Star Trek: A Call To Duty
U.S.S. Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 10411.01

Starring:

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

…and…

James Greenman 	as 	Lieutenant JG Rowan Delar - CSO
Mark Haslam 		as 	Ensign Gregoriy Kamarov - EO
Sarah Henwood 	as 	Lieutenant Brenna Delar – OPS
David James		as	Ensign Korus Kerak - MO
Scott Knight		as	Lieutenant Ethan Michael MacAllister – CTO
Rob Lemmens		as	Ensign Zoran Abmeraz – CMO
Joshua Malachi	as	Lieutenant Dandin Adam Lai – CEO
Brendan Ringenoldus 	as 	Lieutenant Commander John Exeter – FCO
Patrick de Ruiter	as	Ensign Jonathan Pierce – SO

                        …with…

Chris Gibson		as 	General Atok; Airilian Regent; Medic; Delar

                        …with…

Chris Gibson      	as 	U.S.S. Scimitar - SM

Summary - Everything comes to an end.

Two thirds of the Airilian Fleet have broken orbit of Airilius IV and have set course for the Federation-Airilian border. Over two million vessels, all set to arrive at the border in 19 hours - which also marks the end of the Regents cease-fire.

Captain Brian Black has beamed down to the surface and ordered his crew to return to Federation space. However this is not how our story ends...for the destiny of the Scimitar has not been fulfilled...

Host CJ-Tala says:
=/\==/\=BEGIN U.S.S. Scimitar Mission - "Choices From Afar - Adrift"=/\==/\=
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::at his console tweaking the shields a bit::
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::In sickbay awaiting the results of the computer::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::sitting at her console feeling sick::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::at his console on the bridge, casually monitoring the departing Airilian fleet along with the one still remaining::
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - Brian Black takes shape on the surface of Airilius IV, and immediately the heat hits him. Warm winds lash against his skin on top of the alien Ziggurat. As he steps forward, the massive metal doors to the Airilian National Assembly swing open, and all eyes turn to him...
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
:: continues to work in Main Engineering...constantly monitoring the coms traffic of the alien fleet....almost chewing his fingernails from nervousness. ::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::On the bridge, next to the CSO, monitoring Airilian communication::
FCO_LtCmdr_Exeter says:
::standing on the bridge close to the TL looking  not quite happy.::
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
#Laying on a bed, waiting for medics to finish whatever it is there doing::
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - The computer displays results on Lai's blood...it seems to be out of sync with the sensors, and they've had difficulty analyzing the sample.
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::glances around the bridge crew, her eyes focus on the FCO next to the TL:: FCO: Commander? ::raises an eyebrow::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::finished tweaking and goes back to monitoring the remaining one third of the fleet::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::looks over to his latest station-partner:: SO: Do you know much about tactics, Ensign?
FCO_LtCmdr_Exeter says:
XO: Did Brian order you or the whole crew to get out of here?
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::looks to OPS:: OPS: Have you managed to keep a transporter lock on the Captain?
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
CSO: I know some, but I’m not sure if i would qualify for general sir ::smiles::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
@::sighing softly as he takes a deep breath Brian slowly but firmly steps into the A.N.A. Chambers, glancing at all those eyes focused on his presence::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::checks her readings as they come up:: XO: So far ma'am
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
Self: Hmmmm, I wonder what they're up to.
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::smiles back:: SO: Have a go. ::points to the sensor manager, at the fleet being held back:: Can you tell me why they have kept these ships back, and not sent them with the rest of the fleet. More numbers would mean a higher chance of success, right?
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - Over two hundred pairs of eyes gaze intently at Black...it seems the council has just met on short notice...and one chair is empty, that of Minister Seli.
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::while he converses, he continues to check the data he's been sifting through, trying to find every mention of the battle-plans he found::
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
*SO*: Sir, I have the results back, but it seems the computer has some difficulty analyzing the samples.
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::nods to OPS:: OPS: Thank you.
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
CSO: Well.. could be a number of things.. fresh troops to throw in a gap in our defenses for instance
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
XO: Seems that the remaining portion of the fleet is guarding that refit station that we saw.
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
:: mutters at the monitor at his station as he begins to pace. :: Monitor: It should be working now....work...work curse you!
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
*CMO*: What seems to be the problem sir?
Host General_Atok says:
@CO: ...and what are you doing back here, Captain? ::His eyes narrow as he looks Black over once::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
FCO: The Scimitar I believe, we can't look after the crew if we are not here.
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
SO: They could, yes. Reserve troops are probably the most decisive thing in a battle between large fleets. The force that has been sent towards the border is comprised mostly of smaller ships, freighters and fighters. The capital ships have remained behind
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::nods to the CTO:: So they are still continuing to refit their ships?
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::taps away at her console working on breaking into the Airilian comm network again through a different satellite an crosses her fingers that it works::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
CSO: Se we exhaust our resources on the smaller ones, then they bring in the big guns for a decisive break through
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
XO: Either that or there's something there they don't want anyone else to get their hands on.
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
*SO*: Well, according to the readings.... the sensors are out of sync. ::Looks puzzled at the sensors::
FCO_LtCmdr_Exeter says:
XO: Have a sneaky suspicion something is wrong with the warp engine.
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
@::nodding once firmly at Atok he makes his way to the speakers chair::  Atok: I'm here to discuss some grave matters, General... matters which the council would be interested in hearing....  ::takes the PADD out of his pocket and carries it with him::
Host General_Atok says:
ACTION - A few medics move over towards Kerak, and begin cleaning him up, handing him a new uniform and a PADD.
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::nods:: CTO: What information do you have on the refit station?
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
#::Gets changed and reads the PADD::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
*CMO*: We should be able to realign that pretty fast sir.
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::taps at his console quietly:: SO: As the large part of the fleet, the fighters and freighters, battle with our fleet and keep them occupied - remember that they still have larger numbers - this second lot of capital ships can be brought into the battle later on, big and heavy firepower to take our stragglers, weaken the lines even further
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::smiles:: FCO: I am sure the engineers can arrange for that should we need a reason.
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
XO: I'll bring it up.
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
CSO: Or maybe even to get them behind us or to another part of the galaxy
FCO_LtCmdr_Exeter says:
XO: I'll be on it. ::shows a very sly grin:: *EO*: I believe something is wrong with the warp engines and I believe it will take a while till it's fix isn't it, ensign?
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
SO: Right, now you're thinking ::smiles softly and continues to sift through data:: Now, how would you counter that?
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::looks around more seriously:: CTO: Thank you, How long before the Airilians first fleet are out of range?
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
*SO*: Thanks sir. ::Walks over to Lai to check on him again::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::grumbles and curses at her console for a moment before sitting back in her seat realizing she hasn’t been kicked in the kidney lately and furrowing her brow::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
XO: looks like it's still being rebuilt...... Minimal power in half the station....... the rest seems to be working overtime to compensate.
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
FCO: Just make sure it is nothing to bad wrong with the engines we may still need to leave in a hurry ::looks to the ships around them in the viewscreen and wonders::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
CSO: I would send some ships to tie up that fleet.. hit and run tactics, small and fast with a few larger ones for extra pressure.
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
XO: About 5 minutes Commander.
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
:: looks over to a adjacent monitor....his eyebrow raising in alarm as he notices something out of whack with the engines....moving to the console he begins to tap simple requests to determine the nature of the aberration with his beloved engines. ::
Host General_Atok says:
ACTION - The council watches, in silence...waiting for Black...
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
#::Skims over the PADD:: Self: Humph, thought they would of given me some sick leave first. ::Walks out of the stations medical centre::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::nods again to the CTO:: OPS: Do we have any comm link with Starfleet yet? Or any luck with the Airilian communications relay again?
FCO_LtCmdr_Exeter says:
::walks to his station:: XO: Probably be some couplings which needed to be refitted. ::sends a message to EO to come up with a minor error which SF would buy.::
Malachi says:
::Lies in sickbay, unconscious::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
SO: Very impressive. Attack when you're on the defensive, the last thing an enemy will expect. Bring in your own heavy guns later on in the fray, smash through the enemy line and hold up it's capital ships here. The front line, without support from heavier vessels, will eventually crumble
Host General_Atok says:
ACTION - A few of the medics help Kerak on his way. One explains that Starfleet needs experienced officers on the front line, in case 'the rumors' are true.
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::nods and smiles to Exeter:: FCO: Thank you. ::looks back to the CTO:: CTO: Rebuilt? What reason would they have to rebuild it?
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
#Medic: What rumors? I've been unconscious for a month if you remember!
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
CSO: Especially if we can get some ships in behind.. like ourselves..
Host General_Atok says:
#<Medic> MO: They say we're going to war...
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
XO: Seems they are refitting it commander.
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
Sir, could we continue this in a few moments. the CMO has problems with some sensors that need realigning
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
:checks her readings:: XO: Ma'am, we can reach the Eridanus, but they wont be in range of fleet signals for another hour
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::chuckles softly:: SO: Don't worry, Ensign, you'll learn to multi-task better in the future. How're you doing with the sensor alignment?
Host General_Atok says:
ACTION - Dandin Lai begins to stir slightly. As he does, a wave of visions overtake him...and then they fade, and he is left with the hazy sight of sickbay...
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
CSO: Well, i need to go to sickbay for that. But we can continue our conversation of course, you're right ::smiles, gets up and moves to the TL:: TL: Sickbay
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
#Medic: War? Figures, it’s all we've seemingly been doing recently. ::Sighs and makes his brief farewell’s and finally leaves the medical centre::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
XO: Commander, may I speak with you in private?
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::continues cursing at her console:: XO: Still no luck with the Airilian comm network yet though
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
:: seeing the hidden message sent from the FCO...he smiles....*FCO* : Sir, I hate to say it...but your right....I would not suggest going to warp for at least ....2 hours?
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::looks thoughtfully at the CTO:: CTO: So refits are not complete on some of the more heavily armed purpose built ships? What damage could we do to the Airilian fleet which remains in particular that refit station?
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
@::taking the speakers chair he lays his PADD on the table as he begins his plead::  All: Representatives, I have come before you today to discuss some grave matters as well as put some things into the right perspective.... a perspective that has been badly damaged by those who only seek war.... not peace....
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
@ ::pauses as he brings up the first items for the council to see::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::nods to the CTO and quickly turns to OPS:: OPS: Thank you keep trying ::steps towards the CTO::
CEO_Lt_Lai says:
::Rubs his eyes slowly, and tries to remember why he's in sickbay...::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
CTO: Is it something the whole crew could benefit from hearing?
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
#Computer: Computer, what bay is the USS Dynasty docked at?
FCO_LtCmdr_Exeter says:
*EO*: ah Nuts. I'll inform the XO :;sending a quick message to the EO with only "good job"::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::shakes his head softly and sighs, picking bits and pieces of the Airlians battle-plan out and piecing it together, running a quick date-check on it::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::nods:: XO: of course ma'am ::checks on her transporter lock on the Captain then return her attention o the comm network::
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Sees the CEO is awake and walks towards him:: CEO: Hello there Lieutenant, how do you feel?
Host General_Atok says:
#<Computer> MO: Bay 13.
FCO_LtCmdr_Exeter says:
XO: There is a small problem with the warp engines, ma'am, will take 2 hours till we can leave :: makes a quick wink:: Suggest you inform SF, ma'am.
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::quietly:: XO: I'd rather not cause disruption by jumping to conclusions commander, especially if they turn out to be unfounded.
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
*CSO*: But that would be a logical thing to do, wouldn't it? We are behind them and we have the power to cripple their fleet considerably.. at the great risk of dieing of course
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
:: grins and shakes his head....returning a simple *One favor now owed...signed, The Mad Russian" to the FCO's station as he continues to monitor the alien fleet...looking for signs of his virus at work.::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
@::for additional clarity he transmits the charters and history to each of the representatives consoles::  All: Now, you will see a history description concerning how the Federation founded and how it evolved over the years....  ::smiles faintly::
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
#::Walks past a wall map of the station and examines it, he finds the helpfully placed 'You are here' mark and tries to work his way towards docking bay 13::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
FCO: Certainly have OPS relay the information to the Eridanus, they will be our best chance of letting Starfleet know.
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
CTO: Speculation is all we are working on at the minute, feel free to speculate. ::smiles::
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
::Wanders around a few corridors::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Enters sickbay and moves to the analyzer to run sensor checks::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
*SO*: We are vastly outnumbered, even with the Kaneda we would have moments of survival time. We'd need a few good ships, four Akira's with a full compliment of fighters, a Galaxy class or two and some support vessels as well. Holding up an enemy fleet isn't a small job
Host General_Atok says:
ACTION - The Ministers and collected staff in the Assembly room each look over the information being displayed on their private consoles...all except for Atok and the Regent, who watch Black intently.
CEO_Lt_Lai says:
::As he regains some semblance of memory, he is able to make sense of the glimpse he saw before awaking in sickbay...the recognition makes him jump up:: All: The Captain! ::He looks around for any more injured persons::
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
#::Finds himself lost at a junction of corridors:: Computer: Computer, which way is Docking Bay 13?
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
*CSO*: I meant to kill some of the first wave vessels.. If we prepare it well, we could kill off a substantial amount of ships before they can return fire
FCO_LtCmdr_Exeter says:
::checks his console and grins:: OPS: Send a message of our engine status to the Eridanus and make sure that they relay it to the Eridanus.
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::turns her head in her husband's direction at the mention of impending death and gives him a worried look::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
XO: It occurs to me that the Airlians are planning something big, of that there is no doubt, but looking at the portion of the fleet which has already left it looks like they are set for an all out assault on the federation.
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::nods as he pieces it together, linking up with the CO's PADD and transmitting the new information with a note "All plans made in last 6 months, only by the new Regent. Plots?" and hits "send"::
Host General_Atok says:
ACTION - Proximity warnings go off on MacAllister's console.
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::sets up the transmission and sends out the enigma status adding a "Please relay to HQ for us" message to the end::
Host General_Atok says:
ACTION - The Eridanus acknowledges the signal from the Scimitar.
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::nods:: CTO: Most certainly and they believe or at least their leaders appear to believe they have good reason. Mistakes of the past are hard to rectify.
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Checks the sensors and starts realigning them::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
*SO*: We're still on the defensive, Ensign. We cannot let those ships get through a line. We could bring the fight to them, but that isn't our way, not when this is the first battle that may not even happen
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
#::Asks the computer again::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::looks at his console as a quiet alarm goes off:: XO: The Airlians are mobilizing again, 4 Capital ships......... Headed for the Scimitar.
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Takes out his tricorder to scan the CEO:: CEO: Sir, how are you feeling?
FCO_LtCmdr_Exeter says:
XO: permission to launch fighters? ::takes a seat behind his console::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
*CSO*: True, but we can prepare for it. They can take the first swing, as long as we get in a good one after that
CEO_Lt_Lai says:
::Blinks at the calmness exhibited by the Medic. He grabs him by the uniform:: CMO: What happened? Did the Captain....did he make it?
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::hears the CTO's warning and brings it up on sensors:: *SO*: We'll have to cut this conversation short, Ensign, get on with the sensor alignment
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::runs a few scans on the incoming capital ships::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Realigns the sensors and runs a diagnostics scan to verify::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
FCO: Prepare them. ::turns:: CTO: What is the status of those ships? ::hopes they are merely a threat::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
XO: Only 70% of the ships at the station have been refitted, if we take out the station in it's current state then it's probable that we can stem the refit before they become unstoppable.
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
#::Shouts at a nearby computer console and attracts some odd glances, storms off down one of the corridors, not caring if its the right way::
Host General_Atok says:
ACTION - The council does not react, they just continue to review the information. Many of them turn away, apparently uninterested in the information before them...
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
@::continues::  All: Honorable representatives, I have read your history records concerning one Captain van Bastelaere who did grave things to your world and your people... StarFleet regrets these actions more then we can show you....  I can however tell you that this Captain does NOT represent the officers and citizens of the United Federation today
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
CEO: Rest assured sir. He has beamed down again to the planet for a final meeting.
FCO_LtCmdr_Exeter says:
*TIC*: Be ready to launch all squadrons. Send one Runabout to act as cover to pick up black if ship is destroyed.
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
XO: Weapons are charged and ready to fire! ::hits Red alert::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::brings up her power distribution net and pulls power from everything but necessities putting together a nice wad of free energy::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::nods to the CTO:: CTO: What damage could you do to the station, That may be a nice target.
CEO_Lt_Lai says:
CMO: He...he what? So, you were able to heal him? How long was I out? Is the bridge still...still damaged?
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Reruns the blood scans the CMO started and waits for the results::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
XO: If I can find the sweet spot I can take it out with a volley of torpedoes.
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::looks to science who she has barely heard from in the haste:: CSO: Report please.
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
@ All: As you can read, the Federation has evolved over the years and has adapted its rules to maintain the primary goal of the federation... peaceful exploration...
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::nods:: CTO: Excellent.
Host General_Atok says:
@<Regent> CO: Is that what you call the destruction of our culture? "Peaceful Exploration?"
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::anticipates the order:: XO: Scanning now.
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
#::Ends up in a large canteen:: Self: Bah! ::Walks over to a knowing sort of chap Person: Hey, do you know the way to Docking bay 13?
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::smiles as the FCO remembers Black::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::notes the CTO's glee:: ALL: We are not going to be the party who breaks the ceasefire here.
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
CEO: Sir, I thin you should not worry about that now. Please rest a little more until we have analyzed your blood samples.
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
XO: Four incoming, roughly equivalent to our Galaxy-class vessel. They've been fitted with Subspace weapons, Commander...
FCO_LtCmdr_Exeter says:
<TIC-Officer> *FCO*: squadrons are ready and waiting for launching orders.
Host General_Atok says:
ACTION - Red Alert klaxons go off throughout the U.S.S. Scimitar, and the lights dim as officers go to battle stations. Sickbay and Engineering become a hub of activity.
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Hears the red alert:: CSO: Sir, need me on the bridge?
FCO_LtCmdr_Exeter says:
::turns to the XO:: XO:  Fighters are ready and awaiting orders, ma'am.
CEO_Lt_Lai says:
::Stiffens at the mention of his blood, then even more so at the red alert alarms:: CMO: I think...what happened? How did I get here?
Host General_Atok says:
ACTION - The computer beeps as it's analysis of the blood completes.
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::watches the sensor readings on her console carefully, holding her breath and waiting for orders::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::nods to the CSO:: CSO: Thank you.
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::begins to work quickly, running every kind of deep penetration scan he can, aimed at the incoming capital ship's shields. If they can get the shield frequency...:: *SO*: if you've got nothing better to do, Ensign
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
#::Gets annoyed at the lack of response and pokes the person:: Person: Did you here me or not?
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
:: directs the horde of technicians that mill about to maintain order and good proper execution of duties in engineering. ::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
@Regent: Sir, as I mentioned, Starfleet expresses its deepest sympathy for those who have suffered from the actions of Captain van Bastelaere.... this Captain has done you great harm.... harm that would never have been condoned by Starfleet... I can assure you.... which brings me to our most important rule here.... our Prime Directive as we call it
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
XO: I've found a weak spot that will allow me to destroy the station but we need to get through the fleet first
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Turns to the CMO:: CMO: Sir, the scans are ready, would you care to come and see?
Host General_Atok says:
#<Officer> ::Looks slightly distracted and turns to Kerak:: MO: My apologies...Dock 13 is this way...the Dynasty is preparing for departure sir...
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
CEO: Ensign Kamarov found you lying on the floor. You lost a little blood, nothing to worry about. ::Hears the SO, turns and walks towards him::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
@::brings up the Prime Directive in words on the consoles::  All: As said, we are bound to this rule....  "No Starfleet personnel may interfere with the normal and healthy development of alien life and culture."
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
FCO/CTO/CSO: How quickly can we launch them as I would rather we do not appear to react threateningly, would we have time as they power up their weapons to make a strike?
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
#Officer: Good ::stomps off in the direction pointed out::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
OPS: Do you still have the Captain? ::gives her another look as if praying she is holding the one person she wants back more then any other::
Host General_Atok says:
@<Regent> CO: Rules are broken all the time! ::The Regent stands to his full height and steps off his platform, moving up to town over Black::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
@All: "Such interference includes introducing superior knowledge, strength, or technology to a world whose society is incapable of handling such advantages wisely."
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
XO: Probably takes about ninety seconds to launch a squadron of fighters and let to get into formation, Commander
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
SO: What have you been able to find out about the samples?
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
@All: ". Starfleet personnel may not violate this Prime Directive, even to save their lives and/or their ships, unless they are acting to right an earlier violation or an accidental contamination of said culture. "
FCO_LtCmdr_Exeter says:
XO: Within seconds I can have the complete wing launched. Somebody has to go down to TIC to coordinate.
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
@All: "This directive takes precedence over any and all other considerations, and carries with it the highest moral obligation."
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
XO: I can have the launchers locked and loaded straight away, I'll erect a sensor-dampening field around them to mask their signatures so that it appears that they are offline.
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::checks the readings:: XO: Yes ma'am the lock is holding steady
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
CMO: Sir, it seems the blood is out of false...that's why the sensors were off
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::realizes this is futile and starts to scan their weapons, looking for the Subspace bandwidth they might be using::
Host General_Atok says:
ACTION - The Regent reaches out and grabs Black by the throat, cutting him off mid sentence and lifting him two feet off the ground...
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::at first appears to curse the Scimitar's layout then realizes it is an advantage in some ways, she smiles to the FCO:: FCO: You have found yourself a perfect place as you are familiar with TIC. Who do you need?
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::looks up:: XO: Ma'am. . they’re preparing to attack!
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
*XO*: Commander...this is Ensign Kamarov.  Has the alien fleet begin to show any signs of....well...strange behavior? :: he sighs as his impatience gets the better of him. ::
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
#::Ends up outside the docking port of bay 13, a window gives an impressive view of the Excelsior class 'Dynasty'::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::looks over the signal readings and continues monitoring trying to get something more definite like maneuvers::
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
#::Walks up to the docking port and shows a security guard the PADD::
Host General_Atok says:
ACTION - The Regent grip begins to tighten as he keeps a firm grip on Black. Brian can hear as the Regent yells out, "Destroy the Scimitar, and destroy the Federation!"
FCO_LtCmdr_Exeter says:
XO: I'm the FCO so you need me to keep this tub in one shape or the other. Best man would be either the CSO or the CTO.
Host General_Atok says:
ACTION - Kerak is given clearance and is told to hurry it up, they're leaving within the hour.
FCO_LtCmdr_Exeter says:
*TIC*: Launch all fighters and form a defensive line before the Scimitar.
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
@::feels himself being lifted off the ground as he still tries to raise his voice::  All: Even though your Regent seems to disagree with me I have more to show you.. ::coughs as he tries to free his throat::  I am here to undo the wrongs done to you by Captain..  ::coughs::  van Bastelaere.... it is my.... duty...
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
*EO*: They have sent a welcoming party if that's at all strange. How are the engines coming on?
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
#::Grumbles at the guard and steps onboard the ship::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
CMO: Sir, I think we need to set up an installation to try to get that blood back in phase.. i think I’ve seen some subspace weapons we brought back from the surface
Host General_Atok says:
ACTION - The Regent squeezes tighter and things begin to go hazy as Black's vitals drop.
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
:: he coughs a little and clears his throat....:: *XO* I am still having some difficulty with the umm....subspace....reaction. frequency...I cannot give you warp speed just at the moment. :: he pulls at his collar and thinks that the FCO REALLY owes him one. ::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
CMO: Maybe we could use those on very low setting to get it back into phase
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::looks to the CTO:: CTO: Seems like it is your domain, ::notes the CSO previous words of tactical experience from his past gives him a curious look for a moment::
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
SO: Good, let's hurry. I think I might have some more patients coming in soon. Can I help in any way?
Host General_Atok says:
ACTION - Klaxons go off on the bridge, an energy discharge has just been lobbed at the Scimitar.
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::looks down at her readings as a small alarm goes off:: XO: Commander...um...we have a problem...
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
XO: Aye commander, I'll transfer Tactical control to the TIC too.
CEO_Lt_Lai says:
::Gets up off the bed and follows the CMO:: SO/CMO: All that really isn't necessary. I'm sure your talents could be used better elsewhere. I feel fine now, anyway. I should get to Engineering... ::Begins to back away towards the door::
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
#::Wanders down the corridor and wonders where the hell he's supposed to be going, reads the PADD again::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::looks to OPS::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::holds onto his console as the attack comes, quickly picking up the sensor logs and checking the subspace bandwidth that the attacks used::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
XO: The Captains life signs are dropping, permission to beam him back?
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::transfers control, secures his station and heads for the TL::
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Turns towards the CEO:: CEO: Sir, can you please hold for one more second? I'll have to declare you fit for work.
Host General_Atok says:
ACTION - The Scimitar lurches to the left as the first blast strikes the dorsal side. Consoles in Engineering spark and flicker.
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
CMO: Yes sir, set up a containment area.. we need to make sure that any experiments don't have an effect on the rest of the ship..
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
CTO: Launch the fighters, and prepare to hit the station on my comma...::looks stunned at OPS nods:: OPS: Yes now please..
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::grips her console and does everything possible to remain up, barely::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
@All: Do you seriously believe this man to be your leader.....?  ::gasps for air::  a man terrified for a Starfleet Officer apologizing for the wrongs done to you and your civilization...?
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Hits a table as the Scimitar suddenly gets hit::
Host General_Atok says:
ACTION - Thirty-seven Kaneda class fighters begin to launch from the Scimitar, as the second volley comes in...
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
:: gets up and immediately gets to work in limiting the damage done....shouting brief orders to the mass of technicians in ME ...already hard at work, repairing the damage. ::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
XO: Commander...::looks up to see her almost staring::...I can probably pick up their subspace bandwidth after a few more shots, but it has to be to the dorsal shields where the sensors are strongest. I can match our shields and give us a lot of extra protection. Think we can keep our dorsal to the enemy, Ma'am?
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::sets up the transporters and hits energize hoping to beam the captain to sickbay::
FCO_LtCmdr_Exeter says:
XO: I already sent out the fighters, sorry, ma'am.
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Runs a final tricorder scan on the CEO:: CEO: Okay, it appears you can go ahead to engineering, but see me later when this calm down, okay?
Host General_Atok says:
@<Regent> CO: They gave me power...and they are obligated to follow my rule...::He squeezes tighter::
CEO_Lt_Lai says:
::Keeps himself righted by flinging himself into a nearby wall::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::arrives quickly in the TIC (did someone oil the TL?):: *XO*: Launching fighters now Commander, weapons powered and ready, shields at full power.
CEO_Lt_Lai says:
::Nods, intending to always be busy from now on, and rushes to Engineering::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::look to the FCO a slight sigh:: FCO: Very well, Could we at least make use of the help from our CSO and keep the front of this ship pointing away from their weapons?
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
#::The PADD doesn’t say anything about the travel arrangements, he grunts and wanders off down another corridor, curses loudly as he remembers he forgot his luggage::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::has a look which suggests that was not a request::
Host General_Atok says:
ACTION - Three of the capital ships begin to launch attacks against the Scimitar and she rocks continually under the fire. Shields at 54%.
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
@All: They may have given you power....  ::coughs::  But they can take it away if they feel you are NOT the leader they want... since leaders do not fear single persons, persons who come in peace....  by doing this you are even worse then Captain van Bastelaere.... whom I despise for having done the mentioned things to you....
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::looks down ready to beam the captain out:: CTO: what's the possibility we can afford to drop the shields for a second?
FCO_LtCmdr_Exeter says:
XO: Aye, moving ship as CSO wants, ma'am ::moves the so CSO can scan the blasts better::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
All: Damage reports as soon as you have them.
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::looks at the console:: *FCO*: Did you launch the fighters or something? cos they're not here.
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::readies the shield modulations quickly, waiting only for the bandwidth to start it off::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Checks a console to see what is happening and another to see what stores are available in sickbay::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
XO: Got it! ::slams the numbers in and hits the enter button::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::shifts all her reserved power to the shields::
FCO_LtCmdr_Exeter says:
*CTO*: I did, lieutenant, force of habit. Still need somebody to coordinate those fighters down there, lieutenant.
Host General_Atok says:
ACTION - Science II explodes in a shower of sparks and the bridge rocks. The Mission Ops console erupts in flame under the assault of the Airilians.
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
*FCO*: Not a problem Commander. Let me know what you need.
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
:: grimaces as he shouts commands at a team of engineers..:: Engineers: Keep the Warp Core at optimum strength, see if we can boost power distribution to vital combat systems....I will NOT have my ship blown up on my watch!
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Turns back to the SO:: SO: Let's get to the containment area over here. ::Walks towards the door::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::covers his face from the sparking console::
Host General_Atok says:
ACTION - Rowan Delar's console begins flashing at him, a large subspace discharge is heading their way...
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
##*Starbase OPS*: 'Kerak to OPS, err, I'm on board the Dynasty and I seemed to have left my luggage in the medical centre, any chance of getting it beamed over?'
FCO_LtCmdr_Exeter says:
*CTO*: Suggest you do that with the XO. She’s calling the shots and I'm to preoccupied to keep this ship in a presentable shape.
CEO_Lt_Lai says:
::Emerges through the large doors of Main Engineering, and accesses the master systems display:: EO: Ensign, report. What did I miss?
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Follows the CMO quickly. They’re running out of time::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
FCO: Evasive maneuvers, subspace discharge! Move it down!
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
*FCO*: Acknowledged.
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::looks over her shoulder:: CSO: Rowan, what about those shields Leasha rigged up for us?
Host General_Atok says:
@<Regent> CO: ...and I, Captain...hate you. ::The Regents grip tightens::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
*XO*: Fighters assuming defensive formation.
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::paces:: *CTO*: We need to drop those shields for a second...Coordinate with OPS, that is a priority.
Host General_Atok says:
ACTION - A loud snap echoes through the Assembly chambers, and the Regent drops Black to the ground - thinking he's dead. In fact, the Captain has passed out...and lays on the floor, cold...
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Enters the containment lab with the SO and quickly punishes some keys on a console:: SO: Go ahead and set up your equipment.
Host General_Atok says:
ACTION - The modified shields of the Scimitar begin to take a beating, 32, 27%...
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
CEO: Oh not much....those maniacs up on the bridge are trying to see how much work they can give me....I have crews already working on the major damage zones.
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
*XO*: Acknowledged. *OPS*: Standby by for shield drop.
FCO_LtCmdr_Exeter says:
XO: doing the best  I can. ::Trying everything the book to evade charges::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
@::feels his body hitting the cold surface of the Council's chamber as everything goes dark::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
XO: Commander, we won't last much longer. We should get out of here as soon as the Captain is back onboard
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
*CTO*: Thank you.
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
#::Wanders over to a porthole and looks out as he waits for a response from the OPS::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::stands at the ready, finger hovering over the energise button::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Uses all his knowledge to set up a working environment, able to change the phase of the blood sample::
CEO_Lt_Lai says:
::Nods, and gives a small smile::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
*pilot*: Alpha 1 Target the lead vessel's weapons array and fire!
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
CSO: One volley from the torpedoes and then we get out of here once the Captain is back. we can't let them keep that refit station if they are still intent on war.
Host General_Atok says:
@<Regent> ::Walks away from the now unconscious Captain, smiling victorious:: Atok: Signal the fleet...tell them the cease fire is over...we go to war...
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
CSO: How long can the shields hold?
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
#::counts the small worker shuttles as they pass by::
Host General_Atok says:
ACTION - Bat'leth wing swings around, attacking the lead Airilian vessel...
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
#*OPS:* 'Is anyone there? Hello?'
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
*CTO*Ready
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::drops shields:: *OPS*: NOW!
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::initiates transport, fingers crossed::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
*CTO*: Target and fire on that station ::looks to the FCO:: FCO: Are we ready to leave once the Captain is back?
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
XO: Another four minutes at most, Commander
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Tries to look busy as he watches the SO set up his equipment::
FCO_LtCmdr_Exeter says:
XO: If we keep the nacelles in one piece and the Warp core doesn't implode!
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::fires on the station with a full volley of torpedoes and then raises shields again::
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
#::Thumps the porthole window thinner and tries again:: *Starbase*: 'Hello? Is this thing working, anyone there?'
Host General_Atok says:
ACTION - The Scimitar shields drop, and in a shimmer of blue light, Captain Brian Black is beamed into the Scimitar sickbay. At the same time, bridge displays flash as an incoming blast can be detected...
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
*XO*: Torpedoes away Commander, get us out of here.
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
XO: Another blast incoming
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
*CTO*We've got him
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
FCO: Lets go...Now..
FCO_LtCmdr_Exeter says:
::Tries quickly to evade the incoming blast:: Self: Come on babe
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
:: monitors the incoming blast...sighing :: Self: I am so not looking forward to the repair work request paperwork for this.
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
*OPS*: I though we might, shields are back up already.
FCO_LtCmdr_Exeter says:
:: Sets course to the closest Federation ship and hit max warp::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::grips her console and closes her eyes::
Host General_Atok says:
ACTION - A volley of glowing blue torpedoes fly towards the refit station, as a single Airilian blast breaches the shields. Engineering rocks, and the lights flicker.
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::grips his console tightly, rocking with the ship as much as he can::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Sets up equipment to bombard the sample with chroniton radiation::
Host General_Atok says:
ACTION - The impact of the blast shatters the port wall of Engineering, and shards of metal scatter everywhere. A female Engineer is impaled by a piece of flying bulkhead...
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::looses his balance and falls over::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::somewhere near tactical console she stumbles to keep her balance::
FCO_LtCmdr_Exeter says:
*CTO*: Recall fighters now.
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
#::Tries again::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::opens her eyes realizing she's not dead and waits for readings to come up::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
*Pilots*: ALL FIGHTERS! RETREAT TO THE SCMITAR NOW!
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Sees  the blue glow of the transporter in sickbay and heads for the door::
Host General_Atok says:
ACTION - The Scimitar jumps to warp...however she has taken damage. Many of the Kaneda class ships return quickly...and the Scimitar sets course with a full compliment of fighters...
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
XO: Heavy damage to engineering, Commander
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
*FCO*: Fighters Recalled, they are following, we'll dock them when we reach safe harbor.
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
:: stumbles but maintains his balance....sending a few men to free the young engineer that was impaled....sending her to sickbay.  He then tries to gather more crewmembers to repair the damage....wiping sweat and a small trickle of blood from his forehead. ::
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Enters sickbay and sees the captain on one of the biobeds::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Starts bombarding the blood sample with chroniton radiation::
Host General_Atok says:
ACTION - The torpedo blasts strike the Airilian station, however they do minimal damage...
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
#::Gives up with a sigh, turns around and wanders on down the corridors, wondering where the heck he's supposed to be going, he takes a left upon reaching a junction::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::nods:: CSO: Thank you.
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::hits the communication circuit:: *EO*: Ensign, are you guys still alive down there?
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
#::Wanders off down another corridor::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
*Sickbay*: We need a team in engineering...
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::watches his display;; self: blast!
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
#::Hums a tune::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::reads off the result of their torpedo strike:: XO: And minimal damage to the refit station, Commander
Host General_Atok says:
#<Delar> ::Walks around a corner and bumps into an officer - Kerak - and apologizes once before walking off::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
CSO: get a full report from who ever is down there please. ::looks to OPS, knowing her value with ships power resources:: OPS: Report please.
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
*CSO*: At the moment that question is a good one....We're in bad shape....but I think we can manage...but if you can convince the bad men to stop shooting...it would be GREATLY appreciated!
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
*EO*: Already done, Ensign. How're the engineers?
CEO_Lt_Lai says:
::Tries to seal off the gaping hole in the hull using temporary force fields until a team can get to it:: All: I need all injured personnel who can still work to stay here! All else, help those who need immediate attention until medics get here!
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
#All: Bah!, wait, I know you!. ::Runs off after Delar:: Delar: Wait!
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::shakes her head and looks to the ground taking a deep breath then looks up and nods to the CSO::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::sighs heavily::  XO: Well...lots of damage...and mostly minor casualties ...we lost a few people though...nothing we shouldn’t be able to repair
Host General_Atok says:
ACTION - Fire suppression systems on the Scimitar activate, and the flames on the bridge and in Engineering go out.
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::can't understand why the torpedoes didn't do more damage::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Watches the results of the radiation bombardment::
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
#::Reaches Delar and grabs him:: Delar: Wait!
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::checks the sensor logs::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::shifts power back to a more equal distribution::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::scrubs the soot from his face, thinking that he must look a vision of hell, and sighs quietly, scanning for the position of the enemy ships::
Host General_Atok says:
ACTION - The blood sample, bombarded with the radiation seems to shift out of phase even more. The blood vanishes, just like it did when Lai's first few drops of blood hit the Scimitar bulkhead...
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
*XO*: Ensign Abmeraz here, we will send a team right away! ::Turns towards some of his MO's and sends them to Engineering::
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
:: sighs as he looks over at the young engineer who was impaled....watching the men he sent over there gingerly remove her and help the medical team try and save her...:: *CSO*: I've.....we've got casualties....I...I can't really talk right now....much work to do.
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
*CMO: Thank you how is the Captain?
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::takes a second and turns around:: CSO: Good job handsome ::turns back to her console and waits for damage reports::
Host General_Atok says:
#<Delar> ::Stops and looks Kerak in the eyes - the shimmering silver in his eyes is almost hypnotic::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
*EO*: You did good down there, Ensign. Well done. Bridge, out. ::sighs softly as he cuts the comm and looks down at Brenna, smiling softly::
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
#:: Stops and looks into his eyes, is lost for a moment but shakes it off:: Delar: 'I believe you owe me a little chat Delar'
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::monitors for pursuit from the Airlians::
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
*XO*: I still have to check on him properly; I will do the best I can. ::looks over to the captain and sees his bruised neck::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Sees the blood disappear:: self: Dang, this is definitely not it. Now i need something that has the opposite effect of chroniton radiation.. ::Starts to think::
Host General_Atok says:
ACTION - The perusing Airilian ships, slower then the Scimitar, decide to launch a last volley...

ACTION - A single torpedo reaches the Scimitar - and before they can react to the proximity warnings, the blast takes out the starboard nacelle. The Scimitar drops out of warp violently and the crew rocks. Lights fail, main power goes offline...and Brenna Delar's water breaks...

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

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