Brett:
 Summary: With the strange sensor array evacuated, and all personnel back aboard the Delphyne, the crew now moves forward with taking care of the wounded and figuring out what to do about the situation.  Meanwhile, three unknown vessels are approaching and will arrive in a matter of hours.

Brett:
 <<<<Start Mission "Sanctum - The Spoils of War - Part 1">>>>

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 :: On the Bridge, looking at sensor data (on the approaching vessels). ::

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 ::Entering bridge with Captain Johns:: Johns: This way, Sir.

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 CO: Captain, may I present Captain Johns.

CTO_Lt_Llynisika:
 ::Follows the XO and Johns out of the lift::

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 ::on the bridge looking at the sensor data as well::

SFI_Capt_Johns:
 ::waits for Mash'ev to turn to face him::

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 Johns: Captain Johns, glad to see you're doing well. Would you like to go to my Ready Room?

CTO_Lt_Llynisika:
 XO: Sir, if you don't need me?  ::indicates Johns with a wiggle of her antenne::

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 CTO: I think he's the Captain's problem now.

SFI_Capt_Johns:
 CO: I would like that very much, Captain. Lead on. ::voice thick with his obvious impatience::

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 ::Watches the two CO's head to the Captain's ready room::

CTO_Lt_Llynisika:
 XO: More power to him....::starts to move to her station::  sir

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 ::Takes the XO's chair on the bridge::

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 XO: You have the Bridge. Look over the sensor data.

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 CO: Aye, Sir.

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 :: Heads for Ready Room. ::

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 CTO: I need everything you can get me on those three Tholian ships heading our way.

CTO_Lt_Llynisika:
 ::Noseitall fills her in on the sensor readouts::

CTO_Lt_Llynisika:
 XO: Aye, sir.  Working on it now

CTO_Lt_Llynisika:
 ::Reads the information on her board::

CNS_Ens_Silelik:
 ::having uploaded most recent sensor data on to his PADD, he sat on the bench on the bridge looking it over::

SFI_Capt_Johns:
 ::follows Mash'ev into the office, frustrated:: CO: Captain, I'd like to know how long until my people are cleared for duty.

CNS_Ens_Silelik:
 ::it was hard not to observe the interactions and see the metaphorical steam that was coming off Captain Johns' head::

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 Johns: Hopefully quickly, Captain. I'd like nothing more than get this all cleared up as soon as possible.

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 Johns: Did you know that there are three vessels from Tholian space headed this way?

CTO_Lt_Llynisika:
 XO: Sir, we can't get anything on the ships persay, but they are coming out of Tholian space

SFI_Capt_Johns:
 ::narrows his eyes:: CO: What are you talking about? There shouldn't be anyone coming here. *You* aren't even supposed to be here.

CTO_Lt_Llynisika:
 XO: I'm trying to get more information, though

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 :: Pulls up sensor data on terminal, turning it so they can both view it. :: Johns: We detected an unknown energy pulse from the station in that general direction and now there are three ships headed this way.

CMO_Ens_Lincaad:
 ::at her desk in sickbay, recording the patient data into confidential files- as per order from the Captain::

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 CTO: Do you have an ETA on their arrival?

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 XO: 18 hours.

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 CSO: Thank you. I think we should make sure the ship is prepared in case of trouble.

SFI_Capt_Johns:
 ::moves over beside the other captain, studying the sensor readings, scowling at their vagueness:: CO: Well I can assure you, Captain. One has nothing to do with the other. All the more important that you get my people patched up and returned to my facility. You're drawing unneeded attention.

CTO_Lt_Llynisika:
 ::nods in agreement with Rhykmal::

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 XO: Understood.

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 Johns: Returned? You intend to stay?

SFI_Capt_Johns:
 CO: Of course. Our masking technology will take us out of view. But as long as this boat is sitting on our doorstep we might as well have a flashing 'come hither' sign out. I won't have this facility comparomised, Captain.

SFI_Capt_Johns:
 ::turns away from him:: CO: It's too important.

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 Johns: I can't stop you, I know. I would urge you to at least move the station.

CNS_Ens_Silelik:
 ::finds sitting in the chair waiting for events to transpire to stir restrained annoyance:: XO: In the meantime, it might be best if we discreetly find a means of dealing with this station. If those three ships aren't friendly, I have great concern of them getting access to Starfleet Intelligence property.

CTO_Lt_Llynisika:
 ::Works at her board, trying to clear up the sensors so she can get more info. on the incoming ships::

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 Johns: I'll be honest, I was prepared to destroy the station rather than see it fall into someone else's hands.

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 CNS: I share your concerns. Unfortunately, it isn't my call. We will have to go with whatever Captain Mash'ev wants.

SFI_Capt_Johns:
 ::eyes widen:: CO: Have you lost your mind? Give up the single greatest tactical advantage Starfleet has gotten its hands on since the transporter?

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 Johns: Maybe the choice is easier for me to make since I don't know what it is. ::smiles::  What option would you take: destroy it or see it fall into enemy hands?

CTO_Lt_Llynisika:
 TO: Sid, see what you can do at TAC 2.

CTO_Lt_Llynisika:
 <TO_Noseitall> CTO: On it  ::he moves over and starts to work on the problem::

SFI_Capt_Johns:
 ::frowns:: CO: The third option, Captain. ::points out the window:: With that array, we can see into the space of all of our enemies. See them build up. See them move at our borders. Watch them develop so we know when they're becoming too big a threat. This ship and everyone on it is a cheap price to protect it.

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 ALL: Remember, we still have our escort, the Aalcor, to consider. What dangers do we make for them if we stay here?

CTO_Lt_Llynisika:
 ::Antenne move up:: XO: Sir, the incoming seem to be changing formation

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 CTO: Explain.

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 Johns: I'll take that into consideration. In the mean time, I suggest we try to decypher that energy pulse and check on your crew. ::smiles::

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 *CMO*: How are the crew from the station? Are they ready for duty?

CTO_Lt_Llynisika:
 ::studies the board:: XO: They seem to be moving and settling into a line, one behind the other.  They're in a line towards us

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 ALL: Johns may be stalling us, making us sit here like ducks waiting for the hunt. I dont trust a guy who has as many secrets as he does, no matter what uniform he is wearing.

SFI_Capt_Johns:
 CO: That pulse is none of your concern. If you must know, that's how the array operates. A variance caused it to be visible to you and led to the feedback that put us in this predicament. It will be dealt with. ::moves to face him more directly:: I don't have to tell you that if you breathe a word of this to anyone, your career's finished.

CNS_Ens_Silelik:
 ::raises an eyebrow at the commander's comment and actually writes notes in his PADD::

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 Johns: Not to worry, though I do not have your clearance level, I do have some security clearance and do understand the need for discretion.

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 ALL: He is asking us to bend to his will on faith. We all had concerns over this war from the begining. There is something not right.

CMO_Ens_Lincaad:
 ::looks up from her work and walks out to main sickbay as she hears the Captain:: *CO*: Some of them yes...I suppose so. Depends on what they plan to do. If they are going back to that station, then no they are not ready, because that station is in no condition to support the recovery of singed lungs and healing fractures. ::pauses::

SFI_Capt_Johns:
 ::relaxes, but only slightly:: CO: Very good then, Captain. I'd like a progress report on my people then, and transportation back to the array before our guests arrive. I'll get one of my people to give you a list of the supplies we'll need and then this... ship can be on its way.

CMO_Ens_Lincaad:
 *CO*: Speaking of which, I was informed by Commander Bauer that our resident SFI Captain declined medical attention...I would highly advise I at least treat him before any more action be taken. ::crosses arms, eyes still looking around sickbay at the Amenti/Federation crew mix::

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 CSO: Are we able to get a message to command on Arcadia Station. I sure would like to talk with someone other than Johns, about this.

CTO_Lt_Llynisika:
 XO: But you know that how we 'feel' about someone won't cut it with the Admirals, sir.  They'll want facts.  Hard, cold facts.

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 *CMO*: Thank you, doctor. I'll take that into consideration. Mash`ev out.

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 XO: Who would you like to speak with?

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 CTO: Johns ain't free with the facts. I'd rather be wrong and alive than loyal and dead.

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 Johns: Well, there you have it. Your crew doesn't yet have medical clearance.

CMO_Ens_Lincaad:
 ::throws hands in the air and turns around, walking back into her office...well, she tried...short of physically tackling Johns on the bridge, she figured it was as close as she would get to treating the man....although it is an amusing prospect::

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 CSO: Hmmm, good question. Admiral Harlan, perhaps?

CTO_Lt_Llynisika:
 XO: I agree with you, sir.  But I had to throw that out about the Admirals ::smiles slightly::

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 Johns: And, you should get checked out yourself. If, for no other reason, than to officially clear yourself for duty.

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 CSO: What about the USS Andromeda, do we know where she is?

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 XO: Regrettably we would be unable to establish direct communications with Arcadia from here, primarily due to the interference from the triangle. However a longer, more round about communication may be established... but... that may take hours to reach them.

SFI_Capt_Johns:
 ::folds his arms:: CO: I'm fine. That's good enough for me. Just get my people cleared so I can go back to work. I don't want to be cooped up on this bucket any longer than necessary, and the longer I'm here the more that facility is exposed.

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 XO: Presently I do not... but I could query the computer to possibly determine their location. ::tilts her head:: May I inquire as to why you wish to speak with the Andromeda?

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 CSO: Well, start trying. We have a few hours to spare before our "company" arrives.

CNS_Ens_Silelik:
 ::finds the turn of events quite fascinating and takes mental notes::

CNS_Ens_Silelik:
 ::remembers something and presses his combadge:: *CMO*: Silelik to Dr. Lincaad.

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 CSO: To get some insight as to how to proceed. My gut says to confine the crew of the array station until we get more answers.

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 XO: When I say your message may take hours to reach them... that means you would record a message to be sent. The communication would be one way... then they'd have to reply in the same manner.

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 Johns: Trust me, I don't want my people in any more danger than they already are.

CMO_Ens_Lincaad:
 ::raises an eyebrow:: *CNS*: Lincaad here. ::voice is soft, her eyes still looking out through the glass at the patients in sickbay::

SFI_Capt_Johns:
 ::unfolds his arms:: CO: Then we're in agreement, Captain. The sooner wer'e out of eachother's hair, the better. I need the list of those that are fit for duty and access to a shuttle. We need to get back to start effecting repairs.

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 CSO: I guess we better wait and see how the Captain wants to handle things.

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 ::nods::

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 XO: The ships have suddenly dissapeared from Sensors. :: almost frowns::

CTO_Lt_Llynisika:
 XO: One question now is what do we do if the incoming see the array?  Will Captian Johns..... ::Voice drifts off as a beep gets her attention::

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 Johns: Very well. Do you want to wait here or can we set up a cabin for you, until we can move on that is?

CTO_Lt_Llynisika:
 ::Taps a command:: XO: Sir, we can't pick them up now

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 CSO: Report that to the Captain.

SFI_Capt_Johns:
 ::shakes hsi head:: CO: No need. I'll head back down to your shuttlebay to await those that are fit.

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 *CO*: The three ships we have been monitoring have suddenly dissapered from our sensors, sir.

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 Johns: Very well, I'll start having your crew sent there.

CMO_Ens_Lincaad:
 ::acts on a hunch:: *XO*: Commander Bauer, sorry to interrupt, but how would you characterize Captain Johns' condition...medically? Would he last being sent back to the station without medical care?

SFI_Capt_Johns:
 ::ratchets down the 'tude some:: CO: Thank you, Captain. It's always better to deal with a competent officer. ::obvious aspersions in his statement::  Let me know when they're ready. ::glances toward the door:: With your leave?

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 *CMO*: Survive? Unfortunately yes, I think he would. Frankly, I'd love a medical condition that would remove him from duty but, I don't beleive in Santa Claus, anymore.

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 Johns: Thank you, captain. Let's try to resolve this as quickly and cleanly as possible. Please, make your way down there.

Brett:
 Action: Suddenly, a small vortex appears a few hundred thousand kilometers from the Array.  Witha  flash of light, the three vessels appear and fan out, headed for the array, weapons armed and shields raised.  They lock their weapons on the array.

CMO_Ens_Lincaad:
 ::smirks:: *XO*: Pity....well....perhaps I should make a housecall, afterall you hadn't all the time for medical diagnosis int he heat of the moment, yes?

CTO_Lt_Llynisika:
 ::Raises an eyebrow and her antenne move down:: Self: 'Santa Claus' ?

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 CTO: Call Red Alert!

CTO_Lt_Llynisika:
 XO: Sir, the ships are back

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 XO: The ships have reappeared and are locking weapons on the array.

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 *CSO*:  Try to find those ships, lieutenant.

CNS_Ens_Silelik:
 ::watching everything that was occurring on the bridge, it was quite unlike him to lose track of his conversation, but he did:: *CMO*: Doctor, I'll have to contact you later about our guests.

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 :: Exits Ready Room. ::

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 *CO*: Captain we have a situation on the bridge, you should get out here.

CTO_Lt_Llynisika:
 XO: Aye Shipwide: Red Alert.  All hands report to battelstations.  This is not a drill, repeat, this is not a drill

SFI_Capt_Johns:
 ::hears hell break loose as he walks out on the bridge:: All: What's going on here!?!?

Brett:
 INFO: At this close range, the design similarities between the three vessels and those in old library files, as well as the few diplomatic couriers seen in the Federation, make it plain these are in fact Tholian vessels.

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 Johns: We have company, Sir.

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 CO: Sir... they have returned... ::points to the action on the screen::

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 CO: Tholians, like I said.

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 Self: Damn...

Brett:
 Action: The largest of the vessels fires a spread of torpedoes into the array, shattering a section of the delicate matrix.

SFI_Capt_Johns:
 CO: Damn it! You led them right to us!

CTO_Lt_Llynisika:
 CO: Sir, the array has been hit

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 Johns: We...! ::Shuts up::

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 Johns: We didn't cause an errant energy pulse to head in their direction, captain.

Brett:
 Action: The Amenti freighter pivots on its axis and begins "speeding" away back toward the shipping lanes.

CTO_Lt_Llynisika:
 CO/XO: The Amenti frieghter is moving away

SFI_Capt_Johns:
 ::rushes to one of the engineering consoles at the back of the bridge and shoves past a junior officer, keying in his own serial number to gain access, trying to transmit the cloak code to the station::

CMO_Ens_Lincaad:
 ::raises an eyebrow at the lack of response from Bauer, and figures something must be going down on the bridge...hm....walks out into main sickbay::

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 CTO: Warn the Tholian ships off. They probably listen but...

SFI_Capt_Johns:
 ::calls over his shoulder:: CO: Stop them!

CTO_Lt_Llynisika:
 CO: Aye

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 CO: Do you think it wise to let Captain Johns take run of your ship, Sir?

Brett:
 Action: The second vessel lances another part of the thin gossamer webbing with its phasers, powerful beams which slive through the array like tinfoil, severing another huge slice.

CTO_Lt_Llynisika:
 COM: Tholian ships: Attention Tholian ships, break off your attack

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 XO: No, I don't. But I also know that the station is currently defenseless.

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 CTO: Lock onto the smaller Tholian vessel and prepare to fire.

CTO_Lt_Llynisika:
 CO: Aye sir  ::touches her board:: Ready

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 CTO: They aren't going to listen. They are Tholian. They are much more advanced technologically speaking. Why should they listen. We are toast if they so wish it.

SFI_Capt_Johns:
 ::gets a failure report back from the station and slams his hand down on the control board:: Self: Blast!

Brett:
 Action: The third vessel moves slowly with the others, but does not fire.  The first repeats its torpedo volley, this time hitting the central core an vaporizing it.  The remaining pieces of array begin drifting off, sent on their way by the explosion.

CNS_Ens_Silelik:
 ::watching events transpire, realizing that he couldn't do much as the counselor during this attack, so he instead finds an open station and access some science telemetry::

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 Johns: We don't stand a chance against three Tholian ships, not without something to back us up. Please tell me you've got something on that station to help us?

SFI_Capt_Johns:
 ::turns away from the console and rushes up beside Mash'ev:: CO: Stop them, damn you!

CTO_Lt_Llynisika:
 Outloud: The first ship is still firing on the array

SFI_Capt_Johns:
 ::can't believe what he's seeing, watching his array be torn to pieces::

Brett:
 INFO: The three vessels complete their almost liesurely run past the array and begin a slow turn toward the Del.

CTO_Lt_Llynisika:
 CO: Sir, i'm reading that the ships are more powerful than the Delphyene.  ::studies her board:: The two bigger ones are much more powerful.

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 Johns: I can send the Delphyne to its doom and they will still destroy the station. Unless there's some secret weapon to help us, we need to get out of here.

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 CO: It's coming for us now, Sir.

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 XO: Plot a course back to the shipping lanes, commander. Ready to go on my mark.

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 CO: Yes, Sir. Course laid in.

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 :: Looks at Johns once more, if there's something the station's captain wants to add? ::

CTO_Lt_Llynisika:
 Outloud: The station is gone.

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 ::Punches it up on console and whats for the command to go::

SFI_Capt_Johns:
 ::staring at disbelief before regaining his senses, swallowing:: CO: There... there's nothing more  you can do here, Captain. It's gone. ::shakes his head:: It's gone. I won't let you sacrifice your crew for debris.

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 XO: Take us out of here.

Brett:
 Action: The three Tholian vessels form a wedge, with the smaller ship behind the others, heading slowly toward the Delphyne.

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 CSO: Is there enough of the station left to recover?

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 CO: Engaging now, Sir. ::Punches in on controls and we leave the area at warp 6::

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 CO: No. There is nothing left...

CTO_Lt_Llynisika:
 CO/XO/Johns: The Tholians are heading towards us in a wedge formation

SFI_Capt_Johns:
 ::glances at Mash'ev:: CO: Not even when this girl was in her prime would she have been a match for them.

Brett:
 Action: The Tholians also go to warp, following the Delphyne... also at Warp 6.

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 Johns: Let's try to keep all of us alive. The station can be rebuilt.

CTO_Lt_Llynisika:
 CO/XO: The Tholians are at warp 6

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 ::Takes the ship to best speed::

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 XO: Send a message to Starfleet, advising them we're being followed by Tholians and give our heading. Even if they won't get it right away at least they'll know where we are.

Brett:
 Action: The Tholians do not increase speed.  Soon, the Delphyne leaves them far behind.

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 CTO: If they fire on us, will we have something to fire back? I don't think we have much to compete with them but, maybe we can slow them down.

CTO_Lt_Llynisika:
 XO: They are falling back, sir

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 CTO: Good.

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 CO: I'd still like to send a message to SFC, Sir. Wondering what we should do with the good Captain, here ::Looks at Johns::

SFI_Capt_Johns:
 ::still staring at the viewscreen in disbelief:: CO: I think I will take you up on those quarters. ::glances at Bauer:: And a private channel.

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 CTO: If we are away from the Tholians, stand down Red Alert.

CNS_Ens_Silelik:
 Johns/CO/XO: If it's at all possible, I would like to escort the captain.

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 Johns: Of course, captain. There's empty VIP quarters on Deck 3 and you can secure a channel at your leisure.

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 CNS: Please do escort him.

CTO_Lt_Llynisika:
 XO: Aye, sir. ::announces the stand down from red alert::

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 ::Glares back at Johns, not saying a word::

CTO_Lt_Llynisika:
 XO/CO: Sensors are showing that the Tholians have turned around and are moving back teh way they came, at low warp

CNS_Ens_Silelik:
 ::nods to the captain:: CO: Yes sir. ::turns to Captain Johns:: Johns: I'm certain you'll find the decor of the VIP quarters rather pleasing.

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 CTO: Very good, lieutenant. Keep an eye on them, though I suspect they'll be returning to their own space.

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 CTO: Thank you, Lieutenant.

CTO_Lt_Llynisika:
 ::galnces at Johns, in a way she feels sorry for him, then turns her attention back::  XO: Aye.

CMO_Ens_Lincaad:
 ::taps combadge,having heard the stand-down from red alert:: *XO*: Anything I need to inform our survivors of? ::voice is soft:: Or should I be expecting Johns anytime soon?

SFI_Capt_Johns:
 ::obviously lost in his own thoughts, turns around to be escorted by whoever chooses to accompany him::

CNS_Ens_Silelik:
 ::moves to the turbolift, hoping Johns will follow suit::

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 *CMO*: Let Johns inform his crew of the array display. As for you seeing Johns? He's with the Counselor, a good place for him to be.

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 :: Watches Johns leave the Bridge. ::  XO: And that, commander, is someone who's become wrapped up in his work to the extent that it's consumed him.

CNS_Ens_Silelik:
 ::holds the turbolift open for him::

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 CO: That is someone who should be kept a close eye on.

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 XO: Undoubtably.

CTO_Lt_Llynisika:
 ::Thinks to herself:: Self: now this will make an interesting log, at least for what we can actually say  ::shakes her head::

CMO_Ens_Lincaad:
 ::smirks again:: *XO*: Noted. Lincaad out.

Brett:
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