USS Nighthawk & USS Claymore, Mission Transcript 10711.24
Mission Number for NH 332 
The Journey: Obstacles VIII (finale)
 
Cast of the USS Nighthawk crew
Sam Hung as Captain Sid Monroe 
Tim Schols as Commander Gary Jackson 
Scott Knight as Lieutenant Junior Grade Caelan Trigger
Lília Perfeito as Lieutenant Christina van den Tulpen
Patrick Mickle as Lieutenant Junior Grade Rand Al’Thor 

Cast of the USS Claymore crew
Kurt Goring as Captain Jyg’Lo Ahkileez
Shari Dalrymple as Commander T’Shara
Bill Davis as Lieutenant Commander William Davis
Karriaunna Scotti as Lieutenant Senn Eris
Aaron Weaver as Lieutenant Marcus D. Welland
Brandy Moore (Lea) as Lieutenant Serena Raeyld
Andrew Dalrymple as Lieutenant Renor

Ship Manager 
Karriaunna Scotti
Guest SM Dave Smith

Missing in Action from the Nighthawk
Jim Koeller as Lieutenant Aaron Knight (excused)
Chris Esterhuyse as Commander Varesh (excused)
Joseph Leonard as Ensign Anthony Carter (excused)
Karriaunna Scotti as Lieutenant Brianna Rose (played different character)

Missing in Action from the Claymore
Keith LaHue as Commander Milwood Oliver Hayward
Mike Jones as Lieutenant Selan Turac Tracianolus
Jane as Lieutenant Amarok Ki

NPC
Aaron Weaver as Amica
Kurt Goring as Captain Armuor and Claymore OPS & aCTO
Dave Smith as Caretaker
William Davis as FCO Wingate

Summary:  Admiral Harlan, Stardate 10011.24

As the faces of the three captain’s faded from her screen, Harlan looked down at her hands.  They were not the hands of one who had seen many years, yet she was a woman who had seen much and had to do things she was not necessarily proud of but there had been no other options.  All of that combined at times made her feel a woman far older then she was.  

With a sigh, she stood up to look out the window of Starbase 78.  She was glad two of her ships had returned: the Claymore and the Orion, as well as her favorite test ship, the Nighthawk.  But to have lost so many people to… what?  Their families would always live in uncertainty.  Yes, they were alive and probably would be alive until they aged, if what she had learned from the captains was correct.  But to never know… well, one family would know their son had died in trying to help them all escape. Odd, that was one of the hardest tasks, to tell a family their child would never come home due to death, but given the current situation, it was easier then the other 80 plus families who would never know the outcome.

Her eyes looked out amongt the stars.  So many stars, so many worlds and now they had to be concerned about a race from another universe who claimed they were the first universe and that others should be honored to ‘sit’ upon their ‘trophy’ shelf.  She shook her head.  It sounded as if the others had been lucky to escape… this time.  Then again, from what it sounded like, they had been a pest and caused unexpected damage to the alien vessel.  Rene could not help but smile with pride at that thought.  But her smile did not last.

At the chiming of her comm. unit, she turned around to take her seat, tapping the respond button.  Before her was the commander of the starbase closest to her ships.  She informed him of the situation and to be ready for them, the Claymore being in the worst shape.  With that taken care of, she leaned back to stare at the wall before her.  Within the alien vessel the three crews had come together.  But at that point the Caretaker had shown and told them they were to return to their ‘barracks’ until they arrived at their destination.  The crew had logically rebelled and decided they could not help anyone else there until they had helped themselves.

Their only immediate answer had been to set off some of the other many alien vessels there as a type of bomb next to a week spot.  That had caused a breach for them to exit… what she did not quite understand, was how it was they all exited exactly near the spot the Claymore had first been taken.  Why had the Nighthawk not returned to her location… though admittedly they were not that far from each other… relatively in space that is.  Perhaps it had something to do with how the vessel transported… perhaps the vortex could only open in a certain area of space….  There were many questions she had concerning this situation and like so many other times before, she would have to come up with her own unspoken answers.

She returned to the moment… troubled.  All those people taken to never see their homes and families again and how many more then their lost 80 plus were from the Federation?  No, she could not do it; she could not just let it go.  If it had been her family, she would want the Federation to at least try to retrieve them.  Admiral Harlan bowed her head realistically and once again gazed at her hands.  Without more information, it would be just that, words of trying.  Once again she felt the burden of the years.  And again she reminded herself… most of them were back and most of them were safe… that counted for something.  And she added that prayer to her ancestors.

Time Lapse:
3 weeks

Mission Facts:
Due to the fact the Nighthawk was labeled MIA along with the USS Claymore, another ship was sent to complete the Nighthawks original mission.  The ships will take about a week to get to the nearest Starbase.  There, it will take about a week for the Nighthawk crew to be debriefed, their 18 missing crewmembers to be replaced and acquiring any needed supplies.  The Nighthawk was not in any bad shape so there would be limited need from the engineers who will be swamping the Claymore.  From there, it will take about a week to get to your new assignment: Pending.

Announcements:
•	Thanks to Dave for his storyline and running this arc.
•	Thanks to the Claymore crew for giving up their time on a Saturday to join the Nighthawk crew.  And thanks for the Nighthawk crew for going over time into their late night so we could finish this story.
•	Thanks to Tim for catching up all those logs and thanks to those of you who are always on time!
•	Now the rest of you… :: smiles sweetly::

USS Nighthawk - Captain's log Stardate 10711.24

I am back on the Nighthawk after getting retrieved.  I am still not fully caught up on the events leading to my retrieval but with Commander Jackson in command.  I will be able to catch up.

End log

USS Nighthawk - Acting Commanding Officer's log, Stardate 10711.24 - We are trying to find a way out of this place. So far, our efforts have been fairly successful, with a crack already apparent in the window. Hopefully, our continuing efforts will increase the gap and allow us to get out.

USS CLAYMORE - CAPTAIN'S LOG - STARDATE 10711.24 - SUPPLEMENTAL: Three hours ago, the Orion picked up what appeared to be weapons fire with a Federation signature. While Claymore was undergoing its reactor startup sequence, Orion investigated and discovered the source of the weapons fire to be the USS Nighthawk.

We are en route to the Nighthawk to make contact and, hopefully, find a way out of this zoo for all of us.

<<<<<<<<<< Journey: Obstacles VIII >>>>>>>>>>

CM CNS Lt Renor says:
@::Still looking over the data from the probe at the Orions small science station.::
NH CSO Tulpen says:
::at her console in the bridge of the Nighthawk, monitoring the state of the window::
 NH ACO Jackson says:
::On the bridge, awaiting word on the effect their torpedo had in the effort to widen the gap in the window::
 
ACTION: Nighthawk's crew now sees the results of there weapons fire:  There is a 30 meter hole in the mile wide window.  Beyond the window can be seen various quadruped mammals including two pure white sehlats.
 
NH CEO LtJG AlThor says:
::at the engineering console on the bridge using the tractor beam to keep the ships in close proximity from hitting each other::
CM XO Cmdr TShara says:
@OPS: Try to hail the Nighthawk again Commander.
CM OPS LtCmdr Davis says:
@::also analyzing sensor data from his own console, while keeping an eye on the Claymore's status and transmissions just in case::
NH CTO Trigger says:
::enters onto the nighthawk bridge and has the TO brief him on the situation before he takes over the console::
CM CSO Lt Senn says:
@ :: On the Orion in their science lab, feeling slightly guilty at rummaging through another’s things, but there were items she could use in the time to come.::
CM OPS LtCmdr Davis says:
@CM XO: Aye ma'am  ::patches into communications and attempts to open hailing frequencies with the Nighthawk::
NH CSO Tulpen says:
aCO: The hole is now 30 meters wide
CM CMO Lt Welland says:
@ ::In the Orion's medical ward, running diagnostics on the biobed equipment, as the engineers have had other priorities::
 NH ACO Jackson says:
CSO: All the way through?
NH CTO Trigger says:
::prepares another torpedo for launch:: NH ACO: Torpedo ready Commander.
 CM CO Capt Ahkileez says:
::on the bridge of the USS Claymore, flying in formation with the Orion, limping along with the much smaller ship:: ::anxiously awaits word of contact::
 NH ACO Jackson says:
::Nods:: NH CTO: Hold just one moment...
CM CSO Lt Senn says:
@ :: With what she was looking for in hand, she dashes out and up to the bridge, not wanting to leave it any longer then she had to.  Besides, she was curious about the possibility of another Federation vessel stuck here.::
NH CTO Trigger says:
::Nods and stands ready to release the torpedo::
CM OPS LtCmdr Davis says:
@::initiates hail again, this time accompanying an audio message::  COM: USS Nighthawk: Nighthawk, this is the USS Hal...Cla..er...Orion… please respond..
NH CTO Trigger says:
aCO: Commander, the Orion is hailing.
CM CNS Lt Renor says:
@::Looks over the readings at the science station.::
NH CSO Tulpen says:
::nods at Jackson:: aCO: Affirmative, we now can look and scan through ... there are some sort of creatures there
 NH ACO Jackson says:
::Looks at the viewscreen:: NH CTO: On screen..
CM XO Cmdr TShara says:
@::Awaits any response::
 O CO Armuor says:
::antennae perk up:: NH CTO: The Orion? She's here? ::rushes over to stand beside the pilot, in front of the screen::
NH CTO Trigger says:
::passes the communication onto the screen::
NH CSO Tulpen says:
::scans the environment beyond the window::
CM XO Cmdr TShara says:
@OPS: Patch any communications directly through Commander.
CM OPS LtCmdr Davis says:
@::looks impatiently at the console, as it appears their signal has got through::
CM CSO Lt Senn says:
@ ::slightly out of breath, arrives back on the bridge.::
CM OPS LtCmdr Davis says:
@::routes the transmission to the main viewer and Bridge speakers::
 CM CO Capt Ahkileez says:
::shifts a bit in the command chair on Claymore's bridge, letting the relief crew transferred over from Orion handle the routine stuff while he waits for word::
 NH ACO Jackson says:
COM: Orion: This is the Nighthawk.. Go ahead...
CM OPS LtCmdr Davis says:
@::as the voice sounds through the speakers, he turns to T'Shara and nods::
CM MO Lt Raeyld says:
@::In the Orion's CMO's office, reviews the last compilation of her report and turns her chair away from the desk, standing::
NH CSO Tulpen says:
CTO: We have to find a way to be more effective, 30 meters is far from enough to let us pass
CM CSO Lt Senn says:
@ :: Hearing the others ships officer, nods in relief and takes over science.::
CM XO Cmdr TShara says:
@COM: Nighthawk:  This is Commander T'Shara of the USS Claymore.  What's your status?  We detected weapons fire.
 CM OPS says:
::turns around, a smile on his face:: CO: Sir, we're picking up a transmission from Nighthawk to Orion.
NH CSO Tulpen says:
::shakes her head when she looks down at the sensor results::
 CM CO Capt Ahkileez says:
::nods:: CM OPS: Excellent. Patch us in.
CM XO Cmdr TShara says:
@::Looks over at OPS and nods.::
CM CNS Lt Renor says:
@CM XO: Commander I'm not seeing any signs of decompression from the 30 meter hole in the window.  I can assume its another area of the ship and not space.
NH CTO Trigger says:
CSO: We could increase the yield of the torpedoes but there's no saying how that would effect the window.
CM MO Lt Raeyld says:
@::Drops the PADD into a slot in the desk drawer, closing it behind, and heads out of the CMO's office::
NH CSO Tulpen says:
All: The environment beyond the window appears to be an artificial ecosystem. probably like the barracks they took us to
CM OPS LtCmdr Davis says:
@::continues analyzing data from the 'window,' not sure what to make of it::
 NH ACO Jackson says:
::Nods:: NH CSO: I know... ::Keeps looking at the viewscreen:: COM: Orion: Commander Jackson, USS Nighthawk. We're fine here, just busy getting ourselves a way out of this... Massive hangar...
CM CMO Lt Welland says:
@ ::Out of the corner of his eye, sees Raeyld stand in the glass-walled office and walks over while the last biobed completes its battery of self-tests::  CM MO:  Doctor?
NH CSO Tulpen says:
CTO: I agree, and now I am not so sure I want to get to the other side anymore
 CM CM OPS says:
::patches the audio/video feed in on Claymore's staticy viewscreen::
CM XO Cmdr TShara says:
@CNS: can you detect if it's any where near the outer part of the ship or are we just going in circles Counselor?
NH CTO Trigger says:
CSO: Have you seen anything over there?
NH CSO Tulpen says:
CTO/CEO/Monroe: Maybe we have to find another door ...
NH CSO Tulpen says:
CTO: :Yes, it appears to be another artificial ecosystem. Its dominated by quadrupeds
NH CEO LtJG AlThor says:
CSO: How about we try going through one of the walls as apposed to the window?
NH CTO Trigger says:
CSO: Not good.
 NH Capt Monroe says:
CSO: How about making our own door what is the walls made up of?
 O CO Armuor says:
::frowns, his voice getting rough:: COM Orion: This is Captain Armuor of the Orion. Commander, might I ask what you're doing on my ship?
CM CSO Lt Senn says:
@ :: well, she starts to take over science until she sees someone in her seat.::
NH CSO Tulpen says:
Monroe: I've not detected any walls other than this window Captain
CM OPS LtCmdr Davis says:
@::frowns as another voice sounds across the Bridge::
CM CNS Lt Renor says:
@::Looks over the data.::  CM XO:  Possible Commander.  I'm increasing the scanners to see if I can get better resolution.  ::Taps a few more keys before looking over the sensor readings.::
CM XO Cmdr TShara says:
@::Watches the viewscreen.::  COM: Nighthawk: What progress are you making Commander?  I was just informed that the hole you made is not showing any signs of decompression.  So we are considering it to be another part of the ship and not space at this time.  What are your sensors picking up on your end?
CM OPS LtCmdr Davis says:
@::isolates signal and attempts to trace it back to its source::
CM CSO Lt Senn says:
@ :: Reaches over him and activates one of the other data compilers.::
CM MO Lt Raeyld says:
@CM CMO: Ah...Good evening.  I'd just finished my last report and was going to get some sleep. As soon as I've spoken with Mr. Amica.
NH CSO Tulpen says:
CEO: Maybe you can help me find a wall ...
 NH ACO Jackson says:
COM: Orion: From what I can tell, all we reached is another space with creatures.. Apparently quadrupeds, from what my crew is telling me... We need another exit, it seems...
CM CSO Lt Senn says:
@ Hmmm... CM CNS: Did you note the life forms on the other side of that hole they made?
CM XO Cmdr TShara says:
@::Nods to the CNS:: CNS: Acknowledged Counselor.  Keep me posted.
NH CEO LtJG AlThor says:
CSO: I will boost the power to your scanners so you can hopefully find a wall.
NH CTO Trigger says:
::runs a tactical scan of the walls and other surfaces within the massive "hangar" they appear to be in::
CM CMO Lt Welland says:
@ CM MO:  Oh, right.  ::Glances at the chronometer::  Got late early...Amica's in the back, testing medical equipment with the rest of the nursing staff.  Have a good evening.  ::Walks back over to the biobed::
CM XO Cmdr TShara says:
@COM CO Armuor:  We discovered the Orion in our search thanks to our CSO and she has been helping get the Claymore back in shape as well as we didn't want to leave her behind so I am manning the Orion while Captain Ahkileez is aboard the Claymore for the time being.
CM CNS Lt Renor says:
@CM CSO:  No actually I'm not to sure if I'm really using this panel correctly.  I did notice though that blasting holes into other areas of this vessel may not be a good plan.  Decompression alone could ripe us and anything else in here apart.
 CM CO Capt Ahkileez says:
::gets up from the chair and moves over to the operations console to open the channel from Claymore's side:: COM Orion/Nighthawk: This is Captain Ahkileez of the Halas. I think we need to talk.
NH CSO Tulpen says:
::nods at the CEO:: CEO: I think that structure I thought it was an amalgam of vessels is actually the hull of this thing
CM OPS LtCmdr Davis says:
@::wonders if his head will spin around in a circle with all the transmissions; he splits the viewer for each one::
CM CNS Lt Renor says:
@::Steps aside.::  CM CSO:  I think you better take over.  Its a station your more trained to use.
CM CSO Lt Senn says:
@ CM CNS: I am reading at least two sehlats... I am thinking you might make the captain’s family day.
CM MO Lt Raeyld says:
@CM CMO: Thank you.  ::Watches Welland at the biobed for a moment, then turns toward the back of the ward::
NH CEO LtJG AlThor says:
CSO: Do you think we should fire at it in order to get out of here?
 NH Capt Monroe says:
CSO/CEO: Possibility of creating a door through that?
NH CSO Tulpen says:
CEO: I think there is little else we can try at this point Though we have to be cautions of the refraction effect
CM CSO Lt Senn says:
@ :: Takes the seat::  CM CNS: Thanks...
CM XO Cmdr TShara says:
@COM: Nighthawk:  Agreed Captain I think the best tactic is for us to form up with the Claymore and the three ships try and find a way out together.  ::pauses as she hears Ahkileez voice break through.::
NH CEO LtJG AlThor says:
CSO: How about a low energy beam to lessen the refraction.
CM CNS Lt Renor says:
@CM CSO:  Oh great that’s all I need.  ::Thinks about having to deal with the children again.::  Perhaps I can just be dropped off in one of these areas.  ::Snickers and walks down to the command chairs.::
CM CSO Lt Senn says:
@ CM XO/*CM CO*: May I beam up the quadrupeds? I do not know why they are separated, but I could put them in the cargo bay of... ummm... probably should put them on the Claymore as the larger vessel.
CM Amica says:
@::Running a tricorder over a laser scalpel, holding the latter up to his eyes as though he'd see something the tricorder wouldn't catch::
 NH ACO Jackson says:
COM: Orion/Claymore: I agree... It seems we have just discovered this ship's hull.. We're investigating the possibility of breaking out of this place at this time...
CM MO Lt Raeyld says:
@::Spots the head nurse:: ::Clears her throat a little to gently catch his attention:: CM Amica: Mr. Amica...
NH CTO Trigger says:
::listens to the CSO and CEO and starts locking on to the visible part of hull::
CM CSO Lt Senn says:
@ :: shakes her head as the counselor walks away.::
NH CSO Tulpen says:
CEO: The hull of the bay is a lot tougher than the windows, I don’t think that will work
 CM CO Capt Ahkileez says:
COM Orion/Nighthawk: Commanders, and Captain Armour, we need a plan. I've been monitoring the telemetry we've been getting and it seems we're breaking our way deeper into the ship, not out of it. I suggest we reverse course and attempt to find the outer hull.
CM CNS Lt Renor says:
@::Over hears the com message.:: CM XO:  I strongly suggest we not blow any holes in the outer hull Commander.  We have no idea what damage that might cause.
NH CEO LtJG AlThor says:
CSO: Maybe the wall doesn't have the refraction the "window" does because it is a different material.
NH CSO Tulpen says:
CEO: You are correct, it might not
CM XO Cmdr TShara says:
@CNS: Agreed Counselor.
CM Amica says:
@ CM MO:  Ma'am.  ::Immediately closes the tricorder, setting both items down and standing at attention::
CM OPS LtCmdr Davis says:
@::scans for any kind of signal traveling through or around the hangar area, hoping perhaps there's a way out of here they jus can’t see - and doesn't require blasting through anything::
NH CEO LtJG AlThor says:
CSO: Therefore we use a higher power setting and "melt" our way through.
NH CSO Tulpen says:
CEO/CTO: I think we should use a very concentrated phaser beam or torpedo explosion. Perhaps that way, if there is refraction, it will all be in the same direction
CM XO Cmdr TShara says:
@CM CSO: That's fine Lieutenant beam them to the Claymore as you said it is the larger vessel.
CM CSO Lt Senn says:
@ :: With a nod of thanks and a smile, turns to lock onto the various species, starting those with tracking chips on them.::
CM OPS LtCmdr Davis says:
@::also scans for any type of transceiver or device that is sending/receiving in their area::
NH CTO Trigger says:
::moves over to the science console:: CSO/CEO: What if we got together with the other vessels and together concentrate our fire on this point here? ::points to the display of the wall on the console::
CM XO Cmdr TShara says:
@COM Nighthawk/Claymore:  Commanders, As stated by our Counselor we should think of another plan instead of blowing holes in the outer hull randomly we better think it through since we have no idea what damage we are causing that might affect us.
NH CSO Tulpen says:
CTO: It might very well work ... or destroy us all. Either way I think its worth trying. We don't have many choices here
CM CMO Lt Welland says:
@ ::Recalibrates the sensor instrumentation, unhappy with a slight variation on this particular unit...glances again to the chronometer as his stomach grumbles, causing him to wonder when he last ate::
CM CSO Lt Senn says:
@ :: As quickly as she can, she transports them.  Shortly after that, she sets of a sleeping gas, hoping it will not do much harm, but not knowing what all the animals personalities were like... ::
CM OPS LtCmdr Davis says:
@::sighs as the computer comes back with no conclusive answers; he detects signals from the Federation vessels, but nothing else concrete::
NH CTO Trigger says:
CSO: Then we'll have to make sure everyone's shields are in good shape.
CM XO Cmdr TShara says:
@::Turns and gets up and goes over to the CNS::  CM CNS: I need other alternatives Counselor then to get us out of here.
NH CSO Tulpen says:
aCO: What do you think?
 NH ACO Jackson says:
::Looks sideways for a moment at his science and tactical personnel:: COM: Orion/Claymore: That is something to consider.. We may have a way out, but as you say, it won't be without risk... ::Sighs:: Any of you have a better idea?
 CM CO Capt Ahkileez says:
::shakes his head COM Orion/Nighthawk: I disagree. If there's a chance to get out, we have to take it. We know the risks in here. The risks outside are unknown, but it gives us options.
CM CSO Lt Senn says:
@ *CM Dr Ahkileez*: Ma'am, there is a surprise for you in the Claymores hold... well, quite a few actually, but some of them will make your life a bit more brighter... via the children.
CM MO Lt Raeyld says:
@CM Amica: I'll see you in a few hours.  ::Nods::
 NH ACO Jackson says:
CSO: It's twofold... If we can get out, we should... But we shouldn't do something that will ultimately damage our own ship in the process... If we were to spring a hole, what would be the maximum force we'd have to stand from decompression, and would our engines be able to keep us in position?
NH CSO Tulpen says:
aCO: We can not know that without trying. I'll try scanning the hull ...
CM Amica says:
@::Relaxes somewhat::  CM MO:  Of course, ma'am.  ::Silently turns back to the equipment, resuming his thorough investigation of the laser scalpel::
CM OPS LtCmdr Davis says:
@C XO: Commander, permission to dispatch a signal on all frequencies and via all languages...perhaps whoever controls this...thing...is listening.
CM MO Lt Raeyld says:
@::Steps aside slightly to the replicator:: Replicator: Five rice cakes, white cheddar, please.
 O CO Armuor says:
aCO/COM Orion/Claymore: I'm in no rush to take risks, but at the same time I'm tired of being in this place. You all have been living it up on your own ships. I've been stuck on the ground in empty barracks trying to keep my crew together. I'm ready to leave.
CM CNS Lt Renor says:
@COM:  All:  Pardon me gentlemen.  I may have an idea to consider.  It’s an old Ferangi trick of the trade.
CM CSO Lt Senn says:
@ :: smiles at the doctors reply and lets her figure out what to do with the approximately thousand other creatures.::
 NH ACO Jackson says:
CSO: I don't want a fact, I want an educated guess... ::Turns to the viewscreen, following the discussion::
NH CSO Tulpen says:
All: The hull shows the same refractory signature as the windows. And its tougher and thicker....
CM CNS Lt Renor says:
@::Brings up a small console on the arm rest and draws out the plan.::
NH CSO Tulpen says:
All: But .... there has to be a door to this place ... or perhaps a transport device ... something
 CM CO Capt Ahkileez says:
COM Orion/Nighthawk: Go ahead, Renor.
 NH Capt Monroe says:
CSO: Now if there is a transport device there should be a control room of sorts right?
CM CNS Lt Renor says:
@::Stands and walks over to the OPS station.::  CM OPS:  Commander.  Can you project a echo wave though the main deflector then onto a shuttle?
 NH ACO Jackson says:
CSO: If there is, we are yet to find it...
CM MO Lt Raeyld says:
@::Smiles as her cakes materialize. Takes the plate into her hand and takes a bite of one, turning around::
NH CSO Tulpen says:
Monroe: In theory yes. I've looked for a power signature and didn't find one

ACTION: Those crewmembers with psionic abilities begin to feel as though they are being watched with immense curiosity.

CM OPS LtCmdr Davis says:
@::thinks for a second::  CM CNS: Yes, I don't see why I wouldn't be able to. What are you getting at, Lieutenant?
CM CSO Lt Senn says:
@ CM aXO: You know... there are so many inconsistencies running around here... mainly Federation... I feel like we are missing something we should not be.
CM XO Cmdr TShara says:
@CM OPS: What exactly do you want to say Commander?  I'm not sure we want them to know we're trying to escape.  Although, logically speaking they probably already know we are moving vessels around.
CM MO Lt Raeyld says:
@::Swallows the first tangy bite, starting out of the back room, and pauses, glancing back at Amica::
 NH Capt Monroe says:
CSO: How about a computer core?  These lights should have a off switch per say.
CM CSO Lt Senn says:
@ CM XO: I think they already know.
CM CMO Lt Welland says:
@ ::Looks up at the sound of a crunch, looking impassively to Raeyld...lowers his head and returns to his business::
CM OPS LtCmdr Davis says:
@CM XO: We wouldn't necessarily need to tip our hand, but it would be nice to know someone is listening...and maybe talking.
NH CSO Tulpen says:
Monroe: I agree, but a computer or a control room needs power. That is why I looked for power signatures. Do you have another suggestion Captain? What to look for?
CM MO Lt Raeyld says:
@CM Amica: ...Was there something else?
CM CNS Lt Renor says:
@COM:  All.  I think it might be possible to find a formal door to this ship.  We can scan the entire hull quickly by using a shuttle attached to the hull of the craft to send out a low frequency echo wave through the vessel's hull.  This will give us a echo signal if it comes into contact with a break in the exterior hull wall.  Or hopefully a door
NH CTO Trigger says:
Monroe: Would be nice if we can find one Cap'n...
 CM CO Capt Ahkileez says:
::waits to hear Renor's plan, feeling the oppressive presence of the zookeepers again:: Self: Shazbot.... aCTO: Red Alert, raise shields. COM Orion/Nighthawk: We have company. I suggest you raise your shields.
CM CSO Lt Senn says:
@ CM CNS: This place is huge... it would take awhile to do that.
 NH ACO Jackson says:
::Thinks of something:: CSO: Do we still have data from when they attempted to transport us a little while ago? Perhaps we picked something up in the background there...
CM OPS LtCmdr Davis says:
@CM CNS: Unless they possess a technology that doesn't have 'breaks.' But it would be a start for us, at least.
CM XO Cmdr TShara says:
@::Turns to the CSO as she walks down and watches the main viewer and nods to her.::
CM CNS Lt Renor says:
@CM OPS:  I want to scan the hull for any openings.
 NH Capt Monroe says:
::Nods and walks over:: CSO: Look for something out of the ordinary, something that would not be normal in ship operations
NH CSO Tulpen says:
aCO: I'll try to find where that beam came from
CM Amica says:
@  ::Hears Raeyld stop walking, his senses ever active, and turns around before she speaks::  CM MO:  No, Doctor.  I didn't...is something amiss?
CM CNS Lt Renor says:
@CM OPS:  Its not much, but its gotten me into plenty of ships in the past.  I think this would be the first time it would be used to get out of one.
NH CTO Trigger says:
::moves back to tactical and looks for the same thing::
NH CSO Tulpen says:
aCO: Unfortunately the beam that chased us appear out of nowhere so it won't help us get to the source
CM OPS LtCmdr Davis says:
@::accesses deflector control, figuring it's worth a shot; he sets about configuring the deflector::
CM MO Lt Raeyld says:
@::Stands a moment, looking slightly uncertain, then shakes her head a little:: CM Amica: No...Nothing. My apologies.
CM CNS Lt Renor says:
@CM XO:  Permission to use the Waverider Commander.
CM CSO Lt Senn says:
@ CM XO:  What if we are no more then rats in a maze and they are just curiously watching us to see what we would do next?
NH CSO Tulpen says:
Monroe: Just about everything is abnormal here. We have a hull and windows made of energy refractory material. Many trapped ships and even more trapped beings
 NH ACO Jackson says:
::Looks at the wall, making sure they are still at red alert, then turns back to the viewscreen::
CM MO Lt Raeyld says:
@CM Amica: Your performance has been exceptional; thank you.
CM XO Cmdr TShara says:
::Senses that they are being watched again like when they were first brought aboard.::
 
ACTION: Both the Claymore CO and the Nighthawk ACO find themselves enveloped in the familiar blue-green flash.

CM Amica says:
@::Sets the tricorder down, picking up his medical tricorder and turning the wand on Raeyld::  CM MO:  There is no need to thank me.
 NH ACO Jackson says:
CSO: Compare the data at the time of the transporter beam activation, with the data from ten minutes prior to that.. Any difference between those, I think would be worth looking into..
NH CSO Tulpen says:
aCO: Yes sir but ... ::scans the aCO::
NH CSO Tulpen says:
All: I think they are taking Gary!
CM CSO Lt Senn says:
@ CM XO: Trouble again...
 CM CO Capt Ahkileez says:
::sees the light and knows what it means, but doesn't feel the chill he usually feels from transporters::
CM XO Cmdr TShara says:
@CM CSO: Aye, Lieutenant in a way we are.  It is logical to think they collected us all here to study us and see what each species does.
 
ACTION:   Both CO's quickly disappear only to reappear on the bridge of the USS Halas along with the apparition of the Caretaker.

NH CSO Tulpen says:
All: I couldn't get a lock ....
CM OPS LtCmdr Davis says:
@::shakes head::  All: Naw, that can't be good.
CM MO Lt Raeyld says:
@::Seemingly oblivious of the nurse's attention:: CM Amica: Mm. Well, carry on.  ::Takes another bite of her rice cake, and turns out the door::
NH CTO Trigger says:
::tries to get a lock on the source of the beam::
NH CSO Tulpen says:
All: They went right past our shields. I think they could have done that all the time
CM XO Cmdr TShara says:
@CM CSO: Trouble what is it Lieutenant?
NH CTO Trigger says:
CSO: You mean they've been playing with us?
 NH ACO Jackson says:
#::Suddenly, after a second of bright blue light, is standing on the bridge of the Halas and looks around for a moment, noticing only two others are present::
CM XO Cmdr TShara says:
@CM CNS: What do you have in mind Counselor?
 NH Capt Monroe says:
CSO: Scan this vessel for the Commander, CTO: Rotate our shield frequency.
CM Amica says:
@::Abashedly puts the tricorder away, going back to his diagnostics...casts a glance to Welland, who has been observing the entire proceedings::
CM CSO Lt Senn says:
@ CM XO: That darn energy beam... and I cannot read the captain now.
 CM CO Capt Ahkileez says:
# ::looks around his bridge, and then at the caretaker:: Caretaker: Why have you brought us here?
CM OPS LtCmdr Davis says:
@::finishes deflector preparations, having readied them for the an echo signal as suggested::
NH CSO Tulpen says:
CTO: I think so ... They caught us before with our shields up. Then they played cat and mouse with us now they took what they wanted.
CM XO Cmdr TShara says:
@CM CNS: Permission granted Counselor.
NH CTO Trigger says:
Monroe: Already on it. ::Begins scrambling the shield frequencies by setting them on a constant rotation::
NH CSO Tulpen says:
CTO: I have the feeling all our efforts were meaningless, a show for the zoo ... ::looks distraught::
CM CMO Lt Welland says:
@ ::Half-shrugs toward Amica and looks back down to the biobed panel::
 NH ACO Jackson says:
#::Sees the Starfleet captain, and someone else, and takes a step closer::
CM MO Lt Raeyld says:
@::As she continues through the ward, waves to Welland with a hand-ful of half-eaten rice cake, and continues on to the exit::
CM CNS Lt Renor says:
@::Looks shocked.::  CM XO:  Aye commander.
NH CSO Tulpen says:
::nods at Monroe:: Monroe: Looking
CM XO Cmdr TShara says:
@CM CSO: Are you telling me they got the Captain?  Begin scans immediately I want to know where he was taken.
CM OPS LtCmdr Davis says:
@CM CNS: I've got your echo ready Lieutenant.
CM XO Cmdr TShara says:
@CM CTO: Take us to red alert.  Shields up.
CM CNS Lt Renor says:
@::Starts to head to the TL.:: CM OPS:  Commander.  I'll contact you from the Waverider once I'm in position.  ::Enters the TL.::
 NH Capt Monroe says:
CEO: Can you give me more power to the shields without compromising any other systems?
NH CSO Tulpen says:
Monroe: I can't find traces of Commander Jackson
CM OPS LtCmdr Davis says:
@::nods as Renor disappears from Davis' vantage point into the lift::
CM XO Cmdr TShara says:
@CM OPS: Begin transmitting your signal Commander.  See if you can get anyone to talk to us and find out what they've done with the Captain
 NH ACO Jackson says:
# CM CO: Good question... ::Looks at the Caretaker::
NH CEO LtJG AlThor says:
Monroe: Yes sir I can. ::shifts more power to the shields::
CM CMO Lt Welland says:
@ ::Nods somewhat belatedly as Raeyld passes by...blinks a few times, caught somewhat off-guard, as she disappears::
 CM CO Capt Ahkileez says:
::glances at Jackson, realizing the other man doesn't know anymore about what's going on here, but has just about had enough::
 Caretaker says:
#NH ACO: Why have we brought you here?
CM CSO Lt Senn says:
@ CM XO: I cannot find him anywhere in the local vicinity... :: sarcastically::  surprise.
 Caretaker says:
#NH ACO:  We thought that was apparent even to you.
NH CTO Trigger says:
Monroe: Captain, I suggest erecting a series of level 10 forcefields around the important areas of the ship, especially the bridge.
NH CSO Tulpen says:
All: They caught this ship before, beamed us from it before. We should try everything to keep them out but right now I do not believe we can, not using technology
CM CNS Lt Renor says:
@::Exits the TL and walks to the Waveriders hanger.::  Self:  This is stupid this is stupid.  ::Shakes his head and opens the Waverider’s door.::
CM CSO Lt Senn says:
@ :: Sits back in her chair in frustration::
CM XO Cmdr TShara says:
@CM CSO:  After what happened to you Lieutenant I can't say that I'm surprised.  Keep looking.
CM OPS LtCmdr Davis says:
@CM XO: Aye ma'am.
CM MO Lt Raeyld says:
@::Exits into the corridor and makes her way to the nearby quarters she'd secured, munching happily upon her white cheddar rice cakes...the act of eating helping to keep her upright on her feet::
 NH Capt Monroe says:
CSO: Alright then what do you suggest?
 CM CO Capt Ahkileez says:
# ::scowls:: Caretaker: Examining your acquisitions?
CM OPS LtCmdr Davis says:
@::establishes repeating signal requesting a response - he leaves the message intentionally vague, but he includes it on all channels and frequencies, and in all known languages::
 NH ACO Jackson says:
#::Looks at the Caretaker:: Caretaker: Well, apparently it isn't....
 NH Capt Monroe says:
CTO: Make it happen.  And start moving crews to centralized locations
NH CSO Tulpen says:
::looks at the Captain without a word for a moment:: Monroe: I guess we are beyond diplomacy?
CM CNS Lt Renor says:
@COM: Orion:  Okay Commander I'm ready to go.
CM OPS LtCmdr Davis says:
@::the message's simplicity means it doesn't take long to prepare; he checks over it quickly and then begins transmission::
CM CSO Lt Senn says:
@ CM XO: How about if we do something really stupid so they will let us go... like... blow up a couple of ships?
 NH Capt Monroe says:
CTO: And put forcefields up around those areas/
CM XO Cmdr TShara says:
@COM: Nighthawk:  It would appear Captain Ahkileez has been taken from the Claymore.
NH CSO Tulpen says:
Monroe: Maybe the Claymore and the Orion have more information
 NH Capt Monroe says:
::Nods:: CSO: Let see where they are at.
 Caretaker says:
#CO's: We have never had any of our trophies move around so much and try to accomplish so much as you.   We have let you continue to this point unabated, but now we must recall you to your cases.
CM XO Cmdr TShara says:
@CM CNS: You are clear for departure Counselor.  Take all necessary precautions Renor.  And keep in close contact.  I want an open comm channel at all times.
NH CTO Trigger says:
Monroe: On it. ::calls for battlestations with all off duty personnel and other extra personnel to report to the lounge::
 NH Capt Monroe says:
::Hits the comm:: COM: Orion/Claymore: This is Captain Monroe, what is your status there?
CM CMO Lt Welland says:
@ CM Amica:  What was that Raeyld was eating?  ::Walks over to the equipment cart, satisfied with the biobed performance::
 CM CO Capt Ahkileez says:
# Caretaker: "Trophies"? "Cases"? We're sentient beings, not exhibits! We demand to be released. Now.
CM CSO Lt Senn says:
@ :: Not at all certain it is wise for the counselor to leave the ship.::
NH CTO Trigger says:
::waits for the crew to gather in positions and then erects the forcefields::
CM MO Lt Raeyld says:
@::Passes through the doors into her quarters, well half-finished with her fourth rice cake, and moves into the center of the room, allowing the doors to close behind her::
 NH ACO Jackson says:
#::Steps over to stand besides Ahkileez::
CM XO Cmdr TShara says:
@CM CSO: I don't think that is the best way to go about being released at this point Lieutenant.  But, it would definitely get more of their attention.
CM Amica says:
@ CM CMO:  Rice cakes.  ...I thought I was the only one who ate them.  ::Looks to Welland and half-shrugs, much the same way Welland did earlier::
NH CSO Tulpen says:
All: I think teamwork still is the one thing that can get us out but I don't quite see how ...
CM CNS Lt Renor says:
$::Detaches the docking clamps and drops the Waverider from the Orion.::  COM: CM XO:  I'm clear of the Orion Commander.  I'm heading to the nearest outer hull.  ::Looks over the scanners and plots a course to the nearest outer hull wall.::
NH CEO LtJG AlThor says:
::boosts power to the forcefields that were just erected::
NH CTO Trigger says:
::orders security teams to pepper the ship with transport inhibitors::
CM CSO Lt Senn says:
@ :: Seriously:: CM XO: I will not suffer again under an aliens rule.  :: turns back to her station, contemplating their resources.::
CM OPS LtCmdr Davis says:
@::overhears Senn, and wonders if she has in fact lost a piece or all of her mind::
CM MO Lt Raeyld says:
@::Pauses to briefly evaluate herself in the bathroom mirror just beyond her room, only barely able to make out anything in the darkness. Makes her way to the replicator::
 Caretaker says:
#Ahkileez: You are in a position to demand nothing.  You will both be returned to your ships to order your crews to prepare to depart.  You have no choice.
CM XO Cmdr TShara says:
@COM: Nighthawk/Claymore:  This is Commander T'Shara we are fine on the Orion.  Although, Captain Ahkileez has been taken by the aliens.  We are unable to detect where he has been taken at this time.  Our counselor is taking the Waverider out to see if he can find a door or something to get us out of here.
CM XO Cmdr TShara says:
@CM CNS: Acknowledged Counselor.  Good luck.
 NH ACO Jackson says:
#::Frowns, a little confused:: Caretaker: Depart? You're letting us go?
CM OPS LtCmdr Davis says:
@::boosts power to the lateral sensor array, then utilizes it to scan for Federation comm badges elsewhere in the area (outside the ships, that is)::
CM CNS Lt Renor says:
$::Pilots the ships slowly through the large quantity of ships.::  Self: If there was only time for a short stop.
CM XO Cmdr TShara says:
@CM CSO: Noted Lieutenant and if I have anything to say we won't be under their rule again.
 CM CO Capt Ahkileez says:
# ::looks over:: ACO: I don't think that's what he means, Commander. He means another of their simulations. ::turns back to face the apparition:: Caretaker: But I don't think so. We're not going. And we're certainly not going quietly.
CM CMO Lt Welland says:
@ ::Quietly picks up a tricorder, assisting the head nurse in scanning the small pieces of medical equipment::
 Caretaker says:
#::sighs slightly::  NH ACO: Your companion is correct.  Your crews will be returned to their cases in the collection and await transport to the Great Collection in the Prime Universe.
CM MO Lt Raeyld says:
@Replicator: Tall glass of water, five degrees Celsius.
NH CSO Tulpen says:
CTO/Monroe/CEO: Well, I suppose we could all eject our cores and make them explode near the hull. Thats about the best fire works I can think of
CM MO Lt Raeyld says:
@::As the beverage materializes, exchanges the now-empty rice cakes plate for the glass. Takes a long sip of the refreshing water::
 NH Capt Monroe says:
::Looks over:: CSO: That would work if we have enough power to get after.
NH CTO Trigger says:
CSO: Pity we can't tape a few high yield photon torpedoes to them to make a bigger bang.
NH CEO LtJG AlThor says:
CSO: That would make it hard for us to get very far afterwards.
NH CSO Tulpen says:
All: With all these ships, many of them derelicts we have lots of power. Of course would be taken out with them ....
NH CEO LtJG AlThor says:
CSO: Assuming it would make a hole all the way through.
NH CSO Tulpen says:
CTO: What if .... What if we throw the derelicts at the hull? ::looks at Monroe::
CM CNS Lt Renor says:
$COM: Orion:  Commander.  I'm about 5 minutes from the outer hull wall.  I'll dock with the hull plating then Commander Davis can send the echo signal.  Hopefully this time he will not destroy my shuttle.  ::snickers a bit then closes the channel.::
CM CSO Lt Senn says:
@ CM XO: I have been thinking..  we do not really want to blow anything up, as the consequences to the innocent would be great.  But what if we set something up and tossed the threat at them?  They do not know if we are desperate enough to actually do what we say?
 NH Capt Monroe says:
CSO: How many ships is there here that have viable cores?
CM OPS LtCmdr Davis says:
@::shakes head, wondering if a torpedo would be better received the good counselor::
 NH ACO Jackson says:
#::Sighs, looking at Ahkileez, then back at the Caretaker:: Caretaker: If you were in our position, what would you do? What would you want?
NH CSO Tulpen says:
Monroe: Scanning
 Caretaker says:
#Ahkileez: You will be returned to the collection.  You will go in an fasion you may like, but you will go.
CM XO Cmdr TShara says:
@CM CNS: Noted.  ::a bit of a look towards Davis at the comment.::  You can only hope Counselor.
 CM CO Capt Ahkileez says:
# ::narrows his eyes:: Caretaker: We're not going. You might as well release us, because we won't stay wherever you put us. We won't stand for it.
CM OPS LtCmdr Davis says:
@::continues scans for comm badge signals, but diverts remaining power to deflector dish::
NH CSO Tulpen says:
Monroe: There are 7 vessels with residual power signatures, meaning they might cause an explosion in the vicinity. None have life signs
NH CTO Trigger says:
CSO: You never know... we may even be able to use phasers to cut a hole rather than trying to blast one.
CM CNS Lt Renor says:
$::Reroutes the communication systems through the structural integrity buffers then into the hull Waverider hull plating.::
NH CSO Tulpen says:
CTO: The refractory material also refracts phasers, that’s how we found it in the first place
CM XO Cmdr TShara says:
CM CSO: That is something we could work with Lieutenant.  See what you can come up with work with OPS if need be.  Then get with the Nighthawk and Claymore.  Maybe between the three ships we can come up with enough of a threat that they will have to let us go.
 NH Capt Monroe says:
::Nods:: CSO: Begin simulations on detonating those ship.
NH CSO Tulpen says:
Monroe: I suggest we send them an overload signal and use our tractor beams to literally throw them at a spot on the wall
 
ACTION: The Caretaker disappears from the Halas's bridge and shortly thereafter the Claymore CO and Nighthawk ACO are returned to their ships.

CM MO Lt Raeyld says:
@::Finally returns her glass to the replicator as well, tapping a command to recycle the dishes, and wanders back to the center of the room::
CM CSO Lt Senn says:
@ :: Turns to look seriously at the first officer.::
NH CTO Trigger says:
CSO: Just a thought... how many ships have atmospheres?
CM CSO Lt Senn says:
@ :: With a nod, stands up and moves next to Davis, taking the seat next to him.::  OPS: Open comm to the Nighthawk.
 NH Capt Monroe says:
::Hits the com:: COM: Orion/Claymore: We have had a though if we took the cores from the viable ships we might have enough bang to get out of here.
NH CSO Tulpen says:
CTO: They have residual atmospheres, but remember, so does space around us
CM OPS LtCmdr Davis says:
@::enjoys the fact that his many years and advanced rank lead every lieutenant in Starfleet to simply order him around::
 NH ACO Jackson says:
::Appears on the Nighthawk again, looking around for a moment:: All: Bad news... We are to be 'returned to the collection', as the caretaker put it... ::Looks around:: So we are rather short on time here...
CM CNS Lt Renor says:
$::Begins to slow the Waverider as it approaches the hull wall.::  Self:  Now to start the fun.  ::rotates the Waverider to align the landing pads to the hull wall.::
CM OPS LtCmdr Davis says:
@::rather than take up the issue, he opens the channel to the Nighthawk for Senn::
NH CSO Tulpen says:
CEO: I think we should be able to send a pulse to those ships to overload them. Since they have no shields ... what do you think?
CM CSO Lt Senn says:
@ COMM: Nighthawk:  My thought is more to set up a chain reaction that would cause them great damage, not unlike yours, as a threat.  It might get us out as trouble makers, but not the others.
CM Amica says:
@::Offhandedly, without prompting::  CM CMO:  Highly portable, and nutritious when properly programmed...useful food, while on duty.  ::Remains focused on his tricorder::
 CM CO Capt Ahkileez says:
::blinks at the second flash and finds himself back on Claymore, quickly looking around for authenticity, but sees the surprised faces of the crew:: ::moves over to the comm console and opens the channel back up:: COM Orion/Nighthawk: Who is this? Monroe, is that you? I concur. We're getting out of here now. Before our 'keepers' take away our initiative.
NH CEO LtJG AlThor says:
CSO: I do think that would work let me get it set up.
NH CSO Tulpen says:
aCO: We have a plan. It might backfire but its something
 NH Capt Monroe says:
ACO: Welcome back Commander. We have a plan.
CM MO Lt Raeyld says:
@::Quietly, in the pitch dark, raises her hands above her head, then slowly swings forward at the waist, reaching down to the floor::
 CM CO Capt Ahkileez says:
COM Nighthawk: Captain Armuor, are you ready to return to your ship?
NH CTO Trigger says:
CSO: True... though I have to wonder what would happen if we beamed a few torpedoes to the hull and shot a few more at them.
CM CNS Lt Renor says:
$::Flips a few switches and lowers the landing pads.::  Self:  A little closer I think.  ::Begins pulsing the maneuvering thrusters to lower the ship onto the hull.::
CM XO Cmdr TShara says:
@COM: Claymore/Nighthawk:  But, we need to take into consideration that we don't blow ourselves up in the process or we won't be doing anyone any good.
 NH ACO Jackson says:
::Nods:: CSO/Monroe: Whatever it is, do it, then explain it to me when we are out of here...
 NH Capt Monroe says:
COM: Claymore/Orion: Yes this is Monroe.  It is about time we make an impact soon.
CM CSO Lt Senn says:
@ CM XO: It looks like the captain is back.
 O CO Armuor says:
::standing beside Monroe's chair:: COM Orion/Claymore: I'm more than ready, Captain.
NH CSO Tulpen says:
CTO: It mgiht work, but remember the explosion will also backfire. it will harm the hull and us
CM CSO Lt Senn says:
@ CM OPS: It would not be that hard to set this up... and hope it will not be used.
CM MO Lt Raeyld says:
@::More quickly, but still smoothly, reverses direction, reaching up and behind and down, gently landing her palms to the deck behind her feet::
CM XO Cmdr TShara says:
@CM CSO: Aye, that it does.  COM: Claymore:  Welcome back sir.
NH CTO Trigger says:
CSO: Any explosion at the hull would do that... what if we made a shaped charge out of them?
 NH Capt Monroe says:
::Nods:: CEO: Divert all power to shields,
NH CSO Tulpen says:
CTO: still think these derelicts can work to our advantage. If nothing else, they can shield us from the refraction
CM CMO Lt Welland says:
@ CM Amica: You seem to have some unusual tastes.  ::Quickly catches himself::  I can't find the word I want.  I mean no offense, of course..."unusual" has a somewhat negative connotation.
CM CNS Lt Renor says:
$::Lands the Waverider with a hard thud onto the outer hull platting.::  COM:  Orion:  I'm in position now Commander.  I'm making final adjustments to the equipment now.  Have Commander davis keep a lock on me just incase this doesn't work out so well.
NH CEO LtJG AlThor says:
Monroe: Aye sir. ::diverts all power to shields::
 CM CO Capt Ahkileez says:
COM Orion: It's good to be back, Commander. But I don't know how much longer we have. Our s want us off these ships. They're going to put us back in another one of those simulations. We have to act now. Orion's crew is returning to their ship. Start getting our people ready to return to Claymore.
CM XO Cmdr TShara says:
CM CSO/OPS: Notify the Counselor of our plan I don't want him left out in the Waveride when we set off a chain reaction.
CM MO Lt Raeyld says:
@::Slowly shifts her weight to her hands, feet eventually shifted up into the air, above her, standing stilly upon her hands::
CM CSO Lt Senn says:
@ :: Nods and lets Davis send the message.::
CM OPS LtCmdr Davis says:
@::patches through to Renor:: COMM: Waverider: Counselor, be advised that the currently plan is to set off some sort of 'chain reaction.'
CM XO Cmdr TShara says:
@COM: Claymore:  Aye, sir.  Sir, while you were gone Renor took the Waverider and is attaching it to the outer hull along with Davis.  We had better wait until we have safely gotten the Counselor back
CM OPS LtCmdr Davis says:
@COMM: Waverider: You might want to fasten your safety belt so you don't hurt your overly big head.
NH CTO Trigger says:
CSO: Yeah what we could do is form up behind the ships but make up the torpedoes in the form of shaped charges... you know, to deflect the main force of the explosion toward the hull.
CM CNS Lt Renor says:
$::Looking shocked at the communications console.::  COM: Orion:  Have they all gone crazy?

ACTION: All the various crews are transported to their correct ships as the plan begins.

CM CSO Lt Senn says:
:: Back on the Claymore, logs onto her station, doing a quick check of Archimedes handiwork.::
CM XO Cmdr TShara says:
::Materializes on the Bridge of the Claymore and walks over and takes her seat.::
CM OPS LtCmdr Davis says:
::at Operations aboard the Claymore as well, wondering if this will ever come to an end::
 CM CO Capt Ahkileez says:
::pacing a bit on the bridge:: XO: T'Shara, confirm the headcount and then help Davis prioritize systems with a bias to shields.
CM CSO Lt Senn says:
:: Sends a silent thanks to Archimedes and begins helping with the plan, setting up a code for detonation.::
  CM XO Cmdr TShara says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  Although I know of one person we are missing and you had better take under advisement Renor is still out there.  Recommend transporting him back before we set off a chain reaction in this place.
CM OPS LtCmdr Davis says:
::sifts through various systems, giving preference first to weapons, shields, and engines, but provides more backing to shields as he hears Ahkileez mention it to T'Shara::
 CM CO Capt Ahkileez says:
::stops behind her chair:: XO: We'll keep an eye out.
CM CNS Lt Renor says:
$::Thinks he should start clicking his heels together.::  COM: Claymore:  I'm not finding anything that resembles a door, but I might have something of use.
 CM CO Capt Ahkileez says:
*CMO/MO*: Bridge to Sickbay.
 NH Capt Monroe says:
::Walks in behind the command chair:: CSO: We ready to go?
NH CSO Tulpen says:
::looks at the CEO and CTO:: Monroe: Aye Captain
CM CMO Lt Welland says:
*CO* Welland here.
 NH Capt Monroe says:
COM: Claymore/Orion: You folks ready there?
 CO CO Armour says:
@::frowning on half of the viewscreen as the com comes in:: COM Claymore/Nighthawk: Captain Ahkileez, what did you do to my ship?
CM CSO Lt Senn says:
CM XO: We are almost ready here...
CM XO Cmdr TShara says:
::Gets up from her chair and walks over to OPS::  CM OPS: How are we coming on the systems?  I want everything we have to go to shields we don't know what kind of an impact this will have.
NH CTO Trigger says:
CEO: Rand I need all available power to the front shields.
 C CO Armour says:
@ COM Claymore/Nighthawk: We're still doing inventory, but we're ready.
CM OPS LtCmdr Davis says:
::orders evacuation of non-essential areas of the ship so he can fully shut them down to conserve the energy::
CM MO Lt Raeyld says:
::In her quarters aboard the Claymore, having almost-just-barely drifted to sleep after transferring over from the Orion, is yanked to consciousness, in that stomach-sickening way, by the CM CO's COM:: *CO*: Yes sir..
NH CEO LtJG AlThor says:
CTO: Already set up. ::smiles::
 NH ACO Jackson says:
::Sitting in the captain's chair now, looking at tactical, waiting for word from the Claymore and Orion::
CM OPS LtCmdr Davis says:
::checks console and adjusts weapons and engines power to shields::
CM CO Capt Ahkileez says:
*CMO*: Doctor, if this doesn't work, I want you to prepare a solid expeditionary kit of food and medical supplies in Cargo Bay one. If the caretakers move us, I want to make sure we carry what we need.
CM XO Cmdr TShara says:
CM CSO: Acknowledged Lieutenant.
 NH Capt Monroe says:
ACO: If you do the honors.
CM OPS LtCmdr Davis says:
CM XO: Everything is shifted that way now, Commander. You've got about as much power as you're going to get.
 CM CO Capt Ahkileez says:
OPS: Inform Orion and Nighthawk that we're ready.
NH CSO Tulpen says:
::sits back and waits, all the preparations are done, the derelicts are in place, so are the pulses, its up to tactical now::
CM CSO Lt Senn says:
COMM: NH CEO: Just so we are on the same page, tell me what you are doing.
CM OPS LtCmdr Davis says:
COM: Nighthawk/Orion: Claymore ready and standing by.
 NH Capt Monroe says:
::Takes a seat in the rear of the bridge and straps in::
CM CMO Lt Welland says:
::Looks to Amica, who is standing by, and nods once...Amica takes off at a brisk pace, waving a few techs along with him::  *CO*  Understood.  I'll get the department on it immediately.
CM XO Cmdr TShara says:
CM OPS: Noted Commander.  I know your doing the best you can with what we have.
NH CTO Trigger says:
::fingers fly across his console as he ensures the shields are set up::
 
ACTION: Reports from all three Starfleet ships come in to their COs that there are small groups of crew disappearing at random times and places.

NH ACO Jackson says:
::Nods:: Monroe: It'll be now or never!
CM CNS Lt Renor says:
$::Taps on the Communications panel::  COM: Claymore:  Are you receiving me Claymore?
NH CSO Tulpen says:
aCO/Monroe: We are loosing crew! Several reports point to people being beamed out to whereabouts unknown
NH CTO Trigger says:
COM: Claymore/Orion: All ships this is the nighthawk, confirm ready to execute.
 CM CO Capt Ahkileez says:
*CMO*: Acknowledged. Bridge out. ::turns back to the rest of the bridge crew:: All: Helm, bring us about and set course for the nearest part of outer hull at one third impulse. Tactical, shift reserve power to forward shields.
CM OPS LtCmdr Davis says:
COM: Waverider: I copy you Lieutenant. Stand by, it looks like they are ready for the big kaboom.
NH Capt Monroe says:
ACO: On your command Commander
 NH ACO Jackson says:
NH CTO: Execute now! aFCO: Set course to target coordinates! Energize!
CM CNS Lt Renor says:
$COM: Claymore:  I have found some critical points in the outer hull.
C CO Armour says:
@ ::moves Orion into formation with the two warships::
CM MO Lt Raeyld says:
::Tries to clear her voice as much as possible before tapping her commbadge:: *CM CMO*: Doctor, I'll back in sickbay within five minute.
CM OPS LtCmdr Davis says:
XO: Commander, Lieutenant Renor indicates he may have found some points to go through in the outer hull.
NH CEO LtJG AlThor says:
COM: CM CSO: We are going to blow a hole in the hull of this ship using the derelicts out here.
CM CMO Lt Welland says:
*CM MO*:  Raeyld, we've got a handle on it.  Rest up;  I'll call if we need you.  Just be on standby.  ::Grabs his lab coat from a biobed, quickly donning it in the same motion, and takes off after Amica::
NH CTO Trigger says:
::hits the necessary commands:: COM: All ships: Executing now. ::hits the last command in the sequence::
CM CNS Lt Renor says:
$COM:  Claymore:  I think it might be a weak spot.  At this point I am not finding any exit points, but the hull in the area I found is considerably thinner.  I'm going to go investigate.  Waverider out.
CM OPS LtCmdr Davis says:
::acknowledges Renor's message::
CM CSO Lt Senn says:
:: Nods:: COMM: NH CEO: I hope we have something prepared to seal it... not to mention, I wonder if anyone has considered where we are exactly... besides in this vessel.  Time travel and alternate universes can be the pits.
CM OPS LtCmdr Davis says:
XO: He may have found a weak spot. Perhaps we should factor this in to the plan.
CM XO Cmdr TShara says:
CM OPS: Acknowledged padd that information onto the other ships.  Although, at this point I think everyone would rather blow things up then that plan at this point.
 CM CO Capt Ahkileez says:
::frowns:: OPS: Pinpoint his last location and relay it to the other ships. And recall Renor. He has to get out of there now. We don't have the time.
NH CEO LtJG AlThor says:
COM: CM CSO: I have wondered that also but it seems we are set on getting out of here.
CM OPS LtCmdr Davis says:
COM: Waverider: Lieutenant, report back to the Claymore at once.
CM OPS LtCmdr Davis says:
::traces comm back to Renor's positions, then passes the coordinates and the finding on to both ships::
CM MO Lt Raeyld says:
*CM CMO*: Yes sir.  ::Taps her commbadge again to close the signal, before adding..:: ..or, "lie by."  ::Drops her head back gently to the deck and gratefully closes her eyes against the nearly-non-existent light::
 CM CO Capt Ahkileez says:
CSO: Lieutenant, find us the nearest abandoned vessel and tractor it.
CM OPS LtCmdr Davis says:
CO: Aye sir.
CM XO Cmdr TShara says:
CM OPS: Agreed
CM CSO Lt Senn says:
CM OPS: Blowing things up is not as simple as we are making it...
CM CSO Lt Senn says:
CM CO: We should really give fair warning, this is not just our lives involved here.
CM OPS LtCmdr Davis says:
CM CSO: I never said it was... ::no, she's insane - he's sure of it now::
CM CNS Lt Renor says:
$::Detaches the Waverider from the outer hull.::   Self:  Just great.  ::Pulls the nose of the Waverider up and out before engaging the impulse drive.::
 NH ACO Jackson says:
::Looks at the science station:: CSO: What's the status on our plan?
CM CSO Lt Senn says:
COMM: NH CEO: I hope to meet you on the other side.
NH CEO LtJG AlThor says:
COM: CM CSO: So do I.
 CM CO Capt Ahkileez says:
CM CSO: I understand that, but at this point we don't have a choice. I believe the threat from the caretakers is real. If we don't take this last chance, we're going to find ourselves off our ships and out of luck soon.
CM OPS LtCmdr Davis says:
:;orders cleaning of non-essential decks::
NH CSO Tulpen says:
aCO: Everything is on its way, but since we kept a safe distance it will be a few more moments
CM CNS Lt Renor says:
$::clears the outer hull and raises shields.::
CM Amica says:
::Leads the troupe of medical officers down the corridor to the turbolift, where they all cram in::
CM OPS LtCmdr Davis says:
CO: Captain, I've ordered all personnel to shelters and out of non-essential areas; I've also withdrawn power from those areas and rerouted it to shields.
CM CSO Lt Senn says:
:: Quietly:: CM CO: And the other thousands of lives that are behind that barricade?  :: turns back around to her station.  It had been her idea to begin with, but more thought was needed for the follow through.::
CM CMO Lt Welland says:
Turbolift:  Cargo bay.
 NH ACO Jackson says:
::Nods:: CSO: Alright... I was wondering what the delay was...
 CM CO Capt Ahkileez says:
::finally returns ot his chair:: OPS: Good work, Commander. Helm, move us back to estimated safe position and keep us bow on to the explosion.
NH CTO Trigger says:
::waits impatiently::
CM FCO Wingate says:
::adjusts course immediately::  CO: Aye sir.
 CM CO Capt Ahkileez says:
cSO: We don't know what's behind those walls, but right now, it's our only hope of getting out.
CM CSO Lt Senn says:
:: says nothing.::
 
ACTION: The NH and Orion fire torpedoes while Claymore flings alien derelict ships into the torpedoes path.
 
CM CO Capt Ahkileez says:
TACTICAL: As soon as Nighthawk and Orion's weapons have passed the outter damage ring, open fire with our own.
CM CNS Lt Renor says:
$::Brings up the Claymores location and realizes there is no way in hell he was going to make it.::
 
ACTION: The derelict alien ships and the Starfleet torpedoes collide near the thin spot in the hull.
 
CM CO Capt Ahkileez says:
::sees a bright flash and then the viewscreen dims, polarizing the light to protect the crew's eyes::
NH CSO Tulpen says:
All: Its starting ....
CM OPS LtCmdr Davis says:
::scans for the Waverider::
 
ACTION: The result is a massive explosion that catches the Waverider and tosses it about like a toy on the ocean surf.
 
NH ACO Jackson says:
::Nods, watching the viewscreen:: CSO: Indeed..
CM CSO Lt Senn says:
:: Keeps a lock on the counselor and tries to beam him off, even though shields are up…::
NH CEO LtJG AlThor says:
::turns to watch the explosions::
CM OPS LtCmdr Davis says:
CO: Captain, Renor hasn't made it back yet..
NH CTO Trigger says:
::watches the explosion::
NH CSO Tulpen says:
::puts the heat of the action on the viewscreen::
 CM CO Capt Ahkileez says:
::staring at the blindingly bright light through the polarized screen and his own inner eyelids:: OPS: I know. But we can't stop what's happening now. If the computer detects him, beam him back.
 
ACTION: Renor remains aboard the Waverider as shields on Claymore and the Waverider are still up

CM OPS LtCmdr Davis says:
::scans for the commbadge and attempts to lock transporters::
CM CMO Lt Welland says:
::Arrives in the cargo bay with the contingent of medical personnel and officers, directing Amica to manage the heavy replicating equipment, and sending the others in small groups to manage ration procurement::
 
ACTION: Main power on the Waverider now fails and Renor, not being strapped into the flight chair is thrown to the rear bulkhead.  There is a huge dent in the bulkhead and the CNS has broken his neck.

NH CTO Trigger says:
CSO: Are the results in yet?
NH CSO Tulpen says:
::scans the "wall" integrity hoping for a gap::
 CM CO Capt Ahkileez says:
::sees the shields burning hot pink with the energy they're absorbing::
CM MO Lt Raeyld says:
::Consciousness quickly fled, sleeps quietly upon the floor of her quarters::
 NH ACO Jackson says:
::Looks at the CSO, hoping to get some new information about their success::
NH CTO Trigger says:
::checks the status of the hawk's shields::
CM CSO Lt Senn says:
:: Tries again to lock onto the counselor as his shields are now down.::
CM OPS LtCmdr Davis says:
::over the commotion::  CO: I can't lock on to Renor, and even if I could...::looks at the view screen, seeing the same flash of the shields::
NH CSO Tulpen says:
::smiles finally:: All: we did it, there is a hole in the outer hull. If we concentrate our fire there it should widen. For some reason the material is not refracting anymore
 CM CO Capt Ahkileez says:
::grips his chair arm but doesn't look at Davis as he replies:: OPS: Keep trying.
 CM CO Capt Ahkileez says:
::watches flare after flare as core after core explodes in the chain reaction::
CM CSO Lt Senn says:
:: quietly with frustration.::  CM CO: I am loosing the counselors life signs... they are weak.
CM XO Cmdr TShara says:
::Sits in the XO chair.::  Self: They didn't listen or even let him try his plan.
 NH ACO Jackson says:
::Nods, knowing that despite this small victory, they still need to get out:: CSO: Can we get out through the gap?
CM OPS LtCmdr Davis says:
::uses what little power he has available and continues scanning for the signal::
NH CEO LtJG AlThor says:
::smiles:: CTO: Do you want some more power to the weapons?
NH CTO Trigger says:
::hearing the CSO prepares a volley of torpedoes:: ACO: Ready to fire on your command.
NH CSO Tulpen says:
aCO: Not yet, its still little more than a crack
 
ACTION: Reports continue to come in that crew are disappearing and at a faster rate.

NH CTO Trigger says:
CEO: Yeah... Concentrate on forward launchers and phasers, as much power as you can give me.
NH CSO Tulpen says:
::frowns:: All: And we continue to loose crew!
CM OPS LtCmdr Davis says:
::sees console beep more than he hears it, and he accesses the inquiry::
NH CEO LtJG AlThor says:
::reduces power to non critical systems and boosts the power to the forward weapons:
CM CSO Lt Senn says:
CM CO: The numbers of crew are vanishing quickly.
CM OPS LtCmdr Davis says:
::frowns::
 NH ACO Jackson says:
CTO: Fire... Make sure they hit on the edges of this particular crack...
CM XO Cmdr TShara says:
*CM CMO*: Doctor be prepared OPS is trying to do an emergency beam out of the Counselor.  He has apparently been thrown into the main bulkhead of the Waverider and has a broken neck.
 CM CO Capt Ahkileez says:
::feels ice in his spine at the report:: CSO: Remodulate the shields. Activate the backup generators if we have enough power.
NH CTO Trigger says:
::nods and unleashes hell on the crack signaling the other ships do do the same as much as possible::
 CM aCTO says:
CO: Nighthawk has signaled ready to fire.
CM CMO Lt Welland says:
::Suddenly looks up, as though speaking to T'Shara directly::  *CM XO*: Understood.  Have him beamed directly to Sickbay!  I'll be there.
 CM CO Capt Ahkileez says:
::calls over his shoulder:: CTO: Add fire support, tear through!
CM OPS LtCmdr Davis says:
::reconfigures the tractor beam for a wide to narrow band pull; by starting the beam wide and then narrowing it in a burst, he hopes to use some inertia to pull Renor back within range::
CM CMO Lt Welland says:
::Looks to Amica, who is equally alarmed, and nods once::  CM Amica:  Handle things here.
CM CSO Lt Senn says:
CM CO: We have been doing that... :: tries another frequency modulation::
CM OPS LtCmdr Davis says:
::diverts power from sensors and just a little from shields, then activates the burst without asking::
CM XO Cmdr TShara says:
::nods as though the doctor were nearby::  *CM CMO*: Aye, Doctor.  Still attempting a beam out.
CM CMO Lt Welland says:
::Sprints out the auxiliary cargo bay, darting into the nearest turbolift::  Turbolift: Sickbay, best possible speed.
NH CSO Tulpen says:
::observes the CTO's work closely::
NH CTO Trigger says:
::uses the phasers to clean up the edges of the crack::
 CM aCTO says:
::launches a half spread from each bow launcher, seeing the six torpedoes fly into the maelstrom::
 NH ACO Jackson says:
CTO: Target phasers as well, any additional damage we can do is a bonus... ::Looks at the CSO:: CSO: Keep monitoring the breach, Chris!
CM XO Cmdr TShara says:
CM OPS: Beam him directly to sickbay as soon as you get him.  The doctor is standing by.
NH CEO LtJG AlThor says:
::monitors the power drain making adjustments as needed::
 CM CO Capt Ahkileez says:
CSO: Launch a probe. It might not survive, but we need to know what progress we're making.
CM CSO Lt Senn says:
:: Having failed with the counselor, and needing to help the greater good, nods as Davis continues the rescue.::
 
ACTION: The concentrated fire from the three Starfleet vessels finally breaks a hole big enough to fly through and sensors lose contact with Renor's lifesigns.

NH CTO Trigger says:
ACO: Already on it Commander.
NH CSO Tulpen says:
aCO: I am ... and we did it! We can get out of here
 CM CO Capt Ahkileez says:
::sees the fireball start to collapse in on itself, sucking through tot he outside:: CSO: Belay that...

ACTION: A stray piece of debris impacts the Waverider and it explodes.

 NH ACO Jackson says:
::Nods, clearly seeing the phasers lashing out:: CTO: Indeed... Good... ::Turns back to Christina:: CSO: Can the others as well? We're probably the smallest of the three vessels...
NH CTO Trigger says:
ACO: Just cleaning up any sharp edges.
CM CSO Lt Senn says:
:: pauses from preparing the probe.::
CM OPS LtCmdr Davis says:
::scans for life signs, although he doesn't hold much hope::
CM XO Cmdr TShara says:
::walks over to OPS again.::  CM OPS: Status did you get him Commander?
NH CSO Tulpen says:
ACO: Affirmative, the last explosion was enough for all of us to escape
 CM CO Capt Ahkileez says:
OPS: Even out our shielding. Reroute power to phasers.

ACTION: More stray bits of debris impact the three Starfleet ships.

CM OPS LtCmdr Davis says:
::shakes head slowly, side to side::
CM XO Cmdr TShara says:
::watches as the Waverider explodes in front of them.:
NH CSO Tulpen says:
All: but .. it seems a Claymore shuttle got lost. As did many of our crew
 CM CO Capt Ahkileez says:
::calls over his shoulder again:: ACTO: Start carving us a way out.
CM CSO Lt Senn says:
:: Glances at a red flashing light and frowns, turning to Davis.::  CM OPS: I have lost the counselors life signs...
 NH ACO Jackson says:
::Nods:: CSO: Great... ::Turns to the viewscreen:: COM: Claymore/Orion: Nighthawk to Claymore and Orion, our sensors register the gap is large enough to get out.. Suggest we get going!
CM XO Cmdr TShara says:
::Lowers her head.::  CO: Captain I'm sorry to report it would appear we have lost the Counselor.
CM CMO Lt Welland says:
::Exits the turbolift, winding around the corridor to the nearest sickbay entrance, and looks around for his nurses::  Aloud:  Rhyxx, are you in here?  ::Motions once to her as she appears from the rear of the ward::  Rhyxx:  We need a sterilization field and surgery equipment set up.  Broken neck, injuries indeterminate...should be beamed here.
NH CSO Tulpen says:
All: we lost 18 crew ::gulps reading the names::
NH CTO Trigger says:
::shifts his fire to target the debris::
CM OPS LtCmdr Davis says:
::says nothing, and hunches over console a little::
CM XO Cmdr TShara says:
::walks back over behind the command chairs and stands there.::
 CM CO Capt Ahkileez says:
::looks back and up at her, trying to find the right words to say:: XO: I see... I'm sorry Commander. You knew him longer than I.
CM CSO Lt Senn says:
:: Looks at the counselor in disbelief and turns back around, scanning the area he was last in.::
 CM CO Capt Ahkileez says:
::turns himself back to the job at hand:: Helm: All ahead full.
 NH ACO Jackson says:
::Sighs at the news the CSO just brought, their current mission seeming less likely by the minute:: aFCO: Takes it out of here, fast as you can!
NH CSO Tulpen says:
Monroe: Captain, perhaps you can take the helm and get us out of here faster
NH CTO Trigger says:
::blasts a few pieces of debris::
CM XO Cmdr TShara says:
::glances at Jyg'Lo.::  CO: Aye, sir.  He was an interesting Counselor to say the least.  He will be missed.
 NH Capt Monroe says:
::Nods and rumbles down to the helm pushes the ship ahead::
CM CSO Lt Senn says:
:: After a moment checks internal scans.::  CM XO: We are short 34 crew.
CM OPS LtCmdr Davis says:
::leans back in his seat, alerting the crew that the non-essential decks/areas can now be entered; he establishes life support and environmental controls in these areas again::
CM XO Cmdr TShara says:
::raises an eyebrow at the more bad news reporting in.::  CM CSO: Noted Lieutenant.
CM XO Cmdr TShara says:
CM OPS: You did the best you could Commander.
 CM CO Capt Ahkileez says:
OPS: Commander, signal Orion and Nighthawk to form up on us. As soon as we're outside, we're going to warp.
NH CTO Trigger says:
::lets off a few more shots as the hawk moves forward::
 
ACTION: All three Starfleet ships blast their way out of the alien trophy case vessel and into free space to see the USS Arizona and the USS Loknar awaiting them.

CM OPS LtCmdr Davis says:
::keys the signal to the Orion and Nighthawk, though he says nothing to acknowledge the order::
CM CSO Lt Senn says:
:: quietly:: CM XO: Are we really going to leave those others behind?
 CM CO Capt Ahkileez says:
::sees the screen dim to starlight and spots the distant shapes of the Starfleet vessels:: Self: Thank God...
NH CTO Trigger says:
ACO: I have two ships, federation signatures,
NH CSO Tulpen says:
All: We are free of the alien vessel. There are 2 Starfleet vessels waiting for us. I guess they knew where to find us
 
ACTION: As the Claymore, Nighthawk and Orion emerge from the alien ship, the huge collection vessel disappears into an purple energy vortex.
 
CM CO Capt Ahkileez says:
OPS: Belay that order.
 NH ACO Jackson says:
NH CEO: Hail them!
NH CSO Tulpen says:
All: The alien vessel is gone, through the same vortex they used the first time they appeared
CM CSO Lt Senn says:
:: frowns::  CM XO: I have lost the alien vessel...
CM XO Cmdr TShara says:
CM CSO:  It appears do Lieutenant.  An unfortunate end to this entire mission.  ::Leans against the deck railing looking over the view screen.::
CM OPS LtCmdr Davis says:
::having already sent the message, he sends the belay request as well::
 CM CO Capt Ahkileez says:
::spots the names of the ships on the magnified view:: OPS: Signal the Arizona that we're coming alongside.
CM OPS LtCmdr Davis says:
::dispatches the appropriate signal to the Arizona::
CM CSO Lt Senn says:
:: One who never cries, does not acknowledge the wetness upon her face as she wipes them away.::
 NH Capt Monroe says:
::Slows the ship down to go along side the two other vessels::
NH CEO LtJG AlThor says:
COM: Arizona/Loknar: This is USS Nighthawk, glad to see you.
 CM CO Capt Ahkileez says:
::runs a hand over his bald head and finally lets himself take a breath of relief.. and regret::
NH CTO Trigger says:
::recharges the phaser banks and then powers them down::

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<END MISSION>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

EPILOGUE:   The Orion, Nighthawk, and Claymore bully their way out of the alien vessel.  The Arizona and Loknar report that they were near the New Caledonia Colony searching for Halas for weeks and just about to leave when they detected an energy vortex.

The vortex disgorged an explosion and three Starfleet ships then disappeared again.  The missing crew of the three ships is all considered lost in action against an enemy of the Federation.  Sensor sweeps of the area and an extensive search of the whole system reveal no evidence the huge alien vessel was ever there.