USS Vesuvius, NCC-71985
Stardate 10410.26
ACTD-wide storyline, Part 2
Episode 13

Debt of Honor…
The Return Home

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.

The resulting energy discharged from the exploding ships added to the energy from the shockwave and caused the tunnel to become unstable.  SO Kilmer felt that utilizing an antimatter beam directed at four different locations, the tunnel would be stable enough for many of the Federation ships to pass through.

What was unknown were the affects when the last ships, namely the Vesuvius and her wing as they passed through, since no one on their end would remain to hold the tunnel opened for them.

The Vesuvius and her wing are currently traveling through the tunnel hoping to make it home to the Federation.

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Host FCO Lorehani says:
::Slips into her chair at flight after taking care of an emergency down in the shuttle bay.::

CMO Bannister says:
::Is in his quarters now, looking out into space.::

TO Vandross says:
::At tactical::

EO Dylan says:
::At the Engineering station on the bridge::

SO Kilmer says:
::Monitoring the tunnel's stability::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The Vesuvius and her wing experience turbulence...

EO Dylan says:
::Looks over at Kilmer::   SO: I really hope we make it home...   ::Feels the turbulence::

CSO Lane says:
:: Sits back in her hover chair and looks out at the tunnel as the ship passes through ::   FCO: Steady as she goes helm.

FCO Lorehani says:
::Smiles::   CNS:  Thank you so much for covering... Maybe you can talk to Mason when you have time... he has this thing about playing chicken with my shuttles.

EO Dylan says:
CSO: Ma’am would you like me to take OPS?

CSO Lane says:
SO: What's the status of the tunnel ahead?

SO Kilmer says:
EO: Me, too!

FCO Lorehani says:
CSO:  Steady as she goes Ma'am.

SO Kilmer says:
CSO: Sir...   ::Looks up::   Sensors are offline!

CSO Lane says:
EO: Make it so Ensign. :: Smiles ::

EO Dylan says:
::Nods, goes to sit down::

CNS Martin says:
::Nods at the FCO::   FCO: No problem ::smiles, and walks back to take a seat in the counselors seat next to the Captains::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The viewscreen is showing a deep blue whirlpool with eddies of electro plasma....

EO Dylan says:
SO: Could be interference from the tunnel.

FCO Lorehani says:
::Fully concentrates on the task before her.::

CMO Bannister says:
::Freshens himself up after the long day.::

CSO Lane says:
All: The turbulence shouldn't last long. Hang on all.

SO Kilmer says:
::Scrambles to get a sensor signal::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The turbulence gets stronger and knocks the CMO to the floor

EO Dylan says:
::Looks at the whirlpool::   All: If we were anywhere else I would say that looks pretty neat.

EO Dylan says:
::Grabs onto the console::

CMO Bannister says:
::Gets up from the ground and continues to freshen himself up.::

EO Dylan says:
CSO: I'll increase power to the Inertial Dampening Fields to try to compensate.

CSO Lane says:
EO: Can you raise anything on the comm channels?

CNS Martin says:
::Holds on to her seat, hoping the turbulence doesn't last long::

EO Dylan says:
::Tries to send out a hailing signal on all frequencies::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: Many items throughout the ship fall from shelves, nooks and crannies from the turbulence...

CSO Lane says:
:: Grips the chair ::   FCO: Lore, ETA to the end of the tunnel?

EO Dylan says:
::Gets no reply::   CSO: Sorry ma’am com is not working.

CSO Lane says:
EO: Acknowledged, but keep trying every so often.

FCO Lorehani says:
::Checks her console.::   CSO:  ETA...I wish I could tell you...the flip answer is when we get to the other side.  Unfortunately my systems are a little wonky right now due to the interference of this tunnel.

EO Dylan says:
CSO: Aye ma’am.

CSO Lane says:
:: Nods to Lore ::   FCO: I think everything is being affected.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: A console near the TO blows

EO Dylan says:
CSO: The electro plasma is playing havoc on all systems.

FCO Lorehani says:
CSO:  Most definitely Ma'am…I wish I could give you an answer.

CSO Lane says:
:: Turns as the console blows ::   All: What the!!!!!

EO Dylan says:
::Looks at the console that just blew::

TO Vandross says:
All: I'm okay, but it appears the auxiliary tactical console is not.

CSO Lane says:
EO: Check that out.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: Sparks continue to fly from the console...

CSO Lane says:
TO: Are you sure you're alright?

FCO Lorehani says:
::Tries to keep the ship steady...resists the urge to check to see which console blew.::

EO Dylan says:
::Shuts down power to that console::

CNS Martin says:
::Turns and looks, and makes a worried face::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The Vesuvius starts to shudder violently...

EO Dylan says:
::Checks the Inertial Dampening Fields::

TO Vandross says:
CSO: Fresh as a daisy Commander, I'll try to get this console operational again when I get a chance.

CSO Lane says:
TO: I want the doctor to check you out. *CMO*: Dr. Bannister to the bridge.

EO Dylan says:
::Shakes his head::   All: We are taking  beating...

TO Vandross says:
CSO: Okay, but I'm sure I'm fine.

CMO Bannister says:
::Leaves his quarters with med kit and heads for a turbolift.::

CSO Lane says:
CNS: Take a look at Mr. Vandross until the doctor gets here.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: Systems throughout the ship begin to flicker...

CMO Bannister says:
Turbolift:  Bridge.  ::Waits for the turbolift to go up the decks.::

CSO Lane says:
All : Anyone else injured?   :: Looks around the bridge ::

CNS Martin says:
::Nods and stands from her seat, taking a tricorder from the kit beside her seat, and goes over to the TO::

EO Dylan says:
::Tries to allocate some power to the Inertial Dampening Fields to help::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The turbolift carrying the doctor jerks as it travels to the bridge

CSO Lane says:
EO: What's causing that? :: Sees the lights flickering ::

CNS Martin says:
::Opens the tricorder and scans the TO with it::

CMO Bannister says:
::Enters the bridge and attends to any of the wounded.::

EO Dylan says:
CSO: We lost a secondary EPS conduit, I'll get a team on it.

TO Vandross says:
CNS: Thank you Counselor, am I alright?

CSO Lane says:
:: Rubs her leg unconsciously ::   FCO: Helm steady Lore?

EO Dylan says:
::Looks over at Lore::   FCO: Like sailing in a hurricane right?   ::Grins::

FCO Lorehani says:
::Nods her head.::  CSO:  Steady as she can be with all this turbulence...Hopefully not too much longer.

CNS Martin says:
::Looks at the results on the tricorder and shakes her head::   TO: You seem alright to me ::Smiles::

CMO Bannister says:
::Scans the TO.::

FCO Lorehani says:
::Grins liking Ens Dylan::   EO:  A Hurricane would be a smoother ride.  Have you ever done that?  I have and it's a riot.

CSO Lane says:
SO: Can you get sensors working well enough to detect what's ahead?

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: Another console near the CMO blows showering him and the TO with sparks.

TO Vandross says:
CMO: All of a sudden, this bridge doesn't seem like such a safe place anymore.

CMO Bannister says:
::Winces from the explosion but continues to tend to the TO.::

SO Kilmer says:
CSO: I'm trying, sir.  ::Keeps scrambling to get a sensor reading::

CNS Martin says:
::Glances over at the console that just exploded and goes over to it, shutting off the power source to it before it can spark anymore::

CMO Bannister says:
TO:  Oh, I don't know about that.  I'd feel pretty safe with Lieutenant Lorehani around.

CSO Lane says:
:: Crouches as the sparks fly :: All: Someone get a repair team up here.

EO Dylan says:
FCO: Can't say that I have, we'll have to try it in the holodeck sometime.

CNS Martin says:
::Pulls a repair kit out of a locker nearby and sees if she can do any temp repairs on the console to keep it usable::

FCO Lorehani says:
EO: You are on!...  ::Adjusts course a bit.::

CMO Bannister says:
::Finishes up with the TO and gives him a hypospray.::   TO:  You should be alright now.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: A tile in the ceiling comes down...and so does the tubing, wires, and other various innards

TO Vandross says:
CMO: Thanks, I guess it's back to work for me.

CMO Bannister says:
TO:  Just be careful.

CSO Lane says:
All: I want all available teams up here and get this place back into working order.

FCO Lorehani says:
::Sighs as she feels dust hit her head.::   EO:  Look at your ship...this is what you get when the Federation goes with the lowest bidder.  It falls apart.

EO Dylan says:
::Laughs::

EO Dylan says:
::Contacts Engineering to send a team::

CSO Lane says:
EO: Ensign, where are those repair teams? Tell them to move!

CNS Martin says:
::Fiddles with a few wires, and frowns, a full-out repair team will have to fix this, no small repair kit can fix this console completely::

EO Dylan says:
CSO: They are trying, the turbolifts are having problems too.

EO Dylan says:
::Two teams arrive, starting on the console and the roof::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The team working on the roof falter from the turbulence from the tunnel

CSO Lane says:
CMO: Better check for any other injuries on the ship.   :: Nods to Dylan ::   Tell your people to use the jefferies tubes if needed. Turbolifts are down.

CMO Bannister says:
::Leaves the bridge as instructed.::

EO Dylan says:
CSO: Ma’am the roof will just have to wait, too dangerous in this turbulence.

EO Dylan says:
::The other team work to restore the secondary TAC console::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: A faint communication is heard...

FCO Lorehani says:
CSO:  Ma'am, are we sure this is even a tunnel?   ::Grumbles::

EO Dylan says:
::Hears something faint, boost power to the comm array::   CSO: I think I heard a transmission.

CSO Lane says:
FCO: It better be or we aren't going home.

CSO Lane says:
EO: Boost the gain and on speakers.

TO Vandross says:
::Repair Team working on TAC console::   Repair crew: Thanks guys.   ::Nods his head::

EO Dylan says:
::Puts it on speakers::   CSO: Can't make it out....

FCO Lorehani says:
::Sighs::   CSO:  Eternity bouncing around like a ping pong ball...boy that is something to look forward to.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The speakers produce nothing but static.  But through that...there come sounds like words, but they are indiscernible at this time

EO Dylan says:
CSO: That's the best I can do...

CSO Lane says:
:: Tries to hear the comm ::   All: Can anyone make that out?

SO Kilmer says:
CSO: We're getting a passing audio signal...I'm working to clear it up.

EO Dylan says:
::Hopes Kilmer can make heads or tails of it::

SO Kilmer says:
::Runs audio analysis on the captured audio signals::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: Some words start to filter though...Vesuvius...wing...near

EO Dylan says:
All: Did you hear that??

SO Kilmer says:
CSO: It's a message from a wing ship, sir.

CNS Martin says:
::Helps a few repair team members work on one of the consoles, but gets distracted by the crackling message::

CSO Lane says:
SO: Keep on it, I want the whole message.

SO Kilmer says:
::Tightens the focus on audio receptors to the captured signal's frequency::

CSO Lane says:
FCO: Lore, can you get an ETA to the exit now?

CSO Lane says:
:: Moves her chair closer to the helm ::

SO Kilmer says:
Self: What!  What are you near...

FCO Lorehani says:
::Looks at her console again.::  CSO:  That is a negative Ma'am.

SO Kilmer says:
::Continues to run audio analysis to try and recapture the communication::

CSO Lane says:
EO: Can't you do anything to clear that signal further?

EO Dylan says:
::Tries to boost power some more without overloading it::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: A bit more of the signal is coming through...Vesuvius, you and your wing...near....end

EO Dylan says:
Out loud: Come on baby hold together...

SO Kilmer says:
CSO: Can't say for sure, but my best guess is its a comm from outside the tunnel telling us we're near the end.

SO Kilmer says:
::Continues efforts to get a full message::

SO Kilmer says:
::Checks to see if sensors are back online::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: More systems start to falter...

CSO Lane says:
:: Smiles ::   SO: Let's hope you're right.

EO Dylan says:
::Sees more systems fail::   FCO: No sleep for me tonight...

CSO Lane says:
EO: Bring all backup systems online...full emergency power!

CNS Martin says:
::Grumbles something as she works with the repair team::   Self: I'm sure these systems wouldn't have failed if I was CEO, and this was the Andy again...

FCO Lorehani says:
EO:  If you need help let me know...I can help with engines and that...and I know the correct end of a hypo spanner.

EO Dylan says:
::Nods and brings emergency batteries and backups online::

FCO Lorehani says:
EO: Dylan!  I'm loosing power...can you boost the engines?   ::Fingers fly over her console.::

EO Dylan says:
FCO: I'll see what I can do...   ::Shuts down power to nonessential systems and re-routes to the engines::

CSO Lane says:
FCO: Lore, keep us steady. We must be getting closer.

FCO Lorehani says:
CSO:  If we don't keep going Ma'am...we are going to be stopped.  I'm loosing power.  ::Sighs and continues punching her console.::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: More of the message is now being received...Vesuvius, you and your wing are nearing the tunnel's end...

SO Kilmer says:
::Patches the message to main speakers::

EO Dylan says:
::Shuts down life support on vacant decks for engine power::

CSO Lane says:
SO: Mr. Kilmer, find a way to get us through...work with engineering.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The actions of the EO helps and the helm responds

EO Dylan says:
CSO: I am routing everything I can to the engine...

EO Dylan says:
::Shuts down replicator’s to help as well::

CSO Lane says:
TO: Tactical, stand by...we have something we need to do once we clear the tunnel.

TO Vandross says:
CSO: Yes commander

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The viewscreen suddenly goes out

EO Dylan says:
::Sighs::   All: Just great!

CSO Lane says:
:: Sees the screen ::   FCO: Lore?

SO Kilmer says:
::Scrambles to get a Short Range Sensor reading::

CSO Lane says:
All: Where are we?

FCO Lorehani says:
CSO:  No explanation now Ma'am...I'm flying on wonky sensors...please strap in and bring your seats to an upright position it is going to get rough.

EO Dylan says:
All: We better send someone outside to be our eyes.

CSO Lane says:
:: Turns to tactical ::   TO: Prepare all tubes...full spread...and stand by for my order.

TO Vandross says:
CSO: Preparing tubes, standing by.

CSO Lane says:
SO: Where are those sensor readings?

EO Dylan says:
::Scrambles to bring the viewscreen back::

FCO Lorehani says:
CSO:  Ma'am, you can't see what you are shooting at..

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The viewscreen sputters intermittently from blue whirlpool to black

SO Kilmer says:
CSO: I'm getting a comm.  The Dublin advises that we are reaching the end of the tunnel, and all available ships are applying their antimatter beams to stabilize the tunnel.

CSO Lane says:
FCO: Drive Lore...let me worry about that.

SO Kilmer says:
::Keeps trying to bring sensors up::

FCO Lorehani says:
CSO:  Just tell me which coordinates...the console says we are in five places at once.

EO Dylan says:
CSO: The tunnel is overloading the viewscreen sensors...nothing I can do on this end except pray they do not blow.

CSO Lane says:
SO: How far to the exit point?

CSO Lane says:
EO: Understood.

SO Kilmer says:
CSO: No idea, sir.

FCO Lorehani says:
::Fingers continue to fly over the console and then she feels the ship stop tossing and turning.::

EO Dylan says:
::Looks at the black viewscreen as the turbulence stops::   All: Are we dead?

SO Kilmer says:
::Tries to hail the Dublin for an ETA::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The turbulence ceases, the viewscreen is black

CSO Lane says:
FCO: Helm, all stop!

Host Sheri says:
<Dublin> COM: Vesuvius: This is the Dublin.  You and your wing have made it through...

FCO Lorehani says:
CSO:  Answering all stop aye!   ::Taps her console and brings the ship to a stop.::

CNS Martin says:
::Looks up from the work on repairs and wonders what happened, then hears the comm and breaths a sigh of relief::

EO Dylan says:
::Falls back in his chair::   All: Thank God!

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The viewscreen comes to life and the crew sees the other Federation ships

CSO Lane says:
FCO: Lore, what is our position relative to the star charts?

SO Kilmer says:
::Gives the bridge crew a broad smile of relief::

CSO Lane says:
:: Smiles as she sees the other ships ::

FCO Lorehani says:
::Brings up the star charts.::   CSO:  Hope, we are in...lets see here...hmmm Skree Space... Exactly where we should be.

EO Dylan says:
All: That is a welcome sight.

CSO Lane says:
TO: Target the tunnel behind us and stand by.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The other Federation ships cut their antimatter beams, which they had directed at the tunnels exit

TO Vandross says:
CSO: Targeting Tunnel, standing by....

CSO Lane says:
EO: Inform the other ships that we are going to close the tunnel. Have them move off to a safe distance.

EO Dylan says:
::Nods, contacting all ships on their intentions::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The ships do as the Vesuvius has requested and move to a safe distance...

CSO Lane says:
FCO: Lore, move us to minimum distance from the tunnel exit. We're going to make sure this thing collapses.

FCO Lorehani says:
CSO:  Aye...   ::Angles the ship as Hope wanted.::

CSO Lane says:
FCO: Once we fire, get us out of here fast.

EO Dylan says:
::Watches::

FCO Lorehani says:
CSO:  Course plotted and laid in.  ::Taps her console again.::

CSO Lane says:
EO: Give us a rear view.

EO Dylan says:
CSO: Aye reverse angle on viewer.

CSO Lane says:
:: Sighs ::   All: People, we're going to seal this tunnel forever. The Federation will have seen the last the Nacandarian’s for ever.

EO Dylan says:
::Nods::   Self: Hopefully.

CSO Lane says:
TO: All weapons locked and loaded?

TO Vandross says:
CSO: Affirmative.

CSO Lane says:
:: Grips her chair :: TO: Mr. Vandross...fire all tubes!

FCO Lorehani says:
::Hand hovers over her console.::

TO Vandross says:
::Fires a full salvo of Photon torpedoes at the Tunnel.::

FCO Lorehani says:
::Engages engines, full impulse.::

CMO Bannister says:
::Looks out his window towards the tunnel exit.::

CSO Lane says:
TO: Again Mr. Vandross......!

CNS Martin says:
::Frowns slightly as they seal the tunnel, wondering if it's really for the best::

CMO Bannister says:
Self:  Why are they sealing the tunnel?!  We have to help the V'Rax.

TO Vandross says:
CSO: Firing in 2...1....   ::Fires a second full salvo of torpedoes at the Tunnel.::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The torpedo’s are seen disappearing into the swirling blue mass.  As they detonate, a bright flash is seen and the tunnel implodes upon itself

CSO Lane says:
SO: Status of the tunnel?

EO Dylan says:
::Sighs::

SO Kilmer says:
CSO: The tunnel is no longer, sir.

CMO Bannister says:
::Covers his eyes and then looks at what is left.::   Self:  I wish Captain Kelson were here...he would have done the right thing.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: An incoming hail comes in for the Vesuvius

SO Kilmer says:
CSO: Incoming hail, sir.

CSO Lane says:
SO: Let's hear it.

SO Kilmer says:
::Puts the hail on the main speakers::

Host Sheri says:
<Dublin> COM: Ves: This is the Dublin.  Well done, Vesuvius.  Welcome home

CSO Lane says:
COM: Dublin: This is Commander Lane. Glad to be back.

EO Dylan says:
Self: Good to be home…

CNS Martin says:
::Moves back to her seat, slightly upset about sealing the tunnel, but glad to be back home all the same::

CSO Lane says:
All: Well done crew!   :: Smiles ::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The fleet sets course for Earth and engages at a leisurely pace....

CMO Bannister says:
::Decides that he is going to bring this up with Starfleet Command, and Starfleet Medical.::

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