Prologue:  The USS Triton is engaged in a deadly duel in Sigma Varangii. Her superior firepower and toughness are matched against the Phantom's agility and maneuverability. 

Captain K'Vas' eyes are shining with the lust of battle; with superb skills and readiness Mr. Meadows has just performed a perfect Picard's Maneuver and, for a brief time, two Tritons are filling the sky.

Will this be enough to disable the Phantom's shields and rescue Commander Mrlr? Will the crew hold steadfast against the ruthless Jem’Hadar?

The battle continues and everybody is aware that only one ship will come out of it intact.

Star Trek, A Call To Duty, is proud to present the USS Triton in...."Planet of No Return"....Chapter four....." Without quarter"....Stardate 10603.02

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CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::on the Jem’Hadar ship carefully moving through the corridors towards auxiliary weapons::

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: On the bridge standing just behind the FCO:: TO: Fire weapons, open a hole in their shields

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Notices the young Tactical Officer at tactical.::  TO:  Try to disable their weapons if you can.

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::starts to move the Triton from there dorsal to their ventral side::

TO_McClane says:
::targets the power systems of the enemy ship and fires a full volley:: CO:  Aye sir.

CEO_Randolph says:
::on the bridge at her engineering station making sure that the shields are in their regular configuration::

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
OPS: Stand ready for emergency beam out as soon as you can get a lock on the commander

ACTION: The Phantom tries to evade the fire, nevertheless the exec scores a significant hit. A series of explosion is visible on the USS Phantom inflicting serious damage to the saucer. The bow shields seem to be down to a very low level.

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
CO: Sir if you tractor the ship we could focus our fire power to a specific location

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
FCO: Careful they are baiting us stay away from the bow, let our phaser do the work...they are not as hurt as they look

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
FCO: Tractor beam takes power, and once we have Mrlr back I am not interested in taking prisoners

TO_McClane says:
::continues to cycle weapons fire as the weapons recharge:: All: Maintaining barrage.

OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
CO:  Yes Captain,  ::pauses then informs the Captain about the Communications::  CO:  All communications on normal frequencies are being jammed.

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
*CEO*: Status lieutenant?

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Heads over to an open science console to try to pull up any sensor data on the Phantom.::  CO:  Direct hits to the saucer section of the Phantom Sir.  They've sustained damages.

CEO_Randolph says:
::watches the view screen with one eye and the engineering board with the other::

ACTION: The Phantom moves in a screwdriver maneuver, six quantum torpedoes leave her launch tubes and start screaming toward the Triton. Some other objects are released and start producing a huge electronic buzz. 

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
FCO:  Evasive maneuvers, Lt.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
ALL:  Incoming torpedoes!  Brace for impact!

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::smiles:: CO: I sir ::tries to evasive::

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
TO: Phasers wide dispersal

CEO_Randolph says:
CO: Shields are in regular mode sir.

OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
::gets ready to beam the CIV home as she braces for impact::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::struggles to keep her footing as the ship rocks from another hit and is about to turn  into the auxiliary weaponry when she hears the turbo lift doors open out of sight around the corner::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
CO:  Sensors are picking up some other electronic devices with those torpedoes.  Not sure what they are.

TO_McClane says:
::quickly adjusts the Phaser to wide and fires:: CO: Target's aft shields are down to 45%.

ACTION: Only two torpedoes from the Phantom hits the Triton. It is enough to damage the bridge's artificial gravity. For a few seconds you all feel weightless before the back up system kicks in. Many decks report being without gravity.

TO_McClane says:
XO: that would be ECM I would think to confuse our scanners.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Nods to the tactical officer.::  TO:  Aye, I'll try recalibrating sensors to account for it.

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
TO: Manual targeting, take their aft shields the rest of the way down

CEO_Randolph says:
*Engineering*: Deploy all emergency teams to their assigned spots and the bridge as well.

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::hangs onto his console as he starts to float then falls back into his chair

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
FCO: That ship is more agile, try and keep us out from in front of their tubes

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Looks over to the FCO who went down with a thump.::  FCO:  You okay, Mark?

CEO_Randolph says:
::feels herself floating and then abruptly falls back into her chair::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::stops and listens as steps head towards her, her whiskers are vibrating and she could smell the tension.  Leans back against the wall and crouches down, ready::

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
XO: I'll survive

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::tries to do as the CO ordered::

TO_McClane says:
::takes his best guess on the aft shield quarter of the Phantom, and turns off the auto targeting. when he thinks he has a clear shot he fires a full spread::

TO_McClane says:
CO: Aye.

ACTION: A couple of Jem’Hadar run past Mrlr. They don't wear the traditional Dominion uniforms and they are carrying phasers, not Dominion's disruptors 

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: hides a grimace of pain when his weight is unexpectedly shifted onto his bad leg by the gravity failure::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Presses some buttons on her console to recalibrate the sensors to account for ECM.::

CEO_Randolph says:
CO: Sir my damage reports are coming in now.  I have hull breaches on decks 9-15 and I also have several EPS conduits that have been damaged and there is a fire in the banquet halls.  I have my teams already dispatched sir.

ACTION: Down on one the lower decks, the TO is locked into one of the deck bathrooms. His cries for help go undetected as the battle rages around them

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Looks to OPS.::  OPS:  Commander, any luck on getting a transport lock on Commander Mrlr?

ACTION: The Phantom moves with incredible speed and turns so that the Triton's phasers hit the upper part of the hull, the phantom shields flicker visibly again.

OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
XO:  I'm trying!

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CEO: Make sure emergency force fields are in place, if need be let the fire burn itself out

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::holds still and barely breathes as they run past her.  When they move a little away from her she steps around the corner quickly, hoping to remain out of sight::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
TO:  Sensors detected a drop in shields for a brief moment.  Keep targeting them.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
FCO:  If they run, do not lose them.  Commander Mrlr's life may depend on it.

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::tries to turn the ship and fall the Phantom

TO_McClane says:
::while the weapons are recycling:: Computer: record all tactical moves the Phantom is making, then analyze for a pattern. ::then starts firing again as the weapons come to full charge.::

CEO_Randolph says:
CO: Sir my teams work well and the fire will be extinguished and all emergency force fields are in place and holding as my teams are shoring up the breaches.

ACTION: The Phantom shoots another salvo of torpedoes and seems to try to close distance.

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
TO: Fire again , let them see what it is like to be on the receiving end

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::her ears flick towards them as she can hear the rumble of their voices when they reach the cargo bay entrance.  She stops and listens, trying to ascertain what they are saying::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Nods to OPS.::

CEO_Randolph says:
CO: Incoming sir.

TO_McClane says:
CO: Aye ::takes a manual target on the Phantom and fires a full spread::

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
FCO: Evasive maneuvers

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
FCO:  Incoming fire, Lt. Meadows.

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
All: Brace for impact

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Holds onto the console in front of her, hoping for the best.::

CEO_Randolph says:
Self: Damn lo be vos.

ACTION: The Triton shields hold, but the impact is felt throughout the ship

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::performs beta 3 evasive::

OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
::braces for impact as she tries to get lock on the CIV::

CEO_Randolph says:
::holds on to chair::

ACTION: TO Cerdan continues to pound on the door as the override system has failed

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: uses his cane to keep his balance ::

TO_McClane says:
::notices that auto lock is working better:: CO: Phaser lock back online, targeting ship's aft quarter.

TO_McClane says:
::fires another volley at the aft section of the Phantom::

CEO_Randolph says:
::hands run over the console shunting power into the shields and weapons and propulsion::

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
TO: Good, continue firing...lets see what that tactical pod of ours can really do

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
CO:  Captain, suggest targeting their engines so they do not try to get away.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::silently curses as she hears them wondering why the door was open.  Hopes that they just think that it was a systems failure.   Decides it's time to head to the aux weapons system and see what she can do for the Triton.  Carefully slips down the corridor::

TO_McClane says:
FCO: the computer program is doing a good job of predicting the Phantom's movements, shall I route that data to your console as well?

ACTION: The phasers hit the Phantom badly, aft shields generator seem disabled. The Phantom keep on moving toward you.

CEO_Randolph says:
TO: You have more power for weapons and shields.

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
XO: Agreed

TO_McClane says:
CO: Aft shields are down on the Phantom!

CEO_Randolph says:
FCO: You have more power for your engines.

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
OPS: Status of beam out

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
TO:  Target their engines.

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
TO: That would be great

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
CEO: Roger that

ACTION: Lavatory systems have been damaged in the battle and the back up system is backing up into the lavatory

TO_McClane says:
::targets the Phantom's warp and Impulse engines and fires to disable:: CO: Firing!

CEO_Randolph says:
CO: Sir a suggestion?

TO_McClane says:
:: routes his tac data to the FCO station::

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
OPS: Get the commander out of there

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CEO: Make it quick lieutenant

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::holds on as the ship rocks again and ducks as sparks rain down from a conduit above her.  She listens and hears no one in aux weapons control and quickly enters the room::

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::Pushes more energy into the impulse engines and tries to stay ahead of the Phantom::

OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
CO:  I got a lock, but as you are aware of, we need to power down the shields to beam her home.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
FCO:  Keep us at a safe distance from them.

ACTION: The phantom turns at a very steep angle and the phasers hit the front shields...this time the phasers of the Phantom fire back.

CEO_Randolph says:
CO: Sir if the ship continues to advance on us I can turn the tractor beam into a repulsor beam.

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
XO: Acknowledged increasing distance

TO_McClane says:
::curses under his breath and sets up another volley to try and his the Phantom's impulse and warp engines::

TO_McClane says:
CO: Bow shields are at 70%.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::sneezes at the smell of coolant throughout the room.  Tries to lock the door back can't find the mechanism.  Shrugs and heads over to the aux weapons control console and starts to try and override the ship's weapon systems::

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
TO: I need their weapons off line so we can lower shields

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::moves make a big distance from th Phantom::

ACTION: The consoles seem locked, they ask for authorization code.

CEO_Randolph says:
Out loud: Heu'teugh!!!!!!

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CEO: Belay that tractor beam, we need the power to the forward shields

TO_McClane says:
::continues to try and knock out power to the Phantom:: CO: Aye...

ACTION: The next salvo of the Triton is partially dodged, nevertheless The ship shakes very badly a console exploded just near Mrlr sending burning piece of metal right on the Caitian tail. 

CEO_Randolph says:
CO: Sir I got two reactors in SCRAM right now and the Triton is operating at 73%power.  And there is a leak in the impulse driver coil.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::swears in kitty language and settles down to break into their system.  Mumbles under her breath:: Self:: They act like they don't trust anyone around here....locking their systems like this. ::grins to herself and then stifling a yelp as she feels her tail on fire::

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
OPS: Going to make a hole for you to open shields and transport but it will not be a big one so do it quickly

OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
:: nods as she waits to activate the transporter beam and prays it will bring Mrlr home::

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CEO: Enact radiation protocols for the leak

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
XO: Status on the Phantoms weapons

TO_McClane says:
::continues to try and target power and weapons systems on the Phantom and fires again::

CEO_Randolph says:
*Engineering*: Emergency radiation protocol for the impulse leak.  I want teams on the power problem yesterday and I want those two reactors fixed and back online.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Checks her console.::  CO:  After weapons disabled, Captain.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::turns and shakes the metal off of her tail and then blows quickly on it to take out the sting.  Growls as now she is really pissed off.  Before this was all a inconvenience...getting trapped...the ship being destroyed...but burning her tail?  That was too much!::

OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
::lowers shields and activates the transporter beam::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
CO:  Frontal weapons still active.

ACTION: The CIV is caught in the transporter beam and dematerializes but.....

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::turns the ship toward the Phantom so they can fire the forward weapons at it::

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
OPS: Get our crew member home commander

TO_McClane says:
CO: The Phantom is pouring all her power in the forward shields and SIF...I got a feeling she means to ram us.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
CO:  Captain, the Phantom has diverted all their auxiliary power to frontal shields and structural field integrity.

CEO_Randolph says:
::hands fly across her boards and pulls power from all non essential systems and brings life-support down to minimum and pushes it into the transporter systems::  OPS: I have given you all the power I have for the transporters.

ACTION: Mrlr materializes on the bridge, the shields are up again. 

CEO_Randolph says:
CIV: Welcome home sir.

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
FCO: Evade and bring us around for another attack

OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
::beams her home then raises the shields::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Notices Mrlr materialize on the bridge.::  FCO:  Get us away from their ship.

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CIV: Good to see you again commander

CEO_Randolph says:
::hands fly again finds something wrong with the tactical pod::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::rematerializes and looks around the bridge:: All: Well...that's more like it.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CO: Thank you sir...glad to be home.

CEO_Randolph says:
CO: Sir Phaser array 2 on the tactical pod is not functioning.

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::increases speed and moves the Triton around for another pass ad starts to roll the ship::

ACTION: The Phantom accelerates beyond safety standards and it is on a collision course at full impulse. You have a few seconds to react.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
CIV:  Welcome home, Commander.

OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
::she breathes a huge sigh of relief when she sees MrIr materialize on the bridge in front of her.::  CIV:  Welcome back.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
FCO:  Evasive maneuvers, Lt.

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
FCO: Get us out of here

ACTION: Unknown to the rest of the ship, something is happening below decks. It seems TO Cerdan is now covered in a brown and green sludge and the stench begins to ooze through the vents

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
OPS: Nice catch Commander. ::grins at her and then heads over to the auxiliary console::

TO_McClane says:
::sees the commander materialize on the bridge. He targets all weapons on the Phantom and unloads everything at full power +::

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CEO: Power down the pod and use the power for primary weapons and shields

CEO_Randolph says:
CO: Sir....What in the name of Kahless is that odor???

CEO_Randolph says:
CO: Yes sir already on it.

OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
CIV:  I have good people that work for and with me.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
XO: Thank you, Commander.  ::nods to the CEO::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
CO:  Suggest we blow them out of the sky, Captain!

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
TO: Destroy that ship

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::tries drops all forward motion::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::speaks up:: CO: Sir...if we destroy them we'll never know why Jem’Hadar are this far into the Federation and how they got the Federation ship.

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
XO: Agreed, just as I said

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::increase the z axis::

CEO_Randolph says:
::hands fly as if guided by an unseen force and brings the tactical pod offline and shunts the power into the primary weapons and shields::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
TO:  On a personal note, make sure they get the same treatment if you see any escape pods.

ACTION: The phantom is less than 1000 km away and coming

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CIV: If we let them get away it could cost more lives, they have already destroyed one Starfleet vessel

CEO_Randolph says:
CO: Sir...... the repulsor beam?

TO_McClane says:
::gets a clear lock on the Phantom and fires everything:: CO: Firing all weapons!

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::push engines into full reverse::

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CEO: Now lieutenant

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Sees the ship approaching, and braces for impact .. just in case.::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CO: They weren't in Dominion uniforms and had standard phasers....no Dominion weaponry.

CEO_Randolph says:
CO: Understood engaging the repulsor beams now!

ACTION: While Mr. Meadows's maneuver puts the ship out of harm, the last salvo hit the Phantom very hard but she is still coming.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CO: There's more to this than just some pirates.

TO_McClane says:
::shakes his head and continues to recycle the weapons and maintain his lock:: Self: Tough little bugger, eat this...  ::And fires again.::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
Self:  Sure, disable them and put them in a room with me.  I'll show them what it's like to fire on innocent people.

ACTION: The repulsor bean hits the other ship like a maul starting a chain reaction of explosion from stern to bow. Finally the black ship explodes in a bright flash of light that illuminates the sky and it's shredded in many pieces.

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
CO: I can't hold there advance off in full reverse for long

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
Self:  Whoa!

ACTION: The shock wave from the explosion of the nearby ship reaches the Triton and shakes it badly.

CEO_Randolph says:
CO: Sir Victory is at hand.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CO: At least, Captain...let's try and beam one of them off into the brig for questioning.  ::sees the ship explode and sighs:: Never mind. ::her ears droop at the loss of the intel she could have gotten::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Reaches for a console as she's thrown to the floor.::

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
FCO: You don’t have to Mr....:: is knocked off feet by the wave ::

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::shields his eyes and then starts to bring the ship to all stop::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Gets up, and checks sensors.::  CO:  Captain, the ship is gone.

TO_McClane says:
::hangs on to his console through the shockwave, then starts to scan the area of the explosion:: Self: Note to self, buy the CEO a drink.

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::tries to hold the ship at it present location::

OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
::shields her eyes as the other ship explodes::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
CO:  There's nothing left of her. ::Feeling a bit of satisfaction for the first time.::  Self:  That was for you, Katherine!

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
Aloud: wejpuH

CEO_Randolph says:
CO: Sir I have a significant loss of coolant on Deck 22 and If  I don't get my people out of there they will die.

ACTION: The last wave to hit the Triton  releases the door to Cerdan's jail cell and he tumbles out and across the deck

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::holds onto the console as the ship shakes violently::

CEO_Randolph says:
Aloud: Q’apla Captain.

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CEO: Get your people out and get repairs under way

CEO_Randolph says:
CO: Yes sir.  ::heads for the TL and engineering deck 22::

TO_McClane says:
::scans the area to make sure no other hostiles are within range::

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::tries to recover from the wave and brings the ship to an all stop::

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CEO/FCO/XO/OPS: Well done Q’apla

OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
::nods::

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
CO: Ships coming to all stop sir

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
CO: Thank you sir

CEO_Randolph says:
*CO*: Q’apla sir.

TO_McClane says:
CO: Sir, no other hostiles within Sensor range. Only thing I'm reading is wreckage from the Phantom.

Ens_Pawty says:
::Notices TO Cerdan exiting, and holds his nose, getting back to his duty station.::

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
FCO: Take us back to our patrol route at the best speed the CEO can give you.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Pulls up information on sensors trying to make sense of anything that is left of the Phantom.::

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
CO: Aye sir ::fires up the warp drive and puts them back on their patrol route::

CEO_Randolph says:
::as the Turbolift stops on deck22 she can smell the coolant and grabs a oxygen mask and races into the room and begins to drag her people out one by one::

ACTION: The Triton even if damaged exits the system and enters warp.

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

OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
::checks communications::  CO:  Um, Captain.  This is odd, but the comm. lines are no longer jammed but we can receive communiqués but we can not transmit from our end.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::thinks wryly how she can't wait to hear what her superiors have to say about this mission of hers::

CEO_Randolph says:
*Engineering* How are the repairs coming on my reactors?

ACTION: The doors of Deck 22 seal, no one is inside. 

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
OPS:  Any interesting and open chatter that we need to be aware of?

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
*CEO*: Find out what is wrong with the comm. array lieutenant

OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
CO:  I am trying to clear it up, it's somewhat jumbled.

CEO_Randolph says:
*CO*: Understood sir.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
OPS:  Aye.  ::Nods.::

TO_McClane says:
::just as a precaution, scans the ship for intruders, just in case::

CEO_Randolph says:
Computer: Run level 2 diagnostic of communications systems.

TO_McClane says:
::monitors his tactical console:: CO: Sir, Sickbay reports 32 casualties and 1 fatality.

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CIV: Nice to see you faired  your incarceration commander

CEO_Randolph says:
<Computer> CEO: Diagnostic level 2 running.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
CO:  It could have been a lot worse.

OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
CO:  Captain, something is erasing all communications from the task force and my interface is signaling a priority one communication from an unknown sender.

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
TO: Fatality, who was it?

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
OPS:  What!  A virus maybe?  Run a diagnostic on your console.

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
OPS: Block it

CEO_Randolph says:
*CO*: Sir my diagnostic comes back with nothing.

TO_McClane says:
CO: CPO Francoise Delacroix from Operations.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::hears OPS and has an idea what might be happening....but keeps her mouth shut::

OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
XO:  Aye.  ::runs a complete diagnostic on her console::

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
OPS: Anything besides task force communications being erased?

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::quietly:: CO: Sir...I think you might want to take that communiqué.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
OPS:  Can you block the communication from being transmitted?

ACTION: The Ship comes to full stop. 

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Tries to assist OPS in blocking the communication signal.::

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
CO: Sir we have just dropped out of warp and come to a stop

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
OPS: Put the priority one message through

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
TO:  Are our shields and weapons still online?

OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
CO:  I can't block it, it's too late.  ::pauses::  CO: And I show no sign of a virus.

TO_McClane says:
::As the Triton comes out of warp the TO scans the area for hostiles::

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::taps on his console and tries to figure out what’s going on::

ACTION: The figure on the screen belongs to a Vulcan middle aged male with long, jet black hair dressed completely in white, his hands seems busy on a keyboard then he looks at all of you with a very penetrating gaze and, even more strangely, he smiles.

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
*CEO*: Report

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Tries to block the communication, but it is persistent and won't shut down.::  OPS:  Try to generate a negative feedback loop in the task force communications signal to prevent further damage.

TO_McClane says:
XO: Shields and weapons are online. Nothing currently in Sensor range.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::looks up at the screen curiously::

OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
::attempts what is asked::

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: stands stone faced looking at the figure on the screen waiting for them to make the first contact ::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
TO:  Keep an eye on tactical sensors.  This is what happened to the last SF ship that was blown out of the sky.

CEO_Randolph says:
*CO*: Sir I have done another scan and I get nothing shown.

TO_McClane says:
::nods to the XO:: XO: Aye, I'll keep a clear eye.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::leans against the console behind the CO and waits for whatever to happen...happen.  Her tail twitches slightly from side to side::

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
*CEO*: The ship is at a full stop, I suggest you find out why lieutenant :: growls ::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Looks up at the figure on the view screen, her attention now staring at the smile of the middle-aged Vulcan male, wondering who he is.::

TO_McClane says:
::continues to scan for any strange energy anomalies or events::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Runs a check in the computers of the face of the Vulcan on the view screen to find an identity of the person.::

CEO_Randolph says:
*CO*: ::growls back:: Sir I am looking for anything out of sync as it is.  I have not found anything yet.  I will let you know when I find something Randolph out!!

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
CO: Captain the helm is not responding, we are dead in the water

Host Mr_Smith says:
@COM: Triton: Ah, finally! Bravo, bravo Captain:: nods then steeples his fingers :: We meet at last. That was a nice display of weapons that you displayed. You have taken care of a small problem for me, and I thank you. In fact for your help :: he leans forward :: you have just been enlisted.

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
FCO: We are stopped, not dead...not yet

CEO_Randolph says:
Self: There has to be a connection between the computer core and the rest of the ship?

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
CO:  I've run a computer analysis of the face, Captain.  Identity unknown.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::her ears flick back and forth as she thinks that those words never mean anything good::

CEO_Randolph says:
*CO*: Sir I suspect that there is a break in the connection from the computer core to the power systems.  I am going to go look.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Listens intently to find out what this person wants.::  Self:  Enlisted!  Are you outta your Vulcan mind!

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
COM: Smug Vulcan: Praising a warrior for his duty is pointless.  You will of course understand when I turn down your offer...I have a ship and commission.

CEO_Randolph says:
::heads out for the main computer core::

OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
:thinks "Enlisted into what? More Chaos"::

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
*CEO*: Time is running out lieutenant

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Tries to pull up any power to trace the origin of the signal, but to no avail.::

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
TO: Send a security team to meet the CEO at the computer core

CEO_Randolph says:
*CO*: I know that all to well sir.  Already in the computer core room now.  If I have to I will shutdown the main computer core and go to the secondary core and do a core wipe and then bring it back on line.

Host Mr_Smith says:
@COM: Triton: CO: Tsk, tsk, Captain. You have not heard my offer yet. :: flicks his nails calmly ::

TO_McClane says:
::nods:: Security: Security team to the Main Computer Core.

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
*CEO*: Do it

CEO_Randolph says:
*CO*: Already doing it sir.

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
COM: Smug Vulcan: If your surrender or death is part of the offer I am as the Terrans say all ears :: smirks ::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Heads over to the TO, and whispers.::  TO:  You didn't by chance get a chance to run the intruder alert did you?  I've tried tracing the transmission of that signal, but it's so encrypted, it's impossible to locate the origin.  I just want to make sure it's not coming from our ship!

Host Mr_Smith says:
@COM: Triton: CO: Let me introduce myself. I am Mr. Smith, your friend and associate.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::chuckles to herself and half-shakes her head as she has a feeling that these people are about to enter her dark world.  She doesn't know him but she knows others like him....and if SFI doesn't know him then he was very dark indeed::::

CEO_Randolph says:
::takes the main computer core offline and brings the secondary core online and then runs a diagnostic on the secondary core::

ACTION: The warp engines start again.... 

CEO_Randolph says:
*CO*: Sir we are back in business sir.

CEO_Randolph says:
::begins a computer scan and wipe of the primary core::

TO_McClane says:
::whispers back to the XO:: XO: Aye, it came out negative, all crew accounted for, no extras.

Host Mr_Smith says:
@:; looks around the Triton bridge through his viewer :: COM: Triton: CO: Having a wee bit of trouble Captain? :: sits back and steeples his fingers again ::

CEO_Randolph says:
Self: Damn it where is this virus hiding in here.

ACTION: Then the warp engines stop when Mr. Smith moves a hand.

CEO_Randolph says:
*CO*: Sir I am going....what the hell?????

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::leans forward and quietly speaks into the CO's ear without anyone else hearing:: CO: Sir....I suggest you at least listen to what he has to say.  Trust me...it might be worth your while.

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Sighs and then nods to the TO.::

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: huge Klingon belly laugh:: COM: Smith: Nothing we can't fix I assure you, now your were about to surrender?? or Kill yourself?? Which was it? I get confused after winning a battle

OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
::begins to wish that she was elsewhere with her family::

TO_McClane says:
::whispers to the XO:: XO: what if we cut off the subspace comm. array? Cut off his connection?

TO_McClane says:
::starts a scan of the hull of the Triton to see if there is anything attached that shouldn't be::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
TO:  Because I think somehow .. someway .. and I'm not sure how, he has control of our ship.

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CIV: :: whispers back::  Oh I will, just trying to shake some of his smugness off

ACTION: The alarm rings in main engineering, warp core containment breach. Explosion in 1 minute.

Host Mr_Smith says:
@COM: Triton: CO: My dear Captain, you hurt my feelings. :: turns around for a moment then turns back :: Oh my another problem I see. :: smiles evilly ::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::chuckles and sits back but then looks around at the alarms:: CO: I think you better shake faster, sir.

Computer:
All Hands: Explosion in 50 seconds. 

CEO_Randolph says:
::backs out of the computer room and flies into main engineering::

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
::sees a flashing on his console:: CO: Ummm sir we have a problem

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
CO:  Captain!  Warp core breach, 50 seconds.

CEO_Randolph says:
*CO*: I have a warp core breech in progress.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
<starts to sit back>

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
COM: Smith: We are both men of experience, we both know that if you are so interested in my crew and ship your are not going to destroy it, not before saying your offer

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
CO: That would be the problem

Computer:
All Hands: Explosion in 40 seconds, evacuate ships.

CEO_Randolph says:
Out loud: Heu'teugh miserable cowards.

OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
::curses::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
CO:  Captain, we're going to need to eject the core!

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
CO: Sir I have an idea

TO_McClane says:
::continues to scan the hull of the ship::

Host Mr_Smith says:
@COM: Triton: CO: Are you so sure Captain? You are one among many.

CEO_Randolph says:
::hurries to the main board and attempts to try to fix the breech::

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
XO: We have no engines so the core would breach under us

FCO_Lt_Meadows says:
CO: Sir it has to be tractored away from the ship

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
COM: Smith : You would not have went to all this trouble otherwise

Computer:
All Hands: 30 seconds to explosion

Host CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
All: Wait for it, Mr. Smith is going to fix our problem

CEO_Randolph says:
::hands fly across the board and tries to initiate a level 10 force field around the warp core::

Host XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
::Sighs, hoping the Captain's right.::

OPS_Cmdr_Ashworth says:
::prays::

ACTION: No force field appears

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::loudly:: XO: Be calm Commander...the Captain is right.  Mr. Smith needs us.  Right? ::looks at the screen::

CEO_Randolph says:
Out loud: Damn it to hell!!!!!

Host Mr_Smith says:
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