Let The Die be Cast! - Mission 14 - 11210.02

Summary:  The USS Claymore has engaged the Vroa vessels.  Still at high warp the Claymore launches 50 quantum torpedoes which separate and target all 6 of the Vroa craft.  Impact in 30 sec…

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CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::On the bridge, monitoring the 50 Quantum torpedoes heading for their target.::
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
::At the Bridge TIC, conducting final launch plans...  just in case::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
All:  Impact in twenty seconds...  Ten....   Five....
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Sitting in her chair, watching the main viewer waiting for impact, her hands on the armrest of the chair::
CNS Ens Foster says:
::Hand poised over the flight controls ready to drop the ship out of warp and turn her as soon as they confirm the Vroa ships drop out of warp.::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Sweeps into sickbay, catching her coat from the rack just within the doors::
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Glances at the viewscreen a sinking feeling in his stomach he then turns back to the bridge engineering console, Damrok knows what he is doing, he would have to trust the man to see the variables.::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Eyes his display eagerly, waiting for the results, but is just as warily eyeing the reloading process of the torpedoes::

ACTION:  The two smaller vessels are slammed with 8 quantum torpedoes and drop from warp exploding completely.

CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Tosses her arms through the coat sleeves, one after another, as her free hands scoop up supplies from a tray, siphoning them into her pockets::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
CTO:  I am scanning additional disruptors on the vessels.  Two of the smaller vessels have four aft disrupter banks.  The four larger vessels have ten aft disruptor banks... and it looks like two more aft weapon bays.  ::Looks up and over at the CTO::

ACTION:  8 quantum torpedoes impact the larger vessels.  There shields hold but the subspace shock waves drop them from warp.

CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
All:  The two smaller vessels had a direct hit.  They have been destroyed.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CNS: Drop us from warp and try to come in behind.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Taps the keys across her board.::  The four other larger vessels have dropped from warp... but their shields are still holding.

ACTION:  The Claymore bucks as it passes through the subspace shockwave from the massive torpedo explosions.

CAG Cdt Hawk says:
::Notes the effectiveness of the quantum torpedoes and keys in orders to have Lightning loaded out with the external torpedoes::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Clutches her console::
MOPS LtJG Gulash says:
::Enters the Bridge, albeit belatedly, moving immediately to Mission Operations without really engaging anyone else::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Continues her hold on the armrest as the ship bucks some.::
CNS Ens Foster says:
::Drops the Claymore out of warp just after hey pass though the shockwaves and brings her about trying to get in behind the enemy ships.::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Flits about sickbay, powering up biobed and consoles in rounds, pausing long enough to clutch a console as the ground shakes beneath her feet while she initiates diagnostics::
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Grips the console, eyeing it for reports of damage from the shockwave::
CSO LtCmd Senn says:
CNS:  Careful of the aft disruptor bays.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
CTO:  Vroa shields holding at 40 percent.
CH Ens Lawrence says:
::Nods to Gulash as he takes his post; she checks back towards the front of the Bridge, wondering how she got relegated to the role of spectator in favor of some psychobabbling ninny::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO: How soon before we have another full load in the forward bays?
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
CO:  Captain, they have not altered their course toward DS3.  Running at full impulse.

ACTION:  The Claymore drops from warp and banks hard to port to come in behind the Vroa vessels.

CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CSO:  Thank you, Commander.  ::Looks up as he collates the information::  CO:  Not long, Captain.  We'll be ready for another salvo shortly.
CNS Ens Foster says:
::Nods in response to Senn's comment too intent on his controls to answer and does his best to give the Claymore a clean fire line but out of a straight shot from their aft launchers as he banks in behind the Vroa.::

ACTION:  The Vroa open fire with Aft Disruptors.  The Claymore is covered in a hail storm of disruptor blasts.

CO Capt T’Shara says:
CSO: Acknowledged Commander.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO: Understood.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::As other sickbay personnel begin to flow into the room, she wordlessly gestures to the various stations, pausing once more to steady herself as the ship rocks under another volley::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Braces himself, expecting big fireworks as the disruptors connect, but...there's not much of anything::  CO:  Shields...holding, Captain.  ::Almost doesn't sound happy about it::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CO:  ...Sir, they're firing on extremely low power.  Something is definitely wrong.
MOPS LtJG Gulash says:
::Grasps the console firmly, but maintains his focus on the console, which reveals just an overview of pertinent statistics for several departments::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
CO: ETA to station, at current velocity, is approximately two hours.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CO:  They weren't cloaked as they came in...for all we knew that was some mark of boldness on their part, but now, I'm inclined to believe we've intentionally been drawn away from the station, or we, specifically, have been brought to these coordinates for some reason.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Scans the Vroa vessels looking for weaknesses.::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Stands up and walks over to the Tactical station::  CTO: I agree Commander something is off about this.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Looks over at Damrok, wondering at his reasoning.::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CSO: Acknowledged.
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
CO:  Captain, I agree.  We're being distracted from the real target

ACTION:  The Vroa open fire again with a full firestorm of disruptor fire.   Claymore shields holding at 100%.

OPS Lt Fong says:
::Hears part of Damrok's statement and nods slightly, it was never this easy.::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Considers::  CO/CTO/CAG: But why?  The only thing the Claymore has from any other vessel is our unrelenting guest on our outer hull.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
OPS: Can we send an encrypted message to DS3 without the Vroa intercepting.
aOPS LtJG Kendal says:
CO/CTO: Shields still holding at full...
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
CSO:  Because we're the only line of defense...  while we mess with this distraction, the real, clocked attack force closes in on the station.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CO:  They've fired disruptors again...no effect.  ::Shakes his head::  If they so choose, with that many disruptors on this firing arc, they could've nearly torn through our shields at this point.  Should I return fire, Captain?
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Mutters under her breath as she turns around to scan a wider field.::
OPS Lt Fong says:
CO: We could send a message on encrypted channels, they could pick it up, I don't know what codes they have...
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO: Try a single forward phaser targeting one of the vessels engines.  Let's see what affect our phasers have.
CNS Ens Foster says:
::Keeps the Claymore within weapons range of the Vroa ships, following behind as they continue toward the station.::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CO:  Ayesir.  ::Acquires a phaser lock and fires the phasers::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Falls into her place and stands, watching the door, waiting for someone, anyone, to enter::
OPS Lt Fong says:
CO: We could try a tight beam connection, but we would need to get clear of the firefight to do that. ma'am.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Glances over to Fong::  OPS: Send the following to DS3 on encrypted channels.  Vroa attack may be distraction.  Be warned maybe other cloaked vessels incoming.
MOPS LtJG Gulash says:
::Turns and listens for a moment::

ACTION:  All four Vroa vessels launch a small hexagon shaped metallic object from their aft weapon bays.  They object increase speed as they head for the Claymore.

OPS Lt Fong says:
::Types the message into an encrypted packet, 'Vora attack may be feint. Be warned possible unknown cloaked vessels incoming.' and hits send::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
CO:  I suggest sending out a Class VIII probe to search the area while we engage this group.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
CTO:  I am reading small metallic objects, hexagonal shaped, being shot from their aft weapon bay.  Course, the Claymore.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CSO: Senn, have a probe readied and loaded into the aft torpedo bay.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CO/CSO:  Targeting with phasers.  ::Acquires locks on the metallic objects and fires them in short bursts::
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
CSO:  If our guess is correct and there is another attack group, they likely never dropped out of warp and are long gone from here.

ACTION:  The Claymore opens fire from her forward phaser array.  The Phaser strikes the aft section of the Vroa vessel.  Their shields hold with no effect from the phasers.

CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
*Engineering*:  I need a class VIII probe.  Nothing special other than its LRS.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Stands, waiting, watching...slowly, her brow furrows::
CNS Ens Foster says:
::Sees something launch from the four vessels and banks to port and down as the objects pick up speed toward the Claymore.::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CO:  No effect from our direct phaser strike on the Vroa vessel.

ACTION: The Claymores phasers rip through the metallic objects with no effect.  The phasers bend around the objects.

CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Watching the sensors, frowns.::  All:  Prepare for impact.
EO Ens Feare says:
::Sounding slightly confused:: *CSO* Ma'am? ::He catches on pretty quickly.:: *CSO*: What mods to the LRS?
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CO:  The metallic objects are still on course.  The phasers have had no effect.  Suggest evasive maneuvers.
MOPS LtJG Gulash says:
::Frowns as he watches the sensor report of their weapons discharge::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CSO: Immediate scan of those objects.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CNS: Evasive maneuvers.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
CO:  Working on it, captain...
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Suddenly, for the first time in....longer than she can remember, a laugh, coarse, thick, and weak, escapes the back of her throat::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
*Shipwide*: All hands brace for impact.  Medical teams on standby
CNS Ens Foster says:
::Increases speed as he banks hard to port trying to keep the Claymore away from the objects coming at them.::  CO:  Yes captain.
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Signals engineering to prep the DC teams.::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Braces herself for impact::
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Grips the console::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Caught slightly off guard she grabs the console, pushing back into her chair.::
aOPS LtJG Kendal says:
::Closes one eye and turns away from the viewscreen, tensing for the impact::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CO:  I don't have much in the way of information on these projectiles, Captain -- all I know is that they material appeared to bend our phaser beams around them so that they were unharmed.
CNS Ens Foster says:
::Swallows a lump in this throat, it'd been a while since he'd piloted anything let alone a starship, so far things hadn't been too difficult but that seemed to be ending now.::
MOPS LtJG Gulash says:
::Sighs, then grunts, then holds the console::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
CO/CTO:  Sensors are having trouble with those objects.  I am reading high energy, about ten times greater than photon torpedoes.  But sensors cannot hold them.  No life signs.  High Tech.
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
::Raises his eyebrows....  ten times greater than a photon torpedo?::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Raises an eyebrow::

ACTION:  Two of the objects pass within meters of the Claymore as she banks to port and fly past.  Two others slam into the Claymore's shield (One on the dorsal engineering section and one on the port engineering side.)

CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
CTO:  Total of four... and two have missed us... ::Stops as the others slam into them.::

ACTION:  A large thud can be heard as the objects hit the Claymore.  The impact throws the Claymore even harder to port stressing the inertial dampeners inside the Claymore.

CMC CPO Richards says:
::Strides into Sickbay, seeming completely calm despite what's going on; not being on the Bridge and seeing it all firsthand probably helps::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Finds herself holding onto her console as they are tossed.::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Raises an eyebrow as he fights the tug of inertia, holding tightly to his console...that wasn't quite the result he was expecting, and there didn't seem to be any broad explosion::

ACTION:  Massive power drain registers from Engineering.

CAG Cdt Hawk says:
::Curses under his breath as he's thrown to the deck.  Slowly pulls himself up to the console::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Frowns as there is no explosion.::  CO:  No damage to the ship.  They have settled on the dorsal engineering section and one on the port engineering side.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Holds onto the railing the best she can to keep from falling forward onto the decking::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Would try to force away her smile if there were one so to force, and instead just stands a bit straighter, looking to the Chief with a questioning air - Richards doesn't immediately appear injured in any way::
aOPS LtJG Kendal says:
::Winces and frowns:: CO/CTO: Showing a massive power drain...

ACTION: Power requested from shields around the engineering section has tripled.

CMC CPO Richards says:
::Immediately heads for Raeyld upon seeing her, finally grabbing on to the nearest biobed and giving some sign that all isn't calm and normal aboard Claymore::  CMO: Doctor, this might sound like an unusual question..
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Straightens up a bit::  CSO:  Get me new scans from those objects.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Tries again to scan the objects.::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Simply nods at the captains orders::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO: What's your tactical evaluation.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Tilts her head - an unusual tact for the CMC...but she assumes it's going somewhere::
CNS Ens Foster says:
::Having been tossed from his chair he moves back to his station and pulls the Claymore of its turn.::
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Pulls himself back towards the console pulling up the EPS grid display with one hand while the other holds him in place:: Aloud: It looks like shields are being overstressed near the engineering section...
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CO:  I'm not quite sure, Captain...they've significantly increased the draw on the shield generators.  ::Checks the status of the generators themselves, hoping they're not redlining::  It could be merely a weapon that causes us to expend much more power than we had been, or it could be meant to overload the shield grid altogether.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CO:  Difficult to say at this point, Captain.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CAG: Launch fighters but have them stay within range of the Claymore.  They’re to take up defensive positions only at this time.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
CO:  Captain, we need to get rid of them.  They are feeding off the shield power at an alarming rate.  They appear to be settled into the subspace spectrum to the shields themselves.
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
CO:  Aye, ma'am
CMC CPO Richards says:
::Observes the confusion a little, but moves forward::   CMO: I don't have much of a role on the Bridge, and I don't have much to do in my office in the middle of this sort of thing.
CMC CPO Richards says:
CMO: Can I lend a hand down here at all...?
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
::Keys in a sequence on the panel::  *DCAG*  Javelins and Reapers, launch now.  Take up protective screen around the Claymore.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO/CSO: Any suggestions on how to remove them from our hull.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CO:  They're actually attached to the shields themselves on a subspace level, Sir.  So far as removing them...we'll need to come up with something before they disable the shields entirely.  The system isn't meant to handle the stresses of the current power output.
ENG Ens Secord says:
*Bridge*: Secord to Bridge.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
CO:  I would say shoot them off, but we saw how that worked.  Some form of repulsion?  ::Looks over at Fong::
EO Ens Feare says:
::Checks with torpedo control room and nods:: *CSO* One type eight probe loaded aft torpedo tube
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CSO:  What about reversing shield polarity?
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Draws a deep breath, looking from Richards to making a visual sweep around sickbay...plenty of medical personnel (since everyone's unusually on-duty at once) and absolutely zero patients...And yet...::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
CTO:  Possibility.

ACTION:  Two of the Vroa vessels turn sharply and open fire on the Claymore.  Their disruptors rip through the Claymore's shields melting away large chunks of ablative armor.

OPS Lt Fong says:
::Seated at the bridge engineering station:: *Eng Secord* Yes?
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
CO:  Probe ready... permission to execute.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::She looks back and Richards and releases a light sigh:: CMC: Medical experience?
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Is shaken again by the impact of the disruptor fire::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CO/CSO:  Due to their massive power draw, they are building power.  If the shields fail, they might hi--  ::Rocks with the disruptor blasts::  ...Suggest we attempt to counter the Vroa capital ships with torpedoes, Captain.
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
::Mutters to no one in particular::  Hmmm...  they seem to have found their moxie.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CSO: Permission granted Senn.
ENG Ens Secord says:
*OPS*: Lieutenant, the power transfer conduits are reaching critical overload levels. We can't keep demanding all this power from the syst--...  ::An explosion can be heard, and then silence::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
*EO*:  Sending you a flight plan.  As soon as you have it uploaded, send it out.

ACTION: The Vroa open fire again this time breaching the Claymore's hull.   Hull breach on decks 4 - 12.  Force fields are in place.

DCS Crew Durmstange says:
::Hears and sees the explosion and races over as Secord's head drills the console, then the deck::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO: Open fire Commander.
CNS Ens Foster says:
::Grips his console as the ship rocks again and then quickly moves his hands back to the controls trying to keep the Claymore moving out of the line of fire.::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
CO: They have melded off some of ablative armor.
DCS Crew Durmstange says:
*Sickbay*: Medical emergency--Main Engineering!
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
CO:  Captain, do you want me to have the fighters attack the capital ships?
CMC CPO Richards says:
::Shrugs::  CMO: Cross-training, years of field experience in general...I'm a fast learner, too.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Turns to Hawk::  CAG: Aye, Mr. Hawk engage.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
All: Hull breach on decks four through twelve.  Force fields have gone into place.
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
CO:  Roger that

ACTION:  The Vroa open fire again raking the entire starboard side with disruptor fire.  Decks 13 - 15 are breached.

CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Locks torpedoes on each of the two presently attacking vessels and fires half a salvo at each::
EO Ens Feare says:
::Presses the button and transfers the course to the probe then presses launch:: *CSO* Probe away Engineering out. ::Slams his hand down on the badge and turns to the various emergencies now happening.::
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
*Squadron Leaders*  Javelins and Reapers, engage Vroa, attack pattern Foxtrot
ACE Lt Blather says:
::Sees Secord on the, then hears yet another blue alert sound in the background; he races to the Master Systems Display::

ACTION:  Torpedoes fire from all forward launchers at the two Vroa vessels.  ETA 1 min.

CAG Cdt Hawk says:
*DCAG*  Launch Lightning, then have Stormbreakers in ready launch status
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
All: Decks thirteen through fifteen are breached.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Manages a slight smile, given her attention is quickly distracted by a series of lights flashing on her status monitors.  Pulls a tricorder from her jacket pocket and tosses to Richards:: CMC: Incoming.
CNS Ens Foster says:
::Curses under his breath as the Claymore is raked again by weapons fire and does his best to keep some of the fire off them.::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Finally glances at the damage reports as the torpedoes reload::  CO:  Captain...we may wish to consider withdrawal, while we still can.
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
*Squadron Leaders*  Focus fire on weapons.  The Clay can't keep taking these hits.
CMC CPO Richards says:
::Catches the tricorder with ease::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CO:  If nothing else, if the warp engines are still active, we may want to consider strafing runs with torpedoes at faster-than-light speeds.

ACTION:  Shields begin to fail where the objects are attached.

CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::This is what they get for weeks of nothing, everything tossed at them at once.  Reaching over she alters the shields creating a repulsive field.::
ACE Lt Blather says:
::Observes the hull breach immediately and checks to see if automated systems have kicked in::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Looks at the viewscreen and then back at Damrok::
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Motions to Kendal:: aOPS: Watch your power transfer ratios we're blowing conduits in engineering!
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Moves to the nearest biobed and gestures to the front where she had been standing momentarily:: CMC: Handle triage.
CMO CPO Richards says:
::Nods::  CMO: Aye, ma'am.

ACTION: The torpedoes hit the Vroa vessels and a resulting massive explosions follow.  However the Vroa vessels pass through the explosions.  Their shields continue to hold at 40%.

CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
CO:  Captain... we still have warp capability.  They cannot get to the station for another hour and forty-five minutes.
DCS Crew Durmstange says:
::Drags Secord into the adjacent Turbolift::  Turbolift: Whatever the hell deck Sickbay is on!
aOPS LtJG Kendal says:
::Nods and curses trying to find work arounds that don't jeopardize the limited hull integrity we have.::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO: Agreed.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
CO:  I agree with Commander Damork... at least give us a chance to get those things off of us.
DCAG says:
*CAG*:  Lightning launched
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Double-checks the biobed, then passes it over to Tevis, as she heads in to prep the surgical ward::
ACE Lt Blather says:
*OPS*: Lieutenant Fong, Lieutenant Kendal...I've got to get more power transferred into the structural integrity systems, or these breaches are going to become worse.

ACTION:  Warp core begins to fail from the power draw.

CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CO:  Shields failing at the site of the metallic objects.  ::Entirely without authorization, brings the tractor beam online and attempts to repulse the metallic objects in a last ditch effort::  Attempting to use the tractor beam to repulse them from the shields, but the firing arc is poor.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CNS: Ensign continue evasive maneuvers, set a course for DS3 maximum warp.
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
*DCAG*  Acknowledged
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO: Do what you can.
ACE Lt Blather says:
::Hears a new alert, and a lump forms in his throat immediately::  
ACE Lt Blather says:
Self: Shit..
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CAG: Recall the fighters immediately
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
CO:  Acknowledged

ACTION:  The tractor beam locks on and begins to pull the object away.  However it loses it hold after 30 secs.

OPS Lt Fong says:
*ACE Blather* I know I know!
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Walks down toward the center of the bridge and sits in her chair::
CNS Ens Foster says:
CO:  Yes captain.  ::Keeps the ship moving in as he plots the quickest course back to DS3.::
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
*Squadron Leaders*  All squadrons, this is an immediate recall.
ACE Lt Blather says:
*Bridge*: Blather to Bridge, warp core failure is nearly in progress...we've got to find a way to draw down or we won't have anything left!
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Activates the surgical suites and sterilization fields::
DCS Crew Durmstange says:
::Drags Secord into Sickbay::  ALL: Help!  Help! He was caught in a console explosion...!
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Looks at the situation and makes a calculation:: CO: I suggest shutting the shields down in the effected sections...
CMC CPO Richards says:
::Races over to the door and helps Durmstange, which is to say she nearly picks up Secord by herself, and brings him to the nearest biobed::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
CO:  Consideration... as soon as we are out of their phaser range, drop shields so we can give more power to the warp core.
CNS Ens Foster says:
::Hands moving quickly over his console.::  CO:  Course laid in.

ACTION:  Warpcore fails from the massive power drain.

CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Nods to Senn and Fong::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CAG: Status on the squadron?
ACE Lt Blather says:
ALL: Damn it!  ::watches as systems begin to fail all over the ship, as the warp core cannot match the demand on the system::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CSO/OPS: Agreed.
OPS Lt Fong says:
Self: Shit. ALOUD: Too late. warp core failure in progress.
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
::Checks his console:  CO:  Aaaaaaaand.....    ::Looks up::  All squadrons recovered, ma’am
CNS Ens Foster says:
::Sees a light on his console change color.::  CO:  Warp core offline.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Sends the general order to shut down all non-essentials::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Sweeps out of the surgical suites and pauses on the threshhold, lips pressed firmly together as she views the incoming injured...she grabs the nearest anti-grav gurney and pushes it with her toward Secord::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CAG: Acknowledged.
ACE Lt Blather says:
::Immediately steps to his left and keys in the command to vent plasma to release some pressure on the core::
aOPS LtJG Kendal says:
::Shifts power draw to the secondary generators focusing mostly on structural integrity::
CMC CPO Richards says:
::Scans Secord after they get him on to the bed::  
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CNS: Understood.  Engage course full impulse
CMC CPO Richards says:
CMO: Looks like he might have a concussion...
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO: Continue torpedo fire.

ACTION:  Shields fail all across the claymore.  The objects lock onto the claymores hull and move in.

ACE Lt Blather says:
::Kills the vent, not wanting to give whoever is firing at them something to ignite Claymore with::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Releases the gurney in place, and snaps open her tricorder, running a quick scan, as she nods in agreement::
CNS Ens Foster says:
::Brings the impulse engines to max and steers the Claymore back toward the starbase.::
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Starts to drop the shields and stops:: Aloud: Shields have failed.
CMC CPO Richards says:
::Scans some of the burns as well::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Fires torpedoes again, concentrating his fire solely on one Vroa vessel...not that it made much difference last time::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::As they move away, she pulls up sensors on the probe which should be close to the station.::

ACTION: The first object hits the hull....   The Explosion blows 1/4 of the Claymore’s port side hull plating off.  The claymore pitches violently to the starboard side as the inertial dampeners fail completely.

CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO: Any luck on removing the two objects....
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Calibrates a dosage in her hypospray and applies it to Secord's neck::  EO: Mr. Secord...you're going to be fine. The pain should fade now, so you can just rest while we patch you up.  ::Smiles gently, then nods to Richards::
ACE Lt Blather says:
::Slams his face into the console, getting a close up on the screen as it clearly displays "INERTIAL DAMPENERS FAILING"::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Her thoughts go to her daughter, hoping she is safe as she pulls in the damage reports.::

ACTION:  The ship continues its death roll to starboard.

OPS Lt Fong says:
::Grips his console as the webbing holds him into the chair, bruising his shoulders and torso in the process::
ENG Ens Secord says:
::Says nothing; his eyes are open, but he's clearly dazed::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Is thrown from her chair and against the decking from the explosion::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Before he can answer T'Shara's question, is dislodged from his console and sent rolling toward the rear of the bridge::
CMC CPO Richards says:
::Claws and tries to stay standing, but is tossed backwards::
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
::Tumbles across the bridge, hitting hard against the science console::
CNS Ens Foster says:
::Is tossed from his chair as the Claymore pitches violently and rolls to starboard.::

ACTION:  A loud high pitched painful squeal echoes through the Claymore.

CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Starts to move to the next biobed as the whole ward seems to turns around on her head, and she flies upward and across::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Clinging to her console, her legs wrapped around the base of the chair, she tries to work her console.::
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Covers his ears and curls up effectively disabled as tears flow from his eyes and he tries to push his ears into his skull to block out the noise::

ACTION:  The Outer hull of the Claymore is completely covered in a dense white organic deuterium shell.

ACE Lt Blather says:
::Makes his way back to his feet, also a little dazed, but still functioning himself--maybe one of the only things in Engineering that can still say that::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Curls up at the sound as she tumbles through the air::

ACTION:  Power comes back online almost instantly.  Sensors are being blocked.

ACTION:  The Claymore stops its roll and moves forward towards the Vroa craft.

CNS Ens Foster says:
::Lets out a loud curse as he finally stops with a bone jarring stop against the wall of the bridge.:::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
ALL: Outer hull is now covered in a dense white... organic duranium shell.  And... sensors are being blocked.
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
::Reaches up to pull himself to his feet, wincing as what he really hopes are only bruised ribs complain::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Starts to lift himself to his knees, feeling pain in all the familiar places...gets to his feet and limps a bit back to his station::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Crashes into the side of a console as inertial dampers work again::
CNS Ens Foster says:
::Getting unsteadily to his feet cradling his left arm which is screaming in pain.  As he moves back to his console he tests the arm gingerly, hoping nothing is broken as he takes his seat.::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Finally stops rolling on the decking as she lands against one of the consoles, she reaches out with her hand and pulls herself back to her feet, she can feel pain in her ribs slightly from where she landed.::  All: Report
aOPS LtJG Kendal says:
::Winces as he pulls his fingers from his ears and checks his console thankful that Fong had installed the seatbelt his eyes flick over the display:: Aloud: Power coming back up.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
CO:  It would appear our hull guest is lending a ummm... helping.

ACTION:  The Claymore impacts with the first Vroa vessel.  Massive explosions and metal being torn through can be heard outside the Claymore.

CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
CO:  At least we appear protected... ::Pauses as as the ship shudders::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Carefully takes her seat and looks over at Senn briefly at the comment::
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Does not react to the new sounds remaining curled up his hands over his ears as a trickle of blood leaks out around his fingers::

ACTION:  Disruptor fire can be heard from outside the Claymore, but there seems to be no effect inside the Claymore.

CO Capt T’Shara says:
CSO: Helping how Commander?
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
CO:  At the moment, it is keeping us safe within it.  What is going on outside, your guess is as good as mine.
aOPS LtJG Kendal says:
CO: Inertial Dampeners online.  Systems coming back up.
ACE Lt Blather says:
::Totally perplexed by power being so broken, then being fixed...sort of...despite the ship being pretty jacked up::
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
::Moves slowly back to his station, loath to let go of a firm handhold::

ACTION:  The sound of another Vroa craft meeting a very ghastly end sounds through the Claymore.

CMC CPO Richards says:
::Finally back to her feet, she looks towards Raeyld::   CMO: You OK, Commander?
CO Capt T’Shara says:
aOPS: Acknowledged Lieutenant.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Looks toward the screen.::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Looks at the main viewer to see what was happening.::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
All: Everyone ok?
MOPS LtJG Gulash says:
::Grunts;;
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Feeling blind::  CO:  Aye.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Draws a sharp breath and nods, as she scrambles somewhat awkwardly to her feet:: CMC: Yeah, see to Secord... We'll have a lot more coming in after that.  ::Exhales again, pulling herself back to the front of sickbay, keeping a hand connected to a console any given moment along the way, subconsciously keeping a handhold now::
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
CO:  Alive.  Better than I thought a second ago.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Looks over toward Sky and Theron::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CNS: Counselor Report.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::At the front, she views the status alerts and presses the comm:: *Bridge*: Medical to bridge, any injuries we need to send someone up for?
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
::Returns the CSO's look with a "beats the hell out of me" look::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Nods to Hawk::  CAG: Indeed Mr. Hawk
CMC CPO Richards says:
::Nods, feeling a little queasy with all the tumbling and tossing about; she swallows hard and moves towards Secord::

ACTION:  Another loud explosion can be heard from outside the Claymore.

CNS Ens Foster says:
::Back at his station but with little to do since he can't tell what’s going on outside the ship he tests his arm, wincing a bit at the pain but doesn't think anything is broken.::  CO:  I think I'm fine captain. Just hit hard when the Claymore went for a spin.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Finally nods an affirmative to the captain's inquiry...he hasn't really checked himself for injury::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Shakes her head.  If their guest was protecting them, she could only assume the explosions were from the Vroa ships.::
CMC CPO Richards says:
::Scans over Secord again, hoping nothing worse happened to him in the course of all that::
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Remains still curled into his seat, his knuckles relaxing then falling slack to his sides blood trickles apparently from cuts where he gripped his ears::

ACTION:  Sensors come back online.   The organic duranium encases the last of the Vroa vessels as it leaves the Claymore.

CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Looks over to Senn, assuming she'll be able to shed more light on the happenings than he would::
aOPS LtJG Kendal says:
CO: Warp core online. Power levels recovering towards nominal settings...
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Sighs in relief as her sensors bleep back online.::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Getting no answer from the bridge, yet...given they're undoubtedly busy, but still...no something to risk. She catches her bag from the side of the door:: MO: Jennings, you have sickbay.  Comm me if you need more hands in surgery.  ::Slips out the door and dashes down the corridor for the turbolift::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Taps her commbadge:: *Medical*: Doctor I think for the most part we have alot of bumps and bruises up here at the moment.
CNS Ens Foster says:
::Turns his attention back to his console as the sensors come back up.::
ACE Lt Blather says:
::Sees that power levels are beginning to climb again, as there's less drain, and fewer systems to draw power now that half the ship is blown apart, more or less::
CSO LtCmd Senn says:
CO:  The Vroa ships have been... demolished.  And our hull guest has left us.  Shields holding in breached areas.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Slides into the turbolift and hits the controls for the bridge, medical priority, as she hears the CO's comm...Slaps her commbadge:: *CO*: Understood, Captain.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Checks his tac sensors for further Vroa contacts::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Raises an eyebrow and gives Senn a puzzled look::  CSO: Our guest is no longer attached.  ::Looks back to the screen::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
Hmmm... CO:  Our guest appears to have hitched another ride on one of the Vroa ships.  Interesting... was it protecting us or just itself?
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CSO: Something I'm sure we will never know Commander.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Turns around::  CO:  I am more of the opinion it was protecting us.... but yea... one of those mysteries.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Looks to Foster::  CNS: Engage course to DS3 Counselor maximum warp.
ACE Lt Blather says:
*Bridge*: Blather to Bridge...it looks like the warp core has eased back to normal operations. I wouldn't advise doing anything crazy in the next few minutes, but it looks like the stress has passed and systems can draw power as needed.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Begins to step out of the turbolift as the doors slide open -- but suddenly hesitates, pausing mid-step, held back a moment::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Nods::  CSO: Aye, Commander it did in the end.  But definitely a mystery.
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Starts to come around, blinking as the screaming fills his ears and echoes through his skull sounding like someone is trying to drill a hole through transparent aluminum with a steel bit. He moans quietly, then vomits into his lap::
CNS Ens Foster says:
CO:  Aye captain.  ::Ignoring another stab of pain in his arm he plots the course back to DS3 and engages the engines at maximum warp.::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
CO:  The Vroa is completely covered.  No change in its weight so I don't believe it left any of itself behind. The Vroa ship is moving at about 3/4 impulse.  Still no sign of intelligence from it.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Her ears twitch, and her foot settles onto the bridge, as she moves toward the aft console from which she heard the sound::

ACTION:  The Claymores nacelles light up, but the warp field fails due to improper vessel specifications.

CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Looks back to see Raeyld step off the turbolift and motions slightly to Fong and then to Foster a well.::
CNS Ens Foster says:
::Turns to the captain.::  CO:  Warp field won't form.
ACE Lt Blather says:
::Watches the engine activity and wonders just what the hell "Don't do anything crazy" meant up on the Bridge; he sighs, and wonders where the hell the CEO is::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CNS: Attempt to realign the field Ensign.
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Checks the probe scans.::   CO: Still nothing from the probes.
 aOPS LtJG Kendal says:
*ACE*/CNS Reset warp field parameters to default settings...  I think that should account for the lost mass
CO Capt T’Shara says:
OPS: Contact Deep Space 3 and let them know we are on our way.  The Vroa have been destroyed.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Ensures the torpedoes are still fully loaded, and checks phaser status::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Drops to her knees beside the aft console, digging into the medkit...then looks up, and sets her jaw slightly as her suspicion is confirmed::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CSO: Acknowledged
ACE Lt Blather says:
::Slaps forehead, then shakes his head::  *aOPS*: Acknowledged.
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Looks at the CMO blinking for a long moment, clearly dazed::
CNS Ens Foster says:
::Begins work on realigning the warp field now that their guest is no longer part of the ship.::
ACE Lt Blather says:
::Slumps down at the console, performing basically the same work as Foster::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Releases a breath and takes a small, sterilized cloth from her kit, holding it gently to the back of Fong's nearest ear, sopping up some of the excessive blood::
aOPS LtJG Kendal says:
COMM: DS3: OPS: USS Claymore to Deep Space Three...
DS3 OPS says:
COMM: USS Claymore: aOPS:  Claymore this is Deep Space three we read you.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Straightens up a bit in her chair, feeling a slight pain in her ribs::
CSO LtCmdr Senn says:
::Relaxes as she gets an all is good call about Gladwyn, her safe place keeping her just that, safe.::

ACTION:  Warp fields realign to normal Starfleet protocol for the Akira Class.

CNS Ens Foster says:
::Smiles as the warpcore is successfully realigned and punches is the controls to bring the ship to warp.::  CO:  Warpcore realigned engaging warp engines now.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CNS: Good work Ensign take us to warp.
aOPS LtJG Kendal says:
COMM: DS3: OPS: Claymore reporting successful termination of identified hostile force. We are returning now.
CNS Ens Foster says:
::Brings the warpcore online and brings the ship to warp, heading back for the station.:
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Dabs gently at the back of Fong's ear, then carefully around the front, before folding it slightly and drops it in a receptacle in her bag, and drawing out a fresh one, to likewise reduce some of the bleeding on his other ear, her eyes carefully on her work::

ACTION:  The Claymore jumps to warp and within 15 minutes arrive back at the battle worn Deep Space. 3.

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