Host FMDave says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<RESUME TITAN MISSION>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Cast of Characters

Paul Ambrose as CO Captain Matthew Loran
Reuben Wilson as CTO/AXO Lieutenant Commander Scott Madson
Darlene Wise as TO Lieutenant Raine Benson
Kevin Geist as FCO Lieutenant Apollo Jadahn
Russ Hinsley as CSO Ensign Ryan Horn
Janaye Hinsley as OPS Lieutenant Sarah Nichols
Leonard Fletcher as CEO Lieutenant Commander Lars Fletcher
    AGM Dave Smith as Romulan Commander KTai

Host CO_Loran says:
::Sits at his desk in his ready room going over the last message he got from Commander Teasley::

TO_Benson says:
::Sitting in her office in Security, making up the security duty roster for the week::

CTO_Madson says:
::At tactical1::

Host CO_Loran says:
*CTO* Commander, please report to my Ready Room.

CTO_Madson says:
*CO* Understood.  ::Walks off from tactical one::

CTO_Madson says:
::Walks into the Captain's Ready Room::

FCO_Jadahn says:
::At the helm, anxious to reach the nebula.  These spatial bodies have always interested him for some reason::

CEO_Fletcher says:
::In his office near Main Engineering, going over the upgrade details::

TO_Benson says:
::Stands and walks to the replicator:: Computer: Computer, coffee, black.  ::She stands listening as the replicator whirls and watches as her cup of coffee materializes on the replicator tray.  Takes the coffee and sits back down a the desk::

FCO_Jadahn says:
*CEO* Is it safe to say that the warp core has settled back in nicely?

Host CO_Loran says:
CTO: Commander, it seems that Commander Teasley has resigned his position as First Officer and has asked that you take his spot.  I agree with his recommendation.  So, until the paperwork goes through, you will be acting XO to soon be upgraded to XO.

CTO_Madson says:
::Looks slightly puzzled:: CO: Wow, I'm shocked, and honored.  Thank you, Sir.

Host CO_Loran says:
CTO: Once you have become official XO, you will need to recommend someone to take your position as CTO, that is assuming that Commander Teasley does not wish to take the vacant spot.

TO_Benson says:
::Sees someone standing in the doorway of her office:: Security Ensign: Can I do something for you, Ensign?

CEO_Fletcher says:
*FCO* Yeah, just don't go over warp seven till I say, still doing final checks on it

TO_Benson says:
<Security Ensign> TO: Yes, Sir.  I was wondering if it would be possible to trade my duty shift on Wednesday with Ensign Betts?  I have something that I need to attend to.

TO_Benson says:
Security Ensign: Of course, not a problem.

OPS_Nichols says:
::Enters the bridge and goes to OPS::

TO_Benson says:
<Security Ensign> TO: Thank you, Sir.  ::Turns and exits the security office::

TO_Benson says:
::Quickly makes the changes on the duty roster and takes a sip of her coffee::

FCO_Jadahn says:
*CEO* Don't worry, I'm just keeping us cruising at a nice rounded 6 for now.

Host FMDave says:
ACTION: The nebula now appears on sensors.

Host CO_Loran says:
CTO: If you have nothing to say, Commander, that will be all.

CSO_Ryan_Horn says:
::Starts scanning the Nebula::

FCO_Jadahn says:
::Turns to OPS:: OPS: Good day.

CSO_Ryan_Horn says:
FCO: Morning, Sir.

TO_Benson says:
::Proof reads the duty rosters and hits the "Send" button sending it to the CTO's terminal on the Bridge::

Host FMDave says:
ACTION: A faint distress call comes in.

CTO_Madson says:
CO: All right, I appreciate it.  Thank you and I'll get you a recommendation for the CTO. ::Gets up and walks onto the Bridge and sits in the Captain's chair, since he isn't there::

OPS_Nichols says:
FCO: Hi.

OPS_Nichols says:
::Begins checking COM systems::

TO_Benson says:
::Downloads a copy of the duty roster onto her PADD::

OPS_Nichols says:
CTO: Sir, I'm receiving a distress call.  It's very faint but it's definitely there.

FCO_Jadahn says:
::Looks to CSO:: CSO: Oh, sorry.  Hello, Horn.

CTO_Madson says:
::Hears the beeping from Tactical 1 and reroutes it to his panel and reads over yet another perfect duty roster::

CTO_Madson says:
OPS: Put it on audio.

OPS_Nichols says:
::Opens COM to Bridge speakers for CTO to hear::

Host FMDave says:
ACTION: the COM signal is weak and filled with static, but it is an automated Romulan signal.

TO_Benson says:
::Leans back in her chair, thinking about the weapons inventory report that still needs to be completed.  Decides this might be a good time to get started.  Stands and exits the office headed for the armory::

OPS_Nichols says:
::Works to clean up the signal::

CTO_Madson says:
OPS: Clean that signal up.  CSO: Where is the source coming from?

OPS_Nichols says:
CTO: I'm trying, Sir.

CTO_Madson says:
*CO* Captain, we are receiving a very static filled Romulan signal.  I'm trying to get it's source and trying to clean it up a bit.

CSO_Ryan_Horn says:
CTO: It is from the opposite side of the nebula, Sir.

Host CO_Loran says:
*CTO* I will be right there.  ::Stands up from his chair and exits his Ready Room onto the Bridge::

CSO_Ryan_Horn says:
CTO: Coordinates 275.153.

CTO_Madson says:
CO: It is coming from the opposite side of the nebula.  ::Whispers:: By the way, should we get Benson to take my position on the Bridge?

OPS_Nichols says:
::Tries to punch through the nebula for a stronger signal::

TO_Benson says:
::Enters the Armory and grabs a PADD from the table::

Host CO_Loran says:
AXO: Yes, I would like her to take up tactical at this point.

TO_Benson says:
::Walks over to the first weapons locker and enters her security code into the control pad.  Lifts the lid and begins counting::

CEO_Fletcher says:
*FCO* It's clear, if needed you can go maximum warp.

FCO_Jadahn says:
*CEO* Thank you, Commander.

AXO_Madson says:
::Sits down next to the Captain:: *TO* Benson, I need you to report to the Bridge.

Host FMDave says:
ACTION: As Titan moves towards the nebula, sensors detect a type B gas giant as part of a solar system with a Romulan warbird trapped in it's gravitic well.

OPS_Nichols says:
CO: I can't get a clearer signal, Sir.  There is too much interference from the nebula.

Host CO_Loran says:
OPS: Replay the message you got once you have cleared it up.

OPS_Nichols says:
CO: It's an automated distress signal, Sir. ::Replays the transmission as clear as she could get it::

CSO_Ryan_Horn says:
CO: I have a type B gas giant on sensors.

TO_Benson says:
::Counting the phaser rifles and hears the COM from the Bridge:: *Bridge* Acknowledged, on my way, Sir.  ::Shuts the lid on the locker and taps a code into the control locking it.  Tosses the PADD on the table and walks out of the armory::

CSO_Ryan_Horn says:
CO: There is a Romulan ship trapped in its gravimetric well.

TO_Benson says:
::Enters turbolift:: Bridge.

OPS_Nichols says:
CO: Message confirms they are in a gravitic well and are powerless, Sir.

AXO_Madson says:
::Actually is sitting then::

Host FMDave says:
ACTION: The weapons locker in the armory pops open and the equipment falls out.

CEO_Fletcher says:
::Walks over to a power relay monitor::

TO_Benson says:
::Exits the turbolift onto the Bridge and heads for Tactical station one::

Host CO_Loran says:
CSO: Status on any of those subspace surges?

CSO_Ryan_Horn says:
CO: Checking, Sir.

TO_Benson says:
::Taps the console activating the tactical sensors.  Sees a Romulan vessel on the other side of the nebula and the situation they are in::

OPS_Nichols says:
::Continues working on the signal::

CSO_Ryan_Horn says:
CO: Status clear, Sir.

TO_Benson says:
CO: We have a visual, Sir.

Host CO_Loran says:
TO: On screen.

FCO_Jadahn says:
CO: Sir, I suggest dropping out of warp.

TO_Benson says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  ::Taps the console activating the view screen::

Host FMDave says:
ACTION: the visual screen shows a large gas giant with a crippled warbird slowly falling into its atmosphere.

TO_Benson says:
::Looks up at the view screen::

CEO_Fletcher says:
::Heads up to the Bridge to get see what's going on::

Host CO_Loran says:
FCO: Yes, do so.

Host FMDave says:
ACTION: The Titan clears the nebula.

TO_Benson says:
FCO: Can we get within tractor beam range without endangering the Titan?

FCO_Jadahn says:
::Nods and takes Titan out of warp, going to full impulse::  CO: We are now cruising at full impulse.

AXO_Madson says:
CSO: What is the status of that vessel??

Host CO_Loran says:
OPS: See if you can get a clear signal to the Romulan ship and hail them.

CSO_Ryan_Horn says:
AXO: They have structural damage and no power.

OPS_Nichols says:
CO: Aye, Sir.

FCO_Jadahn says:
TO: One moment, judging our power versus the gravity well

CEO_Fletcher says:
::Arrives on the Bridge and walks to Engineering 1::

AXO_Madson says:
CSO: At their current conditions, how long will it be before their ship collapses in on itself?

OPS_Nichols says:
::Opens a hailing frequency:: CO: Hailing frequency is open, Sir.

CSO_Ryan_Horn says:
AXO: 12 minutes, Sir.

Host CO_Loran says:
CSO/CEO: Do we have the power to pull them out of that well?

Host FMDave says:
ACTION: A second warbird decloaks dead ahead of Titan.  It has shields up and weapons armed.

FCO_Jadahn says:
::Shakes head, disappointed:: TO: No, sorry.  It's just too far into the well.

AXO_Madson says:
::Whispers:: CO: Sir, the Romulan vessel will collapse in on itself in the next 12-miuntes.

OPS_Nichols says:
CO: No response from the Romulan vessel, Sir.

TO_Benson says:
::Sees the warbird decloaking:: All: Red Alert!  ::Takes the ship to Red Alert, powers up weapons and raises shields:: CO: Romulan warbird decloaking dead ahead, Sir.  Romulan warbird has weapons charged and are ready to fire.

CSO_Ryan_Horn says:
CO: We have a second Warbird, Sir

OPS_Nichols says:
::Sees the warbird decloaking:: self: Oh great.  ::Sets controls to Red Alert Status and begins reading departmental checks::

CSO_Ryan_Horn says:
CO: They have weapons fully charged, Sir.

FCO_Jadahn says:
::Decreases speed to 3/4 impulse and makes the necessary course adjustment to avoid the warbird::

Host CO_Loran says:
::Looks back at the TO telling them to go to red alert::  All: I did not call for red alert.

Host CO_Loran says:
OPS: Open a hailing frequency to the new Romulan ship.

OPS_Nichols says:
::Opens hailing frequency:: COM: Romulan Warbird 2: This is the Federation Starship, USS Titan, please respond.

Host Cmdr_KTai says:
COM: Titan: This is Commander KTai of the warbird Kleshlon.  You will stand down.

AXO_Madson says:
::Raises eyebrow and mumbles:: Self: Oh really?

FCO_Jadahn says:
::Begins devising evasive maneuver combinations::

Host CO_Loran says:
COM: Talon:  This is Captain Loran of the USS Titan.  My tactical officer got a little ahead of herself and called for the red alert the moment you appeared from your cloak with weapons charged.  We will stand down.

Host CO_Loran says:
All:  Stand down from red alert and go to yellow alert again.

OPS_Nichols says:
::Sends orders to all non-bridge departments to stand down from Red Alert on CO's orders::

TO_Benson says:
::Stands down Red Alert, deactivates weapons::  CO: Done, Sir.

OPS_Nichols says:
CO: All departments show yellow alert status, Sir.

Host CO_Loran says:
COM:  KTai:  May I ask why you have your weapons charged since we are still allies, or is there something that we don't know?

Host Cmdr_KTai says:
COM: Loran: Good decision, Captain.  While our governments are allies, Romulan Commanders have a wide allowance for judgment.  I would not want to judge your ship in need of destruction.  I assume you are responding to our sister ship's call?

AXO_Madson says:
::Quietly listening to the conversation::

Host FMDave says:
ACTION: The Romulan commander motions to his crew and the warbird powers down it weapons, but shields remain up.

Host CO_Loran says:
COM: KTai:  We just received their distress call upon entering this sector and we were about to help in her rescue.  We were sent to this sector to investigate some subspace surges that have been reported here.  Do you know anything about these?

TO_Benson says:
CO: The Romulans have powered down their weapons, Sir, however their shields are still active.

Host Cmdr_KTai says:
::Raises eyebrow::  COM: Loran: I am not at liberty to discuss that with you, Captain.  We shall now attempt to rescue out sister ship.  We shall not require your assistance.

Host FMDave says:
ACTION: The transmission ceases and the warbird depart’s towards the planet.

TO_Benson says:
::Wonders what the Romulans were doing that they got themselves trapped in the gravity well of the gas giant::

FCO_Jadahn says:
::Unsure what to do next:: CO:, Sir?

AXO_Madson says:
CSO: Estimation to the Romulan vessels structural collapse?

Host CO_Loran says:
FCO: Turn us towards the nebula so we can investigate those surges.

CSO_Ryan_Horn says:
AXO: 2-minutes, Sir.

CEO_Fletcher says:
CO: I suggest we stay at this current position, Romulans tend to be a prideful race much like the Klingons but they still might need our help.  ::His counselor side showed it's self for that brief moment::

TO_Benson says:
CO: Perhaps it was the Romulan vessel, which caused the subspace surges, Sir.

FCO_Jadahn says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  ::Plots a course for the nebula and increases speed to full impulse::

OPS_Nichols says:
::Check power distribution in upgraded areas::

AXO_Madson says:
CO: Sir, the vessel only has 2 minutes, they better work quick before it’s gone.

Host CO_Loran says:
CEO: Yes, I know, Commander, that is why I'm not going to stray to far from them, as 2 ships would do better than one on pulling that ship out of there.

CEO_Fletcher says:
CO: Aye, Sir.

Host FMDave says:
ACTION:  The Kleshlon attempts to pull the stricken warbird from the planet's grasp.

CSO_Ryan_Horn says:
CO: I have detected no further surges.

Host CO_Loran says:
CSO: Check your sensor readings and see if you can find any chronoton emissions.

TO_Benson says:
::Watches on her monitor as the Romulan warbird attempts to rescue their sister ship::

OPS_Nichols says:
CO: Power transfer to all upgrades complete, Sir.  We should be ready for anything.

Host CO_Loran says:
OPS: That is good to hear.

Host FMDave says:
ACTION: The Kleshlon is obviously having trouble as their engine output has passed known tolerance levels.  The Talon has moved slightly, but not near enough.

TO_Benson says:
CO: The Romulans seem to be having a difficult time pulling out their damaged vessel.  ::Watches the monitor::

CSO_Ryan_Horn says:
CO: No chronoton emissions, Sir.

Host CO_Loran says:
OPS: Open a channel to the Kleshlon.

Host CO_Loran says:
::Nods to the CSO on his information::

OPS_Nichols says:
::Reopens the frequency used by the Kleshlon:: CO: Open, Sir.

TO_Benson says:
::Wonders why Commander Madson is not manning the tactical station::

Host CO_Loran says:
AXO: I wanted Commander Teasley to go over our sensor logs when Commander Lansing arrived and 'departed'.  Could you look over those logs and see if anything is similar.

Host FMDave says:
ACTION: The Kleshlon takes a different tack and tries to begin pulling on a tangent to the planet.

AXO_Madson says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  ::Opens up the sensor logs and starts comparing them to the current sensor readouts::

Host CO_Loran says:
COM:  KTai:  I know you may not need our assistance but it seems that 2 ships pulling will be better than one.

CEO_Fletcher says:
:: watches engine readouts::

Host Cmdr_KTai says:
COM: Loran: your observation is logical, for a human.  We would welcome your assistance.

FCO_Jadahn says:
CO: Sir, I'd like to propose an idea.  The Titan could just get within tractor beam range of the trapped warbird.  Once there, we lock on a tractor beam.  The free Warbird could then lock a tractor beam onto Titan, sort of like as a lifeline.  The warbird seems like the logical choice for the lifeline ship because of its greater mass and power.

Host CO_Loran says:
COM: KTai: On our way.

AXO_Madson says:
::Watching with some frustration as the search is nearly 90% complete without success::

AXO_Madson says:
CO: Sir, there are no similarities between Commander Lansing's arrival and his departure. 

CEO_Fletcher says:
FCO: That wouldn't work.  It has a better possibility of pulling us in too.

FCO_Jadahn says:
CO: ...and it is clear that the….. CEO: Are you sure?

Host CO_Loran says:
FCO:  Bring us to the warbirds.  Your idea is good, but, we will try it if both of our ships pulling together doesn't work.  I don't want the Romulan to feel they are better than us.  ::Smiles at the FCO::

CEO_Fletcher says:
FCO: If the warbird in the wake of the gas giant doesn't move and the Romulans pull on us half of us wont move while the other gets dragged.

AXO_Madson says:
CO: Sir, the search shows they the two events were exactly the same.

FCO_Jadahn says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  ::Changes course, heading for the warbirds::

Host FMDave says:
ACTION: Both warbirds are now in danger if falling into the planet.

Host CO_Loran says:
AXO: I thought as much, so we can believe that Commander Lansing has departed our ship, for now.

TO_Benson says:
CO:, Sir, both warbirds are now in jeopardy.

Host CO_Loran says:
TO: Target our tractor beams on the crippled warbird when we are in range.

AXO_Madson says:
CO: I believe so, thank goodness.

TO_Benson says:
CO: Aye, Sir, bringing tractor emitters online.

CEO_Fletcher says:
:: starts to increase engine output::

Host CO_Loran says:
FCO:  When we have the tractor beam locked on, change course to that of the new warbird’s course.

FCO_Jadahn says:
CO: Aye, Sir.

OPS_Nichols says:
::Sends message to all department to  prepare for possible emergency procedures::

Host CO_Loran says:
FCO: And also match their speed.  We don't want to pull faster than they do.

FCO_Jadahn says:
OPS: Could you spare some additional power for the engines?

FCO_Jadahn says:
CO: Understood.

TO_Benson says:
OPS: I will transfer power from our weapons systems to the tractor beam emitters.  ::Taps the console rerouting the power and activates tractor beam::  All: Engaging tractor beam…..now.

Host FMDave says:
ACTION: Titan's tractor beam locks onto the wounded warbird.

Host FMDave says:
ACTION: Titan's engines begin to strain immediately.

TO_Benson says:
CO: We have positive tractor lock.

OPS_Nichols says:
FCO: Affirmative. ::Lowers power from some basic shipboard operations and transfers it to the engines::

OPS_Nichols says:
TO: Thank you.

Host CO_Loran says:
OPS: Make sure our SIF generators have extra power as well.

FCO_Jadahn says:
CO/TO/AXO: Changing course now.

Host FMDave says:
ACTION: The Kleshlon's engines begin to cool and the ship pulls along with Titan.

FCO_Jadahn says:
::Awaits completion of course change:: CO/TO/AXO: Matching speed......now.

OPS_Nichols says:
CO: Structural integrity fields and shields are both nearly doubled, Sir.

CEO_Fletcher says:
CO: Can't do much up here, permission to leave the Bridge?

Host CO_Loran says:
CEO: Granted.

CEO_Fletcher says:
::Enters the turbolift:: Main Engineering.

TO_Benson says:
::Watches the tractor beam readouts and adjusts power as necessary::

Host FMDave says:
ACTION:  The Talon still isn't moving.

OPS_Nichols says:
::Lowers life support on low occupancy decks and transfers power to the engines::

Host CO_Loran says:
TO: Keep an eye on the tractor beam emitters.  I don't want them to burn out like they did before.

AXO_Madson says:
CO: No doubt.

Host FMDave says:
ACTION: A subspace surge appears on sensors to Titan's aft at 100KM.

TO_Benson says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  So far so good, readouts are within safe parameters.

OPS_Nichols says:
CO: Power shows study, Sir.

CSO_Ryan_Horn says:
CO: I have a subspace surge 100KM aft.

FCO_Jadahn says:
CO:, Sir, I'd like to attempt to extend our warp field out to encompass the warbird.

Host CO_Loran says:
CSO: What are you reading from the surge?

AXO_Madson says:
CSO: A surge, of what?

Host CO_Loran says:
FCO: Which warbird?

CEO_Fletcher says:
::Exits turbolift and enters Main Engineering::

FCO_Jadahn says:
CO: The one closest, the 2nd one.  At least to lessen the stress on it then it could have more power to pull the original trapped warbird.

CSO_Ryan_Horn says:
CO: Its strange, Sir, I have never seen anything like this before.

Host FMDave says:
ACTION:  The surge expands to envelop both the Titan and the Kleshlon.  Both ships lose power and begin to fall towards the planet.

Host CO_Loran says:
*CEO* Would extending our warp field around the second warbird help us from pulling the wounded one out?

AXO_Madson says:
TO: Shields!  Shields!  Self: Oooohh, great!

FCO_Jadahn says:
Self: ARGH!  ::Works to get power back:: C'mon engines, gimme something, please!

TO_Benson says:
AXO: Trying, Sir, power has decreased, shields are offline!  ::Taps console trying to get the shields back online::

CEO_Fletcher says:
*CO* No, but it seems if we have a bigger problem.

Host FMDave says:
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