Host Jyg_Lo says:
STAR TREK: PHOENIX - A Special Event
May 22nd, 2157
Chapter 2 - "Birds of a Feather" - Part III
Host Jyg_Lo says:
RECAP: On the orders of the united Earth government, the Phoenix was dispatched to the planet later identified as Delta-IV to return one of their own and enquire into the state of problem.
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After arranging a humanitarian mission with representatives of one of the groups on the surface, the crew of the Phoenix made their way to the planet on a mission of mercy and information gathering. Little did they know the hunters would soon become the hunted.
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<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< CONTINUE MISSION >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
::Takes off at a dead run for the Harrier, her shuttlepod::
CMC_SCPO_Kelley says:
::Following the EMT::
Host XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Draws his phase pistol and move in behind one of the trees.::  Outloud:  Take cover!  ARM: Keep track of Naia.
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
::Watches the incoming objects, trying to determine their impact site, using his hand scanner to scan them as well.::
Chap_Lt_Feare says:
::drops to the ground, rolls, dropping his copy of Moby Dick and pulling the hidden EM-33 from inside it.::
MO_Ens_Huang says:
::Runs to behind a tree near McQuade, pulling his phaser.::
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Grabs his phase pistol and moves over to Naia, having been ordered to keep an eye on her.::
Host Jyg_Lo says:
ACTION: Most of the objects land in the forest on the other side of the clearing, but some fall in the clearing itself, landing with dull thuds, kicking plumes of grass and soil into the air. The craft shriek by overhead, circling around for another pass.
MO_Ens_Huang says:
XO: What the hell are those? ::Raises a quizzical eyebrow.::
Chap_Lt_Feare says:
::kneels in the space between the trees and the shuttles looking for one of the fighters::  Aloud: Gas.
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
::Dives through the hatch after opening it and then gets up and heads to the control console to start up the power core and get power going::
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
::Turns his hand scanner in the direction of the objects, scanning them.:: XO: I'd guess probes, bombs, or landing pods. In any case, not good signs. Scanning now.
Host XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
Naia: I take it these are the people who have been tormenting your people.  ::Takes a quick look around the tree.::
Host Jyg_Lo says:
SCENE: The crew hears another sound of thunder crack overhead and they can see the oval form of Phoenix dropping down inside the atmosphere in a fireball.
CMC_SCPO_Kelley says:
::Yelling:: SO: Didn't they ever teach you not to use electrical equipment on what might be a bomb!
Host XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
SO: Keep me posted.  If they are landing pods we can expect guests shortly.
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Looks up and sees Phoenix.::  Self:  That can't be good.
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
::Without looking up.:: CMC: If they are bombs, I doubt it'll matter much. And I'm using passive scanning, Chief.
MO_Ens_Huang says:
::Has an ominous feeling as he looks up to see the Phoenix falling.:: XO: Sir, look!
Host XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Looks up with the rest of the crew and pulls out his comm.:: *COM*: Phoenix: Phoenix report.
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ACTION: The crew is nearly blinded by a flash of light, unimaginably bright. Clouds expand all around it, instantly turning gray. A loud thunderous clap shakes the ground underneath and Phoenix warps away.
CMC_SCPO_Kelley says:
::Stands at the door of the shuttle::
MO_Ens_Huang says:
::Holds a hand up to shield his eyes.::
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
::Brings the reactor, engines, and defensive systems online as soon as the power grid comes online. Polarizes the hull plating and charges the particle canons on the shuttlepod::
Chap_Lt_Feare says:
::Follows the sound of the boom jumps and starts running towards where he remembered the shuttles being, mostly blind::
Host XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
Self: Damn.  All: Okay people our ride is gone.
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Continues to keep his eye on Naia.::
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
::Isn't looking at the explosion, but looks up after the flash, furrowing his eyebrows.:: Self: Bloody. Hell.
Host XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
Naia: Do you have a safe place around here?
Host Jyg_Lo says:
SCENE: Rain from the heavily ionized clouds overhead start to hit the ground in large drops, turning instantly from a spray to a deluge. As the soil turns to dirt. The hunters climb out of the craters.
Host Naia says:
XO/All: Hunters! Run!
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
*XO*: Harrier is ready to fly Sir. Orders?
Host XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Turns to the hunters and fires a shot from his phase pistol in there direction.
CMC_SCPO_Kelley says:
EMT: Can you get this crate airborne?
Chap_Lt_Feare says:
::trips over something and lands on his face, than rolls and smiles as his vision fades back::
Host XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
All: Follow Naia and here people to their base.  Make sure they get there safely.
Host Hunter says:
::climbs out of his crater, heavily armored, face a dull reflective plate, his tale twitching inside its armored sheath. Without hesitation he advances and opens fire::
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
::Activates the thrusters and brings the shuttlepod to a low hover. Swivels to face the oncoming hunters and targets the area with the particle canons and opens fire::
Host Hunter says:
ACTION: The Deltans turn and run full speed into the jungle, heading for the cliffs.
MO_Ens_Huang says:
::Nods at the XO and makes for it with the group of Deltans, making sure that none fall behind.:: Deltans: Run!
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Nods to Commander McQuade and helps everyone out to safety, following behind Naia and her people.::
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
::Brings up a representation of the hunter on his scanner, and nods to the XO, backtracking to the Deltans and making sure to record their route into his hand scanner.::
Host XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Provides cover fire as he moves with the Deltans.::
CMC_SCPO_Kelley says:
EMT: Get to the others, now!
Chap_Lt_Feare says:
::hears the shuttle powering up, picks a direction and runs like hell for the nearest cover::
Host Hunter says:
ACTION: One hunter falls to Harrier's weapons. But the victory is short-lived. In a shriek of energy, Harrier's power plant is holed through by a blast from the attack craft.
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
XO: Recommend we stop firing, commander. It's giving away our escape route.
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
CMC: We've been hit Chief... this isn't good!
Host Hunter says:
ACTION: Alarms come on on the shuttle. It loses its hover altitude, dropping like a rock the few meters to the ground, tossing those inside it.
Host XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
SO:  Just get back with the Deltan's.  It’s our only hope it make it out right now.  ::Continues to move with the others taking up the rear.::
CMC_SCPO_Kelley says:
EMT: Take her straight at the majority of them. If we are going down we are taking some of them with us.
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
::Rolls to the deck with a thud and looks at the CMC:: CMC: You OK Chief?
Host Naia says:
::running full-speed through the jungle, getting slapped and whipped by wet foliage::
Chap_Lt_Feare says:
::figures out which of the hunters fired on the shuttle, takes aim, and fires a three shot burst at the figure::
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
::Taps into his scanner, working on the command interface and bypassing the beam emitter, altering the beam frequency and density itself.:: XO: Aye. Attempting to create scanning interference... ::Initiates the program in the hand scanner, to emit a wide-band sensor interference pattern on a rotating pattern as he moves.::
Host XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Notices the smoke from the shuttle.::  ARM:  Get our people and the Deltan's to a safe spot.  I'm going after the rest of our crew.  ::Turns and runs to the shuttle.::
CMC_SCPO_Kelley says:
::Regains his composure::
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
CMC: Come on Chief, we need to abandon ship! ::helps him up:: They shot the power plant out.
CMC_SCPO_Kelley says:
EMT: Let's move from here and try to flank them.
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Nods to the Commander and keeps his pace with the others.::  Aloud:  Let's go.
MO_Ens_Huang says:
::Is ahead of the other Phoenix crew among the group of Deltans and turns back to shout:: XO/ALL: Almost there!
Host Naia says:
ACTION: The temperature inside the shuttlepod Harrier starts to spike as the sustained fire from several hunters starts to peel its plating.
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
::Puts her med kit on as a backpack, draws her phase pistol, and jumps out the hatch, rolling on the ground, looking for enemy targets::
Host XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Carefully but quickly. makes his way to the crash site of the Harrier.::
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
::Starts shooting at the hunters::
Host XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::ducking down provides cover fire from the Harrier.::
Chap_Lt_Feare says:
::frowns and fires again, still shooting at the hunter who first shot the Harrier::
Host XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
EMT/CMC:  Chief get yourself and O'Reily to the Deltan safe point.
CMC_SCPO_Kelley says:
::Looking quickly through the shuttle for anything of use::
Host Hunters says:
SCENE: Fire from the Hunters starts to set the jungle on fire.
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
MO: Keep with the Deltans, doctor. And do not turn this off. ::Hands the MO the modified scanner, and comes about, returning to a vantage point to watch the others, hiding himself as best he can.::
CMC_SCPO_Kelley says:
EMT: You heard him, MOVE OUT!
Host XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Looks over to see Lt. Feare.::  CHAP: Get to the caves now Lieutenant.  ::Returns more phaser fire.::
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
::Moves to a rock a few meters away and provides cover fire to help the CMC and XO withdraw a bit before moving again. Falling back and covering::
Host Hunters says:
ACTION: A blast from the hunters whizzes past Kelley's ear, making his hair stand on end. A second clips O'Reilley. She falls to the ground, half her body numb.
MO_Ens_Huang says:
::Takes the modified scanner and continues running with the Deltans. He wishes he could return, but knows that he must stay with these people and ensure--as best he can--their safety.::
Host XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Bangs on the hull.::  CMC:  Chief.  Our guests are not going to let us stay here long lets move out.
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Continues moving out with the others.::
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
All: I'm hit! Bloody hell!
Host XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
Self: Damn it.
CMC_SCPO_Kelley says:
XO: Right behind you. Move out sir.
Chap_Lt_Feare says:
::keeps firing at the first target, than takes off at a dead sprint for the EMT::  XO: Cover fire.
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
::Thinks for a moment, taking out one of the PADDs he brought, and quickly tapping into it, programming an audio program into it as the others begin to head back toward him. Curses to himself, knowing the limitations of the PADD, but has to stick with what he has.::
Host Hunters says:
ACTION: A tree near Émigré is hit by one of the Hunter weapons, exploding in splinters and fire.
Host XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Provides cover fire for the Chap.::
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
::Holsters her phase pistol and tries to crawl with her good arm and leg::
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Covers his face and stops in his movement as the tree explodes.::
Host XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
All; You got 30 seconds to get whatever you care about the hell out of here!  ::Sets his phaser to over load and throws it into the shuttle.::
Chap_Lt_Feare says:
::dives to the ground near the EMT, rolling and firing in the general direction of something:: EMT: Can you walk?
Host Naia says:
::panting, throws her body over some fallen logs and into a pile of rocks, threading them as fast as she can::
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
Chap: If ye help me... half my body is numb.
CMC_SCPO_Kelley says:
::Grabs two phase rifles and exits the shuttle::
CMC_SCPO_Kelley says:
::Looks for the alien hunters::
Host XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Runs to the EMT and CHAP.::  CHAP:  Move now!  ::Leans down and picks up the EMT in a fireman carry before running.::
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
::Watches the proceedings from his relatively hidden vantage point, his program ready. He can't use it, though, until the others begin their retreat.::
Host Naia says:
ACTION: Five more craft appear in another thunderclap, dark silhouettes against the stormy skin. Another couple of dozen pods drop from their bays.
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
::Counts the Hunters, mentally noting their number as best he can with the chaos.::
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
XO: We got more company coming Sir.
MO_Ens_Huang says:
::Shouts after Naia, angrily:: Naia: You could have given us more warning, you know--or had us land closer!
Host Naia says:
::looks back:: MO: Hurry!
Chap_Lt_Feare says:
::Grabs the Em’s bad arm and throws it over his shoulder holding it:: XO/CMC: Let’s get out of here.
Host XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Pays little attention.:: EMT:  If you got a working arm just start firing.  ::continues to run with the EMT.::
CMC_SCPO_Kelley says:
::Begins to run at the approaching hunters firing both rifles and yelling:: Hunters: DIE YOU BASTARDS!!
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
XO: Aye Sir. ::draws her phase pistol again and lays down cover fire as she bounces along on the XO's back::
Chap_Lt_Feare says:
<disregard last>
Host Naia says:
SCENE: Fire follows the escaping group, cutting off some approaches and shutting the already cloying jungle in with smoke.
Host XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
EMT: Nothing like a mile run though a forest to let you know just how bad things are.  ::Continues to run through the forest.::
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
::Pops up from his hiding spot, motioning to the XO and pointing along the track that the Deltans took.:: XO: Decoy! ::Taps a final command into the PADD, and throws it like a Frisbee far off to one side -- the built-in speaker immediately broadcasting voices and the sound of phase pistol fire. He joins with the others, leading them on.::
Chap_Lt_Feare says:
::moves along with the XO and EMT, firing periodically at the shapes behind them.
Chap_Lt_Feare says:
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EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
XO: Could always be worse Sir... at least the shuttlepod didn'a land on anyone... ::chuckles and keeps laying down fire::
Host XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Tries not to laugh as he runs.::  EMT: Aye there is always that.  Please tell me the Chief is behind us...
MO_Ens_Huang says:
::Being unused to dashes through the forest, Fei Wu trips on a root and skids in the mud for a meter, scraping his arms and legs against the rocks and debris.:: Self: Auwh!
Host Naia says:
ACTION: McQuade's phase pistol and Harrier's damaged engine makes for a bad combination. In a thunderclap at ground level, Harrier explodes, taking Hawk and Falcon and a quarter mile of jungle all around them with it.
CMC_SCPO_Kelley says:
::Continues to run at the hunters as he fires::
Chap_Lt_Feare says:
EMT: That ... ::discovers the ground again quite suddenly::
Host XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
SO: Damn it Ensign get to the safe point no.....  ::Hits the ground as his feet are knocked out from under him.::
Host Naia says:
ACTION: Kelley disappears in a flash, leaving a carbon scar on the ground.
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
XO: Bloody hell... things just got worse Sir. The Chief picked today to be John Wayne, and we just lost the shuttlepods!
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Keeps running for the cave and makes sure that nobody is shooting at them.::
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
::Lands in a heap with the XO::
Host XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Rolls over trying not to hit the EMT.::  XO: Don't tell me he tried to stay behind.
Chap_Lt_Feare says:
EMT: They were already lost, now the hunters don't have them.  ::rolls, picks up his gun and kneels watching the trees around them::
MO_Ens_Huang says:
::The blast passes over Fei Wu as he is still on the ground. He looks back with horror.:: Self: Now what have they done?!
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
::grunts and tries to right herself:: XO: Afraid so Sir.
Host Naia says:
SCENE: Hawk, parked on the far end, is protected somewhat from the impact and is only thrown aside by the explosion. It lands ahead of the fleeing group, crushing several square meters of jungle and setting it on fire.
Host XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
ALL:  Damn it.  Okay get up and regroup with the rest of the crew.  ::Stands and grabs the EMT.::
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
::Helps the XO back to his feet, leading them along the track after the Deltans.::
Host XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
ALL: Let’s hope some of those things went with it.
Host Naia says:
::claws her way up a defile and into a granite cave with her fellows, screaming in Deltan. Inside the caves more voices can be heard.
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
::Looks back:: XO: I think we lost the Chief Sir.
Chap_Lt_Feare says:
XO: You lead, I'll follow.
Host XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
SO: Thank you ensign.  EMT:  With that kind of explosion I would agree.  Let’s go.
MO_Ens_Huang says:
::Is at the base of the caves now, behind Naia, waiting for the Deltans to all enter the cave and watching for his fellow crewmen behind.:: Self: Come oooon, come on!
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
XO: I hope you won't mind this, Commander... ::Takes the XO's hand scanner, tuning it to lock onto his other modified scanner, and using the residual path to lead them toward the Deltans and their cave.::
Host XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Holds back his thoughts about the Chief.::  All:  there will be time to grieve later.  Let’s stay alive.
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
XO: Aye Sir.
Host XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
SO: Lead on Ensign.  ::Carries O'Reiley and follows Ensign Fawkes.::
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
::Looks back at the Hunters:: Self: I'll get you sons-o-bitches for this.
Host Naia says:
SCENE: Running from flames and smoke and the remaining hunters, the Phoenix crew make their way to the Deltans' caves.
Chap_Lt_Feare says:
::brings up the rear firing at any hunters who look too interested in the Phoenix's crew.::
Host Naia says:
::grabbing for the Phoenix crew as they enter the cave:: XO/All: Hurry! We have no time! ::leads them deeper into the cave system at a run while the fire and storm rages outside::
MO_Ens_Huang says:
::Stops, surprised, then continues moving forward.:: XO/EMT: I see... EMT: We'll treat you as soon as we can stop, Shannen.
Host XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
SO: Excellent Ensign.  ARM :  Keep us updated on any activity.  I know your limited, but we might get some Deltan's as recruits.  I want guards posted.
Host Jyg_Lo says:
::grabbing for the Phoenix crew as they enter the cave:: XO/All: Hurry! We have no time! ::leads them deeper into the cave system at a run while the fire and storm rages outside::
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
MO: I'm just numb Doc... I think it was a stun or something.
Host Jyg_Lo says:
<Naia on last>
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
XO:  I will see what I can do. ::Nods and heads over to the Deltans to see who he could get to help them out.::
Chap_Lt_Feare says:
::staggers slightly, than moves forward last one in the caves::
Host Jyg_Lo says:
TIME JUMP: 3 Days
Host XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
ARM: Let me know what we have to work with as well Lieutenant.  Tactically this may not be a good area.  I'm hopping for good news though.
SCPO_Campbell says:
XO: Sir Senior Chief Campbell reporting for duty. I was the ranking member after the CMC.
Host Jyg_Lo says:
SCENE: The Phoenix crew and the Deltans are deep in the cave system, having been on the run from the hunters for days. Frequently moving and never being allowed to properly rest. Chief Kelley is dead, replaced in field duties by Chief Campbell, and Lieutenant Émigré has succumbed to some exotic jungle disease and sleeps on a litter.
MO_Ens_Huang says:
::Gently holds his hand to Eminger's forehead, old-school doctor style.::
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Groans and turns his head away to the other side.::
Host Jyg_Lo says:
INFO: The crew is dirty and grimy from days without showers and being on the run in the cave system.
SCPO_Campbell says:
EMT: I want a report on the medical condition of everyone here.
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
SCPO: Aye Chief. I'll get right on that.
Host XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
SCPO:  Sorry to have to field promote you like this Chief, but we are in short supply of crew down here.  Please take a look at the crew and let me know how things are sitting right now.
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
::Is working on his second PADD, working up all the information they've gotten into a map of the cave system, kept updated in real-time by the hand scanners -- to give them an early-warning system.::
SCPO_Campbell says:
XO: Aye sir.
SCPO_Campbell says:
MO: How is he sir?
Host Jyg_Lo says:
SCENE: The Phoenix crew sits together, numbering just over a dozen, and the Deltans sit together on another side of the large cave they've been resting in for the last day. Both sides occasionally throwing glances at the other.
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
::Goes around and runs her medical scanner over everyone and checks for any complaints they might have::
MO_Ens_Huang says:
::Sighs.:: SCPO: No good... we don't have the proper supplies here. He'll have to fight it out on his own, but at least he's stable...
Host Jyg_Lo says:
ACTION: Occasional coughs and groans can be heard in the cave.
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Curls up into a ball in a loud groan.::
Host XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
SO:  So what are we looking at so far?  Are you able to get any information on the Phoenix?  I'm suspecting the caves are going to hamper that, but keep me posted.  ::Stands.::
Host XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Moves over to the other Deltan's.::
SCPO_Campbell says:
MO: Well I will need all the weapons and supplies he was carrying.
Chap_Lt_Feare says:
::sits up and groans:: Self: It was going to be easy, sit on a ship and preach...how come it is never easy.
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
::Shakes his head.:: XO: I'll do what I can, but the caves seem to be obscuring communications as well as scanning. Probably the only reason we're still alive at all.
Host XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Crouches down.:: Naia:  Is this how your people live?
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
::Raises his eyebrows at a beep on his PADD.:: XO: Incoming, commander.
MO_Ens_Huang says:
SCPO: They're there. ::Points to a bundle at Eminger's feet.:: No one else is in serious peril at the moment, but soon people might succumb to the conditions.
Host Naia says:
::resting against a rock:: XO: If you can call this living. ::smiles weakly and then looks up widely as she hears Fawkes' shout::
Host XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Shakes his head then stops.::  SO: Incoming what Ensign?
Host Naia says:
ACTION: Distant criss-crossing lights can be seen at the mouth of the cave. The hunters are coming.
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
::Lowers his voice.:: XO: Hunters. Same bio-signatures.
Host XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
All:  This is insane.  I'm tired off running.  I want option people and I want them now.
SCPO_Campbell says:
::Grabs the weapons and moves to the XO::
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
::Draws her phase pistol and takes up a defensive position behind some cover as the hunters approach::
SCPO_Campbell says:
XO: Sir I would suggest putting the best marksman up front and trying to stop them at the mouth of the cave.
Chap_Lt_Feare says:
::stands slowly, and brings the EM-33 phase pistol around to aim at the lights:: XO: We could try prayer.
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
::Furrows his eyebrows, thinking.:: XO: We could seal off this chamber... We have a detailed enough picture to begin setting up a bottle-neck.
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
Deltans: Take cover! ::whispered::
Host XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Stands.:: All:  Its time we teach the Deltan's to help themselves.  We have to come up with a plan of action!    Mowing them down is not going to cut it.  We got a cave and some resources.  The liberation of the Deltan people will start here!
Host Naia says:
::scrambles to her feet and grabs McQuade's arm, shaking her head:: XO: You can't beat them. Run. It's your only choice. ::gathers her people and starts heading for the other end of the cave.
SCPO_Campbell says:
CHAP: Perhaps you could pray towards the rear then.
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
::Nods.:: XO: I have to concur with Naia. We don't have options at this point.
Host XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Stops in mid speech.::  ALL:  Okay people lets move out.  Give me some options.  Our next stop will be our last.
Host XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Makes sure the crew are following the Deltan's then follows at a run.::
Chap_Lt_Feare says:
SCPO: Where have I been every other time we've been running senior chief?
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
XO: We could fall back by teams and use covering fire to help the Deltans get a head start Sir, or just drop the bloody corridor on the Hunter's heads. ::grins::
SCPO_Campbell says:
XO: Someone should stay behind to slow their advance.
MO_Ens_Huang says:
::Looks down at Émigré, sick on the litter, then around at the grimy people in the cave, and sighs...:: Self: Is it worth it, really? ::He pulls Émigré further from the cave opening; it's all he can do.::
Host XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
All:  No one is to stay behind.  Keep thinking and give me options.  For now we keep moving.
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Groans and moans in displeasure as he is dragged along.::
Host Naia says:
ACTION: The sound of the hunters' metal claws digging into the cave floor in the dozens can be heard ringing through the caves. The Deltans hear that and some cry out. Some just cry. They all pick up the pace as they start to run again.
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
XO: If we collapse the corridor on them they can't follow us Sir.
Chap_Lt_Feare says:
::moves with the XO quickly watching the cave::  XO: A few shots'll knock the ceiling down, and give us time but it'll draw attention.
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
::Furrows his eyebrows.:: XO: Commander... ::Keeps his voice down.:: XO: Giving them a captive would slow them down... to interrogate the captive, that is. ::Keeps up with the others.::
SCPO_Campbell says:
XO: I'll take rear position sir.
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
SCPO: I'll help you Chief.
Host XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
EMT:  If we collapse the corridor we might not make it out either.  ::Stops and looks at the SO.::  SO:  Are you talking about leaving someone to be captured?  ::Shakes his head.::  SO:  Not even as a last resort Ensign.
Host XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
SCPO:  Okay Chief, but stay with the group.
Chap_Lt_Feare says:
::nods to the SCPO but keeps moving backwards with the group, his pistol in hand::
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
::Helps cover the rear::
Host Naia says:
ACTION: The first of the hunters appears in the mouth of the far end of the cave. A deep snarl can be heard coming through the mouthpiece of the armor. At a run, tail slicing the air in anticipation, the hunter raises his weapons and opens fire. Soon more start to boil out of the corridor in pursuit of their quarry.
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
::Fires at the enemy::
Host Naia says:
INFO: "Our next stop will be our last," were brave and inspiring words. But ultimately proved to be folly as the Phoenix crew and the Deltans continued to run from the relentless pursuit of the hunters for another two weeks.
Host Naia says:
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