The Captain was concerned for his science officer, but had to put all his attention to the current situation. "Swing her further into the morse dense area of debris. Lets not be an easy target again." "Are, sir." The helm officer responded curtly. "Engine room." The Captain punched the comm button on his chair arm. "Report." "Warp drive is off line. Heavy damage to the coolant conduits. Damage control is there now, but they also have several ruptures in the hull to deal with at the same time." "Keep me informed." He punched the button off just as he noticed the relief science officer take his station. "Too much interference for any accurate target lock." The science officer reported instantly. "And with the debris in this region still in motion is causing conflicting indicator references, Captain." "Communications?" He swiveled and glanced at the young officer manning the communications center. "I can't determine if all the interference is from the debris and radiation or an intentional effort. Still trying to find a way through." "The moment you can, get a signal off to starfleet command with situational details. This may be a first strike to war." He swiveled back to face the screen. "All eyes stay sharp. This is going to be a line of sight encounter." He shot a glance to the engineering station. "Report on shields." "Coming back very slowly, Captain. Thirty one percent effect." The woman at the station reported urgently. "But they won't stand another hit by their plasma weapon." "Noted." He nodded. "We can't break off now."