Prologue:
Recalled from their mission in the Crab Nebula the USS Triton has been assigned to Task Force 301. Their mission is to find and apprehend the pirates who are responsible of the destruction of seven vessels in 14 days and are creating havoc in the trade in this part of space. 

Will the crew be able to find them before another cargo is destroyed, and, if they do, will they be able to win the battle with the mysterious ship?

Star Trek, A Call To Duty, is proud to present the USS Triton in...."Planet of No Return"....Chapter two....."The Chase"...Stardate 10602.16

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CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
::in her quarters finishing up the studies of the black holes and their gravity wells::

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: in his chair on the bridge :: TO: Status?

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
::At tactical console ::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Heading over to science and pulls up long range and short range sensor details.::

OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
::gets off the TL and walks onto the bridge, feeling a slight twinge of separation anxiety after leaving the new members of her family for the first time::

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
CO: Task force 301 ships in this sector. No other contacts

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
*CEO*;  Lt. Randolph, engineering status, please.

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
*CO*: Sir engineering status is green across the boards.

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
TO: Understood continue scans

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Nods to OPS entering the bridge.::  OPS:  Welcome back, Commander.  How are the babies?

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
CO: Aye Sir. Long range tactical scans.

CMO_Ens_Geeva says:
::in Sickbay reading reports::

OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
::she assumes her position::  XO:  Thank you, and they are wonderful.

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
*CEO*: Good work lieutenant, have your teams ready for anything.  Pirates are capable of anything

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::sits at his post going over his system as the fly threw there flight plan::

CMO_Ens_Geeva says:
Self: Seems they've been doing just fine with an EMH.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Nods to OPS, knowing how hard it must be to separate herself from them.  Gives her a pat on the back.::

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
CO: Task force reports no cargo ships scheduled for this sector for another 10 hours.

CMO_Ens_Geeva says:
::heads out of office to the nearest Turbolift::

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
TO: Very good, inform them we will be actively seeking the pirate vessel during that time

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
CO: Understood

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
*CO*: Sir all fusion reactors are online and in hot standby mode.  All damage control teams have been put on standby and ready to move to emergency repair areas.  Have allocated fusion reactors 5 and 6 for shield augmentation and 7 and 8 for weapons and 9 thru15 for engines.

CMO_Ens_Geeva says:
::enters TL:: TL: Bridge.

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
*CO*: I will be coming to the bridge momentarily sir.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Pulls up some data on sensors.::  CO:  Captain, maximum range sensors are picking up a cargo ship passing through the Perseus’ sector.

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
*CEO*: Carry on K`Vas out

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
OPS: Can you relay that to the task force for me please

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
XO: Do you want me to alter course?

CMO_Ens_Geeva says:
::exits TL and walks onto the Bridge::

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
OPS: Anything unusual on subspace?

OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
TO:  I'm sorry, what task?

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
CO:  Sensors are picking up the Perseus moving toward the cargo ship.  Recommend we alter course to intercept.

CMO_Ens_Geeva says:
::heads over to the Command chairs and sits on the pullout by the CO::

OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
CO:  I'm checking now Sir, Stand by.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Nods to the FCO, waiting to get confirmation from the Captain.::

ACTION: A communication from the USS Perseus appears on OPS' console

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
::Taps his console:: CO: Confirmed. Appears to be a cargo vessel

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
FCO: Alter course and speed let’s provide some extra eyes

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
::Glances over to Cmdr. Sommers::

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
::pulls on a uniform and grabs a Valerian root tea and head for the bridge::

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
TO: I thought no cargo vessels were scheduled for 10 hours?

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
CO: Aye sir ::changes course and speed::

CMO_Ens_Geeva says:
::notices an empty Science station::

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
CO: That information is confirmed.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
CMO:  Ens. Geeva, would you like to take a science station and give us some back-up?

CMO_Ens_Geeva says:
XO: Yes ma'am.

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: stands using his cane :: TO: Maintain yellow alert, we may have just found our pirates

OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
::she checks the comm. and sees that there is a message from the USS Perseus::  CO:  There is a message from the Perseus, I am putting on screen now.

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
CO: Perhaps the Perseus may have more detail

CMO_Ens_Geeva says:
::heads to Science Station 1::

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
*CO*: Sir I have developed a program to find the ion signatures before they pass over the black hole gravity wells.

ACTION: A woman with a dark complexion appears on the screen; she is in the center of a Steam runner class bridge bustling with activity. 

CMO_Ens_Geeva says:
::sits down at Science Station 1 and logs in::

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::looks at the screen::

Host Cptn_Dos_Santos says:
COM: CO: Captain our sensor have picked up a distress signal from the SS Tiberiad in the system Theta Varangii, they say they are under attack from an unknown vessel. We are moving to intercept and we request back up. Please join us as fast as you can

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::looks down at his console and plots a course to the Theta Varangii system::

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
COM: Santos: Understood we will take position on your port stern

CMO_Ens_Geeva says:
::begins reviewing sensor data::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Heads over to the tactical station, and whispers.::  TO:  Looks like we're going to have some excitement.  ::Gives him a wink.::

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
::enters the TL and orders it to the bridge::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
FCO:  Time to intercept the Perseus, Lt. Meadows?

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
::Catches her look and nods.::

Host Cptn_Dos_Santos says:
COM: CO: Our sensors cannot pick up the attacking vessel.  I will give you more input once we get closer. 

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
XO: At max warp 2 hours sir

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
CO: Yellow alert Captain?

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
FCO: Bring us in on the port stern of the Perseus once we reach her.  Alter course to intercept maximum warp

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Nods to the FCO.::  *CEO*:  Lt. J'Loni, we're going to need maximum power to the warp drive.

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
::reading her PADD as the bridge comes to a stop on the bridge and she steps out with her tea and her PADD::

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
CO: Sir I am here already.

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
CO: Aye sir ::plots course and engages at maximum warp::

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
::walks to her console and opens it::

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
TO: We will need the extra power for SFI, engines, shields, we can charge weapons when we reach the sector

CMO_Ens_Geeva says:
::continues to review sensor logs::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Nods to the CEO.  Heads to an open console and pulls up information on the SS Tiberiad to find out what the cargo is.::

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
TO: Mr. Cerdan bring the targeting sensors in the tactical pod to full power, if there is a target there I want you to find it

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
CO: Yes sir. I'll coordinate with operations and engineering

CMO_Ens_Geeva says:
XO: Ma'am, the two ships are closing in.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
CMO:  Do sensors pick up any weapons signatures?

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
CO: Sir as I stated earlier you have all the power you need sir.  All weapons should have been already on hot standby.

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
CO Captain recommend going to condition yellow

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
XO: Sensor scans on all wavelengths of the freighter, if someone is attacking there weapons have to be making a disturbance of some sort

CMO_Ens_Geeva says:
XO: No ma'am.

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
CO: Sir I have developed a program that will pick up and identify the ion signatures before they pass over the gravity wells of the black holes.

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::watches his console at the warp speed hit 9.9::

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
TO: The CEO feels she can make the power, agreed.  Condition yellow weapons on hot standby

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Pulls up some data in the computer on the cargo ship.::  CO:  The SS Tiberiad comes from the Kabrel system, Sir.  It's cargo is Carmaline.  She's a long way from home.

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
CO: I don't feel I know!

CMO_Ens_Geeva says:
XO: Ma'am, the energy readings just spiked, but we're too far to ascertain the information of what it is.

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
CO: Aye.::Taps the console and yellow alert is signaled throughout the ship.::

ACTION: The Triton vibrates slightly under the huge power being unleashed.

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CEO: That you believe will identify...if it doesn’t interfere with other sensor operations have Commander Sommers implement it.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
CMO;  Keep sensors scanning all wavelengths of the freighter, Ens. Geeva.  ::Doesn't notice Ens. Geeva's tail off to the side and accidentally steps on it.::  CMO:  Ooops!  Sorry.

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
CO: Sir shields are also allocated by fusion reactors for strength.

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
OPS: Cmdr. Give me everything you can spare to the targeting scanners in the pod.

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::hangs on to his console:: Self: Well that can't be good

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
::adjusts the inertial dampeners and shunts more power into the SIF::

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CEO: And this vessel has 4 backup reactors that are not usually used, make them hot.  :: growls :: This is an anti Borg design vessel it is about time we treated as such

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
FCO: It will pass once the SIF and Inertial Dampeners align correctly.

OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
TO:  Stand by.   ::she allocates the necessary power to where the TO needed it to be sent::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Holds onto the science console to steady herself.::

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
CEO: That looks good. ::Nods as the structural integrity field output climbs.::

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
OPS: Thank you ma'am. ::Smiles::

CMO_Ens_Geeva says:
::growls:: XO: It's alright.  Now there's a second spike, much bigger this time.

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::see his console blink and the warp system no reads 9.96::

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
CO: Sir ::growls back at him:: I am aware of this vessels designs and over hauls I do not need to be reminded of them. I was on the team that created the blueprints for her.  I know this ship inside and out.  ::snarls::

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
OPS: If the Perseus sends comm. traffic put it through

OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
TO:  You got it.

OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
CO:  Yes, Captain.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
CMO:  Any idea what those spikes are?  ::Wonders if the spikes have something to do with the worm holes.::

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
CO: All fusion reactors are online and in hot standby.  ::growls::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
CMO:  If there was a black hole opening, would that cause a spike in sensors?

CMO_Ens_Geeva says:
XO: No ma'am, but the Perseus is closing in.

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
::Turns an ear to the XO and Ensign Geeva.::

CMO_Ens_Geeva says:
XO: Well, uh... possibly.  But I can't say for sure.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Looks at the sensor scans.::  CMO:  What happened to the other ship?

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: moves up to engineering console and growls back :: CEO: I was an engineer on an Excelsior class when you were a child, and I pushed that glorious ship to warp 9.85 for 12 hours, never talk down to me, these pips were not given to me as a favor lieutenant

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
CO: Cargo ship not on sensors, still showing Perseus enroute

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: Looks over at the TO:: TO: Continue alert status and scans.

OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
::gets another COMM from the Perseus, she puts it though::  CO:  Another comm. from the Perseus, on screen.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
CMO:  Are you still reading those energy spikes?

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
FCO: Continue as ordered we need to gather whatever evidence we can find

ACTION: Captain Dos Santos appears on the screen. She seems pale and barely able to contain her rage. 

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
::looks up at her CO growling:: CO: Sir I can get this ship to go at 9.995 for 12 hours and I am not talking down but up to you as I have been on this ship before and I will make this ship do things you can't possibly dream of making her do.

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
COM: Perseus: Captain you did not make it in time by your appearance

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::looks at the screen::

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
::Listens to the COM.::

Host Cptn_Dos_Santos says:
COM: Triton: We arrived too late, the bastards left no one alive. We have been able to pick up the signature of their engines without decay this time and it appears to belong to the USS Phantom. 

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Looks over at the view screen and sighs.::

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
::her eyes don't leave K'Vas' face in anger and passion::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Heads over to an empty console again, pulling up data on the USS Phantom.::

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
COM: Santos : A Starfleet vessel?

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
CO: Aye sir

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
XO: Run the database for USS Phantom I want everything you can find

Host Cptn_Dos_Santos says:
COM: Triton: So it appears, you should have it in your database. Their ionic trail leads to the star's corona and…Oh my God where the hell do they come from?….

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Whispers.::  CO:  Captain, ask her what those energy spikes were that we picked up on sensors.

ACTION: Only static appears on the screen

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
OPS:  Boost comm. signal.  Get her back, please!

OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
::attempts to boost the signal::  XO:  Attempting.

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
Aloud: QI'yaH

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::watches as the signal slowly starts to fade::

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
::turns back and downloads her program for the ion signature traces::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Nods to OPS.::  CMO:  Anything on sensors?

OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
XO:  They are being jammed.  Source unknown.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
OPS:  Aye, Commander.  Keep trying.

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CEO/FCO: I want every ounce of speed you can get, this is a battle we cannot afford to be late for

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
CO: Detecting debris near Perseus location.

CMO_Ens_Geeva says:
XO: There is one ship on sensors and trace of another close by.  They are engaged in combat.

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
::Taps the console looking for any sign of the Perseus.::

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
CO: Sir I'm afraid if we push the engines any harder they might burn out

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
CO:  Sir, I have that information you requested on the USS Phantom.  They were a saber class ship seriously damaged in 2374 during the Dominion war.  She was decommissioned and put in the ships graveyard.  She is missing, Sir.  Someone took her.

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
::nods:: *Engineering*: Feed reactors 15 through 18 for engines and strengthen SIF and Inertial dampeners for acceleration to warp 9.999 burst.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
CMO:  Do scans indicate the class of those vessels, or who they are?

OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
XO:  Aye.  ::continues the attempts to establish the Perseus.::

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
FCO: You have the power to use for a 9.999 burst for 10 minutes but must back down immediately after 10 minutes.

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
XO: That’s what I thought when the fleet admiral briefed us, Starfleet should keep their toys under better lock and key

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
CO: Your engines are currently 110% over norms.  I suggest you go and use it.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
CO:  Looks that way, Captain.  ::Sighs.::  And just the name itself gives me the willies.

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
CEO: What’s the down time and what speed to I have to lower too?

CMO_Ens_Geeva says:
XO: Sorry ma'am trying to decipher the data.

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
CO: I have Perseus on sensors.......Appears shields are weakening, but At this distance I cannot confirm.

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
FCO: Must back down to warp 8 in increments of .5.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
CO:  Captain, long range sensors have picked up 2 vessels in combat.

CMO_Ens_Geeva says:
XO: The energy spikes were a result of the weapons discharge and the other ship exploding.

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
XO: Try to identify

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
TO: Sir your weapons are on hot standby with four reactors allocated to weapons and shields.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Nods to the CMO.::  CMO:  But there were 2 spikes.  Do we know what the other spike was?  And try to identify those signatures if you can.

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
TO: Do not be afraid to use them.

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
CEO: Sounds like we lose more then we gain

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
XO: I read it too,

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
TO: You are going to get your chance to use that tactical pod, if there is a ship attacking the Perseus blow it out of my sky

CMO_Ens_Geeva says:
XO: Yes ma'am. ::tries his best to do another person's job::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Nods to the TO.::

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
::Gives the Chief a look.::

OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
::she finally gets something on the COMM but its faint and all she heard was a scream::  XO: I did manage to get contact established but it was faint and all I heard was a scream then nothing.

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
FCO: Not really.  9.999 for 10 minutes and backing down to 9.995 and then gradually will not affect the rate of speed as we will be going like a bat out of hell.

CMO_Ens_Geeva says:
XO: The Perseus is a Stream runner and the Phantom is a Saber class.

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
::Glances to the Captain and taps the console::

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::taps on his console and the warp indictor goes up to 9.97

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
FCO: Get us there, I don't care if you have to get out and push, I am not going to sacrafice the crew of a sister ship for the sake of caution

CMO_Ens_Geeva says:
::keeps trying to decipher data::

ACTION: The lights on the bridge dwindle for a microsecond and they return to normal, vibrations are a tad stronger.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
CMO:  Have we confirmed those signatures are indeed those of the Perseus and the Phantom?

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
CO: Going to condition red, weapons active and targeting.

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::pushes the ship up to 9.999:: Self: Hold together baby

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CEO/OPS: Transfer power from replicators and crew quarters to the SIF fields

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
*Engineering*: Be ready to deploy emergency repair teams to ODN relay points and Warp field coil maintenance.  We will be pushing my lady into the red zone.  Prepare for warp 9.999 now.

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
CO: Understood sir doing it now.  We can get even more power if we bring the ship into grey mode.

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
::Nods to the XO to verify the red alert.::

OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
::begins to worry about her family but she trudges on with her duties::  CO:  Aye.  ::helps with the transfer of power from the replicators and crew quarters::

CMO_Ens_Geeva says:
XO: I actually can't confirm the Phantom ma'am.  These sensors are very disturbing.

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
::Steps back from the console and stretches to break the tension.::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
CMO:  Disturbing?  In what way?

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
::takes power from where ever she can and shunts it into the SIF and IDF::

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
TO: Red alert confirmed Mr. Cerdan

CMO_Ens_Geeva says:
XO: The way they're reading the ship.  It is quite puzzling.

OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
::finally gets stable connection with the Perseus::  ALL:  I got a signal from the Perseus, and its not good, They are sending a distress signal.

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
TO: Your power readings are 110% at this moment.

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::watches the warp core temp as it starts to rise::

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
OPS: Put the distress signal through

ACTION: Captain Dos Santos' voice resonates on the bridge.

OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
::puts it through::

Host Cptn_Dos_Santos says:
COM: Task Force: This is captain Dos Santos, they nailed us and jammed our transmissions, we have been able to punch through the jamming but we are abandoning ship. Repeat this is a distress signal. The warp core is about to breach. May God save our souls, it was all my fault… :: only the sound of static fills the Triton's speakers::

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
FCO: I have made some modifications so that when the core is over heated she will shut down.

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
::Looks around in disbelief.::

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
CEO: Well lets try not to over heat it then

CMO_Ens_Geeva says:
::attempts to retrieve signal::

CMO_Ens_Geeva says:
::continues to read sensors::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Heads over to tactical.::  TO:  Is the Phantom still on sensors?

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
FCO: If need be I will push them into the red as the captain orders.  I too know the results if the core does breech.

CMO_Ens_Geeva says:
XO: Ma'am!  They're firing on the escape pods!

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
CO:  Captain, science indicates the escape pods are being fired on!

CMO_Ens_Geeva says:
XO: We have them in visual range.

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: slams his fist down on the console :: All: The only thing that has changed is this is a recovery mission of escape pods and crew from the Perseus and possible destruction of the pirate ship phantom

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
FCO: Range to pods?

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
::Eyes widen at the readings.:: CO: Captain!

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
TO: Report

CMO_Ens_Geeva says:
XO: I'm sorry, close to visual.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
CMO:  Can you get them on view screen?

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
CO: High energy explosion, .....They are firing on the escape pods

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
CEO: ETA 20 minutes

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
TO: And we are still out of range?  Do your best lieutenant

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
::does the calculations on distance to extend shields on the pods::

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
::Looks at Sam with anger in his expression.::

CMO_Ens_Geeva says:
XO: I am attempting.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Nods to the CMO, and gives a worried look to Ian, seeing his anger growing.::

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
CO: If we can get lose enough I can extend the sheilds around the pods.

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
CO: No escape pods on sensors... Phantom appears to be turning away.

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::sees the core temp going into the red and rising fast::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
TO:  They destroyed 'all' the escape pods?

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
CO: Captain 17 minutes to intercept. ::Hangs his head::

CMO_Ens_Geeva says:
::checks sensors:: Self: Oh my gods!

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
Aloud: BiHnuch

CMO_Ens_Geeva says:
XO: Ma'am... all the escape pods are... gone!

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Hears the Captain speaking Klingon.  Does not know Klingon, but knows it can not be good.::

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
TO: Keep a target solution on the Phantom fire as soon as in range

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Sighs.::  CMO:  Aye, Ensign.  Thank you.

CMO_Ens_Geeva says:
::lowers head::

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
FCO/CEO: Do what you can to maintain this speed, I want that ship  :: slams fist on console :: They will pay for this dishonorable act

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
::Clears the disgust from his throat:: XO: Phantom, heading.......toward Collapsar 37, a black hole

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
CO: Agreed! Lo Be vos will pay dearly with their lives for this outrage.

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
::Reports again:: CO: She's going to warp

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Nods to the TO.::  FCO:  Lay in an intercept course for the Phantom, Lt. Meadows.

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
CO: Sir I think we can hold this speed till we arrive but we are going to have to give the core a period to cool down

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
XO: Aye altering course ::changes course::

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
FCO: It can cool while we wait for the phantoms dead hull to stop burning from our weapons fire

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
CO: Aye sir

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
TO: Get as much telemetry on their warp signature as possible for the sensors

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
CO: Aye sir, I'm looking at them with everything we have

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
CMO: You are scanning with everything we have?

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Suddenly realizes her best friend Katherine was on that ship, and gets a very sick feeling in her stomach, knowing both her, her husband, and 2 children were on that ship.  Grabs the nearest chair and sits down. holding onto the back of the chair staring forward blankly.::

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
::Looks at his readings:: XO:  There’s something different about this?

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
::Turns and looks:: XO: Sam..........Cmdr. Are you OK?

OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
::she notices the XO pale and looks at her questioning::

CMO_Ens_Geeva says:
XO: Ma'am, the ship is much less visible than it should be at this speed.

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
XO: Commander what’s wrong

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
CMO: Can you take a look at Cmdr. Sommers?

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Continues to stare forward, pushing back the tears.::  ALL:  My best friend was on that ship.  Her and her family.  They're gone.

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
::is infuriated with the lack of communication::

CMO_Ens_Geeva says:
TO: Oh, yes.

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
::Is torn between wanting to help Sam and watching his console::

OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
::upon hearing that, she begins to wonder about her family::

CMO_Ens_Geeva says:
::hears beeping:: CO: Sir, the ship is changing course.  It's headed to the nearest star system.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
ALL:  Stay to your duties.  I'm fine.  Thank you for your concern.  Just give me a minute to gather myself.

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
FCO: We will make the 48 minutes to intercept even if we back down slowly.

CMO_Ens_Geeva says:
XO: Are you sure you don't want me to check you?

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CMO: What system?

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
CO: Course confirmed

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
CMO:  No ::sniffles.::  I'm okay.  I just need a minute.  Thank you.  We can't lose that ship.

CMO_Ens_Geeva says:
CO: Checking.

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
CO: Something different about that warp signature.

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
TO: Can you elaborate

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
CO: Very close to the Phantom, but it's off somehow

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Wipes her eyes, and heads over to Ian's console, reviewing the tactical sensors.::

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
TO: Out of phase?

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
::Reaches out and rests a hand on her shoulder., and looks to the Captain.::

ACTION: the other ship enters the system at warp speed, then goes to impulse headed for the sun it seems.

CMO_Ens_Geeva says:
CO: The Sigma Varangii system sir.

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
CO: Sir, I cannot be sure, stand by

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Stands quietly behind Ian, just observing and listening.::

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
FCO/CEO: Reduce speed to warp 8, get that core temp down.  Pushing to save our comrades is honorable, dying for foolishness is not

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
::runs her program and sees there is a difference in the signature and continues her scans::

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::reduces speed to warp 8 and watches the temp slowly go down::

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
*Engineering*: Bring down the warp core in increments of .5 till she reaches warp 8.

CMO_Ens_Geeva says:
CO: The ship has entered the suns corona and disappeared off sensors.

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CMO: What?

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CEO: What do you know about met aphasic shielding lieutenant?

CEO_Lt_Randolph says:
CO: Met aphasic shielding is part of my expertise sir.  I know a lot about it.  You can take a ship into the lower atmosphere of a gas giant and not get fried.

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