Let The Die be Cast! - Mission 2 - 11207.10

Summary:  The Claymore waits inside the Bargue System for any sign of Captain T'Shara and the USS Fragarach.  So far in the past three and a half days there was no sign of either.  The only thing active in the area seems to be Romulan fighter patrols.

***************************** Resume Mission *********************************

CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
:: At what seems to be her customary position on the bridge.  Her's and whoever has bridge duty in her department.::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::At secondary tactical, presently serving as about two-thirds first officer and one-third tactical watch::
TO Ens Kytides says:
::Stands at the primary tactical console, looking over the passive scans and trying to pretend they're the most interesting thing in existence::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::She shifts the headset.  Not used to wearing one all the time, or at least it seemed that way, it was starting to become really annoying.::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
@FCO: Lieutenant Alexander bring us to full stop.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Sitting back in the command chair on the bridge, her attention somewhat split between the reports she's pouring over and the occasional glimpse at the viewscreen, out of sheer habit - or paranoia::
SMDrew says:
@<FCO Lt Alexander> CO: Aye Captain all stop.  ::Runs his hands over the helm controls bringing the vessel to all stop.::
CNS Ens Foster says:
::Sitting in his chair on the bridge, going over some notes on his padd while they wait.::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
@CTO: Commander Lorri, any Romulan patrols within the area?
CO Capt T’Shara says:
@::Sits in the command chair, ready for the next phase::
SMDrew says:
@<CTO Cmdr Lorri> ::Checks the sensors again.::  CO:  Yes Captain we have Romulan fighter patrols in the area.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Mutters under her breath in a kind of sing song that no one can hear unless right next to her.::  Nothing... nothing... nothing...
CO Capt T’Shara says:
@CTO: Commander Lorri, bring us out of blue alert.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Glances up, tempting to ask science, operations, or tactical for the umpteenth time if they've seen anything...but she continues to wait::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
@OPS: Open a secure hailing frequency with the Claymore.
SMDrew says:
@<CTO Cmdr Lorri> CO:  Aye Captain.  ::Taps the tactical panel to lower blue alert.::

ACTION:  The USS Fragarach materializes aft of the USS Claymore.  Sensors on the Claymore now pickup the vessel directly behind them.

OPS Lt Fong says:
<OPS PO1 Cawney>::On the bridge at Operations::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
Finally...  aCO:  I have the Fragarach on sensors.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Looks down at his console as the new information suddenly blinks to life, then glances to Senn, and once to Kytides, before regarding his console again, as he's got nothing else to add::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
:: Taps a few keys::  aCO:  She is aft of us.
OPS Lt Fong says:
::In main engineering working with a PADD and some simple sketches trying to figure the most efficient safe way to do something.
SMDrew says:
@<OPS Lt Cox> CO: Opening Hailing frequencies.  ::Taps the buttons bringing up the main viewscreen.::  COM: USS Claymore: Requesting secure transmission from USS Fragarach.
TO Ens Kytides says:
::Quietly sucks in a breath and instinctively clamps his fingers on the console, but gets it under control immediately upon seeing it's the Fragarach::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Lifts her head at Senn's words, her eyes locking on the viewscreen as she places the PADD aside firmly, and sits a little straighter:: CSO: Got it.  Maintain passive sensors.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
@::Stands, straightening her black uniform slightly waiting for the hail to be answered.::
OPS Lt Fong says:
<OPS PO1 Cawney>::Spots the flashing light and holds a hand to her ear, then speaks aloud:: aCO: Captain, USS Fargarach is requesting secure transmission protocols.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Nods::
CNS Ens Foster says:
::Looks up from his padd as he hears the Fragarach has appeared, sets his padd down and waits to see what happens.::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
aOPS: Put it through.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Scans the area for the unoteenth time to make sure it is just the two of them.::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
@::Looks at the viewscreen as she waits watching the Claymore in front of her::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
:: All is quiet... other than the patrols that were constantly in the area.  No one had followed the Fragarach.  So she remained quiet.::
OPS Lt Fong says:
<OPS PO1 Cawney>::Nods and feeds the message from the Fragarach to the mainscreen, sending an acknowledgement to the Fragarach
SMDrew says:
@<CTO Cmdr Lorri> CO: Captain as a reminder we have under two hours until the Breen are moved.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
COM: Fragarach: CO: Captain T'Shara.  ::Nods, remarkably matter-of-factly, given what they've risked in coming here::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
@CTO: Noted Commander.
SMDrew says:
@<OPS Lt Cox> CO: Secure Comm open Captain.  ::Taps the panel and brings the comm completely to the main viewscreen.::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Tempted to turn and watch, she does not, just listens... keeping a close eye on sensor.  One ship... good.  Two increased the chance of discovery.::
OPS Lt Fong says:
<OPS PO1 Cawney>::Verifies the secured two point transmission and encryption systems were working properly::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
@COM: USS Claymore: aCO: Welcome to the Bargue System Commander.  We don't have a lot of time to chat so I will make this as brief as possible.  Our Romulan friends have taken over a sizable Breen base in this area.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Nods in acknowledgement, lips pursed::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
@COM: USS Claymore: aCO: They've removed the Breen colony and are using them as slave labor.  We know of at least 340 Breen and possibly up to 30 Breen children on the station.  Unfortunately the Fragarach in unable to transport that many people on board.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
:: Looks up and glances over her shoulder before looking back at her sensors.  Breen?  The metallic cloud must be preventing them from picking up their lifesigns... that and the passive scans.  That answered one question.... well partly answered.::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Wonders what possible reason any Romulans would have for taking a base so far from their own territory, let alone a base owned by a race so territorial as the Breen::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
@COM: USS Claymore: aCO:  I'd like for you to setup temporary quarters in one of your cargo bays, ensuring it's setup for Breen life support.
TO Ens Kytides says:
::Keeps watching his console, hands keeping a rough grip on the console at T'Shara's words and biting slightly at the tip of his tongue to help keep his face calm::
CSO_ LtCmdr Senn says:
::That made it sound more like a rescue mission.  More of the answer was filled in.  Just two parts remained.::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Nods once more:: COM: USS Fragarach: CO: We'll make it happen. I estimate approximately one hour to cycle that many evacuees through our transporter systems.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
@COM: USS Claymore: aCO: The second reason your here is that the manufacturing facilities located at the station are being used to build at least two new Romulan vessels.  They'll need to be taken out while recovering the Breen captives.  I've setup transporter enhancers within the Breen holding cells.  But, I will need the correct Claymore shield frequencies before you'll be able to beam them out.
OPS Lt Fong says:
<OPS PO1 Cawney> ::Glances back at the tactical stations, her eyes spotting Kytides at the mention of the Breen, a slight look of sympathy crosses her face before returning to her duties.::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
@COM: USS Claymore: aCO: Your estimates are correct.  We estimated an hour as well.  It will be a hard fought one hour with the Romulans in the area there should be plenty of resistance.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Considers... but why were they using the Breen to build their ships, and why here... and should they be destroying Romulan ships?::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
@COM: USS Claymore: aCO: The USS Fragarach will draw as much fire as possible throughout the beamout procedure.  But, you will need to defend yourselves and take out the two manufacturing shipyards.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Purses her lips once more:: COM: USS Fragarach: CO: Understood. We'll transmit that data shortly.  In the meantime, I will appreciate any documentation or briefing you have on this mission.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
@COM: USS Claymore: aCO: Documents?  There is no documents or briefing other than the one I just gave you.  Our presence here is not sanctioned by Starfleet.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Thinks, wryly, they figured out that part.  But why in this case was missing.::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Felt uneasy about this whole ordeal from the moment Raeyld brought the matter to him, but now...it's edging ever closer toward the limit of his personal willingness::
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Nods to himself and gathers a few of the PADDs heading towards the turbolift::  TL: Cargo Bay Two.
CNS Ens Foster says:
::Listens intently to the conversation going on between Raeyld and T'Shara, not sure what to make of this mission.::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::After a brief pause, she continues under strict control:: COM: USS Fragarach: CO: Wish I could say "understood," there, Captain.  Time until we move?
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Even more glad she had left her daughter behind... and sorry she had not encouraged some of the other parents.  But the option had been there for them as well... just not the time to contemplate it.::
OPS Lt Fong says:
<OPS PO1_ Cawney> ::Ignores the officer's discussion happening on the screen as she continues to verify the security of the channel::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Looked over toward Damrok and then glances at Theron.  Wondering if they were as confused by the current situation.  Whatever she had expected, this was not... it.::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
@COM: USS Claymore: aCO: The USS Fragarach will be moving out within the next few minutes wait for a comm signal from Commander Lorri.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::She had given her support to the CMO, but at this point, she would like to have a discussion.::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
COM: USS Fragarach: I need to review the mission with my crew.  ::Pauses:: We'll be waiting for your call.   USS Claymore out.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Looks to Cawney::
OPS Lt Fong says:
<OPS PO1 Cawney> ::Cuts the secure comm channel::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
@COM: USS Claymore: aCO: Understood.   Fragarach out.
TO Ens Kytides says:
::Continues staring at his console after the transmission ends, a back corner of his mind revising the thought he'd had before they got underway from Lothian Prime - considering the mission, putting off the start as long as possible would have been better::
SMDrew says:
@<OPS Lt Cox>::Terminates the comm on their side.::
OPS Lt Fong says:
<OPS PO1 Cawney>::Nods to the Captain.:: aCO: Channel cut.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
@CTO: Commander Lorri, take us to blue alert.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Closes and uncloses her hands at her side once, as she turns to her crew, Senn and Damrok chief among them::  CTO/CSO: Perspectives.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
@FCO: Lieutenant full impulse to the Breen station.
SMDrew says:
@<CTO Cmdr Lorri>  CO:  Aye Blue Alert.  ::Initiates blue alert.::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
@::Turns and takes her seat once again::

@ACTION:  The USS Fragarach streaks over the USS Claymore then vanishes from sensors.

CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::A quick glance at the sensors she turns around.::  aCO:  Confusing at best.  At worst... I do not understand why we are going to destroy Romulan ships, even if they are in Breen space.  And while I am for rescuing the underdog, the Breen are not Federation.  Is there a reason they cannot rescue their own?
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Had not necessarily been expecting to be queried at this point, but, after all, it's not as though they have burnt their bridge completely to the ground...there is, after all, still valid purpose and reason to leave now and face the music back at Deep Space Three before things cross from "messy" to "possible interstellar incident"::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Looks at Raeyld for a moment, not sure what to say, but fortunately, Senn speaks up first::
SMDrew says:
@<FCO Lt Alexander> CO: Full impulse aye Captain.  ::Pilots the small vessel through the asteroids and plots a course back to the station.::  CO: ETA to station 2 minutes.
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Arrives at cargo bay two, and glances around, most of the storage having been shifted to the larger main cargo bay, it was now clear, save for a simple scaffolding made out of emptied heavy duty containers, and a single industrial scale replicator PADDs are scattered about the cargo bay.::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
@::Stands back from her seat.::  CTO: You have the bridge commander I will be in transporter room 1.  Once in position play the recorded hail.
TO Ens Kytides says:
::Notes the movement and disappearance and looks up briefly, since Senn and Damrok are already discussing::  aCO:  Fragarach on the move, Captain, now off sensors.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Nods a thanks to Kytides for covering that.::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
@::Moves toward the door::  CTO: I wish I could have told them everything.
OPS Lt Fong says:
<OPS PO1 Cawney> ::Checks over the power systems with one hand while she types a quick report to Fong with the other, filling him in on the basics of what was going on::
SMDrew says:
@<CTO Cmdr Lorri> CO: Yes ma'am.  ::Moves to the center of the bridge.::  CO: You can't break your word Captain.  While I'm sure they have questions about this mission there is too much at risk to disclose everything.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Exhales once:: CSO: I agree, on both accounts.  However, now that we're here, leaving the--  ::Her eyes flicker the slightest moment toward Kytides, before back to Senn:: --prisoners, here, when we are already in a position to help, is unsavory, at best.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
@::Nods at the CTO and exits the bridge::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CSO: And there's no guarantee, if we simply left and informed the Breen, that they would still be here - or alive - to recover, by the time the message and rescue team arrived.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
aCO:  No, I have no problem with rescuing the Breen.  As you said, we are here.  But destruction of someone else’s vessel?  ::Shakes her head::  There must be more to this story.  I have... problems with Captain T'Shara putting us into such a situation as this... the cost is high.

@ACTION:  The nearly invisible Fragarach stops just off the Breen Station.

HSMDrew says:
@<OPS Lt Cox> *CO*: Captain we have arrived.  Ready for transport?
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Pauses at one of the PADDs checking that the marked attachment point was properly labeled then stops as he hears a quiet 'ping' from his other PADD. A quick read later he pauses and taps a reply laced with questions.::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Looks toward Damrok::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
@::Arrives in transporter room 1.  Puts on her equipment pack and checks her phaser rifle one last time.::  OPS: Ready for transport.
SMDrew says:
@<CTO Cmdr Lorri> OPS: Once transport is complete play the recorded hail.
SMDrew says:
@<OPS Lt Cox> CTO: Aye Commander.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Nods, and looks to Damrok::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Stares at his console for a moment::  aCO:  Captain, I cannot help but feel that T'Shara is withholding some crucial piece of information.  Based on what we have been told, there is absolutely no reason for the Fragarach or the Claymore to be in this system.  It is, as it stands, strictly an internal Breen matter.
SMDrew says:
@<OPS Lt Cox> *CO*:  Good Luck Captain.  ::Initiates transporter.::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
aCO:  The final question that will determine whether or not we will proceed, then, is...do you trust T'Shara enough to put the Claymore, its crew, and the lives of countless others at risk based on a complete unknown?

@ACTION: T'Shara appears within the maintenance room just off the main corridor from the holding cells.

SMDrew says:
@<OPS Lt Cox>::Begins playing the Comm on all frequencies.::
TO Ens Kytides says:
::Returns his gaze down to the console, definitely glad the acting CTO part of his title is, at moments like this, just honorary and he's not needed for the actual conversation::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Glances across Kytides, having already spoken with him to some degree in advance, and instead facing Foster:: CNS: Counselor?
OPS Lt Fong says:
<OPS PO1 Cawney> ::taps out a quick reply to Fong then resumes her duties.
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Heads out of the cargo bay stepping into the turbolift:: *QM CPO Rogers* Clear cargo bay three, and prep it for cold atmosphere. *EO CPO Willks* Start calling up off duty personel.  TL: Bridge.

ACTION:  COM: All: This is Captain T'Shara USS Fragarach Starfleet to all Romulans within Breen Space.  You have twenty minutes to evacuate this station or face destruction.  The countdown begins now.

SMDrew says:
@<OPS Lt Cox> ::Turns off the Comm.::  CTO: Shall I call for the Claymore?
OPS Lt Fong says:
<OPS_PO1_Cawney>::Raises an eyebrow, and feeds the 'all call' from the Fragarach to the bridge speakers.::
SMDrew says:
@<CTO Cmdr Lorri> ::Nods.:: OPS:  Send the signal.  ::Taps the controls.::  *Shipwide*:  All stations Red Alert.
CNS Ens Foster says:
::Not sure how to respond, not having had much time to get to know T'Shara before she left the ship.::  aCO:  I'd have to agree with Commander Damrok on this, how well do you trust the Captain with the lives of everyone onboard the Claymore without all the facts.

@ACTION:  The USS Fragarach appears on sensors and launches a full barrage of quantum torpedoes at the station.

CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::As the comm comes through, she looks... can one be even more confused?  Were they not to wait an hour to prepare the cargobay?::
SMDrew says:
@<OPS Lt Cox> ::Sends a signal to the Claymore to begin her run.::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
aCMO:  It looks like our time to for discussion is being forced.
TO Ens Kytides says:
aCO:  Fragarach back on sensors, Captain.  They've opened fire on the station.  ::Looks up slightly, waiting for whichever way this breaks::
OPS Lt Fong says:
<OPS PO1 Cawney> aCO: Captain, the Fragarach is requesting that we begin our run....
CO Capt T’Shara says:
#::Exits the maintenance room and ducking while firing on two Romulan guards.::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Looks across the bridge crew once more, then back at Senn:: CSO/CTO: Let's do this.  ::Drops into her chair:: aOPS: Have Cargo Bay 3 prepared for Breen accommodations.  CTO: Raise shields and arm weapons, point defense.   FCO: Prepare the run on the Breen holding cells - recovering the slaves is our top priority.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Turns back to sensors::  aCMO:  They have begun firing on the station.

#ACTION:  Two Romulan guards instantly vaporize.

CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
*Medical*:  Prepare for wounded.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
#::Activates wrist control inputting shield frequencies and sensor decoys::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Looks down at his console again, spurred out of doubt and into action as the captain has spoken::  TO:  Raise shields and load a full complement of torpedoes in all launchers, maximum yield.  I'll rig phasers for point-defense.  Do not activate targeting sensors until I give the word.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
aOPS: Prepare for mass evacuation beamout.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
*Science*:  Deactivate or put in stasis all projects.  Report to red alert duty stations.

ACTION: Signals appear on the OPS station on the Claymore for 340 Breen aboard the station.  Transporter signals are strong.

CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Calls out::  All:  Red alert!  ::Taps the button, and the lights begin flashing along with the blaring sirens::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::As she talks, takes sensors from passive to active.::
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Steps out of the lift onto the bridge, in time to hear the aCO's last order. He moves to the engineering station.:: *EO CPO Willks* Damage control teams to stand by, all duty personnel to stations.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
#::Runs down the corridor past the Breen holding cells and turns the corner quickly::
OPS Lt Fong says:
<OPS PO1 Cawney>aCO: Captain, I have transporter signals for three hundred forty Breen on the station.
TO Ens Kytides says:
CTO:  Aye, Sir.  ::Raises the shields and doesn't manage to prevent a small, wry smile at what they're about to risk to help Breen while loading torpedoes::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
aCO:  I have a lock on the Breen.  ::Frowns::
OPS Lt Fong says:
aCO: Ma'm shall I alert the fighter wing?
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
TO: Security to Cargo Bay 3.     OPS: Do it.     aOPS: Begin beamout.

#ACTION: Two more Romulan guards come from around the opposite corner.  One firing his disruptor striking T'Shara on her left calf.

OPS Lt Fong says:
::Sends a signal to the TIC, requesting all pilots to their vessels, and  alert fighters to launch bays.::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
#::Stumbles, she quickly turns and fires on both guards::

#ACTION:  Alert sirens begin to blare on the Station.

TO Ens Kytides says:
aCO:  Aye, Captain.  ::Orders a security team to Cargo Bay 3, looking between his console and Damrok while waiting for his word::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
OPS: Get personnel to the shuttles, have them coordinate with beamout.
OPS Lt Fong says:
<aOPS_PO1_Cawney>::Syncs the transporters with Claymore's shields and begins beamout::

@ACTION:  One of the two guards vaporizes.  The other returns fire.

CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
aCO:  There is an area of the station that I am unable to read.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Starts charging the phaser capacitors last, knowing it'll light them up to sensors, possibly beyond what protection the debris fields afford, and opens a direct data channel to the flight deck so that he can better coordinate phaser fire with the fighter squadron formations::
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Nods:: *OPS LtJg Kendal* Off-duty Operations crew to shuttle bay for emergency beamout assistance.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
#::Rolls to her right and fires again.::

@ACTION:  The Fragarach begins to attack one of the two Warbirds now decloaking.

CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Hand-selects a few of his most level-headed security and tactical personnel, and sends them to the cargo bays to watch over the Breen, assuming they get that far::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Squints:: CSO: Surroundings give any context to their contents?
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
aCO:  I have the three hundred and forty Breen in what could be holding cells.  I am not picking up the possible children.

#ACTION:  The second Romulan guard is hit in the arm and screams as he slowly dematerializes

CO Capt T’Shara says:
#:Stands up and begins racing down the corridor, activating sensor decoys as she goes::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
aOPS: Transport progress?
OPS Lt Fong says:
<QM CPO Rogers> ::Checks life support on Cargo bay three from the panel outside, setting it for Breen living conditions:: *OPS Cawney* Cargo Bay Three synced for Breen life support.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
#::Stops at the doorway blocking the corridor, pulls her phaser rifle from over her shoulder and fires at the door.::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
aCO:  We are in transporter range.

#ACTION: The door explodes into the next corridor from T'Shara's phaser rifle blast.

OPS Lt Fong says:
<OPS LtJg Kendal> ::Grabs Rogers and Felgar from their stations and jogs to the shuttle bay:: Aloud: Sync to three shuttles each, get them powered and begin locking and beaming from the bridge's priority list.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
#::Activates wrist display to scan the area.::
CSO LtCmdr  Senn says:
aCO:  I am picking up phaser fire on the station.  Limited.
OPS Lt Fong says:
<OPS PO1 Cawney> aCO: Multiple transports in progress.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
aCO:  Well, I was.  It has vanished into the void on sensors.

#ACTION:  Scans of the area show 23 children, Breen, in holding cell 4.

aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CSO: Any discernible lifesign signatures?
CO Capt T’Shara says:
#::Races to holding cell 4 and taps the controls to open the cell door.::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
#::Pulls out a transporter enhancer and places it within the room::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
aCO:  Not at the moment.  I lost it into the void area.

#ACTION:  The door opens and the Breen children huddle to one corner.

CO Capt T’Shara says:
#::Activates the transport enhancer::

ACTION:  23 Breen Children now show up on sensors.  Transporter lock possible.

aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CSO: If you pick up anything non-Romulan, get a lock on them immediately and beam them over as well.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
#::Leaves the room and closes the door so the children can't leave.::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
aCO:  I am picking up... children I believe.  They were in the void.  Twenty-three.  

@ACTION:  The USS Fragarach fires at the warbird drawing it away from the station.

aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CSO: Prioritize their transport.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Sends the coordinates toward OPS::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Bides his time, looking for an opening...and wishing that, if they'd gotten more of a jump, they'd pounded at least one warbird to dust with a massive torpedo volley before it could decloak and raise shields::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
#::Stands in the corridor and looks down at her wrist control and continues scans of the area::

#ACTION:  T'Shara sees a familiar life sign on her tricorder.

CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
aCO:  Other than Romulan life forms, and the Breen, no others.
OPS Lt Fong says:
<OPS LtJg Kendal>::Skids to a stop in the shuttle bay, and glances around, pointing to the nearby shuttles for Buttler and Felgar then ducks into one himself slaving two other shuttles into the same control circuit. Syncing in with the bridge data readout, he spots the new 23 life form priority and verifies the beam out and in locations::

#ACTION:  Tricorder signal shows the path.

CO Capt T’Shara says:
#::Follows the signal, making her way through the corridors::
OPS Lt Fong says:
<OPS LtJg Kendal> ::Initiates transport of the children.::

#ACTION:  Romulan guards turn the corridor corner as T'Shara arrives at an unmarked holding cell.

aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Now leaning forward in her chair, her eyes flitting to Damrok and Kytides, as she's noticed the distinct lack of ship shaking...for now::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
#::Quickly takes her phaser rifle and fires at the door, running in.::

ACTION: Breen continue to beam aboard at a normal rate.

CO Capt T’Shara says:
#::Closes the door behind her::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CSO: Continue scans...T'Shara said up to 30 Breen children...more might pop up.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Notes Raeyld's glance, and offers a token response::  aCO:  We have not yet drawn any hostile attention, Captain.
TO Ens Kytides says:
::Glances to Damrok fully for a moment, poised and waiting for the order to activate targeting::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
#::Fires at the door to seal it before the Romulan can break in.::
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Checks the shipboard readings:: aCO: All systems are fully powered, Auxiliary battery levels charging at nominal rates. Engineering and Operations show green status.

#ACTION: Commander Davis lies in the corner of the cell.  His long facial hair and grey prisoners uniform hide the bruising and scaring that has occurred since his capture

aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Nods to Fong, not trusting herself to speak unless absolutely necessary...the crew has everything in hand for now::

ACTION:  The USS Claymores Arboretum water system turns on....

TO Ens Kytides says:
::Since there still hasn't been an order to fire or target, takes a quick moment to check the status of the Fragarach's shields::
XO Cmdr Davis says:
#::Seems unaware of the activity in the immediate area, or anywhere for that matter::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
aCO:  Fragarach is taking a beating.  Their shields are down to 40%.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
#::Kneels down beside Davis, placing her hand on his shoulder::  XO: Commander Davis can you hear me?  ::Begins activating medical scans as she holds the wrist control over Davis::
XO Cmdr Davis says:
#::After a moment of unresponsiveness, he stirs slightly::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
aCO:  Captain, it would be advisable to draw some fire from the Fragarach.  If we limit ourselves to one allied target, we are much more vulnerable.

#ACTION: Scans show Davis has internal organ damage from blunt trauma, his system is in shock from poisons and antidote treatments.  Massive head trauma and several badly repaired skull fractures

aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Inhales and exhales slowly:: CTO: I agree.  Take us in and make some noise.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
TO:  Targeting sensors online.  Opening volley, all forward torpedoes.  Target one of the warbirds currently engaging the Fragarach and fire at will.  Make them count, Ensign.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
#::Reaches into her small medical kit and pulls out a hypospray.  Sets it to maximum dose for adrenaline and applies it to his neck::
XO Cmdr Davis says:
#::Groans weakly, turning enough to see T'Shara, but the glazed over look in his eyes suggest he may not completely understand what is going on::
OPS Lt Fong says:
<OPS PO1 Cawney>::Frowns at an alert on her screen:: Aloud: The hell?  OPS: Fong, any idea why the watering system in the Arboretum just powered up sir?
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Groans slightly:: OPS Cawney: No. Kill power to it for now we'll figure it out when we aren't in a fight.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Raises an eyebrow Cawney's mention of something so seemingly inconsequential at this juncture::

ACTION: The USS Claymores Holodecks begin playing several of Commander Davis's holoprograms.

#ACTION:  Romulan guards pound at the unmarked holding cell doors.

TO Ens Kytides says:
CTO:  Yes Sir.  ::Picks out the Warbird the Fragarach originally opened fire on to target and opens fire on it with a barrage of torpedoes, hoping to get their attention fast::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Glances from Cawney to Fong, finds the situation well in hand, and turns back to the screen::
OPS Lt Fong says:
<OPS PO1 Cawney> OPS: Now I've got malfunctions in the holodecks...
CO Capt T’Shara says:
#::Places the hypospray back in her kit.  She turns at the sound of the Romulans at the door.  Again she places her hand on his shoulder.:: XO:  You will be all right Commander.::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Prepares the point-defense phasers to limit the damage from any incoming plasma torpedoes::
OPS Lt Fong says:
::literally growls:: aOPS: I'll handle power you focus on transporters.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
aOPS: Transport status?
OPS Lt Fong says:
<OPS PO1_ Cawney> aCO: Transport status at 57% ma'am.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
aOPS: Recommendations to further accelerate the rate?

ACTION: Forward torpedo launchers open fire from the Claymore.  40 photon torpedoes race past the USS Fragarach then impact their target.  The Warbird rolls to port from the massive impact then explodes in a huge fireball.

OPS Lt Fong says:
::Takes over the power systems, and kills all power to the holodecks, and recreational systems. He glances up at the flash of light, wondering how many hundred people just died.::
XO Cmdr Davis says:
#::Groans again, once again shifting slightly but unable or unwilling to provide much more movement or life at the moment::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Flinches against the flash of light on the viewscreen, something in her stomach sinking as the last embers flicker and die::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Can't help but smile a bit as the Claymore's massive firepower eliminates a capital ship in one go...it might even have been overkill::  TO:  Excellent work, Ensign.  Reload and notify when ready.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
#::Stands::  XO: This is your superior officer on your feet immediately.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Sights to herself as one of the Romulan ships is destroyed... and sincerely hopes they do not find themselves at war later.::
OPS Lt Fong says:
<OPS PO1 Cawney> aCO: Boost quantum containment on the cargo transporters and use them?
TO Ens Kytides says:
aCO:  One Warbird down, Captain.  CTO:  Aye, Sir.  ::Glad he was already targeting the second just to send a few torpedoes in to announce themselves, begins reloading to prepare to fire at the second::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Nods:: aOPS: Do it.

ACTION:  Two Valdor Class Vessels decloak and begin attacking the Claymore.  The shields hold the disruptor fire, but the shaking can be felt through the ship

CNS Ens Foster says:
::Watches as the fireball brightens the viewscreen, bracing himself knowing the Romulans are likely to switch their fire soon.::
XO Cmdr Davis says:
#::Blinks twice, hearing a voice in the background::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Almost misses the decloaked ships::  aCO:  Two Valdor Class vessels... ::Grabs her station.::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
#::Once again::  XO: I said to your feet Commander.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Does not need to stay they were under attack.::

#ACTION:  The Fragarach opens fire on one the Valdors.

CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Sweeps the area for any other targets or emplacements that could be easily sniped with torpedoes from long range -- but then two more Warbirds make their presence known::  aCO:  Shields holding, Captain, but if we don't rotate frequency, we will become vulnerable to disruptor fire more rapidly. ::Glances toward OPS, hoping they're finished soon::
XO Cmdr Davis says:
#::Rolls to his stomach and attempts to push himself up a little, but his arms don't have much in the way of strength--if they ever had any::
TO Ens Kytides says:
Self:  Barks off a short curse under his breath, a bit less controlled than usual as he holds on to his console::  CTO:  Stay on the Warbird, Sir, or switch to the Valdors?
OPS Lt Fong says:
<OPS PO1 Cawney>::Continues cycling transports as she signals for Hope to begin altering the cargo transporters and bringing them into the main transporter cycles::
XO Cmdr Davis says:
#::After a moment of struggles, he's able to get up to his knees, then use the wall to get himself up the rest of the way, although his first steps along the wall don't look to reassuring::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Her jaw tight, she looks to Damrok:: CTO: We rotate frequencies, we lose the transport enhancers. Without someone on the ground to adjust the enhancers as we go, we'll lose the rest of the survivors.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Checks the damage readouts::  TO:  Target the Valdore the Fragarach has engaged.  Aft torpedoes when we have the firing arc.  ::Relays instructions to helm to better situate themselves::
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Glances at the shield status, as he shuts down a few more recreational systems. He leaves auxiliary power where it is for the moment.:: Aloud: Shields holding at 90%
TO Ens Kytides says:
CTO:  Aye, Sir.  ::Switches targets and opens fire with the reloading torpedoes, ready to switch to aft when the time comes::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
#::Hands Davis her phaser and then takes her phaser rifle standing in front of Davis and blows the door open::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Looks at the life sign numbers on the station.::
XO Cmdr Davis says:
#::Pauses, gingerly taking the phaser before turning back to her::  CO: What the hell took you so long...?
CO Capt T’Shara says:
#::Smiles and glances back at Davis::  XO: They made it look like you had died in an explosion.
OPS Lt Fong says:
<OPS PO1 Cawney> aCO: Transport 90% complete.

#ACTION: The door blows open sending metal shards through the Romulan Guards.

aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Nods to Cawney:: CTO/TO: Keep it up...just six minutes longer.
XO Cmdr Davis says:
#::Staggers towards her a step or two, but by the third step he seems to have a little more control of himself again, as though the blood is getting down to his legs and the gigantic month long dead leg is starting to fade just a little::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
aCO:  For your information, reading about forty-five hundred Romulans on the station.  I would prefer not to meet them.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
#XO: Commander I need your help I've got one last package to deliver here on the station and it will go a lot faster with your help.  Think you’re up for it?
XO Cmdr Davis says:
#::Grips the phaser a little firmer::  CO: I don't see what choice I really have..
XO Cmdr Davis says:
#::Grimaces a little; no step is without any pain::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Glances over at Theron to see how he was doing.  He was probably going to be busy as usual after this.::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Manually adjusts their shield energy distribution as necessary, hoping to blunt as much of the Romulan assault as possible::  aCO:  Understood, Captain.  TO:  Fire aft torpedoes.   ::Checks reloading progress on the forward launchers::  HLM:  Helm, bring us into formation with the Fragarach in order to provide better cover for her.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
#::Nods::  XO: Let's get moving then.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CSO: What can you get on those ships T'Shara told us about?
XO Cmdr Davis says:
#::Nods::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Opens a channel to the Fragarach, hoping to better coordinate their maneuvers::
TO Ens Kytides says:
::Checks the Fragarach quickly during a reload to make sure their shields aren't still going down at the same rate and nods to himself, satisfied, as he nods to Damrok and opens fire with the aft torpedoes, still concentrating on the Fragarach's target::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Curious to why the station is not firing... one would think they know what is going on.  Adjusts sensors to locate the ships under construction.::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
#::Her phaser rifle in hand she begins her way down the corridor slightly ahead of Davis::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
aCO:  I have them on sensors.  And they are huge!  I do not recognize the class.  Running it through the data base.

ACTION:  The Claymore launches aft torpedoes at one of the Valdors.  The streak in slamming against the Valdors shields.

CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
aCO:  It looks like the frames are complete.
XO Cmdr Davis says:
#::Trails, only just; it requires a tremendous amount of will power to force himself on; given the only other option is to go back to laying on the floor of the cell, he decides this is just as well::

ACTION:  The Valdor turns and fires against the Claymores dorsal shields.  Shields down to 78%

aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CSO: Anything else? Anything at all?

#ACTION:  More Romulans round the corner to the rear of the CO and XO.  They open fire showering the corridor with disruptor fire.

CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Her fingers adjust the sensors she is using, avoiding the use of any others.::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
aCO:  Nothing like them in the data base.  The space docks holding the frames have shields around them.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
#::Stops and turns, begins firing at the Romulans behind them.::
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Glances at the data on the new Romulan ships;: Aloud: Someone found a new power source.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Snaps her gaze to Fong:: OPS: What?

#ACTION:  The Romulan guards pause and duck back behind the corner.

CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Again redistributes the shield energy, though they'll be more useful once he can rotate frequencies again::  TO:  Fire a twenty photon torpedo volley from the forward tubes at our present target and reload with quantum torpedoes.  When you fire those, ensure they are to the maximum possible effect.
XO Cmdr Davis says:
#::Jumps a little, slumping against the wall, finally squeezing off an errant shot or two::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Is unable to respond to Fongs discovery.::
OPS Lt Fong says:
aCO: To support a space frame that big, including weapons propulsion and life support...standard Romulan micro quantum singularity would be theoretically implausible...without multiple generators.

ACTION:  The Claymore's replicators begin delivering food.

aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CSO: Can you pick up any signs of unusual power sources?
CO Capt T’Shara says:
#::Opens up one of the panels in the corridor::  XO: Just keep firing down the corridor I need a few more minutes.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Glances to Cawney, her internal timer telling her transport should be nearly complete::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
aCO:  No.  Other than the frame, nothing is currently online on the vessels.
XO Cmdr Davis says:
#::Looks at her somewhat nervously, the adrenaline pumping a little now; he sprays a few more shots in the general direction::

ACTION: Waste recycling turns on and off on the Claymore.

OPS Lt Fong says:
::Swears under his breath and turns towards the bridge replicator, then cuts the power to the replicator system::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
#::Her rifle over her shoulder she takes her backpack off and sticks it into the panel, closes the panel quickly.  Then places her rifle back in hand::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Narrows her eyes as she notices the same sort of reaction from Fong once more:: OPS: What is it?
OPS Lt Fong says:
<OPS PO1 Cawney>::Feeling the captain's attention:: aCO: transport at 98% complete.
OPS Lt Fong says:
aCO: I think we've got a computer issue.

#ACTION:  Several Romulan Guards run into the corridor firing their disruptors.

aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Still looking at Fong:: CTO: Analysis of the ship frame and recommendation.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
#::Pulls something off her utility harness and places it on Davis' jumpsuit, pressing the button::
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Checks the communication's system for any incoming signals, and prioritizes computer processing power to the ship's Electronic warfare systems::
TO Ens Kytides says:
::Grimaces at the shields starting to get hit a bit more seriously, nodding to Damrok and beginning to fire the volley, counting them off in his head as they go and loading quantums, considering targets while this goes on::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Runs a quick check of those vessels at the shipyards::

#ACTION:  Davis dematerializes.  The USS Fragarach changes the destination over to the USS Claymore.   Commander Davis slumps down after he materializes on the Claymore's bridge....

aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Feels the blood bounding at her temples, in her ears, as her hands grip the chair arms, waiting silently for the---::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
#::Starts opening fire down the corridor.  Double taps her commbadge.::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
aCO:  Analyzing now.  Though I should point out that the activation of any new hostile vessels, at any capacity, would be very harmful to our ch-- ::Looks up, blinking and reaching for his sidearm instinctively as someone materializes on the bridge::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::After as thorough a search as possible.::  aCO:  I am not reading any unusual power sources on the station itself.  That does not mean they do not exist, only that there is nothing for sensors to pick up.
SMDrew says:
@<OPS Lt Cox> CTO: We have a signal from the Captain.  Initiating Transport.  ::Slides his hands over the controls.::
CNS Ens Foster says:
::Turns as he hears a transport on the bridge.::
XO Cmdr Davis says:
::Loses his footing, or his support anyway, and crashes to the deck::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Springs, as if catapulted, to the deck beside Davis, her hand to his neck to check for a pulse::
SMDrew says:
@<CTO Cmdr Lorri> OPS:  Excellent.  Keep me posted.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Picking up the transport, she looks over toward the CMO to see her kneeling over someone.::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::His mind struggles to process what he's seeing, but again his instincts kick in::  *Sickbay*:  Medical emergency on the bridge!
TO Ens Kytides says:
::Looks up, startled out of his target-selecting by the beam in as he reaches for his phaser in case of an enemy, then stops still for a moment, confused::

@ACTION: T'Shara materializes on the USS Fragarach still holding her phaser rifle.

CNS Ens Foster says:
::Moves toward the Davis alongside Raeyld, in case she needs any help, still unsure of who it is, not having gotten a good look at him.::
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Glances up, looks at the CMO, and the CNS standing over a figure, he then looks down at the computer panel trying to figure out why non-vital systems are going haywire.::
 
::Looks across to Foster:: CNS: Counselor!  Assist him to sickbay, immediately.  ::Looks back, very gently prodding Davis' chest and waist::  He'll need immediate surgery.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
aCO:  All life signs still on the station are Romulan only.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
@::Her grip tight on her phaser rifle she materializes, looking around she loosens her grip and walks over to a secure her rifle for now.::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
TO:  Time to assess our risk.  We may want to eliminate the shipyards while we still can.  Thoughts?  ::Signals helm again to give them a firing arc on the shipyards, as he's not willing to risk the Romulans tipping things any further in their favor::

ACTION:  Romulan Fighters begin to fly out of the Station.  While two more Valdor decloak and enter the fight.

CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
aCO/CTO:  Unwanted guests.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Looks down as two new bogeys appear...which completely changes the scenario::
CNS Ens Foster says:
aCO:  Yes captain.  ::Moves to help Davis up carefully, not wanting to hurt him anymore than he already is.::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
@::T'Shara makes her way to the bridge::  CTO: Commander Lorri, report
TO Ens Kytides says:
::Blinks quickly at the sight, still confused, before he remembers the battle and looks back to his console, then to Damrok::  CTO:  Probably a good idea, Si-  ::Cuts off another quiet curse just before it leaves his mouth at the sight of the new ships::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Turns::  aCO:  I suggest we head out.  If we need to, fight another day. Unless Captain T'Shara has something else planned.
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Verifies that the communications system is secure then turns his attention to the main computer, looking at recent changes::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
<MO LtJg Rase>::Bursts through the rear turbolift doors and across the bridge, meeting up with Foster and the clearly injured man, pushing a gurney ahead of her::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
TO:  ...Fire on the shipyards, as many torpedoes as necessary, but not one more than needed.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Redistributes shields again::  aCO:  I concur with Commander Senn, Captain.
SMDrew says:
@<CTO Cmdr Lorri> CO: Welcome back Captain.  ::Takes a step or two away from the center chair.::  All the Breen are aboard the Claymore.  Both ship yards are intact.  We have Romulan fighters incoming and two more Valdor.  Which gives us four total.  Plus one more warbird someplace.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Suddenly shoots to her feet:: CTO: Take them out and get us out of here.
OPS Lt Fong says:
<OPS PO1 Cawney> ::Checks over the transporters:: Aloud: Transport complete.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::And starts rotating frequencies, relieved::  aCO:  Aye, Sir!  ::Nods to Kytides, now with full assurance::
TO Ens Kytides says:
::Nods and targets both shipyards, splitting quantum torpedoes between them in a sustained fire::
SMDrew says:
@<CTO Cmdr Lorri> CO:  Our shields are holding at 37%.  We are running low on torpedoes.  Otherwise we are as expected in great shape.
CNS Ens Foster says:
::Moves to help lift Davis onto the gurney, and nods to Rase that he's ready to help lift when she is.::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
@::Takes her place in the center chair, turning to the main viewer::  CTO: Very good Commander.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
:: Watches one of her small screens as the torpedoes are released, making sure they had a record... and plain curious.::.::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
HLM:  Helm, plot an escape course and prepare warp engines.  ::Powers down phasers to spare the energy for OPS as they will presumably need it for maximum flight power, glancing that way as he speaks::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Turns to watch Foster and Rase help Davis off the bridge, everything in her being wanting to go to sickbay, wanting to absorb the truth that he's alive...and for a brief moment, her frame wavers::

ACTION:  Quantum torpedoes fire from the Claymore.  They split in to two groups before the slam into the two ship yards....  The explosions shake both ship yards....  But the shields hold....

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