Abertura Station
Stardate 10406.16

Staring:
Gilles Leger as Captain M’Tor Rustazh, Commanding Officer.
Karriaunna Scotti as Commander Azhure, Executive Officer.
Christopher Dickinson as Lieutenant Billy Bob Powers, Chief Security Officer/2nd Officer.
Mike Jones as Ensign Deegan, Chief of Vehicular Operations.

Guest Staring:
Steve Gelhorn as Ensign Mitchell, Medical Officer.

Host Cory says:
Starfleet Command had ordered four Starfleet vessels to intercept three Borg Cubes. These four Starfleet Vessels successfully defeated the Borg threat but have sustained many battle wounds. Many of the ships are running on minimal power and have many serious injuries.

Host Cory says:
Because of these problems the four vessels were ordered to take orbit around Hais V. Hais V is the closest planet that has any Federation Personnel that can help. Abertura Station has been sent an important communication regarding the Borg attack. They have been ordered to aid the four Federation Vessels in repairs.

Host Cory says:
Intelligence speculates that another Borg attack in imminent.

Host Cory says:
Captain Zax, the Commanding Officer of the lead ship, the USS Crestwood, will report down to Abertura Station and brief the Senior Staff on their situation. The Crestwood itself is the vessel that has the least amount of damage, so they will be on high alert while orbiting Hais V.Command has urged Abertura to be at condition yellow, just in case.

Host Cory says:
A Klingon vessel, the IKS Gohs, has been ordered to Hais V by the Klingon Government. They will aid in defending the area from any Borg invasions if they occur.

Host Cory says:
Now the question is…How did the Borg get to this part of space? Have they discovered a way to defeat the Federation? Will the crew face assimilation? Or are they just looking for a little friendship?

Host Cory says:
Star Trek: A Call To Duty is proud to present "The Truly Unexpected" Part I "A Wolf Amongst the Sheep"

Host Cory says:
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Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
::paces the C&C:: 

XO_Cmdr_Azhure says:
::In the Command center, tapping her fingers on the console, waiting for Laevon::

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
::In the hangar, checking the status of the aero-shuttles and the Assunpink. Sort of excited about the whole situation::

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
<Laevon> ::Strolls into the Command Center:: XO: Commander, a pleasure to see you, as always.

MO_Ens_Mitchell says:
:: in sickbay or what is called a sickbay :: 

CSec_Lt_Powers says:
::Maintaining a watch over the situation from the upper level of the C&C::

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
<Chief Jennifer Silver> ::Walks into sickbay:: MO: Hey, here to double check your bio-beds.

XO_Cmdr_Azhure says:
::Turns around with a nod::  Laevon:  And you.  I assume you have been filled in on what is going on?

MO_Ens_Mitchell says:
Chief: Great! get to work!

Cmdr_Lakna says:
<Gen_Ranuck> ::Exits the turbolift and walks up the ramp to the CSec::  CSec: The station is a secure as it possibly can.  Klingon and Starfleet patrols are in action, the Jem'Hadar are around... somewhere....

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
CSEC: How long before we get a visitor?

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
<Laevon> XO: Yes, some random species of techno-organic monstrosities are possibly en route to cause a ruckus. Something along those lines. ::Seems quite cavalier about it::

Host Cory says:
ACTION: Abertura's sensors pick up the four Federation Vessels approaching the station as well as the Klingon Vessel, the IKS Gohs.

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
::looks down at his clench fists::

CSec_Lt_Powers says:
::Glances at the air traffic control and points::  CO: Captain, five vessels on sensors - ours.  ETA five minutes.

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
<Chief Jennifer Silver> ::Half smiles at the MO's energy, is back to her usual gritty appearance following the brief respite of cleanliness she showed during the crew's visit to Kayairn City some time back. Not wearing her goggles, she moves over to one bio-bed and starts working:: MO: So, new around here?

XO_Cmdr_Azhure says:
::Curious::  Laevon:  Have your people ever encountered the Borg?

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
<Laevon> XO: No. Although I can assure you, had we ever faced them ... well, you would not be worrying about them at this moment.

MO_Ens_Mitchell says:
Chief: Only just passing through.

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
<Chief Jennifer Silver> ::Her legs sticking out from under the bio-bed:: MO: It's a nice place to pass through. Beautiful world. Interesting people. The Jem'Hadar are a hoot. You should stay a while.

Cmdr_Lakna says:
<Gen_Ranuck> ::Grumbles lowly::

XO_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Laevon:  Without insulting your intelligence about your information on them, I am curious.  What would happen if you or one of the Jem'Hadar were turned into borgs?

CSec_Lt_Powers says:
Ranuck: What is it, General?

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
CSEC: Hail them.

MO_Ens_Mitchell says:
Chief: I'm looking at it.. definitely

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
<Laevon> XO: I'm not sure a situation like that has ever arose. I suppose it would have the same result as anyone else being ... what is that term you used ... assimilated.

Cmdr_Lakna says:
<Gen_Ranuck> CSec: One ship!  A General can only get one ship to face the Borg!

XO_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Laevon:  What about the Jem'Hadar and their need of the white.

CSec_Lt_Powers says:
::Hears the Captain from down below and walks along the air traffic table, opening the appropriate channel::  CO: Captain, channel open to the Crestwood.

Host Captain_Zax says:
ACTION: The ships reach Hais V. They take standard orbit around the planet.

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
<Laevon> XO: Well these Borg are also made from species who need sustenance ... yet I didn't see anything in the report of Borg stopping for a plate of gagh, so I imagine they would find a way around it ...

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
COM: Crestwood: This is Abertura Station.

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
<Chief Jennifer Silver> MO: Good. Always helps to have another pair of medical hands about.

Host Captain_Zax says:
@COM: Abertura: This is the Crestwood Abertura. Our ships have just assumed standard orbit around Hais V.

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
<Laevon> XO: What, are you looking to send Trojan Borg into the tinker-toys armada?

XO_Cmd_Azhure says:
Laevon:  Hmmm...  Anyways, as you know, we will have a station filled.  It would be nice to keep things moving smoothly.  We need to get their ships repaired and get them going.

MO_Ens_Mitchell says:
Chief: I take it your trained in medical technology then.

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
<Laevon> XO: Yes, I saw that. I'm not sure why Starfleet sent those ships here ... we are hardly equipped to give such repairs.

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
<Chief Jennifer Silver> MO: Honey, I'm from the Corps ... we're trained in everything.

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
COM: Crestwood: Zax: Captain... Have your Operations department coordinate with ours and we'll give you within reason what we have.

MO_Ens_Mitchell says:
Chief: Cool. 

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
::Arrives in C & C:: XO: Commander, the Aero-Shuttles and the Assunpink are prepped and ready for supply runs to orbit.

Host Captain_Zax says:
@COM: Abertura: CO: Understood Captain. You should have a damage report in a few moments.

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
::There's an excited energy about him, looks around with a smile creeping upon his lips::

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
COM: Crestwood: Zax: We can send you an engineering detail as well... I am afraid that our ground based operations would be inadequate for repairs.

XO_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Laevon:  Convenience... we were in the area.  If you can see to working with the supplies, I will see their transportation.  Our goal is to keep things quiet for the Haispoi as well.

Host Captain_Zax says:
@COM: Abertura: CO: That is what I figured Captain. Hopefully we can just get these ships ready for a trip to the nearest Starbase.

Cmdr_Lakna says:
<Gen_Ranuck>  ::Snorts::  Aloud: They seem to have made it here just fine.  Starfleet is pampered.

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
<Laevon> XO: I'm sure the Haispoi can take care of themselves ... ::Personally wouldn't mind seeing Iu and his ilk assimilated::

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
COM: Crestwood: Zax: Are we really talking about the Borg here... we are not talking rumor here?  ::feels his fists clench once again::

Host Captain_Zax says:
ACTION: The damage reports come in. All ships have minimal life support. The Mystic and Johnson have depleted photon torpedo banks. The Mystic is running only on impulse. And all ships are running on emergency power.

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
CSEC: Are you excited?

XO_Cmdr_Azhure says:
::Interprets Laevon's expression::  Laevon:  Then I will leave you to the supplies.  You know were to find me if there is a problem.  For that matter, if there is any... incidents, please report them to me and I will deal with them.

Host Captain_Zax says:
@COM: Abertura: CO: I am aware of that Captain. Remember my ships have just faced them in a battle. I know the costs. In a few moments I would like to beam down to Abertura to brief your staff on the situation at hand. ::Adds in::

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
<Laevon> ::Nods::

CSec_Lt_Powers says:
::Frowns as he hears the CVO from below::  CVO: Well, Ensign... I can't say that I am.  Are you?

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
::Looks up:: CSEC: Well I've just heard so many interesting things about the Borg. I feel this should be quite interesting.

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
<Chief Jennifer Silver> ::Arrives in C & C::

CSec_Lt_Powers says:
::The frown stays on his face::  CVO: 'Interesting' isn't the appropriate word, I think.... harrowing, perhaps.

CSec_Lt_Powers says:
::As he looks down at the CVO, notes the XO out of the corner of his eye... he'd rather they die first...::

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
CSEC: Are they really that bad?

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
::nods:: CO: Granted... we'll lower shields then raise them after transport  *CSEC*: Bring Captain Zax in.

XO_Cmd_Azhure says:
::Turning from Laevon, looks over at the screen, a shiver goes down her spine.  Uncertain, she looks around, her eyes narrowing.::

Host Captain_Zax says:
@COM: Abertura: CO: Understood Captain. I will be waiting.

XO_Cmdr_Azhure says:
::Looks over at the engineer::  Silver:  Do you have your teams ready?

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
<Chief Jennifer Silver> ::Looking at a PADD with the data flowing in:: XO: We'll give all we got, Commander.

CSec_Lt_Powers says:
CVO: They are dangerous, and continue to prove a difficult foe to stop...

XO_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Silver:  That is all we can ask.  Remember, the task is to get them up and running so they can get where they need to for proper repairs.  Think of this as triage.  Nothing fancy.

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
CSEC: But Starfleet's stopped them dead cold before. ::Brightens:: I have faith they can do so again.

CSec_Lt_Powers says:
CO: Aye, Captain.  ::Passes the order onto the base operations officer in the Pit::

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
<Chief Jennifer Silver> ::Smiles:: XO: I've repaired entire armadas with less than what we have, Commander. No worries.

CSec_Lt_Powers says:
::Turns to Ranuck::  General: General, can you contact Takev?  Have him bring me the special weapon.

XO_Cmdr_Azhure says:
::Smiles::  Silver:  I have none where you are concerned.

Cmdr_Lakna says:
<Gen_Ranuck> ::Nods to the CSec::  CSec: I can do that.  It is too bad we do not have more of those around....

XO_Cmdr_Azhure says:
::Walks over to ops::  Yokati'Clon:  Have you gotten all the reports in?

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
<Yokati'Clon> ::Spouting off damage reports, down to every detail, to whoever can hear, also reports:: ALL: ... U.S.S. Jacksonville was reported lost in the battle ...

XO_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Yokati'Clon:  What about casualties?

Host Captain_Zax says:
ACTION: Captain Zax materializes in the C&C aboard Abertura Station. She looks a mess, which is expected.

Cmdr_Lakna says:
<Gen_Ranuck> ::Moves aside and calls Takev::

Host Captain_Zax says:
::Materializes aboard Abertura and looks around:: Self: Interesting place.

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
<Yokati'Clon> XO: 327 casualties total throughout the contingent. Twenty critical patients in need of our assistance.

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
::Looks at the Captain materializing::

XO_Cmd_Azhure says:
::Glances up at Zax, as she listens to Yokati'Clon::

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
::waves the Captain over:: Zax: Welcome to Abertura Captain ::extends hand::

CSec_Lt_Powers says:
::Continues to monitor the air space::

Host Captain_Zax says:
::She looks around for the man with the four pips and walks over to him and shakes:: CO: A pleasure Captain. Please assemble your Senior Staff. I would like to get this briefing done as fast as possible.

XO_Cmdr_Azhure says:
::Reaches for her comm badge::  *MO*:  Doctor, please prepare for casualties.  Our facilities will be needed for twenty critical.  I have our science staff assigned to assist them on the ship in triage.  Anything else you need?

Host Captain_Zax says:
ACTION: The Mystic, Strickland, and Johnson all hail the station. They are requesting a total of 19 critical patients to be transported to the station for medical care.

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
::nods to Azhure:: XO: Get them in the briefing room  ::points the way to the Captain::

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
<MO_Mitchell> *XO* Aye, Commander. ::Prepares to receive them::

Host Captain_Zax says:
CO: Thank you Captain. ::She walks towards the Briefing Room::

XO_Cmdr_Azhure says:
::Looks around the room::  All:  Command staff report to the briefing room.

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
::Heads to the Briefing Room::

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
<Chief Jennifer Silver & Laevon> ::Head there as well::

CSec_Lt_Powers says:
::Grunts once himself::  Self: Guess the situation isn't as bad as it looks... ::walks down the ramp and falls into line for the briefing room::

XO_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Yokati'Clon:  If you need anything let me know.  ::Heads toward the briefing room.::

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
<Yokati'Clon> ::Nods, and continues calling out reports::

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
::sits down and waits::

XO_Cmdr_Azhure says:
::Slips into her seat beside the captain with a padd in hand.::

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
<Laevon> ::Takes a seat and looks comfortable::

Host Captain_Zax says:
::She enters the Briefing Room and walks to the head of the table:: CO: Is everyone here?

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
<Chief Jennifer Silver> ::Looking at a PADD, and running through her mind exactly what they'll need to do to get those ships up in shape::

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
::Takes a seat, the energy still having not left him::

Host Captain_Zax says:
::She looks over everyone for a moment and takes a deep breath::

Host Captain_Zax says:
All: May I have your attention please. This briefing is a matter of urgency and needs to be completed as soon as possible.

XO_Cmdr_Azhure says:
::Thumbs through the reports from the ships as she listens, her mind only partially there as she shifts her shoulders as the shiver remains.::

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
<Laevon> ::The Vorta looks bored already::

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
::Comes to a complete 90 degree angle in the seat, attentively listening::

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
<Chief Jennifer Silver> ::Looks up from her PADD::

Host Captain_Zax says:
::She looks around at everyone for a moment and begins:: All: As all of you know the Borg have been sighted in an area around here. It seems as if the Borg has constructed a type of transwarp hub inside the Tong Beak Nebula, which is about ten light years from this location.

Host Captain_Zax says:
All: Starfleet assumed that this hub took nearly a year to construct. There were somehow working right under everyone’s noses. The first wave of Borg Cubes this team fought off was only the beginning.

XO_Cmdr_Azhure says:
::As Zax speaks, more of her attention shifts towards her.  Her words bring her a foreboding::

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
<Laevon> ::Leans to the side in his chair, staring out into "space"::

Host Captain_Zax says:
All: Five Federation vessels were deployed to stop the Borg threat. The Klingons seemed to be busy with other matters. One of these ships, the Jacksonville did not make it. She was destroyed, her crew was not assimilated however, which is a positive.

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
<Laevon> ::Raises hand::

XO_Cmdr_Azhure says:
::Sad to agree the destruction of a ship was positive.::

Host Captain_Zax says:
::Raises an eyebrow:: Laevon: Yes?

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
<Laevon> Zax: Why five vessels? All these reports I've been fed in the last twenty four hours have indicated you regard the Borg as a greater threat than the Dominion ever was, something I find ridiculous, and you sent five vessels to handle them? It's a wonder you're all not sprouting antennae yet ...

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
<Chief Jennifer Silver> ::Shakes her head and glances back at her PADD::

Host Captain_Zax says:
Laevon: These five vessels were near the area at the time. Starfleet views the Borg as a high threat, so they believed that 5 assembled ships made a good fighting force.

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
<Laevon> ::Sarcastically:: Zax: Of course. Go on.

Host Captain_Zax says:
::Ignores Laevon's tone:: All: Starfleet believes that another attack will occur in approximately five hours. They believe their target, is Hais V.

CSec_Lt_Powers says:
Captain: And on what do they base this intelligence, Captain?  Our inside source?

Host Captain_Zax says:
All: There are many critical crewmembers aboard every vessel. I would like the critical officers to be transported here for medical attention if allowed. ::Looks towards the CO::

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
::blinks:: Zax: How in the name of Kahless does Starfleet know an attack will occur in 5 hours?

Host Captain_Zax says:
CO: If I knew that Captain believe me I would tell you.

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
<Laevon> ::Sees where this is going::

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
::grunts::

Host Captain_Zax says:
All: So I would suggest getting this station ready for battle. ::Pauses:: All: Are their any questions?

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
Zax: How many ships is Starfleet sending for re-enforcements?

CSec_Lt_Powers says:
::Holds his tongue from pointing out that getting the station ready was what they were doing until she needed to have this little meeting::

Host Captain_Zax says:
::Stays silent at the CO's question:: CO: They have... not informed me that they will be sending any at this time.

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
<Laevon> ::Cheerfully:: ALL: Well then, I suppose we should prepare for being installed ... programmed ... ::Looks at the XO:: ... what was that term you used again?

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
Zax: Then this station is lost... someone had better send more ships or at least tell me something  KHEST !

CSec_Lt_Powers says:
::Bangs his fists on the table::  Zax: Of course not!  Four damages vessels... what happens when the Borg approach the planet from the opposite side as Abertura?

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
::pounds the table with his fist::

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
::Jumps as both the CO & CSEC pound the table at the same time::

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
<Chief Jennifer Silver> ::Mouth has been slightly hanging open the last few minutes::

Host Captain_Zax says:
CO: Our communications array is not even close to full power. The last transmission my ship received from Starfleet was at least a day ago.

XO_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Zax:  I understood we were to patch your ships and send you on your way, not prepare you for battle.

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
Zax: Can we not use our communications array?

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
CSEC: Send a message... NOW while we have time.

Host Captain_Zax says:
CVO: Well now that we are here yes.

Host Captain_Zax says:
XO: Well you understood wrong Commander. If they come here we need to be ready.

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
<Laevon> ::Gets up:: ALL: Well then, I'm going to go and make my own arrangements for evacuation. You all have a pleasant planning of your last stand.

CSec_Lt_Powers says:
CO: Immediately.  ::Stands up and leaves the table without another word, or look back::

XO_Cmdr_Azhure says:
::Looks over at Silver and nods to her.::

XO_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Laveon:  Stop one moment...

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
XO: Commander....

XO_Cmdr_Azhure says:
::Looks at the captain::

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
<Laevon> ::Pauses ... anything for the XO::

XO_Cmdr_Azhure says:
::Motions for him to wait a moment.::

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
XO: A moment... Laevon... a word as well...

Host Captain_Zax says:
::Raises an eyebrow as she watches them::

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
XO: The population of this planet must take shelter... these people are not warriors... and we cannot evacuate them in time.

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
Laevon: I need every Jem'Hadar on full alert.

Host Captain_Zax says:
CO: You are correct Captain. However, we believe the main target here is Abertura, not the people.

XO_Cmdr_Azhure says:
CO:  There is not that kind of shelter, and even if there were, there would be no such protection... not for them, not for the planet.

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
<Chief Jennifer Silver> ::Nods at the XO::

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
Zax: I do not care what you believe Captain... I want the people of Hais in shelters.

Host Captain_Zax says:
CO: And you have TIME for this Captain? ::She glares at him::

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
XO: Commander... warn them.. they know their planet... make sure they are aware of the danger.

CSec_Lt_Powers says:
::As he walks out into C&C::  Ops: Operations, contact Starbase 402, now.

XO_Cmdr_Azhure says:
::A look of wildness passes briefly through her eyes, before her usual calm expression returns..::  CO:  I will inform Syarta immediately.

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
Zax: I have time to save as many lives as I can Captain.. .I'll take care of MY command

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
<Yokati'Clon> ::Sets up communications for the CSEC:: CSEC: Directing your transmission now, Lieutenant.

Host Captain_Zax says:
ACTION: As Operations tries to send a message hailing frequencies aboard the station open. They can hear a collection of voices saying "You will be assimilated" and then goes out.

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
<Yokati'Clon> ::Blinks::

XO_Cmdr_Azhure says:
Silver:  We are on double duty, do what you can.

CSec_Lt_Powers says:
::Curses... and not mildly::  *All*: Alpha Alert, all hands to battle stations.

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
<Chief Jennifer Silver> XO: Aye, ma'am.

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
Self: KHEST!  ::runs to the C&C::

XO_Cmdr_Azhure says:
::Shakes her head and turns to leave, pausing as the station goes on red alert.  Quietly::  No...

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
<Laevon> ::Looks relatively unconcerned::

Host Captain_Zax says:
CO: Understood Captain. Let me warn you time may be a burden here. ::Follows the CO out of the Briefing Room as she taps her Combadge:: *Crestwood*: What is going on up there?

XO_Cmd_Azhure says:
::Heads back into C&C.::

CSec_Lt_Powers says:
::Looks up at General Ranuck::  General: Ranuck!  Where are they?

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
::The energy begins to fade as he sees everyone's expressions. Fear begins to creep in ... ::

XO_Cmd_Azhure says:
Yokat'Clon:  Get me a connection with Syarta, priority one.

Host CO_Capt_M`Tor says:
::enters the upper level:: CSEC: Report.

Cmdr_Lakna says:
<Gen_Ranuck> ::From the upper level::  CSec: Nothing on sensors!

CVO_Ens_Deegan says:
<Yokati'Clon> ::Opens the direct line to the Government buildings in Kayairn City:: XO: I am attempting to contact him, now, Commander.

XO_Cmd_Azhure says:
::Nods, staring blankly at the screen.::

Host Captain_Zax says:
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