ARC 14 - Blowing Kisses in the Wind - Mission 26 - 11404.15

Section 31 Torpedo Vessel Summary:  All of the torpedo vessels are destroyed and the Jarrow is cloaked and presumed heading towards the Claymore.   Meanwhile the USS Conqueror, a Section 31 dreadnaught class vessel, has appeared from warp.  The vessel took a few shots at the Jarrow as it left the last of the torpedo vessels, but the Jarrow managed to cloak before any further targeting could be done.

Claymore Summary: The Claymore now close to Commander Damrok's location has begun tracking the torpedoes that managed to launch before the torpedo vessels were destroyed.   A shuttle with the Claymore's Marine fire teams is inbound and the USS Conqueror has appeared on SRS and now is on an intercept path to the Claymore.

Automated Manufacturing Summary:  The facility was destroyed and the damaged contained only to the immediate area around the facility.   The tremors will continue for a few days, but surface damage will be non-life threatening to the developing people.  Commander Senn and Commander Damrok are aboard the Danube and deciding their next step.  The advanced systems onboard have kept them off all sensors.

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CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@::Sitting at the science console, the pain having subsided for now, as she considered possibilities.::
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
::At the helm, staring at the contact display.  Too many baby ships and one too many really big ships::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Teeth clenched slightly, she sits back in the Captain's chair, tracking the various ships on the tactical display Fong brought up::
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Looks at ops station:: CAG: Could we deploy fighters after those torpedoes?
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
OPS: Can we make contact with the Jarrow without giving away their position?
CNS Lt Foster says:
::Moves onto the bridge taking his seat next to the doctor, settling carefully, his chest still sore.::
Marine says:
COM: USS Claymore:  This is the shuttle Thyne requesting permission for a high speed dock.
OPS Lt Fong says:
CMO: Given their displayed technological prowess...not reliably, no.  Also we have a full complement of photons loaded, I suggest that if we are going up against that we reload to quantum’s.
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Nods and holds his earpiece:: COM: Thyne: Marine: Acknowledged Thyne, passing you off to TIC flight control now.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Stands up and moves toward the conn:: CAG: This is the flight plan I gave Lawrence, to align ourselves with the Jarrow for warp dock.... ::Indicates along the display:: Once we've docked the Jarrow, how quickly could you get us turned around? Full 180.
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
@::At the helm, looking at the passive sensors, glancing at Senn every few moments::
OPS Lt Fong says:
*TIC*: TIC this is Bridge, shuttle Thyne on approach, they are cleared for landing get them aboard and secured as fast as possible.
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
@::As he looks back to the helm console to check their estimated time of arrival at the nearest torpedoes::CSO:  How are you doing?
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
::Frowns in thought as he reviews the flight plan:: CMO:  We bring inertial dampners and SI fields to max, we toss some people around....  pretty quickly....  under 10 seconds.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@::Turns slightly::  XO: At the moment, I am fine.  At least for however long those meds last.  :: lifts her burned arms.::  After we have figured out some plan, I would appreciate some help.
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Taps a message to the operations office reading 'secure computer network for high range infiltration attack."::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
#::Sitting at the helm, she pulls up some of the charts of the area trying to find a way to intercept the torpedoes.::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Nods:: CAG: Good. Have the maneuver prepared for my mark after the Jarrow is recovered.   ::Overhearing Fong's com, she adds: :: And coordinate with TIC to adjust our speed to one the shuttle can match, then take us back to max warp as soon as they're secure.
Marine says:
COM: USS Claymore: Understood Claymore.  Will co-ordinate with TIC for landing instructions.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@::Pulls up the information she had downloaded from the facility.::
CNS Lt Foster says:
::Leans back in his chair listening to what’s going on around him trying to get an idea on what exactly was going on, he'd been out of the loop down in the medical bay.::

ACTION:   The Shuttle Thyme enters close approach following high speed docking procedures and takes cover under the torpedo sail.

CAG Cptn Hawk says:
CMO:  Aye, Commander.  ::Glance down at his console::  Slowing to Warp 5, the Thyme is in position for recovery.
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
@CSO:  Do you have any ideas?
CO Capt T’Shara says:
#::Glances back at the Stevens::  MO: See if you can pull up sensors and begin tracking the torpedoes as well as looking for Claymore.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@XO:  I am looking through the data we downloaded.  I was hoping for an easy answer such as self-destruct or access codes... but so far nothing.
MO Ens Stevens says:
#::Nods to T’Shara and pulls up the sensor data to begin monitoring::

ACTION:  The Thyme enters the Claymore's shuttle bay on a high speed landing.   Emergency tractor beams capture the shuttle at the last minute dropping its velocity as nets stop the shuttle within the bay.

XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
@CSO:  Hopefully, there is something that can help us in that data.  ::Locks in the autopilot for the time being and goes a few seats over to where he's placed the medkit;  picks it up and goes back over to Senn::
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
@CSO:  May I take a look at those burns?
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Gets a signal from the TIC:: CMO/CAG: The Marines are aboard.
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
::Notes the Thyme entrance and slaps his hand on a control.::  CMO:  Thyme onboard, maximum warp now, Commander
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@::Glances at him::  XO:  Sure... I would appreciate it.  Should I ever try for a tattoo, these designs are not what I had in mind.

MO Ens Stevens says:
#CO: Torpedoes on sensors, still tracking for the Claymore ma'am
CO Capt T’Shara says:
#::T'Shara continues checking her own scans, as she raises an eyebrow::  MO: I think I might have found a way for us to reach the torpedoes faster.  The upeople passage is nearby we can use that.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
#MO: Very good doctor.
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
@::Nods, taking a few scans of Senn's left arm, first, then takes a pair of scissors and cuts away the uniform jacket fabric around the burn::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
#::Sets in a new course heading.::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@::Catcher her breath, more from reaction then actual pain.  Stays focused on her search through the data, looking for blueprints::
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
@::Putting on a pair of gloves, applies a small bit of dermaline gel to the burn, then picks up the dermal regenerator and clicks it on, making steady passes over the damaged skin::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
OPS: I agree. Do so.   ::Moves near Hawk, tapping a few commands into a space console:: CAG: Can you make this happen?
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
::Looks up at the CMO with a "really?" expression::  CMO:  Have you met me?
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Signals the torpedo bays to reload with quantum torpedoes.:: CMO: On it now ma'am.
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
@::Speaks in quiet concentration as he continues to run the regenerator::  CSO:  I've been looking at the star charts...do you remember the route we took through upeople's space...?  The one that seems to somehow decrease travel times?
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@XO:  As in... do I remember the flight path off the top of my head or just the basics?
CO Capt T’Shara says:
#::Taps a button on the console and sends an encrypted message to Raeyld.::  Changing heading moving into the you people passage to intercept torpedoes near the nebula.
MO Ens Stevens says:
#::Looks over the sensor data and shakes her head, trying to make heads or tails of what is flashing across the screen::
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
@CSO:  Just the basics.  If you have the route memorized, then you have a better memory than I do....  ::Finishes up and goes to her other arm, also taking some scans before trimming away the singed uniform sleeve bits::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@::Shakes her head with a sigh::  XO:  Since I did not fly it, no.  :: switches arms for him and sits back, glancing at his handywork::  Careful, the doc might claim you.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
#MO: Any sign of the Claymore or the Conqueror?
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@::Sighs again::  XO:  Nothing more about the torpedoes.  Over all, they were pretty basic.  From what I can tell, their computers are not tied into their flight controls, so no way to hack into them that I know of.
MO Ens Stevens says:
#CO: Not that I can see ma'am. Still trying to get a reading, sorry.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
#MO: It's ok Stevens.  Just keep trying I realize there is a lot of data to go through and last checked we were several light years from Claymore.
MO Ens Stevens says:
#::Starts playing with the sensor settings, trying to encourage it to display the data she's looking for::
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
@CSO:  Well...I suppose we'll see if you're still saying that after I'm finished.  ::Switches lines of conversations again::  It's called the Mogi Lon Passage.  It could give us the advantage we need to get out ahead of the torpedoes, but it is technically upeoples territory.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Clenches her teeth momentarily looking over the many status reports, then finally moves back to the CO's seat:: OPS: Encode an acknowledgement to the Jarrow.
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
@::Applies dermaline to the burn on her other arm, as well, and runs the regenerator carefully, as before::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
#::Checks navigational sensors::  MO: We are entering the Mogi Lon Passage now.  Let me know when we are close to the torpedoes.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CAG: Change course for the coreward-most set of torpedoes. We're going to intercept and destroy as many as we can until the Conquerer is within a distance at which we'll be unable to outrun just past this.... ::Manipulates the tactical image on the viewscreen to indicate a spot just below the nearby nebula:: ...point, and enact our "plan" there.
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Frowns slightly and sends an encoded transmission burst to four different sections of space near the source of the Jarrow's message, hoping to keep the Conqueror's sensors from gaining a lock on the Jarrow's location.::
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
::Nods his understanding::  CMO:  Aye, ma'am.
MO Ens Stevens says:
#::Quickly changes back to preset sensor data and transfers torpedo distance to main veiwscreen:: CO: Starting to close on them now
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
::Studies the tactical readout for a moment, then enters a new course::  CMO:  Moving to intercept the indicated torpedoes.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CNS: Counselor, this will take us through the upeople passage, the Mogi Lon passage. I believe some members of Claymore have traversed this before, but I wasn't part of those interactions. Pull up everything you can on how we can safely traverse that region of space.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@XO: Do you think they would really object to us passing through to save others?  Especially as they should not be able to see us.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
#MO: acknowledged doctor.  ::Looks up at the main viewscreen::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
OPS: Mr. Hawk will get us to those torpedoes, but can we destroy them without scattering deadly radiation across the sector? And if so, how?
MO Ens Stevens says:
#::Pours back over the sensor data trying to get a lock on the ships::
MO Ens Stevens says:
#CO: Ma'am, I had a lock ont hem but with the interference from the passage, I can't hold it down.
CNS Lt Foster says:
CMO:  Yes doctor.  ::Pulls over his control arm bringing up the ships computer and accessing the relevant logs and any sensor data::
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
@CSO:  I doubt it.  ::Sighs slightly::  I would simply hate to cause an interstellar incident with a confederation that could has the potential to be a long-term ally against the Vroa, in any event.  It's quite possible that the upeoples, with all of the trouble the Vroa have given them, would be perfectly happy with those torpedoes hitting their marks.
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
@::Peers at his tricorder a moment, then applies a tiny dab of gel to a specific area of the burn and continues running the regenerator::
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
CMO/OPS:  This is a bit out there...  but what if we tractored one or more of these torpedo's and managed to point it at or drag it to the Conqueror?  That ought to get Takit's attention and make a big hole at the same time.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
#MO: Understood.  We will be coming out of the passage now.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@ Damrok:  I hope not.  I am not sure I want to be allies with such a group any more then I want to be allied with section 31 whoever is in charge of this mess.  Sooo... if we try for that route, we have two options.  Ask or go through and cross our fingers.
OPS Lt Fong says:
CMO/CAG: We can destroy the weapons with conventional arms.  We simply have to avoid the immediate area for a short period of time until the radiation dissipates...
CO Capt T’Shara says:
# ::Takes the Jarrow out of the passage on an intercept course with the torpedoes.  T'Shara brings the micro torpedoes online::  MO: This is going to get tricky doctor.  We only have a few micro torpedoes to use and once we launch one we need to be far enough away from the explosion.
MO Ens Stevens says:
#::Begins long-range sensor sweeps as they exit the passage:: CO: Roger that, ma'am. We have a lock on the other ships and I'm verifying the sensor locks on the torpedoes right now.
MO Ens Stevens says:
#::Looks up from the panel:: CO: What do you need me to do?
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
@CSO:  I don't want to risk giving away our position.  I say we do the latter.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CAG: I like it. Can we safely take one into a tractor beam? We need to disable the engines first, right?     OPS: How quickly could we take out their engines?
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
OPS: We might not need to detonate immediately if we can disable them. Perhaps transport them into a nearby star in an uninhabited system.  Or chain-detonate them so we can fire and run, avoiding the radiation.
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Looks at the CAG and then at the CMO and frowns ever so slightly:: CMO: With targed phaser bursts...shouldn't take too long.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CNS: How far out of our way would it take us to fly -over- the Mogi Lon Passage? Perhaps we could avoid the potential transgression altogether?
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
@CSO:  The nearest entry point is coming up shortly.  I'll adjust our course.  ::After another glance at the tricorder, finally closes it up and puts everything back in the medkit, cleaning up the scraps of fabric that used to be Senn's sleeves and recycling them::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@::Nods::  XO:  Alright.  And when we wake up from this never ending nightmare, I still expect this ship as my reward.  ::Looks at her arms.::  Thanks... looks almost good as new.  ::Touches the pink skin::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
#MO: Keep tracking the torpedoes and let me know if the Claymore gets close.
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
@::Sits back down at the helm and adjusts course to enter the passage::  CSO:  You're welcome.  Not my best work, but it will suffice.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@ XO:  Sooo... you are hiding secrets from the doc.  ::Turns back to her station and adjust sensors.::  Once we are through... we need to have them destroyed as far from any world as possible.  Preferably in someone star.
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Begins typing frantically into his console working on an idea:: CMO: Problem. Would have to decelerate targets to impulse for phaser disabling...
MO Ens Stevens says:
#::Triple checks the torpedo lock integrity and looks at the Claymore on the scanners:: CO: The Claymore is still a ways out, Ma'am. Torpedo locks are holding strong.
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
@::Only smiles at her first comment::  CSO:  Based on the data you've seen, what is the safest way to dispose of the torpedoes?  Guiding them into a star to be incinerated?
CO Capt T’Shara says:
#::Takes a deep breath and locks in on the nearest torpedo, maintaining as much distance as possible while still following the torpedo she launches the first micro torpedo.  Once the torpedo is launched she changes heading keeping the radiation as far from the Jarrow as she can.::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Examines the tactical display once again:: OPS: Can we disable their warp engines, then leave behind a time-delayed explosive: torpedo at rest set to overload, perhaps - timing each so that they all ignite relatively simultaneously once we're clear? 
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
OPS/CAG/CNS: If possible, I'd rather detonate them at rest, or at least sub-light speeds, than risk spreading the radiation out at warp speeds.
CNS Lt Foster says:
::Finds the relevant logs and information.;;  CMO:  Going over the passage would only take us .25 lys.  If we want to enter we need permission and coordinates from the Upeoples, or sneak in using a cloak.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
#MO: Excellent doctor.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@XO:  That leads to being able to get them to follow us.  Keep in mind, there are different targets so different groups.  We might be able to save one planet, but I do not know about the others.  And I still need to find something that will get the torps to follow us.
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Continues talking while typing:: CMO: Inverse graviton pulse should destabilize warp fields.  Could have marines prepare remote detonators and beam them aboard.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Nods:: CNS: Given we lack the latter two, I suppose over it is, for us.
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Looks at the display and almost smiles to himself:: CMO: Sending you proposed attack manuver now.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@::Goes back looking through the data to discover if these were programed or simply point and shoot missiles... or heat trakers or... anything.::

#ACTION:  A single micro torpedo launches from the Jarrow.  It locks onto the large planet killer ahead of it slowly gaining on it.    Within seconds of launch it makes contact with the torpedo and explodes in a greenish blue gas cloud.  The Jarrow banks hard, its port nacelle skims the cloud within a few millimeters taking off part of the nacelle hull plating.  Luckily the damage is cosmetic.

CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
OPS: Notify the marines.   ::Pulls up the maneuver on her screen:: CAG: Time until Conqueror intercepts at current speeds?
CNS Lt Foster says:
CMO:  Seems the quickest route.

ACTION:  The Conqueror changes course and increases it velocity.  Its new target the now uncloaked Jarrow.

MO Ens Stevens says:
#CO: Nice shooting, Captain.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
#MO: Thank you doctor.  Now that we are uncloaked I'm afraid we will be getting undo attention.

CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@::Leans forward::  XO:  I am picking up an explosion coming from one of the torpedoes...
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CNS: Pull any information we have on this nebula... ::Indicates the nebula surrounded by Mogi Lon space on the tactical overlay:: ...and see if there's any known life within the nebula, and if not, if there's some way we could ignite it.
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
@::Begins shifting some power to the inertial dampeners for their entry into the passage, but otherwise, keeps power levels as low as possible in order to reduce electromagnetic emissions::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@XO:  Looks like the Jarrow.  Not reading any damage.  However, It looks like they are about to have unwanted company.
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
::Starts to answer the CMO, then stops::  CMO:  Conqueror has changed course, Commander.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
#::Sets in a course for the next torpedo and locks on target::
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
@::Checks the long-range board::  CSO:  ...Hm.  I see it.  If the Claymore  has that group, then, and the Jarrow  that group...I suppose that tells us what we need to do.
MO Ens Stevens says:
#::Swears loudly:: CO: Captain, we have an incoming vessel. The Conqueror has changed heading for us now. 25 minutes until it's in weapon range.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@XO:  Looks like they are targeting the torpedoes.  If they can create a kind of ring and draw that ship in... and close it... they will not be happy people.
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
@::Double-checks the map of the Mogi Lon Passage, then charts a course through it to intercept the other torpedo group via the passage::

ACTION:  The Conqueror passes warp 10 velocity.

CO Capt T’Shara says:
#::Raises an eyebrow at the report, but logic told her they would be picked up by the Conqueror soon enough.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
@::Simply nods wishing whoever is aboard safety::
CNS Lt Foster says:
::Nods and switches his computer search to bring up what information they have on the nebula.::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Actually, perhaps for the first time, grins:: OPS: Just what we were looking fo---  ::Cuts short, her expression sinking at the news that the Conqueror has broken off:: CAG: Toward where?
CO Capt T’Shara says:
#MO: Noted.  How close are we to the nebula and could we use it to hide?
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
CMO:  Conqueror has moved past warp 10...  ::looks down to confirm::  ...  in pursuit of the Jarrow.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Draws a deep breath:: CAG: Understood. Maintain course for the torpedoes. We take them out first, then move to intercept.  CAG/OPS: Let's bring one of them with us.  ::Nods::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
# ::Locks onto the next torpedo and fires::  MO: Reactivate the cloak.  We're going to have to come up with another plan.
MO Ens Stevens says:
# ::Looks through the sensor data:: CO: Maybe. I'm not sure. Activating cloak.

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