Host Bafii says:
 PROLOGUE:  That Titan has arrived at the edge of the Certalah system and is coordinating with the rest of the fleet to prepare their defenses.  The Titan's senior staff is gathered in the conference room along with the Commanding Officer from each of the task fleet vessels.  They have just received an update from the USS Nighthawk.   
 
Host Bafii says:
"Titan, we are attempting to slow the dragon.   All attempts to contact the beast have failed.  Most of our weapons are completely ineffective.  The only thing it seems to notice are the quantum torpedoes.   We have a plan to slow it down, but it is going to take our warp core to do it.
 
Host Bafii says:
"Good luck Titan.  Nighthawk out."
 
Host Bafii says:
The transmission ended.  Scans show the Nighthawk was apparently successful.  The Dragon will arrive in the system in 4 hours.
 
Host Bafii says:
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Host CO_Loran says:
::sits in the conference room after hearing the latest transmission from the Nighthawk::
 
Host Bafii says:
<MCO_Miller > ::adjusts in his seat, uncomfortable with the news they have just received::
 
BCO_Bucko says:
::coughs and tries to get comfortable in his seat::
 
Host Bafii says:
<ACO_Allen> ::turns to face Loran and see what he made of it::
 
NCO_Naucho says:
::looks around for something to eat but sighs when he doesn't see anything::
 
CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
::Looks around at all the brass and feels a little intimidated::
 
BCO_Bucko says:
::smiles at the pretty doctor and gives her a sly wink::
 
Host CO_Loran says:
All:  Well, that is the latest Intel we have on the dragon.  It doesn't sound promising, but, we have 4 hours to prepare a plan and get ready to execute it.
 
Host Bafii says:
<MCO_Miller>  ::whispers to Naucho:: NCO: Looks like its gonna be another tight scrape.
 
NCO_Naucho says:
Miller:: Yep and I don't like this one little bit.

CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
BCO_Bucko: ::smiles back::
 
OPS_McDuggle says:
<ACO_Dayton>:: sets waiting to see what the plan is::
 
BCO_Bucko says:
CO: Captain, so what do you have in mind to stop this dragon?
 
Host Bafii says:
<ACO_Allen>  CO:  Captain Loran, we have a strong fleet here.  I do believe we will be victorious.
 
NCO_Naucho says:
:;huffs and grunts at Allen::
 
CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
Self:  Wonders if Bucko's telepathic?
 
CTO_Williams says:
OPS: McDuggle, what would u think if we injected super hot plasma into the quantum’s.. do you think they would be hot enough to perhaps burn right into the dragon?
 
Host Bafii says:
<MCO_Miller> ::starts going over some data on a padd from his ship::
 
Host CO_Loran says:
ACO Allen:  Yes, we do have a strong fleet, but, if this dragon is just slowed down by a warp core explosion, what do you think we can do, let all of our warp cores go and hope the explosion will kill it?
 
OPS_McDuggle says:
CTO: That could be something to try
 
Host Bafii says:
<ACO_Allen> CO: Well, it would be a wonderful show.  ::smirks::
 
CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
CO_Loran:  If I may?
 
Host CO_Loran says:
CMO:  Go ahead, Doctor.
 
BCO_Bucko says:
::wonders if the doctor has brains as well as looks::
 
CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
All:  What if the dragon is a pregnant female?  I would hate to see her and the babies harmed.
 
CTO_Williams says:
CO: Captain, I think if we inject super hot plasma into the quantum the heated plasma could possibly burn right through the "dragons" armor.
 
CTO_Williams says:
CMO: But what if all her babies want to hatch and kill stars everywhere.... I don't want to take that chance....
 
Host Bafii says:
<MCO_Miller>  CMO: Would you prefer we let it feed and kill the millions in this systems that are unaware of the impending doom.
 
CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
All:  What if she is sentient and doesn't realize we are?
 
NCO_Naucho says:
All: Gentlemen, ma'am, we can't afford to take this creature's health into consideration. It is a dangerous creature and has to be destroyed.
 
OPS_McDuggle says:
CMO: If it is I would hate to see what would happen if there were two of them
 
Host Bafii says:
<ACO_Allen>  CMO: Ma'am.  The beast has been asleep for centuries, if she were pregnant, that would be an incredible gestation period.
 
CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
OPS:  Maybe if she knew we existed, she could be persuaded to avoid us!
 
BCO_Bucko says:
All: It can't be allowed to destroy another sun!
 
Host Bafii says:
<MCO_Miller>  All: Agreed, it must be stopped!
 
NCO_Naucho says:
CMO: Doctor, this is no time for sentimentality.
 
CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
ACO_Allen:  Good point.  But we should at least attempt to find out if she can be reasoned with.  We wouldn't like that point of view about us.
 
OPS_McDuggle says:
CMO: how many people are you willing to let die finding this out
 
Host Bafii says:
<MCO_Miller>  CMO: The NightHawk tried... it failed.   
 
BCO_Bucko says:
::smiles at the doctor:: CMO: She? You know that this is a female?
 
CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
NCO_Naucho:  ::Getting a little irritated::  It isn't sentimentality!
 
CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
BCO_Bucko:  No, I haven't had a chance to try and "see" what it is.
 
CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
All:  I would like to try before you harm it.
 
CTO_Williams says:
All: I think my plan would work... instead of blowing torpedoes at it, concentrate the heat into plasma.  If worse comes to worse, burn through it.
 
Host Bafii says:
<MCO_Miller>  CO: Really Captain, we have no time for this.  In four hours that beast will be in range to destroy this solar system.
 
CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
MCO_Miller:  And what if you mortally wound it, and then I find out it's sentient?
 
BCO_Bucko says:
CTO: How do you propose to deliver the plasma to the creature?
 
Host CO_Loran says:
All:  Gentlemen and lady, yes, it must be stopped, but we should try all possible ways of stopping, whether it be by telepathy or by warp core overloads.
 
Host CO_Loran says:
CTO:  I don't think the plasma would work.  It eats suns for breakfast, you can't get much hotter than a sun.
 
CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
Self:  I'm glad our captain is in charge!
 
Host Bafii says:
<MCO_Miller>  ::stands, facing down the CMO::  CMO: And if it is?  Do we offer it up millions, no billions or lives as it continues its rampage.
 
CTO_Williams says:
BCO_Bucko:  Super heated plasma into quantum torpedoes, and burn holes into it
 
Host Bafii says:
<ACO_Allen>  ::sighs at Millers strong arm tactics::
 
OPS_McDuggle says:
<ACO_Dayton> CO: Has your crew come up with a way to mask the sun in this system yet
 
CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
MCO_Miller:  ::staying seated and calm::  I'm only suggesting trying to reach it.
 
Host Bafii says:
<MCO_Miller>  CMO: What makes you think you will succeed where the NightHawk failed?
 
NCO_Naucho says:
CMO: Doctor, and you think that the Nighthawk did not try to "reason" with this dragon?
 
CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
~~~ MCO_Miller:  I may not be a CO, but I don't like being shouted at!  Too bad you can't hear this. ~~
 
BCO_Bucko says:
CO: Captain Loran, do you indeed have a plan to stop this thing?
 
Host Bafii says:
<MCO_Miller> ~~~CMO: Perhaps you should be more careful, telepaths are not only found wearing blue. ~~~
 
Host CO_Loran says:
All:  Everyone, be seated and lets conduct this meeting with some order.
 
CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
Both CO's:  I don't know if they did try.  Their telepaths may not be as strong as I am.
 
CTO_Williams says:
All: Or another idea is to freeze it...  if there was a way to shoot enough coolant at it, we could possible slow it down, of freeze the dragon.. ::shrugs::
 
Host Bafii says:
<MCO_Miller> ::relents to CO Loran and takes his seat::
 
Host Bafii says:
<ACO_Allen>  CTO: An intriguing idea.
 
CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
::Blushes slightly and does not look at CO Miller::
 
NCO_Naucho says:
::grunts and sits back::
 
Host CO_Loran says:
CTO:  Lt., where does the dragon live?  I believe space is just about as cold as you can get as well.
 
Host Bafii says:
<ACO_Allen>  CO: So does a star, the hottest of hot.
 
CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
~~~MCO_Miller:  So why don't you join me and try "reaching" the dragon instead of yelling at me....SIR~~~
 
CTO_Williams says:
CO: True, but there are even colder areas, like superconducting environments developed in the previous centuries.
 
Host Bafii says:
<MCO_Miller>  ~~~CMO: Didn't your mother teach you it isn't polite to speak telepathically among normals. ~~~
 
CTO_Williams says:
CO: We could shoot engine coolant into the dragons mouth maybe, and it could possibly shut down the hydrogen burning processes going on within the dragon.
 
Host CO_Loran says:
All:  Ok, I have three plans.  First, try to telepathically communicate with it, using all the telepaths we have.  I'm sure six ships should more telepaths than the Nighthawk.
 
BCO_Bucko says:
::leans over to the CMO::CMO: Why don't you sing the creature to sleep, I bet you have a lovely soothing voice.
 
CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
~~~ MCO_Miller:  No, she said they couldn't tell anyway ~~~
 
Host Bafii says:
<MCO_Miller>  ::chuckles in spite of himself::
 
OPS_McDuggle says:
CTO: what if super heat some plasma tied a warp core to it with a remote detonator on it
 
CTO_Williams says:
CO: If it eats stars, then it obviously used hydrogen for something important.  Engine coolant could stop those processes.  It's also the coolest thing I think we have on this ship, at hand.
 
CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
BCO_Bucko: whispers back::  Yes, but I don't think it would hear me. ::Winks back::
 
Host Bafii says:
<ACO_Allen>  ::waits politely for CO Loran to finish::
 
BCO_Bucko says:
::taps the doctor's hand gently and smiles::
 
OPS_McDuggle says:
<ACO_Dayton> :: wonders what the other 2 plans are::
 
Host CO_Loran says:
Second, we can do an all out attack if the communication does not work.  Maybe with our 6 ships worth of quantum torpedoes will do something to it.
 
Host CO_Loran says:
Third, we drop all of our warp cores on the dragon and explode them all, hoping the ensuing explosion will kill it.
 
CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
CO_Loran:  I don't suppose there is a way to try a carrot on a stick and lure it?  I know we're pretty small next to it.
 
CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
::Horrified at the thought of the dragon being blown apart!::
 
NCO_Naucho says:
CO: Captain Loran, to drop the warp cores, we'd have to get inside the creature, like the Nighthawk's shuttle did.
 
Host CO_Loran says:
All:  How about transporting them inside the dragon?
 
NCO_Naucho says:
All: The shuttle's core just didn't have enough of a matter/anti-matter reaction.
 
Host Bafii says:
<ACO_Allen>  All:  The data from the NightHawk shows the beast to be extremely maneuverable.
 
CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
Self:  That's sick!  I hate to see anyone (or any being) hurt like THAT.
 
CTO_Williams says:
All: I may have an idea, if everyone can quiet down for a moment!  :: Raises his voice slightly::
 
Host Bafii says:
<ACO_Allen> All: How do we slow it down to do this.  ::turns to the CTO::
 
OPS_McDuggle says:
<ACO_Dayton> ALL: How about luring the dragon to the warp cores
 
BCO_Bucko says:
All: Let the young man talk. ::nods to the CTO::
 
Host Bafii says:
<MCO_Miller> ::turns, intrigued that the young man has enough bravery to stop a whole room of Captains::
 
CTO_Williams says:
ALL:  Do you remember a few years back, when a Dr. Soran created a weapon that collapsed the processes of a star?  I think those same processes could be implemented from the Databanks, and be used against the dragon if needed.
 
Host Bafii says:
<ACO_Allen>  ::nods slowly, seeing where this could go::
 
Host CO_Loran says:
CTO:  But, the dragon isn't a sun.
 
NCO_Naucho says:
::nods:: CTO: Do you think that your science department can come up with the needed resources to do that?
 
Host Bafii says:
<ACO_Allen>  CO: No, but it uses them as energy.  It may be like giving the creature a very large antacid.  Might deprive it of enough energy to slow it down.
 
CTO_Williams says:
::Looks around to see reactions and feedback::  CO: Yes, but dragon obviously uses a sun for it's bodily processes.  A star collapser could shut down those processes.
 
CTO_Williams says:
::Nods to the ACO::
 
Host Bafii says:
<MCO_Miller>  ::hmphs, impressed with the idea::
 
CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
::Starts to wonder why the dragon woke now?  Wonders if that would be relevant.  Might explain why it needs to eat so many suns::
 
OPS_McDuggle says:
<ACO_Dayton>::sees a great deal of merit in the CTO's plan::
 
BCO_Bucko says:
CO: Captain, why not give the boy's idea a chance? We can go with the core ejection as a backup if need be.
 
Host Bafii says:
<MCO_Miller>  All:  Could give us a tactical advantage.
 
Host CO_Loran says:
CTO:  Can this weapon be mounted on a ship or shuttle?
 
CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
Self:  The CTO is a boy, now?
 
CTO_Williams says:
ALL: But if we are going to do this, we have to work on it now... it's a torpedo, launched out of a standard torpedo launcher.
 
Host Bafii says:
<ACO_Allen>  All: It probably wont stop the beast, just slow him down and make him very hungry.
 
CTO_Williams says:
ACO_Allen: Yes, maybe, but we sure need all the time we can get.
 
OPS_McDuggle says:
<ACO_Daton> CTO: what would happen if we used 2 torpedoes
 
CTO_Williams says:
ACO_Daton: I imagine it would shut down whatever processes were missed by the first torpedo.
 
Host CO_Loran says:
CTO:  If we fired this weapon, it would have to be with his mouth opened.  If we fired it while it tried to eat the sun, there is a big chance that it will affect the sun as well.
 
CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
Self:  If the dragon is a male, too bad we couldn't find him a female.  Then they might forget about eating suns.
 
Host Bafii says:
<MCO_Miller>  CO: I would hope we have no plans on letting the beast get near the sun, much less cross the outer boundaries of the system.
 
OPS_McDuggle says:
CO: sir if we lure to another sun it might help
 
CTO_Williams says:
CO: We could possibly taunt the dragon with bait... maybe provoke it into opening it's mouth before it reaches the star.  I'm sure the FCO's skill's could defiantly taunt the Dragon. ::Smiles at the FCO::
 
CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
Self:  Go with the luring!
 
NCO_Naucho says:
All: We are wasting time here. Let's try McDuggle's plan.
 
Host Bafii says:
<MCO_Miller>  NCO: And his plan was?
 
Host CO_Loran says:
OPS:  How do you propose we lure it away?
 
CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
All: Anyone know a dragon mating call?
 
FCO_Chottu says:
::mumbles:: Self: Cat and mouse games again..
 
CTO_Williams says:
::Shakes his head Catherine, and grins::
 
OPS_McDuggle says:
CO: with plasma at different places to lure it to a star that does not endanger any life
 
Host CO_Loran says:
All: Quiet down now.
 
NCO_Naucho says:
Miller: To shut it down, collapse it's systems. Kill that thing!
 
CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
Self:  No life but the dragon's
 
CTO_Williams says:
All: That is an idea now... if we can use plasma, or a exploding warp core, we could tempt it into opening it's mouth, and then we could shoot a star collapsing torpedo into it's mouth.
 
CTO_Williams says:
::Smiles at his idea::
 
BCO_Bucko says:
::looks at the CMO:: CMO: There, there doctor. ::pats her hand:: WE can't just let this thing continue to feed off the suns of every system it comes across.
 
Host Bafii says:
<ACO_Allen>  ::settles in to listen::
 
OPS_McDuggle says:
CTO: maybe the torpedoes along with a star
 
CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
::Beginning to be irritated by the patronizing she's getting::
 
CTO_Williams says:
All: What do you think?
 
Host CO_Loran says:
All:  Listen up, this is what we will try.
 
Host Bafii says:
<MCO_Miller>  ::waits for Loran's orders::
 
NCO_Naucho says:
:;grumbles under his breath::
 
Host CO_Loran says:
All:  Doctor, you and as many other telepaths can try and contact the dragon.
 
CTO_Williams says:
::Waits, and listens::
 
CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
~~~ MCO_Miller:  You with me on this, Sir? ~~~
 
OPS_McDuggle says:
<ACO_Dayton>::waits to see what Loran has come up with::
 
Host CO_Loran says:
All:  But, taking into the fact that this does not work, we will proceed with disabling it and possibly killing it.
 
CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
::Smiles at the captain.  She's really liking him more and more::
 
CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
CO_Loran: Yes sir.  Thank you very much!
 
OPS_McDuggle says:
<ACO_Dayton> CMO: I will have a list of all the Telepathes aboard my ship to you ASAP
 
NCO_Naucho says:
::thinks:: Self: The Nighthawk would have done all these things as well.
 
Host Bafii says:
<MCO_Miller>  ~~~CMO: I have a ship to prepare, however there are several telepaths in my crew that can assist you. ~~~
 
Host CO_Loran says:
All:  Lt. Williams and Commander McDuggle, you will work on that torpedo.  Make as many as you can make in the limited time we have.  Not sure if we can hit its mouth with one, but, also make ways of  delivering it, whether it be by remote guidance or by a shuttle flown into its mouth.
 
CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
ACO_Dayton: Thank you.
 
BCO_Bucko says:
::looks at the doctor again and whispers:: CMO: You free later sweetie?
 
CTO_Williams says:
::Nods to the CO, and nods to McDuggle::
 
OPS_McDuggle says:
CO: Aye, Aye Captain
 
CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
BCO_Bucko: whispers back:: Sure, me and my husband.  ::Smiles sweetly back, then thinks what a horrible idea that would be!::
 
OPS_McDuggle says:
CO: I would like Lt. Chottu to help us also

NCO_Naucho says:
::nods in agreement just so they can get on with this::
 
BCO_Bucko says:
::looks surprised:: MO: Hey I don't mind if you don't love. ::winks::
 
Host CO_Loran says:
All:  I'm hoping that will disable it, but, not much else.  At that point, we will attack it and we will probably have to drop our warp cores with remote detonations on them, I am at least guessing 4 warp cores, the Titan's, Sebek's, Naga's and the Basuki's.
 
Host Bafii says:
<ACO_Allen>  ::breaths a sigh of relief that they didn't ask for his core::
 
CTO_Williams says:
::Wonders how many warp cores we've gone through::
 
NCO_Naucho says:
:;stands:: All: Then let's get started!
 
Host CO_Loran says:
All:  Dismissed.
 
Host CO_Loran says:
CTO:  Use whomever you need.
 
Host Bafii says:
<MCO_Miller>  ::stands to head back to his ship::
 
Host Bafii says:
<ACO_Allen> ::moves towards NCO_Naucho to confer about something before moving on::
 
CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
BCO_Bucko:  So sorry, got to go, maybe I'll see you later.  ::Not a chance!::
 
CTO_Williams says:
::Given his short term on the Titan, they've probably replaced most of the ship.::
 
OPS_McDuggle says:
<ACO_Dayton>:: stands and heads back to his ship::
 
CMO_Catherine_Madson says:
::Gets up to leave::
 
FCO_Chottu says:
::scratches head and gets up::
 
NCO_Naucho says:
::approaches Loran::CO: Let's get that thing Captain! ::nods and walks out of the briefing room::
 
CTO_Williams says:
::Nods to CO: CO: Thank you, I'll be sure to use our ship's assets.

CTO_Williams says:
::Stands and moves over to the replicator and gets a glass of water:::
 
BCO_Bucko says:
::stands and slaps the CMO on the behind::CMO: Later darling. ::leaves the room::
 
Host Bafii says:
<<<<<<<<<< PAUSE MISSION >>>>>>>>>>

Mission 192