ACTD Wide - Their Final Hour - USS Claymore

Their Final Hour - Mission 4 - 11303.26

Summary:  The away team has made contact with Hsi Vat after a close call with a Vroa invasion fleet hidden on Bajor.  The Claymore continues to orbit Bajor with no word from the planet.  The Captain has talked with the Grand Nagus to better understand what the crew are up against.

********************* Resume - Their Final Hour - ACTD Wide - USS Claymore *****************

Hsi Vat says:
@::Stands from the table and returns to the engineering console.::
Hsi Vat says:
@::Taps a few commands into the console looking at the results.::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
@::Takes a breath:: Hsi Vat: Okay, so the Vroa are going to take over the Jarrow - our Jarrow - and we need to stop them.
Hsi Vat says:
@CMO: Something like that.  ::Turns from the console.::  CAG:  Mr. Hawk can I have a private word with you in the back?
Hsi Vat says:
@::Walks past the table and into the back of the Jarrow.::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
@Vat:  Of course.  ::Follows Hsi Vat::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
@::Watches Hawk and McQuade move toward the back for a moment, then turns back and takes a seat at the conn of the Jarrow, reviewing systems status::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Sitting in the second chair in the command pit, reading a PADD::
Hsi Vat says:
@::Waits for Hawk as he quietly rummages through the storage area not to wake Commander Senn and her daughter.::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
@::Approaches Vat::  Vat:  What can I do for you?
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Stands from her chair at the middle of the bridge and looks over at Damrok and Kytides::  CTO/TO: Commander, Lieutenant a word.  ::moves toward her ready room::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Makes a vague hand motion toward secondary tactical and stands, following the captain::
TO1 Lt Kingston says:
::Recognizes the hand motion for what it is, as she has done this plenty of times in the last twenty-four hours, and makes her way down to take over the bridge watch::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Steps just outside the door waiting on the other two::
TO LtJG Kytides says:
::Blinks and steps away from his console, following after Damrok::
Hsi Vat says:
@::In a low whisper.::  CAG: I think I know of a way out.  It’s risky, but it gets everyone here back to the Claymore.  ::Looks past Hawk to the door.::  I need you to make sure Serena is safe and doesn't try anything stupid.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
@::Raises his eyebrows:: Vat:  Serena?  ::Pauses, thinking back to their initial meeting with Vat::  So...  when did...  do you marry her?
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Enters the Ready Room and makes her way over to her desk::  CTO/TO: Please have a seat.  ::Motions to the chairs in front of the desk::
CNS LtJG Foster says:
@::Sitting at the engineering station he can't help but look over the controls, to see what updates are there.::
Hsi Vat says:
@CAG: Does that really matter Sky? ::Continues to look out the door.:: If all goes well my future will not exist.  It’s all irrelevant.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Stands from conn and moves to science, reviewing sensors::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Enters the ready room and takes a seat::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
@::sighs::  Vat:  Have YOU ever been able to stop Serena from doing something stupid when she decides she wants to do something stupid?  ::sighs again::  What are you thinking?
TO LtJG Kytides says:
::Sits down next to Damrok after entering the room::
Hsi Vat says:
@::Lets a smile escape along with a chuckle.::  CAG: Point taken, but you have to do whatever it takes.  Now here is what I was thinking.  They want the Jarrow so we give them a Jarrow.  They want you four.  So we give them you four.  With a twist of course.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
@::Nods:: Vat:  I'm listening.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Takes a seat, leans forward slightly her hands folded on the desk in front of her::  CTO/TO: I spoke to the Grand Nagus.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Sits forward a bit::  CO: What did you discover?
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
@::Sighs:: CNS: I'm not really sure just how we're going to get out of here.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
@CNS: Not without considerably risk.
Hsi Vat says:
@CAG: I program the Jarrow’s holo crew to be four of you.  I assume the role of Flight Lt Hawk with the help of our lovely doctor.  ::Shrugs.::  We will see on that one.   I supply you all with communications and transporter enhancers from storage.  I take the Jarrow out and of course get captured.  You four make it back to the Claymore.  I'll have Serena place a transponder in me while she is at it.  You can figure out where the Vroa take me and with luck this will give you a pinpoint location for were they are setting up the assassination.
CNS LtJG Foster says:
@::Smiles.::  CMO:  Here I thought we already were at considerably risk.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
@::Eyes narrow as he listens, already not liking what he's hearing::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
@::Smiles faintly:: CNS: True. But transporting blind is a marked step up, in my opinion.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO/TO: It would appear that the Nagus' involvement all started with word from Starfleet that the Bajorans were unhappy with their trade agreement with the Ferengi.  When the Grand Nagus sent an envoy to check it out they reported back that there was no such problem.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO/TO: This continued being flagged priority which meant he had to deal with it.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
@Vat:  As soon as they see the holo crew, they'll know you're a fake and likely kill you.
CNS LtJG Foster says:
@CMO:  I have to agree I think, but we seem to be running out of options.
Hsi Vat says:
@CAG: It doesn't matter as long as it buys you five time to get back to the Claymore.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
@Vat:  Like hell it doesn't matter.  Why wouldn't your life matter?
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO/TO: He said they began to think it was competitors or Starfleet trying to create problems.  I asked about the Vroa..  ::looking to them both::  He said they have heard of them and several ships went out looking to set up trade routes but haven't been heard from since.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
@::Nods to Foster, with an unhappy, almost restless sigh::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Sits back::  CO:  It seems quite likely that the Vroa are causing problems.  Have we received any report from Bajor?
Hsi Vat says:
@CAG: I should not be here Hawk.  I'm a man with no time line to return too.  There isn't a place for me once the time line is altered back.
Hsi Vat says:
@CAG: I am the logical choice to ensure you five make it back to the Claymore.  You have to stop the Vroa.  I have to make sure you live long enough to do so.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Sits back slightly:: CTO:  No word from Bajor, which the Nagus and I both find odd.  Especially since that is one of the reasons why he finally came here himself apparently he received word that Bajor wanted to setup a new trade agreement allowing Ferengi to mine dilithium.  Which is highly illogical considering they rarely allow anyone else to mine
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
@Vat:  There is a place for you right here...  right now.  The future you come from isn't pre-destined, you can change it right now and live...  right now.  Program the holo's for the four of us and let the Vroa capture it.  We hide the transponder onboard.  With or without you, they're gonna take the Jarrow to the same place.
Hsi Vat says:
@CAG: You and I both know the Holo crew isn't going to make it look convincing enough.  And there needs to be a live target for them.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
@::Shakes her head and leans back in the chair, having lost interest in sensors for the moment:: CNS: all right. Assuming we all survive this, and the Federation -isn't- plunged into a hopeless state of self-collapse...what do you plan to do when this is over?
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Nods slowly several times::  CO:  The question is, what do we do with this information?  ::Rests a hand on his chin::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
@::Shakes his head::  Vat:  No...  I'm sorry, but I can't condone you just sacrificing yourself.  There has to be another way. ::Jerks his head in Raeyld's direction::  She's in command.  You walk out there and convince Serena that you should kill yourself...  that you should give up any hope you have of a decent future, a future with her.
Hsi Vat says:
@CAG:  It’s settled then.  ::Smiles.:: Just make sure you protect Serena.  She is going to need you.  ::Pulls a metal suit case from the storage area.::  Shall we?   ::Walks out of the back and into main deck.::
CNS LtJG Foster says:
@::Hits a few buttons looking over some systems.::  CMO:  Take some time off, maybe take some R&R with Eris and Gladwyn somewhere quiet.  ::Cuts off as Hsi returns to the front area.
Hsi Vat says:
@::Places the case on the table.::  All:  We have figured a way for us to escape.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
@::Angrily::  All:  No, WE haven't.  You have come up with one option.
Hsi Vat says:
@CMO: Serena you need to get this case and its contents back to the Claymore.  ::Turns to look back at Hawk smiling.::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
@::Gestures to the rest of the group::  Vat:  Go ahead...  tell them the rest of it.
Hsi Vat says:
@CMO:  A lot of good men and women were killed getting this case to me before I left.  You must see it safely aboard the Claymore.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
@::Turns about in her chair and folds her arms:: Vat/CAG: Yes?
CNS LtJG Foster says:
@::Turns and looks between Hsi and Hawk wondering what they discussed.::
Hsi Vat says:
@CMO: Do not open it until it’s on the Claymore and then have your engineering teams look it over.  It might give you an edge.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Glances over at Damrok, eyebrow raised::  CTO: That is a good question Commander.  I didn't inform the Nagus that there is a fleet of Vroa around Bajor.  At this point I think it is safe to say the Vroa are the ones that set this in motion.  But, why?  To create a war perhaps.
Hsi Vat says:
@CMO:  Now onto our escape.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
@::Nods:: Vat/CAG: Go on.
Hsi Vat says:
@All: With the help of myself and the holo crew we are going to take this Jarrow out of here.  While the five of you stay behind with a communications station and transporter enhancers.  Once the Jarrow is clear you need to contact the Claymore and beam back to your ship.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
@Vat: "The five of us"?   And...you?
Hsi Vat says:
@CMO:  I'll program the holo crew to replace four of you.  I'll become the fifth.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
@Vat: Why?
Hsi Vat says:
@CMO:  I'll take Mr. Hawks place.  I'll fly the Jarrow to distract the Vroa.  Once captured and you aboard the Claymore you should be able to find my location and with luck the location of were the Vroa are staging.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
@::Quietly::  All: And, by the way, as soon as the Vroa see the holo crew, they will kill him.
Hsi Vat says:
@CMO: Why?  Because it’s the logical thing to do.
Hsi Vat says:
@CMO: Mr. Hawk is speculating that I will be killed.  It is a calculated risk, but we will all be killed if we plan on staying right here.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CO:  Perhaps.  It seems they intend to try to cause Starfleet to war against itself before making any major moves of their own...and so far, it seems to be working.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
@::Blinks a few times:: Vat: You plan to somehow pass as Lieutenants Hawk or Foster?
Hsi Vat says:
@CMO:  With your help.  I think we can get as close as we need too.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
@Vat:  We could easily program the holo crew to fly the Jarrow without you onboard...  you don't need to be here.
Hsi Vat says:
@CAG: And so we leave the little girl?   We can only project 4 at best.  There are 5 of you.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
@Vat:  That won't matter until they board the Jarrow.  And they'll still take the Jarrow and we can still track it.
Hsi Vat says:
@CAG: It will matter.  They have sensors just like Starfleet.  If it’s too easy they will look from where the Jarrow came from and find you 5.   That would never do.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Nods::  CTO: Aye, that is a definite possibility.  The thing we must figure out our next move.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
TO: Lieutenant you are awfully quiet.  ::Looks over at Kytides sitting there listening::
CNS LtJG Foster says:
@Hsi:  Won't they figure out that there is just one of you here on the Jarrow and begin looking for the rest of us then?
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
@Vat:  The CNS is right.  They'll read just one life sign with you onboard.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
@::Listens to each as they present their points::
Hsi Vat says:
@CNS/CMO:  They will read 5 total life signs.  The Holo crew can project life signs.   But only to the four holograms.  We need the 5th to be accurate.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
@CNS: Verify that, please.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
@::Shakes his head::  Vat: There is no way the Vroa know Senn brought her daughter.  It won't matter if it's 4 or 5.
TO LtJG Kytides says:
::Blinks, brought out of silent, if attentive, thoughts::  CO:  Sorry, Captain.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
@CAG: We made it public that we brought her daughter, on Commander's Senn's request, that it wouldn't make sense for us to leave without her. So no one would believe we'd really gone if we didn't take her.
CNS LtJG Foster says:
@::Nods and turns to the console bringing up the specifications on the Jarrow holograms.::
Hsi Vat says:
@CAG: They know.  The Jarrow was in range of their sensors once you and Serena decided to go wandering into their camp.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
TO: No apology necessary Lieutenant.  Do you have any thoughts on the matter?
CNS LtJG Foster says:
@CMO:  He's telling the truth, they can project lifesigns.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
@::Nods:: CNS: Thank you, Lieutenant.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
@Vat/CMO:  Regardless, they aren't going to not chase down the Jarrow simply because they life sign counts don't add up.  And once they board, it won't matter if Vat is there or not.
Hsi Vat says:
@CAG: It will matter if you want their location.  Once the Vroa have the vessel it will only be a matter of seconds before they shut down all her systems and you will never find her again.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
@Vat:  And how are you going to change that?
Hsi Vat says:
@CAG: A micro dermal transponder hidden on me will allow you to still find out where they took her and me.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
@Vat:  Or the same type of thing hidden anywhere on the Jarrow will do the same thing.
Hsi Vat says:
@CAG: They will need time to examine me to make sure I'm you.  That gives about 30 minutes longer then you have with a transponder on the Jarrow.
TO LtJG Kytides says:
::Winces mentally and takes a short moment to coalesce his thoughts::  CO:  Engaging in ship-to-ship combat doesn't seem like an option, even as a hit and run or baiting maneuver, considering their firepower, cloaking, and how little we know about their technology.
Hsi Vat says:
@CAG: They will nullify anything on this ship.  Weapons, devices, PADDs, Tricoders, hyposprays.  Anything on this ship will be rendered offline.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
@::Shakes his head::  Vat:  It's the Commanders call...  but other than this insane desire to get yourself killed, in my opinion, it's too much risk for too little gain.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Nods in agreement with Kytides assessment -- it's been all they've talked about since they arrived and found out the nature of the Vroa's entrenched position::
Hsi Vat says:
@CAG: I never said I wanted to get killed, but if someone gets killed I would rather it be me than one of you five.   Of anyone here I am the most expendable.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
@Vat:  Oh?  Why is that?
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Crosses her arms and nods::  TO: Agreed that is not a logical option.  We don't know enough about them or their technology and it would be too great a risk against one ship let alone a fleet.
Hsi Vat says:
@CAG: Because there is already a McQuade in this time line.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
@::Sighs:: Vat/CAG: Is that all?
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
@Vat:  So what.  ::Turns to Raeyld::  CMO:  Commander, I realize it's your decision.  My recommendation to you is that sending Vat with the Jarrow is not a justified risk.
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
@CMO:  Yes,
TO LtJG Kytides says:
CO:  A quick ground strike would be risky, but not as much.  Other than that, we could attempt to bait them into making a move without attacking them.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
@::Waits a long moment, then nods, standing to her feet:: CAG/Vat: All right then.    Yes, sending Mr. McQuade is a risk...  But if we're successful, his timeline disappears, and quite possibly he with it. If we're not - then it's not going to matter a whole lot for all of us.  Anything - -anything- - that increases our chances, we've got to take advantage of.  The mission…is paramount.  ::Glances to McQuade briefly.::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
@CAG/Vat: ...I'm sorry.    CAG/CNS: Lieutenants, prepare the holographic system. Vat: You're with me.
CNS LtJG Foster says:
@::Nods::  CMO:  Understood.  ::Turns to the engineering console and begins working on making the alterations.::
Hsi Vat says:
@CMO: Of course Doctor.   ::Sticks his tongue out at Hawk as he follows Serena then smiles.::
CAG FltLt Hawk says:
@::Starts to respond angrily, then simply nods::  CMO:  Aye, Commander.

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