ARC 14 - Blowing Kisses in the Wind - Mission 18 - 11402.04

Summary:  The Claymore has sustained damage to its internal decks and outer hull from a massive explosion starting within sickbay.  Ship systems are resetting and coming online under the control of Operations and the secondary computer core.  Three officers are missing from the Claymore as is one shuttle craft.  Three men are dead within shuttle bay one.  Now the crew has a choice, the Jarrow trail, the six unknown vessels, or to run and find another place to hide and repair.

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OPS Lt Fong says:
::Backs out from under the operations console a tricorder on his chest, and an ODN recoupler in his hand.::

@ACTION:  The Shuttle begins to buck against unseen forces.

CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@::Sitting as patiently as possible on the shuttle, waiting for answers.  Part of her is concerned for her family and yet she trusted Theron and her brother to take care of Gladwyn.::
Admiral Smyth says:
@::Makes a few adjustments at the helm and increases internal dampeners.::   Outloud:  Sorry this course will be safe, but will not be a smooth ride.
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
@::Rocks a bit in his seat, sitting up a bit more alertly::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@::Double checks her seatbelt before her fingers tighten around the arm rest.::  Adm:  I was about to ask you if you were sure you didn't want someone else to fly.  How much longer?
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Taps a few buttons on the console. Looking somewhat satisfied he sits back in his seat and brings up the shipboard display again::
Admiral Smyth says:
@::Turns in her seat once satisfied with the navigational heading.::  XO/CSO: We should arrive shortly, but first I think I owe you some answers.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Finishes with the last critical patient still alive, and nods to Stevens:: MO: Go ahead and close him up, Doctor.   ::Nods to Foster:: CNS: Doctor.
Colonel Stiegler says:
@::Rolls his eyes and takes a seat.::  Adm: Oh good.  I get to hear the greater good theory all over again.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Wipes her forehead with the back of her hand, with a quick glimpse through toward the main ward:: MO/CNS: I think that's the last critical...We should be good to shift base of operations to cargo bay 3...more supplies and better facilities.
MO Ens Stevens says:
::Nods without looking at Raeyld and starts sealing the patient up with autosutures::
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Replaces the tricorder and ODN recoupler in an small case and places it in the slot on the wall near his console::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Sitting in her chair at the center of the bridge.  The ship was in no shape nor was the crew to get into another fire fight at this point.  But, they couldn't let the Jarrow trail go cold either.::
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
@::Relaxes a bit as he sinks into a more stable position in his chair::  Smyth:  Anything you can offer would be appreciated, of course.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Glances back at Fong who had been hard at work along with his team trying to get systems back up::  OPS: Mr. Fong what's out status other than the obvious.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@::Ignores Stiegler, still wishing her brother was with them.  She simply nods her encouragement of Smyth to continue... as if it were needed, she added wryly mentally.::
Admiral Smyth says:
@::Dismisses Stiegler's comment.::  XO/CSO: As you may or may not know I am affiliated with an organization that doesn't exist.  And yes we operate for the greater good of the Federation.  Working on missions that Starfleet should never even think about let alone act on.
CNS Lt Foster says:
::Nods to the doctor, glancing around the holosuite.::  CMO:  Do we know if we have access to the transporters to move everyone?
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Watches Stevens a moment...then satisfied the officer has things well handled, rests a hand lightly on Foster's elbow:: ::Softly:: CNS: Counselor...do you have a moment?
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
@::Listens patiently, with a nod after Smyth's opening statement::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@::Sinks in her chair... organizations that do not exist were not her favorite topic...::
CTO Lt Kytides says:
::Rubs at his brow and, given his location in the Armory rather than his office, manages to just resist the urge to pace a hole through the room::
Admiral Smyth says:
@XO/CSO: This organization is controlled by a council that governs our actions.  As members of this organization we take on missions sanctioned by the council and / or recommend missions based on field work.
CNS Lt Foster says:
::Turns toward the CMO::  CMO:  Always for you doctor, what's up?
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Looks over the board pulling up reports from as many departments as he has access too.:: CO: Sickbay is offline. Multiple power failures deck two through ten. Turbolifts are limited to emergency usage. Auxilary power is at eighty-nine percent and falling. Engineering says that it'll be another thirty minutes until the warp core is online::pauses:
Admiral Smyth says:
@XO/CSO:  If our request to the council is approved we move forward as planned.  If it rejected we either rework our mission request or drop it.  Each mission request gets one ruling.  The councils word is finial.
Admiral Smyth says:
@XO/CSO:  Which brings us to our current problem.  The "Takit" initiative.

ACTION:  Internal sensors come online shipwide.

CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Glances once momentarily at Stevens, then draws Foster away into the hall:: CNS: Did you have a chance to speak with Doctor Stevens earlier?
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Continues:: CO: All fires are out, as far as I can tell. life support and fire suppression systems are functional...Internal sensors are now online, systems should be coming up one by one as the computer finishes its reboot.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@::Leans forward slightly::
Colonel Stiegler says:
@::Shifts in his seat.:: Outloud:  Admiral Takit was a good man may he rest in peace.
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
@::Raises an eyebrow slightly at Stiegler's remark::  Stiegler/Smyth:  Takit is...dead?  I was led to believe otherwise.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@::Looks over at Damrok::
Admiral Smyth says:
@XO/CSO:  Admiral Takit was a founding member of the council.  He knew that there were things Starfleet should never do, but understood that there was things that needed to happen.   Takit worked for the greater good.  His job was ugly and he and his team would never get any recognition for anything they did.
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Looks over the board again, and continues going through the ship's status:: CO: I've got casualty reports from...all decks ma'am. Medical has been using the holodecks as an emergency intensive care ward. Cargo Bay three was cleared and medical facilities have been set up.
CNS Lt Foster says:
::Follows Raeyld away from the others.:: CMO:  Briefly while we were finishing up in surgery, she is worried she is going to lose her job.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
OPS: Well that is one bit of good news Lieutenant.  How many engineers did we lose do we know?  We will need all engineering teams that are capable to do what they can on the power failures.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Taps another button on the arm rest scrolling through the endless reports.::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@::That had too much the ring of playing god... something she did not like others playing at.::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Looks through the glass observational wall, watching as Stevens closes the last patient:: CNS: ...I'd rather she not quit. As a selfish thing - she's a good doctor - and for her own good. Claymore might well be her place, as it was mine. ::Flashes a brief, knowing look to Foster::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Takes a breath::  OPS: Thank you Mr. Fong I know you and your team are doing everything you can.  Have we heard from Doctor Raeyld in a while?
Admiral Smyth says:
@XO/CSO:  Admiral Takit and the then ruling council faced a hard decision against the Klingons.  To end a very long war several operatives had found a way to wipe out the Klingon race.  It was a once in a life time opportunity.  The council deliberated for three days and at the end Takit gave the results to the operatives.
Admiral Smyth says:
@XO/CSO:  It was of course a strong rejection.  The operatives did not take it well.  They decided to proceed anyways.  To make this long dark history short I will jump ahead.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@::She slowly shook her head.  There was nothing that condoned genocide.::
OPS Lt Fong says:
CO: Last I heard from main engineering was that the entire on-duty staff was unconscious, reserves and beta shift crews have been called up. The medical team that was deployed to engineering reports that the crew was rendered unconscious. They should be awake in about an hour. Ship board phasers and torpedoes show as functional.
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Looks thoughtful at the question:: CO: Not for about forty-three minutes ma'am.
CNS Lt Foster says:
::Smiles at Raeyld.::  CMO:  She won't quit, it’s not in her nature at all.  She is more worried about being court martialed and sent away, I tried to assure her that it wouldn't come to that.
Admiral Smyth says:
@XO/CSO:  Takit and a small fleet under his command stopped the operatives.  A few years later they retaliated and took Takit’s life and to tarnish his name framed him for a Romulan High Command assassination plot.   From that day on any operative that goes against the council uses Takit's name to further soil a once great man.
CTO Lt Kytides says:
::Takes a deeper breath as systems start coming back up and looks to Roberge::  SEC:  Coordinate things here.
MO Ens Stevens says:
::Sets the autosutures down on the tray and heads for the sterilization chamber:: CMO: He's going to be fine, ma'am. I'll be out in a second, who's next?
CO Capt T’Shara says:
OPS: Very good.  I know Medical has their hands full.
SEC CPO Roberge says:
CTO:  Understood, Sir.  I'll inform you if there's any change.  ::Takes a look at his status monitor as the security teams report in::
Admiral Smyth says:
@XO/CSO:  This current Takit is Admiral Sanway.  He wanted to destroy the entire Vroa population to prevent any future Federation invasions.  The Council of course denied their request, but it seems he has found a way.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@::Leans back with a sigh... she was really really tired of anything to do with the Vroa.::
Admiral Smyth says:
@XO/CSO:  This must be stopped at all cost.  Billions of lives are at risk by this.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
OPS: We haven't heard anything from Commander Damrok, or Commander Senn.
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
@::Shakes his head::  Smyth:  My chief tactical officer and I had speculated that might be Takit's -- or Sanway's, I suppose -- eventual goal.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Uneasily, almost lost in thought:: CNS: No....I wouldn't push to court-martial her.... ::Drifts off as Stevens announces herself:: MO: Good.  CNS/MO: We need to get everyone transferred to Cargo Bay 3.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@Smyth:  What exactly is their plan?
CO Capt T’Shara says:
*CTO*: Run an internal sensor sweep and determine what crew is missing.  I haven't heard anything from Commander Damrok or Senn since the attack.
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Clears someone else through a forcefield:: CO: They haven't requested any forcefield clearances ma'am.
Admiral Smyth says:
@XO:  I wish it wasn't, but all my inquiries point to something big.  Once he took over DS3 and Starbase 514 it was obvious the time was close at hand.
Admiral Smyth says:
@CSO:  I wish I knew the entire picture, but we have found small paper trails that seem to point to large scale construction of very specialized equipment.  There was also a request for several scientists that had been held at prison colony alpha 4.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Turns to Fong::  OPS: Remove the forcefields Lieutenant.  For now the threat is over.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@Smyth:  So basically we are working in the dark?  ::Looks at her uncertainly:: or do you have a plan of something?
CTO Lt Kytides says:
::Nods and turns to move away, but freezes at the comm::  *CO*:  Aye, Captain.  ::Reverses course and moves into his office, quickly leaning over his desk and starting a scan to locate Damrok and Senn::
Colonel Stiegler says:
@CSO:  Deep space three shut down all sensors, both long and short range.  Seems they did the same on SB 514.  This is against all known protocols.   They want to hide something big.
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Nods:: *Shipwide*: Lowering non-critical forcefields, do not be alarmed.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@Stiegler:  We are going on a recon?  How many of you are left that you can trust?
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Shuts down the security forcefields, leaving two up around every breach location, and re-routing power::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Glances upward at the notice:: CNS/MO: That should be helpful.  CNS: Counselor, you mentioned the transporters. Would you coordinate with Operations, see if we can schedule the most critical patients to be transported directly to cargo bay three? There should already be some medical staff there, preparing facilities.
MO Ens Stevens says:
::Steps out and into the main area:: CMO: I can start by taking a few of the most recently operated on with me. Make sure they are set up for post-op.
Admiral Smyth says:
@::Turns back to the helm and enters another set of commands.::  CSO:  I wish I had a plan Commander.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@::Looks at her first officer at that statement.::

@ACTION:  The shuttle begins to shake again as it passes through a small patch of nebula before entering a small starsystem.

CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Nods:: MO: Everyone who's fit to travel by foot, or safely on a gurney, plan to take with you. Check with Operations to ensure we can access the turbolifts between here and cargo bay 3 without hitting any breaches.
CNS Lt Foster says:
::Nods to Raeyld and steps away tapping his commbadge.::  *OPS*:  Foster to Fong.  What is the current status of the transporters?
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Pulls up an internal sensor scan:: CO: The Exec and chief of the science department do not show as onboard the ship.
CTO Lt Kytides says:
::Tilts his head at the announcement, but straightens suddenly::  *CO*:  Captain, Lieutenant Commander Damrok and Commander Senn aren't on sensors.
MO Ens Stevens says:
CMO: Roger that. ::Starts gathering up supplies and making sure that people are ready to move::
Colonel Stiegler says:
@CSO:  Including you three?  There are thirty of us now.  Recon is not an option.  Well it could be an option, but I think the Admiral up there isn't for it.

@ACTION:  The shuttle flies through a rocky debris field that once was a complete system.

OPS Lt Fong says:
*CNS*: Transporter systems fully functional
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
::@Colonel:  Why are we here... ::Motions to her and the first officer.::  One of us has family we just left behind as well as a ship itself that could use our help.
OPS Lt Fong says:
CO: I'll run a full headcount shortly.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
OPS: Thank you Lieutenant
Admiral Smyth says:
@XO/CSO:  Welcome to the Fakren Three System, or what there is left of it.  Its old inhabitants completely destroyed it about six hundred years ago.  Or so the stories go.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
*CTO*: Is the shuttle they were on still on board?
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
@::After a few moments' contemplation, turns slightly to look at Senn::  Smyth:  Is there anything we can do?
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Nods to Foster:: CNS: You might want to try him again.    CNS/MO: I'm going to organize the charts for our patients, and send copies to the cargo bay, so they're waiting.
CNS Lt Foster says:
*OPS*:  We have a group of wounded in a holosuite on deck two, we need transport for the more critically wounded to the temporary medical ward in cargo bay 3.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@::She was a scientist, it was hard not to react to the idea of learning something new.  But her ship held her concern.  That and her family.::
CNS Lt Foster says:
::Glances over at Raeyld.:: CMO:  Transporters are fully operational, I'll arrange transport for any who can't easily move to the cargo bay on their own.
CTO Lt Kytides says:
::Goes over the Shuttlebay quickly with sensors::  *CO*:  No, Captain.  One shuttle short.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
OPS: Are Long range and short range sensors back online?
Colonel Stiegler says:
@CSO: I understand Commander.  We have all left things behind we care about.  We happened to be monitoring the area and noticed the Claymore had appeared.   When we detected explosions we beamed aboard and well you know he rest.
OPS Lt Fong says:
CO: Overall life form scan shows that we are down by twelve people ma'am.
OPS Lt Fong says:
*CNS*: Understood. Co-ordinate with transporter room one.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Looks down for a moment.  She knew that would be the answer but she had to check::  *CTO*: Understood.
CNS Lt Foster says:
*OPS*:  Thanks Lt.  ::Cuts the comm.::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Looking through the various PADDs she's gathered, she glances up briefly:: CNS: Good.  ::With a hint of...something::  MO: You have the ambulatory?
CO Capt T’Shara says:
OPS: Twelve people.....  How many fell during the attack?  Is it logical to think that of that twelve some may have been the intruders
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@::She read the caution in Damrok’s eyes.  It seemed they had taken a slightly reverse roll for the moment.  She looked back at Smyth.::  Adm:  Understood.  And you killed those who might want to kill us but... :: pauses::  Do you have any idea why they would want to attack medical?  It seemed to be their main goal.
OPS Lt Fong says:
CO: Ma'am, that was a simple comparison between manifest and current crew count. If there were intruders they would not be among that list.
Admiral Smyth says:
@XO/CSO:  First thing we need to do is get back to base.  ::Turns.::  CSO:  They only wanted to distract the Claymore.  Perhaps buy some time to get Takit closer.  Maybe even talk the Claymore into surrendering.   No matter the case it was only to further show their power.
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Checks power flow around the hole making sure that all decks are powered.::
CTO Lt Kytides says:
::Grimaces again, checking his phaser and tricorder again in preparation while continuing::  *CO*:  However, reading three bodies in Shuttlebay.  Can take a team to investigate.
MO Ens Stevens says:
CMO: Yes, Ma'... Doctor. We're ready to move out now.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@ :: Attacking medical, at the center of the ship, did not sound like a very good plan to her if they only wanted distraction.::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
OPS: In understand that Lieutenant.  I just meant that....  Never mind we don't have time.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
*CTO*: Aye, and let me know what you find.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Nods, hitting a few buttons on the PADDs, then stacking them in a bag as she speaks:: MO: Good. I'll bring up the rear. Lead on, Doctor.
Admiral Smyth says:
@::Turns back to the helm and flys into an asteroid field.::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
OPS: Is there anything nearby that we can take cover in while we work on repairs?
CNS Lt Foster says:
::Moves around the room checking the patients who aren't preparing to leave.::

@ACTION:  The shuttle banks and turns sharply avoiding the asteroids until reaching a small planetoid.  The shuttlecraft dips and enters the thin atmosphere.

CTO Lt Kytides says:
::Moves back into the main Armory at a near trot and barely pausing to look at Atiran except to nod him over::  aTO2:  Three bodies in Shuttlebay, not ours.
OPS Lt Fong says:
CO: Engineering reports that the warp core is now online ma'am. ::he pulls up the sensors on his console also, now with three separate departments displays crammed onto one screen.:: CO: I'll take a look.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@::With a sigh she sits back.  Things were what they were at the moment.::
aTO2 LtJG Atiran says:
::Stands and checks his phaser::  CTO:  Are we going to investigate, Sir?

@ACTION:  The shuttle follows the surface for a moment then enters a large crater then following a long cavern before setting down in the center of a dozen danube shuttles.

OPS Lt Fong says:
CO: I've got three nebula and about thirty systems in the neighborhood.
MO Ens Stevens says:
::Leads the group out of the holosuite and towards the turbo lift, ensuring that all are accounted for::
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
@::Sits mutedly, waiting for landing, feeling rather unsure -- and will until he gets some more information or a plan begins to materialize::
CTO Lt Kytides says:
::Nods as he stops by the door, waiting::  aTO2:  Hopefully we'll find some information there.
OPS Lt Fong says:
CO: I've got three possible gas giants nearby.  One is under a half-light year.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Slings the strap of her bag over her shoulder, resting her arm familiarly over the bag, as she falls into line at the rear of the group of able patients, helping one or two as they maneuver through the holosuite exit::
aTO2 LtJG Atiran says:
CTO:  Ayesir.  ::Nods sharply once and pushes himself out of his chair, falling in with Kytides at a brisk clip::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@::As the shuttle lands, she unbuckles her seatbelt and looks over at Damrok.::
Admiral Smyth says:
@::Stands.::  All:  Welcome to our little rebel hide away.  This is Outpost Two.  It’s got everything one needs to find a way to save the galaxy.
Colonel Stiegler says:
@All:  Everything except an armada.   ::Stands and smiles as he taps the controls to open the hatch.::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
OPS: Noted Mr. Fong.  Route the coordinates to the helm.
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
@::Stands and smiles somewhat reservedly as they prepare to disembark....glances toward Senn with a skeptical expression::
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Sends helm the co-ordinates of the three nearest gas giants and goes back to managing the ship's power systems and making sure that the cross-connections that the repair teams are making don't fry the ship.::
Admiral Smyth says:
@::Exits the shuttle nodding to the small security detail there to meet them.::
CNS Lt Foster says:
::As the last of the mobile patients move out of the room he taps his commbadge.::  *TR1*:  I need transport for critical patients from holosuite 3 on deck 2 to the temporary medical bay in Cargo bay three.  Everyone still in the holosuite needs transport.
MO Ens Stevens says:
::Steps into the turbo lift, holding the door for the last group::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@::With a sigh she stands and moves next to her first officer, following him.::
CTO Lt Kytides says:
::Heads for a Jefferies Tube, grimacing slightly while talking::  aTO2:  Two missing officers, and one of the shuttles is gone.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Helps one officer into the lift, then steps back, as its very full:: MO: I'll catch the next one.  See them safely to Cargo Bay 3.  ::Nods firmly::
aTO2 LtJG Atiran says:
CTO:  Do we know who, Sir?  ::Takes the liberty of popping open the hatch himself::
TC CPO Butler says:
::Looks up from the floor near the transporter pad her hands covered in blood, the contents of the medical kit strewn around the transporter room. Speaking quietly she asks:: *CNS*: What?

ACTION:  The Claymore warps from her current position towards the Galder 57 System.  ETA: 3 hours at warp 9.

CTO Lt Kytides says:
::Nods, frown solidifying tightly as he enters the tube and starts climbing::  aTO2:  Lieutenant Commander Damrok and Commander Senn.  I think...Senezem was with them when they left the bridge.

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