Host SM-Trish says:
USS Cherokee 10611.12 The Chase Part 13

Starring 
Trish Yarborough as SM and aFCO-Candoit 
Steve Weller as CO Tio Ayidee
Brandon Mitcham as XO Trent D. Worthington III 
Dawn Freeman as OPS Kyleigh Nash
Mark Haslam as CTO Mark Hazzard
Zach Farland as CNS_Wells and FNS Reporter Kandi_Chase

Guest Staring
Kurt G as Narrator

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Captain's Log, Stardate 10611.12, Captain Ayidee recording.  The Cherokee has now joined the Task force at Fort Kirk, and we are awaiting orders to tell us what part we will play in the battle to come.  While we do not yet know what we will be called on to do, I do know we will do all we can to carry our orders out.  This is war, and whatever the price, we will do our duty.

Host aFCO-Candoit says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Begin Mission >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::On Bridge, reviewing the distribution of the fleet, trying to get an idea as to how we will deploy before the orders come in.::

Host aFCO-Candoit says:
::checking her board to make sure all is a "go"::  CTO:  If we go into battle, I have posted my maneuvers on your console.

CTO_LtCmdr_Hazzard says:
:: compares the information from a PADD in his hand with the readouts at his tactical station before making a few more adjustments to the weapon load outs, balancing the limited quantum torpedo supply between the three launchers. ::

Host XO_Worthington says:
::on bridge, going over latest situation reports, waiting for orders::

CNS_Wells says:
::On the bridge putting together a schedule for psyche evaluation updates::

CTO_LtCmdr_Hazzard says:
aFCO: I've seen them.  A good selection given the Syllable's love of ambushes.  I think we'll stick with the Lambda series you came up with.

CMO_Lt_Brabas says:
::He walks trough good know corridors on the Cherokee walking to the TL::
Computer: Bridge.
::As computer gives a confirmation sound, the lights begin to move and sound of TL hushing trough its passage follows::

Host Narrator says:
ACTION: The Andromeda Task Group's ships begin receiving transmissions on the small flotilla's gold channel.

Kandi_Chase says:
::On the bridge waiting for her next story::

Host Narrator says:
Host CO_Commodore_Sketek says:
COMM: Fleet: We are now heading towards the Sethan system. Our primary objective is to halt the Synod advance.

CMO_Lt_Brabas says:
::The doors opens on the main Bridge and he walks in with all his stuff on his left shoulder::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO/ FCO: I have a maneuver I'd like added.

Host Narrator says:
SCENE: Sensors are barely able to penetrate into the Sethan Nebula due to its configuration. Though some energy readings available at the edge definitely look Synod.

Host aFCO-Candoit says:
::looks up as the communication is broadcast over the ships speakers::

OPS_Nash says:
::getting confirmation that the last non-essential personnel has left the ship, and that all emptied areas of the ships are powered down and locked down for security purposes, now she is working on getting the largest Holodeck prepped as Fleet Operations Center.::

Host aFCO-Candoit says:
CO: Aye Sir... ::waiting::

CTO_LtCmdr_Hazzard says:
CO: Your input is always wel... :: stops short as the communication comes through. ::

Host Narrator says:
Host CO_Commodore_Sketek says:
COMM: Fleet: It appears that we can't do much reconnaissance before we begin the direct confrontation.

CTO_LtCmdr_Hazzard says:
:: looks tense as he readies the ship for combat. ::
CO: Captain, you ever read Shakespeare?

CMO_Lt_Brabas says:
::looking around he finds his way toward  Captain with PADD in his hand::
CO: I know this isn't the best time for doing so but here you are ::gives PADD with orders to CO:: I assume that you need me in the Sick Bay?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO/ FCO: Maneuver is very precise, and will only work if it's set up right, and then we get the timing right.  I'm forwarding the specs to you know, under maneuver Ayidee Alpha One.  And yes Commander, I've read a few of his works.

CNS_Wells says:
::Looks to see the new arrival and finds a familiar face::

Host Narrator says:
Host CO_Commodore_Sketek says:
COMM: Fleet: However we are closing their positions and ships need to prepare for battle. Initiate fleet-wide red alert.

CTO_LtCmdr_Hazzard says:
CMO: Good to have you back, Doc.  Afraid we're gonna be keeping you busy for a while.

CTO_LtCmdr_Hazzard says:
CO: A particular line keeps popping in my head.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CMO: Welcome back, it's been too long.  Too bad the reunion comes under these conditions.  Hopefully we'll have time after for a more normal welcome.  Please, resume control of Sickbay.

Host XO_Worthington says:
::is surprised to see Cr. Brabas and happy as well:: CMO: Welcome back, Doctor.

CTO_LtCmdr_Hazzard says:
CO: Cry Havoc, and let slip the dogs of war.  This dog is ready to get slipped.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: It's appropriate, but I'm not too happy with the dog part.

CMO_Lt_Brabas says:
CTO: Well after my last encounters I see this like a week off duty.  ::Smiles::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Forwards the maneuver information to the FCO and CTO.::

Host aFCO-Candoit says:
::chuckles at the CTO::  CO:  Maneuver programmed, Captain.  Sent to the CTO as well.

CTO_LtCmdr_Hazzard says:
:: chuckles and shakes his head. :: CO: Could have fooled me.

CMO_Lt_Brabas says:
CO: Will do captain.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Initiate Red Alert, all hands to action station.

CMO_Lt_Brabas says:
XO: Good to be back.

Host aFCO-Candoit says:
::at times like these, he wishes he had a seatbelt::

Host Narrator says:
Host CO_Commodore_Sketek says:
COMM: Fleet: Our strategy is to deliver a strong first strike.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Indicate we've received orders, have taken our place, and have initiated Red Alert.  We are ready for battle when it comes.

CTO_LtCmdr_Hazzard says:
:: nods and becomes all business. :: *Ship wide*: All hands, Red Alert.  Man battle stations!. All Hands, Red Alert. This is NOT a drill.

CTO_LtCmdr_Hazzard  (Red Alert2.wav)

Host Narrator says:
Host CO_Commodore_Sketek says:
COMM: Fleet: The fastest ships will be in front and they will deliver a full torpedo raid. They will be followed by heavier cruisers who will initiate massive torpedo fire.

CMO_Lt_Brabas says:
::He walks back to the TL:: Computer: Sick bay.

Kandi_Chase says:
::Hears the dreaded red alert and steps back out of the way::

OPS_Nash says:
::nods::

Host Narrator says:
Host CO_Commodore_Sketek says:
COMM: Fleet: Once the first strike has been delivered, the fleet will deploy all available fighters.

Host Narrator says:
SCENE: Long-range sensors are barely able to penetrate into the Sethan Nebula due to its configuration. Though some energy readings  available at the edge definitely look Synod.

Host aFCO-Candoit says:
All:  Here we go!!!

CMO_Lt_Brabas says:
::Taps his Commbadge:: *All Medical personal* : Please stand by and be prepared for any sort of casualties, I will be in the Sick bay in a minute.

Host XO_Worthington says:
CTO: Looks like Security is ready as ever. I must admit I was pleased with their readiness. Someone has been on top of his department.

CMO_Lt_Brabas says:
::Walks out of TL and goes to SB::

CTO_LtCmdr_Hazzard says:
:: spares a quick glance to give the reporter on board a comforting grin before returning his attention to his duties. ::

Host Narrator says:
SCENE: Almost in unison, 214 Starfleet combat and support vessels drop out of warp just outside the Sethan Nebula. Tiny bright sparks of light like stars flash every time a new ship warps into position, raising its shields and advancing the nebula, the echo of so many engines running in close proximity almost audible in space.

Host aFCO-Candoit says:
CO:  We have dropped out of warp and are at full impulse.

CTO_LtCmdr_Hazzard says:
XO: What, and give the bad guys a free shot at us?  Fat chance of that.  This ship is going to leave the battle the same shape she entered in.  In ONE PIECE!

Kandi_Chase says:
::Returns the CTO's smile of reassurance::

OPS_Nash says:
COM: Fleet Command:  Orders Received,  Cherokee in place and ready to go at battle stations.

Host XO_Worthington says:
CTO: Let's hope fortune favors the bold, Mr. Hazzard.

Host aFCO-Candoit says:
CTO:  I hope you remember how we were attacked last time.

Kandi_Chase says:
<KYLE>::Taking images of what is going on, on the view screen::

Host Narrator says:
SCENE: The Sethan Nebula is beautiful and terrible to behold, sapphire and topaz in color, a ghostly cloud with large arcs  of charged plasma lightning crawling through the shadows.

CMO_Lt_Brabas says:
::He is still in civilian dress putting on a medical coat taking position and preparing for his job::

CTO_LtCmdr_Hazzard says:
aFCO: Details, details.

CTO_LtCmdr_Hazzard says:
XO: Screw fortune, I'll take skill any day.

Host aFCO-Candoit says:
CTO:  As long as it is NOT my tail that is burned.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Prioritize targets as they are identified.  Khenta's first if possible, I'd rather deprive their fighters of support if we can.  But I'd guess they'll be deep in the formation, so take what you can get.

Host Narrator says:
Action: The Armada aligns according to the Commodores orders

CTO_LtCmdr_Hazzard says:
:: taps several keys on his board. :: CO: Designating Khenta contacts as Cardinal targets.

Host aFCO-Candoit says:
XO:  One thing is for sure, with us in the front of this armada, we should be able to pick and choose.  ::grins::

CTO_LtCmdr_Hazzard says:
aFCO: Nothing like a good ol' fashioned Texas Buffet

Host Narrator says:
Host CO_Commodore_Sketek says:
COMM: Fleet: Attack!

Host aFCO-Candoit says:
::looks to his Captain for orders to proceed::

CMO_Lt_Brabas says:
::He enter  his office rerouting side views and info from the scan to his console so he could know what is going on::

Host XO_Worthington says:
ALL: Let's not get overconfident team, just do your jobs.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
aFCO: Bring us in, matching speed with the first rank.  Drop us back once the first attack is launched.
CTO: Full weapons spread for opening attack.

CMO_Lt_Brabas says:
::Looks over schedules on PADDs on the crew members signed to the Medical functions::

Host Narrator says:
SCENE: Ahead of the rear guard of support ships, the frontline combat cruisers let loose with a barrage of quantum torpedoes. Several dozen glimmering sapphire stars erupt from the front line and plunge into the purple clouds.

CTO_LtCmdr_Hazzard says:
:: selects the first available contact from those available and locks weapons upon it. :: CO: I have firing solution set on first target.  Weapons Hot and ready.

Host aFCO-Candoit says:
::has his fingers poised over his console::  CO:  Aye Sir ::punching his console::

CNS_Wells says:
<MO_Janet_Monroe>::In Sickbay office greeting the new CMO:: CMO: Doctor Brabas, welcome back. I'm Doctor Monroe, if there's anything you need, let me know.

OPS_Nash says:
::she just wants to get the job done and put an end to this war, and that everyone will be able to go back to a sense of normalcy::

CTO_LtCmdr_Hazzard says:
CO: Firing first spread.

CTO_LtCmdr_Hazzard says:
:: selects a spread of Quantum torpedoes and fires them at the first ship within range. ::

Host aFCO-Candoit says:
::watches as the torpedoes from the Cherokee hit their marks::
CTO:  Nice targeting Sir! ::veering to avoid oncoming fire::

Host Narrator says:
Action: The fast attack ships open fire into the Nebula hundreds of torpedoes launch into the Nebula, there are hundreds of  direct hits inside the Nebula, there was definitely something just on the edge of the Nebula, debris which looks like  orbital satellites comes floating out.

CMO_Lt_Brabas says:
MO: Hello my dear colleague, can you help me on the how much crew works for us in percentages?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: Keep an eye on Engineering, the acting chief is a touch on the young side, and I'd rather we not be surprised.

Kandi_Chase says:
::Taking notes, wishing so hard to interrupt and ask questions::

Host XO_Worthington says:
::monitors ships power, making sure there is available to be transferred to shields::

CTO_LtCmdr_Hazzard says:
:: follows up the spread of torpedoes with a withering barrage of Phaser fire.  His hands already flying over the board. :: CO: Cap, those aren't capital ships.  Looks more like orbital satellites.

Host XO_Worthington says:
CO: Aye, sir.

Host aFCO-Candoit says:
::turning to starboard, he comes around behind the other ships, waiting to line the Cherokee up again::

Host Narrator says:
ACTION: Following their opening salvo, the Andromeda Task Group press on to the Sethan Nebula.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: First rule in war, defend your bases to make them harder to attack.

CNS_Wells says:
<MO_Monroe>::Umm, in percent? I have no idea. We have been short on staff. Along with you ten new medics arrived. So, we are still understaffed but, we manage.

Host aFCO-Candoit says:
CO:  Sir, coming around and ready to proceed into the Sethan Nebula with the Armada.

CTO_LtCmdr_Hazzard says:
CO: Holding fire during maneuvering sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Keep an ear on the comm channels.  If anyone takes serious damage, I want to be ready to defend escape pods if needed.

Host Narrator says:
SCENE: As the armada moves into the thick purple clouds of the nebula, large spherical shapes reveal themselves shrouded in the same clouds. Harakhti-class Synod Mobile Defense Stations, some damaged,  raise their shields and open fire on the armada.

CMO_Lt_Brabas says:
MO: What the heck happened in last few weeks here?

CTO_LtCmdr_Hazzard says:
aFCO: Evasive Maneuver Set Lambda Five. NOW!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
aFCO/ CTO: Acknowledged, bring us in and target as they become identified.

Host aFCO-Candoit says:
::taps his keyboard::  CTO:  Done...

CMO_Lt_Brabas says:
MO: And why aren’t there enough staff in medical department?  ::He takes deep breath::

OPS_Nash says:
CO:  Already monitoring them.

CTO_LtCmdr_Hazzard says:
:: redirects shield output to defend the ship as he directs Phaser fire to disable the defense stations immediately around them. :: CO: Phasers firing through cycle!

CNS_Wells says:
<MO_Monroe>: CMO: What happened? Some one decided to throw a war and we are the clean up crew, that's what happened.

Host XO_Worthington says:
*CEO*: Transfer power to shields!

Host XO_Worthington says:
<aCEO> *XO*: Aye, sir. Transferring available power to shields.

Host Narrator says:
ACTION: A light cruiser on the front line is damaged and forced to withdraw::

Host aFCO-Candoit says:
ACTION:  Power is transferred to the shields.  The Cherokee is safe for the moment.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Shift power to the front, trust to the shields of our fleet mates to cover our own flanks.

CTO_LtCmdr_Hazzard says:
:: grits his teeth as his Phasers cut down one defense station after another, fingers flying over his board as he shifts the shield ratios to the Captain's orders. ::

CNS_Wells says:
<MO_Monroe>: CMO: With the war we've had a huge turnaround. Many of our crew were reassigned to medical ships.

CTO_LtCmdr_Hazzard says:
CO: Shield allocation adjusted.

CMO_Lt_Brabas says:
MO: A nice way to put it.

Host Narrator says:
ACTION: The bulk of the Andromeda Task Group move into the purple ghostly clouds of the Sethan Nebula.

Host aFCO-Candoit says:
CTO:  There is an Aken cruiser getting away, think you can reach it with one of your torpedoes?

CTO_LtCmdr_Hazzard says:
:: continues to direct lethal beams of Phaser fire at the offending defense stations,  his eyes picking out target after target as he seeks out any danger to his ship and crewmates. ::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Science: Keep all available sensors looking for any ships trying to sneak around and flank the fleet.

Host Narrator thinks:  
Host CO_Commodore_Sketek says:
COMM: The enemy has opened fire. Return fire!

CMO_Lt_Brabas says:
MO: I know I have come back from a fair part of the galaxy to help here. And to get back on the duty.

CMO_Lt_Brabas says:
MO: But we didn't know anything on the war.

CTO_LtCmdr_Hazzard says:
:: targets the fleeing cruiser with a spread of torpedoes, firing them as he continues to obliterate the defense stations. :: aFCO: torpedoes away!

CMO_Lt_Brabas says:
MO: Only that is happening.

Host Narrator says:
SCENE: The return salvo from the ATG impacts the maneuvering group of Synod cruisers, destroying four outright and leaving another two in flames.

Host XO_Worthington says:
CO: Not to point out the obvious but this sure does feel like a trap. I wonder how many Synod are hiding?

Host aFCO-Candoit says:
CTO:  Way to go CTO!!!

Host Narrator says:
ACTION: A wave of twenty Aken-class light and heavy cruisers backed up by a Khenta Battle-carrier come out from behind one of the Harakhti defense station and move to intercept the armada's first wave.

CTO_LtCmdr_Hazzard says:
aFCO: We're not out of this yet.  Aww, Shazbot.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: We'll find out one way or another.

CMO_Lt_Brabas says:
MO: But the damage is done and we are the patching crew members.

CTO_LtCmdr_Hazzard says:
:: quickly adjusts his readout to the new ships.::

CNS_Wells says:
<MO_Monroe>: Well you're about to get a crash course. The entire fourth fleet is at war with the Synod. We have just joined up with a fleet run by Commodore Sketek on the Andromeda. We should prepare for casualties.

Host aFCO-Candoit says:
::nods in agreement with the XO:  XO:  You didn't ask me Sir, but a totally agree.  This would be a great time to sweep in behind our fleet.

CTO_LtCmdr_Hazzard says:
CO: Incoming enemy ships.  I read a Khenta and several Aken's behind the defense station line.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Remember, they don't give or ask for quarter, targeting priorities should ignore damage to their vessels.
CTO: Is the Khenta reachable without putting us into an impossible situation?

CTO_LtCmdr_Hazzard says:
Enemy Ships: Come and get it you heathens.  I've got a whole torpedo bay full of redemption with your names on it.

CMO_Lt_Brabas says:
MO: Yeah so better hold your pants and brace for impact, Lets make an med kit preparations I like to have as much as I can on the all decks.

Host Narrator says:
Action: Heavy Federation Cruisers engage the Mobile defense stations with torpedoes , being the Synod are 2 generations  behind in technology, the defense stations get crushed, debris scattering

CTO_LtCmdr_Hazzard says:
:: scans the enemy formation for any chance of a pass at it. :: CO: I think we can sneak up on its port rear quarter with a minimal amount of fire taken.  If the aFCO can get us there, I can light that sucker up like Christmas decorations.

Kandi_Chase says:
::Moves over closer to the CTO's station. Stays out of the way but, feels safer here as she is pretty scared being this is her first major battle:: SELF: I should have become a teacher, like my mother wanted.

Host aFCO-Candoit says:
CTO:  Oh wow!  Did you see that explosion?

CTO_LtCmdr_Hazzard says:
aFCO: Eyes on your job!  Less sightseeing and more piloting over there!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
aFCO/ CTO: Do it, but keep eyes peeled.  I don't want to fly into the trap Commander Worthington warned us of being possible.

Host aFCO-Candoit says:
CO:  You just give the order and I can fly the C up her tailpipe!

Host XO_Worthington says:
CTO: Any sign of non-Synod weaponry?

CMO_Lt_Brabas says:
::He begins to gather up info on where are the medical teams are and how many kits are dispatched around the ship.

CNS_Wells says:
<MO_Monroe>: CMO: Yes, Doctor I'll get those started. ::Goes back to her duties::

Host Narrator says:
SCENE: One of the defense satellite's armored panels spins through space before being cored by a Defiant Class, which flies through the hole to re-engage on the other side.

CTO_LtCmdr_Hazzard says:
XO: I've got sensors assigned to red flag any different weapon signatures then what we've come to expect from the Synus, Commander.  I've got it covered.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Inform the ships in our group we're going after the Khenta and will be off their flank.

CTO_LtCmdr_Hazzard says:
aFCO: lets do this.  Run and Gun maneuver Lambda Eight if you would.

Host aFCO-Candoit says:
::feels like he is dodging debris every few meters::  CTO:  You got it!  :;taps in the program::  Up and running Mark!

Host XO_Worthington says:
::continues to wait for the other shoe to drop::

Host Narrator says:
ACTION: Fate smiles on Worthington's recognizance.
SCENE: The ATG press through the line of defense satellites and into the center of the Sethan Nebula. A large 'clearing' near the center, surrounded in purple clouds and filled with 500 of the Synod's finest attack ships.

OPS_Nash says:
::she informs the other ships in their group that the Cherokee is going after the Khenta, and that the Cherokee will be off their flank side.::

CNS_Wells says:
::Looks out the view screen:: SELF: Oh boy, that's a lot of Synod.

Host Narrator says:
Host CO_Commodore_Sketek says:
COMM: Fleet: We've found their main fleet. Load all the quantum torpedoes that you still have and initiate a full torpedo attack.

Host XO_Worthington says:
Self: I hate being right sometimes.

CTO_LtCmdr_Hazzard says:
:: his eyes go wide as he scans the mass of ships in front of him. :: CO: I'm reading multiple...as in HUNDREDS of enemy vessels in the nebula center.  Holy cow.   Time to earn our keep.  Readying second round of torps on target Cardinal 1.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO/ aFCO: Take the Khenta shot and swing us back to the main group.  Every bit of Phaser power will help.

Host Narrator says:
SCENE: The reason for the Sethan Nebula's name reveals itself. A massive Type-3 pulsar, blazing sapphire and emitting enormous amounts of energy, fouling sensors and straining shields. The pulsar shows why it was named that. It keeps sending regular pulses which sweep across the system. This one is far more intense than any other described

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: And whatever the outcome of the salvo, don't forget to look for tag along fighters on our tail when we alter course back to the group.

CMO_Lt_Brabas says:
::As he sees and hears information over the panel in his office he got cold sweat along his spine::

Host aFCO-Candoit says:
::moves the Cherokee for the CTO to takes his shots::

CNS_Wells says:
<KYLE>::Doesn't think anybody would mind him using the Observation Lounge to get better shots. Doesn't dare interrupt to ask::

CTO_LtCmdr_Hazzard says:
:: waits for the right moment and unleashes a full volley of torpedoes upon the large Khenta vessel. Using the Phasers to pick off errant enemy fighters who don't know better than to swarm around the Cherokee. ::
CO: Firing weapons now.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: Good call, any ideas on how we can exploit the trap and turn it about yet?

CMO_Lt_Brabas says:
Self: We will have multiple burnings, and explosion injuries if we enter in that.

CTO_LtCmdr_Hazzard says:
CO: Cap, that pulsar is playing havoc with my targeting scanners.  If I wasn't so good at my job...we'd be missing some.  Advise we keep our eyes open for friendly fire.

Host Narrator says:
ACTION: The Khenta Battle-carrier "Holy Fist" is struck by Cherokee's Phasers which penetrate her and slice through her spine as the carrier tumbles.

Host XO_Worthington says:
CO: Not unless we have another fleet getting ready to attack their rear.

Host aFCO-Candoit says:
CTO:  Great firing Mark!  Cut that one in half!

Kandi_Chase says:
::Fear makes her almost considers following Kyle but, her place is where the story is and that is on the bridge::

Host Narrator says:
ACTION: USS Elara moves forward with the other hospital ship USS Samaritan and begin to pluck escape pods from damaged ships.

CTO_LtCmdr_Hazzard says:
:: pumps his fist in the air for a moment as he monitors the damage done. :: SELF: YES!!!  Score that one for the boys you ambushed!!!

Host Narrator says:
ACTION: Like ancient ritualized fighting, the front line of Khenta battle-carriers spin up their massive COVEN cannons and fire into the bulk of the incoming armada. Great beams of verteron slice into the lines, battering down shields and destroying power systems. Leaving a huge section of the armada reeling.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Good shooting, wish we had time to make sure she didn't leave enough fighters.  Get us back to the main group.

Host aFCO-Candoit says:
Self::  Ut oh.

CTO_LtCmdr_Hazzard says:
CO: Captain, recommend we start knocking out those big bug zappers on those Khentas, they’re turning the armada into mincemeat.

Host aFCO-Candoit says:
CO:  What main group?  ::watches as the fleet takes a big hit::

Host Narrator says:
Host CO_Commodore_Sketek says:
COMM: Fleet: Concentrate your fire on the Khenta battle carriers. Keep up the torpedo fire.

Host aFCO-Candoit says:
::glad they are small enough to outmaneuver most of the shots aimed at them::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Sounds like the Commodore agrees, continue targeting priority, and let's see how fast there ships can maneuver and target.

CTO_LtCmdr_Hazzard says:
:: brings up the tactical display on one corner of the main viewer, showing a likely path for striking at the offending vessels. :: CO: Oh yeah.  Cherokee's going to carve up some thanksgiving Turkey tonight!  Targeting Cardinal Two with full spread.  Permission to go weapons free?

Host Narrator says:
SCENE: Unbelievably, the Khentas' fighters and escort corvettes put themselves in the way of the incoming fire to try to preserve as many of them as possible.

Host XO_Worthington says:
CO: Is there anyway to protect our emergency power reserves?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Fire at will.

Host Narrator says:
ACTION: Launching from the damaged and intact Battle-carriers, clouds of Kuk-class fighters erupts and converge on the armada so thick that they blot out the light of the nebula like locusts.

Host aFCO-Candoit says:
CO:  Sir, we have incoming small fighters, this could be a problem!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: Not likely, but let's see how much favor the bold get.

Host aFCO-Candoit says:
CO:  Sir, I suggest we fall behind some of the bigger boys to protect their flanks as well as our own.

Host Narrator thinks:  
ACTION: USS John Harriman, damaged, drifts into the torpedo cruiser USS Azimuth, setting off her large store of photons which damages or destroys several ships around her.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Let's see if we can get clever.  Have Tractor beams give a full Repulsion force forward, 2000 km ahead.  See what happens when a Starfleet Tractor beam hits a Kuk fighter.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
aFCO: Drop us back and provide support as you suggested, use the Tractor push like a plow where you can.

CTO_LtCmdr_Hazzard says:
:: releases another devastating salvo into a nearby Khenta as his right hand readies the tractor beam to the Captain's orders. :: CO: Tractor beam ready at your order, sir.

Host aFCO-Candoit says:
ACTION:  Several crewmen begin reporting to sickbay due to the pounding around the Cherokee.  Minor injuries have been incurred.

CNS_Wells says:
CO: Remember the Synod have no problem sacrificing their lives for their cause. Whatever that may be.

Host Narrator says:
ACTION: The remaining Khenta battle-carriers have recharged their COVEN cannons and realign to fire into the armada again.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Noted, and I'm remembering that we don't follow that when we can avoid it.

CTO_LtCmdr_Hazzard says:
aFCO: move to maneuver set Sigma.  Don't let them have a chance to predict our movement.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: In other words, I plan on getting as many of our ships home alive as I can.

CTO_LtCmdr_Hazzard says:
CO: Cap, those bug zappers are charging up.  Recommend we get a bit of distance from them.

Host aFCO-Candoit says:
::Nods to the CTO and sets another plan of maneuvers into the plotting system::

Host Narrator says:
Host CO_Commodore_Sketek says:
COMM: Fleet: Concentrate your fire on the battle cruisers.

Host aFCO-Candoit says:
::begins dropping the Cherokee back to support the larger ships.

CMO_Lt_Brabas says:
:: Looks at the injuries of the first crew member and walks to the other ones that are in just to arrange the state of help, and the degree of injuries::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
aFCO: Keep us wide of the ships.
CTO: Keep firing target their big guns where possible.

Host Narrator says:
ACTION: The nacelle from USS Harriman spins off through space, 'decapitating' the USS Princess Royal, which slams into its own saucer, driving the star drive through the saucer section, sending the whole group drifting off into space on fire.

CMO_Lt_Brabas says:
::As he determines them he begins to treat wounds::

Host aFCO-Candoit says:
CO:  Aye Sir ::engaging the tractor beam on a fighter::

Host XO_Worthington says:
CO: Shuttlecraft standing by if you want to deploy, could draw the fighters away.

Host aFCO-Candoit  (Tractor Beam.wav)

Host Narrator says:
ACTION: The tractor is an unqualified success as two Kuk-class fighters slam to a halt, their pilots turning into chunky salsa on the windscreens before two more fast moving wingmen slam into them from behind.

CTO_LtCmdr_Hazzard says:
:: continues to launch salvo after salvo of torpedo rounds into the Khenta vessels.  Stopping to highlight errant debris for the aFCO so that he can avoid it as he uses the Phasers to obliterate another of the pesky fighter craft. ::

Host aFCO-Candoit says:
CO:  It is working Sir!  Look at that!

CMO_Lt_Brabas says:
::The injuries are in many ways light, some cuts, burning and hard blows::

Host Narrator says:
ACTION: Before the fleet can respond, the Khentas fire. A wave of emerald energy shatters the center of the armada's lines, battering down shields and leaving another 20 ships drifting. One is on fire and launching escape pods.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: They'd be chewed to bits by the numbers and specialization I'm afraid.

CTO_LtCmdr_Hazzard says:
:: wipes the sweat from his brow as his continues multitasking of death. ::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: But get them set up, if things turn for the worst, we may need desperate risks.

Host XO_Worthington says:
CO: Aye, sir. They are standing by.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Spread the word, let's get a line of plows working like ice breakers on Andor.

Host Narrator says:
ACTION: A forward line of Khentas with ten Aken corvettes each moves directly into the Armada, giving them free firing position to attack any ship in the fleet.

CMO_Lt_Brabas says:
MO: Those three have second degree burns, see to it.  Use only dermal regenerators.

Host aFCO-Candoit says:
ACTION:  The shields of the Cherokee go down with the last fire.  They are operating at 30 % capacity.

CTO_LtCmdr_Hazzard says:
:: curses as his eyes note the casualty reports from the armada. :: Self: There is NO WAY we are letting them take pot shots at us like that.

CNS_Wells says:
CO: I wish I could figure out what makes the Synod tick. Either they got huge secrets or something of spiritual value worth dying for or their strings are being pulled by an unknown factor.

CTO_LtCmdr_Hazzard says:
CO: Cap, shields are at 30 percent.  we can't take another shot like that and still be able to stand.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CNS: Personally, I'd say the first factor is pulling the second.

Host XO_Worthington says:
*aCEO*: Transfer all remaining reserves to shields.

CMO_Lt_Brabas says:
:: He begins to scan one crew member that has a hit her head and has a small cut on her forehead::

Host Narrator says:
SCENE: Dozens of Starfleet ships shields light up in response to the barrage of a half dozen Khenta's broadside disrupter cannons firing indiscriminately.

CTO_LtCmdr_Hazzard says:
CO: Too bad we can't have that pulsar wreck their bug zappers some how

CMO_Lt_Brabas says:
Crew Member: What is your name?

OPS_Nash says:
::she spreads the word to the other ships to use the tractor beams like a line of plows through a rough field::

Host XO_Worthington says:
<aCEO> *XO*: I'll do what I can, sir.

Host Narrator says:
Host CO_Commodore_Sketek says:
COMM: Fleet: Those battle cruisers are their strongest weapons. They need to be taken out.

Host aFCO-Candoit says:
CO:  Captain, does this pulsar have exploding gasses like the Briar patch?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Self: Litter box.  aFCO: Drop us back, give Engineering a few minutes to bring the shields up.

Host aFCO-Candoit says:
::Nods and slows the Cherokee::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
aFCO: We didn't see any last time here.  Based on the energy of the pulsar, they might have all burned off.

CMO_Lt_Brabas says:
::Looks at her as she begins to roll her eyes, loosing consciousness::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: How much force would it take to drag one of those ships behind us?

Host Narrator says:
ACTION: Turning Commodore Sketek into a liar, the Synod battle group's strongest weapons appear out of the cloud and smoke of the nebula behind the command ship.

CTO_LtCmdr_Hazzard says:
aFCO: Or better yet, we could detonate an antimatter pod into the pulsar.  Might cause it to go critical and blast the nebula with an EMP pulse.

Host aFCO-Candoit says:
CTO:  Ut oh, I think we have a problem.

CTO_LtCmdr_Hazzard says:
CO: New contact...bearing 341 mark 9, and boy howdy is she a big one!

Host Narrator says:
SCENE: Short and ungainly, fifty Pebet-class torpedo cruiser platforms move out of the cloying fog and turn side on to the attack to launch one half of their armament.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: Any estimate on shield repair?  We need them now.

CTO_LtCmdr_Hazzard says:
CO: Correction...contact has broken off into fifty separate con.  It’s those Pebble torpedo boats....SHOZBOT!

Host Narrator says:
SCENE: In the distance, the crews of the Andromeda Task Group can see the glimmer of 6000 resonance torpedoes flying toward them at the speed of light.

Kandi_Chase says:
::Wonders and wishes the crew would make all the destruction stop. Sits on the floor against the wall, out of the way, watching everyone work::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
aFCO: Back us out, we need shields before we can deal with that.

Host XO_Worthington says:
CO: Looks like all available power is being used by the weapons. Engineering is trying to find more somewhere for shields.

CTO_LtCmdr_Hazzard says:
CO: Cap...I hate to say this.  But its getting pretty grim out there...

Host Narrator says:
Host CO_Commodore_Sketek says:
COMM: Fleet: All shields to full strength.

CMO_Lt_Brabas says:
<Crew member> CMO: I am... my name is... Angelin...ahh my head.

Host aFCO-Candoit says:
CO:  Sir, yes Sir!  ::turning the Cherokee around, they head for the back of the fleet, not leaving but giving their CEO time to get the shield up to full strength.

Host Narrator says:
ACTION: The entire front wave of the Andromeda Task Group is destroyed as the torpedoes impact. Pieces of ships from both sides fly backwards, slamming into other ships, causing a domino effect as ships and missiles impact.

CTO_LtCmdr_Hazzard says:
:: uses the ships Phasers to pick off fighters and debris before they impact on the Cherokee's shields. ::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: Get all available crews to help Engineering.  Tell them to take whoever they need.  We need to get back in fast.

CTO_LtCmdr_Hazzard says:
CO: This might get a bit....interesting.

Host Narrator says:
SCENE: Like medieval arrows, the Synod's artillery rains death down on the cluster of Starfleet and Federation ships. Obliterating shields and ripping ships to pieces.

CMO_Lt_Brabas says:
Angelin: Just keep calm, you’ll be all right.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: What kind of numbers of fighters are left out there?

Host aFCO-Candoit says:
ACTION:  The Cherokee is hit by debris from other Federation Ships exploding.

CNS_Wells says:
CTO: Any way to detonate all those torpedoes at once?

Host XO_Worthington says:
CO: Aye sir. 
*aCEO*: Get those shields up at all costs, use anybody you can find!

CTO_LtCmdr_Hazzard says:
:: consults his tactical scanners as he struggles to keep his composure.::

CMO_Lt_Brabas says:
::He holds on the Biobed as a slam of explosion goes.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Hazzard says:
CNS: There too spaced out and too many to target like that.  But good thinking, Doc.

CNS_Wells says:
::Hangs on::

Host XO_Worthington says:
<aCEO> *XO*: Aye, sir.

Host aFCO-Candoit says:
ACTION:  Due to the massive onslaught of debris, the Cherokee sustains many hull breaches.   Decks 3, 5, 8, and 13 are affected.

Host Narrator says:
ACTION: Damaged by the debris of their sister ships' demise, Cherokee's shields withstand the impact of only a single resonance torpedo before it collapses, leaving them naked as the other nine strike.

CNS_Wells says:
CTO: I seriously wish I could be of help.

CTO_LtCmdr_Hazzard says:
CNS: Trust me...you will be.

CMO_Lt_Brabas says:
::He takes an small cerebral probe::

CTO_LtCmdr_Hazzard says:
CO: Shields down, Captain!

CTO_LtCmdr_Hazzard says:
aFCO: Keep us moving!  Switch to move set Delta Echo.  We cannot get hit like that again!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
aFCO: Drop us back, full speed.  We won't last a minute in this maelstrom without shields.

Host aFCO-Candoit says:
::nods to the Captain::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Inform fleet command we're backing away to effect repairs, suggest they do the same and regroup.  We did some damage, but those torpedo boats tipped the tide too far.

OPS_Nash says:
::prays for a miracle.::

Host Narrator says:
SCENE: 100 Starfleet vessels are drifting in the Synod nebula, damaged or destroyed. Every emergency channel is lit up with calls for assistance.

CMO_Lt_Brabas says:
::looking at the scans as an alarm goes on.  He looks to see the reports from the damaged decks::

Kandi_Chase says:
::As much as she tries not to her fear gets the better of her and she begins to cry a little. Not wanting anyone to see her weakness she quickly exits the bridge::

Host Narrator says:
Host CO_Commodore_Sketek says:
COMM: Fleet: Regroup to attack formation.

CTO_LtCmdr_Hazzard says:
:: wipes the sweat off his brow.  He takes a breath and looks over to Ms. Chase. :: Kandi: So...did your last boyfriend ever take you out to someplace exciting?

CTO_LtCmdr_Hazzard says:
:: turns his head to see that the reporter has left. ::

Host Narrator says:
Host CO_Commodore_Sketek says:
COMM: Fleet: We need to deliver a full strike at the new enemy cruisers.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
OPS: Retract the last order, Commodore has the fuller information.

Host Narrator says:
INFO: The Synod just sacrificed well over a hundred of their own ships, leaving the tables better damaged, with Starfleet surviving with one hundred and the Synod with two hundred.

CNS_Wells says:
CTO: She seemed pretty shaken up, poor kid.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: Get down to Engineering and see if you can get them moving any faster.  Fleet needs all the ships she can get fast.

Host XO_Worthington says:
CO: Aye sir. ::heads to engineering::

CNS_Wells says:
CTO: Even hard as nails news ladies have their limits, I guess.

OPS_Nash says:
::she was about to carry out the order given when CO rescinded the order::

Host aFCO-Candoit says:
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