USS Vesuvius, NCC-71985
Stardate 10410.19
ACTD-wide storyline, Part 2
Episode 12

Debt of Honor…

The Vesuvius has left the planet Varnaxia to rendezvous with the Seleya and Nighthawk. Prior to leaving orbit, U'Tahn spoke with Commander Lane advising her he sensed trouble at the rendezvous point and to thank the Vesuvius crew for all they've done.

While enroute, long range sensors picked up the Seleya, the Nighthawk and her wing along with eight other unidentified vessels.  They were being surrounded by 13 Nacandarian ships.  Battle broke out and the Vesuvius could only hope the Federation ships could hold out until they arrived.

When the Vesuvius arrived, she entered the battle with weapons blazing. The Dublin joined the battle several minutes later and the tide turned in favor of the Federation, but not before losing the Navis.

Towards the end of the battle, four Nacandarian ships broke from the area enroute the tunnel. The Vesuvius and Dublin pursued. When they split, the Dublin took two, the Vesuvius the other two. The Shuriken developed nacelle damage and dropped from the pursuit.

The Vesuvius with her escorts, the Javelin and the Rapier eventually engaged the two Nacandarian ships. The Javelin took heavy damage. The Rapier and Vesuvius moved to cover her, eventually they destroyed the two Nacandarian vessels.

Meanwhile, the Dublin lost one of her wing escorts, the Chieftan. Not wanting to leave behind Federation technology, the Chieftan's personnel were recovered and the ship destroyed.  The resulting shockwave traveling towards the tunnel.

When the Vesuvius and Rapier destroyed the Nacandarian ships, their outward exploding energies combined with the shockwave. Damage to the Vesuvius and Rapier were minor, but the shockwave cause an instability to occur at the tunnel.

Will the Vesuvius be able to stabilize the tunnel or will they fail trapping the Federation ships in Nacandarian space?

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OPS N’Duh says:
::His face breaks out in a huge yawn::

SO Kilmer says:
::Keeps eyes on sensor readouts of the tunnel's stability::

CMO Bannister says:
::In Sickbay, taking a seat in his office as things settle down for a few moments.::

CSO Lane says:
:: Sits in her hover chair watching the viewscreen closely ::   OPS: What's the chatter on the com channels?

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The tunnel is still fluctuating...

TO Vandross says:
::At tactical, ready for battle::

SO Kilmer says:
::Runs some calculations in an effort to discover the source of the tunnel's destabilization::

OPS N’Duh says:
CSO: The same ole chatter we've been listening to for the last couple of hours.  Engineering and damage control teams, requesting parts.

CNS Martin says:
::Walking down through the hall, wondering where she can be of help next...::

CSO Lane says:
OPS: Make sure you do all you can to assist them.

OPS N’Duh says:
CSO: Aye, I'm on top of it, Ma'am   ::Stifles another yawn::

CSO Lane says:
SO: I don't like the looks of that tunnel. What's it's status now?

CMO Bannister says:
::Writes up some death notices from the few crewmembers that have died in the last hour or so.::

CSO Lane says:
TO: Give me an update on the other Federation ships please. Damage reports, etc.

SO Kilmer says:
CSO: It's still in fluctuation.  The frequency of the destabilization is somewhat unpredictable, but it could be due to a slight polarization in its antimatter makeup.  There is some anomaly causing antimatter to focus on various areas within a given locale inside the tunnel.

OPS N’Duh says:
::Tries to shake the cobwebs from his mind, trying to focus on the job at hand::

CSO Lane says:
:: Moves slightly towards the helm ::   SO: Are we going to be able to get all our ships through?

CNS Martin says:
::Stops to help a couple of EO's work on a console that blew apart in the battle::

CSO Lane says:
:: Stops beside N`Duh ::   OPS: See if the counselor can cover the helm. It seems as if our pilot is late for her shift again.

SO Kilmer says:
SO: Not advisable, sir.  That polarity is a bit to extreme.  The tunnel could collapse as we traverse.  Let me work a bit on a possible solution.

OPS N’Duh says:
CSO: Aye.

OPS N’Duh says:
*CNS*: Counselor to the bridge.

SO Kilmer says:
::Starts crunching some numbers::

CNS Martin says:
*OPS*: I'll be right there

CSO Lane says:
:: Nods ::   SO: Check with the other ships. Their science officers may have some answers.

OPS N’Duh says:
*CNS*: Acknowledged.

CNS Martin says:
::Gives a few pointers to the EO's and continues down the hall, towards the turbolift::

SO Kilmer says:
CSO: Aye, sir   ::Sends a text comm to the other ships with the recent readings::

CMO Bannister says:
::Makes a few notes on a PADD.::

CSO Lane says:
*CMO*: Doctor, how are our patients doing?

CNS Martin says:
::Steps onto the turbolift and orders it to the bridge::

TO Vandross says:
CSO: Sir, the Javelin took heavy damage, but is salvageable. Both the Rapier and the Vesuvius have minor damage.

CNS Martin says:
::Steps off the turbolift, onto the bridge::   OPS: You called?

CSO Lane says:
:: Moves away from the helm so that the CNS can take a seat ::   CNS: Counselor, she's all yours. Hold her steady.

OPS N’Duh says:
CSO: Damage control parties report that they have most of the repairs completed.

CNS Martin says:
::Nods at the CSO::   CSO: Of course   ::Takes a seat at the helm::

CMO Bannister says:
*CSO*:  We have had several wounded and a few casualties, Commander.

CSO Lane says:
TO: Do they need any assistance from us?

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: Sensors pick up the Dublin as she approaches.  She is still approximately 2 hours from arriving...

CSO Lane says:
OPS: Acknowledged.

SO Kilmer says:
CSO: I'm picking up the Dublin...2 hours ETA.

CSO Lane says:
*CMO*: Keep me updated. Lane out.

CSO Lane says:
SO: Just the Dublin?

CMO Bannister says:
::Returns to doing some work in Sickbay.:;

SO Kilmer says:
CSO: That's all I'm picking up, sir.

TO Vandross says:
CSO: We've sent damage control parties to both ships Commander, the Javelin may need to be towed.

CNS Martin says:
::Taps at the console, keeping the ship where it's supposed to be, only making a few minor adjustments::

SO Kilmer says:
::Keeps working on his plan::

CSO Lane says:
TO: Well done. Make arrangements with the Javelin should they need that tow.

TO Vandross says:
CSO: Aye Commander

CSO Lane says:
:: Moves her chair back to the command area ::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION:  A message comes in from the Dublin requesting the status of the tunnel….

OPS N’Duh says:
::Picks up the communication::

OPS N’Duh says:
CSO: I've a message coming in from the Dublin.

CSO Lane says:
SO: Any sign of the Nacandarian ships?

CSO Lane says:
OPS: On speakers.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: A crewman in sickbay goes into convulsions...

OPS N’Duh says:
CSO: On speakers, Ma'am

SO Kilmer says:
CSO: None so far, sir.

CNS Martin says:
::Continues holding the Vesuvius in her current position in front of the tunnel::

Host Sheri says:
<Dublin> COM: Vesuvius: This is the Dublin.  Requesting status on the tunnel

SO Kilmer says:
CSO: Tunnel is at 42% stability, sir.

CMO Bannister says:
::Is alerted to someone having convulsions.  He goes over to the crewman and immediately begins to analyze him and scan him with his tricorder.::

CSO Lane says:
COM: Dublin: Vesuvius here. Lt. Commander Lane in temporary command. I'll put my science officer on to give you it's status.

SO Kilmer says:
::Executes a final simulation of his plan against the computer to verify numbers::

CSO Lane says:
SO: Feed the data to the Dublin please.

SO Kilmer says:
::Feeds his report to the Dublin::

SO Kilmer says:
CSO: Sir, I have formulated a plan.

CMO Bannister says:
::Tries to stabilize the crewman.::

CSO Lane says:
SO: Well let's hear it.

SO Kilmer says:
OPS: Could you patch this display to the other ships, and open a frequency?

Host Sheri says:
COM: Vesuvius: Information received.  We're about 2 hours out.  Does your SO need assistance?

SO Kilmer says:
::Forwards a viewscreen display to the OPS::

OPS N’Duh says:
SO: Aye, can do.

OPS N’Duh says:
::Fingers tap out several commands::

CSO Lane says:
COM: Dublin: We are working on a plan, keep this channel open and your screen on. Mr. Kilmer will rely his plan to you.

SO Kilmer says:
::Places a visual on the viewscreen::   CSO: Sir, I believe if we concentrate four antimatter beams at these locations   ::Points to the four highlighted areas::   we can counteract the polarity concentrated in the destabilized areas.

SO Kilmer says:
CSO: This would yield a temporary stability of 85%, which I believe an acceptable risk.  The trick to this plan is that we will have to maintain an antimatter flow on this one point for as long as we can.

SO Kilmer says:
CSO: One at a time, each ship can drop its antimatter beam and fly through.  Obviously, the instability will increase with each dropped beam.

SO Kilmer says:
Our ship can maintain the last antimatter beam here, and the last ship can pass through, then we can drop the beam, engage at full throttle, and navigate the tunnel with an estimated 68% stability.  The stability will decrease at approximately 4% per minute after our final beam is dropped, but I believe with some sharp flying we can do it.

Host Sheri says:
<Dublin> COM: Vesuvius: Acknowledged.

SO Kilmer says:
CSO: In short...

CMO Bannister says:
::Manages to stabilize the crewman and closely monitors his condition.::

SO Kilmer says:
CSO: Four ships concentrate anti-matter beams at the target locations.  One by one, we drop beams and fly through, each trip will be more risky, and we will be the last to go.

CNS Martin says:
::Still keeping the Ves in place, and thinking about what to make for dinner once this is all over....::

OPS N’Duh says:
::Thinks..."A challenge, a game of chance, will we win or die in the trying?"::

CSO Lane says:
SO: Are you sure that four antimatter beams can do the job?

SO Kilmer says:
CSO: Yes, sir.  We can get an estimated 85% stability with four beams...if the Dublin can assist, that would be five, and...   ::Crunches some numbers::   would increase stability to 88%

CSO Lane says:
SO: Then we need to make sure that at least five ships in the task force have the capabilities. Their damage may not be repaired in time.

CSO Lane says:
SO: I want at least one spare just in case.

SO Kilmer says:
CSO: Like Solomon on his throne, your words are ripe with wisdom, sir.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: A message comes in from the Nighthawk.  ETA to the tunnel 6 hours 27 minutes…

OPS N’Duh says:
CSO: I've a transmission from the Nighthawk, her ETA to the tunnel is 6 hours, 27 minutes.

CSO Lane says:
:: Smiles ::   OPS: Thank you. Now work with Kilmer and let the rest of the task force know the plan.

OPS N’Duh says:
CSO: You're wish is my command, Ma'am.

CSO Lane says:
COM: Dublin: Did you hear all that? By the way to whom am I speaking?

OPS N’Duh says:
SO: Let me know what you require, and I shall make it so.

Host Sheri says:
<Dublin> COM: Vesuvius: Received, Vesuvius. This is Ensign Moondoggie

SO Kilmer says:
OPS: I have the plan laid out in this file.  We'll need to know if all the ships have the ability to emit and maintain an antimatter beam.  We'll need four beams at least to execute the plan well.  Three will pass, but not without great risk.

OPS N’Duh says:
::Nods to the SO::

OPS N’Duh says:
SO: Just say the word, and I'll transmit that file.

CSO Lane says:
:: Giggles at the name ::   COM: Dublin OPS: Moondoggie, interesting name. Anyway, please inform Captain MacLeod of the plan as soon as possible.

Host Sheri says:
<Dublin>COM: Vesuvius: Vesuvius, we have a problem...

SO Kilmer says:
OPS: It's ready to go   ::Makes a last note of instruction::   now...

OPS N’Duh says:
::Presses three buttons and transmits the date to all the ships involved::

CSO Lane says:
COM: Dublin: Dublin, say again.

Host Sheri says:
<Dublin> COM: Vesuvius: We have a problem, Vesuvius.  Our deflector dish is out

OPS N’Duh says:
SO: Transmission sent.  Receiving acknowledgments.

CSO Lane says:
COM: Dublin: Dublin, time to repairs?

SO Kilmer says:
::Sighs::   OPS: Well, that's one down.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: A message comes in from the Seleya.  ETA to the tunnel 6 hours 40 minutes….

SO Kilmer says:
OPS: Mind if I send a COM out to the rest of the ships?

OPS N’Duh says:
::Also sighs::   SO: I'll be glad when this is...   ::Listens::   CSO: The Seleya has sent her ETA, 6 hours 40 minutes to our location.

OPS N’Duh says:
SO: Be my guest.

CSO Lane says:
OPS: Understood.

OPS N’Duh says:
::Opens a com for the SO::

Host Sheri says:
<Dublin> COM: Vesuvius: Un-repairable until we get to a Federation space dock

SO Kilmer says:
COM: All Ship OPS: Please report the status of your deflector dishes.  Specifically there ability to emit and maintain an anti-matter beam.

CSO Lane says:
COM: Dublin: Acknowledged. Please keep us advised.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The Rapier and Shuriken report their deflector dishes are in working order.  The Javelin's is not.

Host Sheri says:
<Dublin> COM: Vesuvius: Acknowledged.  Dublin out.

CSO Lane says:
SO: So how many do we have operational?

SO Kilmer says:
SO: 3 out of 5.  That would yield an initial stability rate of 75%.  More risky...we could certainly get the damaged ships through, most likely one other.  The last two...will be a challenge, but not impossible.

OPS N’Duh says:
CSO: I've reports that the Rapier and Shuriken's deflectors dishes are in working order,  however, the Javelin's is not.

CSO Lane says:
SO: What about the Dublin's wing?

CNS Martin says:
::Taps at her console and continues to keep the Vesuvius in position::

OPS N’Duh says:
::Acknowledges comm's from the Rapier and Shuriken::

SO Kilmer says:
CSO: Uh...s-s..s-sorry sir…I didn't even know the Dublin had a wing.  How many ships?

CSO Lane says:
SO: She should have two left. Intel has the Chieftain being destroyed, but the Kurris and lo should be with her.

SO Kilmer says:
CSO: Oi...just got the comm from the Dublin’s wing.  No power sufficient to support a beam.

SO Kilmer says:
CSO: With three beams we can get several ships through.  It's the last two that will be risky.

SO Kilmer says:
CSO: In my opinion, sir, this is a risk worth taking.  Its my best plan.

CSO Lane says:
:: Turns to face the bridge crew ::   All: People, let's get the repairs completed as soon as possible. We may have a plan.

OPS N’Duh says:
::Nods::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: Two hours have passed and the Dublin is arriving on the scene.  She is requesting status of the tunnel....  The Vesuvius, Rapier and Shuriken have the beams in place. The tunnel is holding.

SO Kilmer says:
CSO: All antimatter beams holding up well, sir.

SO Kilmer says:
CSO: Tunnel stability at 76%.

OPS N’Duh says:
::Makes power available to engineering from the holodeck and ten forward::

CSO Lane says:
SO: So far so good. How long can we maintain them?

SO Kilmer says:
CSO: Unknown.  We better get the damaged ships through ASAP.

OPS N’Duh says:
::Keeps open communication between all ships;:

Host Sheri says:
<Dublin> COM: Vesuvius: Dublin to Vesuvius. Advise if stable enough to enter

CSO Lane says:
OPS: Find out if all the rest of the task force are prepared to enter the tunnel.

CNS Martin says:
::Monitors the Vesuvius' position, and makes sure everything is well with her area::

OPS N’Duh says:
CSO: They report that they are as soon as they arrive.

CSO Lane says:
OPS: Please answer the Dublin

CSO Lane says:
SO: Are we a go?

SO Kilmer says:
CSO/OPS: I'm picking up a slow but steady decline in power in one of the beams.  We better get these ships through to be safe.

SO Kilmer says:
CSO: Affirmative.

OPS N’Duh says:
COM Dublin: Vesuvius to Dublin, acknowledged.

CSO Lane says:
OPS: Advise the Dublin to proceed through.

OPS N’Duh says:
COM: Dublin: Vesuvius to Dublin: you may proceed

Host Sheri says:
<Dublin> COM: Vesuvius: Acknowledged.  See you on the other side....

OPS N’Duh says:
COM: Dublin: Fair sailing.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The Dublin and her wing enter the tunnel...

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: Two hours and 45 minutes have passed.  The Nighthawk and Seleya have arrived at the tunnel...

CNS Martin says:
::Watches what’s happening, and makes sure the Vesuvius is ready to go through the tunnel as soon as its her turn::

OPS N’Duh says:
CSO: The Seleya and Nighthawk have arrived, they await their turn through the tunnel

CSO Lane says:
SO: Status of the tunnel?

CSO Lane says:
OPS: Tell them to stand by

SO Kilmer says:
SO: 71%...still reasonable safe.

CSO Lane says:
:: Wishes Sam were her to advise her ::

OPS N’Duh says:
COM: Nighthawk and Seleya: This is the Vesuvius: Stand by

OPS N’Duh says:
::Keeps the channels open::

CSO Lane says:
SO: You better be right.

OPS N’Duh says:
::Looks at the CSO, waiting::

SO Kilmer says:
::Gulps::

CSO Lane says:
OPS: Advise the Seleya and the Nighthawk to go for it.

OPS N’Duh says:
COM: Nighthawk/Seleya: you may proceed, good luck and smooth skies.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The Seleya and Nighthawk enter the tunnel after sending comm’s of seeing the Vesuvius on the other side...

CSO Lane says:
TO: Still no signs of any enemy ships?

TO Vandross says:
CSO: The coast is clear Commander, however, I will still keep watch.

CNS Martin says:
::Makes ready to get the Vesuvius through the tunnel as soon as the order is given::

CSO Lane says:
SO: Sensor report...any ships still to go through?

OPS N’Duh says:
::Makes sure full power is available::

SO Kilmer says:
SO: All Federation ships are through.  We’d better go know if we're gonna go...stability is dropping steadily.

SO Kilmer says:
SO: Now at 62% and dropping...

CNS Martin says:
CSO: Ready to send her through the tunnel on you're orders

CSO Lane says:
CNS: Counselor, set course for the tunnel. Warp 6.

CSO Lane says:
All: We're going through.

CNS Martin says:
::Nods and sets in the course at warp 6, sending the Vesuvius on her way::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: After the last of the task force fleet have entered the tunnel, the Vesuvius and her wing move through…

Host Sheri says:
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