Star Trek: A Call To Duty
U.S.S. Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 10411.29

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
Scott Knight		as	Lieutenant Ethan Michael MacAllister – CTO
Rob Lemmens		as	Ensign Zoran Abmeraz – CMO
Dylan Moss		as	Lieutenant Commander Aleister Lessing - CIV
Brendan Ringenoldus 	as 	Lieutenant Commander John Exeter – FCO
Patrick de Ruiter	as	Ensign Jonathan Pierce – SO

                        …with…

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

Host CJ-Tala says:
Summary - Pain, death, suffering. The crew of the U.S.S. Scimitar has faced all three of these, and survived. However now their newest arrival brings a prophecy, bringing pain and sorrow...

However the prophecy of the Delar child - Bryn Michael Delar - is not the first vision to be seen...in the past, Lon Delar has granted visions of the future, the coma and eventual death of Brenna Delar, Karida Janan has seen the end of Captain Black's life...

...and even NODAM, the computer program encountered by the Scimitar crew, for-told the Scimitar's destruction.

"The Shimmering Blade shall be destroyed, tossed into the flames and it shall burn. None shall survive its sundering...and a world will mourn and suffer at its destruction."

=/\==/\=BEGIN U.S.S. Scimitar Mission - "Adrift - Prophecy"=/\==/\=
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
::moans quietly::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::On the bridge at the science console, making repairs to the most important systems::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
:: Still in TIC checking if Replicator is fully functional::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::climbs under his console and moves some power relays::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::slowly, and with quite a bit of pain, he moves onto a nearby seat and watches Brenna with Bryn::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::shifts around on the couch opening her eyes and yawning tiredly looking down at he little baby in her arms and smiling::
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::re-enters the bridge and heads for the CIV lying on the floor::
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
::moves around a little, as if dreaming::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::on the bridge, just having heard the words echo through his mind and frowning::  Self: What the heck?  ::glances at the SO::  SO: You heard that as well ?
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::on the bridge::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
CO: Aye sir, i heard it.. and I’m not sure if i like what i heard. I don't know what just came into this world, but it's giving me the creeps
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::looks over and smiles:: CSO: Hey handsome, how are you feeling?
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::checks the status of the repairs so far::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
OPS: Like I’ve been hit by a low-flying runabout...::smiles softly::...how're you?
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
CO: May I suggest we have a look at how the fighters are sir?
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::nods::  SO: Aye...  ::glances at the XO::  XO: Commander, how is Lieutenant Delar doing?
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Bends over the CIV and scans him over with his medical tricorder:: CIV: Hey there, you're not looking too well.
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::attempts to gain what information she can from the internal scanners::
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
::mumbles:: Self: But who was he? ::thrashes, trying to escape from the dream, and almost hits the CMO::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::laughs softly:: CSO: I don't think I'd be much of a lady if I told you honestly, but I'll be fine...look at him though, like he already knows he owns everyone on this ship for being so cute
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::hooks up a tricorder to his console through one of the conduits::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::nods at his XO::  XO: Very well, contact Commander Exeter first... he's in TIC and should have more detailed information on the Shuttlebay and fighter squadrons...
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
CO: He was not impressed with the medication idea, which was thankfully not used, I have requested he return to the bridge as soon as possible, however thought he would like a moment with his child..
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Evades being hit by the CIV:: CIV: Wow......calm down. No need to knock me out. ::Quickly prepares his hypo to calm the CIV::
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
::relaxes, back into dreaming::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
:: Enjoying A nice freshly replicated cup of coffee. ::Self:: I should get stuck down here more often.
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::moves another couple of conduits::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::nods::  XO: Very well... but he better remember that if we don't get this all fixed we won't have a ship to write home about...  ::sighs softly::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::chuckles quietly before letting out a painful-sounding cough:: OPS: He'll be a fine kid...::reaching over carefully, holding back a wince, he pulls the blankets down just enough to look into his son's face::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::nods to the CO and pushes some more instructions into the console to requesting information on the Shuttlebay::
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - The molecules in the coffee begin to destabilize. Exeter's next sip of the "coffee" is actually of a thick, black liquid, reminiscent of motor oil. Ewwww...
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
SO: Mr. Pierce, do you have a spare tricorder?
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::taps his commbadge::  *FCO*: Black to Exeter... status report, please...
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::furrows her brow softly:: CSO: Hey...maybe you should get the doctor to check you out?
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::Drops the cup and starts to spit out the motor oil:: Self: I  should have paid more attention to  fixing things in Engineering classes
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::nods again:: CO: I made that clear to him sir ::smiles then returns to the scans before tapping her commbadge::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::shakes his head:: OPS: Nope, I’ll be fine in a little while
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::nods worriedly and shifts over a little on the couch:: CSO: Well then...you feel up to holding him?
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Sees the CIV closing his eyes again:: CIV: Aleister, wake up.... can you hear me? ::Shaking his shoulders gently::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
*CSO*: Lieutenant Delar, your assistance would be appreciated on the bridge. We have minimal use of scanners now.
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::still spitting  and cursing:; *CO*: everything seems to be working except for the replicator. If I can get minimal power to the bay doors I can launch three wings, sir
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::continues fiddling:: SO: Mr. Pierce?
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::smiles and nods, unable to talk as he holds his arms out::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
*FCO*: Understood...  launch those fighter and have them fly defensive patterns around the Scimitar... keep me informed on your progress.
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
::Starts in his sleep and then sits bolt upright, suddenly awake.  Looks slowly around himself:: CMO: I'm on the bridge, right?
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::places Bryn very carefully in Rowan's arms smiling:: CSO: ah he's going to be charming and handsome just like you I think
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
*CO*: Well Like I said IF I can get minimal power to bay doors I Can launch those fighters. Who's handling OPS on the bridge?
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Looking a bit amused by the expression on the CIV's face:: CIV: Yes you are, how are you feeling? It appears you had a very bad dream.
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::nods:: *FCO*: We may be assist you, I can try and reroute some power to the doors.
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - Lessing hears an odd whisper in his mind as he comes out of the most recent dream-like state. The words are muffled and hard to distinguish, but they are definitely there.
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::smiles faintly::  *FCO*: Apparently I want to hear something else... Commander...  ::nods at his XO::  Commander Janan will try and get you some energy to the Shuttlebay doors system....
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
::cocks his head, as if listening to something::  CMO: Did you hear that...  or did I dream it?
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::taps the console again, glances at the readyroom doors before turning to face the console again::
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
CIV: I heard nothing. What did you hear? ::Looking around trying to hear things::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
*XO*: Thanks that's what I wanted, ma'am :: turns to his console:: *fighter bay*: I want Blade, Kriss and Bat'leth ready for launch. They're job is to circle as Defensive perimeter around the Scimi.
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::shifts his arms carefully, supporting the child's head in his arm, smiling and looking down into his face:: OPS: He...::smiles wider, not able to find the words::
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - Lights in some sections of the ship flicker and dim, but at the same time, the bay doors of the Shuttlebay engage, and prepare to open at Exeter's command.
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::nods smiling softly:: CSO: I know ::leans over and kisses his cheek:: CSO: You better get back to work
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
*CO*: the service around this ship is getting worse by the day, sir ::laughs::
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
CMO: It was definitely words....  no more than a whisper...  but it could have been a dream.  But it was so...  purposeful.  ::shakes his head, as if to clear it::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
CTO: What's the ETA on the Airilian fleet now Lieutenant?
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::fiddles a bit more silently cursing the fact that the SO seems to be ignoring him::
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Scans the CIV over with his medical tricorder once more:: CIV: Sorry, I didn't hear anything out of the ordinary.
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
*Fighter bay*: Bay doors are opening; I want you out of them as fast as possible. :;pushes a few buttons to open the damned things::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
*FCO*: Apparently, Commander...  remind me to complain with Admiral Haydes when I see him again...
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::smiles as she sees and hears that power got to the doors::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
XO: ETA Approximately 15 minutes Commander. They should find us with their next sweep.
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - With a loud groan, the bay doors of the U.S.S. Scimitar pull open and three wings of Kaneda Class vessels launch, preparing for a defensive pattern around the ship...
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
CMO: I must have imagined it...  but still.  ::Gets a faraway look in his eyes::  CMO: Am i fit for duty, Ensign?  ::tries to stand, and just makes it::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::shakes his head:: OPS: No sensors, I don't have a job right now except to be here.
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
SO: Ensign Pierce!
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
CTO: Do we have anything other then the fighters at your disposal and are your teams placed around the ship in case of intruders?
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::hopes the Scimitar holds together::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::glances at his CTO::  CTO/SO: Any chance we can mask the ship from their sensors until they come into full sensor range... maybe giving us a few extra minutes ?
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
*CO*: Are Comms working, because those wings can't hold out for long. I would like some Back-up, SF-wise, sir
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::smiles:: CSO: And we won't unless you go, we'll still be here when you get back don't worry...but if they don't get your help soon none of us will be ::bites her lip and gives him a worried look::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
*FCO*: We're working on that, Commander...
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
CIV: I believe so; you don't have any serious injuries. Besides... ::Looks around:: We can use every help we can get in here I think.
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
CO: I think I can set up a sensor jammer but I'll need a little bit more power.
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::nodding slowly he stares down at his son, Bryn, frowning worriedly:: OPS: I know...::very carefully he hands the little bundle back to Brenna::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::hooks up another tricorder to his console::
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
::Looks around:: CMO: It does look that way yes. Thank you.  ::Limps across to a semi working console and accesses the Scimitar's current status.  Goes pale::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::nods at his CTO::  CTO: Good thinking... ::moves to OPS' console as well, seeing if he can reroute some power for the CTO's idea::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::uses the added power to his console from the tricorders to access the sensor array::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::looks at the readyroom again and turns to the CO:: CO: If you don't mind Sir, I'll speak to the CSO.
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::takes her son back and leans back carefully wincing softly:: CSO: I promise, we don't do this again for at least three years
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
::Sits down and starts working, trying to get vital systems back online, routing power any way he can::
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::With the CIV back on his feet, he decides to check on the newcomer and heads to the readyroom::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
CO: I need all the power we can get routed to the deflector Cap'n.
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::nods::  XO: Go right ahead... apparently he needs to be pulled back into reality...
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
CO: What needs doing, Sir?
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
OPS: If it goes the same way this one did, I hope not too ::leaning over he places a soft kiss on her forehead, painfully getting to his feet:: I'll be back soon ::turning he steps out of the Ready Room and back onto the bridge, the thought of his family steady in his mind::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::checks where she can take any more power from:: CO: Sir, We can take power from the Shuttlebay again once the fighters are out of the door?
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
CIV: Commander, take Operations and reroute all available power to the deflector.. We’re going to give us a few more minutes before those Airilians fighters find us...
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::steps over to the readyroom pausing as she notices the CSO:: CSO: You have some sensors, our status has not improved.
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::sighs deeply closing her eyes:: Bryn: You're going to be a lot of trouble kid, I can tell already
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::accesses the sensor array and turns off all active sensors, switching to purely passive ones::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::nods::  XO: Yes, we can route it back when it is necessary again...
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
XO: I'll get right on improving what sensors we have, Commander. ::nods and steps up to the Science consoles, logging on and bringing up external sensor coverage::
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
CO: Aye Sir.  :Taps buttons, routing power from aeroponics, holodeck, transporters...  those systems that still have power routed to them, but are not actually working::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
*XO*: Just an Idea....I got two Runabouts in my Shuttle bay just gathering dust. We could use those ships as our eyes and ears.
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Enters the readyroom and walks over to the OPS and her baby:: OPS: Hello ma'am, I just came to check up on you, before heading back to sickbay.
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
CO: Take power from all external lighting sir.
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Snaps out of his awkward state.. seemed like he was dreaming. He looks around and notices some odd looks from the CTO::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
XO/CO: We've got 29 Kaneda in formation around us, and the USS Shuswap ready to back us up. The Airilian fighters are roughly five minutes away
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::nods and returns to the console:: *FCO*: Good idea, ::pauses:: One of them maybe but could the others power be used by the Scimitar?
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::smiles up at the CMO and opens her eyes for a moment:: CMO: Thank you doctor...speaking of sickbay...any way we would get down there rather then ruin the captain's couch...or at least escape before he finds out?
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - Bryn coughs lightly and lets out a little whimper.
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
CTO: sir, is it an idea to let the Shuswap put some plasma in the trajectory of the fighters that we can explode at a safe distance of the ship?
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::gestures at the CIV::  CTO: Understood...
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
CTO: Acknowledged.  ::Takes all available power from external lights, and routes it to the deflector as well::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
*FCO*: Commander, instruct your fighters to turn all external lighting off and switch to passive sensor arrays.
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
CSO: Can you use the shuttles to help Scimitar and if so how quickly?
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::looks down worriedly elevating his head a little more ::CMO: Uh...doctor?...little help?
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Smiles back at the OPS:: OPS: Don't worry. Our good captain had granted permission to use the readyroom. ::and takes out his tricorder to scan the OPS::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
*XO*: It's all Starfleet   scrap so it should be compatible. But a Runabout would like only giving 5% power to the whole ship.
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::glares over to his officer:: SO: You're not doing that again, Ensign!
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
CSO: again? i haven't done that at all yet. And as i said. at a safe distance
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
SO: It's worked before, it might work again, make it so Ensign and have one wing of fighters ordered to target the cloud and prepare to fire.
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
SO: There is no safe distance. Airilian fighters are....3 minutes away.
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
*XO*: Nest choice would be is to get some remote batteries and pass them through where they are needed, I rather not transfer power directly to the ship.
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Completing the scan: OPS: Well, there doesn't seem to be any notable damage to your system. I would even say you're making an exceptional recovery.
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
CTO: aye sir. COM: Shuswap, this is SO Pierce. I want you to vent plasma at a safe distance from the Scimitar, right into the trajectory of the incoming fighters
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::nods quickly ignoring the doctor a little:: CMO: And what about him, he's okay right?
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
*FCO*: Thank you, do you require assistance?
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::walks over to Tactical and glares:: CTO/SO: Recall that order immediately.
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::glances at the CIV::  CIV: Commander, if you get the chance... activate the communications array for a moment and sent SF Command a message with position and status...
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::nods to the SO::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
*XO*: Well, the fighters can handle themselves. I just want to know if we could launch one of the runabouts, which could act as our eyes and ears.
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Looks at the CSO:: CSO: Sir, with all due respect. last time didn't go that well, but now we have time to do it right. Our fighters are forewarned
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
CO: The FCO is attempting to get power from the shuttles, via remote batteries.
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
CO: Aye Sir.  ::Does few things to the deflectors and starts working on the Comms array, shaking his head every now and then to clear it.  Surreptitiously, he scans the bridge for any unexplained phenomena with his tricorder, the sound of that voice still haunting him::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
SO: No. I said no, you will listen. Last time we lost three fighters, that is unacceptable. ::turns to the command deck:: Airilian fighters will be here in 1 minute! :;turns back:: Now recall the order.
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::nods::  XO: Excellent idea..
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - External sensors give off an alert, the Airilian Fighters will enter sensor range within 1 minute.
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Scans the baby, holding his tricorder tightly in case it might take off:: OPS: Yes ma'am. Your son is in excellent health, especially considering he's 2 months early.
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
CO: That's it, give me 10 seconds!
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
CSO: I'm sorry sir; you can have my head when we're done. Right now i don't think you are in any shape to be here
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
CO: Deflector dish is now on-line.  76% effiency.  Now working on Communications and shields.
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
CIV: Understood...
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::furrows her brow:: CMO: So what was that noise...he made a noise...was it a good one?
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::quickly hammers commands into his console and attempts to throw a sensor fog over the approaching fighters::
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
::Fingers fly, working on shields and Comms at the same time, his console split down the middle to give him access to both systems::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
COM: Kaneda's stay clear of the Shuswap, it's venting plasma. When the Airilian fighters are coming through i want you to detonate that cloud
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::glaring at his officer he hits the comm button:: COM: Shuswap: Belay that order, Shuswap. Do NOT vent any plasma, anywhere.
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::orders a few men to start draining one runabout and any shuttle which won't be used for a while::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::turns to the quarrelsome three:: CSO: I agree....::looks to the CTO and SO:: SO/CTO: We are not venting plasma and igniting it again.
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::looks over his shoulder and gives the XO a smile of thanks before heading back to his station::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
*Bridge*: Which piece of inbred is giving order to my fighters?
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Smiles at the OPS concern and nods:: OPS: That's perfectly normal. Maybe it's just a little something to get used to.
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
::ignores the bickering around him, totally focused now what he is doing::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
*FCO*: My officer, but don't worry...I’ll make sure he gets disciplined appropriately.
Host CJ-Tala says:
<Shuswap> COM: Scimitar: Understood Scimitar, standing down drive plasma.
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Looks frustrated at the CSO and the XO:: COM: Kaneda's cancel that last order
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
XO: I'm sorry, but i do not understand why
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
*CSO*: I think he needs a good spanking ::grins::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::brings up the little power he has to his sensors, pooling it all into a single dorsal array to give him the most coverage::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
*FCO*: I'll let you have a go at doing that when he's finished cleaning every science lab for the next month. You wouldn't believe how dirty they get
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
SO/CTO: The Scimitar is hardly in a position to handle that. I'd rather we did not blow ourselves up in an attempt to destroy a fraction of an enemy’s fleet unnecessarily.
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::sighs quietly:: CMO: Well...at least he isn't pummeling my internal organs anymore...you're sure though. . He didn’t look comfortable...maybe its jus being in here...he's always so in tune with everything. All this stress flying around him, I'm sure he can feel it
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - The static filled viewscreen displays forty Airilian fighters as they come into range. The vessels detect the Scimitar and immediately lock on. Due to MacAllister's jamming signal, the fighters don't notice the Kaneda's.
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
::Looks at his status readouts:: CO: I am sending our location and status to Starfleet.  I have about 10 seconds of transmission time; I will pack as much data in there as I can.  ::Pushes buttons::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
*CSO*: Didn't we plan a BBQ in there next week?
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::glances at his CTO::  CTO: How is your sensor jamming coming along ?
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
XO: Why blow us up? i said a safe distance. We had enough time to do it
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
CIV: Acknowledged... proceed.
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
COM: Shuswap: If your comm is working send out our position and ask for Back-up.
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
CO: They've seen us Cap'n but it looks like they haven't noticed our fighters.
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
*FCO*: And a pool party. ::smiles softly, the aching in his body pushed to the back of his mind as he concentrates on getting everyone out of this alive::
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
CO: I should be able to launch a class-nine probe as well, with our status and records to date.  Permission to do so?
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::looks up from her console to the CTO and nods confirming his words::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Returns to his console trying to get as much power to the vital systems as possible::
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - The fighters break off into five wings, and prepare for attack runs, weapons hot.
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::nods at the CTO::  *FCO*: Black to Exeter, the Airilians fighters have not detected our fighters yet... relay the word and take advantage of that...
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
CIV: Permission granted.
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
*FCO*: Airilians are incoming, I suggest Kriss and Bat'leth intercept while Blade remain behind to protect us.
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
*Fighter wing*: Stay in two's I repeat stay in two's!
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
::Downloads the Scimitar's records into the probe and launches it, full speed.::
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - Bryn whimpers and both the child and Brenna can feel the tension building on the Scimitar. Something bad is about to happen...
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
*CSO*: they haven't spotted us yet, so we're going through them like a knife through butter.
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
*FCO*: Commander, I recommend you have the fighters attack from the rear, provides a better tactical posture.
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - The probe launches successfully, and before the comm system powers down, Lessing receives an encrypted signal relayed by Kaimana Xia of the U.S.S. Eridanus.
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Kneels down and looks at the baby, gently touching his hands:: OPS: I do believe he is aware of what is happening. Let's just hope this will all be over soon.
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
*CTO*: they haven't seen yet so we're using the element of surprise. We are going to ram them.
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::rotates the weak shield frequency to try and make it last a bit longer::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::bites her lip going pale:: CMO: Something bad is coming
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::gets ready to launch fourth squad just in case::
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
CO: We have some deflector power, 30% shields and 75% weapons.  We can fire torpedoes, but cannot target them accurately.  We could deploy them like mines, set up a protective ring around the Scimitar.
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - The Scimitar rocks as the first phaser blasts from the fighters hit the shields. Bat'leth wing flies in and immediately ambushes the fighter wings.
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::starts tagging various Airilian attack groups, sending the details down to Exeter::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
CIV: I was about to suggest the same sir
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
::Grabs his console to steady himself::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::grips his console hard as the ship rocks, pain shooting through his tensed and aching muscles::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::glances at the CTO::  CTO: Lieutenant... fire all available weapons only when the fighters are close by... we need to have every shot count...
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
CO: I'm on it Cap'n.
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::holds Bryn a little more tightly and whimpers as she ship moves::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Turns as much power as possible to the SIF, hoping it will be enough to hold the ship together::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
Computer: Switch Tactical control to manual targeting!
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
*CO*: I see we got weapons back, Brian just a suggestion; we could use one as the runabouts to act as guidance system.
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
CTO: Need a hand sir?
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Get's knocked of his knees and struggles to get up to see if the OPS and Bryn are fine:: OPS: Is everything alright?
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
CIV: We will be launching them at the fighters that do a fly by... the other fighters can take of the rest...
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::attempts to see what little power is left to take::
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
CO: Aye sir.  ::Does not take tactical control::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
*FCO*: We'll see what we can do from here...  ::glances at his CSO::  CSO: Is that possible in our current condition...
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
SO: Take Phasers! Hold your fire until I give the word.
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - The Scimitar lurches to the left as a wing of Airilian fighters makes an attack run on the port side.
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
CTO: Aye sir ::Moves over a console and takes over phaser control::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
CO: It'd need a good pilot, and a fighter escort wouldn't hurt, but yes...it'd be a help.
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
::Tries to make out where fighters are coming from, concentrating shields in those spots around the ship::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::targets the lead fighter using the display on the flickering console screen::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Follows the incoming fighters, ready to fire on the CTO's mark::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::shakes her head slowly:: CMO: No.. Something is very very wrong...oh god... ::tears stream down her face and she does everything possible  to remain physically stable curling up in a little ball on the couch to protect her son the best she can::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
SO: FIRE! Make every shot count.
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::glances over to the Ready Room door every few seconds, wondering if Brenna and Bryn are alright...::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::fires one torpedo at the lead fighter::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Takes aim as best as he can and fires the phaser banks in short bursts on the incoming fighter wing::
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
::sees the signal from the Eridanus and sends them their data::  CO: I have a signal from the Eridanus.  I have sent them our status.  Do you have time to talk to them?
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::taps the comm channel and opens one to the Shuswap:: COM: Shuswap: Shuswap, this is Lieutenant Delar, Chief Science Officer. I need you to relay your sensor readings over to me, we're running blind here.
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - Shots from the Scimitar lash out, taking out three of the Airilian fighters. Kriss wing reports damage.
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
*FCO*: If you have any more tricks up your sleeve Commander now would be a good time.
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Looks at the OPS and tries his best to calm her down as much as possible::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::targets another fighter and fires another torpedo::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Targets the remaining fighters and fires the phaser banks::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::looks to the CIV and then the CO, says quietly out loud:: Out loud: Commander Xia...
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::smiles as his sensors show a lot more than they were earlier, quickly relaying his readings down to Exeter in the TIC::
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
::blinks as his sensor picture suddenly improves due to the relayed signal from the Shuswap::
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
CO: Sir.  The Eridanus.  What do I tell them?
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::checks the ships status after the weapons are discharged::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::fires carefully aimed shots at irregular intervals::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::whimper quietly wishing the Airilians would just go away closing her eyes an wishing all their fighters would just explode and let them leave peacefully::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::checks the new readings and grins:: *CSO*: You see what I see?
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - Phaser blasts light up the viewscreen as fighters and vessels shoot energy beams back and forth. The Scimitar rocks...
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
CO: Sir.  I am detecting a debris cloud approximately 100 000 kilometers away.  It might provide some cover.
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
::Rocks in his chair, his vision blurring briefly before recovering somewhat::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
*FCO*: I certainly do! ::looks down to the command desk:: CO: Captain! Debris field, two hundred thousand clicks away. We can hide in there
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Grabs hold of a nearby chair to avoid being knocked of his feet again, as the ship rocks::
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - One of the Airilian fighters on the edge of the battlefield begins to glow and explodes.
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
CIV: Tell them our situation and that they should get us some back up.. ASAP...  ::thinks for a moment::  CSO/CIV: Understood...  ::glances at his XO::  XO: Commander... what is the status of our engines ?
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Grits his teeth as he takes aim again more carefully than before and fires the phaser banks at the fighters::
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
COM: Eridanus:  We are under attack and require urgent assistance.  Please make all best possible speed to our location.
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::gets a message from one of the fighter wings about the glowing, then exploding fighter:: Self: Brenna....or Bryn?
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::checks the engineering reports:: CO: We have impulse...but no warp
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - Lessings signal flies off to the Eridanus, but before they can receive any reply, the comm array looses power.
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
XO: Take helm and maneuver us into that debris field...
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::Fires one torpedo directly between two fighters flying in close formation and detonates it between them::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Sees some fighters trying to sneak around and fires at them::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
*FCO*: We're moving into the field, Commander. Relay that to the fighters; give us some cover while we move.
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::thinks warp could be a bad option at the minute and nods to the CO heading to the helm and taking a seat:: CIV: Relay the coordinates to this console please.
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
CO: The signal has been transmitted Sir, but our COMM array is down down again.  Attempting repairs now.  ::Fingers again, trying to steal power anywhere he can, and route around damaged and destroyed systems::
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - The torpedoes arcs between the two fighters and detonate. One of the craft explodes immediately, the second spirals out of control and proxy alarms go off as its course has it set to hit the Scimitar.
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::Squeezes her eyes shut tightly and just puts everything she has into just wishing all the fighters would explode hoping to at the very least influence her son::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
CTO: Incoming! Point Defense!
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Sees the spiraling incoming fighter and quickly targets that and fires all phaser banks at that fighter::
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
::Falls of his chair::  CO: Incoming!  Brace for impact!
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::grabs the nearest console as he hears the CIV's comment::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::ordering his fighter to get close and get nasty. Disabling engines and life support system::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::Turns focus and fires on the incoming::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::powers the engines hoping to move into a better position if nothing else quick enough::
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - The phaser blasts damage the fighter, but they can't stop it. The ship lurches right as one of the Airilian fighters slams into the top section of the saucer...
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::makes a grab for his console::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
:;wondering what all the noise is::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::grips his console tightly as the fighter hits them, pain shooting through his body as the Scimitar rocks and shakes::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Almost gets knocked over from the impact as he tries to stay focused on the defense of the ship, firing phaser banks alternately at incoming fighters::
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
::Struggles back into his seat after the impact has passed::
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Falls to the floor hard::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::falls to the ground taking along a piece of his console::  Self: Ouch...
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::shrieks and starts to sob uncontrollably praying to any random deity she thinks will listen:: God(s):Please make them go away make them go far far away please.. don’t take him now please
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
CO: Hull breach, Decks 3 and 4, personnel quarters! Shields are in at 7%...
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
CO: Damage reports coming in.  Hull breach Decks Three and Four, forward section.  Personnel quarters.  ::Has resumed his old role as OPS, without even realizing it::  Attempting to raise force fields.
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - The Scimitar drifts towards the debris field, the battle raging on around them...now with a fighter jammed into their front section on Deck three.
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::looks up at the underside of his console::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
CTO: Send a crew down there to pull the pilots out of that shuttle.
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::checks to see if she can get the Scimitar to the debris before they join the heap as debris::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
CIV: Reroute all available power to shields and emergency force fields !
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::orders his fighters to keep the enemy off their backs.:: *Bridge*: everything okay up there?
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
*FCO*: No, we've got a fighter jutting out of our face...
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
CSO: Get the necessary engineers to those decks for damage control ASAP !
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
CO: Aye Sir.  ::Routes what little is left of their power to the task of holding the Scimitar together::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::nods and taps out the necessary orders, sending them quickly down to the engineering station closest to Decks 3 and 4:: CO: Done, and ETA is 1 minute till the debris field.
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
*FCO*: We're barely holding together Commander.
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::nods::  CSO: Understood...
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
*Security*: Any squads in best position get to that shuttle and retrieve the pilots!
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
*FCO*: We're still moving to the debris field, Do you have anything else from the shuttles, we have hull breaches on decks 3 and 4.
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::climbs back to his feet::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::reroutes the phaser power to the aft phasers, firing with irregular intervals, alternating targets::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
*CIV*: We'll make it. Maybe we scrounge a bit in this debris field?
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Shakes his head and gets up, looking at the OPS again:: OPS: Ma'am, will you be okay. Would you mind if I see whether I'm needed elsewhere?
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
CO: Captain, we've lost two Kaneda, 7 reporting damage...but 17 Airilian fighters are down
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
CO: One of which is jutting out of our hull
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::attempts to continue firing at the remaining Airilian fighters::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
*XO*: everything I had has already been distributed. Suggest we start shutting down decks we ain't using.
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
CSO: Understood... one that needs to be removed quickly if we want to keep our SIF in tact...
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
::Wonders if he will make it out of this, but is strangely comforted knowing that if he doesn't, everyone back home will know what happened.::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Keeps firing at the incoming fighters, trying to be as unpredictable as possible::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
CMO: go just go there’s nowhere safe yet
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
CO: Engineering has reported that they're on it, and there is a security team on the way to check on the pilots.
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
*FCO*: We are already taking from the decks evacuated so far, and it's ongoing.
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Nods:: OPS: True, but there might be badly injured people. I'll be back shortly. ::and heads of elsewhere::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::wobbles a bit on his badly bruised leg but continues firing::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
*XO*: then may god have mercy on our souls.
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - The U.S.S. Scimitar slips into a debris field, dust, rocks and space garbage left behind by passing Airilians. Adrift on the edge of the Airilian-Federation border, the Scimitar crew fight for their lives...as a defense fleet at Geminar battle for their own lives. The Eridanus cannot come to their rescue this day...

...for on this day, Kaimana Xia, the Eridanus and all of Starfleet will be seeking a savior...

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

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