Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Resume USS Andromeda "Counter Espionage" 10906.07

Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: The Doomsday Device is at the entrance to the Wormhole and attempting to enter on impulse

Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: The 2 destroyers and battleship has formed a picket line as a rear guard to prevent the Federation from attacking the Device

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO:  Do we have those codes in place to take down the device?

Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: The Andromeda is arriving now in system

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::sighs at the sight of the ships:: CO: Captain, do we just have to broadcast the codes? If that's the case, it won't matter if the Doomsday device gets through. It will be vulnerable.

Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: The Silverhawk and Andromeda reach the edge of the system and the destroyer screen begin firing what can only be likened to "flak guns" long range scatter shot

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS:  There's no way of knowing whether those codes would be successful unless we can take the device out. I'd prefer not letting this device slip from our sensors.

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::puts the ship through evasives:: CO: I understand.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
TO:  Return fire!

Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: Local space is now turbulent with the firing of random bursts

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
<Aaron> ::begins evasive maneuvers::

TO_LtCdr_Knight says:
::Returns fire.::

Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: The Andromeda and the Silverhawk are facing a destroyer screen of 2 and a battleship of one, impact on main deflector shields hard, all escort ships are opening up

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: I'd say we broadcast the codes regardless.

TO_LtCdr_Knight says:
::Slaves the Tactical station in an effort to defend the Andy and the 'Hawk.::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::nods at the CNS::

Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: Doomsday device approaching event horizon of wormhole, massive photon torpedo launches detected ionizing local space and distorting subspace

XO_Lt_Conor says:
All: Redirecting power to forward shields and weapons ::redirects power::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
TO:  Othello, try to focus as much firepower at the device.

TO_LtCdr_Knight says:
CO: Aye. ::Trains the weapons on the Doomsday device.::

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::sends the codes to disable the Doomsday device::

XO_Lt_Conor says:
CO: Let’s hope this works

Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: All attacks on Doomsday Device bouncing off neutronium hull ;   Action: 100,000 km to escort ships

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: I'll keep broadcasting the codes.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::stands up::  XO:  Prepare to close that wormhole!

XO_Lt_Conor says:
::sees the torpedo volley:: Aaron: Evasive action!

TO_LtCdr_Knight says:
:: CO: Attacks are having no effect on the weapon, Cap'n.

Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: Shields to 75 percent, both Federation ships taking a pounding

XO_Lt_Conor says:
TO: Fire all weapons at the event horizon, let's try destabilizing the wormhole

Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: One Destroyer is crushed against the combined assault, the battleship firing torpedoes

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO:  Those codes do not appear to be working.

TO_LtCdr_Knight says:
XO: Aye. ::Focuses fire on the event horizon.::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
<Aaron>  ::fingers fly across the console, trying to keep the Andromeda out of harms way::

Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: Distortion in subspace preventing clear broadcast

XO_Lt_Conor says:
CO: The ionization could be distorting our signal

Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: 25,000 km to escort ship line, in modern warfare this is point blank range!

XO_Lt_Conor says:
CNS: Maximum gain to the transmitter array

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::grumbles and boosts the power of the broadcast:: XO: Increasing the broadcast strength.

TO_LtCdr_Knight says:
::Sends volley after volley of photons and drains phaser banks.::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO:  Did that clear the signal?

XO_Lt_Conor says:
CNS: Any affect?

Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: Silverhawk shields to 20 percent she is desperately trying to protect the flagship...she is venting drive plasma from her port nacelle! Raw plasma spilling into local space

XO_Lt_Conor says:
CO: We need to take out those escort ships before we can focus on the doomsday device

Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: Local space is an ionized mess especially now as the second destroyer is destroyed spilling hull fragments and antimatter all about

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: Sir, the Silverhawk looks in bad shape. She's venting drive plasma.

TO_LtCdr_Knight says:
::Does his best to close the wormhole.::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
TO:  Any chance we can use that drive plasma to our advantage?

Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Scene: Only the ejection of a warp core might close the event horizon of this wormhole, the Doomsday device is now 3/4 inside

TO_LtCdr_Knight says:
CO: We can detonate it, use it like a massive grenade in space, it may also destabilize the wormhole even more.

TO_LtCdr_Knight says:
CO: The only sure fire way to close the thing is with an anti-matter explosion. Only a warp core can provide that.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS:  Varesh, coordinate with the Silverhawk. Have her eject her warp core so we do not destroy them in the process.

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: Aye, sir. How are we going to get the core to the event horizon, tow it there?

Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: Silverhawk shields at 10 percent, she is wrecked and disengaging

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: I say the Silverhawk crew abandon ship and blow the core... she can't hold much longer.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::nods::  TO:  Status of our tractor beam?

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS:  Send out the word.

Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: Weapons discharge is creating chronoton shifts in the event horizon, the device is entering

XO_Lt_Conor says:
CO: Eject their core, we fly through the plasma to disperse it enough so it shouldn’t catch them

TO_LtCdr_Knight says:
CO: Suggest we beam the Hawk crew aboard  We have them set the Hawk on an intercept course for the event horizon and have the warp core go into overload.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
TO:  We can't take the chance of dropping our shields.

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::sends the communication to the Silverhawk to eject their core and get the hell out of the way::

TO_LtCdr_Knight says:
CO: With all of the ionization, I'm not sure if we can use our tractor beam.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO:  Let's get it done then Conor! ::looks over at Aaron::

XO_Lt_Conor says:
Aaron: Fly us through the plasma stream, see if we can disperse it enough so the hawk doesn't get caught

XO_Lt_Conor says:
TO: Once we get close try pick up the core

XO_Lt_Conor says:
Aaron: Once we have the core full speed at the wormhole, we need your fancy flying now

TO_LtCdr_Knight says:
XO: Aye. ::Readies the tractor beam and crosses his fingers.::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
<Aaron>  ::nods::  XO:  You got it sir!

Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: Silverhawk takes at hit and spirals into the event horizon...both she and the device disappear into the wormhole, the wormhole is madly fluctuating........torpedo strikes from the battleship, Andromeda shields to 45 percent hull fragments in space!

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
All:  This better work!

XO_Lt_Conor says:
CO: Too late

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::watches helplessly as the ships disappear::

XO_Lt_Conor says:
Aaron: Bring us about. TO: Full volley on the remaining ships

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
<Aaron>  ::brings the ship about::

TO_LtCdr_Knight says:
::Fires.::

XO_Lt_Conor says:
CNS: Is it safe to fly into the event horizon?

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO:  Can we make it through as well?

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
XO: I'd say not. Wildly fluctuating tachyon, chronoton and graviton particle spikes. I'm not sure where we'd end up.

XO_Lt_Conor says:
CO: No idea, never seen sensor readings like this before

XO_Lt_Conor says:
TO: Status on remaining escort ships?

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::looks over his shoulder:: CO: Your call, sir.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO:  Any chance we can destroy that wormhole before they exit?

TO_LtCdr_Knight says:
::Scans the other vessels.::

TO_LtCdr_Knight says:
<Scans>

Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: Battleship withdraws into warp space

XO_Lt_Conor says:
CNS: Prepare a class 5 probe for immediate launch

TO_LtCdr_Knight says:
CO: The other ships appear to be retreating.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
TO:  That's less we'll have to worry about.

Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: Event horizon on this side appears to be contracting

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::punches controls on his console and sends the probe into the wormhole:: CO: The wormhole is shrinking.

XO_Lt_Conor says:
XO: No idea, if it’s possible

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
Aaron:  Bring us in towards the horizon.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS:  Can we still make it through?

Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: Subspace wake is turbulent but the ship can make it

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
<Aaron>  ::heads directly toward the event horizon::

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: If we go now, yes.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
Aaron:  Take us in!

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO:  Conor, we cannot chance what that device will do wherever it ends up. We need to destroy that thing.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
<Aaron>  ::brings the Andromeda into the horizon::

XO_Lt_Conor says:
CO: Here goes nothing

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::sits down and grabs hold of the armrests on his chair::

Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: The Andromeda enters the event horizon of the wormhole which seems to be in its death throws...subspace eddies swirl about the ship, she spins end over end!

Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: Crew and equipment go flying!

XO_Lt_Conor says:
::gets thrown across the bridge::

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::tries not to get knocked out by flying equipment::

XO_Lt_Conor says:
::has his head smacked against a panel::

TO_LtCdr_Knight says:
::Hits his back against an equipment locker.::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::deflects an object flying at him with his arm::

Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: The crew hears this over the main loudspeaker as they emerge into space "We are the Borg lower your shields and surrender your vessel. Resistance is futile"

XO_Lt_Conor says:
::curses loudly and feels a few drops of blood running down his face::

Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: The Doomsday Device attacking the Silverhawk...suddenly seems to lose all interest in the Federation ships and irrationally attacks the arriving Borg cube!

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::tries to regain himself to determine what is happening::

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::sighs at the words over the comm:: CO: It just got so much more fun.

XO_Lt_Conor says:
::scratches against the wall trying to right himself::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
All:  Can anyone tell what is happening?

Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: The local space stars are not familiar the computer has no idea where you are

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::crawls to his console:: CO: We have no idea where we are. Star systems are unknown.

TO_LtCdr_Knight says:
::slowly rises from his seat on the floor and lumbers to Tactical.::

Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: There is a Borg cube and the Doomsday device doing battle, pure antiproton cutting lose

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
Aaron:  Can you take us a safe distance from where the fighting is taking place?

XO_Lt_Conor says:
::stumbles into his seat:::

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: Sir, the Borg and the Doomsday ship are fighting. I'd say we get out of here to a safer distance and haul the Silverhawk with us.

XO_Lt_Conor says:
TO: Status on the Hawk?

Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: Hawk shields down, she is limping on main impulse

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
TO:  Take the Hawk in tow.

XO_Lt_Conor says:
CNS: Are the Borg doing any damage?

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: Scanning.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
Aaron:  If I'm reading these scans correctly, that wormhole still appears to be open. If that's the case, take both our ships back through.

TO_LtCdr_Knight says:
::Scans the area.:: XO: "Hawk's limpin' 'round on impulse. Takin' her in tow. ::Activates the tractor and studies the situation.::

Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: The Doomsday Device has destroyed the cube and here it comes about

XO_Lt_Conor says:
CNS: Transmit that signal!

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: Captain, remember the Doomsday device was created to fight the Borg. I'd say this situation is a good thing.

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::hits the controls and broadcasts the signal again::

XO_Lt_Conor says:
::hopes for the best:::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS:  We have an opportunity to get back to where we came from. If we can destroy that device before we make it back through, I'm all for it!

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
TO:  Fire at will!

Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: The Device stops in midflight...her clean hull of neutronium suddenly turns black and slides off...her warp nacelles fall off and the evil maw seems less hungry...

TO_LtCdr_Knight says:
CO: Aye. ::Fires.::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
<Aaron>  ::with the Hawk in tow, takes the Andromeda back toward the open wormhole::

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: I'd say the codes worked.

XO_Lt_Conor says:
CNS: ...Is that? What I think is happening?

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
TO:  Continue firing!

TO_LtCdr_Knight says:
::Does as commanded, hoping that they can get out of this one.::

XO_Lt_Conor says:
Aaron: Bring us and the Hawk about

XO_Lt_Conor says:
TO: Fire everything you've got

Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: The impossible seems to happen, the mighty beast is struck amidships by the Andromeda's full phaser assault, , , Wounded mortally,. . . The beast flails about...

TO_LtCdr_Knight says:
XO: Aye firing everythin' and the kitchen sink.

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::hopes they get out of there and soon::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
<Aaron>  ::looks over at the CO and sees him nod::

TO_LtCdr_Knight says:
:: Tries to maintain fire amid tiring weapons systems and crews.::

Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: The Device begins to shudder...massive power readings go off the scale as her core goes critical! This is going to be messy

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS:  Varesh, can you approximate how much longer that wormhole will stay open?

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: Sir, we'd better get out of here.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
Aaron:  Get us to that wormhole...fastest speed!

XO_Lt_Conor says:
All: Redirecting power ::redirects all power to impulse engines and tractor beam::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
<Aaron> CO:  Your command is my wish! ::

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: We have about five minutes.

XO_Lt_Conor says:
CNS: Drop a probe here before we go

TO_LtCdr_Knight says:
::Ceases fire to conserve power as he sees the device failing.::

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
<Aaron>  ::brings the Andromeda to the wormhole with the Hawk in tow::

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: Aye, sir. ::sends out a probe::

Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: The Andromeda and the Hawk emerge into Federation space, rudely dropped off near Pluto in the home system and then the wormhole vanishes!

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::stands up::  XO:  Location?

XO_Lt_Conor says:
::looks at sensor readings:: CO: Sector 001

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO:  Coordinate with the Hawk to assess all damage.

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
All: We're back at Earth? Wow.

Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Action: The USS Beast of Burden a starship tug happens to be nearby as its Captain drops his coffee cup while the 2 ships appear from nowhere <CO> ::sigh what a mess::

TO_LtCdr_Knight says:
Self: Whew.

XO_Lt_Conor says:
::collapses in his seat::

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::leans back in the OPS chair:: CO: Can we have a break from all this madness now?

Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
Admiral_Starborne: Well done all not even help from me....::puffs on his numbers pipe and vanishes looking for a minute like Lt Cmdr Peter Wake:: See you all around the universe!

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS:  The counselor...is asking for a break? ::grins::

XO_Lt_Conor says:
CNS: Your crew evaluation paperwork is overdue ::smiles::

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: Stranger things have happened the last hour or so.

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::laughs:: XO: I think your evaluation is up first, sir.

XO_Lt_Conor says:
CO: Did I just see...?

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS: in your position, you should be used to strange by now!

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::looks over at Conor::  XO:  See what?

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::Frowns a moment as Starborne appears, looks like Wake and disappears again:: XO: That is the strangest thing.

XO_Lt_Conor says:
CO: Starborne was just here

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: Sir, I am the walking definition of strange. You've seen my medical files.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::quickly looks over at Starborne before he vanishes::  XO:  Let's hope our eyes weren't deceiving us.

Host ACTD_JohnSea says:
End USS Andromeda "Counter Espionage" 10906.07