=/\= Star Trek: A Call to Duty =/\=
U.S.S. Sharikahr NCC-81204
Stardate 10603.16

Mission # 245

After spending an additional two weeks on Shore Leave wherever they wished, the crew of the USS Sharikahr has been ordered to report to the Cardassian Boarder where they are to stop any rouge Federation vessels from entering Cardassian territory.

The Norway Class vessel has been re-fitted and is now fully back to normal, no irritating computer and all! A new Executive Officer has also been assigned for this critical mission.

Will the Sharikahr succeed in stopping the rouge Federation vessels? Will they ever be able to get away from a battle and placed on a diplomatic mission?

Star Trek: A Call To Duty Is Proud To Present: 

The USS Sharikahr in “Federation Antagonists” Part I “Standard Patrol”

Directed by:
Cory Friess

Starring:
Eli Irvin as Commander David Hockensmith, Executive Officer
Dave Sullivan as Lieutenant Rodos Falor, Chief Engineer/Second Officer
Amber Haynes as Lieutenant Commander Amber Cartwright, Flight Control Officer
James Homuth as Lieutenant J.G. Donavin Arinoch, Chief Tactical Officer
Karriaunna Scotti as Lieutenant Sin’ajéídishjool So’tsoh, Chief Science Officer
Jeremy Castro as Lieutenant J.G. Logan Cartwright, Chief Medical Officer
Anne Bowie as Lieutenant Millicent Rodos, Counselor

Guest Starring:
Cory Friess as Captain Chalmers, Starfleet Operations & Cardassian Commander Gul Melk
Lynda Anderson as Ensign Thumbs, Engineering Officer
Kyle Merrifield as Ensign Altranis, Operations Officer

Absent:
Janaye Hinsley as Captain Sarah Renee Horn, Commanding Officer

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XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
::sitting in the center seat, looking over a PADD - thumbs it and hands it back to the yeoman::

CTO_LtJG_Arinoch says:
::sitting in his office, reviewing the 5th fleet intel report::

Host XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
::hits the intraship com on the arm rest::  Shipwide: Senior officers to the bridge..

OPS_Ens_Altranis says:
::sitting in his special operations seat, running the usual routine of an operations officer::

CTO_LtJG_Arinoch says:
::gets as far as the report on the Quirinus, then puts the PADD down and heads for the bridge::

FCO_LtCmdr_Cartwright says:
<Speeda>XO: Cmdr.  We are 20 minutes out.

CEO_Lt_Rodos says:
::steps on to the bridge and approaches the command center, noticing a new Commander:: XO: Sir.

CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: In her quarters, closing the panel.  At the call she looked up with a sigh.::

FCO_LtCmdr_Cartwright says:
::Hears the announcement and goes to exit her quarters.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
FCO: Very well Ensign.  Steady as she goes.

CTO_LtJG_Arinoch says:
::orders the TL to the bridge with a slight shake of his head::

CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
::hurries out behind the FCO::

CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
FCO: Remind me to send the Admiral a thank you note. ::fidgeting with his collar::

CTO_LtJG_Arinoch says:
::steps off the TL, offers a nod to Falor and a salute to the XO:: XO: Reporting as ordered, commander. ::moves to relieve Smith at the tactical station::

FCO_LtCmdr_Cartwright says:
::Scurrying along to the TL.::  CMO: Oh for what?

CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
FCO: For the amazing wedding and honeymoon, which I don't think would've been possible without her.

CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Puts aside her project for now.  She will have to test it later.  Exits her new quarters and heads for the bridge.::

CEO_Lt_Rodos says:
::unsure of what to do in response to the XOs silence, he sits down in the first officer's seat::

Host XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
::stands::  All: Ok...  I'm going to keep this short and sweet....   

FCO_LtCmdr_Cartwright says:
CMO: You've got it right there. ::Leans in to kiss him very quickly.::

FCO_LtCmdr_Cartwright says:
CMO: Remember while we're on duty we have to be very serious and professional. No playing around. ::Gets a serious look on her face as the TL moves up.::

CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Taking the nearest lift.::  Computer bridge.

CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
::kisses his wife:: FCO: Bridge, I guess?

Host XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
All: But it appears that we are still missing a few

CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
FCO: I know the drill Commander.

FCO_LtCmdr_Cartwright says:
::The TL opens to deposit the CMO and FCO on the bridge as they appear very much in duty uniform and appear very professional.::

EO_Thumbs says:
::in engineering::

FCO_LtCmdr_Cartwright says:
XO: Reporting as ordered sir.

CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: The silence that greets her is a bit disheartening.  As the lift stops, she pauses, taking in the scene before taking that first step onto the bridge.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
FCO: Station...   I have an announcement when everyone arrives.

CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
::walks towards the XO:: XO: Reporting as ordered, sir!

CTO_LtJG_Arinoch says:
::runs a preliminary diagnostic on the weapons systems while waiting for things to get started::

Host XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
::nods to the Doctor::

FCO_LtCmdr_Cartwright says:
::Takes over for Speeda who tells her that the Cmdr mistook her for her.::

CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
::fidgets a bit as he heads to SC2::

FCO_LtCmdr_Cartwright says:
::Chuckles and smiles.:: Speeda: Just means you're getting good.

FCO_LtCmdr_Cartwright says:
::Checks everything over and notes their position to the border.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
All:  Looks as if we are all here...   I can see that punctuality is something we'll need to work on....

CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Looks curiously at the newest officer before nodding a greeting.::

EO_Thumbs says:
::all diagnostics come back fine::

Host XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
All: I'm Commander Dave Hockensmith...  I'm sorry that I haven't had much time to make your acquaintance

EO_Thumbs says:
*CEO*: Sir Engineering diagnostics come back 100%

CTO_LtJG_Arinoch says:
::settles back in his chair, and listens::

FCO_LtCmdr_Cartwright says:
::Thinks to herself, that it doesn't matter since several of the senior staff wouldn't have been available anyway.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
ALL: We've just been ordered to the Cardassian Border much to my chagrin....

CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Listens.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
All: The captain recovering from...  uhhh... Shore leave...

CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
::slips off into a bit of a daydream::

CEO_Lt_Rodos says:
::chuckles and thinks "I bet she is..."::

CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Lifts a brow.::

CTO_LtJG_Arinoch says:
::gets the diagnostic reports back and reviews them while he listens::

CEO_Lt_Rodos says:
*EO*: Aye Ensign... proceed with your routine duties.

OPS_Ens_Altranis says:
::sighs quietly as his fingers quickly navigate the console, running scans and receiving reports::

Host XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
All: I need a status report from all departments....

Host XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
CTO: Tactical...  Go to Yellow Alert.

EO_Thumbs says:
*CEO*: Aye sir understood.

CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
XO: Sickbay is good to go, sir.

CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
XO: Science stands ready sir.

EO_Thumbs says:
::goes back to her duties::

FCO_LtCmdr_Cartwright says:
XO: Helm and navigation are at full and answering smoothly.

CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: With her report given, turns to enter her command codes into the computer.::

CTO_LtJG_Arinoch says:
::thinks:: I'd prefer red. ::but, yellow the XO wants, and yellow he gets::

CEO_Lt_Rodos says:
XO: Engineering reports no problems.

CTO_LtJG_Arinoch says:
::primes the weapons and shields to be ready for a few seconds' notice:: XO: Tactical systems at the ready, commander.

OPS_Ens_Altranis says:
::looks back to the XO:: XO: Green across the board.

Host XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
All: Thank you all..   I hope to get to know all of you real soon...  But at the moment duty calls.

Host XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
All: Resume stations.

CEO_Lt_Rodos says:
::takes a seat in the XO's chair::

CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
~~~FCO: Duty calls? That mean he's going to the head?~~~

CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: A frown briefly passes her face as something is missing and she wants again realizes what it was.::
FCO_LtCmdr_Cartwright says:
XO: 8 minutes to the Cardassian boarder.

CTO_LtJG_Arinoch says:
::tunes the sensors to their maximum, the whole idea of dealing with the Cardassian border making him far too suspicious for his own good::

ACTION: Long Range Sensors pick up two vessels heading toward the Cardassian Boarder at Warp 8.5.

CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
XO: Two vessels entering long range sensors.

Host XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
::sits::  CSO: Can you identify them?

CTO_LtJG_Arinoch says:
XO: Confirmed, commander. They're making warp 8.5 for the Cardassian border.

CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
XO: uncertain at the moment.

FCO_LtCmdr_Cartwright says:
XO: Its likely they have picked us up too and are moving to intercept us as soon as we cross the boarder.

CEO_Lt_Rodos says:
::sits and listens to the other officers, wishing he was back on Risa, or in engineering, or anywhere but here with a command officer he's never even met::

CTO_LtJG_Arinoch says:
::cross-references the warp signature with the SF database::

Host XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
FCO: Helm...  Increase to warp 9.  I'd like to intercept them as far away from the border as possible.  

CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
XO: One is a Federation runabout.  The other one... one moment.

Host XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
CTO: Maintain Yellow Alert...

CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
::starts to hum::

CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Reads through the telemetry.::  XO:  Transponders are not operating on either vessel.  The second vessel is some kind of a hodgepodge of Romulan and Klingon technology.

CTO_LtJG_Arinoch says:
::keeps an eye on his displays, initiating a tactical analysis of both ships::

Host XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
OPS: Ensign...   Open a channel...   

CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
::continues to hum absentmindedly::

CEO_Lt_Rodos says:
CSO: Romulan and Klingon? Are you sure?

ACTION: There is no answer from either ship, they continue their intended course at the same speed.

OPS_Ens_Altranis says:
::tries opening a channel:: XO: No response.

Host XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
::sigh::  Self: So much for a nice, easy maiden cruise for me...   

CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
CEO: Yes... I am also reading life signs now.  There are five on the runabout, and 20 on the... umm... other vessel.

Host XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
FCO: Helm...  Adjust course to overtake.

Host XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
CTO: Red Alert....

FCO_LtCmdr_Cartwright says:
XO: Sir if we increase to Warp 9 we will be in their territory wouldn't it be better if we intercept them on our side?

CEO_Lt_Rodos says:
::thinks for a moment:: CTO: Did you say they were making warp 8.5, Donavin?

FCO_LtCmdr_Cartwright says:
::Makes the appropriate adjustments for either circumstance.::

CTO_LtJG_Arinoch says:
::nods, and sounds the shipwide alarm as activates red alert:: CEO: Aye.

Host XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
::hears the FCO::  CSO: Distance of the two ships from the border?

ACTION: The two vessels suddenly go to a dead stop.

CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
CEO: The other vessel is approximately the size of a Defiant class.

CEO_Lt_Rodos says:
CTO: Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't a Runabout's top speed around warp 6?

OPS_Ens_Altranis says:
XO: They've stopped.

CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
::is knocked back into reality as the Red Alert sounds::

CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
XO: ETA is... ::pauses::  And they have stopped right on the border.

CTO_LtJG_Arinoch says:
CEO: Given what they’ve done with these ships, lieutenant, I'd throw regulation specs out the window.

CEO_Lt_Rodos says:
CTO: What do you mean?

Host XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
::turns forward:: FCO: Helm...  Emergency stop as soon as we are 15,000 kilometers way from them....

FCO_LtCmdr_Cartwright says:
XO: We are 1 minute to intercept and both vessels have just stopped.

Host XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
FCO: Then 1/2 Impulse.....   

Host XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
::looks to the FCO to show off her piloting skills::

FCO_LtCmdr_Cartwright says:
::Adjusts the Sharikahr to come to a stop 15K kms away.::

EO_Thumbs says:
::working with the senior engineer on maintaining the shields and engines working::

CTO_LtJG_Arinoch says:
CEO: Well, the combinations of technologies for one...

Host XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
OPS: Ensign...  Still no response to hails?

CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
CEO: Also a combination of species.  I am reading terran, bajoran, bolian as well as others.

OPS_Ens_Altranis says:
XO: Not yet, sir.

FCO_LtCmdr_Cartwright says:
XO: Which way would you like that impulse to go?

CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
::glances over at the replicator, craving a milkshake::

CEO_Lt_Rodos says:
CTO: What other technologies are you picking up from the Runabout?

CTO_LtJG_Arinoch says:
XO: Commander, the runabout isn't going to be an issue. But their escort has us outgunned.

FCO_LtCmdr_Cartwright says:
::Wonders if anyone is getting any biosign readings from those ships.::

ACTION: The vessels remain in a stationary position, shields up, but weapons powered down.

Host XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
CTO: How bad?

Host XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
::gets up and walks over to the Science station::  

CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Does a general scan of the area.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
CSO: Any crew aboard those ships?

CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
::glances up at the XO as he approaches the CSO and him.::

CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Glances up.:: XO: Aye commander.  There are 5 on the runabout and 20 on the hodgepodge.

FCO_LtCmdr_Cartwright says:
::Prepares courses in all directions depending on the XO's next order.::

ACTION: A Cardassian Keldon-Class Warship can be detected on Long Range Sensors, heading for the boarder at high warp.

CTO_LtJG_Arinoch says:
::shrugs:: XO: Not by much, commander, but I've learned the hard way any advantage can be a major one if they use it right.

FCO_LtCmdr_Cartwright says:
XO: Holding at 15K Kms from 'em Cmdr.

CTO_LtJG_Arinoch says:
::decides not to mention the whole crew learned that one::

Host XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
FCO: Fair enough...   thrusters at station keeping.

Host XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
CSO: Transponder or anything?

CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
XO: I am not picking up anything.

CTO_LtJG_Arinoch says:
XO: Cardassian warship approaching, sir. Keldon-class.

Host XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
CSO: I guess what I am trying to say is are they unable to answer, or are they unwilling to answer....  

CEO_Lt_Rodos says:
CTO: How fast?

Host XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
::walks back around to the command seat::  CTO: Distance?

CTO_LtJG_Arinoch says:
CEO: Definitely high warp... I can get specific when they close.

CTO_LtJG_Arinoch says:
XO: ETA if they maintain their current speed is 3 minutes.

CEO_Lt_Rodos says:
::sighs:: Self: This is about to get ugly.

OPS_Ens_Altranis says:
::begins monitoring different frequencies to see if he can pick up anything between the two::

CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
XO: Nothing on the approaching vessel.

Host XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
::rubs chin thoughtfully::  OPS: Tap into the Runabout's computer and take control of her... 

CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
::ponders heading to Sickbay::

CTO_LtJG_Arinoch says:
::sets a few firing sequences on standby, figuring there's gonna be shots fired one way or the other::

ACTION: The Cardassian Warship hails the Sharikahr.

FCO_LtCmdr_Cartwright says:
XO: Gonna use her as bait or a ram?

Host XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
::turns to the CTO:: CTO: Lob a torpedo across the bow of the hodgepodge...   Just a wave to indicate that we're here....  

OPS_Ens_Altranis says:
XO: Incoming hail.

Host XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
FCO: So far as I'm concerned, it's a Federation vessel...  I'd like to protect her.....

CTO_LtJG_Arinoch says:
::nods, sets up the warning shot... just inches from the thing's shields, and fires::

Host XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
OPS: On Screen.

OPS_Ens_Altranis says:
::begins trying to take control of the Runabout:: XO: If they modified the other ship, I have no doubt they modified the runabout.. which means I probably won't be successful.

Host XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
::stands in front of the chair::

Host Gul_Melk says:
@COM: Sharikahr: Federation vessel, this is the Cardassian Warship Gretmah of the Eleventh Order. Stand down from our vessels or prepare to be fired on.

OPS_Ens_Altranis says:
::puts the hail on screen::

CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Lifts a brow, wondering when a federation vessel became a Cardassian.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
COM: Gretmah: This is Commander David Hockensmith of the Federation Starship Sharikahr...   One of those vessels is Federation as you can see and I have no intention of letting her go anywhere.  As for the other vessel, she is in violation of our space and I'd like to know why.

CTO_LtJG_Arinoch says:
::lifts a brow, wondering when these freaking Cardassians will ever learn to just fall out of the universe::

FCO_LtCmdr_Cartwright says:
::Looks at the grungy looking Cardassian on the screen.::

CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
::glances over at the CTO, sensing his hostility::

Host Gul_Melk says:
@COM: Sharikahr: XO: This is not up for negotiation. Your ship is no match for mine or its protector. Stand down or you will be fired upon. ::cuts the comm::

OPS_Ens_Altranis says:
Self: And that's all folks.

Host XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
CEO: Full power to the shields... 

Host XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
OPS: How are you coming on that runabout?

CEO_Lt_Rodos says:
::makes his way over to the Engineering console and re-routes power to the shields::

FCO_LtCmdr_Cartwright says:
XO: They appear willing to make a diplomatic incident of this and on our side of the border to boot.

Host XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
::taps the intercom on his arm rest::  Shipwide: All Hands...  Battlestations.....   

OPS_Ens_Altranis says:
XO: Still working on it.

Host XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
FCO: Agreed...   

ACTION: The Cardassian Warship stops right at the edge of their side on the boarder. The Runabout and Second Vessel head toward it at full impulse.

CTO_LtJG_Arinoch says:
XO: If we can lower the runabout's shields, I should be able to take it... with a security team.

Host XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
CSO: Tractor the runabout...    

FCO_LtCmdr_Cartwright says:
XO: Sir they are on the move.

CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
XO: The smaller ships are heading out... :: Locks a tractor on the runabout.::

CTO_LtJG_Arinoch says:
XO: The ships have resumed their course for the border.

Host XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
FCO: Maintain Station Keeping Commander....  

CTO_LtJG_Arinoch says:
::fine-tunes the targeting scanners, and just... waits::

ACTION: The Cardassian vessel and Second Vessel both fire warning shots at the Sharikahr. The Runabout remains in the tractor beam, unwavering.

OPS_Ens_Altranis says:
XO: Tapping the Runabout's computer is a no-go.

FCO_LtCmdr_Cartwright says:
XO: Sir we might be able to remotely activate the runabouts self destruct.

Host XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
FCO: We don't know if there are Federation citizens on that runabout Commander...   

CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
XO: Anything in particular you wish me to do with the runabout?

CTO_LtJG_Arinoch says:
::raises an eyebrow:: XO: They've fired warning shots.

Host XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
CSO: Just hold on to it.

Host XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
FCO: Back us off...   Full Impulse....

CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
XO: Permission to return to Sickbay, sir?

FCO_LtCmdr_Cartwright says:
XO: Sir it is my duty to remind you that our orders are explicitly clear that Absolutly NO federation ships are to cross the border into Cardassian space.

Host XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
CMO: Yah... I just hope your services aren't going to be needed.

ACTION: The Runabout sends a feedback surge through the tractor beam, causing the ship to shake violently.

Host XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
FCO: And there won't be any Federation ships crossing in Commander.

CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
::slips into the TL in a hurry and is knocked head first into the wall::

CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Adjust the tractor beam, deflecting the power.::

OPS_Ens_Altranis says:
::grips his console, as the ship shakes::

Host XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
FCO: I dunno what that other thing is....

Host XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
::sits in the chair as the ship buffets::

CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
Self: Argh! Son of a...

FCO_LtCmdr_Cartwright says:
::Does her best to maintain the Sharikahr's balance.::

CTO_LtJG_Arinoch says:
::holds onto his console as the ship shakes:: XO: That... was an attempt at a feedback loop, courtesy of the runabout.

CEO_Lt_Rodos says:
::hangs on to the arms of the first officers chair to keep himself steady::

CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: quietly.:: CTO: I don't suppose you feel like slapping them?

OPS_Ens_Altranis says:
Outloud: We should return the favour.

FCO_LtCmdr_Cartwright says:
XO: Its a hybrid sir.  ::Resets the ships inertial dampeners.::

CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Her fingers dance across the board, compensating.::

CTO_LtJG_Arinoch says:
::replies just as quietly:: CSO: Understatement is too mild a term.

Host XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
CTO: Acknowledged.  Maintain tractor.

ACTION: The Runabout sends another surge, this time releasing it from the tractor beam. The Sharikahr shakes violently yet again, and then crosses the boarder, where the Warship moves over it in a means of protection.

CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
::orders the TL to Sickbay level as he hold his forehead::

ACTION: The Turbo Lift stalls.

CTO_LtJG_Arinoch says:
::holds the console again, and lets out a low curse:: XO: Tractor beam's down. That runabout's crossing the border.

FCO_LtCmdr_Cartwright says:
XO: Well sir it just went over.

OPS_Ens_Altranis says:
XO: It's off. The Runabout made it over.

CEO_Lt_Rodos says:
::hangs on tight to the chair, preventing himself from flyinh off::

CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
XO: The vessel has escaped.

Host XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
::pounds the arm rest::

CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Wonders if he will order it destroyed now.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
::gets up and walks over to the CTO::

Host XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
CTO: Quantum Torpedoes...   Destroy that runabout....

Host XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
FCO: Commander...  Take us right to the edge of the border.

Host XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
FCO: But do not cross.

CEO_Lt_Rodos says:
XO: Sir?

ACTION: The three vessels begin to move off at full impulse into Cardassian Space.

CTO_LtJG_Arinoch says:
::briefly looks up from his console as the XO approaches:: XO: Aye. ::arms a spread of torpedoes, targets the belly of the runabout, and without a second thought, fires::

CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
XO: Vessels are heading off at full impulse.

FCO_LtCmdr_Cartwright says:
::Does as she is told.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
::shoots a look of "Shut up!" to the CEO::

CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Notes their coordinates.::

ACTION: The Runabout explodes, causing a chain reaction which causes the Warship to sustain damage to its underbelly. The Second vessel speeds off at Warp 8.

CEO_Lt_Rodos says:
::releases a frustrated sigh and heads for the TL::

FCO_LtCmdr_Cartwright says:
XO: Well ain't that interesting?

CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
XO: The runabout has been destroyed.  I am reading damage to the warship.

Host XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
CTO: Nice shooting....  ::plops down in the center seat::

CTO_LtJG_Arinoch says:
::has to hold back a smile:: XO: Primary target destroyed. Other two objectives intact... one is fleeing.

CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Quietly:: CTO: You slap hard.

CTO_LtJG_Arinoch says:
::smirks, and glances briefly to the CSO:: CSO: Like I said, understatement is too mild a term.

CEO_Lt_Rodos says:
::enters the TL:: TL: Main engineering.

Host XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
OPS: Ensign...  In Code to Starfleet...   Scratch one runabout...   

CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Scans the area of the runabout.::

OPS_Ens_Altranis says:
XO: Incoming hail for Starfleet command. ::glad his smirk is unseen while looking forward to his console::

Host XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
::shakes head::  OPS: I'll take it in the ready room...   

Host XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
FCO: Lieutenant...  You have the bridge....

OPS_Ens_Altranis says:
XO: Forwarding.

Host XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
::gets up and exits to the ready room::

CTO_LtJG_Arinoch says:
::keeps his sensors focused on the warship now::

CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Raises a brow, turning to discover the CEO had left.::

OPS_Ens_Altranis says:
::has the hail waiting in the ready room::

Host XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
::sits at desk and smacks the computer console::  COM: Starfleet: This is Hockensmith...  Go ahead....

Host Capt_Chalmers says:
@COM: Sharikahr: XO: Commander, where is Captain Horn? This is of utter most importance! I must speak with her immediately!

CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
Self: I hate turbolifts.

CEO_Lt_Rodos says:
::enters main engineering and drops into his chair in his office::

FCO_LtCmdr_Cartwright says:
*All*: All decks prepare reports and submit.

EO_Thumbs says:
::sees the CEO and walks over to him:: CEO: Sir are you alright?

Host XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
Com: Chalmers: She's currently...  ::pauses::  indisposed Captain....   I'm in command at the moment.

CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
~~~FCO: Umm, babe, I'm stuck in another turbolift.~~~

CEO_Lt_Rodos says:
::in a frustrated tone:: EO: I'm fine, Ensign... as you were.

OPS_Ens_Altranis says:
::almost tempted to kick his feet up and relax::

FCO_LtCmdr_Cartwright says:
::Smiles a bit when she gets the CMO's thought.::

EO_Thumbs says:
::nods and goes back to her work::

Host Capt_Chalmers says:
@COM: Sharikahr: We don't have time! You are to head for the last known location of the USS Saber Tooth at full warp! She has been taken over by a group of pirates! We need that ship, Commander. Your orders have been changed as of this moment.

CTO_LtJG_Arinoch says:
::continues to monitor the warship's position::

FCO_LtCmdr_Cartwright says:
*Engineering*: Please check for nonworking lifts and people stranded in them.

Host XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
COM: Chalmers:  The Sabertooth?  What's going on?

CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Finding nothing of interest concerning the runabout, turns to look at the screen, wondering why they had taken the chance.  Did they honestly think the Federation would let one of their ships willingly into a potentially hostile governments hands?::

CTO_LtJG_Arinoch says:
::gives an approving nod, then glances idly toward the command center, before running another weapons diagnostic::

Host Capt_Chalmers says:
@COM: Sharikahr: That is all Starfleet Command has been told. I'm sending the Sharikahr all of the data we have received before the Saber Tooth was taken over. That's all I can tell you for now, Commander. Now get a move on.

FCO_LtCmdr_Cartwright says:
CTO: Damage report Lt.

Host XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
COM: Chalmers: Yes Sir...  Sharikahr out.  ::walks out of the ready room at an accelarated pace::

CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
FCO: The Cardassians comm system is down.

CTO_LtJG_Arinoch says:
FCO: Aside from the tractor beam, we're fine... those other ships took the worst of it.

Host XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
FCO: Commander...   Set a course for the Badlands...   Maximum Warp..... 

CEO_Lt_Rodos says:
::sighs and logs into his console, checking up on the systems, seeing what's damaged from the feedback loop::

FCO_LtCmdr_Cartwright says:
OPS: See if you can determine if the Cardassians can either limp home or wait for their comrades to come help them.

CSO_Lt_So`tsoh says:
:: Notes incoming data and downloads it.::

FCO_LtCmdr_Cartwright says:
XO: Aye.  A few moments.

CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
::taps his badge:: *CEO*: Lt. I've got a bit of a problem.

OPS_Ens_Altranis says:
FCO: Their engines are down, ma'am.. ::turns to look at the XO as he enters::

Host XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
::calmly:: FCO: No...  Now.

FCO_LtCmdr_Cartwright says:
::Returns to the Station and prepares the course.::

CEO_Lt_Rodos says:
*CMO*: What's that?

CMO_LtJG_Cartwright says:
*CEO*: I'm stuck in another turbolift, again.

CTO_LtJG_Arinoch says:
::runs another diagnostic on the weapons systems... never can be too prepared::

FCO_LtCmdr_Cartwright says:
XO: Ready to engage on your order but we might want to make sure the Cardassians won't blow up again.

CEO_Lt_Rodos says:
::cracks a smile:: *CMO*: I'm sending someone now.

Host XO_Cmdr_Hockensmith says:
FCO: GO!

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