Star Trek: A Call To Duty
U.S.S. Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 10304.28

Starring:

Martijn Lemmen 	as	Captain Brian Black – CO
			…and…
David Cordle		as	Lt. Commander Donnie Cook – CNS
Chris Dickinson 	as	Lieutenant Marla Enki – CSO
Greg Diduszko		as	Lieutenant JG K’Nargh – TO
Chris Esterhuyse	as	Lt. Commander Varesh – CMO
Jay Green		as	Ensign Rowan Delar – CIV
Sam Hung		as 	Lieutenant Walter Taylor – OPS
David James		as 	Ensign Korvus Kerak – MO
Brendan Ringenoldus	as	Lieutenant John Exeter – FCO
Gina Toye		as	Ensign Karla Leasha – EO
…with…
Cory Friess		as	Colonel K’orva
Christopher Gibson	as	Commander Kaimana Xia
Christopher Gibson	as	Lieutenant Alina Keindar
Joshua Malachi		as	Lieutenant Onnotangu
Tim Schols		as	Petty Officer Dylan Pandora

Christopher Gibson	as	U.S.S. Scimitar SM

Summary - The crew of the U.S.S. Scimitar have found themselves on the edge of a battle. Almost as if out of no-where, the Klingon vessel Chen'ava struck out into the Mikradoren nebula, exposing a cloaked, and highly upgraded Romulan Shuttle.

As a battle began between the Klingons and the Romulans, the Scimitar launched 20 fighters, half heading into the nebula, and the other half being assigned to defend the U.S.S. Aventura - the battered Defiant with an Engineering team aboard.

The questions continue to mount as the battle begins. Why are the Romulans in Federation space, and what is so interesting about this boring system? The answers will come eventually, but will they be in time to save this small crew? Only time will tell...

=/\= U.S.S. Scimitar - "Battle Field" =/\=

CIV_Ens_Delar says:
::standing over the holographic display at the TIC display, comm. channels open to the 15 fighters currently heading out of the Scimitar and the 10 already engaged in battle::
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::looks up from his PADD - sickbay seems very quiet::
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
@::I’m Main engineering or what’s left of it trying to get main power on::
AXO_Lt_Exeter says:
CIV: Order all available Fighters to Disable Shields weapons and propulsion on the Romulan ship!
CSO_Lt_Enki says:
::Coming onto the Bridge, and moves to her station::
ACIV_Lt_Keindar says:
@::Rushing over towards Onnotangu and she shows a hint of concern:: Onno: Lieutenant...are you alright? ::Looking for a nearby med-kit, she grabs it and preps a hypospray::
PO_Pandora says:
@::Walking around in Aventura's ME, trying to find a working console:: EO: Any luck with the power yet?
CNS_LtCmdr_Cook says:
::walks onto the bridge and heads to the ops station, it has been sometime since he worked an ops console, he hopes it will all come back..::
CIV_Ens_Delar says:
AXO: Aye, I have 10 protecting the Aventura and 5 around the Scimitar but 25 fighters should be enough to disable that shuttle
KCO_Col_K’orva says:
#::gets up feeling something inside him. He looks down and notices a piece of metal. He growls and looks over at his crew:: ALL: Damage Report!
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
@PO: Not yet but I think I’m half way there, everything thing is out still and working in this EVA suit is not making things easier ::Attempts a smile::
AXO_Lt_Exeter says:
*CIV*:Probably need a few to keep those klingons occupied
CSO_Lt_Enki says:
::Begins pulling up detailed scans of the Romulan ship, and setting the rest of the scanners on the nebula itself, trying to squeeze more information out::
CO_Capt_Black says:
::taps a few buttons and open up the available commlink::  COM: Romulan Shuttle: Romulan Vessel, this Captain Brian Black from the U.S.S. Scimitar, you trespassing Federation Territory... please respond...

ACTION - If only Delar's prediction was correct. With a speed rarely seen in a Romulan Scout Ship, the green plated vessel swings around and launches a volley or projectiles, striking the port wing of the Klingon BOP...

CNS_LtCmdr_Cook says:
::takes a moment to familiarize him self with the controls and then makes a few personal adjustments to them::
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::frowns to himself as he sifts through the former CEO of the Aventura's memories:: Self: I don't like this. Not one bit.
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
@::drags out a few Plasma relays and sighs:: PO: then again Maybe I’m wrong
PO_Pandora says:
@::nods:: EO: If only one of these consoles would work. ::Slams his fist into the console he's standing in front of::
CIV_Ens_Delar says:
*Kaneda*: To all attacking ships, target weapons and propulsion and shield generators. Delta wing, take 5 of your number from around the Aventura and protect the BoP. Keep it SAFE
CNS_LtCmdr_Cook says:
CO: Sir, we aren’t receiving any response to the hail
CO_Capt_Black says:
CNS: Counselor... message the Klingon ship to fall back...we'll cover for her...
CO_Capt_Black says:
CNS: Understood...keep repeating my hail though...
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
@::Smiles:: PO: And I thought I was impatient
KCO_Col_K’orva says:
#::feels his ship shake:: KCTO: Return Fire! ::moves to his chair ignoring the metal in his side::
CNS_LtCmdr_Cook says:
::nods to the Captain and sends the message to the Klingons::

ACTION - A wing of Kaneda fighters swings around and makes a strafing run, hitting the starboard ventral section of the scout ship.

CSO_Lt_Enki says:
::Sends as much information as she can to the Tactical station::
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
*CO*: Varesh to Black.
CO_Capt_Black says:
Helm: Bring us about... and take us up on the rear of that shuttle...
ACTO_Lt_Onnotangu says:
@::Growls, annoyed that he has been injured by a stupid piece of ceiling. He spits out some blood:: Keindar: Do I look alright? Help me get this thing off of me!
PO_Pandora says:
@::Smiles:: EO: Well, it's just to get things done quicker..... ::Waits a moment:: And easier, for that matter.
CIV_Ens_Delar says:
::surveys the field of battle being displayed on the table in front of him and quickly relays battle information to the wing leaders::
CO_Capt_Black says:
::moves towards the tactical console::  *CMO*: Black here...
AXO_Lt_Exeter says:
::his hands itch and he looks at his fighters secretly hoping he could leave and join in.:: CIV: I want one fighter recalled to the Scimi.
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
@::Starts humming to herself while she busy herself :: PO: Well the if you want to take a look at the PTC that might help .. see if there s a problem there
KCO_Col_K’orva says:
#<KCTO>::returns fire at the Romulan Ship::
ACIV_Lt_Keindar says:
@::The 5'1'' Trill woman does her best to move the sheet of metal, however she is quite unsuccessful. Injecting the hypo into the Antican's neck, she stands up quickly:: Onno: I have an idea...close your eyes...
CSO_Lt_Enki says:
CO: Captain, I'm getting some interesting readings on the Scout Ship.  It appears that the hull has been doubly reinforced all around.
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
*CO*: Captain, just a reminder that we have to reach a place where Zin can be removed and implanted in a new host within the next 60 hours.
CNS_LtCmdr_Cook says:
::picks up on Exeter’s thoughts and turns:: AXO: You are not thinking about getting into one of those fighters are you
CIV_Ens_Delar says:
*AXO*: Er...aye sir...::sends a message to one of the ships around the Scimitar to get back into the bay:: I have one coming in now, Shuttle Bay 2

ACTION - The Klingon vessel fires, however it's strikes miss, and the Romulan's return fire. The Romulan weapons miss and streak across space, striking the Scimitar off in the distance.

PO_Pandora says:
@::Tries to relocating isolinear rods to make the console work::
AXO_Lt_Exeter says:
CIV: Get it prepared to re-launch
CO_Capt_Black says:
CSO: Why am I not surprised...
CSO_Lt_Enki says:
CO: Couldn't answer that one, sir.
CIV_Ens_Delar says:
::grumbles something about using the comm. to relay information and turns away from the table, jogging into the TL:: TL: Bridge
CO_Capt_Black says:
*CMO*: Understood...we'll be underway as soon as we settle this with our Romulan Friends...
ACTO_Lt_Onnotangu says:
@::Gives a strange look to Keindar before honoring her request and closing his eyes::
CNS_LtCmdr_Cook says:
::increases power to the ships shields, where the Romulan weapon struck::
PO_Pandora says:
@EO: Good idea ::Starts heading to the PTC when he notices a flickering in the console:: I think I got the console up! ::Presses some commands, hoping it will respond::
AXO_Lt_Exeter says:
CNS: Why not?
KCO_Col_K’orva says:
#::curses loudly and orders to return fire again::
CO_Capt_Black says:
::smiles::  CSO: I know Lieutenant...
CSO_Lt_Enki says:
::Continues scanning the vessel for weaknesses - exposed power outlets, weaknesses in shielding::
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
@::repairs the Plasma really and sees something happen, Looks:: PO: well we have a small amount of Auxiliary power How long it will last I couldn’t tell you
ACIV_Lt_Keindar says:
@::Grabbing a phaser from the kit, she takes aim and fires. The low intensity blast cuts through the metal and it falls free from the large beat:: Onno: You've broken three bones in your leg and hip...
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
*CO*: Understood. Captain, is there anything other than patching up those that came through sickbay that you want me to do? And I do need to speak to you as soon as this battle is over.
CO_Capt_Black says:
::targets phasers and photon torpedos and fires on the shuttle's weapon systems::
CNS_LtCmdr_Cook says:
::turns to the AXO and shrugs:: AXO: I just figured your place was here on the bridge and not out there trying to get your self killed ::turns back to his console and sighs::
CIV_Ens_Delar says:
::steps off the TL as it stops and walks towards the TIC console, logging in quickly to see what he missed::
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
@::gets up and takes a look at the consol:: PO: Nice hit obviously ::grins::
AXO_Lt_Exeter says:
CNS: It is, but as soon as I hear I'm not needed here I'm off.
PO_Pandora says:
@::Nods:: EO: It'll have to do for now. ::Goes to work, trying to get the environmental control systems online first::

ACTION - The battle continues and the Romulan vessel and the Klingon Chen'ava begin to take heavy damage. Much of K'orva's bridge crew is dead, and he is bleeding large quantities of pink blood...

CSO_Lt_Enki says:
CO: Captain, I think I've found something!  Their deflector dish is causing interference with the shielding in the fore part of the vessel.  You may be able to target there and get a better change of causing significant damage.
PO_Pandora says:
@EO: Thanks. I hoped it would have worked... Guess it did. ::smiles::
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
@::walks over to the barley working MSM and checks power level to all systems ::
CNS_LtCmdr_Cook says:
:;smiles at the Lt's eagerness to get into one of those fighters, and thinks a moment at what it would be like to be a fighter pilot the trill of being in side one of those ships. He could see why Exeter would want to go out there::
ACIV_Lt_Keindar says:
@Onno: C'mon...we have work to do...
KCO_Col_K’orva says:
#::curses even louder and pulls out the piece of metal not caring. He looks down at the blood but continues to order his ship to fire::
CO_Capt_Black says:
:.nods at the CSO::  CSO: Understood... keep scanning that part then and lend me updates....  ::retargets the weapons array and fires at the new target points on the Romulan shuttle::
AXO_Lt_Exeter says:
CNS: Once a pilot always a pilot.
ACTO_Lt_Onnotangu says:
@::Opens his eyes, and glares:: Keindar: There are only two reasons I don't kill you for that stunt. One is that I can't move right now. ::Growls again::
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
@::Looks a little confused:: PO: hey come look at this
ACIV_Lt_Keindar says:
@Onno: I'm still the one with the phaser...now what do you propose we do? We can't let this ship fall into the wrong hands...
CIV_Ens_Delar says:
*Kaneda*: ::relaying another battle update to the wing leaders:: Pay attention to the weapons, shields and propulsion are now a secondary objective. I want a protective web of ships brought up between the Klingons and Romulans, make sure that our allies don’t get hit again
PO_Pandora says:
@::Walks over to the PTC, checking what power is going where, then hears the EO and walks over to the MSM:: EO: What's up?
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
@PO: This is unusual it seems all power has be re routed to the deflector Array .. why would they want to do that ?
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::sighs and sits down behind his desk again, watching his staff work:: Self: Do I tell the Captain or not? I know where my loyalties lie, but I can also understand why it has to remain concealed. Why did I volunteer for this!? ::slams a fist on the table::

ACTION - In another sweeping attack, one of the Romulan ship's main weapon arrays go offline. The subsequent explosion rocks the ship and it swings out of control briefly, it's shots going wild and striking one of the Kaneda's. In the poor chain reaction, the Starfleet fighter tumbles through the nebula...

CO_Capt_Black says:
*CMO*: Acknowledged Doctor, so far you're best off in sickbay.. :;smiles::  and we will have our conversation afterwards...  ::keeps retargeting for maximum effectiveness::
AXO_Lt_Exeter says:
::sets the ship on course to the battle:: CO: Sir, can I fly her in?
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
*CO*: Understood Captain. Varesh out.
PO_Pandora says:
@EO: Maybe they want to keep these shields up at all costs. Even human lives. Guess there's something important here they don't want to lose. ::Wonders what it might be::
ACTO_Lt_Onnotangu says:
@Keindar: Do we have helm control? ::winces as he tries to move::
CIV_Ens_Delar says:
::winces as he registers an explosion and a decrease in allied numbers:: CO: We just lost one of our Kaneda...
AXO_Lt_Exeter says:
::looks UP:: CIV: Which one?
CO_Capt_Black says:
CIV: Understood....  AXO: Negative, have two other fighters recover it..  we will go after that Romulan shuttle...
ACIV_Lt_Keindar says:
@::She heads over to the conn display. Clearing away a significant amount of debris, she looks down at the display:: Onno: Engines are down...
KCO_Col_K’orva says:
#::continues to make his ship fire.. this time at will::
ACIV_Lt_Keindar says:
<Zin> CMO: We need to keep silent...it's for the best...
CIV_Ens_Delar says:
::checks on his console:: AXO: Delta 3...down with all hands
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
@PO: Still odd though for a ship like this to send all power to the deflector array, unless of course your right and they wanted to keep something out as well .. or there always is the possibility that they didn't want anything coming in
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
*CO* Leasha to Black
CO_Capt_Black says:
CSO: What's the status of the Romulan shuttle ?
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
Zin: I somehow doubt that. I'm a doctor, not a mad scientist. If you think about it, you'll see I'm correct.
CO_Capt_Black says:
*EO*: Black here....
CSO_Lt_Enki says:
CO: One of the main weapons arrays is offline, and they briefly lost altitude control.
ACIV_Lt_Keindar says:
<Zin> CMO: You're Zin now. We took an oath to keep our secret...too our deaths. I took that oath, and you must uphold it...
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
*CO* Sir it seems we have Aux power on but only barley and it seems they rerouted all power to the deflector array .. do you want me re route to bring the ship online ?
CO_Capt_Black says:
CSO: Aye, excellent....
CNS_LtCmdr_Cook says:
::wonders how a shuttle could stand up to so much pounding especially to a ship the size of the Scimitar and her fighters, those Rolumans must really know how to build a ship::
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::shakes his head:: Zin: You maybe took that oath, but I'm not bound by it. When you are gone, I'm still here. I'll have to live with that decision.

ACTION - With the destroyed Kaneda and the Klingon vessel coming about for another attack, the Romulan vessel makes a break for it, out of the nebula...

CO_Capt_Black says:
::continues firing weapons at the Romulan Shuttle as it exits the Nebula::
PO_Pandora says:
@::Looks confused:: EO: Yeah, I think that sounds reasonable. ::Taps a few buttons, pulling up a smaller version of the PTC:: EO: Let's see if we can get some power diverted.
ACIV_Lt_Keindar says:
@Onno: We have to do something...::She moves over to another display:: I'm going to set the auto-destruct...
CIV_Ens_Delar says:
::registers the Romulan escape attempt:: *Kaneda*: Pursuit course, open fire with everything you have
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
PO: Hold that thought for a Minute
KCO_Col_K’orva says:
#::makes his ship follow the Romulan vessel and keeps firing::
CO_Capt_Black says:
*EO*: Affirmative, but be sure you keep control of the ship....
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::has an idea:: *CO*: Captain, I have a suggestion I'd like to run past you.
AXO_Lt_Exeter says:
CO: Have altered Course to match Romulan ships Attempt!
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
@*CO* Aye Sir
ACIV_Lt_Keindar says:
<Zin> CMO: You will live with it, weather you like it or not. You're part of us now...
ACTO_Lt_Onnotangu says:
@::Swears again, the translator getting stuck on translating the third through sixth expletive:: Keindar: Can you get to an escape pod?
CO_Capt_Black says:
::nods at the AXO::  AXO: Aye, make it so...
AXO_Lt_Exeter says:
::sets the Scimi on course to cut off Romulan ship::
CO_Capt_Black says:
::sighs as he sees photon banks recharging::  *CMO*: Let's hear it Doctor...
ACIV_Lt_Keindar says:
@Onno: Yes...but you're coming with me. You're too valuable...
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
Zin: I might be part of you, but I don't like that decision. How could you get involved in something like this?
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
@PO: Well lets re route this How are the PTC are they okay or damaged ?

ACTION - Almost in unison, the entire Starfleet force swings around and takes chase after the Romulans - who appear to be heading straight for the Aventura, weapons hot.

CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
*CO*: Captain, with the knowledge I have gained, I strongly urge you to download the Aventura's computer core and all data before anything else happens to that ship.
CIV_Ens_Delar says:
::blinks at the display and curses:: *Kaneda*: Get in front of that vessel! Cut off its escape, don’t let them get to the Aventura!
ACIV_Lt_Keindar says:
<Zin> CMO: It's for the better meant of the Federation...our research will help save us from the enemy...
CIV_Ens_Delar says:
*Runabouts*: You have an incoming Romulan vessel, pull FASTER
CNS_LtCmdr_Cook says:
::hears the CMO speaking to the CO, and thinks this must be what he was sensing from the CMO earlier,::
CO_Capt_Black says:
*CMO*: Understood...  ::glances at the CNS::  CNS: Counselor, tap into the Aventura's computer begin downloading its content... coordinate that with Ensign Leasha at the scene...
CNS_LtCmdr_Cook says:
::nods at the CO::
AXO_Lt_Exeter says:
CIV: Warn the Escort, also tell the runabouts to put a shield around the Aventura if possible. ::turns:: CNS: Hail  Ensign Leasha and tell her to get shields operational!
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
@PO: if there damaged we will need to re route power flow through the EPS taps to miss the PTC's how much extra power that will give us is Unknown
ACTO_Lt_Onnotangu says:
@::Tries to heft himself up, putting all his weight against a nearby console:: Keindar: Fine, but if we're going too slowly, you leave, understood? ::Isn't in the mood to argue::
CO_Capt_Black says:
AXO: Increase our speed Lieutenant.... we want to overtake them ASAP...
CSO_Lt_Enki says:
::Overhears the Captain's orders, and begins working the computer, squeezing extra cycles out of it to quicken the download::

ACTION - The Romulan vessel lets off several shots, which strike along the back section of the Aventura's hull. At the same time several blasts take out the Romulan's weapon systems...they're disarmed.

PO_Pandora says:
@::Sighs:: EO: They don't look good. Almost as if they went to a car crusher, or something like that. I think we have to replace the whole set, if we want them to get working again. ::Sighs again::
CIV_Ens_Delar says:
*Delta/Runabouts*: Aventura guard, try and extend your shields around Aventura. Keep it SAFE!
CNS_LtCmdr_Cook says:
COM: Ens Leasha: We are going to download you computer content directly to the scimitar, I am tapping into your system now ::begins the connection::
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
Zin: At what cost? You already died once, and if I wasn't here, your two lifetimes... well one plus two years, would have been lost. I'll do what I can to preserve the research and findings as much as I can, but if I think this ship or her crew is in danger, I'll act. And not even the Admiral will be able to stop me.
CSO_Lt_Enki says:
@CO: Captain, the Romulans are disarmed, but still mobile.
KCO_Col_K’orva says:
#::watches everything on his sensors as he tries to catch his ship up::
AXO_Lt_Exeter says:
CO: Full Impulse, sir, Permission to take a fighter and  get a go at those rommies, sir!
ACIV_Lt_Keindar says:
@Onno: Understood...::She takes the large Antican's arm and puts it around her small frame:: We definitely need to make you smaller...
CO_Capt_Black says:
::shakes his head::  AXO: Negative... I need you on the bridge....
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
@PO: And Like we have the time to change the PTC's that’s a Star base jobby if they’re in a bad way .. Right Start with re routing the power to the EPS taps

ACTION - The Klingon ship begins to fall behind in the chase...apparently it took a lot of damage and isn't holding up to well. Poor K'orva.

CO_Capt_Black says:
AXO: Take us about and catch up with the shuttle... we'll try and tractor it...
AXO_Lt_Exeter says:
CO: And my  Wing needs their  CO, sir!
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
@::Calls some extra Engineers in to ME to take a look over the PTC's and see what repairs they can make ::
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::frowns:: Zin: See, I can't even keep my facts straight... this project has cost you your hosts... not once, but twice.
PO_Pandora says:
@EO: For now, bypassing them is the better of two options. I just hope the EPS conduits will hold. ::Starts working on the rerouting:: Aye ma'am.
CO_Capt_Black says:
::activates the tractor beam emitters and waits for the Scimitar to get into range of the shuttle::  AXO: No buts, Lieutenant... get us closer to that Romulan shuttle...
ACIV_Lt_Keindar says:
<Zin> CMO: A simple host is worth the lives of millions...you as the doctor should know that.
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
@PO: Well if the Taps are out as well we have big problem
AXO_Lt_Exeter says:
CO: Going as fast as I can, sir!
CSO_Lt_Enki says:
CO: Captain, the Romulans are powering up their warp engines
ACTO_Lt_Onnotangu says:
@Keindar: Or you need to do a little more upper body training. ::Grins, then wipes a trickle of blood that runs from the corner of his mouth::

ACTION - The Scimitar's impulse drives are pushed to the max as they watch the Romulan scout ship increase and speed and warp off...

EO_Ens_Leasha says:
*CNS* I’m Sorry Understood will keep an Eye on it here
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::shakes his head, looking sad:: Zin: The life of one is as important as the lives of millions.
ACIV_Lt_Keindar says:
@::Pressing a control, she activates the destruct sequence and begins to pull Onnotangu free of the battered bridge...::
CNS_LtCmdr_Cook says:
::works to connect to the Aventura system, after a few minutes is finally connected to the system and begins download. Making sure to put it to an encrypted code::
PO_Pandora says:
@::Nods, while working further on the by-pass operation::
CO_Capt_Black says:
::grumbles::  Self: Darn it...  AXO: Can you track the shuttle at warp ?
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
@::Watches what the PO does carefully while checking the route it’s taking making sure there are no Hiccups::
AXO_Lt_Exeter says:
::Checks sensors and starts calculating the Romulans Heading::
CIV_Ens_Delar says:
::curses as the Romulan ship warps off:: *Kaneda*: All ships stand down. I want 10 of the least damaged ships around the Aventura and 10 around the Klingons. The rest of you get back in here for repair and re-arm
PO_Pandora says:
@::Notices a red flashing light, holds his breath as he realizes what it means:: EO: Destruction is imminent. We'd better get out of here... NOW!
CNS_LtCmdr_Cook says:
::watches the progress, it is going steady but very slow:: CO: Sir, I have began the download but it is going to slow,
AXO_Lt_Exeter says:
CO: Can track them, but they are high tailing  out of here
CO_Capt_Black says:
AXO: Understood... let them run, we have more important business to attend here...
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
@PO: What .. looks at the screen and tries to counter act it :: what did you do
ACIV_Lt_Keindar says:
@::As she pulls the large Antican along, the young Trill trips over a fallen piece of bulkhead and screeches...quickly pulling herself up and cursing::
CO_Capt_Black says:
AXO: Take us back to the Aventura's position....  CNS / CSO: How's the downloading going...?
PO_Pandora says:
@EO: Nothing, I just bypassed the PTC ::Tries to re-think his moves::
CSO_Lt_Enki says:
CO: Too slow...
AXO_Lt_Exeter says:
CO: Almost there!
CNS_LtCmdr_Cook says:
::wonders what part of slow he didn't understand:: CO: Slow
CO_Capt_Black says:
CNS / CSO: Very well...
ACIV_Lt_Keindar says:
<Zin> CMO: Not in this case...out tests could save the entire Federation. Our sacrifices will save our descendants...
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
@::Halts all flow to the EPS taps and gets the Engineering crew up there to see what the problem is while still running through where the power flow went ::
CO_Capt_Black says:
AXO: Once we've arrived, take us to a full stop...   *EO*¨: Black to Leasha, Report Ensign...
ACTO_Lt_Onnotangu says:
@::Hears the woman scream as she falls:: Keindar: You alright?
AXO_Lt_Exeter says:
CCO: Aye, full stop, sir
ACIV_Lt_Keindar says:
@Onno: I'll be fine...keep going. ::She gets up and notices a gash on her leg dripping blood::
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
*CO* Sir things are not looking good and if we cannot counter act this the ship is going to blow please stand by for an Emergency beam out if necessary Sir
PO_Pandora says:
@::Tries to help out in finding the cause of the overload::
AXO_Lt_Exeter says:
CNS: Lock on all People on that ship and the Ship's Computer core!
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
Zin: Maybe in your perception, but the Federation has done well so far... some factors of the tests maybe, but not all of them.
ACIV_Lt_Keindar says:
<Av-Computer> Audio: Auto-destruct in 1 minute.
CO_Capt_Black says:
*EO*: Acknowledged...
CNS_LtCmdr_Cook says:
::gets a lock on the people and the crew and nods to the AXO::
CSO_Lt_Enki says:
CO: Reading auto destruct on the Aventura!
CO_Capt_Black says:
::nods at the AXO::  AXO: Beam them out of there now...
ACIV_Lt_Keindar says:
<Zin> CMO: You just don't understand...but I will make you realize...
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
@::Still frantically tries to sort the problem:: PO: get you and the Engineering crew off this ship and ask the scimi to keep a lock on me please
AXO_Lt_Exeter says:
NS: Beam them out of there and get that Computer Core!
KCO_Col_K’orva says:
#::Coordinating with the rest of his crew.. or the few he has left::
PO_Pandora says:
@::Sighs, knowing there will no way to avert the autodestruct, except one thing:: EO: Eject the warp-core, now!
CNS_LtCmdr_Cook says:
::beams the people and the crew out, placing the core in the cargo bay::  AXO: Doing so now
CO_Capt_Black says:
CSO: Understood...  AXO: Once all aboard take us to a safe distance...
AXO_Lt_Exeter says:
CO: Aye ::sets up a new Course::
ACTO_Lt_Onnotangu says:
@ Keindar: Keep moving! We'll deal with injuries later.
CO_Capt_Black says:
CIV: Ensign, signal the fighters to follow us...
CIV_Ens_Delar says:
::blinks. Auto-destruct?:: *Kaneda*: Aventura Guard, retreat to a safe distance. The Aventura has been set on auto-destruct and I don’t want you getting caught in the blast
KCO_Col_K’orva says:
#::begins to feel light headed::

ACTION - As Onnotangu and Keindar make it to an escape pod, both them, and the Engineering team are beamed to safety...

EO_Ens_Leasha says:
@:: looks at the PO:: PO: get off this ship now
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
Zin: You can try your worst, but you haven't dealt with a determined Betazoid... ::stops mid sentence and clutches his head as memories flood his mind:: You. Will. Not. Win. This. Way! ::desperately tries to shunt Zin to the quiet corner of his mind::
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
@*CO* Sir I’m requesting a beam out of the PO and Engineering crew Sir .. I will stay behind as long as possible to try and shut it down

ACTION - Due to the large size, and the radiation, the crew wasn't able to get the core...oh well...too bad...

AXO_Lt_Exeter says:
::engages impulse to get away from the Aventura""
CIV_Ens_Delar says:
*Kaneda*: All ships, fall in behind the Scimitar. Stay away from the Aventura at all costs
CNS_LtCmdr_Cook says:
CO/AXO: Sirs, I got the crew but I couldn’t get the core. The radiation was too much
PO_Pandora says:
@::Looks around for support, but sees there isn't any:: EO: Aye ma'am. ::Joins the team::

ACTION - Memories flood into Varesh's mind, a torrent of thoughts, hearing the painful screams of dieing companions and the destruction the host has seen...

CO_Capt_Black says:
::sighs::  CNS: Understood, nevertheless, a job well done...
AXO_Lt_Exeter says:
CNS: Good job, commander 
ACIV_Lt_Keindar says:
<Av-Computer> Audio: Auto destruct in 5, 4...3...2...
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
*CO* emergency beam out Now of all crew Sir
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::screams in horror at the images, yet desperately to shut Zin out of his consciousness, trying to reach his commbadge::

ACTION - As the countdown reaches zero, the destruct cancels. Without the main power, the ship remains mostly intact. While the anti-matter pods on the lower decks detonate, the main hull remains in tact...

AXO_Lt_Exeter says:
::looks at the view screen:: CO: Let's get that Computer core
CNS_LtCmdr_Cook says:
::picks up on the emotions passing though the CMO, Donnie grabs his head and has to close off his own mind to block out the pain::  CO: Sir, the CMO I must get down there
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
Zin: You will not win! ::scrabbles to reach his commbadge::
CO_Capt_Black says:
::nods at the CNS::  CNS: Go...
ACTO_Lt_Onnotangu says:
::Looks around, dazed:: Keindar: Where are we?
CNS_LtCmdr_Cook says:
::runs to the TL and instructs it to head to sickbay::
AXO_Lt_Exeter says:
CO: Losing Romulan on Long-range Sensors
CO_Capt_Black says:
AXO: If it is still there...  CSO: Lieutenant, scan the Aventura... is there anything left of its computer core...?
ACIV_Lt_Keindar says:
::Curses:: Onno: That meddling ship, the Scimitar...::She wonders if their plan worked and the Aventura was destroyed::
CNS_LtCmdr_Cook says:
*CMO* Commander are you there, I am on my way
AXO_Lt_Exeter says:
*EO*: Who set up Auto- Destruct?
CSO_Lt_Enki says:
CO: Some of it... it looks intact but damaged.  Once we have it, I might be able to recover about 45% of the data
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
::is back on the ship and looks at the PO:: PO: Well that’s weirdest thing I’ve seen in a long time
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::hears Donnie, but can't seem to answer, the struggle to keep Zin at bay in his mind taking up all his concentration::
PO_Pandora says:
::Finds himself standing in the transporter room and sighs::
AXO_Lt_Exeter says:
CO: Good enough
CNS_LtCmdr_Cook says:
::the TL arrives on the proper deck and Donnie runs to sickbay, he looks around and then heads to the CMO’s office::
CO_Capt_Black says:
CSO: Understood...  AXO: Lieutenant, take us back.... we're going to recover that core....
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
*AXO* We have no idea Sir and didn't have time to find out .. seems it came online by its self
PO_Pandora says:
::Nods:: EO: I agree.
ACTO_Lt_Onnotangu says:
::Collapses, and lets out a final groan of pain::
ACIV_Lt_Keindar says:
::With her arm around Onnotangu, she collapses along side him:: *Sickbay* Medical emergency, transporter room one...
AXO_Lt_Exeter says:
::Sets the ship back to the Aventura and already locks on the  Aventura's Computer core compensating for radiation:: CIV: Recall Fighters and Runabouts
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
PO: Will be on the bridge .. do me a favor set up a Program in the holodeck and let me know when you’re done of everything that happened on that ship and everything as it appeared .. when you have the time that is
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::feels Zin getting the upper hand, he being submerged in the symbiont's consciousness:: ~~~CNS: Help me... it is deranged! Get it out!~~~ ::hopes Donnie can hear him::
CO_Capt_Black says:
::brings the Scimitar back to yellow alert::
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
::walls to the TL::
CNS_LtCmdr_Cook says:
::seeing the CMO in extreme pain, he picks up at tricorder and sees Zin is actual launching some kind of mental attack on the commander.  Using his own metal shield he tries to block Zin from the Commander mind::
CIV_Ens_Delar says:
::scratches his head and opens a channel to all their ships currently in space:: *Ships*: All ships, return to the Scimitar or be left behind
PO_Pandora says:
::Nods:: I'll notify you when I'm done. ::Heads out to the holodeck::
CO_Capt_Black says:
::leaves the tactical station and moves onto the command circle again::
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
TL: bridge

ACTION - The remaining Kaneda Fighters and Runabouts head back to the Scimitar slowly, picking up the pieces...

CNS_LtCmdr_Cook says:
*CO* I am removing the Zin symbiont from Commander Varesh, it is attacking him mentally. ::Donnie goes back to into sickbay and gets a local anesthetic and everything else he will need to remove the symbiont::
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::frantically scrabbles for Donnie's help:: ~~~CNS: We have to remove it, or I'll lose against it.~~~
AXO_Lt_Exeter says:
::Gets a lock on the Aventura's Main Computer Core:: CO: I have a lock
CO_Capt_Black says:
*CNS*: Understood....
CO_Capt_Black says:
AXO: Beam it to one of the cargobays and secure that...
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
::walks on to the bridge and activates the Engineering consol thinking a bout what happened ::
CNS_LtCmdr_Cook says:
~~~CMO: I am removing it, just hold on~~~

ACTION - Onnotangu passes out from pain, and him and Keindar are beamed to sickbay for treatment.

PO_Pandora says:
::Enters the holodeck:: Computer: Computer, create new program, name Aventura Events Alpha.
KCO_Col_K’orva says:
#::taps a button opening a channel to the Scimitar:: COM: Scimitar: We request assistance.. or ship has been badly damaged and.. ::voice trails off::
AXO_Lt_Exeter says:
::tries to beam the Computer Core to cargobay 1 and puts a shield around it:: *Security*: I want a security Detail in cargobay 1

ACTION - In a brilliant blue light the Aventura computer is beamed into the cargo bays of the U.S.S. Scimitar...

CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
~~~CNS: I'll do what I can.~~~ ::continues to wage the battle in his head, knowing Zin is surprised at the resistance he's putting up::
CNS_LtCmdr_Cook says:
::injects the CMO with a local anesthetic, and begins to use the laser scalpel on his abdomen area. He hopes that he can work fast enough to get it out in time::
PO_Pandora says:
::Starts working on a copy of the Aventura ME area::
CNS_LtCmdr_Cook says:
::after a few minutes, the Commander’s abdomen area is opened up reviling the symbiont, Donnie injects the symbiont directly with a neural suppressant hoping that will cause it to stop the attack on the CMO::
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
::Runs a quick Diagnostic ::
PO_Pandora says:
::Adds in details of the damage sustained::
CO_Capt_Black says:
::hears the Klingon comm. message and walks to the OPS station and opens a comm. channel::  COM: Chen'ava: Understood, standby for rendezvous...
CIV_Ens_Delar says:
::sighs and logs off the console, running a hand through his hair:: Self: Ow, my brain hurts
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::sobs with relief as the attack suddenly stops:: CNS: Thanks. ::whispered::

ACTION - Day Two. With the U.S.S. Aventura in tow, the Scimitar and company have set course for the nearest starbase. The Zin symbiont has been removed from Commander Varesh, and the Aventura computer core has so far been a puzzle. We now find the crew in the main observation lounge, to wrap up some last minute business.

CSO_Lt_Enki says:
::Sits in the observation lounge, looking at a series of PADDs... they display 1s and 0s, data that should make sense to her, but don't.  What is with this core?::
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
:: In the main Obs lounge looking at her PADD realizing she hasn't got anyone to torment::
PO_Pandora says:
::Standing in the observation lounge, looking around for nothing or no-one in particular::
CIV_Ens_Delar says:
::standing at the window in the Obs. Lounge, staring out at the vastness of space, deep in thought::
Cmdr_Xia says:
::Waling into the observation lounge, she looks around at her former crew. With a smile, she stands back and waits for Captain Black to begin::
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::sits slumped in a chair, staring into the middle distance::
CNS_LtCmdr_Cook says:
::setting in the observation lounge::
AXO_Lt_Exeter says:
::sitting next to the CO::
CSO_Lt_Enki says:
CMO: Commander, did that symbiont bath work?
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
::Glances out at the table as her eyes rest on Exeter for a moment ::
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::glances at Enki:: CSO: At the moment I cannot care less. But yes, it did.
CO_Capt_Black says:
::in the observation lounge, reading up on the latest information from Starfleet Command and nods in approval, seeing everyone has seated he stands from his chair again and raises his voice::  All: May I have your attention please....
CSO_Lt_Enki says:
CMO: What happened to do no.. ::quiets as Black speaks::
AXO_Lt_Exeter says:
::Catches Leasha's  eyes and smiles at her::
PO_Pandora says:
::Turns to Black::
CIV_Ens_Delar says:
::turns from the window and faces Black, standing at attention::
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
::half Smiles at Exeter and then looks towards the Captain ::
Cmdr_Xia says:
::Moving over towards Colonel K'orva, she sits down quickly and turns her attention to Captain Black with a smile::
AXO_Lt_Exeter says:
::looks at his PADD and smiles::
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::glares at Enki, knowing what she was going to say, then stares off into the middle distance again, vaguely aware of the Captain speaking::
AXO_Lt_Exeter says:
::stands up and Takes his spot next to Black, looking at the crew::
KCO_Col_K’orva says:
::Staring at everyone thinking that he does not want to be here::
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
:;watches both the captain and Exeter before looking at her PADD::
CO_Capt_Black says:
All: I think I speak for everyone when I say that you all have done an excellent job handling the recent situation in the Mikradoren System... on that matter I have some ship business I would like to share with you...  ::glances at the CSO::   CSO: Lieutenant Enki, Front and Center please...
CSO_Lt_Enki says:
::looks around for a moment, surprised, then sets her PADDs down and walks forward::
AXO_Lt_Exeter says:
::turns his eyes to the CSO looking very stern at her::
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
::Looks up from her PADD and watches Enki::
PO_Pandora says:
::Shifts his attention to the CSO, following her up to the CO::
Cmdr_Xia says:
::With a bright smile she turns her focus to Marla. She is glad to be here to see this and smiles to her once again::
KCO_Col_K’orva says:
::watches the woman walk over to the Captain::
CSO_Lt_Enki says:
::Smiles a weak smile at Xia, still unsure about her::
CO_Capt_Black says:
CSO: Lieutenant Enki, during the past few months you have been an example to your department and to the Scimitar crew as a whole, therefore it my please to present you with a Captain's Letter of Commendation for Outstanding Service to the U.S.S. Scimitar...  Congratulations !  ::glances at the XO for the official "PADD"::
CO_Capt_Black says:
::takes the PADD from the AXO and hands it to the CSO and offers her his hand::
CSO_Lt_Enki says:
::Nods, and takes the PADD::  CO: Thank you Captain.
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::looks up as Marla gets a commendation, then stares out the windows::
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
::Smiles ::
AXO_Lt_Exeter says:
::hands the CO the PADD::
Cmdr_Xia says:
::She smiles and Marla and then notices the spaced out expression of Varesh and begins to get concerned - wondering if he's alright::
KCO_Col_K’orva says:
::wonders why that is such a big deal::
PO_Pandora says:
::Smiles as he listens to the handing out of the letter of commendation::
CSO_Lt_Enki says:
::Shakes the hand::
AXO_Lt_Exeter says:
::smiles and looks at Enki:: CSO: Congrats, lieutenant
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::"hears" Xia's concern and looks over at her, giving her a wan smile::
CO_Capt_Black says:
All: Now for one final item on our list....  ::glances at the EO::  EO: Ensign Leasha, front and center please...
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
::Looks up startled and slowly makes her way to the captain trying to figure what she’s done now and looks a little concerned::
PO_Pandora says:
::Looks at Leasha, thinking back to the short but intense away mission the day before::
CIV_Ens_Delar says:
::winces as his leg starts to cramp up and wishes he had taken a chair instead of standing at the back::
CSO_Lt_Enki says:
::Walks back to her seat::
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::smiles as Karla walks up to Brian::
CO_Capt_Black says:
EO: Ensign, with the departure of Mr. DuPont recently, the engineering department lost a valuable member and also opened up the Chief Engineer's post.... I've been in contact with Starfleet Command on this issue and they informed me that they haven't been able to find an adequate replacement yet...  acting on my authority as Captain of this vessel
CO_Capt_Black says:
I hereby assign you as Acting Chief Engineer of the U.S.S. Scimitar until Starfleet Command makes up their minds...  ::smiles as he extends his hand::  ACEO: Congratulations, Chief... make us proud...
AXO_Lt_Exeter says:
::smiles as he extends his hand waiting for Black to finish::
Cmdr_Xia says:
::With a smile she begins to applaud lightly:: CSO/ACEO: Congratulations Marla, Karla...good job...
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
::looks even more startled:: CO: I’m sorry Sir ... they couldn't find one Chief out of all the 100's that are out there
PO_Pandora says:
::Smiles, as he hears of the new, be it acting, chief::
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::speaks up, his voice still hoarse from the previous day's screaming:: EO: Congratulations Karla. Take it - you do the job already.
EO_Ens_Leasha says:
CO: and you want to make me ACEO ... oh that’s frightening ::shakes the CO's hands::
CO_Capt_Black says:
::grins as he shakes the ACEO's hand::  ACEO: Not at all....I have full confidence in your abilities...
ACEO_Ens_Leasha says:
CO: Glad you have Sir ::Smiles::
AXO_Lt_Exeter says:
ACEO: And you'll have me watching your every move :;smiles::
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::smiles at the exchange between Karla and the Captain::
PO_Pandora says:
::Walks over to Leasha:: ACEO: Congratulations, chief. You earned it. And there's another thing. I got that program you wanted finished. ::Smiles::
ACEO_Ens_Leasha says:
:;raises an eye brow and holds her comment:: AXO: Do you mind if I answer that one latter Sir
Cmdr_Xia says:
…and so we have come to the end. The crew has set course for their next destinations, leaving many questions behind. What will their next adventure entail, and will the darkness of space and the depths of the night ever reveal their secrets? Time and only time has the power to tell…
Cmdr_Xia says:
=/\==/\=END Mission "Night Air"=/\==/\=