USS Claymore, Mission Transcript 10512.13
Chosin Grounds II
 
Cast of the USS Claymore crew
Kurt Goring as Commander Daylan Atlas
Keith LaHue as Lieutenant Commander Milwood Oliver Hayward
Karriaunna Scotti as Lieutenant Senn Eris
Darlene Wise as Commander Sarina Lynn Ryan

Ship Manager 
Dave Smith

NPC’s
Lynda Anderson as Lieutenant Rochelle

Missing in Action from the Claymore
Ian Ensroth as Lieutenant Jamie Sirk
Blanca De Spirito as Lieutenant Senn Eos
Anna Marie Novick as Commander Tigodan Starr Chaser

Summary: 
	Sent to the Chosin test range for a shakedown of the new systems upgrade and evaluation of to the Air Wing for evaluation, an unexpected old Federation nemesis appears…

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XO Cmdr Daylan says:
::sipping his Takalian Caf, reviewing the last of the department reports::
CTO Cmdr Ryan says:
::Sitting at tactical one running last minute diagnostics on the weapons systems in preparation for the upcoming test::
CEO LtCmdr Hayward says:
::on the bridge, going over the repair simulations::
FCO Rochelle says:
::at the helm double checking the navigational computer and its sensor arrangements for the deflector dish::
 
ACTION: Claymore sweeps towards it's next target...a lush tropical planet in total chaos

CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
:: Running telemetry as she scanned the area in general.::
XO Cmdr Daylan says:
::puts the half-empty cup aside and sits up, glancing at the viewscreen:: CTO/CSO: What's the situation look like?
CTO Cmdr Ryan says:
::Console lights go green across the board as the diagnostics complete:: XO: All weapons systems in the green, Sir.  Standing by.
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
@ XO:  I am starting to get telemetry from our next destination, a tropical world.
FCO Rochelle says:
XO: Helm is ready sir.
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
<delete @>
CTO Cmdr Ryan says:
::Scans the planet:: XO: Sensors are detecting sporadic small arms fire on the surface.
CEO LtCmdr Hayward says:
XO: All conditions go here
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
XO: Picking up fires in all the major cities.
XO Cmdr Daylan says:
::listens with growing concern::
CTO Cmdr Ryan says:
XO: By all accounts, it looks like a riot or a revolt, Sir.
XO Cmdr Daylan says:
::frowns:: CSO: And the civilians?
FCO Rochelle says:
XO: Sir standard orbit or a high orbit sir.
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
XO: You have general chaos down there.  Many of the homes have people in them, probably hiding.  There are areas totally abandoned.
CTO Cmdr Ryan says:
::Mumbles: My sphere's weren't designed to be deployed from orbit.  Frowns::
XO Cmdr Daylan says:
::takes in all the information and takes a deep breath:: FCO: High orbit please. Let's stay out of surface weapons range for now. CSO: Identify the enclaves of civilians and highlight them on the viewscreen please. CTO: Analysis of what we're seeing down there?
FCO Rochelle says:
XO: Understood sir high orbit.
FCO Rochelle says:
::enters the commands for a high orbit out of range of the planets weapons::
CTO Cmdr Ryan says:
XO: In a word, Sir, chaos.  Rioting… upheaval…  Small arms fire, fires burning out of control, looting, etc.  All the classic signs of a riot situation.
XO Cmdr Daylan says:
::turns his chair:: CTO: What would you suggest?
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
:: Nodding, pulls up the main cities, creating a variety of maps.::
XO Cmdr Daylan says:
CEO: Assist Lieutenant Senn please, Commander. See if we can filter out the insurgent traffic from civil defense.
CEO LtCmdr Hayward says:
XO: Aye
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
:: Begins highlighting various areas then pulls up an overlay for the general area.  Looks over at the CEO as she hears the order given.::
CEO LtCmdr Hayward says:
CSO: Let me see what you've got ::Moves to look::
CTO Cmdr Ryan says:
::Thinks a moment before answering:: XO: I have developed small spheres that were designed for crowd control and riot situations, however they are not deployable from orbit.  We need some way to deploy an anesthetic gas from orbit.
FCO Rochelle says:
CTO: How about shuttles?
XO Cmdr Daylan says:
::Glances at Rochelle, liking the idea:;
CTO Cmdr Ryan says:
FCO: Negative, my spheres were designed to be deployed manually.  I'd have to be right on the surface in the middle of the crowds.
FCO Rochelle says:
::thinks again::
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
CEO:  This is not going to be so easy.  The civilian in general are scattered about, most really safely in their house.  However... :: Points out a couple of areas in red.::  These areas appear to have the most violence occurring.
XO Cmdr Daylan says:
CTO: Then scratch that for now. Commander, we need another solution. Preferably non-lethal if we can avoid it.
CTO Cmdr Ryan says:
XO: And I might add that they weren't designed to knock out holograms.
XO Cmdr Daylan says:
CTO: Then we'll need to adapt ::Glances at his sister:: CSO: Is there sufficient gap between the main insurgent forces and the main civilian safe areas to cut them off?
CEO LtCmdr Hayward says:
CSO: I had a more general idea. We could create dampening fields that wouldn't allow energy weapon discharge within it's confines. WE could use a series of satellites surrounding the planet
FCO Rochelle says:
CTO: Would a small away team made up to look like the local population be able to release your spheres?
CTO Cmdr Ryan says:
XO: And then there is the lethal solution...we just torpedo the planet.
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
CEO/CTO:  I am not a tactician.  But what if you concentrated on a couple of really violent areas…  Might that suppress what is going on?  At least long enough for some diplomacy.
CTO Cmdr Ryan says:
FCO: Of course but then the spheres only work on real people not on holograms
FCO Rochelle says:
CTO: Yes very true.
FCO Rochelle says:
CTO: It was a good idea if the situation were different.
CEO LtCmdr Hayward says:
CSO: That’s my idea. Shut off the guns
CTO Cmdr Ryan says:
CSO: Is there a way we can rig the torps with anesthetic?
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
CTO:  The chiefs idea here might be more affective.
XO Cmdr Daylan says:
::tries to track all the various ideas as they zing around the bridge, assembling them in to a plan of attack::
CTO Cmdr Ryan says:
::Nods:: All: The Chief's idea is worth a try.
XO Cmdr Daylan says:
CTO/CSO: Then we'll go with it. CEO: Begin preparations to set up your dampening satellites.
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
:: Looks toward Daylan to see which he would chose.::
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
<Place mine before XO please>
FCO Rochelle says:
::nods in agreement::
XO Cmdr Daylan says:
FCO: Take us down in to high speed, low orbit, mapping pattern, Lieutenant
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
CEO:  I can work on the signal locations.
CEO LtCmdr Hayward says:
X): Ayer Sir
CEO LtCmdr Hayward says:
<XO>
FCO Rochelle says:
::maintains the high orbit but lays in the course down to the planet fast to a low orbit mapping pattern::
FCO Rochelle says:
XO: Sir already on it sir.  Mapping it now sir.
CEO LtCmdr Hayward says:
CSO: Just extrapolate the standard 360 degree one will be fine
XO Cmdr Daylan says:
CTO: Continue scans for anything this plan won't affect.
XO Cmdr Daylan says:
::trying desperately to stay on top of everything, think of every contingency and save as much life as possible::
CTO Cmdr Ryan says:
XO: Aye, Sir.  ::Scans the outer regions::
FCO Rochelle says:
XO: Course laid in for rapid dive to low orbit and mapping orbit for deployment sir.
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
:: Nods and going over her current data, begins to create the general co-ordinates.::
FCO Rochelle says:
XO: Sir on your orders sir.
FCO Rochelle says:
::hands fly over the console making minor adjustments::
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
ummm... :: Looks at Daylan::  XO:  There is one other suggestion after we have neutralized their weapons.  We could beam them into an area away from the cities.
CEO LtCmdr Hayward says:
::comms main engineering and has them make the modifications and ready the satellites for deployment::
XO Cmdr Daylan says:
::gets out of his seat and walks up to Tactical, lowering his voice:: CTO: In case this doesn't go like we'd like, begin targeting solutions on the main insurgent forces.
CTO Cmdr Ryan says:
::Whispers:: XO: Sir?  And how am I going to decide who is who down there?  Without background data, I may target the good guys.  ::Frowns::
CEO LtCmdr Hayward says:
CSO: We're ready on our end.\
FCO Rochelle says:
XO: Navigation ready sir.
XO Cmdr Daylan says:
CTO: Lieutenant Senn has been sorting out the groups. We'll use that in the absence of any absolute information.
XO Cmdr Daylan says:
CSO: We can try to remove the highest threat groups, but we don't have the transporter capacity to remove them all.
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
CEO:  I think so... Coordinates now in the computer.
CTO Cmdr Ryan says:
::Nods:: XO: Aye, Sir.
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
XO:  True... but if suddenly there are large gaping holes surrounding you?  Not exactly heartening.
CEO LtCmdr Hayward says:
CSO: Good. XO: Commander, the satellites are ready
XO Cmdr Daylan says:
CSO: I don’t' think we have sufficient psychological understanding to assume that won't just enrage them more I'm afraid. ::frowns and pats her shoulder confidently:: We'll just try to make the line as clear as possible. Carry on. ::continues back around to the command pit::
XO Cmdr Daylan says:
CEO: Launch satellites. FCO: Bring us back to maximum targeting range once we're done.
XO Cmdr Daylan says:
CTO: Load targeting data and ready the torpedo tubes.
CEO LtCmdr Hayward says:
::launches satellites::
FCO Rochelle says:
XO: Understood sir.
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
:: Stiffens slightly at the touch before catching herself and making her body relax.::  XO:  True... but it is still an option.
CTO Cmdr Ryan says:
XO: Aye, Sir.  ::Uploads the targeting data and readies all tubes::
FCO Rochelle says:
::adds the new orders into the navigational computer and awaits for the XO's orders::
CEO LtCmdr Hayward says:
XO: Satellites away
 
ACTION: The satellites deploy as planned

CTO Cmdr Ryan says:
XO: Scans of the outer regions indicate small pockets of humanoid lifeforms, however there doesn't seem to be any violence going on.
XO Cmdr Daylan says:
::stops in his tracks and wonders:: CTO: It's my understanding that a photon torpedo going off in the upper atmosphere should trigger an EMP?
CEO LtCmdr Hayward says:
::looks at the CSO::
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
:: Keeps a close eye on the sensors, leaning close to her console.::
XO Cmdr Daylan says:
CTO: Let me know if that changes. If we aren't picking up any transmissions on the insurgent frequency there, we'll assume it's safe for now.
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
CEO:  Probes are entering position... two minutes before they are all in place.
CTO Cmdr Ryan says:
XO: Correct, Sir.  However we'll need to lower the yields and we'll need to detonate a series of them.
CEO LtCmdr Hayward says:
CSO: They'll activate themselves when positioned properly
XO Cmdr Daylan says:
CTO: Prepare roll bar launcher for those. We'll keep the ventral shield intact and facing the planet at least.
FCO Rochelle says:
::hands fly over her controls maintaining the orbit::
 
ACTION: The satellites are now in position and automatically activate over the selected target areas.

CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
:: Nods as she counts down.::  CEO:  They should activate in 5... 3... 2, 1, now.
CTO Cmdr Ryan says:
XO: Aye, Sir.  ::Taps her console and instructs her weapons teams to configure the torpedoes yields and set the roll bar launcher::
CEO LtCmdr Hayward says:
::monitors::
XO Cmdr Daylan says:
::waits with baited breath to hear the result::
FCO Rochelle says:
::watches the orbit carefully now::
 
ACTION: All detectable weapons fire gradually ceases over the next two minutes.

CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
All:  Weapons fire has ceased on the planet.
XO Cmdr Daylan says:
::smiles with relief:: CEO: Good work, Commander. CSO: And any other violence?
CEO LtCmdr Hayward says:
CSO: Well that’s good news
 
ACTION: The holographic planet disappears.

CEO LtCmdr Hayward says:
XO: Thanks
FCO Rochelle says:
XO: Planet is gone.
CTO Cmdr Ryan says:
::Receives the "go" for launch of the modified torpedoes and confirms rollbar launchers ready:: XO: Torpedoes reconfigured and loaded into the rollbar launcher.  Ready on your command.
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
Interesting...
XO Cmdr Daylan says:
CTO: It seems we might not need them. ::looks at empty space::
XO Cmdr Daylan says:
FCO: Open a channel to Chosin Control.
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
XO:  I guess that answers your question.
CEO LtCmdr Hayward says:
CSO: Somehow, I think we will have 'passed' that one. Unless they wanted us to slaughter half of them
FCO Rochelle says:
COM: Chosin Control: This is the USS Claymore please come in.
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
CEO: I most sincerely hope not.

ACTION: There is no response from the range's control center.

CTO Cmdr Ryan says:
XO: Aye, Sir.  ::Sends a message to her weapons officers to reconfigure the torpedoes to test mode and reset the rollbar launcher::
FCO Rochelle says:
COM: Chosin Control: This is the USS Claymore please respond.
FCO Rochelle says:
XO: Sir there is no answer.
FCO Rochelle says:
XO: Sir I don’t think they are even receiving the hail.
XO Cmdr Daylan says:
::frowns and glances back to the rear of the bridge:: CEO: Shut down the satellites, please.
FCO Rochelle says:
XO: Nothing is on the channel.
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
:: Lifts a brow curiously.::  CEO:  Are the probes the cause of the communication problem?
CEO LtCmdr Hayward says:
XO: Aye
CEO LtCmdr Hayward says:
::terminates the dampening field, but leave the satellites in place::
XO Cmdr Daylan says:
::walks over to the captain's chair and opens a channel himself:: COM Chosin: Chosin Control, this is the USS Claymore. Please respond.
CTO Cmdr Ryan says:
::Looks up as there is no response from Chosin control.  Her suspicions are becoming more of a reality but she stays quiet::
 
ACTION: Chosin control does not answer

FCO Rochelle says:
::begins to wonder what her orders were::
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
CEO: I guess not.
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
:: Pulls up LRS and begins scanning the general area.::
XO Cmdr Daylan says:
::eases down in to his chair:: FCO: Bring us about and lay in course for the control station.
FCO Rochelle says:
::checks her navigational computer and its scans and finds nothing::
CTO Cmdr Ryan says:
XO: I suggest we bring the ship into normal mode across the board, Sir.
XO Cmdr Daylan says:
CEO/CTO: Take us out of test configuration please. Let's have our legs under us.
CEO LtCmdr Hayward says:
CSO: They couldn't be. They are localized to the planet and not configured for communications band. We could hail the planet if it were still here.
FCO Rochelle says:
XO: Understood sir setting course for the control station.
CEO LtCmdr Hayward says:
XO: Will do
CEO LtCmdr Hayward says:
::activates a series of control to return the ship to real control::
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
XO:  Sir... :: Shakes her head::  I am not picking up the planetoid where it should be... or where I was lead to believe it should be.
FCO Rochelle says:
::inputs the commands and the big Akira class turns and heads for Chosin control::
CTO Cmdr Ryan says:
XO: Aye, Sir.  ::Brings all tactical systems into normal mode and notifies tactical and weapons teams to prepare for the worse::
XO Cmdr Daylan says:
CSO: If this is a joke, it's not funny. Continue scans.
FCO Rochelle says:
XO: Headed for Chosin control Sir.
 
ACTION: Claymore gracefully arcs onto her new course.

CTO Cmdr Ryan says:
XO: Recommend yellow alert, Sir.
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
XO: It is not a joke on my end.  Scanning the area it is supposed to be and outward.
FCO Rochelle says:
XO: Sir I don't think this is part of the simulations.  Com traffic is basically non existent.
CTO Cmdr Ryan says:
::Scans the area for vessels::
XO Cmdr Daylan says:
CTO: Let's hold on that for a moment. CEO: Run a diagnostic on the comm arrays please, Commander.
CTO Cmdr Ryan says:
XO: No vessels on the scans.
 
ACTION: Claymore quickly arrives at the coordinates where the planetoid carrying Chosin Control should be.

XO Cmdr Daylan says:
FCO: All stop.
XO Cmdr Daylan says:
::scratches his chin, trying to figure out what's going on::
FCO Rochelle says:
XO: Bringing ship to all stop sir.  ::backs the big Akira class down to a complete stop::
FCO Rochelle says:
XO: Ship now at dead stop sir.
CTO Cmdr Ryan says:
::Scans the area::
FCO Rochelle says:
XO: Chosin control is gone.
CEO LtCmdr Hayward says:
XO: It's just… not there. We're ar the coordinates
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
CTO:  Shields on max please....
XO Cmdr Daylan says:
FCO: Thank you, Lieutenant. You recall those exit vectors I had you prepare? Load them now.
FCO Rochelle says:
XO: Unless it is cloaked and that would be .......
FCO Rochelle says:
XO: Understood sir loading them now.
CTO Cmdr Ryan says:
CSO: Aye, Lieutenant.  ::Brings the shields to max settings::  Shields at full power.
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
XO:  Sir... the asteroid field that we now find ourselves in is what is left of a small planetoid.
FCO Rochelle says:
::loads the pre issued escape vectors into the command controls::
XO Cmdr Daylan says:
CSO: How could it be destroyed and we not detect it?
CTO Cmdr Ryan says:
XO: Sir, sensors are picking up fading energy signatures, a battle with anti-proton like weapons.
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
XO:  We were fully occupied with the simulation?
FCO Rochelle says:
XO: Could the CEO's dampening fields from the satellites shield us from the planets explosion?
FCO Rochelle says:
::anti-proton weapons::  Self: That is not good news.
XO Cmdr Daylan says:
All: All of this is possible and none of this is good.
XO Cmdr Daylan says:
FCO: Back us off. CTO: Bring us to Red Alert and make weapons hot.
FCO Rochelle says:
XO: Agreed sir this is not a good situation.  Sir recommend red alert.
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
XO: If we could have a few samples... it might give us more information or not.
FCO Rochelle says:
XO: Backing off sir.
XO Cmdr Daylan says:
::nods at Eris on the way:: CSO: Launch it.
XO Cmdr Daylan says:
CEO: Can we get through on the Starfleet priority channel?
FCO Rochelle says:
::enters the commands and the Akira class ship begins to back off::
CTO Cmdr Ryan says:
::Thinks: It's about time!:: XO: Aye, Sir.  ::Brings the ship to red alert status and sends a message to the tactical and weapons teams that this is NOT a drill::
CEO LtCmdr Hayward says:
XO: Theoretically, yes.
FCO Rochelle says:
::hands fly over her console bringing it to full navigational readiness for battle::
CTO Cmdr Ryan says:
XO: All weapons standing by.
CEO LtCmdr Hayward says:
XO: Whether they receive it is another thing
FCO Rochelle says:
XO: Helm ready sir.  All systems ready sir.
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
CTO: I need a small opening to snatch a few samples.... wait....
XO Cmdr Daylan says:
::takes another deep breath:: CEO: Then we have to try.
XO Cmdr Daylan says:
FCO: Open the Starfleet Priority Channel.
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
CTO:  I just picked up a faint signal.
FCO Rochelle says:
XO: Understood sir.
FCO Rochelle says:
::hands fly to open the channel::
CTO Cmdr Ryan says:
CSO: What kind of signal?  ::Taps her console::
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
CTO:  Aft starboard... could be a vessel...
FCO Rochelle says:
XO: Sir Starfleet Priority Channel open sir.
FCO Rochelle says:
XO: Sir we are being jammed sir. All channels are jammed sir.
XO Cmdr Daylan says:
::keeps one ear on the emerging situation, but deals with one thing at a time:: COM SPC: This is Claymore, NCC-80820 reporting loss of communication with Chosin Target Range control. Evidence suggests the control post has been destroyed. Unknown cause and unknown status of the personnel there. Advise.
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
:: Frowns as she looks through the telemetry which was very brief.  Looks up.::  CTO:  Uncertain ma'am, it was too brief.  Could be a ship, could be a black hole... except a black hole would have caused much more reaction.
CTO Cmdr Ryan says:
::Scans aft::
CTO Cmdr Ryan says:
::Shakes her head:: CSO: Tactical sensors didn't pick up anything.... ::Puzzled::
XO Cmdr Daylan says:
FCO: Well it was worth a try. Close the channel.
CEO LtCmdr Hayward says:
XO: Sir...I'm beginning to believe the planetary problem was a diversion - to take our attention away from our true test - this -this nothingness
XO Cmdr Daylan says:
CSO: Plot the likely horizon of this jamming and give it to the helm. We need to get outside it.
FCO Rochelle says:
XO: Understood sir closing channel.  Sir suggest launching buoy with ships logs and message sir?
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
CTO: Too much noise out there, the joy of fields.
FCO Rochelle says:
XO: Or possibly a probe sir.
XO Cmdr Daylan says:
FCO: It wouldn't be much use if the fate of that planet is the same as ours. But prepare it anyway.
CTO Cmdr Ryan says:
CSO: I'll keep scanning for vessels, Lieutenant.
FCO Rochelle says:
XO: Understood.
 
ACTION: Out of the blackness of space emerges a huge vessel on Claymore's port quarter.  It opens fire with anti-proton beam weapons.  Claymore shudders violently.

FCO Rochelle says:
::prepares the buoy::
XO Cmdr Daylan says:
CEO: If it's a test, we'll make sure we pass. Prepare the engines for wa... ::shakes at the impacts::
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
:: Looks at Atlas and turns to the CEO only to catch herself from falling.::
FCO Rochelle says:
::grabs the rail::
XO Cmdr Daylan says:
CTO: Report!
FCO Rochelle says:
XO: We have been fired upon.
XO Cmdr Daylan says:
FCO: Evasive maneuvers!
CTO Cmdr Ryan says:
XO: Vessel on the port quarter.  Returning fire!  ::Hits the fire button and fires several volleys of torpedoes::
CEO LtCmdr Hayward says:
::grabs a railing to prevent getting airborne::
FCO Rochelle says:
XO: Executing evasive maneuvers now sir.
XO Cmdr Daylan says:
CSO: Identification?
 
ACTION: The ship resembles a huge earth shark called a great white.  It disappears as Claymore fires.

FCO Rochelle says:
::hands guiding the big Akira class through her escape vectors::
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
XO:  Working on it...
FCO Rochelle says:
XO: Sir that thing looked like a shark.  Sir I have seen that type of ship before sir.
XO Cmdr Daylan says:
::tries to comprehend the disappearance:: CTO: Cloak?
XO Cmdr Daylan says:
::looks back towards the helm:: FCO: You have?
FCO Rochelle says:
XO: Not to many times but I have seen it twice.
CTO Cmdr Ryan says:
XO: The ship has retreated, or rather disappeared, Sir.  Could be a cloak.  CSO: Any energy readings to support a cloaking device?
FCO Rochelle says:
XO: They come out of nowhere and disappear the same way.
FCO Rochelle says:
XO: Sir the individuals that guide that ship are cold blooded beings.
CTO Cmdr Ryan says:
XO: Ship is twice the size of a Galaxy class vessel.
FCO Rochelle says:
XO: Sir I suggest that we leave the immediate area since they are out there.
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
XO:  Reading approximately 2300 life forms... cold blooded.
XO Cmdr Daylan says:
FCO: Agreed. Lay in escape vector and take us out immediately.
XO Cmdr Daylan says:
CEO: Discretionary power to shields, Commander.
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
CTO:  I am not sure what I am working with.  At this point I don't have enough information to answer that question.
FCO Rochelle says:
XO: Understood sir.  ::executes the escape vector::
XO Cmdr Daylan says:
CTO: Bring the fighter wing back aboard
CEO LtCmdr Hayward says:
XO: We're still well within tolerances
FCO Rochelle says:
<edit my statement about the cold blooded life signs please>
CTO Cmdr Ryan says:
XO: Aye, Sir.  *CIV:* CAG, all fighters are to return to the ship immediately.
XO Cmdr Daylan says:
CSO: Keep looking for it, Eris. We need to know where it went. ::face lined with concern now:: Someone just destroyed a Federation installation in Federation space with impunity.
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
:: Begins an intensive search through the database for possibilities on the vessel.::
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
:: Blinks as a file comes up.::  Darn....
 
ACTION: The ship re-emerges dead ahead of Claymore and quickly opens fire with both beam weapons and torpedoes.

FCO Rochelle says:
::hands fly again inputting the other escape vector::
XO Cmdr Daylan says:
FCO/CTO: Return fire. Screen the fighters as much as we can.
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
CTO:  It looks like we are dealing with the Skree.   A Skree battle cruiser in this case.  And they are far from home.  Sending current information your way.
CTO Cmdr Ryan says:
XO: It's dead ahead, Sir!  Returning fire!  ::Launches several torpedoes from the roll bar launchers::
FCO Rochelle says:
::trying t bring the Akira up and around out of the direct line of fire::
CTO Cmdr Ryan says:
CSO: Thank you, Lieutenant.  Receiving data now.
FCO Rochelle says:
::bringing the ship negative 40 degrees down and yawing starboard to miss the incoming fire::
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
:: Under her breath in response to the CTO.::  You are going to need it...
XO Cmdr Daylan says:
::gripping his chair arms, wondering how the hell he got in to this:: CEO: Keep the shields up, Commander. Whatever you have to do. We're making a break for it.
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
:: Sends a quick comm to her sister.::
 
ACTION: The Skree weapons impact Claymore and Claymore's weapons impact the Skree.  Claymore lurches to port and there are internal explosions throughout the ship

CTO Cmdr Ryan says:
::Reads the data from the CSO:: XO: Skree?  Sharks?  We'll need harpoons!  ::Fires another volley of torpedoes::
FCO Rochelle says:
ALL: Damn it not fast enough.
CEO LtCmdr Hayward says:
XO: We're taken damage
FCO Rochelle says:
::pulls the ship up positive pitch 15 degrees to port and rolls ship to left::
XO Cmdr Daylan says:
::shies his eyes away as conduits blow out on the bridge, throwing sparks:: CEO: No kidding.. ::tries to laugh it off:: Just keep us in one piece, Commander.
CTO Cmdr Ryan says:
XO: Damage reports coming in from throughout the ship.
CEO LtCmdr Hayward says:
XO: Easier said than done, I'll do my best
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
:: Blinks, using her hand to swipe away smoke drifting past her from a smoking console.::
CEO LtCmdr Hayward says:
::begins repair triage, assigning teams::
CTO Cmdr Ryan says:
::Fires phasers and more torpedoes::
XO Cmdr Daylan says:
CTO: Move personnel out of the affected areas and shut them down. CEO: Reroute extraneous power from those areas to the shields and engines::
FCO Rochelle says:
XO: Sir as long as I have engines I can keep her moving.
XO Cmdr Daylan says:
CSO: Can we shake their target lock in any way?
CTO Cmdr Ryan says:
XO: Aye, Sir.  ::Sends messages to tactical to begin evacuating the damaged areas and secure::
 
ACTION: Claymore's weapons find their mark but the Skree ship seems almost unaffected.

FCO Rochelle says:
CTO: Suggest rotating frequencies sir.  Might fool them long enough to get out of here.
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
XO:  Well... they are from a water world...
CTO Cmdr Ryan says:
XO: Our torpedoes are no match for their shields.

ACTION: The Skree ship fires again hitting Claymore broadside.

CTO Cmdr Ryan says:
XO: Suggest retreating and regrouping.  We have collected enough data that we might be able to find a way to breach their shields with our torpedoes.
FCO Rochelle says:
::gets thrown this time from her seat::
FCO Rochelle says:
ALL: Damn it again.  ::gets up and scrambles for her console::
XO Cmdr Daylan says:
::almost gets thrown from his seat but hangs on:: FCO: Take us to warp as soon as we're free of the jamming.
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
XO:  We need to get out of here.  We are no match.  The asteroid field is not far away...
CTO Cmdr Ryan says:
XO: Damage control reports hull fractures on the port ventral hull.
FCO Rochelle says:
::rolls the ship starboard to expose the only shielded area and inputs the commands for warp::
CEO LtCmdr Hayward says:
XO: Commander, we’re coming apart - we must escape or die trying.
FCO Rochelle says:
XO: Sir, I think now would be a good time.  They are resetting for another shot.
XO Cmdr Daylan says:
FCO: Engage!
FCO Rochelle says:
XO: Done!!
FCO Rochelle says:
XO: Engaging warp 9
FCO Rochelle says:
::hands fly and so does the Akira class ship::
 
ACTION: Claymore warps away from the battle.  Sensors show the huge Skree ship disappearing as Claymore leaves.

CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
:: Coughs as she inhales some more smoke.:: XO:  Skree vessel has disappeared from sensors.

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