Let The Die be Cast! - Mission 4 - 11207.24

Summary:  The Claymore waits for the unknown.  A simple carrier wave signal was sent from the Claymore as Captain T'Shara had requested.  But for the past 8 hours there has been no sign or hail.   The System now cluttered with debris from the station and ship yards is quiet…  Alpha shift now reports to the bridge for duty.

****************** Resume Mission ********************

aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Standing at the head of the Conference Room table, hands resting lightly on the table itself, as she waits for the last of the senior staff to arrive::
CNS Ens Foster says:
::Enters the conference room and moves for an empty chair.::
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Stares slightly at the Petty Officer:: EO Georgeson: What do you mean you pulled it all out? WHAT part of 'finish install and update software' was unclear?! Don't even think of asking you are on duty until it is done.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Sitting at the conference room table, leaning back in his chair, his hands folded in his lap and his PADD on the table::
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
::Enters the conference room behind the CNS, shooting the aCO a quick smile before getting a chair near the far end of the table::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Smiles briefly to the Counselor as she sees him enter::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Leaves sickbay and heads down the corridor toward the turbolift::
FCO Uhlan Talin says:
:: located in sickbay having awoken from stasis 4 hours earlier, sitting on the medbed::
TO Ens Kytides says:
::Takes a deep breath and rubs the bridge of his nose before entering the conference room::
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Narrows his eyes slightly:: EO PO1 Georgeson: No pay for this shift either.  ::Turns and stalks off towards the Turbolift knowing that he would have to come back and re-do it anyhow.  He stops half way to the lift and turns:: EO Georgeson: Never mind, high stress environment not for all. Apologies. You are off duty, as of now.
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Nods and enters the lift.::
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
::Yawns mightily.  Could be worse...  at least this wasn't during Gamma shift::
OPS Lt Fong says:
<EO PO1 Georgeson>::Blinks a few times and shrugs then closes up the panel, hangs a "Do Not Use" sign on the console and heads out::
CNS Ens Foster says:
::Nods in greeting to Raeyld and takes an empty seat next to Hawk.::
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Presses the button for the bridge and waits, humming unconsciously to himself, his right foot tapping::
FCO Uhlan Talin says:
::Noticed the all call and doesn't wait to be medically cleared, looks around. Still a bit groggily from the pain hypo-injection, slides off the medbed and hurries to the lift before anyone can notice or object::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Continues down the corridor almost to the turbolift.  She would need to go back to sickbay at some point as they hadn't finished working on her leg::
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Steps onto the bridge, nods to Cawney and heads for the Lounge, a quick headcount was followed by a sigh.:: *EO Mariner* Please report to Bridge level, Conference room.
FCO Uhlan Talin says:
::Looking down lightly bumps into the captain as she abruptly stops in front of the lift::
FCO Uhlan Talin says:
CO: Excuse.. me ma'am.  My apologies.
EO Ens Mariner says:
::Glances up: Self: buh! really? *OPS*: Be there in 1 minute. ::Talks and jogs towards the nearest turbolift reading a padd.:
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Feels a light bump and turns to see who it was as the turbolift doors open::  FCO: That is ok Uhlan,  how are you doing?  It is good to see you up and about.
TO Ens Kytides says:
::Takes a seat as far away from everyone else as he can without moving a chair to the wall and gives an absent-minded nod to Damrok::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Glances around to reach of the officers in the room so far, making a mental note of who is missing...::
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Stops at the Replicator, and mutters something to it, pulling a steaming mug of yellow fluid from it then heads to one of the empty chairs, trying not to look as exhausted as he felt.::
EO Ens Mariner says:
::Trots into the turbolift:: TL: bridge. ::Continues reading reports as the lift moves.::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Nods to Kytides in return, and glances at each of the faces already present...had expected some tardiness, at this hour, and appears undisturbed by the fact that they're not under way yet::
FCO Uhlan Talin says:
CO: I am within acceptable parameters ::Felt a calming::
FCO Uhlan Talin says:
::Enters the lift with the CO::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Nods, motioning, allowing Talin to enter the lift::  FCO: That is good to hear.  Heading for the bridge as well?
EO Ens Mariner says:
::Nods to the others in the lift, his eyes focused on his padd::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Enters the turbolift, straightening her uniform a bit::
FCO Uhlan Talin says:
CO:  mm yes,.  As I've been waiting in sickbay, I've been trying to catch up on all that has taken place.  If I can be honest.. it's a little disorienting and I have my own opinions about where those Romulan forces came from.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
TL: Bridge
EO Ens Mariner says:
::Jogs off the turbolift on the bridge, cruises into the conference room, tosses his pad on the table in front of an empty chair, heads for the replicator, and orders a steaming cup of coffee that's strong enough to grow hair on anyone, then takes his seat.::
FCO Uhlan Talin says:
::Hears the Girl from Ipanema play in the TL::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Nods::  FCO: I wouldn't trouble yourself about that.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Glances from Hawk, to Damrok, to Kytides, to Fong::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::The doors on the turbolift quickly open onto the bridge::
FCO Uhlan Talin says:
CO: One has to, given my position.  But those were not regular forces.  Thank you for not questioning my loyalty , I know it has to cross some of the crew's mind.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::She exits along with Talin and heads toward the conference room::
FCO Uhlan Talin says:
::Walks onto the bridge with the CO::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Pauses for a moment outside of the conference room doors::  FCO: I don't think that is an issue at the moment.  They have other things to worry about.
FCO Uhlan Talin says:
::Lowers his eyes::  CO: Thank you ma'am.  
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Nods.  Enters the conference room and moves to the back of the conference room::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Clears her throat once, as the CO and FCO join the Conference Room::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Looks up from the table finally, her gaze taking in each of the command staff in turn, before she speaks::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
Staff: I'll make this brief. We arrived in the system approximately eighteen hours ago. We assisted Captain T'Shara. We've brought both Captain T'Shara and her crew - ::Nods to T'Shara:: - and Commander Davis aboard in one piece. ::Asks rhetorically:: Why are we still here?
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Stays quiet and just nods slightly in response to Raeyld::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
Staff: What I can tell you is Captain T'Shara's mission - our mission - is not complete:  to protect the Federation from a grave danger.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
Staff: To accomplish this mission, we will be at times working together with unexpected “allies”… ::Glances at Kytides, then back at the group at large:: …and many times our next step will be to wait - as we did upon arrive, and as we have since.
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
::Clamps his mouth tightly together in case the smart ass inside should try to escape::
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Glances at his PADD, about to list of the few minor issues that should be resolved before they should jump to warp, but closes his mouth when the captain goes on::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Draws a deep breath, not happy about the next part, but resolute:: Staff: Unfortunately, the extremely sensitive nature of our mission means that the more details we share with you now, the greater the chance of our mission's failure…and so, for now, we are exercising caution and disseminating information on a strict "need to know" basis.
FCO Uhlan Talin says:
::Feels heavily conflicted about this missions, Romulans and Breen have not ever had good relations but knowing his father's stance on slavery::
TO Ens Kytides says:
::Sighs under his breath at the glance, being able to read between the lines despite lack of sleep and unsettled thoughts not helped by what was between the lines::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
Staff: I need you to know that - ::Locks eyes with the Captain:: -  I fully support Captain T'Shara's objectives here. That we are here - not for our own good - and most certainly not out of any sort of revenge -  but to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the Federation itself.
FCO Uhlan Talin says:
::Catches the "need to know and assumes that means he will not know given his blood line::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Nods with understanding, intentionally keeping his gaze fixed on Raeyld -- Kytides has got enough on his mind without the eyes of the command staff on him::
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Makes a note on his PADD, then at the Captain's statement he looks at the Counselor curiously::
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
::Rolls his eyes at the "need to know" part. Like that's never happened::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Looks back to the officers:: Staff: That the lives of countless of its citizens may be at stake. That I continue to take full responsibility for our presence here against orders. That I ask for your trust, and patience.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
Staff: If you need more, I invite you - welcome you, to see me privately. I'll address your concerns the best I can. We will find a solution.
EO Ens Mariner says:
::Rolls his eyes::: Thoughts: Patience when the entire ship could blow apart at a dumb move because I can't keep up. ::But keeps those thoughts to himself.::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
Staff: Until then…remain vigilant.   ::Pause::  Dismissed.
FCO Uhlan Talin says:
aCO: You know me, doc. ::Sneers:: I'm the model of patience.
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Raises an eyebrow, then a hand:: aCO/CO: Captains, a question.
CO Capt TShara says:
::Continues standing, her hands clasped in front of her listening::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Looks at Talin a moment, her same serious, neutral expression, before shifting her gaze to Fong:: OPS: Of course.
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
::Looks at the aCO with a little surprise.  That was it?  Still not telling you anything, but trust me.  Gives a mental shrug. He already trusted her.::
OPS Lt Fong says:
aCO/CO: What is the current chain of command. ::his gaze settled on Raeyld.::
SMDrew says:
<TO Lt Kingston>::Runs in from the Bridge.::  aCO:  We have incoming.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Starts to stand immediately, but stops halfway and looks to Raeyld::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Raises a breath, to be cut off by Kingston:: CTO: Go.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
All: Let's go!   ::Starts for the Conference Room exit herself::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
aCO:  Aye, Sir.  ::Picks up his PADD and starts off at a brisk walk in one motion, moving around the table and out of the conference room::
SMDrew says:
<TO Lt Kingston>  CTO:  13 ships on short range sensors.  Just entering the system.  ETA less than ten minutes.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
Kingston:  Identification?
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Follows the others onto the bridge::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Makes his way toward secondary tactical and logs in there::
SMDrew says:
<TO Lt Kingston> ::Walks with Damrok to the bridge.::  CTO:  Breen attack force.  Mostly Heavy cruisers.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Pauses just outside the Conference Room door, to accompany the still somewhat-in-recovery T'Shara:: CO: I take it you'll want to have a word, if this is good news.
EO Ens Mariner says:
::Smoothly leaves the conference room, heads onto the bridge and to the engineering station and logs in.::
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Stays seated for a long moment then downs his drink, and stands heading immediately for the turbolift:: TL: Aft Torpedo room.
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
::Leaves the conference room and takes station at his temporary TIC console::
CNS Ens Foster says:
::Knows that their continued stay here with the crew knowing so little will just continue to build the stress with the crew, he would have to keep a closer eye on the crew and their behavior, and do what he could, mulls this over as he follows the others onto the bridge.::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
aCO: We haven't received a return signal this is probably not good news.  We can't do anything about it.
OPS Lt Fong says:
<OPS_PO1_Cawney>::At the operations station::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Nods to T'Shara:: CTO: Have they seen us?
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
Aloud:  Station keeping.  Kingston, no shields or weapons unless Captain Raeyld gives the order.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
aCO:  Almost assuredly.  Their course is taking them straight to us.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CTO: Have they powered weapons?
SMDrew says:
<TO Lt Kingston>::Nods.::  CTO:  Understood sir.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Takes a breath, she was hoping for goods news.  Takes a position near tactical::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Glances over his shoulder a moment, expecting Kytides but finding T'Shara instead::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
aCO:  All of the vessels have powered weapons and raised shields.
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
::Signals the flight deck to move to a launch ready state::
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Exits the turbolift and heads to the console that Georgeson had failed to finish::
FCO Uhlan Talin says:
aCO/CO:  uhm ::Confused who to ask::  ACO/CO: Permission to take the Helm?
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
FCO: Granted.
TO Ens Kytides says:
::Gets up from his seat carefully before moving out behind everyone else, moving in to Damrok's side opposite the primary station since most other areas around him have been otherwise occupied::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CTO: Time to weapon's range, and have their targeted us?
FCO Uhlan Talin says:
::Scoots in the chair and sliding the panel back into place almost with not enough time for the other redshirt to vacate::
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
aCO:  Ready five at your command, Captain.  Remaining squadrons manning up.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
aCO:  Estimated time to arrival is around nine minutes, at this point...they still appear to be out of range of targeting sensors, but will be in weapons range in roughly eight minutes.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
aCO: The fighters need to stand down.  Shut them all down.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CO: Fighters are all in the bays.   CAG: Keep them there for now.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
aCO: Shut them all down.  Turn them off they need to be cold.
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
::Shoots T’Shara a look...  like he'd just launch on his own.  Sheesh!::  aCO:  Roger that.
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Pulls open the console and starts re-connecting the leads quickly, a tricorder buzzing by his ear telling him where the power was as he slotted in more plugs::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Simply:: CAG: Engines cold, Mr. Hawk.   CTO: Let me know the moment they're in targeting range.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
aCO:  Aye, Captain.  ::Looks up again, to Kytides::  TO:  How much rest do you have?
OPS Lt Fong says:
<OPS PO1 Cawney> aCO: Would you like me to hail them ma'am?
FCO Uhlan Talin says:
::Evaluates the oncoming ships, and mutters to himself,:: Self:  Now this is something I've trained for.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
OPS: No, but prepare a line to the Ready Room computer.
OPS Lt Fong says:
<OPS_PO1_Cawney>::Nods slightly, arranging a secured feed to the Captain's ready room.::
TO Ens Kytides says:
::Winces slightly before he can catch it, uncomfortable at the question even though it wouldn't have taken much to spot::  CTO:  Enough, Sir.
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
::Shakes his head and makes a mental note to get the terminology down that the Captain wanted to hear.  All engines WERE cold.  Simply responds::  aCO:  Aye ma'am

ACTION:  The OPS Console flashes with an incoming carrier signal matching the one the Claymore sent.

aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Draws a deep breath, almost holding as she waits for the next move::
OPS Lt Fong says:
<OPS_PO1_Cawney>aCO: Incoming signal matching our transmission from yesterday.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Stands, waiting::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Nods:: CO: Ready Room?
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Logs off secondary tactical::  TO:  Take your station.  ::Holds up his hand to Kingston, bidding her to hold her place at primary, and walks down into the command area, taking up a place a few steps away from Raeyld::
EO Ens Mariner says:
::Scrolls through the engineering reports, paying attention to the rest of the bridge crew.::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
aCO: Aye, after you Captain.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Nods to Damrok:: CTO: You have the bridge.  ::Walks directly to the Ready Room::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Follows alongside Raeyld and into the Ready room::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
aCO:  Aye, Sir.  ::Adjusts his bearing slightly, folding his hands behind his back and moving to the spot where Raeyld had just stood::
TO Ens Kytides says:
::Nods, breathing a sigh of relief and taking a step to his side and up to the secondary console, running through information::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Hits her commbadge as she moves to the desk:: CO: What's your protocol?
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
<TO1 Lt Kingston>  ::Looks up and toward Kytides, and gives him a sure nod...had expected Damrok to want them to switch places, but takes it for what it appears to be -- lack of wanting to shuffle personnel in a possible crisis situation::
EO Ens Mariner says:
::Glances up:: ops: can I get a status report? I know I don't outrank you but I'd like to know what I'm dealing with without having to run all the way back to main engineering to grab reports from the main computer systems.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
aCO: There really is no protocol.  We do as we've been doing unfortunately we wait.  The signal back is just their acknowledgment that they understand.
CNS Ens Foster says:
::Standing in the command area on the bridge, splitting his attention between the crew and the view screen.::
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Clicks the last feed into place, and runs the tricorder over the bottom of the console double checking before he powers it back up.::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Turns slowly to one side, then the other, trying to gauge the level of nervousness among the bridge crew::
TO Ens Kytides says:
::Returns the nod, perhaps not quite as crisp as usual though some of that is thanks to looking intently through scan readings::
OPS Lt Fong says:
<OPS PO1 Cawney> ::Glances back then shrugs at the EO and sends him the most up to date ship board status report she had available::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CO: Meaning...?
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Takes a few paces back and forth::  Cawney:  Standby.  I suspect the captains... ::Pauses a moment, if only at how odd that sounds::  ...will tell us where and when they'd like a full transmission routed.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Turns and looks to Kytides::  TO:  Estimated time of arrival?

ACTION:  Thirteen Breen Vessels come to a stop around the Claymore.  They weapons targeting major areas of the Starfleet Vessel.   The Communications panel flashes as an incoming hail arrives.

OPS Lt Fong says:
<OPS PO1 Cawney> ::Ignores the images on the viewscreen:: CTO: They are hailing us...
EO Ens Mariner says:
::Scrolls it.:: Cawney: This'll do. Thanks. ::Goes back to work.::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
*aCO*:  Captain, incoming hail from the Breen.
FCO Uhlan Talin says:
::Panel is lit up with targeting locks on the Claymore, shifts a bit in his seat in a smirk::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Regards the viewscreen a moment, and assumes that made his question to Kytides a bit moot::
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Stands and places a tricorder on the edge of the console updating the console's software from factory specs to current standards::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Shrugs her eyebrows:: CO: Moot point.   *CTO*: Have Mr. Cawney put it through to the Ready Room, Commander.   ::Gestures to welcome T'Shara to take the first "spot" behind the desk::
OPS Lt Fong says:
<OPS PO1 Cawney>::Forwards the comm to the ready room::
SMDrew says:
<Relk Varis> COMM: USS Claymore: This is Relk Varis with the Imperial task force.  You are in violation of our boarders.  Your ship and crew will surrender.
FCO Uhlan Talin says:
::Rolls his eyes at the view screen::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
Cawney:  Forwarded?  ::Turns and makes his way toward the first officer's chair, and speaks quietly as he looks at Kytides::  TO:  In regards to my previous question...no response necessary.  ::Smiles a tight-lipped if still lighthearted smile::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Sits in his chair, folds his right leg over his left, and waits::
OPS Lt Fong says:
<OPS PO1 Cawney>::Nods in response to the CTO::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
aCO: The Breen in the system now is not the group we need to be dealing with.  However, if we received a carrier wave it means that the group we have been negotiating with might be, could be, in theory on their way.
TO Ens Kytides says:
::Breathes in deeply, glancing to Damrok as he takes back the question before looking back to the console, smiling slightly as well, though his is completely devoid of humor::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
Cawney:  Thank you, Petty Officer.  All:  Please hold any unnecessary departmental activities, including diagnostics above routine level, until after the Breen have left.  ::Looks perfectly calm, whether or not that's actually the case, particularly given the assumption that the Breen will be leaving at all::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Blows a bit of air through her lips, then nods, and slips into the chair behind the desk herself:: COM: Relk Varis: This is Captain Raeyld -- ::Pauses half a second, then swallows and continues:: --we apologize for inadvertently transgressing your borders.
SMDrew says:
<Relk Varis> COM: USS Claymore:  You are eight light years into our border and nearly 20 from your own border.  You will surrender your vessel at once.
CNS Ens Foster says:
::Moves to his chair as they wait to see if the Breen are going to blow them out of the sky, might as well be comfortably if they were going to be scattered across the heavens.::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Exits the ready room and back onto the bridge::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Nods slowly, even ponderously, all the while calculating in the back of her brain taking into account the fact that the Breen are pretty infamously impossible to stall:: COM: Relk Varis: I see, I see. How exactly would you like this accomplished? Do you have a list of instructions I could follow?
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO: Can we hand load a single quantum torpedo into the forward launcher without bringing anything on line?
CO Capt T’Shara says:
TO: Can we get a transporter lock on Relk Varis?
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Checks the download progress, and hangs a 'Not Certified for Use' tag on it before he heads back to the turbolift::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
CO:  Captain, we could, but doing it without the notice of the Breen is another matter entirely.  We've not raised shields and have no electronic countermeasures employed.  They can probably tell what I had for breakfast.
OPS Lt Fong says:
<OPS PO1 Cawney> CO: Ma'am the Breen ships have shields raised. They are not rotating the frequency so we may be able to match and beam through, but it is a big if.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO: I understand but have a team manually fill five quantum torpedoes and carefully load them into the forward torpedo tube.  But, do not power anything up at this point.
SMDrew says:
<Relk Varis> COM: USS Claymore: Your delay will cost you Captain. ::Cuts the communication.::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
OPS: Begin trying to match it, their lead ship.
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Enters the bridge from the turbolift and moves to the engineering station::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Takes a deep breath, and holds it a moment, then releases it with the words::  CO:  Understood, Captain.  ::Taps the button on his chair armrest::  *TPD*:  Torpedo room, I need five quantum torpedoes in the forward launchers.  Bring nothing online, and do it as immediately as possible.

ACTION: Breen disruptors rip through the forward saucer section.   Bits of Ablative armor burn away and leaving huge blackened streaks across the saucer section.

OPS Lt Fong says:
<OPS PO1 Cawney> CO: Yes ma'am.
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Feels the ship shake and looks up:: Aloud: I just got that fixed...
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
TO/TO1:  Hold all fire!  All weapons must remain powered down!  ::Has to assume they're bluffing really hard, as he finds it difficult to believe they wouldn't just board and take them all as slaves, given the chance::

ACTION:  Breen Tactical officers begin to appear on all decks.

FCO Uhlan Talin says:
::Outloud:: ALL: ahh? Evasive maneuvers anyone?
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Her grip tightens on the nearby console as the ship shakes::
OPS Lt Fong says:
<OPS PO1 Cawney> CO: I can't promise that they won't notice... ::Begins trying for a transporter lock on the Breen flag ship::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Jumps from the chair and darts out to the bridge, hitting her commbadge as she goes::  *All Hands*: Brace for impact and do not fire.   ::Quickly finds place beside T'Shara::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Grips his armrest somewhat tightly a moment, then launches himself out of the chair and stands::  TO:  Report.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
FCO:  Hold position, Ensign.

ACTION:  5 Breen tactical officers arrive on the bridge pointing disruptor rifles.

CAG Cdt Hawk says:
::Starts to move toward the Breen, then notes the rifles and his own empty hands.  Stops::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Lifts her hands slightly and to the side, palms up, as she faces the Breen::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Looks to Raeyld and the others and back at the Breen::
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Ignores the Breen, issuing orders for the damage control teams to report to the sections that took the hit.::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
<TO1 Lt Kingston>  ::Immediately starts to reach for her phaser, but stops herself and looks to Damrok with eyes wide...as she glances down, she sees fourteen more Breen ships en route...wonderful::
FCO Uhlan Talin says:
::Punches the console reading a command to disable inertial dampeners and engage impulse and waits::
OPS Lt Fong says:
<OPS PO1 Cawney>::Looks at the CO and nods once::
TO Ens Kytides says:
::Curses, for once not a tiny bit under his breath, only not fleeing or drawing his weapon yet because he was clutching his console due to the shaking::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Addresses whichever Breen seems most dominant:: Breen Officer: The preemptive strike was hardly necessary.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Nods to Cawney and points directly in front of herself::
CNS Ens Foster says:
::Turns as he sees a flash of light off to the side to see Breen beam onto the bridge.  Keeps quiet as he sees the rest of the crew warily watching the Breen but not taking any action against them.::
SMDrew says:
<Breen Officer> ::Slams the butt of his rifle against Raeyld forehead.::  Outloud:  You will comply.
OPS Lt Fong says:
<OPS PO1 Cawney>::Initiates a site-to-site transport to the point in front of T'Shara::
FCO Uhlan Talin says:
::Sends a console text to stations to brace on command for a lurch and waits for orders::

ACTION:  Relk Varis appears in front of T'Shara.

CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Remains stock still, his breathing shallow...his eyes are the only part of him that moves, as he tries to analyze which he would try to shoot first if the tactical officers are forced to quick-draw::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Looks at the Breen that attacked Raeyld without turning his head...and thinks he has picked said target::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Crumples back to the deck a moment, her hand moving instinctively to her forehead, to quell the rush of blood, as she wait a full second to sort of regain her senses, before moving slowly back to her feet, looking at Relk Varis as she does::
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
::Growls under his breath as Raeyld is knocked down.  Starts to move toward her to help, but stops as she gets to her feet on her own::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Grabs Varis by his armor at the neck and swings him around in a headlock::  Relk: As a rule I don't deal with underlings that have no government backing.
CNS Ens Foster says:
::Starts to move toward Raeyld as she is knocked down but stops as she gets right back up.::
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Hears the crack of a rifle and turns from the engineering console to see Serena drop, he crouches, a simple flat bladed knife flashing free from his boot, he stays crouched, short sharp teeth bared, eyes one organic, one robotic looking for a target. A calf, or a knee or something nice and soft.::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Backs herself up against the main viewscreen as nobody can sneak up on her::

ACTION:  The Breen guards turn and point their weapons towards T'Shara.

aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Nods to Damrok through the blood seeping into her eyes::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Draws his phaser and aims it at the Breen that attacked Raeyld::  Aloud:  Weapons down!  Now!  ::Looks immediately to Kingston and Kytides both, and nods sharply::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Motions at Damrok, to fire at the lead ship::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
<TO1 Lt Kingston>  ::Draws and aims at the nearest Breen::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
TO:  Fire those quantum torpedoes, lead Breen vessel.  ::Figures if anyone is going to get to take the shot, it'll be Giorgos::
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
::Seeing the Tactical folks drawing weapons, draws his own, sighting on the nearest Breen::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
Relk: Tell your men to get off this ship and you might have a chance of leaving.
CNS Ens Foster says:
::As the Breen’s attention is drawn away he moves to Raeyld to see if she is ok.::
SMDrew says:
<Relk Varis> CO: I would rather die.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Her eyes flicker from Damrok, to Kytides, back to T'Shara, watching events play out and the crew do their part perfectly, while the ringing through her brain continues::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Winces at Varis' comment of self-execution::
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
::Mutters::  That's doable, Breen.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::With a quick movement snaps his neck, pulling his disruptor out of the holster as he falls to the ground.::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
Aloud:  I said, weapons...down!
OPS Lt Fong says:
::Still seeing red at the edge of his eyes, he stays low ignoring the scenario playing out at the front of the bridge, as the Breen look for targets he has already found one, the back of a Breen knee. He shoves his boot knife in deep, and spins it twice before rolling away pulling the knife free::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Fires on heavy stun at the nearby Breen, knowing T'Shara has no protection at this point::
TO Ens Kytides says:
::Stares at the Breen, breathing out of control and not drawing his phaser at Damrok's original order, still frozen in shock and fright, but at Varis' words, finally snaps out of it, targeting the lead vessel and firing any quantum torpedoes that managed to get loaded::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
<TO1 Lt Kingston>::Fires at the Breen she's targeted as well::
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
::Follows the CTO's lead and fires on the Breen he's targeted as well::

ACTION: Almost instantly the Bridge of the Claymore becomes filled with weapon wire.

aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::As the Counselor draws near, she gives his shoulder a quick pat with her free hand, giving him an ever-so-brief smile of assurance, before pulling down on his shoulder, pulling them both to crouching positions as the bridge erupts into a full firefight::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Disruptor in hand she begins to fire at the closest Breen::

ACTION:  Three torpedoes leave the forward launcher and target the lead Breen Vessel.

OPS Lt Fong says:
<OPS PO1 Cawney>::Glances at the aCO and CO noting that they were distracted she powered the shields, and crouched behind her console::

ACTION:  More Breen beam aboard as the weapon fire smashes through control panels, walls, and main viewscreen.

CNS Ens Foster says:
::Drops into a crouch with Raeyld as the bridge erupts in weapons fire.::
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Targets the next Breen and fires his hand phaser again, crouching and ducking behind secondary tac next to Kytides, as it's the nearest cover::
TO Ens Kytides says:
::Drops down with the weapons fire, finally pulling his phaser out and popping back up to take a shot at the first Breen he sees, chanting a muttered choice curse word followed by Breen, over and over again::
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
::As weapons fire sizzles across the bridge, leaps for cover behind a console, then coming back up, firing at any moving Breen::

ACTION:  Hawk takes a disruptor shot in the chest after taking out several Breen.

aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Hits her commbadge:: *All Hands*: Defend yourself from int---  ::Sees something flash at her chair, and quickly hits a button, trying to deactivate shields before they can go live::
FCO Uhlan Talin says:
::ducks down in his seat as low as he can keeping his attention on the space battle that is about to ensue::

ACTION:  Damrok is hit in the arm after dropping two Breen across the bridge.

CAG Cdt Hawk says:
::Slams back against the bulkhead from the shot and slides down to the deck::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Crouches behind a console, looking up and firing again at the incoming Breen.::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Pulls the kit from beneath her chair and yanks out two phasers, tossing one to Foster, and powering the second up in one hand::
TO Ens Kytides says:
::Continues a cursing chant, ducking out to the side or top to fire several more times before seeing Damrok hit::  CTO:  Sir, you alright?
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
Aloud:  Ahh!  ::Crouches low behind the console, favoring his left forearm::  TO:  I...should be.  Just clear the bridge.

ACTION:  The first quantum torpedo smashes against the lead ships forward shields.  The quantum torpedoes that follow pass through and strike against the hull of the vessel.  It explodes moments later.

ACTION:  Across the Claymore the Breen tactical officers beam off.

OPS Lt Fong says:
::Rolls to another Breen, and slices the blade across the back of another EVA suit's knee.
CNS Ens Foster says:
::Catches the phaser and fires at the remaining Breen, as he tries to move toward where Hawk just went down.::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Looks up again to take another shot, firing as they disappear::
TO Ens Kytides says:
::Nods, ducking out to fire again, noticing them starting to beam off but considering it a sign to speed up his attacks rather than slow down::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::On the deck, partially covered by the command chair, she takes a few shots best she can through her hampered vision, firing on one of the Breen as it begins to dematerialize::

ACTION:  Nearly fifteen stunned Breen tactical officers line the bridge floor.  Engineering panel is fried, science station one is burning and most of the turbolift door is blackened.

CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
TO1:  Kingston, tactical status.  Torpedoes?  ::Sitting on the deck, holding his arm...he's since stopped attacking::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Swallows:: aOPS: Fire suppression...   CTO: Status reports...   CNS: Hawk---?
CNS Ens Foster says:
::As the bridge clears of Breen intruders he runs over to where Hawk went down to see if he was still alive.::
OPS Lt Fong says:
<OPS PO1 Cawney>::Still curled under her console.::
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
::Groans::  Owwwww
FCO Uhlan Talin says:
ALL: It's alive 
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
<TO1 Lt Kingston>  CTO:  Clean hits.  Lead Breen vessel destroyed.  ::Holsters her phaser and emerges from the cover of her station, all business, and looks over the display::  

ACTION:  More Breen Vessels arrive.  There are now a total of 26 Breen vessels around the Claymore.

TO Ens Kytides says:
::Ducks out again to see them gone and turns his back to his console, slumping for the moment, breathing still out of control::
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
::Slides himself to a sitting position against the bulkhead with a groan::
CNS Ens Foster says:
::Crouches down next to Hawk and takes a look at his wound.::  aCO:  He's alive.  Just badly burned.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Stands, still holding the disruptor.  She makes her way over to Raeyld, pulling the chair off of her and trying to help her up.::  *Sickbay*: Medical teams to bridge we have wounded.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Gets to his feet, still holding his arm, for all the good it's doing him...might be doing more harm, actually...takes a moment to holster his phaser::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Climbs to her feet, sort of with T'Shara's help, her one hand still plastered bloodily against her forehead, as she continues:: aOPS: Cawney - somebody- fire suppression! Science station!    Bridge: Shields stay down, weapons stay off, hold all fire for further instructions.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
::Looks down to see Kytides, and immediately crouches again::  TO:  Ensign...are you injured?
SMDrew says:
<Tha'throt Ayn> COM: USS Claymore:  I must speak with Captain T'Shara if she is alive.
TO Ens Kytides says:
::Continues a muttering chant, quieter before now, though still a bit over his breath::  Self:  Damn Breen.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
CTO/TO: Have a tactical team secure the Breen.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
<MO LtJg Rase>*CO*: On our way, Captain.  ::Rushes into the turbolift with the first team::

ACTION:  Outside the Claymore the two Breen task groups begin to attack one another.

CNS Ens Foster says:
CAG:  Helps on its way.
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
*MAA*:  Damrok to Golarex.  I know you probably have your hands full right now making sure the ship is clear, but we need to make sure our cargo is secure.  Take as many tactical and security officers as you like at your discretion and do it.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
COM: Tha'throt_Ayn: This is Captain T'Shara.
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
CNS:  Thanks
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::With T'Shara on the comm, someone presumably on fire suppression, and medical teams on their way, she snags the kit from her chair and crosses the deck to science, kneeling beside Hawk:: CAG: Hey...  ::Finally lets go of her forehead to pull a hypo and load it to stabilize Hawk's condition until medical arrives::
SMDrew says:
<Tha'throt Ayn> COM: USS Claymore: Captain.  You have broken our deal.  Once we have removed the threat from the area I will beam over to discuss the Claymore's negotiated surrender.
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
::Looks up:: aCO:  Hey yourself...  ::Eyes her head::  You didn't duck.
FCO Uhlan Talin says:
::Sighs in a low tone.::  All:  oh no not again.
CO Capt T’Shara says:
COM: Tha'throt_Ayn: Tha'throt Ayn the deal has not been broken.  Everything is as we negotiated.  I look forward to speaking to you about this in person.
SMDrew says:
<Tha'throt Ayn> COM: USS Claymore: We will discuss it Captain.  ::Turns off the Comm.::
TO Ens Kytides says:
<MAA SCPO Golarex>*CTO*:  Aye, sir.  I'll head a team for that right away.  Self:  Very interesting day.  ::Taps his commbadge again, rattling off a solid collection of names to join him::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
CAG: Neither did you.  ::With a flicker of a smile as she presses the hypospray to his neck:: CAG: One day you'll notice a pattern.  ::Dials a second dose and applies it to Hawk's shoulder::  Medical will be here in just a few more seconds...they'll have you patched up in no time. Just...take it easy, okay?
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::With the comm cut she looks around the bridge, eyebrow raised::
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Looks to Foster, her gaze charging him with yet another's care::
CAG Cdt Hawk says:
::Closes his eyes:: aCO:  I'll just rest here.  You go save us from the bad Breen
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Pats his shoulder gently:: CAG: Hold it together.  ::Presses the hypospray to Foster's hand::  CNS: For the pain.   ::Rises to her feet...and looks to T'Shara::
CO Capt T’Shara says:
::Walks over to Raeyld::  aCO: It looks like for now the Breen are busy with a second task force.
TO Ens Kytides says:
::Looks up to Damrok finally::  CTO:  Sorry, Sir?
CTO LtCmdr Damrok says:
TO:  Any injuries, Ensign?
TO Ens Kytides says:
::Takes a deep breath, finally getting it somewhat under control::  CTO:  Oh.  No, Sir.
aCO Cmdr Raeyld says:
::Nods:: CO: For now...

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