Abertura Station
Stardate 10407.07

Staring:
Gilles Leger as Captain M’Tor Rustazh, Commanding Officer.
Karriaunna Scotti as Commander Azhure, Executive Officer.
Christopher Dickinson as Lieutenant Billy Bob Powers, Chief Security Officer/2nd Officer.
Mike Jones as Ensign Deegan, Chief of Vehicular Operations.

Host Cory says:
After two hours Abertura Station was still preparing for a Borg invasion. Commander Azhure was preparing the old mine by helping set things up. Every member of the Starfleet crew seemed to be slightly on edge. The Borg threat was estimated to occur in only three hours from that time.

Host Cory says:
The USS Strickland hailed the Station. The message was jumbled and only a few words could be heard. The words 'help' and 'need assistance' stood out the most. Then the comm channel went out. During this same time Lieutenant Powers launched a probe, which would hopefully send a message to Starfleet Command.

Host Cory says:
However, when this probe launched the signal got very weak after it left the atmosphere.

Host Cory says:
The Captain suspected that their were Borg aboard the Strickland. He had the vessel scanned but sensors could not get through. Their shields seemed to have been modified somehow.

Host Cory says:
At this same time the USS Mystic hailed the station and requested an immediate beam out of three critically injured patients. The Captain stated that a Runabout would be up there to pick them up.

Host Cory says:
After a few more minutes the Captain ordered Abertura to fire at the Strickland. Right when this order was given the Strickland, a Norway Class Vessel, headed down towards Abertura and fired on them. It was then confirmed that their shields were in fact Borg modified.

Host Cory says:
But that was not all, the USS Johnson, an Akira Class Vessel, headed down as well. However, it headed for the launched Runabout containing Ensign Deegan, who was going to pick up Commander Azhure. The Johnson fired on the Runabout but seemed to be flying out of control.

Host Cory says:
After a few minutes of battling the Strickland seemed to cause one of the shield generators to fluxuate, which allowed them to transport personnel to the station. These half Borg, half Starfleet Officers headed straight for Command and Control.

Host Cory says:
At this time the Johnson was in a dive heading for the mountain. When it reached the mountain and was about to crash it bounced off and instead spun out of control towards the water. It then hit the water causing a massive splash and explosion.

Host Cory says:
The Jem'Hadar and Lieutenant Powers destroyed the half Borg officers easily when they reached them. However the Strickland was still a threat. The Crestwood flew down and attacked the Strickland and caused it to crash land in the plains next to Abertura. All inhabitants on the Strickland were killed.

Host Cory says:
The Captain ordered Captain Zax to warp the Crestwood away but she refused. He had Abertura fire on the Crestwood, so the Crestwood took orbit around Hais V again and continued to hail Abertura.

Host Cory says:
Now the question is.. what is going to happen next? Is the Captain right in trying to get the Crestwood away from the system? Are the Borg on their way? Will Abertura Station be forced to surrender? Star Trek: A Call To Duty is proud to present Part III "The Intrusion" in "The Truly Unexpected"

Host Cory says:
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CSec_Lt_Powers says:
::Down in the bowels of the station::  *CO*: Captain, the internal threat has been.. neutralized...

Host Captain_Zax says:
@COM: Abertura: Abertura this is the Crestwood! Come in now!

XO_Azhure says:
::Walking around the station, seeing to the final cleanup, making notes of those she could to inform their families.::

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
# ::Out flying the Runabout around ... or something::

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
<Laevon> ::In the Command Center, amused and listening::

CSec_Lt_Powers says:
<Edit out my line>

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
CSEC: I want confirmed... I will not stand down until we are certain... Maintain alert status.

CSec_Lt_Powers says:
<Put this above the CO's>  ::Returned to the C&C::  CO: The threat was neutralized without any problem.

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
COM: Crestwood: CO: Last time Captain... break orbit and withdraw or be destroyed.

CSec_Lt_Powers says:
::Nods::  CO: We will remain on alert.  The Jem'Hadar will continue their patrols

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
# ::Sensors start beeping. Maneuvers around:: Hmph. Well that's not good.

Host Captain_Zax says:
@COM: Abertura: CO: Captain that is not going to happen and you know it!

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
# *Abertura* Abertura Command, this is the Assunpink. I'm detected activity around the Strickland remains. Sensors, for some reason currently unknown to me, are unable to determine whether or not it's the Crestwood AT or surviving Borg.

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
::cuts the sound::* CVO*: Keep them in orbit. Get a ship out there and keep it in orbit.. tractor beam, weapons... just get it done.

Host Captain_Zax says:
ACTION: Abertura picks up a comm coming from an outside source. Its signature is Starfleet.

XO_Azhure says:
*Medical*: Make sure you double check all the bodies to Starfleet records.

Host Captain_Zax says:
@COM: Abertura: CO: I want my Away Team back Captain and I want them now! ::Irritation in her voice::

CSec_Lt_Powers says:
::Furrows his brow::  CO: Does she mean her dead?

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
# *Abertura Station* The Aero-Shuttles are equipped with minor tractor beams, the Assunpink has a stronger one. But sir, we seem to have a situation out here ... not only are there unidentified life signs, but we have a growing power source coming from the Strickland remains ...

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
*CVO*: I need to know... are we dealing with the Borg?

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
@ *Abertura Station* Sensors are unable to determine that ... for some reason.

XO_Azhure says:
::With the removal of the last body, she heads for the command center.::

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
*CVO*: Then we assume the paranoid version... they are Borg.

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
@ *Abertura Station* Aye, sir. Orders?

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
<Chief Jennifer Silver> ::Comes around a corner and runs into the XO:: Oh!

General_Ranuck says:
::Growls from the air traffic display::  CSec: Borg, Borg, Borg...

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
<Chief Jennifer Silver> ::Looks harrowed, dirty, and part of her goggles are broken::

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
<Laevon> ::Crosses arms and leans against a bulkhead:: CO: Stubborn creatures, aren't they?

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
*CVO*: Keep the Crestwood in orbit.... send some probes to the Crestwood to get some closer readings.

XO_Azhure says:
::Rubs her eyes as she waits for the lift to take her to the command center, many nightmares trying to slip into her mind.::

CSec_Lt_Powers says:
General: Wasn't there intelligence they were gone for good?

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
<second Crestwood is Strickland>

Host Captain_Zax says:
%<RADM_Slater>COM: Abertura: Abertura this is Admiral Victoria Slater! Please respond.

XO_Azhure says:
::As the doors part she steps inside, looking around.::

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
<Chief Jennifer Silver> ::Follows the tired looking XO into the lift::

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
::raises both eyebrows:: 

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
COM: Slater: This is Captain M'Tor Admiral.

CSec_Lt_Powers says:
::Walks to the operations console and ties in communications::  *CVO*: Ensign... could you repeat your last transmission?  The Captain seems to be... busy.

XO_Azhure says:
::Heads toward the captain.::  CO:  Can you fill me in quickly.

Host Captain_Zax says:
%<RADM_Slater>COM: Abertura: CO: Well it is nice of you to answer Captain. Starfleet has received your comms as well as those from the other vessels. A fleet of vessels will be approaching Hais V in fifteen minutes.

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
@ *Abertura Station* Aye, sir. ::Cuts comm. and programs a probe to maintain constant rotating maneuvers over the Strickland remains to keep him and the Station updated about the power source. Sets course, and heads into orbit to meet the Crestwood. Sends out orders for the Aero-Shuttles to re-power up, and maintain patrols of the Mountains and the Strickland remains::

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
@ ::Getting more readings::

Host Captain_Zax says:
ACTION: The Crestwood begins to re-enter the atmosphere towards Abertura.

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
<Chief Jennifer Silver> ::Rubs back of neck and heads over to a console to check internal readings to make sure the Borg nano-technology didn't affect any of the Dominion systems ... kinda doubtful, but always good to check::

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
COM: Slater: That would be appreciated Admiral. We have a possible Borg incursion and other vessels in orbit to identify and confirm would be appreciated. Not to mention, some weapon assistance.

XO_Azhure says:
::Listens in as he is busy.::

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
@ ::The Assunpink blocks the Crestwood's path:: COM: Crestwood: U.S.S. Crestwood, you are under orders to not enter Hais V's atmosphere. ::Tries not to gulp::

XO_Azhure says:
::Looks down at Bill.::

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
::looks at the scanners:: CSEC: The Crestwood cannot land... open fire.

Host Captain_Zax says:
%<RADM_Slater>COM: Abertura: CO: I know Captain. We will be there as quickly as possible. Slater out.

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
@ ::Looks at the readings coming in::

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
CSEC: If you can get a clear shot with the Assunpick being in the way.

CSec_Lt_Powers says:
CO: Aye, Captain.  Launching all batteries and torpedo bays.

CSec_Lt_Powers says:
::Monitors his weapons and fires true::

Host Captain_Zax says:
ACTION: The Crestwood fires at the Runabout as it heads down towards Abertura.

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
XO: Nothing much Commander... Borg incursions... renegade vessels. How was your day?

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
@ ::Rocks as the Assunpink is hit:: *Abertura Station* I'm under attack! ::Maneuvers and opens fire with phasers and micro-torpedoes::

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
CSEC: Open  Fire on the Crestwood.

Host Captain_Zax says:
ACTION: The Crestwood is hit but little damage occurs. It fires at the Runabouts engines.

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
@ ::The Aero-Shuttles maneuver to attack the Crestwood as soon as it breaches Abertura air-space::

XO_Azhure says:
::Raises an eyebrow::  CO:  Nightmares, but other then that... the station is cleared of the Borg bodies.  Medical will be identifying.

CSec_Lt_Powers says:
*CVO*: Ensign, get out of there!  Now!  ::Fires again, aiming for whatever weapons ports he can:

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
@ ::Performs a spiral maneuver out of the weapon arcs of the Crestwood, counting on his knowledge of their targeting abilities::

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
@ *Abertura Station - CSEC* Aye, sir! ::Comes about and makes for an escape vector::

Host Captain_Zax says:
ACTION: The Strickland targets Abertura and fires phasers.

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
@ ::Sees phaser fire arc from the Strickland remains at the mountains:: Yikes.

XO_Azhure says:
CO:  Why are we firing on the Crestwood.

General_Ranuck says:
CO: Captain!  We are reading... rebuilding of the Strickland... they've fired upon us!

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
<Chief Jennifer Silver> ::Feels the station rock:: What the he -- ::Looks at a viewscreen:: Oh my god.

Host Captain_Zax says:
@COM: Abertura: CO: Captain you will surrender Abertura Station. Resistance is futile. ::Speaking regular::

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
COM: Zax: DEATH FIRST! CSEC: I want them blown out of the sky!

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
<Laevon> ::Grabs onto something as the station rocks, the rumble of granite and rock shifting as blasts hit the Mountain:: This cannot be good.

CSec_Lt_Powers says:
::Demodulates the weaponry::  CO: I'm trying!

CSec_Lt_Powers says:
::Fires torpedoes again... then polaron beams when remodulated::

XO_Azhure says:
::Mutters::  So that is why.  ::moves down to tactical.::

Host Captain_Zax says:
ACTION: The Crestwood fires again at the Runabout. Missing it by a hair.

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
@ ::Not sure where to go, maneuvering as best he can::

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
@ ::The Aero-Shuttles now maneuver at the grounded Strickland, firing at their un-shielded weapons arrays like gnats::

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
CSEC: Status? What is their shield strength?

Host Captain_Zax says:
ACTION: The Strickalnd's weapon arrays are hit. One goes down. It fires on the Aero-Shuttles, drawing attention away from Abertura.

CSec_Lt_Powers says:
CO: Seventy-five...

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
CSEC: We are a station here.... get those weapons to some serious firing ability... destroy that ship!

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
@ ::Sees the Aero-Shuttles intent ... heads that way. Locks onto the arrays with the micro-torpedoes, and lets loose::

Host Captain_Zax says:
ACTION: The Crestwood turns away from the Runabout and fires at Abertura with torpedoes as well as phasers.

XO_Azhure says:
Ranuck:  Have the Klingon vessel take care of the Strickland.

CSec_Lt_Powers says:
CO: We really should be doing better... I don't understand it.  They must have assimilated knowledge from Starfleet officers... ::Inverses the wave of the polaron beams and fires again::

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
CSEC: These are Dominion weapons... this should be a surprise.

CSec_Lt_Powers says:
CO: I think that's what I just said.  ::Concentrating on his console::

Host Captain_Zax says:
ACTION: A huge storm cloud appears above the mountain. Heavy rain, thunder, and lightning begins to occur around the mountain and Abertura.

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
<Chief Jennifer Silver> ::Hears the storm:: I could have sworn the forcast was for sunny clear skies ...

Host Captain_Zax says:
ACTION: A bolt of lightning hits the Strickland which causes its power to deplete.

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
@ ::Blinks as the freak storm strikes the Strickland with a lightning bolt:: Fascinating. ::Fires a few more micro-torpedoes to damage the arrays and perhaps take out the rest of the Strickland::

General_Ranuck says:
::Nods::  XO: I shall contact them immediately!  ::The rain and thunder suits his mood right now while he contacts the BOP::

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
::raises both eyebrows:: Self: The Mountain will provide.

XO_Azhure says:
::Looks up and back at the captain.::

Host RADM_Slater says:
ACTION: The Crestwood begins to shake while it flies. It continues to fire at Abertura.

CSec_Lt_Powers says:
CO: No offense, Captain, but I wouldn't rely solely on The Mountain...

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
CSEC: Then I assume you are maintaining fire?

XO_Azhure says:
::Quietly::   CSec:  It will protect its people.

CSec_Lt_Powers says:
::Resists the urge to say "No, I was waiting for tomorrow to get back to things" and fires again::  CO: Trying.  Maybe you could lend some Engineering expertise... what haven't we tried with the weapons?

Host RADM_Slater says:
ACTION: Abertura's sensors detect 7 ships heading towards Hais V and another 25 ships heading for the nebula.

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
CSEC: We've been using the higher band lengths...  drop them.... go to the lower bands ::moves to a terminal and begins dropping the frequency::

General_Ranuck says:
CO: Captain!  Reading seven more ships, incoming... and long range scans have 25 more heading towards the Nebula... trying to determine their codes...

CSec_Lt_Powers says:
CO: Readings indicate down to 50%... ::Waits for M'Tor to finish his tinkering, his hand over the button, launches another round of torpedoes - not much you can do to those::

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
Ranuck: Tell me it's Borg vessels to put us out of our misery.

General_Ranuck says:
CO: You wish.  Federation signatures...

XO_Azhure says:
Laveon:  Any problem with me borrowing some of your people?

Host RADM_Slater says:
%COM: Abertura: Abertura Station this is Admiral Slater. Your re-enforcements have arrived.

General_Ranuck says:
CO: And two wings of the 2nd Defense Force.

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
<Laevon> XO: Commander, for a beauty such as you ... what do you need?

Host RADM_Slater says:
ACTION: The seven Federation vessels enter the atmosphere and begin firing on the Crestwood.

XO_Azhure says:
::Looks oddly at Laevon for a moment, then shrugs;:  Laevon:  I was thinking of having them do some more practice, only this time in the Strickland.

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
COM: Slater: I believe the correct vernacular is "Welcome to the party"  They are Borg... so be careful!

General_Ranuck says:
CO: The Fedeation ships are attacking the Crestwood.

Host RADM_Slater says:
%COM: Abertura: CO: Of course Captain. We have been preparing for this.

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
<Laevon> XO: You want the Jem'Hadar to deal with these so-called threats.

CSec_Lt_Powers says:
CO: Captain, shields are down to 10% on the Crestwood... their SIFs are failing.  You could offer them another surrender.

XO_Azhure says:
Laevon:  I am tired of the Borg and I want them off this planet.

Host RADM_Slater says:
ACTION: The Crestwood's Auto-Destruct sequence is activated as it heads straight for Abertura.

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
XO: Then again.... Laevon changed as a Borg.... you might be a better conversationalist.

General_Ranuck says:
CO: Reading... surges in the Crestwood's power signature... ::Looks up from the console::  Could be an autodestruct sequence.

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
<Laevon> CO: I somewhat doubt these tinker-toys would be capable of making me one of them.

XO_Azhure says:
Laevon:  It would be interesting to find out.  Up to the challenge?

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
::sees the sensor readings:: COM: Slater: Some extra firepower would be appreciated.

Host RADM_Slater says:
%COM: Abertura: CO: We are trying our best Captain. A few of our ships will attempt to tractor the Crestwood away from the area.

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
<Laevon> XO: I won't make the bother. I'll simply dispatch Yokati'Clon and her best over there.

Host RADM_Slater says:
@<Captain Zax>COM:Abertura:CO: We will not comply! You will be destroyed if you will not accept your fate!

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
<Chief Jennifer Silver> Hmph ... the death sentence of conformity, eh?

XO_Azhure says:
Laveon:  Thank you.

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
COM: Zax: Today is a good day to die.

Host RADM_Slater says:
ACTION: The Crestwood fires all of its weapons towards Abertura as it increases speed. Four of the Seven ships attempt to establish a stable tractor beam around the Crestwood so they can move it out of the way.

XO_Azhure says:
CO:  Stubborn, aren’t they.

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
XO: Not as much as I am. ::grins::

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
<Chief Jennifer Silver> ::Holds on as they are hit again:: This is going to take forever to repair ...

CSec_Lt_Powers says:
::Tries to will the weapons to repulse the Crestwood::  Aloud: Someone get every tractor we have on them!

Host RADM_Slater says:
%COM: Abertura: CO: Captain we could use some help moving this ship out of your way if you can spare something.

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
*CVO*: Mr Deegan.... can you use your imagination? We need that vessel stopped.

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
@ *CO* Uhm ... I'll try, sir. ::Gives the order for the aero-shuttles and the Assunpink to come under the Crestwood and help push her out of the atmosphere with all their tractor-beams::

Host RADM_Slater says:
ACTION: The storm creates a huge gust of wind and with the aid of the Aero-Shuttles, causes the Crestwood to be pushed away from Abertura. The ships disengage their tractor beams and try to move out of the way when... BOOM! The Crestwood explodes.

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
@ ::Maneuvers out of the way of the explosion:: That was close.

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
CSEC: How are our ships?

Host RADM_Slater says:
ACTION: The four Federation vessels sustain some damage. Two Aero-Shuttles have been destroyed.

General_Ranuck says:
CO: Four vessels damaged... two aero-shuttles gone...

Host RADM_Slater says:
ACTION: The storm ceases and the sky goes back to normal.

General_Ranuck says:
CSec: "And the skies cleared".... a poetic moment, no?

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
@ ::Sees two of the aero-shuttles go up. Mouth hangs open in shock and sorrow:: No.

XO_Azhure says:
::Quietly:: CSec:  Why did the ship just explode?

CSec_Lt_Powers says:
XO: Self-destruct...

Host RADM_Slater says:
%COM: Abertura: CO: Captain I would like to beam down to Abertura when things are stable down there.

XO_Azhure says:
::Shakes her head::  CO: It all happened so quickly.  How did their captain miss it?

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
COM: Slater: We are still under lockdown... we'll make sure the Borg threat has been neutralized then you are welcome

Host RADM_Slater says:
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