Host SMDrew says:
Only the Good Die Young - Mission 48 - Stardate: 11902.05
Host SMDrew says:
Summary:  The Claymore has caught up with the Jarrow and have the Vroa Heavy Cruiser and the medical transport, Anssmor, on short range sensors.
Host SMDrew says:
************************** Resume Mission *******************************
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
::Finally leaves the general area of the warp core and tries to spot where Davis has gotten off to in the intervening hours::
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
<TO3_Ens_Arellano> XO:  Sir, we've reached short range sensor visibility on the Vroa heavy cruiser.
Host SMDrew says:
@SCENE: Short range sensors show a damaged Vroa heavy cruiser following a very damaged medical transport venting plasma from its main hull.
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
TO3:  Red alert, Ensign.  Weapons ready, shields up.  ::Taps the call button for shipwide on the armrest of the center chair::  *Shipwide*:  All hands, battle stations.  Prepare for possible encounter with Vroa vessel.
CEO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::rubs eyes, which feel like they've been staring at the screen for hours::
Host SMDrew says:
@SCENE: Both vessels have dropped from warp as the medical transport is pushing its impulse engines at 130% to maintain its lead.  The Vroa crusier continues to fire from only the port side.  They are impacting at about 50% of their normal damage.
CEO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::hears Damrok's voice, and the klaxon right behind; he looks out at the warp core and sees the red glow of the alert lights, and some of the engineers moving a little more hurriedly::
Host SMDrew says:
@COMM: USS Claymore: Unknown vessel, this is the medical vessel Anssmor.  We are under attack and request help.  Our hull is heavily damaged and our engines are failing.
CEO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::pushes himself to his feet and moves out of the office area to one of the consoles facing the warp core, quickly checking its power generation stats::
FCO_Ens_Jacob says:
::sits alert at the helm station::
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
FCO:  Ensign, you're to drop us from warp as close as you can put us, then lay in a course to overtake them at full impulse.  I want you to put us between the Vroa cruiser and the medical ship.
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
TO3:  Arellano, tactical analysis.
FCO_Ens_Jacob says:
XO: Aye, Commander.
CEO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<MOPS_LtJG_Gulash> ::arrives on the Bridge, making his way towards Mission Operations::
CEO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::watches as green bars fall within red lines indicating the normal range for alert conditions::
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
<TO3_Ens_Arellano>  XO:  It looks like both ships are damaged.  The Vroa don't appear to have functional starboard weapons...they're only firing broadsides from port.  We might be able to buy the medical ship some time if we can get between them...I can shift shield strength to that shield arc.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
@::Drops from warp slowing behind the Claymore.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
TO3:  Does the medical ship have enough distance for the safe use of quantum torpedoes?
Host SMDrew says:
@ACTION: The medical transport begins to turn toward the Claymore.
CEO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<MOPS_LtJG_Gulash> ::reconfigures the station typically used for Mission Operations for advanced tactical analysis::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
@::Glances over at Stevens::  MO: We need to convert the ship from stealth mode to combat mode.
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
<TO3_Ens_Arellano>  XO:  I believe so, Sir...but I'll have to be careful not to overdo it.
CEO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<ACE_LtJG_Secord> ::passes by Davis, a grim look on his face punctuated by the red and blue glows all around the area::
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
TO3:  Ready a half-volley and give them something to think about as soon as we've dropped from warp.
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
OPS:  Kendal, see if you can get me a channel to the medical vessel.
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
<OPS_LtJG_Kendal>  XO:  Aye, Sir.  ::Puts his earpiece in place and begins trying to raise them::
MO_LtJg_Stevens says:
@::nods to T'Shara and starts working on the panels in front of her:: CO: How long can we maintain cloak while we transition?
CEO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::nods to Secord, then moves off in the other direction towards the Master Systems wall display::
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
<OPS_LtJG_Kendal>  COM: Anssmor:  Anssmor, this is the Federation starship Claymore.  Please respond if you are able.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
@MO: When we transition the cloak is instant.
Host SMDrew says:
@COM: USS Claymore: This is Bynil, captain of the Anssmor.  We are in great distress and cannot maintain structural integrity for much longer.
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
<OPS_LtJG_Kendal>  XO:  I have them, Sir.  ::Plays the response through::
MO_LtJg_Stevens says:
@CO: I should have the preparations done soon, ready on your mark
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
@MO: Take us to red alert and switch us to combat mode, Lieutenant.
CEO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<ACE_Lt_Secord> ::continues to a different terminal just off the plasma transfer conduits, running a quick diagnostic on power flow there before moving on to the defensive systems::
Host SMDrew says:
@ACTION: The Vroa vessel turns to intercept the Claymore.
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
COM: Anssmor:  This is Commander Damrok.  Are you able to put any more distance between yourselves and the Vroa vessel?  I intend to make a rapid strike against them as soon as we have reached your position.
CEO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::reviewing weapons systems before leaving the checking and diagnostics to the rest of the staff::
CEO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<MOPS_LtJG_Gulash> ::trying to cull whatever tactical data he can from the sensor data::
MO_LtJg_Stevens says:
@::flipped through the last few screens and turned on Red Alert::
MO_LtJg_Stevens says:
@CO: We are combat ready, all systems ready.
Host SMDrew says:
@COM: USS Claymore: Our engines are at 130%. We can only maintain that another few minutes before they completely fail.
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
<TO3_Ens_Arellano> XO:  Sir, the Vroa may be helping us out on that score -- they've changed course to intercept us.
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
TO3:  Good.  Let's give them something to think about.  Ready those torpedoes.  ::Pauses a half-second::  How sure are you that their starboard weapons are disabled?
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
<TO3_Ens_Arellano>  ::Shakes her head::  XO:  Best guess, Sir, based on their attack patterns.  Can't give you a one hundred percent.
Host SMDrew says:
@ACTION:  The Jarrow now behind the Claymore shows up on sensor and its outer hull morphs slightly exposing its weapon systems.  Ablative armor shielding covers the white hull with a dull silver plate.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
@::Both hands glide across the console in front of her as she watches the screen.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
TO3:  It'll have to do.  ::Turns back toward the viewscreen::
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
COM:  Anssmor:  Do the best you can.  I think we'll be able to draw them off to give you some breathing room -- hopefully you'll be able to give your engines a rest.
CEO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<MOPS_LtJG_Gulash> ::scans for residual radiation on the starboard side of the vessel::
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
FCO:  Ensign, are you ready?
CEO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::closes out his diagnostic, seeing things in working order::
Host SMDrew says:
@COM: USS Claymore: We will do what we can, Commander.  Helm: Pull from environmental and emergency backups.
FCO_Ens_Jacob says:
XO: Ready and waiting. ::grins seriously::
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Watching the overlay on the viewscreen, waits just a few more seconds::  FCO:  Drop us from warp and get us to their starboard firing arc.
CEO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<MOPS_LtJG_Gulash> ::continues to read through the sensor readings, but isn't able to tell anything more about the starboard weapons systems::
FCO_Ens_Jacob says:
XO: Dropping us out of warp now. ::drops the ship out of warp::
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Over his shoulder:: TO3:  Weapons free, Arellano.  ::Taps his 'badge::  *TIC*:  Flights alpha and beta are go as soon as we're at sublight.
Host SMDrew says:
ACTION:  The Claymore drops from warp between the Vroa and medical transport.
CEO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::hears the hum change very subtly in the warp core, and out of habit kind of looks at the ceiling, wondering what's happening up there::
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
::Approaches Commander Davis and waits quietly, just within his visual range but not close enough to be (hopefully) disruptive::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
@MO: When the Claymore goes in for attack, I'm planning on taking the Jarrow out as well, positioning us slightly under the Claymore.  I want you to fire all forward phaser cannons and quantum microtorpedoes.
FCO_Ens_Jacob says:
::lays in a course for the starboard firing arc::
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
<TO3_Ens_Arellano>  XO:  Firing phasers...half-volley of torpedoes away.
CEO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::notices Raeyld is in main engineering::  CMO: Can I help you?
MO_LtJg_Stevens says:
@CO: Roger that. Any particular area to target?
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
@::Lays in a course, rolling slightly to the side then positioning the Jarrow with the Claymore above them as they begin attack.::
Host SMDrew says:
ACTION:  The Claymore fires its torpedoes from the forward launcher and the torpedo sail as fighters launch from the three forward launch bays.  As the Claymore turns to port, the starboard arc fires on the Vroa Heavy Cruiser.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
@MO: Aye, target the impacts from the Claymore.
MO_LtJg_Stevens says:
@::watches the Claymore firing and starts programing firing arcs::
MO_LtJg_Stevens says:
@CO: Targets loading, weapons away...now
MO_LtJg_Stevens says:
@::fires a full complement towards the Vroa
Host SMDrew says:
@ACTION:  The Jarrow opens fire with heavy phaser cannons from port and starboard nacelles as microtorpedoes fire from the forward sail.
FCO_Ens_Jacob says:
TO3: I'd hate to a Vroa right about now.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
@::Continues to maneuver matching the Claymore as they continue the assault.::
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
::Raises a breath, then shakes her head:: CEO: No. Thank you.  I'm...waiting. 
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
<TO3_Ens_Arellano>  FCO:  Makes two of you, I think.  ::Thinks this should be a brief engagement, but exhales a deep breath anyway::
Host SMDrew says:
SCENE: The Claymore’s phasers dance across the hull of the Vroa Cruiser burning deep black scars into the thick hull plate.  Her quantum torpedoes impact across the horizontal port side tearing into the hull and sending debris out into space.  Massive explosions follow as the Jarrow’s phaser cannons plow into the dorsal side.
CEO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::pauses, which seems to take on a more dramatic effect than he wants as the seconds pass::  CMO: For...?
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Folds his arms as the absolute carnage unfolds on the screen...isn't particularly thrilled by the prospect of unleashing this much chaos, but it's preferable to the alternative...taps his combadge again::  *CMO*: Damrok to Raeyld.
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
CEO: ...after the encounter with the Vroa is resolved, we'll still be reaching out to the Cabowee. And the importance of that overture may depend heavily on the outcome of this battle.
Host SMDrew says:
SCENE:  The microtorpedoes impact causing the hull port side to open into space.  Vroa and chunks of ship blow out into space as the cruiser begins to spin to the starboard side.
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
::Keeps her eyes on Davis, but taps her combadge:: *XO*: Raeyld here, Commander.
CEO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::still doesn't understand why any of that necessitates her presence here, but his not-so-witty retort is interrupted, as always, by Damrok::
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
*CMO*:  Doctor, the medical ship is having structural issues.  Are your teams prepared to move as soon as we've dealt with the Vroa?  Time may be of the essence.
Host SMDrew says:
SCENE:  Fighters begins firing on the Vroa vessel, which seems to be a dead stick.
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
*XO*: They're standing by in the transporter rooms. Should I accompany them?
Host SMDrew says:
COM: USS Claymore:  We are losing containment and down to 4% life support.
MO_LtJg_Stevens says:
@CO: The Vroa vessel is having some kind of energy build up. I'm not sure if it's a general explosion or a weapon at this point
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
*CMO*:  Please do.  Their life support is failing -- take all appropriate measures.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
@COM: Claymore: We're detecting an energy build up on the Vroa vessel.  Weapons, you think?
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
<TO3_Ens_Arellano>  XO:  Sir, the Vroa have stopped firing.  Getting a power buildup.
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
::Nods to Davis, and starts striding out of ME toward the turbolift:: *XO*: Understood. Is there breach risk, or merely life support systems failure?
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
@MO: Continue firing phasers and torpedoes Lieutenant.
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
COM: Jarrow: CO:  Just got word.  It's possible, or a self-destruct.  I suggest we tractor the medical ship and get clear.  Hastily.
MO_LtJg_Stevens says:
@CO: It's like a warp core breach...but...huge. Almost 100 times a normal cruiser reactor
FCO_Ens_Jacob says:
TO3: I've got a bad feeling about this. ::Mentally prepares to do a evasive maneuver::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
@COM: Claymore: Aye, Commander.
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
FCO:  Ensign, lay in a course for the medical ship, full impulse.
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
::Enters the turbolift and orders the nearest transporter room while awaiting Damrok's response::
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
@MO: Hold fire.
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Turns sharply::  TO3:  Arellano, prepare a tractor beam to tow the Anssmor.
MO_LtJg_Stevens says:
@CO: Aye, Captain
FCO_Ens_Jacob says:
XO: Roger that. ::hits the controls into full impulse towards the medical ship::
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
*CEO*:  Damrok to Davis.  We're going to need to bolt, soon -- the Vroa may have initiated a self-destruct.  We need to tow the medical ship at warp velocity.  Can you manage it?
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
@MO: Set a course toward the medical transport.
Host SMDrew says:
SCENE:  The last of the Jarrow’s phaser and torpedoes hit the hull of the Vroa cruiser.  The impacts push the vessel into a slow spin.
MO_LtJg_Stevens says:
@CO: Aye.
MO_LtJg_Stevens says:
@::Helps to steer the Jarrow towards the medical transport::
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
COM: Anssmor:  Anssmor, this is Commander Damrok.  We've dealt with the Vroa as best we are able, but suspect they may attempt to self-destruct.  I suggest you power down your engines so that we will be able to tow you to a safe distance.
CEO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::moves quickly to the console in front of the warp core, pulling up a quick sensor readout of the medical ship, then drafting a reconfigured warp bubble::
CEO_Cmdr_Davis says:
*XO*: Working on it. How soon?
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Looks at the screen::  *CEO*:  Five minutes, tops.  Sooner the better.  The medical ship is in very bad shape.
CEO_Cmdr_Davis says:
*XO*: Acknowledged. Give me a second.
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
*CMO*:  To the best of my knowledge, there is no breach risk, but they have taken significant structural damage.  If we're able to tow them away, I can have their captain contact you with specifics...meantime, I'll make sure Gulash gets you what information we have.
CEO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<ACE_LtJG_Secord> ::approaches Davis::  CEO: What have you got?
MO_LtJg_Stevens says:
@CO: Energy levels at 150% and rising in the Cruiser, Captain
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
*XO*: Understood, Raeyld out.    ::Taps her combadge again:: *MO2*: Raeyld to Jenkins, have a complement of compressed atmosphere beamed directly to each transporter room team immediately.
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
MOPS:  Lieutenant, depending on the situation aboard the Anssmor, the medical away teams might be deployed in short order.  Can you determine the internal layout of the ship, with potential danger areas due to battle damage, and relay the schematics to Doctor Raeyld?
CEO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::gestures to the console::  ACE: See if you can boost the confinement in the tractor beam. We're going to have to pull this medical ship in a hurry.
CEO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<MOPS_LtJG_Gulash> XO: Checking.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
@COM: Claymore: XO: Commander, we need to move now.  The cruiser is at 150% we don't have any more time.
CEO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<ACE_LtJG_Secord> CEO: Incrementally, sure. Beyond that might take a little more time.
CEO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::nods::  ACE: I'll take incremental improvements.
MO_LtJg_Stevens says:
@CO: 200% and still rising
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
::Enters transporter room one and hits her combadge again:: *MO1*: Raeyld to Tevis. Prepare to transport as soon as atmosphere canisters arrive and the medical ship is ready to be boarded.
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
COM: Jarrow: CO:  We're en route.  Davis thinks we can tow them at warp.
CEO_Cmdr_Davis says:
*DCS*: Davis to Brink.
CEO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<DCS_Crew3_Brink> *CEO*: Go ahead, sir.
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
FCO:  Ensign, lay in a course at warp one to get us as far away from the Vroa vessel as possible.  We'll engage once Commander Davis has given the go-ahead on the tractor beam.
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
<MO1_Ens_Tevis>*CMO*: Yes, Doctor.   ::Takes a deep breath, and looks over her team and supplies one more time:: Team: Fast. 
CEO_Cmdr_Davis says:
*DCS*: I need you to get people, or yourself, to the tractor beam subsystems just in case.
CEO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<DCS_Crew3_Brink> *CEO*: On my way!
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
@MO: We're going to be cutting it close I'm afraid, Lieutenant.
FCO_Ens_Jacob says:
::Lays in a course:: XO: Course laid in.
CEO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::Looks down at console; his last shape for the bubble is imperfect and might tax the engines more than necessary; he resets the diagram and re-inputs his data quickly::
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Handling his comm channel juggling from the center chair arm, now::  COM: Jarrow:  CO:  Captain, are you at a safe distance?
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
@::Routes shield power to the aft shields.::
CEO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::watches as the bubble around the two ships becomes a light shade of green::
CEO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<MOPS_LtJG_Gulash> XO: Sending the schematics now.  ::forwards the data from his console::
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
<TO3_Ens_Arellano>  ::Stares at her console, waiting for the tractor beam go-ahead::
CEO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::nods::  Self: Here we go.
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
MOPS:  Acknowledged.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
@COM: Claymore: XO: Aye, Commander.  Just waiting on the Claymore to warp out.
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
::Hears her PADD beep and a quick glance shows the layout has arrived::
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Waits, tensed, for Davis' word::
CMO_Cmdr_Raeyld says:
::Takes a few deep breaths as she waits for the word to go, keeping her eyes levels on the TR's status readout::
CEO_Cmdr_Davis says:
*XO*: Davis to Damrok, I think I've got it--I've reconfigured the warp bubble to include the medical ship. Engaging tractor beam at 106% now.  ::powers the tractor beam after setting its target::
MO_LtJg_Stevens says:
@CO: 300, it's going critical
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
*CEO*:  Excellent work, Commander.  ::Looks up to Arellano, whose head shoots up -- she nods sharply::
Host XO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
FCO:  Engage.
CEO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<WFS_CPO_Lon>  ::moves closer::  CEO: Are you sure the structural integrity fields will support this configuration?
FCO_Ens_Jacob says:
XO: Aye, Sir! ::engages warp::
CEO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::shrugs::  WFS: I guess we'll find out.
Host CO_Capt_TShara says:
@::Engages the Jarrow’s warp with the press of a button.::
Host SMDrew says:
ACTION:  The Vroa Heavy Cruiser explodes in a massive blue energy field.
Host SMDrew says:
********************* Pause Mission - Time lapse = none *********************

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