Star Trek: A Call To Duty
U.S.S. Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 10407.26

Starring:

Martijn Lemmen 	as 	Captain Brian Black - CO
Karen Barkas 		as 	Lieutenant Commander Karida Janan – XO

…and…

Greg Diduszko 	as 	Lieutenant JG K'Nargh – TO
James Greenman 	as 	Lieutenant JG Rowan Delar - CSO 
Sarah Henwood 	as 	Lieutenant Brenna Delar – OPS
David James 		as 	Ensign Korvus Kerak – CMO
Scott Knight		as	Lieutenant Ethan Michael MacAllister – CTO
Brendan Ringenoldus 	as 	Lieutenant Commander John Exeter – FCO

                        …with…
		
Christopher Gibson      as 	Admiral Benson Hanwright, Lieutenant Majors, Minister Del
Mauro Goncalves 	as	Captain Mauro MacLeod - USS Dublin - CO
Sam Hung		as	Commander Sid Monroe – USS Nighthawk- ACO
Tim Schols 		as 	Lieutenant Gary Jackson – USS Nighthawk - AXO 
Jim Strickland		as 	Ensign V’am – USS Vesuvius – OPS
Gina Toye 		as 	Lieutenant JG Karla Leasha - CEO

Christopher Gibson      as 	U.S.S. Scimitar SM

Summary - The Fleet has amassed, the forces have prepared. After several days of refits and modifications by the Starfleet Corp. of Engineers, the U.S.S. Scimitar has departed from space dock, and is joining the rest of the Task Force assigned to Utopia Planitia...

Their orders: Recover the President of the United Federation of Planets, by entering an alien realm, using an alien drive technology...and returning home safely.

A Fleet of sixteen vessels have been modified and prepared, assigned to the U.S.S. Scimitar are three other craft, the U.S.S. Quirinus, U.S.S. Legacy and the U.S.S. Argo Navis...an old battered Ambassador Cruiser which has been modified into a heavy gun-ship.

Three other wings are being commanded by the U.S.S. Nighthawk (a vessel with intimate knowledge of the alien realm), the U.S.S. Dublin (commanded by the outstanding Captain MacLeod) and the U.S.S. Vesuvius (a Galaxy glass cruiser that has proved herself in battle in the past).

The Fleet has amassed, and the crews are ready - it is time to go to war...

=/\==/\=BEGIN U.S.S. Scimitar Mission - "Debt Of Honour - Deep Strike"=/\==/\=

CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::brings up his console manager and runs a few short range scans, testing out the new systems with a grudging scowl::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::in his office going over his orders::
TO_LtJG_K`Nargh says:
::Manning tac1 until the CTO comes out of his office::
CEO_LtJG_Leasha says:
::on the bridge at the engineering consol keeping tabs on the new engines::
CMO_Ens_Kerak says:
::Sitting in sickbay reading a PADD::
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - On the viewscreen of the Scimitar the crew can see the fleet preparing, before them hover three vessels, the Dublin, the Vesuvius and the Nighthawk...
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::furrows her brow at the power levels and fiddles with making a nice buffer of extra power from uninhabited labs and quarters::
DCO_Capt_MacLeod says:
$::on the Dublin, in his Ready Room, reading the last reports from the other ships on his wing::
VOPS_Ens_Varn says:
#::monitors his comm console and hears the other ships chatter, getting ready to let his Captain know what's going on::
TO_LtJG_K`Nargh says:
::getting everything ready so that the Scimitar will be ready to battle, in case such circumstances appear::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::enters the bridge looks at Tactical:: TO: Everything okay
NAXO_Lt_Jackson says:
@::Sits on the bridge, monitoring the arrival of the Scimitar and it's battle group::
CEO_LtJG_Leasha says:
::Checks that all repair teams are ready for the damage the command staff will no doubt make ::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::leaves his office and heads for the TL::
NACO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
@AXO: Lieutenant, how many ships are already here? ::Receives a padd from a yeoman::
TO_LtJG_K`Nargh says:
::nods at the FCO:: Aye, sir
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::lifts himself from his chair and slowly moves to the viewscreen::  OPS: Lieutenant... signal the accompanying ships to engage on my command to their designated coordinates...
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - Starfleet Engineering Corp. officers muddle around Main Engineering, monitoring the new drive technology that has been installed onto the Scimitar.
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::on the bridge in her seat watches the rest of the bridge members::
DCO_Capt_MacLeod says:
$::satisfied with the positive reports, leaves the Ready Room back onto the bridge, nods to the DXO and takes his seat::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::nods:: CO: Aye sir ::readies the signal and send the transmission::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CSO: Could you check if the Hawk is around here?
CEO_LtJG_Leasha says:
::oh and of course the FCO bumping in to things since there’s a lot of ships out there for him to narrowly miss::
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::looks over to the CO:: CO: Captain, permission to take command of the TIC during this operation...I think my skills may be of some use, and I can monitor the new subspace sensors from there
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
TL: Deck one, Bridge.
NAXO_Lt_Jackson says:
@::Turns around in his chair:: NACO: We have... ::Runs his eyes over the blips:: We have 16 ships here now... The Scimitar has just arrived...
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::her view returns to the other ships on the viewscreen::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::sits back in her chair waiting for further orders and rubbing her temple absently grimacing at the moderate throb in her head::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::nods at the CSO::  CSO: Permission granted, Lieutenant...
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - The OPS boards of the task force light up with an incoming signal from Starfleet Command...
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::stands in the TL as it moves up the decks thinking 'they could have at least made these things faster'::
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::nods and smiles at the Captain:: CO: Thank you, Sir. I'll give you a progress report in five minutes. ::with a look and a smile over to his wife, he turns and walks into the TL, ordering it to the TIC::
VOPS_Ens_Varn says:
#::sees the signal and notifies Captain Horn::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::looks down at the console:: CO: Sir, incoming transmission from Starfleet command
CEO_LtJG_Leasha says:
XO: ma'am the engines are running in normal parameters with no problems ::Stops:: As of yet that is
CMO_Ens_Kerak says:
::continues reading his PADD::
NACO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
@::Nods:: AXO: Very well.  I want a full readiness report from all department heads.  You have the bridge.  ::Gets up and heads for the Ready Room::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
OPS: On screen, Lieutenant...
TO_LtJG_K`Nargh says:
::finishes setting up Tac 1 and moves over to Tac 2 to prepare it as well::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::nods and puts the transmission on the viewscreen::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::steps out of the TL as it arrives on the bridge then pauses to look at the viewscreen::
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::steps off the TL, walking down towards the holo table and accessing the console there, bringing up short ranges scans and putting them up:: All: Report
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::nods to the CEO with a small smile:: CEO: Noted thank you.
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - The face of an aging Starfleet Admiral in a black and red uniform appears on the viewscreens of the task force. The man is similar is appearance to Vice Admiral Haydes, only a little more slender and balding at the top - Starfleet Intelligence's own Admiral Benson Hanwright.
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::still standing  looking at the viewscreen::
NAXO_Lt_Jackson says:
@::Nods:: NACO: Aye sir. ::Steps o the command chair, as he OPS console starts blinking:: NACO: Oh, commander! Shall I patch Starfleet command through to the ready room?
CEO_LtJG_Leasha says:
::turns and looks around the bridge to see what is going on ::
NACO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
@::Looks over:: AXO: Yes. ::Walks in and taps the Computer::
Host Admiral_Hanwright says:
COM: TaskForce: Greetings, Captains, crews.
TO_LtJG_K`Nargh says:
::pauses and looks up at the viewscreen::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::as the Admiral appears on the viewscreen he nods at him::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::remembers her words with the technician and then the EO and understands that the engineering teams may well face some challenges during this mission::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::watches the man on the viewscreen carefully::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::looks towards the viewscreen, with a poker faced expression, not entirely comforted by Haydes::
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
<Ensign_Morris> CSO: Everything is fully operational. Subspace sensors are online, sensor frequency is tuned to optimal, and the new holo table looks really nice...::grins widely::
VOPS_Ens_Varn says:
#::watches the Admiral and makes sure all comm channels to the other ships are open as well::
CEO_LtJG_Leasha says:
::looks to the viewscreen and watches quietly for a change::
DCO_Capt_MacLeod says:
$COM: Admiral:  Greetings, Admiral.  ::nods::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::makes his way quietly to Tac1::
Host Admiral_Hanwright says:
COM: TaskForce: You have all worked hard preparing for this assignment, one that is of the utmost importance to us here at Starfleet Command. I wish you the best of luck on your assigned missions. We are currently transferring data to you your assigned coordinates. The Scimitar will open the rift in T-15 minutes...
CMO_Ens_Kerak says:
::puts the PADD down and walks over to a replicator, orders himself a glass of milk and returns to his office and PADD::
Host Admiral_Hanwright says:
COM: TaskForce: ...in that time, you will enter the alien realm and begin your journey. Good luck to you all, and may the winds of fortune be forever at your backs...Starfleet Command out.
TO_LtJG_K`Nargh says:
::nods at the CTO:: CTO: Welcome sir, I’m sorry for the rough introductions, it has been a bad couple of weeks, LtJG K’Nargh reporting for duty
DCO_Capt_MacLeod says:
$::looks at his Operations Officer::  DOPS:  Transfer the coordinates to Helm as soon as we have them.
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::shakes her head slightly:: Self: Why did he have to start his speech that way. ::memories flood back::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::looks at the TO and nods, then heads for his station::
NACO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
@::Walks out of his Ready Room::
VOPS_Ens_Varn says:
#::waits for the coordinates so he can transfer them to the FCO::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
TO: Understandable, and believe me I know what it's like to have a new CTO, I used to be a TO myself once. ::holds out his hand:: Lieutenant MacAllister
NACO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
@AXO: Has Command transferred the coordinates?
CEO_LtJG_Leasha says:
::watches the CTO with K’Nargh::
Host Admiral_Hanwright says:
ACTION - The coordinates are received by the vessels of the Task Force, and they set course for the edge of Sol Sector.
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::taps his comm badge:: *CO*: Captain, sensor systems are fully operational. We wont know what we're dealing with when we enter the alien space, but we're prepared for...well, most of it
TO_LtJG_K`Nargh says:
::shakes his hand:: CTO: Hopefully we can start over ::grins:: everything is setup and ready to go sir
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::hears the chirp of the incoming transmission and relays the coordinates to the helm::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::returns to his seat and glances at the FCO::  FCO: ETA to the received coordinates, Commander ?
VOPS_Ens_Varn says:
#::immediately sends the coordinates to Lorehani and notifies Captain Horn::
NAXO_Lt_Jackson says:
@::Looks at the Ready Room door:: NACO: They're coming through now... Sir, do you want to take command again?
CEO_LtJG_Leasha says:
XO; Engines still stable ma'am Hopefully they will remain so on the other side
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::smiles:: TO: Hopefully we can. Have you had a look at the weapon modifications?
Host Lt_Majors says:
::A Starfleet Intelligence officer steps onto the TIC, flanked by two Starfleet Engineers who immediately take up their posts monitoring the new drive system:: CSO: Lieutenant Delar I presume?
TO_LtJG_K`Nargh says:
::shakes his head:: CTO: No time sir, I was locked up in the brig
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::turns to regard the new officer and nods:: Majors: That's me. Can I ask who you are now, or do I have to wait my turn...::looks at the rank pips::...Lieutenant
NACO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
@NAXO: Very well, set a course.  I'll resume command, thank you.
CEO_LtJG_Leasha says:
::hears the conversation between the CTO and the TO:: TO: Again ::grins and turns back to her consol continuing final checks::
CMO_Ens_Kerak says:
::takes a sip of milk and reads on about the new medical systems::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
TO: Well we'll soon remedy that. ::transfers the schematics for the weapons and shield upgrades to tac2::
TO_LtJG_K`Nargh says:
::glances at the CEO and laughs:: CEO: Hopefully the last as well
Host Lt_Majors says:
::He glances at Delar and nods:: CSO: Lieutenant Majors, Starfleet Intelligence. I have been ordered by my superiors to monitor our drive technology and to ensure it's safety.
CEO_LtJG_Leasha says:
::laughs at the K’Nargh’s comment:: TO: Can I place a bet it won't be :;grins::
TO_LtJG_K`Nargh says:
::nods at the CTO and takes a look over the new modifications to the Scimitars weapons and shields::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::is paying attention to the bridge conversations as they ready the ships::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::sits back in her chair placing a hand protectively on her now moderately sized belly and furrows her brow:: Self: Wonderful, more subspace rifts..wonder if I get a free coma with this one too
Host Lt_Majors says:
ACTION - The task force putts along in the voids of the Sol System, making their way outwards towards the edge of the system...
TO_LtJG_K`Nargh says:
::laughs to himself:: CEO: I'll take that bet
NAXO_Lt_Jackson says:
@::Gets up from his chair and walks over o tactical again, hen pulls up helm controls and enters the course:: NACO: Course laid in.. Standing by shields and weapons..
CEO_LtJG_Leasha says:
TO: Done
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CO: ETA to Coords   10 minutes. :: wondering  what the mission was again::
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::nods a polite greeting:: Majors: Lieutenant Majors. Please make sure it doesn't blow up, or fail, or somehow impact this mission in any way...and I’ll do my job. ::turns back to his console, receiving the coordinates and running some partial scans::
TO_LtJG_K`Nargh says:
::just grins as he keeps on reading over the new weapons modifications::
Host Lt_Majors says:
::Majors shakes his head once and moves over to a TIC console:: CSO: My sole assignment is to ensure the safety of our drive technology, Lieutenant - it will not fail.
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::glances behind him::  CEO: Chief... how're we doing with our new engine ?
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::notices the grin on the TO's face:: TO: See something you like?
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::not looking up from his console:: Majors: That's good to hear. I don't know you enough to trust your word, but I’ll take it into account
CEO_LtJG_Leasha says:
CO: there stable and running within normal parameters Sir Power levels are stable and we will be ready to engage them in a bout 5 minutes Sir
Host Lt_Majors says:
ACTION - Power levels on the Scimitar remain normal, the remaining vessels in the task force begin to power up and prepare for entry into the rift.
DCO_Capt_MacLeod says:
$::raises an eyebrow::  DOPS:  Contact the Scimitar, let me speak to Captain Black.
Host Lt_Majors says:
ACTION - A comm comes in from the U.S.S. Dublin, priority one.
NAXO_Lt_Jackson says:
@::Glances at the viewscreen as they move along::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
CEO: Understood...  keep a close eye on those readings, if there's a time we can't afford glitches... it's today...  ::smiles faintly::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
CO: Sir, priority one transmission from the captain of the Dublin
TO_LtJG_K`Nargh says:
::points at Tac 2:: CTO: updated phasers, plus I can't wait to test out the new power of our weapons, much more power coming through the warp core
CEO_LtJG_Leasha says:
::nods:: CO: Understood Sir your be the first to know if there’s any problems when I scream about the SB Engineers
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
OPS: Put it on the viewscreen, Lieutenant...
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
TO: We could have done with a trip to the firing range before we set off.
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::nods:: CO: Aye sir ::opens the channel and puts it on screen::
Host Lt_Majors says:
ACTION - Some of the faster, and more eager ships make it towards the coordinates, the U.S.S. Nighthawk and U.S.S. Legacy beat the other turtles in the race.
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::stands from his chair again::  COMM: Dublin: Captain MacLeod...  how can I help you..?
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::looks up to the viewscreen again::
TO_LtJG_K`Nargh says:
CTO: Would have been nice, but alien scum will be much better
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
TO: Yeah, slightly more splatter.
NACO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
@NAXO: Fleet Status.
NAXO_Lt_Jackson says:
@::Turns to his console as it beeps, then to Cmdr Monroe:: NACO: Commander, we've arrived at the coordinates... Standing by to go to Red Alert..
TO_LtJG_K`Nargh says:
::grins:: CTO: so....where did you transfer from sir?
Host Lt_Majors says:
::He nods to Delar and begins monitoring the drive:: CSO: As you shouldn't, I have not done anything to earn said trust. ::He takes out a PADD and hands it to Delar::
DCO_Capt_MacLeod says:
$::looking at the viewscreen::  COM: Scimitar: Captain Black...  ::nods::  I was wondering... perhaps we should enter the rift with weapons hot.  What do you think?  We don't know what is there waiting for us.
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
TO: USS Tal-War, rather peaceful ship until the TIC got blown off.
TO_LtJG_K`Nargh says:
CTO: What happened?
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::takes the PADD and skims over it, noting the equations and frequencies the field operates on:: Majors: Thank you...This still doesn't earn my trust, but it's a step in the right direction ::looks up from his reading and offers the Lieutenant a small smile before looking back down, studying the PADD fervently::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CO: Brian, you know who's commanding the hawk?
Host Lt_Majors says:
ACTION - A wing of three Akira class cruisers fly past the Scimitar and make their way to join up with the U.S.S. Vesuvius, they begin sending comms to the Vesuvius, setting up formation.
CEO_LtJG_Leasha says:
::Still checking various Systems and making sure power levels are as they should be::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
TO: We got outgunned and lost our fighter wing, and then they blew the TIC off.
VOPS_Ens_Varn says:
#::gets busy in a hurry as the rest of the ships assigned to the Vesuvius get close::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::monitors the various comms of the fleet watching every so often as the purple swirl of her eyes shifts and changes::
VOPS_Ens_Varn says:
#::makes sure the three Akira's know where they're supposed to go::
TO_LtJG_K`Nargh says:
CTO: ouch, well you are aboard a good ship now, have been serving here all my career, started as a SO, went to TO then CTO. I had to go on leave so was sent back down to TO, also have one reprimand on my service record. ::grins::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::nods at the Captain::  COMM: Dublin: That seems to be a good precautionary measure, Captain... after all...we can't be to sure about things on this mission...  we will relay the word for charged weapons once we enter...
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::raises her eyebrows making yet another note then continues to watch the Dublin's CO::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::nods at OPS to relay the necessary commands::
DCO_Capt_MacLeod says:
$::smiles::  COM: Scimitar:  Very well, Captain.  We are on stand by and following your lead.  Dublin out.
Host Lt_Majors says:
::Nods back:: I wouldn't expect it to. You'll find the subspace frequencies there that you'll need to scan for - we'll be going into a subspace rift...and it might be a rough ride...
CEO_LtJG_Leasha says:
::turns back a round to watch what is going and finds herself looking at the FCO thinking ::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
TO: Well all I can say is at least the TIC wasn't a complete loss. We had a bank of QT launchers fitted in it's place.
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::nods at OPS again::  OPS: Lieutenant... bring us back on the view..... we're about head out... have all ships on standby and begin countdown sequence...
TO_LtJG_K`Nargh says:
::smiles:: CTO: Would have been nice to fire those off
CEO_LtJG_Leasha says:
::hears a beep and turns punching something into the computer :: CO: Power levels are ready we can engage drive on your command Sir
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
TO: It was.
Host Lt_Majors says:
ACTION - The remainder of the Task Force arrive at the coordinate, and many shift to Red Alert, all ready to go to battle stations and enter the rift...
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
OPS: 30 seconds countdown, Lieutenant... on my mark...  ::taps his padd::  mark.
TO_LtJG_K`Nargh says:
::grins:: CTO: Weapons are still holding steady with the power increase, hopefully they will throughout this mission
NACO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
@::Looks to his left:: NAXO: Battle stations.
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::sits down and glances at his XO::  XO: Here we go...
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::has no words amongst the thoughts in her mind, simply nods to the CO with a serious expression on her face::
CEO_LtJG_Leasha says:
::turns to watch the consol ready to take action if things go a miss on the engineering side alerts the repair teams that there about to make head way::
NAXO_Lt_Jackson says:
@::Sits patiently at his station, his hand covering closely to the Red Alert button and lets it come down on it once given the order:: NACO: Red Alert is up, crew is responding.. ::Listens as the sirens go off::
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::nods slowly, using one hand to enter a few equations into his console while glancing at the PADD:: Lt: I trust the FCO with driving...but if we ask him to surf the subspace waves by altering the field shape and form in response to each coming wave...Hmmm...we could ask? ::smiles to himself as he runs a couple more simulations::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
TO: Thank you Lt. CO: Weapons are holding stable with the power increase. Can't see any problems.
Host Lt_Majors says:
::He monitors the power levels of the alien drive system, making sure everything is stable::
TO_LtJG_K`Nargh says:
::yells out:: ALL: WOO HOO, here we go
DCO_Capt_MacLeod says:
$DCTO:  Red alert, all hands to battle stations!  ::looking at the viewscreen, awaiting for the rift and mumbles::  Self:  Let's see what's there for us.
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
CEO: Acknowledged...   activate the engines once the countdown is complete....
CEO_LtJG_Leasha says:
::Turns to the TO and smiles:: TO: Please do not say this is a good day to die after that
CEO_LtJG_Leasha says:
CO; Aye Sir
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::turns to K'Nargh in surprise and can't help but smile to see someone is very keen to get there::
Host Lt_Majors says:
ACTION - The countdown rings through all the ships in the Task Force, 5...4...3...2...
TO_LtJG_K`Nargh says:
::laughs:: CEO: good day to blow up some alien scum ::Winks::
NAXO_Lt_Jackson says:
@::Takes a deep breath as the counter reaches 0::
VOPS_Ens_Varn says:
#::gulps as he watches the countdown on his console::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::looks  around still wondering what he missed::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::braces himself::
Host Lt_Majors says:
ACTION - One. The Scimitar begins to vibrate, the ships shakes slightly and on the viewscreen all goes white. A vibrant display of color floods the viewscreen, blues, purples, white and pink...
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
*CSO*: Once the rift is created I want an update on it's readings, Lieutenant...
TO_LtJG_K`Nargh says:
::looks at the viewscreen:: CEO: umm is that a good thing?
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::monitors his sensors carefully, noting any discrepancies in the field:: *CO*: You'll get it, Captain
Host Lt_Majors says:
ACTION - The Captain of the U.S.S. Quirinus shades his eyes as he watches the brilliant display, and many other officers in the fleet do the same...
NACO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
@::Watches the rift open::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::holds himself to his chair::  Self: Sheesh....
DCO_Capt_MacLeod says:
$::receives a report from an energy surge::
CEO_LtJG_Leasha says:
TO: Do i have to answer that
CEO_LtJG_Leasha says:
CO; Power levels remaining stable Sir
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::looks from the viewscreen again:: Self: Pretty.
NAXO_Lt_Jackson says:
@::Still holding his breath, he looks at the viewscreen, where an amazing display of light and colour is going on:: NACO: This is the point of no return...
TO_LtJG_K`Nargh says:
CEO: yyyeeessss ::tries to speak while the ship shakes::
Host Lt_Majors says:
ACTION - In a bright flash of white light the rift stabilizes...a large purple swirling rift, cracking with energy...the color is almost identical to the glow of Brenna Delar's eyes...something quite unnerving to the young woman.
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::monitors weapons and stuff::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
CEO: Acknowledged...   :.waits for a report from his CSO::
CEO_LtJG_Leasha says:
::Shakes her head clearly not convinced she wants to go down there::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::watches the viewscreen in awe:: Self: beautiful
CMO_Ens_Kerak says:
Self: Bah! ::Glass falls over and milk falls on his uniform:: Self: bah!!. ::Storms out into sickbay and glares at some crewman:: crewman: "what’s going on?"!
CEO_LtJG_Leasha says:
TO: Can I reframe from worrying you then ::grins::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::looks down at her readouts:: CO: Sir the rift is stable
Host Lt_Majors says:
ACTION - Officers in sickbay look equally confused and look at Kerak, unsure...
CEO_LtJG_Leasha says:
::waits for the CO's orders ::
NACO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
@NAXO: We are not turning back.
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
*CO*: Captain, we've got a stable rift formed...::gazes at the holographic image floating above the Holo table:: It looks beautiful...
TO_LtJG_K`Nargh says:
::nods at the CEO and continues to watch the viewscreen::
VOPS_Ens_Varn says:
#::watches as the rift stabilizes and notifies the Captain::
DCO_Capt_MacLeod says:
$DFCO:  There is no coming back now, as soon as the Scimitar enters, go.
CMO_Ens_Kerak says:
::grumbles and finds a computer terminal and requests a status report::
NAXO_Lt_Jackson says:
@::Grins:: NACO: Then may God help us all...
DCO_Capt_MacLeod says:
$DOPS:  Alert our wing we're entering in a few moments.
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
*CSO*: Acknowledged... keep me informed...   ::glances at the OPS::  OPS: Lieutenant, signal the Nighthawk that the rift stable and they can enter...
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
TO: I wonderrrr why they didnnnn't upgrade the inerrrrrtial dampererrrrrrs.
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
CO: Aye sir ::composes the short message and sends it off the Nighthawk::
TO_LtJG_K`Nargh says:
CTO: I gue...guess there wasn'ttt enou..gh time
Host Lt_Majors says:
ACTION - As the subspace field stabilizes, the vibrations on the Scimitar cease, and power flow levels off...all is good so far.
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::remains in her seat watching the rift, then letting her eyes slip across the crew again::
CMO_Ens_Kerak says:
::orders a few crewmen about to prepare sickbay for any injuries during the trip through the rift::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::takes a deep breath as he watches the scene in front of him::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
:;still sitting back:: self: was I supposed to do something
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
Majors: Looking good so far...::monitors the rift closely, checking on the effect that the engines have on it an the space around them::
TO_LtJG_K`Nargh says:
Self: hmm, so far so good, looks like the engines are holding out
NAXO_Lt_Jackson says:
@::Composes a reply to the Scimitar:: "Thank you Scimitar. Godspeed and see you on the other side..."; Sends it off right away:: NACO: Sir, the Scimitar signals.. The Rift is stable. We're cleared to proceed..
NACO_Cmdr_Monroe says:
@NFCO: Take us in.
Host Lt_Majors says:
ACTION - The Nighthawk and her escort ships glide gently towards the rift...as they move in the ships rock slightly and they seem to vanish...
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::looks down as the short message comes up and relays it to the captains chair console smiling quietly to herself::
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::runs a quick search for the Nighthawk as it enters the rift and vanishes::
DCO_Capt_MacLeod says:
$DOPS:  Send a message to Starfleet Command... we're going through the rift.
Host Lt_Majors says:
ACTION - The rest of the Task Force begins to make their way towards the rift just as the last of the Nighthawk wing vanishes.
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::blinks as the nighthawk vanishes::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
OPS: All right... the Vesuvius and the Dublin are next.... signal them that they're cleared for passage.... we'll be covering the rear...
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::watches and waits, monitoring the sensors::
Host Lt_Majors says:
::He checks his displays and smiles, nodding to himself:: *CEO*: The drive system seems to be stable...
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::whispers::  XO: So far, so good...
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::monitors the rest of the task force closely, as well as themselves::
TO_LtJG_K`Nargh says:
::checks Tac 2 to see if weapons are stable:: Self: Ok, still good
CEO_LtJG_Leasha says:
*Majors*: Understood
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::watches as the Nighthawk disappears from sensors and nods to the Captains order readying the message and sending the Vesuvius and Dublin their clearance with a small "good luck" attached::
VOPS_Ens_Varn says:
#::gets the signal from the Scimitar and relays it to his Captain::
CEO_LtJG_Leasha says:
::watches the ships disappear through the rifts .. still not convinced::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::nods to Black:: CO: Aye Sir.  ::gets up and heads to the tactical officers::
DCO_Capt_MacLeod says:
$::receives the "GO" message::  DFCO:  Take us in.
Host Lt_Majors says:
ACTION - The Vesuvius makes their way towards the rift along with the three Akira's, followed closely by the Dublin, a Nebula class in their wing and their other escort vessels...
Host Lt_Majors says:
ACTION - The Vesuvius flies head on into the rift and with a white crackle of energy they vanish...the Dublin flies in right after them - weapons hot, ready for anything...
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
*CSO*: Is there any way we can get tactical sensors to peek through the rift before we go through?
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::runs a few attempts, modulating the sensor bandwidth to that of the rift:: *CTO*: Let me have a go....
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
*CSO*: Acknowledged, standing by.
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::watches as the other ships vanish from view::
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
*CTO*: I can see nothing but danger and the unknown. Ask me again when we're through
CEO_LtJG_Leasha says:
::Shudders as the ships go down not knowing what is on the other side::
Host Lt_Majors says:
ACTION - Only 4 ships remain; the Legacy, Argo Navis, Quirinus and Scimitar...all prepare to enter the rift at Black's command...
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::nods to them as she approaches:: CTO/TO: Lieutenants, I am sure you are prepared for all eventualities.
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
FCO: All Right, Commander.... we're next... prepare to take us in...slowly...
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
*CSO*: Ok Lieutenant thanks for trying.
TO_LtJG_K`Nargh says:
::nods:: XO: I’m actually excited to go ::smiles::
CEO_LtJG_Leasha says:
::Coughs:: FCO: Without hitting anything ::smiles::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
XO: As prepared as we'll ever be.
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CO: Aye  one quarter impulse, sir :;sets the heading::
TO_LtJG_K`Nargh says:
XO: Haven’t seen much action in a while, will be a good time to test our upgraded weapons
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CEO: just hope these engines hold
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
OPS: Lieutenant, dispatch a message to SF Command that the taskforce has entered the rift...
Host Lt_Majors says:
ACTION - The last wing of the task force makes their way towards the rift, the Legacy glides in safely, followed by the Quirinus...
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::smiles to K'Nargh:: TO: I am sure you are. ::nods to the CTO:: CTO: Thank you.
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::nods and sends off the transmission::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
TO: I want a full scan on tactical sensors as soon as we cross over, I don't want any surprises.
Host Lt_Majors says:
ACTION - As the U.S.S. Argo Navis enters the rift, Brenna Delar receives a comm signal, high priority, unknown source...
TO_LtJG_K`Nargh says:
::nods:: CTO: Aye sir
CEO_LtJG_Leasha says:
FCO; but of course they will .. thee who have little faith ::raises an eyebrow as she checks on them again::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::looks down:: CO: Sir, high priority message, I don't know who from...shall I put it on screen?
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::nods to the TO:: TO: Interesting we get to test everything in one mission.
TO_LtJG_K`Nargh says:
XO: Should be fun as long as everything holds out
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::nods at OPS::  OPS: Make it so...  ::returns his focus to the viewscreen::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::puts the transmission onscreen::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::glances across to OPS and then the screen::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::looks around:: Self: i hate these big fleet maneuvers.
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::continues to monitor the subspace rift, wondering what exactly is on the other side::
TO_LtJG_K`Nargh says:
::looks up at the viewscreen::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::plays with her wedding band quietly watching the viewscreen::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
Self: Are we going through this rift or what?
CEO_LtJG_Leasha says:
::has got to be the first time she preyed that that the Starbase engineers have fitted everything right albeit that she checked everything ::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::looks at the viewscreen::
Host Lt_Majors says:
ACTION - As the U.S.S. Scimitar glides into the subspace rift they hear the voice of the Airilian Minister Del speaking to them from thousands of light years away..."A gift from a friend..."

The all to familiar clicking sound of the Dreamscapes flood over the Scimitar comm system, a subspace signal. The transmission sends disruptions through the U.S.S. Scimitar, and the subspace folding drive fails.

The Scimitar goes black and the ship lurches violently to the left. As power fails Rowan Delar sees the readings from the subspace rift...the field has collapsed...the ships in their wing have lost power...and the other ships are gone...whereabouts unknown...

...in the shadows, the familiar clicking continues...the Dreamscapes have come for their revenge...

=/\==/\=END Mission=/\==/\=

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