Star Trek: A Call To Duty
U.S.S. Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 10411.22

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 
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
Brendan Ringenoldus 	as 	Lieutenant Commander John Exeter – FCO
Patrick de Ruiter	as	Ensign Jonathan Pierce – SO

                        …with…

Chris Gibson		as 	Engineers; EO_McDermott; TIO T’mok
Patrick de Ruiter 	as 	SO Wrap
James Greenman	as	Nurse Jennings

                        …with…

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

Summary - The majestic Akira class vessel known as the U.S.S. Scimitar, has fallen. Left dead in space, she hangs in the void, impending doom nearing with each passing moment...

A wing of Airilian Fighters is on patrol, searching for the battered Akira class cruiser. Life support is down in half the ship, power is at a minimum. Engineering and TIC have taken a beating, and both are offline...

...and to top it off, an extraordinary child is about to be born...

=/\==/\=BEGIN U.S.S. Scimitar Mission - "Adrift - Children of Shadow & Light"=/\==/\=
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::On the bridge, trying to stay conscious after being smacked against the wall::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::fiddles with the wiring underneath one of the consoles in the TIC::
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - The ship rocks once more with Brenna's next contraction. As it does, Aleister Lessing passes out from the pain, and Brenna and Rowan Delar let out a scream.
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::Cries out:: CSO: Oh god...please forgive me
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::On the bridge, making final preparations for the delivery::
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
@::Watches the engineers do there thing::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::closing his eyes tight, gritting his teeth from the pain, his arms clutching wildly at his body but willing himself not to collapse::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
OPS: I-its...it's okay...::shivers, the memory of the pain still coursing through his body::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Regains consciousness from the screams and remembers what he wanted to do and shudders, then opens his mind again completely::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::hooks up four tricorders to the power supply cables on the console::
FCO_LtCmdr_Exeter says:
:;waiting till his console is completely destroyed::
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - MacAllister feels a jolt as an energy surge flows through his body and the console sparks.
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::her hearing returns first as she focus's on the noises around her she opens her eyes and looks around momentarily stunned she quickly regains her bearings, and nods to the medic waving them away, she stands slowly::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::rattles a bit then shakes his head vigorously:: Self: Dammit!
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::breathes deeply concentrating hard and trying to keep it all to herself tears falling down her cheeks:: All: Please forgive me...oh god I'm so sorry I never wanted this to happen...oh god
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::tries again to connect the tricorders to the console::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::on the bridge glancing at OPS as he hold onto of the consoles as the Scimitar rocks::  Self: Darn it...    ::glances at his XO::  XO: Are you all right, Commander ?
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Looks at both the Delars:: CSO/OPS: Everything is ready now, let's get the baby, okay?
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - MacAllister's console flickers to life, barely.
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::placing his hand on her forehead he smiles down at her:: OPS: Don't worry about any of that just now, OK? Concentrate and relax
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Sees that the baby is about to be delivered and tries every possible means to get contact with the baby.. trying to calm it and the mother::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
Self: Finally.
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
@::Kerak notices that the radiation levels have dropped to 75%, he pokes the engineer again:: Engineer: The radiations gone down, are you any closer to finishing with that?
FCO_LtCmdr_Exeter says:
:;wondering if this birth has anything to do with the state of this ship::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::attempts to tap into the sensor array::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::her wild eyed stare as she recalls everything very clearly focuses on the CO, she smiles slightly:: CO: Yes thank you sir? Any news from engineering or on the sensors yet Captain?
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
CMO: Doc, can't we move her into the ready room? ::looking around at the gathered people, biting his bottom lip at the thought of his child being born into this::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::Her eyes flick towards Pierce:: SO: Uh ensign...don't do that...please I've enough blood on my hands already please...just get as far away as possible...everyone should...
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::manages to access it and programs a false signal::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
XO: Engineering has been sealed but no power is flowing there at the moment.. engineers are working on the problem...
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - The Scimitar begins to rattle and shake, as if a low level quake had taken hold of the ship. No pain floods Brenna this time however, and she feels almost, peaceful.
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Vaguely hears OPS talking to him:: OPS: I have to try, I’m sorry ::Focuses again on getting contact::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
:.glances at the CMO::  CMO: Doctor.. how is she doing ?
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Turn towards the CSO:: CSO: Yes, let's bring her in there. It would better indeed.
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - The Operations console lights up, someone appears to be remotely accessing the sensors...
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::smiles happy that she at least knows they have a chance to repair something here:: CO:  It is good to have heard something from them, sir. ::looks to OPS:: her baby has so much telepathic strength already or I am guessing it is the baby.
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::nods to the CMO and turns back to his wife:: CSO: Brenna, relax, I’m going to take you into the ready room...::slipping his arms beneath her, making sure to support her back, he carefully lifts with his legs, taking her with him::
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Looks at the captain:: CO: She's in quite some pain sir. The CSO and I are taking her into the readyroom for the delivery, that is... if you don't mind.
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::deactivates the false signal then reactivates it::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::breathes deeply looking around for a moment wondering what's happening and just feeling a little mellow thinking 'Hmmm...this is probably not good huh?'::
FCO_LtCmdr_Exeter says:
::looking around shaking his head walking towards the CO:: <Whisper> CO:  I suggest we start abandoning ship, Brian.
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
CMO: Get the...ready room...uhhh, ready. ::holding Brenna carefully, making sure she's supported and that the blankets are wrapped around her before slowly heading towards the RR::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::nods::  CMO: Please do... and keep her "activity" as low as possible... we have enough damage to this ship for one day...  and keep me informed on any changes...
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
@::Pokes the engineer again::
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Nods at the CSO when getting the permission from the captain:: CSO: Alright, follow me, quickly.
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::glances at the FCO::  FCO: Not a chance... she'll be ok once we get some things fixed...  ::smiles faintly::
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - Pierce makes contact with something, something almost dark and primal. A great shadow seems to fill him, terror, hatred, fear, death...and as soon as it hits him, the connection is lost.
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
<SO_Wrap> SO: Sir, someone is accessing the scanners
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::deactivates the false signal then reactivates it again::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::thinks for a moment::  FCO: Commander, I will need you to get the TIC and Shuttlebay working... that will be your top priority..
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::she leans her head against his shoulder and closes her eyes:: CSO: take care of everyone
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - The Science and Ops consoles beep once more as MacAllister initiates his false signal.
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Leads the Delars into the readyroom::
FCO_LtCmdr_Exeter says:
::shakes his head in disbelief:: CO: Brian, The only chance we ever fix this if we had about 500 engineers and extra parts!
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::hitting the door panel with an elbow he carefully walks Brenna into the ready room, setting her down carefully on one of the more comfortable sofas:: OPS: You first...
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::noticing the light on OPS' console he moves to it and glances at it::   FCO: We'll have to do with what we have, Commander... nothing more... nothing less....
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
SO_Wrap: I'm busy at the moment, please trace the signal ::Sighs as he feels something...::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
<SO_Wrap> SO: Aye sir.. it seems someone in the TIC is sending false signals
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
XO: Commander, can you continue to supervise repairs from here while I check this out?
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::rigs the signal to activate when he presses a button and deactivate itself when he releases it::
FCO_LtCmdr_Exeter says:
:: Shakes head:: CO: You have an EVA suit at hand by the way?
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::presses the button then releases it three times fast::
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
@::Gets annoyed and grabs the engineer and shakes him:: Engineer: Answer me damn you! Are you nearly complete?
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Barely able to keep a coherent thought he hears himself giving orders to an SO.. the image terrified him like nothing else has before.. trying to think of work keeps him sane at this moment::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::looks to the SO curiously and returns to face the CO with a nod::
FCO_LtCmdr_Exeter says:
:: Shakes head:: CO: Any chance of you having EVA suit around here?
Host CJ-Tala says:
@<Engineer> ::The officer pushes him away:: MO: We're trying, Dammit!
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
FCO: Where they always are, Commander... in one of the storage lockers...
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
<SO_Wrap>:CO: Sir, it seems someone is using false signals for the sensors to tell us something
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::starts using the button to transmit in Morse code::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
<Nurse Jennings> ::finishes wrapping up the elbow of one of the bridge crew, seeing that the doctor is in the Ready Room and ready to birth, jogs after them:: CMO: Sir, I’m done out there. Need some help here?
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
<SO_Wrap>CO: The signals are coming from the TIC sir. it seems to be Morse code.. SOS
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - Another contraction hits Brenna. However this time she feels no pain, but Rowan lets out a cry of pain as the telepathic connection hits him hard.
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::looks over to the SO's:: SO: Can you find the origin of the signal?
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::nods at the SO::  SO: Put them through...
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::getting comfy on the couch she wonders quietly what's wrong but ignores it watching Rowan carefully:: Self: Oh that's...not so good...
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - The U.S.S. Shuswap's bussard collectors’ shutdown as their cycle comes to an end...
FCO_LtCmdr_Exeter says:
CO: Problem is I need a EVA suit to get to bleeding Storage Lockers!
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
@::Snarls:: Engineer: If you had bothered to pay attention then you would know that the radiation levels have dropped to below 75%, this should be safe for a test?
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Looks at the nurse:: Nurse Jennings: Gladly, do you have some experience with giving birth?
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
*SO*: -.-- -..-. .---.
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::bending over double and shuddering as the aftershocks hit him he shakes his head softly:: OPS: It's...alright...I can take...a bit of...pain...
Host CJ-Tala says:
@<Engineering> MO: Then try your bloody test...::Curses and goes back to trying to pilot the ship::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
<SO_Wrap>CO: Aye sir. nothing yet but SOS. We’ll keep our eyes open for more signals. ::Sees the console lighting up:: CO: Sir, they're trying to communicate.. Can.. anyone.. read. .this. I'll respond sir
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::steps over to the tactical console automatically attempts to access sensor information sighing as she realises this instinctive move is almost futile:: *Engineering*: How are things going down there?
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::pauses the transmission to see if there's any reply::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
<Jennings> ::nodding she kneels down and picks up a medical tricorder, scanning Mrs. Delar's stomach and getting a reading on the child:: CMO: Of course, Doctor. I majored in midwifery
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Slowly calming himself down he thinks about what he should do.. the image was too terrifying to try that again.. As he catches his breath he thinks about what he should do::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::she shakes her head and smiles:: CSO: No...not like this...you're taking all of it...I don't even know where it went...probably not very good though...just don't stay so long you don't make it out
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
@:: Storms off to the transporter and chucks the engineers tool kit onto it, he presses in some commands and attempts to beam it over to the Scimitar's bridge::
Host CJ-Tala says:
<EO_McDermott> *XO*: Bridge, this is McDermott...we're still attempting to regain main power down here sir, things are a mess...
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::smiling softly he shakes his head again, holding her hand and squeezing softly:: OPS: I'm here till the end
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
<SO_Wrap>*CTO*:..--.-.-- -.--..-.- --.--...- -......-- ..-- ----.....--
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::she nods slowly furrowing her brow:: CSO: That's what I'm worried about
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - In a shimmer of blue light, an Engineering kit materializes on the Operations console...
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::sighs in relief as he receives the signal from the bridge "We read you, who is this"::
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Looks a bit relieved as the nurse steps in to help:: Jennings: Thank you.
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
@*Scimitar*: I just sent over a tool kit, did it work this time?
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
*EO McDermott*: Thank you please keep us informed, especially if we get the sensors back.
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
*SO*: ..--..-.---...-.-..-.--...--.-.-----..-.-...-.-..-.--..-.-.
Host CJ-Tala says:
<EO_McDermott> *XO*: Understood, Engineering out.
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
<SO_Wrap>:CO: Sir, it's Lt MacAllister. He says he's stuck in the TIC
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - The Scimitar rocks with Brenna's next contraction, and MacAllister hears that whispering once more...
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
:.nods at the SO::  SO: Understood... tell him we're trying to get to him... he'll have to wait a while longer...
FCO_LtCmdr_Exeter says:
SO: Are the Transporters working?
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::shakes his head and tries to regain focus::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
<SO_Wrap>CO: Aye sir. *CTO*:.--. -.--- -....- --.-.--. -.-.- .--... -.--.-.-. ..-.- --. -.-- ..-- -.--.
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
@*MO*: We got it, Ensign... ..appears to be all right...  ::moves towards the engineering kit::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::turns to the doctor:: CMO: We need to get this going now I think before there's no more room around us
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::shivers and cries out again as the pain hits him, sweat breaking out all over his body:: OPS: Oh my...remind me...never to be...a woman....
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Slowly stands up. .feeling a big bruise on the back of his head::
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
@::Steps onto the transporter pad:: Engineer: You! Send me over, if I get across fine you will follow me with your tools, understand?
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
<Jennings> CMO: She's fully dilated, Doctor, and the baby has turned. ::folding the tricorder up:: She's ready
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::reads the message as it appears:: Self: Help is on the way, but it might take a while
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
*MO*: Confirmed... tools have arrived safely... can you quickly transport an EVA Suit over to the bridge as well ?
Host CJ-Tala says:
@<Engineer> MO: Over...where? That's kind of vague you realize?
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Moves back to the science console, feeling stupid for even have tried to use his unreliable.. gift.. curse.. which was it?::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
*SO*: -..-.-.--.--....-.-.-.-.-..-.-..-....-..-.-.-..-.-..---.
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Nods at both the nurse and Brenna:: OPS: Alright ma'am, let's give this a try. Push with your next contraction.
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::She nods smiling:: CSO: We just better make this a good one, I don't think I'll do this to you again ::turns to the doctor and nurse and waits for her instructions feeling comfortable and pain free and wondering what's going on to make that possible::
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
@::Walks over to the engineer and points up finger right up to his face:: Engineer: Do not play games with me, beam me over to the Bridge of the Scimitar
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Taps some buttons on the console and tries to put a containment field around the ready room::
Host CJ-Tala says:
<Jennings> ::The nurse verifies that the baby has turned, and is in the proper position, nodding to the Delars and Abmeraz::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
<SO_Wrap>::Reads the message coming in:: Acknowledged, what is your status ::Signals back:: *CTO*: -..- .-...-- -.-- -..-  -...- - -.-  -.--.-  -..-  -.-.-.-  -....-  ---.- .-.-- - -..-  -.
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
<Jennings> OPS: Keep breathing steadily, Ma'am. In hold it for a second, release. In, hold it, release. Before you push, take a deep breath and then go for it...
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
TIO: T’mok, you still with me?
Host CJ-Tala says:
<TIO_T’mok> CTO: Aye sir...::Looks up from another patient he is treating::
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
@::Finds the EVA Suits in the storage and hauls them onto the pad, stands there and waits for the engineer to beam him over::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
*SO*: --.-.--..-..-.-..-.-.-.-..-.-.--.--.-.---.-.-.-.-.--.-.-.-.--.
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::nods following the orders and breathing as instructed waiting for her next contraction all nice and ready::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::holding her hand tightly he nods:: OPS: I'm feeling better now...just concentrate, alright, and relax. Keep breathing, Brenna...it'll be over soon and we'll be able to hold our boy
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::glances at his XO::  XO: Any status reports from Main Engineering ?
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - In a shimmer of blue light Korvus Kerak appears on the bridge of the U.S.S. Scimitar. As he does, the ship rocks once more, and the next contraction hits her, the whole ship feels pain...
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
TIO: How are those patients?
Host CJ-Tala says:
<TIO_T’mok> CTO: Stable. They will survive.
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::gritting his teeth and shutting his eyes against the pain, he cries out once more::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
<SO_Wrap>::Reads the message and smiles:: "Situation normal then. keep me informed on this frequency" CO: The CTO seems to be alright sir, he hasn't lost his sense of humor yet
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
CO: Engineers are working on the situation, though so far no real change, sir.
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::Whimpers letting out her breath and bearing down pushing as hard as she dares:
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
TIO: Good, how many in total?
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Assists the nurse as she gives instructions to the OPS, impressed by the nurse's calmness::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::her attention turns to the shimmering light as she grits her teeth, thinking something needs to be done to control the baby's power::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::shakes his head::  XO: All Right... we're not getting any closer here...  ::glances at the MO::  MO: Welcome back Mr. Kerak... what do you have aboard that runabout that could help us repair Main Engineering more quickly ?
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
::Looks around, chucks the EVA suits on the floor:: *Runabout*: I'm over, beam over and leave one behind, we may need the transporters again::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::smiles and nods at the SO::  SO: Understood...
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::nods to the MO:: MO: MO Kerak welcome back..
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
CO: Thank you captain. I have a engineering team which could be of use
FCO_LtCmdr_Exeter says:
*Runabout*: this Is LtCmdr John Exeter, can you get a lock on our CTO?
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Looks at the console and starts to analyze which systems need to be repaired first.. that fighter wing is getting pretty close..::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::nods::  MO: Excellent.. beam that team over to Main Engineering and see if an engineer can get extra materials from the runabout that we can use...
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
<Jennings> OPS: That's it, Ma'am, keep pushing...aaand stop! Breathe now, take deep breaths  ::monitors the tricorder religiously::
Host CJ-Tala says:
@<Engineer> *MO*: Understood. *FCO*: Aye sir, we should be able to get a lock...
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
*Runabout*: Scarp that plan, beam over to main engineering, they need help there, bring anything across which may be of use.
Host CJ-Tala says:
<TIO_T’mok> CTO: Nine.
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::stops pushing breathing and falling back onto the couch:: CSO: Rowan...still there?
FCO_LtCmdr_Exeter says:
*Runabout*: Okay beam him out of there and here on the bridge if possible.
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::smiles softly through the pain:: OPS: I'm here...how're you...?
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - The next contraction hits, and Jennings gets in place next to the CMO. The ship shudders violently.
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Looks a little amused at the CSO:: CSO: Sir, you can step a little closer, I'm pretty sure the baby won't be launched at you.
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
*SO*: --.--.-.-..-.-.-.-.--.-.-.-.-.---.--.-.-.--.-.-.-.-...-.-.-.-..-.
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
CSO: Alright...I think...::breathing deep and pushing again grabbing Rowan's hand and gripping it as she does::
Host CJ-Tala says:
@<Engineer> *FCO*: Working on it, sir...::He does his best to get a lock onto MacAllister and the survivors in the TIC.
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Feels the shudder of the ship and hopes the baby gets delivered before it destroys the ship, then starts repairing shields and weapon systems::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::cries out as the contraction hits, his body racked with pain. As it passes he doubles over again, breathing heavily, but giving Brenna's hand a soft squeeze in return:: CMO: I’m fine...here...
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
::stumbles:: All: What’s that shaking?
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
<SO_Wrap>::Reads the message:: CO: Sir, the CTO has 9 more men in there. Some injured but all alive
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
CO: Captain, may I ask the Doctor if he can administer something to the child hopefully we can reduce it's telepathy if it is indeed the child as I am lead to think?
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::nods::  XO: Go ahead...
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::glances at the FCO::  FCO: How is the beam out of those people coming along ?
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
<SO_Wrap>SO: Sir, i think the SIF needs your attention..
FCO_LtCmdr_Exeter says:
CO: they are Trying. If we get everybody out we can get more repairs done.
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Looks at SO Wrap, then at the console:: self: Dang, should've caught that ::Starts making repairs to the SIF as fast as possible.. with this baby we'll need every bit of strength we can get::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::nods to the CO looking at the hypo on the floor she picks it up, checking the contents on the display::
FCO_LtCmdr_Exeter says:
CO: Do you have any Engineers to spare? 
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
CO: Captain, thank you ::heads to the ready room::
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - In a shimmer of blue light, and with the all too familiar hum of the transporters, MacAllister's survivors are beamed to the overly battered sickbay, and MacAllister finds himself on the bridge next to Lieutenant T’mok.
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Looks back and forth at the nurse and Brenna::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::nods::  FCO: True... as for the engineers, you'd have to contact engineering... I don't have a clue about that at the moment...
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
::Looks around confused::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::looks around and seems a bit shocked::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
<SO_Wrap>::Looks at the CTO appearing on the bridge:: CTO: Welcome sir
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
<Jennings> ::checking her tricorder and smiling over at Brenna:: OPS: Come on, Ma'am. Another push, we're almost there!
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Sees the CTO appear:: CTO: Need a hand sir?
FCO_LtCmdr_Exeter says:
*Engineering*: This is Exeter, any chance you might have some engineers to spare for a bit of Crisis control on TIC?
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::nods at the CTO::  CTO: Welcome back, Lieutenant...  ::glances at the MO::  MO: They may need a hand, Ensign...
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::enters the ready room with the hypo and fixes her gaze on the CMO::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
SO: I'll be OK Ensign, thank you.
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
SO_Wrap: I could use a hand with that SIF, we need it ASAP
Host CJ-Tala says:
<EO_McDermott> *FCO*: Not particularly, but we'll get a team on it. ::The sound of creaking metal and yelling voices can be heard in the background::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
<SO_Wrap>: SO: Aye sir, rerouting energy to the SIF
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::leans back breathing deep and closing her eyes for a second:: Jennings: He's okay...right?...everything's okay?
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
SO_Wrap: Where did you learn Morse?
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
CO: A hand? What exactly is going on sir?
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - The next contraction hits hard, but as it does, Pierce registers a power spike, and the lights on the bridge flicker to life...
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Looks up as the XO enters the ready room::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
<SO_Wrap>CTO: I used to play around with radio sir. .i guess you know what that is. .my father was a broadcast amateur
FCO_LtCmdr_Exeter says:
::ignoring the yelling::*McDermott*:  Thanks that will help with any planned evacuations.
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::shakes his head::  MO: Medical attention, Ensign..  see if they are ok...  ::glances at the CTO's group::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::cries out again, his breath coming in pained gasps, his body shivering with sweat and the aftershocks of pain:: OPS: Ow...that one was...bad....
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::Grits her teeth bearing down and pushing hard against groaning through clenched teeth and hoping for progress::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
<Jennings> OPS: The baby is doing fine and so are you, ma'am. This'll be over in a few more minutes
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::raises her hand to him with the hypo:: CMO: I think this is yours Doctor. Never a preferred option but it may just keep the ship together?
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::smiles:: SO_Wrap: I know exactly what you mean. Thanks for the help.
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::sees the lights come to life on the bridge and frowns::  *Engineering*: Black to engineering...  lights are coming to life on the bridge... what did you do ?
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
::grumbles something, still confused and walks over to the CTO:: CTO: You okay? ::scans him quickly::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
<SO_Wrap>: CTO: no problem sir
Host CJ-Tala says:
<EO_McDermott> *CO*: Nothing sir! ::He seems almost out of breath:: We haven’t got primary power on yet...it'll be at least day before we can get main power online, sir!
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
MO: I'm fine ensign. ::turns and limps toward the CO::
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Reaches for the hypo:: XO: Ah, thank you. I lost that while trying to give our OPS a telepathic blocker.
FCO_LtCmdr_Exeter says:
::gets in the EVA suit:: CO: I'll be heading for TIC *Runabout*: any chance you guys can beam me to TIC?
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::salutes:: CO: Where do you need me sir?
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::frowns even deeper::  *EO*: We don't have a day, Mr. McDermott....  we're lucky if we have a few hours...
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
::Quickly scans the remaining engineers::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::nods at the CTO::  CTO: Take your station, Lieutenant and see if you can get it back to order again...  we all have to get those rusty engineering skills working again...  ::smiles faintly::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::nods at the FCO::  FCO: Good luck..  keep us informed...
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::looks between the XO, the Doctor and his wife he shakes his head:: All: I don't think...that's...a good idea...
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
CMO: How should it affect the baby? ::hoping he will reassure the parents::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Tries to get more power to the SIF::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
CO: Aye Cap'n. ::Turns and limps to his console::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
All: I'm going to take...the brunt...of anything that happens...
FCO_LtCmdr_Exeter says:
*Runabout*: like now would be a good time!
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - Jennings smiles as she catches a first sight of the child and the next contraction hits. As the ship rocks more, Brenna's skin seems to shimmer and glow...
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
TIO: T’mok, have your guys who are able start helping out with the repairs.
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::Groans pushing hard:: All: Everyone...please forgive us oh god I'm sorry!
Host CJ-Tala says:
<TIO_T'mok> CTO: Understood, on it...
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::grits his teeth again, groaning pathetically, the pain boring through him like a drill into his stomach::
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Remembering what has happened on the bridge:: XO: I believe the CSO is right, it's best not to try it again. ::Returning his attention at the OPS again::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
TIO: Thanks. ::attempts to log into his console::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Looks at his console and reads some good news finally.. SIF 43%..that's more like it.. looks at SO Wrap as he keeps trying to get more power to the SIF then focuses on getting more power to other vital systems::
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - The fourth transport in an hour, John Exeter finds himself materializing in the Scimitar's Tactical Information Centre...just as a small hull breach tears through the TIC, and the room becomes a vacuum.
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
::Finishes with his scanning and leans against a bulkhead, grumbling::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::opens her mouth to respond then turns to the CMO:: CMO: Again?
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::lays back against the couch half exhausted and watching the doctor carefully:: CMO: Please doctor...don't do it...please
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
<Jennings> Alright, push again Ma'am...when you're ready, keep breathing
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Looks at his console and the fruit of Wrap's and his labor:: CO: Sir, power almost has full power again. SIF up to 43%. still working on shields and weapons
FCO_LtCmdr_Exeter says:
:: Looks around glad he put on a EVA suit, quickly taps a button so he's glued to the floor more or less ::
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Looks up at the XO again:: XO: Yes, we have tried it earlier and somehow the hypo got launched to the other side of the bridge. We got lucky nobody got hit with it.
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::nods at the SO::  SO: Can you determine where the problems lie that keep main power offline... so that engineering can work on it ?
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::starts to rewire the weapons systems to bypass burnt out circuits::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Looks at his console, analyzing the data presented to him:: CO: Sir, it appears to be an outside source that's blocking power
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - The ship rocks once more and the glow in the ready room continues. A sort of blissful sensation comes over Brenna, and at the same moment, MacAllister's console flares to life, weapons fully functional...
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
CMO/CSO: Humor me monetarily, while I get this straight, the CSO wishes to take responsibility for the possible destruction of the ship which would include no doubt the loss of his family and you feel this baby will be no threat to the ship with it's current powers?
FCO_LtCmdr_Exeter says:
::gets out a repair kit and start working on the power couplings and see if he can get enough juice to get a shield on the breach::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::nods slowly taking a deep breath readying herself and pushing hard but barely feeling it::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
SO: I've rewired some of the weapons systems, see if you can route any power to them.
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::nods slowly, she's heard more ridiculous options recently::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::watches the XO carefully as much as she can wanting nothing to do with the horrible hypo of whatever it is::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
XO: Commander...::looks up at her tiredly::...If you even think...of putting...the hypospray near my wife...I’ll throw you out...of here...::his body shivering almost continually, crying out again as the next contraction hits and smashes through his already weakened body::
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
::still grumbling he finds a unoccupied seat near the science station and sits down::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Tries to restore power to the weapons systems::
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - As Exeter works, a temporary shield falls into place, cutting off the vacuum and allowing the TIC to re-pressurize.
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
SO: Where's Flight?
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::nods with a frown admitting he has a say over his child:: CSO: I understand you are in a stressful situation, you can have this your way for now, though rest assured I am not going to stand by and watch the ship be destroyed either, so we will monitor the situation, it is my hope to keep everyone alive and well as this baby is born.
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
CTO: They appear to be about 30 minutes out.. we better hurry with the shields and weapons
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Gets a little confused between the thoughts of the XO and the Delars:: Self: The XO might be right, but should I risk what happened on the bridge again?
FCO_LtCmdr_Exeter says:
::Grins as he achieves something. Starts working on life support so the Engineering team can get in::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::his vision fading in and out, the only feeling he can really count on being his hand gently squeezing Brenna's:: XO: Baby.....first....
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::hears the SO's comment::  CTO/SO: Which means we all have work to do... a lot of work...
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
SO: Right, you work on the shields and I'll try and bring some of the launchers online.
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - The glow continues to intensify, to the point where anyone in the Ready Room find themselves forced to cover their eyes...
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
<SO_Wrap>::Keeps working on the SIF, trying to get more power there::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
SO: Ensign.. the power you're receiving, can you reroute some of that power to main engineering for them to use ?
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::dives under his console with a hypo spanner::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
CTO: Aye sir ::Starts working on the shields. They need to be up.. or at least a section of them.. Within 30 minutes::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
CSO: No ship no baby. We do not hand out lethal doses of medications. ::looks at him sternly:: Therefore Ship first.
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::keeps breathing still pushing and waiting for word on her progress gritting her teeth:: CMO: Doctor...you will not inject me with anything or you WILL lose that arm
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::closing his eyes against the glare from Brenna’s strangely glowing body he squeezes her hand again:: OPS: Keep...going....honey....not long...
FCO_LtCmdr_Exeter says:
*CO*: had a Hull breach in TIC, currently working on restoring Life support.
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
SO: Less if you can manage it.
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Looks at the nurse:: Jennings: Nurse, can we bring this baby now? If so, maybe we can save both the baby and the ship?
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
XO: No...Baby....no ship....::his body aches dully now, constantly tensed ready for the next contraction::
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
::Watches things on the bridge, clueless to what’s going on and mutters under his breath::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
*FCO*: Understood... good work...
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - The next contraction hits Brenna with full force and she lets out a scream that the entire ship can hear. Lights throughout the ship come online, and Pierce registers full power to all ships systems...
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::covers her eyes, focusing on the people in the room, hating what she speaks:: CSO: And how do you figure that out?
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Looks as his console completely lights up:: CO: Sir, we have full power to all systems
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::Shrieks finally feeling a contraction and completely unprepared before pushing again tears and sweat streaming down her cheeks::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::blinks::  SO: How is that possible ?
FCO_LtCmdr_Exeter says:
::looking bewildered:: *CO*: Either I'm a miracle worker or god just showed he was real?
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - The bright light continues, and those on the bridge find themselves overwhelmed by the sheer intensity of it...
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::as the next wave hits he can't help, doubling over and retching from the pain, his body racked by dry sobs:: XO: Shut.....up.....
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
::Sighs:: Self: Why did I ever come back to... this...
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
CSO: What do you know of this baby Lieutenant?
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
CO: Weapons and shields just came online, charging to full power.
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
CTO: Understood...
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
<Jennings> OPS: Almost there, Ma'am! Keep going! ::gets her hands ready to hold the baby as it pops out::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Analyzes the data he's receiving:: CO: The external source seems to be powering the whole ship
FCO_LtCmdr_Exeter says:
::gets up and looks around:: *Bridge*: everything looks operational, I want  TIC manned and ready.
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::shaking his head with all the power he can muster, he grips Brenna's hand as much as she does his:: XO: talk....no-not now....later...
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
TIO: T'Mok!
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
CO: I'm not sure what's causing this, so I’m not sure for how long we have this
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::grits her teeth still pushing:: Jennings: Oh god please just get him out now!
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - The light continues to expand...and slowly the ship is enveloped in peaceful white light.
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::is fighting to remain consciously thinking of the location of the hypo:: CSO: You are seriously prepared to endanger this ship, with hold information all possibly at the expense of your family?
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::nods at the SO::  SO: Very well... continue to try and divert any extra power to engineering to use... and see if you can access flight control and check its status...
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
CSO: Although I concede the ship seems more stable.
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Quickly looks up at the XO:: XO: I agree with your last thought, I believe the ship will survive.
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
CO: Aye sir ::starts working on power to engineering and flight control::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
*TIO*: Mister T’mok, your location please?
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
XO: Pain....so much....pain. ::turning his head to the Commander he glares with as much force as he can muster...which isn't a lot::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
<Jennings> ::ready to begin supporting the baby's head she smiles widely:: OPS: It's almost here, one more big push!
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
CMO/CSO: Speculation without evidence or information is not to helpful. We could place bets forever, what would help is any information.
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
::Stands up and paces around near the back of the bridge, muttering still::
FCO_LtCmdr_Exeter says:
*CO*: I don’t know what just happened, but the person who fixed this hunk of junk just joined my drinking buddy list. 
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - Silence falls over the Scimitar. The white light, beautiful and terrible at the same time controls everything, the crew find themselves lost and mesmerized in it’s glow.

ACTION - A voice fills all their minds. "Things change, and we grow, adapt and become better people. Today is a day of great change. I am sorry for the pain I have brought you...and I am sorry for the pain you will suffer for my existence, but I thank you for bringing me into this world, being my protectors...my salvation."

ACTION - "With change, comes shadow...and when the shadow recedes...only light will remain..." The voice fades, the light fades...and the Scimitar crew find themselves once again adrift, but with a baby boy Delar in it's mother's peaceful arms...

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

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