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STAR TREK: PHOENIX - A Special Event
June 19th, 2157
Chapter 1 - "Ashes to Ashes" - Part II
Host Jyg_Lo says:
RECAP: Given their marching orders by the people of Earth to find and shut down a massive slavery operation, Phoenix and her crew must struggle through sickness and disease, technical challenges and moral quandaries to accomplish their mission. With the aid of the Vulcan battlecruiser Valtris, Phoenix and the cruiser lurk at the edge of a system
Host Jyg_Lo says:
the slavers seem to be using. Now they must find a way to shut down the operation and find those ultimately responsible.
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<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< CONTINUE MISSION >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Is at the tactical station on the bridge, running continuous scans of the system for any enemy ships in the area.::
CMC_SCPO_Campbell says:
::Sitting in his office reading the reports on Petty Officer Chan::
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INFO: Crew efficiency is down thirty percent and the starboard nacelle strut is at sixty percent of rated strength.
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
::In his quarters, just getting out of the shower::
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Leaves the lounge with his coffee reading over the latest crew reports.::
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
<EMT1&2> ::circulating among the sick in the isolation ward administering the antibiotics and other medications to help with the symptoms::
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
::dries off and gets dressed::
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
::Enters the Bridge carrying a medical bag and a box with her and looks around to find the senior officer:: ARM: Permission to enter the Bridge, Leftenant?
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Notices some smaller ships near the alien station.  After running a few additional scans and comparing them to the database it appears the ships make out to be the same design as the ships the Hunters used.::
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Flips the padd to look at the latest comm traffic.::
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Looks over to Shannen, having seen her for the first time in a few days.::  EMT:  Of course.  What seems to be on the agenda?
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
::leaves his quarters for the bridge::
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ACTION: A low but insistent groaning sound can be heard throughout the Phoenix, the sound of the starboard nacelle strut straining against its supports as it weakens.
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
::smiles:: ARM: It's Christmas come early. I've got some injections for ye, and a snack. ::Walks over and hands him an energy bar from the relief rations they are carrying::
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
::grimaces at the sound::
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Activates the communications.::  *CO*:  Eminger to.... ::Covers his ears.::  Eminger to Captain LaPointe.
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Stops in the corridor short of the lift.::  Self:  Common military traffic.  The encryption is low tech....  ::Stops as the groaning sounds echoes through the corridor.::
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
::finds a comm station on the wall and hits the switch:: *ARM*: Go ahead
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Groans and grabs the energy bar.::  EMT:  Thanks.  Though I think some ear muffs would be better at this point.  ::Stands and walks over to the engineering station and takes a look at some internal scans of the ship.::
CE_LtCmdr_Spencer says:
::Pops his head up from the console and wonders how long that will last::
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
*CO*:  There are some ships on the forward scanners that match the configuration of the Hunter ships.
CMC_SCPO_Campbell says:
::Presses the comm button on his desk:: *XO*: Sir if I could have a word with you about Petty Officer Chan at your convenience.
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
*ARM*: Noted. I'm on my way to the bridge now. Keep an eye on them. LaPointe out.
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
::Gives the ARM an injection of Gamma Globulin to help boost his immune system:: ARM: That bar is full of vitamins and such, it will help keep you sharp and strong. I'm giving them to everyone. Stress, lack of rest, and malnutrition all lower your immune system. I'm trying to keep everyone healthy. ::smiles::
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Looks back down at the padd and jots a few more notes isolating the common character strings.::  Self:  I could try to use an...  ::Moves over to the comm panel in the corridor.::  *CMC*: Sure Chief I'll be right down.  ::Turns off the comm and heads the rest of the way to the lift.::
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Nods and smiles again.::  EMT:  It is appreciated of course.  In light of everything that's happened I can use the energy.  I must have lost like ten pounds from when I was out.
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Enters the lift and continues to look over the encrypted data.::
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
::Nods:: ARM: I know, I helped carry ye fer near two weeks. Here, better have two. ::hands him another with a smile::
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
::arrives on the bridge:: ARM: Report
CMC_SCPO_Campbell says:
::Starts to cough a bit::
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SCENE: Several of the hunter robot ships undock from the waystation and pull away before jumping to warp.
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
All: Captain on the Bridge! ::comes to attention::
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
EMT: At ease
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Taps the communications button again and grabs the other energy bar.::  EMT:  Thanks.  ::Looks down at his scans of the system.::  CO:  It actually looks like some of the ships have just left the system.  I was also about to contact engineering to find out what was going on with that screeching sound earlier.
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Notices the increase in comm traffic and isolates some of the encrypted codes.::  Self:  Well I can assume we have the launch codes at least...  Now to figure out what they are saying....  ::Steps out of the lift and heads down the corridor to the Chiefs office.::
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
ARM: I was just about to ask myself
CE_LtCmdr_Spencer says:
::Slides over to the side panel and access the main controls, checks the structure with the sensors::
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
::walks over to the CO and hands him his energy bar:: CO: I have an injection for ye Sir, to help fight off the infection possibly. The Doc is still looking for a true cure. The infected are in cargo bay 2 in isolation, and we are looking after the rest of the crew as best we can Sir.
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
::sits down and hits the switch on his arm rest:: *CE*: Report please
CMC_SCPO_Campbell says:
::Sits shaking his head a bit at the reports::
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
EMT: I hate shots....go ahead
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
CO: Aye Sir. ::injects him with the Gamma Globulin:: I hope it helps Sir.
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
::Moves on to give the rest of the Bridge crew their energy bars and injections::
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Stops short of the Chiefs door.::  Self:  If I decode these departure signatures I think I have a good starting point to decode the rest of the transmissions...  ::Pauses and rings the Chiefs door chime.::
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
CO:  Captain, three more hunter ships have gone to warp.  ::Attempts to track their heading.::
CMC_SCPO_Campbell says:
XO: Enter.
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Enters the office.:: CMC:  Chief what can I do for you?  ::Puts the padd down by his side.::
CE_LtCmdr_Spencer says:
::Walks over and punches the comm panel:: *CO*: There is a small problem we encountered.  The plasma is burning through the structure and making the nacelle strut weak.
CMC_SCPO_Campbell says:
XO: The reports on Petty Officer Chan sir.
Host Sonek says:
@COM: Phoenix: Captain LaPointe, we picked up several vessels leaving.  Would you, perhaps, be interested in that information?
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
*CE*:  I don't suppose that will be an easy fix. Estimate of time to repair?
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
COM Sonek: We're attempting to track them, obviously, we're in no shape to follow them.
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
CO: Captain, is there anything meself and me two firefighters can do to help the Chief out? Perhaps we can cool things down a bit and buy some time?
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ACTION: One of the hunter defense vessels breaks out of its patrol orbit and pulls up alongside the way station and docks with it.
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Takes a seat.::  CMC:  I glanced at them Chief.  Is something the matter with the reports?
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
EMT: You've got your hands full as it is
CMC_SCPO_Campbell says:
XO: You should now that I personally feel that the Petty Officer should be punished to the utmost of the law. However the Chaplain feels that due to mitigating circumstances, namely an encounter with a Deltan woman, he should be given a reprieve.
Host Sonek says:
@COM: Phoenix: Are you interested in following them?  :: waits patiently and smugly, making them ask for the help he knows they need ::
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
CO: If the ship comes unstuck out from under us Sir, does it really matter how sick anyone is when it explodes?
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INFO: Two more robot vessels undock from the station and leave, jumping to warp.
CE_LtCmdr_Spencer says:
*CO*: Well I can somewhat stop the plasma from damaging the strut too much, and repair the damage, but it will be a band-aid solution, give me 2 hours.
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
*CE*: You've got one
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
CO:  One of the defense vessels has docked with the station and two more of the smaller ships have gone to warp.  There are just three of the smaller ships left.
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
EMT: Report to your station
CE_LtCmdr_Spencer says:
::Shakes his head:: *CO*: Aye captain, one hour.
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
CO: Aye Sir, I'll be in sickbay suited up. I'll have me two others suit up but stay with the sick until you need us.
CMC_SCPO_Campbell says:
XO: I understand he is urgent for our mission, but I feel that it will set precedence that if you are needed, you are above the law.
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
::Trots to the lift and heads to C Deck and Sickbay::
CE_LtCmdr_Spencer says:
::Pulls his kit from underneath the console and heads out of Engineering::
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
::opens a comm to the hunter ships:: COM Hunters: This is the Starship Phoenix. Please respond
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
CMC:  I understand completely.  I am in agreement with you over the situation.  However there is no court president on this kind of attack.  Murder is of course murder, but if I understand correctly PO Chan had elevated hormones at the time.
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
*CE*: Commander, if you need any help from the fire crew, just let us know, we're suiting up and will be on standby in sickbay and cargo bay 2 watching the Damage Control panels.
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Watches the Captain and what he is doing, wondering if contacting them would be a wise decision but he lets the Captain continue to see how it all pans out.  He also watches the scanners to watch the movements of the other ships.::
CE_LtCmdr_Spencer says:
*EMT*: Understood, we might need them after I assess how bad it is.
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Pauses and looks down at the padd now beeping with more incoming data.::
CMC_SCPO_Campbell says:
XO: Of course, it is in the end up to the Captain, but I think he should sit in that cell until his court martial sir.
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
*CE*: Feel free to give us a shout if ye need us Sir, it's why we're here.
Host HunterCO says:
ACTION: A smooth, reptilian face appears on the Phoenix viewer, yellowish-pink with bulbous eyes.
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
*XO*: Please report to the bridge
Host HunterCO says:
# COM Phoenix: Enemy vessel, you are in claimed space. Leave immediately or we will escort you out.
CE_LtCmdr_Spencer says:
::Nods, then heads towards the affected area::
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Continues to watch the scanners and then he sees two more ships leave the system.::  CO:  There is just one ship left sir.
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
::Enters Sickbay and goes to the Rescue locker and gets her firefighting gear on::
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
CMC:  I agree Chief.  Lock him up.  We don't have the personnel to keep a watch on him, but have medical take a look at him and keep me posted if his hormone levels drop to normal.
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
COM Hunter: We have no intention of leaving. We're heavily armed and plan to stop your trafficking in sentient beings, namely the Deltans
Host HunterCO says:
SCENE: Three of the defense vessels pull away from their patrol orbits and orient on the comm signal, forming into an attack stance.
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
ARM: Fire on the ship that’s left
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
Self:  Oh boy, here we go.  ::Raises his eyebrow at the Captain's orders and scans the ship's armament to see if they would even stand a chance before firing.::
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Stops.::  *CO*:  On my way sir.  CMC:  Sorry Chief I need to cut this short.  Please see that PO Chan is sent to the Brig until further notice.
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Stands and turns for the door.::
CMC_SCPO_Campbell says:
XO : I assume you will inform the CO and he you will let me know his decision about using Chan for the mission.
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
CO:  Three of the hunter's defense ships have gone into an attack formation.
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
ARM: Tactical alert
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
CMC: From the sounds of things there might not be a mission to attend...  ::Makes a rush for the door.::
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Brings the ship to tactical alert.::
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Runs down the corridor to the lift.::
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Scans for life signs on the small hunter ship.::
CE_LtCmdr_Spencer says:
::Opens an access panel to the strut::
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
::Finishes suiting up and turns one of the displays in Sickbay to the Damage Control panel to monitor things::
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
ARM: Disable it, but leave it as intact as you can
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::After a quick ride to the bridge.::  CO: Sir how did they find us?
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Nods to the Captain.::  CO:  I'm reading no life signs so unless they have some good shielding it shouldn't be a problem.  ::Attempts to target the robot ship's engines and fires the phase cannons.::
CE_LtCmdr_Spencer says:
::Looks up the access corridor::
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
XO: Rather easily
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Moves over to the COMM Station and relieves the current crewmen.:: CO: Easily?  We where hidden behind the planet.
Host HunterCO says:
ACTION: Weapons lock alarms come on on the Phoenix bridge. Two torpedoes each from the three attacking ships are glowing red and hot as they close the distance to Phoenix.
CMC_SCPO_Campbell says:
Self: Officers, always rushing around during a routine attack.
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
ARM: Full power to hull polarization
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
CO:  Torpedoes incoming!  Brace for impact!  ::Attempts to redirect more power to the hull plating.::
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Puts on his ear bud.::  Aloud:  I got a hell of a lot more comm traffic now Captain.  It looks like some of it is being sent out of the system.  Its all encoded, but I would assume they are calling friends.
Host HunterCO says:
Phoenix's phase cannon blasts pass the hunter torpedoes mid-flight, impacting with the robot ship and disabling it.
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
XO: I wanted one of the robot ships, and they were all leaving - we might be able to use it
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
CO:  And that’s how we ended up in a fire fight?
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Attempts to fire the phase cannons at the incoming torpedoes.::
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
Helm:  Evasive maneuvers.  Best possible speed.
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
XO: No, I hailed them, they asked us to leave, and I refused
CMC_SCPO_Campbell says:
::Gets up and begins his battle checks::
CE_LtCmdr_Spencer says:
::Starts climbing up the corridor and looks up::
Host HunterCO says:
ACTION: Phoenix shudders like it's been punched six times as the hunter torpedoes impact it, two hitting close enough together to hole the plating. Secondary explosions and fires start to spread on C Deck.
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Shocked.::  CO: Sir why in gods name would you contact the enemy when we arrived here undetected?
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
CO:  Captain we could probably use some help from the Vulcans.  They are in much better shape than we are.  ::Tries to remained focused on the task at hand.::
CMC_SCPO_Campbell says:
::Begins moving down the corridor::
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
::irritated:: XO: We'll discuss that later
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Knocked around by the torp impact, but hangs on to the Comm station.::
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
*COM: Sonek: We're under attack, any help would be appreciated
CE_LtCmdr_Spencer says:
::Hangs onto the ladder as he gets tossed around::
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
::Notices the damage come up on the panel:: *EMT1&2*: Fire control team to C-deck, section 3 Bravo! ::heads out the door to respond to the fire::
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Tries to hang onto his station.::  Aloud: We have a hull breach on C Deck!
Host Sonek says:
@COM: Phoenix: Captain.  You hailed them, knowing full well you were in their space - what did you expect?
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
CO: Aye sir.  ::Continues to monitor the Encrypted comm channel.:: CO: Sir I have a lot of comm traffic now.
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
<EMT 1&2> ::start for the damaged section::
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
XO: Can you make any sense of it?
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
CO:  Captain I'm detecting an energy build up on the alien station.  ::He looks up to the screen.::  It looks like the core is overloading.
Host HunterCO says:
ACTION: The largest of the hunter ships undocks from the Waystation and slowly moves away.
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
FCO: Move us to safe distance
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
CO: No most of it is encrypted and the UT can't even touch it.  I have some data codes and some video feeds, but even that will take a little time.
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
::Attempts to seal off the hull breaches with blast doors to contain the damage and put out the major amount of the fire::
CE_LtCmdr_Spencer says:
::Wonders what has happened slides back down the ladder and heads to a comm panel::
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Watches the scanners to see the status of the three defense ships that were attacking them.::
CMC_SCPO_Campbell says:
::Begins to move toward C deck::
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
CO:  The last ship that was docked to the station is now moving away, most likely to avoid the explosion from the station.
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
COM: Sonek: Fine, watch us get blown away, I know how 'superior' your race is, maybe you can invite them to Your ship for Vulcan tea ::stabs the comm out::
Host HunterCO says:
SCENE: The three attacking ships increase to flank speed and fan out, orienting on the Phoenix.
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
<EMT 1&2> ::arrive and start helping to put out the rest of the fires::
CE_LtCmdr_Spencer says:
*EMT*: How much damage did we take?
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
CO:  Captain, we don't stand a chance against the three of these ships.  Not in our present condition.
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
XO: Hail the hunters
Host HunterCO says:
ACTION: Proximity alarms start to wail aboard Phoenix as the Valtris comes overhead fast and low, shadowing the Earth ship as it closes position. Green fire licks out of the bow and stitches along the centerline of one of the hunter vessels which soon rips itself apart by the power of its own engines.
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
::activates the radio in her helmet:: *CE*: C-deck section 3 bravo was breached Sir, and the surrounding sections had secondary fires. I've sealed off section 3 bravo with the blast doors, we have integrity restored, and my team is putting out the fires now Sir.
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
XO: Belay that
Host HunterCO says:
INFO: The fires on C-Deck are being successfully contained.
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Sees one of the enemy ships disappear from sensors.::  Aloud:  The Vulcans have destroyed one of the ships.
CE_LtCmdr_Spencer says:
*EMT*: Alright once the fire is out I will have a team there to estimate how much damage is done.
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
*CE*: It'll take some hull patching to get 3 bravo fit to repressurizes Sir, but we should have the fires mopped up in a few minutes.
Host Sonek says:
SCENE: Valtris fires again, a double-tap of torpedoes that takes a second hunter vessel out.
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Shakes his head.::  CO: Aye sir.  ::Turns back to the comm station.::
CE_LtCmdr_Spencer says:
*EMT*: Remind me to fill up my coffee when I get a chance.
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Watches on the scanners as the second ship is destroyed.::  Aloud:  The second hunter ship has also been destroyed.  We really need to start building ships with better firepower.
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
*CE*: I'll bring ye a pot with the energy bars and the injections fer yer whole mob Sir. If ye like, we are certified in Damage Control. Me and me lads can slap a patch weld over the hold for a quick fix?
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
XO: Put together a team and head out for the remaining robot ship
CE_LtCmdr_Spencer says:
*EMT*: Sure go ahead, and make sure the coffee is steaming hot when you bring it down.
Host Sonek says:
@ COM Phoenix: Captain LaPointe, I assume you can deal with the straggler. ::contempt easily audible in his voice:: We'll take the big one. Valtris out.
Host Sonek says:
SCENE: Valtris sails over the remaining hunter attack craft, after the larger cruiser.
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
::chuckles in her helmet:: *CE*: Aye Sir, I'll get right on it. ::starts redirecting her crew to fix the damage::
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
COM: Sonek: Thanks for the help.
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
CO: Aye sir.  ::Stands.::  *CE*: Commander Spencer report to shuttle bay one.
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Watches as the Valtris heads out for the other Hunter ship.::
CE_LtCmdr_Spencer says:
::Smiles:: *EMT*: Let me know when it is done. ::Looks up at the comm:: Well tell me when I get back, Spencer out. ::Heads to the shuttlebay::
Host Sonek says:
ACTION: The Valtris and the hunter cruiser start to slug it out, the energy bleed off from the weapons adding static to space around them.
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Heads to the lift.:  *CMC*: Chief report to shuttle bay one.
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
Self: What a mess...  ::Pulls out his padd and looks over the data.::
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Examines the sensor data coming in from the attack between the two ships.::
Host Sonek says:
ACTION: Two more torpedoes from the remaining attack ship slam into Phoenix's dorsal section, near the breaches on C-Deck, opening them up wider, starting new fires, and killing one of the firefighters outright.
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Exits the lift and grabs a flight suit off one of the hangers.::
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
::Closes off the damaged section, depresses the area, and her and her team start to weld a patch over the damaged hull area::
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Drops to the shuttlebay floor as the torps hit.::  Self:  God damn it....
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
Outloud: Bloody hell!
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Grabs onto his station as the station rocks again.::  CO:  The hull breach on C-Deck has grown larger!
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Rubs his still sore shoulder and gets up.::
CE_LtCmdr_Spencer says:
::Walks to the shuttlebay and pulls a suit off the rack, and stumbles::
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
::Goes back to work trying to put the new fires out::
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
*EMT*: Status of the fires?
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Hits the shuttle door to open it. before climbing in.::
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
*CO*: They WERE out, Captain, but some bloody moron just shot a bigger hole into the hull, and they are burning again. I lost one of me men also. Please try to keep us from getting hit again.
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Checks to see how long the station has before exploding from the overload.::
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
*EMT*: We'll do our best
CE_LtCmdr_Spencer says:
::Pulls a case off the shelf and carries it to the shuttle, pops his head into the shuttle:: XO: Commander.
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
ARM: Help out the Vulcans as best you can
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Starts working on pre-flight.::  Self: This is crazy...  CE: Commander you ready to go explore one of the hunter’s ships?
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
*CO*: Thankee Sir... I'll keep the Engineer apprised of our progress. O'Reiley out.
Host Sonek says:
ACTION: The remaining attack ship makes another run on the Phoenix.
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
ARM: Fire
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Nods and targets the weapon systems on the enemy ship and fires some photonic torpedoes and the phase cannons.::
CE_LtCmdr_Spencer says:
::Slams the case into the compartment, and takes a  seat:: XO: Ready and able.
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
CE:  Well that makes one of us at least. ::Shoots a smile to Spencer.::  *CO*:  Captain Eagle is ready to depart.
Host Sonek says:
ACTION: Eminger's targets are good ones, striking home with most of them. The attack ship's weapons are disabled, but its engine power increases as it comes around again.
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
*XO*: Take her out. And be careful.
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
*CO*: Aye sir.  Eagle out.  ::Engages the engines and braces for the drop.::
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
CO:  The enemy ship's weapons systems are offline but they're coming around for another pass.  ::Attempts to target the ship's engines and fires the phase cannons again.::
CMC_SCPO_Campbell says:
::Sitting aboard the shuttle::
CE_LtCmdr_Spencer says:
::Slides in his seat to get more comfy and braces himself::
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
::Does her best to put out the fires in the damaged section and shunts the EPS plasma away from the area so it doesn't get involved. Also powers down all non-essential equipment in the section as the other fireman works the fire::
Host Sonek says:
ACTION: Hoping desperately not to be noticed by the larger ships, Shuttlepod 1 (Eagle) departs her mother and makes a bee-line for the overloading station and the robot ship still attached.
CMC_SCPO_Campbell says:
CE: Looks like a fun ride ahead sir.
Host Sonek says:
SCENE: Phoenix's pulse cannon blasts and torpedo impacts start to shred the forward plating on the hunter Attack ship.
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Piloting the shuttle for the quickest path to the station.::  All:  This is going to be bumpy.  We are not going to have a lot of time once we are inside.  So lets try and get as much data as we can.
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
CO:  Captain the alien ship is on a collision course!
CE_LtCmdr_Spencer says:
::Looks back:: CMC: Yup, I guess this is where Hazard pay kicks in then.
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
FCO: evasive action
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
ARM: Fire on it again
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
*COM*: Phoenix: Eagle is clear and en route to the disabled robot ship.  McQuade out.
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Fires all the weapons he can along with some torpedoes at the Hunter ship.::
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
*CE*: I've shunted the EPS plasma away from this quadrant Sir, and powered down the non-important gear. We should have the fires out in a few minutes, assuming we don't get hit again. I'm short a man tho, got taken out in the blast, and we'll have to do more than patch things now. I'm going to try to cover the hole with damaged bulkhead sections.
Host Sonek says:
SCENE: The attack ship continues to disintegrate under the sustained fire, but keeps adjusting course to bring it back in-line with the Phoenix.
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
All:  I've been reviewing the data collected so far.  They are giving orders to evacuate the station.  I have some of the primary command codes decrypted, but we might have to brute force our way into their systems.
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
ARM: Keep at it
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Targets the ship's sensors and fires at them with the phase cannons, trying to eliminate the Hunters' sight.
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::
CMC_SCPO_Campbell1 says:
::Preparing his gear::
CMC_SCPO_Campbell1 says:
CE: Need any help sir?
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Moves the shuttle closer to the ship.::
CE_LtCmdr_Spencer says:
*EMT*: Alright good.  I will let you know when I get back.
Host Sonek says:
SCENE: Through an enormous feat of skill or just dumb luck, one of Eminger's shots passes through the jagged edges of the attack ship's ruined bow, straight down one of the internal corridors and explodes inside, shredding the ship which starts to roll and tumble through space.
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
ARM: Nice shot
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
*CE*: I'll do me best to keep things together until you do Sir. I can cobble some structural integrity back together, but repressurizing is out for now, until you can do a full repair.
CE_LtCmdr_Spencer says:
::Struggles with a belt clip:: CMC: Yeah , I can fix engines, power warp cores, but buckling this is not one of my strengths.
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Clenches his fist and cheers in his head.::  CO:  Thanks!
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Scans for a docking port on the robot ship and moves eagle to match.::
Host Sonek says:
ACTION: Phoenix's sensors momentarily go blind as the larger hunter cruiser explodes under the assault of the Vulcan ship or through self-destruction. When the signal clears, Valtris is left, but her beautiful bronze hull is scored with impacts and small fires have broken out in several sections.
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
All:  Ok I found us a way in.  ::Begins docking.::
Host Sonek says:
INFO: Incoming hail from Valtris.
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
CO:  The Vulcans have destroyed the other defense ship but they are reporting some damage throughout.  They are hailing us now.
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
COM Sonek: LaPointe here
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
::Finishes mopping up the fires and starts working with the other fireman to put pieces of damaged bulkhead over the holes in the hull and weld them in place::
Host Sonek says:
# COM Phoenix: Captain LaPointe, what is your status? We've picked up a transponder from one of your auxiliary craft.
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
All:  Make sure you take a side arm and keep the comm channels open.  ::Powers down the shuttle.::
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
COM Sonek: We've taken heavy damage. I've sent a shuttlepod to gather information from the robot ship
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Turns in the seat and pulls out a phase pistol and places it on his hip.::
Host Sonek says:
SCENE: The infiltration team detects the same antiseptic smell they could make out over the stench of rotting corpses on the original ship as they climb in.
CE_LtCmdr_Spencer says:
::Picks up the phase pistol:: XO: Ready to go.
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Opens the shuttle door hard docked to the robot ship.::  All:  Okay keep your eyes open and lets work fast.  ::Enters the ship.::
CMC_SCPO_Campbell says:
XO: Ready sir.
Host Sonek says:
# ::almost appears to frown on the screen:: COM Phoenix: That was unwise, Captain. We have detected that that station's reactor is at risk of imminent overload.
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
COM Sonek: The shuttle crew is aware of that, and is moving as fast as possible
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
*CO*: Bridge, we have the new fires out, and we are starting to patch the holes on C-deck. We won't be able to repress this section any time soon, but we'll be able to get yer structural integrity almost back to normal. Give us about half an hour.
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Hopes that the crew will be able to get out before the station implodes.::
CE_LtCmdr_Spencer says:
::Enters the ship behind the XO::
Host Sonek says:
ACTION: Radiation alarms inside the suits of the away team start to go off, an annoyingly insistent beeping that's rising in both pitch and volume as the radiation level increase.
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
*EMT*: Good job
CMC_SCPO_Campbell says:
::Follows the CE::
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
*CO*: Thankee Sir. I did lose a man tho, so we'll be shorthanded from now on. I'll keep ye apprised. O'Reiley out.
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Looks down at the information monitor.::  All:  We got radiation here.  Commander Spencer see if you can get that reactor stable.
Host Sonek says:
SCENE: The robot ship is large and mostly cavernous, most of the space taken up with now-empty cells intended to hold Deltans, and a control complex near the center of it.
CE_LtCmdr_Spencer says:
::Nods:: XO: Aye.  ::Head off to the main engine section::
CMC_SCPO_Campbell says:
CE/XO: That's never a good sound::
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Moves into the center of the ship looking at the control panel.::  CE: Commander.  Belay that.  See if you can patch into the system from here.  Try to access the main computer core of the station.
Host Sonek says:
ACTION: Valtris, most of the fires starved for oxygen and fading to black trails of smoke, moves into formation with Phoenix, dwarfing her.
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Looks over one of the control panels and pulls out his padd.::
CE_LtCmdr_Spencer says:
::Stops and heads back:: XO: Aye. ::pulls out his padd and starts to synchronize it with the system::
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Checks the scanners for the status on the station overload.::
Host Sonek says:
@ COM Phoenix: Valtris to Earth vessel. Captain LaPointe, my sensor officer reports that radiation levels on the station are getting beyond the safety limits for your simple physiology. I advise you recall your men now.
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
CMC:  Chief take a look around and see if there is anything information we can get, but don't wander too far.  ::Looks back at the monitor.::
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
COM Sonek: Understood
CE_LtCmdr_Spencer says:
::Starts downloading the information to the padd::
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Enters the commands from earlier to try and undock the robot ship from the station.::
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
::Struggles to help the other fireman lift a damaged bulkhead over the gap in the hull and then start welding it into place::
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
COM *XO*: How are you holding up? You're on real thin ice now
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
*COM* CO: We are trying to access the system now sir.  Its slow going and we have very little information to work with.
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
*XO*: You've got very little time, if need be, get out before you've got it all
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Reruns the recorded data to bring move the robot ship.::
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
CO:  Captain they need to get out of there or we're going to lose all the information.
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
CE: How’s it going commander?
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
*COM*: XO: You're out of time. Get out of there
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
*COM*: CO: 30 more seconds Captain.
CE_LtCmdr_Spencer says:
XO: Trying to download the information now.
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
::Decides the hell with the holes in the outer hull and concentrates on making the damage to the inner bulkheads and decks stable enough to keep things from getting any worse. Starts welding::
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Looks down at the radiation levels.::  All:  We are almost out of time.
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Brings up the navigation program and downloads the data into his padd.::
Host Sonek says:
SCENE: Aboard the Phoenix and Valtris, they can see the waystation's central core glow white and start to deform under the heat of the overloading reactor.
CE_LtCmdr_Spencer says:
::Downloads the information he can find and crams the padd full of information::
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
All:  Okay this is lets get out now.
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
All:  20 seconds until this place goes.  Move move.  ::Makes a run for eagle.::
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
*COM*: XO: Get out of there now.
CE_LtCmdr_Spencer says:
::Nods and picks up the padd and starts for the Eagle::
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Enters the shuttlepod and begins startup.::  All:  10 seconds.  ::Engages the door locks and begins to fire up the engines.::
CE_LtCmdr_Spencer says:
::Jumps into the Eagle, and pulls the CMC in, secures the hatch:: XO: All in.
Host Sonek says:
SCENE: All the support struts melted through, the waystation starts to spin itself apart, the core glowing madly in against the darkness of space.
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
All: No time! No time.  ::Begins to fire full thrusters.::
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
CO:  The station is starting to go!
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
::Continues to keep working to stabilize the interior damage of C-Deck as best she and her other fireman can::
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
::crosses his fingers:: ARM: And the shuttle?
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
CO: They are starting to pull away from the station.  We could help them by grabbing them with the grapplers.
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
ARM: Use the grappler and try and get them
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Nods and waits for the helm to bring them about so that he can get a clear shot to them.::
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Polarizes the hull and pilots the craft away from the station.::  All:  We are not going to clear the station in time.  ::Starts to download the data from his padd to the phoenix.::
Host Sonek says:
ACTION: The station reactor explodes in a flash of amber light, consuming the robot ship, the leading edge of the explosion closing rapidly on the shuttlepod.
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Targets the shuttlepod with the grapplers and hopes that the ship is carrying enough momentum to pull them.  He fires the grapplers towards the shuttlepod.::
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
All: Brace for inpact.  ::Prepares for the worst.::
CE_LtCmdr_Spencer says:
::Hangs onto the console::
Host Sonek says:
ACTION: A split-second after Phoenix's grapplers hit the Eagle, Valtris' tractor beam hits the Phoenix, enveloping them both in its warp field, flickering in pseudomotion as it jumps out of the system at high warp.

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