USS Nighthawk, Mission Transcript 10605.06
Mission Number 266
Double Trouble in the Hour before Dawn
Part XIV: The Finale

Cast
Sam Hung as Captain Sid Monroe
Tim Schols as Commander Gary Jackson
Chris Esterhuyse as Commander Varesh
Lília Perfeito as Commander Alexandra Gomes
Scott Knight as LtJg Caelan Trigger

Ship Manager 
Karriaunna Scotti

Guest Players from the Tal-War 

Sophie Wakeling as Commander Nicole Jameson
Brendan Ringenoldus  as LtCmdr John Exeter 
Scott Knight  as Lt Michael MacAllister 
David Gibson  as Tobius Wuer 
Alexander Vuklis as Lieutenant Jovan Brabas 
Renee Amos as LtJG Renee Santos 

Missing in Action
Jim Koeller as Lieutenant JG Aaron Knight 
Patrick de Ruiter as LtJg Ar-kol & Ra-kol (on LOA)
Joseph Tom Sagar as Ensign Wechel Holax
Rob Lemmens as EO Ens Nescheriakova

NPC’s
Scott Knight as TO Gunny
Arlene MacIntyre as Console

Summary
	The Nighthawk and Tal-War meet up to bring things to a conclusion, but the price…

Announcements

•	This was a joint mission done with the Tal-War… thanks to all who showed to help it a memorable experience.

Time Lapse:
•	Two weeks

Nighthawk Captain's Log Stardate 10605.06: We have met up with the Tal-War and are about to distract the fighters so the Chameleon can go in and do a precision strike on the planets and cripple and remove the metal beings.

Tal-War Executive's Officer Log Stardate 10605.06: we have met with the Hawk and it seems Monroe brought some friends. I'm currently in engineering overseeing that our EO doesn't screw up the ship some more. All the senior staff are at their stations and I'll be heading towards the bridge shortly.

<<<<<<<<<< Double Trouble the Hour Before Dawn >>>>>>>>>>

TCTO Lt MacAllister says:
::back at Tac1 monitoring shields::
HXO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::On his way to the Shuttlebay::
TCSO Lt Wuer says:
::Sat behind his bridge console, keeping a check on long range sensors::
 T CO Cmdr Jameson says:
::Is on the bridge, looking out of the viewscreen::
HCMO LtJG Trigger says:
@::in sickbay once more::
TXO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
:: Looks around engineering  then heads for the bridge::
HCO Capt Monroe says:
@::Slowly putting his tunic on his shoulders, and heads onto the bridge::
TCMO Brabas says:
:: he sits in his office and puts down one of the PADD's with different analysis of captains sickness and over looks rest of the info then pulls over to him a console computer::
TOPS LtJG Santos says:
::On the Bridge monitoring her console::
HXO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Straightens his jacket as he steps out of the TL and towards the Shuttlebay entrance::
TCSO Lt Wuer says:
CTO: It's been one hell of a slow week getting here, Stuart, but finally you get to shoot things...
 HCO Capt Monroe says:
@*XO*: You ready to launch?
 T CO Cmdr Jameson says:
::Still feels slightly weak, but refused to stay in sickbay any longer::
TCTO Lt MacAllister says:
CSO: That's one way of putting it Tobius. ::smiles::
 T CO Cmdr Jameson says:
::Is apprehensive about the launch of the Chameleon::
HCMO LtJG Trigger says:
@::rechecks the medical supplies::
 
Scenery: The suns rays have just touched the tips of the mountians of the valley were the aliens main base appears to be located.  Buzzing around the system and the planet are small fighters.

HXO Cmdr Jackson says:
@*CO*:Almost sir... ::Enters the shuttlebay and walks over to the Chameleon, which is already being prepared for launch::
TXO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
:: Enters on the bridge:: CTO:  We at red alert yet and do you got fighters prepared CSO: I want a good scan on those fighters and I want weak spots.
 HCO Capt Monroe says:
@*HXO*: Good I want you launched before we head in.
TCTO Lt MacAllister says:
TXO: Fighters have been prepped and ready for the last ten minutes sir. ::grins::
 HCO Capt Monroe says:
@::Sits in his chair slowly::
TCSO Lt Wuer says:
XO: I've been constantly scanning those fighters since we entered the system, Sir
 T CO Cmdr Jameson says:
ALL TW: As soon as the Chameleon is launched from the Nighthawk, we are to attack the fighters
TXO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
TCTO: Okay ::looks around:: <whispers> CTO: she's been cleared for duty yet?
TCTO Lt MacAllister says:
::whispers:: TXO: I don't know sir, she just kinda turned up.

@ Action: The flight team leader nods to the first officer and informs him all is ready.  Waiting to enter the ship is a security team.

HXO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Enters the Chameleon and takes a seat at flight control, starting the launch sequence:: *HCO*: Sir, I could use someone with a good deal of tactical experience on this mission... Can you see whether the Tal-War could spare their chief tactical officer?
TOPS LtJG Santos says:
::Works on making sure all ship systems are ready for what's coming::
TXO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
TCSO: Hmmmm, sensors okay, we had some problems with them the last few hours, somebody split tea on the sensor console in Engineering again.
TCTO Lt MacAllister says:
::powers up weapons and starts targeting the fighters::
TCMO Brabas says:
::He activates an main button on the console and takes a glass with strong aroma of flower juice::
HCMO LtJG Trigger says:
@::makes ready to receive casualties... just in case::
 T CO Cmdr Jameson says:
CTO: It's going to be hard to outmaneuver them, so we need to over power them.  I need your best shooting once we've had the word
TCSO Lt Wuer says:
XO: I don't think that will effect the sensor pallets, Sir and the science department has reported no problems
 HCO Capt Monroe says:
@::Looks up from his chair:: HXO: I will see.  ::Opens a channel to the Tal-war:: *TCO*:  Captain we are currently short a tactical officer.  Can we borrow one to place on the Chameleon?
 T CO Cmdr Jameson says:
OPS: Keep power to the warp core. That’s our only advantage if things go wrong, warp capability.
TCTO Lt MacAllister says:
TCO: Already targeted a few of them and I've sent attack patterns to Flight Cap'n.
TXO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CO: Well, if they need an old FCO who used to fir e a few weapons, I volunteer for that, sir.
 T CO Cmdr Jameson says:
XO: Exeter, take flight.  I've know you've wanted to do this for a while, and now's your chance to show me what a good pilot you are.  You need to fly like the Devil
HXO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Checks the engine status and makes sure all systems check out::
HCMO LtJG Trigger says:
@::Running around Sickbay trying to keep on top of everything that needs doing before casualties arrive::
TXO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
TCO: Be careful what you wish for :: relieves the FO::
 T CO Cmdr Jameson says:
*HCO*: I can send you an ensign if you need one Captain
TOPS LtJG Santos says:
CO: Aye Ma'am, watching warpcore power input.
TCMO Brabas says:
Compute: Personal log Doctor Jovan Brabas
I hade a too many people sent from engineering with slight burns so I will have to talk about that with our EO and hopefully not  to have to install an small emergency sick bay on that level, As for captain as all off then she was very pertinacious with her wish to go on the bridge and continue with her work.
TXO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
TCO: If Sam needs experience and arrogance to boot I can annoy him as Tac officer for that chameleon.
 
@ ACTION: The Chameleon consoles read green as the bay doors slowly open.

TCTO Lt MacAllister says:
::discreetly sends a message to the OPS console:: TOPS: Inertial dampeners to full... we might need them.
 T CO Cmdr Jameson says:
::Smiles a little, for the first time since she's been back on the bridge::
 HCO Capt Monroe says:
*TCO*:  We might need a little experience placing these charges.
TCMO Brabas says:
Computer:... as soon as I went out from SB she just went on with her idea, I could get her an some to over burn this problem and to not have any other. So now I will do that on some other place.
TCMO Brabas says:
Computer: End of log.
TXO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
:: Checks thruster power:: Self: okay, it's like riding a bike.
TOPS LtJG Santos says:
::messages CTO back:: TCTO: Dampeners, check.
HCMO LtJG Trigger says:
@::stops to admire a particularly nasty virus displayed on the medical console::
 T CO Cmdr Jameson says:
*HCO* I'm not sure if i can spare anyone captain...
TCSO Lt Wuer says:
::runs specification scans of the enemy fighters in attempt to find any weaknesses::
TCTO Lt MacAllister says:
::flashed a quick smile to Renee and continues plotting attack vectors::
HXO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Sees all systems check out:: *HCO*: Sir, the Chameleon is go for launch...
TCMO Brabas says:
::He gets up and goes from SB to the bridge::
 HCO Capt Monroe says:
*HXO*: Understood.
HXO Cmdr Jackson says:
@*HCO*: Do you have any word from the Tal-War yet?
TXO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
*HCO*: We lack a bit in tactical experience, Sam, but we still got the best FCO in Starfleet on this ship. How good is your current pilot?
 HCO Capt Monroe says:
@*TXO*:  Well the pilot is Jackson... ::Pauses:: And you know how he flies...
TCTO Lt MacAllister says:
::targets a groups of fighters and locks on a spread of torpedoes::
TXO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
*TXO: that bad, eh. Well, I believe I had a Jackson under me on the Scimitar he used to be a decent Tactical officer.
 HCO Capt Monroe says:
@*HXO*: Still trying to get someone more experienced for you.
 T CO Cmdr Jameson says:
::Raises her eyebrows at the conversation between Exeter and Monroe::  TXO: If you prefer Exeter, you can always go on the Chameleon instead of flying.....::gives him a 'look'::
HCMO LtJG Trigger says:
@::Gathers his medical staff and briefs them on the situation::
 HCO Capt Monroe says:
@*TXO*: Well Commander, it seems like you have volunteered to go to the Chameleon.
TCSO Lt Wuer says:
::attempts to determine the power source of the small fighters incase it can be bent to there advantage::
TXO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
TCO: Well, it would seem to be the best option. Just call the Fighter CO and he'll fly rings around almost everything, Then again that’s what fighter jocks do.
TCMO Brabas says:
::As he enters to the bridge he just overlooks for captain::
TXO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::stands up:: TCMO: you know how to fly a ship, if not to bad you just volunteered!
  TOPS LtJG Santos says:
::Double checks on tertiary systems in case of a cascade failure::
TXO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
TCO: The Chameleon needs me, permission to go on detached service, ma'am
TCMO Brabas says:
::Looks with frustration to ward XO::
 HCO Capt Monroe says:
@*TCO*:  Captain once he is beamed over.  We will proceed in.
HCO Capt Monroe says:
*HCMO*:  Doctor your sickbay ready?
TXO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
TCMO: You take a seat behind the chair and just don't press anything blinking and you’ll be fine.
HCMO LtJG Trigger says:
@::finishes briefing his staff and taps his COM badge:: *HCO*: All set down here Captain.
TCMO Brabas says:
TXO: Yes but I have to tell that last time I have piloted Shuttle we have landed with one person almost died.
HXO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Sighs briefly and checks the system status again, seeing everything is go for launch:: *HCO*: Chameleon to bridge, request clearance for launch...
 T CO Cmdr Jameson says:
::Partly regrets what she's just proposed:: TXO: Just get over there Exeter
TXO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
*TCMO*: That makes you qualified enough for me, doc. HCO: Lock on and beam me over, Sam and you owe me.
 HCO Capt Monroe says:
@*HCMO*: Very well. If you are free report to the bridge.
TCTO Lt MacAllister says:
TCMO: You know how to turn this tub fast?
 
 T CO Cmdr Jameson says:
TCMO: Don't say things like that in this situation.  It's thinking like that which will cause problems
TCMO Brabas says:
TXO: OK But I don’t promise you flowers.
HCO Capt Monroe says:
@*HXO*:  Commander, you will have a guest with you.  Commander Exeter will be joining you.  So standby.
TCMO Brabas says:
TCO: With all my apologies but you have made my problem serious.
HXO Cmdr Jackson says:
@*HCO*: Sir, we need to launch quickly... Command Exe..... ::Suddenly remembers that name:: Exeter?
HCO Capt Monroe says:
@*HXO*: Yeah the pilot, Exeter.
 T CO Cmdr Jameson says:
TCMO: Don't over think it, it will make you panic.  And just follow the cues the computer gives you, or any other helpful hints from the crew
TCMO Brabas says:
::He looks to the FCO console::
HXO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Sighs:: *HCO*: Okay.. Well, can you signal the Tal-War they can beam him over here..? We shouldn't loose more time..
TCMO Brabas says:
Out loud: OK lets se what we have learn at Academy.

@ ACTION: The transporter locks on to Exeter and he finds himself suddenly on the small double transporter of the Chameleon.
 
HCO Capt Monroe says:
@*HXO*:  He should be there shortly.
TCMO Brabas says:
::He sits at the FCO console and looks at the buttons::
 Arlene says:
ACTION:  The buttons stare back at the TCMO.
TCMO Brabas says:
Out loud: This is a thruster… ok and this is a maneuver control.
HXO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Looks around as the transport finishes the transport:: *HCO*: How nice to be informed in advance.... ::Shakes head slowly:: TXO: Welcome aboard commander..
TXO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
@:: Exits the Padd:: HXO: Jackson right, okay. You used to be a CTO and I used  to be the best Pilot in this fleet, so Mr. Jackson, I think you should take tactical and I should take flight, correct?
TCTO Lt MacAllister says:
TCMO: I already have a few attack patterns programmed in, you just need to activate them.
TCMO Brabas says:
::He turn over toward CO and XO:: 
CO/XO: I think I will like this.
TCSO Lt Wuer says:
CO: Sir, not to put a damper on things, but it strikes me that all these fighters are sub-warp and if these alien really wanted to take on the Federation wouldn't they need a larger warp vessel?  ::begins scanner for things he may have missed::
HCMO LtJG Trigger says:
*HCO*: I think my staff can handle things down here Captain, would you like me on the bridge?
TCMO Brabas says:
CO/XO: The FCO console is standing on your command.
 T CO Cmdr Jameson says:
::Smiles a little at the doctor::
HXO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Nods slowly:: TXO: That could be a good idea... ::Gets out of the chair:: Be careful with her though... ::Takes the tactical seat now::
 HCO Capt Monroe says:
@*HCMO*:  Sure please head up here.
TXO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
@:: takes a seat and checks the console:: Self: okay, I've flown worse. ::turns to Jackson:: HXO: She'll be fine, just fine
HCMO LtJG Trigger says:
@*HCO*: Acknowledged Captain, I'm on my way, Trigger out. ::heads out of sickbay and straight for the nearest turbolift::
TCMO Brabas says:
TCO: This is so new for me I didn’t even realize that XO is not there. ::Smiles::
 HCO Capt Monroe says:
@*HXO/TXO*:  Please take care of her.
HXO Cmdr Jackson says:
@*HCO*: Yes sir.. ::Looks sideways at Exeter:: Request launch clearance now...
HCO Capt Monroe says:
@::Worries Exeter might scratch the paint::   *HXO*:  Cleared to launch.
T CO Cmdr Jameson says:
TW ALL: Remember, on the Chameleons launch, we attack
HXO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Nods at Exeter:: TXO: Let's go then...
HCMO LtJG Trigger says:
@::arrives on the bridge:: HCO: Where do you want me Captain?
 HCO Capt Monroe says:
@HCMO:  Take Tactical.  You have some experience in there.
TXO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
@HXO: Aye ::powers up thrusters and then heads for the outer markers:: HXO: Hmmmm, the hawk looks bigger somehow.
 
ACTION: The sun crests the top of the mountain to shine on the busy valley below.

TCSO Lt Wuer says:
TCO: Sir, did you hear what I just said?  About the high possibility there could be larger vessels and sensors seems to be detecting an unusual break in the metalic ore patturn on the planet surface as if masked by an object
 T CO Cmdr Jameson says:
::Shakes her head slightly:: TCSO: Sorry about that. We stick to the plan, but keep an eye on it, just in case
HXO Cmdr Jackson says:
@::Shrugs:: TXO: We haven't added anything... Let's see.. Activate camouflage..
HCMO LtJG Trigger says:
@::notices the empty flight console:: HCO: I have a fair bit of Flight experience too Captain.
 HCO Capt Monroe says:
@*TCO*: Chameleon Launched.
TCSO Lt Wuer says:
::smiles:: TCO: I have sensors locked on the area, if it so much as flickers, I'll inform. I'm just worried it could be a cloak of some sort...  ::turns back to his console::
 HCO Capt Monroe says:
@HCMO: Sure. Helm is yours.
TCTO Lt MacAllister says:
TCMO: You ready for this Brabas?
 T CO Cmdr Jameson says:
::Nods to be bridge crew::  ALL TW: That's our mark....
TCMO Brabas says:
TCO: As ready I will be.
HCMO LtJG Trigger says:
@::takes the helm and ties in the Tactical controls, configuring the console like that of a fighter::
 HCO Capt Monroe says:
@HCMO: All ahead full impulse.  TO Gunny: Lock onto the lead ship.
TCTO Lt MacAllister says:
TCMO: Engage attack pattern Mike Alpha 1!
HXO Cmdr Jackson says:
&::Points Exeter to the right button:: TXO: That one...
TCMO Brabas says:
::After deep breath:: TCO: Ever... Engaging.
TCMO Brabas says:
::he types command::
HCMO LtJG Trigger says:
@::Engages toward the blanket of fighters at full impulse::
TXO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
&::shakes his head:: HXO: Thanks. 
TCMO Brabas says:
TCO: Full impulse captain.
HXO Cmdr Jackson says:
&::Checks the camouflage system and sees it is now indeed operational:: TXO: Let's get to that planet then...
 T CO Cmdr Jameson says:
TCMO: Use your initiative Lt
 
ACTION: The two ships enter the web of alien fighters, some who turn to attack, others filling in the space.

TCMO Brabas says:
::He fells how ship is moving as he never flow one, in real life::
TCTO Lt MacAllister says:
::opens fire on the fighters blocking access to the surface and makes a hole in them, destroying 7 of them with a full spread of photon torpedoes::
TCMO Brabas says:
TCO: Aye Captain.
 HCO Capt Monroe says:
@::Takes a deep breath in:: TO Gunny: Fire!
TXO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
HXO: So, where do you wanna go? We could be in Risa within five months?
TCSO Lt Wuer says:
::keeps an eye on sensor information in the immediate vicinity of the Ta-War, aswell as keeping an eye on the potential distortion field on the planet::
 HCO Capt Monroe says:
@HCMO: Evasive pattern Omega.
HTO Gunny says:
@ ::Opens fire on all the targeted fighters with all bearing weapons, destroying 5 and sending 3 more spiraling out of control toward the planet::
TCTO Lt MacAllister says:
::switches target and destroys another 8 fighters with the next burst::
TCMO Brabas says:
:: He activates pattern Beta -2::
HXO Cmdr Jackson says:
&::Shakes head:: TXO: Let's try the planet.. We have a mission to fulfill..
 
ACTION: As each fighter is destroyed another takes its place.  Their fire power does little harm on their own, but the continuous barrage is slowly wearing down the two ships shields.
 T CO Cmdr Jameson says:
::Keeps an eye on the sensors for the Chameleon, but also looks at the information collected by the CSO::
TCMO Brabas says:
TCO: I though this would do some damage.
TCTO Lt MacAllister says:
TCO: Launching fighters Captain! ::warns the NH and clears 2 squadrons for immediate launch::
TXO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
&:: grins and sets the ship  to Planet:: HXO: Aye-aye, planet itrr, full impulse.
TCMO Brabas says:
TCO: Attack maneuver Beta-2.
TO Gunny says:
@ HCO: Captain, Tal-War is launching fighters sir, switching fire to compensate.
HCSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@::arrives on the bridge of the Nighthawk a bit flustered, annoying at what kept her back. Then she takes her station::
HCMO LtJG Trigger says:
@::Takes evasive action::
 T CO Cmdr Jameson says:
TCMO: We are doing the best plan that was open to Captain Monroe and myself.  Destroying those caves are our priority
TCMO Brabas says:
TCO: If I remember from simulation correctly we will approach to the targets, closely...
TOPS LtJG Santos says:
::Starts shutting down some non essential systems to reroute power to the shields::
TCTO Lt MacAllister says:
TCMO: Ever heard of playing chicken?
HCSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@::brings up tactical data on the situation at hand looking for the position of each fighter and their origin point::
T CO Cmdr Jameson says:
::Smiles at MacAllister::  TCTO: We know you have.  Why don't you teach the good doctor
TCMO Brabas says:
TCO: Yeah
 HCO Capt Monroe says:
@HCSO: Status on shields.

ACTION: The fighters launch and immediately begin defending as well as protecting.

TCTO Lt MacAllister says:
TCMO: Then what are you waiting for? Drive headlong at those fighters and let's see who blinks first.
TCMO Brabas says:
TCO: the ship will jinks to starboard of the target...
HCSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@HCO: Accessing sensors ... it is hard to have an updated report when we are being fired upon by all directions. Seems like these fighters have no end!
HXO Cmdr Jackson says:
&::Checks the tactical sensors to see where the enemy ships are located::
TCSO Lt Wuer says:
TCTO: I'm going to attempt to send out some fake vessel signatures, see if we can't get them running round in circles
 HCO Capt Monroe says:
@HCMO: Evasive pattern Delta.  Keep those ships off.
HCSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@HCO: So far we are relatively unharmed but in less time than we could hope, these fighters will wear us down
TCMO Brabas says:
TCO:...then will dive beneath all of them to emerge on there port ventral side.
HCMO LtJG Trigger says:
@::tries to fool the fighters by moving slightly one way then jerking another::
 HCO Capt Monroe says:
@HCSO: Is there a base on the planet that is storing the ships?
TCMO Brabas says:
TCO: This will give tactical chance to shoot from all weapons.
HCSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@HCO/HCMO: They are like little bees stinging us one at a time ... We really need to destroy the hive, else we don't stand a chance
TCTO Lt MacAllister says:
TCMO: Exactly but make sure you leave any evasive maneuvers until the last second.
TCMO Brabas says:
TCO: Will do. If I remember ::Smiles::
 HCO Capt Monroe says:
@HCSO: Give me a source.  ::Gets up and heads to tactical::
HCMO LtJG Trigger says:
@HCO: It looks like the Tal is going for the full frontal approach sir.
HXO Cmdr Jackson says:
&TXO: Let's get this thing on the surface as soon as we can... ::Looks on the sensors are the planet draws nearer::
TXO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
&:: keeping a close eye on the fight as he steers the chameleon as fast as he can towards the planet.:: HXO: What is supposed to b our mission?
HCSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@HCO: I am afraid I can't, wherever they are coming from its beyond sensors range. However, I found a blank spot on the planet surface. Far from the mountains
 HCO Capt Monroe says:
@HCMO: Keep with them.  HCSO: I see it.  Will a torpedo blast take that hive out?
TCSO Lt Wuer says:
::begins to bounce false Starfleet vessel signatures off of the alien fighters in hope that maybe they will fire on there own ships::
HCMO LtJG Trigger says:
@::matches course and speed with the TW::
HCSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@HCO: I found where the fighters are coming from. It’s not that blank spot on sensors, it’s a sort of hole some Km down. If we could close it down we would get rid of these ... bees
TCTO Lt MacAllister says:
::fires a few more spreads and checks on the position of the Nighthawk::
TCMO Brabas says:
::As a falls signatures arises he maneuvers with ship so visual be slightly hidden.
TXO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
&:: quickly slows the chameleon down and then fires up thrusters to start descending towards the surface:: HXO: Could do thsi at full impulse, but I rather don't want you to throw up your breakfast.
TCMO Brabas says:
::
HXO Cmdr Jackson says:
&TXO: You mean you weren't briefed? ::Shakes head:: We are going to place bombs in the cave system down on the planet, make sure these facilities are neutralized..
 
ACTION: A group of fighters in a narrow flight approach are in the chameleons flight path.

TCSO Lt Wuer says:
TCO: Sir, I'm attempting to fool the enemy fighters sensors, with false vessel signatures, if it works they should start to see some of there own ships as Starfleet fighters...
HCMO LtJG Trigger says:
@HCSO: You mean that hanger thing we saw on the surface?
 HCO Capt Monroe says:
@::Targets the area, locks onto it::  HCSO: I see it.  Targeting weapons..  ::Fires a full spread of torpedoes::
TXO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
&HXO: Okay, by the way we got incoming fighters!
T CO Cmdr Jameson says:
TCSO: I'd noticed Wuer, and I approve. Get them to destroy themselves in a sense
HCSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@HCO/HCMO: Lets hope thats enough ... the sensors blank spot is troubling me though. They are still hiding something
TCMO Brabas says:
TCO: Beta pattern of maneuver is prepared on your command.
TCTO Lt MacAllister says:
TCMO: Wait for it...
HXO Cmdr Jackson says:
&TXO: Evade them... Remember, they can't see us, so we won't engage.... Just stay clear of them....
HCSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@HCMO: Yeah that’s it exactly
 
@ACTION: Phaser fire sweeps the area the fighters had been coming from, sealing the area off.  Vaporized dirt fills the area, making it hard to see.

HCO Capt Monroe says:
@HCSO: Let's find out.  HCMO: Set a course for that spot.
TCMO Brabas says:
::He just hold a finger over command key::
TXO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
&:: start procedures to avoid the fighters:: HXO: I got a bad feeling about this, you got phasers hot?
HCMO LtJG Trigger says:
@::watches the explosion in the screen::
HXO Cmdr Jackson says:
&TXO: All the way... But I rather not use them... ::Sits back a bit::
TCTO Lt MacAllister says:
::fires a spread at the fighters in front of the Cham without knowing they were there::
 
ACTION: The Ferengi and Romula vessels begin an attack approach on the Tal-War.
 
HCO Capt Monroe says:
@::Hangs onto the console:: HCSO: Have we sealed it?
HCSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@::tries to scan the area for more information:: HCO: It seems your shot succeeded but its hard to tell for sure
HCMO LtJG Trigger says:
@HCO: Aye Captain. ::sets a course and engages::
TCSO Lt Wuer says:
CO/ CTO: We have a Ferengi and a Romulan vessel on incoming
TCMO Brabas says:
TCO: On which ship?

ACTION: The area before the Chameleon is cleared as two ships are destoyed and the others scatter.

TCTO Lt MacAllister says:
::spots the ships:: TCMO: That would be us... take evasive action!
 T CO Cmdr Jameson says:
TCSO: Noted.  Anyway you can do your Starfleet signal for one to destroy the other?
TCSO Lt Wuer says:
CO/ CTO: ......and they don't look friendly.
TXO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
&HXO: Okay, re-starting landing procedure, I'm going at 1/4 impulse, we are going in fast.
TCMO Brabas says:
TCO: Evasive maneuvers. Aye.
HCSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@::smiles for the first time since she got to the bridge:: HCO: You did it Captain! The rock around the opening is melted. They will certainly try to reopen the hangar but it will take time
HXO Cmdr Jackson says:
&::Nods:: TXO: As long as we land in one piece, I am all for a speedy solution... ::Looks at the sensor data again::
TCMO Brabas says:
TCO: Evasive maneuver Alpha.
TCSO Lt Wuer says:
CO: They have much better sensors which will be harder to fool, but I can try  ::begins initiating a program for Starfleet ships of similar sizes to the Ferengi and Romulan vessels::
 HCO Capt Monroe says:
@::Slowly walks back to his chair, and grabs a seat:: HCSO: Good.  Any progress from Commander Jackson?
TCMO Brabas says:
::The ship jinks to one side and dives::
 T CO Cmdr Jameson says:
TCTO: Do we know any weak spots in these vessel types?  All: Anyone?
 
ACTION: The Romulan vessel begins to fire on the Tal-War, their damage much greater then the smaller fighters.  The Ferengi vessel does nothing.

HCSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@HCO: Scanning for the Chameleon... or would you like to open a channel?
 HCO Capt Monroe says:
@HCSO: No that might give away their location.
TCTO Lt MacAllister says:
::Continues firing at the fighters while locking on some arrays on to the new ships:: TCMO: Take us toward the Romulan vessel, full impulse, get as close to their hull as you can!
TCMO Brabas says:
TCO: I suggest that we attack Romulan vessel.
HCSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@HCO: They are approaching the caves, as far as I can tell no fire has been exchanged ... yet. And they are still camouflaged
 T CO Cmdr Jameson says:
::Taps some panels on her console to check that the shields are as powerful as possible against a raid from the Ferengi ship::
TCMO Brabas says:
TCO: OK maneuver pattern Beta-2
TCTO Lt MacAllister says:
T CO: I have an idea but we need to get as close as we can.
TCMO Brabas says:
TCO: Engaged.
 T CO Cmdr Jameson says:
TCMO: Acknowledged
TXO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
&:: Start the landing procedure:: HXO: hold on this could get a little bumpy.
 HCO Capt Monroe says:
@::Is more relived:: HCSO: Good.  No scratches on her.  HCMO: Brings us about,  how are the shields?
 T CO Cmdr Jameson says:
TW ALL: Concentrate on the Romulan, but don't forget that the Ferengi can pounce at any minute if we get too weak.  If things go back, warp our way to a sensible distance.
HXO Cmdr Jackson says:
&::Looks out the viewscreen:: TXO: Then let's get it over with...
TCSO Lt Wuer says:
::Initiates program, sending false Starfleet vessels signatures in the direction of both ships:: CO: I've just initiated a false signature program, I were lucky the Ferengi ship will think the Romulan Warbird is a Galaxy class  and the Warbird will see the Ferengi as an Excelsior class  ::holds his breath::
HCSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@HCO: Still plenty of time for scratches ..
 
ACTION: A direct hit, OPS console on the TW sizzles and smokes along with a few others.  Lights go off on the bridge for a moment before back up kicks in.
 
$ ACTION: The Chameleon lands with a slight jolt, raising dust.

HCMO LtJG Trigger says:
@HCO: Sir, the Romulans and Ferengi are attacking the Tal, Permission to intercept?
 T CO Cmdr Jameson says:
TCSO: Shields?
TCMO Brabas says:
::He begins to prepare a new pattern Kappa 0-1-0::
TXO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
&HXO: Okay, let's get busy. where do I get my rifle and charges?
 HCO Capt Monroe says:
@::Thinks about time they showed up:: HCMO: Granted, I want a little payback.  Full Impulse!
TCSO Lt Wuer says:
TCO: Shields still holding...
TCTO Lt MacAllister says:
::prepares to fire all ventral weapon arrays at once::
TCMO Brabas says:
TCO: we should have an some kind of superior position af6ter Beta-2
HCMO LtJG Trigger says:
@::nods and without a word he engages an intercept course for the 2 new ships::
TCMO Brabas says:
TCO: I will try to do next is to ship arcs down and around Romulans to port.
TCSO Lt Wuer says:
TCO: I doesn't appear we are able to fool there sensor this time.... ::shrugs::
HXO Cmdr Jackson says:
&::Points to the back:: TXO: There... But we'll need transport for the explosives too.. They are pretty heavy duty...
TCMO Brabas says:
TCO: Again to fire as we go.
TCTO Lt MacAllister says:
TCMO: No, I need us right over the top of it.
TCMO Brabas says:
TCO: Oh right then.
HCMO LtJG Trigger says:
@::approaches the Ferengi vessel from the port quarter::
TCMO Brabas says:
TCO: Maneuver pattern Alpha then.
 
ACTION: Time lapse one hour:  The two first officers, due to all the distractions, have made it into the caves.  With the map discovered in hand, they have laid many mines throughout the system.

TCTO Lt MacAllister says:
::as the TW passes over the top of the Romulan vessel he fires all ventral  arrays straight at it at point blank range::
 
The Talwar's shields are at 25%, but between them and the Nighthawk, the Romulan vessel is now space dust.  When that occurred, the Ferengii quickly left the area without giving aide.  The Nighthawk has sustained minor damage, but their energy output is halved.  Many of the alien vessels have been grounded or destroyed.

HCSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@::gives up on trying to restrain her hair from falling on her face after the battle:: HCO: All enemy ships have cleared the area. Our shields are holding but our energy output is halved
TCMO Brabas says:
TCO: I will now take my duty to help to injured crew so I will be in Sick bay. Thanks for letting me flight this ship.
TCSO Lt Wuer says:
TCO: Shields are at 25% Captain and holding, but I think were could be out of the water now ::turns to the CTO:: TCTO: Good shooting there Stuart...
 HCO Capt Monroe says:
@::Looks around the bridge, with smoke coming from the roof:: HCSO: Status on our away team?
 T CO Cmdr Jameson says:
::Is on the bridge, feeling extremely exhausted::
 HCO Capt Monroe says:
@HCMO: Good job, Doctor.
HXO Cmdr Jackson says:
&::Walking through one of the caves with Exeter and the security team:: TXO: Okay, a few more mines left to be placed.... ::Checks the map and the positions marked on it::
 T CO Cmdr Jameson says:
*HCO*: Do we have a status report on the Chameleon team?
TCMO Brabas says:
::he walks of from the bridge to the Sick bay::
HCSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@HCO: They are inside the caves and have laid the mines in their places. I assume they are waiting to clear the area to detonate
TCTO Lt MacAllister says:
TCSO: Thanks Tobius. ::targets a few fighters and fires::
TXO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
&::sweat dripping off his face:: HXO: God, I hate caves!
HCO Capt Monroe says:
@*TCO*:  They are still roaming around in the caves right now.
HCMO LtJG Trigger says:
@::Turns the ship to attack the remaining fighters::
T CO Cmdr Jameson says:
*HCO*: Thank you Captain, Could you please keep me updated.  I'd hate to lose my first officer, though I'd never admit that to him
HXO Cmdr Jackson says:
&::Smiles:: TXO: You are not used to this hard work, then? ::Looks around at the team:: Team: Alright, another mine over there.. ::Points to a junction::
 HCO Capt Monroe says:
@*TCO*: Yeah Exeter... ::Pauses:: Is unique in his special way.

ACTION: Suddenly all the fighters leave the general area as if in retreat, only to come together as a major force to be reckoned with, prepared for attack.

TCTO Lt MacAllister says:
TCO: Captain, I suggest we take the Tal into a high orbit and pick off the rest of these fighters.
TCTO Lt MacAllister says:
TCO: On second thoughts... ::locks onto the lead ships with all the torpedo launchers he can and launches a full spread::
TXO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
&HXO: I got junior officers for this.  ::grins:: No I just hate caves in general, been shot in a few caves and I since then I really don't like caves.
HCSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@HCO: Captain, the few remaining fighters seem to be preparing for a last assault!
 T CO Cmdr Jameson says:
TCTO: On second thought indeed.....
HCO Capt Monroe says:
@HCSO: How many ships are we looking at?
HCMO LtJG Trigger says:
@HCO: Sir, I recommend a flanking maneuver.

ACTION: On the planet, within the 'blank' space, an opening appears and two very large transport vessels appear.

HCNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@::enters sickbay from the surgery:: HMO: Remember they need to have the wounds checked again in a few hours.
HXO Cmdr Jackson says:
&::Helps the team in placing the bomb and activating it's received:: TXO: Okay, two more...
HCSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@::gulps:: HCO: About a hundred ...
 T CO Cmdr Jameson says:
::Sits forward slightly as she sees the transport vessels appear on the viewscreen::
TXO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
@HXO: Okay, where do you want the last two, I think we stuffed this place full by now.
 
& ACTION: Were before the sounds of fighting and voices could be heard, suddenly it becomes eerily silent.

TCSO Lt Wuer says:
&::notices something strange on sensors:: TCO: Captain, remember that distortion on the planet? Well two vessels seem to be launching from it
TCSO Lt Wuer says:
::initiates scans of the two transport vessels::
HXO Cmdr Jackson says:
&::Walks on to the location for the next two bombs and nods:: TXO: Right here... ::Points at two places on opposite walls of the cave::
TCTO Lt MacAllister says:
TCO: Should I open fire on them?
HCNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@::looks around the room as medical staff treat wounded and burnt victims... he hates fighting because its the little ones that get stepped on and ends up as the cannon fodder...:: MO: And remember Rhodri, tell the volunteers to do deep tissue regeneration, before fixing the skin.
TXO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
&::checks his tricorder:: HXO: Gary, I think we better leave
 HCO Capt Monroe says:
@::Coughs a bit:: HCSO: Tell the away team to hurry up.
HXO Cmdr Jackson says:
&::Places the last bomb and activates it:: TXO: Why is that?
TCTO Lt MacAllister says:
::opens fire on the swarm again::
HCSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@*HXO*:If you don't mind, make the bombing swift, we have 100 fighters heading our way and they are not part of the welcoming committee
 
ACTION: Time lapse 15 minutes: The two first officers are quickly making it back to the Chameleon, a group of angry women after them.  The fighters have quickly gone to the transport vessel and are in a face off with the two Federation ships.

HCNS Cmdr Varesh says:
@::takes a deep breath and walks over to one of the consoles to record the latest treatment and the myriad of surgeries he had performed that day::
TCTO Lt MacAllister says:
::takes a few more shots::
HXO Cmdr Jackson says:
&::Sitting in the Chameleon again:: TXO: Time to go then! ::Looks on the sensors::
TXO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
&::Jumps into the pilot seat and quickly starts up the thrusters and then sets the chameleon on course towards the Nighthawk:: HXO: Mind giving those angry women a few blasts?
HXO Cmdr Jackson says:
&TXO: Oh, they'll get blasts alright.... ::Presses the detonator for the bombs::
 
ACTION: The bombs slowly detonate one by one, sending off a resonance throughout the underground system.  Only in the silence can cries and screams of anger, fear and frustration be heard.
 
HCO Capt Monroe says:
@HCSO: Where is the away team?
HCSO Cmdr Gomes says:
@HCO: Heading out way safe and sound. The bombs are detonating according to schedule
HXO Cmdr Jackson says:
&::Sends a message to the Nighthawk. "Mission Accomplished."::
 HCO Capt Monroe says:
@HCSO: Good.   When they get back.  Get us out of here.  Stand down from Red Alert Commander, you have the bridge.  ::Gets up and walks to the ready room::

ACTION: The combined fire power of the Talwar and Nighthawk destroy one of the attacking transport vessels as the other gets away.  On sensors, a flash of darkness suddenly appears in the distance, whereupon shortly the last transport vanishes from sensors.
 
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