Host Jyg_Lo says:
STAR TREK: PHOENIX - A Special Event
June 26th, 2157
Chapter 1 - "Ashes to Ashes" - Part III

Starring: 
Keith LaHue as Captain Alan LaPointe

Andrew Dalrymple as Commander Duncan McQuade

Sam Hung as Lieutenant Commander Jonathan Spencer

Jack Farfri as Reverend Aaron Feare

JP Bernard as Lieutenant Kyle Eminger

James Weimer as Ensign Darian Fawkes

John Harness as Doctor Huang Fei Wu

and Co-Starring: 
Bryce Miller as Senior Chief Petty Officer Campbell

Gina Hembrook as Petty Officer Shannen O'Reiley.

with Special Guest Stars

Host Jyg_Lo says:
RECAP: For three months, the seventh of the Earth Starfleet's most incredible vessels has followed a winding path through space, following an unfolding story of slavery, catastrophe and death. Along the way, her crew has met the Elaysians, an almost fairytale people who sail on the air, but who was facing the utter destruction of their world.
Host Jyg_Lo says:
The trail led them to Delta-IV, home to an enigmatic race in a harsh situation. Their civilization destroyed, their lives decimated, the Deltans were being dragged away into slavery and an uncertain fate. Forced to suffer the same fear of being hunted like prey, the crew of the Phoenix and the Deltans survived and triumphed over adversity.
Host Jyg_Lo says:
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Host Jyg_Lo says:
INFO: Phoenix and the Vulcan Battlecruiser Valtris are five minutes outside the Hunter's home system, preparing to meet the slavers face-to-face. Repairs have been made to the ship, patches put in place, weapons armed and courage reinforced.
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
::Steps out onto the bridge from the turbolift, adjusting his uniform and running his hand through his hair, taking over the science station. He sets to work running sensor sweeps, glad to be back on the bridge after a stint in sickbay.::
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
::Getting into her turnout gear and getting ready for the inevitable carnage ahead::
CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
::On the bridge:: SO: What are the sensors telling us?
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Looking over the communications console.::
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
CO: ETA five minutes, captain.
CMC_SCPO_Campbell says:
::Sitting in his office going over plans for the impending meeting::
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Taps his ear bug while scanning through the communications spectrum.::
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Is already on the bridge at the tactical station already having gone over some of the sensor readings from the previous battle to try and find any weaknesses to the enemy ships that could be used against them.::
MO_Ens_Huang says:
::Comes out from behind the Sickbay partition and swallows a few pills, steadying himself against the wall.:: EMT: You ready for this, O'Reiley?
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
::Putting on her helmet and checking her respirator:: MO: Born ready Doc.
MO_Ens_Huang says:
::Grunts uncharacteristically.:: EMT: I don't believe you. No one is... ::Trails off::
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
ARM: What’s out weapons status?
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
CO:  Captain I'm getting a good deal of communications chatter.  I can't make out much and the UT is still trying to learn the patterns.  ::Turns back to the comm panel and begins taking notes.::
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
MO: You might be fending for yerself a bit more this time Doc, I'm a man short on my crew since the last encounter we had. ::brings up the Damage Control display and starts checking her tool bags and medical kit::
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
XO: Can you tell if it's someone other than the hunters?
CMC_SCPO_Campbell says:
::Heads out to do his round of the enlisted members::
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
::Shifts scanning patterns, sweeping with long-range sensors as they approach the system.::
MO_Ens_Huang says:
::Nods.:: EMT: What was his name, Petty Officer? The man you lost?
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Looks over the status of the weapon systems.::  CO:  All tactical systems are ready to go.  I've also been analyzing the smaller defense ships which we attacked in the previous engagement.  It seems we were able to do more formidable damage again to the forward portion of their ships.
MO_Ens_Huang says:
::Is facing the wall away from O'Reiley::
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Records and sorts the comms by civ and encrypted.::  CO:  At this point its hard to say.  Its coming from within the system.  I can make out unencrypted comm signals and there seems to be some encrypted channels as well.
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
MO: Crewman Enrico Torres Sir.
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
ARM: Good to hear.
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
CO: Aye sir.  ::Continues translating the data.::
CMC_SCPO_Campbell says:
EMT: Petty officer.
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
<Helm> CO: Dropping out of warp
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
::Resumes checking her gear, adds in a few items of extra supplies to the medical kit::
CMC_SCPO_Campbell says:
MO: I would like to get O'Reilly’s daily report if I may doctor.
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Keeps watch on the activity occurring in the system itself.::
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
::Allows the deciphering algorithms to run on automatic, and turns back to his primary console, running passive and active sensor sweeps across the system.::
MO_Ens_Huang says:
::Nods.:: CMC: Of course, if you can get it from her.
Host Kurt says:
SCENE: Dropping out of warp, Phoenix and Valtris are at the edges of a large and chaotic star system held in the grip of a Red Giant. Each world is harsher than the other. Signs of technology and life extend throughout the system, centered around a barely Minshara Class world, sixth from the Giant.
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Isolates the civilian traffic and begins running the data through the UT for translation.::
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Takes a look at the scanners as they enter the edge of the system.::  CO:  Captain, I'm detecting over twenty Hunter ships.  Most of them are the smaller ships we were able to destroy but there are a few of the larger ones.
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
CO: Several signs of technological material, captain. Life signs seem to be concentrated around the sixth planet. M-class, but harsh environment. I'm picking up a scattered network of defense satellites, as well as a primary space station in orbit of the sixth planet.
CMC_SCPO_Campbell says:
EMT: Any news to report?
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
Helm: Lay in a course for the sixth planet and engage
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
<Helm>CO: Course laid in. Ahead at full impulse.
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
::Still checking her gear:: CMC: I discharged Morales and Snyder this morning Chief, they are good for light duty. We still have 10 cases in the isolation ward. I think all of them that are going to get well any time soon, already have.
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
ARM: Go to tactical alert
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
::Furrows his eyebrows.:: CO: Captain, energy build-up, directly astern.
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
SO: what is it?
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Nods and brings the Phoenix to tactical alert and watches as the weapon systems come online.::
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
CO: Working on that. Two seconds. ::Works at his console.::
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
::Looks up from his console for a moment.:: CO: Warp field energy, captain.
Host Kurt says:
ACTION: Phoenix and Valtris' sensors detect a high-energy discharge of Cherenkov radiation. Sailing out of the flash of white light is the Enterprise (NX-01) dropping out of warp. Two more flashes appear behind her a moment later, revealing the Columbia (NX-02) and the Challenger (NX-03). All three move into formation with Phoenix.
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
SO: A ship coming out of warp? Helm: Steer clear of it
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
CO: Warp signature is Starfleet, captain. ::Smirks.::
Host Kurt says:
ACTION: A moment later, the Discovery (NX-05) Drops out of warp.
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
SO: Obviously......
CMC_SCPO_Campbell says:
EMT: Very well. Are you prepared for any contingencies necessary for our upcoming mission?
Challenger_Captain_Scobee says:
# ::Steps closer to the helm as their vessel deftly maneuvers portside of the Phoenix:: COM: Phoenix: USS Phoenix, this is Captain Scobee with the Challenger. We are here to lend a hand ...
Host Kurt says:
ACTION: A minute later, in perfect unison, the Buran (NX-04) and Shenzhou (NX-06) drop out of warp.
Host Enterprise_Captain_Archer says:
#COM: Phoenix: Phoenix, this is Enterprise, Jonathan Archer.  Offering assistance
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
COM: Starfleet Ships: Good of you to join us.
Columbia_Capt_Rick_Husband says:
#::Stands from his seat and instructs communications channels be opened:: COM: Phoenix: USS Phoenix, this is Columbia, Captain Rick Husband. Anything we can do to help?
Buran_Captain_Ivan_Gagarin says:
#::speaks with slight, not-so-forced Chekovian Russian accent from a man easily in his forties:: COM: Phoenix: Captain LaPointe, this is Captain Ivan Gagarin of the Buran. They tell us you started something out here...now we come to help you finish it.
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Looks over to Ensign Fawkes and smiles.::  Aloud:  Looks like the cavalry's arrived.
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
::Turns, accessing his secondary consoles, establishing links with the other Starfleet ships' computer cores, to allow all the ships to monitor the statuses of their allied vessels.::
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
COM: Columbia: See if you can decipher any of the comm traffic here, were uncertain what we're up against just yet
Columbia_Capt_Rick_Husband says:
#COM: Phoenix: We'll be on top of it, Captain.
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
CO/ARM: I've established uplinks to each vessel. We should be able to monitor them and vice versa.
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
CMC: As prepared as I can be ... being a man short, Chief.
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
SO: Good
Host Commodore_Ted_Woode says:
# ::aboard the Enterprise, standing behind Captain Archer:: COM All: All vessels, this is Commodore Woode.
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Presses a few commands on his board and looks up the data and information from the other ships as it starts to come in.::
Challenger_Captain_Scobee says:
# ::Starts tossing out orders to polarize the hull and prepare the canons::
MO_Ens_Huang says:
::Stands near the CMC and EMT, silently observing both of them.::
Shenzhou_Capt_Chen says:
#:: Smiles as she sees all those before her.  Nods to communication.::  COMM: Phoenix: Captain Mei Ling Chen of the Shenzhou.  Mind if we join your party?
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Patches the commsignals through the encryption protocols and masks it with the systems background noise.::
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
COM: Shenzhou: Not at all
Discovery_Capt_Hartsfield says:
#COM:  Phoenix:  Captain LaPointe, this is Captain Seana Hartsfield.  I am here to see if you would like to have me and my crew help in anyway.
Shenzhou_Capt_Chen says:
# :: Motions help to fall in with the group.::
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
COM Discovery: We'll take all the help we can get
CMC_SCPO_Campbell says:
MO: Any suggestions doctor?
Buran_Captain_Ivan_Gagarin says:
#::directs his TAC officer to go to tactical alert and arm spatial torpedoes and phase cannons, then orders helm to move into close formation with the Phoenix, acting as rearguard for the NX fleet::
Discovery_Capt_Hartsfield says:
#COM:  Phoenix:  Glad to hear it.
Columbia_Capt_Rick_Husband says:
#All bridge crew: You heard the captain; Let's get a pull on what's friendly convo, and where the others might be hiding.
Shenzhou_Capt_Chen says:
# :: Directs tactical to stand ready, then turns to her first officer.::
MO_Ens_Huang says:
::Shakes his head and grins wryly.:: CMC: If they're already dead, I do -not- want to see them in my sickbay. That's all I ask.
Discovery_Capt_Hartsfield says:
#::she gets her crew ready on stand by to assist.::
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
CO: Captain I'm masking our ship to ship communications with the systems background noise.  With this much comm chatter we are bound to draw some attention.
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
::Synchronizes the sensor data streams between the ships, running the routing signal through the Phoenix's computer.:: ARM: Synchronizing tactical data... ::Works on his console.::
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
XO: Good idea, have you been able to translate any of it?
Host Commodore_Ted_Woode says:
# ::watching the ships assemble on the screen:: COM All: Everyone, Phoenix will be in charge of this operation. She discovered this slavery ring and she's paid to find it with her own blood. I'm here as Earth's representative only. Follow Captain LaPointe's orders as if there were my own.
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
::Finishes checking her gear, zips up her bags, and moves over to the Damage Control display, wearing her full suit, watching and waiting::
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Nods to Fawkes.::
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
::Finalizes the uplinks between the ships, and nods to the captain.:: CO: Full data synchronization complete, captain.
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
CO:  I've gotten 15% translated from the civilian communications traffic.  I've started inputting the data into the UT and its working on the encrypted comm signals.
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Takes a look at the tactical scanners.::  CO:  Captain, the hunter ships are moving into attack formation.  I think they've been alerted to our presence.  ::Smiles softly.::
Shenzhou_Capt_Chen says:
# :: Shakes her head:: S_XO: We are here to help, not hinder.  And... watch.  They will let us know when they need us.
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
ARM: Polarize the hull plating
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
CO: Most of what I have so far seems to be normal navigation, but the encrypted communications is increasing.
CMC_SCPO_Campbell says:
MO: We will see what we can do about that doctor.
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Presses a few commands on his board.::  CO:  Hull plating is online.
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
COMM ALL: Federation ships, move into attack formation Gamma 5
Buran_Captain_Ivan_Gagarin says:
#COM: Enterprise: Buran acknowledges, comrade commodore.
Host Commodore_Ted_Woode says:
ACTION: Almost at once, the Hunter attack ships open fire, the trail of their torpedoes carving a deadly rainbow across space.
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
COMM ALL: Return fire at will
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
ARM: Fire!
Discovery_Capt_Hartsfield says:
#::orders her crew to get the Discovery into formation.::
Challenger_Captain_Scobee says:
# Self: Oh bloody he -- ::Starts shouting:: Helm: Evasive!
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Attempts to lock on a target with the phase cannons and torpedoes and fires on command.::
Columbia_Capt_Rick_Husband says:
#All: Into formation, open fire. Move!
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
CMC/MO: Brace yourselves, we're starting maneuvers!
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
::Routes the synchronized tactical data to Eminger's station, to give him an edge in coordinating firepower with the other ships.::
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
CO: Captain.  I suggest having the enterprise and Columbia break off and leave the system.
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
::Holds onto the display and keeps monitoring it::
MO_Ens_Huang says:
::Ominously.:: EMT/CMC: I think it is time to pray, my friends... ::One last pill down the hatch. Braces himself.::
Host Commodore_Ted_Woode says:
ACTION: Two of the Hunter ships have the unfortunate luck to be targeted by a pair of the Starfleet vessels at once, and their front ends cave in under the sustained fire. They spin off into space, on fire.
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
XO: Keep working on the comm chatter, it might yet prove helpful. It looks like they want a fight, and they're going to get it
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
CO:  They can attempt to flank the hunters attack force from the rear.
Buran_Captain_Ivan_Gagarin says:
#B_ARM: Protect Phoenix's aft flank at all costs. Fire spatial torpedoes at the closest target of opportunity. Helm: Match Phoenix's speed. We'll take fire for them if we must!
Shenzhou_Capt_Chen says:
# :: Holds her hand... waiting... waiting... then drops it, giving her people to shoot at will.::
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
::Looks up at the XO.:: XO/CO: I believe I can vent radiation into the system to mask their warp signatures...
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Continues to target the Hunter Ships, focusing on the one or two that are currently under fire to make their lives a little more difficult.::
Host Commodore_Ted_Woode says:
SCENE: Largest of the 8, the Battlecruiser Valtris moves into a supporting position at their flanks.
Challenger_Captain_Scobee says:
# ::The Challenger darts and maneuvers between too phasers ... the bright pulses of their phaser canons trickling across the hulls of the Hunter vessels ... unheard in the silence of space::
Host Commodore_Ted_Woode (Phoenix Finale Music - Crusade.wav)
Host Enterprise_Captain_Archer says:
#:: Looks at Mayweather ::  Helm: Take us in, Travis, 45 degrees.  Tac: Reed, target the second ship, torpedoes and cannons.
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
SO: No need for that right now...they know we're here. ARM: Continue firing
Shenzhou_Capt_Chen says:
# Helm: Z 30 degrees...
Host Commodore_Ted_Woode says:
ACTION: Already damaged from combat, Two attack ships focus on Phoenix, battering its injured dorsal section.
CMC_SCPO_Campbell says:
EMT/MO: Time to go to work. ::Leaves sick bay en route to the bridge::
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
::Nods, and returns to his sensors and computer uplinks, correcting for data stream interruption caused by damage.::
Host Commodore_Ted_Woode says:
ACTION: A larger Hunter cruiser releases a torrent of disrupter fire on the Discovery and Buran, heating up their hull plating.
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
CO:  No doubt sir!  ::Continues to fire the phase cannons at the hunter ships they come close to.::
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Turns back to the communications console and continues working on the hunter's communications.::
Host Commodore_Ted_Woode says:
INFO: Defense satellites come online and add to the fury.
Shenzhou_Capt_Chen says:
# :: As they come up under one of their targets, tactical fires and slips straight down.::
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
XO: Can you tell what they're saying yet?
Discovery_Capt_Hartsfield says:
#::does her best to get her crew to ward off  their attackers.::
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
::Looks up from his console.:: CO: Captain, the defense satellites have come on-line.
Columbia_Capt_Rick_Husband says:
#::Moves the Columbia up in support of the Discovery and Buran, directing fire onto the Hunter cruiser::
MO_Ens_Huang says:
CMC: There's nothing for us to do here, now. Would you accompany me to the Bridge, so that we can at least watch the fireworks?
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
ARM: Target the defense satellites if you can
Challenger_Captain_Scobee says:
# ::His tactical informs him about the assault on the Discovery and Buran:: Helm: Come about, 67 degree turn, bring us on the prime attacker's z axis ... three spatial torps ... hard spread.
Shenzhou_Capt_Chen says:
# Helm: Head for the Phoenix.  Tactical: Pull the fire toward us.
Host Commodore_Ted_Woode says:
SCENE: Golden, rocky sixth planet adds a beautiful and deadly backdrop to the light show going on overhead as Earth and the hunters go to war.
Buran_Captain_Ivan_Gagarin says:
#::the Buran flies in V-formation with Columbia and Phoenix, take a few directed shots for Phoenix, then breaks formation:: COM: Phoenix: Captain, we'll draw the fire from the automated satellites. ::adjusts course to head straight for the closest orbital battery::
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Nods and attempts to target the defense satellites that have come online.::
CMC_SCPO_Campbell says:
MO: After you doctor.
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
COM: Buran: Understood
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
CO: Attempting to disrupt the satellite network... ::Works at his console, sending highly-concentrated conflicting data packets to the defense satellites, to interrupt their functions or at least throw them out of alignment. Like ECM.::
Host Commodore_Ted_Woode says:
ACTION: the Hunter Cruiser starts to get dug out like a melon under the sustained fire of the Buran, Discovery and Challenger.
MO_Ens_Huang says:
::Exits Sickbay and accompanies the Chief to the nearest lift.::
Shenzhou_Capt_Chen says:
# :: Watches as her ship adds to the fire power.::  Tactical: I have always loved fire works...
Buran_Captain_Ivan_Gagarin says:
#B_ARM: No time to waste. Shove our best down their throats...up close. ::delivers a pounding to the Hunter ship on the way towards the satellites::
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Gets a lock on the satellites and opens fire on them with the phase cannons.::
CMC_SCPO_Campbell says:
MO: Sounds like quite the battle out there doesn't it doctor?
Host Commodore_Ted_Woode says:
ACTION: One of the attack ships latches on to Enterprise with a magnetic claw and starts to burn through her hull to release troops.
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
ARM: Concentrate on the hunter ships as the Buran draws fire from the satellites
Challenger_Captain_Scobee says:
# ::Grips the tactical console beside his officer:: Tactical: Keep firing with the canons, we're making some headway here! Helm: Rodriguez, get ready to move us out of the blast range if that baby goes.
Shenzhou_Capt_Chen says:
# S_Tac: Focus only on the one vessel... let our friends handle the other.
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
::Pats the bulkhead as she monitors the Damage Control panel and the video feeds from outside:: Ship: Come on Phoenix, ol' gal, hold together just a wee bit longer, aye?
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
::Keeps his sensors pegged on the space station, not wanting to be caught off-guard, and lurches from the grab.:: CO: Enterprise has been grappled, captain. Boarding vessel.
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Waits for the Phoenix to come around and he changes targets the incoming hunter ships and launches some torpedoes towards them.::
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
*CMC*: Get ready for combat we're being boarded
Host Enterprise_Captain_Archer says:
#:: Gets word of the lock ::  Tac: Malcolm!  Get a team down there.  Woode: We need to guarantee your safety, Commodore.
MO_Ens_Huang says:
CMC: Yes, that's true... let us hope that the battle does not move -inside-. Then, my friend, our lives will become dramatically more interesting...
Host Commodore_Ted_Woode says:
SCENE: Larger defense missiles from the surface are launched, two of them homing in on the Columbia.
CMC_SCPO_Campbell says:
MO: Have you seen any combat before doctor?
Columbia_Capt_Rick_Husband says:
#Helm: Pull us around hard!
Host Commodore_Ted_Woode says:
# ::looks at Archer:: Archer: If I wanted my safety guaranteed, Captain, I would have stayed home. ::watching the battle intensely:: I'm here to see this through.
Shenzhou_Capt_Chen says:
# S_XO:  Yes... yes... I see it. :: Nods as her officer chooses the one attached to the Enterprise focusing full power on it.::
Host Commodore_Ted_Woode says:
SCENE: The Hunter ships are many, but not a match for the Starfleet vessels. Already the tide is beginning to turn.
MO_Ens_Huang says:
CMC: I have, and it isn't pretty, especially the aftermath. ::They arrive on the Bridge.::
Challenger_Captain_Scobee says:
# Tactical: Arnold ... <Tac> Scobee: I see them. ::Targets pulse canons on the missiles heading for the Columbia, and start firing::
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
CO:  Captain my tactical scanners are picking up some missiles emanating from the planet's surface.  ::Continues to target the hunter ships and attempts to disable them.::
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
CO: Sir I've translated some of the encrypted communications.  Its not much, but we are making some progress.  ::Turns back to the console and works on more transmissions.::
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
ARM: Fire a narrow pulse at the grappler attached to Enterprise
Buran_Captain_Ivan_Gagarin says:
#B_ARM: We have only 15 photonics, yes? ::hears the "yessir" right after sparks fly from a hit to the ventral saucer section:: Good, we'll use them....all of them. Time to try your new Sierra pattern fire on the satellites, lieutenant.
Host Commodore_Ted_Woode says:
ACTION: Discovery moves into formation with Valtris as the battlecruiser focuses on the large hunter cruisers.
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
::Checks his sensors.:: ARM: Confirmed. Attempting to disrupt the planetary missile locks... ::Works on his console.::
Shenzhou_Capt_Chen says:
# COMM: Enterprise, I hope you did not mind too much loosing your hitchhiker...
Columbia_Capt_Rick_Husband says:
#COM: Challenger: Thanks for saving our tail. We're moving around to your flank.
Shenzhou_Capt_Chen says:
# :: Nods for helm to move away.::
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
CO:  Right.  Helm:  Bring us around so I can get a clear lock.  ::Attempts to find a targeting solution on the tube that's connected to Enterprise.  He then changes the settings for the phase cannons so that he can make a more precise shot.::
Host Enterprise_Captain_Archer says:
#COM: Shenzhou: Thanks for the help, Captain.  A few got aboard, we're still dealing with them.
Challenger_Captain_Scobee says:
# COM: Columbia: Best offense is a good defense ... or something like that. We'll win this day if we work together. Let's follow the Phoenix's lead ... ::Gives the order, and the Challenger, with the Columbia on their flank, moves to assist the Phoenix::
CMC_SCPO_Campbell says:
::Looks around the bridge and observes how the crew is working::
Shenzhou_Capt_Chen says:
# S_Tac: Destroy that vessel... permanently.
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
::Keeps a vigil on the monitors and waits, watching as calmly as she can, listening to all the internal communications chatter::
Host Commodore_Ted_Woode says:
ACTION: Like the kung-fu masters of old, the Chinese-named Shenzhou lays a royal beating on the hunter attack ship that had attacked Enterprise, leaving it a smoking ruin.
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
COM ALL: We've got missiles going to be fired from the surface of the planet, target them if you can, take them out before they reach space
Buran_Captain_Ivan_Gagarin says:
#<B_ARM>B_Capt: Firing solution locked on Sierra-Tango 4,6, and 7, captain.
Host Enterprise_Captain_Archer says:
#<McKenzie> :: Spreads the MACO team out in the corridor near the breaking point ::
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Looks over the communications log and turns quickly to Captain LaPointe.::  CO: Sir Jackpot!
Columbia_Capt_Rick_Husband says:
#Crew: You heard the man.  Helm, into formation, let's back 'em up.
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
::Works on getting into the planetary missiles' computer systems, attempting to override their detonation commands and gain control of them.::
Shenzhou_Capt_Chen says:
# Excellent grasshopper... :: smiles as her tactical officer rolls his eyes.::  Helm, head straight down and hold steady.
Host Commodore_Ted_Woode says:
SCENE: Several of the defense satellites explode spectacularly under targeted fire, taking their payloads with them.
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
SO: Have the missiles been launched yet?
Buran_Captain_Ivan_Gagarin says:
#B_ARM: If the launchers malfunction, lieutenant, the vodka you won from last night's poker game is forfeit. Fire!!
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Notices Enterprise has been freed by one of the other ships, he starts to target the other hunter ships again.::
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
CO: A few of them, captain. But not the lion's share. I'm trying to keep them from doing just that...
Shenzhou_Capt_Chen says:
# S_Helm: Move into position.  S_Tach: Do as LaPointe asks.
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Transfers the data to the Starfleet Taskforce.::  *COM*: Starfleet Taskforce:  This is the Phoenix.  I've isolated the lead vessel through the communications chatter.  I'm relaying the data to call ships.  Phoenix out.
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
CO:  Captain we've disabled most of the smaller hunter ships.  The remaining larger ships are our greatest threat now.
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
ARM: Take out those missiles if you can. Target them with torpedoes
Host Commodore_Ted_Woode says:
ACTION: Alien data starts to scrawl across the Phoenix science officer's console as the genius Fawkes gains access to their planetary defense net.
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
::Routes the incoming data to all stations.::
CMC_SCPO_Campbell says:
MO: Looks like we're winning doctor.
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
ARM:  I have isolated the lead ship.  I've patched the data to your console.
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Nods to the Captain and attempts to target the missiles and fires when ready.  He watches as well as Commander McQuade's data comes in on his screen.::
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
CO: Captain, I have access to the planetary defense network. ::Establishes the link firmly and encrypts it to prevent its loss.::
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
SO: Take it our of commission if you can
MO_Ens_Huang says:
CMC: I was just about to say the same thing... but let's not be too hasty... ::Sighs.::
Host Commodore_Ted_Woode says:
SCENE: The much more formidable Hunter cruisers move into a defensive formation over the planet, letting loose with their arsenals. Buran's port nacelle is struck and left making a smoking plasma trail.
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
CO: Recommend we use it against them, captain?
Shenzhou_Capt_Chen says:
# :: Leans down to her helm officer.  Quietly::  S_Helm: Remember your favorite movies with Lee in it?  Every try those moves with a ship? :: Nods as he smiles in understanding.::
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
SO: If your sure you can, go ahead
Buran_Captain_Ivan_Gagarin says:
# ::revels in the destruction of the satellites, and first successful test-fire of the modified sierra pattern:: B_ARM: Keep the damn bottle, mister. ::grins at him, then has comm officer open a channel to gloat to Archer just when they take bad hit the nacelle, and is thrown out of his chair::
Shenzhou_Capt_Chen says:
# ::straightens::  S_Tac: Let us see how good you really are.
Host Commodore_Ted_Woode says:
ACTION: A new row of alien ideograms in a different language scroll over Fawkes' screen and he loses access.
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
::Furrows his eyebrows, and works on his console.:: Self: Oh no, you don't. ::Works to re-establish the link.::
Host Commodore_Ted_Woode says:
ACTION: one of the Hunter cruisers explodes, damaging one of the others in the explosion, falling toward the planet as it loses control.
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
CO:  Captain, the Buran is taking damage from the defense ships.
Host Enterprise_Captain_Archer says:
#COM: Ships: Challenger, Columbia, the three of us will make a move from the left flank.  Pull into position.
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Continues to fire on anything that has a Hunter signature on it.::
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
ARM: Help them out if you can
Host Commodore_Ted_Woode says:
# ::gripping the back of Archer's chair:: COM All: Press the attack!
Columbia_Capt_Rick_Husband says:
#COM: Enterprise: Got it. moving in.
Challenger_Captain_Scobee says:
# ::Gives the orders, has the Challenger maneuver along with the Enterprise and Columbia::
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
CO:  I'm already on it.  ::Continues to fire all that he can at the enemy ships.::
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
SO: Status of the missiles?
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
::Applies his A.I. programs to work on disabling the defense network remotely, attempting to erase the targeting and firing commands directly, to render the network inert.::
Shenzhou_Capt_Chen says:
# :: Decides to take her seat as her helm officer, as usual, took her literally.::
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
::Continues to monitor events::
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
CO: No change... Standby.
Host Enterprise_Captain_Archer says:
#:: Leads the three vessels in a spearhead maneuver, firing and breaking off in the z-plus plane ::
Host Commodore_Ted_Woode says:
ACTION: In another spectacular bit of luck / skill, three photonic torpedoes fired by Eminger from the Phoenix, stitch a hole into the spine of a hunter cruiser, rupturing its main plasma trunk. Flaming plasma starts to pour out of the gaping wound and all the ship's windows.
Shenzhou_Capt_Chen says:
# :: A glance over at tactical shows him very happy at the moment.::
Buran_Captain_Ivan_Gagarin says:
#COM: Phoenix: We're pulling away from the planet, and back into formation with you. We've taken damage to one of our nacelles, but it is nothing to cry about.
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
COM Buran; We'll back you up the best we can
Host Commodore_Ted_Woode says:
ACTION: hidden by the sensor shadow of a passing ship, a piece of one of the exploded cruisers spins suddenly into view and slams into the saucer of the Phoenix, ripping off a dozen meters of deck plating and setting large sections ablaze. On the bridge, small fires break out and Fawkes is thrown to the ground.
Shenzhou_Capt_Chen says:
# :: Like a pesky fly, adds more damage to the one cruiser.::
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
CO:  Another hunter ship has been destroyed!  ::Grins and continues the assault with the weapons, targeting and firing at will.::
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
::Lands hard.:: Self: Nng!
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
XO: Damage report!
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
::Holds on as the impact hits the ship. Looks at the Damage Control panel light up and starts cursing in Gaelic, heads out of sickbay, gear bags in hand, for the trouble zone::
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Grabs onto his station.::  Self:  What the!?  ::Looks at the scanners to begin firing again.::
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Hold onto the console.::  CO:  Coming in now sir.  Looks like we have multiple fires on decks B-D
Shenzhou_Capt_Chen says:
# :: Figuring they are at saturation point for damage, motions helm to take on the last one.::
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
XO: Have the CMC get his people on it pronto!
Host Commodore_Ted_Woode says:
SCENE: The last Hunter cruiser has been disabled.
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
::Gets up from the ground, climbing back into his seat and routes the damage information to the EMT and CMC staff.::
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
CO: We have sever...  ::Stops in min sentence.::  CO:  Sir.  I have a communications signal from the lead hunter vessel.  ::Checks his data.::  CO: If I'm translating this correctly they wish to surrender.
Shenzhou_Capt_Chen says:
# S_Tac: As soon as we are within range, continuous fire on their engines.::
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
::Meets up with her other EMT and starts sealing off the effected sections with emergency bulkheads::
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
XO: Put them on screen
Columbia_Capt_Rick_Husband says:
#Tactical: Continue fire on the remaining vessel.
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
CO:  Captain, the last of the larger ships has been disabled.
MO_Ens_Huang says:
::Rushes out of the Bridge and toward Sickbay, where he can be the most use.:: *EMT*: Shannen, I'm in Sickbay. Get the worst cases to me as quickly as you can, I'll be ready for casualties!
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Transfers the communications to the viewscreen.::  CO: Aye sir.  We only have 60% translation through the UT.
Host Commodore_Ted_Woode says:
ACTION: Huang almost trips over a crewman writhing in the corridor, covered in burns.
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
*MO* Will do, Doctor, but we are dealing with a bunch of hull breaches up here at the moment...
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
*CMC*: Chief I need every available crewmen working on the fires on decks B-D.
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
COM: Hunters: Stand down all weapons, including those from the surface of the planet
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
::Winces at the tingling sensation of the burn across his left hand and the left side of his face, but keeps at his station.::
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
*CMC*: Get me specific damage reports once you get down there.
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Scans the surrounding space to make sure they're not going to get any surprises.::
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
SO: Status of the missiles?
Shenzhou_Capt_Chen says:
# :: Hearing the comm from LaPointe sighs and motions tactical to cease and helm to hold steady.::
MO_Ens_Huang says:
*EMT*: Under---ACK! ::Falls over a crewman.:: Burnt Crewman: Ah, here, can you walk? Let's get you to Sickbay. ::Helps the burnt crewman to his feet and quickly they move toward Sickbay.::
Host Hunter_Commander says:
SCENE: Broadcasted in the open, a tall, thin reptilian figure with yellowish-pink skin and bulbous eyes stands on his wrecked and smoking bridge, his uniform grand but tattered from the battle. When he speaks, it needs no UT translation at all, but comes through in clear but heavily damaged English.
Buran_Captain_Ivan_Gagarin says:
#::struggles back into his captain's chair, just in time to see Phoenix take a serious blow, then smacks a key on his chair arm console:: *ENG*: I don't care what you have to do, get me everything you can to the impulse engines! ::hears a report from his chief engineer that is none too pleasing::
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
::Finishes closing off the emergency bulkheads on the sections surrounding the damaged ones, and starts to divert the plasma from the EPS system away from the damaged areas as well::
Host Hunter_Commander says:
$ COM All: Cease... Cease attacking us. We can receive no more!
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
::Finishes his program to disable the defense network, and sends it on a narrow beam into the Hunter defense network.::
Columbia_Capt_Rick_Husband says:
#::Gestures to tactical to break off fire, but keep weapons at ready::
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
COM: Hunter: Stand down your weapons and we will cease fire
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Looks up at the screen at the alien creature.  He's not happy that it took an attack to get them to speak but it had to be done.::
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
::stands and faces the viewscreen::
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Continues to monitor the communications channels, but turns to watch the viewscreen.::
Host Hunter_Commander says:
$ ::says something over his shoulder in his own language and leans heavily on a rail, facing the screen:: COM All/Phoenix: All non-essentials are to be off put. Just, cease attack. We can receive no more. We have none to spare.
Buran_Captain_Ivan_Gagarin says:
#B_ComOfficer: Open a channel to Enterprise. We need to relay our status.
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
*XO*: I've got the damaged sections sealed off, Commander, and the plasma diverted from the sections effected, but it's a mess down here Sir, and we'll be a few getting the fires out.
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
COM ALL: Cease fire
MO_Ens_Huang says:
::Brings his burnt crewman into the Sickbay and lays him on a biobed and begins removing his ruined clothing.:: Crewman: Be calm, calm is good, calm is great! Be calm! Everything will be all right as long as you stay calm!
Host Hunter_Commander says:
$ ::still obviously pleading:: COM All: Please... no more. We can afford to lose no more. They cannot be replaced.
Buran_Captain_Ivan_Gagarin says:
#<B_ComOfficer> B_Capt: That last hit just knocked the comm system off the mains, sir. I can't get through.
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
::Starts putting out the worst of the fires::
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
::Furrows his eyebrows at the conversation, and runs a metallurgical analysis of the hunter ship.::
Shenzhou_Capt_Chen says:
# :: Agrees with her first officer that it would be logistically wiser to finish this off:: S_XO: But very hard on the diplomacy end.
Buran_Captain_Ivan_Gagarin says:
#::grumbles some vintage Russian obscenities to himself, and looks up at the screen with blazing determination:: Helm: Bring us about. B_ARM: Get us back into the fight. Target the lead ship with spatial. Fire on my command...
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
COM Buran: Stand down
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
::raises his eyebrows, hand hovering over a command on his console...::
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
COM Hunter: Why?
MO_Ens_Huang says:
::Injects the crewman with a sedative and goes to work dressing his wounds with ointment and wrap, removing any completely burnt flesh.::
Host Hunter_Commander says:
# ::his eyes focus oddly on the screen:: COM All/Phoenix: Why what?
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
COM: Hunter: Why  should we spare you?
Buran_Captain_Ivan_Gagarin says:
#::gazes intensely at the viewscreen:: B_ARM: Why the hell have they stopped firing? B_ComOfficer: Use the radio antennae if you have to. I need to know if the enemy has surrendered...
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
::Sends an uplink to the Buran, informing them of the situation.::
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Looks over to the Captain wondering where he's getting at.  They weren't merciless killers.::
CMC_SCPO_Campbell says:
::Watches the CO::
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
COM Hunter: Why are you trafficking in people?
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
*EMT*:  Acknowledged.  So do we have a count on the injured yet?
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
*XO*: I'll get back to you as soon as we get the fires out and sweep the damaged sections for survivors Sir.
Host Hunter_Commander says:
$ :;suddenly looking very weak and tired, despite his size, his skin taking on a grayer cast:: COM All/Phoenix: Because that was the price we paid. We never w..... ::his eyes fog up and he drops to the ground, dead::
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
::Continues with her remaining EMT to put the fires out and look for casualties::
Buran_Captain_Ivan_Gagarin says:
#<B_ARM> B_Capt: Sir, I have a lock on the primary engine core. I'm pretty sure we have a clean shot to breach their warp core!
MO_Ens_Huang says:
::Gets the one patient stabilized, and soon injured start entering Sickbay of their own accord. He deals with any serious injuries, but for the most part he has the only mildly injured patients wait so that he may deal with the others.::
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::A concerned look comes across his face.::  CO:  Is he okay?
Host Hunter_Commander (Phoenix Finale Music - AHBL.wav)
Host Hunter_Commander says:
ACTION: Around the Starfleet ships, light and space starts to bend, warping the background of stars and hunter ship debris. Bright sparks of green flash out from an attack pack of Romulan ships as they decloak and attack.
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
ARM: I don't think so.
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
*EMT*:  Thank you.  Keep me posted O'Reiley.  ::Turns back to the comm console.::
Shenzhou_Capt_Chen says:
# ::Looks in surprise at the view screen.::  S_All: What just happened?
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
CO: Captain, Romulan vessels decloaking!
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
*XO*: Aye Sir.
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
ARM: Fire everything you've got at the Romulans!
Host Hunter_Commander says:
ACTION: The Romulans focus on Valtris first of all, coring her with a simultaneous attack. She's disabled.
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
Self:  Dammit!  ::Tries to get a targeting solution on the nearest Romulan starship and opens fire.::
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
Self: Bloody Hell.  *ALL*:  All decks to battle stations.  We have new targets in the system.
Buran_Captain_Ivan_Gagarin says:
#::sighs heavily:: B_ARM: Lieutenant, fi--- ::is cut off by a report from his helm officer about Romulan ships arriving:: Belay that! B_Helm: Tell me you haven't lost your mind, ensign.
Host Enterprise_Captain_Archer says:
#:: Self: Romulans ::  Tac: Fire on the nearest vessel!  Helm: Travis, pull us up.
Shenzhou_Capt_Chen says:
# :: Does not need to give helm orders as he already takes the ship into action::  S_Tac: They are all yours...
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
::Works at his console.:: CO: Captain, the Valtris has been disabled...
Host Hunter_Commander says:
ACTION: Three birdlike Romulan ships open fire on the Shenzhou and Buran.
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
::thinks, if they could do that to the Vulcans::
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Fires a salvo of photonic torpedoes at a Romulan Ship.::
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
SO: Noted
Buran_Captain_Ivan_Gagarin says:
#B_ALL: Evasives! Brace for impact!!
Host Hunter_Commander says:
SCENE: Discovery moves in to defend Valtris.
Shenzhou_Capt_Chen says:
# S_Helm: Keep moving... in and out...  there are too many on our tail...
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
CO:  Sir I suggest we try to get the Hunters to help us.  If they can bring their defense system back online it might be of great use to us.
Columbia_Capt_Rick_Husband says:
#Self: Oh great..
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
XO: See if you can get through to them
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
::Starts directing other crewmen to help with firefighting efforts and starts helping casualties to Sickbay along with her other EMT::
Shenzhou_Capt_Chen says:
# S_Tac: Find a weakness if you can and continuous fire.
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
XO/CO: I should be able to speed that process along...
MO_Ens_Huang says:
::Is treating another burn when he feels the whole ship lurch with a maneuver.:: Self: Maybe the Chief spoke too soon...
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
CO: Aye sir.
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
SO: What have you got?
Host Hunter_Commander says:
ACTION: Romulan disrupter fire burns a long, white-hot scar into the hull plating of the Columbia.
Shenzhou_Capt_Chen says:
#S_Helm: Once you get ahead, head up and loop behind.
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
COM: Hunters:  This is the Phoenix.  As a sign of your surrender you will transfer command of your defensive system you our vessel.
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Continues firing both the torpedoes and the phase cannons at the nearest Romulan ships.::
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
CO: A working understanding of the Hunters' network programming. ::Works on the network remotely, replacing targeting solutions with the Romulan vessels' ID signatures...::
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Scans for any vulnerabilities in the Romulan defenses.::
Columbia_Capt_Rick_Husband says:
#::Grips the arm rests of his chair as the deck lurches beneath him:: Crew: Pull out, and repair teams, get to that hull!
Host Romulans says:
SCENE: In a beautiful display of lethal grace, the seven top-of-the line NX-Class Earth vessels assemble for counter attack on the Romulans.
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
SO: Make the best of it, it may be all we have left
Shenzhou_Capt_Chen says:
# :: As they come around behind one of them, tactical focuses fire on the engine.::
MO_Ens_Huang says:
::Two crewmen carry in another seriously burned crewmember, Huang directs them to stretch her on another biobed. Fei Wu sedates her.::
Buran_Captain_Ivan_Gagarin says:
#::his bridge is starting to fill with smoke, the ventilators barely able to keep up:: B_ARM: Can we return fire? ::hears the report that only forward turrets are available:: That will have to do. Fire at will!
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
::Staggers into sickbay, carrying a wounded crewman along with the other EMT's help:: MO: Doc! This one's pretty bad... burns and inhalation injuries... his lungs are filling with fluid. Better get him in the Imager ASAP!
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
CO: Understood. ::Works on the programming, to shift the defense network to assault on the Romulans::
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
ARM: Keep firing until they are disabled
Host Romulans says:
ACTION: Buran's desperate fire cuts off the nacelle of one of the Romulan vessels, which spins off and slams into the bow of the one following in formation, setting it ablaze.
Shenzhou_Capt_Chen says:
# S_Tach: Join fire with the Buran.
MO_Ens_Huang says:
EMT: Get in line, O'Reiley, get in line! ::Puts the female injured (the one brought in by the two men) into the imager.::
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
CO:  I'm doing my best.. these aren't exactly the Hunter ships.  ::Continues firing at the Romulans.::
MO_Ens_Huang says:
EMT2: You, run the scans. Shannen, get that one over here! ::Directs her to place the injured on the biobed.::
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
::Sets the injured crewman on one of the beds and starts an IV and puts him on a ventilator with high flow oxygen::
Shenzhou_Capt_Chen says:
# :: Motions helm to move ahead to the next ship.::
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
XO: Try Hailing the Romulans
Columbia_Capt_Rick_Husband says:
#Helm: Bring us into formation with the Phoenix and keep firing.
Host Romulans says:
ACTION: Challenger's engines are struck, disabling them. She's drifting.
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
<EMT2> ::runs the Imaging Chamber for the required scans::
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
Self: Presto... ::Taps the final command sequence in, hopefully bringing the defense network online in their favor.:: Self: ...chango.
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
CO:  Challenger's been disabled!
MO_Ens_Huang says:
EMT: How many more injured have we got?
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
ARM: Lay down covering fire
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Opens fire on the ship that is attacking the Challenger.::
Shenzhou_Capt_Chen says:
# :: Listens as someone shouts out the Challenger is disabled.:: All: Move in and protect her...
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
CO: Aye sir.  ::Opens hailing frequencies.::  COM: Romulan Vessels:  This is the Starfleet vessel Phoenix.
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
MO: At least 3 more that aren't self-ambulatory, Jones and I need to go back for them, and everyone else is fighting the fires.
MO_Ens_Huang says:
::Nods.:: EMT: You two go back, then. I can handle it here. GO!
Host Romulans says:
ACTION: Phoenix and Shenzhou's reactive fire rips into the Romulan attack ship, tearing off its ventral hull plating. It has to pull away.
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
::Moves out with the other EMT to start bringing in the others::
Buran_Captain_Ivan_Gagarin says:
#::chuckles jovially at the lucky strike delivered by his ship's phase cannons:: B_ARM: Continue to send them my best regards, from Russia...::grunts::...with love. Fire!
Host Romulans says:
ACTION: Crazy Ivan's fire from the Buran cuts a ragged scar across the bridge of one of the Romulan ships, which starts to fly erratically.
CMC_SCPO_Campbell says:
::Moves a bit closer to a console to watch the readings::
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
CO: Sir as expected no responds from the Romulans.
Shenzhou_Capt_Chen says:
# :: Keeping their ship between the Romulans and the Challenger, fires at anything that comes within range.. sans their own that is.::
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
:;sighs:: XO: I guess not. ARM: Keep up the attack
Chap_Lt_Feare says:
::Finally exits the lift onto the Phoenix’s bridge,:: Self: That felt like it took weeks.  CO: Anything I can do to help sir?
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
CO:  Two Romulans ships have been struck and are pulling away from the foray.::
MO_Ens_Huang says:
::Takes the woman out of the Imaging Chamber and begins treating the worst of her exterior wounds. He puts her on the same sort of ventilation apparatus that O'Reiley used earlier.
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
SO: How about those missiles?
Host Romulans says:
SCENE: As Starfleet's counter attack starts to gain ground, the Romulans start to withdraw, picking up their disabled ships and jumping to warp.
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
Chap: Pray.....
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
::Watches the other EMT take a patient back, then makes a quick check of the area:: *XO*: Sir, fires are out on B and C decks, D deck is under control, should be out soon. We have 5 serious and 8 moderate casualties, all but 2 are in Sickbay now.
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
::Looks up from his console.:: CO: Captain, the defense network is completely off-line. No missiles, no anything.
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Tries to open a communications link to one of the wounded Romulan Vessels.::
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
SO: Understood
CMC_SCPO_Campbell says:
Chap: I hope you are up for your task. We might need it.
Chap_Lt_Feare says:
::nods to the viewscreen:: CO: Looks like they are heading out, sir.
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
::Helps another moderate case to his feet and helps him walk back to Sickbay::
Buran_Captain_Ivan_Gagarin says:
#::unzips a left side pocket on his uniform, and draws out a flask, and twists open the chipped metal cap, then hoists it up in a toast towards the Romulan ships on his screen:: Viewscreen: If we die today, then I toast you all as we join each other Stalin's home in the bowels of Hell itself. Salut!
Shenzhou_Capt_Chen says:
# :: Shakes her head at her tactical officers look of appeal::  S_Tac: We are needed here.
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
::Works on tracking the Romulans' warp trails, and extrapolating their destination.::
Shenzhou_Capt_Chen says:
# COMM: Challenger: Do you require assistance?
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
COM ALL: Report if you can
Host Romulans says:
# <Challenger - Capt Scobee> COM Shenzhou: Affirmative, Captain Chen. We could use a lift if you don't mind.
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
*EMT*: Acknowledged O'Reiley.
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Allows the weapons system to charge up again before firing on one of the nearest Romulan ship's nacelle.::
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
CO: Sir Fires on decks B and C are out and Fire on deck D is under control.
Shenzhou_Capt_Chen says:
# COMM: Challenger: Not at all... the more the merrier.
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
CO: Most of the wounded are in sickbay or on the way.
Chap_Lt_Feare says:
::moves to the nearest unoccupied console and checks  the ship's status, than nods and verifies the departure of the Romulan fleet.::  CO: Confirmed, sir.  Uh, Romulan ships departing.
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
XO: we took a beating. I can't be sure, but I think the Hunters were pawns for the Romulans
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
CO:  Captain, it looks like the Romulan ships that are retreating have cloaked and gone to warp.
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
::Arrives in Sickbay and starts triage, sending the other EMT back for the last patient::
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
CO: Confirmed. The Romulans have left long-range sensors.
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
XO: Try and hail the planet.
Chap_Lt_Feare says:
SO: That’s dang quick.  Any chance we picked up a high end warp speed off that?
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
CO: I think I agree with you on that one Captain.  ::Opens hailing freq with the planet.::  CO: Communications open Captain.
Shenzhou_Capt_Chen says:
# :: Orders her people to prepare the grapple as well an extra medical team to help.::
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
::Looks at his console, wincing at the burns again.:: CO: They simply vanished -- I'd guess they went under cloak. Captain... I'm reading a facility on the planet's surface. Deltan life-signs, desert location. An internment camp, presumably.
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
COM Hunters: This is Captain LaPointe of the Starship Phoenix, are you receiving us?
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
SO: Most likely
Host Saurian_Rep says:
% COM All/Phoenix: We hear...
CMC_SCPO_Campbell says:
Chap: I guess between my close relationship with the almighty and your good prayer it just might have worked.
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
COM Saurian: Care to explain why you were trafficking in people?
MO_Ens_Huang says:
::Finally places the second patient in imaging.::
Buran_Captain_Ivan_Gagarin says:
#::his comm system comes back up just barely enough to tune back into Phoenix's channel with the Saurians::
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
::Works on establishing the comm link as an uplink to all the Starfleet ships.::
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
::Starts treating the less critically wounded as the Doc works the extreme cases::
Host Saurian_Rep says:
% ::is a distraught-looking, possibly-female Saurian with paler skin:: COM All/Phoenix: No choice. We had no ch-
Shenzhou_Capt_Chen says:
# S_All: Interesting...
Host Saurian_Rep says:
ACTION: The connection goes dead.
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
XO: Try to re-establish communications
MO_Ens_Huang says:
EMT: How are we doing, Petty Officer? Is that the last of them? ::Removes the patient from imaging and begins wrapping his torso.::
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
CO: Aye sir.  ::Tries to re-establish the communications with the planet based facility.::
Host Commodore_Ted_Woode says:
# ::aboard Enterprise still:: COM All/Phoenix: We have a mandate here people. We're to retrieve the Deltans. Prepare for landing parties.
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
XO: Prepare a team and take a shuttle to the surface. We're going to free the slaves
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
MO: The other EMT is getting the last Doc... I've triaged everyone and I'm working the non-surgical cases. Jones can give you a hand when he gets back.
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
::Takes a moment to center himself, focusing on not feeling the burns he sustained earlier now that his adrenaline has slowed.::
MO_Ens_Huang says:
::Nods and continues his work.:: EMT: Good work, well done.
CMC_SCPO_Campbell says:
::Heads out to get his gear::
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
MO: Thank you Sir. I'm just glad we got the bloody fires out.
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
COM ALL: We're going after the slaves on the planet, additional help will be required to get  them and bring them back. We have the coordinates of the camp :;transmits the coordinates:: Send as many shuttles as you can spare
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
::Exhales, centered again, and looks up.:: CO: Permission to go with the away team, Captain?
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
*All*: All officers report to the shuttlebay.
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
SO: Granted
Buran_Captain_Ivan_Gagarin says:
#::is unable to send a reply to acknowledge the commodore's order, but complies by ordering his compliment of MACOs to standby for deployment in the shuttlebay::
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Stands and moved to the lift.::  *EMT / CMC*: Report to the shuttle bay ASAP.  We are heading down to the surface.
Shenzhou_Capt_Chen says:
# S_Tac: Prepare teams to lend a hand with the rescue.
Chap_Lt_Feare says:
::nods, than moves to the Lift with the XO, a thick book in hand.::
MO_Ens_Huang says:
::Whips sweat from his brow.:: EMT: I Think I've got it here, O'Reiley, go with them
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
::Nods and goes to the shuttlebay, taking a pair of hand scanners and communicators with him.::
CMC_SCPO_Campbell says:
*XO*: Aye sir. :: Heads for the shuttle bay::
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
*XO*: On my way Sir. MO: Duty calls Doc. ::grabs her medkit and heads to the shuttlebay, picking up a phase pistol along the way::
Host Commodore_Ted_Woode says:
ACTION: In remarkably un-ACTD-like fashion, the crews of the Starfleet ships assemble in their various launch bays and get into their shuttlepods for the ride to the slave facility.
Shenzhou_Capt_Chen says:
# *Med*: Prepare for incoming.
CMC_SCPO_Campbell says:
::Enters the shuttle bay::
Shenzhou_Capt_Chen says:
# :: Watches the screen as all the smaller vessels head down to the planet.::
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Sits in the shuttle waiting for the crew to assemble.::
Chap_Lt_Feare says:
::checks the phase pistol strapped to his belt with extra ammo for both it and an EM-33 in pouches on his left.  Oddly enough the EM-33 is not in sight but a nicely bound, apparently nameless book is sitting on his lap.::
Chap_Lt_Feare says:
::triple checks the straps, than looks around the shuttle::
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
::Gets onboard the shuttlepod, stows her medkit, and straps in::
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
:::enters the shuttle:: XO: I'll be coming too
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
::Sits at the science panel, working on it for the duration of the ride.::
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
CO:  Excellent sir.  Hopefully it will go better than the last time we where on a planet.  ::Smirks.::
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
XO: Indeed
CMC_SCPO_Campbell says:
::Enters the shuttle::
Host Commodore_Ted_Woode says:
ACTION: The various crews pile into their shuttlepods and the drop bay doors start to open, releasing the shuttles.
Chap_Lt_Feare says:
::Glances out the window as a multitude of shuttles drop from their ships.::
MO_Ens_Huang says:
::Is running like mad between the various patients. He enlists the help of a woman with only minor burns to be an impromptu nurse.::
Buran_Captain_Ivan_Gagarin says:
#::watches two of his shuttles deploy, the Kaler, and his personal favorite, the Cygnus, depart with their MACO teams, and the assistant ARM officer::
Host Commodore_Ted_Woode says:
SCENE: The shuttlepods scream through the thin upper atmosphere toward the slave facility.
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Is in one of the shuttlepods heading down to the surface of the planet.::
Host Commodore_Ted_Woode (Phoenix Finale Music - Witch Hunt.wav)
Host Commodore_Ted_Woode says:
ACTION: The shuttlepod drop ships from the Earth vessels touch down on the rocky ground of the hunter's homeworld, discharging troops and relief personnel as they make their way to the facility holding the kidnapped Deltans and call those responsible for it to task.
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
@ ::Sets about to scanning the facility.::
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Phase pistol drawn runs with the rest of the crews to the facility.::
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
::looks around for hunters, pulls his phaser::
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::With phase pistol in hand he begins scouting around, looking for any of the Deltans that were taken hostage.::
CMC_SCPO_Campbell says:
::Checks his double holstered phase pistols before grabbing a phase rifle in each hand::
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
::Follows along, phase pistol out, medkit on her back, keeping an eye on the flanks and rear::
Host Commodore_Ted_Woode says:
SCENE: The combined raiding/rescue force makes their way into a large facility, through enormous trap-like doors into a long corridor. At the end of it is another set of large doors.
Chap_Lt_Feare says:
::moves slowly behind the rest of the crew, book in one hand and the other free, whispering:: God/SM: ....We thank you for the safe flight and hope that you might guide our hands in your work protecting the helpless and righting the wrongdoers amen.
Chap_Lt_Feare says:
::decides to wait outside said 'trap-like' doors and watch....someone needs to cover the rear, right?::
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Moves cautiously into the corridor and reaching down to pull out his light.::
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
::tries to open the door::
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Stands beside the Captain and looks over to him, phase pistol raised and ready.::
Host Commodore_Ted_Woode says:
INFO: The door is heavy and will require many people to pull it open.
CMC_SCPO_Campbell says:
Chap: Yes, thank the lord.........and Colonel Colt. ::Raise a phase rifle::
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Moves up to the CO and ARM.::  CO: Anything sir?
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
ALL: Help me get this door open
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
::Tries to scan through the door.::
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Grabs the door and helps open it.::
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
CO: I'm reading Deltans... Hunters... and some unknown life signs behind the door, captain.
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
SO: Help us open it
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Helps the Captain try to open the door.::
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
::Covers the door with her weapon::
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
::Nods, slipping his scanner into a pocket and helps with the doors.::
Chap_Lt_Feare says:
::slowly lowers his right hand to the pulse phaser and waits::
Host Commodore_Ted_Woode says:
ACTION: Slowly but surely, the door creaks and starts to pull open, revealing a large hall filled with slave cages, hanging tubes and what looks like medical equipment. Several Saurians are on the floor. One in particular, the one on the comm earlier, is on the ground with a smoking wound in her chest. Slowly rising above her is a humanoid woman.
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Keeps his phase pistol at the ready at the sight of the woman before them.::
Host Kaleen says:
::drops the weapon on the Saurian's chest and smiles:
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
Kaleen: We're here to liberate the slaves, and maybe to find out why they were ever enslaved to begin with
CMC_SCPO_Campbell says:
::Raises both phase rifles and aims at the woman::
Chap_Lt_Feare says:
::looks at the number of people between him and the woman than shrugs:: God/SM: What new devilry is this?
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
::Redraws his phase pistol and follows the Captain into the room.::
Host Kaleen says:
::looks unconcerned with the massed troops and weapons pointing at her and the others:: CO: Are you now?
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Aims his phase pistol at the woman in case she was to make a move.::
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
::Scans the woman.::
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
::raises his phaser:: Kaleen: Yes. One way or another, we're not leaving without them
Host Kaleen says:
::smiles, her beautiful face looking so out-of-place in the dingy and vile environment:: CO: Then you can have them. All of them. ::waves her hands over the facility:: They're no more use to me now.
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
Kaleen: Explain please. We have limited information that this was not the Saurians idea.
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
All: Begin relocation the Deltans to the shuttles, as many as we can take.
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
CMC: Chief, take O'Rieley and a team and start freeing the Deltans.
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
::Continues his scanning of the woman, moving aside for the rescue teams.::
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Stays close to the Captain to protect him.::
Host Kaleen says:
::laughs a big belly laugh, her jewelry jingling and glittering in the harsh laboratory light:: ::watches the troops move to free the slaves:: CO: Their idea? No... they were so easy to manipulate. These reptiles. These.... lower creatures. It was nothing at all to infiltrate their world and figure out their simple biology.
Chap_Lt_Feare says:
::remains outside the trap-like doors watching everything from a distance, muttering quietly::
Host Kaleen says:
CO: After that, it was easy enough to interrupt their reproduction. After a few months of their eggs going unfertilized, they started to panic. After a year, with the natural death rate and no new births, they were going insane with fear. After two years... well... lets say they would have made any deal we laid before them.
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
::Moves to start opening the cages, weapon still in hand::
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
Kaleen: How disgusting.
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
Kaleen: Interesting. Did you alter their DNA to that effect? Or was it a virus-like organism?
XO_Cmdr_McQuade says:
ARM: Please see that to it that Kaleen has a nice view of the Phoenix's brig.
Host Kaleen says:
::shrugs:: CO: A necessary evil. We gave them the impression that the Deltans, with their legendary fertility and reproductive prowess were the godsend they needed. If the answer to their plight was anywhere, it was in the Deltans. Those wonderful sex machines. ::giggles at the joke::
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
ARM: Take her away
Host Kaleen says:
ACTION: Any that tries to approach Kaleen or the others of their kind react and pull away with shock, their bodies burning with cold.
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
CO:  With pleasure.  ::Walks cautiously over to the woman.::  Come on now.  You've hurt enough people today.
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
Kaleen: Excuse me. Why did you need to influence them in this way? What purpose -did- they serve?
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Pulls back, feeling the frigid temperatures.::  CO, SO:  I can't get close to her.  It's like there's a barrier of frigid air coming from her area.
Host Kaleen says:
::looks down at Eminger with an imperious stare as he encounters the protective field and then glances at Fawkes:: SO: For the Saurians? None at all. Live of die, it doesn't matter to me. However, we've done as much as we're going to do here. I can't dally with you any longer.
Chap_Lt_Feare says:
::turns and checks the surrounding airspace, than looks at the desert, than turns back to the entrance::
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
Kaleen: You misunderstand. What purpose did the Saurians serve you?
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
ARM: It's their defense...
ARM_Lt_Eminger says:
::Raises his eyebrow, takes aim at the woman with his pistol set to stun.  He looks over to the Captain for the nod to shoot.::
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
::Starts getting Deltans out of the cages::
Host Kaleen says:
::smiles at Fawkes and reaches for her neck:: Beautiful man..... that would be telling.
Host Kaleen says:
ACTION: All in earshot hear a high-pitched whine like a swarm of hornets and one by one, the aliens walk away, vanishing from view.
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
::Nods idly, eyebrows furrowed, and closes his hand scanner.::
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
All: Looks like we're out of answers, lets get these people home
Host Jyg_Lo says:
TIMEJUMP: 1 Day. The Deltans have been freed and ferried up to the Starfleet ships. Representatives are being left behind to deal with the Saurians and find some way for them to make restitution for what they have done. In a small act of contrition, they send along several casks of something they call Brandy.
CMC_SCPO_Campbell says:
::Watches the aliens disappear::
Host Jyg_Lo says:
INFO: Everyone is back aboard their ships and ready to leave to return the Deltans home.
Host Jyg_Lo says:
SCENE: One by one, the Starfleet vessels break from orbit, moving to a safe distance to warp. Columbia and Discovery are towing the Valtris.
Host Jyg_Lo (Phoenix Finale Music - Proud.wav)
SO_Ens_Fawkes says:
::Sits at his console, his face slightly marred on the left from the burns a day ago. He runs the needed scans so the ship can break orbit safely.::
Host Jyg_Lo says:
SCENE: The golden light of Sauria glints off their bronzed hulls, making them shine as they make for space to return the Deltans to their homes.
MO_Ens_Huang says:
::Is checking his patients' progress. Luckily, there have been no deaths.::
Host Jyg_Lo says:
SCENE: Phoenix moves into position at the head of the armada, flanked by the Enterprise.
EMT_PO2_OReiley says:
::Continues to monitor patients among the refugees::
Host Jyg_Lo says:
SCENE: All over the ships, crews look up in surprise as a once in a million years event happens. Traveling through the system, The Great Bird of the Galaxy swoops through, her wings trailing fire as she flies over the Phoenix.
Host CO_Captain_LaPointe says:
::looks at the viewscreen::
Chap_Lt_Feare says:
::sitting, watching the fleet move out of the system still  amazed by the vista's provided by the small portholes.::
Host Jyg_Lo says:
ACTION: Following her lead, the Phoenix jumps to warp, followed by her sisters.

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