ACTD WIDE USS Europa "Journey’s End"
Stardate 10112.09

Host MikeyS says:
<<< Resume ACTD-Wide Mission - Europa: "Journey's End", Part II (The Race)  --  Stardate 10112.09, 20:03 Eastern >>>

Host CO_Senn says:
::on the Europa's bridge, sitting in her chair::

Host XO_Rya says:
::In her quarters bundling up Julia and gathering her things to bring her to Maggie's quarters.::

OPS_Taylor says:
::Sitting at OPS:: CO: Operations is Green.

CSO_Vekh says:
::at Science One, targeting scanners on the spheres ahead::

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::in the Annex, looking over the ship distribution logs, watching the dots converge::

CNS_Azhure says:
::In the cargo bay, helping to set things up for their civilian citizens.::

Host CO_Senn says:
OPS: Why doesn't it surprise me ::smiles:: As usual. Are the inner cargo bays ready?

Host XO_Rya says:
::Packs Scat and Silver into their carry cases, ignoring their irritated hisses and yowls.::

FCO_B`lee says:
::turns from his console:: CO: Captain, helm is responding optimally and we retain all control of propulsion systems.

CSO_Vekh says:
CO: Science reports all green as well, sir ::pauses:: No pun intended of course, sir

Host CO_Senn says:
FCO: Good Mr. B'lee. Maintain our distance from the Borg spheres for the time being.

CNS_Azhure says:
::Nods as she takes the report::  Lt.  Terri:  Thank you.  I guess that is about all we can do for now.

FCO_B`lee says:
::nods:: CO: Understood Captain. ::turns back to his console::

OPS_Taylor says:
CO: Ready for the transport of the Civilians.

Host CO_Senn says:
::turns and grins at Vekh, that was a nice unintended pun:: CSO: Any signs of the fleet on sensors, Commander?

CNS_Azhure says:
*XO*: Alara, we are about ready down here for the civilians.

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::reaches out and opens a comm:: *CO*: West to Captain Senn.

Host CO_Senn says:
OPS: Great. I hope most of them can arrive through their own means, though.

FCO_B`lee says:
::doesn't particularly like taking up all the shuttlebay space with the Civilian crew but understands the Captain's reasoning::

CSO_Vekh says:
CO: updating sensor sweeps right now sir ::resets sensors perimeter to maximum range::

Host MikeyS says:
ACTION: The Borg, the lovely little Borg spheres, are maintaining their course. The fleet being assembled is several hours away.

CTO_Nimitz says:
CO: Every deck has reported, all guards in position. Regarding tactical systems, we are as prepared as we could be, but who can say one is ever prepared for the borg?

Host XO_Rya says:
::Looks down at everything. There is no way she can carry this all.:: *CNS*: Thank you Azhure. I'll be there in a minute. ::Heads into the hallway balancing everything and begins to make her way to the cargo bay.

Host CO_Senn says:
CTO: Captain Janeway could pretend to be prepared remarkably well if I've read her reports correctly... ::shrugs::

OPS_Taylor says:
CO: I'll have Operations Staff assist in the transition if required, sir.

Host CO_Senn says:
CTO: In any case, we're as ready as we can be.

CNS_Azhure says:
::Puts her hands on her hips as she surveys the place.::

FCO_B`lee says:
::checks in with his crew of shuttle technicians:: CO: Captain, it's worth noting that our ability to launch multiple shuttles will be restricted by placing the ship's civilian population into the shuttlebays. Should the need arise to launch multiple shuttlecraft, my crews will not be able to guarantee an efficient and timely launching.

CTO_Nimitz says:
CO: But she had some help from the future, is your future you planning to come back and give us a hand?

CSO_Vekh says:
::reads the data:: CO: Captain, a fleet of 15 starships is at least several hours away. We are on our own for that long.

Host XO_Rya says:
<Maggie> ::Sees Alara with the baby and cats and rushes out of the turbolift and helps her back into it.::

Host CO_Senn says:
::stands up and looks alternatively at each of the senior officers on the bridge::

CTO_Nimitz says:
::smiles at the captain.. not sure why though::

Host CO_Senn says:
FCO: They will stay in the cargo bays, off the shuttlebays. Your concerns are noted, though. I trust it won't come to launching any shuttles.

Host XO_Rya says:
::Smiles gratefully at Maggie and thanks the older woman.:: Maggie: Hopefully everyone will be able to get back to their quarters soon.

CSO_Vekh says:
::contacts Stellar Cartography:: *Lt. Stars*: Lieutenant, prepare a full report on whatever we have on the possible destination of the Borg if they maintain current course

Host CO_Senn says:
CSO: Understood. We'll keep our low profile for the time being. Please extrapolate our course though, I'd like to know where we're heading.

CSO_Vekh says:
<Stars> *CSO*: right away, sir ::goes on researching the data::

FCO_B`lee says:
::thinks, the Captain hasn't the slightest clue what this mission could require ... but doesn't say so:: CO: Aye sir.

Host CO_Senn says:
::finally turns to the smiling Lieutenant Nimitz:: CTO: I have no clue, but I wouldn't mind. ::thinks "wormhole" and sits back again, trying hard not to grin::

CSO_Vekh says:
CO: Stellar cartography is just about to give me a report on it.

CNS_Azhure says:
*OPS*:  You can give the word whenever you would like.

Host CO_Senn says:
*SFI* Senn here.

Host XO_Rya says:
::Maggie and Alara reach the cargobay. Alara gives Julia a gentle kiss on her forehead:: Maggie/Julia/the kittys: I'll see you all soon. ::Turning she looks for Azhure.::

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::looks back up:: *CO*: Oh. Captain, I've been... digging. I'm not particularly encouraged by what I've found in fleet movements and reports back to Command.

OPS_Taylor says:
*CNS*: I am ready up here, Counselor.

Host CO_Senn says:
::feels that somber feeling creep back in:: *SFI* Would you care to share, commander?

CNS_Azhure says:
::Smiles wistfully at the baby for a moment, then looks at Alara::  XO:  I guess we are set then.

CNS_Azhure says:
*OPS*:  Go ahead and inform our civilians to come on down.  Might as well do it now then later.

FCO_B`lee says:
::chuckles to himself at the flight controls as he hears the Captain asking an Intelligence officer to share info ... good luck::

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::frowns a little, evident in his voice:: *CO*: Both the KNZ and RNZ have been crossed, as well as our border with the Delta-Q. But so far no one is entirely sure what's going on, or aren't talking about it.

Host XO_Rya says:
::Smiles softly at Azhure.:: CNS: I suppose. ::Looks around and grins at the counselor.:: CNS: I love what you've done with the place.

Host MikeyS says:
ACTION: One of the Borg spheres slows slightly, to close the distance between itself and the Europa. They activate a scanning beam, training it on the Europa.

CSO_Vekh says:
::Lt. Stars' report comes through and Vekh analyses the results momentarily::

CSO_Vekh says:
::sensors blare:: CO: We are being scanned by the Borg!

Host CO_Senn says:
*SFI* I guess we have received the same reports. The Borg is not the least of our concerns.

Host CO_Senn says:
CTO: Red alert.

FCO_B`lee says:
::jumps in his chair slightly, caught off guard by the course change from the cube:: Self: Oh crud... All: I think someone notice we were following them.

CNS_Azhure says:
::Smiles::  XO:  It is not much, but it will do for the duration and hopefully keep some complaints from our ears.  I can understand the ones I have already heard.

Host CO_Senn says:
*XO* Commander, to the bridge.

CTO_Nimitz says:
::puts red alert::

OPS_Taylor says:
::Informs all Civilians to Evacuate to the Cargobays::

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
*CO*: Agreed, Captain. Shall I come to the Bridge?

Host CO_Senn says:
FCO: Slow down just like they did, lieutenant, ready for evasives.

CNS_Azhure says:
XO:  I will take care of things here.

Host CO_Senn says:
*SFI* An extra hand will be appreciated.

OPS_Taylor says:
::Puts all systems on Red Alert Status::

Host XO_Rya says:
*CO*: On my way. CNS: Join me?

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
*CO*: Yes ma'am. I'll be right there. Annex out.

CTO_Nimitz says:
::sets shields on a random rotating modulation::

FCO_B`lee says:
::nods:: CO: Aye sir, maintaining relative position from the nearest cube... ::shimmey's the Europa to starboard slightly::

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::closes down the comm and pulls back on his tunic, heading for the door.::

CNS_Azhure says:
XO:  As soon as they are settled, I will join the party on the bridge.

FCO_B`lee says:
::looks down at his console:: Self: That's odd....

Host CO_Senn says:
OPS: Are they hailing us...? ::remembers the usual Borg "greeting" from the last time she met them::

Host XO_Rya says:
::Shakes her head slightly.:: CNS: Sorry. I still get distracted. See you soon. ::Takes off at a run for the nearest turbolift.::

CSO_Vekh says:
::concentrates scans on the Borg to assess their status::

FCO_B`lee says:
::keeps his hands on his controls and his eyes forward:: CO: Captain, I don't know if it means anything or not ... but when I altered our course, I noticed a bit of chop in space that isn't normally there.

Host MikeyS says:
ACTION: The Borg scanning beam appears to be concentrating its scans on the Bridge, Main Engineering, and Deck 17... the Intelligence Annex Office..

CNS_Azhure says:
::As people start showing, she and her staff quickly get them into the room.::

CTO_Nimitz says:
FCO: I have my console opened for a link with yours, whenever you're ready for evassive maneuvres let me know

Host CO_Senn says:
FCO: A... chop? ::turns to the CSO:: CSO: Commander Vekh?

OPS_Taylor says:
::Checks the Comm frequencies:: CO: No, sir

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::zips up his tunic as he heads down the hall toward the lift:: Self: Stupid Paragon. He better be wrong... ::sighs and straightens the uniform::

FCO_B`lee says:
CO: Aye sir ... like wake turbulence. It could be a control problem, but I doubt it. ::keys in a diagnostic routine:: CO: Running a flight control diagnostic now...

Host CO_Senn says:
::the turbolift doors open and she sees a detail of security officers step onto the bridge::

Host XO_Rya says:
::Taps her feet impatiently as the turbolift heads for the bridge and then quickly steps out of it when it reaches her destination. Alara heads immediately for Captain Senn.:: CO: The Borg?

Host CO_Senn says:
FCO: Let me know what you find.

CNS_Azhure says:
::Helps one of the teachers gather the kids together to begin activites to keep them involved.::

CSO_Vekh says:
::raises eyebrow at the CO and FCO:: CO/FCO: Verifying now ::intensifies scans::

FCO_B`lee says:
::stares at the Borg parahexagon on screen and turns to the diagnostic results:: CO: Controls are functioning normally...

Host MikeyS says:
ACTION: Without warning, the ship fires several torpedoes... they strike the shields quickly, causing the forward shields to fluctuate.

CNS_Azhure says:
::Allows herself to be emersed in what she is doing, avoiding further thoughts of the Borg, just for a bit more time.::

FCO_B`lee says:
All: Whoa! ::quickly lays in evasives:: CO: Not much warning on that one... ::takes the ship away from the Borg dedecahedron::

CSO_Vekh says:
::grabs console as the ship shudders under Borg fire::

Host CO_Senn says:
XO: Indeed. We're being scanned. Nothing else so far... key words being so far.

Host CO_Senn says:
FCO: And in the meantime... I suggest you discreetly back us off.

CTO_Nimitz says:
*Alpha Team*: I want all of you on deck one. *Beta Team*: You'll take ME. *Delta Team*: You'll stay near the Intelligence annex, but only get in if you pick borg signatures or are authorized Cmdr West or a senior officer

Host CO_Senn says:
OPS: Damage report

FCO_B`lee says:
CTO: Get us tied in, now!

CTO_Nimitz says:
CO: Intruder alert.. Main Engineering..Deck 17... and several extra reports coming in

CNS_Azhure says:
::Takes a head count of those coming in.::

Host CO_Senn says:
CTO: Send all available personnel there.

Host XO_Rya says:
::Stumbles and then regains her balance.:: CO: I see. ::Hears Nimitz and heads over to him.::

CSO_Vekh says:
CO: Captain, their shields are near half operational, compared to the 10% level when they came out of the rift

OPS_Taylor says:
CO: The Borg just....scannneddddd  ::Holds onto the Console::  scanned the Intell annex.  Forward Shieds Cut into half! Weapons still intact.

Host CO_Senn says:
All: Everyone get a weapon ::walks to the locker and unlocks it::

Host CO_Senn says:
CTO: Return fire to the sphere.

FCO_B`lee says:
::glares back at the CTO:: CTO: Any chance I could get my phaser back now?

Host CO_Senn says:
*CEO* What's your status, ensign?

CNS_Azhure says:
*OPS*:  We are missing a family... can you tell me what the status us up there?

CTO_Nimitz says:
::aims phasers and fires, prepares a round of torps and fires too::

Host XO_Rya says:
::Gets out of tactical's way and grabs a phaser for herself and one for B'lee.:: FCO: Here. ::hands it to him.::

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::almost gets run over by a team of security officers running out of the lift:: Self: What the...?

CSO_Vekh says:
::maintains position on his station scanning the subspace field:: FCO: could you execute a half degree deviation? I wanna full scann on that 'chop'

FCO_B`lee says:
::takes the phaser and slips it into the holster on his thigh with an angry glare at the CTO:: CO: I'm taking us out of immediate weapons range, Captain...

CTO_Nimitz says:
::looks at the FCO and points to the open locker on the wall::

Host MikeyS says:
<EO Neerengi> *Senn*: Captain, we have two Borg drones in Engineering.. they are attempting to gain access to our systems.. Security just arrived Captain.

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::brushes himself off and heads for the lift again:: *CO*: West to the Captain. I was almost run over, ma'am... Is there soemthing I don't know?

Host CO_Senn says:
FCO: Good. See with Taylor what angle is the best to offer them our best shielded area.

Host XO_Rya says:
CO: Erect forcefields around engineering?

Host CO_Senn says:
*SFI* I thought the intruder alert could be heard in Jupiter, commander.

Host MikeyS says:
ACTION: Weapons strike the sphere, it is damaged slightly.

CTO_Nimitz says:
SEC_McArthur> SFI: We've been boarded, Me, deck 17 and others, we've been sent to protect this area, the borg scanned intensibly the Annex.

Host CO_Senn says:
XO: They can bypass them, but it might slow them down. Go for it.

FCO_B`lee says:
::nods at the CO and glances at OPS:: OPS: Mister Taylore?

OPS_Taylor says:
*CNS*: Shields down to 50% Intruders in the ship

CSO_Vekh says:
::analysis ship's maneuvers through subspace:: Self: By the Hornless Gatekeeper of Orion Hell....

FCO_B`lee says:
::quickly puts the Europa on a course that should be beyond the weapons range of the Borg rectangles::

CNS_Azhure says:
*OPS*:  Thanks.

CNS_Azhure says:
*CTO*:  Which decks are the intruders?

Host CO_Senn says:
::itches to go to engineering, but knows she can't just leave the bridge right now:: CTO: How many drones are onboard?

Host XO_Rya says:
::Uses an empty engineering station and begins erecting forcefields around Engineering, trying to alternate the frequency they're set at as best as she can.::

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::draws in a quick breath:: McArthur: The Annex.... Paragon. Damn! Come with me! ::runs back toward the Annex::

CTO_Nimitz says:
CO: Sensors read 10 drones

CNS_Azhure says:
::Takes one of the phasers being passed out::

CSO_Vekh says:
CO: Captain, I've detected what appears to be a subspace disturbance unlike anything I have ever seen ::continues scans::

Host CO_Senn says:
::frowns:: CTO: That is not much. I know you can do wonders with our weapons... try your mightiest to destroy that sphere. Your people will take care of the drones ::or so she hopes::

OPS_Taylor says:
FCO: I am repowering the forward shield grid. ::Redirects power from the other shields to compensate::

CTO_Nimitz says:
SEC_McArthur>::follows West::

Host CO_Senn says:
CSO: A subspace disturbance as in... ::on top of things:: lack of subspace, by any chance?

FCO_B`lee says:
OPS: The forward shield grib? We're NOT running towards them, Taylor! We're running away from them!

Host MikeyS says:
INFO: 2 drones in Main Engineering.. security quickly disables one of the drones...
2 drones are in the Intelligence Annex, attempting to access the AI program that is Paragon.
6 more drones are scattered throughout the ship.. 4 near the Civilians in the cargo hold, 2 in the weapons pod

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::hastily punches in the code on the inner two blast doors::

Host XO_Rya says:
::Scans the Europa using internal sensors.::

CSO_Vekh says:
::pauses at the Captain's analogy:: CO: Not the analogy I'd have used but yes, it does looks like subspace 'phased out' for a second or two as we maneuvered

CTO_Nimitz says:
::prepares a full load of torpedoes and aims them to an area that doesn't seem important, hoping that is not as protected as an important one, therefore a breach in their shields could be opened::

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
<Paragon> SFI: Com....mand.... Wes... I'm... they're hurting mememe.....

CNS_Azhure says:
::Near the door sees 4 drones::  *CTO*:  We have four drones down here.

Host XO_Rya says:
CO: We have borg in mulitple locations. ::Quickly states how many and where as above.::

Host CO_Senn says:
::walks to Alara:: XO: Make sure the drones find forcefields everywhere along their way. Inform the security teams.

CNS_Azhure says:
::Motions for everyone to back away from the door area.::

OPS_Taylor says:
FCO: We have to reinforce the shields that we have lost.  The other shields are at Max Power ::Diverts power to Aft Shields::

Host CO_Senn says:
CSO: Is it something we can use to our advantage?

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::Feels a pang of pain:: Paragon: I'm coming! Where are they?

CTO_Nimitz says:
*CNS*: Mainly 24 and 17

Host MikeyS says:
ACTION: The Borg sphere is severely damaged.. it begins to break off

FCO_B`lee says:
::frowns at OPS and turns to the CO:: CO: Captain, we could physically eject the entire sections into space...

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
<Paragon> SFI: My.. h-h-heart...

Host XO_Rya says:
::Nods her head to indicate she heard the Captain, but doesn't look away from the console and keeps tapping away at the controls.::

CNS_Azhure says:
::Watches as a forcefield goes up across the doors::

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::looks back at the security officers:: McArthur: Downstairs! Hurry! ::grabs a phaser off the wall and heads quickly down the stairs::

CNS_Azhure says:
*CTO*:  I have four here to join your list.

Host CO_Senn says:
::sees the sphere starting to break off:: CTO: A pair of Q torps might be great at this time, lieutenant.

FCO_B`lee says:
::hears the CO and puts the Europa into an optimum firing position::

CSO_Vekh says:
::analyses the phasing pattern:: CO: Not in a way that I can see now, sir. In fact, if this effect were to increase in intensity, our warp capability would be severely hampered

Host XO_Rya says:
*Security Teams*: Intruders in Engineering, the Intel Annex, Cargo Bay, and Weapons Pod.

Host MikeyS says:
ACTION: Main power fluctuates, the sole drone appears to be gaining access to the main computer.

Host CO_Senn says:
FCO: With our crew inside, lieutenant?

CNS_Azhure says:
::Stands next to the two security officers, her face a blank look, but not her eyes.::

FCO_B`lee says:
::grimaces:: CO: Begging the Captain's pardon, but with the Borg in those sections they won't be OUR crew much longer.

Host XO_Rya says:
::Trys to lock onto the drones to transport them off the ship.::

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::arrives downstairs with McArthur and spots the drones' tubules injected into Paragon's main matrix:: Drones: No! ::fires::

Host CO_Senn says:
::nods:: CSO: Let's label it problem #2 for the time being. We have 10 Borg onboard,,, 9 I think now, I'm open for ideas on how to eliminate that threat.

CNS_Azhure says:
Daleia/Thomas:  We will only get one, maybe two chances.  We need to try to lead them away from this area.

CTO_Nimitz says:
::smiles and with that with the shine of mass destruction in his eyes fires another load of Quantums::

OPS_Taylor says:
::Looks up at the light flickering:: CO: I suggest we kick some Borg off this ship, sir.

CTO_Nimitz says:
*CNS: A team is on its way, Cmdr.

CNS_Azhure says:
::Watches as the two officers take aim and fire.::

Host MikeyS says:
ACTION: The second drone in Engineering is disabled. One of the Borg drones in the Annex is destroyed. The Europa fires quantum torpedoes. The Borg sphere is destroyed.

Host XO_Rya says:
CO: I can't get a transporter lock on any of the Borg

Host XO_Rya says:
::Continues erecting forcefields around the impacted areas.::

Host MikeyS says:
ACTION: Two of the Four drones near the cargo bays have been disabled.

Host CO_Senn says:
::sees the sphere explode:: All: All right, Lieutenant Taylor is right.

CSO_Vekh says:
CO: Aye, sir. ::reads reports:: Incidentally, the current heading of the Borg looks like will take them to the origin of the disturbances, or at least they are gettting more intense

CTO_Nimitz says:
SEC-McArthur> ::fires at the second drone::

CNS_Azhure says:
::Quietly::  That seems too easy.  ::Watches as the two security officers take aim on the other two.::

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::fires again ont he drone btu sees the shields stop his shots and slumps his shoulders:: Self: What...  ::sighs:: Paragon: We can't let them have what you know... I'm sorry Paragon.

Host CO_Senn says:
CSO: Still problem number two. The fleet should be assembling near that location.

Host MikeyS says:
ACTION: The second drone in the Annex has adapted its personal shields.

Host CO_Senn says:
XO: Alara, the bridge is yours.

OPS_Taylor says:
CO: Permission to accompany you.

FCO_B`lee says:
::absolutely mystified that the Captain is leaving the bridge now::

CNS_Azhure says:
::Hears the whine of the phasers and looks to see if the other two would also fall.::

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
<Paragon> :;static:: I... I unders-s-stand... Activating core d-dump. Five secondss.. four... three... two..

Host XO_Rya says:
::Looks up in surprise.:: CO: Where are you going?

Host CO_Senn says:
::grabs a phaser rifle from still open locker:: CSO, CTO: Come with me.

CTO_Nimitz says:
SEC_McArthur> ::takes a knife out of this uniform and jumps onto the borg::

CTO_Nimitz says:
::takes his phaser and follows the captain::

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::feels another pang of pain as he hears the small explosion inside the computer:: Drone: Damn you!! ::joins McArthur in the fray::

Host MikeyS says:
ACTION: McArthur is knocked across the room.

Host XO_Rya says:
OPS: Get our people out of the weapons pod and change the polarity to electrocute the intruders.

Host CO_Senn says:
XO: Downstairs ::already walking to the turbolift:: It's my ship, no arguments allowed at this time, note them in your log if you must. If the ship appears to be compromised... set the self-destruct sequence with Lieutenant Taylor and have everyone evacuate.

Host MikeyS says:
ACTION: One more drone near the cargo bay is disabled. The other one has adapted its shielding.

CTO_Nimitz says:
SEC_McArthur> Ouch..

OPS_Taylor says:
XO: Aye.

Host XO_Rya says:
::Frowns, but nods.:: CO: Understood. Good luck.

OPS_Taylor says:
::Sets the Weapons pods Polarity Change::

OPS_Taylor says:
CO: Yes, sir.

Host MikeyS says:
ACTION: The Borg Drone in the Annex turns to West and steps toward him...

Host CO_Senn says:
OPS: I am sorry, but your codes match, you should help us from here. I think we'll need you before the day's over.

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::backpedals:: McArthur: Your knife... give me your knife...

CNS_Azhure says:
::Nods as the other one is taken out::  Daleia/Thomas:  Keep him occupied... we may have to do this one the old fashion way.  Whatever you do, don't let him touch you.

FCO_B`lee says:
::in no hurry to die, doesn't volunteer to go with the Captain::

OPS_Taylor says:
CO: Aye, Captain.  Good luck.

Host MikeyS says:
ACTION: The Borg in the weapons pod are electrocuted (after the maintenance workers and security officers are beamed out).

CSO_Vekh says:
::tracking the remaining Borg sphere and the annoying subspace phasing effect::

CTO_Nimitz says:
<McArthur>: ::with a great deal of effort he recovers and throws the knife to West::

Host CO_Senn says:
::enters the TL, and offers Taylor a small smile before the TL doors shut::

FCO_B`lee says:
::wonders why the Borg suddenly took an interest in the Europa after having left them alone for so long::

Host XO_Rya says:
OPS: How many intruders are left?

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::grabs the knife out of the air and fingers the blade:: Drone: Come on Sparky... you made me kill my friend...

CNS_Azhure says:
::Keeping guard near the door, follows the security officers movements and sighs as  another group of security officers appears.::

FCO_B`lee says:
XO: They're after this thing ... whatever it is. Why would they stop to assimilate the Europa now? Unless they found this thing here!

OPS_Taylor says:
::Runs up to Tac:: XO: 2 more Borg

Host XO_Rya says:
OPS: Where?

Host CO_Senn says:
::sees Vekh squeeze himself into the lift before the doors close::

Host CO_Senn says:
TL: The Computer Core

FCO_B`lee says:
::can't help but stare at Vekh's console, thinking the answers are all there::

Host XO_Rya says:
FCO: I don't know Lt. Are sensors picking up anything of interest?

OPS_Taylor says:
XO: The Computer core.

Host MikeyS says:
ACTION: The Borg heads for West, its arm outward. He slices and slashes, causing some liquid to pour from the side of the Borg's body.

CNS_Azhure says:
::One of the security officers fires an antique gun at the remaining drone.::

CTO_Nimitz says:
SEC_McArthur> ::pulls out a plasma tube off the wall and runs towards the drone and plugs the tube to the borg's head:: SFI: Watch it, it's hot plasma

FCO_B`lee says:
::grimaces goes to stand ... sits back down ... goes to stand ... sits back down:: XO: Darn it! I'm calling for a backup FCO. ::makes the call::

Host MikeyS says:
ACTION: The last drone near the cargo bay is wounded, and falls down.

Host XO_Rya says:
::Follows B'lee's eyes.:: FCO: Slave flight control to science one and see what you can find. I'll assist you as I can.

CSO_Vekh says:
<Adel> ::replaces Vekh at Science One, as the Orion leaves the bridge::

CNS_Azhure says:
::Sighs::  *CTO*:  We are clear down here for now.

Host XO_Rya says:
OPS: How many are in the Computer core?

FCO_B`lee says:
::gets up from the flight controls and storms across the bridge to the Science console trying to make heads or tails of what he sees there::

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::ignores McArthur and buries the knife into the side of the drone, twisting it hard:: Drone: Just die!

Host MikeyS says:
ACTION: The drone grabs McArthur by the neck, sending several nanobots into his blood stream.. he goes down to his knees, screaming.

FCO_B`lee says:
::looks up:: Self: The computer core? OPS: Are they trying to access the core?

Host CO_Senn says:
::exits at the nearest computer core's nearest TL access, already setting her rifle to remodulate::

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::sees the young man fall:: McArthur: No!

FCO_B`lee says:
::notes from the Science consoles that everything Vekh had been reviewing was being dumped directly into a protected memory section of the computer core::

Host XO_Rya says:
OPS: Seal the Bridge

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
Drone: You mindless murdering pig! :;steps back and kicks the drone square in the chest::

CTO_Nimitz says:
*CTO*: Great, any casualties?

CSO_Vekh says:
<Adel> FCO: how's the subspace disturbance feeling right now? ::continuing Vekh's research::

CNS_Azhure says:
*CSN*:  Thankfully no.  But one of them is still alive.

OPS_Taylor says:
FCO: Looks like it... XO: Aye. ::Seals the bridge::

Host MikeyS says:
ACTION: The drone appears to be wounded from the knife... though he still turns towards West, grabbing his arm.

FCO_B`lee says:
*Adel*: A little busy right now, Adel...

Host CO_Senn says:
::stops at the CC's entrance:: CSO/CTO: Ready?

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
:;feels something about to snap under the iron grip:: Self: Aghhhh!!!

Host XO_Rya says:
OPS: Can you set the computer core to give the Borg a jolt?

CTO_Nimitz says:
CO: Aye sir

FCO_B`lee says:
::leans on the science console:: XO: Everything Vekh has been scanning has been going directly into the computer core. Everything! If the Borg scanned the Europa ... and found information about what they were seeking in the core ... then they might have found us worthy of assimilation.

Host XO_Rya says:
OPS: Without frying all our circuitry?

CNS_Azhure says:
Security:  Take them down to medical.  Be warry of the one still alive.

Host CO_Senn says:
::nods and enters, rifle leveled::

CSO_Vekh says:
CO: Just say when, sir ::locks the rifle::

Host XO_Rya says:
FCO: Understood.

OPS_Taylor says:
XO: It'll probably reset the computer itself.

Host XO_Rya says:
OPS: How long would it take to do it?

FCO_B`lee says:
::listens to what is going on:: XO: We'll still retain manual control of propulsion and weapons ... without the computer's assistance.

Host XO_Rya says:
::makes a decision.:: OPS: Do it.

CSO_Vekh says:
<Adel> ::assists the annoying FCO::

FCO_B`lee says:
::thinks of the storm that is going to come from Command over wiping the Europa's hard drive::

Host XO_Rya says:
OPS: Let me know when you are ready.

OPS_Taylor says:
XO:Commander, I read the CO near there. I might fry her though...

CSO_Vekh says:
::sides the Captain, sweeping the area with the rifle::

FCO_B`lee says:
::trying hard not to elbow Adel out of his way, he's so excited and anxious right now::

Host CO_Senn says:
::looks around, still no sign of the Borg, and moves farther in, sensors said they should be just around that corner::

CNS_Azhure says:
::Heads back into the room, lowering the shields before entering and begins to calm every one down the best she and her staff can.::

Host XO_Rya says:
::Frowns:: OPS: Is there a way to control where we send an electrical discharge?

CSO_Vekh says:
<Adel> ::wonders who the FCO thinks he is, 'Captain Proton'?::

Host MikeyS says:
ACTION: The Borg drone heads for West again, both hands outward.. it is severely wounded.

FCO_B`lee says:
::wonders who Adel thinks she is, the Delaney Sisters::

OPS_Taylor says:
XO: If I send the shock though the room it has to be though the whole room.

CNS_Azhure says:
::Looks up suddenly::  James...

FCO_B`lee says:
::grimaces at the thought of electrocuting the Captain and CSO:: XO: Alternately, we could just dump the thing overboard and let the Borg have it...

Host XO_Rya says:
OPS: Where is the captain in relation to the room?

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::maddened by the two people he's seen go down and just grabs the drone around the neck, squeezing for all his holds dear:: Drone: Just die!

CNS_Azhure says:
Computer:  Location of Cmd West?

Host XO_Rya says:
FCO: If we have to, but I'm not prepared to do that just yet.

FCO_B`lee says:
XO: It's betting than lighting up the Captain and CSO, sir!

Host MikeyS says:
ACTION: McArthur suddenly stands up, Borg implants already beginning to build themselves. He stands and walks casually towards West.

Host XO_Rya says:
FCO: I don't intend to injure either of them Lt. B'lee. They aren't in the computer core room.

CNS_Azhure says:
::Grabs the gun from the stunned security and heads for West's room.::

Host CO_Senn says:
<SEC_Redblade>*CO* Captain, all Borg in the core are... well, either gone or were never here. There's only signs of one left, in the Intel Annex.

FCO_B`lee says:
::finding it hard to control himself he fidgets with his earring praying to the prophets for a safe return of the Captain and CSO::

CSO_Vekh says:
CO: The core is secure, sir. Shall we lock out the system to prevent Borg from acessing it?

FCO_B`lee says:
::...but figures if the prophets have gotta take someone, they can have West::

CTO_Nimitz says:
::whispering:: Self: little borgs...where are you?

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::starts laughign sickly as he feels teh drone's neck begin to give::

Host CO_Senn says:
CSO: Do it and meet us in the Annex. I don't know if anyone else but me right now can unlock those doors...

Host XO_Rya says:
FCO: Conduct another internal scan. I want to know where every single borg drone on this ship is.

CNS_Azhure says:
::Makes her way to the Intel  Annex and runs into to see James with a drone in his hands.::

FCO_B`lee says:
XO: Aye sir .. scanning. ::begins a detailed internal deck by deck scan::

CSO_Vekh says:
::runs to the Main Acess and begins working:: Computer: Recognize Vekh, Cmdr. Drayan.

Host CO_Senn says:
::exits the core at a very fast pace, back to the turbolift, not caring if anyone's following her or not::

CNS_Azhure says:
::Cocking it, lifts the gun and fires at the drone.::

Host XO_Rya says:
::Pulls her hair a bit out of it's braid as she trys to run her hand through it.::

CSO_Vekh says:
<Computer> CSO: voice print and retinal scans confirmed. Acess granted, Cmdr. Vekh

Host MikeyS says:
ACTION: The original Drone and the McArthur move towards West. He tries to run past them, but the McArthur drone swings, knocking him across the room.

Host CO_Senn says:
TL: Intel Annex

SFI_LtCmdr_West says:
::slams hard into one of the consoles, feeling something seperate in his neck, icy fingers crawling along his spine before everything goes black::

CSO_Vekh says:
Computer: Set maximum security lockout. No authorized acess but the Captain and XO Rya. Begin encryption of secure data immediately

FCO_B`lee says:
XO: Commander, two drones remaining...

Host XO_Rya says:
FCO: Where?

CTO_Nimitz says:
::jumps into the TL with Senn::

Host MikeyS says:
ACTION: The original Borg drone is hit with gunfire, it falls to the floor, quickly shutting down.

Host CO_Senn says:
::exits the lift before Nimitz and runs to the blast doors... they are open, so she enters and crosses the offices to the stairs down to Paragon::

CSO_Vekh says:
<Computer> CSO: Working. Lock-out sequence...initiated. Access authorization....restricted. Senn, Captain. Rya, Cmdr. Effective immediately. Confirm

CSO_Vekh says:
Computer: confirm lockout. Password...greenman. Activate

CTO_Nimitz says:
::finding hard to keep up with Senn, "she's in a hurry"::

CNS_Azhure says:
::Catching herself from the backfire, looks down a bit stunned at the dead borg, then up at McArthur::

FCO_B`lee says:
::double checks his scans:: XO: Correction ... only one drone left aboard. It's in the Intelligence Annex.

CNS_Azhure says:
SFI:  James...

Host XO_Rya says:
FCO: Thank you. *CO*: There is one Borg left. It's in the SFI Annex.

Host CO_Senn says:
::jumps down the last flight of steps and enters the chaos computer area, looking around:: CNS: What happened here?

Host MikeyS says:
ACTION: The McArthur drone walks towards Azhure, its arms outward.

Host CO_Senn says:
*XO* I'm in the annex, commander.

CNS_Azhure says:
::Recocks the weapon, lifting it to fire, but it is startled by the captain::

CSO_Vekh says:
::exitting the Core:: *XO/CO*: Captain, the computer is locked out. Only Cmdr Rya and yourself are authorized to access it ::takes a TL::

Host XO_Rya says:
*CO*: Understood.

Host CO_Senn says:
::levels the rifle and fires against the McArthur drone::

CNS_Azhure says:
::Hearing something turns around and fires a bit off, falling backwards::

FCO_B`lee says:
::shifts his attention to external sensors and wonders where that sphere got off to:: XO: Commander...

Host XO_Rya says:
*CSO*: Thank you Im..., Commander.

CSO_Vekh says:
TL: SFI Annex

Host XO_Rya says:
::Looks up and over at B'lee.:: FCO: Yes?

FCO_B`lee says:
::continues scanning:: XO: Commander, that sphere isn't giving chase. I think they sacrificed those drones to buy them some time.

OPS_Taylor says:
::Activates Transporter Sequence:: *CO*: Captain, Site to Site Transporter Enabled.

Host XO_Rya says:
::Stares at the viewscreen.:: FCO: Follow them.

Host MikeyS says:
ACTION: The McArthur drone is hit first by Azhure, then by the Captain.. he falls to the floor, dead.

CSO_Vekh says:
::arrives at the Annex and searches for the CTO and Captain Senn::

FCO_B`lee says:
::nods and glares at the Junior FCO at the flight controls:: FCO: You heard the woman, Mister Wobbles. Follow them!

OPS_Taylor says:
XO: Weapons Armed

Host XO_Rya says:
FCO: Is there any indication on Commander Vekh's console as to what they're heading for?

FCO_B`lee says:
<FCO_Wobbles> ::jumps:: B'lee: Aye sir!

CNS_Azhure says:
::Looking from the captain to the drone, gets up and hurries over to James.::

Host CO_Senn says:
::sees West on the floor:: CNS: Has he...?

Host XO_Rya says:
OPS: Good. If we're attacked, fire at will.

FCO_B`lee says:
::stares at the console blankly:: XO: Umm ... sorry sir, I'm no science officer.

CSO_Vekh says:
::arrives at the Warzone, err...the SFI Annex:: CO/CNS: Seems we got an upper hand as of now

Host XO_Rya says:
::Nods.:: SO Adel: Mr. Adel, please take over at SCI 1

CNS_Azhure says:
::Slowly she closes his eyes, not looking up at the captain, she slowly shakes her head::

Host MikeyS says:
INFO: The last sensor scan of the Borg sphere gave the following: Shields at 30% (probably why the second one went after the Europa)..

FCO_B`lee says:
::feels slightly ashamed and moves aside from Adel, heading back to the flight controls and relieving Wobbles::

CNS_Azhure says:
::Looks up at the CSO with a slightly blank look::

Host XO_Rya says:
FCO: Catch up with them.

Host CO_Senn says:
::lowers the rifle, and looks around, her facial expression seemingly carved in stone::

FCO_B`lee says:
::lays in the course and powers up the warp engines to maximum and a touch beyond:: XO: Aye sir ... but it won't be easy to do.

Host CO_Senn says:
*XO* Stand down intruder alert, commander.
*OPS* We need a site to site transport for Commander West. To sickbay.

Host CO_Senn says:
::walks towards Azhure and helps her stand up, glancing at Jim's face for a moment too long::

FCO_B`lee says:
::hears the com and looks back in surprise ... had not idea that the prophets would actually take that dirty old Intelligence Officer::

CNS_Azhure says:
CO: I will go with him...

Host XO_Rya says:
*CO*: Aye sir. We're in pursuit of the second sphere. Is everything well down there?

CTO_Nimitz says:
::sees McArthur fall dead:: No!! ::runs toward him and holds his head:: Not you..not you...why? F..borgs ::throws his rifle to the wall and it breaks, then heads out of the room to the bridge::

OPS_Taylor says:
*CO*: Aye. ::Activates Transporter:: *Sickbay* Commander West incoming!

Host XO_Rya says:
FCO: Thank you B'lee. Just do the best you can.

Host CO_Senn says:
*XO* Not quite, commander. Commander West is... his neck is lying at an odd angle. ::bites her lower lip as the transporter takes him away::

Host CO_Senn says:
CNS: I'll go as well.

CNS_Azhure says:
::Looks into the captains eyes, one tear after another slipping unheaded down her check. She nods::

FCO_B`lee says:
::pours over charts and stellar maps looking for any gravitational eddies they can exploit to cut down the distance between the Europa and the borg sphere::

Host XO_Rya says:
::Hears something in Nayla's voice and can pick up her and Azhure's emotions enough to understand.:: *CO*: I'm so sorry Captain.

CNS_Azhure says:
::Heads out of the damaged room, not looking back.::

Host XO_Rya says:
::Feels her eyes fill up as she stares out the viewscreen.::

FCO_B`lee says:
::tries to ignore the words he hears from the Captain and others ... feelings of guilt welling up inside of him::

Host CO_Senn says:
*XO* I will be in sickbay for the time being. Have the repair teams get started, we have a rendezvous with the Fleet ahead. ::pauses as she stops at the entrance of Paragon's room, and lowers her voice:: I am sorry too.

CTO_Nimitz says:
::in the hall just out from the Annex, he stops and looks around, then a wall console with his fist, breaking it, with his hand bleeding, Luk sits on the floor of the hall and starts to cry alone then hits a wall console::

OPS_Taylor says:
::Stands at Tactical::

Host XO_Rya says:
*CO*: Aye. ::Wipes away her tears and turns to Taylor.:: OPS: Please unseal the bridge and coordinate the repair efforts.

Host XO_Rya says:
FCO: Are the Borg heading for the Fleet?

OPS_Taylor says:
::Unseals the bridge:: XO: Bridge unsealed.

FCO_B`lee says:
::looks up, shaken out of his thoughts:: XO: Umm ... sir, they are headed for the Medtion/Leopold nebula. We'll rendezvous with the fleet in about two hours.

Host XO_Rya says:
OPS: Please apprise the fleet of our position and of the Borg's position relative to them.

Host CO_Senn says:
::shoulders the rifle and walks to the turbolift, following Azhure, doing her best to stop the tears that are welling up, images of a perfect day in Canada in her mind::

CSO__Vekh says:
<Dr_Pain> ::runs the tricorder over Cmdr West::

CNS_Azhure says:
::Turns and waits for the captain to step into the TL.::  Computer:  Sickbay...  ::and I wish I could add on "to hurry".  Looks straight ahead.::

OPS_Taylor says:
XO: Aye.  ::Informs the Fleet of present condition::

Host XO_Rya says:
FCO: Thank you Lt. Maintain our course then.

Host MikeyS says:
<Dr Tordoc> *CO Senn*: Tordoc to Senn... I'm sorry Captain, there's nothing we can do.

FCO_B`lee says:
::nods, his head bowed over his console::

CTO_Nimitz says:
::sees Capt Senn and Cmdr Azhure coming, he quickly stands up and uses his arms to clean tears out of his all-red face::

Host XO_Rya says:
::Faces the viewscreen again and cries quietly.::

CSO__Vekh says:
<Dr_Pain> ::nods heavily to Dr Tordoc::

Host CO_Senn says:
::closes her eyes and two large tears fall down her cheeks:: *Tordoc* Understood.

CSO__Vekh says:
<Dr_Pain> ::covers Cmdr West's body in respect::

Host XO_Rya says:
::Without turning around.:: OPS: Please prepare a casualty report.

CNS_Azhure says:
CO:  I have an old bottle of wine that needs to be shared...  ::Says nothing more.::

TO_KTracht says:
::gets back to the bridge after having tacked a few borg in the cargo holds::

CSO__Vekh says:
::sees the tense faces of the CNS, CO and CTO::

Host CO_Senn says:
::nods understandingly at Nimitz, since she's probably looking just the same::

OPS_Taylor says:
XO: Commander, Aye.

TO_KTracht says:
::frowns at all the long faces, and approaches the closest person:: OPS : What happened?

Host CO_Senn says:
CNS: I'd like to share it with you.

CTO_Nimitz says:
::turns round, hiding his face from the other three officers::

OPS_Taylor says:
TO: The borg happened, Lt.

CNS_Azhure says:
::Steps off the TL with a gentle smile::  CO:  After duty shift then.  ::Walks toward sickbay.::

CSO__Vekh says:
::stays to the side, respecting the feeling of the officers regarding...the late...Cmdr West::

TO_KTracht says:
OPS : I know that... ::points to the specks of green blood all over his uniform::

Host XO_Rya says:
*CSO*: Commander, if you're not busy, please report to the bridge.

Host CO_Senn says:
::nods at the CSO, and continues onwards, not knowing what to say to anyone around right now::

OPS_Taylor says:
TO: Commander West Past away

TO_KTracht says:
::turns to the CO and CNS, and then back at OPS:: OPS : WHat?

CSO__Vekh says:
::is saved from the situation by the XO's call:: *XO*: I'm on my way, Cmdr. ::excuses himself from the others and leaves::

CNS_Azhure says:
::As they enter sickbay, she looks from the bed West is lying on to the doctors and with a motion of her head, asks them to leave them alone.::

Host XO_Rya says:
::Checks in with Maggie to assure herself that Julia is okay and sits back to wait for Drayan.::

CSO__Vekh says:
::arrives on the bridge:: XO: Reporting as ordered, sir.

FCO_B`lee says:
::at his console, his back to the others and his face hidden, he quietly sobs:: Self: I'll never pray to the prophets again...

Host CO_Senn says:
::enters sickbay and walks to the biobed. She places her hand over Jim's chest, silently reciting a prayer::

OPS_Taylor says:
::Pats K'Tracht on the shoulder:: TO: You have tactical, Lt.

CNS_Azhure says:
::As the doctors walk away, she walks up to James and lies a gentle hand on his, crossing it one over the other on his chest.::

Host XO_Rya says:
::Looks up at Drayan and gestures to her own seat, since she's in the CO's.::

OPS_Taylor says:
XO: I recommend you find your family, sir.

CSO__Vekh says:
<Dr_Pain> ::sees the Captain walking in, and moves to the side saying nothing as she approaches the biobed::

TO_KTracht says:
::nods, dumbfounded, and takes the station::

FCO_B`lee says:
::heras Vekh come onto the bridge and sits up a little straighter wiping his yes, not wanting to cry in front of the Orion::

Host XO_Rya says:
::Turns and smiles a bit at Taylor.:: OPS: And you should find yours Lt. I'm sure Mr. K'Tracht can man tactical and ops for you.

CSO__Vekh says:
::sits on the XO's chair:: Alara: Have you heard of Cmdr West, Imzadi? ::said in low tones::

CNS_Azhure says:
::Steps back a moment to give the captain room, and looks at a report near the bed.::

Host CO_Senn says:
::folds the sheet and watches his face for a moment. Nayla then reaches to his neck, and unclasps the chain with a small medal he always wore::

Host XO_Rya says:
::Nods, still crying quietly and reaches for Drayan's hand.:: CSO: I have. He was a good man and a good friend. How are the Captain and Counselor?

CTO_Nimitz says:
::watching the scene leaning against the wall next to the door::

Host MikeyS says:
ACTION: With his neck twisted the way it is, West's closed eyes are staring right at Senn.

TO_KTracht says:
::taps his comm badge:: TO : K'Tracht to Senn...

Host CO_Senn says:
::looks at the image in the medal, St. Martin de Tours as she was told.:: CNS: His mother should have it.

CSO__Vekh says:
Alara: They were impacted by the fact. I guess the Captain is down on sickbay. Unfortunately, I did not had enough time to get to know West too well, but I agree with you.

Host XO_Rya says:
::Leans against Drayan, ignoring any proper protocol::

TO_KTracht says:
::tries to find the words:: CO : I'm sorry....

CNS_Azhure says:
::Looks up and with a nod reaches over to take it.::  CO:  I will make sure she gets it.  Unless you would rather...

Host CO_Senn says:
CNS: I would rather.

Host CO_Senn says:
*TO* So am I.

Host MikeyS says:
ACTION: The Europa is gaining speed on the sphere, it will be almost 2 hours though before they reach weapon's range.

Host XO_Rya says:
CSO: Julia is fine. Maggie says she slept through it all. ::Wipes away a tear as she smiles at him.::

OPS_Taylor says:
XO: That is what I am doing, Commander.  ::Heads for the TL:: TL: Deck 9 ::As the TL Doors Close He remembers the how cheerful West was::

TO_KTracht says:
::cuts the comm, and looks ahead into the viewscreen::

Host CO_Senn says:
CNS: She's a remarkable lady. And had a remarkable son. ::looks down again at his face::

CNS_Azhure says:
::Nods::

FCO_B`lee says:
::sighs:: XO/CSO: ETA to weapons range of the sphere is two hours, Commander...

Host CO_Senn says:
CNS: Perhaps you'd like to meet her.

CNS_Azhure says:
CO: That I would...

Host XO_Rya says:
FCO: Very good. If you need a break B'lee, take one.

CSO__Vekh says:
::is glad to hear about their daughter:: XO: That is good. ::hears the FCO's report:: FCO: Excellent Mr B'lee.

Host CO_Senn says:
::nods, and covers West again with the sheet slowly::

CSO__Vekh says:
XO: It is my advice that the Borg be destroyed on sight, sir. We cannot allow them any more change to redo what they did to our crew today

FCO_B`lee says:
::wipes his eyes again, still having not turned to look at anyone or anything:: XO: No sir, with your permission I'd like to ride this one out.

Host XO_Rya says:
::Pushes her thoughts of Jim to the back of her mind.::

CNS_Azhure says:
::Sighs::  CO:  I had best see to the civilians.  I will see you at the end of shift... in the conservatory I think.

Host CO_Senn says:
::whispers:: Self: May your God guide you safely to His Temple.

Host XO_Rya says:
CSO: Agreed

Host MikeyS says:
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