Let The Die be Cast! - Mission 7 - 11208.14

Summary:  Six hours have passed and the Breen have completed the beam in of 972 POWs.  The flight deck, sickbay, and all three cargo bays are busy with POW activities.

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

aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Seated at her--no, the, desk in the Ready Room, she slides a small datachip across the desk at Fong:: OPS: ...Will you take care of it for me?
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
::Standing on the upper level of the flight deck, leaning on the railing, looking down at what was once an organized and CLEAN...  DAMN SPOTLESS flight deck::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::In the center chair on the bridge, PADD in hand, but otherwise relaxed::
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Glances at the datachip and nods:: aCO: Of course. Would you tell me what it is?
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Folds his left leg over his right and double-checks the revised security rotations, making sure he's got fresh officers on cargo bay duty...unpleasant, having to take such caution around one's own, but any incident could quickly turn catastrophic::

ACTION:  Incoming message from Tha'Throt Ayn.

CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Looks around one last time, placing the PADD in her pocket and heads out the doors and to the nearest turbolift::
OPS LtJG Kendal says:
CTO: Incoming message sir. From Tha'Throt Ayn
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Tilts her head:: OPS: ...Insurance.    Also... ::Reaches into the top desk drawer, removing a second datachip:: I need this message sent once we're approximately two light years out of Breen space.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
Kendal: Unless he's specifically asked for Captain T'Shara or Captain Raeyld, put him on screen, please.  ::Stands and tugs on his uniform jacket, setting the PADD down in the chair for the moment::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Walks down the corridor and to the turbolift::  TL: Bridge.
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Nods making two simple appointments on the PADD that he had been using for the past few days, then takes both data chips::
OPS LtJG Kendal says:
CTO: Aye sir, on screen ::puts the message through to the viewscreen::
Tha’Throt Ayn says:
COMM: USS Claymore:  All Federation and Cardassian citizens are now aboard your vessel.  We will now depart from this system.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
COM: Ayn:  As will we.  Do you have any special instructions for our egress from Breen space?
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Steps out onto the bridge as the doors open::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Notices Damrok standing at the center of the bridge, stays quietly to the back as to not interrupt::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Arriving on the bridge, she nods to the duty officer.::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Catching T’Shara, she nods her head in greeting, surprised to see her.::
Tha’Throt Ayn says:
COMM: USS Claymore: The Rebels know your vessel is here.  Once you leave this system they will be watching for it.  I would take caution.
Tha’Throt Ayn says:
COMM: USS Claymore: I wish we could escort you, but we are needed at the front.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
COM: Ayn:  Understood.  We will take every precaution.  I wish you well, Tha'Throt Ayn.
Tha’Throt Ayn says:
COMM: USS Claymore: Good luck Claymore.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Nods to Senn as she enters the bridge::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Pauses a moment, then nods:: OPS: That's all I have.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Listens to the conversation between Damrok and probably the Breen.::
CNS Ens Foster says:
::In his office grabbing some of his stuff as well as a few padds with some history on the POWs, he should be getting some sleep but after eating he finds he doesn't feel quite as tired so might get some reading in before he heads to bed.::
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Nods:: aCO: Anything else you need captain, just let me know.  ::Moves to the door::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Nods quietly, letting him leave::
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
::Shakes his head one last time at the condition of the flight deck, then turns and heads for the turbo lift::

ACTION:  The Communications closes and the Breen ships begin to move away from the Claymore at impulse.

CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Looks toward Damrok::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Pulls a small object out of the desk drawer, fiddling with it for a moment::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
Kendal:  Mister Kendal, rig for grey mode and employ standard electronic countermeasures.
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Exits the ready room and heads towards the bridge engineering station::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Turns to his side::  CSO:  Commander, switch to passive sensors.
OPS LtJG Kendal says:
::Closes the comm channel.::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Nods a greeting to Fong::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Looks to both Damrok and Senn::  CTO/CSO: I wish to speak with both of you for a moment.  I think I may have something that will help us out of Breen space.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::At the order, she walks over to her station, nodding to Zar and sets scans to passive.::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Turns back to forward::  HLM:  Helm, station keeping.  Impulse engines on standby.
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
::Exits the turbolift onto the bridge and quietly moves to the back corner to continue configuration work on the new TIC console::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
*aCO*:  Captain, Damrok here.  The Breen are departing the system.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Turns toward T’Shara and walks over to join her.::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Having finished his itinerary, walks up toward T'Shara, interested::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO/CSO: Ayn is correct.  Since we can't jump to warp while in this system because the heavy particles.  Once we're outside of the system we'll jump to warp and we should expect to jump somewhere between here and seven to eight light years while in Breen space we should quickly setup three class IX long range multimission warp probes.  Program them with as much Claymore signature data as possible and launch them in three directions towards Federation space.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Finishes her fiddling, resulting in two separate pieces, and pops one into her mouth...the other she slips into her ear::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO/CSO: With any luck these probes will at least some of what is waiting for us away and give us a short window to get out of Breen space.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
CO: That should be fairly easy with Fong’s assistance.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CSO/CO:  I concur.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Slides the drawer closed and taps her commbadge:: *CAG/OPS*: Hawk and Fong to the Ready Room.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Nods::  CTO/CSO: Then let's make it happen before we depart.  It'll give our guests some extra time to settle in.
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
::Looks up, surprised::  *aCO*  On my way
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CSO:  If you can get to work on that straightaway, Commander...if Fong's not available, use Kendal.
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
::Secures his console and walks across the bridge to the Ready Room.  Signals for entrance::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Nods and turns toward Fong.  A few steps and she is by his side.::  OPS:  Are you busy?  And if so, I need to borrow Kendal.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Catches a glance of Sky as he heads into the RR::
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Having just got to the engineering station he raises an eyebrow:: CSO/CO/CTO: I'll look into it after I see what the Captain needs. ::A slight stress on Raeyld's position as he stands and heads back to the ready room::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::As she sees Hawk enter the room, she silently gestures for one of the chairs across the desk from her::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
OPS:  Understood.  ::Nods to him sharply once, businesslike::
CNS Ens Foster says:
::Grabbing a few padds he starts reading as me moves across his office, and decides to grab a glass of water from the replicator and settles into his couch, reading through the first padd.::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CO:  We should probably set a course to escape the interference in the system and get underway.  We'll have to get to warp first and then launch the probes if we want them to provide timely telemetry.
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
::Nods and takes a seat.::
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Presses the chime for the ready room.::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
Door: Enter.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
CTO:  I will have Kendal start on them.  If there is a change of plans, at least we were ready.
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Enters::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Gestures to the chair beside Hawk::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Turns back around to face the bridge as a whole::  HLM:  Helm, chart a course -- calculate a point at which we'll be able to generate a standard warp field and take us there, full impulse.
OPS LtJG Kendal says:
::Having listened he sends a request to the torpedo room to prep three class IX probes::
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
::Nods a greeting to Fong as he enters::
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Sits down, nodding to Hawk::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Leans forward, eying them both intently:: CAG/OPS: I need a guarantee from you two gentlemen.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
OPS Kendal:  Thanks...
HLM Ens Ra says:
CTO:  Aye, Sir.  ::Takes a few moments to plot the course, then taps at the impulse controls::  Engines engaged.
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
::Looks at Raeyld, puzzled.  Waits to hear more::
OPS LtJG Kendal says:
::Nods to Senn:: CSO: Commander, would you like to send a list of modifications ma'am?
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Nods:: aCO: To whatever end.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Turns back to T'Shara, hands folded behind his back::  CO:  Any other suggestions?
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::After a moment’s thought, she nods her head.::  OPS Kendal:  Give me a moment.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
OPS/CAG: I need to know that, when we report to Cosgrave, there will be no interference, no impropriety, no illegality or the skirtings thereof. No sarcasm, no angry comebacks. I need to know that you...both of you, will comport yourselves as exemplary officers of the USS Claymore. I need you to...at minimum, be better than your Captain.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Shoots a smile at Damrok:: CTO: Get us to warp 9.8 and stay there until we exit Breen space.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Allow a small smile, at that::  CO: That sounds like the best possible plan.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Tilts his head slightly and speaks, his tone and comportment more personal, now::  CO:  What about you, Captain?  Is there anything I can do for you?
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Sitting at the auxiliary station, she pulls up the probes data, quickly scanning through it, considering what she should alter to make sure the Breen followed them as long as possible.::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO: We may want to have aft torpedo launchers full and ready just in case.  At high warp our phasers are useless as you know but if we have anything pursuing us we might be able to slow them with the torpedoes.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO: No, Mr. Damrok.  I'm fine let's just make sure we get back to Federation space in one piece.
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Listens to the words, reading several ways around them:: aCO: Can't be better. Can be as good as, can be quiet. ::Suspicion evident on his tone:: aCO: Why? What is your plan?
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
::Doesn't say anything, waiting for the answer to OPS question::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Nods slightly...not really what he was looking for, but doesn't suspect T'Shara will be especially forthcoming about her personal feelings on any subject at the moment::  CO:  I'll see to it, Captain.  ::Turns about and heads to tactical, instructing Mornal to have the aft tubes loaded and ready to go, and to make ready the forward launchers for the probes when they're ready::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
OPS: No "plan."  Everything goes by the book once we're back in Federation space.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::After a moment she begins writing a simple program that would have the probes sensors and comms on board replicate as much of the real Claymore as possible.::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO: Have you been down to see any of the POWs?  The Cardassians took the brunt of it.  Most of them have deep tissue damage from exposure to the cold.  It might be reassuring to them if you could stop by and at least give a few words.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Standing, she walks over to Kendal and hands him a small disk.::  OPS Kendal:  This should have enough info to fool them... for a short time.  Hopefully for all twelve hours.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO: To be honest I don't know if they even believe me or any of us when we told them the war was over.
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
::Nods slowly...  thoughtfully, eyes distant::  aCO:  Understood, Captain.  Will there be anything else?
OPS LtJG Kendal says:
::Nods and takes the chip, plugging it in, and starting a feed to the trio of probes sitting ready in the torpedo room:: CSO: Downloading program now. It should only take a few minutes ma'am. Do you have a suggested course?
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Turns back around, taken a bit by surprise::  CO:  I'm...I hadn't considered it yet, no.  I don't know how much good I would be.  After all...even if I can be of some assistance to the Cardassians, for those Federation citizens present, the sight of a Cardassian in a Starfleet uniform might be...somewhat unsettling.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Wonders if they would believe her.::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Glances between Hawk and Fong:: CAG: Not at this time.
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Raises an eyebrow at Hawk then looks back:: aCO: By the book?
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
::Nods and stands, then hesitates at OPS comment, waiting for the aCO::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Looks over to T’Shara::  CO:  Captain, as this was your idea, do you have a specific course in mind.  I am thinking along possible routes we might normally take.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO: They've just gone through thirteen years of hell.  I don't know that anything is going to surprise them at this point.  But, reassuring them that we're here to get them home rather than they’re to become another set of prisoners this time by Starfleet.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Suddenly sighs, thudding her head into her arms a moment::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Stares at the deck plating for what feels like a long while, then finally looks back up again::  CO:  I'll set aside some time to see them at the next opportunity.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CSO: Yes, commander one should be a parallel course from the one we are taking out of Breen space, the other two fired on a direct course to Federation space.  With a ten degree separation path between them.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
OPS Kendal:  I will leave the specifics of Captain T'Shara's suggestion to you.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Manages to look up, looking between them one last time:: OPS: Listen...whatever you think might help...It won't. Not me. It will be something you do for you, why ever you might think you're doing it.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
OPS/CAG: I'm not giving you orders. I'm not eliciting promises. I'm asking you. Leave. It. Be.  That is all.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Leans back in her chair, swiveling it away toward the viewport:: CAG/OPS: Dismissed.
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Nods and stands then turns and leaves heading back to the engineering station::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO: I know it will be difficult Commander but I think it will go a long way in helping.  ::Places her hand on his shoulder slightly in reassurance::
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
::Nods to the aCO and heads for the door, stopping before the door slides open.  Without turning, he says::  aCO:  I'll do as you ask, Serena....  as I always have.  It's...  disappointing you felt the need to ask.  ::Walks the rest of the way out and back to his console::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CO:  I'll do anything I can.  ::Can't even begin to comprehend what the prisoners have gone through in the past decade::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Nods warmly to T'Shara::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Glances toward the ready room doors as he makes his way back past tactical toward the center chair, then stop as he sees Fong emerge, waiting to see if Hawk comes back out as well...as he does, begins to detour toward the ready room::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CSO: Are those probes ready to fire?
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CSO:  Commander, please take the bridge.  I'll return shortly.  ::Rings the ready room chime::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Takes her hand away and nods to Damrok::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Looks over at Sky and frowns at the brief look in his eyes before he turns away.::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Doesn't look away from the viewport even a second, even as both officers leave the Ready Room...but she does shortly hear the chime. Sighs once, in the privacy of the Ready Room, before answering:: Door: Enter.
CNS Ens Foster says:
::Jerks awake on his couch, apparently reading hadn't been such a good idea, grabbing a few of his things he heads for bed, having to remember he was crashing in Senn's quarters since he'd given his up for use as guest quarters.::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Nods absently at Damrok, especially as she was supposed to have taken the bridge half an hour ago.::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Enters the ready room and walks up to the desk, standing at attention::  aCO:  Captain.  I hope I'm not disturbing you -- I'd relayed word of the departure of the Breen, and hadn't heard back.  Is everything all right?
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Still near Kendal, she turns to look out the screen.::
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Checks the probe status and nods noting that Kendal had done the work, he then turns his attention back to the extra power draw of life support for nearly a thousand extra souls::

ACTION: The Breen Fleet has left the system.  Sensors show the entire system clear of anything other than the Claymore.

SO Zar says:
CSO:  Sensors read the Breen have left the system.  For now it is clear.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Turns her chair to face Damrok as he enters, but blinks briefly:: CTO: Oh...yes, yes... I'm...  ::Coughs slightly, clearing her throat as she pulls a desk drawer open::  CTO: I imagine you, Commander Senn, and Captain T'Shara have made arrangements for our return?
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Nods::  OPS Kendal:  How long before the probes are ready?
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
aCO:  Yes, Ma'am.  We've prepared decoy probes to divert attention, if necessary, and should be approaching a point outside the system at which we'll be able to engage warp engines.
OPS LtJG Kendal says:
CSO: Yes ma'am program downloaded simply waiting course input now.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Nods slowly, glancing over her PADD:: CTO: Good, good. ::Squints at the PADD once more, then pulls the drawer open once more, and drops it within:: I'll leave you all to it, then.  Is there anything else, Commander?
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Turns to T’Shara::  CO: A few more moments.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Pauses, at least three seconds::  aCO:  ...No, Captain.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CSO: Let me know when they are ready Commander.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Moves around slightly on the bridge::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Nods::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
FCO:  ETA before we are out of the area?
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Looks up at Damrok, inhaling once...an inner debate finally dying, and she gestures to a chair across the desk from her:: CTO: Out with it.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Without hesitation::  aCO:  I have nothing further to report, Captain.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Looks at her squarely::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Returns an equally square, if off-kilter look, then nods curtly:: CTO: Very well. Dismissed, Commander.
OPS LtJG Kendal says:
::Nods slightly as he inputs the courses that the captain suggested:: CSO: Course download complete. probes ready.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Turns slightly to find T’Shara:  CO:  Probes are ready.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
aCO:  Sir.  ::Spins about and departs the ready room, satisfied that, if she'd wanted to fill him in, she would've, and thinks nothing more of it::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Nods at the FCO's report.::  FCO:  Bring us to a stop.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Notices the CTO enter the bridge and turns toward him:: CTO: Mr. Damrok the probes are ready for launch when you are.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::With T'Shara's announcement, knows all had been made ready::  HLM:  Ready warp engines, and plot a course for the Thro Tal system, maximum warp.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Looks a bit annoyed.  But then lets it go.  It was always best when possible for the officer in charge to finish off what they had begun.::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
OPS/CSO:  Launch the probes as soon as we have reached warp nine.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Watches Damrok leave, and shakes her head quietly, before burying it once more in her arms...quickly dozing off::
HLM Ens Ra says:
::Programs the course and looks over his shoulder::  CTO:  Course laid in, Sir.
CNS Ens Foster says:
::Enters Senn’s quarters and carefully moves back to the bedroom not wanting to wake those sleeping in there.  Once there he quickly changes the linens and collapses onto the bed.::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
HLM:  Engage.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
OPS Kendal:  Yours when ready...  ::Steps away and back to her console and Zar.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Watches as Zar ties the probes into the science console to track.::
OPS LtJG Kendal says:
::Launches the probes:: CSO: Probes away ma'am.

ACTION:  The Claymores warp nacelles glow then the entire ship jumps to warp.  14 seconds later she hits warp 9.

CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Looks at the screen as three lights appear on it.::  OPS Kendal:  Acknowledged.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::As the ship hits warp nine, she waits for the probes to do so as well.::

ACTION:  Three probes fire from the forward launcher as the Claymore reaches warp 9.  The probes fly in formation for a few seconds then alter course.   Sensors show 3 claymores leaving the area at warp 9.

CO Capt T’Shara says:
::She waits and hopes the probes work::
SO Zar says:
CSO: Probes have gone to warp 9.  ::Smiles::  Looks odd to see three claymores heading off in different directions.  Rest of the area is clear.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
CTO/CO:  Probes on course.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Suddenly starts awake with a jump, her heart racing::

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