USS Claymore, Mission Transcript 10601.24
The Skree IV
 
Cast of the USS Claymore crew
Kurt Goring as BrCaptain Daylan Atlas
Keith LaHue as Lieutenant Commander Milwood Oliver Hayward
Karriaunna Scotti as Lieutenant Senn Eris
Ian Ensroth as Lieutenant Jamie Sirk
Darlene Wise as Commander Sarina Lynn Ryan
Robert Lawson as Frederick McMannus

Ship Manager 
Dave Smith

NPC’s
Dave Smith as Skorloth
Lynda Anderson as Lieutenant Rochelle & Engineering
Anna Marie Novick as Tigs

Missing in Action from the Claymore
Blanca De Spirito as Lieutenant Senn Eos

Summary: 
	With the destruction of the Salamis, the battle cruiser turns upon the other Federation ships, but the Claymore has no intention of making it that easy for them… at the end, the Skree king shows they really are interested in peace… maybe it might yet be possible…

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CTO Cmdr Ryan says:
::Sitting at the tactical station in the TIC, fingers hovering over the control panel and watching the tactical scanner::

ACTION: The battle cruiser that destroyed the Salamis swoops under the Starfleet ships in a deft maneuver

CIV Lt Sirk says:
::straps his helmet back on and hops into his Kaneda after receiving the order to prep for launch::
FCO Lt Rochelle says:
::takes the Claymore and puts her in a steep dive and comes up between it and the Kings ship::
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
:: At her station going through telemetry almost as fast as it is coming in.::
 
ACTION: The other battle cruiser opens up on the King's ship and Skorloth's ship returns fire.

FCO Lt Rochelle says:
::brings her around smartly and offers the best exit for the Kaneda fighters to their targets::
CTO Cmdr Ryan says:
::Opens a COM to the Sheridan:: COM: Sheridan: This is Cmdr. Ryan on the Claymore.  You are to stay behind and pick up surivors.  You are to rejoin the fight when all survivors have been rescued.  Ryan, out.
CO BrCapt Daylan says:
::breathing deeply, white knuckled grip on the chair's armrests:: FCO: Initiate micro warp jump.
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
:: Sends a warning to the Packled ship to stay away.
FCO Lt Rochelle says:
CO: Understood sir.  ::initiates micro warp jump::
 
ACTION: Sheridan hangs back to do a search and rescue

CTO Cmdr Ryan says:
::Watches as the battle cruiser passes beneath the fleet:: *CO*: Sir, battle cruiser is passing underneath the fleet.  I cannot get a weapons lock.
CO BrCapt Daylan says:
*CTO*: They're not our immediate problem, Commander. Stand by to take on the second cruiser.
CTO Cmdr Ryan says:
*CO*: Acknowledged.
CIV Lt Sirk says:
*CTO*: Firebrand squadron ready for launch, Magic and Stormbreaker will be up soon.
 
ACTION: Claymore and Hera execute the micro warp jump and arrive at Skorloth's ship quickly.

CO BrCapt Daylan says:
::glances over his shoulder at the tactical console:: TO: Ready a full torpedo spread from the rollpod. We'll get their attention.
CTO Cmdr Ryan says:
*CIV*: Stand by, Lieutenant....
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
CO:  I cannot give you much information.  I am unable to penetrate through their scrambler.  The Packled have reduced speed but do not be appearing to move away.
CTO Cmdr Ryan says:
*CO*: Firebrand squadron standing by for launch.
FCO Lt Rochelle says:
::truns the Claymore around once again and presents the fighter deck withthe best exit point::
TO Ens McMannus says:
CO: Aye, Sir!
 
ACTION: Hera opens up with a salvo of quantum torpedoes

CO BrCapt Daylan says:
CSO: Send them another warning. But we can't waste any more time on that. Start reconfiguring the deflector, Eris. ::growing impatient:;
CTO Cmdr Ryan says:
*CO*: Recommend initiating the electrical pulses.
TO Ens McMannus says:
:: programs the required specifications into the targeting system::
FCO Lt Rochelle says:
CO: Waiting for deployment of Kaneda fighters to reposition for protection of Kings ship.
CO BrCapt Daylan says:
*CTO*: Launch fighters. They know what the plan is.
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
XO:  I have the deflector dish reconfigured.
CTO Cmdr Ryan says:
*CO*: Acknowledged.
CTO Cmdr Ryan says:
*CIV*: Launch Firebrand squadron.
CIV Lt Sirk says:
*CTO*: Launching, Magic and Stormbreaker to follow.
CO BrCapt Daylan says:
CSO: Target the shield grid above the weapons sail. ::looks forward again:: FCO: Bring us about for a clear shot at the dorsal weapons pod.
FCO Lt Rochelle says:
CO: Understood sir. *CTO*: Sir are our squadrons launched?
CO BrCapt Daylan says:
::rapidly going through alternatives in his head as the situation develops.
 
ACTION: The Skree BC and Skorloth's ship seem to be trading blows with the BC giving as much as it is taking.  Skorloth's ship launches "manta-ray" fighters.

CTO Cmdr Ryan says:
*FCO*: Affirmative, Lieutenant.  Firebrand squadron launched.
Tigs says:
@:: slows the ship to avoid confrontation although what she'd really like to do is fly straight down their throats ::
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
:: Nods and inputs the coordinates.::
FCO Lt Rochelle says:
*CTO*: Understood bringing ship around for best shot from dorsal side.
FCO Lt Rochelle says:
CO: Now bringing ship around for dorsal firing pattern.
CTO Cmdr Ryan says:
::Slams her fist on the console, almost launching a torpedo volley:: *CO*: Initiate the electrical impulses, Sir!
 
ACTION: The second Skree BC disappears from sensors.

FCO Lt Rochelle says:
::pulls the big ship swiftly around for the best shot::
CO BrCapt Daylan says:
FCO: Close the forward shuttlebay doors and reinforce the structural integrity fields in that section. TO: Transfer power to the forward shields.
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
:: Sends another comm to the Packleds to back off.::
TO Ens McMannus says:
:: Reinforces shields as ordered::
FCO Lt Rochelle says:
CO: Understood sir.  ::begins to close forward shuttlebay doors and reinforce the SIF in the forward sections::
CO BrCapt Daylan says:
::looks at his sister:: CSO: Are we ready?
FCO Lt Rochelle says:
CO: Forward shuttle bay doors are closed and SIF are up in forward sections.
CO BrCapt Daylan says:
FCO: Acknowledged.
CIV Lt Sirk says:
#::follows Skorloth's manta-rays to the Skree target::
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
:: Nods::
FCO Lt Rochelle says:
::maintains the position of the Claymore between the attacking ship and the Kings ship::
CO BrCapt Daylan says:
::almost winces in sympathy for the pounding he knows the ship is going to get on approach::
Tigs says:
@:: backs the ship off slowly and discreetly trying avoid notice ::
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
CO: The second Skree battle cruiser is no longer on sensors.
CTO Cmdr Ryan says:
::Shouts:: *CSO*: Activate the electrical impulse, Lieutenant!
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
:: Reaches over and hits the activation button.::
CTO Cmdr Ryan says:
*CIV*: Launch the squadrons, now!
 
ACTION: The second Skree ship suddenly appears aft of the Hera and launches her own fighters

CIV Lt Sirk says:
#*Magic, Stormbreaker: All remaining squadrons launch, fall in on our position.
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
CO: The second Skree vessel is aft of the Hera.
CO BrCapt Daylan says:
CSO: Acknowledged. *CTO*: Commander Ryan, Hera is to stay with us. Breaking up what little power we have will get us killed.
FCO Lt Rochelle says:
*Engineering*: I need power to forward SIF fields intensified and all emergency forcefields in place.
 
ACTION: Hera launches a desperate volley of torpedoes before taking evasive action

CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
::Looks worried.::  CO:  They have launched 50 fighters.
CTO Cmdr Ryan says:
*CO*: I didn't understand your last, please repeat.
Engineering says:
*FCO*: Understood sir will comply with your request.
CO BrCapt Daylan says:
*CTO*: Hera is to stay with us on the primary target.
CO BrCapt Daylan says:
FCO: Break us off. Put some distance between us and the cruiser.
CO BrCapt Daylan says:
::looks over his shoulder:: TO: Set the next wave of torpedoes to maximum yield. We'll see if we can blind them.
 
ACTION: The EM pulses have little effect on the Skree ship

FCO Lt Rochelle says:
CO: Understood sir putting distance between us and the cruiser.
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
:: Shakes her head:: *CTO*: I am not reading any affect.
FCO Lt Rochelle says:
::begins to back the Claymore off quickly::
CIV Lt Sirk says:
#::begins swarm tactics on the Skree ship attacking Skorloth::
TO Ens McMannus says:
::SETS next torpedo barrage to emit more in the EM and Visual bands::
CO BrCapt Daylan says:
FCO: Tightbeam transmission to the king's vessel. Ask them to them focus on our targets.

ACTION: As the Claymore peels away, the first BC turns its attention to Hera and she is caught between the two BCs

FCO Lt Rochelle says:
CO: Understood.  ::hands move smoothly over board::
CO BrCapt Daylan says:
::drumming his fingers on the chair arm as he skips around on the mental list of scenarios::
CO BrCapt Daylan says:
TO: Fire the second spread.
FCO Lt Rochelle says:
CO: Sir the Hera is caught between both BC ships.  She won't last much longer sir.
CO BrCapt Daylan says:
FCO: Stand by to intercept the primary target's salvo.
FCO Lt Rochelle says:
::makes the com tight beamed to the kings ship::
TO Ens McMannus says:
::Fires full Torpedo spread::
CIV Lt Sirk says:
#*All squadrons*: Concentrate all fire on the tail fin.
FCO Lt Rochelle says:
CO: Com beam tight to Kings ship sir.
FCO Lt Rochelle says:
::brings the Claymore around again and pushes her into the line of fire of the first salvo::
FCO Lt Rochelle says:
CO: You might want to hold on to something.  This is going to hurt.
CO BrCapt Daylan says:
:;reaches over to the captain's chair:: *SHIPWIDE*: All hands, brace for impact!
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
:: Closes her eyes, trying to think what it is she is missing.::
FCO Lt Rochelle says:
::grabs the rail and watches the screen and her own console::
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
:: Opens her eyes and reaches to grasp her station, turning to look at Atlas.::
 
ACTION: Claymore takes the brunt of the fire from the SKree BC.  Shields are down to 78%

FCO Lt Rochelle says:
*Engineering*: Report?
Engineering says:
*FCO*: We got hurt.  Shields down to 78%.  Any more hits and we won't have shields.
FCO Lt Rochelle says:
CO: Sir engineering reporting that shields are down to 78%.
 
ACTION: The Starfleet and Skree fighters stay with the BC, but their shields are only down to 91%

CO BrCapt Daylan says:
::spits out blood after biting his tongue:: TO: Ensign, have Hera follow us back in. We're making a second run on the primary target. All photon torpedo tubes fire at maximum yield
CO BrCapt Daylan says:
::nods:: FCO: I bet. Is Sheridan back in the fight?
FCO Lt Rochelle says:
*Engineering*: I need more for the shields use the backups.
FCO Lt Rochelle says:
::no response::
 
ACTION: Hera is swarmed over by the Skree fighters and is taking severe damage

CO BrCapt Daylan says:
CSO: Activate the deflector. Let's see if we can make them flinch. ::face grim::
FCO Lt Rochelle says:
*Engineering*: I say again I need more power for the shields.
FCO Lt Rochelle says:
CO: Com to engineering is down sir.
TO Ens McMannus says:
:: passes orders onto the Hera::
FCO Lt Rochelle says:
CO: Bringing her around.  Sheridan is not back yet.  She must have been hurt more than originally thought.
CO BrCapt Daylan says:
FCO: Well tell me the instant they report ready. We need some help!
FCO Lt Rochelle says:
CO: Understood sir.
 
ACTION: Skorloth's ship banks to port and lines her fire with Claymore's and Hera's

CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
:: Activates the dish again with a minor change.::
TO Ens McMannus says:
CO: Sir, the Hera is being swarmed by the Skree fighters!
 
ACTION: The combination of Skorloth's, Calymore's, Hera's and fighter fire concentrated on the first BC actually cause her shields to flare and fail.

FCO Lt Rochelle says:
::bringing the Claymore into better position::
CO BrCapt Daylan says:
::curses to himself in Bajoran:: TO: Have the squadron assist Hera. ::knows the damage a swarm of fighters can do to a large ship like Hera.:: Lieutenant Sirk needs to swat them before they cut Hera apart.
 
ACTION: As Claymore comes around, the second Skree BC opens up with everything they have hitting Claymore broadside.

CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
CO:  The battle cruisers shields are down.
FCO Lt Rochelle says:
CSO: Sir have the shields on the first BC failed???? I am getting indications that they possibility have.
Tigs says:
@:: sits and watches totally unimpressed ::
FCO Lt Rochelle says:
ALL: Brace for impact!!!
 
ACTION: Claymore's shields go down and main power is out.  Transporters and consoles all over the ship explode.

FCO Lt Rochelle says:
::grabs the rail again and tries to bring the Claymore around for the full brunt on the forward shields::
CO BrCapt Daylan says:
::smiles:: CSO: Good job, Eris. TO: Ready quantu... :;gets cut off as Claymore is broadsided::
FCO Lt Rochelle says:
CO: Sir we are dead.  Shields down and Main power is out. Switching to aux power.
 
ACTION: The first BC disappears.

FCO Lt Rochelle says:
::backs up from her sputtering console:: All: Damn it.
TO Ens McMannus says:
:: readies the few quantum torpedoes onboard::
CIV Lt Sirk says:
#::gets the order from the TIC to engage the enemy fighters:: *All squadrons*: All squadrons, engage bandits at the Hera.
FCO Lt Rochelle says:
::closes eyes and finds Bonfire and knows he is alright::
 
ACTION: damage and casualty reports come in from all decks

CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
:: Pulling herself back to her station, she waves the smoke swirling through the place.:: CO:  I have lost the battle cruiser.
CO BrCapt Daylan says:
::unbuckles himself, the belt bruising his ribs:: CSO: We'll worry about them later. FCO: Do we still have communications?
 
ACTION: The second BC, smelling blood, readies weapons and locks on Claymore.

CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
CO:  Captain... the other battle cruiser is turning toward us.
FCO Lt Rochelle says:
CO: Right now sir I have no communications from anywhere and that second BC over there is turning towards us.  We have no shields at all sir.
FCO Lt Rochelle says:
::reaches out with her mind and picks up several injured crew::
CIV Lt Sirk says:
#::begins dog fighting with the enemy manta-rays::
FCO Lt Rochelle says:
CO: Sir I have located several of the injured crewmembers in different locations on the ship.
TO Ens McMannus says:
CO: Quantum torpedoes armed and ready to fire, Sir.
CO BrCapt Daylan says:
::holding his ribs:: CSO: Let's hope Hera sees us. ::looks at the young man at the back:: TO: If the launchers are working, fire the blasted things. And try to get our shields back up.
CO BrCapt Daylan says:
::stumbles over to Eris:: CSO: Are you all right? ::voice low::
 
ACTION: Claymore's fighters engage the enemy SKree fighters.  The Kenedas destroy several enemy fighters before the "mantas" are recalled

FCO Lt Rochelle says:
CO: Sir I have aux power but we will only get two shots at this bird and no more.  I need power for the thrusters to get us into postion.  I have no idea how bad engineering is without going down there and doing a first hand look.

ACTION: The Skree BC opens fire...

CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
:: Coughs and nods at her brother.:: CO:  Better then you I think...
TO Ens McMannus says:
:: Fires torpedoes on the now second BC in a concentrated pattern::
FCO Lt Rochelle says:
CO: Sir here it comes.
CO BrCapt Daylan says:
FCO: All remaining power to thrusters. Evasive maneuvers. ::holding on to Eris' chair as he waits to see if the Prophets are calling him home:;
TO Ens McMannus says:
:: scrambles to bring shielding up on the side facing the second BC::
FCO Lt Rochelle says:
::readies the thursters and fires them and slowly moves the big Akira ship around::
 
ACTION: Skorloth's huge ship suddenly veers into the path of the oncoming fire meant for Claymore, and then fires everything it has.

FCO Lt Rochelle says:
CO: Thrusters firing si........what the blazes does he think he is doing??????
 
ACTION: The BC's shields drop to just over 12% and they are forced to cloak and disappear.

CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
:: Opens wide at Skorloth's response.::
Tigs says:
@:: yawns ::
CO BrCapt Daylan says:
::cheers::
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
:: eyes open wide:: CO: Battle cruisers shields went down and they disappeared.
FCO Lt Rochelle says:
CO: Sir suggestion?
CO BrCapt Daylan says:
All: We might be able to finish those long books we started before this mission after all.
CO BrCapt Daylan says:
FCO: use whatever power we have left to set us on course for Hera.
FCO Lt Rochelle says:
CO: Understood sir but can I suggest something first.
CIV Lt Sirk says:
#::directs his squadrons to finish off the few remaining manta-rays::
FCO Lt Rochelle says:
::sets the Claymore on her heading for the Hera and engages the thrusters::
CO BrCapt Daylan says:
::squeezes his sisters' hand and then heads back to his chair; only making it as far as the captain's chair before he has to sit down:: TO: I need a damage report.
 
ACTION: Claymore's fighters easily mop up the rest of the enemy fighters.

FCO Lt Rochelle says:
CO: Sir we need to retreat and regroup.  We are badly damaged and need to take stock of what damage gets priority.
TO Ens McMannus says:
CO: Yes, Sir. Reports from runners from several departments coming in.
CO BrCapt Daylan says:
FCO: I couldn't agree more. But we're not going anywhere just yet. Work on bringing communications back online.
FCO Lt Rochelle says:
CO: Sir communications are down around the ship and I have no way to know what kind of propulsion we have.
CIV Lt Sirk says:
#::attempts to contact the Claymore:: *TIC*: Enemy bandits destroyed, orders?
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
CO:  Damage report on the Hera: They have power, but their shields are at minimum.
FCO Lt Rochelle says:
CO: Trying to sir as we speak.
 
ACTION: The Sheridan arrives on scene to assist.

Tigs says:
@:: continues to watch the battle thinking whatta mess ::
CO BrCapt Daylan says:
TO: Run someone down to the shuttlebay and use one of the runabout's comm arrays to communicate with the rest of the task force. And thank King Skorloth.
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
CO: Their weapons and warp are off line.  They are reporting casualties, 8%.  Sheridan on approach to assist.
CIV Lt Sirk says:
#::getting no response from the Claymore, orders his squadrons to fly a CAP around the Claymore::
FCO Lt Rochelle says:
::hands are flying across the console as it sputters and shakes head::
 
ACTION: Claymore's engineers get the com systems back online

Engineering says:
*FCO*: Can you hear us?
FCO Lt Rochelle says:
::opens eyes:: *Engineering*: Yes what is your condition?????  How bad is it?
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
CO: Do we have time for repairs?
CO BrCapt Daylan says:
::nods:: CSO: Yes, but not here.
CO BrCapt Daylan says:
TO: Are the communications back online yet?
Engineering says:
 *FCO*: Sir we are a disaster area sir.
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
:: nods::
FCO Lt Rochelle says:
CO: Engineering is a mess and needs help.
FCO Lt Rochelle says:
*Engineering*: How bad son?  I need some type of propulsion.
TO Ens McMannus says:
CO: Communications are back up and I am receiving damage reports from all over the ship.
Engineering says:
*FCO*: Sir if I could get a console working I could tell you but nothing here is functioning and I can't get an accurate damage report.
TO Ens McMannus says:
CO: But they are pretty sporadic as of yet, Sir
CO BrCapt Daylan says:
TO: We need Hera to take us in tow. We can't stay around here to repair. See if we can get the shuttlebay doors open. If we can't, have the squadron fly in close formation around Hera to stay in her warp bubble.
FCO Lt Rochelle says:
*Engineering*: Get teams assembled and do a manual look over and then report to me.
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
:: Fields the damage reports from her staff.::
CO BrCapt Daylan says:
::wincing every time he breaths:: FCO: Transfer the remaining power to SIF. We'll need it when Hera locks the tractor beam.
 Skorloth says:
COM: Claymore: Starfleet vessel.  We are pleased at the honor you have displayed here today. We offer the services of our local base for repairs.
FCO Lt Rochelle says:
CO: Sir I have ordered engineering to do a manual look over of the systems and to report back to me.
FCO Lt Rochelle says:
CO: Understood sir.  I will bleed what ever remaining power to reinforce the SIF when you need it.
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
:: Now that sounds interesting.::
CO BrCapt Daylan says:
::looks up at the ceiling to the hidden mics and speakers:: *COM Skorloth*: We appreciate the courtesy, Your Majesty, and we accept. Transmit the coordinates to our sister ship Hera.
FCO Lt Rochelle says:
::thinks now that is an opportunity not to waste::
TO Ens McMannus says:
:: Drools over the opportunity to touch some Skree tech.::
 Skorloth says:
COM: Claymore: We shall take you in tow.  we do not transmit coordinates in the open.
CO BrCapt Daylan says:
TO: As soon as she can spare them, ask Doctor Senn to send a medic up here.
FCO Lt Rochelle says:
Self: Now that is to good to be true.  My chance.
FCO Lt Rochelle says:
CO; Sir I have sent the locations of the injured crew to all rescue teams on the Claymore from medical.
CO BrCapt Daylan says:
::hesitates, uneasy with the secrecy but decides its' not like they have much choice:: *COM Skorloth*: We understand, sir. We'e prepared to be taken in tow. Our sensors are damaged. please ensure we are leaving no one behind.
Tigs says:
@:: shakes her head at the battle total waste ::
 Skorloth says:
COM: Claymore: All shall be accounted for.
TO Ens McMannus says:
CO: Sir, We can open the shuttle bay doors if we could get a team down there to pull them open manually. Power is out but the mechanism can be disengaged.
CO BrCapt Daylan says:
::relaxes:: *COM Skorloth*: Acknowledged. Task Force out.
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
CO: The Packled vessel is still hanging.
CO BrCapt Daylan says:
CSO: Still? After seeing all that weapons fire? See if you can get Hera to warn them off againa nd tell them to stay away from Skree space.
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
:: Nods and turns to comm the Hera.::
 
ACTION: The huge Skree battleship moves into position over Claymore, Hera, Sheridan and the fighters.  It blocks out most of space.

CO BrCapt Daylan says:
TO: See what you can do to get the doors open. Our friends outside should at least be able to come home.
TO Ens McMannus says:
CO: Ok, I'll coordinate with Damage Control.
 
ACTION: Skorloth's ship extends its shields around all of the Starfleet ships.

CO BrCapt Daylan says:
::sees the enormous bulk of the ship slide in over the Claymore on the flickering viewscreen, whistling softly to himself and still disbelieving they had survived::
TO Ens McMannus says:
::Relays a plan to manually open the bay doors with DC parties::
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
COMM:  Hera: There is a Packled vessel hanging just outside of the battle area.  They have not acknowledged us.  Please try to warn them away from the area.
CO BrCapt Daylan says:
FCO: Disengage all thrusters. We don't need to stress the hull anymore than it already is once we're in tow.
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
Whoa... CO:  Now that is power... the question is good or bad.  They have extended a shield around all of us.
CO BrCapt Daylan says:
::smiles over at his sister, half seeing her face in the dim light:: CSO: Remind me to send them a thank you note.
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
:: Glances at her console to make sure it is recording everything.::
 
ACTION: The Skree warp drive cycles up and all vessels move at warp speed.

CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
CO: I hope this is on the up and up.
TO Ens McMannus says:
COM: CIV: Sir, We're working to open the bay doors manually. Please move into position near them.
 
ACTION: Hera coms the Pakled ship to stay away from Skree space

CO BrCapt Daylan says:
CSO: We're not in a position to do much about it if it isn't.
FCO Lt Rochelle says:
CO: Sir right now I am just glad to have a friend sir.  We are in bad shape.
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
CO: Hmmm... I will hold comment until we get there and walk away.
Tigs says:
@:: wants to tell the Hera what they can do with their comm, but decides to remain silent, while laying in a course following the command ship ::
 
ACTION: Claymore's doors open partially to allow the fighter to return.

CO BrCapt Daylan says:
CSO/FCO: Good idea. All; I'd like to tell you all to sit back and enjoy the ride, but we don't have that luxury. Damage control protocols. Let's see how many holes we can patch by the time we get there.
CIV Lt Sirk says:
#*TO*: Acknowledged, returning to Mother.
 
ACTION: As more secondary systems come back online, damage and casualty reports are becoming more accurate...and more grim.

Tigs says:
@:: follows the Skree command ship at a rather safe distance, all the while shaking her head at the incredible stupidity of the situation ::
Engineering says:
*FCO*: Sir we have more systems beginning to return to online status.  Damage is more extensive than originally estimated.  We have gaping holes in the primary hull sir and several areas of the hull plating are missing.
 
ACTION: after several minutes, all fighters are back on board.

Engineering says:
*FCO*: Also sir main power and warp power ar offline as well sir.
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
:: knowing her sister will be very busy, she does not bother her but begins to put together her departments report.::
FCO Lt Rochelle says:
CO; Sir we are hurt badly.  I do have some report from engineering for you sir.
 
ACTION: After traveling at high warp for some minutes, the Skree ship slows down to impulse.

FCO Lt Rochelle says:
CO: I am also getting reports of micro-fissures in the hull as well sir.
FCO Lt Rochelle says:
CO: Engineering is going to be very busy for a long time to come.
CO BrCapt Daylan says:
FCO: We'll need to patch the holes inside before we can spare the teams for EVA.
Tigs says:
@:: watches the Skree ship drop out of warp and follows suit ::
FCO Lt Rochelle says:
CO: Sir that is an understatement.
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
CO:  We are dropping from warp.  I cannot pick up anything on sensors.  ::frustration in her voice.::
CIV Lt Sirk says:
::hops out of his Kaneda and begins his post-combat rundown with the deck chief::
Tigs says:
@:: looks for cover ::
CO BrCapt Daylan says:
:;still holding his ribs:: CSO: A cloaked installation?
FCO Lt Rochelle says:
CO: Sir we are coming to a dead stop.
CO BrCapt Daylan says:
FCO: Open a channel. If they want to tell us where we are, they will.
TO Ens McMannus says:
:: begins scanning sweeps of Skree Vessel making them look like testing protocols for assessing damage to systems.::
FCO Lt Rochelle says:
CO: Understood sir.  Opening up a comm channel now sir.  ::activates an open com channel::
FCO Lt Rochelle says:
CO: Sir com channel is open sir.
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
CO: Uncertain.
CO BrCapt Daylan says:
::tries to wait patiently and try not to breathe:: TO: Task the Hera to take us under tow once we're free of the flagship's shields.
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
:: A bit wryly::  CO: Sensors will need adjusting.  I need to get to the pallets.
CIV Lt Sirk says:
::lets his chief decide which Kanedas need repairing first, but is overall pleased with their performance::
CO BrCapt Daylan says:
::shakes head:: CSO: We can wait.
Tigs says:
@:: maneuvers the ship into a dark matter cloud nearby and disappears from view ::
 
ACTION: Claymore's sensors sound alarms when a large spherical base appears from nowhere directly ahead.

TO Ens McMannus says:
:: passes message to Hera about tow::
FCO Lt Rochelle says:
ALL: Hello proximity alert sir.
FCO Lt Rochelle says:
All: Whoa where did that come from????
CO BrCapt Daylan says:
All: Relax. Continue with your duties. We knew they were taking us somewhere.
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
:: Startled as she was not expecting alarms.::  CO: Umm... assuming this is their base, it is spherical and very large.
FCO Lt Rochelle says:
CSO: You sure of what yo  are seeing?
CO BrCapt Daylan says:
CSO/TO: Try to get whatever readings that you can. But... scan casual.
CIV Lt Sirk says:
::sends a report of no casualties to the TIC::
CSO Lt Senn Eris says:
CO:  No promises with sensors as they are.  :: frowns at the widening portal.:: Come into my parlor said the spider to the fly...
TO Ens McMannus says:
:: continues scanning, but shifts to a less invasive mode so as to not appear too aggressive::
 
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