Arcadia Station
Mission 300

Mission Summary:
10410.25

The aliens that were attempting to 'commandeer' Arcadia Station have explained that their people have been under attack.  They had stolen 7 of the attacking ships and came to retrieve the station.  

The Station's command personnel have taken command of the USS Thomas, USS Boowa, USS Euripedes and USS Mauran and will rendezvous with 4 other Federation ships before entering the Arachnid Nebula to give aide.

Currently the small fleet of ships is in route to the Nebula and will rendezvous with the remaining ships in approximately 20 minutes.

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<OPS_Walker> ::sitting at OPS on the USS Thomas prepping for maneuvers::

<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> :: On the bridge of the USS Thomas, sitting in the chair to the right of the CO's chair ::

<CO_Regnum> ::sitting in the command chair on the Thomas::

<FCO_Jankara> ::Sitting at the Thomas' flight control::

<OPS_Walker> ::trying to enhance sensor output for ENG and TAC::

<SO_Miller> ::Double checking the science station on the Thomas::

<CIV_Bodine> :: had sent an inquire SFI about mining in the Nebula to see if Starfleet knows about any activity either authorized to not and is waiting a reply with any details ::

<FCO_Jankara> ::pulls up the nebula readings and possible evasives due to the environment::

<CEO_Hoyt> ::arrives on the Thomas's bridge and walks around to the captain:: CO: Lieutenant Hoyt reporting for duty sir.

<OPS_Walker> ::looks out over the bridge, and smirks, then text messages a nice note to the FCO::

<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> OPS: Any contact with the rest of the ships yet?

<TO_MJDoole> ::checking status of phasers, photons, shields, and all things tactical::

<CO_Regnum> CEO: At ease Lieutenant, you might want to take your station in engineering, we will be entering the nebula soon, and you know how nebulas tend to effect ship's systems

<OPS_Walker> XO:  Yes sir.  They're on sensors.  We should arrive at rendezvous in 15 minutes present speed.

ACTION: Communications and sensors begin to fluctuate as they continue their approach toward the Nebula.

<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> TO: Mr. Doole, status of tactical systems?

<OPS_Walker> XO/CO:  Communications are beginning to be affected by proximity to the Nebula.  Same for sensors.

<CEO_Hoyt> CO: That I do sir. But I don’t know if Chief Blair would like me to interfere on his turf.

<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> OPS: Compensate as best as you can.

<TO_MJDoole> XO: Tactical at full ready status.

<FCO_Jankara> ::receives the note from OPS and smiles::

<OPS_Walker> XO:  Aye, Sir.

<CIV_Bodine> :: in the reserve seat to the Captain's Left John checks his console for an incoming message on his chair arm :: CO: It appears SFI has no information about any authorized mining activity in the Nebula. Seems it is the first they have heard of it sir.

<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> OPS:  Keep us fully informed of the status of all systems as we approach the nebula.

ACTION: The metallic blobs on sensors are confirmed to be ships, approximately 12 ships.

<SO_Miller> ::Running standard scans of the nebula::

<CIV_Bodine> :: looks at the screen :: ALL: Is that an armada?

<OPS_Walker> XO:  Aye sir.  It will worsen, as we get closer, and be at its worst when we penetrate the outer clouds.

<SO_Miller> CO: I can confirm the metallic objects are indeed ships.

<CO_Regnum> CEO: Well Blair has been instructed to comply with all your orders, you are in charge down there.

<CO_Regnum> SO: Can you identify them?

<OPS_Walker> ::playing with power allocations to boost power to comms and sensors::

<CO_Regnum> CIV: I suspected as much.

<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> OPS: Will we lose sensors completely when we enter the nebula?

<CEO_Hoyt> CO: Interesting... ::walks up to the lift and heads down to ME::

<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> FCO: Ms. Jankara, are there, or do you anticipate any problems with navigation in or near the nebula?

<CIV_Bodine> TO: Can we have a Tactical scan before we might lose sensors? Or are we still to far?

<OPS_Walker> XO:  Not completely sir, but it will be dicey.  We'll only have them intermittently.  Shields will be inoperative as well.  I believe torpedoes will be as well, because they won't be able to have active guidance systems.  Proximity shots only.

<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> OPS: You are one of the best OPS officers that I have seen.  I have the utmost confidence in your abilities to do what ever it takes inside that nebula.

<CO_Regnum> XO/OPS: Nothing like heading into the unknown without protection.

<SO_Miller> CO: Sir, they appear to be a variety of Klingon, Ferengi, Cardassian Vulcan and Romulan, similar to those, which attacked the station sir.

<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> CO: Well, nebulae tend to be horrible on ship systems.  This one seems to be no different.

<OPS_Walker> CO:  I like a challenge, sir.  ::smirks::  XO:  Thank you sir, but it's Lt. Jankara that will be the master craftsperson I think.

<CIV_Bodine> OPS: Will the Nebula interfere in our communications with our own task force Johnny?

<FCO_Jankara> XO: A clear reading within the nebula isn't possible Sir.  I can take it one kilometer at a time.

<TO_MJDoole> CIV: I can't get a clear reading through the nebula.

<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> OPS: In tandem, I believe the two of you :: looks at the FCO :: will do just fine.

<OPS_Walker> CIV:  Yes, John.  We'll have to be very close even to use tightbeam comms.

<FCO_Jankara> XO: I should be able to maneuver without too much of a problem so.

<TO_MJDoole> CIV: I can give you a Tactical Scan up to the edge of the nebula, but not into it.

<OPS_Walker> XO:  Yes sir.  ::texts message to FCO:  That's what I think too!::

ACTION: the approaching federation ships contact the Thomas with rendezvous coordinates within the nebula.

<FCO_Jankara> ::glances over her shoulder, sees the XO talking to OPS, then goes back to work::

ACTION:  Weapons fire is detected within the nebula.

<OPS_Walker> ::rubs his arm, noting a phantom dull ache where the bones were knitted::

<CIV_Bodine> TO: I understand, we’ll have to hope we can find out before it is to late. Keep trying, Lieutenant, any information at this point would be helpful.

<FCO_Jankara> ::receives a message and texts back "It would be easier if I could hear you but that just isn't to be."::

<OPS_Walker> ALL:  I'm reading weapons fire.  Patching to TAC.

<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> OPS: Coordinates?

<OPS_Walker> FCO:  Lieutenant that weapons fire is at 237 mark 6.

<EO_Spanner> ::sees the CEO enter ME and goes back to his SIF diagnostic before he gets caught slacking on the job::

<OPS_Walker> XO:  Sorry, sir...237 mark 6.

<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> OPS: Not a problem, Mr. Walker.  

<TO_MJDoole> ::looks towards the CO and XO, wondering why orders are coming from the CIV and not them::

ACTION:  The telepathy inhibitors are beginning to wear off.

<FCO_Jankara> OPS: Got it. ::puts in the coordinates for reference:: XO: Alter course to the fire site Sir?

<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> TO: Tactical display on main viewer, Mr. Doole.

<OPS_Walker> ~~~FCO:  Hey, I think I can feel your mind!~~~

ACTION:  The communications channels are jammed with communications from the ships inside the nebula.

<TO_MJDoole> XO: As you wish. ::places tactical screen on Main Viewer::

<CIV_Bodine> OPS: Are there any Distress Signals Mr. Walker? I would assume if there was a fight there would be cries for help?

<FCO_Jankara> ~~~OPS: I hear you my love.  Are you certain you are okay?  I don't want to hurt you.  We need your mind headache free.~~~

ACTION: Non telepaths begin to hear whispers once more.

<OPS_Walker> CO/XO:  There's a lot of comm traffic.  We aren't being jammed per se, but the effect is the same.

<SO_Miller> Self: Oh no, not again!

<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> OPS: Can you filter any of the signals to isolate them?

ACTION:  Weapons fire continues from the ships within the nebula against a planet near the center of it.

<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> ::Begins to hear whispering:: 

<OPS_Walker> ~~~FCO:  I'm fine, Jaina.  But missed having your thoughts where they are now.~~~

<CIV_Bodine> CO: I don't think we can go into this fight with just one side of the story we have a duty to contact the Miners and at least hear there side don't we? And it is not like the miners tried to take over the station.

<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> FCO: A course correction is up to the CO, LT.

<CO_Regnum> SO: What's wrong Mr. Miller?

<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> ::Looks at the SO:: SO: You hear them too?

<OPS_Walker> XO:  I've got the computer working on it...I think I can isolate enough to know what they're doing in there...

<SO_Miller> CO: Voices again sir.

<OPS_Walker> XO:  Uh...sir...I think you all better hear this...

<SO_Miller> XO: Yes sir, they are back.

<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> CO: Same thing with me, Sir.  But, it is only whispers now.

<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> XO: On speakers, Mr. Walker.

<CO_Regnum> ::nods:: FCO: Alter course to intercept.

<OPS_Walker> CO:  Sir, maybe we better hit the air with a dose of anti-telepathy drugs.

ACTION: As the fleet enters the Nebula, power begins fluctuating throughout the ships.

<OPS_Walker> XO:  Aye, sir.  ::puts the comm traffic on speakers::

<CO_Regnum> SO: Try to ignore them, I don't want to inhibit again unless we have to

ACTION:  Once inside the nebula, the shields fail.

<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> :: listens to what OPS has found ::

<OPS_Walker> Self:  Damn....  ALL:  Power Fluctuations!  It's a trap!

<SO_Miller> CO: Aye sir. ::Trying to ignore the voices::

<TO_MJDoole> CO/XO: Remember, shields will be down, once inside the nebula.

<OPS_Walker> CO:  Sir, I'm having trouble hearing myself think here...  

<EO_Spanner> ::his ME console flickers and he glances at the warp core, checking its status::

<CO_Regnum> OPS: I'd rather not if we don't have to ::hits a button on his chair to open up full ship intercom:: ALL: Attention All Decks, as all the non-telepaths aboard are probably aware by now, the telepathy inhibiters have worn off, please try to keep your mind focused on your task at hand, I don't want to have to release more inhibiters unless they are absolutely necessary.

<TO_MJDoole> OPS: Calm yourself, Mr. Walker. I am not sensing a trap.

<OPS_Walker> XO:  Sir, there's a fleet of ships waiting in there to take us!  Listen!

<Enemy fleet> COMM: Dr'soin take your squad approach on their flank.

<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> OPS: Let's hear it, Mr. Walker.

<OPS_Walker> TO:  Lieutenant, with respect, that's from the COMM trafic I'm intercepting...

<EO_Spanner> ::looks at the female engineer next to him, seeing her gulp same time as him after the ship wide announcement::

<FCO_Jankara> ::waits patiently to see whether or not she is going to be ordered to change direction since she asked according to the line of command::

ACTION: Weapons fire lashes out from the fleet of ships as they turn away from the planet.

<OPS_Walker> XO:  They can see us coming and their focusing their weapons on us right now, according to this.

<CIV_Bodine> CO: I think we have to draw them out of the Nebula so that we can fight on our own terms. If only there where a way to temporarily irritate the environment in the nebula to make it unwelcome for all their ships ..

<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> CO: Sir, I suggest that we reverse direction, and fast.

<OPS_Walker> ::gives all necessary power to navigation::

<CIV_Bodine> CO: I concur with the XO

<Enemy Fleet> COMM: All ships converge on targets fire at will

<CO_Regnum> CIV/XO: And I concur with both of you, FCO: Reverse course

<OPS_Walker> CO:  Sir!  They're opening fire!

<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> FCO: Get us out of here, fast!

<OPS_Walker> <FCO> Aye Sir!  Reversing course!

<CO_Regnum> OPS: Shields?

<CIV_Bodine> :: notices the FCO is having difficulties and jumps up ::

ACTION:  The Cylopia is struck by weapons fire from the accompanying six Cylopian ships.

<OPS_Walker> CO  Not until we clear the nebula!

<CIV_Bodine> FCO: Jankara ..

<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> FCO: best speed out of the nebula!

<CO_Regnum> Self: Why would the Cylopian ships shoot at the Cylopia?

<CIV_Bodine> :: moves to Flight control and gently moves the FCO out of the way ::

<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> CIV: Mr Bodine, get us out of here as fast as you can!

<TO_MJDoole> CIV: 1/4 impulse speed. Any faster and if we hit a gas pocket.....

<CIV_Bodine> OPS: Try to beam her to sickbay... :: takes flight and attempts to reverse course at best speed ::

<TO_MJDoole> ::makes an explosion motion with my hands::

<OPS_Walker> CO/XO:  They just opened fire on the Cylopia.  I think we have a problem...

<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> OPS: I concur, Lt. 

<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> CO: Sir, do we run, or do we go to the aid of the Cylopia?

<CO_Regnum> OPS: Can you hail the Cylopia with your modified translators?

<OPS_Walker> FCO:  Course 286 mark 8 is about the safest route...but it will take us about 10 minutes.

ACTION: Weapons fire once more lights up the nebula and the Cylopia erupts in a plume of sparks.

<OPS_Walker> CO:  Hailing now, sir. ::opens channel::

<CIV_Bodine> :: continues his reverse course till he is given other orders ::

ACTION:  The explosion triggers a level 4 shockwave.

<CO_Regnum> FCO: keep us clear of that shockwave

<OPS_Walker> CO:  There's nothing left to hail, sir.  At this range, I can't detect survivors.

<CIV_Bodine> Self: Oh My ..

<TO_MJDoole> ALL: Incoming. Level 4 shockwave.

<CO_Regnum> OPS: I can see that Mr. Walker

<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> ::Watches the destruction of the Cylopia with shock::

<OPS_Walker> CO:  Yes sir.  Sorry, sir.  

<TO_MJDoole> All: Brace for impact. 15 seconds.

<CIV_Bodine> :: attempts to turn the Thomas so it has a better chance of riding the wave as opposed to being hit blindly by it ::

<TO_MJDoole> All: 10 seconds

<OPS_Walker> ::braces and puts on passive restraints::

<CO_Regnum> OPS: No need to apologize.

<TO_MJDoole> All: 5 seconds

ACTION: The closest Federation ships alter course in attempt to ride the shockwave to safety.

<TO_MJDoole> All: 4

<CIV_Bodine> ALL: Hang on!

<SO_Miller> ::Braces himself for the impending impact::

<TO_MJDoole> All: 3

<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> :: Grips the arm of his chair tightly ::

<TO_MJDoole> All: 2

<TO_MJDoole> All: 1

<CO_Regnum> CIV: Mr. Bodine!

ACTION:  The attacking fleet alters course to flee.

<OPS_Walker> ::reading sensor data and putting all power to navigation::

<OPS_Walker> ::reinforces SIF and Inertial 

<OPS_Walker> Dampers::

ACTION:  The shockwave reaches the innermost Federation ships and pushes them forward toward edge of the Nebula

<CIV_Bodine> :: his hands race over the flight console to keep the ship as steady as he can ::

ACTION:  The shockwave impacts the Thomas and remaining Federation ships, launching them out of the nebula

<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> :: feels the wave hit, and then the rushing forward of the ship ::

<OPS_Walker> ::holds onto console as the inertial dampers are taxed::

<SO_Miller> ::Tries to hold on, but sails through the air and lands, sliding across the floor::

<CIV_Bodine> :: sees the cloud of the nebula clear and specs of of stars in the distance ::

<EO_Spanner> ::is thrown off the upper level of the ME deck and gets a hand on the railing, but his weigh pulls on the arm joint and his shoulder separates, causing him to lose grip and fall::

<CO_Regnum> ::holds himself as they are thrown out of the nebula:: All: Report

<OPS_Walker> ::looks at the view screen and sees stars::

<CIV_Bodine> :: tries to use RCS thrusters to regain some attitude control :: CO: We are free of the Nebula Captain, trying to make a recovery.

<OPS_Walker> CO:  We're clear, Sir...but we're still caught in the sh-h-o-ock-wave....

ACTION: The Thomas rocks violently tossing all non secured persons and items around like jumping beans.

<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> ::gets thrown off his chair, since he never restrained himself ::

<EO_Spanner> ::hits the lower deck hard, head first onto a console below, sending him into a coma::

<CO_Regnum> CIV: Mr. Bodine when the shockwave dissipates, please stabilize us

<SO_Miller> ::Tries to stand and is thrown on top of the CO::

<CO_Regnum> ::helps the SO off of himself:: SO: No offense Miller, but I don't flow that way

<SO_Miller> CO: I beg your pardon sir, please forgive me.

<OPS_Walker> ::riding out the wave as best he can::

<CIV_Bodine> :: feels the ship he thinks he is getting close to smoothing her out ::

ACTION: The Thomas comes to an all stop as the shockwave dissipates.  Emergency power is all that is available.

<OPS_Walker> CO:  Sir, we're on emergency power.

<SO_Miller> ::Finally stumbles back to science::

<TO_MJDoole> CO: We have been thrown clear of the nebula. Decks reporting in. Minor Injuries.

<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> :: gets himself to his feet, straightening out his uniform ::

<CIV_Bodine> :: take a breath :: CO: Your wish is my command.

<CO_Regnum> *CEO* Bridge to Engineering, get main power back online as quickly as possible please.

<CO_Regnum> OPS: Damage Report?

<OPS_Walker> CO:  Minor injuries on most decks...still coming in...

<XO_Garta-Nmbarri> ::returns to his seat:: CO: That was fun.

<CIV_Bodine> :: smiles toward walker sort of thanking him for maintaining navigational control some how ::

<CO_Regnum> OPS: What about structural damage?

<OPS_Walker> CO:  Warp power, offline, Computer is offline, Shields offline, Weapons offline, SIF is fine, Environmental is fine...

<OPS_Walker> CO:  But we're drained of power until our M/ARA is back online.

<CO_Regnum> OPS: What about communications?

<OPS_Walker> CO:  Stat icy because of the Nebula, but we've got 'em, sir.

<CIV_Bodine> CO: I think we should hail Arcadia and le them know our condition sir.

<CO_Regnum> OPS: Hail the fleet, determine the status of the rest of the ships.

<OPS_Walker> CO:  Aye sir...hailing...

<CO_Regnum> COM: Fleet: This is Captain Regnum to all ships in the fleet, report in your status.

<EO_Spanner> ::is totally unaware of the EMTs carrying him off on a gurney towards sickbay, getting more sleep now than he has in days::

<OPS_Walker> CO:  Sounds like some are a little worse, some are a little better, but they're all in about the same state.

<CO_Regnum> CIV: good idea John. OPS: Report our status to Arcadia.

ACTION:  Sensors detect a massive fire near the center of the nebula.

<OPS_Walker> CO:  Aye, sir.  ::hails arcadia to inform of status::

<OPS_Walker> CO:  Sir, you should see this...::puts the sensor feed on screen::  that fire is over half the planet's surface.

<CIV_Bodine> ALL: Is there not some way that we could cause a temporary condition in the Nebula to disable the ships still in it or otherwise make them flee? We have to help them some how...

<CO_Regnum> ::stares at the screen:: Self: It's horrible

<OPS_Walker> CIV:  I think there's enough condition in that nebula, John.

<OPS_Walker> CO:  Arcadia is aware of our status sir.  They're ready to assist if necessary.

<CIV_Bodine> :: frowns ::

<SO_Miller> OPS: What could have caused that?

<OPS_Walker> SO:  I dunno, Miller.  Maybe they took orbital bombardment, but that's only a guess.  ::shrugs::

<OPS_Walker> ::scrolls back through the logs and sparse sensor info::

<OPS_Walker> SO:  Yep, they were definitely attacked.  Just as we were.

<SO_Miller> OPS:: I just hope whatever did that doesn't head in our direction, sir.

<CO_Regnum> All: Suggestions, options

<TO_MJDoole> ::checking status of tactical systems after "the ride"::

<CIV_Bodine> OPS: Johnny, is Arcadia responding?

<OPS_Walker> SO:  Well, the last I could tell, they were headed for the other side of the nebula and out of sensor range...but I don't know.

<OPS_Walker> CIV:  Standing by if we need them.

<CIV_Bodine> CO: I could either go down to Engineering or Medical, not much I can do at flight at the moment.

<OPS_Walker> CO:  Well, I think Warp Power is a priority sir.  We have Life support enough and some power for replicators.

<OPS_Walker> CO:  We could also call out Arcadia.  We might want to for the sake of the other ships as well.

<CIV_Bodine> OPS: Replicators ... you're kidding. Nice to know I can get a nice hot cup of Java ..

<SO_Miller> CO: I concur with OPS, sir.

<OPS_Walker> CIV:  Yeah, but I wouldn't drink replicator coffee if you paid me... ::grins::

<CO_Regnum> CIV/OPS: Well I don't need any coffee, I do need to get us out of here.

<OPS_Walker> CO:  I've routed damage control teams to all areas, priority on the Warp Core.  ETR 6 hours, and the rest will be quick after that.

<OPS_Walker> ::listens to earpiece::

<CIV_Bodine> :: chuckles :: OPS: Call out some work Bee's from the station and distribute them through the task force. :: looks at the XO and CO hoping they don't mind his initiative ::

<CO_Regnum> OPS: We may not have 6 hours Lieutenant,

<OPS_Walker> CO:  The Boowa and Mauran have main power back online and are able to assist, sir.

<CO_Regnum> CIV: Why don't you get to Engineering John, see if you can be of help down there.

<CIV_Bodine> :: nods :: CO: Aye Sir.

<OPS_Walker> CO:  You want those Bees, sir?  Or should we wait until the area is more secure?  ::looks apologetically at John::

<SO_Miller> CO: I might suggest send out a shuttle to see if we can find out where those vessels are and what they are doing sir. We don't need to be surprised by them right now.

<CO_Regnum> CIV: Medical is pointless if we don't get the ship out of here before it is attacked again

<CO_Regnum> TO: Work on getting the shields and weapons online

<CIV_Bodine> :: stands at the Turbolift :: OPS: Does this work ? :: points to the Lift doors ::

<OPS_Walker> CIV:  Yeah, but they're a bit slower on emergency power.

<TO_MJDoole> <delete last>

<CO_Regnum> SO: Keep sensors on that nebula, I want to know if those ships come back

<OPS_Walker> ::set about trying to tune the sensors for maximum early warning just in case::

<CIV_Bodine> :: smiles :: OPS: Thanks :: enters the lift and disappears below deck ::

<SO_Miller> CO: Aye sir.

ACTION:  The planet explodes, causing a level 7 shock wave.  ETA to impact 11 minutes.

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