Prologue:
It's the darkest hour of the night, when wolves roam free and hunt, dawn and the light it brings seems far away. The USS Triton has been hit, her crew injured but the fat lady ain't sung yet. With the bridge so heavily disable where will the crew find a place where to maintain control of the ship?
 
Will they manage to stop the missile in time, before it arrives and obliterates the already damaged ship. How could the first missile hit the Triton even if the ship was trying to hide?
 
What countermeasures can be found to stop it? Will the Away Team be able to destroy the control center in time?
 
The Away team is about to enter the wolf's den. What is waiting for them inside? Will they be able to overcome resistance and complete their mission? 16 against 85, the odds are not smiling; nonetheless these are the conditions where Starfleet's legends are born off.
 
Star Trek, A Call To Duty, is proud to present the USS Triton in...."Planet of No Return"....Chapter Eleven..... "The hour of the wolf"....Stardate 10604.27
 
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CEO_Randolph says:
::crawling through the EPS conduit with a portable power pack and lighting she is rushing repairs to her priority list first::

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
::stares at the view screen and the incoming missile :: CO: Cutting all power as ordered Captain.

XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
@::Standing outside the entrance to the facility with the security members.::  ALL:  We need to stop that missile before it reaches the Triton.
 
 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
Bridge crew: Evacuate to auxiliary control
 
 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
*CEO*: Prepare auxiliary control in engineering lieutenant I am on my way

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::looks into the entrance and then back at the XO:: XO: I'll take point, Commander if you will guard the changeling.

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
CO: Sir, we'll have to use the tubes...unless..

XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
@CIV:  Commander, maybe we can utilize the uniformed security team to our advantage.  It might give us the element of surprise.

CEO_Randolph says:
::comes upon the main junction for the  power substation for....hears the comm.:: *CO*: Sir you got to be kidding Engineering is a mess as well.  But I will get back there and get it ready ::growls::
 
CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::flicks an ear back curiously:: XO: How so?

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
CO: Security teams have begun moving people to inner shelter areas.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
OPS: That’s why Starfleet invented ladders lieutenant, I cant fight a battle with my tactical consoles burned out
 
CEO_Randolph says:
::rewires the power conduit to support one power line and backs out of the conduit::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
TO: Excellent lieutenant, its time we went to auxiliary control as well :: moves towards the lift tubes ::

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
CO: Sir, we have one transporter padd still online. We can transport to engineering one by one.

XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
@CIV:  Hopefully they'll see the Jem'Hadar uniform and not look too closely. I'm hoping it's dark in there.

CEO_Randolph says:
Self: This is not going to work unless I have power to mask the sensor emissions period.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@XO: That would be good under normal circumstances, but unfortunately their site in the darkness is almost as good as mine.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
OPS: Then do it, Mr. Cerdan first then myself.  TO: Once there begin a check of weapons and shields

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
:: turns and smiles at the TO :: TO: Ready?

XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
@CIV:  Okay, bad idea then.  What do you suggest?  I can't afford to lose you Commander.
 
CEO_Randolph says:
::enters Engineering and begins to get what power she can to the main board and brings online the fusion reactors that are functioning and surveys the power grids::
 
TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
CO: Aye Sir. ::Turns and nods to Chatters.::

ACTION: The TO is transported to main engineering

CEO_Randolph says:
*CO*; Sir already back in Engineering sir.

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
::Waits to speak as he materializes in engineering.::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
*CEO*: The TO is being transported to engineering I will be following immediately after

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
:: realigns the buffers :: CO: Ready Captain?

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::chuckles:: XO: Trust me, Cmdr.  You won't lose me.  We've got to hurry and take control of that missile.  ::pulls her rifle around to her back and starts towards the entrance::  Ready?

CEO_Randolph says:
::sees the TO appear:: TO: Welcome to what is left of my home.  ::picks up a tool kit and walks over to a console:: *CO*: Understood sir.  ::kneels under it and begins to rewire it for it to work::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
OPS: Energize, then transport yourself

XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
@CIV:  You got it.  I'll keep an eye on the Founder.  ::Points her phaser at him and motions for him to follow Mrlr.::

ACTION: The Captain is beamed to engineering as well, and in one piece

XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
@Founder:  Follow her.  She'll lead the way, and no funny stuff.

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
::Moves to the consoles.:: CEO:  What do we have left?

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
:: looks around for anyone else that is left ::

CEO_Randolph says:
::hears the buzz of the transporter::  CO: Welcome sir to what is left of engineering.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::enters the entrance slowly and cautiously, using all of her senses to scout out what's ahead::

 Founder says:
@XO: No juggling some balls? ::grins and follows the Caitian::

CEO_Randolph says:
TO: Not much but I can repair some of the lesser damaged consoles.

@ACTION: Behind the holographic field there is a duranium door almost 2 meters wide. Besides the door there is an electronic lock. The door seems to have been built more to keep someone from going out than to keep intruders for coming in.

XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
@Founder:  Trust me, you don't have them.  ::grins.::

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
:: sets the controls again and stands just as another console explodes ::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::indicates the lock:: Founder: Okay...get this open. I'm sure you have the codes.

CEO_Randolph says:
::finishes the repair of that console and powers it up::  Self: Well that is one working.
 
CEO_Randolph says:
::gets up and goes to another console and repeats the process::

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
:: feels the energy of the transporter as it envelopes her ::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CEO: It is in better working order than the bridge lieutenant  :: walks over to a console and begins activating auxiliary commands ::

XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
@::Keeps her ears open to any noise coming from behind the door.::

 Founder says:
@CIV: I can try but they may have been changed. ::enters some numbers in the key padd::   My codes are not good anymore.

ACTION: As OPS is transported there is a malfunction in the transporter controls
 
XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
@CIV:  Do you think we can trust him to melt his way in there and open it from the other side?

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
TO: Mr. Cerdan, rotate the Tritons command codes, it is possible that Section 31 has us in their database

 Founder says:
@CIV: Don't you have a scrambler with you?

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::looks for a moment at the founder and then the XO:: Founder: Of course I do.

XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
@::Begins to think of the missile that is headed toward the Triton, and hopes they will be okay.::

CEO_Randolph says:
CO: Sir far be it from me to say what to do at this point but our best bet is to mask the sensor pallets and its emissions.  These missiles are geared to our sensor pallets and their emissions.

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
::Looks strangely at the Captain:: CO: Sir, very well, but we have no shields, all they have to do is hit us with one of those missiles.

Founder says:
@::makes room for the CIV and almost bows:: CIV: Please then, it is all yours.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@XO: That would be a safer way to do it then to let him lose. ::grins and pulls out a small device from her bag and attaches it to the lock.  Fiddles with the controls a bit:: 

ACTION: An alert sounds on the auxiliary transporter console

XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
@CIV/Founder:  Must go quicker.

CEO_Randolph says:
CO: Then this ship is really dead.
 
CEO_Randolph says:
Self: Oh hell now what?

CEO_Randolph says:
CO: I got a transporter malfunction sir.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CEO: The sensor pallets...one is destroyed and the port side is unpowered.  Tracking is unlikely.

@ACTION: After a few seconds the padd becomes green and the duranium grid opens and a small passage dug into the rock is revealed. It allows no more than 3 of you to pass at the same time. The inside is not well illuminated, only the fluorescent light of some fungi pierce the darkness.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CEO: What?  :: moves closer to the CEO to see what’s happening ::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::quietly:: XO: You forget, Commander....my children are on that ship.  But it does no one any good to think of them now when we can't help them. ::slips through the open door:: Let's go.

ACTION: Power begins to fade and the single life sign begins to degrade

XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
@Founder:  You next.  I'll follow.

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
::Taps the display and  then pauses.:: CEO: Increase power to the buffer.

CEO_Randolph says:
CO: None the less it must be done.  ::hands fly over the auxiliary board trying to rewire the pattern buffers into the secondary ones before the retry can be done::

CEO_Randolph says:
TO: Already on it.

XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
@Security Team:  In groups of 3 you are to follow us in.

CEO_Randolph says:
TO: Secondary pattern buffers online and power is rerouted to them see if you can boost the main gain and retry the transporter again.

@XO: Sure, this passage should lead to the Hybuxians nest. It should not be more than 300 meters.

Alpha Squad Leader Jenkins says:
@ XO:  Aye, Ma'am.  We'll be right behind you.
 
CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::enters in on silent paws, keeping to one side.  Her rifle pointed forward as she moves quickly in the direction the Founder indicated::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CEO: Try transferring the pattern from A to B, it should clear out any interference from the malfunction

CEO_Randolph says:
Self: Come on blasted infernal transporter work.  I don't need to lose anyone else.

XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
@::Follows Commander Mrlr and the Founder inside.::

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
::Finishes the command code change, and jumps into transporter subroutines.::

CEO_Randolph says:
CO: Already done sir.

@ACTION: As soon as the AT enters the passage their nostrils are filled with the stench of decaying organic matter. It seems to come from ahead in the tunnel

CEO_Randolph says:
Self: Come on blast you come on work damn you.

ACTION: Power is increased and the buffers stabilize

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
CEO: Try that Chief.

XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
@::Covers her nose with her shirt as she proceeds.::

CEO_Randolph says:
CO: Pattern stabilized now energizing again.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::tries to keep from sneezing and silently indicates to the XO that the smell is coming from up ahead.  Hurries forward, her ears working overtime::

CEO_Randolph says:
::watches closely::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: begins working with the CEO trying to speed the process so the signal wont degrade :: CEO: Go ahead

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
::Keeps looking between the transporter display and what sensors are online.::

CEO_Randolph says:
CO: Energizing again.

XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
@Founder:  We need to get to the missile launchers.  Are we headed in the right direction?

CEO_Randolph says:
::hands keep the transporter working::

ACTION: A bewildered OPS officer appears in engineering.

@ACTION: The AT enters a large cave completely littered with dead hybuxians, they are piled there in unnatural poses. The scene is made only worse by the dim light in the cavern and the oppressive silence.

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
All: What happened?

CEO_Randolph says:
TO: Sensors don't have to be online for the missile to track and lock onto.

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
::Looks at Chatters with eyes wide.::

 Founder says:
@XO: This is the only way to the base I know, once there I can lead you to the main controls room. Hopefully the missile controls will be there.

XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
@CIV/Founder:  We need to hurry, or there won't be a ship to go back to.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: slaps the CEO on the back and laughs loudly :: CEO: Well done lieutenant

CEO_Randolph says:
TO: They must be masked in other words a dampening field around the ship with a compound of materials to stop the sensors from being detected.

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
OPS: That was close, but I'm afraid you may have been better off.

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
:: shakes her head :: TO: What? Is my uniform dirty or something?

XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
@Founder:  What happened here?  ::Looks around at the bodies that were shot, some of which appeared to be tortured.::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
OPS: Nice of you to join us lieutenant, you might have got here faster using the ladder

CEO_Randolph says:
CO: Thank you sir but we are still not out of danger yet.  I must get this ship into a dampening field.

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
TO: Better off? What are you talking about?

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::examining one of the bodies:: XO: They were purposely killed.  This means that Smith and his cronies are scared.  they probably know that we are coming.  We have to hurry now.

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
::Gestures to the tactical display.:: OPS: Its locked on us and we have no way to stop it.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CEO/TO: Status of the shields if raised

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
:: sees the Captain :: CO: Sorry sir, I guess I should have.

 Founder says:
@XO: I presume Jibran did not like the Hybuxians or the Hybuxians rebelled and were killed. I have no idea.

XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
@CIV:  Agreed.  Let's continue on.  We can't help them now ::points to the dead bodies.::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@XO: ::heads towards the entrance to the base:: Let's go.

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
TO: Shields are offline Sir.

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
:: looks over at the tactical display :: Self: It's still coming!

CEO_Randolph says:
CO: Sir Shields won't matter.

XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
@::Follows Mrlr and the Founder to the entrance of the base.::

@ACTION: The away team enters the tunnel again and suddenly the AT can hear the noise of something clicking on the stone floor of the cave just behind the point where the passage makes a turn.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
::looks OPS up and down :: OPS: Well at least you made it will all of your limbs attached, report to a console and take your station

XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
@CIV:  Do you hear that?  ::Stops to listen.::

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
:: nods :: CO: Aye sir. :: hurries to the other side of the room and an open console ::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CEO: The try your dampening field lieutenant, it had better work with more success than your last modification

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::waves her paw back towards the XO and Founder for them to stop while she stalks silently towards the corner...every nerve and sense taut::

XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
@::Raises her phaser in the direction Mrlr took.::

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
CO: Captain, Would it be correct to assume that weapon would not arm itself until a safe distance from the launch site?

@ACTION: The clicking noise seems to become stronger, and closer. Two large insect-like creatures appear, they have the large mandibles that according to your information identify them as Hybuxian warriors, they seem weary and cautious, but not hostile.

CEO_Randolph says:
CO: Sir look here ::brings up her work on the dampening field she used on the Claymore to hide the sensors and ship from their classified mission::  Sir as you know all federation sensors can be affected by a compound or combination of actinides and Thalium.  If I include in that the chemical Jakamnite there is no way that missile will find us.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
TO: Logically yes, thats why I had you change the codes in case it was using our command console as an arming device

XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
@::Waits for Mrlr to give them the okay to proceed.::
 
CEO_Randolph says:
CO: This also will not be detected by the missiles internal sensors either.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::sees the warriors and steps out in front of them her rifle lowered at them:: Warriors: Halt! ::knows there is really no where else to go so might as well stop them::
 
TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
CO: Do we have impulse engines?

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CEO: That is why the Romulans use chemical compounds in the hulls of their cloaked ships

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
:: reads the data on her screen and sees that there is another problem :: CO: Captain, I'm reading multiple micro fractures in the bridge module.

CEO_Randolph says:
CO; Exactly sir.

CEO_Randolph says:
CO: This mad man is no fool but neither am I.

 @ACTION: The two Hybuxian stop and start moving backward. Their bodies start emitting some chemical substance and change color.

XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
@::Hears the Commander speak out loud to something and heads in her direction, pushing the Founder in front of her as she goes.::  Founder:  Let's go.

CEO_Randolph says:
::raises an eyebrow::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
OPS: Seal off all access tubes leading to the bridge if it  decompresses I dont want to lose the ship

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
CO: Aye sir, sealing off the bridge.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::sees them edging away from her and puts out a paw in a friendly matter, but not lowering the rifle:: Warriors: It's all right...we're here to help.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CEO: The council is still adjourned on that topic lieutenant :: smirks ::

XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
@Self:  He [The Founder] feels almost real to the touch.

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
:: taps the console and seals all bridge hatches :: CO: Bridge sealed off sir.
 
CEO_Randolph says:
CO: By sealing the bridge module you also give me less area to make the dampening field more effective.

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
::Turns as Chatters speaks.:: CO: Perhaps we should evacuate the crew?

 Founder says:
@::moves forward:: XO: I  can communicate with the Hybuxians if necessary.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::waves for the founder to come forward:: XO: He'd better do something or I'm going to have to kill them.

XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
@Founder:  Tell them we mean them no harm.  We just want to stop the missile.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
TO: To where lieutenant?  Use the escape pods while we are in range of the defense grid

CEO_Randolph says:
CO: Sir if this doesn't work, I have failed not only you but the High Council as well and have damned my house's honor for all time.

@ACTION: The founder change form, his body elongates, seems to expand and change color, until in front of your eyes appear a winged large Hybuxian that starts changing color.

CEO_Randolph says:
::hands begin to make the changes for the dampening field and uses the compounds needed for the field::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::quietly:: XO: Keep your phaser on him, Cmdr. I'll watch these other two.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CEO: If this fails the next captain you will be with will be Kotar

@ACTION: The other two Hybuxians seem to react and move back. The founder becomes Cat Caitian again.

XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
@::Watches as the Founder tries to communicate with the Hybuxians, her phaser trained on him in case he tries to get away.::  CIV: Aye.

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
CO: They might have a chance. We could give them that. Is that not better than.. ::stops:: Sorry sir, I forgot who I'm talking to.

CEO_Randolph says:
Self: I am not going to lose my lady the Triton nor am I going to lose my captain and I refuse to lose my chance at gaining my houses honor back.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: thinks back to his days in the Klingon fleet trying to find something that Section 31 might not have planned for ::

CEO_Randolph says:
CO: Sir I will gladly go to Kotar if I fail.

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
:: glances over at the CEO :: CEO: Lieutenant, what can I do to assist?

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@:;sees the two Hybuxians relaxing:: Founder: Can they help us get to the missile control room?

 Founder says:
@CIV: They are letting us go through, we will have to pass close to the nest queen and I am afraid it is not going to be a nice show.

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
CO: Four minutes to impact

CEO_Randolph says:
OPS: What I need now is every ounce of power you can muster.  I need the dampening field to surround the ship.

 Founder says:
@XO/CIV: They have no idea what a control room is. They are not so technically advanced I am afraid.

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
CEO: I'll do what I can, but our power levels are falling by the minute.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@Founder: We'll deal with it as we get there.  Just be prepared to go Technicolor again. ::leads the way forward past the two Hybuxians::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
TO: You are right lieutenant, non Klingons do not appreciate dying in battle. Fire the thrusters enough to turn the pods away from the missile and prepare to launch

CEO_Randolph says:
OPS: At this point anything you can get me will help.

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
:: her fingers fly over the console as she reroutes power ::

XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
@::Follows the Commander and Founder, the security team behind her.::  CIV/Founder:  Right behind you.
 
XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
@::Hopes they have enough time to not only find the missile launchers, but to also disable it as well.::

CEO_Randolph says:
CO: No if you fire the pods they will not be.....sir are you sure you want to do this?

@ACTION: After 50 meters the tunnel opens into a huge cave, its walls are filled with live Hybuxians and there is a very strong noise all around. In the center of the cave stands the queen. Her body is covered with tubes that seem to bring fluids into a machine just above her.

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
CO: Aye sir.

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
CEO: Chief, do I have thrusters or not?

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@Founder: What is that hooked up to the queen?

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
CEO: There, I've given you all I can including auxiliary.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CEO: You would bet their lives that they are safer on the ship

CEO_Randolph says:
::shakes her head and works harder to make the configurations to include the pods::

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
::Sounds the prepare to evacuate order.::

XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
@::Notices the queen with tubes going into her body.  Wonders if this is one of Dr. Jibran's experiments gone bad.::

 Founder says:
@CIV: They are milking her to produce the white. The blue prints indicate we have to climb those tubes and follow them into the production facility.

CEO_Randolph says:
CO: Sir I am not saying that they would be safer on the ship.  I just don't want to give that missile any reason to look elsewhere.

XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
@CIV:  I don't believe we have the time.  After we disable the missile launchers, we'll try to help her.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CEO: That’s it lieutenant...

CEO_Randolph says:
CO: Sir?

XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
@Founder:  Will she mind our getting close to her?

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@Founder: ::nodding to the XO in agreement:: She's right.  Tell them what we are going to do and that we will be back to help her.  And hurry.

CEO_Randolph says:
CO: YOU mean look elsewhere???

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
TO: Prep an escape pod for remote guidance and fire it away from the Triton...unmanned

 Founder says:
@XO: I told them we are here to help. They will comply we are their only hope. ::moves closer to the queen:: you just follow me please.

CEO_Randolph says:
TO: Wait I can load a sensor pod on it as well.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CEO: Bait lieutenant...bait

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
::Light bulb goes off:: CO: Yes Sir!

CEO_Randolph says:
CO/TO: Then the missile will have something to lock on to when the dampening field does go up.

XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
@::Follows the Founder and starts to climb the tube.::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::follows him:: XO: Looks like we climb.  Will you be all right commander?

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
OPS: Once that pod is fired I want all energy emission from the ship ceased or minimum

@ACTION: The climb is 15 long meters. A metal platform is waiting at the end of the tubes.

XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
@CIV:  I'll be fine.  ::Grins at her.::  Race you to the top?  ::Realizes she's not much of a match for a Caitian, but tries to break the tension with some humor.::

CEO_Randolph says:
CO: Sir with the dampening field up we will be dead in space gone from all sensors.

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
:: nods :: CO: Yes Captain, standing by to cut all power emissions.

 Founder says:
@CIV: This elevator should bring us to the base:: indicates the platform::

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
CO: The pod is ready.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::chuckles and quickly climbs to the top to stand on the metal platform.  Scopes the area while waiting for the climbing challenged to catch up::

CEO_Randolph says:
CO: Sensor pod is in the escape pod ready to activate upon leaving the ship.

XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
@::Climbs to the top, getting there just slightly after Commander Mrlr.::

XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
@Founder:  Which way?

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CEO/TO/OPS: Act the two minute mark, execute my commands.  That should get the pod away from us in time and our power signature faded

 Founder says:
@XO: Up we go and we should get into the base.

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
CO: Understood.

CEO_Randolph says:
CO: Understood

XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
@Founder:  Is there not any way to make this thing go quicker?

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
CO: Aye sir.

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
OPS: Call out the countdown.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::looks up and sees two Jem’Hadar at the top of the elevator run and points up:: XO: You take the one on the right...I'll take the one on the left.

CEO_Randolph says:
CO: Sir and the dampening field?

XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
@CIV:  Understood.

  Founder says:
@XO: Not unless you set me free and trust me.

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
All: 2 minutes 15 seconds.....14..........13......

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CEO: Activate it as well

CEO_Randolph says:
CO: Understood sir.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@XO: Let him go.  there were several occasions he could have called out and gotten us captured.  We'll need his help.

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
All: 12......11........10........9.....

CEO_Randolph says:
::hands fly over her console to make the correct adjustments for everything to coincide simultaneously::

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
::Takes a deep breath::  ALL: Cross your fingers folks.

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
All: 8....::looks at the Captain...7........6.......5.......

XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
@Founder:  Then go.  Disable those missile launchers.  ::Hopes she is not making a mistake.::

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
All: 4.....3........2......1.......2 minutes to impact.

CEO_Randolph says:
::looks at the Captain::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@XO: ::nods at her decision::

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
:: bites her lip and waits ::

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
::Launches the pod.:: CO: Pod away.

XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
@::Is prepared to take out the Jem'Hadar soldier on the right when the elevator gets to the top.::

 Founder says:
@XO: I will and you destroy the base for me. Good luck! ::transforms himself into a bird and flies away.

CEO_Randolph says:
::pulls up the dampening field after the pod is launched and activates the sensor pod inside the escape pod::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CEO/TO/OPS: Status

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
:: cuts all power emissions ::CO: Power off.

XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
@CIV:  I hope that's not a mistake.  ::Checks her bags for the explosives she has brought with her.::

CEO_Randolph says:
CO: Dampening field up and running, sensor pod activated after launch and after the field went up.

@ACTION: The elevator reaches the top, the Jem’Hadars turn toward it.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::brings her rifle up and draws a bead on the Jem’Hadar on the left.  As the elevator reaches the top fires almost point blank::

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
::Concentrates on the display.:: CO: Can't tell much Captain. We've powered down almost everything.

XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
@::Immediately pulls her phaser set to kill and aims it at the Jem'Hadar soldier on the right, hitting him in the chest.::

ACTION: The Triton suddenly goes completely dark, only the red telltales light engineering now

@ACTION: Both Jem’Hadar fall when hit in a vital area.

XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
@CIV:  Good job, Mrlr.  Let's keep moving.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@XO: Let's go...::hurries off the elevator:: We can't keep that quiet. ::heads down the corridor towards what looks like the control room::

CEO_Randolph says:
::waits not moving to see if it works::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: waits, gripping his cane hard enough to make the targ skin covering creak ::

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
:: can hear the crew nearby breathing heavily ::

CEO_Randolph says:
::knuckles go white as her nails bite into the skin on the inside of her palms drawing blood::

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
::Instinctively looks in what he thinks would be the direction of the missile.::

@ACTION: Immediately after the entrance there is a room full of controls, there are 3 dead Jem’Hadar in it.

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
:: thinks this is the longest two minutes of her life ::

XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
@::Follows the Commander down to the control room.::

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
::Almost whispers.:: CO: Should be about a minute Captain.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::sees the dead Jem’Hadar and looks around for the changeling:: XO: Look for the controls to reroute the missile.

CEO_Randolph says:
::looks at the captain as she feels the blood ooze from her clenched fists::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
TO: I am sure the missile cannot hear you Mr. Cerdan, no need to whisper

XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
@::Looks around the room for any signs of controls to reroute the missile.::

@ ACTION: The only thing worth noticing in the room is an open Jeffrey tube...the hatch has been removed.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::looks around some more and realizes this isn't the missile control room:: XO: Never mind Commander...this is not the missile control room.  but we might be able to find a way to destroy the base form here.

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
::Looks up with a shy glance.::

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
:: feels her heart pounding in her chest ::

CEO_Randolph says:
::continues to look at her teacher and captain and waits::

XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
@CIV:  If we set charges to the base, that will also destroy the Hybuxian Queen.

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
OPS: We are close? Should be about .......

CEO_Randolph says:
::closes eyes for a brief minute and reopens them::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: remains stone faced as he waits to see if it worked:: OPS: Time to impact?

@ACTION: The base is shocked by a tremor, sounds like another missile has just left.

ACTION: A console on the far side of engineering sparks and the crewman there is thrown back to the deck

XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
@::Points to the open hatch.::  CIV:  That just felt like another missile was launched.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@XO: true....we'll have to remove her first. ::curses as the sound reverberates through the base:: Let's go...the control room is still a couple floors up.  ::dives into the hatch::

CEO_Randolph says:
::looks and carefully walks over to the console and begins to repair it if she can and aid the crewman as well::

XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
@::Follows the Commander into the hatch.::  CIV:  Go Commander, I'll catch up.

TO_Lt_Cerdan says:
::Shouts aloud.:: ALL: Now what the......................

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
:: shrugs :: CO: My guess is now sir.

CEO_Randolph says:
::turns head at the TO's outburst::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::takes the XO at her word and moves swiftly through the tunnel on all fours until she reaches it almost vertical::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
TO: Stay focused lieutenant

XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
@::Catches up and sees the vertical tube, sighing.::  CIV:  It will take me longer to get up there.  Don't wait for me.

CEO_Randolph says:
::silently goes back to repairing the console and helps the crewman::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::is already climbing rapidly up the ladder not waiting for anyone::

XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
@::Follows Mrlr up the ladder, thinking she ate one too many Twinkies.::

CEO_Randolph says:
::finishing up and getting the console repaired quickly she tends to the crewman’s needs medically and then returns to her own console and maintains the vigil::

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
:: grips the console's edges and holds on tight ::

XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
@::Wonders what they will meet up with at the top.::

@ACTION: The noise of an alarm going off fills the station.

XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
@CIV:  I would say they know we're here.  ::Frowns.::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::hesitates for a moment, her ears turning back and forth:: XO: No...it is something else.  It sounded like an explosion far away on the other side of the base.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::turns and continues to climb::

ACTION: The deadline passes and still no impact is felt

XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
@::Wishes she were Caitian.  Is starting to get out of breath.::

CEO_Randolph says:
CO: did we do a miscalculation or did it work?

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
OPS: This will be the standard drill, if another missiles is launched do the same.

@ACTION: The Jeffries tube stops, there is a hatch with a grid just at the end.

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
CO: Sir, the time has elapsed.

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CEO: We bought time to make repairs, get to it lieutenant

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
:: nods :: CO: Sir, shall I power up again?

XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
@::Finally sees the end of the tube, and sees Commander Mrlr at the top of the tunnel.::

CEO_Randolph says:
::relaxes now:: CO; Understood sir.  ::hands fly to make sure the dampening field is stable::

XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
@::Begins to hear the sounds of people in the corridor above them.::  CIV:  That sounds like people running.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@:;reaches the end of the tube and unlatches the grid, listening for what is beyond it.  Hears people running around above her:: XO: It sounds as if there is trouble up ahead...running....help me push this up.

CEO_Randolph says:
CO: Repairs are underway as we speak.  ::picks up her tool kit and begins to make her repairs::

 CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
TO: Prepare the next pod in case we need it, once that missile site is down I intend to use every means on this ship against that base, you agree with my plans lieutenant?

XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
@::Assists the Commander in pushing up the hatch.::  CIV:  You got it.

CEO_Randolph says:
TO: You will find that there are several sensor pods small enough to fit in each of the escape pods.

 OPS_Lt_Chatters says:
:: brings the lights up and some power ::

@ACTION: The hatch opening leads to a very large corridor.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::Listens and then grins as she moves over for the XO to help:: XO: I Just heard a Jem’Hadar say that the weapons room exploded….sabotage.  Seems like our Founder friend came through after all.
 
XO_LtCmdr_Sommers says:
@::Breathes a sigh of relief.::
 
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