SM Lilia says:
=/\= U.S.S. Elara Stardate 10611.12- "Temples of Fire - Licking our wounds, part I"=/\=

SM Lilia says:
The USS Elara is warping to approach her designated coordinates. Starfleet engineers at Fort Kirk have just finished refitting her with a medical pod. Now its up to the ship's own engineers and operations officers to assure everything will function as it should.

SM Lilia says:
Throughout the ship, many new faces roam the corridors. The civilians were left behind at the fort where they should be safe while an assortment of Starfleet and volunteer medical officers have been temporarily assigned to the ship.

SM Lilia says:
The Elara is to join the fourth fleet in their assault on the Synod forces attempting to trespass Federation territory. Now it is not the time to ask why they wanted to do so in the first place, now is the time to bring peace back to the Galaxy, even if that comes at a cost.

SM Lilia says:
The Elara's job in this particular mission is not of heroic combat but of needed medical relief. Their job is simple, save as many as possible and lay to rest those that cannot be saved. We joined our crew as they get ready to go to the front line.

SM Lilia says:
=/\= =/\= =/\= Begin Mission =/\= =/\= =/\=

FCO Lt Sollo says:
::sat at his console keeping the ship on course::

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
::walks onto the bridge and looks around to see who is there::

CSO Ens Lyta says:
::At her station monitoring sensors::

CMO LtCmdr Montgomery says:
::in a staff meeting aboard the medical pod:: Team: Ok, we will be taking many incoming cases with the support of Elara's medical teams.

FCO Lt Sollo says:
::frowns at the readings on his console::

Cmdre Sketek says:
COMM: Fleet: We are now heading towards the Sethan system. Our primary objective is to halt the Synod advance.

CO Capt Timrok says:
:: Sitting on the bridge in his usual chair ::

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
CO: Sir, we're all ready in engineering. All systems are functioning perfectly.

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says:
::sat next to his captain reading over several status reports::

CO Capt Timrok says:
CEO: Very good

Narrator says:
SCENE: Long-range sensors are barely able to penetrate into the Sethan Nebula due to its configuration. Though some energy readings available at the edge definitely look Synod.

CMO LtCmdr Montgomery says:
Team: This is a specialist facility while Elara's medical facilities will work in a general practice set up.

CMO LtCmdr Montgomery says:
Team: We do have medical students aboard with us and I would like to use them - consider which cases will make for good teaching and delegate appropriately.

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
::takes the engineering console behind tactical::

CO Commodore Sketek says:
COMM: Fleet: It appears that we can't do much reconnaissance before we begin the direct confrontation.

CO Commodore Sketek says:
COMM: Fleet: However we are closing their positions and ships need to prepare for battle. Initiate fleet-wide red alert.

CO Commodore Sketek says:
COMM: Fleet: Our strategy is to deliver a strong first strike.

CO Commodore Sketek says:
COMM: Fleet: The fastest ships will be in front and they will deliver a full torpedo raid. They will be followed by heavier cruisers who will initiate massive torpedo fire.

CO Commodore Sketek says:
COMM: Fleet: The Synod has one weak point. They can't handle quantum torpedoes very well. So the first strike needs to be initiated with quantum torpedoes.

CO Capt Timrok says:
FCO: take us to red alert and keep the engines warm

CSO Ens Lyta says:
CO: Science is also ready.

CO Capt Timrok says:
:: nods to the CSO ::

FCO Lt Sollo says:
CO: Aye Cap'n. ::initiates Red Alert and makes sure the ship is ready to move::

CMO LtCmdr Montgomery says:
::on the tone of red alert:: Medical teams: Well, here we go. Brief your teams and prepare for casualties. Good luck, everyone, I have every confidence in you all.

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
::finishes up what he wanted to do:: CO: I'll be in Engineering Sir. Any Idea where Elara is?

Narrator says:
SCENE: Almost in unison, 214 Starfleet combat and support vessels drop out of warp just outside the Sethan Nebula. Tiny bright sparks of light like stars flash every time a new ship warps into position, raising its shields and advancing the nebula, the echo of so many engines running in close proximity almost audible in space.

CO Capt Timrok says:
:: pauses :: CEO: No, I haven't seen her.... I mean it

Narrator says:
Action: The Armada aligns according to the Commodores orders.

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
CO: When this is over, I'd like some of your time regarding her if that is okay Sir?

CO Capt Timrok says:
:: Nods :: CEO: sure

Narrator says:
SCENE: The Sethan Nebula is beautiful and terrible to behold, sapphire and topaz in color, a ghostly cloud with large arcs of charged plasma lightning crawling through the shadows.

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
CO: Thank You Sir. ::turns and heads into the TL:: TL: Engineering

FCO Lt Sollo says:
Self: I don't like the look of this.

CSO Ens Lyta says:
::Takes some scans of the nebula for her data and continues to keep a lookout for anything unusual::

CO Capt Timrok says:
:: Turns to Pazoski :: XO: Peter, I have a feeling this is going to get ugly

Dr Greene says:
::In sickbay, waiting for the rush of patients to start::

SM Lilia says:
ACTION: The tension is palpable in the vacuum of space, thousands of Starfleet officers are getting ready to die

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
::enters engineering:: Yellow: I trust nothing changed when I was gone?

CMO LtCmdr Montgomery says:
::pops into the main office of the pod's medical facility, greeting the admin staff who have volunteered for this mission::

EO Lt Yellow says:
CEO: No Sir, just alert status.

CO Commodore Sketek says:
COMM: Fleet: Attack!

FCO Lt Sollo says:
::keeps his fingers poised over the control interface::

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
EO: Thank you. ::enters his office and sees the mobile emitter in its place::

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
::holds the emitter out and activates Elara::

CMO LtCmdr Montgomery says:
::presses the monitor on the desk:: *Dr Green* Montgomery to Dr. Green, my teams are ready to receive casualties. How are things shaping up down there?

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says:
::watches the viewscreen:: CO: War always is.  How did we get into another conflict?  That’s all there seems to be these days.

Narrator says:
SCENE: Ahead of the rear guard of support ships, the frontline combat cruisers let loose with a barrage of quantum torpedoes. Several dozen glimmering sapphire stars erupt from the front line and plunge into the purple clouds.

FCO Lt Sollo says:
::watches the pretty lights::

Narrator says:
Action: The fast attack ships open fire into the Nebula hundreds of torpedoes launch into the Nebula, there are hundreds of  direct hits inside the Nebula, there was definitely something just on the edge of the Nebula, debris which looks like  orbital satellites comes floating out.

CO Capt Timrok says:
CSO: Focus sensors on the fleet, keep a look out for anyone getting into trouble

EO Lt Yellow says:
::monitors engine output::

SM Lilia says:
ACTION: In the distance the Elara sensors and the viewscreen can see the deadly flashes of energy resulting from shields being hit

CSO Ens Lyta says:
CO: Aye Captain! ::adjusts sensors as per orders::

CMO LtCmdr Montgomery says:
::picks up a padd and reviews the crew list for the pod::

Narrator says:
ACTION: The bulk of the Andromeda Task Group move into the purple ghostly clouds of the Sethan Nebula.

FCO Lt Sollo says:
::watches as the group move in::

Narrator says:
SCENE: As the armada moves into the thick purple clouds of the nebula, large spherical shapes reveal themselves shrouded in the same clouds. Harakhti-class Synod Mobile Defense Stations, some damaged, raise their shields and open fire on the armada.

FCO Lt Sollo says:
Self: Here we go...

CO Commodore Sketek says:
COMM: The enemy has opened fire. Return fire!

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
::sees the Elara program is in a diagnostic and won't activate so puts down the emitter and gets back into ME::

CO Capt Timrok says:
:: watches events unfold on the viewscreen, not entirely comfortable watching others fight on his behalf ::

SM Lilia says:
ACTION: a beep is started in a console in main engineering

Narrator says:
ACTION: A wave of twenty Aken-class light and heavy cruisers backed up by a Khenta Battlecarrier come out from behind one of the Harakhti defense station and move to intercept the armada's first wave.

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
::moves over to the console to check the beeping:: Out Loud: That doesn't sound good

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
Self: Uh Oh ::runs to get a tool set:: *CO*: Captain we've got a huge problem!

Dr Greene says:
*CMO*: We are all set in sickbay... ::Looks around, appreciating the calm before the storm::

Narrator says:
SCENE: Ahead of the group, the support ships, which include Elara, can see the distant explosions of the fleet engaging the enemy head on.

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
EO: You're with me! NOW! ::runs out of engineering::

CO Capt Timrok says:
*CEO*: What is it?

CMO LtCmdr Montgomery says:
*Dr Greene*: Good, let me know if your little facility needs a helping hand. I think I've got some medical students to spare. ::grins cos he know it will wind Greene up::

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
*CO*: Never trust Stabase technicians...the Medical Pod hasn't been properly synchronized...If I don't get there quickly the whole thing might lose power.

FCO Lt Sollo says:
::watches the fleet slowly exploding:: Self: Why did we have to get involved in this??

Narrator says:
Action: Heavy Federation Cruisers engage the Mobile defense stations with torpedoes , being the Synod are 2 generations behind in technology, the defense stations get crushed, debris scattering

SM Lilia says:
ACTION: As the Elara moves in following the fleet, she starts bumping into some dust here and there, either part of the torpedoes or leftovers from the nebula

CO Capt Timrok says:
Self: Damn

EO Lt Yellow says:
::runs behind the CEO::

CSO Ens Lyta says:
::Takes readings to make sure they don't run into anything unexpected::

Dr Greene says:
::Closes the line, not appreciating the doctor's humor, and takes to look over the reports from the fleet::

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
*CO*: Sir, until we fix this I suggest you limit speed.

CO Capt Timrok says:
*CEO* Understood, do whatever it takes

FCO Lt Sollo says:
::overhears something:: CO: Did I hear something about limiting speed?

Narrator says:
SCENE: The ATG press through the line of defense satellites and into the center of the Sethan Nebula. A large 'clearing' near the center, surrounded in purple clouds and filled with 500 of the Synod's finest attack ships.

MO Hazon says:
CMO: Dr. Montgomery, the power to some of our systems has been fluctuating. Nothing to worry about but I wouldn't want push it.

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
::arrives at the right section with the EO and pulls off a panel:: EO: Start there. ::points::

CMO LtCmdr Montgomery says:
MO: Ok. I'll let the Elara know.

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
::modifies a connector:: EO: I'll be in the Jefferies Tubes. When you're done, head over to section 31 Alpha. You know what to do!

CMO LtCmdr Montgomery says:
*CEO*: Montgomery to Engineering, we're experiencing a few power problems on the medical pod. Could you take a look?

SM Lilia says:
ACTION: Through an opening in the fleet the Elara's viewscreen clearly shows the Synod vessels

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says:
::shakes his head:: CO: Captain, we need to keep as mobile as possible, if we lose maneuvering ability we might end up getting caught by stray ordinance

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
*CMO*: I..::pauses to catch a breath:: I'm on it Sir, I'll keep you informed. ::the word "Informed" is drowned out by the panel snapping back in place::

Narrator says:
CO Commodore Sketek says:
COMM: Fleet: We've found their main fleet. Load all the quantum torpedoes that you still have and initiate a full torpedo attack.

CO Capt Timrok says:
*CEO* We need to maintain our formation or risk being isolated

CMO LtCmdr Montgomery says:
MO: Dr. Hazon, would you at all mind if I took your medical students of you?

Narrator says:
SCENE: The reason for the Sethan Nebula's name reveals itself. A massive Type-3 pulsar, blazing sapphire and emitting enormous amounts of energy, fouling sensors and straining shields.

EO Lt Yellow says:
CEO: Aye Sir. ::continues working::

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
::enters the JT and starts climbing the ladder, a hypospanner in his mouth::

MO Hazon says:
CMO: Of course not. Mr. Walker and Ms. Dyal are with the nursing team at the moment.

FCO Lt Sollo says:
::taps a few commands into his console::

CO Commodore Sketek says:
COMM: Fleet: Concentrate your fire on the battle cruisers.

SM Lilia says:
ACTION: The pulsar shows why it was named that. It keeps sending regular pulses which sweep across the system. This one is far more intense than any other described

EO Lt Yellow says:
::gets into another JT::

FCO Lt Sollo says:
::tries to keep the ship steady:::

CMO LtCmdr Montgomery says:
MO: thank you. ::approaches Walker and Dyal::

Narrator says:
ACTION: Before the fleet can respond, the Khentas fire. A wave of emerald energy shatters the center of the armada's lines, battering down shields and leaving another 20 ships drifting. One is on fire and launching escape pods.

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
*CO*: Aye Sir, just make sure Sollo keeps it steady

CMO LtCmdr Montgomery says:
Medical Students: Ms. Dyal, Mr. Walker, I'd like you to follow me today. Don't worry; you'll get to see plenty.

CO Capt Timrok says:
CIV: Send word to the Admiral - let him know about our little problem with the pod

CSO Ens Lyta says:
::Takes readings of the pulsar in case it turns out to be valuable research data::

CO Capt Timrok says:
FCO: You heard the man, steady

Narrator says:
ACTION: USS John Harriman, damaged, drifts into the torpedo cruiser USS Azimuth, setting off her large store of photons which damages or destroys several ships around her.

Med Walker says:
CMO: Ok, sure. ::looks at Dyal then back at CMO::

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
::gets off the ladder and opens a section, takes the tool from his mouth::

SM Lilia says:
ACTION: The ship rocks a bit as one of the energy waves from the blasts hits her. Some people are taken off their chairs

FCO Lt Sollo says:
CO: I'm trying my best cap'n. ::works furiously with his console::

CSO Ens Lyta says:
CO: Two ships just collided with each other!

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Nods slowly:: CO: Doing it so, Captain.

CMO LtCmdr Montgomery says:
::steadies himself on the nearby nursing station:: Looks like it's begun.

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
::feels the shaking:: Self: Oh boy Iain you'd better get this right!

CO Capt Timrok says:
CSO: Identify targets in need of rescue and co-ordinate with flight control

FCO Lt Sollo says:
::feels himself lifting out of his seat momentarily:: Self: whoaaaa crap.

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
::accesses the moorings controls::

CSO Ens Lyta says:
::Nods and scans for life signs on any of the hit ships::

Narrator says:
ACTION: The nacelle from USS Harriman spins off through space, 'decapitating' the USS Princess Royal, which slams into its own saucer, driving the star drive through the saucer section, sending the whole group drifting off into space on fire.

CO Capt Timrok says:
FCO: get us into transporter range and pick up anyone we can before withdrawing back into formation again

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says:
CO: Sir, I recommend we deploy our search and rescue runabouts, they can help cover more areas quicker, and being maneuverable should be able to avoid most of the stray weapons fire.

FCO Lt Sollo says:
CSO: Give me somewhere to go... trying to keep us here is damn near impossible!

CSO Ens Lyta says:
FCO: I'm picking up around 100 survivors on both ships.

FCO Lt Sollo says:
CO: Aye Cap'n. ::swoops in on the first ship with survivors on it::

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
::bypasses the original settings and starts calibrating them again::

CO Capt Timrok says:
XO: We will send the runabouts after anything we can't reach ourselves - we need to get people into our pod as quickly as possible

CSO Ens Lyta says:
FCO: get me into transporter range and I'll transport the wounded over.

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
::checks the new settings and moves on to the second one::

CO Capt Timrok says:
CIV: Supervise the transport process of the survivors

FCO Lt Sollo says:
::gets as close as possible:: CSO: Close enough?

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says:
::nods to his CO::

Narrator says:
ACTION: USS Princess Royal calls for help. The damage she sustained crushed her hull, jamming the escape pods in place while the ship burns.

EO Lt Yellow says:
*CEO*: Sir, I'm done here. There was only one on this side. I'm heading back to Engineering to coordinate things

CSO Ens Lyta says:
FCO: I'll try. ::Locks on to the life signs and initiates transport:: *CMO*: Incoming casualties.

Dr Greene says:
::Wondering what exactly is going on outside, the status reports not yet updated with this information::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CO: Doing so now, Captain. ::Glances back to his console, quickly changing the output to the transportation one::

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
*EO*: Acknowledged. I still have one more left. ::bypasses the previous settings and resets::

SM Lilia says:
ACTION: as she approaches one of the ships, a lost torpedo hits the Elara's saucer. Since it’s not aimed at her, it just "scratches" the hull a bit

FCO Lt Sollo says:
::holds the ship in position:: CSO: C'moin Ensign... my butt's burning here.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
*CMO*: Commander, this is the Elara bridge. Be on a standby for incoming casualties, we'll be receiving our first injuries in a few moments.

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
*CMO*: Jo'Brel to the medical Pod...we're nearly done here, power should be stabilized shortly

CMO LtCmdr Montgomery says:
*CIV* Understood, thanks for the heads up.

CMO LtCmdr Montgomery says:
*CEO* I should hope so, we have incoming wounded.

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
::inputs new calculations and reinitializes all 3 moorings::

CMO LtCmdr Montgomery says:
*Dr Greene* Dr. Greene, we have incoming wounded to the pod, we may have some referrals for you.

CSO Ens Lyta says:
CO: What about fatalities? Should I transport them over as well?

CO Capt Timrok says:
:: turns to Pazoski ::XO Actually maybe I would feel more comfortable with more combat experience at Tactical

Dr Greene says:
::Looks around the sickbay for a moment:: *CMO*: Copied, just send down the data when you have it logged..

CMO LtCmdr Montgomery says:
*Medical Teams*: Montgomery to all medical teams, we have incoming wounded.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
*CMO*: Here we go, first batch incoming to beds 1 to 78. I'm transporting bodies directly to the storage facilities as well, be on standby, you're receiving the worst ones yet.

CO Capt Timrok says:
CSO: First priority are the wounded, the dead aren't going to go far

CMO LtCmdr Montgomery says:
*CIV* Understood.

FCO Lt Sollo says:
::waits impatiently for the transport to complete::

CMO LtCmdr Montgomery says:
::heads over to the triage area to help out::

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says:
::looks slightly surprised:: CO: I'm a bit rusty but they say it’s like falling off a log ::makes his way over to the tactical console, relieving the junior officer stationed there::

Narrator says:
ACTION: A swarm of Synod Kuk-class fighters attempts to finish off the Princess Royal when her sister ship, the USS Iron Duke, comes to her aid, firing into the mass of Synod fighters. One of the fighters spins off from the impact, slamming into Elara's shields and detonating.

CSO Ens Lyta says:
::Nods, notices that CIV is now concentrating on transports and looks for the nearest wounded::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
*Dr. Greene*: Dr, I have incoming casualties with minor injuries. The POD is currently handling the worst cases, transporting now.

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
*CO*: Jo'Brel to Captain Timrok ::shuts the panel with a click:: The moorings have been synchronized, power should be stable in the POD and there shouldn't be any reason to limit speed anymore. ::nearly fall from the shaking::

CSO Ens Lyta says:
FCO: Ok, the Princess Royal is next.

SM Lilia says:
ACTION: The injured start arriving on the Elara. The ones with stronger life signs arrive in sickbay and the others in the pod

FCO Lt Sollo says:
CSO: Got it... ::swoops in on the princess Royal::

SM Lilia says:
ACTION: When they get to them, dead bodies will also arrive in the pod3

CMO LtCmdr Montgomery says:
::approaches the first bed:: Patient: You're aboard the Elara, can you hear me?

CO Capt Timrok says:
*CEO* good work Ensign, thank you

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
::smiles and hastily puts his tools back in the box::

CMO LtCmdr Montgomery says:
::nods at one of the MO's to take over as he notices his PADD update::

Narrator says:
ACTION: The remaining Khenta battlecarriers have recharged their COVEN cannons and realign to fire into the armada again.

CSO Ens Lyta says:
CO: Shields down to 30% due to the impact. Hull breaches on deck 13 but so far force fields are holding.

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
::starts walking down the ladder::

CMO LtCmdr Montgomery says:
::approaches the patient in bed 32 who doesn't have a doctor yet:: Walker: Mr. Walker, I'd like you to take this one. Clerk him in and present to me.

CO Capt Timrok says:
FCO: Engineering reports an all clear for you to abuse those engines again - keep us out of the firing line of those battlecarriers

Narrator says:
ACTION: Like ancient ritualized fighting, the front line of Khenta battlecarriers spin up their massive COVEN cannons and fire into the bulk of the incoming armada. Great beams of verteron slice into the lines, battering down shields and destroying power systems. Leaving a huge section of the armada reeling.

FCO Lt Sollo says:
CO: Can't we shoot back at these things?

Med Walker says:
CMO: Ok, but... ::looks at the patient::

SM Lilia says:
ACTION: After the Elara is hit, there is a hull breach quickly fixed by a force field. The breach is on deck 13 and if one would look carefully from the outside one would see what appears to be a blue cow's face looking out

CMO LtCmdr Montgomery says:
Walker: Mr. Walker, I don't have the time for ifs-buts-or-maybes. Get on with it, I have faith in you.

Med Walker says:
CMO: Thank you, Dr. Montgomery.

CO Commodore Sketek says:
COMM: Fleet: Those battle cruisers are their strongest weapons. They need to be taken out.

CMO LtCmdr Montgomery says:
::smiles and moves on:: *Dr Greene* Montgomery to Greene, how many are you taking down there?

CO Capt Timrok says:
XO: damage report

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
::gets out the JT and heads for the TL::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
*CMO*: I'm transporting the second batch now, Commander. Standby.

FCO Lt Sollo says:
Self: Why are we still here?

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
::enters TL and orders it to the appropriate deck::

CMO LtCmdr Montgomery says:
::looks at his PADD:: *CIV*: That leaves 25 beds remaining.

CSO Ens Lyta says:
Self: I didn't know that the purpose of a medical ship was being cannon fodder.

Narrator says:
ACTION: Turning Commodore Sketek into a liar, the Synod battlegroup's strongest weapons appear out of the cloud and smoke of the nebula behind the command ship.

Dr Greene says:
*CMO*: We are busy here, about ten in treatment and another fifteen lined up... ::Looks around his sickbay, glad there is a clear order in there, the crew well trained::

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says:
::watches the tactical display:: CO: Hull breach on deck 13, emergency force fields are in place, no reported casualties from the crew.

CMO LtCmdr Montgomery says:
*CIV*: We're going to have to move some of the minors to overflow wards aboard the Elara - convert quarters if necessary - and Elara's main medical facilities will have to provide relief for the pod.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
*CMO*: So noted, I'll find out if we can initiate emergency medical procedures on the Elara and start utilizing the holodecks as secondary treatment bays.

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
::enters ME and barks out:: EO: Report!

FCO Lt Sollo says:
CSO: Are those bodies aboard yet?

Narrator says:
SCENE: Short and ungainly, fifty Pebet-class torpedo cruiser platforms move out of the cloying fog and turn side on to the attack to launch one half of their armament.

CSO Ens Lyta says:
FCO: Should be. ::Looks over to Maor::

CO Capt Timrok says:
XO: Better ready the quantum torpedoes, looks like we may need to get our hands dirty

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CO: Captain, medical are reporting lack of space. Permission to start utilizing the spare holodecks as secondary treatment locations?

EO Lt Yellow JoBrel says:
CEO: Hull breach deck 13, emergency force fields are in place...I'm working on making sure they don't fail. The deck should be being evacuated as we speak

CO Capt Timrok says:
CIV: You've got it

SM Lilia says:
ACTION: Debris and bodies start filling the Elara's flight path, it would be impossible to avert them all

CMO LtCmdr Montgomery says:
*Dr Greene*: We're receiving more criticals than the pod can handle. I want your facility to stabilize people and then move them to overflow wards. You'll be receiving critical patients soon enough.

Narrator says:
SCENE: In the distance, the crews of the Andromeda Task Group can see the glimmer of 6000 resonance torpedoes flying toward them at the speed of light.

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
EO: Good work, carry on. ::moves over to the main console to asses priority repairs::

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says:
CO: Torpedoes are armed and ready sir, just trying to keep a low profile while we are still on medical duty

CSO Ens Lyta says:
FCO: I suggest we pick up any escape pods close by in case they're fired upon.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
*CMO*: Permissions granted, Commander. I need two of your staff to man the two holodecks, unless you wish to activate the EMH.

FCO Lt Sollo says:
::gets ready for some fancy flying::

CO Capt Timrok says:
XO: Acknowledged we don't need to draw any more fire than is necessary

Dr Greene says:
*CMO*: Understood, we'll clear a part of our wards and prepare for critical cases then.. ::Walks over to two of the doctors:: Docs: Alright, you two, we're going to clear these 6 beds, take out one of them to create some more space, and get some more equipment trays in here.. We'll be dealing with critical cases too from now on, and I want them to come here..

CO Commodore Sketek says:
COMM: Fleet: All shields to full strength.

CMO LtCmdr Montgomery says:
*CIV*: You can have one of my medical teams but we're going to have to use the EMH to supplement that. Can the EMH work with multiple instances on this vessel?

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says:
FCO: Mr Sollo, it would be best if those torpedoes did not hit us.

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
::is very pleased that most of the staff in engineering seem capable of deciding their tasks without having to be told constantly::

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says:
::diverts everything he has free to the shields::

CO Capt Timrok says:
:: smirks slightly at the XO's flair for understatement ::

Narrator says:
ACTION: The entire front wave of the Andromeda Task Group is destroyed as the torpedoes impact. Pieces of ships from both sides fly backwards, slamming into other ships, causing a domino effect as ships and missiles impact.

FCO Lt Sollo says:
::under his breath:: XO: You don't say Commander, I'm doing my best.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
*CMO*: Very well, holodecks one and two are allocated for your use.

SM Lilia says:
ACTION: In the middle of the mess the Elara's shields are hit again. Multiple hull breaches but force fields are put in place. Reports of injuries start arriving in sickbay

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
*CEO*: Bridge to ME.

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
*CIV*: Go ahead Sir!

Narrator says:
SCENE: 100 Starfleet vessels are drifting in the Sethan nebula, damaged or destroyed. Every emergency channel is lit up with calls for assistance.

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
::hopes not to join the casualty list::

CSO Ens Lyta says:
All: Shields back up to 50%.

CMO LtCmdr Montgomery says:
*Medic Team E* Please report to Elara holodecks to supervise overflow facilities.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
*CEO*: Ensign, I need your assistance in utilizing the Elara's avatar emitter to another instance of the EMH matrix. As soon as possible.

FCO Lt Sollo says:
::dodges a few torpedoes and bears down on the escape pods::

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
*CIV*: Emitter? EMH? Self: Should have started that second emitter *CIV*: Aye Sir, I'll meet you at holodeck 1? ::hits some controls and makes sure the avatar is transferred to the database:: Aloud: Sorry Elara

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
*CEO*: Get started, I'll try getting there as soon as possible. Bridge out.

CO Capt Timrok says:
XO: buy us as much time as you can, every minute longer we can stay saves more lives

CEO Ens JoBrel says:
::picks up the emitter and a tool set and heads out of ME, calling back:: EO: Keep me up to date!

Dr Greene says:
::Looks around for a moment, again appreciating the extensive training the crew had gone through recently to get the routines down properly in case of a major event:: Self: Good...

FCO Lt Sollo says:
::dodges another torpedo:: Self; Phew that was close.

CMO LtCmdr Montgomery says:
::not happy with the number of casualties coming in:: *Medical Personnel* Montgomery to all medical personnel, we're overwhelmed and will treat this as a major incident. If they're not breathing spontaneously, they're dead.

XO LtCmdr Pazoski says:
CO: I will do what I can sir, but if this fleet commander doesn't get his strategy sorted soon there might not be much of anything left to save

Narrator says:
ACTION: Aboard Elara, they hear a massive pop as every shield emitter in the ship overloads. They're deafened by the horrifying screech of metal on metal as the USS Iron Duke's hull scrapes across theirs before rolling off the pod and exploding behind them.

SM Lilia says:
=/\= =/\= =/\= Pause Mission =/\= =/\= =/\=

DRAMATIS PERSONAE

Terry Imrie is Captain Joseph Timrok (CO – Commanding Officer)
Peter Saunders is Lieutenant Commander Peter Pazoski (XO – Executive Officer)
Eldad Ben-Tovim is Commander Maor (CIV – Starfleet Intelligence Specialist)
Scott Knight is Lieutenant Iain Sollo (FCO – Flight Control Officer)
Rob van den Dungen is Lieutenant Dalin Tar (OPS – Operations Officer)
Andreas Habeland Is Ensign Ezri Lyta (CSO – Chief Science Officer)
Andrew James is Ensign Jo'Brel (CEO – Chief Engineering Officer)

Lilia Perfeito is anyone I missed.
Tim Scholes is Dr. Greene
Chris Scott is CMO Montgomery & Other random NPCs (Featuing Walker)

Stardate: 10611.12
Arc Title: “Temple of Fire”
Part: One / “Licking our wounds”
Ship Manager: Lilia Perfeito
Arc Creator: Kurt G. & Mike J. (With assitance from Karriaunna S. & Christopher D.)

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