ARC 14 - Blowing Kisses in the Wind - Mission 30 - 11405.20

Claymore Summary: The heavily damaged Claymore continues to vent plasma as it faces the now critical USS Conqueror deep inside the Nebula.  Captain T'Shara has sent a communications to the USS Conqueror requesting their immediate surrender.  The Captain and crew of the Claymore now wait for the answer.

Okanagan Summary: The Okanagan has recovered Commander Davis and departed the Conqueror before their special package exploded.  They now wait for clearance to land from the Claymore.

**************************** Resume Mission *****************************

XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
@::Transmits his clearance codes to the Claymore::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Walking down the corridor toward Auxbay 1, momentarily indulging her thoughts in the events playing out outside the ship.::
Cmdr Davis says:
@::Standing at present, the tension from the cargo bay escape still at him a bit::
Admiral Takit says:
COM: USS Claymore: CO: Captain T'Shara your concern for my vessel is touching, however I would rather die knowing I was defending the Federation, then face the fate you have given.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Pauses before the doors to Aux 1, giving herself a moment to clear her mind, then forges forward, passing through the doors and into the makeshift sickbay, her thoughts now (almost) entirely directed toward the management of this domain::
MO Ens Stevens says:
::Rolls onto her feet trying to groan softly and not alert Jennings::
OPS says:
COM: Okanagan:  XO: Commander Damrok.  You are cleared to land shuttle bay 2.  Be advised plasma venting from the port nacelle and repair crew activities within the main shuttle area.
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
@::Turns slightly in his chair as he waits for a signal from the ship::  Davis:  Is there anything I can do for you, Commander?
Cmdr Davis says:
@::Sighs, failing to recall the last time Claymore -wasn't- venting plasma, or hit with some otherwise severe damage; as he remembers that he hasn't been aboard in a long time, Damrok's question bursts his thoughts::  XO: Huh? Oh, no..no, Commander...just...restless...
CO Capt T’Shara says:
COM: Admiral Takit: Admiral you may just get your wish.   ::Pauses, looking at the viewscreen at the crippled Conqueror::
CTO Lt Kytides says:
::Exits the turbolift onto the bridge a bit awkwardly, various pains gone but injuries certainly not forgotten::
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
@COM: Claymore:  Acknowledged, Claymore.  Entering approach vector.  ::Starts toward Claymore on thrusters::
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
@::Without turning around, this time::  Davis:  Understandable.
SO says:
CO: Captain I'm reading internal power surges from inside the Conqueror.  I estimate complete warp core failure within 20 minutes.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Mutters something beneath her breath once more, only the single syllable of "-kit" audible as she strides up toward the nearest biobed and picks up the chart at its foot, before looking up with a serious-but-not-quite-stern expression---only for her eyes to flash in mild surprise as she sees Stevens lying there:: MO: ....Doctor?
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Turns in her chair to look at the SO.  Raises an eyebrow::  SO: Noted
Cmdr Davis says:
@XO: You all definitely keep your engineers and Starbase support staff busy..
MO Ens Stevens says:
::Turns to face Raeyld:: CMO: Ma'am! I'm sorry, it was just an outburst and ::Stops short and holds her arm in a grimace of pain::
OPS says:
COM: Okanagan: XO: Commander we are reading a massive warp core failure in the Conqueror.  We estimate 20 minutes before complete failure.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::With the comm closed she turns toward Kytides::  CTO: Lieutenant if they are unwilling to give in to our terms then we have no choice.  Once Commander Damrok and Senn are back on board we will set a course away from the Conqueror at best speed.  Once we clear I want that ship destroyed.
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
@::Somewhat absently...his concentration on the task of piloting shows in his voice::  Davis:  At my last notice -- which, granted, has been some time -- we still hadn't heard from Cosgrave or Deep Space Three.  I don't even know if we have a support staff, anymore.
CTO Lt Kytides says:
::Nods as he takes up his position at primary tactical, using what he overheard and his console to get quickly caught up on the situation::  CO:  Aye, Captain.
Cmdr Davis says:
@::Nods, watching the screen intently::  XO: Then, at the very least, you'll know exactly how good your engineers are.
Cmdr Davis says:
@XO: Or, we'll all die when the ship blows up, or the hull breaches.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Raises an eyebrow as she takes in Stevens injuries, and slowly folds her arms, her voice calm, yet with a slight edge:: MO: Ensign, are you currently able to perform your duties to the degree to which I expect them performed?
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Turns back toward the viewscreen::  FCO: Once the Away team is safely docked and back onboard set a course out of the nebula best speed.
FCO Lawrence says:
CO: Aye, ma'am.
FCO Lawrence says:
::Begins checking navigation sensors and plotting a course.::
Cmdr Davis says:
@::Sits down next to Damrok::
Captain Reagan says:
COM: USS Claymore:  This is Captain Reagan USS Hwacha.   We have removed all torpedo threats in the area Captain.
MO Ens Stevens says:
::Blinks at Raeyld, trying to keep her head in focus:: CMO: I don't think so, Ma'am. The painkillers are making my lack of sleep quite a problem and on top of that, I just expended most of my adrenaline fighting with Commander Jennings,
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
@Davis:  They'll get us where we need to go.  ::Glides through the slowly swirling nebula particulates, tapping the breaking thrusters a few times as they approach, then a few more times as they begin to pass through the bay opening::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
COM: USS Hwacha: CO: Thank you for your assistance Captain.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
OPS: What's the status on the Okagan?
Cmdr Davis says:
@::Wonders if Damrok is really this awkward, or if he is; he tables the thought for later deliberation as they approach::
Admiral Takit says:
COM: USS Claymore: Good bye Captain I wish you a long life with coming Vroa threat.  ::Ends the transmission.::
OPS says:
CO: They are on short approach Captain.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
OPS: Very good let me know the minute they are docked.
SO says:
::Turns quickly.::  CO:  Captain Self-destruct just came online on the Conqueror.  We need to clear the area.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Glances over at Kytides at the mention of the Vroa.::  CTO: Vroa threat....
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
@::Lands the Okanagan with a soft thud, and securing his station, swivels his chair about and smiles::  Davis:  I suppose we had better to get to sickbay, first.
Cmdr Davis says:
@XO: For what?
CO Capt T’Shara says:
FCO: Take us out of here maximum thrusters. Now, ensign
OPS says:
::Reads the sensors then turns.::  CO: Captain the Shuttle Okanagan has landed.  Securing shuttle bay two now.
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
@Davis:  Standard operating procedure.  ::Stands and makes his way to the unoccupied console at the far side, making sure it's locked as well while Senn and Senezem finish up with the rest::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Draws and exhales a breath, glancing briefly across the rest of the medbay, before looking back to Stevens, her expression mercilessly neutral:: MO: Then you have several options: ::Ticks off on her fingers: One:: Figure out how to work through the pain. ::Two:: Figure out how to work through the lack of sleep. ::Three:: Use a dose of noradrenaline to help with the lack of adrenaline. ::Four:: Remain here as a patient and sleep.  In any event, you need to deal with whatever issues with Commander Jennings as soon as possible. Any questions?
Cmdr Davis says:
@::Moves towards the hatch::  XO: Come now, Commander. You're big time now. You're still humoring these rules?
FCO Lawrence says:
CO: Aye ma'am
CTO Lt Kytides says:
::Blinks at T'Shara's look, but tempers his thoughts with considering the judgment of a man willing to do what Takit has done so far::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
FCO: ETA until we're clear of the Conqueror?
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO: How much of the PPPDC Armor do we have left and would us destroying the Conqueror be less of an explosion then its own self-destruct?
MO Ens Stevens says:
CMO: Only one, Can you fix my arm a little? The Commander already set it but I.....misbehaved when he pulled out the dermal regenerator. I don't want to lose these scars....not yet. But I can't stay on this bed. There are people who need my help. And I can help them
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
@::Smiles::  Davis:  One must set a good example, no?  ::Presses the button and waits for the side hatch to open, then starts on his way out::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Nods slowly:: MO: Sit up.   ::Moves to the side of the bed, and opens her kit, removing her own dermal regenerator::

Cmdr Davis says:
@::Follows, shaking his head and chuckling as he does so::  XO: Right. -That- was the part I wasn't as good at.
MO Ens Stevens says:
::Sits up and gingerly offers her arm to Reayld::
FCO Lawrence says:
CO: ETA at current speed ma'am would be 12 minutes.  ETA of self destruct....  ::Pauses as he knew this could be the case::  it is less than 5 minutes.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Adjusts a setting on the dermal regenerator, then carefully takes Stevens arm into her hand, and begins applying the dermal regenerator, knitting the flesh beneath the skin, and the skin itself as well, sterilizing and protecting from infection, while not actually wiping the scar away::
CTO Lt Kytides says:
CO: I recommend firing on the Conqueror before it self-destructs.   We are not going to clear the blast radius either way, but we will take less damage from her exploding after a torpedo strike.
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
@Davis:  It's easy enough.  Consider your gut reaction, then do the opposite.  ::Exits the bay and continues down the corridor toward the turbolifts::
Cmdr Davis says:
@::Matches his stride, considering that last remark as he does so; was he really -that- bad?::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
::Quietly, and tiredly, following along with the others.  As she walks down the hall, she can only imagine what the ship had been through.::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Nods::  CTO: Aye, Lieutenant begin firing everything you have Mr. Kytides.
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Approaches the turbolift and waits for a car to arrive::  Davis:  So...working for Intelligence?  Or not allowed to talk about it?
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
::Looks at the commander, curiously::
MO Ens Stevens says:
::Watches the process and then looks at Raeyld.:: CMO: Thank you. And I am sorry about how I reacted to Jennings. Sorry, Commander Jennings. I just.....lost control for a second. It won't happen again
CTO Lt Kytides says:
CO:  Aye, Captain.  ::Opens a full aft torpedo volley at the Conqueror, bracing gingerly against his console with one hand::
Cmdr Davis says:
::Quickly enters::  XO: I'm so twisted around at this point I'm not even sure which way is up, or who is working for whom.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
::Following the others into the lift, she steps off to the side and leans back.  Now that she had a chance to breath, all the aches and pains, were making themselves known.::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
*Shipwide*: Brace for impact.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Glances up briefly while her hands continue working, "shrugging" her eyebrows slightly:: MO: Deal with it. And don't make promises you're not absolutely certain you'll be able to ke--::Breaks off as she drops the regenerator on the biobed and grasps the edge, responding to the shipwide comm::
CMC CPO Richards says:
::Arrives on the Bridge, following what had to have been the world's slowest turbolift ride; she pauses like a deer in the headlights of a truck as the announcement comes overhead::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
::To no one in particular::  Seriously?  While in a turbo lift?

XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Enters as well, recalling where the auxiliary sickbay had been set up::  Turbolift:  Cargo bay.  Davis:  Well, Commander Senn and I are apparently working for an opposing faction within Section 31, now, but I don't know if -- ::Cut off by the captain's comm::
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Mutters::  Self:  Had to be in a turbolift.
MO Ens Stevens says:
::Looks around at the walls and grips the bed with her one good hand::
CTO Lt Kytides says:
::Torpedoes fired, begins preparing more if needed, bracing himself further now that the first salvo is away::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Holds onto her chair to brace herself.::
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Leans against the wall, unsure of the timetable for this apparently imminent impact::

ACTION:  Torpedoes fire from the after torpedo tubes and fly for a moment before slamming into the hull of the Conqueror.   The impacts hit the dorsal saucer hull blowing holes through the large vessel and exploding.  Debris expands out from the vessel... then a brief moment of nothing.....

Cmdr Davis says:
::Not sure what to hold on to, or whether holding on would help either way::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
::Grabs the rail::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Watches the viewscreen as the torpedoes head to the Conqueror::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
::Looks at Damrok::  XO:  Did I miss something?
Cmdr Davis says:
::Counts the passing seconds in his head; he stops after 10::  XO/CSO: Well that wasn't so bad..
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CSO:  Could be Conqueror.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Skims the room quickly as the shaking comes to a halt:: MO: --keep.  ::Shudders momentarily, her merciless neutrality temporarily broken by a mixture of fear and pity, before she quickly shakes it off:: ::Turns to face the main room:: All Medical Personnel: Report to supervisors!

ACTION:  The Conqueror's outer hull buckles outward before rupturing in a massive explosion.   Chunks of vessel race past the Claymore followed by the massive matter anti matter explosion.

CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Turns back to Stevens biobed:: MO: Nearly finished.  ::Retrieves the dermal regenerator and begins to patch the last centimeters of her wound::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
XO:  I thought they said twenty minutes.  ::Listens, thinking they really should get off the lift.::
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Starts to straighten up a bit::  Davis:  I was expecting worse.  ::Starts out as the turbolift has long since come to a stop::
Cmdr Davis says:
::Follows him, not wanting to create an ice-in-glass effect in the turbolift::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
::Relaxes a bit as the doors open and they start to head out.::

ACTION:  The Conqueror's nacelle slams against the port Catamaran taking chunks of PPPDC armor with it.  The Claymore begins a spiral from the impact followed by a forward surge of velocity as the energy wave slams against the engineering hull.

MO Ens Stevens says:
::Lets go of the biobed right as the explosion rocks the ship and goes flying into the wall::
CMC CPO Richards says:
::Forcibly removed from turbolift and thrown out on to the deck of the Bridge::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
::Finds herself falling back into the lift.::

ACTION:  Internal dampeners fail from the overwhelming forces acting against the Claymore.

XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::As he exits, is thrown into a headlong roll down the corridor, solidly thrown at an angle into the far bulkhead::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
::Grabbing the railing, she holds on tightly, muttering::  Welcome home.
Cmdr Davis says:
::Smacks into the bulkhead beside him, then is dropped to his feet, awkwardly rolling a bit::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Her grip tightens as you can see the whites of her knuckles as she tries to remain in her seat::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Flies after Stevens, the biobed catching her somewhere in the midway, careening her literally heels-over-head over the biobed, and smashing into the biobed beyond it::
CMC CPO Richards says:
::Crawls towards the nearest console, though she can't figure out which one it is since her equilibrium is well shaken at the present::

ACTION:  The Claymore continues to roll as it’s blown out of the nebula.  A trail of plasma and vessel debris follows her out.

CTO Lt Kytides says:
::Grits his teeth hard and grunts before his hands slip, practiced and usually sturdy grip failing due to injuries and analgesics as he goes sprawling across the bridge::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
::Trying to hold on, her injuries making it difficult.::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
FCO: Can you compensate?

ACTION:  Internal power fails inside the Claymore as systems can no longer handle the force of the blast.

CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Continues to hold on as she is thrown from side to side of the chair::
ACE Lt Blather says:
::Gripping the console in front of him with his left hand, he forms a fist with his right and slams the console as it snaps off, with a few sparks of discontent.::

ACTION:  Seconds feel like hours as the ship rolls before crew black begin to black out.....

CSO Cmdr Senn says:
::The lights and clanging of the klaxon make it harder to try to get her orientation.  But she still has her hands wrapped around the handrail... maybe welded might be the better word.::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Begins to be thrown toward the ceiling, but manages to catch the underside of the biobed with her fingertips, overextending several joints in her hands as she prevents the upward "fall," instead flying back and forth across a relatively narrow area between the two beds, clinging tenaciously to the biobed's edge for as long as she can retain consciousness::

CMC CPO Richards says:
::Looks towards the CO's chair, trying to find someone else in her daze, but passes out before she does::

SCENE:  The Claymore comes to rest.  Her armor and outer hull stained matte black from the explosions.   Emergency systems come online and shortly one by one the crew awaken.   The main view screen comes to life as a brilliant light from outside the vessel fills the screen.......

CSO Cmdr Senn says:
::Hopes the children are someplace safe::
Cmdr Davis says:
::Slams into the bulkhead one last time before settling for a moment; a sudden feeling of queasiness comes over him and he pukes on to the deck--or is that the ceiling?::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
::As the ship comes to a standstill, she takes a breath, one filled with burned circuitry and coughs.::
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::As he comes to, slowly pats the deck plating before even opening his eyes -- his addled mind remembers only making contact with the bulkheads and...even the ceiling?...before blacking out, and he's not entirely sure that he's right-side-up::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
::Pulling herself up, she looks at her clamped hands, willing them to open as they do not seem to want to do it automatically.::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::As the ship sort of comes to a slow, her aching hands release the edge of the biobed with just enough of a push to try to cast herself over it...now clinging to both sides by the tops of her fists, willing the room to stop spinning::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::As the movement stops she finds herself laying against the decking near her chair.  She looks up as a light illuminates the screen in front of her.::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Grabbing the chair for support she pulls herself up looking around the bridge, she manages to get to her feet and quickly sits down in her chair.::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Manages to find her voice, though it falters several times as she calls out:: All: F--first ones w-w-walking, medteams to bridge, engin-n-neering, STAT.
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
::After a moment she is able to make her fingers relax.  She strangles a cry as pulled muscles and tendons add to her list of injuries.::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Eyes still shut tightly against everything - any light - anything that might distract her from the sustained effort required not to wretch in front of her staff::
CTO Lt Kytides says:
::Coughs as he comes to, tiny flares of pain fighting their way past extreme numbness as he resists the urge to get up, not sure if the wet feeling at his mouth is from the wind getting knocked out of him or something more serious::
ACE Lt Blather says:
::Pulls himself up to the console, but can only kneel while leaning; he attempts to enter a reset code manually to restart the console and figure out what the hell is going on::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO: Lieutenant are you all right?
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
::Limps out the doors, which thankfully are stuck open and not stuck closed.::
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Shakily presses his hands against the deck plating and begins the very slow process of getting to his knees::

CSO Cmdr Senn says:
::Seeing who she thinks is the XO down the hall, she slowly makes her way::  XO:  Commander Damrok?
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Quietly::  CSO:  ...Commander?
Cmdr Davis says:
::Hesitantly shifts his hand out, trying to get his bearings, and places his hand squarely in his own vomit::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
::Looks for Davis as she continues forward::  XO: I think I still like the idea of commandeering that shuttle.  Are you alright?
CTO Lt Kytides says:
CO:  Not...entirely certain, Captain.  ::Coughs again and slowly brings a hand to his ribs, as if just to assure himself that nothing is poking out, then brings it to his mouth to check for blood::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
OPS: What is the light that is shining on the viewscreen?
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
Cmdr:  Commander Davis?
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO: Medical will be here shortly Lieutenant
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Clears her throat a little, as the room starts to settle down, and tentatively slides to her feet--crying out momentarily by the surprise jolt of pain from a leg that was too numb to realize was injured::
Cmdr Davis says:
::Hawks a loogie right on the deck, trying to get the nasty taste out of his mouth::
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CSO:  I still agree.  ::Remains on his knees, closing his eyes with his head bowed a moment to get his bearings::
CTO Lt Kytides says:
::Nods carefully, and for once even without severe pain dissuading him, decides against attempting to get up for now::
CSO Cmdr Senn says:
::Making her way next to him, she kneels down and looks him over.::  XO:  I have seen you better.  Can you get up?
CMC CPO Richards says:
::Regains consciousness, but it is extremely disoriented, and has a crushing headache::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Bites back the sound from her voice, and shifts her weight to her better - at least, not complaining - leg, and shift-limps around the biobed, looking for the others in the darkness:: MO: ....Stevens?

********** End - ARC 14 - Blowing Kisses in the Wind **********

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