Kris:
Due to the current state of affairs, all communications coming out from the now-named Storm Sector, have been jammed to prevent unnecessary spread of the Storm.

Kris:
The Ganymede will rendezvous with and lead the U.S.S. Paladin, U.S.S. Rampart, U.S.S. Bastion, U.S.S. Covenant, U.S.S. Spartacus, and the U.S.S. Cygnus into battle to retake Starbase 307, the most recent Storm acquisition.

Kris:
Starbase 307 is being defended by the U.S.S. Seleya, the U.S.S. Abyssinian, and the U.S.S. Victoria. Starbase 307 is vital to retaking the Sector from the Storm, so your mission cannot fail.

Kris:
FYI:  We begin, traveling at Warp 7, approximately five minutes away from the rendezvous point which is another 10 minutes from Starbase 307.

Kris:
<<<<BEGIN ANOTHER GLORIOUS USS GANYMEDE MISSION>>>>

OPS_Rhian:
::adjusting relay systems::

CO_Olbrun:
Helm: ETA, Lieutenant.

Eng_Tal:
::on the bridge at the engineering station::

XO-Louis:
:: On the bridge pacing... as usual ::

TAC_Cain:
:at tactical - checking weapons and sheild status:

Sci_Paldn:
::listening for possible enemy comm traffic::

CMO_Wells:
:: in SB cordinating possible trama clases::

CO_Olbrun:
<Yu> Five minutes, ma'am.

Eng_Tal:
::running diagnostics on propulsion systems::

XO-Louis:
:: ...Back and forth behind the Tac Officer ::

CO_Olbrun:
::she's in her seat, oddly composed::

Sci_Paldn:
::LR sensors on and active::

CMO_Wells:
*Ensin kendrick: status of  trama ward 1 ?

CO_Olbrun:
Tac: Are you picking up the Storm on long range sensors?

TAC_Cain:
CO: Checking now sir.

CO_Olbrun:
Bridge: All stations report.

OPS_Rhian:
CO:  All systems nominal CAPT

Sci_Paldn:
CO: LR sensors active no enemy info as of yet::

CMO_Wells:
*<kendrick>:   We have supllies set all yellows trama cases are going to here and shuttle bay 2 , sir.

Eng_Tal:
::preparing additional fusion generators::

XO-Louis:
:: Moves back to the second chair and sits on the edge leaning forward ::

TAC_Cain:
CO: Just picking up static sir.

CMO_Wells:
*Kendrick:  thank you ... keep me informed, and see to it all code reds and blues are sent here .

Sci_Paldn:
::cross referencing Starbase and system from cartography::

Eng_Tal:
OPS: Just say the word and I will bring the backup fusion generators online.

OPS_Rhian:
ENG:  Understood

TAC_Cain:
CO: Static clearing up now sir.

XO-Louis:
Rhian: Take all non-essential systems off-line and reroute power to the shields and weapons.

CMO_Wells:
*<kendrick> Wells:  Aye aye sir.

CO_Olbrun:
Tac: Hail the Rampart.

OPS_Rhian:
XO: Aye sir ::rerouting power::

TAC_Cain:
CO: Aye sir.

Sci_Paldn:
CO: the system is characterized by irregular gravity wells and two planets.

OPS_Rhian:
TAC:  I have reallocated power to shields and weapons

TAC_Cain:
Com: *Rampat* Ganymede to Rampart Please respond.

CMO_Wells:
CO: SB is all set for company i just hope you don't send me much sir.....

CO_Olbrun:
Paladine: We're not going to worry about the geography on this trip.

RAM_CO_Tu:
@<Tumpok>  ::on bridge of Rampart::

Eng_Tal:
::monitoring engine efficiency::

Sci_Paldn:
CO: gravity may prove dangerous in combat

RAM_CO_Tu:
@*Ganymede*  Captain Tumpok here, Ganymede.

CO_Olbrun:
*Rampart* This is Captain Olbrun of the Ganymede. Is the rest of the fleet prepared?

RAM_CO_Tu:
*Olbrun*  We're ready for Captain Dane and the U.S.S.  Victoria.  ::grim::

XO-Louis:
Paladine: Make sure targeting sensors do not experience the gravity problem.

CO_Olbrun:
*Rampart* I believe they are waiting for us at Starbase 307.

Sci_Paldn:
XO: I will attempt to compensate, warp combat with be distorted, I will feed the FCO charts

CO_Dane:
% ::onboard the USS Victoria, getting reports of the approaching fleet::

Eng_Tal:
CO: Permission to go to engineering Captain.

XO-Louis:
:: Turning to the display on the arm of the chair and acknowledges the Science officer ::

CO_Olbrun:
Tal: Permission granted.

Eng_Tal:
::Leaving bridge heading for TL::

Sci_Paldn:
::adjusting sensors feeding navigational data to FCO::

XO-Louis:
Ensign Cain: Tactical on screen

TAC_Cain:
XO: Aye sir.

Eng_Tal:
::in TL::

TAC_Cain:
::puts tactical on screen::

TAC_Cain:
XO: On screen sir.

XO-Louis:
:: Leans to the Captain and wispers... :: Do you have an idea of how to address our little dilemma?

Sci_Paldn:
::listening for enemy Comm traffic, raises psionic defenses::

CMO_Wells:
:: pasing in SB checking and rechecking supplies, hates waiting::

CO_Olbrun:
Louis: Yes. We fight.

RAM_CO_Tu:
@*Olbrun*  I've got the Paladin on sensors Captain.  Old Everton never lets anyone down.  ::smiling grimly::  We're just about ready for the party to start.

CO_Olbrun:
*Wells* We'll try to abide by your wishes, Doctor.

XO-Louis:
:: Snickers :: Thanks, Captain.

Eng_Tal:
::exiting TL heading toward engineering::

CO_Olbrun:
::she raises an eyebrow at Louis, but lets it go- she's in no mood for banter::

CMO_Wells:
*CO*: aye aye captain

OPS_Rhian:
::remodulating conduit fluctuations::

CO_Olbrun:
*Rampart* All right- run a last check, and then alert me when you are ready to go.

XO-Louis:
:: Makes notes of the tactical data and begins working on attack patterns ::

CO_Olbrun:
*Rampart* Ganymede out.

Eng_Tal:
::in engineering heading toward main console::

XO-Louis:
Ensign Cain: Thank you, return viewer to forward display.

Sci_Paldn:
Library Computer: retreive data enemy vessel specs

TAC_Cain:
XO: Aye sir.

TAC_Cain:
::returns to main screen::

RAM_CO_Tu:
@*Olbrun*  We're all ready.  Lead on.  We'll follow and circle as planned.

Eng_Tal:
::making sure all engineering teams are on standby::

Sci_Paldn:
Library Computer: retreive data on now hostile Starbase

CO_Olbrun:
::she bites her lip:: *Rampart* See you there.

RAM_CO_Tu:
@::nodding grimly::

XO-Louis:
:: Complete some preliminary tactical patterns and forwards them to the Captain ::

TAC_Cain:
::setting sheild and weapons on stand-by::

XO-Louis:
Captain: I recommend 'Yellow Alert'

CO_Olbrun:
Helm: Lay in course to Starbase 307, warp one. ::knows that she shouldn't be taking the ship in on warp in a star system, but this is an unusual circumstance::

CO_Olbrun:
Louis: Agreed. Be prepared to step up to Red Alert when we drop out of warp.

CO_Olbrun:
Helm: Engage.

XO-Louis:
Captain: Aye.

Sci_Paldn:
XO: enemy is maintaning radio silence

CO_Olbrun:
<Yu>::does so::

XO-Louis (Sound - ALERT.wav):
<To all> Yellow Alert!

OPS_Rhian:
::setting yellow::

XO-Louis:
Paladine: Keep searching for any signs of traffic.

CMO_Wells:
:: SB staff move a little more stiffer and faster in SB when they hear Yellow alert sound::

Sci_Paldn:
::analysing map of system::

RAM_CO_Tu:
ACTION: THE GOOD GUYS APPROACH STARBASE 307.

XO-Louis:
:: Still sitting on the edge of the chair ::

Sci_Paldn:
::scan two planets and whole system::

CO_Dane:
%::Comm's all ships to alert status::

CO_Olbrun:
<yu> In range, ma'am.

RAM_CO_Tu:
@::signalling to drop out of warp and raise red alert::

XO-Louis:
Paladine: Keep those sensors working.

XO-Louis:
<To all> Red Alert... Shields up!

CO_Olbrun:
Tac: Open a tight commband to the rest of the fleet. Inform them to not engage the enemy until I give the order.

TAC_Cain:
::Raises sheilds:: XO: Sheilds at maximum sir.

Sci_Paldn:
XO: Aye, Aye

Eng_Tal:
::monitoring power systems::

TAC_Cain:
CO: Aye sir.

OPS_Rhian:
::setting red alert::

CO_Olbrun:
Tac: Hail the Victoria.

CMO_Wells:
all Sb:   Postions people here we go....Red alert......

Sci_Paldn:
::scanning Starbase::

TAC_Cain:
::Opens comm band and informs fleet of CO's orders::

TAC_Cain:
COM: *Victoria* Victoria, this is the Ganymede, respond please.

CO_Dane:
%COM *Ganymede* This is Captain Nathan Dane of the USS Victoria.

XO-Louis:
:: Tingle goes down my spine listening to the Victoria ::

CO_Olbrun:
:::she sucks in a breath:: *Victoria* We can do this one of two ways, Captain Dane. You can surrender the base, saving lives, or you can fight. It's your choice- I'm prepared either way.

TAC_Cain:
::verifies sheilds are at maximum::

Sci_Paldn:
XO: Starbase weapons and shields are functional should be considered hostile

CO_Dane:
%COM: *Ganymede* Captain Olbrun: we will not surrender, you will. Join us or face the wrath of the Storm.

OPS_Rhian:
::reducing power to berthing::

XO-Louis:
:: Taps message on board and sends "Lock weapons on to the Victoria"... to the Tactical officer ;:

COEverton:
ACTION: THE U.S.S. SELEYA COMES AROUND THE STARBASE AND FIRES UPON THE U.S.S. PALADIN.

CMO_Wells:
TT2: Have set incase we have to beam over to treat the civilians

CO_Olbrun:
*Victoria* Over my dead body.

TAC_Cain:
::locks weapoins on Victoria::

CO_Olbrun:
Tac: Close comm.

CO_Dane:
%::pounds fist on chair::

Sci_Paldn:
XO: USS Seleya detected

TAC_Cain:
::Closes comm: CO: Closed sir.

CO_Dane:
%COM *Seleya* cease firing!!

CO_Olbrun:
Tac: Hail the fleet. Engage the enemy, but avoid the starbase if you can.

COEverton:
@::rocked from the fire::  TAC:  Stand your ground!  Do not fire until ordered!

CO_Dane:
%::curses::

TAC_Cain:
COM: *fleet* engage enemy.

CO_Dane:
OPS: Hail the Ganymede now!

Sci_Paldn:
::scanning enemy fleet for weakness::

XO-Louis:
Tac: Execute attack pattern beta!

TAC_Cain:
XO: Aye sir.

COEverton:
@::hearing the order and gritting teeth::  Tactical:  Engage the Seleya.  And may God have mercy on our souls.

TAC_Cain:
::executes pattern beta::

CO_Dane:
%COM*Ganymede* don't fire, break off!

CO_Olbrun:
::she says a silent prayer as she plunges these ships into battle::

Sci_Paldn:
::overview of damage to Task Force and Enemy Task Force on SCI 1

COEverton:
ACTION: THE SELEYA PEELS OFF FROM THE STORM SHIPS AND ENGAGES THE FLEET.

CO_Olbrun:
*Victoria* You gave me an ultimatum, Dane. Are you ready to surrender your ships and the Starbase?

TAC_Cain:
<::locks on Seleya and fires::>

Sci_Paldn:
XO: USS Seleya is breaking formation and engaging

CO_Dane:
%COM*Olbrun* cease firing, we don't want bloodshed, but we will not surrender

XO-Louis:
Ensign Cain: Hold your weapon locks.

TAC_Cain:
XO: Aye sir.

XO-Louis:
Captain: They are looking for another way out of this.

OPS_Rhian:
XO:  Do we have the transponder codes for the Seleya?

CO_Olbrun:
*Dane* You can't have it both ways. Are you willing to sacrifice people for your unworthy cause?

CO_Dane:
%COM*Ganymede* back your ships off

XO-Louis:
Rhian: Hold that thought, let's see where this leads.

Sci_Paldn:
XO: massive causalties on the Starbase due to enemy attack

CO_Dane:
%::ponders, thinks things through, doesn't like to make hasty decissions::

CO_Olbrun:
::she takes a deep breath:: *Victoria* Call back the Seleya- or we will destroy you.

XO-Louis:
Rhian: On second thought... I'm sure they changed them, however see if you can find them in the computer.

OPS_Rhian:
XO: Aye

CO_Olbrun:
::keeping in mind her instructions.."this cannot fail."::

OPS_Rhian:
XO:  Understood ::searching::

Sci_Paldn:
XO: their ideology suggest their negociating attempts are not genuine

CO_Dane:
%*Olbrun* I apprently have no control over the Seleya.....

COEverton:
ACTION: THE SELEYA CONTINUES ON, HER BIG HULKING MASS BEARING DOWN UPON THE LIGHTER, MORE GRACEFUL U.S.S. CYGNUS...

CO_Olbrun:
*Dane* You better get some control, quickly.

XO-Louis:
:: Nods to the Science officer ::

CO_Dane:
%COM*Seleya* Break off your attack!!!!! Thats an order!

CO_Olbrun:
Yu: Move to intercept the Seleya.

XO-Louis:
Tac: Target the Seleya with Torpedoes.

CMO_Wells:
*Kendrick*: how we doing down there?

TAC_Cain:
::targets:: XO: Targeted sir.

XO-Louis:
:: Nods to the Captain letting her know we are ready to engage the Seleya ::

CMO_Wells:
*<kendrick> Wells:   So far all we have had was a engineer lost his balance because of nervers fell and broke his arm no problems so far sir.....

CO_Olbrun:
<yu>::cuts between the Cygnus and the Seleya, and takes a defensive posture::

Sci_Paldn:
XO: their ideology is zealous, recommend only unconditional surrender, they know we will seek any reason to believe peace

Eng_Tal:
::running addional diagnostics on impulse engines::

CO_Dane:
%::orders the FCO to intercept the Seleya, put themselves in its path::

CMO_Wells:
*Kendrick*: good keep me informed....  :: starts biting her nails.....::

OPS_Rhian:
XO:  I am locked out of all but the most basic functions...I have no connection LCARS

COEverton:
@::reviewing the data as it comes in::

CO_Olbrun:
::holds the order to fire, waiting for the response from the Victoria::

XO-Louis:
*Engineering* OPS is having difficulties accessing LCARS... please check into it ASAP.

Eng_Tal:
*XO* Aye sir.

COEverton:
ACTION: THE VICTORIA CHANGES COURSE, HEADING FOR THE PALADIN.

Eng_Tal:
::Checking main computer systems::

XO-Louis:
:: Stands and moves behind the chair at Tactical ::

CO_Olbrun:
*Rampart* Intercept the Victoria, and fire at will.

CO_Dane:
%::reluctantly places the Victoria in the battle::

CO_Dane:
%::fires::

COEverton:
@*Olbrun*  Aye, Captain.  ::signaling to fire::

XO-Louis:
Capain: I get the feeling we are playing 3D-Chess and the Queens are chasing around the board.

Sci_Paldn:
::scanning system and enemy ships, listening to comm traffic::

CO_Dane:
%::shields  at 100% and weapons hot, red alert::

COEverton:
ACTION: THE RAMPART TARGETS THE VICTORIA AND FIRES, DISABLING HER PROPULSION.

CO_Olbrun:
*Bastion, Covenant, and Spartacus* Engage the enemy, and give them no peace until surrender.

CO_Dane:
%::is thrown from his chair::

CO_Olbrun:
Louis: I can see the analogy- fortunately, we have six pieces to their three.

Sci_Paldn:
XO: USS Victoria disabled

XO-Louis:
:: Heart jumps ::

COEverton:
ACTION: THE BASTION, COVENANT AND SPARTACUS SPREAD OUT, FIRING UPON THE STORM SHIPS...

CO_Olbrun:
Science: Status of the Seleya and Abyssinian?

Sci_Paldn:
::LR sensor sweeps::

CO_Dane:
%::continues to target and fire::

Eng_Tal:
::working on LCARS problem::

COEverton:
@FCO:  We're going in to stop the Seleya.  Shields on max, let's go get 'em...   

COEverton:
@::gripping arms of chair::

Sci_Paldn:
CO: scanning

CO_Dane:
%:;targets the USS Paladin::

CO_Dane:
%::fires torpedoes::

Sci_Paldn:
CO: USS Abyssinian fully functional and in defensinve orbit of Starbase

COEverton:
ACTION: THE PALADIN'S SHIELDS ARE FAILING...

Sci_Paldn:
CO: USS Seleya is enduraning the fight quite well

CO_Dane:
%::fires phasers on the Paladin::

Sci_Paldn:
CO: USS Paladin Shields on verge of collapse

XO-Louis:
Captain: I recommend that we follow the Paladin and put them in jeopardy to call their hand.

CO_Olbrun:
Science: Then we engage the Seleya ourselves.

COEverton:
@*Olbrun*  We won't hold out much longer, but I'll make sure it's worth the effort...

XO-Louis:
:: Nods to the Captains wishes ::

CO_Olbrun:
*Everton* Hold on, Greg- we're almost there.

COEverton:
@::motioning to FCO to change course once again::

CO_Dane:
%::continues to target the Paladin::

Sci_Paldn:
CO: reccommend combined assault on Seleya, focusing on propulsion

XO-Louis:
Tac: Target the Seleya and hold locks.

CO_Dane:
%::should not have come to this......grips arm rests::

CO_Olbrun:
Science: Agreed- coordinate with Ops and Tactical.

TAC_Cain:
::tergets Seleya and holds:: XO: Targeted sir.

CO_Dane:
%::fires again and again on the Paladin::

COEverton:
ACTION: STILL BEING FIRED UPON MERCILESSLY BY THE SELEYA, THE PALADIN TURNS ON A COLLISION COURSE FOR THE VICTORIA...

Sci_Paldn:
CO: Paladine on suicide course for Victoria

CO_Dane:
%::almost says evasive to the FCO, but has no power to turn::

CO_Dane:
%::stands::

CO_Olbrun:
*Everton* What are you doing? Change course!

CO_Dane:
%OPS: open a channel

CO_Dane:
%<OPS> CO:Aye sir

CO_Dane:
%COM*Olbrun*.....respond

CMO_Wells:
:: a could rred papernts enter Sb were hurt in the debris falling::

COEverton:
@*Dara*  Get the rest of those portals for me.  ::wistful::    Paladin out.

CO_Olbrun:
*Dane* Are you ready to give up?

CMO_Wells:
*Kendrick*:  How's your end?

CMO_Wells:
:: asses a parients injures::

CO_Dane:
%::curses as CTAC fires again on the Paladin::

Sci_Paldn:
CO: reccomend the Paladin abandon ship

Eng_Tal:
::engineering teams repond damage caused in the fighting::

CO_Olbrun:
::she hits the arm of her chair with her fist:: Louis: He's going to ram them.

COEverton:
ACTION: THE U.S.S. PALADIN'S WARP CORE OVERLOADS FROM HEAVY DAMAGE AND BEGINS A SERIES OF IMPLOSIONS.

XO-Louis:
:: Shakes head :: I cannot imagine the calamity.

Sci_Paldn:
CO: now detecting warp core breach

CMO_Wells:
*<kendrick> Wells: Ah.. we are starting to get injures mostly from falling debris but it is manageable...

COEverton:
ACTION:  SADLY, THE U.S.S. PALADIN MISSES ITS OBJECTIVE AND BEGINS EXPLODING IN A GLORIOUS CONFLAGRATION.

CO_Dane:
%::shuts eyes tight from the glare and curses the Storm, it should never came to this....never::

CMO_Wells:
*Kendrick:  Good ensin...:: goes to next patent

CO_Olbrun:
Tac:Open a channel to the fleet, and tell them to get clear. ::her voice is heavy with regrets::

Eng_Tal:
::Checking SIF and IDF systems::

TAC_Cain:
::opens channell::COM: *fleet* clear the area.

Sci_Paldn:
CO: the Paladin has been destroyed,

CO_Olbrun:
Ops: How many were on that ship/

CO_Dane:
%OPS: open that channel to the Ganymede

OPS_Rhian:
CO:  435, CAPT

CO_Olbrun:
Tac: Open a channel to the Victoria.

Sci_Paldn:
CO: the Seleya must be beaten into submission before she can either flee or defeat us

OPS_Rhian:
CO: We are being hailed

XO-Louis:
Captain: I disagree... let them get out of this with honor.

TAC_Cain:
::opens channell: CO: COM: *Victoria* Victoria, this is the Ganymede please respond.

Pyro-Kris:
ACTION: THE U.S.S. BASTION AND THE COVENANT SWING IN TO FLANK THE U.S.S. ABYSSINIAN.

CO_Dane:
%COM*Ganymede* Capt Olbrun: This could have been avoided if you had only backed off.

CO_Dane:
%COM*Olbrun* we didn't want to fight you

XO-Louis:
:: Cringes hearing CO Dane's comments ::

Pyro-Kris:
ACTION: THE U.S.S. SELEYA SWINGS BACK TO DEFEND THE STARBASE.

CO_Olbrun:
::she raises a hand to silence Paladine:: *Victoria* But you did when you placed yourself on the other side of the covenant you made to Starfleet.

CO_Olbrun:
*Dane* Your betrayal cost Starfleet 435 lives- and cost me a dear friend. Was it worth it to you?

CO_Dane:
%COM*Olbrun* yes, the ideals.......::shakes head:: this was never to come to this.....so much death, so much........

Sci_Paldn:
::tracking the Seleya and base::

CO_Olbrun:
*Victoria*::softens her voice:: Then surrender and the death can stop.

CO_Dane:
%COM*Olbrun* ::ponders for several seconds::

Pyro-Kris:
ACTION: THE SHIPS CONTINUE FIRING ON EACH OTHER.

CO_Dane:
%COM*Olbrun* we surrender.

CO_Olbrun:
Tac: Call off the fleet.

Sci_Paldn:
::hmmm::

TAC_Cain:
::opens channel: *fleet*  Stand down.

XO-Louis:
< To all > Stand down... Yellow alert.

OPS_Rhian:
::stands down, sets yellow::

CO_Olbrun:
*Victoria* Call off your ships. I want your ships to report the the starbase.

CO_Dane:
%::comm's the Seleya to stand down all weapons and surrender itself to the Ganymede and Starbase 307::

Sci_Paldn:
::tracking fleet::

Pyro-Kris:
ACTION:  THE FLEET SHIPS DOWNGRADE TO YELLOW ALERT AS THE STORM SHIPS CEASE FIRING.

CO_Dane:
%COM*Olbrun* acknowledged Captain

XO-Louis:
*Security* Prepare crews to board those ships.

OPS_Rhian:
::monitoring DC crews' status::

Sci_Paldn:
::scanning for weapon locks from the Storm ships::

CO_Olbrun:
*Fleet* Have your medical officers report to Starbase 307- we have wounded.

CO_Dane:
%::sits down with a heavy heart::

TAC_Cain:
::assigns security teams::

XO-Louis:
OPS: Restore systems to nominal status.

OPS_Rhian:
XO: Aye sir

Sci_Paldn:
::appraising damage to all ships::

CO_Olbrun:
YU: Dock us at Starbase, and we will proceed from there.

Eng_Tal:
::begins diagnostic systems checks of defensive and propulsions systems::

XO-Louis:
Ensign Cain: Coordinate your security  to board the starbase.

CO_Olbrun:
::she seems almost cold in her demeanor- death has never dealt well with her::

Sci_Paldn:
::sweeping system LR sensors::

TAC_Cain:
XO: Aye sir.

XO-Louis:
:: sits back in the chair and sighs... not a very good day on the bridge ::

CMO_Wells:
TT3/4/7:  Teams head to  TR 2 you are to take care of the injuries on the other ships

TAC_Cain:
::Coordinates security teams to board starbase::

Sci_Paldn:
::logs final position of USS Paladin::

Eng_Tal:
*CO* Captain shall I beam over engineering teams to the SB.

TAC_Cain:
XO: teams ready sir.

CO_Dane:
%XO: I'll be in my ready room, please do not disturb me

CO_Olbrun:
<yu>::docks the Ganymede, and sets her at station keeping::

XO-Louis:
Tac: Board and begin clearing the Storm from that station.

Pyro-Kris:
<<<<END ANOTHER GLORIOUS GANYMEDE MISSION>>>>

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