ACTD Wide - There Final Hour - USS Claymore

Their Final Hour - Mission 2 - 11303.12

Summary:  The USS Claymore along with 3 Ferengi Marauders fly in formation in orbit above Ferenginar.  Plans have been made and the Claymore and her crew are ready for the Grand Nagus to arrive.  Within Shuttle Bay One, 4 lone souls also make ready.

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CSO Cmdr Senn says:
::On the Jarrow, Gladwyn settled in along with their gear stowed away.::
SO Lt Sahriv says:
::On the bridge, logged into science, patiently waiting for the next step.::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::On the Jarrow, breathing steadily as she sits in the co-pilot seat for now, reserving the pilot's seat for Hawk, and reviews their readiness status::
CNS LtJG Foster says:
::Enters the flight deck and quickly makes his way aboard the Jarrow.::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::In shuttlebay one, walks over and enters the Jarrow::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
::Nods to Theron as he comes aboard and she takes a seat at the side console::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Pauses, taking a long look around the shuttle bay.  Can't help but wonder if or when he'll be back.  With a sigh, steps into the Jarrow, tosses his bag in the general direction of a bunk, then heads for the pilots seat, giving Senn and Raeyld a quick smile as he passes::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Nods to Hawk as he enters the Jarrow::
CNS LtJG Foster says:
::Sets down the small pack he brought from his office and finds a seat giving Eris smile, his mood somewhat back to his normal self.::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
::Smiles at her brother and then turns to T'Shara::  CO:  Captain.  ::Nods::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::As she hears another join the cockpit, she turns in her chair and stands as she sees the Captain:: CO: Captain.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CMO: Doctor.  ::Nods to Senn::  CSO: Commander
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::On the bridge, holding watch while T'Shara sees to other matters::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Keeps doing his preflight after a respectful nod in the CO's direction::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
All: All ready?
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
CO: Pretty much.  Or does one say as ready as possible given the situation?
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Nods:: CO: Yes sir.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Finishes the preflight checks.::  CO/CMO:  Ready to launch.
CNS LtJG Foster says:
CO:  Sure as much as we can be.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
CO:  Do we have any idea how long this might be?
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Smiles slightly at Senn::  CSO: Perhaps.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
::Looks at T’Shara::  CO:  And?
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CAG: Do you understand Mr. Hawk you will not go to warp you will only simulate going to warp.  Once you’re cloaked and the probe fires you will disengage warp drive and attach yourself to the ventral side of the torpedo sail.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Nods::  CO:  Understood.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Shakes her head at Senn's question to T'Shara...no one really has any guarantee how long this will be.  With that, she glances toward the back of the Jarrow once, before turning back to monitoring pre-flight::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CSO: No Commander.  As long as it takes.  We'll discuss things once we get to Bajor.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Walks over to Raeyld and quietly::  CMO: You have the codes.
TO LtJG Kytides says:
::Sits in the armory, compulsively watching over the security teams on a computer and trying to think of any more last-minute counters to a Vroa attack or infiltration::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Walks up to tactical, thinking the time is drawing close, and motions to Kingston::  TO1:  Lieutenant, I'll need to use this console.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Begins to depart the Jarrow::  All: Good luck.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CO:  And to the Claymore, Captain.
TO1 Lt Kingston says:
::Blinks a few times, but quickly falls in line::  CTO:  Sir, yes Sir.  ::Backpedals a few steps, then turns and makes toward the turbolift, assuming that if Damrok is dismissing her while he's standing bridge watch, he was a very good reason -- and one which she'd rather not know about::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Nods and exits the Jarrow stepping back out onto the shuttlebay clearing the Jarrow::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Walks up to the console and logs in with his secure access codes, removing the records of his work at the station as he goes::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Waits to leave the shuttlebay until the Jarrow has departed::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Turns to the CMO with a small smile::  CMO:  Well, ready to start life as a hunted criminal?
SO Lt Sahriv says:
::Glances curiously toward the CTO and then back to his station.::
CNS LtJG Foster says:
::Sitting at the engineering console he logs in and brings up the Jarrow's status.::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Nods/tilts her head, not one to hesitate once committed to running headlong into disaster:: CAG: Let's do this.  Obtain clearance from the Claymore for departure.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Notes the presence of the fourth Ferengi Marauder coming around toward them, and assumes they will be hailed when it is time::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
::Checks life support systems and a few others as she waits for departure.::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
COM: Claymore CTO:  Claymore, this is Jarrow.  Request permission to depart.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Opens the channel, and speaks calmly::  COM: Jarrow: CAG:  Jarrow, this is the bridge.  Permission granted; take care of yourselves.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
COM: Claymore: CTO:  Roger that, Claymore.  Thank you and good luck.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
::Powers up the Jarrow's engines as the bay doors slide open::
Gladwyn says:
::Buckled in, she watches quietly the four adults, her legs swinging slowly back and forth.::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Nods:: CAG: Take us out, Lieutenant.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Closes the channel::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::As the Jarrow's engines engage she heads for the turbolift.  Steps inside::  *CTO*: Ready Commander.

ACTION:  The Jarrow gracefully lifts off from the shuttle bay deck and hovers a moment then slips out under the Cats.

CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
*CO*:  Ready.  ::Accesses the torpedo launcher controls::
TO LtJG Kytides says:
::Stretches his upper body and neck and tilts his head slightly, quietly and surreptitiously working out a kink, and takes a moment to check out the sensor readings, taking a slow breath upon seeing the Nagus' ship::
CNS LtJG Foster says:
::Gives Gladwyn a grin before turning back to his console, keeping a close watch on ship systems.::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::The doors open to the bridge as T'Shara walks out onto the bridge::
Gladwyn says:
::Looks toward her mother to see her busy, watching a couple of screens.::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CAG: We're not taking her out. Bring her between the cats and prepare to cloak.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CMO:  Roger that  ::Moves the Jarrow between the cats::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
::Notes where the Ferengi ships are, on the screen.::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
CMO:  In position, Commander
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Walks over to Damrok::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CAG: Energize our warp nacelles as if preparing to go to warp, then activate the cloak.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
@::Energizes the warp nacelles, waits a couple of beats, then cloaks the ship::  CMO:  Jarrow cloaked, warp engines hot.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CO:  Ready to fire.  Just give the wo--  ::Blinks as an alert pops up::  CO:  Captain...the three Marauders are powering up their weapons...the fourth is moving into position.
SO Lt Sahriv says:
::Quietly acknowledges that fact and runs a scan of the Marauders::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO: We're still at yellow alert right? Shields are up?
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CO:  Yes, Captain, shields are up.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@All:  I am picking up activity from the Marauders.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CO:  Should I still fire the probe?
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO: Aye, Commander.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Nods, and presses the trigger::

ACTION: The Jarrow’s warp nacelles glow then she drops from sensors as the aft torpedo sail fires one long range probe.

CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
@CAG: The moment they fire the probe, drop power to the engines, invert, and attach us to the underside of the Claymore.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@CMO:  The three marauders have powered up their engines.  And I am picking up a forth also moving.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@All:  Probe is launched.

ACTION:  Two Ferengi Marauders open fire on the incoming marauder the third opens fire on the Claymore.  The Marauders missiles explode against the claymore's shields rocking the vessel.

CAG FltLt Hawk says:
@::Kills the warp engines.  Using the thrusters carefully inverts the ship, the eases up to the ventral side of the torpedo sail. ::  CMO:  Magnetic lock achieved
SO Lt Sahriv says:
::Notes the probe launching, as well as the life signatures on it.  After a moment, hides the sensor data and continues as if nothing happened.::

ACTION:  The Grand Nagus' marauder is struck.  It begins to spin and slide into the atmosphere.

CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CAG: Divert all available power to the maglocks and cloaking systems.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@CMO:  I do not understand.  They are attacking each other.
CNS LtJG Foster says:
@::As they attach to the Claymore he checks the maglocks integrity as the Claymore is fired upon.::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
@::Quickly punches in the proper commands::  CMO:  Aye, Commander
SO Lt Sahriv says:
CO:  The Grand Nagus' ship has been struck.  It is heading into the atmosphere.
SO Lt Sahriv says:
CO:  Shall I beam them aboard?
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO: Break orbit.  Take us closer to the Grand Nagus' vessel.  Scan for lifesigns.  Prepare to beam the Grand Nagus directly to sickbay.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
@::Watches sensors::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CO:  Understood, Captain.  HLM:  Helm!  Break orbit and pursue the Grand Nagus' vessel.  ::Diverts excess power to shields::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CAG/CSO: Will our attachment to the Claymore pose any risk as they go after the Grand Nagus?
TO LtJG Kytides says:
::Curses quietly at the impacts and pushes his way up from his seat, pulling the sensors back up to see what's going on::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@::Watching events unfold, she finds she is frustrated in having to just sit and wait for now.::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
SO: We can't take the security risk we're only taking the Grand Nagus.
SO Lt Sahriv says:
CTO:  There are sixty life signs on the Grand Nagus vessel.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
SO: Can you get a lock on the Grand Nagus?
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
@CMO:  Not that I can think of...  ::Looks back at the CSO::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@CMO:  It should not.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Walks over and takes her position in the center chair::
HLM Ens Lawrence says:
::Immediately engages course toward the Marauder, pushing full impulse::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CO:  Captain, the Ferengi missiles from one attacker won't cause much trouble for the shields, but if all three should turn their fire toward us, it could cause a problem.

ACTION:  The Claymore shakes from the friction with the upper atmosphere.

CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Diverts power to the structural integrity field and the inertial dampeners as they skim the atmosphere::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
@::Purses her lips, not really finding a ringing endorsement in either::
SO Lt Sahriv says:
CO:  Working on it.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CO:  Should we hail them, Captain?
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
@CSO/CAG: Monitor it closely.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@ :: glances back at her daughter as things get a bit rough.::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Glances back at Damrok::  SO: Let me know when you have him Lieutenant.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
@CMO:  Starting to see the mag locks show some stress...  wasn't planning on atmo.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO: Aye, hail them Commander.
CNS LtJG Foster says:
@::Feels the Jarrow shake as the Claymore moves after the nagus' ship, he grips his console.::  CMO/CAG:  The Inertial dampers and mag locks are struggling to keep up.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@::Nods::
TO LtJG Kytides says:
::Blinks at the results, too stunned to utter another oath, and taps his commbadge, holding his desk with his other hand::  *CTO*:  Kytides to Damrok.  Orders, Sir?
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Opens a channel to the Nagus' vessel::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO: Understood.  Any suggestions if they do Mr. Damrok?

ACTION: The Claymore's ventral hull begins to glow as she enters deeper into the Ferengi atmosphere.

CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
@::Sighs:: CAG: If we're going to place the Claymore at risk, if it looks like we're going to rip out their underbelly, release and get us out of here. We'll have to draw up a new plan.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
*TO*:  Get to the bridge, double time.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
@CMO:  Got it
SO Lt Sahriv says:
::Finding one Ferengi out of sixty was not as easy as he would desire it.::
Ferengi OPS says:
COM: USS Claymore: This is....  ::Static, screams, explosions::   out immediate  .::Static, Explosions, dead comm signal.::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Shakes his head::  CO:  Had them for a moment, Sir, but I think their communications systems went out.  ::Ponders a moment as they grow closer::  We'll have to drop the shields if we get a transporter lock...and we'll take a beating from the atmosphere, Sir.  Suggest we charge the armor.
SO Lt Sahriv says:
CO:  I have a match and a lock.

ACTION:  The Claymore shakes, the engineering console on the bridge sparks.

CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Turns to the SO::  SO: Energize directly to Sickbay.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Nods::  CTO: Do it.
SO Lt Sahriv says:
*Medical*:  Prepare for incoming.  ::Reaching toward the transport button, activates the transporter::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Moves his hand over toward the controls, charging the armor and dropping the shields only long enough for the transporter window::
TO LtJG Kytides says:
::Lets go of the desk and moves at speed out of the armory, giving his phaser settings a quick check with one hand and hoping the shaking doesn't get too much worse::  *CTO*:  Aye, Sir.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Watches the viewer and then back to Damrok for a second::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
@::Holds tightly to the arms of her chair:: CSO: How's our integrity?
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
@::Steps out of her chair and moves beside Foster, and whispers:: CNS: Get a transporter lock on Gladwyn and Senn...the rest of us if possible, but those two, and prepare to beam them to the Claymore if things go bad.  

ACTION:  Shields drop on the Claymore as the Armor charges.  The Jarrow instantly goes dead.

CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
HLM:  Helm, plot an escape course!  ::Braces against his console::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@CMO:  We have lost power...
TO LtJG Kytides says:
::Stumbles into a turbolift and braces himself against a wall, glad to be able to for the moment::  Lift:  Bridge.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@::Stands up and goes to the back to pull of one of the panels, snatching her tricorder on the way.::
CNS LtJG Foster says:
@::Goes to do as the doctor requested but as his hands move to the console the power drops in the Jarrow.::
HLM Ens Lawrence says:
::Doesn't bother saying she already had a course plotted to emerge from the atmosphere as soon as they have confirmation on the beaming::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
@CMO:  On battery power....  I assume the mag locks are holding since we're not floating away.  All internal systems are dead.  They must have charged the armor.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Holds onto the arms of her chair, wondering how the Jarrow is holding up::

ACTION: The GN dematerializes as his ship disintegrates in the atmosphere.  He materializes moments later in the Claymore's sickbay.

CNS LtJG Foster says:
@CMO:  I can't tell if the cloak is still engaged.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
@::Sighs:: Great.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@::Quickly removes the panel.::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
HLM:  Take us out!

@ACTION:  The smell of smoke pours from the panel that Senn removed.

SO Lt Sahriv says:
CO:  The Grand Negus should be in sickbay.  His ship is no more.
HLM Ens Lawrence says:
CTO:  Aye, escape course!  ::Punches the Claymore's powerful impulse drivers up all the way to escape the atmosphere and head away::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@::Coughing she bats the smoke away and sits back slightly to take a scan.::

ACTION: The three marauders warp out of the system.

CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Raises the shields and deactivates the armor::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Takes a breath, looks at the main viewscreen::  SO: Understood Lieutenant.

@ACTION:  The Jarrow’s systems pop on one by one.

CNS LtJG Foster says:
@CMO:  Systems coming back online
SO Lt Sahriv says:
::Considers the loss of the others aboard and then lets the thought go.::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO: Status of the marauders Commander?
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CO:  They've left the system, Captain, at warp.
CNS LtJG Foster says:
@CMO:  Checking damage now.
CNS LtJG Foster says:
@::Brings up the ships systems on his console looking over what systems were damaged.::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@::Reaches behind her to the locker and pulls out a tool kit.  Taking a long tool out she reaches in.::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
@CMO:  Maybe we should make a note to disengage if the Clay is going into battle.

ACTION:  The Claymore pulls out of the Ferengi atmosphere.  Her hull still glowing a trail of smoke tapers from her nacelles.

CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@CMO:  Not as bad as it smells.  Looks like the instant battery drain tripped the emergency relays.  I will need to replace a few of them.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
@::Sighs with slight exasperation, but remains measured in her comment:: CAG: Noted, Lieutenant.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
@CAG: Any chance of us ripping off the Claymore's hull during ascent, with our power down?
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@::Looks over at Theron::  CNS:  With a hand we should have this done in about ten minutes.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO: Did what they came for apparently.
HLM Ens Lawrence says:
::Backs off the engines as the Claymore ascends, not wishing to do any further damage to the hull::
TO LtJG Kytides says:
::Exits the turbolift and moves onto the bridge, over to Damrok, while noting that the action, whatever all it was, seems to have ended before he made it up::  CTO:  Sir.
CNS LtJG Foster says:
@::Not seeing any major problems in his checks he gets up and moves to help Eris with the repairs.:: CSO:  Well not the best start.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
@CMO:  Depends on how long we're out of power.  Batteries will keep the mag lock for some time... eventually, they'll be discharged.  Since we've got power back now, we should be okay.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
@CAG: Any way yet to tell if we were spotted?
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CO:  It would seem so.  ::Takes a moment to think it over::  Captain, do we plot a course for Bajor?
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Glances toward Kytides and nods once::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO: Aye, plot a course to Bajor, maximum warp Mr. Damrok.  Keep us at yellow alert
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@CNS:  Could have been worse.  But then one begs the question, why shoot at their own?  ::Talking she stands to better reach into the closet for various items before sitting back down.::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
@::Looks at the system logs before answering::  CMO:  I can't be sure, but I'd say no.  The cloaking system is also kept active by battery power, so we should have stayed cloaked the entire time.
SO Lt Sahriv says:
::Keeps a lock on the leaving ships, and notes their trajectory.::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO: Mr. Damrok I would like you to go down to Sickbay and check on the Nagus.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
HLM:  Helm, set course for Bajor, maximum warp.  Notify engineering to prepare for continuous operation on transwarp.
SO Lt Sahriv says:
::As that seems the least of their concern, simply sends the trajectory information to tactical::
CNS LtJG Foster says:
@::Shrugs.::  CSO:  Perhaps they weren't really Ferengi, or maybe some of them hoped to claim the bounty on us.
HLM Ens Lawrence says:
CTO:  Aye, Sir.  ::Taps at her controls, directing them toward the edge of the system on impulse in preparation for going to warp::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CO:  Aye, Captain.  TO:  Kytides, you're with me.  ::Logs out of tactical, making sure his probe records are gone, and waves Kingston over from master operations::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Heads toward the turbolift and enters, waiting for the lieutenant::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@CNS:  The latter would make more sense if they had aimed for us, but they did not.  ::Leans over to begin replacing one of the relays.::
TO LtJG Kytides says:
::Nods and turns back the way he came, following Damrok into the lift::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CSO/CNS: What's it going to take to get power back online, and was the cloak permanently damaged?
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
@::Turns at the CNS comments::  CNS/CSO:  You know, the prophecy doesn't really say we're the ones that kill the Nagus, does it?
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
Turbolift:  Deck four.  ::Turns to face the doors as they swish closed::
HLM Ens Lawrence says:
CO:  Course ready, Captain.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
@::Shakes her head:: CAG: Just that we form a pact, and afterwards the Nagus dies.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@CMO:  About ten minutes.  As for the cloak  ::Looks at Theron::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
HLM: Engage
CNS LtJG Foster says:
@::Turns toward the front of the Jarrow.::  CAG:  Not that I could tell, just that it would happen after we made the pact.  For all we know the Nagus was just killed.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
@::Nods::  CMO/CNS/CSO:  We've kind of assumed it meant us, but we might not have anything to do with his death.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
@CAG: Still, it seemed to imply some causality.
CNS LtJG Foster says:
@::Takes a look over the cloaking system.::  CMO:  Doesn't look like it was damaged.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@::Finishes quickly, given she is now relatively familiar with this ship having put it back together before... or at least it had seemed like that.  Wonders briefly if the holo engineer was still onboard.::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@::Shifting over to one of the wall panels, she quickly has it removed and is replacing some of the relays in it.::
TO LtJG Kytides says:
::Silently watches the doors as well despite his confusion as to exactly what happened, since he has a feeling knowing wouldn't help the confusion much::
CNS LtJG Foster says:
@::Continues replacing damaged parts.::
Gladwyn says:
@::Unbuckling her seatbelt, she shifts in her chair, better to see the others near the back of the shuttle.::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@::Taking her tricorder, she scans the section, finding one more relay she had missed toward the back and reaches to replace it.::
HLM Ens Lawrence says:
::Engages the warp drive::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@::Cleared, she flips the relay switches and replaces the panel to move to another one.::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
TO:  Let me fill you in.  ::Folds his hands behind his back::

ACTION / @ACTION:  The Claymore with the Jarrow attached jumps to warp.  Their trip to Bajor was uneventful however Long Range scans show at least 4 Federation vessels in orbit.

*********************** Time jump 4 1/2 days ************************

Gladwyn says:
@::Lying on the floor near her mother, she works on the last part of her design.::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Looks down at the console on her armrest for a moment::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@CMO:  Entering Bajor space. I am reading four federation vessels in orbit.  ::Lifts a brow curiously::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Walks out onto the Bridge from the turbolift::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
SO/CTO: Report anything on sensors?
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
@::Slides into the pilots chair....  nothing more useless than a passenger in a pilots chair, but just in case they needed to disengage now that they were there::
SO Lt Sahriv says:
::Quietly at his station.  His brother speculated that quiet trips often led to not so quiet arrivals.  He was wondering if their thought would be true.::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Standing at primary tactical, watching the sensors::  CO:  Captain, there are four Starfleet vessels in orbit of Bajor.  Attempting to identify.
SO Lt Sahriv says:
::Turns slightly and simply nods in acknowledgement of the CTO's brief.::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
@CSO: What classes?
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@::Careful to keep all sensor scans passive, she runs them through the data base.::
CNS LtJG Foster says:
@::Sitting at the engineering console. checking the status of the maglocks and cloak, everything looking ok he looks over at Gladwyn, looking at her design.::
Gladwyn says:
@::Looks up::  CNS:  Almost done.  Feathers or fur?

ACTION:  The Claymore continues at warp ETA 6 min.

CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO: Welcoming committee?
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO: Drop us from Warp and bring us to full impulse.  Red Alert
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@All:  Sovereign, the USS Philmont.  Akira, the USS Tungsten.  Defiants, the USS Batton and USS Galto.
CNS LtJG Foster says:
@Gladwyn:  It’s looking good, ::Reaches down and ruffles her feathers::  I'm definitely a fan of feathers.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
@::Blows a bit of air between her lips:: CSO/CAG: Quite a bit of firepower...
SO Lt Sahriv says:
CTO:  The ships are the USS Philmont, Tungsten, Balton, and Galto.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
@CMO:  Yeah....  wonder if it's for little ol' us?
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@CMO:  But for whom?
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CO: ...Red alert, Aye.  ::Beginning to feel quite tense, reaches for the red alert button and tabs it, then watches weapons power up::
Gladwyn says:
@::Smiling, she begins to add a colorful array of feathers.::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
@::Shrugs her eyebrows:: Pretty likely us. Or the Nagus. Or the Claymore.
TO LtJG Kytides says:
::Tenses at the ship listing and hopes they somehow don't end up getting attacked by them, getting ready to assume firing of the phasers if it comes to it::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@ALL:  Looks like the Claymore is going to red alert.   Weapons powering up.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Sits down in her seat and watches the viewscreen::
Admiral Smyth says:
COM: USS Claymore:: Priority One Secure Transmission from unknown location.
OPS Ens Kendal says:
CO:  Sir, incoming transmission, priority one.  ::Half-frowns at the data::  There's no indication of who's sending.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
OPS: Put it on the main viewer Ensign.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@CMO:  You realize, if we have to depart, only our cloaking device will be between us and oblivion.
OPS Ens Kendal says:
CO:  Aye.  ::Patches it through to the main viewer::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
@CSO: Excruciatingly.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Stands::  Admiral: What can we do for you?
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
@::Feigns outrage::  CSO:  That and my superb piloting skills!
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
@CSO: Remember, we're the ones they're after. They will leave Claymore to come after us in a heartbeat.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@::Chuckles::  CAG:  Sorry, bro.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
@::Grins back::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@::Turns and looks grimly at the doc and nods her understanding.::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
@CAG: Start running contingency plans if we do have to break off.  If we're going up against those four ships, I'd like to know we at least lasted as long as we could.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@::Looks over at Theron::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Places her hands behind her back as she waits:
CNS LtJG Foster says:
@::Gives Eris a reassuring smile.::
Admiral Smyth says:
COM: USS Claymore: Captain T'Shara I don't believe I need to warn you, but will do so anyways.  The Taskforce at Bajor is not friendly.   We have monitored their movements for the past few days.  They made several stops near the badlands before coming here.  We believe the Vroa are involved.
CNS LtJG Foster says:
@::Turns back to his console and brings up the transport controls, preparing to beam them to the Claymore if needed, or at least Gladwyn.::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
@::Laughs shortly::  CMO:  I have been since we picked up the ships...  none of them work out really well.  Stealth is our only hope if we become the primary target.  Or that the Clay can distract the big boys long enough for us to run...  odds are not good, however.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@::While she was talking, she was trying to access incoming messages, sure the Claymore would have been getting at least one.::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Glances over her shoulder slightly at Damrok at the mention of the Vroa.  Raises and eyebrow and turns back to the Admiral uncrossing her arms::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
@CAG: All right. Then where do we run? The Denorios belt? The wormhole? Somewhere else we can evade their sensors or get some sort of advantage for being the smallest thing here?
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Glances to Kytides, glad for the contingency plans they discussed, then back to T'Shara, not knowing who they can really trust here::
Admiral Smyth says:
COM: USS Claymore: We lost the Jarrow in the Black Cluster, but we will try to keep track of her movements for you.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@::Mutters under her breath::  The problem with being invisible is staying invisible... ::Grumbles and realizes it would not be possible with the current set up... not unless they wanted to invite someone aboard.::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
Admiral: After talking with the Nagus I was expecting some kind of welcoming committee when we arrived.  I didn't expect there to be Vroa involved though.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@CMO:  We might have better luck heading for the planet?  Our ship is meant after all for planet landing while theirs is not.
TO LtJG Kytides says:
::Blinks at Damrok's glance, too on-edge to return it and take his eyes off his console::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
Admiral: I appreciate the heads up Admiral.
Admiral Smyth says:
COM: USS Claymore:  Captain T'Shara I sent a little gift for the Claymore.  We can settle up once you’re back on Deep Space 3.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
@CMO:  Checking...
SO Lt Sahriv says:
::Lifts a brow at the mention of a gift.::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
@CAG: What do you think?

ACTION:  16 Klingon battle cruisers decloak around the Claymore.  Their shields and weapons power up.

CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Wonders what she means by gift::  COM: Admiral: Will do Admiral and where shall I expect said gift?
Admiral Smyth says:
COM: USS Claymore: Captain T'Shara be safe Captain.  ::The Comm Closes.::
Gladwyn says:
@::Remembering a friend from her past, she carefully arranges the feathers to match what she remembers of her friends.::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Before she can ask or say more the channel closes::  ::Quickly turns back to Damrok and the others::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
@CMO:  In the vicinity in a nebula and the badlands, but both would be a run.  I think the Commander has it right....  go where they can't.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@::Gasps::  CMO:  Ummm... did you invite any Klingons?
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Pauses::  CO:  Captain...Klingons.  A lot of them.  I'm reading...sixteen battle cruisers.

ACTION:  The Klingon Fleet moves forward to Bajor.

CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CO:  They're en route to Bajor.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO: Follow them in.  Take the bridge I'm going to my ready room.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO: I'll be back in a few minutes.  ::Exits the bridge and enters her ready room::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@::Watches with passive scan::  All:  I am reading sixteen battle cruisers.  Heading toward Bajor.  ::Relaxes::  At least it is not us.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Goes to the monitor and enters a secure access code::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Again hesitates, then makes his way down to the command pit::  CO:  Aye, Sir.  HLM:  Helm, join the Klingon formation and take us in.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
@CMO/CNS:  Scratch that...  heading to the planet wouldn't do much good.  One of those ships is an Akira...  they can send fighters after us or even try orbital bombardment.
CNS LtJG Foster says:
@::Hates not knowing what is going on.  What were Klingons doing here.::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
COM: NX Jarrow: Commander this is Captain T'Shara.  We're making our run towards Bajor.  The minute we have a clear opening we'll drop the aft ventral shield and you can depart.  Keep things as quiet as you can.  We've got a lot of company up here.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
@CAG: So we're back to the Denarios Belt or the wormhole.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@::Notes the change in the Claymores course::  All:  Looks like we are joining them for the moment.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Hopes that, with their firepower, this will somehow make the Federation fleet stand down, but somehow doubts it, if the Vroa are truly involved::
TO LtJG Kytides says:
::Blinks...then blinks again, finding to his complete shock that this mission can still surprise him, and readies to fire weapons::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@::Not so sure she wants to meet any ancestors.::  CMO:  That is our distraction?

ACTION:  The Starfleet Vessels around Bajor break orbit and power up weapons and shields.

CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@::Mutters::  Oh, joy... CMO:  Federation vessels are powering up.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
@::Raises his eyebrows::  CMO:  Leave?  Where are we going?
CNS LtJG Foster says:
@CMO:  Why are we leaving the Claymore now?  Seems like bad timing to leave the protection of the Claymore's shields.
SO Lt Sahriv says:
::Nods to himself.  His brothers were correct.::
Gladwyn says:
@::Looks up as her mother touches her lightly on the shoulder.  As she motions her to her seat, she careful closes down her project and tucks it away before climbing onto her seat and buckling in.::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
HLM:  Helm, keep us to the rear of the formation.  TO:  Lieutenant, ready torpedoes.  We're the fire support here...we have the Nagus.  We can't get directly involved.  Signal the fight bay to ready space superiority fighters in case that Akira launches a strike group.

ACTION:  The Starfleet Vessels fire a barrage of torpedoes as the Klingon battle cruisers open fire with disruptors.

CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
@CAG: Prepare to take us down to the surface of Bajor, under cloak.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Taps a button closing the channel.  Stands and exits her ready room and back onto the bridge::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@All:  Ships firing at each other.  Stating the obvious here, we do not want to get caught in that fire.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
@CMO:  Roger that.  ::brings impulse engines to standby and waits for orders::
TO LtJG Kytides says:
::Sighs, unhappy to find out his earlier obvious thought was right, and nods::  CTO:  Aye, Sir.  ::Readies torpedoes and signals for fighter groups to start launching::
HLM Ens Lawrence says:
::Takes up position to the rear of the Klingon battle group, trying to keep them out of the fray::

ACTION:  The first attack destroys two of the Klingon vessels.  The Sovereign takes a beating on her forward shields, but continues moving forward.

CNS LtJG Foster says:
@::Glances over at Eris.::  CSO:  Looks like I'll finally get a chance to see your homeworld.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
@::Mutters something::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
OPS:  Kendal, open a channel to that Sovereign.
OPS Ens Kendal says:
CTO:  Aye, Sir.  ::Opens the channel::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
TO:  Standby torpedoes.  Target the Sovereign.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Moves up alongside Damrok::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@::Looks at Theron and shrugs.  She had not been back to her birthworld since she was ten... about Gladwyn's age.  How ironic.::
TO LtJG Kytides says:
CTO:  Aye, Sir.  ::Targets the Sovereign and poises to fire torpedoes, waiting for the order::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Glances to his side for just a moment, rather focused::  CO:  Attempting to make contact, Sir...I don't like this at all.  There could be many innocent Starfleet officers on board these vessels, led by disguised Vroa.  ::Dares not think about it any further::
Gladwyn says:
@::Securely belted in, she sits back and watches the screen, curious.::
USS Philmont says:
COM:USS Claymore: Your Federation will be destroyed.  You are not welcome here.  The fate of the parasites are ours.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Nods slightly::  CTO: I don't like it either Commander.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Looks down at Damrok they have their answer::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO: Mr. Damrok, show them what these parasites are capable of.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Raises a hand and points toward the viewer::  TO:  ...Fire full salvo.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@::Takes a deep breath.  This was not going to be fun.::
OPS Ens Kendal says:
::Takes that as notice to cut off the comm, and replaces it on the viewer with a zoomed out view of the battle::
SO Lt Sahriv says:
::Runs a scan of the ships in general.::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
@CAG: The moment the Claymore drops her ventral shields, take us down.
TO LtJG Kytides says:
::Exhales deeply and opens full torpedo barrage on the Sovereign, trying not to think about what Damrok and the Captain were just discussing::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
@CMO:  Understood.  I'll see if we can't avoid the firefight as well.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
@CAG: That'd be pleasant.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
@CNS/CSO:  Let me know when Claymore drops ventral shields.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
@::Grins::  CMO:  I'm like that.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@::Begins a scan of their destination only to frown::  All:  I am picking up something rather odd on Bajor.  ::Taps some a few command buttons.::  About one hundred and fifty meters under one of the mountain ranges.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Continues standing next to Damrok watching the fight on the viewer::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@::Uploads the coordinates on the screen.::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
@CSO: Can you get me anything more specific than "odd"?

ACTION:  The Claymore fires a full forward salvo of torpedoes.  They streak past the Klingon fleet slamming against the USS Philmont.  For a moment she drifts, then explodes.  Debris and plasma engulfs the USS Galto and unexplainably it too explodes in a massive fireball.

CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@::Looks exasperated::  CMO:  Only if you want me to go to active scans and let them know we are here.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Immediately turns around::  TO:  Damage analysis.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
@::Watching out the forward viewport:.  Quietly::  Wow.
SO Lt Sahriv says:
CO:  Incoming explosion... one hundred and fifty times more than they should be.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
@::Shakes her head:: CSO: No, but forward the coordinates to Lieutenant Hawk. We'll try to take a swing by to check it out.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@::Turns to look and does a scan.::  CAG:  Wow is not good bro... that is about a hundred times plus more than it should have been.  Those ships were rigged to blow...
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@CMO:  On the grid.
TO LtJG Kytides says:
::Unable to stop a grimace at the result, nods to Damrok and checks sensor readings on remains of the two ships while glancing at torpedo loading status::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Turns to tactical and then to Damrok::  All: How can that be?

ACTION:  The Klingons fire again at the USS Tungsten, her starboard shields buckle as the forward launcher. fires another salvo of torpedoes into the Klingon fleet.

CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
@::Shakes her head::
SO Lt Sahriv says:
CO:  The ships were rigged to blow.  Our observations have been the Vroa are willing to sacrifice at least half their crew.  This makes one wonder if most of the crew aboard those ships were not Vroa.

@ACTION: The Jarrow continues to pick up an unknown signature from below the surface of Bajor.

CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Quickly runs a few calculations in his head, narrowing his eyes and looking pensive::  TO:  ...Ready the tractor beam for repulsion, if necessary.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@::As the area clears::  CMO:  Still picking up the odd signature.

ACTION:  The USS Batton and USS Tungsten power up to full impulse.

CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
@CSO: As soon as Claymore's ventral shields go down, we'll swing close where we can pick up more on scanners.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@::Nods turning back around::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
Helm: Take us to full warp now.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
Helm: Engage
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Assumes she may have come to the same realization based on her urgency to leave::  CO:  Captain, the level of explosives might indicate they want to make suicide runs on the Claymore.
TO LtJG Kytides says:
CTO:  Yes Sir.  ::Halts his targeting of the remaining defiant and instead readies the tractor beam::

ACTION:  As the Claymore jumps to warp the Batton and Tungsten hit the Klingon Fleet.   Sensor readings go off the chart as ships instantly vaporize

CO Capt T’Shara says:
SO: Aye, Lieutenant.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@::Quietly::  All:  Suicide run?
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO: My thoughts exactly Commander.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
@::Nods grimly::  CSO:  Looks like
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
@::Winces at the countless deaths - of some species or another - so near them::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
Helm: Drop us from warp.
CNS LtJG Foster says:
@::Winces as the explosions rip through the Klingon fleet.::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Nods slowly::  CO:  ...The Vroa came by those ships somehow.  One way or another, we've lost a great many good people today, whether or not they were on board and helpless.
HLM Ens Lawrence says:
CO:  Aye, returning to sublight speeds.  ::Powers down the warp engines and comes to station keeping::
TO LtJG Kytides says:
::Suppresses a shudder, usual manner shaken by the results of that "battle"::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@::Unbelieving she looks down at her sensors, not needing them passive.::  All:  I am not reading any vessels.  The Klingons were our shield.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
Helm: I want a close pass near the Bajoran north pole before entering standard orbit.
CNS LtJG Foster says:
@All:  Let’s hope there aren't any cloaked ships out there waiting for us to drop our guard.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
@CNS: Let's not give them the pleasure.
HLM Ens Lawrence says:
CO:  Course set, Captain.  ::Engages::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO: I want you to power down the shields briefly over the pole and run a quick diagnostic on them.  Recalibrate shield harmonics while you’re at it.
SO Lt Sahriv says:
CO: Area cleared of all ships.  No debris left either.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Lowers her head for a moment in recognition of those lost::  CTO: Aye, Commander I would like to know myself how they came about getting those ships.  The lives that were lost were senseless
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
@::Watching the sensors:: CAG: Looks like we're preparing to move over the north pole. That will help mask our presence when we break free of the Claymore.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CO:  Understood, Sir.  ::Nods once, with full comprehension::  TO:  Mister Kytides, please prepare a level four diagnostic, along with a recalibration of the shield emitters as we pass over the north pole of Bajor on our orbital path.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@::Contemplates whether the Klingons knew they would be offering their lives.::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
@CMO:  Yep.  I'm ready.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
SO: Understood.  Scan the planet’s surface how many Starfleet officers are currently on Bajor.
TO LtJG Kytides says:
::Gives his head a small jerk, shaking some thoughts out, before nodding to Damrok:: CTO:  Aye, Sir.
SO Lt Sahriv says:
::Activates sensors to register comm badges.::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Slowly, and seriously::  CO:  What is done is done, Captain.  We must honor their memory with the completion of our mission.
SO Lt Sahriv says:
SO:  Sensors read approximately one-thousand-sixty.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO: Agreed Commander.  ::Looking back up::
TO LtJG Kytides says:
::Readies a diagnostic and recalibration of the shields, waiting::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
SO: Any of those officers belong to the USS Tungsten, USS Batton, USS Philmont or the USS Galto?

ACTION:  The Claymore begins it pass over the North pole of Bajor.

SO Lt Sahriv says:
CO:  Their comm codes indicate they are.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
@CNS: Keep an eye on the Claymore's shields...
SO Lt Sahriv says:
CO:  I am reading twenty-one from the Tungsten and eighty from the Philmont.
TO LtJG Kytides says:
::Runs the diagnostic and prepares to recalibrate after that's done::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO: More Vroa or possibly the real crew?
CNS LtJG Foster says:
@CMO/CAG:  Claymore shields just went down, guess that’s our cue.
Gladwyn says:
@::Starts to slip from her chair, seeing her mother's sad eyes, but knows better and sighs, staying strapped in.::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
@::Disengages the mag locks and gives the Jarrow a nudge away from the Claymore with thrusters.  Once clear, engages engines and begins a sweeping course toward the planet and the CSO's mysterious reading::
SO Lt Sahriv says:
CO:  The others appear to be from other Starfleet personnel.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
@CAG: Take us out.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
@CMO:  Already on it, Commander.  We're clear of the Claymore and heading for Commander Senn's mystery reading.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@::With a sigh she reaches back to her console.::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
SO: Noted Lieutenant
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Shakes his head, looking directly to her::  CO:  It seems impossible to say with whom we're dealing, anymore.

ACTION:  The Jarrow slips off the torpedo sail and slips into the Bajoran atmosphere.

CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Raises an eyebrow::  CTO: Aye, I'm afraid you are right Commander.  And no way for us to tell.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
@CAG: Keep us near the north pole as long as possible.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
@::Nods:: CMO:  Acknowledged
Gladwyn says:
@::Looks over to her Uncle Theron.::

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