USS Nighthawk, Mission Transcript 10611.18
Mission Number 289
Temple of Fire
Part III

Cast
Sam Hung as Captain Sid Monroe
Tim Schols as Commander Gary Jackson 
Kurt goring as Lt Commander James West
Lília Perfeito Ensign. Christina van den Tulpen  
Scott Knight as LtJg Caelan Trigger 
Chris Nickle as Glinn Marat

Ship Manager 
Karriaunna Scotti

Storyline
Kurt Goring

Missing in Action
Karriaunna Scotti as SO Lt. Rose (excused)
Jim Koeller as Lieutenant JG Aaron Knight (excused)
Chris Esterhuyse as Commander Varesh (excused)

NPC’s

Summary
The 4th fleet is dealing with the Synod, a species that pushes forward to the bitter end.  The situation is quickly escalating and where before the 4th fleet was to hold the line, now they have been ordered to go forward.  The Tokev’chi’s group heads in to stop the Red Claw before it can return to the line.  The unique ability of the Nighthawk crew has been tasked to go in and get what information they can before the vessel is destroyed.

Announcements

•	Mission will start 15 minutes early this week
•	We bid good-bye to Patrick as real life is causing him problems and he cannot make the commitment at this time.

Time Lapse:
	Two weeks

Captain's Log Stardate 10611.18: We have arrived at the Red Claw and are about to infiltrate her.

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CSO Ens Tulpen says:
:: In the science station on the Chameleon summarizing the data:: CO/XO: The red claw's shields are down and she is flooded with exotic particles from the destroyed engine. I detect 75 life forms but can't pinpoint their position
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Sitting in the Chameleon, already in his EVA suit, ready to get on their way::
CIV Glinn Marat says:
:: In the back of the Chameleon checking her Cardassian Disruptor Rifle and sidearm::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Looks at his screen:: CSO: I want a full detailed scan of her. :: Walks back to the rear of the ship::
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
CO: I am afraid this is all I can give you at this moment. The radiation inside makes sensors less accurate...but then again so will theirs
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
CO: Would you like me to look for anything else in particular?

ACTION: Chameleon sails quietly and invisibly through the perimeter of Red Claw's battle group; A pair of Aken-class destroyers glide past, their large engines stirring up stellar gasses in their wake.
 
CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Taps the FCO:: FCO: Take us in. CSO: Get your gear on.
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
:: Already in an EVA suit without the helmet and with a rifle and tricorder::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Sat in the small sick room on the Cham checking the gear he'd checked out from the armory... 6 photon grenades... 6 stun grenades... one personal phaser and a phase compression rifle with infra red scope::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Looks around at the CSO:: CSO: Will we be able to get accurate readings on shorter ranges, in the ship? Especially regarding personnel..
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
CO: I am on it sir, weapon, tricorder and transport enhancer
CIV Glinn Marat says:
:: Moves up to the front in the command area with the rest placing the butt of the rifle on the deck:: All: So kiddies.... ready to make history?
 
INFO: 57:00 and counting.

CSO Ens Tulpen says:
XO: Maybe, there are a lot of particles inside, that’s partially why they want to repair it I believe, because otherwise the ship is holding together
 CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Grabs his Rifle off the rack:: XO: You have authorization to shoot if necessary.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods at the captain:: CO: Yes sir..
 CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Snaps on his helmet:: All: Let's get in and get out quickly.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Stows his gear in the chest and waist webbing he is adorned in and walks to the command area::
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
:: Nods and puts on her helmet, picking up the rest of the gear::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Puts on his helmet and grabs the rifle and a tricorder to be sure, then heads over to the hatch::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Walks to the hatch:: All: We ready?
CIV Glinn Marat says:
:: Spots the CMO arrive:: CMO: Doctor.  No offense but I hope I will not require your services.
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
:: Makes her way to the back of the ship::
CIV Glinn Marat says:
:: Nods at the CO::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
CIV: I hope not for your sake... I'm sure if anyone gets hit there won't be much left of them.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods again at the CO's question:: CO: Yes sir... Let's go..
CIV Glinn Marat says:
CMO: That would be most.... disagreeable...
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
All: Just for the record folks... as of this moment I am not a doctor... I intend to shoot first and ask questions later.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Looks out the window, and sees the Fuel Hatch closer and closer::
 
INFO: 52:00

XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Looks to the command area for a moment, then back around at his crew::
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
:: Reaches the exit port with her gear and waits::
CIV Glinn Marat says:
:: Looks at the CMO oddly:: CMO: Are there not certain oaths Starfleet Doctors take Doctor?  :: Smiling::
CIV Glinn Marat says:
:: Decides to follow the CSO and attaches the helmet on her EVA::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Hears a slight thump::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
CIV: Technically I'm not really a doctor, just the most qualified medic on the Hawk.
 
SCENE: The image of the octagonal fueling port spins as Chameleon rolls over on her X-axis and glides under the belly of the Synod command ship, using small bursts of thrusters to slow until the magnetic grapplers can engage with a soft thud.

CSO Ens Tulpen says:
:: Watches the CIV approach and speaks over the com in her helmet:: CIV: We are all going to die with their intruder alert. :: Smiles::
CIV Glinn Marat says:
:: Stumbles slightly from the slight bump::
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
All: Hope they didn’t feel that
 
INFO: 50:00

 CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Pushes the button to open the door:: All: Here we go
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Feels the slight bump and nods:: Self: Finally... ::Steps closer to the hatch::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Secures his helmet:: CIV: Besides... I've got a lot of frustration issues to work out.
CIV Glinn Marat says:
CSO: Well that is quite Cardassian thinking of you.  However, I plan to live out the rest of today so I am sorry to inform you that I will have to hamper your plans of death today Ensign.  ::smiles::
CIV Glinn Marat says:
CMO: That is hardly Starfleet of you Doctor.  I was under the impression Starfleet Officers were a happy lot.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Steps out and starts the slow, short walk to the fuelling hatch::
CIV Glinn Marat says:
:: Raises her disruptor rifle hearing the CO and looks around for Synod::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Walks onto the other ship, and waits for everyone to get on::
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
CIV: Who knows maybe I am a cardassian at heart. :: Holds her rifle and nods tot he XO and CO that she is ready::
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
:: Walks out as well::
 
SCENE: As the crew walks along the belly of Red Claw, they can make out octagonal plates of wrought-iron gray armor.

CMO LtJG Trigger says:
CIV: Would you be happy if you lost two of your best friends in an accident in one of the safest places on the planet?
CIV Glinn Marat says:
:: Steps out in the rear of the XO and CSO gazing briefly at the star line for oddities::
CIV Glinn Marat says:
CMO: I wouldn't be happy... I'd find someone at fault and then summarily exact justice.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Raises his rifle and aims it directly at the hatch::

INFO: The large hatch has a box next to it, with what appears to be a control box.

CMO LtJG Trigger says:
CIV: Exactly.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Sighs as he sees the hatch is closed, and looks around for a control system::
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
:: Snatches the control box open and takes a look::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Raises his hand and gives the Chameleon a thumbs up::

INFO: 45:00

CIV Glinn Marat says:
CMO: …but then I'm merely a Cardassian and not part of the sophisticated society of Starfleet.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
CIV: We all have things that push us over the edge,
CIV Glinn Marat says:
:: Stops near the CSO, turns her back on her scanning the horizon for anything out of the ordinary::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Looks at the CSO as she gets to work on the controls, and walks over to her:: All: Please, keep to relevant things for the mission only on our communication channels.. No chattering from now on..
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
:: Pushes away her rifle and scans the box for control switches that might be connected to the hatch::
 
ACTION: On Red Claw's bridge, a junior officer chosen to stay behind on the contaminated ship raises a feathered arm to tap a read out showing energy readings similar to subspace radio transmissions outside the ship.

CIV Glinn Marat says:
:: Hearing the XO she leans in close as if mock whispering:: CMO: Who was chattering?  Were you chattering?
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Approaches the hatch and keeps his rifle aimed directly at it to cover against anyone on the other side::
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
:: Looks at the team and points to a switch, preparing to touch it::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods as he sees the CSO reach out and hesitating for a moment::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Whispers:: CIV: I didn't hear any chattering.
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
:: Since she gets no disagreements looks she activates the switch that’s connected to the hatch, glad she did not see any signs of an alarm::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Keeps the hatch covered::
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
:: Looks at the hatch to see what happens::

ACTION: The hatch's sliced doors iris open, jamming 3/4s of the way, iced up. Enough space for one person to get through at a time. Inside, the fueling cavity is coated in icy residue of the fuels it brings aboard.

CIV Glinn Marat says:
:: Looks around:: All: I'll go in first and make sure it's safe ::begins moving toward the door::
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
:: Takes a relieved breath and waits for CO or XO to take the lead inside, picks up the rifle again::
 
INFO: 38:00

CIV Glinn Marat says:
:: Steps through the door and looks around angling the rifle in each direction as she does::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Looks at the hatch, seeing the small opening, and walks towards it, raising his rifle::
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
:: Walks behind the XO to get in after he does::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Scans the "horizon":: All: I'll pick up the rear.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Steps through after the CIV and steps aside to allow for the next person to go through
 CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Looks at the CMO and pushes him inside, and gives him the look "Get going"::
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
:: Follows the XO inside and scans around keeping her tricorder on receiving rather than emitting::
 
INFO: The fueling system isn't covered by the ship's artificial gravity system.
 
CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Walks in behind the CMO::
CIV Glinn Marat says:
:: Notes that she should keep the magnetic coupling in her boots on::
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
:: Adjusts her magnetic boots so she can go on walking as she was outside::
CIV Glinn Marat says:
:: Begins slowly moving in the direction toward the troop barracks::
 CSO Ens Tulpen says:
:: Peaks up using the speaker:: All: Only residues of fuel around, no life forms yet
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Stumbles and follows the rest who have entered already::
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
:: Continues moving and scanning passively::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Adjusts his magnetic boots as well to allow for quick movement in the fuel tubes:: CSO/CIV: Let's get moving, quick.. :: Points:: That way..
 
INFO: 34:30

CIV Glinn Marat says:
:: Looks over her shoulder:: XO: Way ahead of you commander.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
CMO: This way, we got to secure the shuttlebay.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Continues on::
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
:: Adjusts the boots to move more freely and glides behind the XO::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Nods and heads in the indicated direction with his rifle at high port::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Swims towards the doorway::
CIV Glinn Marat says:
:: Sees a few float by her and curses herself for not thinking of it::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Disables gravity on his boots, and pushes off the floor, starting to float towards the exit, having trouble steering properly at first::
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
:: Reaches the end of the fueling area and looks for another hatch::
CIV Glinn Marat says:
:: Fiddles with the magnetic settings and then pushes off to 'float' behind the rest that already passed her::

ACTION: The Nighthawk intrusion team arrives at the interior plasma flow hatch, which is open since the engines aren't running.

CSO Ens Tulpen says:
All: The duct is clear of plasma, lets go
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
:: Waits for the brave ones to take the lead::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Walks on constantly checking around him::
CIV Glinn Marat says:
:: Arrives behind the rest and moves through the opening::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Sets down at the hatch for a moment, then moves through::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Gets to the end and look around and slides into the duct::
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
:: Moves in after the XO::

INFO: 30:00

SCENE: The flow duct is as pristine as the fuel hatch was filthy. Polished alloys line the tube-like duct work, reflecting their bodies and lights in bent shapes as they proceed.
 
CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Looks around as they continue through::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Looks around for a moment, then continues in the direction he believes the barracks would be located at::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Slides into the duct after the CO::
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
All: Nothing like plasma to make any metal shine
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
:: Moves out of the plasma duct and hopes to find some gravity::

ACTION: The clock on Monroe and Jackson's wrists beep, signaling the halfway mark.
 
CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Pulls out the duct, and looks at his arm, and starts picking up the pace::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Moves on again:: CO: About time to split up...
 CO Capt Monroe says:
XO: Yes, get going.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Hurries after the Captain:: CO: Didn't know we were in this much of a hurry sir.
 
SCENE: Inside the Synod ship looks very different from a Starfleet ship. There is no proper floor; only 'rungs' along the hallway with gaps in between.
CIV Glinn Marat says:
:: Follows off behind the XO and the CSO::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
CMO: Yes we are on a time schedule.
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
:: Keeps moving behind the XO, adjusts the boots to the new gravity and scans for life signs::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
CO: Any idea how much resistance we can expect at the shuttle bay?

ACTION: Instead of trilling in the open, the chirp of Tulpen's tricorder is heard inside her helmet. Two lifesigns are approaching.
CIV Glinn Marat says:
XO/CSO: Let's hope Commander West's assumption that the ship is nearly empty is accurate
 CO Capt Monroe says:
CMO: Not sure guess we will find out
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Moving along the corridor, wondering how these creatures move about them::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Sets his rifle for rapid fire:: CO: I just hope I'm still as good a shot as I used to be.
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
CIV: The readings I got on the Chameleon said only half the predicted compliment is aboard
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
CIV: Compared to the size we encounter, I would say that was accurate, with the 75 crew figure we saw... ::Looks at the CSO:: CSO: Anything on your tricorder yet regarding crew?
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
CIV: But they are bound to have guards
 CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Skims by a barrack starts walking towards another one::
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
XO: Not yet Commander, but remember there are a lot of particles in the ship which interfere with my readings
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
:: Walks along::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods:: CSO: Let me know when we do get something... ::Approaches the second barracks::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Follows the CO closely::

SCENE: A pair of Synod guards turn a corner ahead of the group, not looking in their direction. The larger one, a Synod Klau, is a falcon-like humanoid with powerful, taloned feet that grip surefootedly on the rung-like floor. The much smaller Thirdrace Varkenshaar finds it more difficult to reach the half-meter gap between rungs but is used to it.

CSO Ens Tulpen says:
:: Points to the two guards in the distance, which she realized too late::
CIV Glinn Marat says:
:: Sees the two ahead and steps behind one of the 'rungs' trying to hide::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Walks then stops and spots two guards::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Sees the group and raises his rifle, pointed straight at the tallest of the two, but continues slowly::

ACTION: The Klau stretches, his wing tips brushing either side of the corridor.

CSO Ens Tulpen says:
:: Kneels down as well near Marat::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Instantly raises his rifle and trains it on one guard's head::
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
:: Scans the guards to get as much info on them as possible::
CIV Glinn Marat says:
:: Peeks at the CSO's scans:: CSO: More info for your 'Intelligence' Agency?

INFO: With more time inside the ship, Tulpen's tricorder starts to reveal a general map of dots, representing Synod guards as they move about the ship.

XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Looks around for a moment, seeing the others slightly behind now, and waves at them to continue quietly::
CIV Glinn Marat says:
:: Raises an eyebrow at the new dots appearing on the CSO's Tricorder::
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
:: Motions the XO and CIV to approach her and shows them her tricorder with the dots. showing a safe path through as well::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Slows down::
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
:: Tones down her speaker:: XO/CIV: Of course this will only work if they don't move
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Whispers:: CO: Shoot or watch Cap'n?
CIV Glinn Marat says:
:: Nods in return at the CSO::

INFO: 18:30.

CIV Glinn Marat says:
XO/CSO: Then let's get moving.
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
:: Nods and moves along::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
CMO: Wait.
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
XO/CIV: I suppose its wise to try and always keep with their backs to us
CIV Glinn Marat says:
:: Raises her disruptor rifle to shoulder level so she is proceeding with it in firing position::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Looks at the map the CSO showed, having taken a few steps back:: CSO: Let's hope for that.. :: Starts moving forward again:: CSO: You indicate the turns, and try to keep an up to date picture..
 CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Check his Arm Clock::
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
:: Nods and leads them in a path that is clear of dots and whenever possible keeps them all facing the other direction::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Keeps his rifle trained on the guard with his finger on the trigger::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Carefully continues on::
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
:: Looks from her tricorder to the floors from time to time, almost tripping one time::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Follows cautiously behind the CO::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Looks at the CSO for a moment, then continues walking again::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Walks past the last barracks slowly, and sees the Shield Controls::

INFO: 15:00

CIV Glinn Marat says:
:: Briefly takes her eyes off the corridor horizon as she reaches the next rung and looks down to properly cross over it::
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
XO/CIV: There's the shield controls, we should be able to pass around them
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
CO: That what we're looking for?
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Passes the last barracks and sighs:: CSO/CIV: Proceed.. The way is clear?
 CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Looks at the CMO:: CMO: No.  Do you have any explosives?
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
:: Nods to the XO:: XO: Should be clear yes
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
CO: I have photon grenades... I may be able to put them on a timer.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
CMO: Set the timer to 13 Minutes.
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods:: CSO/CIV: Keep moving, we still have a task before us... ::Moves in the direction he thinks they have to go::
CIV Glinn Marat says:
:: Follows carefully behind the XO and CSO::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Nods and sets the timer on two of the grenades before placing them strategically near the shield control::
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
:: Nods to the XO and moves along past the shield area onto the officer's deck::
 
ACTION: A Synod Aderyn walks out of an equipment room, apparently shielded from the tricorder's scans. Right in front of Captain Monroe's party.

XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Moves along the officer deck's corridors::
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
CIV/XO: The officer's area is in front, I think we should avoid it and go under it. :: Points to the diagram in her tricorder::
CIV Glinn Marat says:
:: Nods in agreement waiting for the XO's decision::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Picks up his rifle quickly and aims it at the Synod::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Instinctively smacks the Synod across the face with the rifle::
  CSO Ens Tulpen says:
:: Sighs and moves behind the XO::
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
XO/CIV: we are quite close to the computer core now, right below the bridge
 
ACTION: The Aderyn's ornately plumed head snaps around and it falls, crumpled between the rungs.
 CO Capt Monroe says:
CMO: Done?  Let's get going
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
:: Listens to a strange noise but tris not to think about it::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
CO: Right behind you. ::kicks the Synod and follows the CO::

INFO: 13:00

XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Approaches the computer core location::
CIV Glinn Marat says:
:: Stands guard outside the core area::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Walks to the port of the Fighter Bay and slides to the left side::
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
:: Follows the XO ready to extract as much from the computer as possible::

SCENE: Inside the computer core control room are a handful of Varkenshaar.

CSO Ens Tulpen says:
CIV/XO: The Synod encrypts everything, if we can get the encription key from this we woould win this war right here ..well, almost
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
CIV/XO: Five guards right in front of us, not sure they saw us. :: Moves tot he side::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Enters the computer core location and looks around at the aliens:: CSO: Well, no time to be cautious... ::Aims at the nearest one:: Fire..
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Follows the CO:: CO: I've gotta get me one of those fighters.
 
SCENE: In the bay are a dozen Kuk-class fighters and what appear to be some auxiliary craft, including a larger one that is probably for VIPs. Pilots and maintenance people are working on the fighters.

CSO Ens Tulpen says:
:: Against the wall she starts firing and moving to avoid shots::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Fires at the targeted alien, then moves on to the next one and fires again::
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
XO: Well, stealth is gone. :: Looks for the computer controls to download information::
CIV Glinn Marat says:
:: Hears firing inside the core area she turns her rifle to face inward and begins firing at any standing Synod::

ACTION: In response to the firefight in the control room, alarms go off on the Red Claw, a high-pitched whine that rattles to the bone.

CSO Ens Tulpen says:
:: Covered by the other two she tries to make her way to any sort of computer control panel and download information::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods, covering the CSO as she starts working:: CSO: I got you covered.. You have a few minutes, then we need to go to the flight bay..
CIV Glinn Marat says:
:: Stands back outside the core area door and waits for the welcoming party::
 
INFO: On her tricorder, Tulpen can see the dots of the guards moving toward the bow of the ship at high speed.
 
CO Capt Monroe says:
CMO: Oh crap!  :: Runs into the bay and starts shooting the pilots and maintenance people::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
CO: YEESH! How can anyone put up with this racket?
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
CIV/XO: We have company coming!
CIV Glinn Marat says:
:: Kneels down on one knee and aims her rifle down the corridor they'll approach fromm::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Follows firing two or three shots at anyone he sees who is not the CO::
CIV Glinn Marat says:
:: Pulls out all her grenades and rolls them down the corridor without the pin pulled::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods and walks into a better protected position to cover the door with some crossfire:: CSO: Just keep a move on, we'll worry about the cover.. ::Looks at the CIV, and waves, indicating a better firing position a bit further into the core room::
CIV Glinn Marat says:
:: Stays kneeled and aims at the nearest grenade waiting::
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
:: Keeps searching for the computer core access port::

ACTION: Marat's grenades bounce between the rungs and keeps dropping through the levels of the ship.
 
CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Continues shooting and slides past one of the fighters::

SCENE: A Synod Klau climbs into his own fighter and closes the canopy, quickly powering it up and hovering off its landing pad, bringing its disrupters to bear.
CIV Glinn Marat says:
:: Sighs as she watches them disappear::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Slides round another fighter and fires a few shots at some pilots::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
CMO: Take that fighter down!
 
INFO: 6:00

CMO LtJG Trigger says:
CO: Cap'n get down! ::Aims down his scope at the pilot's head and fires a burst of 4 shots::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Takes cover::
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
:: Accesses the computer core and starts downloading information to her tricorder, the encryption will be solved by others later::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Fires as another alien comes into his field of vision::

ACTION: One of the stocky Varkenshaar, only winged, comes up behind Marat and grabs her, at the same time expirating its quills into her body.
 
ACTION: Trigger's infantry weapon just bounces off the fighter's canopy and causes it to slew around and open fire on his position.
CIV Glinn Marat says:
:: Screams in pain and shoves the butt of her weapon under her left arm hoping to contact the Synod attacker::
 
INFO: 04:00

ACTION: Marat gets the Varkenshaar loose.

CSO Ens Tulpen says:
:: Looks behind with her rifle in place while the tricorder does its job::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Tries to leap out of the line of fire::
 
INFO: Tupen's data device is reading 60% download, but quickly running out of space.

CIV Glinn Marat says:
:: Falls to the floor cringing in agony she takes aim and fires the disruptor::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Looks at Marat and curses under his breath, taking a few quick steps back to get the alien into his line of fire, and fires at it, as soon as Marat was clear::
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
XO: I'm at 60% with more people comming in and we have 4 minutes
 CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Jumps into the cockpit of a fighter, Closes the hatch and powers it up::
 
ACTION: Marat hits the Varkenshaar in the face and it explodes, showering her with blood.

XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Nods:: CSO: Keep at it for just one more minute, will you make it to 100% in that time?

ACTION: Due to complete ignorance of Synod technology, Monroe can't operate the fighter.

CSO Ens Tulpen says:
XO: Judging by the rate of download yes but will we have time to exit?
CIV Glinn Marat says:
:: Wipes away some of the fluid from the face mask of her suit::  Dead Body: Take that you flea bitten flying rat!
 CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Takes out his tricorder, and attempts to sync it with the computer::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Nods:: CSO: Just get the data... ::Starts walking to the exit:: And run as quick as you can once you have everything..

ACTION: On the edge of the system, the attack group led by USS Tokev'chi arrives, dropping out of warp, 30 strong. Tokev'chi opens fire on Red Claw at a distance, the twinkle of quantum torpedoes brightening the black of space before slamming into the side of the command ship.

CSO Ens Tulpen says:
:: Waits and protects her position::
 
INFO: 1:30.
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Opens fire on the fighter's Exhaust outlet::
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
:: Holds down to the floor as the ship is hit::
CIV Glinn Marat says:
:: Climbs painfully back to one knee placing her back toward a corridor wall and waits for the next surprise::
 
INFO: 00:45

XO Cmdr Jackson says:
::Starts running:: CSO: Go! Now!
CIV Glinn Marat says:
:: Is in a great deal of pain as she tries to pluck some of the quills from her body::
 
INFO: 00:15
 
CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Hears his watch beep:: *Chameleon*: This is the Captain, Emergency beam out!
 
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CSO Ens Tulpen says:
:: Nods:: XO: We have 80% Gary, hope its enough ::runs shooting all the way::

8
 
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5
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
:: Activates the transporter enhancers::
 
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XO Cmdr Jackson says:
CSO: It will have to be... ::Runs and waits for the transport::
CIV Glinn Marat says:
:: Feels the rock of the ship she waits for the beam out::
 
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CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Charges a high power blast and lets looses it on the fighter's weapons array::
 
1

ACTION: The second salvo from the attack group peppers the side of Red Claw and she starts to break up. The Synod inside are killed by concussion or explosions.
 
SCENE: The Nighthawk intrusion team sees a bright flash of blue light, but it turns out to be the transporter beam. Chameleon is spinning away from Red Claw, caught in the blast radius of the quantum torpedoes.
 
INFO: The crew inside Chameleon are getting violently sick from vertigo as the ship spins, its cloak dropping as it rolls through space toward a Khenta-class Battlecarrier coming to Red Claw's aid.

CSO Ens Tulpen says:
:: Arrives in the Chameleon and immediately falls to the floor from the spinning::
 
ACTION: Chameleon's pilot is out cold from the impact.

 CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Catches a glimpse of the battle carrier and attempts to grab control of the ship::
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
:: Tries to move to the control area, feeling stuck to the floor. Gets rid of the helment in the mean time::
XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Arrives on the Chameleon still in one piece, but immediately looses his balance and stumbles into Marat::
 CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Struggles with the controls and adjusts the pitch and roll::
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
:: Moves slowly to the command area and takes her seat, helping the CO navigate::
CIV Glinn Marat says:
:: Feels someone trip over her bleeding dizzy body::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
::hits his head off the deck plating... swears and tries to get up again::
 
INFO: Due to Monroe's disorientation from the vertigo, he's having trouble piloting the ship.

XO Cmdr Jackson says:
:: Gets to his feet again and looks around:: CMO: Doctor, see to Marat! :: Heads over to the command area::
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
:: Moves over to the helm, seeing the ship is still not fully controlled, and tries to help the CO, feeling disorientated herself::

SCENE: Outside, between bouts of vomiting, the Nighthawk team can see Red Claw coming apart at the seams, her sensor plates spinning away from their axis like butterflies in a windstorm.
 
CO Capt Monroe says:
:: Has the computer adjust coordinates away from the big ship::
CMO LtJG Trigger says:
:: Gets to his feet:: XO: Where is she? :: Trips over Marat as he removes his helmet:: Found her!
CSO Ens Tulpen says:
CO: Mission...partially... accomplished. :: Closes her eyes, then opens them again in an effort to help the CO control the chameleon::
 
ACTION: Automatic pilot engaged; the ship quickly rights itself and swings around, heading back to its mother.

INFO: Mission Failure... 20%

CIV Glinn Marat says:
:: Feels another kick in the side as someone else stumbles over her:: CMO: Thanks for your bedside manner doctor  ::said through a pain strained voice::
 
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