Summary:
After a grueling 48 hours traveling at alternating 12-hour cycles of their new max warp and cruise, the USS Cataria, crew exhausted and stretched thing after being put through their paces by countless readiness and battle drills, has arrived safely at Starbase 514.

The vessel has dropped out of warp, approaching the station on impulse, and is now awaiting final approach clearance for docking procedures.

The time is 15:48, and Alpha shift is looking forward to their first real night off - should Dictator Conor Power be so inclined.

"~"~"~"~"~"~"~Begin USS Andromeda: "Standing Silent in the Night" Mission 2 - 11302.02~"~"~"~"~"~"~

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::leans over a little bit and sends the request for docking clearance messages to the station::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS: Varesh, contact SB 514 and request docking clearance.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: In her quarters with the children, just relaxing.::
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
::Enters the bridge reviewing the latest reports on a PADD.::
Attache_Cmdr_Light says:
::Wandering through the halls of the ships, with a disquieted feeling::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS: Inform the crew to prepare for docking procedures.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::in the briefing room off the Bridge, studying a few reports::
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
::Slumps into the engineering chair and logs into the console.::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::fingers flying over the console for a moment, sending out the message:: CO: Crew advised, sir.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::seated at the bridge science station running calibrations, her uniform neatly pressed, the blue overcoat draped over her elongated shoulders with crisp clean lines.  Her expression infuriatingly calm and unperturbed::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: Just waiting for the Station's response, Captain.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::nods:: CNS: Understood.
SB514_OPS says:
COM: Cataria: CNS: Welcome to Starbase 514, USS Cataria. Final clearance granted. Please proceed to docking bay 7 at thrusters only.
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
::Brings up the warp core diagnostics now that it was not powering flight.::  CO: Warp core powering down.  Impulse generators at full power and green across the board Captain.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
COM: SB_OPS: Thank you, Starbase 514. Proceeding to docking bay 7, thrusters only. Cataria out.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CEO: Thank you Tavish.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CEO: So what do you think of the Cataria's systems?
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: Clearance granted, sir. Proceeding with docking. ::engages the thrusters and moves the ship towards bay 7::
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
CO:  There impressive, but thrown together by first year cadets sir.   If my team had another six months I could have her in a much better state.   Mostly sloppy work from people that don't understand what’s needed out here.
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
CO:  Or I could be too picky.  ::Smiles as his hands work the console.::
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::Checks the sensors:: CNS: No major traffic in the vicinity, sir.  Wait...sensors are picking up two vessels dropping from warp.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::checks his sensor display:: CSO: Confirmed.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CEO: To be honest Tavish....I'd rather have you picky! ::grins::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS: Varesh, once we've docked inform all personnel that they are free to visit the SB if they so wish.

ACTION:
CSO and CNS's sensors both show two vessels appearing suddenly on SRS, approaching SB514 at half impulse.

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: Aye, sir. ::does minor adjustment to aim the ship towards the correct docking bay::
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
CO:  Noted sir.   ::Brings up engineering on the monitor.::   I've made some improvements on key systems on the way here.  Of course we managed to break a few things while doing it, but everything is up and running as smooth as it can be.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::sighs, finally tossing the PADD on to the table, which is just a few inches away; the PADD lands without incident, coming to a quick halt on the glass surface::
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::waits for more informant:: Aloud: Approaching from roughly one-eight-four galactic core bearing.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CEO: Broke?  My ejection button still works, doesn't it?
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: In the background she could hear the children arguing over something that had occurred as they prepared to go to the station.  She did not intervene as they needed to work it out.::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::adds some lateral adjustments, slowly bringing the ship into the docking bay::
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::raises an eyebrow:: CO: Sir, vessels on approach are showing charged shield and weapon signatures.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CSO: Can you identify?
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Without knowing their exact orders or time they would be at the station, it made it hard to plan much beyond a stroll and checking out the station a bit with a stop or to at a shop.::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: Sir, do we complete docking?
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS: Affirmative.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::wanders out on to the Bridge from the briefing room::
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::transfers processing power from LRS to SRS scanning for IFF and hull silhouette matches.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CSO: Ivara, contact the SB and see if they are aware of the situation.
SB514_OPS says:
COM: Cataria: CNS: Cataria, abort docking. We have identified approaching vessels as Vroa scouts.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::looks up from the sensors to for a moment.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS: Varesh, abort!
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::overhearing the comm, she wryly reports:: CO: I believe they are aware, sir.
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
CO:  Sir?  ::Turns around to look.::  I didn't see that in the spec list sir...
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
COM: SB_OPS: Understood.  Heading out to investigate.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::was just about to complete docking maneuvers, with a quick look at the sensors, engages the thrusters to get away from the station::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS: Varesh, set course to intercept those vessels.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
CO: Range one million klics and closing, confirmed Vroa scout vessels.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::struck immediately by the scene, and how it went from near jaunty to dead serious::
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
::Logs off the console.::   CO:  Sir.  I'll be in engineering.  I think I'll be needed more down there.  ::Stands.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CSO: How many?
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
CO: Third vessel decloaking  40,000 klicks behind the other two.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CEO: Understood Tavish.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: Aye, sir. ::does a 180 degree flip, rolling the ship over to bring her onto the same plane of the ecliptic as the inbound ships and plots an intercept course::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: Half impulse?
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CSO: What info do you have on those ships?
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::nods at Varesh::
SB514_OPS says:
COM: Cataria: CNS: Cataria, you are the only Starfleet vessels currently in range.
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
::Reaches the turbo lift and enters.:: TL: Deck 11.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::senses the assent since the Captain was seated behind him:: COM: SB_OPS: Understood 514. Moving to intercept.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::hits the button and puts the Cataria on red alert::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: sits up as she picks up a mental shift from Ethan's mind::
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
::Hears that we are the only ones in range as the doors to the TL closes.::  Self: Wonderful.

ACTION:
As soon as Cataria clears their bubble, SB514's shields go up.

CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:; Hearing the red alert, she waits long enough for the children to come out of their room.  A moment more and Braeden was contacting one of those on the rotation list who was watching the few children aboard.  And then she was heading for the medical bay.::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::starts pulling up evasive maneuvers for quick access, aiming the ship at the incoming ships::
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
::Exits at a run as the turbo lift doors open.::
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
CO/CSO: Multiple forward and aft disruptors. Excellent shields--probably better than Starfleet defenses. Comparable engine speeds, if not slightly better.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS: Varesh, hail the lead scout ship.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
CO: Three vessels coming in from galactic north, C.B.D.R.  Weapons and shields charged.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::moves in towards the center of the Bridge, behind the rail off OPS::
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
::Enters main engineering.::  Outloud:  Bring up the warp core containment field and lock down engineering.  This is a Red Alert situation and it’s not a bloody drill!  ::Moves to the main station.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
COM: SB_OPS: Be prepared to give us a hand with any weapons.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: A stronger connection and she had the situation from her husband’s mind without distracting him.  As the lift stopped, she stepped off and entered through the double doors.::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::nods:: COM: Vroa ships: This is the Federation vessel USS Cataria. Please respond.
Attache_Cmdr_Light says:
::Having heard the Red Alert, but not exactly having any sort of "battle station" as an Attaché, she heads instead for her quarters at a business-like clip::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Entering the room, she checks in with Wilcox who has this shift.  She does not interrupt him as he sees to making sure everyone was as ready as an emergency situation could be.::
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
::Taps his badge.::  *Engineering*: All engineering teams report to critical system areas.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
COM: Vroa ships: This is your final warning. Please state your business.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::pulls up her intel on the Vroa Scout ships:: CO: Their weaponry is primarily disruptor based, no apparent torpedoes.  Size is roughly the same as the Cataria, with half the length. Estimate 200+ life forms aboard.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS: Continue hailing the lead ship.
SB514_OPS says:
Cataria: CO: We will do our best, Cataria.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
CO: I wouldn't expect them to be too chatty, if memory serves.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::doesn't turn around:: CO: No response, sir. It like they're not even receiving the signal.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS: Inform them to leave the area now or be prepared for any consequences.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::nods at Davis::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: nods her thanks to Soren as he hands her a medical emergency kit.  Should it be needed, she would head out on account of the teams while Wilcox remained in medical.  She would return only upon an emergency situation.::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
COM: Vroa ships: Depart local space immediately or be prepared for the consequences.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::grips the rail firmly, forgetting for a moment that he's glad he's not going to be responsible for the repair bill on this one::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
SOPS: Mr. Davis, how are your tactical skills?
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::brings up LRS and checks for nearby Starfleet IFFs::

ACTION:
At once, the two lead vessels increase velocity, rapidly ramping up to full impulse on an intercept course for the Cataria.

SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::moves to tactical without hesitation::  CO: I suspect we're going to find out.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: They are increasing to full impulse on intercept course.
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
::Runs his fingers over the engineering console.::  Gallard: Make sure power from the impulse reactors are running at full and power transfer is ready if emergency power is needed.
Gallard says:
  CEO: Yes sir.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
CO: They are accelerating CBDR fourteen seconds to intercept.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
SOPS: Fire a phaser shot across the lead vessel's bow.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: Don't forget the third ship at the rear, sir.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::accesses the console immediately::  CO: Coming within firing range shortly..preparing phasers.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
SOPS: Fire when ready.  Let's see if that will get their attention.

ACTION:
The Cataria and Vroa scouts enter each other’s phaser/disruptor ranges.

SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::targets phasers to fire across the ship's bow, from starboard to port; he makes sure to set the target past the Vroa ship, without striking it::
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::fires::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CSO: Ivara, anything we can use to defuse their disruptor based weapons?
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
CO: Not on record, no sir.

ACTION:
The vessels enter firing range and lash out with a few forward disruptor blasts, then quickly turn, one hard to port, then the other hard to starboard as they complete their strafing run and move at full speed back toward the other Vroa scout.  The Cataria is jostled with the impact.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
SOPS: Target the lead vessel's weapons and fire!
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::grips the console firmly this time, studying its readouts carefully::
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
::Holds the console as the ship shakes.::  Engineering:  Let’s keep her in one piece gentleman.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::clutches the console:: CO: Pursuit?
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::nods to Varesh::

ACTION:
Lights begin flashing on the report consoles in sickbay as minor injuries are reported. Two from Deck 8 are incoming.

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::senses the assent again and sets pursuit course at full impulse::
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::accesses targeting scanners, keying in on the forward area, which seems to have a larger power output, perhaps due to the heavy concentration of disruptors::
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::fires another phaser burst at this area::
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
::Pulls up the shields and adjusts power to them.::  *CO*: Captain those disruptor blasts took a chunk out of our shields sir.  I'm shoring them up, but I've never seen anything do that much damage.

ACTION:
The Cataria's forward phasers lash out in rapid succession as the Vroa begin to back toward half-impulse.  The target vessel's shields absorb the strikes.

SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
CO: Direct hit. Minimal damage.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CEO*: Understood Tavish.  Once we get things under control, we'll have to take a look at how to counter-act them.
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
*CO*:  I'd do what I can down here Captain.

ACTION:
As the Cataria closes, both Vroa vessels open fire with their aft disruptors at closer range.  The vessel is tossed hard as the strikes quickly drain the forward ventral shielding.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CSO: Can you find any vulnerabilities in their shields?
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: Sorry, sir. I'll try fly around those next time.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::lurches forward, then to the side, as Cataria rocks with the impact of the disruptors::
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::scans the results of their phaser strikes looking for the shield frequency as the ship is tossed, the image of cold implacability::
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::doesn't wait for orders; he targets the same power source and fires a heavy burst from the phasers again::
SO_Anson says:
::Limps in through sickbay's doors supported on the arm of his coworker, blood pouring down his knee and a gash at his forehead.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
SOPS: Let's go a little more bold.  Target their weapons and fire torpedo.
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
*Engineering*: We need repair teams to maneuvering thruster 2b and deck 2 shield generators.....   ::Grabs the console again nearly falling.::  Self: Damn.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
CO: Captain, forward shields are at 32%. 
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
CO: Aye, sir.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
COM: SB_OPS: We'd appreciate whatever firepower you have.

ACTION:
Sickbay's monitor reports Anson has a fractured fibula and a concussion.

ACTION:
The Vroa vessels break again toward opposite sides, coming about as if in preparation to outflank the Cataria.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::locks in commands for torpedoes, firing a two torpedo volley at each ship in quick succession, again targeting the same power source near the weapons::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS: Evasive maneuvers Varesh.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: starting to go to Anson, she pauses and lets Cory continue::
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
*Sickbay*:  I've got a few wounded in engineering.  We need a medic or two down here if available.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
CO: Vroa coming in for pincer move. Recommend vertical climb.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: However, she does look over the triage information the new medical scanners were providing.::
SB514_OPS says:
COM: Cataria: CO: We're sorry, Cataria, but they've only come within our phaser range, and phasers are having no effect. They're currently remaining outside of our weapons range.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::runs evasive maneuvers Gamma:: CO: Pattern Gamma, sir.
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
::Transfers more power to forward shields from the impulse reactors.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS: You heard Ivara....climb!
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::prepares phaser fire off the Gamma pattern, hoping to free up some space so they can breathe a little::
SEC_Transv says:
::Walks himself into sickbay, cradling his arm, with his face half-burnt and his uniform singed::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::pulls the ship up into a climb::
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::fires as the ship climbs::
ACTION:
The Cataria nimbly races upward along the z-axis, quickly outpacing the Vroa vessels.  Both give pursuit awkwardly, not in formation, as though caught off guard.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
SOPS: Continue firing.  Let's see if we can wear them down.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
: notes the gravitational shift within the ship.  It is light, but still noticeable.::
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
CO: Their shields can absorb most of the EM spectrum...scanning for modulation. I recommend torpedo weapons, sir.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::continues firing phasers, then drops a volley of torpedoes into the path of the ships as well, seeing their lack of organization as they pursue::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: an irrelevant thought came to her mind, that they really needed to talk with the station about their welcoming committee.  She almost smiled as she could see her mother making such a comment.::

ACTION:
Sickbay's triage scanners suggest Transv is suffering a compound fracture of his left ulna, with third-degree plasma burns over 13% of his body, and internal hemorrhaging. He's in danger of going into hypovolemic shock.

CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::tries to find the bit of the spectrum that the Vroa shields don't absorb::

ACTION:
A full salvo of torpedoes hammer the lead Vroa scout ship, penetrating all the way to the hull.  Phasers slice through the weakened shields, causing direct damage.  The lead vessel begins to fall back, its forward weapons crippled, as it turns to try to get a better firing arc.  The other, undamaged vessel, takes the lead.

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::changes the climb into a loop, trying to come in behind the Vroa ships::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: As she finishes reading the scan, she knows this is best done as a two person job while they have that ability.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS: Varesh, let's draw them in closer to the SB so that we can get some extra firepower.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::pauses for a second as they continue the loop, this time preparing a repeating photon burst, which he targets at the weakest points in the pursuing ship's shields::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Signals Soren who quickly brings her a medical gown as she prepares for surgery.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
SOPS: Let's stay with the torpedoes.  Target any ship and fire!
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
CO: One ship is in pursuit still, the other might be down for the count with a little more encouragement.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: Aye, sir. ::changes the looping pattern again, rotating on the top of the loop to head back to the station::
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::fires two more torpedoes at the partially disabled ship, then another three at the ship that is pursuing, directing them to the areas of the ship's shields that were hit with the photon burst--though he's not sure what, if any, effect that will have::

ACTION:
The new lead Vroa vessel strikes with a barrage of forward disruptor fire, immediately lancing through the ventral shields.  The ship and crew are thrown violently, and damage reports begin coming in from all decks.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::grabs hold of the armrests on his chair::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
< Cory looked up as Sky joined him.  As soon as Rain had him prepped, they would begin.::
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
::Thrown to the engineering deck.::
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::nearly comes up over the railing, but his knees hit the bottom of the console, and he lands somewhat awkwardly, though miraculously still on his feet--albeit very wobbly::
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
::Grabs the rail and stands.::

ACTION:
The mostly disabled vessel is racked with the explosion of two photon torpedoes...it lists to its side for a moment, then detonates in a hail of shrapnel, evidently through some systems failure caused by the last strike.  The third Vroa vessel continues to stand off, outside weapons range, while the other remaining attacker gives pursuit.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
COM: SB_OPS: How soon before they are in firing range?
Nurse_Blackfoot says:
::thanks the co-worker who is soon heading out back to his station.::
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::claws back to the console, resetting the photon burst and returning fire with phasers first::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::groans for a moment where he ended up on the floor before hauling himself back into the chair and resumes flying the ship::
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::is bounced around in her seat, shoving her knee off the underside of the console:: CO: One vessel destroyed, one engaged, one standing off.
SB514_OPS says:
COM: Cataria: CO: Since their first strafing run, they haven't come back within our range. We're sorry, Cataria.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::launches a full volley of torpedoes on the heels of the phaser fire, not really wanting to give them another invitation to rip them (another) new one::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
Self:  Sorry?
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Soon she is dealing with the internal bleeding and Wilcox is dealing with the burns::
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
::Looks over the damage.::  *CO*: Captain we have lost maneuvering thrusters 1-4, ventral phaser strip if damaged and offline.  I have multiple hull breaches on decks 3-6 and 9-12.

ACTION:
Torpedoes single-fire from the Cataria's chambers, effortlessly striking the Vroa vessel and shaking it, which doesn't seem particularly given to evasive maneuvers.  They continue to close.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CEO*: Get repair teams on it immediately.
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
*Engineering*: Lock down the Antimatter Tank on deck 12 and secure the main deflector control.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
SOPS: Evasive pattern Delta.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
SOPS: Let's give that ship all we've got!

ACTION:
The floodgates have opens, and sickbay is quickly filled with over 20 new people trying to get into the bay in the last two minutes. Biobeds are filled.

SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
CO: Ventral shields offline, forward shields down to 19%.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::engages the evasive pattern and keeps heading back to station weapons range::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CEO*: We need more power to the shields!
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::nods, wanting to see these sons of bitches get what's coming::

ACTION:
The Vroa vessel fires again, but the Cataria, having engaged evasive maneuvers, only suffers one strike to her ventral quarter before rolling so that the dorsal shields suffer most of the impact.  Dorsal shields fall to 29% from the barrage, further tossing the ship.

ACTION:
Relays explode across the bridge, one burst catching Varesh in the chest.

SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::once again he stubbornly repeats the photon burst, then targets phasers once again at the site of impact; he readies another photon volley::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::thrown from his chair when a relay explodes and hits him in the chest::
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
*CO*: I've transferred everything from the impulse reactors.  ::Transfers emergency power.::  I've got emergency power online and transferred to the shiie....   ::Hold the consol.::  Shields sir.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::fires off two torpedoes, then another two::

ACTION:
The Cataria's torpedoes fortuitously avoid being struck by the incoming weapons fire, and home in on the Vroa vessel, smashing its forward shields.  The continued stream of damaging explosions disable the Vroa's shields, but the vessel continues.

ACTION:
Sickbay is overrun with casualties. The triage scanners can no longer keep up. The color-coded biobeds are flashing more orange and red than yellow and blue.

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::lies on the floor, unconscious::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CMO*: Medical emergency on the bridge!
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Feels a mental pain in her heart.  A quick scan tells her Varesh has been injured.  Without further thought, she orders Soren to the bridge.::

ACTION:
The Vroa vessel fires its forward disruptors again, and the Cataria is lanced along her stardrive.  Decks 11-13 are raked with direct weapons fire.

CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::shields her face from the power relay's overload:: *Sickbay* Medical alert to the bridge.
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
*Engineering*:  We need...  ::Blown to the floor from the blast.::
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
::Stand his uniform covered in burn marks.:  *CO*: Sir we've taken a direct hit to engineering.  Warp core is becoming unstable.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
~~~~ CO:  Soren is on his way.  Casualty numbers have increased dramatically.  We need all medical trained that are possible.~~~~
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
SOPS: Their shields appear to be down.  Let's give it to them and take them down!
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::fires a spread from the aft launchers::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: With so many incoming, she stops the internal bleeding and then turns the closure over to Suzie. At a nod from Wilcox, the pair are soon divided around the room, dealing with the critically injured.::
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
::Runs his hands over the console.::  *CO*: We have a runaway warp core cascade forming.  Trying to stop it but we may have to shut down the warp core or loose it all together.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CEO*: Understood.  Do what you can Tavish.  We're close to ending this!
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::targets phasers as well, firing them as the torpedoes close on the ship::

ACTION:
The Cataria is rocked as disruptor fire strikes her aft shields.  Six torpedoes fire from the aft launchers, and both ships are shaken as the weapons impact, the Cataria's shield grid collapsing completely.  Phasers go offline.

ACTION:
The torpedoes crater the forward section of the Vroa vessel, and it lists to the side with multiple hull breaches.

CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
CO: Still no sign of Starfleet vessels on LRS, sir, recommend we fall back into station's weapons range and recover.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
CO: Target going critical.
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
*Engineering* Bring the matter / antimatter down to 5% flow and increase the warp containment field... . ::Holds the console as he watches the damage reports lighting up all over the ship.::  *CO*:  We lost port side impulse reactor.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CSO: Agreed.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
Nurse Blackfoot: Take those who do not follow under critical to the  waiting area we set up.
Attache_Cmdr_Light says:
::Enters her quarters to find a package there on the table she doesn't recognize::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: As the room starts to clear, she can sense the ability of those around her to breath a bit more.  Leaning over, Gretchen, she begins to stop the bleeding and stabilize her::

ACTION:
Safeties cascade fail throughout the Vroa vessel, and it explodes in a massive fireball, showering the Cataria's hull with shrapnel as she limps away from the explosion on one impulse engine.

Soren says:
:: Arriving on the bridge with one of the volunteers, he makes his way over to the counselor.  Kneeling down, he quickly has a diagnostics.::
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::looks at his console, then back up::  CO: Shields down to...::pauses::...yea....

ACTION:
Cataria's shields are down, dorsal ventral phasers offline, torpedo control systems offline...

CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
::Continues working on the warp core.::  *CO*: Captain warp core breach in 3 minutes.  We need to shut it down.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::takes over the conn and brings the Cataria into the SB's weapons range::
Soren says:
:: Not wanting to disturb the captain, he and the volunteer quickly remove the counselor off the bridge and take him to the waiting room as he was not critical::

ACTION:
...the third scout taps thrusters, then actives their impulse drives, making their way in toward Cataria on direct intercept course.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CEO*: Shut it down Tavish.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
CO: Third vessel is on an intercept course.
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
*CO*:  Aye sir.  We will be operating only on emergency power and one impulse reactor.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::his attention is directed immediately to the console, which is the only thing working here, and it is saying the other vessel is en route, which Ivara has just reported::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::brings the Cataria into the SB's weapons range::  COM: SB_OPS: Fire as soon as they are in range!
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
CO: We have little more than a phaser or two.
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
::Begins emergency warp core shutdown.::  Engineering:  Begin emergency warp core shutdown procedures.
SB514_OPS says:
COM: Cataria: CO: We're sorry, Captain. You're out of range!
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
SOPS: Let's hope the SB's weapons can take the last one out!
Attache_Cmdr_Light says:
::Pulls up a chair, and opens the package, finding a small cylinder, seemingly obsidian, but with a reddish hue. Haltingly, she picks it up.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
COM: SB_OPS: Check your sensors again.  I've brought the Cataria within range.  Once that vessel gets within your range, fire with all you've got!
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
CO: We could try and vent some plasma from the engines and use it as a flamethrower, maybe. But we barely have enough power to light a match, let alone our own plasma.
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
::Puts his head on the console.::  Self: thank god....   *CO*: Captain warp core breach averted sir.  Its offline and stable until we can make some infield repairs.

ACTION:
A flash of light engulfs the Cataria, blinding every officer with a disorienting sense something akin to being yanked mid-transport out of a beam. The light clears, leaving only fading headaches.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::shields his eyes::
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
*Engineering*:  I need....   ::Rubs his eyes.::  All: What the hell was that?
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::hesitates, for fear or surprise or something else, and has a very real sense of deja vu--along with an also-familiar headache::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: To be efficient in such a situation, one had to go into a form of autopilot which mean little conversation. Instead she used her Serin training which allowed her to touch their minds just enough to calm them.::
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
*CO*: Captain we are losing the 2nd impulse reactor.  We are running on emergency power only.  We need to bring down all non-critical ship systems now.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CEO*: Do it!
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
CO: Captain, that flash..or light...or whatever the hell it was. I'm pretty sure we encountered this on Claymore, too.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
SOPS: Explain.
CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
*CO*: Engineering teams are on their way.  Going to need an hour for sure.  I'll keep you informed.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::taps at her console:: CO: Third Vroa craft is missing sir, no sign of her, and no debris field.  Error on Starfleet standard time by 118 minutes.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::brings up the SRS display:: CO: Five contacts on intercept course...identifying...
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::nods::  CSO: Not again!

ACTION:
The first additional contacts drop out of warp, just beyond weapons range of the Cataria.  Two additional Vroa scouts.

CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
::Begins sending repair teams out to critical locations.::
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::rubs his head, not sure if the headache or just a faulty memory is making his recall of this difficult::  CO: We encountered Vroa vessels and this same sensation occurred. I can't recall if it was the bi-product of some sort of weapon, or mode of travel, or what...::rubs his head again::
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
CO: First two vessels, Vroa scout ships.

ACTION:
A third contact drops out of warp behind the first two, a Wolf class vessel.

CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
CO: Third craft, heavier Vroa 'Wolf' class vessel.

ACTION:
A fourth contact drops - a Heavy Cruiser.

CEO_LtJG_McQuade says:
*Engineering*:  Priorities are impulse reactors, warp core, shield and weapon systems.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::looks at the numbers and sighs ever so slightly:: CO: A Vroa heavy-cruiser

ACTION:
From the rimward direction, the final contact hits sensors.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::shakes his head back and forth::  CSO: We are dead in the water.
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
::his eyes are drawn back to the sensors on his console::  CO: In our current state, we're no match for any of these ships. Even with full abilities, the cruiser is extremely tough...
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
CO: Last contact coming into range now sir.  Heavy-Cruiser...
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
SOPS: Any good news?
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
CO: ...Federation markings...Akira class, sir.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: steadily she and her people work along with the volunteers helping where they could.  She just hoped she could keep the volunteers as long as possible with the number of casualties they had.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CSO: Hail them and let them know our situation.  Need immediate help!
SOPS_Cmdr_Davis says:
CO: Claymore, maybe?
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::Quite calmly:: COM: Akira Class: USS ::pauses to look at the ship's name:: Cataria to unidentified Starfleet ship, Starbase Five-one-four is under attack by four Vroa craft, we require immediate aid...Cataria warp core offline, torpedoes offline, propulsion offline, phasers and shields minimal, life-support is stable.  Assistance required.

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Notes:
Torpedo control systems offline (no physical damage to the launchers themselves). 
Three of four forward phaser arrays and all after phaser arrays are physically functional, but lacking power.
All shields are offline.
One impulse reactor is offline.
Warp core has been powered down.

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