And shields are down to 75%

Host CO_Capt_Duke says:
CSO: See if you can find something in this mess we can use to our advantage.

CEO_Lt_Chaser says:
:: reinitializes the phaser power array and reroutes to the main tactical console ::

CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
::fire on the flanking ship targeting weapons shields and propulsion::

CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
CO: I'm doing my best. Sensors are marginal. I'm trying to get them back up

CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
CO: Phasers are back up.

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  The phasers glance off the main ships shields, which hold, but are slowly being drained.

Host CO_Capt_Duke says:
::Grits his teeth:: CSO: Eyeball it if you have to.

CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
CO: Will do

Host CO_Capt_Duke says:
AOPS: Bring us around for flank, full impulse or as much as you can manage.

XO_Cmdr_Maylen says:
OPS: See if there anything you can do to fortify our shields using what we know.

CEO_Lt_Chaser says:
:: shunts reserve power to shields ::

Captain_Glaran says:
@::Nods his head and watches as another fireball heads toward the overture::

CSO_LtCmdr_Hayward says:
CO: I'm starting to get some readings now... still inconclusive

Host CO_Capt_Duke says:
CTO: We're only going to catch them bunched up like this once. Let's make it count.

CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
::  fires at every system on the ship including life support

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  The fireball hits the shields as it the ship suddenly turns.

CTO_LTJG_Blade says:
CO: Shields 65%

Host CO_Capt_Duke says:
::grips the arms of his chair:: All: Don't worry, she'll hold together.

Captain_Glaran says:
@::Watches the phasers spread across his shields::  COMM:  CO:  You can't win this... you are one against many.  Give me what I want...

Host CO_Capt_Duke says:
::whispers to the ceiling:: Overture: You hear that baby? Hold together.

CEO_Lt_Chaser says:
:: shuts down non-essential systems and re-routes power to shields ::

OPS_Ens_Stolvok says:
::Attempts to dodge the fire, but as he is not used to the slow response time, cannot do so in time...makes a few mental calculations and prepares for next time::

Host CO_Capt_Duke says:
OPS: We don't talk to murderers. Cut them off. Rudely, if you can.

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  Three fireballs from the three ships speed toward the Overture.

Host Karriaunna says:
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