Host SMDave says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<RESUME MISSION>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Q_XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::Standing on the bridge::
C_CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::On the bridge at his station, readying the shields for whatever the light emitting things are, scanning them to find out more::
C_EO_Lt_Davis says:
::In Main Engineering, skeptical about extending the shields to protect anyone else::
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::Really wondering if he killed a shuttle load of nuns in a previous life that the Prophets would make things so hard on him in this one::
Host Q_CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Glances over from the sensors :: Q_CO: Captain, we've got two Synod vessels disabled completely.
C_CNS_ENS_Renor says:
::Sits on the bridge next to Daylan.::
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::On bridge:: Powers: How many left?  Can we target any of those incoming yellow lights?
C_OPS_LtCmdr_TShara says:
::On the bridge at OPS.::
C_EO_Lt_Davis says:
::Goes over the ratio of power to shield coverage, very concerned that they are not getting the most bang for their buck here::
C_SO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
::Sits at Science One feeling a bit frantic from what she senses and tries to identify the lights.  Takes biosigns of them::
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::Looks at the three glowing emblems of the cruisers that just showed up and the myriad dots of the quickly approaching anomalies::
Q_XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Q_CTO: Any results from scanning the lights?
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
COM Quirinus: Attack Fleet, we need to know what the Synod were running for. We'll.... try to deal with this situation here.
C_CAG_Maj_Sirk says:
::Sits comfortably at TAC-1, fiddling with some buttons::
Host Q_CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Glances towards science, thinking that's their thing, but sees them busy ::  Q_XO: Very low mass, almost pure energy.  Still can't get clear readings, but they seem to be heading for the Claymore - and fast.
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::Takes a swallow:: C_OPS: Hail the battle cruisers. Let them know we aren't seeking hostilities. ::glances at Renor to let him know he should work with T'Shara on that.
C_SO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
C_CO: Those lights, they have to be sentient and they are angry.  Their mass is nil, almost pure energy.
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
C_CEO/EO: We need maximum shields! Every erg you can spare.
C_EO_Lt_Davis says:
::Notes in his impromptu simulations that any expansion of the shields by more than 12% degrades the intensity of the deflector shields across the surface area::
C_OPS_LtCmdr_TShara says:
C_CO: Aye sir.
Q_XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Q_CTO: Be prepared to fire on them if the Claymore needs us.
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
<FCO_Bobber> Powers: Scans show the arrival of two...no three Tholian Cruisers.  They do not seem to be powering up though.
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::Looks over at Rhianna:: C_SO: Will our weapons affect them?
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM Claymore: Daylan, we are on it.
C_CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
C_CO: Shields are at maximum Captain.
C_SO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
::Leans her head to one side slightly, trying to 'block' the vivid emotion of fury so she can concentrate::  C_CO:  I would think our weapons might feed them...I am trying to isolate exactly what type of energy they are to answer that question.
C_SO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
::Tries to think of some way to communicate with these things::
Host Q_CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Taps the upper corner of the board, widening the integrated defense picture ::  Q_FCO: Got 'em.
C_OPS_LtCmdr_TShara says:
COM *Battlecruisers*: This is the USS Claymore.  We are not seeking any hostility toward you.
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Q_SO: Scan the disabled ships.  Lifesigns?  Do they show any cargo?
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::Shifting in his chair, feeling overwhelmed at not one but two completely unpredictable occurrences:: C_CAG: Charge phasers, Major. Let’s start targeting plots on the incoming signatures. Duty_Helm: Take us toward them. Power to forward shields.
C_CNS_ENS_Renor says:
::Nods to the Captain as he stands, then makes his way to the OPS station.::
C_EO_Lt_Davis says:
::Continues to sift through the simulations, not really taking note as of yet that shields are at their absolute maximum without blowing the shield emitter into a million pieces::
Host Q_CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Q_SO_Yang> Q_CO: Not picking up anything unusual in their cargo bays.  They're listing pretty bad - without power, they don't have life support, either.
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: The small streaks of energy continue on course for the Claymore.  They are at an equivalent to warp 3 and getting faster.
C_OPS_LtCmdr_TShara says:
::Monitors the comms.::  C_CO: Sir so far no response from the Tholians.
C_SO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
C_CO:  Sir, maybe that is it.  They do not like all the energy being discharged.
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Q_OPS: Can you get a lock on the life signs?
C_CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
C_CO: Those things are coming in fast Captain, I'm still not entirely sure what they are composed of.
C_CAG_Maj_Sirk says:
C_CO: Phasers charging, Captain.  ::eyes a bright red button::
C_EO_Lt_Davis says:
::Ends his simulations, not really knowing a way to maximize their shield efforts without blowing a hole in the hull::
Host Q_CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Q_OPS_Richard> Q_CO: Aye, sir, but we will have to lower shields.
C_OPS_LtCmdr_TShara says:
::Looks up at the Counselor standing next to her.  Not exactly sure why the Captain would send him over to help as if he could make them respond.::
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::Calls over his shoulder:: C_OPS: Signal Hydra to hang back and the squadrons to move up to assist if we need it.
C_SO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
C_CO:  The energy beings are still headed for us...warp 3 and increasing in speed.
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: The Tholian ships are still sitting motionless and mute just out of weapons range...waiting...
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
C_CNS: Renor, keep talking to the Tholians. We need them off our backs.
C_OPS_LtCmdr_TShara says:
C_CO: Aye sir.
Q_XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::Looks at the Captain:: Q_CO: So what do you think? Do we risk it?
C_EO_Lt_Davis says:
::Checks the EPS taps in the vicinity of the deflector shield systems, making sure there are no signs - preliminary or otherwise - of overload::
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::frowns:: C_SO: Do the energy signatures look Synod at all? Are they some kind of attack ships?
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn/Powers: What do you think?  We could gain information by bringing the Synod aboard, but we would be momentarily open to attack.
C_OPS_LtCmdr_TShara says:
::Sends a signal to Hyrda to hang back for now.  And notifies the squadrons to move up to assist if needed.::
C_SO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
C_CEO/C_EO:  How could we absorb energy?
C_CNS_ENS_Renor says:
C_OPS: Commander.  Try all hailing frequencies.  Let the Tholians know we are not here for their territory.  We are here to stop the Synod conflict into Federation space.
Host Q_CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
Q_CO: I think we're far enough away to bring some aboard, Captain... but security's going to have their hands full keeping them alive.
Q_XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: I think we'd be giving them a tactical advantage should they ever make it back to the Synod. I recommend against it.
Host Q_CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Glances over his shoulder at the Executive Officer, wondering what sort of tour he's expecting to take prisoners on ::
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: Tactical advantage is we bring them aboard, XO.  I'm not sure I follow your reasoning.
C_CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
C_SO: The shielding system in place, with its modifications for the Synod weapon, act like energy dampeners, shunting it into space.
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: Claymore's phasers unexpectedly go offline.
C_OPS_LtCmdr_TShara says:
::Nods to the Counselor.::  ::Broadcasts on all hailing frequencies.::  COM *Tholian battlecruisers*: We are not here for your territory.  We are here to stop the Synod conflict into Federation space.
C_EO_Lt_Davis says:
::Sees the power flow into and around those systems is nominal, and looks about as good as it's going to get without any shots being fired::
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Q_OPS: How long will shields have to be down?
C_CAG_Maj_Sirk says:
::Taps on the button that just faded out:: Aloud: Hmm...
Q_XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: If they discovered valuable information and somehow got that information back to the Synod.
Host Q_CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Q_OPS_Richard> Q_CO: How many prisoners of war do you want?
C_SO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
C_CO:  I am not sure what they are.  They are all heading with one accord towards us... ::watches as they move nearer::  ...their energy readings are approximately equivalent to one photon torpedo.
C_CTO_Lt_Kizlev says:
::In the XO's chair, studying the situation on his side console when he spots the phasers lose power:: C_CEO: Commander, why did phasers just go offline?
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Q_OPS: How many are still alive?
C_EO_Lt_Davis says:
::Hears a console provide some sort of alert, and he turns around looks at Shiffler::
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
C_SO: Could be some sort of long range weapon then. Let’s see how they react.
C_CAG_Maj_Sirk says:
::Realizes he's leaning on the off-switch, quickly recharges the phasers, hoping no one noticed::
C_CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::stressed:: C_CTO: working on it....
C_EO_Lt_Davis says:
<EO_Shiffler>  EO:  Phasers just cut out, sir.  I can't tell why...  ::furiously slapping at the console, trying to beat answers into it::
Host Q_CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Q_OPS_Richard> Q_CO: Picking up about twenty five lifesigns, but some are fainter than others, sir.
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::Looks over his shoulder:: C_CAG/CTO: Are you ready to fire?
C_CTO_Lt_Kizlev says:
::Turns to the CAG for confirmation::
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: I think that is unlikely, especially if they are contained.
C_EO_Lt_Davis says:
::Gets up and hurries over, looking over her shoulder::  Shiffler, Self:  Is it an overload, or a brownout given how we have power all twisted around, or what?
C_CAG_Maj_Sirk says:
C_CTO/CO: Should give the phasers a few more ticks.  ::sheepishly moves aside to leave the CTO more room::
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: The energy lights swarm in a definite sphere around Claymore as the phasers come back online.
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Q_OPS: How many on bridge?
C_CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::Manually restarts phaser charging:: C_CTO: I'm not sure what happened, I'm trying to restart phaser charging now.
C_EO_Lt_Davis says:
<EO_Shiffler> EO:  What the hell...?    ::sees the phasers power up again::    Now they are back up..
C_CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::looks up:: C_CTO: Guess it worked.
C_SO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
::Turns worriedly towards Kizlev as she hears weapons are down, then looks at Sirk as she senses something not so good from him, but has no time to think about it:: C_CO: Amend that...equivalent to one torpedo each.  There are thousands heading for a direct intercept course with us!
Host Q_CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Q_OPS_Richard> Q_CO: Fi.... Four.  :: Wonders if the Captain realizes his hesitations kill ::
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: If you believe we will be safe, we need to know why they are running.
Q_XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Your call Captain.
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
C_CAG/CTO: They'll be within our defensive envelope any second... ::urgency in his voice::
C_SO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
C_CTO:  Wait...they are swarming us.  It may be the energy from our weapons.  Trying to see if there is a drain.
C_CNS_ENS_Renor says:
C_OPS: Commander keep recycling the hail on all frequencies.
C_EO_Lt_Davis says:
Shiffler:  Is it back up or not?
C_EO_Lt_Davis says:
::Looks at the console, tracing Shiffler's work::
C_SO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
C_CO:  We may have 'called' them here with this battle.  If so...
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: Several of the energy lights impact Claymore's shields then draw back as if testing them.
Host Q_CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
Q_CO: I think I can answer that... or at least partly.  :: changes the view on the viewscreen to point towards the Claymore - and the swarm around them ::
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
Duty_Helm: Ahead flank, Z-Minus 30 degrees, mark!
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
C_CTO/CAG: Fire at will!
C_OPS_LtCmdr_TShara says:
::Raising an eyebrow at Renor.::  C_CNS: Aye Counselor.  ::Sends the message again on all hailing frequencies.::
C_EO_Lt_Davis says:
<EO_Shiffler>  ::shrugs::  EO:  Looks like it - I'll keep an eye on it.
C_CTO_Lt_Kizlev says:
::In the time of a deep breath, he turns to Rhianna:: C_SO: Can you...reach out to them with your mind? If those fonts of energy are alive, there may be a chance to reason with them.
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Q_OPS: Grab as many as you can using all transporters, including cargo.  Direct beam to brig.  Powers: Get your people in place.
C_EO_Lt_Davis says:
Shiffler:  Good...   ::backs away and heads back to his console::
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Q_OPS: Lock on. You have 10 seconds.
C_SO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
::Looks at Kizlev to see if he saw that::  C_CO/C_CTO:  Shields just impacted, nothing serious, but I would say they are seeing what will happen.
Host Q_CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Calls down to the Brig quickly as he lowers the shields ::
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::nods to Pangborn::  Energize.
C_CTO_Lt_Kizlev says:
::Braces himself at the impacts, not much different from photon torpedoes, just like Rhianna said::
C_EO_Lt_Davis says:
::Notes the fluctuation to the shields::
C_CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
C_CTO/C_CO: Shields holding.
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Shields up.
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Q_OPS: How many?
Host Q_CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
ACTION: In ten seconds, the Quirinus is able to recover eighteen life forms.
C_EO_Lt_Davis says:
::Scratches head, trying to figure out a way that they could equip the ship for the environmental anomaly in this sector without hurting their chances at actively defending themselves from attack::
C_CAG_Maj_Sirk says:
::Moves over to a secondary console and brings up the TAC readouts::
C_SO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
::'Sends' feelings of open curiosity to the energy emotions in a reactive response::
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: Claymore's evasive course does nothing to shake the energy lights.  They stay with Claymore through every maneuver draining her shields.
C_CNS_ENS_Renor says:
C_OPS:  Commander, Can you tell if the Tholians are getting our hails?
C_EO_Lt_Davis says:
::Tries to determine if the energy is operating at a frequency of some sort::
Host Q_CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Q_OPS_Richard> Q_CO: Eighteen...
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Go down and see what you can discover.
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: Assume Tactical.
C_SO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
C_CO/C_CTO: I might suggest powering down the weapons to see if they back off.
Q_XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Aye Captain.
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::Turns his chair around:: C_CEO: Woody, increase engine power to 110% if you can! We need more speed!
Q_XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::Takes over at tactical::
Host Q_CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Nods and leaves his station as the Exec comes up ::  Q_XO: Keep an eye on the Claymore task force...
C_OPS_LtCmdr_TShara says:
C_CNS: Let me check Counselor.  ::runs verification to see if the hails are being sent.::
C_CTO_Lt_Kizlev says:
C_CO: Captain, in nature, is it not typical for many carnivorous animals to attack a creature if they show fear and run. Suppose our movements are agitating those energy fonts...?
C_CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
C_CO: Shunting power to engines now.
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
C_CTO/SO: We weren't moving or firing when they came this way. It can't be that, can it?
Q_XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Q_CTO: Will do.
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM Claymore: Daylan how are you holding up.  We have recovered 18 Synod prisoners of war.  My CTO is on his way to question them now.
C_EO_Lt_Davis says:
::Continues to analyze the energy weapons or whatever they are::
C_SO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
::Shakes her head, worried that increasing engine power may attract them even more and bites her lip.  Watches her sensors to see if the energy levels of individual lights increase any::
C_SO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
C_CO:  We cannot outrun them, correct?
C_CTO_Lt_Kizlev says:
C_CO: Perhaps, but we are doing no better evading them. We should stand our ground.
C_OPS_LtCmdr_TShara says:
C_CNS:  Counselor from all analysis they are receiving our message.  The logical assumption is they are unwilling to reply.
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: The energy lights seem to be getting bolder and stepping up their attacks on Claymore's shields.
C_CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
C_CO/C_CTO: We can't take much more of this.
C_EO_Lt_Davis says:
::Identifies the frequency for one energy shard, but realizes the next one's freq is different; he considers automatically rotating their shield frequency, but he doesn't know what would happen if one of those energy lights struck the hull after bypassing the shields completely::
C_SO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
::Looks at Kizlev as he basically echoes her suggestion::
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Q_SO: How is the Claymore holding up?
C_EO_Lt_Davis says:
*C_CEO*: Davis to Hayward.
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
C_CEO: Take anything you can off. Anything at all.
Host Q_CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Rides the turbolift down to the Brig, where chaos has erupted as security is attempting to keep the Synod from killing themselves and each other ::
C_CTO_Lt_Kizlev says:
C_SO: Are they responding to your empathic signals, Rhianna?
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::Rocking from the impacts::
C_SO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
C_CO:  We have very little time.  Shields will be down in three minutes.
C_EO_Lt_Davis says:
::Prepares a probe with a high resonance energy field::
C_CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
*C_EO*: Hayward here.
C_SO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
::Shakes her head::  C_CTO:  Not yet.
C_EO_Lt_Davis says:
*C_CEO*: Sir, I'm sending out a probe right now with a distinct energy signature - similar to, but not the same as our shields.  I want to see how these energy lights respond to it..
C_CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
C_OPS: Take all non-essentials off line, I'm rerouting power to shields and propulsion.
C_EO_Lt_Davis says:
::Sends the probe, not waiting for his approval - they don't have time to debate::
Host Q_CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Bill reaches inside one of the cells, and grabs one of the Synod by the scruff of his neck, pulls him out roughly, and slams him against the bulkhead ::  Synod: Talk.  Now.  Why did you run?
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::Orders the helmsman to bring them about::
C_CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
*C_EO*: Good work, I'll be on the lookout for them.
C_SO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
C_CO:  I would truly suggest powering down.
Host Q_CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Q_SO_Yang> Q_CO: Shields are slowly being drained, Captain.
C_EO_Lt_Davis says:
::Monitor the probe carefully, hoping the energy will attack it as well::
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::Shouting on the bridge now:: All: We need options! If you have an idea, try it!
C_CTO_Lt_Kizlev says:
C_SO: Then if we can't communicate, we need a... ::tries to think of the term:: ...bug repellant?
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: Claymore's probe goes completely unnoticed.
C_OPS_LtCmdr_TShara says:
C_CEO: Aye Commander.  ::begins tapping several buttons on the console in front of her.::
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Q_SO: Can you trace the source of the lights?
C_EO_Lt_Davis says:
::Changes the probe to emit no energy at all, wondering if the energy is attracted to the shields or other energy forms::
C_OPS_LtCmdr_TShara says:
C_CEO: All non-essential off-line Commander.
Host Q_CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Q_SO_Yang> Q_CO: They came from inside the energy station ring... whatever was in there... was it holding it in, or charging a weapon?
C_SO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
C_CTO:  No...I do not think an attack will affect them.  Anti-energy or something to absorb and then disperse energy to weaken them.  ::looks at the engineers::
S_Col_Buldari says:
::Looks from his face in his hands and focuses on Powers, no hate in his eyes, just fear, speaking in clear, but heavily accented Fed Standard:: Q_CTO: What have you done?
C_CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
C_OPS: Thank you Commander.
C_CAG_Maj_Sirk says:
C_CTO: At this point, shouldn't we assume these are some sort of weapons?  And if so, wouldn't it be more prudent to simply destroy the source rather than muck about with its ammo?
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: Claymore's computer sounds an alarm:  ALL: Shield failure in one minute.
C_EO_Lt_Davis says:
*C_CEO*: Commander, this might be half-baked, but we might want to try dropping shields momentarily to see how the energy responds.  They are not powerful enough to cause severe problems - they may be attracted to the shields.
C_OPS_LtCmdr_TShara says:
::Nods and continues trying all hail frequencies and taking any further systems offline.::
C_CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::Reverses the polarity of the ships shields 180 degrees, which should in effect, cause sever phase cancellation of the light beings attacking them::
Host Q_CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
Synod: Spared your life from the vacuum of space.  What have you done?
C_CTO_Lt_Kizlev says:
::nods:: C_CAG: Good point, and it may be our only chance. Let's bear down on the source with everything we've got.
C_CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
*C_EO*: Give me one minute, I'm trying something else...but I'll keep that in mind.
C_SO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
C_CEO:  What if we power down engines and everything unessential and see if they lose interest?
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: The polarity shift in Claymores shields seems to deter the energy lights momentarily, but they seem to shift frequencies as well and attack again.
S_Col_Buldari says:
::Quills squirming under his skin, points occasionally showing as a sign of nervousness, voice thick with pain:: Q_CTO: Failed them... I've failed them.
C_OPS_LtCmdr_TShara says:
C_SO:  We have already taken everything non-essential offline Lieutenant.
Host Q_CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Avoiding the quills as best as he can :: Synod: Who?  Who did you fail?  How?
C_CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
C_SO: It may be worth a shot.
C_SO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
::nods::  C_OPS:  Yes, I see that now.
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Q_SO: Can we create a similar energy frequency to the platform rings using the main dish.
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: The Claymore's computer issues another warning.  ALL: Shield failure in 30 seconds.
Host Q_CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Q_SO_Yang> Q_CO: Like the ones the stations were putting out?  We might be able to match the frequency, but not the intensity... and why would we want to do that?
C_CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
C_CO/C_CTO: Your call gentleman. Should we cut power?
C_CTO_Lt_Kizlev says:
::Notes the phase rotation of the energy lights:: Self: Just like the Borg... C_CEO: Keep rotating shield harmonics. ::hears the CEO and SO's suggestion:: C_CO: The time is now, sir. Destroy the source, or be defensive and power down the engines?
S_Col_Buldari says:
::shaking his head:: Q_CTO: Why did you attack us in this holy place of all places! How could you be so.... ::searches for the word:: Evil!
C_SO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
C_CEO:  The rotating shield frequency we were going to use to deter those weapons, I can put that into effect.
C_CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
C_SO: We'll keep it as an option.
C_CAG_Maj_Sirk says:
C_CTO: I'm not the scholarly type.  Can't you look at their energy trail or the like?
Host Q_CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
Synod: Why have you continued to attack us?  We have asked for peace, and you have ignored us.  Now who have you failed?
C_SO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
::Looks again at Kizlev as they almost simultaneously say the same thing::  C_CEO:  We will not have that option in a few seconds...
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::Watching them come up with solution after solution, each failure like a slap in the face but he's amazed by how fast and how intuitively they work::
C_EO_Lt_Davis says:
::Hands on hips, he wonders what the delay is upstairs in taking shields offline - or maybe taking all power offline::
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Q_SO: If you can.  Do so and transmit the frequency deep into the nebula...perhaps it will attract the lights.
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: Claymore's shields collapse.  The energy lights fade along with the shields and hundreds of hull impacts can be heard throughout the ship as though the hull is being hit by micrometeorites.
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
C_CEO: Cut po... ::hears the impacts:: What's that?
C_EO_Lt_Davis says:
::Also hears::  Self:  What the hell is that?
C_CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
C_CO: We've lost shields, we're being peppered by those things.
C_SO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
C_CO:  They want in here for something.  We should try ejecting various substances to see what they are after.
C_CTO_Lt_Kizlev says:
C_CEO: Can we transfer power to the main deflector?
C_EO_Lt_Davis says:
::Tries to muster up power for the deflector dish, which he recalibrates to operate at a finer frequency::
Host Q_CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Q_SO_Yang> :: Her eyes go slightly wider ::  Q_CO: You'll... kill us all.
S_Col_Buldari says:
::Breathing heavily, panicking:: Q_CTO: You have maligned the holy place of the crystal gods. You fools. Why did you destroy their nursery!
C_CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
C_CTO: We can try. :: diverts power to the deflector::
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: Claymore's computer issues another warning:  ALL:  Warning, outer hull breach.
Host Q_CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
Synod: Whose?!
C_EO_Lt_Davis says:
::Looks up to the ceiling::
C_CNS_ENS_Renor says:
::Wonders if now is a good time to start praying to the gods.::
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::Notes the collapse of the Claymores shields:: Helm: We have followed directive of trying to find out why they fled.  We need to protect the Claymore.  Get us in range.
C_EO_Lt_Davis says:
*Alpha Team*:  Damage Control Alpha team to Deck 13, section 4 - double time!
C_CTO_Lt_Kizlev says:
::Shakes his head, thinking he should have went with Rhianna's idea:: C_CEO: Cut power to the engines. C_FCO: All stop!
Q_XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Weapons ready.
S_Col_Buldari says:
Q_CTO: The Tholians. You have destroyed their nursery. You have murdered their children in their infancy!
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Q_SO: Explain.
C_CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::Cuts power::
C_OPS_LtCmdr_TShara says:
::Looks around a bit at the sounds coming from the hull.::
Host Q_CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Q_SO_Yang> Q_CO: Are you insane, sir?  Whatever they are, they attacked the Claymore, and now she's without shields.  So you want to attract them here?  A little old Steamrunner can stand up to what an Akira couldn't?
C_OPS_LtCmdr_TShara says:
::Begins moving personnel to safer areas of the ship.  Starts locking down all outer quarters.::
C_SO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
C_CO/C_CTO:  What if it is us they want?  I feel fury...  ::looks at the optical sensors and sees what she was afraid of::   They are creatures, insect-like and they are chewing on our hull plating!
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::gasps:: C_CTO: Security teams!
Host Q_CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Shakes his head at the Synod ::  Synod: No, I think the infants have attacked our fellow vessels....
C_SO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
~~~Do not do this!~~~  ::'directs' outward, trying to rein in her fear::
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::Rushes back to his chair and hits the intercom:: Shipwide: All hands to battle stations!
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Yang: I did not instruct you to transmit the frequency to us but away from us.  I do not intend on attracting them here.
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
C_All: Arm yourselves!
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: The computer continues to call out hull breaches on almost all decks in an endless droning tone.
C_OPS_LtCmdr_TShara says:
::Notifies Riley's team to begin relocating people immediately to safer areas of the ship.:
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::Makes a bee-line for the bridge armory::
C_SO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
C_CO:  Sir, I hate to suggest this...but what if we send someone out in a shuttle?
C_CTO_Lt_Kizlev says:
C_OPS: Damage report, Commander. ::looks up at the Captain:: C_CO: We're being boarded?
C_CNS_ENS_Renor says:
C_CO:  Heading to the triage center...  ::Makes a run for the TL.::
C_CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::Works franticly to keep Structural integrity::
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
C_SO: They’re already inside!
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Powers*: Report.
Host Q_CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Q_SO_Yang> Q_SO: It's an energy field, not a miracle!
C_OPS_LtCmdr_TShara says:
C_CTO: Shipwide hull breaches on all outer decks.
Host Q_CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
*Q_CO*: One of the Synod decided they wanted to talk... but he told us that we destroyed a Tholian nursery...
S_Col_Buldari says:
::Laughs, wheezing and high-pitched:: Q_CTO: Those are not the children. You have angered the gods. They have called down their pul-cha upon you. The fireflies will consume you now. Judgment for us all.
C_EO_Lt_Davis says:
::Listens to the Computer from above, frustrated beyond words at this point; no changes they make seem to have any impact on whatever is striking the ship::
C_CTO_Lt_Kizlev says:
Computer: Activate all bridge defense systems. Lockdown all turbolift and Jeffries' tube junction access to this deck.
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Yang: I am aware of that.  Frequencies travel....*Powers* Are you telling me that those lights are Tholians?
C_CNS_ENS_Renor says:
::Enters the TL.:: Outloud: Deck 5.
C_CTO_Lt_Kizlev says:
C_ALL: You heard the Captain. Arm yourselves!
C_SO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
C_CO:  No, Sir, they have not breached our hull yet.
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::Grabs a phaser rifle from one of the bridge armories and stuffs a pistol in his belt:: C_CTO: That won't help. Computer: Delay bridge lockdown.
C_CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
C_CO: It's all I can do to keep us together, structural integrity will fail soon at this rate.
C_EO_Lt_Davis says:
Shiffer:  What else could an entity be repelled by?
C_SO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
C_CEO:  Is there anything that would repel energy?
C_CAG_Maj_Sirk says:
::Grabs a side-arm from under the console:: C_CTO: Not to be a complete pessimist, but our weapons pretty much won't affect them, yeah?
C_EO_Lt_Davis says:
Shiffler:  If not energy....?
C_CTO_Lt_Kizlev says:
::Draws his small type I hand phaser, stands from his chair and assumes a defensive posture::
Host Q_CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
*Q_CO*: It would explain the Tholian vessels, sir.
C_OPS_LtCmdr_TShara says:
::Begins trying to depolarize the outer hull plating and starts changing the frequency on different cycles to see if that stops the hull breaches.::
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
C_CEO/C_OPS: Identify the affected sections and start closing them off. Move people out of those areas. C_CTO: Dispatch security teams.
C_EO_Lt_Davis says:
<EO_Shiffler>  ::crosses arms in thought::
C_CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
C_SO: Nothing we have tried has worked so far
C_CNS_ENS_Renor says:
::Exits deck 5 to see wounded already lining up.::
C_SO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
C_CTO:  You will only attract them with a weapon discharge or make them stronger.
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM Claymore: The station was a Tholian nursery.   Time to ask the parents to get their children.  The ships fleeing were in charge of the nursery.
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
C_All: The rest of you, grab a weapon and let’s go!
C_CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
C_CO: Aye Captain.
C_EO_Lt_Davis says:
<EO_Shiffler>  EO:  It couldn't be sound....light...I'm really not sure....
C_EO_Lt_Davis says:
::frowns::
C_OPS_LtCmdr_TShara says:
C_CO: Aye sir I have already locked down the outer quarters and moved the personnel to safer locations.
C_CTO_Lt_Kizlev says:
*C_Security*: Intruder alert! All teams report to sites of hull breaches. Use extreme caution and prejudice.
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Powers* Ask the Synod what dangers could kill Tholian children.  How do we protect them?  ::or stop them::
C_CNS_ENS_Renor says:
::Grabs a tricorder and stats scanning patients.::
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
C_OPS: Activate our distress signal. Tell the rest of the fleet to stay back and try to pick them off us.
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::Rushes for the turbolift and holds the door:: All: Hurry!
C_SO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
::Stays at her science station::  C_CO/C_CTO:  Sirs, I am seeing something.  These insects generated energy fields.  I believe that is what gave them propulsion and protected them as you saw.  But those fields are gone...they may be vulnerable to attack now.
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Powers* Time is of the essence here.
Host Q_CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
Synod: How do we stop them?
C_CTO_Lt_Kizlev says:
C_CO: Captain, are you certain we are being waylaid by intruders? The computer has sounded no internal sensor alarms.
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: Intruder alert alarms begin from decks one and 5
C_EO_Lt_Davis says:
Shiffler:  What about a warp field?  We've been stationary the entire time.
C_EO_Lt_Davis says:
<EO_Shiffler>  EO: Energy hasn't worked, though..
C_CTO_Lt_Kizlev says:
::Hears the alarms:: C_CO: I stand corrected. Your pardon, sir.
C_OPS_LtCmdr_TShara says:
COM *Tholian*: Call off your children/gods the Synod have decepted the Federation by placing orbital weapon platforms around it.  We do not wish to harm you or your species in any way.
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Q_OPS: Open channel to Tholian ships.
C_EO_Lt_Davis says:
::Turns to console::  Shiffler:  Yea, but we've got to try something..
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
C_CTO: We can apologize to each other later. ::smiles nervously::
C_CNS_ENS_Renor says:
::Notices the alarms on deck 5.::
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: The forward viewscreen begins to deteriorate.
Host Q_CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Q_OPS_Richard> :: Opens a channel ::  Q_CO: You can try, sir.
C_OPS_LtCmdr_TShara says:
::Activates the distress signal.::  COM *Fleet*: Stay back and try to do what you can to remove the entities from the Claymore.
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
C_OPS/SO: Bring the fighters up. Rhianna, help with their targeting data.
C_CTO_Lt_Kizlev says:
C_CO: Do we stay, sir? Or join the repulsion effort below?
C_SO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
::Gets up to retrieve a phaser rifle and glances at the viewscreen::
Q_XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: I'm reading hull breeches on the Claymore Captain.
C_EO_Lt_Davis says:
<EO_Shiffler>  ::double checks her console::  EO:  The energy isn't really a problem anymore.
C_EO_Lt_Davis says:
Shiffler:  What is then?  ::turns around::
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM Tholian Vessels:  We have nursery attendants in custody.  If you will not act, more may be lost.  Is this what you wish?
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: The viewscreen disappears into the jaws of an insect-like creature the size of a small shuttle.  An ensign gets sucked into space before the auto force field activates.
C_EO_Lt_Davis says:
<EO_Shiffler>  ::Turns, the color draining quite quickly from her face::   EO:  Intruder alerts, Decks 1 and 5 apparently.
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
C_CTO: This is our ship, Lieutenant. We have to defend it. ::eyes hard::
Host Q_CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Shakes the Synod ::  Synod: How do we stop them!
S_Col_Buldari says:
::Still laughing and wheezing:: Q_CTO: You cannot! The vengeance of the gods is swift. And merciless.
C_CAG_Maj_Sirk says:
::Watches the poor sod float away:: Aloud: Bloody hell!
C_EO_Lt_Davis says:
::Feels the color drain out of his face as well, and rubs forehead::
C_CNS_ENS_Renor says:
::Notices movement in Cargo bay 2.  Taps his comm badge.:: *CO*: Captain what’s going on.  We need security down here in Cargo bay 2.
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::Damn near soils his pants and levels his weapon:: All: Fire!
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Q_Helm: Bring main deflector dish to bear on Tholian vessels.
Host Q_CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
Synod: Fan-freakin-tastic.... :: Sidearm’s the Synod back into a cell :: *Q_CO*: The Synod was non-helpful in answering how to help.
C_SO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
C_CO:  Yes sir.  ::has the computer bring up the specs on each individual insect, the tracking changing the data instantaneously:: Will forward that to our fighters.  ::does as she says and sends the information to the fighters computers, synchronizing::  *C_CAG*:  I have linked your computers with the insect locations.  The computer will track.
C_CTO_Lt_Kizlev says:
::Falls to his knees as the viewscreen smashed open and the air drew out, then looks up to see the Duty FCO fly off into space, and the creature appear::
C_EO_Lt_Davis says:
C_ALL (Engineering): Secure all entry points to Main Engineering, and draw weapons immediately.
Q_XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: I'm on it Captain.
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
*C_CNS*: We have one on the bridge, Renor! Find Security, get them to you somehow!
C_EO_Lt_Davis says:
::Watches everyone kind of hesitate::
C_CTO_Lt_Kizlev says:
::Fires his phaser at the creature at kill setting::
C_EO_Lt_Davis says:
<EO_Shiffler>  ::She hesitates too, but then she realizes that she'd much rather die with a phaser in her hand than on the way to go and get one::  ALL (ENG): You heard him, let's go!
Q_XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::Brings deflector on line::
C_EO_Lt_Davis says:
::Heads to the weapons locker and draws a phaser, placing it in a pouch around his waist::
C_EO_Lt_Davis says:
::Watches as crewmen head to each door and manually deactivate them one-by-one::
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: The first wave of Claymore’s fighters launches and begin strafing Claymore's hull.  This appears to be the exact wrong thing to do to the remaining Starfleet ships.
C_CNS_ENS_Renor says:
*C_CO*:  Will try we have plenty of wounded down here Captain.
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Yang: I know your objections.  Send the frequency toward the Tholians.  .5 millisecond blast.  The sound will travel away perhaps before they realize where it came from.
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
C_All: Concentrate fire on the head! ::working his way around to the door by the break room to try to get at the creature's 'neck'.
C_SO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
::Picks up her phaser rifle and aims, highest setting at the huge insect in the viewscreen, discharging::
Host Q_CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Q_SO_Yang> :: Prays silently to her gods, and then for the Captain's soul in hell, and puts in the frequency ::
C_OPS_LtCmdr_TShara says:
::Picks up her phaser and aims, highest setting and fires.::
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: How long can the Claymore continue to hold?
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: Phasers from the bridge crew, at full force, explode the creatures head.  It falls to the deck as greenish-blue slime coats the bulkheads and officers.
C_EO_Lt_Davis says:
::By now, everyone has a phaser in Main Engineering, and the tension is quite noticeable; they seem to be waiting, rather than continuing to work on the ship as best they can::
Host Q_CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
ACTION: The Quirinus fires a short burst from her deflector dish....
Q_XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: They are being 'boarded' as we speak.
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
Self: Ugh! ::spits out goo::
C_OPS_LtCmdr_TShara says:
::Wipes off some of the goo from her face and spits out the nasty taste.::
C_CAG_Maj_Sirk says:
::Tries to shake slime off his hand:: Aloud: Brilliant.
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
C_SO: Are there anymore outside the bridge?
C_CTO_Lt_Kizlev says:
::Wipes goo from his forehead, pleased by the results of his tactical "surgery"::
C_CNS_ENS_Renor says:
::Continues examining the wounded and placing them in critical and non-critical ques.::
C_SO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
::Feels horribly upset to kill these creatures, knowing it was they that murdered theirs first::  ~~~I am sorry...~~~  ::fires again at the insects, then quickly glances at the sensors to see where else they are::
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: Intruder alarms continue to sound, but security and crew with weapons report much the same success as the bridge crew experienced.
C_OPS_LtCmdr_TShara says:
::Looks down at the readings coming in as she wipes more insect goo from her face to see.::
C_EO_Lt_Davis says:
::Accesses internal sensors to see if they can figure out where the intruder(s) are::
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::Works his way past the apparently dead insect to the operations officer:: C_OPS: Are you alright?
C_CTO_Lt_Kizlev says:
::Runs over to where the CAG is to check out the security reports::
C_CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::Works with goo on him::
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::Watches as the Claymore continues the struggles but follows orders to stay clear.::
C_SO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
C_CO:  No more, Sir.  The fighters are ridding our hull of the insects.
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
C_CEO: Do we have enough power to transport this thing off the bridge?
C_CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
C_CO: I think so.
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Yang: Any effect?
C_CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
C_CO: Locking on now....
C_OPS_LtCmdr_TShara says:
::Looks up at the Captain.:: C_CO: I'm fine.  Are you ok?
C_EO_Lt_Davis says:
::Doesn't detect any on their deck, and he's not really sure if he should leave Main Engineering to someone else in order to find out of the Bridge crew is alright::
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::Looks worriedly at T'Shara but relieved at the same time and then nods to Woody:: C_CEO: Energize.
C_EO_Lt_Davis says:
*Bridge*: Davis to Bridge, come in!
C_OPS_LtCmdr_TShara says:
C_CO: Sir reports coming in from all decks and crew with much the same success with the insects as well.
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
C_CTO: Let’s find the rest and dispose of them. And make sure there aren't any more.
C_CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
::energizes::
C_CTO_Lt_Kizlev says:
C_CO: Captain, perhaps at the next Starbase, I could haggle the quartermaster to arrange ablative hull plating for us...in case we return to this nebula again, that is.
C_OPS_LtCmdr_TShara says:
::A little concerned how Atlas is handling this battle she glances at him as she monitors the incoming reports as her hands slide over the console quickly with goo everywhere.::
C_EO_Lt_Davis says:
::Detects life signs on the Bridge despite the lack of response::
C_SO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
::Wonders if more and severer consequences will come of this because of the future Captain's warning.  They have now harmed sentient beings against the most important tenet of all::
C_EO_Lt_Davis says:
::Accesses shields and tries to restore them as best he can with the available power::
C_CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
*C_EO*: We're okay up here Davis.
C_EO_Lt_Davis says:
*C_CEO*: Good to hear, sir.. we didn't have any visitors here.  I just wanted to make sure.
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
C_CTO: I'll sign that request personally. ::straightens and looks around the bridge::
C_CTO_Lt_Kizlev says:
::Checks the reports:: C_CO: Security reports coming in from decks 1 through 5. More of what we just faced are attempting to overrun us. The teams are barely holding them back.
C_CNS_ENS_Renor says:
*C_CO*: Captain we have about 54 wounded down here in Triage and another 10 in sickbay, but we are getting some reports of missing crewmen.
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
C_All: We need to find out the status of the ship. Everyone get reports from your departments.
C_CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
C_CO: Engineering is secure.
C_SO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
C_CTO:  That will not be needed if we do no harm to them.
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM Claymore: What is your status?
Host Q_CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Q_SO_Yang> Q_CO: No effect.
C_CAG_Maj_Sirk says:
C_CO: My DCAG reports the Air Wing is having good success with what's left beyond the hull.
C_CTO_Lt_Kizlev says:
C_CEO: I'm detaching what people I have left to keep engineering that way.
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::Hears the incoming com and tries to find a console that's working to answer it:: COM Quirinus: We're in bad shape, Captain. We need these things off our hull and we could use some more hands inside. Send boarding teams but keep your ships out of range.
C_CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
C_CTO: Good enough for me.
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
COM Quirinus: Just watch our backs. We're in no position to do that ourselves.
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: Slowly but surely, Claymore's crew and fighters begin to gain the upper hand as more and more greenish-blue slime fills the corridors.
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM Daylan: Understood.  We will beam in security.  Send coordinates as to where you would like them.
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::Overhears the conversation:: COM Quirinus: Engineering, Deck 8.
C_SO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
C_CO: They are gone...one is outside engineering.
C_EO_Lt_Davis says:
::Watches as a crewman opens the door to Main Engineering and a creature that has no place on a Starship pokes its ugly head in the door; he draws his phaser and fires, and several other engineers follow in suit::
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Powers* Assemble teams to beam aboard the Claymore to help with her defense.  Engineering and Deck 8.  Full arm.  All weapons set to kill.
C_OPS_LtCmdr_TShara says:
C_CO:  We're missing 4 people more than likely they were lost during the hull breeches and are currently not on the Claymore.
C_EO_Lt_Davis says:
::Continues firing at the face of the alien, wishing for it’s immediately and painful death::
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
C_OPS: Keep looking. Get any medics not in Security down to Sickbay.
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: Slime flows into engineering as the creature's head explodes, coating the bulkheads and officers within.
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
*C_CNS*: We're sending help for you, Renor.
C_SO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
::Feels as oddly out of place as she did on the Warbird with all the merciless killing.  The 'silence' is now hurting her conscience::
C_EO_Lt_Davis says:
::Walks up to Crewman Valles, who had opened the door, ignoring the....whatever it is....that's on all of them, and all the equipment::
C_EO_Lt_Davis says:
Crewman Valles:  Do you want to explain that decision to me...?
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM Attack Force: Prepare boarding parties to be beamed aboard Claymore.  Keep all ships away.
C_OPS_LtCmdr_TShara says:
C_CO: Aye sir.  ::notifies all medical teams to head to Sickbay to assist the Counselor and his team.::
Host Q_CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Considers telling Sulek to go himself... he just doesn't understand the damage, destruction, and death he has wrought ::
C_EO_Lt_Davis says:
<Valles>  ::pretty stunned right now, lucky to be intact::  EO: Uhh.....no sir.
C_CTO_Lt_Kizlev says:
<C_CSEC_Merlose> *C_Bridge*: Merlose to bridge. We have these bastards contained. Their numbers are witling down. We have some casualties to report. We're gonna need medics on deck 5 ASAP!
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Q_OPS: Beam our teams to specified coordinates.  Pangborn: Lower shields for quick beam out.
C_EO_Lt_Davis says:
::Secures the door again, though it gets stuck on part of the creature's body; he kicks the corpse into the corridor in front of Main Engineering and secures the hatch again::
C_CNS_ENS_Renor says:
*C_CO*:  I think we have everything handled here in Cargo 2 Captain.  Critical patients are being moved to sickbay for advanced treatment.  The rest are staying here in Cargo 2.
Q_XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::lowers shields:: Sulek: Done.
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Q_OPS: Energize.
C_SO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
::Turns angrily to Kizlev almost about to call him down for what he calls the insects and barely stops herself::
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
*C_CNS*: Acknowledged, Counselor. We'll offload some to Nicaragua if we have to.
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: Re-establish shields.
C_EO_Lt_Davis says:
::Helps Valles to his feet, just as he's going to help with his written reprimand once he gets the time to put the paperwork together::
Host Q_CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
ACTION: A half dozen security officers was all the Quirinus could spare while dealing with the Synod.  Better to nuke them from orbit - it's the only way to be sure.
C_CTO_Lt_Kizlev says:
*C_CSEC*: Acknowledged, chief. Lockdown the place and get your wounded to nearest triage zone. Bridge out.
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
C_OPS: Signal Sisyphus to come up with her escort.
Q_XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::Raises shields::
Q_XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Why do I get the idea that we screwed up?
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM Claymore: Teams are on board.  Sorry not many, but the Synod prisoners are a handful.
C_OPS_LtCmdr_TShara says:
::nods::  C_CO: Aye sir.  ::Sends a signal to Sisyphus to come up with her escort.::
C_CTO_Lt_Kizlev says:
::Turns to Rhianna, and shakes his head:: C_SO: I'm sorry, it's either them or us now. They're leaving us no choice but to fight.
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
COM Quirinus: We appreciate whatever you can spare.
C_EO_Lt_Davis says:
::Shakes head at Valles as a few other enlisted crewmen help him to a chair, then he looks at the substance on what had been a pretty clean uniform up until this point::
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
C_SO: Let’s make sure there aren't anymore of those things around us. Do we have any alive on the hull still?
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Medical* Get down to brig and see if you can "calm" the Synod prisoners.
C_EO_Lt_Davis says:
Self:  I didn't know they could stack slime that high..
Host Q_CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::turning:: Q_ SO Yang: We did not die.
Host SMDave says:
ACTION: Seeing the Starfleet ships rally around the now air conditioned USS Claymore, the Tholian ships reverse course and exit the Sanctum at warp speed.
C_SO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
::Does not look at either command officer, trying to control her anger, but checks the count:: C_CO:  None on the interior, a few left exterior.
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::Claps Woody on the shoulder:: C_CEO: Good job keeping us in one piece, Commander.
C_EO_Lt_Davis says:
::Heads back to his slime-ridden console to check the overall status of the ship - quite frankly, he doesn't know where to start::
C_CTO_Lt_Kizlev says:
::Feels a bit surprised he was somehow...'aware' of Rhianna's frustration toward what she heard when Merlose spoke on the comm::
C_CEO_Cmdr_Hayward says:
C_CO: A lot of the credit goes to Davis as well. He was invaluable.
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
::nods:: C_SO: Let’s identify the ones still moving for our friends outside to light up.
Host Q_CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
<Q_SO_Yang> Q_CO: You seem to be getting lucky a lot lately.  Our luck will run out.
C_CTO_Lt_Kizlev says:
::His head pulses with another ache from the concussion he received earlier, wondering if the pain meds are wearing off::
Host C_CO_Capt_Daylan says:
C_CAG: Your men shoot well. When this is over, I'm opening up the bar. They can have as much as they want.
C_SO_LtJG_Jakiel says:
::Bristles at the casual remark of murder but does as she's ordered::
Host SMDave says:
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