Investagation leads to an Ambush

[Billdwire Resident]

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XO log
Stardate 200713
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The Courageous was ordered to investigate a near by nebula where several freighters had gone missing , Upon arrival science launched a probe to obtain readings. During the scans the Science officer discovered a ship laying silent at the starboard side of the nebula.
Continued scans showed no signs of damage or flaws with the ships power system , it was like it was shut down on purpose. The ship was emitting a very weak distress signal. This setup had trap written all over it. The captain orders us to yellow alert and moved closer to the Kazon vessel . Suddenly we were hailed and angrily told to leave the area or be boarded. We explained we were only there to help since they were broadcasting a distress signal. Comms cut off and the Kazon ship suddenly powered up and fired at us. Our Helmsman did an excellent job managing to avoid most of the Kazon weapons fire. One hit close to the port nacelle caused minor damage and some crew bounced around a bit. Tactical launched two torpedos which appearded to knock out the Kazon starboard weapon turret. They came at us again and the Captain ordered tactical to fire two more torpedoes and helm to go to warp five, leaving the Kazon ship far behind. Science had picked up two unidentified ships heading in the direction of the Kazon ship and our Captain was fairly sure they were back up for the singale Kazon ship and would be more than our ship could handle since a second hit earlier on the starboard nacelle had damaged our emitters and weakened the shield in that area. She ordered Ops to send logs and other data to Fleet headquarters via encrypted subspace message.

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End Log
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LtCmdr Turak
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