USS Challenger 12.21.2014

[STSF Jami 0]

Cptn Ja'Lale -> Last week, the Challenger was under attack from the heavily armed freighter Fort Erie. Under heavy damage and almost out of torpedoes, sensors indicated another vessel decloaking nearby. With shields at about 50%, what will the new ship add to the fight? TBS was zero.

Cptn Ja'Lale -> Any questions?

Cptn Ja'Lale -> BEGIN SIM

Cptn Ja'Lale -> BEGIN SIM

Cptn Ja'Lale -> BEGIN SIM

Artemis -> ::Might be banging his head on his console with just how out-gunned we are right now::

Hunter Matheson -> ::at helm trying to stay alive, he brings the ship about so max shields are to the new vessel:::

Dyan Sylvanis -> ::In Shadow 1, narrowly escaping getting rocked by 40 of Challenger's torpedoes (the ones that missed.) Her adrenaline is going crazy.::

Cptn Ja'Lale -> ACTION: The vessel, a Klingon bird of prey decloaks off Challenger's bow.

Dvokr chim Hok -> :: Sees the new signal entering the fray ::

Cassie Granger -> +Shadow 1+ Scatter.

Cassie Granger -> +Shadow+ Do not engage. Repeat. Do not engage. Scatter.

Cptn Ja'Lale -> ACTION: Crippled, but still moving, the Fort Erie appears to ignore the bird of prey and turns towards the Challenger for another charge.

Artemis -> ::Ja'Lale:: Captain, ship decloaking off our starboard side, identifies as Klingon Bird of Prey

Dvokr chim Hok -> Hail them Captain?

Cptn Ja'Lale -> Yes, please.

Dyan Sylvanis -> ::Veers of from the freighter, to regroup and collect herself.::

Artemis -> ::Focuses repeated fire at the Fort Erie, searching for a tear in their shields::

Cptn Ja'Lale -> @ Klingon BOP> ::Powers up its weapons array and moves towards both vessels::

Dvokr chim Hok -> +KPoP+ Klingon vessel, this is the USS Challenger under attack. Are you able to render assistance?

Hunter Matheson -> ::Artemis:: I have maximum shields at Erie's weapons.

Artemis -> (Introducing the newest band in the alpha quadrant KPoP ;) )

Cptn Ja'Lale -> (It's spreading! )

Dyan Sylvanis -> (Oh gods)

Cassie Granger -> (Reminds me of some kind of snack but don't remember what.)

Dyan Sylvanis -> +FOPS+ New contact. How are they marked?

Cptn Ja'Lale -> ACTION: As the Fort Erie charges her weapons, the BOP launches a volley of weapons fire at the freighter.

Artemis -> ::to Hunter:: Aye, keep us moving in the widest circle you can around the Erie

Artemis -> ::to Ja'Lale:: Bird of Prey has opened fire on the Frieghter, Captain!

Cassie Granger -> +Shadow 1+ Klingon BoP. Regroup and stand by.

Dvokr chim Hok -> (Ah, I see what I did there_

Anastasia Poldara -> ((For those who haven't seen it, there _is_ a Klingon parody of Gangnam Style.))

Artemis -> ((Oh gods...)

Anastasia Poldara -> Well ... I never thought I'd be glad to see the Klingons.

Cptn Ja'Lale -> ACTION: The volley of torpedoes and disruptor fire strike the Fort Erie's weakened shields, causing the freighter to instantaneously explode.

Cassie Granger -> (I'm with you on that, Art)

Hunter Matheson -> What the hell?

Cptn Ja'Lale -> That makes two of us.

Artemis -> Seriously..... That's it?

Hunter Matheson -> ::reconfigures:: I'm just going to stay out of their way, if that's okay with you, Captain?

Artemis -> ::Continues to mutter to himself:: All that time, and the klingons just waltz in, fire a couple shots and BLAMO!?!

Dvokr chim Hok -> :: Awaiting for the blast to pass so communications can open up again.

Cptn Ja'Lale -> Well, we did hit them quite hard ourselves.

Dyan Sylvanis -> ::Turns the ship away quickly.:: *Very colorful expletives* ::Still had comm on.::

Cassie Granger -> +Shadow 1+ Go with the flow and stay clear. RTB when you are able.

Cptn Ja'Lale -> ACTION: The Klingons hail the Challenger.

Cassie Granger -> ::patches into the hailing frequency to listen::

Dyan Sylvanis -> +FOPS+ Copy that. We're heading back.

Cassie Granger -> +COM+ Bay Chief, prepare for incoming.

Artemis -> ::Continues muttering about taking on a Klingon in an honor duel....::

Dvokr chim Hok -> The Klingons are hailing

Cptn Ja'Lale -> On screen.

Dvokr chim Hok -> :: Opens the channel ::

Hunter Matheson -> ::closes his mouth, realizing that it's been open all this time::

Cassie Granger -> +Shadow 1+ Clear to land.

Cptn Ja'Lale -> @Klingon> +Challenger+ We have received a distress call from your vessel and came to render assistance.

Artemis -> ::Directs repair crews to decks 12-14, but keeps his weapons on standby::

Hunter Matheson -> ::so he's not sure he should believe them or not:::

Cptn Ja'Lale -> We certainly thank you for your assistance. I highly doubt we would've taken much more weapons fire.

Cassie Granger -> ::shallow breathing, sinks into a chair::

Cassie Granger -> Chief, take over.

Cptn Ja'Lale -> @Klingon> Hmm. You did fight honourably against a very tough opponent. I must commend you and your crew. It is your actions that weakened their shields enough for us to deal the final blow.

Artemis -> ::Stops muttering, realizing he's been talking to himself while the Captain has been talking with the Klingons::

Cassie Granger -> Chief> Aye, Captain. ::gives her the look:::

Cassie Granger -> I'm good. Just a bruise.

Dyan Sylvanis -> +FOPS+ Understood. I will be last to enter. The deck will need to be clear when I arrive. My adrenaline went through the roof. I may have exceeded the flightsuit's specs.

Cassie Granger -> Chief> The hell you are, ma'am.

Cptn Ja'Lale -> Well, we're glad you came when you did all the same.

Dyan Sylvanis -> ::Shadow Squad begins landing.::

Cassie Granger -> FOPS> +Shadow+ Copy, Shadow one. We got you covered, set for hot entry.

Dvokr chim Hok -> :: Able to breathe ::

Cassie Granger -> FOPS> +BAY+ Clear the area, prepare for hot. Fire suppression up. Foam on the deck.

Cassie Granger -> FOPS> ::receives a copy::

Dvokr chim Hok -> :: Sees the fighters coming in ::

Hunter Matheson -> ::standing by::

Cassie Granger -> ::holds her own, trying not to move or breathe:::

Cptn Ja'Lale -> Klingon> Indeed. Our government is well aware of the ship and crew you were fighting. I'm authorized to tell you they attacked one of our storage facilities and stole some of our technology. Which they used to try to frame us in a feeble attempt to dishonour us.

Cassie Granger -> FOPS> ::monitoring the bay as Shadow squad clears to prepare for foam and EMT:::

Cassie Granger -> FOPS> ::rig a net::

Cassie Granger -> FOPS> +Shadow 1+ Report status.

Cassie Granger -> FOPS> +Bridge+ Prepare for hot entry, possible crash.

Dyan Sylvanis -> ::Once everything was clear she comes in for a soft landing. Chuckles, popping the canopy.::

Artemis -> Tries desperately not to snort in derision, and instead ends up with a hacking cough over the Klingons remarks, wondering just how badly they guard their storage facilities....::

Cassie Granger -> FOPS> ::sighs:: +Shadow 1+ Welcome home, Shadow 1.

Dyan Sylvanis -> ::Quickly climbs down from the fighter.::

Cassie Granger -> FOPS> ::and the bay stands down::

Cptn Ja'Lale -> Yes, just what kind of things did they take? That was some pretty advanced weapons for a freighter.

Hunter Matheson -> (afk)

Dyan Sylvanis -> +FOPS+ Thanks, for the record I was referring to myself and not the ship. Make sure everyone is clear of me.

Cassie Granger -> FOPS> +Shadow 1+ Copy.

Cassie Granger -> FOPS> ::sends the word:::

Hunter Matheson -> (bak)

Dyan Sylvanis -> +FOPS+ Tell the Captain I'll be in the shower. This may be longer than usual. :;Starts heading there.::

Cassie Granger -> FOPS> +Syl+ Will do, Lieutenant.

Cptn Ja'Lale -> Klingon> I cannot divulge that at this time.

Cassie Granger -> FOPS> ::turns to Granger::: Captain, Lieutenant Sylvanis.... ::stops::

Dvokr chim Hok -> :: Watches the Klingon ::

Cassie Granger -> ::pale, shallow breathing:::

Cassie Granger -> +COM+ Medical emergency, Flight Operations.

Cptn Ja'Lale -> ::Of course:: Well, I'm glad their attempts to frame you were quickly disproved. Just so you know, we never thought your people were behind the attack.

Dyan Sylvanis -> ::Disposes of her flight suit and enters the shower room, turning the water on full blast.::

Dvokr chim Hok -> :: Makes sure the call is routed to medical ::

Cassie Granger -> ::and it is, and it is taken care of::

Hunter Matheson -> ::still staring at the Klingon BoP, still not trusting it:::

Dvokr chim Hok -> +Granger+ Is everything alright?

Cassie Granger -> ::out cold:::

Cptn Ja'Lale -> Klingon> Yes. A true Klingon would never stoop to such cowardice. If you do not need any further assistance, we shall be on our way. Q'apla. ::Cuts comm::

Hunter Matheson -> ::Holding position::

Artemis -> Anyone else smell a cover-up?

Hunter Matheson -> ::handraise::

Cptn Ja'Lale -> Yes? :;to Hunter::

Hunter Matheson -> ::swivels to face the captain:: Can we start a pool for this?

Hunter Matheson -> I'm with Artemis on this one.

Hunter Matheson -> (Ensign Artemis?)

Cptn Ja'Lale -> A pool for what?

Cptn Ja'Lale -> (Yes)

Dvokr chim Hok -> +Granger+ Captain Granger.

Cptn Ja'Lale -> ACTION: The BOP turns back to Klingon space and decloaks.

Hunter Matheson -> Well... ::shrug:: to see if they're telling.. the... ::notes they are gone:: Sorry, sir. Guess they mean it.

Dvokr chim Hok -> +Granger+ Granger! :: more loudly ::

Dyan Sylvanis -> ::After a shower, she dons a pair of shorts and shirt, making her way to FOPS, completely unaware.::

Hunter Matheson -> Just that it's kind of hard for me to believe a Klingon.

Cassie Granger -> ::has been taken to sick bay::

Dvokr chim Hok -> :: Rubs his head ::

Cptn Ja'Lale -> You wouldn't be alone in your thoughts, lieutenant. And I'm certain the Klingons are covering something up as well. The Klingons didn't want us to know what the terrorists stole from them.

Dyan Sylvanis -> ::Once in FOPS, gets the scoop from the Chief. She promptly heads for sickbay, sending a message to Kal in the process.:: Cap is in sickbay. Heading there now.

Hunter Matheson -> ::checks his messages, frowns:::

Artemis -> Captain, if we can pick up some pieces of the wreckage, I might be able to pin down the make-up of these weapons

Hunter Matheson -> ::then he's back into the convo:::

Cptn Ja'Lale -> ::Nods:: Can't hurt to check. Use the tractor beam to collect the pieces in the cargo bay.

Hunter Matheson -> ::text back:: "Keep me updated."

Hunter Matheson -> ::then back on task::

Cptn Ja'Lale -> ::turns to Hunter:: Once Artemis collects everything, set a course to SB 179 at your best speed.

Dyan Sylvanis -> ::Arrives in sickbay, looking around.::

Dvokr chim Hok -> :: Is worried ::

Hunter Matheson -> Aye, aye, Captain. Plotting course now. Starbase 179, ready to engage on your mark.

Artemis -> Powers down the weapons arrays, and begins to tractor in weapon parts::

Cassie Granger -> EMS> Can I help you, LIeutenant?

Dyan Sylvanis -> Yes, I was told Captain Granger was taken here.

Cassie Granger -> EMS> Yes, ma'am, she was. She's in surgery.

Dyan Sylvanis -> Can I get an update?

Cassie Granger -> EMS> Don't have a report yet, but our medical staff is first rate.

Cptn Ja'Lale -> Take us out of red alert and stand down our distress call.

Dyan Sylvanis -> ::Sighs::

Cassie Granger -> EMS> Appears to be broken ribs, probable internal bleeding. Doc's taking a good look right now.

Artemis -> ::Runs a final scan of the wreckage to make sure he has as much as he can get:: All set over here

Dyan Sylvanis -> ::Nods.:: Alright. Has the bridge been informed?

Hunter Matheson -> ::waiting to engage::

Hunter Matheson -> ::looks to Ja'Lale:::

Cptn Ja'Lale -> You have everything? Engage course to SB 179. ::to Hunter::

Cassie Granger -> EMS> No, ma'am. Doc will have to do that.

Hunter Matheson -> Engaging at warp 5, Aye.

Hunter Matheson -> ::hoping the engines hold:::

Artemis -> Captain, with your permission, I'd like to head to the Cargo bay to get started analyzing those weapons

Cptn Ja'Lale -> Go ahead.

Dyan Sylvanis -> ::Nods as she turns away, texting Kal again.:: She's in surgery. Broken ribs, and they think internal bleeding.

Cptn Ja'Lale -> ::sits back down in his seat and sighs::

Hunter Matheson -> ::blink::

Artemis -> ::Nods to the tactical relief ensign to take his place and heads for TL1::

Hunter Matheson -> ::hard swallow:: "Thanks. Should I tell the captain?"

Dyan Sylvanis -> No, I'll head up there now.

Hunter Matheson -> ::sends back a roger::

Dyan Sylvanis -> ::Thanks the EMS, and exits sickbay. She takes the next lift up to the bridge. Feels so underdressed once she arrives, but finds the Captain in his chair.::

Cptn Ja'Lale -> ACTION: Time passes and the Challenger arrives at SB 179

Dyan Sylvanis -> ((Well ok then. lol ))

Hunter Matheson -> Arriving at Starbase 179, Captain.

Cptn Ja'Lale -> (lol, sorry..)

Hunter Matheson -> (When we're good, we're good!)

Hunter Matheson -> ::Hok:: Request docking berth.

Dvokr chim Hok -> :: Gets tons of communications in the span of mere seconds ::

Dyan Sylvanis -> ::Has had that apparent talk with the Captain, and is now elsewhere.::

Cptn Ja'Lale -> ::Sees Dyan:: Hello, can I help you? ::Nods at ok::

Cptn Ja'Lale -> (oops..)

Artemis -> ::Has everything laid out in Cargo Bay 2, running advanced scanning equipment over the parts::

Dyan Sylvanis -> ((lol))

Dvokr chim Hok -> Aye. +SB 179+ This is USS Challenger requesting a docking berth.

Cptn Ja'Lale -> ACTION: Challenger is granted a berth.

Cptn Ja'Lale -> Hm.

Anastasia Poldara -> ::hoping their next assignment is a boring survey mission for ... gaseous anomalies or something::

Cassie Granger -> ::out of surgery, then, and on the mend:::

Hunter Matheson -> ::gaseous anomalies rock:::

Hunter Matheson -> Prepare for solid dock...

Dvokr chim Hok -> We are berthing Captain, or allowed to.

Dyan Sylvanis -> ((I'm not going near any gassy rocks.))

Hunter Matheson -> Contact in three... two.. one.. ::a light thunk is felt, no paint chips:::

Hunter Matheson -> Hard seal.

Hunter Matheson -> Seal is secure.

Cptn Ja'Lale -> Good docking. Mr. Hok, tell the crew they're free to take leave on the stations when their shift duties allow. We'll be here awhile while we undergo repairs, and refit.

Hunter Matheson -> ::engages tether and shifts to starbase feeds:::

Dvokr chim Hok -> +All Crew+ Leave for all crew has been granted upon duties allowances.

Cptn Ja'Lale -> PAUSE SIM

Cptn Ja'Lale -> PAUSE SIM

Cptn Ja'Lale -> PAUSE SIM

Artemis -> ::Sends a message to SB 179 requisitions for a Neatron Phase Scanner to be transported to Cargo Bay 2::

Hunter Matheson -> ::pause::

Dyan Sylvanis -> ::paused::

Artemis -> ::pause::

Cptn Ja'Lale -> Nicely done, everyone. :) So, that little twist will for the most part bring an end to this plot. We'll likely do some wrapping up and time on the station. TBS will be a few days, by then repairs will have started...

Cptn Ja'Lale -> Due to the holiday weekend, I was thinking of taking a break next week and resuming the week after.

Cassie Granger -> Works for me.

Artemis -> Same

Dyan Sylvanis -> k

Hunter Matheson -> Same

Cptn Ja'Lale -> All righty then. Our next sim will be on the 4th of January. On behalf of Commander Rinax and I, I'd like to wish you all a happy holiday season and a happy new year!