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 U.S.S. Claymore
						
 Mission Transcript

 Stardate 10408.17

Episode - 179

   “Return of the Camarians.”

    Part 4

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OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: still trying to contact Skoor ::
Dr T’ail says:
:: works at a feverish pace over the badly injured CEO ::
Rusa says:
::rushes onto the bridge and peers through the stale smoke at the CO::
SO_Love says:
::Standing at the cargo bay entry, tricorder in hand, curious what they will find.::
FCO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
::sitting at the Helm, ship at full stop wondering:: CO: Should we continue on course for those coordinates, sir, or await answers from the Skree?

ACTION: Contact is finally made with the Skree home world.  Skoor responds.

XO_Cmdr_Taylor_III says:
:: Standing behind Love...PADD and tricorder ready...wonders what things they will find upon their analysis::
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
CO: Sir-r :: coughs:: I have Skoor-r's r-reponse.
CIV_Maj_McClure says:
::Makes a final check of the cargo bay and then heads up to the bridge::
CO_Capt_Randolph says:
::Sees Rusa and looks at OPS:  OPS:  Audio or Visual.
FCO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
::assumes they are waiting and turns back to his console and the view screen::
SO_Love says:
::Looking up at Alex, shrugs and opens the door to enter the room.::  XO:  I keep wondering if I will be able to see it or not.
Dr T’ail says:
 :: repairs the open fracture of the three  ribs at the coastal cartilage before closing the skin ::
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
CO: Audio only.
CO_Capt_Randolph says:
OPS:  Put it on Speakers.
Rusa says:
CO: Captain!  Are you alright?
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
CO: Aye, Sir-r. :: puts the message on speakers ::
CO_Capt_Randolph says:
Rusa:  I am fine.
SO_Love says:
::Entering, looks at the debris waiting for them.::  XO:  Yep, we can see it.  ::Looks back with a grin.::  I know, sill, but... ya never know what is used for cloaking.
CIV_Maj_McClure says:
::Walks onto the bridge, and pauses::
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: sets environmental controls to vent the smoke, and increases O2 concentrations to 23 % hoping they will respond ::
Skoor says:
COM: Claymore, this is Skoor.  How can I be of assistance?  ::said very formally::
XO_Cmdr_Taylor_III says:
::Notices the shrug and raises a brow...and follows in behind her::  SO: I hope you will...or it will be hard to analyze...::looks at her with a half grin::
SO_Love says:
::Scans the area.::  XO:  I am not picking up any radiation.
SO_Love says:
::Bends down to pick up a piece and look it over.::
CO_Capt_Randolph says:
COM: Skoor: This is Captain Randolph of the Claymore.  One of you ships attacked my vessel while in my space.  We requested permission to go through your space but was denied and attacked.  May we have permission to cross your space?
SO_Love says:
::Hands it up to him.::  XO:  Looks like tritanium... possibly from the skin of the ship.
Rusa says:
CO: Captain, I am grateful.  If we were to lose you now, we would all have to go through 'fragnarall'.
FCO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
::hears 'fragnarall' and can’t imaging it would be anything but annoying::
Dr T’ail says:
:: scans for any foreign objects or debris before using the dermal regenerator ::
Skoor says:
COM: CO: Randolph, please inform me of your current position and your destination coordinates.
XO_Cmdr_Taylor_III says:
SO: Interesting...we have some of its skin...  ::takes the piece and looks it over...nicking his hand::  SO: And, now it has some  mine...ouch.
FCO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
::sends them to the COs side console::
SO_Love says:
::Raises an eyebrow and stands up.::  XO: What did you do?
CO_Capt_Randolph says:
COM: Skoor: Understood.  I will have my Operations officer relay them to you.  ::nods at Lt. Chaser::
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: nods back  and sends the coordinates giving the CO the thumbs up  ::
XO_Cmdr_Taylor_III says:
SO: And we are certain on the radiation right...  ::looks at Love::
XO_Cmdr_Taylor_III says:
SO: Maybe a cut...not sure.
SO_Love says:
::Takes his hand.::  XO:  Just a scratch... but best to take care of.
Skoor says:
COM: CO: Randolph, we have received your coordinates.  ::sounds surprised::  you  are a mere  10000 km from your destination.  We have no ships in that area.
CIV_Maj_McClure says:
::Walks over to Tactical and skims over the scanners::
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: thinks what the heck is 'fragnarall'::
SO_Love says:
::Goes to get a med kit from the cabinet marked medical.::
XO_Cmdr_Taylor_III says:
::grins::  SO: Good...I could feel my arm just about to fall off...::laughs to himself::
CO_Capt_Randolph says:
COM: Skoor:  It has cloaking technology.  We have been able to gather some debris from the attack.  They were not destroyed.
SO_Love says:
::Frowns as she comes back.::  XO:  Don't say that.  Ye could jinx yourself.  You never know what might have been on that piece.  ::Opening the kit, gently cleans the cut.::
XO_Cmdr_Taylor_III says:
::looks at her::  SO: Again...I hope no radiation...then again it would be my luck.
Dr T’ail says:
:: applies a hypospray and awakens the CEO ::
Skoor says:
COM: CO: Captain, I state again, that we have no ships in your area.
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: thinks ut oh a renegade ship ::
SO_Love says:
XO:  No, no sign of radiation.  ::Finishes cleaning the cut.::   Do you want a band-aid?  ::teasingly::  I think, I can find one with pictures on it.
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
::slowly begins to open her eyes:: ALL:  Where the blazes am I?
CO_Capt_Randolph says:
COM:  Skoor: Understood.  May we have permission to cross your space and reach our destination.
Rusa says:
CO: Captain, perhaps I can be of some help?  ::steps forward::
XO_Cmdr_Taylor_III says:
SO: Oh please...  ::grins again::
SO_Love says:
::Chuckling, returns the kit.::
CO_Capt_Randolph says:
COM: Skoor: Please stand by.  OPS:  Mute please.
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: cuts the comm immediately ::
CO_Capt_Randolph says:
Rusa:  Go ahead.
FCO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
::sits awaiting the conversation to be over and beings to wonder how the XO and SO are doing::
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
::looks around:: Doctor: How long have I been here?
XO_Cmdr_Taylor_III says:
SO: So we have its skin...but what other interesting stuff did we get our hands on?
Dr T’ail says:
CEO: As long as it took to get you on your-r feet.
SO_Love says:
::Returning, with a small bag, bends back down to take a few samples.::
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
::sits up and looks around::
SO_Love says:
XO:  We will have to run some tests, but notice there is a thin coating of something.  I don't recognize it myself.
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
::slides slowly off the bed::  ALL: Great now let me out of here, please.
Rusa says:
CO: They are likely just guarding the entrance to the holy temple.  I doubt their government even knows they are here.
XO_Cmdr_Taylor_III says:
::moves his tricorder around some of the debris...trying to figure out what they have found::
Dr T’ail says:
:: lays back his ears at the CEO:: CEO: You ar-re bar-rely fit for-r duty, but be my guest. :: motions to the door ::
CO_Capt_Randolph says:
Rusa:  So what is your suggestion?
XO_Cmdr_Taylor_III says:
SO: Let me see...  ::moves closer to get a better look::  SO: No clue here...
SO_Love says:
::Stands closing the bag.::  XO:  Then off to my favorite spot on the ship.
XO_Cmdr_Taylor_III says:
SO: The dungeon?
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
::takes three big steps and rushes out of sickbay on her way to engineering::
FCO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
::sits with arms folded at the conn::
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: wishes Rusa would go away ::
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
*CO*: Sir I have been returned to duty sir.  I am on my way back to engineering unless you permit me to look over the debris.
XO_Cmdr_Taylor_III says:
::laughs aloud::
Dr T’ail says:
 :: thinks to himself, eesh engineers ::
SO_Love says:
XO:  Yea right... I don't think our CTO would be happy with your description of his abode.  ::Looks around.::  Anything else I need here?
Rusa says:
CO: we need to find the entrance to the holy temple before the sharks get back.
XO_Cmdr_Taylor_III says:
::jaw drops...and he smiles::  SO: Did you get some of the skin samples and such just to be on the safe side...make sure we get a bit of everything.
Rusa says:
CO: Unfortunately, I don't know how
CO_Capt_Randolph says:
Rusa:  Is there anything we need to look for?
Rusa says:
CO: Would the shark you're talking to know?
SO_Love says:
::Looks at the bag in her hand.::  XO:  Hmmm... I think so... let me double check.  ::Bends down and carefully sifts through the debris.::
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: watches the goings on, her tail lazily swaying behind her ::
FCO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
::pipes in:: CO: Maybe we should send a probe out ahead to the coordinates to see what’s there Sir.
CO_Capt_Randolph says:
OPS:  Unmute, Skoor. 
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: Nods and unmutes, pointing at the CO, like your on ::
CO_Capt_Randolph says:
COM:  Skoor: Skoor, has there been any anomalies in your space recently?
XO_Cmdr_Taylor_III says:
::Looks over to Love::  SO: Got everything?
CIV_Maj_McClure says:
::Listens in to the conversation::
SO_Love says:
::Finding a piece slightly different, adds it to her collection and then stands.::  XO:  That's it I think.  I am off to the science lab.
Skoor says:
COM: CO: In your area, our scouts detected a subspace fissure.  It was quite by accident, too.  One ship was leaking polarons and the rift just opened.
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
::enters the TL but before she orders it to ME::  *CO*: Sir before I go to Main Engineering, may I have permission to look over the debris?
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
::  thinks polarons hmmmmm ::
CO_Capt_Randolph says:
COM: Skoor: I would like to take my ship to those coordinates.  Could you please relay those.
XO_Cmdr_Taylor_III says:
SO: Where you go I will follow...if you would like the company...and help.
FCO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
::sits at the conn::
Skoor says:
COM: CO: Captain, they happen to be at the precise coordinates of your destination.
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
::hears the bridge conversation:: Self: Polarons?  My god not again.
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: glances sideways at the FCO, with the oh boy here we go again look ::
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
*XO*: Sir permission to come to the bridge?
SO_Love says:
::Shrugs.::  XO:  Mostly the boring stuff... the computer will do most of the analysis.  ::Looks up as they head for the turbolift.::  Aren't you needed on the bridge?
FCO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
::nods at OPS with a 'yeap' look::
Pvt Soft says:
::Stands at attention as the XO and SO walk out::
XO_Cmdr_Taylor_III says:
CEO: Permission granted...go ahead...
CO_Capt_Randolph says:
OPS:  Begin scanning for the fissure.
Rusa says:
CO: Captain, I gave you those coordinates already!  We must hurry!
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
*XO*: Thank you, sir.
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
Computer: Bridge express.
SO_Love says:
::Pauses::  Pvt:  Could you get someone to gather up the pieces and place them in a containment field?
FCO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
::watches the CO/Rusa/Skoor situation with a raised eyebrow::
XO_Cmdr_Taylor_III says:
SO: I can stay for a little while longer...see how things are going...and then head to the bridge...  ::taps comm::  CEO: Your welcome.
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
CO: Aye, Sir-r :: sets the sensors to look for any anomalies ::
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
::rushes out the TL on to the bridge and heads for OPS::
Pvt Soft says:
SO: Yes, Ma'am. Right away, ma'am.  ::Points to the other guard to watch over::
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: ducks as the CEO comes running ::
Skoor says:
COM: CO: Captain, I really must be going.  Was there anything else?
SO_Love says:
::Continues out and onto the turbolift.::  XO:  Are you procrastinating or just homesick?
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: continues to scan in a standard search pattern ::
XO_Cmdr_Taylor_III says:
SO: Maybe a little of both... ::gives a smile and walks on the TL::
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
OPS: Lieutenant, please hold on releasing the polarons.  What you are looking are for polarons and not anomalies?  If you release more polarons, you will increase the amount and the rift will engulf us.

ACTION: Without warning, the Skree ship decloaks and fires on the Claymore.

Pvt Soft says:
::Walks into the cargo bay, rounds up the remaining pieces and puts them in a containment field::
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
CEO: I have no order-rs to r-release polar-rons, Lt.
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: braces for impact ::
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
::taps comm badge:: *Engineering*: All hands to alert 5 condition red.
CIV_Maj_McClure says:
::Hangs onto the console, and scans the area:: CO: Sir, it is our friend again.
XO_Cmdr_Taylor_III says:
SO: Not sure...  ::tries to hold himself stable::

ACTION:  The ship tilts to port and the CO slams his head against the deck rail.  He's out cold.

SO_Love says:
::Grabs the side of the turbolift as the ship shakes.:: XO:  What was that?!?
FCO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
CIV: Please, man the tactical station and goes to red alert.  ALL: Evasive maneuvers!
SO_Love says:
XO:  Looks like you might be needed on the bridge after all.  I will get off at science...
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
OPS: Lieutenant, I apologize but you were thinking about it.  The rift is emanating polarons....::senses Patrick's pain::  All:  Patrick!!!!
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
*SICKBAY*: Medical emer-rgency, on the br-idge!
FCO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
*XO*: Commander Taylor to the bridge!
XO_Cmdr_Taylor_III says:
SO: Understood.  FCO: On my way Commander.
CIV_Maj_McClure says:
FCO: Aye. Red alert.
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
::rushes to her husband's side:: Self:  Why didn’t I feel them coming.  Blasted head!!
FCO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
::flanks the Claymore port::
SO_Love says:
XO:  That doesn't sound good... Later...  ::Steps off the turbolift.::
FCO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
CIV: Return fire, any targets of opportunity.

ACTION: The Skree vessel follows up with a volley of missile weapons.  They impact Claymore and cause hull breaches on the lower decks.  Main power goes offline.

Dr T’ail says:
OPS: Aye, we ar-re on our-r way!
 Ens Spanner says:
*CEO*: Ma'am we are at our alert stations now.
XO_Cmdr_Taylor_III says:
::Looks at Love::  SO: Be careful...later...  ::waves as the TL goes up::
SO_Love says:
::Turns and heads for the main science lab.::
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
FCO: Main power-r is off line.
CIV_Maj_McClure says:
::targets phasers and full volley of torpedoes, and fires::
FCO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
::shakes hard and watches the lights dim:: OPS: Send out a call for Starfleet assistance this is getting ridiculous.
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
::is rocked but does not move from where she is::  Ens. Spanner: Get main power back online.
XO_Cmdr_Taylor_III says:
::the TL stops and he exits onto the bridge::  FCO: Report!
FCO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
XO: Main power is offline and we have hull breaches, OPS is sending out a call for assistance!
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: Switches the power distribution to secondary, sends out the emergency buoy priority one ::

ACTION: Claymore's weapons find their mark and impact the Skree's shields.

Ens Spanner says:
*CEO*: Ma'am auxiliaries are online,  All emergency bulkheads and force fields are in place.
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
FCO: Buoy away, secondar-ry power-r gr-rid engaged.
CIV_Maj_McClure says:
::Scans the impact point:: XO: Target shields are at 30%.
SO_Love says:
::Steps into the science lab and nods to a technician.::  Robby:  See if you can find out what is going on upstairs.  Something tells me curiosity is best served on working on this.
FCO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
XO: Do we run or come about?
Robby says:
      CSO:  Sure...
Dr T’ail says:
 :: Rushes with his team to the CO putting him on an anti grav and running him off to sickbay ::
XO_Cmdr_Taylor_III says:
FCO: Understood...  OPS: Keep calling for help...  ::swings his head around::  CIV: Try and get some power to those shields...  FCO: Come about...lets take this fight head on.

ACTION: the Skree ship begins to swing around for a lateral run.  At the same moment, sensors detect a brief polaron surge 10000 km away.

OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: send the distress call on all frequencies ::
FCO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
::maneuvers the Claymore keeping her pierced hull sections away from the attacking vessel::
Ens Spanner says:
*CEO*: Ma'am........your program for the sensors for polaron has just alerted to a polaron field in close proximity.
FCO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
::grins:: XO: Aye sir.  ::brings the ship about:: CIV: I am setting you up to the let the fireworks fly Major!
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
XO: Near-rest ship is 3 hour-s away. Permission to send non-essentials to emer-rgency shelter-rs?
SO_Love says:
::Placing the samples on the counter, makes sure the area she is working in is disinfected.::
CIV_Maj_McClure says:
::Reloads torpedoes:: XO: Aye, sir.  ::Smiles:: FCO: Let's see what this guy can do.
XO_Cmdr_Taylor_III says:
FCO:  Kayle...get her in position...  CIV: Have fun major!
SO_Love says:
::With gloves on, takes the samples and places them in the scanner.::
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
::picks herself up off the floor and heads for her engineering console::  Computer: Open console, engineering LTjg Randolph  Voice ID  Alpha Gamma 909358 Pi.
FCO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
::barrel rolls the Claymore at full impulse around the Skree ship:: CIV: Let them go!
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: growls at the enemy ship ::
CIV_Maj_McClure says:
::Charges phasers and targets the weak shields.  Then fires::

ACTION: The polarons turn into a massive subspace fissure that would swallow a solar system.  Something is emerging from it's center.

CIV_Maj_McClure says:
::Unloads the torpedoes::
SO_Love says:
::Enters command codes for various tests.::
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
XO: I am getting reports of minor power relays blown and some ODN power conduits blown, and the polaron emissions just went off the scale.
FCO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
::tries to avoid their return fire, adjusting thrusters manually for quick turns::
Dr T’ail says:
:: gets the CO on an biobed and begins his care ::
XO_Cmdr_Taylor_III says:
CIV: FIRE....if you can take its engines offline...heck anything...if you can.

ACTION: Claymore's weapons again find their mark and impact the Skree ship before they can fire.  The Skree's shots go off target as it veers away from the impact.

OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
CIV: Good shooting Major-r!
CIV_Maj_McClure says:
::Reloads Torpedoes and fires phasers:: XO: Aye.
FCO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
CIV: Nice shot major!  XO: We've passed them, I am bringing us back around.  :: turns the ship hard about::
XO_Cmdr_Taylor_III says:
CIV: Fine shots...  FCO: Nice maneuvering...
SO_Love says:
::Keeping steady, takes a piece and places it under the electron scope.::
XO_Cmdr_Taylor_III says:
FCO: Good...ready the ship for another attack...I want them offline...
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: pulls in batteries and dumps the power into shields ::
CIV_Maj_McClure says:
::Nods, and scans the ship for weak points::
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
XO: Sir, I suggest that we put some distance between us, and that tear in subspace.  It is opening at a rapid pace....hold on a sec here,.. sir, the ship is showing a steady increase of power.
FCO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
::continues to adjust course:: XO: Aye!
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
::looks back at her scanners and finds out just how close they are to the fissure:: XO: Sir! We are almost on top of the fissure.....back off, sir, please.

ACTION: The Skree battle cruiser fires starboard missile weapons as it veers, and they impact Claymore.  Weapons and shields are down.

XO_Cmdr_Taylor_III says:
FCO: Commander...pull back from the fissure....
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: scans the fissure ::
FCO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
::hits forehead on his console but is alright changes course away from the area:: XO: New heading 1 mark 6 3 0  . . . I'm taking us out.
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
::grabs the console as her console flickers and then she sees that something is emerging from the fissure.
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
XO: Sir!  Something is coming out the fissure
CIV_Maj_McClure says:
::Slams the console:: XO: Sir, Weapons are down. ::Double checks the shields:: So are shields.
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: scavenges power from anywhere she can ::
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
Ens. Spanner: Son how bad is it down there?
FCO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
::tries to put as much distance as possible between the Claymore and the fissure::
XO_Cmdr_Taylor_III says:
::feels the impact  and crashes to the floor::   FCO: Understood...  CEO: Something is coming out?...  ::swings around to the CIV::  CIV: Down...?  See if you can get them back online...
SO_Love says:
::Gets off the floor with a sigh, seeing she has cut herself.::  Sheesh...
XO_Cmdr_Taylor_III says:
OPS: Scan that fissure...I want to know what's coming out...
Ens Spanner says:
*CEO*: Ma'am, it is bad, I can get minimal shielding in 10 minutes but weapons are another story.
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: pulls another tight scan of the fissure trying to get information on what is emerging ::
CIV_Maj_McClure says:
::Frantically fingers flying on his console, rediverting stuff:: XO: Aye.
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
*Ens Spanner*: Son do what you can and keep me apprised.
Ens Spanner says:
*CEO*: Of course ma'am as always.
XO_Cmdr_Taylor_III says:
OPS: Anything yet Lt?
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: tries to make sense of her readings ::
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
XO: Sir, engineering is in poor shape.  I can get you minimal shields in 10 minutes, but weapons are a different story.  We have sustained more damage to our systems and are on auxiliary as we speak.
XO_Cmdr_Taylor_III says:
FCO: Commander...have we made some clearance between ourselves and the fissure?  CEO:  Minimal will do...anything will do.  ::looks back over to the OPS::
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
XO: My r-readings ar-re unclear-r.
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
XO: It is a huge ship. The mass is about one thir-rd of Luna, shaped like a spher-re!
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
::turns and looks at the view screen:: All: Oh my god that is huge!!
XO_Cmdr_Taylor_III says:
OPS: Sphere?  Do you have anything else on scans about it?
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
XO: The sur-rface is pimpled and blobbed.
Dr T’ail says:
:: Finishes fixing the CO's head and awakens him ::

ACTION: As Rusa screams, ‘’that the fissure is the holy temple!’’, the huge ship sends a low power energy beam at the Skree ship.

CO_Capt_Randolph says:
::wakes up::  T'ail:  What happened, Doctor?
XO_Cmdr_Taylor_III says:
OPS: That’s a very strange ship...
CIV_Maj_McClure says:
::Scans the beam::
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
::winces in pain as she hears Rusa in her head scream::
T’ail says:
     CO: You sustained a concussion in the attack, sir, you ar-re clear-red now.
CO_Capt_Randolph says:
T'ail:  May I return to duty?
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
XO: It is emitting a pulse now?:: Looks to the CIV for confirmation ::
FCO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
XO: We're 5000Km and holding.
CIV_Maj_McClure says:
OPS: Yes, scanning the pulse.
 Dr T’ail says:
CO: Aye, Captain, I want to examine you again tomorrow.

ACTION: The energy beam stops and the Skree ship cloaks and vanishes from sensors.

SO_Love says:
Self: Odd...  ::Glances over at the computer analysis and back to her scope.::
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
OPS: Yes, it is a low energy pulse.
CO_Capt_Randolph says:
T'ail:  Understood doctor.  ::gets up and leaves::  *XO*  Randolph to bridge.  Report.

ACTION: The fissure remains open, but the huge ship begins to dive back into it.

OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: frowns as the pulse disappears ::
FCO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
XO: Maybe we should beam these people aboard it?
CIV_Maj_McClure says:
XO: Sir, the Skree ship is gone.
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
XO: Sir....the fissure is still open but the ship is beginning to retreat back into it.
XO_Cmdr_Taylor_III says:
FCO: Good...keep her steady...  *CO*: Sir we've been hit by the Skree and badly damaged...However we are now at 5000Km's and holding from the fissure.  A ship as emerged from it looking similar to a moon...and spherical.
SO_Love says:
::Under her breath::  On the molecular level, this is based on synthetic rubber?  ::Leans back with a frown.::  Hmmm...
SO_Love says:
::Begins to runs some more tests.::
CIV_Maj_McClure says:
::Scans the huge ship, for weapons, lifesigns stuff like that::
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
::suddenly senses something::  XO: Sir, that ship is full of Nacandarians!!!!
CO_Capt_Randolph says:
*XO* Have you been able to make contact with it?

ACTION: As the huge ship begins to disappear into the fissure, it sends out energy pulses into the fissure.

XO_Cmdr_Taylor_III says:
*CO* And now the Skree ship that has attacked us is gone...hit by a low energy beam sent by the emerging ship.
XO_Cmdr_Taylor_III says:
OPS: Try and open a channel immediately.
FCO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
::wonders who the heck the Nacandarians are, cant remember::
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: concentrates on the beam trying to decipher :: XO: Aye, open.
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
::looks at her sensor readings again:: CO: Sir, there are energy pulses being sent into the fissure.
CO_Capt_Randolph says:
*XO* I am on my way.  Have Lt.Chaser contact Skoor and send him all the sensor data on that ship.
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
XO: It might be an attempt to close it or disrupt it for good.
Rusa says:
All: The temple will close soon!  We must follow that vessel!
SO_Love says:
Self: OK... they have bonded it molecularly to the ships skin... but why... ::Works on taking some scrapings.::
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
::turns her head and glares at Rusa::
XO_Cmdr_Taylor_III says:
CEO: Maybe...   *CO*: Understood, sir.  OPS: See, also, if you can get a hold of Skoor...
CIV_Maj_McClure says:
XO: Can't get a tactical scan on the huge ship.
CIV_Maj_McClure says:
XO: Too much interference.
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: hears the CO, nods to the XO and attempts to raise Skoor and send the information ::
FCO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
::looks back at Rusa:: Rusa: We don’t know what that might do to this ship, there are other lives besides your own to consider!
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
XO: Long r-range communications are out due to inter-refer-rence ::
CO_Capt_Randolph says:
::enters the Bridge::  XO:  What are our options?
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
XO: Sir, with all due respect, I don't trust Rusa, and I believe that he wants us to go into it.  For what purpose, I can't sense it but I am not liking this situation at all and I warrant caution.
Ens Robby says:
     ::Fills her in on what is going on, on the bridge.::
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: boosts the gain and narrows the band width, trying to eek a message out through the interference ::
Rusa says:
::glares at the FCO:: FCO: My people are within the temple.  If they can get there, surely we can as well.
XO_Cmdr_Taylor_III says:
CO: Well sir...we can't comm to anyone...we can follow the ship into the fissure...or stay behind.
SO_Love says:
::Looks up with a frown and a sigh.::  Robby: If they need me, they will call.
CO_Capt_Randolph says:
FCO: Set course for the fissure.
SO_Love says:
;;Goes back to her analysis.::
FCO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
::turns:: CO: Sir?
FCO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
::looks concerned::
CO_Capt_Randolph says:
FCO: You heard the order, Commander.
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: gulps and wrings her hands ::
FCO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
::sighs and turns back to the conn:: CO: Aye, sir. Course laid in.
CO_Capt_Randolph says:
::sits down::  *ALL HANDS*  ALL Hands, this is the Captain.  We are preparing to enter a fissure.  Prepare for a rough ride.  Randolph out.  FCO:  Engage.
CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
::whirls around and looks at her husband in disbelief::  CO: Sir, before you make your mind up, I must warn you this, this ship in its present condition cant take much more.  Her bulkheads are in bad shape.  I will do what I can to keep her together.
FCO_LtCmdr_Theron says:
::engages the Claymore’s impulse drive into the fissure and hangs on to the conn::
XO_Cmdr_Taylor_III says:
::places his hands on the Captain’s shoulder...to let him know he's behind him.. and looks forward::
OPS_Lt_Chaser says:
:: sends out an emergency beacon before they move ::

ACTION: The USS Claymore plunges into the subspace fissure...

CEO_Ltjg_Randolph says:
*Engineering*: Spanner, boost any and all fusion reactors and bleed them dry if you have to but strengthen the SIF.

     -/\-/\-/\-/\-/\-/\ Pause USS Claymore Mission /\-/\-/\-/\-/\-/\-/\

 
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