Host Tim says:
Background- The Gryphon arrived to find the Aarocdi world devastated by radiation and electromagnetic disruptions in the atmosphere.  Medical aid was provided with the help of the arrival of the SS Yalta, USS Helios, USS Hippocratic and the USS Kyoto

Host Tim says:
These were the only ships that could be made available due to overriding commitments elsewhere.

Host Tim says:
ACTD Story- VI
U.S.S. Gryphon
The Absence of Fear- Part II

Host Tim says:
<<<Resume Mission>>>

Host CO_OMallory says:
::in Ready Room::

FCO_Adams says:
::in the turbo lift just heading back to the bridge::

OPS_Shania says:
::at her station on the bridge::

CSO_MacLeod says:
::on the bridge, fighting with sensors to get a really really clear reading from the planet::

TO_Sachs says:
::At her station on the bridge::

XO_Taylor says:
::On the bridge::

Host CO_OMallory says:
::continues to look over latest reports from all ships::

CMO_Turok says:
::In Sickbay::

CEO_Solkar says:
@:: on the planet, overseeing the emplacement of transporter pattern enhancers::

CTO_Krag says:
@::on the planet over seeing the security arrangements::

Host CO_OMallory says:
*CMO* O’Mallory to Turok.

FCO_Adams says:
::stands there wondering if Taylor will be on the bridge::

EO_On says:
::at ENG station on the bridge::

CMO_Turok says:
::Jerks awake, having fallen asleep sitting by an occupied bio-bed::  *CO* Turok here.

Host CO_OMallory says:
*CMO* Latest report from sickbay.  Anything needed that we can help with?

CEO_Solkar says:
@*EO* Mr. On, we should be ready to test the transporters in a few minutes. Please go to TR1 to oversee things at that end. Inform me when you are ready to go.

FCO_Adams says:
::as the doors open she walks onto the bridge and heads for her station::

CTO_Krag says:
@::ensures  the security at the triage center is fine::

CMO_Turok says:
*CO* We need the transporters working to the planet's surface.  The shuttles are taking too long and can take too few at a time.  Many may die if we cannot treat them faster.

Host CO_OMallory says:
*CMO* Understood.  I will see what I can do.

EO_On says:
*CEO* On my way to TR1

CEO_Solkar says:
@*EO* Understood.

CMO_Turok says:
::Checks the vital signs of those on the beds and sees all are stable. ::

TO_Sachs says:
::Looks over and sees the EO on the bridge, smiles, then runs some test::

EO_On says:
::leaves the bridge to TR1::

Host CO_OMallory says:
::rubs eyes  and heads out onto the Bridge::  XO: Report.

CSO_MacLeod says:
::leans on his chair, sees Cassie stepping into the bridge and smiles at her::

FCO_Adams says:
::passes the XO and sits down:: Self: Oh he just had to be here Why couldn’t he just stay on the planet a while longer?

XO_Taylor says:
CO: Not much has changed for a while...

EO_On says:
::as he leaves the bridge:: TO: Talk to you later and I am on my way to TR1, bye.

TO_Sachs says:
::Nods to the EO as he passes by::

CTO_Krag says:
@::spots the CEO and  heads over towards him::

EO_On says:
::enters TL::

FCO_Adams says:
::sees Mackie and smiles::

CEO_Solkar says:
@::equipment is ready, just waiting for the EO::

OPS_Shania says:
::hates all that romance around her::

Host CO_OMallory says:
XO: Turok is reporting that the shuttles cannot carry enough, fast enough and we need to get those transporters working to help more of the injured.

XO_Taylor says:
::Michael wants to continue his report to the CO but for a few seconds, he starts to rub his forehead::

EO_On says:
::arrives to TR1::

XO_Taylor says:
::Takes a big breath and nods to the CO::

CSO_MacLeod says:
::is getting upset not being successful on getting a clear reading from the planet, when realizes that LRS is showing up something::

CMO_Turok says:
::Checks with the makeshift sickbay in Cargo Bay three to see how things are going with the more slightly injured.::

Host CO_OMallory says:
XO: Anything on how or if we can use the transporters?

XO_Taylor says:
CO: With the current radiations, I don't think that it would be safe to transport, even if we could, but I'll see what I can do.

TO_Sachs says:
::Keeps an eye on the threat board, just in case::

CSO_MacLeod says:
CO: Sir... ::taps on his console::  I'm picking up something on long range sensors...

FCO_Adams says:
::focuses on her work and begins checking the latest readings::

OPS_Shania says:
::concentrates on coordinating shuttle traffic again::

Host CO_OMallory says:
CSO: Can you identify?

CTO_Krag says:
@CEO: Have you gotten the transporters working?

CSO_MacLeod says:
CO: Several vessels are arriving... attempting to identify them... ::does so::

XO_Taylor says:
::Curiously, after the few seconds of pain, Michael's pain goes away without trace::

FCO_Adams says:
::notices the increase in ship traffic around the Gryphon::

EO_On says:
*CEO* Okay, Sir. I am at TR1.

CEO_Solkar says:
@*EO* Very well. I want you to beam down a standard organic and a standard inorganic test object from TR1 to my location, using the pattern enhancers. After I have verified their arrival and scanned them, I will order you to beam them back. Proceed when you are ready.

EO_On says:
*CEO* Aye sir.

CMO_Turok says:
::Prepares a list of patients who are ready to be transported from the Gryphon to one of the other medical ships for further treatment.::

CSO_MacLeod says:
CO: Distance... ::checks::  3/4 light year.

TO_Sachs says:
::Sees the ships on the board::

Host CO_OMallory says:
CSO: What vessels?

TO_Sachs says:
::Check the data bank for their ID’s::

CSO_MacLeod says:
CO: I'll try a cross reference in our data banks, in order to ID them... stand by.

TO_Sachs says:
CSO: I’m getting 18 ships.

CTO_Krag says:
@::Waits for the CEO to answer him::

CSO_MacLeod says:
::pulls up data bank and begin cross reference::

CEO_Solkar says:
@CTO: We are preparing to test them now. I should know if they are working properly within a few minutes.

CSO_MacLeod says:
TO: Indeed...  same number I'm picking up in here.

EO_On says:
::starts to beam down a standard organic and a standard inorganic test object from TR 1 to the location of the CEO using the pattern enhancers::

Host CO_OMallory says:
CSO: Are they Federation ships?  I wasn't expecting anymore.

FCO_Adams says:
CSO: Sir, I can also confirm that number. ::smiles::

CMO_Turok says:
::Issues orders to the staff and they begin moving the patients out to the TR rooms for transport to the medical ships.::

CSO_MacLeod says:
TO: Sachs, I see you're searching on DB as well... did you find a match? ::finds the match::

CTO_Krag says:
@CEO: Ahh.  Anything I can do to assist?

XO_Taylor says:
COM: CEO: So, are you making any progress with the transporters?

CEO_Solkar says:
@::watches the test objects materialize:: CTO: No.

OPS_Shania says:
::checks for comm traffic::

CSO_MacLeod says:
<SO Altsen> ::at SCI 2, detects some gravimetric disturbances::

TO_Sachs says:
::Nods:: CSO:  Yes, they are Q'Orphod, there’s one big ship, the mother ship, then 17 scouts.

CEO_Solkar says:
@*XO* We are testing them now.

EO_On says:
*CEO* It has beam down to your location, sir.

CSO_MacLeod says:
::nods to TO::

CTO_Krag says:
@CEO: very well let me know if you get them working.

XO_Taylor says:
COM: CEO: Understood, report to me as soon as there is change.

CEO_Solkar says:
@*EO* Very well, stand by. ::scans the objects, they are undamaged::

Host CO_OMallory says:
OPS: Open a channel.

CSO_MacLeod says:
CO: Q'Orphod, Captain.  As Ensign Sachs reported.

OPS_Shania says:
::opens hailing frequencies:: CO: Channel open.

CEO_Solkar says:
@*EO* Beam the test objects back to the ship and scan them for damage. Report results to me.

CSO_MacLeod says:
<Altsen> CSO: Sir, sensors are showing some gravimetric disturbances.

CSO_MacLeod says:
SO: What?  Try compensating it.

CEO_Solkar says:
@CTO: I should know in a moment and will keep you informed.

Host CO_OMallory says:
COM: Q'Orphod: This is the USS Gryphon.  Please respond.

CTO_Krag says:
@CEO: Very well.

CSO_MacLeod says:
XO: Commander, sensors are showing gravimetric disturbances.  Ensign Altsen is trying to compensate for it.

CEO_Solkar says:
@*XO* Aye, aye, sir.

FCO_Adams says:
CO: ETA to intercept is 30 standard minutes.

TO_Sachs says:
::Goes back to watch the Q'Orphod ships on the threat board::

CTO_Krag says:
@*OPS* Where is nearest shuttle that is departing from my location?

XO_Taylor says:
CSO: Understood, commander, keep me informed.

Host CO_OMallory says:
OPS: Did they receive our message?

EO_On says:
::starts to beam up the test objects to the ship::

EO_On says:
::uses the tricorder in order to find any damage at all::

OPS_Shania says:
CO: Positive sir.

CSO_MacLeod says:
CO/XO: I'll attempt to scan the mother ship. ::does so::

TO_Sachs says:
CO: Sir, that mother ship, has gravimetric tipped missiles, and from what I can see, the scouts have close range lasers.

Host CO_OMallory says:
TO: Are they approaching in any type of attack mode or weapons armed?

EO_On says:
*CEO* The objects came back here OK.

FCO_Adams says:
::works on clearing her navigational sensors to get a more precise reading::

CSO_MacLeod says:
SO: Anything yet?

TO_Sachs says:
CO: Yes they are...

Host CO_OMallory says:
TO: How much of a threat are they to us?

CEO_Solkar says:
@*EO* Very well, you may return to the bridge and oversee operations there. Thank you for your assistance.

CSO_MacLeod says:
<SO Altsen>  CSO: Negative... ::tapping::  Too much interference from the planet.  The EM disruptions seem to be the cause.

CEO_Solkar says:
@*XO/CTO* Transporters are now functional between the planet and orbit, using the pattern enhancers.

CTO_Krag says:
@::wonders what is taking OPS so long to respond::

Host CO_OMallory says:
OPS: Inform all ships of the incoming ships and have the fleet go to yellow alert.

TO_Sachs says:
CO: They are a huge threat sir, their missiles can do a lot of damage.

CTO_Krag says:
@*CEO* Thank you.

CSO_MacLeod says:
::sighs::  SO: Exactly what I was wondering...  keep trying.

XO_Taylor says:
COM: CEO: Understood. Is it safe to transport living matter?

CTO_Krag says:
@*TO* Status?

Host CO_OMallory says:
TO: Go to yellow alert.

FCO_Adams says:
CO: Shall I continue to maintain standard orbit?

EO_On says:
*CEO* Okay, Sir. I will be back to the bridge.

TO_Sachs says:
CO: Yes sir.

CEO_Solkar says:
@*XO* Yes.

OPS_Shania says:
CO: Aye sir. ::contacts other ships and informs them of the situation::

EO_On says:
::leaves TR1 to the bridge::

TO_Sachs says:
::Goes to yellow alert::

TO_Sachs says:
*CTO* We have company sir, we are going to yellow alert.

CSO_MacLeod says:
CO: I am not able to get any other information about those ships.  The EM disruptions are causing a gravimetric disturbance on sensors.

CMO_Turok says:
::Sees the Yellow alert and wonders what is going on now.  Goes to his monitor to see what the bridge sees.::

CTO_Krag says:
@*TO* Acknowledged. I am on my way.

TO_Sachs says:
*CTO* Understood.

CTO_Krag says:
@*OPS* Cancel shuttle request and beam me on board.

Host CO_OMallory says:
XO: How many of the people down there do we have aboard the respective ships?  How many are left down there?

XO_Taylor says:
CO: I'll check, sir.

CEO_Solkar says:
@::beams back to the ship and heads to ME::

OPS_Shania says:
*CTO* Aye sir.

OPS_Shania says:
::beams CTO back to the ship::

EO_On says:
::enters TL::

TO_Sachs says:
::Continues to watch the ships as she waits for the CTO::

CTO_Krag says:
::Arrives in the transporter room and  heads for the bridge::

XO_Taylor says:
*CMO* How many Aarocdi people do you have onboard?

EO_On says:
::arrives to the bridge::

FCO_Adams says:
::glances over at Shania:: OPS: Looks like there may be trouble.

EO_On says:
::takes command of the ENG station::

CSO_MacLeod says:
::scans the big ship again::

OPS_Shania says:
FCO: Nothing we can't handle I'm sure.

CMO_Turok says:
*XO* Currently we have 120 patients.  15 critical.

XO_Taylor says:
*CMO* Thank you.

CTO_Krag says:
::Enters the turbolift:: TL: Bridge.

CSO_MacLeod says:
<Altsen> ::attempting to compensate the disturbance::

Host CO_OMallory says:
TO: Can we lay some photon mines in their path to slow them down?

TO_Sachs says:
CO: I can try sir.

FCO_Adams says:
OPS: Well 18 to one, I guess that's fair. ::laughs::

OPS_Shania says:
FCO: There's always a way.

CMO_Turok says:
::Watches the nursing staff bring back the patients that were to leave.  They shrug, indicating the alert.::

CTO_Krag says:
::enters the bridge and heads for the tactical station::

TO_Sachs says:
CTO: There are 18 ships heading this way, on mother ship, 17 scouts, the mother ship has missiles that could do a lot of damage and the scout have lasers.

CTO_Krag says:
TO: Very well.

XO_Taylor says:
CO: We have 120 patients onboard.

Host CO_OMallory says:
OPS: Send to the shuttles that they are on their last runs until we have dealt with the incoming ships.

OPS_Shania says:
CO: Aye sir. ::informs shuttle crews::

CMO_Turok says:
::Watches the incoming vessels on the monitor.  Recognizes the Q'orphod from their last incursion into Klingon space some years before.::

CSO_MacLeod says:
CO: To do so, we should get some distance from the planet.  This way I'll be able to get additional readings from those ships.

Host CO_OMallory says:
FCO: Pull us into a high orbit until all the shuttles are on board.

CSO_MacLeod says:
::finally gets something on sensors::

FCO_Adams says:
CO: Aye Captain, taking us to high orbit, 40,000 km.

TO_Sachs says:
CTO: May I have some help though?

Host CO_OMallory says:
CTO: Alright Commander.  Suggestions?  We need to protect the lightly armed medical ships as a priority.

CTO_Krag says:
TO: Help? ::looks at the TO strangely::

FCO_Adams says:
::taps the console and begins to move the Gryphon in a higher orbit::

CSO_MacLeod says:
CO/XO:  I got something.  Detecting a bio-electric signature on those ships...  just like the bio-electric gel we found in that installation.

TO_Sachs says:
CTO: Never mind...

Host CO_OMallory says:
CSO: Verify that data please.

TO_Sachs says:
::Looks away::

OPS_Shania says:
FCO: The last shuttle is onboard now.

CTO_Krag says:
CO: I suggest we target the mother ship.

FCO_Adams says:
OPS: Acknowledged.

CSO_MacLeod says:
CO: It is diminishing. ::looks at the CO, then at XO::

XO_Taylor says:
::Thinks: that can't be good::

CSO_MacLeod says:
CO/XO:  Confirmed... it's lessening as we speak.

TO_Sachs says:
CO: Sir, those ships have been damaged, from what it looks like… Federation weapons.

CMO_Turok says:
::Tells the staff in cargo bay triage to begin securing the patients in case the ship is tossed about.::

FCO_Adams says:
CO: Captain, all the shuttles are on board.

CTO_Krag says:
CO: All fire power on that vessel.  Destroy it as quickly as possible.  Our goal should be to destroy it

EO_On says:
::at the ENG station of the bridge preparing the primary systems to top efficiency::

Host CO_OMallory says:
CTO: Send to the fleet that Helios and us will intercept and that the Kyoto stays back to protect the medical ships.

FCO_Adams says:
::plots a course away from the planet just in case and stands ready::

TO_Sachs says:
::Waits to see if the CO heard her::

Host Xinor says:
$COM: Fed ships: Leave this area... We will not be defeated in our vengeance on the Inv'd.

Host CO_OMallory says:
TO: Are they running from another Federation fleet?

TO_Sachs says:
CO: Not sure, but it looks like the Fed ships did some a lot of damage.

CTO_Krag says:
CO: Aye sir.  But the Helios would be better guarding the medical ships.

Host CO_OMallory says:
CTO: Understood.  Have the Helios stay back and the Kyoto join us.

CTO_Krag says:
CO: Aye sir.

CSO_MacLeod says:
<SO> CSO: Sir, I'm confirming Sachs report.  Those ships are damaged.

CSO_MacLeod says:
::nods to Altsen::

FCO_Adams says:
::bits her lip in nervous anticipation::

CSO_MacLeod says:
CO: Captain...  perhaps they need our help, instead trying to attack us.

Host CO_OMallory says:
FCO: Plot an intercept course to them and engage warp 3.

CTO_Krag says:
::sends the orders to the Helios to guard the medical ships and for the Kyoto to join them::

FCO_Adams says:
CO: Sir, 15 minutes to intercept now. Aye sir, warp 3.

Host CO_OMallory says:
XO: Let's find out what is going on.

XO_Taylor says:
CO: Agreed.

CSO_MacLeod says:
CO: Sensors are clearly indicating that the bio-electric energy is disappearing.  They have been damage.

Host Xinor says:
$COM: Fed ships: I see you have violated our installation on the planet.  This is ours. Leave now!!

CTO_Krag says:
CO: Permission to destroy intruders?

TO_Sachs says:
CTO: Intruders?

Host CO_OMallory says:
CTO: Negative...let's find more out.  Stay at yellow alert and have weapons ready.

CSO_MacLeod says:
::listens the COMM::

FCO_Adams says:
::taps her console again and takes the Gryphon out of orbit and towards the incoming fleet::

CSO_MacLeod says:
::looks at CO and XO:: CO/XO:  Or not...

Host CO_OMallory says:
OPS: Open channel.

CTO_Krag says:
CO: Aye sir, but you’re giving them the upper hand.

FCO_Adams says:
CO: Warp 3 engaged.

CTO_Krag says:
::glares at the TO::TO: Yes those ships. ::shakes head...wondering why he ever joined Starfleet yet again::

Host CO_OMallory says:
CTO: I will go on the attack if needed.  I need more information first.

EO_On says:
::sees that primary systems are at green condition::

CSO_MacLeod says:
::scans the ships, trying to find the real reason for the bio-electric power is disappearing::

OPS_Shania says:
::gets readouts:: CO: Sir, from what I'm picking up they are complaining about the diminishing energy.

TO_Sachs says:
Self: I think the CTO is a little trigger happy...

XO_Taylor says:
::Goes to CSO:: CSO: What are we up against?

TO_Sachs says:
::Sees the CTO glare at her and glares back::

OPS_Shania says:
CO: The mother ship just gave battle orders to the scout ships.

Host CO_OMallory says:
OPS: Diminishing energy?  Explain.

CTO_Krag says:
CO: Aye Sir, But I point out they all ready stated their intention.  And have all ready engaged federation ships.

Host Tim says:
ACTION: ON THE VIEW SCREEN APPEARS A TALL HUMANIOD LIZARD, NO HAIR, AND BLUISH-GREEN SCALES

CTO_Krag says:
::glares back at the TO:: TO: Do I look like your station Ensign?

Host CO_OMallory says:
COM: Q ship: This is Captain O'Mallory.  We are only here to provide aid.

CSO_MacLeod says:
XO:  Looks like the Q'Orphod are getting out of their bio-electric gel.  They can't live without it.

TO_Sachs says:
::Looks up at the screen::

FCO_Adams says:
::watches as Taylor moves across the bridge:: Self: Leave Mackie alone! He knows how to handle his job.

EO_On says:
::looks at the screen::

CSO_MacLeod says:
XO: They are damaged, and losing power.

Host Xinor says:
$ ::wrapping his intricately designed robe about him, he glares at the screen::

CTO_Krag says:
::Decides that more drills are in order....since Hunter ran such a slack department...no discipline::

TO_Sachs says:
::Sighs:: Self: No, my station actually helps me.

Host Xinor says:
$COM: O'Mallory: We need no aid.  Leave now!

Host CO_OMallory says:
::sees Q'Orphod on screen::

CSO_MacLeod says:
::looks at the views screen:: Self: There he is... a Q'Orphod.  A fascinating humanoid-lizard.

CMO_Turok says:
::Receives word that the cargo bay has secured it's injured.  Dispatches runners to take hand weapons to the staff there.  Can smell a fight coming.::

FCO_Adams says:
::finally looks at the view screen to see Xinor::

XO_Taylor says:
CSO: Interesting... ::Can't seem to concentrate. Ever since the last week, to control his unstable psychic state seem to have taken a lot out of him. As he sees the lizard-like creature, he isn't sure what to do. Taylor goes towards the helm::

CTO_Krag says:
::looks at the Q'Orphod on the screen and looks over the spots that would allow for a quick kill. Then at the spots where one could be disabled quickly::

CMO_Turok says:
::Hands out phasers to his own staff and has them prepare as they have been taught.::

FCO_Adams says:
::has all she can do not to scream so gulps instead::

Host CO_OMallory says:
COM: Q-ship: We see you are damaged and may be able to help.

CSO_MacLeod says:
::decides that Krag is not that ugly after all::

Host Xinor says:
$ACTION: Q'ORPHOD VESSELS DROP FROM WARP

Host CO_OMallory says:
COM: Q-ship: May I ask who you are?

XO_Taylor says:
FCO: Are we still on a pursuit course?

FCO_Adams says:
CO: Captain the Q'Orphod have dropped from warp.

CMO_Turok says:
::Watches the monitor as his staff crowds around for a look.  They look grim.::

FCO_Adams says:
XO: Aye sir.

CTO_Krag says:
CO: Shall we go to red alert?

Host CO_OMallory says:
FCO: Drop out of warp and go to impulse.

CSO_MacLeod says:
CO: We're within weapons range.

Host CO_OMallory says:
CTO: Red alert.

FCO_Adams says:
CO: Aye sir, dropping from warp, going to impulse....now. ::taps the panel::

CTO_Krag says:
CO: Aye SIR.

CSO_MacLeod says:
::checks sensors:: CO: And they are locking on...

Host Tim says:
$ACTION: Q'ORPHOD MOTHER SHIP FIRES MISSLES

TO_Sachs says:
::Goes to red alert::

Host CO_OMallory says:
FCO: Pattern Omega.

FCO_Adams says:
::takes evasive maneuvers:: CO: Pattern Omega aye.

CTO_Krag says:
*ALL Hands* Red Alert.  Battle Station.  Repeat Battles Stations!!!! Qlpa!

CMO_Turok says:
::Turns to his staff::  Staff: Go.

Host CO_OMallory says:
CTO: Return fire.  Damage their weapons and engines.

CTO_Krag says:
CO: They have opened fire.  Permission to blow them out of space?

Host Tim says:
$ ACTION: Q'ORPHOD SCOUT SHIPS SPREAD OUT AND ADVANCE

XO_Taylor says:
~~~Xinor: Please, stand down, we do not wish to hurt you~~~

CTO_Krag says:
::targets the enemy vessel and on the captain’s order fires::

CMO_Turok says:
::The sickbay staff moves quickly to it's own "battle stations"  Shielding patients and taking up positions to defend the sickbay rooms::

Host CO_OMallory says:
OPS: Have the Kyoto work on some of the scout ships.

CSO_MacLeod says:
::scans the big ship, trying to find a spot  in order to disable the ship::

CTO_Krag says:
CO: I would recommend having the Kyoto work on the mother ship as well.  If we destroy it the other ships should retreat.

TO_Sachs says:
::Monitors shield::

OPS_Shania says:
CO: Aye sir. ::contacts Kyoto::

CTO_Krag says:
::Feels the ship rock as it is hit::

CSO_MacLeod says:
CO: Sir, the scout ships spread out and are now advancing.

Host CO_OMallory says:
CTO: Are they linked somehow to the mother ship?

CTO_Krag says:
CO: No sir.  But with the mother ship they have the advantage.  Without the mother ship they become a lesser threat.

EO_On says:
TO: The shields are holding.

CTO_Krag says:
TO: Figure out some way to stop those missiles from hitting us.

CSO_MacLeod says:
::holds as ship rocks::

FCO_Adams says:
::shakes in her seat as a missile hits but continues to initiate evasives::

Host Tim says:
ACTION: KYOTO HITS FOUR SCOUT SHIPS; ONE EXPLODES, THE OTHERS HAVE SHIELD DAMAGE

XO_Taylor says:
CO: I'll try to get to them telepathically...

CMO_Turok says:
::Feels the ship rock as it is hit.  Checks the settings on his disruptor::

TO_Sachs says:
::Hears the EO to find him on the bridge, and smiles to him, then back to her station::

Host CO_OMallory says:
OPS: More power to shields.

XO_Taylor says:
::Does not know if to do so is a good idea  given his current mental status, but tries anyway::

TO_Sachs says:
CTO: Shields down to 78%.

OPS_Shania says:
CO: Our shields are down to 78%.

Host CO_OMallory says:
CTO: Continue targeting their weapons and engines - fire.

XO_Taylor says:
~~~XINOR: Stand down!!! Let us try to talk to one and other.~~~

CTO_Krag says:
::fires again::

OPS_Shania says:
CO: Working on it. ::reroutes power from secondary systems::

FCO_Adams says:
::glares at Taylor thinking he's not doing much::

TO_Sachs says:
CTO: Their shields are holding..

EO_On says:
::sees the shields drop to 78% and starts to balance some power to the shields::

Host CO_OMallory says:
COM: Xinor: We can still try to help you if you cease your attack.

XO_Taylor says:
FCO: I am doing something!

CTO_Krag says:
TO: Yes, no figure out a way to destroy their missile before they hit us.

CSO_MacLeod says:
::gets a reading from the big ship damage::

FCO_Adams says:
::moves the Gryphon in a quick starboard turn::

Host CO_OMallory says:
XO: Damage report.

FCO_Adams says:
::jumps as Taylor yells at her::

Host Tim says:
ACTION: GRYPHON'S PHASERS HAVE LITTLE IMPACT ON MOTHER SHIP; TORPEDOES HIT AND PENETRATE SHIELDS

CSO_MacLeod says:
CO: Captain...  their warp is damaged, perhaps in a previous fight.  Try locking our weapons on it.  Let's poke their wound.

CTO_Krag says:
::notes the phaser are not having an effect::

CTO_Krag says:
TO: Take phaser controls.  Modify them to target the missiles and destroy them!

CTO_Krag says:
::targets the ship and waits for the torpedoes to reload and fires again::

Host CO_OMallory says:
OPS: Have the Kyoto focus on the mother ship also...weapons and engines.

Host Tim says:
$ACTION: MOTHER SHIP FIRES ANOTHER SALVO OF FOUR MISSLES

TO_Sachs says:
::Tries to use phasers to destroy the missiles::

Host CO_OMallory says:
FCO: Evasive move Delta 3.

Host Tim says:
ACTION: KYOTO IS HIT; SHIELDS DOWN TO 45%

Host Tim says:
$ACTION: HALF SCOUT SHIPS HAVE BEEN DESTROYED

XO_Taylor says:
::Michael tries to send another message to the enemy ships, but as he attempts to do so and after yelling at Cassandra, Michael can't seem to focus::

FCO_Adams says:
::comes back around and heads just over the attacking mother ship:: CO: Delta initiated.

OPS_Shania says:
CO: Kyoto's shields are down to 45%.

TO_Sachs says:
::Begins reconfiguring to phasers again to destroy the missiles::

EO_On says:
::sees the shields drop now to 45% and moves some sensors to add power to the shields::

XO_Taylor says:
::Michael's legs start to shiver as Michael can't seem to hear anything anymore::

CEO_Solkar says:
::working to keep tactical systems at as full power as possible::

CTO_Krag says:
::fires another volley at the mother ship...targeting their main engineering::

Host CO_OMallory says:
OPS: AS soon as their shields drop, beam the bridge crew to the brig from the mother ship.  I want survivors.

CSO_MacLeod says:
::picks up a bio-electric signature leaking from the mother ship::

XO_Taylor says:
::All he sees are images of Cassandra Adams physically hitting him::

XO_Taylor says:
::Then, all goes dark::

CTO_Krag says:
::thinks.. ahh good prisoners to torture::

OPS_Shania says:
CO: Aye sir.

TO_Sachs says:
CTO: I am only having limited success with the phasers sir.

CSO_MacLeod says:
CO:  They are leaking the gel.  Q'Orphod can't survive without it.

Host Tim says:
GRYPHPON'S TORPEDEOS HIT MOTHER SHIP'S ENGINES; IT IS DEAD IN SPACE

FCO_Adams says:
::looks at Mackie and nods reassuringly::

CTO_Krag says:
::growls:: TO: Then get better.

CTO_Krag says:
::Fires another volley at their main engineering section::

Host CO_OMallory says:
CSO: Can we create this gel here on the ship?

TO_Sachs says:
::Starts to get angry with the CTO:: CTO: Well I’m trying, do you have any ideas sir?

XO_Taylor says:
::Michael is only strong enough to say a few words::

CSO_MacLeod says:
CO: Sir, the abandoned installation back on the planet is filled with it.

FCO_Adams says:
::moves the ship around behind the Q'Orphod mother ship::

XO_Taylor says:
FCO: Oh my god... it's you!

FCO_Adams says:
::looks at the XO:: XO: Commander?

Host Tim says:
ACTION: TAYLOR COLLAPSES

Host Tim says:
$ACTION: THE LAST OF THE Q'ORPHOD MISSLES ARE LAUNCHED.

Host CO_OMallory says:
CTO: Shields status of the mother ship?

TO_Sachs says:
::Targets the missiles and fires phasers::

CTO_Krag says:
TO: Yes. Reduce power....and fire more often. ::shakes head wondering how she pass the academy tactical test::

Host CO_OMallory says:
::sees Taylor go down::  XO: Commander?

Host Tim says:
ACTION: ONE MISSLE PENETRATES GRYPHON'S SHIELDS

CSO_MacLeod says:
::sees XO collapsing:: Self: Huh?

Host CO_OMallory says:
*CMO* Medical emergency on the Bridge.

XO_Taylor says:
::Is unconscious::

CSO_MacLeod says:
::holds as ship rocks again::

CTO_Krag says:
::checks status of the mother ships shields as he fields the ship shake again as another missile hits::

FCO_Adams says:
::gets up and runs to Taylor and bends down:: XO: I'm back!!!!!

CTO_Krag says:
TO: Ensign, I order you to stop those missiles!!

Host Tim says:
$ACTION: TWO SCOUTS ATTACK GRYPHON AT TORPEDEO PENETRATION, LARGE CHUNK OF DECKS 4, 5 AND 6 GONE

FCO_Adams says:
::gets up and heads back to her seat::

Host CO_OMallory says:
CTO: Take out the scout ships.

CTO_Krag says:
CO: AYE SIR.

CMO_Turok says:
::Grabs a med kit and heads out for the bridge.  Is thrown against a wall as the ship is hit.  Hears the hull-breach alarms wail::

Host CO_OMallory says:
OPS: Damage report.

TO_Sachs says:
::Shakes her head:: Whispers to herself: you are unbelievable....::Continues to fire at the last to the missiles::

CTO_Krag says:
TO: What was that ENSIGN?

CEO_Solkar says:
::Insures that emergency force fields kick in to contain the damage and preserve the atmosphere::

CMO_Turok says:
::Returns to sickbay to order the trauma teams into action::

CTO_Krag says:
::targets and fires on the scouts::

FCO_Adams says:
::returns to her duties unaware of what she just did::

OPS_Shania says:
CO: Heavy damage to decks 4, 5 and 6. Force fields are in place and holding.

Host Tim says:
$ACTION: THE LAST TWO SCOUT SHIPS ARE DESTROYED

Host CO_OMallory says:
OPS: Send repairs teams to those sections

CEO_Solkar says:
*EO* Take the Alpha Team and head for the damaged section, restoration of power distribution and structural integrity is your first priority.

CMO_Turok says:
::Heads for the bridge::

CSO_MacLeod says:
CO: If you are planning to have some prisoners, I suggest we transport them into a level 2 force field containment, transporting both Q'Orphod and the gel.

TO_Sachs says:
CTO: What was that....::Keeps her back to him, to busy with the phasers::

Host Timr says:
$ACTION: MOTHER SHIP'S SHIELDS DOWN; WEAPONS ARE DOWN, SHIP STILL DEAD IN SPACE

Host CO_OMallory says:
CSO: Make it so...

CMO_Turok says:
::Finds the TL is out of operation above deck seven and growls as he begins climbing the Jeffries tubes::

EO_On says:
*CEO* All right, sir. Tell the Alpha Team to meet me in the damaged section.

CTO_Krag says:
::shifts target to the mother ship:: CO: Permission to destroy the mother ship?

CSO_MacLeod says:
CO: Aye. ::prepares cargo bay 2 to receive the prisoners::

FCO_Adams says:
CO: Captain, the enemy's propulsion systems are down.

EO_On says:
::leaves the bridge::

Host CO_OMallory says:
FCO: Bring us into transporter range of the mother ship.

EO_On says:
::enters TL::

TO_Sachs says:
CTO: Why, they are no threat to us now...sir.

FCO_Adams says:
CO: Yes sir, moving in.

Host CO_OMallory says:
CTO: No...we did what we needed to do.

OPS_Shania says:
CO: Aye sir. *CMO* Medical emergencies on decks 4-6. I beamed the injured to sickbay.

CTO_Krag says:
::Glares at the TO::CO:AYE AYE SIR.

XO_Taylor says:
::As Taylor only sees dark, he hears a voice from nowhere: "I'm back!!!!" but all is still dark::

EO_On says:
::heads to the damaged section::

CSO_MacLeod says:
CO: Sir, there are 178 Q'Orphod onboard the mother ship.  Do you want them all as prisoners?

CMO_Turok says:
*OPS* Complete current transports then cease.  Allow my people to reach them and triage them.  We have no room in sickbay at this time.

Host CO_OMallory says:
::knows we cannot handle that many prisoners::

CTO_Krag says:
::voice dripping with contempt:: TO: Report to the brig to watch over the prisoners.  If you think you can handle that task ENSIGN!

OPS_Shania says:
*CMO* Understood.

TO_Sachs says:
::Can feel the CTO's glares from behind her::

FCO_Adams says:
CO: Sir, we are now within transporter range.

Host CO_OMallory says:
CSO: I want the Bridge officers and the captain.  IS the ship uninhabitable?

CSO_MacLeod says:
::wonders how many he'd want... and how many they can handle into a containment field::

CMO_Turok says:
::Reaches The bridge deck and emerges from the Jeffries tube, streaked with soot and sweat from the climb::

EO_On says:
Leader of Alpha Team: Meet me in the damage section. I might use all of your team.

TO_Sachs says:
CTO: Sir, yes sir, right away sir, ::leaves her station and head for the TL::

OPS_Shania says:
CO: Sir, we should beam the rest of that gel from the mother ship to us too so they can survive here.

CMO_Turok says:
::Goes to the fallen XO and begins scanning him::

CSO_MacLeod says:
CO: I thought you would sir... that's why I got their coordinates. ::send the coordinates to OPS console::

Host CO_OMallory says:
OPS: Beam what gel we need to have them survive here.

FCO_Adams says:
::wipes her brow and watches the view screen as the Gryphon moves even closer::

OPS_Shania says:
::locks onto the bridge crew::

TO_Sachs says:
::Whispers to herself: I bet he wants me to be in the brig, rather the watch over it...

CSO_MacLeod says:
CO: Lieutenant Shania has their coordinates.  She has to get the gel as well.  The containment field is built in cargo bay 2 and awaiting for your orders to proceed.

OPS_Shania says:
CO: Aye sir. ::gets a lock on gel too::

EO_On says:
::arrives to the damage section as he sees the Alpha Team arriving too::

CMO_Turok says:
::Can find nothing seriously wrong, but elevated Psylosinine levels indicate some sort of empathic distress::

TO_Sachs says:
::Wonders if the CTO heard her this time as she enters the TL::

Host CO_OMallory says:
CSO: Inform the Kyoto they also need to obtain the gel and take in the rest of the survivors.

CSO_MacLeod says:
OPS:  You may transport the entire coordinates environment, including the gel, to the containment field in cargo bay 2, at Captain's orders.

CSO_MacLeod says:
CO: Aye sir.

CMO_Turok says:
CO: Sir, I suggest we place the Commander in your ready room.  He can wait.

Host CO_OMallory says:
CMO: Understood.  How is he?

OPS_Shania says:
CO: There's a subspace message for you sir.

EO_On says:
Leader of Alpha Team: Ok, here is our task. The restoration of power distribution and structural integrity is our first priority.

CTO_Krag says:
*TO* Report to Cargo Bay 2 Instead.  You will guard the prisoners.  Do not let them escape or else.

Host Tim says:
ACTION: MESSAGE READS- FLASH, OP IMMEDIATE, INCOMING HOSTILES TO YOUR AREA.  STOP THESE VESSELS AND CAPTURE IF POSSBILE.  GYRPHON IS DIRECTED TO TRANSPORT THE LEADERS TO KOOTENIA STATION.

EO_On says:
::starts to work with the Alpha Team at the damage sections::

Host CO_OMallory says:
::looks over orders::

CSO_MacLeod says:
::prepares a message and sends it to the Kyoto, informing about the gel::

Host CO_OMallory says:
OPS: Let me know when you have the leaders on board.

CMO_Turok says:
CO: I do not know.  He is seemingly uninjured but he is sufferingfrom some type of Empathic or Telepathic distress.  I will get to him as soon as I can.  There are many injured ahead of him.

TO_Sachs says:
*CTO* Right away sir!

OPS_Shania says:
::beams gel to cargo bay 2 first:: CO: Aye sir.

Host CO_OMallory says:
FCO: Set course for Kootenia Station and prepare for warp 8.

EO_On says:
*CEO* I am working with the Alpha Team on the damage section right now.

CTO_Krag says:
CO: Shall we drop to yellow alert?

Host CO_OMallory says:
CMO: Just keep me updated.

CSO_MacLeod says:
CO: The Kyoto is aware of the situation, sir.  They will get the gel at the installation and help the survivors.

CEO_Solkar says:
*EO* Very well, inform me if you need further assistance

CMO_Turok says:
CO:  Aye sir.  ::Picks up the XO and carries him to the ready room::

FCO_Adams says:
CO: Aye sir, changing course for Kootenia Station, warp 8 acknowledged.

TO_Sachs says:
*CTO* Or else....sir?

Host CO_OMallory says:
OPS: Inform the rest of the fleet we will be departing soon and the Kyoto is in charge.

EO_On says:
*CEO* Aye sir.

OPS_Shania says:
CTO: I assume there is a security team waiting for our guests?

CTO_Krag says:
::Watches the CMO carry the XO like a rag doll

FCO_Adams says:
CO: Course plotted and laid in sir.

CTO_Krag says:
*TO* No you are the security team.  Since we short handed till we retrieve our crewmen personal.  Unless you’re incapable of handling the task.

TO_Sachs says:
::Gets to the right deck and heads for Cargo Bay 2::

OPS_Shania says:
CO: Aye sir. ::sends messages to fleet and Kyoto::

CMO_Turok says:
::Places Taylor on the RR couch and places a cortical monitor on him to alert Turok of any changes in his brainwave activity.::

CTO_Krag says:
CO: What about our crewmembers still planet side?

Host CO_OMallory says:
CTO: How many are still there?

CTO_Krag says:
CO: I am not sure about other departments but 90% of my staff is planet side.

CSO_MacLeod says:
::wonders what happened to Mike::

OPS_Shania says:
::beams the bridge crew to cargo bay 2, to the containment field::

TO_Sachs says:
*CTO* You must think I can, or else you wouldn't have sent me, Sach out. ::Taps her comm badge::

CMO_Turok says:
::Emerges from the RR and climbs back into the Jeffries tube to go to the scene of the damage.::

OPS_Shania says:
CO: I beamed them over sir.

CSO_MacLeod says:
::leans on his chair and wonders now what are they going to do in the Kootenai Station, then looks at Cassie... she looks gorgeous::

CTO_Krag says:
*TO* Negative.  I just have no one else to send Ensign.  Do not fail me this time.

Host CO_OMallory says:
FCO: Set course back to planet to retrieve our crew and then to Kootenia.

TO_Sachs says:
*CTO*I never failed you to begin with, now drop this, I have work to do.

FCO_Adams says:
::looks back at the Captain:: CO: Yes sir, back to the planet.

Host CO_OMallory says:
FCO: Engage, warp 8.

CMO_Turok says:
::Emerges on deck 4 to a scene of chaos.  Begins working on the shattered people::

CTO_Krag says:
*TO* Watch your tone ENSIGN.

FCO_Adams says:
CO: Warp 8 to the planet aye. ::taps the console::

TO_Sachs says:
*CTO* I will when you watch yours, now please, I have work to do, Sach out.

Host Tim says:
<<<End Mission>>>
The Gryphon retrieves its crew from the planet and proceeded to Kootenia Station to deliver the prisoners.  The Gryphon then limped home for repairs.

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