ACTD Mission USS Vesuvius - Worlds Apart - Episode Three

Host Gerry says:
Previously on the USS Vesuvius:

Host Gerry says:
The USS Vesuvius was en route to Polanus V with Yxarta  grain for famine relief.  At three hours from Polanus V, the Vesuvius has been violently shaken out of warp by the gravity field of a huge planetoid, 2 AU in diameter.  Scans reveal nothing about the immense object itself, but the gravity well is immense and on a definite course under power toward the Galactic Core.  It has been theorized the object may be a Dyson Sphere.

Host Gerry says:
The Surface of the sphere is littered with ships from myriads of cultures.  Klingon, Romulan, Old Earth, Borg, Kazon, Ferengi, Tholian, several unknown types of ship betray that this object has journeyed very far indeed.  As the Vesuvius was trapped by tractor beams, a Romulan warbird decloaked, also trapped by the powerful beams.  Sensors registered her warp core blowing the ship to bits as her engines overloaded trying to escape.

Host Gerry says:
At present, the USS Vesuvius is trapped on the surface of the Dyson Sphere with more power draining by the second.  Contact with the Away Team has been lost.  Just before the sensors went offline, a Ferengi Marauder with unknown intentions was scanning the debris littered on the surface of the sphere…

Host Gerry says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<RESUME MISSION>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

CTO Wakefield says:
@CEO:  Chief now would be a good time.

CEO McGregor says:
@:: Looking over the control panel of the power plant on the Dyson's sphere ::

Host XO Kelson says:
:: Pacing bridge trying to keep warm ::

CEO McGregor says:
@CTO: I cannot read this sir.

CMO Delar says:
:: Blinks several times and seems to stare off into nothingness. He blinks once more and looks up to see his medic, Ensign Croft ::

CTO Wakefield says:
@CEO:  We've lost contact with the Vesuvius.  We need to get in there, Chief.  They're losing power fast.

CEO McGregor says:
@CTO: I need your tricorder.

CTO Wakefield says:
@CEO:  Let me take a look.

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The CEO sees a very alien -looking control panel, in an unknown language.

MO Croft says:
CMO: Are you ok?

CTO Wakefield says:
@:: Cracks open his tricorder and begins scanning ::

FCO Lane says:
:: Trying to find some way to get the helm to respond ::

CMO Delar says:
MO: We don't - I mean, she doesn't - err, I don't know.

CEO McGregor says:
@:: Walks over towards the control panel ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Exits the Jeffries Tube onto the bridge ::

CEO McGregor says:
@CTO: Will ya look at this?

Host XO Kelson says:
:: Sees Dru enter bridge ::

CTO Wakefield says:
@:: Looks at the control panel as his tricorder brings in readings... ::

MO Croft says:
:: Does a scan on the CMO to make sure he's ok ::

CTO Wakefield says:
@CEO:  Aye.  Very interesting.

CEO McGregor says:
@CTO: Well sir what do you have?

Host XO Kelson says:
CSO: Glad you found a way to get here, Dru.  :: Smiles ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Grins ::

FCO Lane says:
XO: I still haven't got a signal from the away team.

CTO Wakefield says:
@CEO:  There's a lot of power moving from this plant all over the sphere.

CTO Wakefield says:
@CEO:  We need to get inside...

CEO McGregor says:
@:: Sees at least 25 lights all in a circle, all blinking ::

CMO Delar says:
:: Blinks several more times and tries to block out the extra voices ::    MO: I'll be alright, Ensign...   :: Tries to stand slowly ::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The Vesuvius begins to grow very cold, the temperature now below freezing...

Host XO Kelson says:
FCO: Keep trying.  Hopefully they can find the problem without us.

MO Croft says:
:: Finds nothing dangerous, just enhanced  neural activity ::

Host XO Kelson says:
CSO: Any ideas on the power drain, Dru?

CEO McGregor says:
@CTO: I'd take calculated guesses and push buttons.

CSO Trelan says:
XO: Sir, I have an idea. I don't know if it will work, but we have to try something...

MO Croft says:
CMO: I'm sure you will.  I'm just making sure.

FCO Lane says:
XO: Aye sir, I'll stay on top of it.   :: Smiles cautiously ::

Host XO Kelson says:
:: Blows on hands to keep warm ::

CTO Wakefield says:
@CEO:  Negative.

Host XO Kelson says:
CSO: I'm all for it, Dru.  What's the idea?

CMO Delar says:
:: Smiles ::   MO: Thank you, I would have avoided Delar until - err, I mean, thank you Ensign.

FCO Lane says:
:: Sees frost start to form on her panel and wipes it away with her sleeve ::
CMO Delar says:
:: Shivers slightly ::   MO: Is it getting cold in here, or is it just me?

Host XO Kelson says:
:: Walks over to science station ::

MO Croft says:
:: Looks confused ::   CMO: Are you sure your ok?   :: Helps him up ::

CEO McGregor says:
@CTO: This looks like the power plant configuration to me sir.

CTO Wakefield says:
@CEO:  Yes, this code here is cycling through.  We need to find the pattern.

CEO McGregor says:
@:: Points to a circle of about 25 lights ::

CSO Trelan says:
XO: Well, we are metal on a planet covered with metal right? How about finding a way to use the planet like a reverse magnet?

MO Croft says:
CMO: Feels ok to me, want me to put up the heat?

Host XO Kelson says:
CSO: Do we have enough power to pull it off?

CEO McGregor says:
@CTO: I would assume the one not blinking is ours.

CTO Wakefield says:
@CEO:  Not necessarily.

CMO Delar says:
MO: If you can...   ::Stands and steadies himself. He taps his comm badge ::   *XO*: Royce to Kelson, - ummm, Delar to Kelson, please respond.

CSO Trelan says:
XO: I'm not sure.   :: Checks the power allocation ::   OPS?

CEO McGregor says:
@CTO: One way to find out.

FCO Lane says:
:: Tries to trace the power lose through the aft helm relays ::

CTO Wakefield says:
@CEO:  Why would they leave the door unlocked with such an obvious solution?

Host XO Kelson says:
*CMO* Kelson here.  Go ahead, Doctor.

CEO McGregor says:
@CTO: Maybe to check us out.

MO Croft says:
:: Puts the heat up ::

CSO Trelan says:
FCO: Hope, how is our power looking?

CMO Delar says:
*XO*: There has been a slight complication with the Captain, Sam…Commander...

CMO Delar says:
:: Stutters a little and tries to not let his teeth clash together ::

CEO McGregor says:
@CTO: The Vesuvius must be about out of power by now, sir; we must do something.

Host XO Kelson says:
*CMO*: What's her status, Doc?

CEO McGregor says:
@:: Looks at the control panel ::

CTO Wakefield says:
@CEO:  Aye, I agree.  But we push the wrong buttons and create a security alert and we'll never be able to save the V.

CEO McGregor says:
@CTO: Sir, this one looks like a menu key…shall I sir?

MO Croft says:
:: Tries not to be caught listen to the CMO ::

CEO McGregor says:
@CTO: If we do nothing there will be nothing left to save.

CTO Wakefield says:
@CEO:  Wait.  :: Still looking the panel over... ::

CMO Delar says:
:: Looks over to the MO with a worried expression::   *XO*: The Captain’s vitals have dropped off sir. She's dead...in a sense...  :: Tries to block out Xen's voice ::

FCO Lane says:
CSO: Not good at all...down to 10% and falling.

CEO McGregor says:
@CTO: Anyway they will want to come after us, won't they?

CSO Trelan says:
Self: Hmmmm... :: Punches away at his console ::

Host XO Kelson says:
*CMO* Okay, Doctor...now I'm just a country boy at heart, I know...but is she dead or isn't she?

CMO Delar says:
:: Feels dizzy and tries to steady himself by leaning against a desk ::

CTO Wakefield says:
@CEO:  Your logic is flawed.  We detected no sign of advanced life here.  We cannot assume anything.

MO Croft says:
:: Walks over to the CMO ::   CMO: Are you sure your ok?

CEO McGregor says:
@CTO: I am not a Vulcan, sir I am an Engineer.  My best guess as such is just that.

CMO Delar says:
*XO*: If it is convenient, I would like to explain to the senior staff in the briefing room, or in the Captain's ready room...sir...

FCO Lane says:
:: Leans on her panel and wipes it again ::

CMO Delar says:
:: Looks over to the MO ::    MO: Ensign, I am fine, if you could please escort me to the bridge your help would be much appreciated...

Host XO Kelson says:
*CMO*: That would be fine if we weren't in a bad situation at the moment.  Can you come to the bridge while we continue to work?

CSO Trelan says:
XO: Sam, if we are going to try it, it will have to be now, while we have the chance.

CTO Wakefield says:
@CEO:  We have to get inside this door.  We'll have to break through their security grid first though...

CMO Delar says:
*XO*: Understood, Royce out...err, Delar out.

Host XO Kelson says:
CSO: Make the modifications, Dru.

MO Croft says:
CMO: All right.

FCO Lane says:
XO: Power still falling rapidly.

CEO McGregor says:
@:: Points at the Tricorder ::   CTO: May I sir?

CSO Trelan says:
XO: Aye, sir.   :: Hurriedly gets to work ::

CTO Wakefield says:
@:: Hands tricorder to McGregor::  CEO:  Be my guest...

Host XO Kelson says:
CSO: This may be our last chance, Dru.  Let's pray it works...

CMO Delar says:
:: Stumbles slightly until he regains his balance and heads out of the sickbay doors as medics and engineers try to stabilize the room's life support... ::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  A series of bleeping noises are heard from the console as the CEO begins to work...

CEO McGregor says:
@:: Pushes a few keys on the tricorder ::

CSO Trelan says:
XO: May the Prophets be with us...

CEO McGregor says:
@CTO: Trying to triangulate the signals and mimic them.

CTO Wakefield says:
@CEO:  Wait!

CTO Wakefield says:
@CEO:  It may be reacting to your scans...
FCO Lane says:
:: Hears Trelan praying and wishes the same thing ::

MO Croft says:
:: Follows the CMO ::

Host XO Kelson says:
:: Nods to CSO ::   Self: We'll need yours and mine both for this one...   :: Bows head ::

CSO Trelan says:
XO: We're ready. At your signal, I'll polarize the hull to give out negative electrons in an effort to get us airborne.

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The series of bleeps replays.

Host XO Kelson says:
FCO: Are you ready, Hope?

CMO Delar says:
:: Trips and falls against the wall plating. He winces deeply as the freezing metal reacts with his skin and begins to cause a glowing red on his pale flesh ::

FCO Lane says:
CSO/XO: Standing by...

Host XO Kelson says:
CSO: Make it so...

MO Croft says:
:: Can I give you a hand, or a shoulder?

FCO Lane says:
:: Her finger hovers over the button ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Jabs at a single button on his console ::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The Power drain stops, though the ship is still held to the surface by an unknown force.

CTO Wakefield says:
@:: Running out of time::   @CEO: OK, try it now, time it to coincide with its own beeps.

CSO Trelan says:
:: Runs hand over console ::

CEO McGregor says:
@:: Pushes 3 keys in sequence ::

CSO Trelan says:
FCO: Power drain?

CMO Delar says:
:: Reaches his hand up to MO’s remark ::   MO: Please and thank you...

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The series of bleeps replays.

FCO Lane says:
:: Hits the button on the panel ::   CSO/XO: Power stabilizing....not enough to lift off though.

CSO Trelan says:
:: Mutters ::     Self: Damn.....

MO Croft says:
:: Helps the CMO up ::

Host XO Kelson says:
FCO: Can we bring the heat back on?    :: Rubs arms to keep warm ::

CTO Wakefield says:
@CEO:  Chief?

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  Life support begins to adjust the temperature automatically.

CEO McGregor says:
@CTO: Now all we have to do is find the open button.

CSO Trelan says:
:: Notices his console begin to register sensors again ::

CMO Delar says:
:: Stands and steadies himself ::    MO: Thank you, shall we continue?    :: Moves towards the turbolift ::

FCO Lane says:
XO: I may be able to get just enough, sir.  Power now at 12 percent and rising...impulse engines are restoring the power.

Host XO Kelson says:
CSO/FCO: Good...get us communications as quickly as possible.  I want to get in contact with the away team.

MO Croft says:
CMO: Shall we?

FCO Lane says:
:: Sits there still shivering ::

CMO Delar says:
:: Enters the lift and declares ::    Computer: Bridge...

FCO Lane says:
:: Reroutes power trying to get her navigational sensors back online ::

CTO Wakefield says:
@CEO:  I don't think your plan worked Chief.

MO Croft says:
CMO: Why are we going to the bridge?

Host XO Kelson says:
CSO: Also, Dru...We made sensor contact with a Ferengi vessel before we lost sensors.  See if you can get them online and see what's out our window.

CSO Trelan says:
XO: Aye.

CEO McGregor says:
@CTO: Than we'll do it your way, sir.  However I should use caution.

CTO Wakefield says:
@CEO:  Believe me I will.

Host XO Kelson says:
:: Starts to feel the life-support revive ::

CSO Trelan says:
XO: Still not enough power for the sensors, sir.

Host XO Kelson says:
CSO: Keep at it, Dru.  Thank you.

CTO Wakefield says:
@:: Kneels down in front of panel and looks for a way to open it ::

FCO Lane says:
XO: Power levels increasing slowly, sir.

CMO Delar says:
MO: Xen needs to explain something to the Commander...   :: He says flatly as he walks out of the turbolift onto the bridge, feeling the rooms temperature seems higher ::

CTO Wakefield says:
@CEO:  Hand me a hyper spanner please.

CSO Trelan says:
:: Continues to work his console ::

MO Croft says:
:: Follows the CMO, still confused ::

FCO Lane says:
:: Feels completely frustrated with the situation ::

CEO McGregor says:
@:: Hands the CTO a hyper spanner ::

Host XO Kelson says:
*CMO* Doctor...you have my full attention.    :: Walks toward CMO ::

CMO Delar says:
:: Steadies himself against the wooden railing and takes a deep breath ::    XO: Sam...err, Commander...

CEO McGregor says:
@CTO Only on the edges, sir…and go easy.

CTO Wakefield says:
@CEO:  Thank you.    :: Uses hyper spanner to try and gently open the panel ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Strains to here how Xen is ::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The panel sparks and zaps the harming hand, burning it painfully.

CTO Wakefield says:
@Aloud: !@#$%!     :: Holds his hand out and looks at it ::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The panel emits a series of beeps, more slowly this time.

CTO Wakefield says:
@CEO:  Maybe that's not the way to go.  :: Smiling sarcastically ::

CEO McGregor says:
@:: Grabs some pain spray from his med kit and sprays the CTO’s hand ::

CMO Delar says:
XO: Commander Kelson, as of 1926 hours, Captain Xenobia Royce was declared dead due to full systems failure.

CEO McGregor says:
@:: Looks at the tricorder and reaches for the panel and pushes 5 keys in succession ::

Host XO Kelson says:
CMO: I didn't mean to be so abrupt earlier...Maybe my mind will not accept our Captain's death amidst all this chaos.

CTO Wakefield says:
@:: Pain fades slowly ::  CEO: Thanks.  I didn't realize you brought a med kit.

CSO Trelan says:
XO: Power levels at 23 percent.

FCO Lane says:
:: Gets only static on the comm systems which is better than before ::

Host XO Kelson says:
:: Nods to CSO ::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The panel emits 5 beeps in succession, each different in tone.

CMO Delar says:
XO: ...not all hope is lost though Sam.   :: Gives a warm smile and taps the side of his head :: ...the Captain is still with us.

CSO Trelan says:
:: As he hears the doctor talk, he feels himself begin to get weak ::

CMO Delar says:
:: Nearly collapses suddenly due to a dizzy spell ::

Host XO Kelson says:
CMO: How is that possible?  Is it her symbiont?

CEO McGregor says:
@Self: Tones....

Host XO Kelson says:
:: Steadies Doctor ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Looks at his panel, then back to the doctor ::

CEO McGregor says:
@:: Looks at the tricorder ::

MO Croft says:
:: Catches the CMO ::

CTO Wakefield says:
@CEO:  Go for it Chief.  The tones...

MO Croft says:
CMO: I really want to get you back to sickbay.

CEO McGregor says:
@:: Taps the tricorder keys and mimics the tones ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Hears his panel beep ::

CSO Trelan says:
XO: Sensors are back online, power at 28 percent.

CTO Wakefield says:
@CEO:  We have to link the tones to the individual buttons on the panel...

CMO Delar says:
XO: No, all the Captain's vital signs have ceased. Currently I am laying host to the neural chemicals of Xenobia Royce. Simply, her consciousness is within me...   :: Holds his temple, try to stay stable ::

CMO Delar says:
MO: We'll be fine...

FCO Lane says:
CSO: I can confirm that on my panel.

Host XO Kelson says:
CMO: Really...  :: Intrigued ::

Ferengi Snog says:
$$:: Scans more downed ships and moves closer to the V ::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  The door slides open at the tones the CEO plays.
CEO McGregor says:
@:: Taps tricorder to have it try and figure a Language pattern ::

MO Croft says:
CMO: Well?

CTO Wakefield says:
@:: Draws phaser and aims it into the doorway ::

CEO McGregor says:
@:: Looks at the CTO ::

Host XO Kelson says:
CSO: I want a full sweep outside our hull, Dru.

CEO McGregor says:
@CTO: Follow me sir.

CTO Wakefield says:
@CEO:  Lifesigns in there?    :: Whispering ::

CMO Delar says:
MO: I, I will be alright...

CSO Trelan says:
:: Pauses, staring at the Doctor ::

CEO McGregor says:
@CTO: Not that register, sir.

FCO Lane says:
XO: Sir, I'm getting a weak but intermittent comm signal...can't get a lock yet.

CSO Trelan says:
:: Clears throat ::

CSO Trelan says:
XO: Aye, sir.

Host XO Kelson says:
CMO: You should rest until we can talk more in detail.

CTO Wakefield says:
@:: Stands ::   CEO: Stay behind me.  Let me know if I'm about to walk into a force field or something.

CTO Wakefield says:
@CEO:  Wait!

Ferengi Snog says:
$$:: Tractors a few pieces that float free…using a very tight beam…not getting too close to the sphere ::

CMO Delar says:
XO: We…I…she...I believe that would be advisable...

MO Croft says:
CMO: I have to agree with the XO sir.

CTO Wakefield says:
@:: Taps combadge when he hears static ::

CSO Trelan says:
:: Performs a complete sensor sweep ::

Host XO Kelson says:
CMO: Unfortunately, with your news, I am needed even more now.    :: Turns to center of bridge ::

CTO Wakefield says:
@COMM: Vesuvius:  Vesuvius, this is Wakefield, do you read?

CEO McGregor says:
@CTO: Sir, you are senior officer here, sir, I should lead.

FCO Lane says:
Comm: Away Team: This is the Vesuvius, come in please.

CTO Wakefield says:
@COMM: Vesuvius:  Vesuvius, this is Wakefield, Miss Lane, is that you?

FCO Lane says:
XO: Sir, I have Mr. Wakefield....

Host XO Kelson says:
Self: Got 'em...   :: Smiles ::

CSO Trelan says:
XO: Commander, we are picking up a Ferengi Marauder.

Ferengi Snog says:
$$:: Moves over top the V and notices they have power coming online...thinks what to do about that ::

CMO Delar says:
:: Leans against the panel ::    XO: Understood, sir...    ::Looks over to the CSO and can feel Xen's feeling for him banging at his psyche in the back of his mind. He does not fully comprehend her feelings for him, but is becoming aware of them... ::

CEO McGregor says:
@:: Scans the room and finds a master control panel ::

Host XO Kelson says:
COMM: CTO: Dathan, good to hear you again.  Any progress?

CTO Wakefield says:
@COMM: Vesuvius:  Vesuvius we have penetrated a power plant on the surface and are about to go inside.

Host XO Kelson says:
COMM: CTO: Keep us informed.  We have stopped the energy drain so we just need to get off this tin can now.

CSO Trelan says:
XO: Commander, we are picking up a Ferengi Marauder.

CTO Wakefield says:
@COMM: Vesuvius:  How's the ship Sam?

Ferengi Snog says:
$$:: Powers weapons and grins a toothy smile… ::    Self:  If I launch a torpedo…and it 'accidentally' blows a few chucks off the federation ship…yes that might work.

Host XO Kelson says:
CSO: Have they tried to make contact with us yet?

CMO Delar says:
:: Moves back towards the cold turbolift ::   MO: Shall we, Ensign...

CSO Trelan says:
XO: 230 mark 2, just far enough away not to get caught by the sphere.

CTO Wakefield says:
@:: Enters power plant after CEO brushes past him ::

MO Croft says:
:: Extends a hand ::    CMO: We shall.

Ferengi Snog says:
$$Self: nothing like black market federation technology…hehe.    :: Fires two torpedoes ::

Host XO Kelson says:
FCO: Hope contact that Ferengi ship...

FCO Lane says:
XO: Sir, I have incoming torpedoes...

Host XO Kelson says:
FCO: What???

Ferengi Snog says:
$$:: Scoots back a few hundred kilometers to watch ::

CSO Trelan says:
XO: Still not enough power for shields!

FCO Lane says:
XO: From that Ferengi ship....

CMO Delar says:
:: Takes the MO's hand in his and uses her to stabilize himself as he steps into the lift :: Computer: Deck 8, personal quarters...

Host XO Kelson says:
FCO: Hail them!

CSO Trelan says:
XO: Or weapons!

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  the Marauder fires two torpedoes that close rapidly with the ship....

FCO Lane says:
XO: Aye sir,

CTO Wakefield says:
CEO:  We need to find a way to disable the tractor beams holding the ship to the sphere.

MO Croft says:
CMO: Not to sickbay?

FCO Lane says:
COMM: Ferengi Marauder: This is the USS Vesuvius, stop your attack...repeat, cease-fire.

CMO Delar says:
MO: We need to rest, you heard the Commander...

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  the torpedoes strike the bridge of the Vesuvius...and the power of the explosions is drained harmlessly into the surface of the sphere.

Ferengi Snog says:
$$COM: Vesuvius: Attack?  What attack?  I am merely a salvage vessel.

Host XO Kelson says:
COMM: Ferengi ship: This is the USS Vesuvius.  Are you prepared to start a skirmish here?

CEO McGregor says:
@CTO: I agree, sir.  What do you suggest?

CSO Trelan says:
XO: Sir, no damage to the ship.  But we did take a direct hit.  All power was drained into the sphere.

Ferengi Snog says:
$$:: Waits for the big boom…chokes as no damage occurs ::    $$Self: Hmmmm, that’s not good…

MO Croft says:
CMO: Could you explain why you are using "we"?
FCO Lane says:
:; Sits back and lets the more experienced XO take over ::

CTO Wakefield says:
@CEO:  Scan for a main control panel of some sort.

Host XO Kelson says:
COMM: Ferengi Ship: We are not some piece of junk you can sell to the highest bidder!  I suggest you back off...

CEO McGregor says:
@CTO: Aye sir.

CMO Delar says:
:: Shakes his head slightly ::    MO: I do not know, I...we...I have all these thoughts running through my mind, it's so overwhelming...

CEO McGregor says:
@:: Scans for a main control panel ::

Ferengi Snog says:
$$COM: Vesuvius: I'm sorry what was that?  Your signal isn't very clear…you say you abandoned ship?  Oh, that’s too bad….

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  the CEO's scans reveal a main node to the power conduits at the panel second to the left of center.

CEO McGregor says:
@CTO: They all appear to be the same in size and power output, sir.

Host XO Kelson says:
CSO: Thank God for small favors then...   :: Smiles ::   CSO:  I want shields and weapons online ASAP.

MO Croft says:
CMO: Maybe after a rest, you, would feel better.

FCO Lane says:
:: Continues to clear up the comm channel ::

CSO Trelan says:
XO: Yes, sir.

CTO Wakefield says:
@:: Looks over CEO's shoulder at the readings ::     CEO: Looks like this panel over here is the one we want.

CTO Wakefield says:
@:: Walks over to the panel with the main power node ::

Ferengi Snog says:
$$:: Fires forward phaser trying to cut a chuck off the V ::

CMO Delar says:
MO: It is my hope, Miss Croft, that you are correct...

CEO McGregor says:
@CTO: Aye sir, I see that, sir.

CEO McGregor says:
@CTO: Orders sir?

CTO Wakefield says:
@:: Looks over the panel ::

Ferengi Snog says:
$$COM: Vesuvius: Since you’re all off this nice piece of junk…can I call you some help? 

CSO Trelan says:
XO: Ferengi ship firing!

Host XO Kelson says:
FCO: Take tactical Hope.  I want to respond to this attack as soon as we are able to.

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  Ferengi phaser fire scores direct hits on the port nacelle and is drained into the surface of the sphere harmlessly.

FCO Lane says:
XO: Power up to 43%...Aye sir.

MO Croft says:
CMO: Well then, lets get you to bed.

FCO Lane says:
:: Moves to the tactical station ::

Ferengi Snog says:
$$:: Grumbles and hisses ::    Self: Blasted luck!

CSO Trelan says:
XO: Direct hit! No damage.

CTO Wakefield says:
@CEO:  Here's the panel.  Let's try and disable the tractor beam, or maybe we can reverse the power flow to shunt energy into the Vesuvius.

Ferengi Snog says:
$$:: Tractors a piece of the Romulan ship and hurls it like a rock out of a sling at the V ::

Host XO Kelson says:
FCO: Load aft torpedo bays and target their weapons array…phasers on their engines.  Let's see how they like it in return...    :: Sneers ::

CEO McGregor says:
@CTO: Aye sir.  What do you suggest?

CMO Delar says:
:: Rubs the sides of his arms trying to get rid of the growing goose bumps on his arms as he exits the lift and heads for his quarters ::

Ferengi Snog says:
$$Self: Absorb that, you horror from the slime river!  Haha!

CTO Wakefield says:
@CEO:  Did you record any matching tones with symbols on the buttons outside?

CSO Trelan says:
XO: Still not enough power for weapons. Deflectors online!

Host XO Kelson says:
CSO: We need those shields and weapons, Dru...Keep at it.

CSO Trelan says:
:: Continues to jab at his panel ::

Ferengi Snog says:
$$:: Watches sensor as the V continues to power and hisses ::

Host Gerry says:
ACTION:  the Romulan chunk of wreckage is propelled toward the bridge section of the Vesuvius....

FCO Lane says:
XO: Aye sir, loading torpedoes...targeting weapons array. Phasers on maximum spread...standing by.

Host XO Kelson says:
CSO: Do we have tractor beam?

CMO Delar says:
:: Enters his drab quarters and looks around in the dim light. Voices floor through his mind and he wonders what he has gotten himself into ::

FCO Lane says:
XO: On your mark, sir....

CSO Trelan says:
XO: Not yet, sir!

CEO McGregor says:
@CTO: Its all right here sir.   :: Hands the tricorder to the CTO ::

Host Gerry says:
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