Host SM-Lyon says:
USS Seleya - 10508.21

"Burning Sky" - Part 2

SUMMARY: The Seleya has her guests and is on her way home again. What will they do next, when they are done with this assignment? 

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FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Walks onto the bridge, wondering if he's going to get any of his work done before the cadets pull him away again. ::

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
:: In his office, wondering when he should go bug the recruits. ::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: In his office, reading over a report on a PADD. ::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Considers the PADD some more before taking a sip of the water. ::

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
:: Sitting in her chair. ::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Authorizes the request and turns to his main station, service records of the academy liaison staff aboard visible. ::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
:: On the bridge in his seat. ::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Glances over to the chronometer and closes the file, picking up another PADD as he goes. ::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Makes his way to the turbo lift entrance closest to the Ready Room. ::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Rides the turbo lift down to the sickbay deck.  ::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Steps in to Sickbay after a short walk. ::

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
:: Decides to pay the bridge a visit and starts to leave his office. ::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Looks around at the medical staff. ::

Host SM-Lyon says:
ACTION: A blinky light on the OPS console tries to gets A'an's attention.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Calls out. :: ALL: Doctor Atreides?

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Checks the OPS panel. ::

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
:: Surprised that the CO is here. :: CO: Afternoon Sir! I was just about to come up to the bridge...

CO_Capt_Muir says:
CMO: No need. The bridge, at least in part, has come to you.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Motions to the CMO's office. :: CMO: I assume you have a moment?

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Taps the OPS panel. :: COM: Contact:  This is the U.S.S. Seleya, please respond.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
CO: I noticed that. :: Smiles at the CO. :: CO: Yes, of course.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
:: Motions for the CO to step into his office. ::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Steps into the office, takes a seat in front of the desk ::

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
:: Takes a seat behind his desk. :: CO: Can I offer you something? Tea, coffee...?

CO_Capt_Muir says:
CMO: A glass of water, thank you.

Host SM-Lyon says:
<Lt Klien> COM: Seleya: .... under attack. I rep......t, this is Lt. K... of the Saracen. We are un...er attack. The... ...eem to be Warbirds. Please .....ist!  We are under attack!

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
:: Pours a glass of water for the CO. :: CO: There you go.

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
:: Her eyes widen in surprise. ::

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Turns to the XO. :: XO:  Sir, I'm getting a distress call, voice only.  :: Punches the message into the bridge speakers. ::

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
CO: So, how can I help you sir?

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
:: Listens to the message. :: FCO: Source?

Host SM-Lyon says:
ACTION: The message plays again. "... under attack.  ... repeat, thi...... Lt. Klien of the ...aracen. We are ......der attack. The... ...em to be Warbird.... ...lease assist!  We are under attack!"

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Checks the message's origin and position, then punches up its position onto the main viewer::  XO:  Its a repeating signal sir.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Frowns at the info. :: XO:  That’s nowhere near Romulan space, what the hell are Warbirds doing out there?

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
FCO: Take us to yellow alert and set coarse to intercept.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
*CO*: Darklighter to Muir.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
XO:  Aye sir. :: Sounds general quarters and sets the Seleyas course. ::  ALL:  Engaging Warp.  :: Pushes the Seleya into warp::

Host SM-Lyon says:
ACTION: The Seleya changes course and heads for the distress signal.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
CMO: Well, basically, with the amount of time you've spent here I was wondering... :: is interrupted ::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
*XO* Muir here.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
*CO* Captain we're received an automated distress call from a ship calming to be under attack by Warbirds.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
*XO*:  What kind of vessel is sending the call?

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Gets up and begins making his way to the door ::

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
CO: I guess we'll finish this another time.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
CMO: Doctor, we'll get back to this some other time :: Smiles::

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
:: Smiles back. ::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
*CO*: According to the database, it's a research vessel.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
*XO* One of ours?

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Makes his way to the TL and presses the express code. ::

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Checks the Seleyas course and ETA. :: XO: Were pretty close sir, 9 minutes ETA.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
*CO*: Yes, it is.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Arrives on the bridge. ::

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Triggers the message for the CO. ::  CO: This is what we received sir.

Host SM-Lyon says:
ACTION: The message plays again. "... under attack.  ... repeat, thi...... Lt. Klien of the ...aracen. We are ......der attack. The... ...em to be Warbird.... ...lease assist!  We are under attack!"

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Blinks and walks over to his chair. ::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
:: Gets up and turns to the CO. :: CO: We're at yellow alert captain and we are 9 minutes away from the source of the distress call.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
FCO: Get us there, maximum warp.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
XO: Respond to the distress call and confirm it is Federation.
 
 FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Nods. :: CO: Aye sir.  :: Pushes the Seleya to her limit. :: CO:  ETA 6 minutes.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
CNS: Contact the cadet liaisons and inform them of the situation. All shadowing is to end.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
XO: Take us to red alert and raise shields.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Glances over at the cadets who were on the bridge, standing in the corner, confused at what to do. ::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
CO: Aye sir. :: Moves to Tac 1 and brings the ship to red alert and sends an IFF request to the Saracen. ::

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
Cadets:  You heard the Captain, return to your designated areas.

Host SM-Lyon says:
ACTION: The message ID is Federation, but the Seleya cannot hail the Saracen.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
XO: Power up phasers.

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
CO: Aye, sir.  :: Informs the cadets. ::

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
ALL:  ETA 3 minutes sir.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
CNS: Can you ascertain what the crew compliment of the Saracen would be?

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
CO: Confirmed that the message ID matches that of a federation shop but we can hail them.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
:: Brings the phasers online. ::

Host SM-Lyon says:
ACTION: The Seleya nears the co-ordinates of the distress signal.

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
:: Brings up the ship's manifest. :: CO: Fifty crew and researchers, sir.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Does a double take at the LRS, and drops the Seleya out of warp just beyond the designated co-ordinates. :: CO: Sir, there’s something else out there.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
FCO: I need a little more specific information that "something”.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Brings the SRS up and activates the viewer. :: CO:  Not certain sir, but there seems to be a lot of debris, a lot more than a starship that size.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
:: Runs a tactical scan of the area. ::

Host SM-Lyon says:
ACTION: Sensors show no ship, but a station... completely destroyed. Not too far away is a class J nebula.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
CNS: Thank you. Inform operations and the doctor that we may need to begin evacuation operations for 50 people. Ask the Doctor to come to the bridge.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
FCO: Is there any sign of the Saracen?

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
CO: Yes, sir. *CMO*: Modalis to sickbay.  Doctor Atreides, please report to the bridge.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Checks SRS. :: CO:  No sir, nothing.  No leading plasma emissions or trails, no debris that would indicate a starship in specific at all.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Increases the magnification on the viewer. :: All:  Is that a station, maybe...?

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
:: Starts tapping furiously into her computer. ::

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
*CNS*: On my way, Counselor.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
:: Puts his coat on and heads for the bridge. ::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
XO: Scan for Romulan weapon signatures.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
CO: Scanning..

CO_Capt_Muir says:
CNS: Were you aware of a Station in this sector?

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
:: Enters a TL. :: Turbo lift: Bridge.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
CO: I've got Romulan, Klingon and Federation weapon signatures.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
:: Exits the TL and steps out of the TL and onto the Bridge. ::

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Turns to the CO. :: CO:  Sir, the distress signal disappeared just before we left warp.

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
    CO: Ship's records do show there to be a station here, sir.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
CNS: Thank you.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
FCO: Open a channel.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
::Walks along the bridge and comes to a halt next to counselor Modalis::

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Slaves OPS to the helm. :: CO: Channel open sir.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
COM: Space: This is the Federation Starship Seleya responding to an emergency transmission from the USS Saracen. If anyone is receiving this message, please respond.

Host SM-Lyon says:
ACTION: No response to the hail.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Doesn’t like how this all feels, keeps an eye on the SRS at all times. ::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
FCO: Take us in closer to that station debris.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
:: Scans for tachyon signatures. ::

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
All:  Federation, Romulan, and Klingon weapons fire?  What the hell happened here?

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
CO: Aye sir.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
:: Looks at the CNS. :: CNS: Well?

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Nudges the Seleya forward, taking her parallel to the station debris? ::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
XO: Request information from Starfleet Command on the Saracen's mission.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
CO: Aye sir. :: Contacts Starfleet Command. ::

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
CMO: Sorry, doctor.  It was the Captain who wanted you here.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
CNS: I see, thanks.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Takes the Seleya as close to the debris as safety will allow. ::

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
CO: How can I be of assistance, sir?

CO_Capt_Muir says:
CMO: We may have to prepare for survivors

CO_Capt_Muir says:
CMO: I wanted your advance in the event of.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
CO: I see, what numbers should I prepare for?

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Looks at the Nebula:: CO/XO:  Maybe they were studying that?  :: Points at the nebula in the viewer. ::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
CMO: None; apparently.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
FCO: Interesting theory, maybe one that we should investigate ourselves.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
CO: Captain, the sensors are being disrupted by the nebula, scans aren't very accurate.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
CO: That's a shame, sir. :: Frowns and looks at the view screen. ::

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Looks at the debris. :: ALL:  Whatever happened, they did a number on that station.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
XO: Fire a probe into the nebula. I don't want to have to send a shuttle in just yet.

Host SM-Lyon says:
ACTION: A warning beep from the tactical console is all warning they have as a shimmer to the port and starboard of the Seleya reveal two Valdor class Romulan Warbirds. They both immediately open fire.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
CO: Aye sir. :: Preps a probe. ::

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
All: DAMNIT, I knew it!!  :: Punches the impulse engines to full and tries to evade. ::

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
:: Holds on. ::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
:: Grabs his console. :: CO: Sir, request permission to reload the probe with torpedoes!

Host SM-Lyon says:
ACTION: One of the ships moves to block the Seleya, aiming for her shields and engines.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
XO: Granted.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
FCO: Get us out of here!

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
:: Holds on to something. ::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
XO: Return fire, all banks.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Pulls the Seleya up on her Y axis, effectively spinning her straight up like a top. ::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
:: Opens fire on the blocking ship with the phasers, targeting its weapons array and preps photons. ::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
CO: Sir, they've got Romulan, Klingon AND Federation weapon signatures!

Host SM-Lyon says:
ACTION: The second ship moves to intercept the Seleya, the first one getting into position again.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Tries to flank the lead Warbird. :: XO: WHAT?!?

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
:: Blinks after hearing the XO's statement. ::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
:: Fires a full spread of photons at the first Warbird and begins to load quantum’s. ::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
XO: Target the engines of the lead vessel.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
XO: Fire a full spread of quantum torpedoes.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Grimaces as phaser and disrupter fire scatter on the shields, yanks the Seleya over onto her side and rolls out of the line of fire. ::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
FCO: Today not being the best day to die, try to get us out of here, while remaining evasive.

Host SM-Lyon says:
ACTION: The photons hit the first ship, forcing it to retreat.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
CNS: What do you sense aboard that vessel?

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
:: Switches his target from the first ships weapons array to it's engines and unleashes a shower of phaser strikes and quantum’s at his target. ::

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
:: I forgot we had those things... ::

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
CO: They don't want to destroy us, Captain.  They need us for something.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Nods, then notices the lead ship retreating, swings the Seleya around giving the XO a better line of fire at the ship::

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Hears the Counselors response, then turns back to the fight at hand. ::

Host SM-Lyon says:
ACTION: Just as the first Warbird is crippled, two more appear, making the fight decidedly one-sided.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
CNS: Our weapons?

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
:: Messages sickbay to prepare for any incoming wounded and to alert him if any serious injuries come in. ::

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Grits his teeth. :: All: What the hell…!

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
CO: No, sir.  It's something else.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
FCO: Now would be an excellent time to get us the hell out of here Lieutenant!

CO_Capt_Muir says:
CNS: Whatever it is, it's not something we're willing to give up!

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
:: Targets on of the appearing Warbirds and opens fire. :: CO: We’ve got 2 more coming in!

CO_Capt_Muir says:
CNS: Or they would have just asked.

Host SM-Lyon says:
ACTION: The three ships fire simultaneously, taking out the warp engines.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Shakes his head angrily. :: CO: Sir, they've got us cut off from open space, maybe the Nebula..... :: Punches the Seleya towards the Nebula. ::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Gets up and reaches under his seat for a phaser, attaching it to his belt. ::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
FCO: Excellent thinking.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
Self: Fried engineer on the menu tonight.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
*Ship-wide* : This is the Bridge.  Prepare to be boarded. Security to all sections, all levels. All able officers begin defensive procedures.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Shields his eyes as sparks rain down from destroyed panels. :: CO:  We don’t have much of an option here sir, but were going to take a beating getting there.  :: Twists and weaves the Seleya as best he can, making a bee line for the Nebula::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
XO: Auxiliary power to the shields, inform engineering that we need those bloody engines now.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
CO: Aye sir.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
CO: I suppose I'd better get back to sickbay

CO_Capt_Muir says:
CMO, CNS: Belay that.

Host SM-Lyon says:
ACTION: The three ships pursue the Seleya to the Nebula, relentlessly firing on her.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
CMO, CNS: I need you to head down to the cargo bay and prepare those cadets to be boarded; you may issue them with phasers.

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
CO: Yes, sir. :: Jumps out of her seat. ::

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
CO: Have they passed that stage of their training?

CO_Capt_Muir says:
CMO, CNS: I need a senior officer. You two are my only option right now.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
CNS: Let's get out the "big toys" for our guests.

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
CO: Captain, shouldn't the Doctor be in sickbay?

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
CO: I agree with her there...

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Pulls the sluggish Seleya into the Nebula, impulse engines cutting out from the weapons fire. :: CO:  Impulse deck is non-responsive sir.  We've got our maneuvering thrusters and that’s it.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
CMO: I assume so. They are about to graduate after all.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
:: Gets an idea, he loads a couple of torpedo casings with anti-matter and fires them out the rear tubes, using a phaser bank he detonates the casings in front of the Warbirds, hoping the sudden raise of EM will scramble the Warbirds weapon locks. ::

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
All: On the other hand I have a very capable staff.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
CMO, CNS: A doctor is no good on a commandeered ship. An EMH can't help keep cadets calm and try to protect them. You two do the math, in the turbo lift, on the way to the cargo bay.

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
CO: Yes, sir. :: Runs into the turbo lift. ::

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
CNS: Follow me. :: Nods at the Captain then turn’s towards the turbo lift. ::

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Using the Seleya’s momentum, maneuvers the battered ship into the edge of the nebula. :: All: Almost there...

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Hopes the XO's plan works, else they're in serious trouble. ::

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
:: Blinks then run’s after the CNS. ::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
:: Takes the launchers off line and pours the power into the aft shields. ::

Host SM-Lyon says:
ACTION: The Warbirds break off, shimmering out of sight... but they can still be there... and there could be more.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
TL: Cargo bay.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
CO: They're breaking off.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
XO: Or are they?

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Snarls a growl at the viewer. :: All:  Bushwhacking, cowardly backstabbers....

CO_Capt_Muir says:
FCO: Don't relax just yet. Take us into the Nebula.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Leans back as the Seleya pushes into the nebula, altering her course to throw off the enemy. :: CO:  Aye sir.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
:: Exits the TL. :: CNS: Are you coming?

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
:: Shakes his head, making no allusions to they're situation. ::  All:  We're right were they want us, it’s the only door they left open.....

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
:: Is about half a step behind Atreides. :: CMO: Already with you.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
CNS: Cool, let's find the cadets and give them guns. :: Smiles at the thought. ::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
*Ship wide*: The Romulan vessels appear to have broken off their pursuit. All non essential engineering or medical personnel are to stay at anti-commandeering stations until further notice. ::

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