ARC 15 - When the Saints Come - Mission 16 - 11410.14

Summary:  The 287th Claymore Air Wing has just completed their mission and have cleared all smaller impact fragments from the planets path.  ETA to large fragment impact is now 57hrs 26 minutes.   The Claymore continues to push one of the 4 remaining fragments slowly changing its trajectory away from the planets orbit.  Meanwhile shuttles and any free fighters have begun orbiting the remaining three fragments.   Commander Damrok continues to check in on the progress of the gravity well team and their progress.

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XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Standing in the command pit, watching his PADD in an attempt to keep up with the collective efforts of the ship's crew and the Daconians::
MO Ens Stevens says:
::Walks down to medbay and looks inside for Raeyld::
CNS Lt Foster says:
::In his office recording some notes onto a padd.::

SCENE: A slow tremor begins at the forward section and races through the entire length of the Claymore.  Thanks to engineering and operations the tremors are a lot less severe.

CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Sitting insider her office, with the glass walls dimmed to opaque, as she studiously studies a PADD...without much success::
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
::Down on the flight deck, supervising pilot rotation::
Mosit says:
*XO*:  Commander I have managed to get confirmation that four of our freighters are space worthy.   We have a team working to bring them online for your use.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Exits her ready room and walks down to the center of the bridge::  XO: Commander.
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Ignores the tremor, having grown mostly used to them, at this point::  *Mosit*:  Understood.  Thank you for your help.  I'll notify our operations manager -- I'm certain that we will be able to put them to use as soon as they're available.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Sighs slightly as she feels her desk shake...but goes back to trying to focus on whatever it was that's on the PADD that she's trying to read::
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Looks up and nods once::  CO:  Captain.
CTO Lt Kytides says:
::Stands at tactical with a slight grimace, keeping watch on the now few remaining fragments::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::The tremors seem to be just a part of the routine now.::  XO: How is the progress with the gravity wells?
CNS Lt Foster says:
::Glances up from his padd as the tremor passes through the ship, but when it doesn't get worse he stays at his desk.::
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CO:  I could not claim to understand any of the particulars, Sir, but the team appears to have put together a workable strategy using a single gravity well.  We'll have to manage our assets carefully in the vicinity, but I've assigned the tactical department's combat controller to help coordinate efforts.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Sighs and taps her commbadge:: *MO*: Raeyld to Doctor Stevens.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
XO: A single gravity well....  I thought we needed three.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
XO: Is there risk to the fighters and pilots?
MO Ens Stevens says:
::Grabs onto the nearby wall as the tremor passes but soon lets go and steps back into medbay when her badge chirps:: *CMO*: Stevens here, go ahead
CEO Cmdr Davis says:
::Exits the shuttle he's been working on, looking for the laser cutter that had blasted Crewman Yzsx not too long ago::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
*MO*: I'd like an update on the preparations for planetary medical support post-impact as your earliest convenience. 

SCENE:  Fighters begin landing on the flight deck from their mission.

CEO Cmdr Davis says:
::Picks up the tool, fires it quickly--and away from his body--just to make sure it is in working order::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO: What's the status on the fragments?

ACTION:  Another small tremor flows through the Claymore.

XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CO:  I have been given assurances that the risk can be adequately managed...but it does carry some difficulty.  One gravity well seemed to be the better choice to eliminate conflicting shear, among other things.  The report is available, if you would care to have a look.
CEO Cmdr Davis says:
::His momentum and the (latest) tremor push him on to the shuttle again::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Feels the next wave of tremors.::  XO: I will be glad when we no longer have to deal with this.::
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
::While Warren coordinates the landings, finishes his brief with the remaining available pilots and releases them to pre-flight operations::
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Shifts his weight forward a bit, then aft, to dissipate the most recent shock::  CO:  Likewise, Sir.  A long way to go, though....
MO Ens Stevens says:
*CMO*: Roger that. Stevens out. ::Steps into medbay and grabs her PADD, pulling up various inventory reports::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Nods:: XO: Aye, I'm afraid you are right.
CEO Cmdr Davis says:
::Moves back in to the shuttle, where he has replaced the power coupling with something a little more robust, which he has also been reinforcing so it doesn't blow a hole in the side of the shuttle and scuttle the entire plan::

SCENE:  A loud sheering sound can be heard through the flight deck coming from the center quick launch tube.

CO Capt T’Shara says:
XO: Aye, thank you Commander I would like to look it over.  Has Captain Hawk been apprised of the scenarios that will come with one gravity well?
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
::Startled, looks toward the center tube.  With one burst of possibly inappropriate language, moves at a quick jog toward the launch tube entry.::  DCAG:  Gill!  Take Launch 2 off line.  I'm going to take a look.

XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CO:  Not as yet.  I've begun drafting a notice based on the initial report provided by the team.  ::Looks away a moment, then back::  I don't know that he will take the notion of any additional risk to his pilots particularly well -- nor should he, but.... ::Trails off::  Just something to be aware of, Sir.
DCAG Warren says:
CAG:  Roger that.
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Changes the subject rather casually::  CO:  As an aside, I've received word from Mosit that several Daconian freighters will soon be at our disposal.  I'm not sure what their specifications are, but I'm going to inform Mister Fong that they will be at our disposal.
CEO Cmdr Davis says:
::Bends down at the exposed relay, which has been deactivated and totally powered down; he activates the laser, cutting the relay at the joint to insert a reinforced relay instead::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Grits her teeth together slightly as she scrolls up once more, as she again realizes she'd passed through the entire paragraph without the slightest idea of what she'd read. She blinks a moment, then taps up the menu, checking for the title of the article, as she realizes she's not even aware of what precisely she'd been reading::

ACTION:  A large clang is heard inside the center quick launch tube.  Followed by smaller clangs as Hawk walks towards the tube.  At his feet he notices a large bolt coming to rest.

ACTION:  Another tremor pushes through the Claymore.

CTO Lt Kytides says:
CO:  Unchanged, Captain.  ::Grimace widens for a split second before shrinking to Kytides' usual maximum visible displeasure::
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
*XO*: Hawk to Damrok.  ::Pauses and stares at the bolt a moment::  These tremors appear to be damaging the center launch tube.  I've taken it offline.  That's going to slow our launch rate by a third.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Holds onto the rail next to the consoles::  XO: I don't know that I like asking him or the pilots to risk anymore than they already have.  Considering most are flying on little sleep around the clock as is.
CEO Cmdr Davis says:
::Snaps off the laser as he feels the tremor, not wanting to have to pay Raeyld yet another visit::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
XO: That is at least a bit of good news.

ACTION:  More sheering sound of metal can be heard echoing down the launch tube.

CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO: Acknowledged Lieutenant.  I was hoping for different news.
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
*CAG*:  If there's some structural difficulty, I'll have a priority engineering team assigned immediately.  In the meantime, take the opportunity to rotate where you can and get some additional rest for your pilots.
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
::Shouting::  DCAG:  Gillian... I'm entering the tube for inspection.
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Rubs his forehead in dismay...any lost time is too much lost time::  *CEO*:  Damrok to Davis.
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
*XO*:  I'm hearing metal shearing noises.  I'm getting ready to enter the tube for an inspection, but you'd better get a team put together.
CEO Cmdr Davis says:
::Snaps the laser back on, cutting clear through the relay before snapping it off again, having heard the communicator chirp::  *XO*: Go ahead, Commander.

DCAG Warren says:
CAG:  Got it.  ::Punches in some commands::  Tube is sealed and access safeties are engaged.
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
*CEO*:  The center quick-launch tube in the fighter bay is offline.  There may be some structural damage related to the tremors.  I need it assigned as a top priority.
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
::Nods at Warrens report.  Grabbing a palm light, enters the tube::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Still standing near Damrok, raises an eyebrow::
CEO Cmdr Davis says:
::Wonders if anything assigned from the Bridge on down is ever considered anything less than a "top priority::  *XO*: I can assign Blather to look into it. He's been overseeing things across the ship and is available.
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Just shakes his head as he looks at the captain::
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
*CEO*:  Understood.  Let him know I need a repair time estimate as soon as possible.  Thank you, Commander.  Damrok out.

ACTION:  Another sheering sound echoes right above Hawk.   The fractured decking over head is clearly visible from the leading edge of the saucer.

XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Taps his 'badge twice::  *CAG*:  Copy that, Mister Hawk -- please be careful.  Engineering is on its way.
CEO Cmdr Davis says:
*ACE*: Davis to Blather.
ACE Lt Blather says:
*CEO*: Go ahead.
CEO Cmdr Davis says:
*ACE*: Report to the Flight Deck ASAP. There's an issue, perhaps quite serious, with one of the launch tubes. The Bridge wants it dealt with immediately.
ACE Lt Blather says:
*CEO*: You got it. ::Moves off towards the equipment locker::

ACTION: Another tremor rumbles through the Claymore.

CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Grabs a hold of the console again as the next wave hits.::  XO: I don't know how much more the ship can take.  When will the gravity well be ready to launch
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
::Eyes narrow as he sees the damage.  Panning the light back and forth, he takes a few more steps into the tube.::  *XO*: Damage is serious, Commander.  It appears as though the tube is shearing off all the way from the leading edge of the saucer.  I'm going to pull back now and let Engineering deal with this.  But launch operations out of this tube are not possible.
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Makes a quarter turn toward tactical::  CTO:  Mister Kytides...I need you to incorporate the current flight deck slowdown into our simulations and return an estimate.  Give me the gamut -- anything between a one and twelve hour repair time to the launch tube -- and add it to the current projections.  ::Glances to his PADD a moment::
CEO Cmdr Davis says:
::Yanks the stub of the relay out of the tap::
ACE Lt Blather says:
::Portable engineering kit in hand, he makes his way out of Main Engineering on a slow jog, quickly entering the turbolift nearby and directing it towards the Flight Deck::

ACTION:  As Hawks communications end the metal above him splits.  The crack begins to run along the launch tube showering down internal decking fragments.

XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
*CAG*:  Roger that, Mister Hawk.  Let me know if anything changes.
CTO Lt Kytides says:
XO:  Aye, Sir.  ::Grimace fluctuates again at the latest tremor, but quickly begins work on running the launch tube repair into the simulation::
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CEO:  Commander Davis is making shuttle modifications toward that end, Sir.  When he's finished, they should be able to commence operations.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
XO: Do we have an eta on his completion?
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
::Ducks and covers his head, swearing as a piece of...  something bounces off his arm.  Holding his arm tightly to his chest, steps out of the tube... quickly::  *DCAG*  Gill, lock down this area.  Get a shield erected around this tube in case it goes.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Picks up the PADD once more, and flings it across her office::
ACE Lt Blather says:
::Exits the lift, again on the jog, towards the flight bay::
CAG Cptn Hawk says:
*XO*: You'd better have that Engineering team hurry.  We're putting up a shield around the area in case it goes.
ACE Lt Blather says:
::Trots in to the Flight Bay, looking around for anyone who can advise him::
CEO Cmdr Davis says:
*ACE*: Give the Bridge an estimate once you ascertain what the problem is. Commander Damrok had asked for this.
ACE Lt Blather says:
*CEO*: Acknowledged.  ::Continues forward into the Flight Bay::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Looks up, somewhat annoyed, at the lack of any crashing sound, as the PADD tumbles harmlessly into one of the soft chairs across from her desk. Decides to take its lack of damage as a personal insult::

ACTION:  A loud bang echoes through sickbay from the main ward.

XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CO:  Approximately two days, at this rate...but the engineering department is stretched very thin.  With your permission, I'm going to go see if I can help him out.
ACE Lt Blather says:
::Remembers Davis said something about the launcher, and he makes his way towards the launcher assembly::

ACTION:  The main viewscreen on the bridge cracks near the top center of the screen.

CO Capt T’Shara says:
XO: Permission granted.  ::Quickly turns at the noise behind her to see the screen crack before them.::  That's it Commander we can't maintain our current status.  The ship is coming apart.
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Jumps at the sudden crack, glaring a bit at the screen out of the corner of his eye as though its lack of resiliency has somehow offended him::
CNS Lt Foster says:
::Jumps as he hears a muted bang through the door to sickbay.  Quickly jumps up dumping his padds to the floor and moves to the door to open it.::

CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Frowns slightly:: Self: Now that -wasn't- me... ::Stands from her desk and heads out into the main ward to investigate::
CTO Lt Kytides says:
::Glances up from the simulations and this time the grimace doesn't shrink as quickly::
ACE Lt Blather says:
::Removes his tricorder as he approaches the assembly and conducts a scan to try and give a simple overview first::
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CO:  Sir, we should have...someone who isn't occupied with five other things run an immediate structural analysis of the entire ship.  The damage to the tube could likely have been prevented if we had more preventative maintenance available.  ::Shakes his head::
CNS Lt Foster says:
::Opens the door to the main ward and glances around trying to see what happened.::

SCENE:  A display center near one of the bio beds is now laying on the floor.  Large cracks can be seen where the display used to be housed in the wall.

CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Nods::  XO: Aye Commander.  ::Moves over to the science console and begins running a structural analysis on the entire ship.::
ACE Lt Blather says:
::Accesses the core systems console as well, cross-referencing his readings with the system-specific readout::
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Blinks a bit, wondering if the captain has taken it upon herself, but after several halting attempts to start a sentence to ask, decides against it and simply turns to go::  CO:  Sir, I'll report back as soon as I have anything new.
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Makes his way to the starboard aft turbolift and enters, calling the shuttle maintenance bay::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Spots Foster as they seem to converge toward the center of the ward, and examines the display - and where it used to reside - carefully.::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Over her shoulder::  XO: Acknowledged Commander.
ACE Lt Blather says:
Self: Oh shit... ::Scans the readout again a second time::

ACTION:  The biobed near Raeyld and Foster tilts as the decking under it cracks.

CNS Lt Foster says:
::Glances over at the CMO, then back up as the bed tilts.::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Lunges forward slightly, scooping up the tools lying on the biobed's tray, to rescue them::
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Exits the turbolift, making his way down the corridor toward the shuttle maintenance bay, and unceremoniously enters upon arrival, moving toward the shuttle upon which Davis is working::
CEO Cmdr Davis says:
::About ready to solder the reinforced relay into place::
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Stays at a distance::  CEO:  Commander.
ACE Lt Blather says:
*Bridge*: Blather to Bridge.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Taps her commbadge::  *Blather*: Bridge here go ahead.

CEO Cmdr Davis says:
::A little startled due to his own focus, he turns, at least a little annoyed at the mini-scare::  XO: Yes, Commander? Not enough to do upstairs?
ACE Lt Blather says:
*CO*: Captain, I'm on the Flight Deck looking at the main launcher. It appears that there is a fracture developing, starting at the deflector dish.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Hears the console beep as she looks down at the reports coming in.::
CNS Lt Foster says:
::Moves to help Raeyld grab tools.::  CMO:  Just when we get everything fixed.
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CEO:  There's not much in "supervision," not when the ship seems to be falling apart.  I wanted to see if I could help you in any way.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
*Blather*: I see.  That's what I was afraid of.  Is there anything we can do to repair it or keep it from continuing to grow?
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Shakes her head:: CNS: There is no "fixed" here.  Just...temporarily not quite as broken.
CEO Cmdr Davis says:
::gestures towards the exposed relay::  XO: We've upgraded the power coupling. I'm trying to reinforce the surrounding relays so they can handle the increased power flow.
ACE Lt Blather says:
*CO*: We can plug it, but the stress on the deflector and the ship as a whole is going to continue to cause problems with it.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
*Blather*: Do you think engineering teams can keep it patched for another 48 hours.  We should be done with the fragment within that time period.
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Sets his PADD down at the base of the near wall and approaches the shuttle, looking at the relay in question::  CEO:  Just tell me what to do.
ACE Lt Blather says:
*CO*: The deflector itself looks in bad shape. There are fractures developing in the deflector itself--we'll be lucky to have much left in it if we succeed in pushing the asteroid as we've been trying to.
CNS Lt Foster says:
::Nods his head as it did seem to be that way a lot lately.::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Keeping a wary eye on sickbay, for the next evidence of damage:: CNS: Did Doctor Stevens have a chance to speak with you again yet?
CNS Lt Foster says:
CMO:  Yes she did, she left my office a little while ago.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
*Blather*: Is there anything engineering can do to make sure we don't lose the deflector dish when we're all done.
CEO Cmdr Davis says:
::Gestures to the panel to his left::  XO: Crack that panel open and expose the relay, then cut it at the joint and pull the rest from the EPS tap.
CEO Cmdr Davis says:
XO: You might have to replicate a reinforced relay, if there aren't any outside the shuttle.
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Nods:: CNS: Good to hear.  ::Doesn't bother to ask anything more of the specifics of the interaction, given doctor-patient confidentiality:: CNS: What do you think I could do to help with her transition?
ACE Lt Blather says:
*CO*: I think we're in a situation where we need to keep using the deflector or we will use it. I think we'll be able to hold it together here, but in the long run we need the services of a Starbase.

XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CEO:  On it.  ::Moves to the panel and kneels to it, working the release and popping the panel open, taking a look at the relay and the cuts that will be necessary::
ACE Lt Blather says:
*CO*: If you push beyond 48 hours, maybe 50 if you're unbelievably fortunate, I think you're asking for trouble, though.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
*Blather*: Understood and noted Lieutenant.  Do what you can to keep it together.
CNS Lt Foster says:
::Pauses as he considers it.:: CMO: Just what you have been doing, make her feel part of the team and needed, it will take time, there is a lot in her history she's trying to deal with, as most of us.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
*Blather*: Understood.  We will do what we can to keep it under that window.
ACE Lt Blather says:
*CO*: Aye, sir. Blather out.
XO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Takes out his tricorder to verify that the tap isn't live, then double-checks the area in which he'll cut::  CEO:  We have a laser cutter handy?
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Nods:: CNS: Then I believe what I have in mind may indeed be helpful... Provided we survive this to initiate it.
CNS Lt Foster says:
CMO:  If you need anything from me please let me know.
CEO Cmdr Davis says:
::Slides the cutter towards Damrok::
CMO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CNS: We should probably speak sometime ourselves, if you find the time.

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