Arcadia Station SB-101 / USS Quirinus NCC-83942
SD 11305.19

Starring:
Mitch Travis as Commanding Officer Captain Sulek
Mike Johnson as Executive Officer Lt. Commander Sam Chambers
Christopher Dickinson as Chief of Security Commander Bill Powers
Christina Doane as Chief Engineering Officer Lieutenant JG Jadera Takor
Barbara Moline as Nyira Santiago, Civilian
Bruce Oriani as Chief Science Officer Lt. Commander Trikk Starr

Ship Manager Nicholas Moline

Also Starring:
Christopher Dickinson as Tactical Officer Lieutenant Nishi
Mike Johnson as Operations Officer Lieutenant JG Tracy Lorin
Nicholas Moline as Engineering Officer Lieutenant JG Joseph Reese

With:
Andrew Dalrymple as Starfleet
Andrew Dalrymple as Vroa
Shari Dalrymple as Claymore Commanding Officer Captain T'Shara
Lília Perfeito as Seleya Commanding Officer Alexandra Gomes
Jason Rehberg as Don Johnson Commanding Officer Commander Dynar Lemmick
Ian Santopietro as Seleya Flight Control Officer Lieutenant JG Liam Keller
Karriaunna Scotti as Seleya Science Officer Lieutenant Brianna Rose

Absent:
Eduardo Oneto as Chief Tactical Officer Lieutenant JG Charles Albert On
Karriaunna Scotti as Counselor Commander Azhure Powers
Chris Wakelin as Chief Medical Officer Ensign Garnet Downer

TIME LAPSE SINCE LAST MISSION: Two Days

Episode #625: "Joseph of Arcadia, Part VI": As the USS Quirinus headed towards Earth for a technological conference regarding the Vroa, a priority message from Starfleet Command warned the entire fleet that attacks were imminent in the Sol and Vulcan systems.  The Quirinus rushes to the homeworld of humanity to join in its defense...

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XO_LtCmdr_Chambers says:
::on the bridge of the Quirinus::

ACTION: The Quirinus approaches Earth, ETA 3 minutes

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::in the captain's chair::
XO_LtCmdr_Chambers says:
ALL: All stations and departments prepare for battle.
Vroa says:
@COM: All: Your time is at an end. The parasites will be exterminated from this system.
CEO_LtJG_Takor says:
::in engineering finishing the needed alterations to sensors even as others prep the changes to the related security equipment::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ops: Notify the Seleya that we are two minutes out.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Chambers: Red Alert. Shields at full, all weapons on line.
XO_LtCmdr_Chambers says:
CO: I will assume OPS with your leave Captain?

ACTION: 26 Vroa craft decloak 18000kms from Earth. 12 Wolf class, 10 heavy cruisers and 4 scout ships.

XO_LtCmdr_Chambers says:
CO: Red Alert, aye sir.
CEO_LtJG_Takor says:
*XO*: Takor to XO we are prepared. Last of the alterations are going into effect.
XO_LtCmdr_Chambers says:
COM: Seleya: this is the Quirinus our Eta is to Sol is 2 minutes.
Tac_Lt_Nishi says:
All: Twenty six hostile craft... lots of heavy cruisers.
XO_LtCmdr_Chambers says:
*CEO*: Good Chief do you need to remain in Engineering or can you work from the Bridge? Whatever works best for you Lt. It's your department your choice. There is a spot on the Bridge if you want it though.
Starfleet says:
@COM: All: All vessels near Earth we have reports of Vroa ground forces decloaking around Paris and Dubai. Please respond; Starfleet Security is engaging the enemy.

ACTION: The Quirinus drops out of warp next to Earth

CEO_LtJG_Takor says:
::Engineering scrambles to get out damage control teams and other preparations as ship goes to red alert::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM: Seleya: We are here where do you want us?
XO_LtCmdr_Chambers says:
CO: Communication just came in hostile ground forces are landing on Earth.
EO_LtJG_Reese says:
::in Engineering making sure there is maximum power to the shields and weapons::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Calculating battle odds - the Vroa would seem to have the friendly forces outnumbered ::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Chambers: Notify the Jagger to send down ground forces to areas as needed
Tac_Lt_Nishi says:
:: All weapons are brought online in preparation for battle ::
CIV_Nyira says:
::makes her way to Joes quarters to wait wishing she could be with Joe she has an uneasy feeling about leaving him when something bad is happening::
CEO_LtJG_Takor says:
*XO*: Reporting there now my deputy will coordinate here.::runs to a turbolift and heads to bridge knowing speed if orders will be important::
XO_LtCmdr_Chambers says:
CSO: Link us in with Fleet Tactical. Pass priority targets to CSec and Tactical.

ACTION: The Vroa fleet opens fire on Starbase One. With her shields down and weapons offline, the Starbase takes heavy damage. Chunks of outer hull explode out into space leaving a debris trail in orbit.

XO_LtCmdr_Chambers says:
::sends orders to the Jagger to assist with ground defense::
XO_LtCmdr_Chambers says:
ALL: Looks like Starbase 1 has no shields. They are taking serious damage.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Chambers: Offer what defense we can without leaving position.
XO_LtCmdr_Chambers says:
CO: Takor is in route to the Bridge.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::Running scans to try to find a weakness in the Vroa ships::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Chambers: Understood
XO_LtCmdr_Chambers says:
Nishi: Lock photons on the weakest ship attacking Starbase 1. Fire two salvos.
XO_LtCmdr_Chambers says:
CSO: Give Tactical the best target of choice. Your best judgment.
Vroa says:
@COM: All: Surrender down and your death will be quick.
XO_LtCmdr_Chambers says:
CO: The Vroa are demanding our surrender.
Tac_Lt_Nishi says:
CO: Yes, Captain. :: Locks weapons and fires at the target vessels ::

ACTION: The Quirinus takes heavy fire but its shields hold

CIV_Nyira says:
::she arrives at Joe's quarters and starts rummaging through the cloths she brought trying to find something suitable for fighting remembering her training for the cage. she needed something that offered easy mobility::
XO_LtCmdr_Chambers says:
CSec: Can you find out what the status is onboard Starbase 1? Have they been boarded as well? We don't need Starbase 1 becoming a hostile. Find out what is going on over there.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Nishi: Give them our answer. Photons full spread.
CEO_LtJG_Takor says:
::Arrives on bridge and takes her station reporting to Reese she is at station. It's tough for the CEO to delegate but she knows she needs to be at the nerve center to coordinate best.::CO: Takor on bridge Sir.
CEO_LtJG_Takor says:
CO: Shields and weapons at full power, altered sensors online.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
XO: Yes sir. CTO: Lock on to section 2-B. Pattern Spread Omega 1.
EO_LtJG_Reese says:
::falls to the ground as the ship rocks from weapons fire, but scrambles to get up::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Suspects the communications channels are full, and relies on sensor readings to determine their status ::
XO_LtCmdr_Chambers says:
FCO: Evasive Pattern Delta 2.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Takor: Do we have the cloak read active on the main dish?
XO_LtCmdr_Chambers says:
CSO: Find the ship who fired on us Commander. Get the information to Tactical.
CEO_LtJG_Takor says:
CO: Shields holding steady.
CEO_LtJG_Takor says:
::Thinks to self, "Surrender, By The Prophets over my dead body"::
CEO_LtJG_Takor says:
::Coordinates with Reese in engineering as things heat up::

ACTION: A vessel, the USS Dionysus, "phases" into existance in the Sol system.

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
XO: I did, sir. ::repeating:: CTO: Lock on to section 2-B. Pattern Spread Omega 1.
XO_LtCmdr_Chambers says:
CO: I recommend we fall out of position and maneuver between large hostile ships. We have pretty good maneuvering. And we're small. The mosquito on the spider's back so to speak. Maybe if we are lucky we can get the capital ships to fire on each other.
CIV_Nyira says:
::unable to find anything she puts on a pair of shorts and grabs some of her older cloths and rips them into long piece wrapping them around her chest tightly then she starts to stretch making sure she has full range of motion.::
Starfleet says:
@COM: All: All vessels please be advised we have an unidentified vessel phasing into the System. Be advised this maybe a Vroa trap.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Chambers: Agreed. Have the Wright fill the hole and notify Seleya
Tac_Lt_Nishi says:
All: Unknown vessel appearing... scanning... detecting Starfleet ident codes...
XO_LtCmdr_Chambers says:
CSec: Check in directly with Starfleet command if you need to find out what is going on over there on Starbase 1 do what you have to do. We need to know what is going on ASAP.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Sensor readings are a mess, he can't get enough resolution with the massive amounts of energy being put out by the fleets :: COM: Starfleet: Starbase One, what is your status? Do you require assistance? Have you been boarded?
CEO_LtJG_Takor says:
CO: Aye Sir. reading to your console now in addition to tac
CEO_LtJG_Takor says:
::taps keys to check feed and transmission of the specialized dish::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
FCO: Attack pattern Sulek 1 alpha.

ACTION: The Hornet, Panay, and Hero converge toward Mars, closing on the Dionysus' position, shields up and weapons hot.

Starfleet says:
@COM: Quirinus: This is Starbase 1. We have multiple Vroa forces inside Starbase 1. Command level is completely overrun. We are making our way to engineering to attempt a self-destruct.
CEO_LtJG_Takor says:
::mutters a curse as she notes the energy interference on her console and attempts to compensate::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
COM: Starfleet: Understood, Starbase One. Please advise if you require additional security forces.
XO_LtCmdr_Chambers says:
COM: Seleya: This is the XO of the Quirinus. We will be maneuvering between hostile Vroa capital ships hoping to confuse their targeting hoping they will fire on themselves. Try not to shoot us too.
Starfleet says:
@COM: Quirinus: Any help you can provide will be useful, but we understand if.... ::Communication goes dead.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Chambers: What are the odds that we could beam those on the station directly to engineering to initiate self-destruct?
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
All: We have lost communications with Starbase One.

ACTION: 12 Vroa vessels decloak orbiting Mars. Their weapons are online and ready. 8 Wolf Class and 4 Heavy Cruisers.

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Nishi: Weapons free full fire at your discretion.
Tac_Lt_Nishi says:
CO: Yes, sir! :: Opens fire with everything the Quirinus can put out, selecting her targets as they approach optimal locations that do not cross the paths of other blue force assets ::

ACTION: A probe is launched from the Dionysus. It immediately begins transmitting Starfleet authorization signatures, specifically those of the Andromeda. It is also broadcasting a message: "This is the crew of the Cataria/Andromeda on the commandeered vessel Dionysus. Our external comms are down, attached our recognition codes."

XO_LtCmdr_Chambers says:
FCO: Keep us close as you can to the larger Vroa ships just try not to hit run into anyone. I would prefer not to die today.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Chambers: Indeed
CIV_Nyira says:
::passes around the room unable to do anything and not knowing what was happening::
XO_LtCmdr_Chambers says:
CSec: Suggestions commander can we help them somehow? What do we have available?
Tac_Lt_Nishi says:
:: Continues to assault, laying heavy phaser fire into the large underbelly of a Vroa vessel as they fly past at speed ::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
XO: We have security personnel standing by. However, with communications cut and their plan to self-destruct the station, I am hesitant to beam over forces that we cannot guarantee their safety.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: His console beeps :: All: Picking up energy aboard Starbase... it looks like someone is trying to bring the weapons back online. I doubt it's station personnel.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Starr: can we get a lock on to survivors on the station?
XO_LtCmdr_Chambers says:
CSec: How can you be certain?

ACTION: One of the space docks in orbit around Mars explodes showering the area with debris

CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
XO: I cannot, not at this time. Unless we can get a close scan.
XO_LtCmdr_Chambers says:
CO: We don't have a lot of room to take on that many sir .. And any action we take to randomly beam people off could hamper their own defense plans ...

ACTION: Massive explosions can be seen on the surface of Luna.

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::sends more sections to lock on to along with firing patterns to fire to Tactical:: CO: attempting a station-wide lock of all survivors that are not Vroa signature pattern.

ACTION: The Don Johnson warps into the system, slowing at its destination, Luna.

Starfleet says:
@COM: All: We have lost all communications with Luna Colonies.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Chambers: It depends on how many evacuated. If they are unable to reach their engineering, we can send something in that will keep the station out of enemy hands. We don't need those weapons on the defensive fleet
DJ_CO_Cmdr_Lemmick says:
@COM: All :Sorry we are late to the party...
XO_LtCmdr_Chambers says:
CSO: Identify the cause of explosions on the moon please.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Chambers: We can also beam them not just to our ship but others.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
All: The Seleya is moving to intercept... Starbase One....
XO_LtCmdr_Chambers says:
CO: The Don Johnson has arrived in system sir. We are also getting reports of massive devastation on Mars.
Tac_Lt_Nishi says:
:: Looks up slightly surprised, not having expected the flagship to engage the station ::

ACTION: The Quirinus attempts to beam up survivors from Starbase One

Starfleet says:
@COM: All: Battle Group Delta and Battle Group Charlie you are cleared to engage the enemy once warped into the system.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Chambers: Understood.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ops: Complements to the Don Johnson

ACTION: 12 more Starfleet vessels enter the system. They report in as Battle Groups Delta and Charlie. Both move towards Jupiter and begin engaging Vroa vessels.

XO_LtCmdr_Chambers says:
CEO: What is the status of our shields and weapons systems?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ops: Arrange to transfer the survivors to other ships as needed. Let me know as soon as they are cleared from the station.
XO_LtCmdr_Chambers says:
COM: Don Johnson: This is the Quirinus, compliments from Captain Sulek better late than never Don. Reports are that we are losing control of Starbase 1 be advised.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Nishi: Prepare to beam in a torpedo for detonation next to station warp core. OPs: Notify all ships in area we are attempting to take the station out.
OPS_LtJG_Lorin says:
::enters the Bridge and takes over Primary Operations duties to help free up the XO::
Seleya_CO_Capt_Gomes says:
@COM: Quirinus: Once you beam out all survivors from the Starbase I suggest we open fire and destroy it. If they get control of those weapons they will do a lot of damage.

ACTION: Moments after beaming what appeared on sensors to be human Starfleet officers aboard the Quirinus, two dozen of the survivors pound their wrists and start changing into Vroa

Tac_Lt_Nishi says:
:: Looks even more surprised, then hears the communication from the Seleya :: CO: Yes, Captain...
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ops: Notify the Seleya our intentions.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
All: Security alert. We have Vroa boarders...
XO_LtCmdr_Chambers says:
CSec: Coordinate your teams. Get your security teams in sync with us.
CIV_Nyira says:
::Unable to take it anymore she leaves the quarters and heads towards a turbolift:: Self: Joe would be in engineering. ::decides to head there::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Security*: Contain boarders. Authorization of all necessary force.

ACTION: Explosions are reported from Earth cities. Hong Kong is set ablaze followed by Beijing.

XO_LtCmdr_Chambers says:
CO: We're take care of the boarders.
XO_LtCmdr_Chambers says:
Csec: On me ::heads to the turbolift::

ACTION: The Vroa aboard the Quirinus pound their way out into the halls and enter the Jeffries tubes to scatter through the ship

ACTION: The Mars' Colonies Distress Hail sounds again: "In the Maker's name...someone help us! They're everywhere! Th--they're slaughtering everyone!" The piercing shriek of Vroa troops punctuates the plea for help.

OPS_LtJG_Lorin says:
CO: We are ready to beam the torpedo over on your command.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
XO: With all due respect, this is my area of expertise. :: Pulls the rifle from his back, and engages the power cell, taking the safety off ::
Starfleet says:
@COM: All: Starfleet ground units on Earth have engaged the Vroa forces. All vessels will be contacted if additional troops are needed.
Tac_Lt_Nishi says:
CO: Captain, the torpedo is ready when you are. :: Fires a spread of torpedoes as two Vroa vessels attempt to fly past them ::
XO_LtCmdr_Chambers says:
CSec: That is why you are coming with me. Take point..
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ops: Inform Seleya that we cannot distinguish between cloaked Vroa and station personnel. Notify command that station is most likely a loss and ask for instructions.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
CO: Recommend locking down the bridge after we're off. :: Slams himself into the turbolift and the doors close as soon as they're both in ::

ACTION: Those on Earth and from the starships can see, through their glasses, Vroa sailing through the atmosphere to Earth, weapons drawn.

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Nishi: If the station weapons come on line, we need to beam the torpedo.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Understood
Starfleet says:
@COM: All: This is Battle group Delta. We are under heavy fire. We have 20 Vroa vessels around Jupiter. We need additional support.
Tac_Lt_Nishi says:
CO: They may attempt to get shielding back. If that happens, we will have a much harder time destroying our station.
Starfleet says:
@COM: All: Understood Battle group Delta. We have additional vessels heading your way.

ACTION: The Seleya transporters lock onto a couple of the Vroa on the Quirinus and simply beam them into space.

OPS_LtJG_Lorin says:
COM: Seleya: Be advised we cannot distinguish between Vroa and station personnel. And we have been boarded by Hostiles.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Nishi: Lock down the bridge
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Gets in touch with one of the security team leaders, and gets an idea of where the Vroa are heading :: XO: If they keep the Bridge locked off, the Vroa will have a difficult time entering. Their secondary objectives, if they understand Starfleet vessels, would be engineering and auxiliary operations.
Seleya_FCO_LtJG_Keller says:
@COM: Quirinus: We're going to blow the station; recommend you maintain a safe distance.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Takor: Seal the Jeffries tubes and void all life support in the tubes. Inform security first.

ACTION: The Vroa have taken over command control on the Luna base, beginning to detonate bombs they had placed their earlier.

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ops: Confirm with Seleya
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
CO: Permission to join the XO. With my small stature, and my speed and stealth skills, I think I'd be a great help to him, especially as I can fit into small places that the rest of the team can't.
XO_LtCmdr_Chambers says:
CSec: Agreed Commander. We need to clear vital systems first. Where we headed first your call.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Nishi: Beam the torpedo

ACTION: The Daystrom Institute explodes in several massive fire balls on Mars.

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CSO: No I need you on scans and the bridge is on secure lock down
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
XO: Engineering is a larger area to defend. Our assistance will be more useful there.
Tac_Lt_Nishi says:
CO: Yes, Captain. Beaming in three... two... one... torpedo away. Get us out of here!
XO_LtCmdr_Chambers says:
CSec: Okay sounds good Commander.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::gives Captain Sulek an understanding nod::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
FCO: Clear us from the area.
CIV_Nyira says:
::enters a turbolift:: TL: Engineering

ACTION: One of the space docks orbiting Earth explodes.

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ops: Notify Seleya that we have beamed torpedoes to the warp core of the station and will detonate

ACTION: The CIV arrives in Engineering just as two Vroa bust through a door and start attacking people in Engineering

ACTION: Battle Group Gamma and Battle Group Fox enter the Sol System and join the fight around Earth.

CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: As the turbolift arrives on the proper deck, Bill listens for a moment, but hears the sounds of phaser fire from far away. With a motion, Bill begins out, placing a call ahead to the security forces to know they are approaching from this direction ::
CEO_LtJG_Takor says:
::taps the prep commands to safely void and lock down the turbolift::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Nishi: Detonate at your discretion once the area is clear
CIV_Nyira says:
::ducks behind a console and tries to make her way around engineering looking for Joe::
EO_LtJG_Reese says:
::sees Nyira:: CIV: Nyira!!!!!! What are you doing here
Tac_Lt_Nishi says:
:: Engages the remote detonator as soon as the ships are sufficiently away from the blast ::

ACTION: The Seleya fires at the station to open a large whole in an area of the station with no life signs beyond the Vroa. The atmosphere quickly vents into space taking everything in the vicinity with it.

XO_LtCmdr_Chambers says:
::follows Powers closely Chambers elected to use a phaser in one hand and a tricorder in the other as opposed to using a more powerful tactical riffle::
CEO_LtJG_Takor says:
::comms cosec she is ready to lock turbolifts::

ACTION: The Quirinus beams a torpedo aboard Starbase One and moves away as it detonates it

EO_LtJG_Reese says:
*Bridge*: Engineering to Bridge, we have Vroa in Engineering!
CIV_Nyira says:
::runs to Joe:: Joe: you can't expect me to just sit in a room while you are obviously in danger. ::gestures to the Vroa in Engineering::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Keeping low, Bill turns a corner and finds a Vroa pinned down by phaser fire from the other direction. Without thinking, Bill presses the firing stud on his phaser rifle, set to the higher setting ::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Nishi: Continue fire

ACTION: The station is currently uninhabitable as fellow Federation ships take it out of commission so it can no longer harm Earth. Life pods can be seen escaping the station.

OPS_LtJG_Lorin says:
::ties intraship priority communications directly to the XO and tactical teams outside Engineering::

ACTION: A Vroa warrior runs towards Nyira

ACTION: Time Square in New York explodes in a massive fire ball.

EO_LtJG_Reese says:
::heads off the Vroa and captures his attention, grabbing a piece of console debris to use as a makeshift dagger he stabs at the Vroa::
XO_LtCmdr_Chambers says:
::after reading his tricorder read outs he ducks his head out and fires two phaser shots into Engineering bound for Vroa hostile targets::
CIV_Nyira says:
::tries to grab the arm of the Vroa attacking Joe::

ACTION: The Vroa turns towards Reese and slashes at him, digging deep gashes in Reese's right arm

CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Steps over the Vroa's dead body, or what's left of it and takes a position on the opposite side of the doors from the XO. He takes a moment to allow the junior crewmen to create suppressing fire as he checks in with team leaders ::
CEO_LtJG_Takor says:
:: voids and locks turbolifts after warning personnel::
CEO_LtJG_Takor says:
*Reese*: Command locking systems, help is on the way. Secure yourselves with internal shields
XO_LtCmdr_Chambers says:
CSec: The Engineering staff is fighting hand to hand they have no weapons!

ACTION: Nyira grabs the Vroa's other arm successfully, but the Vroa slashes his claw again and stabs it through Reese's heart, puncturing it

Starfleet says:
@COM: All: All Starfleet Vessels pull back to Earth. Vroa Ground forces are overtaking Starfleet security. Be advised orbital bombardment is APROVED.
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
XO: How's your hand to hand combat skills? :: Grimly :: Sec: Heavy fire, let's move in. Try to hit the enemy, for crying out loud!
EO_LtJG_Reese says:
::eyes go wide with shock::
OPS_LtJG_Lorin says:
CO: Captain, bombardment of Earth based targets has been authorized ::gulps::
CIV_Nyira says:
::feeling her hold on the Vroa's arm secure she twists her body pushing her back against the Vroa and heaves as hard as she can to force him over her back::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Lorin: Understood.
XO_LtCmdr_Chambers says:
CSec: I took fencing...
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Starr: Target Vroa on planet.

ACTION: The Vroa that Nyira is attempting to flip successfully flips over her back, just as phaser fire from the XO and CSec's team connects with it downing it

CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Various security personnel either nod menacingly or gulp hesitantly, but Bill gives the motion to stand and move in. The junior officers spread along the sides of the main entry way, picking off targets, but mostly putting on a show of force to keep the Vroa pinned and outgunned ::
CEO_LtJG_Takor says:
::does her best to help her people by trying to move them unto safer areas with internal shields. all system command locked::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
FCO: Move us into interior planet defense.
Vroa says:
@COM: All: Your technologies pose no threat to our advancements. You will be exterminated from this system.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
CO: locked on Captain
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Starr: Transfer to tactical.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Nishi: Fire at targeted coordinates. Phasers only.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
CO: Transferring. ::sends lock to tactical::
Tac_Lt_Nishi says:
CO: Aye, sir! :: Engages main phaser batteries ::
CEO_LtJG_Takor says:
::almost frantically tapping keys trying to do what she can from here::
CIV_Nyira says:
::turns to check that the Vroa is down then turns to Joe she runs to him falling to her knees beside him:: Joe: Joe no you can't go I need you. ::tears stream down her face as she cradles his head in her arms::
EO_LtJG_Reese says:
::coughs up blood:: Nyira: I guess I won't be able to go with you to see your father after all. I'm so sorry darling
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Bill enters engineering along with the security forces, being more selective in his firing, taking out several targets ::
XO_LtCmdr_Chambers says:
::hi pulls a retractable blade from his side rear pouch it extends to reveal a gleaming blade with a full tang::
Claymore_CO_Capt_T'Shara says:
@COM: All: This is Captain T'Shara USS Claymore in route to Vulcan. Our Chief Tactical Officer and Chief Science Officer wrote a code converting the main deflector dish to confuse Vroa sensors. This should provide additional defensive capabilities. Transmitting the data now. ::Data transmission in progress.::
XO_LtCmdr_Chambers says:
::follows quickly behind the CSec::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Starr: Understood
CIV_Nyira says:
::she bows her head and kisses his forehead:: Joe: I love you!
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Points :: XO: I saw at least two over there....

ACTION: As several Vroa overtake engineering aboard the Quirinus, one of them manages to plant a small explosive, which when detonates starts a coolant leak, 3 minutes till warp core breach.

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
CO: Betcha the Vroa hadda wished the stood in bed instead of coming here kicking up all this noise.
XO_LtCmdr_Chambers says:
::he moves to flank the hostile now concentrated on the CIV and EO:: Vroa: HEY YOU! Pick on someone your own size! ::he comes in swinging his blade::
EO_LtJG_Reese says:
Nyira: I love you t…. ::collapses down, gone::
CEO_LtJG_Takor says:
::Jumps on the provided data uploading it as it comes in even as she continues to try to help her people. multitasking at its finest::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
All: COOLANT LEAK! :: Takes out the Vroa that planted the explosive ::

ACTION: The Vroa the XO taunted turns and screams a howl and slashes at him

CEO_LtJG_Takor says:
CO: Warp core breach in 3 minutes! attempting to halt...
XO_LtCmdr_Chambers says:
::doges the hostiles first thrust::

INFO: The data supplied by the Claymore suggests that the Vroa sensors can be fooled by sending small and high band sensor feedback. This causes the Vroa to lock onto things that may not be there. This provides about 30 minutes until the Vroa recalibrate their systems.

CIV_Nyira says:
::after a moment of shuddering sobs she looks up and sees the Vroa blade she gently lays Joe's head down and crawls over to it looking around for the nearest Vroa to take her revenge on she grabs the blade and stands up ready to fight::
XO_LtCmdr_Chambers says:
::swings his blade at the Vroa shoulder aiming for a collar bone slash aim down and in to the center::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Takor: Can we override?

ACTION: The XO manages to slice into the Vroa, but at the same time the Vroa's corresponding slash cleanly removes his left leg

XO_LtCmdr_Chambers says:
CSec: We have an officer down here. :: Looks at the EO but misses a parry to his own leg leaving it unprotected::
XO_LtCmdr_Chambers says:
:: he goes down as he sees Nyira behind his attacker::

ACTION: The computer sounds an alarm.  "Warning, warp core breach imminent.  Two minutes thirty seconds until ship detonation."

CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Takes out what he believes is the last Vroa and orders weapons fire to stop. He glances at the XO, then points at one of the crewmen :: Crewman: Get him out of here
XO_LtCmdr_Chambers says:
CSec: I'm hit. ::he actually does not scream the blow happen so fast he has not noticed the pain yet::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ops: Order ship evacuation.
Starfleet says:
@COM: All: This is Starfleet Command we have detected a large Vroa ground force heading to the main... ::Comms go dead.::
CIV_Nyira says:
::whips the blade across the back of the Vroa in front of her::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
FCO: We need to get clear of the area to eject the warp core. Set course for the largest Vroa ship, lock and then evacuate.
CEO_LtJG_Takor says:
CO: Cannot stop, preparing to eject right in their faces if tac has a target in time

ACTION: The security teams aboard the Quirinus manage to kill the rest of the Vroa attackers, but the ship will blow up in 2 minutes

XO_LtCmdr_Chambers says:
CSec: Get everyone out over here now. ::lifts himself to the nearest primary console bleeding badly be he ignores the blood loss::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Takor: Get clear: I will set the ejection before I make my own way off.
CEO_LtJG_Takor says:
::Coordinates with tac on best track for it:: CO: ready to eject core..
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*ALL*: To the life pods. Evacuation has been given.

ACTION: Core ejection systems are fused due to damage

XO_LtCmdr_Chambers says:
*CO*: Captain this is Sam, I am slaving all command functions to Main Engineering. I will handle the core. I will give you time to get everyone clear sir. Go Now there is no time.
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
CO: Aww damn. We can't eject the core. Damage fused it into place.
XO_LtCmdr_Chambers says:
*CO*: Core ejection systems appear offline.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::he rises:: self: if the Q is going down we are taking as many with us as we can. FCO: There...in the midst of those ships.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Chambers* Understood...Sam...a tall ship.
CIV_Nyira says:
::runs back to Joe quickly kissing his forehead again hesitating before turning and running to an escape pod tears running down her cheeks::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
All: Get off now.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::heads to the TL and nearest life pods::
XO_LtCmdr_Chambers says:
*CO*: There is no one else left down here to do this and no time to get anyone else. There is no other choice.
CEO_LtJG_Takor says:
::prepares transport informs co::
CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
CO: Right behind ya. ::follows the CO::
CSec_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Security is moving people to life pods as quickly as possible ::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Chambers: Understood.
XO_LtCmdr_Chambers says:
CSec: Take Santiago with you go now Commander that i an order.
XO_LtCmdr_Chambers says:
CSec: You have less than 2 minutes.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::arrives deck and enters the life pod:: Chambers: As the Klingons say We will meet on another battlefield.

ACTION: The USS Seleya and other Federation ships in the vicinity focus their arrays on the Vroa ships.

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::he presses eject:: COM Chambers: We are clear.

ACTION: Though he is bleeding heavily from the stub of his severed leg, Lieutenant Commander Chambers manages to take over flight control of the Quirinus from Engineering and sets a collision course towards several large Vroa ships as the escape pods are launched

XO_LtCmdr_Chambers says:
COM: Seleya: This is the XO of the Quirinus and Arcadia Station. Be advised the Q is lost. Beam off all survivors accept the 1 contact In Engineering. I have to stay and give the crew time to clear off. I will take one of the Vroa capital ships with me if I can. Chambers out.

ACTION: Battle Group Charlie and Battle Group Delta arrive around Earth to help with the fight.

Computer says:
All: Warning, warp core detonation in 10, 9, 8, 7...

ACTION: The USS Don Johnson and her support ships activate their array, targeting the Vroa.

XO_LtCmdr_Chambers says:
::with the course to the nearest and largest hostile contact set he tries to manually keep the core stable as long as possible::
XO_LtCmdr_Chambers says:
*CEO*: If you can hear me chief. I never got a chance to ask you out, but if I wish I had. It's been a real pleasure to serve with you.

ACTION: The Vroa flagship decloaks in front of the Quirinus and begins to fire at targets on Earth.

ACTION: Vroa ships around Earth begin to randomly targeting, fighting nothing... those the Don Johnson and Seleya have targeted with the array.

Seleya_SO_Lt_Rose says:
@COM: Quirinus: Acknowledged.
XO_LtCmdr_Chambers says:
::increased core power past maximum and removes containment safeties::

ACTION: The Quirinus is locked on a collision course with the flag ship and rams into it just as the warp core breaches and the USS Quirinus explodes in a blaze of glory. Lieutenant Commander Chambers is barely conscious as he has lost a lot of blood as he is engulfed in the flames.

CSO_LtCmdr_Starr says:
::taps combadge:: *COM*: Starr to Chambers. To quote Ambassador Spock if I may. "I have been and always shall be your friend." May the wind always be at your back Sam.

ACTION: The USS Seleya begins mass beaming of the Quirinus crew, beaming them into areas where security are located and can check them out. Medical will soon be joining to help with injuries.

ACTION: The Vroa flagship rolls to the port side as more internal explosions rock the larg vessel. It soon is captured by Earth gravity and slowly decends burning brightly in the atmostphere.

CIV_Nyira says:
::as she sits in the escape pod she has flashes of another escape pod from another time with her mother laying on the floor. she trembles sobbing uncontrollable.:: Self: not again it can't happen again. ::she looks up and sees the ship explode overwhelmed by the repeat of past experiences she collapses in her restraints::
Starfleet says:
@COM: All: All Vessels this is Starfleet Command. We have moved to a secondary location on Earth. Be advised incoming Starfleet battle groups.

ACTION: Three more battle groups enter the Sol System and begin engaging the Vroa.

ACTION: The crew of Arcadia Station look out from the windows of their escape pods or the Seleya and see the wreckage of the Quirinus, their ship for many years, many of them sob as they are beamed away from their pods aboard the Seleya

ACTION: The Seleya completes beaming all life forms from the vacinity and whom they could from the Quirinus. The escape pods are directed into the shuttle bay as the other ships keep her protected.

ACTION: The Don Johnson and support team soon have the area around Luna cleared of Vroa ships.

ACTION: The Vroa flagship continues its burn as it plunges through Earth's atmosphere. It soon impacts the Pacific Ocean exploding as it hits the open water.

ACTION: Several Vroa vessels begin to turn from Earth and warp out of the system.

CEO_LtJG_Takor says:
::at chambers last she sits in the rescue area stunned. She had no idea. Guilt that she wasn't the one to remain lanced through with a hint of regret::

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