Host Miaek says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Resume mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

CIV_Oreck says:
::transfers Science to Ops to look for anything in the area::

TO_Havok says:
::at his console eyeballing the sensors... with a crooked smile::

Host XO-Dane says:
::sits down at the Conn position checking their flight readout::

Host CO_Knight says:
::Nervously watches the range to the life pod close.  This may be the shortest Captaincy in Starfleet history:: XO: ETA to pod?

CEO_Ray says:
::at Engineering station on bridge::

Host XO-Dane says:
CO: 1 minute to transporter range

Host CO_Knight says:
XO: Very good Cmdr.  Let's make this quick and get out of here

CMO_Paith says:
::On bridge, hiding off in a corner::

Host CO_Knight says:
CEO: Mr. Ray, I need full power to the transporter immediately.

Host XO-Dane says:
XO: Aye sir; we'll barely be stopped if the transporter room operator is on the ball.

CEO_Ray says:
CO: I'm on it

Host CO_Knight says:
XO: Don't wait for my signal...get him in here immediately

Host CO_Knight says:
TO: Anything showing on scans Mr. Havok?

Host XO-Dane says:
CO: It looks like we can't get any signal.  Looks like where going to have to tractor him into one of the shuttlebays sir.

Host CO_Knight says:
XO: Do it now Cmdr

TO_Havok says:
::has shields at full power, and all weapons are ready for firing:: CO: No sir. Only the pod.

Host CO_Knight says:
CEO: Mr. Ray, full power to the tractor beam

Host XO-Dane says:
TO: Once I've got the bay doors open go ahead and tractor the pod into the shuttlebay, Have a security team there waiting for it.

CEO_Ray says:
CO: You have plenty of power to the transporters when you need ‘em

Host CO_Knight says:
::takes a moment and opens Xander's file; pulls up brainwave information:: CMO: Here it is Dr. Paith

Host XO-Dane says:
::Opens the bay doors to the main shuttlebay at the all clear::

TO_Havok says:
::looks at the sensors:: CO: Captain, there are three Warbirds decloaking off the port bow.

Host CO_Knight says:
CMO: Dr. Paith, have your medical team report to the shuttlebay as well please

CMO_Paith says:
::takes the data from Knight:: CO: Thank you sir. ::compares it to the 2nd set of brainwaves found in Dane::

Host CO_Knight says:
TO: Are they powering up their weapons?

Host XO-Dane says:
::prepares several evasive actions as well as a warp jump::

TO_Havok says:
::takes another look at the sensors:: CO: Weapons are locked on the Triton sir. They are holding steady near the pod.

CMO_Paith says:
*Med Team*: Report to SiB, pls.
Host CO_Knight says:
::Self; I just threw my career away::  TO: Prepare the little surprise we worked on Ensign

Host XO-Dane says:
CO: We have a hail coming in Sir.

TO_Havok says:
::blinks:: CO: Surprise sir?

Host CO_Knight says:
XO: Patch it through Cmdr

Host CO_Knight says:
TO: The special torpedoes I asked you to prepare Ensign

Host XO-Dane says:
::hooks the communication through:: CO: On screen now sir.

CIV_Oreck says:
::raises an eyebrow, wondering how the new XO got that when he has Ops::

Host Mattan says:
ACTION:  a Romulan captain appears on the viewscreen

CMO_Paith says:
<Dr Silek> *CMO* We're there now sir..

Host CO_Knight says:
::Takes a deep breath and waits for the picture to clear::

TO_Havok says:
::nods:: CO: Oh right. Those. ::deactivates regular torpedoes... and has the computer load the... "special torpedoes"::

Host Mattan says:
Comm:  Triton:  I am Captain Montanu of the RMS Mattan; you have entered Romulan Space

Host CO_Knight says:
::looks calmly at the Romulan Captain:: COMM: I am Captain Thorne Knight of the USS Triton.  We were on a rescue mission and were only crossing far enough in to effect a rescue...we were leaving immediately

CMO_Paith says:
::Looks at the result & sees the CO being hailed... holds her finding till he's done::

CIV_Oreck says:
Self: If they let us without incident. ::mutters::

Host Mattan says:
Comm:  did you get Starfleet or Empire permission...I think not

CIV_Oreck says:
::checks for any spatial anomalies::

Host CO_Knight says:
::glances at the bridge crew:: Self: I don't need muttering, I need ideas.........COMM: Mattan:  Sir, the life signs in the pod were failing rapidly.......we had no time to wait for permission

TO_Havok says:
::keeps his eye on the viewscreen, hasn't seen a full blooded Romulan in a year::

Host CO_Knight says:
::whispers:: TO: Mr. Havok is our surprise ready?

Host XO-Dane says:
::low enough that the recorders won't pick it up and relay it:: CO: Actually you do have the authority to interpret Federation law in extenuating circumstances such as this.  Not that technicalities matter to the Romulans.

Host Mattan says:
Comm:  well that may be, but we are here now, leave this space of suffer the results of your actions

CIV_Oreck says:
::not happy with the readings, gets up and heads for Science::

TO_Havok says:
::blinks and whispers:: CO: Yes sir. You don't actually intend on firing do you?

Host CO_Knight says:
COMM: Mattan: We were just about to do that very thing Captain

CEO_Ray says:
CO: I suggest we get out of here and let the bureaucrats deal with it

Host CO_Knight says:
TO: not unless it's a last resort  ::whispering::

Host Mattan says:
Comm:  the pod is now property of the Empire

Host CO_Knight says:
XO: How close is the pod to us?

CMO_Paith says:
CO: The second brainwave I found while scanning Dane's cerebrum matches that of Miaek. ::quieter than normal::

CIV_Oreck says:
::Rechecks the readings at the science station::

Host XO-Dane says:
::lowly:: CO: Close but we'd never get it in fast enough to not get fired upon and damaged badly.

Host Mattan says:
ACTION:  the Captain gives a slight smile of satisfaction

Host XO-Dane says:
CO: And the Warbird has it in their tractor beam.

CIV_Oreck says:
::whispers:: CO: the life form is wearing a Starfleet Uniform. Taking them would be kidnapping.

Host CO_Knight says:
XO: Understood

Host CO_Knight says:
CIV: Say again Lt?

Host Mattan says:
Comm:  it seems what we have here is what you humans like to call "check"

CEO_Ray says:
CO: Picard maneuver... beam the person out then let them have the pod

Host CO_Knight says:
COMM: Mattan: That would be a very concise description Captain

CIV_Oreck says:
CO: The life form is wearing a Starfleet uniform. What they are doing is paramount to kidnapping. ::louder this time::

TO_Havok says:
::looks at the CIV... then hears the Romulan:: Self: I might just have to call my father in if things start getting nasty. ::curses under breath::

Host CO_Knight says:
COMM: Captain: A moment sir...the person inside that pod is wearing a Starfleet uniform, not a Romulan one...I am attempting a rescue of a Starfleet officer

CEO_Ray says:
CO: Sir?

Host CO_Knight says:
CEO: ::whispers:: Prepare the engines for the maneuver Mr. Ray, but slowly

Host Mattan says:
Comm:  was the pod discovered in Romulan space?

CEO_Ray says:
CO: yes sir.

Host CO_Knight says:
COMM: Mattan: The pod was discovered in the Neutral Zone

CEO_Ray says:
::pulls in the precise timing and engine schematics...and the transporter lock::

Host Mattan says:
Comm:  and is now in Romulan space therefore making it property of the Empire and the person it's prisoner

Host CO_Knight says:
XO: Cmdr, can we beam the whole pod aboard?  ;;Quietly::

CEO_Ray says:
::nods to the captain::

Host CO_Knight says:
COMM: Mattan: Sir, when we began this rescue the pod was still in the Neutral Zone, and we will rescue it's occupant...like you said earlier Captain; check.

TO_Havok says:
::looks at the CMO, who he didn't even know was on the bridge... has eyes on the shields and whispers:: CO: Captain, wouldn't we have to lower our shields to transport the pod?

Host XO-Dane says:
CO: No sir.  Can't get any lock

Host Mattan says:
ACTION: two Warbirds take up position around the Triton forming a triangle with the Mattan

CEO_Ray says:
CO: ::whispers:: Now.

Host CO_Knight says:
TO: Ensign, let's see how much they know of our new weapons systems...be ready to target... ::hears the CEO::

CMO_Paith says:
::notices the TO’s glance and unobtrusively scans him empathically::

Host Mattan says:
Comm:  are you willing to sacrifice one life for thousands Captain Knight?

Host CO_Knight says:
XO: Cmdr Dane...Picard Maneuver now...don't wait

Host CO_Knight says:
COMM: Mattan: No Captain, I'm not.  Are you?

Host XO-Dane says:
::engages the familiar maneuver with a press of a button at the Captain's order::

TO_Havok says:
::blinks as if the Captain had just slapped him with a glove and demanded a duel:: Self:: He's kidding right?

Host Mattan says:
Comm:  I have nothing to lose nor gain ::nods to an officer::

Host CO_Knight says:
CMO: Can you pinpoint the source of those second brainwaves?

TO_Havok says:
::positions himself, with hands gripped on the console, prepared for a rough ride... battle was coming::

Host CO_Knight says:
XO: Now Commander!

CMO_Paith says:
::goes up beside tactical, near Havok..:: CO: I can try sir...

CIV_Oreck says:
CO: I wouldn’t suggest it. They can easily destroy the ship, from where they’re sitting

Host CO_Knight says:
CIV: We've got no other choice Mr. Oreck...other than surrender

TO_Havok says:
::looks at Leriana... hands lose grip on console as he smiles and nods::

Host XO-Dane says:
::nods at CO and engages the maneuver::

CIV_Oreck says:
::sends the results of the simulation to tactical, showing at the Romulans angles they would hit the Triton::

CMO_Paith says:
::taps on her tricorder trying to pinpoint its source.::

Host CO_Knight says:
CIV: Program that in to evasive maneuvers please

Host CO_Knight says:
XO: Keep us moving...did we get the pod?

CIV_Oreck says:
::Programs it into evasive maneuvers::

TO_Havok says:
::turns to Oreck, noticing what was forward to his console:: Self: I hadn't expected this. Thorne has turned into Kirk on his first command mission.

CMO_Paith says:
CO: Sir…I've got more info on that pod....

Host CO_Knight says:
CMO: Let's have it Dr

CMO_Paith says:
CO: Inside is our mysterious Mr. Miaek Xander...

Host CO_Knight says:
CMO: Are you absolutely sure of that Dr?

Host XO-Dane says:
CO: It's not working Sir.

CIV_Oreck says:
::looks over at the TO, then tries looking for any nebulas or such that the triton can maybe hide in if need be::

CMO_Paith says:
CO: You gave me the brain patterns... unless they're being falsified somewhere.. I am sure of it..

Host CO_Knight says:
XO: Understood...re-open channel to Mattan

Host CO_Knight says:
CMO: Understood Dr

CIV_Oreck says:
CMO: And at the moment I'd say this is not at all worth the trouble.

TO_Havok says:
::whispers:: CO: Captain... I am suggesting maximum warp... heading... Federation space. I am certain they've already contacted more Romulan ships.

Host CO_Knight says:
CIV: Unfortunately Mr. Oreck, I'm afraid it is..

Host XO-Dane says:
::opens the channel:: CO: Whenever your ready sir.

CEO_Ray says:
CO: I might have a last ditch idea

Host CO_Knight says:
TO: If I could Mr. Havok we'd be out of here now but I can't  ::whispering::

Host CO_Knight says:
COMM: Mattan:  Captain, it appears that we know who is aboard that pod...why is this man so important to you?

TO_Havok says:
CO: Captain, they've loaded their plasma torpedoes.

Host Mattan says:
Comm: i might be able to ask the same of you

Host XO-Dane says:
::not one to back down from a fight, but knows its really no shame to tuck tail and run::

Host CO_Knight says:
TO: Get ready to fire our surprise...two at each Warbird...

CIV_Oreck says:
CO: If he knows who it is?

Host XO-Dane says:
CO/CMO: Seems like my little visitor is back, and he's telling us to run

TO_Havok says:
::nods to the Captain... getting very disgruntled by this event::

Host CO_Knight says:
COMM: Mattan: Sir, I have no wish to begin an interstellar war.... We will retreat to Federation space  ::gulp::  XO: Alright Cmdr...Take us home

Host CO_Knight says:
COMM: Mattan: You've won this round Captain...we will leave

Host CO_Knight says:
::motions for the CEO to come closer:: CEO: Alright Mr. Ray if you've got a plan I need to know about it right now

CMO_Paith says:
XO: I've still got the monitor on you...

Host CO_Knight says:
XO: Plot a course back to Federation space

TO_Havok says:
::whispers:: XO: Commander...could I speak with you?

CEO_Ray says:
Trans-phasic beaming

Host CO_Knight says:
CEO: get on it...if we can do it, do it

CEO_Ray says:
Self: here we go.

Host Mattan says:
ACTION:  COMM: an officer whispers to the Captain; you may have the pod, leave now, or be destroyed

CMO_Paith says:
::Walks down to the command circle to Knight, quietly:: CO: Miaek seems to have formed a telepathic link to Dane...

CEO_Ray says:
::calling up data on trans-phasic torpedoes and the basic idea::

Host CO_Knight says:
COMM: Mattan:  We will leave Captain...and in peace.... CEO: Mr. Ray.... hold up

Host CO_Knight says:
CMO: Is it possible he's still alive in that pod?

Host XO-Dane says:
CO: Course set for Federation space maximum warp, at your order.

CEO_Ray says:
CO: yes?

CMO_Paith says:
CO: If I'm getting brain waves, I assume he is

Host CO_Knight says:
CEO:  Lock on to the pod and get it in here now...

Host CO_Knight says:
COMM: Mattan: Captain, thank you for your assistance

CMO_Paith says:
CO: If you don't mind, I'm heading down to the Shuttlebay to help welcome our visitor.

Host CO_Knight says:
TO: Scan that pod...something is up

TO_Havok says:
::nods to the CO... And scans the pod::

Host Mattan says:
ACTIONS:  the Warbirds cloak and seem to leave the area

Host XO-Dane says:
CO: At least if they come back we'll be able to get the jump on them while they decloak.

CIV_Oreck says:
::Scans the pod::

TO_Havok says:
CO: Nothing out of the ordinary is in the pod sir.

Host CO_Knight says:
XO: That's true  ::realizes he's sweating and shaking and sinks down into his chair:: XO: Let's go home Cmdr......assuming we have the pod now?

CEO_Ray says:
CO: they stole the data

Host CO_Knight says:
CEO: What data Mr. Ray?

Host XO-Dane says:
::suddenly stands up and turns to the CO:: CO: Wait that pod, this whole situation it's a trap.  The Romulans are lying to us, I’m sure of it

Host CO_Knight says:
XO: What?  CEO: Stop the tractor...

Host XO-Dane says:
Self: Miaek, If you’re not already dead I'm going to kill you for making me appear crazy.

CEO_Ray says:
CO: Every escape pod contains data on why the pod was launched

Host CO_Knight says:
XO: I need to have more than that Cmdr..... we can't keep on waffling on this situation

CEO_Ray says:
CO: in terms a black box

TO_Havok says:
::stands:: CO: Captain, if it is all possible. I would like to accompany Doctor Paith and welcome our visitor.

Host CO_Knight says:
CEO: Is this pod's data missing?

Host XO-Dane says:
CO: And one of the Romulans here, on the ship is lying.   ::knows that could theoretically include her::

Host CO_Knight says:
XO: Understood Cmdr..... TO: Go ahead, but get someone up here to take Tactical

Host CO_Knight says:
XO: Are you saying not to bring the pod aboard Cmdr?
Host XO-Dane says:
CO: Sir I didn't ask for this bond to be formed I just know that it's been proven right every time, there’s too much at risk not to trust me.

CMO_Paith says:
::heads to the TL, holding it for Havok::

CEO_Ray says:
CO: we will not know without a thorough scan.

TO_Havok says:
::nods to the CO and walks to the TL, with the CMO:: *Franklin*: Report to the bridge and take tactical.; ::nods to the CMO:: CMO: Thank you.

Host CO_Knight says:
::Realization hits him:: XO: Intruder alert.....get Security teams to all decks

CMO_Paith says:
::nods to Havok:: TL: Shuttlebay.

Host XO-Dane says:
CO: That and we have a traitor onboard.  There aren't too many Romulans on board...

Host CO_Knight says:
XO: What are your suggestions Cmdr?

Host CO_Knight says:
TO/CMO: Be careful you two...something is very wrong with all of this

CMO_Paith says:
CO: Aye sir... ::watches the lift doors close...::

CEO_Ray says:
Computer: run a level three diagnostic on all systems

Host XO-Dane says:
XO: First of all any part Romulans need to be put under immediate security scrutiny, any suspicious actions relieved of duty and put in the brig

TO_Havok says:
CMO: Apparently, we have an intruder on board. ::thinks... Who could it be?::

Host Mattan says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Pause mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Copyright © 2002 by Star Trek: A Call to Duty.  All Rights Reserved.