Standing Silent in the Night - Mission 2 - 11302.05

Summary:  After receiving a distress call from Star Base 514 the USS Claymore ended its testing on newly installed systems.  The Claymore arrives near Star Base 514 as 4 Vroa vessels also warp into the system.  The USS Cataria is on sensors adrift near SB 514.

********************** Resume Joint Arc **********************

Andy CEO LtJG McQuade says:
@::Working in Main Engineering reviewing the final stages of repairs.::

@ACTION: Cataria's impulse reactors are still offline, shields are down, and casualties are flowing into sickbay.

CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::At the helm, Flight Deck controls slaved to the helm panel::
Andy XO Cmdr Conor says:
@::Steps out on to the bridge bloody and bruised after being hit by an exploding power relay::

ACTION:  The USS Claymore warps into Starbase 514s operational area.  4 Vroa vessels and 1 Starfleet Vessel is in the immediate area.

@ACTION: Another relay explodes, knocking Captain Knight out of his chair.

Andy XO Cmdr Conor says:
@::Glances around the bridge and grumbles::
Andy SOPS Cmdr Davis says:
@::Carefully reviewing his console, which at the moment is attempting to explain what's left of their shields::
Andy SOPS Cmdr Davis says:
@::Flinches, looking back in time to see Knight drop like a bag of bricks::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Stands::  CAG: Drop us to full impulse.  Bring us between the Vroa and the USS Cataria.
Andy XO Cmdr Conor says:
@::Rushes over to the CO:: *Sickbay* Need a medical team up here now for the CO
Andy XO Cmdr Conor says:
@SOPS: Give me the bad news.
Andy SOPS Cmdr Davis says:
@XO: The Captain is laying on the floor on unconscious.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Drops out of warp and engages impulse engines::  CO:  Full impulse, aye Captain.  Moving between the Vroa and the Cataria.
CNS LtJG Foster says:
::Steps out of his office with Hadria into sickbay looking for Doctor Raeyld.::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Surveys his console, ensuring the torpedoes are fully loaded in all launchers (again, as he has been doing every few minutes for the last hour)::
Andy CEO LtJG McQuade says:
@*Bridge*:  This is McQuade.  I can give you impulse drive in 10 minutes sir.  Shields and weapons shortly after.   I'll keep you posted.
Andy XO Cmdr Conor says:
@::Checks the CO's pulse and sees its somewhat steady:: SOPS: I hadn't noticed. What about all the holes in the hull that shouldn't be there.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CO:  All weapons standing by, Captain, shields to full.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Checks flight status to ensure the ready squadron is set.  Reapers are ready to launch if needed::
Andy MO Winters says:
@*Bridge*: We'll get a team up as soon as we can, but we're overloaded down here. The doctor is in surgery.
Andy SOPS Cmdr Davis says:
@XO:...and as for the rest of the ship, it's not much better.  ::Hears McQuade's message::  McQuade is trying to restore impulse engines, then give us enough power to actually fire the weapons, maybe.
Andy XO Cmdr Conor says:
@::Takes his seat while waiting for a medical team to show up and runs quickly through damage reports::
TO LtJG Kytides says:
::Stands at secondary tactical, glancing over the situation and then back to phaser controls, waiting tensely::
Andy XO Cmdr Conor says:
@*SB514* SB514: This is the Cataria here. We need you to beam over whatever torpedoes you have spare directly into the tubes and engineering staff you can spare.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Places the Clay between the Vroa and the Cat, spinning the Clay around to put the forward shields toward the Vroa::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
COM: USS Cataria: This is Captain T'Shara of the USS Claymore.  Sorry to crash the party unannounced.  Please give us a full status report and we'll keep the Vroa busy in the meantime.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Looks up as Foster joins the medbay, and all hands begin arriving, sickbay becoming a flurry of activity::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Begins a threat assessment based on what he sees on short range sensors...they'll have to use the fighter craft, but if they do, there might be heavy casualties::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CO:  In position, Captain
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO: Target all forward torpedoes on the lead scout ship.  Standby to fire on my command.  Also, target all Vroa vessels with all phaser arrays.  Let's get all their attention Mr. Damrok and Mr. Kytides
Andy XO Cmdr Conor says:
COM: USS Claymore: This is XO Power of the Cataria. We're happy to see you guys out here. My hull is full of holes that shouldn't be there and I barely have enough power to keep the lights on, never mind weapons and shields. We should have power up again in 10 minutes.
CNS LtJG Foster says:
CMO:  Where do you want us doc?
Andy SOPS Cmdr Davis says:
@::Listens for the voice of inaction to come out over the speakers again::

ACTION:  Vroa Scout ships move towards the Claymore and Cataria with the Wolf Class and Heavy Cruiser following close behind.

SB 514 says:
$COMM: Cataria: XO: We'll drop our shields and beam over whatever photon torpedoes we have available to your torpedo room, but you'll need to load them yourselves.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::With a bit of an edge to his voice::  CO:  Aye, Sir.  ::Glances to Kytides and nods, activating the torpedo controls, and appropriates ten quantum torpedoes for the eventual opening volley on the lead scout vessel::  Standing by.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CAG: Keep us moving Mr. Hawk.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CO:  Roger that Captain.  Close on the Vroa?
Andy XO Cmdr Conor says:
@SOPS: Take the conn. Keep us moving with whatever impulse engines we've got left. Keep us close to SB514 until we have shields back at least
TO LtJG Kytides says:
CO:  Aye, Captain.  ::Starts locking on all Vroa ships for a relatively even spread of phaser fire, not that they need to get their attention anymore::
Andy XO Cmdr Conor says:
@COM: SB 514: Acknowledged.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CAG: Aye, bring us within 5000 kilometers of the lead Vroa scout.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Nods briefly:: CNS: Feel up to working triage?
Andy XO Cmdr Conor says:
@::Hops up and takes tactical station::

ACTION:  The Phasers of the Claymore begin firing in all all the Vroa vessels in the area.  The Claymore has gotten their wish and the Vroa have turned all the attention to the Claymore.

CNS LtJG_Foster says:
::Takes a breath.:: CMO:  Yeah I think I can handle it.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Begins an evasive course toward the Vroa scout, shifting directions, but always keeping forward weapons facing the Vroa::
Andy SOPS Cmdr Davis says:
@::Literally is pushed aside by the XO, as he was already at this station; he wonders how this man ever reached adulthood without being killed by someone else, just for being him; he says nothing, though::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
COMM: USS Cataria: Understood we will do our best to keep the Vroa occupied while you make your repairs.  T'Shara out.  ::Closes comm::
SB 514 says:
$COMM: Cataria: XO: Prepare for incoming torpedoes.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CO:  Closing on the Scout, Captain
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO: Damrok, when were within 5000 kilometers of the scout lead ship I want all forward torpedoes launched.  Cover every millimeter of that vessel with torpedoes.
Andy SOPS Cmdr Davis says:
@::Wanders down to the conn, since he was ordered there::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CAG: Noted Mr. Hawk.
SB 514 says:
$COMM: Cataria: XO: Dropping partially shields, initializing transport...
Andy XO Cmdr Conor says:
@COMM: SB514: Teams are standing by ::Sends messages to tactical crews to start loading as soon as they arrive::

ACTION:  The Vroa scout ships open fire with full forward disruptors again the Claymore.

CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CO/CTO:  5000 km range to the Scout....  mark
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO: Fire.
Andy SOPS Cmdr Davis says:
@::Takes the helm::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Locks in preparation for his opening salvo of ten quantum torpedoes, and fires::
Andy XO Cmdr Conor says:
@*CEO*: I don't enjoy being a sitting target out here.
CNS LtJG Foster says:
::Moves out of the way of the medical personal as they prep for casualties.  Waiting until he can help, but for now it was best to get out of their way.::

@ACTION: An additional 65 torpedoes materialize on the Cataria's torpedo room floor, bringing the Cataria's current carry to 80 torpedoes.

CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CO:  Captain, the Cat is vulnerable out there.  Recommend we send one squadron of fighters over there to take a defensive position around her.
Andy CEO LtJG McQuade says:
@*XO*: All things good come to those who wait sir.  ::Looks over the diagnostics.::   Port and starboard reactors online, warp core online.  You have full power Commander.   Weapons are online and ready.

ACTION:  The Claymore fires all forward torpedoes at the lead Vroa Scout ship as disruptor fire slams against her forward shields..  The Claymore shakes violently.

Andy XO Cmdr Conor says:
@::Powers up all shields and weapons once again and smiles at the newly increase torpedo count:: *CEO* Remind me to say good things about your in your next evaluation

@ACTION: SB514's shields are once again raised.

CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Fights the controls to compensate for the force of the hit, then steady's up on course::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Braces himself a bit by holding onto his console, and begins redistributing the shield grid to compensate for the damage they're taking::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Catches herself on the lip of a biobed as the deck lurches beneath her feet::
Andy SOPS Cmdr Davis says:
@::Watches with some relief as power and function readings for the engines cause the helm console to partially light up::
CNS LtJG Foster says:
::Grabs a console nearby as the deck lurches from weapons fire.::
Andy SOPS Cmdr Davis says:
@::Half-turns::  XO: We can move, but only up to 1/2 impulse at the moment.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Looks up to make sure everyone's all right, and waits for the first casualty calls.::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Looses her footing, grabs for the armrest on her chair.::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Straightens herself, watching the main viewer::
Andy XO Cmdr Conor says:
@SOPS: Bring us about, plot a course for the nearest scout ship but keep us always at the edge of maximum torpedo range. Let's not get up close and personal this time.

ACTION: Claymore's forward shields drop to 48 percent.   60 torpedoes pattern fire from the Claymore racing towards the lead Vroa Scout ship.  They impact over the forward section of the craft as her shields buckle more torpedoes impact the hull causing the Vroa vessel to explode as the Claymore passes through the debris.

CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
OPS:  Mister Kendal, supplement shield strength with auxiliary systems.  Take non-essential systems offline.
Andy SOPS Cmdr Davis says:
@::Instructs the computer to continuously display torpedo range of the ships on his console, then brings the ship about as ordered and engages the engines to move them into position::
TO LtJG Kytides says:
::Grabs at his console hard with one arm, other continuing to direct fire, concentrating on the remaining scout ship since they've got the Vroa's full notice::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Glances to Damrok and Kytides, then back to the main viewer::

ACTION:  The Vroa Wolf Class and the Vroa Scout ship open fire on the Claymore.

Andy XO Cmdr Conor says:
@COM: USS Claymore: Captain T'Shara, we're ready to pick a fight again. We'll start harassing the closest scout ship to us but we won't be able to get up close and personal. Power out.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CAG: Agreed launch them.
OPS LtJG Kendal says:
CTO:  Understood, Sir.  ::Begins transferring power, then begins deactivating those systems he hasn't already taken offline::
Andy XO Cmdr Conor says:
@::Waits until they enter torpedo range to the nearest Vroa scout and fires a full salvo at them::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CO:  Aye Captain.   ::Quickly orders Reapers launched and diverted to defend the Cat.  Also orders Lightning made ready for launch::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
COM: USS Cataria: Commander Conor since the Claymore stocks more torpedoes.  Let us do the heavy hitting.  Plan to pick on weaker targets once we're softened them for you.
Andy SOPS Cmdr Davis says:
@::Watches the screen for a moment as the ship slowly moves; the controls still feel a little sluggish, no doubt due to the power-thwack Cataria received not long ago::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Spins the ship around to face the port shields at the larger Vroa ships to give the forward shields time to recharge::

@ACTION: A full volley of 16 torpedoes smash across the shields of the second Vroa scout. Vroa shields drop to 49%, and the scout arcs around, trying to bring the fight to the Cataria, disruptors already firing.

ACTION:  Disruptor fire from the Wolf Class and Scout ship slam against the Claymores port side shields.  The massive energy strike drops the port shields to 12 percent.  All excess damage is absorbed by the new PPPDC Armor.

Andy XO Cmdr Conor says:
@SOPS: You heard the Claymore. Let's pick off the slowest members of the herd. Line us up to whatever you can and I'll take the shot.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CO:  Reapers away, Captain and in position around the Cat
Host Andy XO Cmdr Conor says:
@COM: USS Claymore: If you insist.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CAG: Acknowledged
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Spins the ship to port, bringing the Starboard shields to bear::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Targets with the starboard sail torpedoes and fires at the Wolf-class vessel::

ACTION:  Fighters streak out of the forward launch bays on the Claymore and take position around the USS Cataria.
Andy SOPS Cmdr Davis says:
@::Checks down at the sensors again, identifying the slowest moving ship; he sets a heading towards the vessel, but directs Cataria to approach the vessel from underneath its current position::
Andy XO Cmdr Conor says:
@::Fires off another full salvo to the nearest Vroa ship::

ACTION:  Claymore torpedoes fly past the USS Cataria slamming into the forward port sections of the Wolf Class shields.   It shields drop to 76%

TO LtJG Kytides says:
::Eases some phaser fire off the scout ship with the Cataria back in the fight, splitting targets between it and the Wolf-class to support the torpedo barrage::

@ACTION: The scout closes in on the Cataria, lancing the barely-repaired shields with disruptors. Cataria's forward shields fall to 78%.

CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Keeps a couple torpedoes in the magazine on each volley, just in case the Vroa attempt to deploy their torpedo-based weaponry...the phasers didn't seem to work in point-intercept last time, but they might be able to splash them with quantums::  TO:  Target the weapons of the Wolf-class vessel, Lieutenant, and keep up the phaser fire.
Andy SOPS Cmdr Davis says:
@::Adjusts course to put distance between the scout and Cataria, trying to maintain a buffer zone to avoid torpedo fire::

ACTION:  The Heavy cruiser begins its attack run on the Claymore its weapons fire eats through the forward shields of the claymore.   Warnings light up on the Tactical displays as the PPPDC armor absorbs the damage.

CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Seeing the attack on the Cataria, orders the Reapers to engage the Scout::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Waits for them to swing around for an opportunity to use the aft weapons arc::
Andy XO Cmdr Conor says:
@::Fires a front full salvo at the closest Vroa scout ship:: SOPS: Bring us past the closest scout ship and back around, I want to hit them with the rear launcher on the way around
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Keeps the aft facing steady to the Cruiser to give the CTO a solid shot::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CO:  Forward shields down, Captain...the armor has been very effective against the disruptor fire, so far.

ACTION: The heavy cruiser begins to deploy her energy torpedoes towards the Cataria and Claymore.

Andy SOPS Cmdr Davis says:
@::Brings Cataria about, increasing speed to 1/2 impulse and making a "quick" run across the nearest scout ship::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Unloads a near-full volley of quantum torpedoes from the aft sail and aft torpedo launchers, targeting the Wolf-class::
Andy XO Cmdr Conor says:
@::Opens fire with phasers and targets some of the incoming torpedoes::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::...Then sees the incoming torpedo weapons, and makes his plan ready, getting the few torpedoes he's saved in the chamber to try to splash the Vroa torpedoes...calculates carefully, with the aid of the computer, sets for proximity detonation, and fires::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::As soon as weapons are away, puts the Clay into a hard starboard turn, "crossing the T" with the aft of the Wolf class, bringing the stbd facing weapons to bear while keeping the forward shields protected::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO: One way to test it Commander.   ::Slight smile::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
All:  Incoming torpedoes.  Brace for impact.  ::Diverts all shield power to the aft shields::
TO LtJG Kytides says:
CTO:  Aye, Sir.  ::Clutches the console tightly at the Vroa assault, starting to target the weapons, but quickly switches to point defense just in case it does some good against the incoming torpedoes::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Sits in her chair and holds on for impact.::

@ACTION: Cataria's phasers lance uselessly against the Vroa energy torpedoes. The torpedoes continue toward the Cataria, attempting to get a lock on their shields.

Andy SOPS Cmdr Davis says:
@::Breaks Cataria hard to starboard, then makes way directly for one of the scouts::

ACTION:  Torpedoes fire out of the Claymores aft torp sail.  The torpedoes hit the wolf class near her aft section.   The shields hold but drop to 60%

Andy SOPS Cmdr Davis says:
@::As Cataria heads towards the scout, he prepares to quick maneuver around it::
Andy XO Cmdr Conor says:
@SOPS: Dive sharp down and see if we can avoid the torpedoes. Let’s stress test the inertial dampeners  ::Launches a torpedo against the incoming::

ACTION:  The single energy torpedo locks onto the USS Claymore.

Andy SOPS Cmdr Davis says:
@::Hears Conor, but waits patiently as he watches the scout on the scanners::
Andy XO Cmdr Conor says:
@::Fires another phaser volley at the incoming torpedo::

ACTION: The torpedo smashes against the shields and begins to absorb energy.  Lights aboard the Claymore fluxuate.

Andy SOPS Cmdr Davis says:
@::Dives beneath the scout as they come dangerously close, trying to get the torpedoes to lock on to the scout instead::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Stumbles over someone in the sudden dark and crashes into Foster:: Oh..!
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Smacks the side of his console in an uncharacteristic display of frustration::  CO:  Captain, the torpedo is draining the shields, just as it did last time.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CAG: Launch another set of fighters.  Tell them I want them to fire full torpedoes at that thing stuck on our shields.  Now....

@ACTION: Cataria's nimble maneuverings fail to shake the energy torpedo: it locks onto the Cataria's shields and is seconds from impact.

CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Keys in the order for an emergency launch of Lightning Squadron::  CO:  Aye, Captain
Andy SOPS Cmdr Davis says:
@::Engages engines full power, for whatever that's worth::
Andy XO Cmdr Conor says:
@::Fires another set of torpedoes and phaser volleys at the incoming torpedo::
CNS LtJG Foster says:
::Falls back as someone crashes into him in, not sure who it is, landing on his back, the wind knocked out of him.::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::As Lightning begins to launch, orders them to destroy whatever is attached to the Claymore::

ACTION:  The Wolf class vessel fires full disruptors against the Claymore.  Her port shields buckle.  PPPDC armor absorbs 80% of the damage but the hull is breached on decks 4-7.   Medical emergency alarms chime in from those decks.

@ACTION: Cataria's torpedoes strike the Vroa torpedo as it closes between the Cataria and the too-close-for-comfort Scout. The Cataria is lashed brutally by the Scout's disruptors, aft shields to 31%, but the Vroa torpedo is knocked off-course and strikes the Vroa scout instead.

CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Rocks with the impact of the disruptor barrage::
Andy SOPS Cmdr Davis says:
@::Tests how much console he can have pushed in to his torso as the ship is rocked by the disruptor blast::
TO LtJG Kytides says:
::Braces harder against his console for what is becoming a very bumpy ride, shifting the phasers back fully to the Wolf's weapon systems::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Rocks in her chair a bit from the barrage::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Sees lights beginning to flash on the overhead monitors, and just grabs Foster by the jacket sleeve:: CNS: Deck 4...!

ACTION:  Energy levels aboard the Claymore fall rapidly.  Power systems struggle to keep up.

OPS LtJG Kendal says:
::Bounces in his seat, and quickly brings up the damage reports::  CO:  Hull breaches on decks four through seven.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO: Status
Andy XO Cmdr Conor says:
@::Looks at the sensor readings and sighs:: Self: Too close.
CNS LtJG Foster says:
::Takes in a breath before nodding to the doctor.::  CMO:  On my way.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CO:  Shields are failing.  We have to dislodge the torpedo somehow.  ::Thinks back to the meeting with the Eigreg::  We need...some way to confuse its guidance systems.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CO:  Captain, Lighting squad away and attacking the torpedo
CO Capt T’Shara says:
OPS: Seal off those areas.  Make sure all personnel are relocated.
Andy SOPS Cmdr Davis says:
@::Practically punches at the console, trying to gain control of the helm, but the buttons are now very, very sluggish in actually doing anything that is requested::

@ACTION: The Vroa scout shakes violently under the torpedo's explosion and its shields drop to 16%.

CO Capt T’Shara says:
CAG: Acknowledged
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Spins the Clay quickly to protect the port side::
Andy XO Cmdr Conor says:
@::Fires a full volley at the damaged scout ship::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Turns to Damrok:: CTO: I'm up for options at this point Mr. Damrok.
OPS LtJG Kendal says:
CO:  Aye, Captain.  ::Begins sending orders to evacuate those sections::  *CMO*:  Sickbay, this is the bridge.  Expect casualties, hull breaches in progress on four decks.
Andy SOPS Cmdr Davis says:
@::The shaking dulls a little, and he brings Cataria about after Conor's latest volley, trying to stay on the perimeter of the battle for a moment or two::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Hits her commbadge:: *OPS*: We're on our way!

ACTION: The Fighters line up with the Claymore and the energy torpedo.  They fire their torpedoes against the large disk.

CNS LtJG Foster says:
::Catches his breath and picks up his pace to keep up with Raeyld.::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CO:  Captain, sorry to interrupt, but could the Cataria grab it with her tractor beam?
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CO:  If I had anything to suggest... ::Shakes his head::  We could drop the shields entirely and let the armor take the hit, but...I don't know.  As it is, the shields are doing no good.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CO:  If we could determine what it is that causes the torpedo to home in on the shield energy, we might be able to create a countermeasure.

@ACTION: The Cataria's volley strikes the scout ship, tearing through its shields. The scout is now down to its armor.

CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Sees the timer has gone green on his torpedo reload, and fires a volley of quantums at the Wolf-class vessel::
Andy XO Cmdr Conor says:
@::Fires a full phaser volley at the shieldless scout while waiting for the torpedo tubes to reload::
Andy SOPS Cmdr Davis says:
@::Continues looping around, but notices the power fluctuation in the just-hit scout, bringing Cataria on a near collision course with the scout to give Conor an opportunity to unload::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Focuses the lateral sensors on the torpedo, attempting to read the components of its guidance systems or onboard computer::
Andy XO Cmdr Conor says:
@SOPS: Any idea what the hell that thing is attached to the Claymore is ::reviewing sensor readings::

ACTION:  Torpedo impact against the Vroa energy torpedo arms the device causing a massive explosion.  Claymore shields fail as the power systems are disrupted for a few moments.   PPPDC armor absorbs the damage to the area.  The Claymore spins violently to her port side throwing crewmen to the decking.

CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Reels to the deck as the inertial dampeners fail to keep up with the force of the explosion::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Drags Foster down the corridor with her toward the hull breaches, determined to get as close as possible, then track back with anyone she finds::

ACTION:  Vroa fighters launch from the heavy cruiser.
Andy SOPS Cmdr Davis says:
@XO: Some sort of bomb, essentially. It effects shields, and the end result is what you just saw. I'm not sure anyone knows how to disarm or destroy it really.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Spins out of the helm chair, desperately hanging onto the console::
Andy XO Cmdr Conor says:
@::Fires another phaser volley at the scout:: SOPS: Bring us closer to the Claymore, let’s see what covering fire we can provide until they can recover.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Falls from her chair and onto the decking.::
Andy SOPS Cmdr Davis says:
@::Loops around once again, this time drawing closer to Claymore on the next pass::
CNS LtJG Foster says:
::Stumbles into the wall as the Claymore pitches wildly.::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Diverts Lighting squad to engage the fighters and orders Javelins launched::  CO:  Engaging incoming fighters, Captain
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Gets thrown against a bulkhead then to the corridor deck as the ship goes just everywhere beneath them::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Lags a bit as he scrambles to his feet::  CO:  The armor dissipated the majority of the blast.  The shields are completely offline, for the moment -- attempting to reinitialize.
TO LtJG Kytides says:
::Loses his grip painfully and goes to the floor, scrambling back up to his feet, hands gripping the console, as soon as his head clears::
Andy XO Cmdr Conor says:
@::Fires another torpedo salvo at the last scout and hopes the tubes are reloaded by the time they meet the fighters::
Andy XO Cmdr Conor says:
@COM: USS Claymore: We're on our way, we'll provide whatever covering fire we can until you get back on your feet.

ACTION:  Commander Damrok brings the Claymore's shields back online.  Port and forward shields are less than 10%.

CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Gets to her feet and back to her chair, straightening her uniform::  CAG: Acknowledged.

@ACTION: Cataria's phasers hit true as the Intrepid practically scrapes against the scout's armor. As Cataria takes final disruptor shots from the Scout, the scout's hull gives in, and the vessels explodes against the Cataria's shields.

Andy XO Cmdr Conor says:
@::Punches the console in satisfaction at the explosion:: SOPS: One down...
CMO Cmdr_Raeyld says:
::Scrambles to her feet practically before she hit the ground, and runs up to the source of the breach, where the forcefields are in place, and grabs and injured officer, helping them back down the corridor::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CO:  ...Shields online, but strength is minimal to port and forward.  They won't hold against another sustained disruptor assault, but it should buy us some time.  ::Attempts to compensate with backup power, as Kendal is clearly occupied coordinating damage control::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CAG: Tell your fighters in that squadron the first rounds on me.
Andy XO Cmdr Conor says:
@::Starts firing phaser volleys at the Vroa fighters hoping to pick off a few::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Able to take a seat again, continues to maneuver the Clay to try and keep the worst shields out of the line of fire::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Grins::  CO:  Will do, Captain.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO: Noted Mr. Damrok.  Good work.
Andy SOPS Cmdr Davis says:
@::Sumbles again shake the console, but he still has control of the engines; he keeps Cataria in proximity of Claymore for the time being::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CAG:  Mister Hawk, if you can give me a momentary forward facing, the forward torpedoes are ready.
TO LtJG Kytides says:
CTO:  Targeting Vroa fighters, Sir.  ::Gives his head a shake to clear it a bit better, concentrating fire on the fighters::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Targets the Wolf-class, hoping to dust it with the full forward quantum volley when they come about::

ACTION:  Claymore fighters begin to engage the Vroa fighters.

CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CTO:  Roger that, Commander.  ::Spins the ship to face toward the aft shields of the heavy cruiser::  CTO:  All yours, shoot em down.

@ACTION: The Vroa scout's disruptors and destruction, as well as the Vroa fighters, bring Cataria's shields down to 28%.

CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Fires the salvo::  CAG/CO:  Torpedoes away.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::With weapons away, spins the vulnerable forward shields away from the Vroa::
CNS LtJG Foster says:
::The adrenaline begins pumping and he pushes on after Raeyld helping the next injured crewman he sees.::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Looks back at the viewer as the fight continues::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Nods once, as that went about as smoothly as it was able...makes a mental note to thank Hawk for his flying when this is over::
Andy XO Cmdr Conor says:
@::Keeps firing phasers at the fighters and launches another torpedo volley at the nearest Vroa ship::
Andy SOPS Cmdr Davis says:
@::Keeps moving Cataria around Claymore, hoping to place the fighters not only in line of Cataria's phasers, but more importantly Claymore's::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Just keeps adding the injured to the "snowball" of personnel she's urging forward, essentially propping the injured upon each other to keep moving, in case another hit disrupts the forcefields protecting them from the vacuum of space::

ACTION: The Claymores torpedoes streak through the Vroa fighters and impact against the wolf class shields.  As their shields fail they turn away from the Claymore firing all aft facing weapons.

CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Orders Stormbreakers launched to assist with the Vroa fighters::  CO:  Last squadron launched, Captain.  We're all in.
Andy XO Cmdr Conor says:
@::Reads the shield output:: SOPS: We can't stay here much longer, break off and put some distance between us when we hit 15%
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CAG: Noted.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CAG: Tell them to stay on the fighters.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CO:  Already done, Captain

@ACTION: Cataria's torpedoes pick off one...two...three Vroa fighters, as Claymore's Reapers batter away at their shields.

CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Nods::
Andy SOPS Cmdr Davis says:
@::Adjusts course again, moving Cataria above Claymore by some distance::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CNS/All: Go!  ::Pushes for the group to continue to move forward, around the corner, as they near the safety of sickbay's main doors::

ACTION: The Wolfs disruptors slam against the Claymore shields dropping the ventral shields completely.   PPPDC armor stops most of the disruptor fire, but hull breaches appear in decks 3 and 4.

CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CO:  The Wolf-class vessel's shields have failed.  ::Single-fires torpedoes from whichever facing he happens to have, hoping one of the hits will finish off the nimble, powerful craft::
Andy XO Cmdr Conor says:
@::Sees the Wolf class shields have failed and launches a full volley at it while using phasers to pick off a few more fighters::
Andy SOPS Cmdr Davis says:
@::Notices the power fluctuations from the Wolf as well on his console, redirecting Cataria in that direction, though trying to stay out of torpedo range::
CNS LtJG Foster says:
::Helps one of the more injured crewman as he helps urge the others along to sickbay.::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Rocks again with the disruptor blasts, but the armor seems to be worth its weight in latinum when it comes to stopping the disruptors...nevertheless, raises his voice in urgency::  CO:  Ventral shields offline.

ACTION:  The Wolf Class Cloaks...

OPS LtJG Kendal says:
CO:  Further hull breaches on decks three and four...we might have to consider evacuating Sickbay, Captain.
TO LtJG Kytides says:
::Tightens his grip again as the Wolf tries to go as loudly as possible, continuing to try to pick off or at least inconvenience the enemy fighters::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Raises an eyebrow::  CTO: Understood Commander

@ACTION:  The Heavy Cruiser fires against the Cataria knocking her port impulse engine offline.

CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Pushes the last of the crew through the doors into sickbay, as she feels a sort of pull from behind her as a new breach forms and forcefields struggle to flicker into place - she pushes the rest the way into sickbay and pulls on the manual close to ensure the doors hold even if the corridor turns to space::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Starts a bit, raising an eyebrow slightly::  CO:  ...The Wolf-class has cloaked.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Nods::  OPS: Aye, Lieutenant.  Notify Doctor Raeyld to begin evacuation
Andy SOPS Cmdr Davis says:
@::Lurches forward::

@ACTION: Cataria's weapons fire dispatches another 4 fighters, as Cataria's shields drop to 14%.

CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CO:  Based on all intelligence we've gathered, I do not expect them to have cloaked in order to flee.  They may be staging a final assault....
Andy XO Cmdr Conor says:
@::Curses at the latest damage report:: SOPS: CEO is going to hate me ::Tries rebalance the shield grid output to cover the most damaged areas::
Andy CEO LtJG McQuade says:
@::Curses under his breath.::   *XO*:  Nothing too bad sir.  Repair crews are on their way.  Looks like it knocked the reactor offline.  Give me a few minutes.
Andy XO Cmdr Conor says:
@*CEO* Acknowledged, do whatever you can
OPS LtJG Kendal says:
*CMO*:  Bridge to Doctor Raeyld...is everything all right, down there?  The damage looks extensive...I can send personnel to set up an auxiliary medical facility in a cargo bay if we need to get you out of there.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Her right hand grips her armrest::  CTO: Agreed Commander.  Is there any way to detect them?
CNS LtJG Foster says:
::Helps the crewman onto one of the biobeds, then glances up at one of the medical consoles.::  CMO:  Looks like we have another breach on this deck and deck 3.
Andy SOPS Cmdr Davis says:
@::Prepares maneuvering thrusters, but he's not even really sure where to go, or what good it will do them::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CO:  I'll do my best, Sir, but their cloak operates slightly differently than more known technology.  ::Begins scanning for subspace field stress to try to distract them::
Andy XO Cmdr Conor says:
@SOPS: This ship was a pig with two impulse engines, I can only imagine now what she's like. Break us off and put some distance between us.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CAG:  The magazines are mostly empty right now, Mister Hawk...keep our viable shield facings toward their disruptors.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Stares at the reload timer for a few seconds, willing it to go faster::
Andy SOPS Cmdr Davis says:
@XO: I think we've already been "broken off"...
Andy XO Cmdr Conor says:
@::Starts scanning the last known area for the Wolf class trying to pick out any unusual sensor readings::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Pauses to catch her breath:: *OPS*: Looks like there's a breach just outside sickbay, but sickbay itself is still integral. I recommend relocating the bulk of medical operations to auxiliary facilities while maintaining the surgical staff within the Operating Rooms, and use the transporters, as available, to transport critical care patients to surgery.
Andy SOPS Cmdr Davis says:
@::Fires thrusters, directing Cataria away from the battle::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO: Didn’t the Eigreg say that the Vroa were dumb?  If so completely scramble any incoming sensor data.  I don't care if you make them think there's twelve of us.  Just send out false echoes.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CTO:  Which "their", sir?  The heavy cruiser appears to be going after the Cat and I'm not sure where the Wolf class is
Andy CEO LtJG McQuade says:
@*XO*: Reactor back online sir.  Watch the hits on the nacelle pylons or we are going to lose one of them.
TO LtJG Kytides says:
::Switches phaser fire away from the fighters and to the heavy cruiser, trying to get their attention again::
OPS LtJG Kendal says:
*CMO*:  Understood, Ma'am.  I'll send a team to cargo bay two.  It'll take ten minutes.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CAG:  The heavy cruiser, for now...just in case.
Andy SOPS Cmdr Davis says:
@::Green lights again fill part of his console; he half-turns, waiting to see what Conor wants to do::
Andy XO Cmdr Conor says:
@*CEO* This is why we're near a starbase, spares should be plenty out here.

@ACTION: The Cataria limps away from the Heavy Cruiser, but it continues in pursuit, easily staying apace of the Intrepid moving away at with thrusters::

CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CTO:  Roger that  ::Brings the stbd shields to bear against the Heavy Cruiser::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Allows the computer to continue sweeping for the Wolf-class on its own, and fires four torpedoes from the starboard sail, attempting to draw some attention away from the Cataria::
Andy CEO LtJG McQuade says:
@*XO*: Only if we live long enough to dock sir.  Not like they are going to drop shields with the Vroa on our butt.
Andy XO Cmdr Conor says:
@::Fires all available weapons at the Heavy cruiser:: SOPS: Options for getting out of their firing line with our current speed?

ACTION:  The Wolf Class reappears.  Her shields now back at 100%.

CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Rigs the lateral sensors to begin lagging in their operations and begins pinging hard, hoping to create some sensor echoes::
Andy SOPS Cmdr Davis says:
@::Engages impulse engines::
Andy XO Cmdr Conor says:
@::Sees the new target appear on sensors:: Self: Damnit..
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CO:  The Wolf-class has decloaked -- ::Blinks, then speaks bleakly:: -- she's restored her shields, Captain.

@ACTION: Heavy Cruise torpedoes rip through the Cataria, dropping her shields once more and lashing through her hull, causing multiple hull breaches as the ship lurches violently.

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