Host JamesH says:
Summary: Life has slowly begun to return to Claymore's systems. Too slowly, it could be argued  ̶  not unreasonably, given the unidentified craft baring down on them.

Who are they?

What are they after?

How did they know?

Will Claymore finish healing in time to face the risk of injury again?

Also, what's with the increased life insurance premiums?

Star Trek: A Call to Duty is proud to present the USS Claymore in: The Long Night

Episode 2: "Blackened Moon" (12102.13)

=/\= BEGIN MISSION =/\=

Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Arriving on the bridge from aft, where he's just come up through the Jefferies tubes::
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
:: On the bridge, having just gotten another 5% for the shields.  Keeps looking at the screen to see if she can work out the energy signatures of the incoming ship.::
CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::In the lounge, kneeling beside Fong as she uses a dermal regenerator on of his last more serious lacerations::
CTO_Lt_Hawk says:
::On the bridge, tracking the incoming ships::
OPS_LtJG_Fong says:
::He looked up suddenly and blinking against the bright light of a dim foggy outline. He could feel the ‘zest’ of the anticoagulant and blood thinners running through his veins and hear the hiss of hypo sprays and the comforting humm of dermal regenerators.  He mumbled something::
CTO_Lt_Hawk says:
::As ordered, sounds Yellow Alert::
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
::Finally removes the last part of the largest piece that was embedded into Fong's leg and uses the dermal regenerator on the last of that large wound.::
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
<MO3_Ens_Jeyina> :: In medical, feeling sometimes like she cannot breathe as she helps the injured::
CSO_Ens_Sheva says:
::On the bridge at the science console, focusing her efforts on scanning the temporal anomaly::
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
<SO_Ens_Sakar> :: down on the floor with the panel open, he fixes one of the chips.::
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Makes a beeline for Davis:: XO:  What do we have?
FCO_ULN_T’alin says:
All: Unknown ships dropping out of warp on top of us.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::turns::  CO: Incoming.

CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Applies a pain reliever to Fong now that he's regaining consciousness on his own, and leans in close to try to hear his words, resting one arm around his shoulder::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
CO: We don't know much yet except that there are multiple vessels.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
CO: Or craft, at least.
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
:: As her eyes shift back and forth from screen she smiles in some relief::  CTO:  I cannot say much of my belief system, but someone’s god may have answered... Probably OPS.  Shields at 72%.
OPS_LtJG_Fong says:
<OS1_Ens_Litoll> ::fiddles with his controls trying to see which things are working; he peers at the console::
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Half-turns toward operations::  OS1:  Do we have ship-to-ship communications?
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
CIV: I've got the worst of it on his leg handled.  ::Starts pulling the smaller shards out of Fong's leg::
CTO_Lt_Hawk says:
TO:  Excellent work, Rain...  and Ops.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
CO: We tried before. No response.
CTO_Lt_Hawk says:
CO:  Captain, shields are at 72%.
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
CTO:  Unfortunately, I am still unable to work out the energy from the ships... which are... dropping out of warp.  ::looks at the screen::
CMO_LtJG_Stevens says:
::Sets the micro-suture down and sighs as she steps back:: DN2: That should be enough to stabilize him. Can you finish with the dermal regenerator and get him into a recovery room?
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
XO:  Well...they haven't come out to us for nothing.  CTO:  Thank you, Mister Hawk.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::Turns::  CTO/CSO: Anything additional you can tell us about this area of space or the incoming craft?
CTO_Lt_Hawk says:
TO:  We'll be optimistic...  maybe they're the local welcome committee.
OPS_LtJG_Fong says:
<OPS3_CPO_Cawney>::finishing up the comms patch:: *OS1*: Comms patch plugged into bridge systems now.
FCO_ULN_T’alin says:
*CAG*: How are things going down there?
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
CTO:  Hmmm...
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
::Tears the bottom portion of Fong's pantleg off so that she can see the shards that are still embedded in his leg.::
CTO_Lt_Hawk says:
CO/XO:  Reading a power build up on the lead craft.
OPS_LtJG_Fong says:
<OS1_Ens_Litoll> ::looks really surprised at the call from Cawney answering the question that he'd just been asked:: CO: Uh... yes, I think we do sir?
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
<SO_Ens_Sakar> :: closes the panel and stands up::
CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Quietly, but firmly:: OPS: Fong...?
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::nods, and responds quietly::  CO: Can't be coincidence, no. Just wish we weren't so battered still.
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
<CAG_WC_Gawthorpe>  *FCO*:  We can continue manual launches, but it'll be slow going.
CTO_Lt_Hawk says:
CO/XO:  Could be a weapons build up, undetermined yet.
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
OS1:  Open a channel.
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
<MO3_Ens_Jeyina> :: glances over toward the operation theater before motioning over for the next person.::
CMO_LtJG_Stevens says:
::Stevens strips off of her gloves and smiles a little when van Kampen nods. She steps out of the surgery room and washes most of the blood off of her before stepping back into sickbay::
CTO_Lt_Hawk says:
::Turns to TO::  TO:  Yellow alert, you've raised shields, yes?
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
::Grabs the headlamp from the med-kit, puts it on her head so that she can see the other pieces embedded in OPS leg better.  Grabs a container to drop the other shards into and continues working.::
FCO_ULN_T’alin says:
<HLM_Ens_Lawrence> ::slaps the side of the console, and slightly bumps here head coming out from underneath wincing only slightly standing up, hits a couple of buttons hearing a rejection sound... slaps the side one more time hard and the console whirrs to life:: CAG:  There we go... 
CSO_Ens_Sheva says:
XO: Still attempting to ascertain the nature and source of the anomaly, Sir.
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
:: raises an eyebrow::  CTO:  With all those prayers? Yes.  At max available power.
OPS_LtJG_Fong says:
::moves slightly feeling something odd along the right side of his body...feeling something along the right side of his body, well that was an improvement.::
OPS_LtJG_Fong says:
<OS1_Ens_Litoll>::takes control of the shuttle's comms and opens a broad spectrum hail:: CO: Channel open.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::Frowns, hoping a little more power would have yielded a lot more results on sensors, but figuring this was asking too much given what had happened::  CSO: Could we have come out on the other end of something, Ensign?
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
<SO_Ens_Sakar> :: reaches over and taps one of the controls::
FCO_ULN_T’alin says:
OS1: Can you route craft sensor telemetry to my station.  I want to get a fix of where... and possibly when we are.
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
COM: Vessels:  This is Commander Aalet Damrok, commanding officer of the USS Claymore, United Federation of Planets.  We have no hostile intent and would appreciate an open channel in order to communicate.  Our vessel, as you are undoubtedly aware, has suffered some damage in an anomaly.

Host JamesH says:
ACTION: Flight systems come online and communications is established with the recon craft. Just in time for the flight deck to hear chatter indicating a scramble. Tactical sensors register an energy discharge from the lead ship that just misses the recon squad.
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
::Pulls out her tricorder to make sure there are no other internal leg injuries.:: CIV: The tricorder isn't showing anything else significant. Perhaps Ensign Perry and I can help him along.
CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Hearing something incredibly faintly from Fong, she shakes her head slightly:: OPS: Fong...we're...you're...we'll almost certainly survive this. I just...need you to rest. Please. ::Somewhat pleadingly at the last::
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
:: looks over at the screen::  CTO: Energy discharge.  Not sure your optimism is going well.
CSO_Ens_Sheva says:
XO: I'd rather not speculate at this time given what little we know.
CMO_LtJG_Stevens says:
::Looks around sickbay, seeing Simmons and Jennings still missing, walks over to the triage area::
FCO_ULN_T’alin says:
:: initiates evasion pattern delta-epsilon :: 
OPS_LtJG_Fong says:
<OS1_Ens_Litoll>:: frowns and speaks sounding very unsure of himself:: FCO: I think I can try?
CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Looks up to the others, the thought only just occurring to her at Simmons’ comment:: MO/Perry: Yes...Ensign Perry should be able to carry him entirely...just...please be gentle.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::starts a customary nod to Sheva, but finds himself instinctively grabbing his chair as the ship seems to shift unexpectedly::
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
:: Instincts suggest red alert, but the captain had said for them to remain at yellow.::
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
<CAG_WC_Gawthorpe>  HLM:  Thanks for the assist.  ::Walks to her console in time to see the reports of possible fire on her recon craft::
CTO_Lt_Hawk says:
CO:  Some kind of energy discharge directed at the recon craft.  Analyzing.
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
CTO:  Let me know the second you have anything.
OPS_LtJG_Fong says:
::Blinks again and again, moving his right arm almost randomly as he got used to feeling it again. The yellow alert noises start tickling his ears.::
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
COM: Vessels:  I repeat, we have no hostile intent.  We have dispatched auxiliary craft to assess our present situation, but we mean no harm.
CTO_Lt_Hawk says:
::Frustration evident in his tone::  CO:  Sensors have no idea what the energy is.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::sits down, accessing his console and checking out the auxiliary craft positioning relative to Claymore::
CSO_Ens_Sheva says:
::follows the XO's lead and braces, not wanting her ribs to get busted again in less than twenty-four hours::
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
::Nods and steps back for Perry to gently hoist the unconscious Ferengi.::

TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
<MO3_Ens_Jeyina> :: seeing her chief enter, she sighs in relief, more then happy to turn sickbay back to her.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
CTO: Did they fire -at- the auxiliary craft, or just in the direction?  :;wonders if they are trying to do something with the anomaly they came out of::
OPS_LtJG_Fong says:
<OS1_Ens_Litoll> ::feeds the sensor data to the FCO’s console from the shuttle in the shuttle bay::
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Rubs his chin, feeling a bit nervy as there's still no response, but thinks it’s premature to assume the worst::
CTO_Lt_Hawk says:
<SEC4_Ens_Perry>  ::Reaches down and hoists Fong into a fireman carry::
FCO_ULN_T’alin says:
All: Helm controls are fully functional now.  Receiving navigational telemetry now...
CMO_LtJG_Stevens says:
::looks of the triage area, seeing that her nurses have it in hand, before turning back and seeing Jeyina::
CTO_Lt_Hawk says:
XO:  According to sensors, I'm not even sure it's a weapon.
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
FCO:  Do you have our relative position?
CTO_Lt_Hawk says:
<SEC4_Ens_Perry> ::Stands easily holding the smaller Ferengi::  MO:  Lead on, Doctor.
Host JamesH says:
ACTION: More ship systems come online. Impulse engines. Warp drive. Turbolift. Transporters. Internal sensors. The remaining weapon subroutines.
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
::Follows along after Perry:: *CMO*: Raeyld and I are incoming with Fong.  He's been hurt and we're concerned about anaphylaxis.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::looks to Hawk, then back to Damrok::  CO: What if it's not a weapon and just something to try and manipulate the anomaly? 
OPS_LtJG_Fong says:
::feels the world shift and lets out a rather loud groan as the pain shifted from his front.  The light around him also shifted to the point where he could pick out where the light sources were.::
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
XO:  Entirely possible.  But if so, why haven't they made contact, yet?
FCO_ULN_T’alin says:
CO: Working on it, Sir.
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
Perry: Of course.  ::Looks back over her shoulder at the CIV to make sure that she's also doing alright given her earlier circumstances.::
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
<SO_Ens_Sakar> :: continues working with telemetry as well as looking for Federation signatures to make contact with.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<EO2_Ens_Sarish> ::watches as the warp core begins to hum with its regular rhythm::
OPS_LtJG_Fong says:
<OPS3_CPO_Cawney>::checks the systems status, having a better idea of what was going on shipwide than she typically did::

MO_Ens_Simmons says:
OPS: Do you need some more pain meds?  ::Scans him continuously with the tricorder to monitor his position.::
CMO_LtJG_Stevens says:
*MO*: Roger that, Doctor. ::walks over to Jeyina to officially relieve her::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<WFS_SCPO_Lon>  ::Looks to Sarish::  EO2: That's it, we're back up and running!
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::shrugs::  CO: Maybe trying to figure out who the hell we are and what we're about? 
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
:: shakes her head::  CTO:  With access to most of our computer data, I cannot make a match on anything about their energy signature.
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
Civ/Perry: Let's try the Turbolift.
CTO_Lt_Hawk says:
<SEC4_Ens_Perry> MO:  Roger that.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
CO: What if we were to circle away from them slowly  ̶  keep our distance and not make an aggressive move?
FCO_ULN_T’alin says:
CO:  Star charts don't match anything the sensors are showing us.... definitely more than standard interstellar drift, given those neat anomalies... well I'm not drawing any conclusions but... :: gives a sideways glace to Sheva... and winks::
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
XO:  I think we continue to give them some space.  We won't be the ones to make a first hostile move, as aggressive as... ::Waves his hand generally toward forward::  ...whatever it was that they did may have appeared to be.
CTO_Lt_Hawk says:
TO:  I can't either.
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
::Heads out the door to the lounge and makes her way to the nearest TL::
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
<SO_Ens_Sakar> CSO:  Sir, I am having a problem connecting with any Federation beacons.  Trying now to access other Federation sources.
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Nods::  FCO:  Thank you, Uhlan.  Keep us steady.  No sudden movements.
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
::TL doors open:: CIV/Perry: Looks like we're in luck.
CSO_Ens_Sheva says:
CO: It's likely interference from the anomaly itself preventing communications, sir. I've noticed instability with incoming sensor telemetry. Chronitons have a tendency to make data and communications from the present and future shift into the past for example.
FCO_ULN_T’alin says:
CO: Affirmative 
CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Frowns at Fong's groan:: Perry: Just...gently... Be careful, Ensign.  ::Closes up her kit then carefully takes it into her arms before standing to her feet to follow the others from a bit behind::
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
:: After a moment more, the computer gives her negative results.::  CTO:  No comparison on ship configurations either.  New species?

Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<DCS_Crew2_Lamarone>  ::snaps the console back on now that things are humming loudly again; he starts to make his way out of this access point now that Grant has moved off as well::
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
CSO:  Also possible.  Let's prioritize this effort, then...work with operations to determine whether you can make better headway communicating.  What about...  ::Looks up a moment::  XO:  Can you think of a way we can signal them without the need for subspace or older wave comms?
CTO_Lt_Hawk says:
TO:  I'm guessing we're about to find out.
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
:: simply nods her head::
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
<SO_Ens_Sakar> :: listens to the CSO, not having considered that might be a possibility::
Host JamesH says:
ACTION: Tactical registers another discharge. Flight deck loses contact with three of its recon craft. Scans report the craft are adrift in space.
CSO_Ens_Sheva says:
SO: If you can reach them, try to sync our internal chronometer with Starfleet's.
CTO_Lt_Hawk says:
CO:  Another energy discharge.  It appears at least three of the recon craft are adrift.
CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Still making her way down the corridor as she sees the others waiting in the turbolift, and she waves them on:: MO/Perry: Go ahead, get him to sickbay...I'll catch the next lift. ::Feels frustrated their held back by her own slow speed::
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
::Let's the TL doors close and rides up with Perry, to exit on level four::
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
<MO3_Ens_Jeyina> :: looks up as she discharges another patient::  CMO:  Ma'am.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::hears Hawk and pauses for a moment, then looks back to Damrok::  CO: Are you talking about flashing exterior lights or something? 
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
<CAG_WC_Gawthorpe>  ::Sounding plenty aggravated::  *CO*:  Captain, what is going on up there?  I just lost telemetry from three of my four craft.  Do I need to scramble the fighters?
CTO_Lt_Hawk says:
CO:  Sensors don't show any damage to the drifting vessels.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<EO3_Ens_Grant>  ::climbs out into the Jefferies tube and slides the large console plating away, waiting for Lamarone::
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
<SO_Ens_Sakar> CSO:  Is that possible if we are unable to connect with... anything?
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Draws a slow inhale::  XO:  Yes, something like that.
CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Continues shuffling toward the now closed turbolift doors::
CMO_LtJG_Stevens says:
MO: You're doing great work, Ensign. Thank you.
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
CTO:  That's important.  Stay steady.

Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Firmly:: *CAG*:  No.  Standby.  Damrok out.
CSO_Ens_Sheva says:
CO: Aye, Sir.
OPS_LtJG_Fong says:
<OS1_Ens_Litoll> ::frowns at his console some more poking buttons::
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
::Enters sickbay with Perry following behind.:: CMO: Where do you want him.  He's conscious.  We took care of his worst injuries in the lounge.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::accesses the computer quickly and enters Claymore's specifications quickly::  CO: Yes, we can do that  ̶  whether we could say something with that that someone else would comprehend is another issue entirely, though.
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
OS1:  Recycle my last two messages  ̶  try everything.  Subspace, radio, whatever you've got.
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
XO:  Honestly, at this point, perhaps even the mere effort will communicate that...  ::Pauses, not really finding a different word::  ...we want to communicate.
OPS_LtJG_Fong says:
<OS1_Ens_Litoll>::nods and starts resending the messages at varying speeds, volumes and frequencies.:: CO: Aye sir.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::scrolls back through the specs::  CO: Morse code...things like that. We absolutely can make ourselves 'seen' like that.
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
XO:  That precisely.
Host JamesH says:
ACTION: The last recon ship is hit by another discharge and starts to lose attitude control.
CMO_LtJG_Stevens says:
MO: Empty bed over there ::points at a biobed fairly near the door:: MO: How lucid is he?
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
<SO_Ens_Sakar> CSO:  If we are dealing with a temporal anomaly, and cannot connect, that leaves the possibility of having moved forward or backward into time where there is no Starfleet.
OPS_LtJG_Fong says:
::hears Simmons’ voice finally and says something quietly into Perry's back::
CTO_Lt_Hawk says:
CO:  All recon crafts adrift...  but still no damage, Sir.
CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Continues shuffling toward the turbolift doors, just a couple meters again now::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::accesses the external lights through the computer and sets those facing the incoming ships to manual control::  CO: And say what?
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
CMO: Not very.  Mostly just moans and groans as he's moved.  ::Watches Perry lay Fong down onto the designated biobed.::
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Somewhat reluctantly, walks over to the center chair and has a seat, placing his hands on the arm rests (certainly "resting" them would not quite be the correct word)::
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Pauses, trying to think of phrasing, and in doing so, holds his breath for a moment::
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
XO:  ..."Hello"?
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
<MO3_Ens_Jeyina> CMO:  Thank you.  Not exactly my ideal of a first day.
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
<MO3_Ens_Jeyina> :: looks over at their patient::
CSO_Ens_Sheva says:
Sakar: That is a possibility I'd rather not entertain just yet. First, we need to get out of this mess.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::keys "Hello" in and sets a repeat every five seconds on an indefinite  ̶  for now  ̶  loop::
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
::comes up beside Fong after he's laid down.:: OPS: Can you hear me, Lieutenant?
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
<SO_Ens_Sakar> CSO:  Understood.  Once we have the power, I will have the computer run some scenarios.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
CO: Done  ̶ external lights facing the ships are displaying the message through morse code.
CSO_Ens_Sheva says:
*Engineering/OPS*: Sheva to Engineering, we need a way to cut through any possible interference preventing us from communicating with nearby unknown vessels. Do you have any suggestions?
Host JamesH says:
ACTION: The craft reorient themselves to surround Claymore, the recon vessels having been dealt with.
CMO_LtJG_Stevens says:
::Pats Jeyina on the should as she moves towards Fong:: MO: I know he has a mild allergy. I would prefer to not to use a hypospray if possible, given his preferences. How bad is he?
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
<SO_Ens_Sakar> :: considers some models as he continues to work on making connections with anything federation now.::
FCO_ULN_T’alin says:
XO/CO: Craft are maneuvering for entrapment, gentlemen.
CTO_Lt_Hawk says:
CO:  Captain, the fifteen unidentified craft have surrounded Claymore.
OPS_LtJG_Fong says:
::looks towards the Simmons shaped blur for a moment, it takes him a moment or two to figure out the question:: MO: Yes?
CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Finally reaches the turbolift doors...and waits for the next turbolift to arrive. Other, more critical decks, appear to be temporarily prioritized::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<MAC_LtJG_V'Mehl> *CSO*: Engineering here. What kind of interference?
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
:: taps a message over to operations for any more power for shields if needed.::
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
CMO: He's had multiple lacerations. Raeyld  ̶  who is still on her way  ̶  says that he's allergic to synthehol and was laying in it.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<EO2_Ens_Sarish>  ::approaches V'Mehl as she overhears the message::
FCO_ULN_T’alin says:
XO/CO: Holding as ordered... ::but ready to bug out, turns back and nods to the CTO for a second::
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Holds up a hand::  FCO/CTO:  We wait.  They just disabled four advanced recon craft without any difficulty.  I don't know what we'd hope to achieve by doing anything differently at this stage.
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
SEC4: Why don't you go find Raeyld and help her back to her quarters?
Host JamesH says:
ACTION: Claymore receives an audio-only transmission from one of the craft.
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Glances to Davis momentarily, assuming that if he felt any differently, he'd have heard about it by now::
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
:: looks over at the screen::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<DCS_Crew2_Lamarone>  ::exits the access point, replacing the console panel::
CTO_Lt_Hawk says:
<SEC4_Ens_Perry> ::Nods at the MO and turns to leave sickbay::
CSO_Ens_Sheva says:
*V'Mehl*: Waveform distortions caused by chroniton radiation...belay that, the unknowns are hailing us.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::looks at Damrok, his eyes probably saying "Well beats me" or something of the sort::
OPS_LtJG_Fong says:
<OS1_Ens_Litoll>::feeds the message to the bridge comms:: CO/XO: Incoming hail.
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Sits up, still with tempered optimism::  OS1:  Play it through.
FCO_ULN_T’alin says:
:: speaks in lowered tones :: All: There's an Old Romulan saying, “Diplomacy works best with the barrel of a disruptor.”
Host JamesH says:
ACTION: A variant of screeching permeates the background of the message. Over the noise, two words are audible. "Claymore. ... Die." The channel closes.
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
OPS: We've got you in sickbay.  We'll be better able to assess and treat you here.
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
:: looks at Sky::  CTO: That does not sound good... at all.  Shall I try to increase power to shields?
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Sits back in his seat, stone-faced::  XO: ...That's...a recording.
CTO_Lt_Hawk says:
TO:  What are we at now?
CMO_LtJG_Stevens says:
::taps on the screen of the biobed:: MO: His blood is starting to...clot? Have you already given him any epinephrine?
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<MAC_LtJG_V'Mehl> ::pauses, but looks up the sensor data to see what he can tell from the readouts::
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Furrows his brow::
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
CMO: Raeyld gave him an anti-coagulant.
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
CMO: She was concerned about potential blood clots.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::leaning forward instead of sitting back::  CO: Think so?
Host JamesH says:
ACTION: The craft surrounding Claymore all begin to emit discharges. Shields register multiple impacts, no damage.
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
XO:  Sounded very Cabowee to me.  Could be wrong.
CTO_Lt_Hawk says:
CO:  Multiple energy discharges, shields holding, no damage...  so far.
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
CTO: Still holding at 72%.  I have sent a request to operations for anymore if needed... And... no damage to shields from that discharge.
CTO_Lt_Hawk says:
::Nods to the TO::
CSO_Ens_Sheva says:
::her comm with engineering was still open when the message came through, braces once again as the hostiles open fire::
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Shakes his head::  XO:  But we can't bank on anything at this point.  Warning shot?
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
CTO:  The shield gods, operations, has come through again.  Shields up to 92%.
CTO_Lt_Hawk says:
TO:  Excellent!
OPS_LtJG_Fong says:
::blinks to himself and tries to sit up.:: Aloud: gm finesh. Neeb fit slip.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
<MAC_LtJG_V'Mehl> ::console starts to beep repeatedly as the shields are impacted by something; he taps the quadrant of his console dedicated to the shields and looks at the sensor readings there as well::
Host JamesH says:
ACTION: More energy discharges, more shield impacts. No damage. And shields remain at 92%.
OPS_LtJG_Fong says:
<OS1_Ens_Litoll>::hasn't touched shields, but he'll take credit for it, sure::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
CO: Why send a warning shot when they've surrounded us?
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
OPS: Don't move. Just lay back. ::Tries to help him back down.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
CSO/CTO: Do we have any better idea on what these discharges are? Are they a sensor sweep of some sort? 
CTO_Lt_Hawk says:
CO:  The craft are continuing to shoot...  whatever it is they're shooting.  Shields are holding.
Host JamesH says:
ACTION: Remaining ship systems come online. Claymore now at full operation. For now.
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Turns and nods to Hawk::  XO:  I don't know what they're hoping to accomplish.  Perhaps we  ̶  and they  ̶  have overestimated their capabilities.
CMO_LtJG_Stevens says:
MO: Adrenaline might be a good way to counter it's effects, but it's not a natural substance in Ferengi and could be dangerous. Thoughts?
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
:: looks at the energy as the ship is impacted and works on gathering data from the weapons being discharged and the impaction.::
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
CMO: Less is better.  I'd save it in reserve just in case if we can handle it differently now.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
CO: What if we send an innocuous sensor type of signal back?
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
XO:  Do it.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
CO: I don't want to fire a warning shot of our own, but at the same time I don't want to sit here and play this game much more.
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Nods::
CTO_Lt_Hawk says:
XO:  Nothing...  sensors are barely reading the discharge.
OPS_LtJG_Fong says:
::is pushed back into the bio bed easily as the blur begins to resolve into a humanoid shape in black clothing.:: MO: Probs not wonb.
CTO_Lt_Hawk says:
CO:  I don't either.  But if this is an attack, it's pretty minimal.  Makes me think this has to be something else.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::prepares a simple sensor ping and focuses it at the nearest craft::
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Leans forward, elbows on his knees, hands folded under his chin::
Host JamesH says:
ACTION: The energy discharges continue. Shields continue to register impacts. No damage. ... And shipwide power drops to 79%.
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
OPS: Of course they aren't. ::No idea what in the world he said, but if this keeps him laying still, it's worth it.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::activates the sensor ping, sending it in a series of three pings::
CSO_Ens_Sheva says:
XO: It's not the typical way of scanning a starship. The appearance of those discharges definitely appear to be conventional weapons. No exotic particle bombardment of any kind.
FCO_ULN_T’alin says:
:: notices propulsion power fluctuations as the ship gets peppered ::
CTO_Lt_Hawk says:
<SEC4_Ens_Perry> ::Leaves sickbay::  Computer:  Location of Doctor Raeyld
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::repeats the sensor ping a second time::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::nods to Sheva, then looks to Damrok::  CO: If this doesn't work, maybe we do need to go to a low power phaser.
CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
<Computer> SEC4: Doctor Raeyld is on deck five.
CSO_Ens_Sheva says:
CO/XO: I would suggest locking a tractor beam on one of the hostiles to test if they...well, how to say this...if they're within the same timestream as we are.
Host JamesH says:
ACTION: More shield impacts, multiple vectors. Power output remains at 78% shipwide.
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
CTO:  I have a theory you are not going to like... but tossing it out there.  Given what happened to the other vessels and their not being harmed nor are our shields, but power levels are dropping after their discharge, is it possible they are soaking up our power?
CMO_LtJG_Stevens says:
MO: Optic vein clot is breaking up. We might be alright. :: taps the readout of the biobed a few more times:: MO: Still seeing a fair amount of clotting. Still a concerning amount, though.
CTO_Lt_Hawk says:
<SEC4_Ens_Perry>::  Walks to the turbolift and enters::  TL: Deck five.
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Stands::  XO:  Agreed.... ::Looks to Hy'Qiin::
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
CMO: It's your call.
CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Grows frustrated with the turbolift, and spots the Jefferies tube hatch they'd exited...slings the medkit carefully over her back and kneels down and climbs into there, instead, carefully pulling the hatch closed behind her, grateful this is one of the kind on hinges. Begins carefully climbing up the ladder inside::
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
CSO:  That's an interesting notion.  Have you noted any differences between the sensor profiles of our vessel and theirs?
CTO_Lt_Hawk says:
TO:  It's certainly possible.
CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Carefully exits the Jefferies tube out onto the deck, taking the time to slowly move the hatch back into place on this end too::
OPS_LtJG_Fong says:
<OS1_Ens_Litoll> ::looks at his console and furrows his brow:: Aloud: Main power at 79%
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
OS1:  Acknowledged.  Holding steady?
OPS_LtJG_Fong says:
<OS1_Ens_Litoll> ::checks:: CO: For the moment?
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
<SO_Ens_Sakar> :: listens to the discussion as he continuously to fails to connect with anything Federation::
OPS_LtJG_Fong says:
<OS1_Ens_Litoll> ::adds:: CO: Sir.
CMO_LtJG_Stevens says:
::Stevens pauses and looks at Simmons. Doubt clearly readable on her face:: MO: Let's wait for now. Raeyld knows what she's doing.
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
OS1:  Thank you.  ::Offers him a small smile, regardless of whether he's looking, and hopes he at least hears it in his voice::
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
CTO:  At least it did not go down.  Maybe my theory is off, but so is what they are doing.
CTO_Lt_Hawk says:
<SEC4_Ens_Perry>  ::Exits the turbolift and looks around.  Sighs::  Computer:  Computer...  where, pray tell, has Doctor Raeyld gone off to this time?
Host JamesH says:
ACTION: More shield impacts. They start to matter a little more. Power drops to 57% shipwide. No damage, and shields only drain by virtue of the power drain.
OPS_LtJG_Fong says:
::blinks again and again and works his jaw slightly trying to get it to work again, asking.:: MO: How bol...bad.
CTO_Lt_Hawk says:
CO:  More impacts, sir.  Shields are not affected, but they are dropping as ship power drops.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
CO: We had power drains before entering the anomaly we encountered too, right? 

CSO_Ens_Sheva says:
CO: Sensor clarity isn't optimal enough to make an exact determination, but temporal anomalies have been known to cause phase shifts in matter and its interactions with space-time.
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
::Finishes cleaning up the superficial wounds on OPS leg while keeping an eye on the readouts.::  OPS: You were laying in synthehol, we're watching for anaphylaxis.
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
<SO_Ens_Sakar> :: tests a theory that the weapons fire might be tied to the temporal anomaly, but comes up nil on that idea.::
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Turns toward tactical::  XO:  We did.  ::Looks to Sheva::  CSO:  Is it possible...we're not quite in their space, and they're trying to pull us the rest of the way out?
OPS_LtJG_Fong says:
<OS1_Ens_Litoll> ::looks at his console:: CO: I'm sorry, I was wrong.  It is 57%.
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
OS1:  Thank you.  ::Turns quickly back toward Davis::  XO:  We may not have much time if we want to send them our last-resort message.
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::slides console away, intrigued by this pre-theory::
OPS_LtJG_Fong says:
::nods slightly, watching the room spin:: CMO/MO: How...how did I get here?
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
CO: So we want to say "help"? 
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
OPS: Perry carried you after Raeyld and I stabilized you enough to move you.
CMO_LtJG_Stevens says:
OPS: We won't keep you long. You have my word.
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
<MO3_Ens_Jeyina> :: listening to the doctors as she starts working with patience with minor injuries that are quickly delt with.::
CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
<Computer> SEC4: Lieutenant Commander Raeyld is on deck four.
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Gives a half-shrug toward Davis::
CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Starts shuffling down the corridor, turning a corner::
CTO_Lt_Hawk says:
<SEC4_Ens_Perry> ::rolls his eyes as he returns to the TL::  TL: Deck four.
CSO_Ens_Sheva says:
CO: A good question, Sir. One I'd like to get them to answer for us if possible.
Host JamesH says:
ACTION: More shield impacts. No damage. Power levels remain at 57%. And Claymore detects the faint traces of a warp signature.
CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Turns another corner::
Host XO_Cmdr_Davis says:
::reconfigures the message being sent with the external lights to "help", and begins a new loop::
CTO_Lt_Hawk says:
<SEC4_Ens_Perry>  ::Exits the TL on deck 4.  Looks around, takes a longing look at his phaser, then starts striding quickly down the passageway::
FCO_ULN_T’alin says:
All: I have an idea... we could... get a bottle... with a note in it... and throw it out an airlock?
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
OS1:  Broadcast a general distress call.
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
CMO: Feeling any better about our course of action or do you want to administer the adrenaline?
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Suppresses a quiet sigh:: FCO:  Uhlan...that option is currently very high on the list.
OPS_LtJG_Fong says:
<OS1_Ens_Litoll> ::accesses the ship's external comms and begins broadcasting their distress loudly::
CSO_Ens_Sheva says:
CO: Commander, sensors are picking up a faint warp signature. Unable to determine precise location.
OPS_LtJG_Fong says:
::looks at the chair beside the biobed and says clearly:: Chair: Don't you even start.
CMO_LtJG_Stevens says:
::starts working on the other small wounds:: MO: If the clots continue to break down, I think we can avoid it. He's conscious enough to not warrant anything to drastic, for now at least.
Host CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
CSO:  Heading?
CSO_Ens_Sheva says:
CO: It's roughly dead ahead...on an intercept course with us!
Host JamesH says:
ACTION: A ship with a mildly Federation-esque signature drops out of warp 80000 KM away, closing fast. Claymore receives am emergency transmission. "This is captain Krys Jorna, USS Twilight. Prepare to withdraw, Claymore. We'll cover."
Host JamesH says:
=/\= END MISSION =/\=

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