Host SMDrew says:
Finding Peace - Mission 14
Host SMDrew says:
Summary: The Vinii I fleet has discovered the location of the Claymore and Rhenal within the Tau Kata System.  While the crew of the Claymore work to counter the Vinii I weapons the Vinii I fleet moves within striking distance.  After a message from the Vinii I it is clear that they are looking to hold Starfleet responsible for the Borg.
Host SMDrew says:
**********************  Resume Mission ***********************
Host SMDrew says:
ACTION:  The Vinii I fleet continue moving in to the Tau Kata System.  The smaller fighters take lead of the larger Vinii I vessel.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: On the floor of the bridge, with Archimedes help, climbs to her feet.::
CEO_Lt_Hull says:
::setting Red Alert conditions for Engineering, through Bridge Engineering console::
SO_Archimedes says:
:: Moves to the science station.::
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::In Sickbay with a few technicians, as the rest of the medical staff has been deployed elsewhere::
Host CO_Cptn_TShara says:
::Stands from her chair and walks around a bit, the red alert sound going off.::
SO_Archimedes says:
CSO:  Vessels within sensor range.
Host CO_Cptn_TShara says:
aOPS: How is that communication coming ensign?  Have we made contact with the Vinii I yet?
CEO_Lt_Hull says:
CO:  Captain, shields are up, weapons are on-line, sensors are operational.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
SO: Somehow, I doubt that is what I want to know.  :: rubs her shoulder where she hit the floor a bit hard.::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Moving to stand next to him, activates the battle screen and places it on the lower corner of the main view screen.::
Host CO_Cptn_TShara says:
::Looks over to Science and sees Lieutenant Senn getting up::  CSO: Are you ok Lieutenant?
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Holds out hope that they might communicate with the Vinii I before they get too close, but knows those prospects have grown rather dim at this point::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Glances over her shoulder::  CO:  Better then I might be soon.  All ships are now within sensor range and on the battle screen.
Host CO_Cptn_TShara says:
::Turns around to see the screen::  CSO: That's what I was afraid of.  How are the weapons frequency coming?
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Glances at Archimedes::  CO:  Ahhh... Yea.  Ummm... let us get back to you on that.
Host CO_Cptn_TShara says:
CEO: Acknowledged, did your team make the modifications Senn and Davis gave them?
Host CO_Cptn_TShara says:
CSO: We don't have time for you to get back to us we need something now Lieutenant.
CEO_Lt_Hull says:
CO:  Yes Captain, but there wasn't any time to run any simulations.
Host CO_Cptn_TShara says:
<aOPS> CO: Standard message still running.  But, no reply ma'am.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Frowns as she turns from one screen only to turn back and look closely::  Hmmm... interesting.  CO:  I might have something for you that will even the odds a bit... about 1 in 100 to 10.  The Viniis fighters are drawing large amounts of power from the Viniis I mother ship.  If we can knock her out...
Host CO_Cptn_TShara says:
CEO: Understood.  We will just have to make do, making any changes if need be as we go.
CEO_Lt_Hull says:
CO:  Aye, we'll keep on our toes Captain! 
SO_Archimedes says:
CSO: Damage reports of the claymore are nominal.  However the Rhenal did not fare as well as their shields were down.
Host CO_Cptn_TShara says:
::Raises an eyebrow::  CSO: I see where you are going with this.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Considers checking in with Raeyld, Amica and Sokov, perhaps simply as a way to fill the calm before things get rough, but decides against it, knowing that they're in position and not wishing to set anyone ill-at-ease::
Host CO_Cptn_TShara says:
All: You heard the lady that is our primary focus.
Host CO_Cptn_TShara says:
CEO: I know you will Lieutenant as we all will if we want to survive.
Host CO_Cptn_TShara says:
*CMO*: Doctor is everyone ok down there?
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Looks calmly to Merriweather and Nergaard, though neither notices as they're occupied staring fixedly into space, their medkits at ready::
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
*CO*:  Everyone is in position, Captain.  We're as ready as we're going to be.
CEO_Lt_Hull says:
::Adjusts power settings to the EPS, balancing the load throughout the ship::
Host CO_Cptn_TShara says:
COM: Lt. Boomer: Recon this is Captain T'Shara recall all vessels back to the ship immediately.
CSO_Lt_Senn_ says:
:: Looks hopefully to the CEO on that possibility before turning back to Archimedes.::
Host CO_Cptn_TShara says:
*CMO*: Acknowledged Doctor.
SO_Archimedes says:
CSO:  I am uncertain what I am reading here as it does not fit the logics of physics as we know it... :: Points to another screen.::
Host Lt_Boomer says:
COM: USS Claymore:  Roger that Captain.  Returning to the Claymore.
CEO_Lt_Hull says:
::Returns the look with a nod::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Leans closer and taps a few buttons, muttering under her breath::  SO:  Some laws just do not cross boundaries... hmmm....
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
CO: Captain... this is most peculiar and I am not quite sure what to do with it... but apparently the mother ship herself is drawing power... from the rift.  And to add to that, it almost looks like she is pulling it along; like a tug boat.
Host CO_Cptn_TShara says:
CSO: So we need to target the mother ship and possibly the rift itself?  How do you suggest we do that Lieutenant?  ::Walks over near science::
SO_Archimedes says:
CSO: If the mother ship is keeping the rift open...
Host CO_Cptn_TShara says:
CSO: What is the status on weapons?
CEO_Lt_Hull says:
CO:  Captain, Perhaps we could short circuit the power draw at the source with a photon torpedo, aimed right at the rift.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Straightens::  CO:  Go back to the idea of turning that Romulan ship into a bomb of sorts.
Host CO_Cptn_TShara says:
FCO: Prepare to break orbit, course set for the rift full impulse.
SO_Archimedes says:
:: Looking at his CSO's slightly exasperated face on the weapons, hides a smile and walks over toward tactical.::
CEO_Lt_Hull says:
<FCO> CO:  Aye Captain, Engaging full impulse.
Host SMDrew says:
ACTION:  Six Vinii I fighters break formation and begin attacking the Claymore on her Starboard side.  A hail of munitions slam against the newly adjusted shields.   The Internal dampening fields struggle with the volume of impacts and light rumbling can be felt throughout the Claymore.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
CO: I don't suppose you need me to tell you anything there.
SO_Archimedes says:
<Tac Whinchester> CO: Incoming...  :: Looks at Archimedes.::
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Almost with a kind of relief as he leans against the edge of the master sickbay status board::  Merriweather/Nergaard:  They're here.
Host CO_Cptn_TShara says:
CSO: An affirmative answer would be nice Lieutenant.  But, I know.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
CEO:  Could we set the Romulan ship to be destroyed here?  Pull it along and then let it go to swing into the Vinii I ship?  Though I doubt we will make any friends here.
SO_Archimedes says:
<Tac Whinchester> CO: Shields holding at 99%.  Nothing made it through.
Host CO_Cptn_TShara says:
CEO: Ready photon torpedos.  Aim for the rift.
SO_Archimedes says:
CO: Captain, in order to work the weapons into this frequency, we need time to do two things.  One, the phasers need to be modified.  And two, the targeting computers need to be adjusted.
CEO_Lt_Hull says:
CO:  Captain, the shields held on that attack down 1%, the dampening field generators didn't appreciate the work though.
CEO_Lt_Hull says:
CO:  Aye, Captain, full yield, photon torpedo loaded, target programmed and locked.
Host CO_Cptn_TShara says:
TAC: Acknowledged.  CEO: That's one way to test them.
SO_Archimedes says:
<Tac Whinchester> :: Leaving the 'testing' to the CEO, begins to work with Archimedes.::
Host CO_Cptn_TShara says:
SO: Understood and there is no real time to do such modifications.  Is there any way to make adjustments while we go without interrupting our fire power?
Host CO_Cptn_TShara says:
::Walks back over watches the battle screen::
SO_Archimedes says:
:: Without looking up::  CO: Working on it now... no promises or guarantees.
Host CO_Cptn_TShara says:
CEO: If you need more power begin taking it from life support.  We can have team’s clear decks as needed.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: glances over at Archimedes and Winchester::
CEO_Lt_Hull says:
CO: Understood Captain.
Host CO_Cptn_TShara says:
SO: Understood that's all I'm asking.
Host SMDrew says:
ACTION:  The Vinii Fighters turn away as another set of fighters begin their attack run.  The fighters maneuver around the Claymore attacking her on all sides.  Once again the volley of munitions is deflected by the shields.
Host CO_Cptn_TShara says:
CEO: Begin firing now.
SO_Archimedes says:
<Tac Winchester> :: glances at shields::  CO: Shields continue to hold.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
<PO_Merriweather>  ::Finally looks up, amidst the shuddering::  CMO:  ...All's quiet, sir.
CEO_Lt_Hull says:
::Keys in the firing sequence::  CO:  Torpedo away!
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
Merriweather:  I know...whatever they did to the shields, it must be working.
Host CO_Cptn_TShara says:
::Nods to tactical in response.::
Host CO_Cptn_TShara says:
::Arms folded across her chest she watches the screen to see if the plan works.::
SO_Archimedes says:
<Tac Winchester> CO: Internal dampeners are struggling to suppress that volume of mass hitting us.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Checks the board again, and sees no issues posted from any of the team leaders::
Host CO_Cptn_TShara says:
TAC: Aye, Lieutenant Hull is working on rerouting power to help with the stress.
SO_Archimedes says:
<Tac Winchester> CO: shields have recorded 75,420 strikes.  :: sounds slightly impressed.::
Host CO_Cptn_TShara says:
::Raises an eyebrow, quite impressed with Senn's calculations to hold off that much.::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: listening, works on trying communication again... it couldn't hurt and she really would prefer a more peaceful outcome.  In the back of her mind is her young daughter.::
Host CO_Cptn_TShara says:
::watches as Claymore veers above the mother ship heading for the rift.::  FCO: Once we have made our mark turn us around and head directly for the mother ship.
CEO_Lt_Hull says:
<FCO> CO:  Course laid in Captain...::waiting for the mark to initiate the turn::
Host CO_Cptn_TShara says:
CSO/aOPS: Any luck on communications?
SO_Archimedes says:
Sec: Give me another five minutes and I will have the computers adjusted.  You should be able to get the phasers back online meanwhile.
Host CO_Cptn_TShara says:
::Nods::  FCO: Understood.
Host SMDrew says:
ACTION: The Claymore's forward torpedo tubes begin to fire in sequence and unleash a devastating 80 torpedos towards the subspace rift following the Vinii I Mother ship.  The torpedos follow a pre-programmed path and adjust their course around the mother ship before finding their target...
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
CO: No one is home...
CEO_Lt_Hull says:
<FCO> CO:  Changing course, heading for the Vinii Mother Ship.
Host CO_Cptn_TShara says:
::Half grins at the comment::  CSO: I had a feeling you were going to say that Lieutenant.  What's the status on the Vinii fighters?
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Turns around::  CO:  Though I am reading around 250,000 life forms.
Host CO_Cptn_TShara says:
FCO: Acknowledged.
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
::Steps out onto the bridge, her medkit at her side::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
CO: No change on the fighters.
Host CO_Cptn_TShara says:
::Turns to Senn::  CSO: Spread out amongst the fleet?
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
CO: Nope... on the mother ship
Host CO_Cptn_TShara says:
::Notices the doctor and nods::
CEO_Lt_Hull says:
CO:  Torpedos away, on course.
Host SMDrew says:
ACTION:  The Vinii I fighters break off their attack as another set of fighters move in.  These move in closing on the Claymore at full impulse.
SO_Archimedes says:
<Tac Winchester> CO: Vinii I fighters breaking off attack.  We have phasers back online and the targeting computer should be online shortly.
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
::Nods back to the captain, then steps aside to an unoccupied console, quickly reconfiguring it to tap into the medbay's status and computers. Assigns a specific control for communication with sickbay itself::
CEO_Lt_Hull says:
CO:  Captain, sensors show another wave of Vinii fighters closing in at full impulse, 40 of our torps have just entered the rift.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Sees Raeyld link up to the status board, and taps out a message asking her how the battle is going, sending it to her console::
CEO_Lt_Hull says:
CO:  Captain, the remaining 40 torpedos are nearing the rift event horizon.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Giving the captain a moment to let that sink in.::  CO:  Ma'am, I know we cannot let those kind of numbers loose in the fleet... but to take that many lives....
Host CO_Cptn_TShara says:
TAC: Not a moment to soon.  Begin targeting the mother ship.
Host CO_Cptn_TShara says:
CEO: Acknowledged.  Let's hope it makes its mark and cuts some of that power to our advantage.
SO_Archimedes says:
:: His full attention on working the computers, barely acknowledges what is going on around him at the moment.::
Host SMDrew says:
ACTION: Behind the Vinii I mother ship a huge matter anti-matter explosion appears as 40 of the Claymore's torpedoes ignites in on massive explosion.  The rift following the Vinii I mother ship begins to expand and fracture the area following the mother ship.
Host CO_Cptn_TShara says:
CSO: I understand where you are coming from but if we can't make contact then there isn't much we can do.  Unless you have some further suggestions.  As you and I have seen they haven't let up on any of our vessels they have come in contact with.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
CO: The explosion has ignited... the rift is expanding and fracturing the area following the mother ship.
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
::Taps out a reply to Welland, "Shields currently holding, Claymore currently attacking lead ship.”::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Does not look around, only sighs as she focuses on the incoming telemetry::  CO: Massive build of energy being forced into the mother ship... subspace fractures... appear to be opening within the mother ship as well.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Looks up in thought, not remember ever seeing anything in previous reports about their being a "lead ship"::
Host CO_Cptn_TShara says:
CSO: I don't want to take that many lives either Lieutenant.  But, unless you have another option I don't know what other choice we have.  ::sets back down in her chair, crossing her legs::
Host SMDrew says:
ACTION:  The Vinii Fighters now align themselves with the forward section of the claymores deflector dish.  Weapons on the Vinii I fighters begin to hammer the forward shields as they move in to ram the Claymore.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Quietly::  CO: If only we could somehow capture one....
CEO_Lt_Hull says:
CO:  Captain, this looks like an all out attack
SO_Archimedes says:
<Tac Winchester> CO: Fighters are aligning themselves with the forward section of our deflector dish.  They are trying to hammer into us.
Host CO_Cptn_TShara says:
::Gets up from her chair and walks over to Senn, quietly::  CSO: We did capture one and look what happened, most of us that were on that flight deck we left with ear damage and lying on the floor as it escaped.
Host CO_Cptn_TShara says:
FCO: Evasive maneuvers, full speed.
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
::Taps out an update to Welland, "Vinii attack intensifying, apparently attempting to physically bombard the Claymore."::
SO_Archimedes says:
<Tac Winchester> CO: Shields down to 97%.  Two Vinii ships coming straight at us... looks they intend to ram us.
Host CO_Cptn_TShara says:
<FCO> CO: Aye, Captain evasive maneuvers engaging at full speed.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Had not been there and had heard only part of the story.::
CEO_Lt_Hull says:
::continues to monitor the tactical sensors::
SO_Archimedes says:
Sec:  Done...
SO_Archimedes says:
<Tac Winchester> :: quickly sets the system up.::  CO: Prepared to fire on your order.
Host CO_Cptn_TShara says:
TAC: Fire now.  Everything you have on the mother ship.
SO_Archimedes says:
<Tac Winchester> :: nods, aims and fires.::
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Replies to Raeyld, "Physically bombard?  Clarify."::
Host CO_Cptn_TShara says:
TAC: Ignore that order begin firing on the incoming vessels.
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
::Clarifies to Welland, "Ramming."::
SO_Archimedes says:
<Tac Winchester> :: quickly shifts gear and adjusts for the incoming vessels, firing.::
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
Merriweather/Nergaard:  Brace for impact.  ::Checks to make absolutely certain the restraining fields are active on all the biobeds, for the safety of those who are on them::
CEO_Lt_Hull says:
::engages the tractor beam to repulse the ramming ships::
CEO_Lt_Hull says:
CO:  Captain, I've engaged the tractor beam, try to repulse the ramming ships
Host CO_Cptn_TShara says:
::Senses where Senn is coming from but sees no option with the way they are attacking Claymore and what they have done to most of the other ships crews they have aboard at this time.::
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
::Adds to Welland, "Might want to prepare for burns and exposure."::
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Replies to Raeyld, "Understood."::
Host CO_Cptn_TShara says:
CEO: Acknowledged.
Host SMDrew says:
ACTION:  The Claymore's targeting computers give a brief warning on firing into empty space.  The dorsal arrays fire and two Vinii I fighters explode right before hitting the Claymore.   Black explosion marks smear on the port and starboard sides of the Claymore and small pieces of Vinii Craft can be heard hitting the outer hull.
Host CO_Cptn_TShara says:
::Walks away from science and back near her chair.::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
CO: That was ummm... too close?
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
<PO_Merriweather>  ::Sits down against the bulkhead alongside Nergaard::  CMO:  Impact, sir?  ::Jumps a bit as he hears the debris collide with the Claymore's outer hull::
Host CO_Cptn_TShara says:
::Sits down, listening to the crafts hitting the outer hull::  CSO: Aye, a little too close.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
CO: Subspace rift appears to be engulfing the Vinii I mother ship.  While I would like to try and sort this out with them, I have no desire to go with them.
CEO_Lt_Hull says:
All:  Remind me to touch up the paint when we make it back to DS3
SO_Archimedes says:
CEO: Minor hull damage only.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Nods slightly::  Merriweather:  Impact.  Though it sounds like we weren't the ones who got the worst of it.
Host CO_Cptn_TShara says:
::Glances over at Hull::
SO_Archimedes says:
<Tac Winchester> CO:  A few of the fighters appear to be pulling back.
CEO_Lt_Hull says:
SO:  No pun intended ::grins::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
CO: Energy readings dropping.
Host CO_Cptn_TShara says:
TAC: Acknowledged.  Keep targeting those ships.
Host SMDrew says:
ACTION:  The Vinii I mother ship begins to shimmer as the Sub-space rift destabilizes.  One by one Vinii I fighters begin to disappear from sensors.
SO_Archimedes says:
<Tac Winchester> :: Continues to aim and fire.::
Host CO_Cptn_TShara says:
CSO/CEO: Your theory was right targeting the rift seemed to help cut their power resources to our advantage.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
CO: More then that... the fighters appear to be slipping back through as well.
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
::Keys in a message to Welland: "First wave destroyed before impact; wreckage only striking the hull. Portions of fighters pulling back. Some shifting back to subspace due to Claymore attack."::
Host SMDrew says:
ACTION:  The Claymore continues to rack up Vinii I fighter kills as her phasers cut through them like a hot knife in butter.   Within in minutes the Vinii I fighters are completely gone from sensors.
CEO_Lt_Hull says:
CO/CSO:  Aye, it seemed the only viable achilles heel they had vulnerable.
SO_Archimedes says:
<Tac Winchester> :: stops::  CO: Area clear.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: nods in agreement as she finds no remains of the ships.::
Host CO_Cptn_TShara says:
CSO: It looks like we won this fight.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
CO: Rift is still growing... it is consuming the mother ship.
Host CO_Cptn_TShara says:
CEO: Aye, Lieutenant.
Host CO_Cptn_TShara says:
TAC: Acknowledged.  Maintain red alert for the time being.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Polls the other medical groups for a report...after a few moments, the status board lights up that there are no new casualties...just shakes his head::
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
CO:  I cannot tell if the rift is destroying the mother ship or simply pulling it back home, so to say.
CEO_Lt_Hull says:
*Shipwide*: Damage Control reports, all decks, to the Chief Engineer.
Host CO_Cptn_TShara says:
FCO: Set a course for the Rhenal.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Turns::  CO: Hopefully it will close with the mother ship back in its realm... otherwise; we will have another problem on our hands.
Host CO_Cptn_TShara says:
<FCO> CO: Aye, Captain.  ::begins setting in a course::
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
Merriweather:  Looks like...we might actually be in the clear.  ::Tilts his head a bit in some disbelief::
Host CO_Cptn_TShara says:
CSO: We may never know Lieutenant.
Host CO_Cptn_TShara says:
::nods::  CSO: Aye, we will.  But, hopefully we will be ready.
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Looks as a few blinking lights go off on the dedicated biobed scanners...hesitates a moment in further disbelief, then whips his tricorder out of his lab coat pocket and rushes into the main ward to confirm it for himself::
Host CO_Cptn_TShara says:
CEO: Once we are near the Rhenal prepare a tractor beam so we can tow her back to DS3.
Host SMDrew says:
ACTION:  The Vinii I mother ship slips slowing into the destabilized subspace rift like a sinking ocean liner.  Within moments the mother ship drops from sensors and the rift consumes what’s left of the matter/antimatter explosion.
CEO_Lt_Hull says:
CO: Aye Captain :;begins rigging the tractor beam for towing::
CMO_Lt_Welland says:
::Runs the wand over the first patient he comes across...and sees that the biobeds were correct.  Immediately taps his combadge::  *CO*:  Captain, this is Welland...I don't know what happened, but it looks like the subspace anomalies might be disappearing from many...if not all of the patients.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
:: Pushes away from her console::  CO: And that is that... for now.  :: turns to look out the view screen.::
Host CO_Cptn_TShara says:
*CMO*: How is that possible Doctor?  I expect a full report on your findings.
CSO_Lt_Senn says:
CO: The rift should fade in a few minutes.
Host CO_Cptn_TShara says:
::Looks up to the view screen, standing::
MO_Lt_Raeyld says:
::Hears Welland over the Captain's badge and looks up, startled and surprised::
SO_Archimedes says:
:: Steps back over to science after accepting the tactical officer’s thanks.::  CSO:  There is a bit of beauty in that....
Host CO_Cptn_TShara says:
CSO: We can only hope that is the last we will see of it.
Host SMDrew says:
******************************* End Mission *****************************

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