Mission Summary 11410.16

"Turbulence"

The Federation Starship USS Telemacus has been deemed a total loss and has been sent to the scrap yards.  The age of the ship and the extensive damage it received has caused Starfleet Command to order its decommissioning.

Fortunately, the USS Don Johnson which has suffered much more extensive damage in the past has not suffered the same fate.  In fact the Don Johnson has been retrofit with whatever surviving new components were last installed on the Telemacus.

The crew of the Don Johnson has been ordered off ship and assigned temporary quarters aboard Starbase 320 while the station crew, now supplemented by the Telemacus crew conducts sanitization and sterilization protocols.

Vice Admiral D`Sorot has sent word to the Captain that he will be delayed in issuing orders while he is recalled to Federation Headquarters for debriefing.  Though the word to the Captain immediately precedes a message that says the Vice Admiral is on his way back.

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XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::sitting in a lounge on the starbase, in his work uniform::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::wandering the corridors, shadowboxing the apocalypse::

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::on the deck of the starbase spacedock discussing the shuttle's performance with Dave and the boys::

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::takes a drink of his favorite Earth drink, looking down at some reports on his PADD::

Host aFCO_Montana says:
::finds the nearest computer panel and locates the CTO's comm signal and begins walking toward it::

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::describing in graphic detail how much he enjoyed the holoemitters around the main berth::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::looks for a bar, hoping to find the bottom of a bottle of Jameson's::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
@::sounds of construction and removal and bringing in of equipment::

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Wandering around the area, she steps into a shop of antiquity.::

Host aFCO_Montana says:
::finds where the CTO is standing and walks over:: CTO: Excuse me Commander, do you have a minute?

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::sighs as he reads some of the latest updates on the repairs. Setting his reports down, he turns to look outside the station, gazing out at the universe around them::

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::looks Montana over::  aFCO:  What can I do for you?

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
@::moving around some equipment::

Host aFCO_Montana says:
CTO: Well Commander, I was wondering if you knew anything about why they may have decommissioned the USS Telemacus.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
aFCO:  I didn't know they had.  I just got back.  Gutsy little ship, though.  She went out fighting.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Finding the area she was looking for, she carefully went through the scores of music collected from around the federation.::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::steps inside of a bar called "Spatial Relations"::

Host aFCO_Montana says:
CTO: Indeed.  I was so very sorry to hear about it.  Especially since our own ship has had much worse damage.  Lt. Raivac, their CTO is quite angry.  Especially since their new duty is to get us ready to go out.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::nods::  aFCO:  I'd be angry too were the situation reversed.

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::stands, walking slowly over to the window::

Host aFCO_Montana says:
CTO: I was wondering Commander ... 

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
aFCO:  Just spit it out.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Finding a piece of music in a language she did not recognize, other than the manuscript was very old, she takes it and a couple of other interesting looking pieces.::

Host aFCO_Montana says:
ACTION: The station shudders and lurches as main power is disrupted and emergency lighting is activated.  All personnel are jostled and thrown from their locations.

Host aFCO_Montana says:
<Station Operations> Red Alert.  All Hands to Battle Stations, All leave and liberty are cancelled.  This is not a drill.  All starship crews report immediately to starship duty stations and prepare for immediate departure.

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::falls in the dark::

Host aFCO_Montana says:
::has her thought interrupted as she falls to the ground::

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::staggers, placing his hands to the nearest bulkhead::

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::startled::  aFCO:  Hey!  Are you okay?  ::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::decides to just lay there for a few minutes. Kind of peaceful really::

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
Station Computer: Report cause of Station Alert Status Change.

Host aFCO_Montana says:
::shaken:: CTO: I think so, yes... You?

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Running from the shop, she tosses a credit onto the counter.::  *Starbase OPS*:  This is captain So`tsoh.  What is going on?

Host aFCO_Montana says:
<Computer> XO: The station is under attack.

Host aFCO_Montana says:
<Starbase Operations> *CO*: Get to your ship Captain, we're under attack and a little busy right now.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
aFCO:  No problem.  We should find out what's going on.  ::gets up and brushes himself off::

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::taps his commbadge:: *Don Johnson*: This is the Executive Officer. Beam me directly to the Bridge. Begin recall procedures of all personnel.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
*OPS*:  As quickly as you can, get an account of our crew.  Beam aboard any not moving fast enough.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
@*CO*: Captain what's going on. I received the station alert.

Host aFCO_Montana says:
::stands and nods:: CTO: We should get back to the ship.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
*CEO*: Stations is under attack.  Prepare for battle.

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::hears the communication, gets up and signals Mahaffey to beam him back to the bridge ASAP::

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::nods and walks briskly away::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
@All: Red Alert, secure all stations, get me all the power we can muster towards shields and weapons. Let's get it done people.

Host aFCO_Montana says:
ACTION: The station's main power is restored as Lieutenant Donovan is beamed directly aboard the bridge.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Faster than many would have seen, she arrives at her temporary quarters and collects her son and whatever he has on hand.::  *aOPS*:  This is Captain So'tsoh, beam us aboard.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
@<EO_Sterling>: CEO: Commander, we have a few systems disconnected still. Trying to get them back up now.

Host aFCO_Montana says:
ACTION: The Captain and her entourage are beamed aboard directly to her quarters.

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
@::materializes on the bridge::

Host aFCO_Montana says:
ACTION: The XO is beamed directly to the bridge along with the OPS Officer.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
@:: Needing to say nothing to her son other than a light touch on his shoulder, she quickly heads out of her quarters and to the bridge.::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
@EO: I hope our new shields and phasers are online. Those parts hopefully are going to give our teeth a bit more bite.

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
@::materializes on the bridge:: All: Report! Who is attacking the station?

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
@ :: As the lift stops, she pauses briefly to orient who is on the bridge.::

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::still in his civilian clothes as he makes his way to the docking ring::

Host aFCO_Montana says:
::follows the CTO in lock step:: CTO: What do you think is going on?

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
@ OPS: Give us a view of what is going on outside the station.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
aFCO:  I don't know but I think we're about to find out.

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
@::taps into the communications console, requesting immediate departure clearance from Starbase Operations::

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
@ <SO Amethyst> :: slightly out of breath, arrives on the bridge and heads for science.  Quickly she logs in.::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
@::gets filled on from Mahaffey:: CO: Aye ::focuses the visual sensor array on the station and surrounding area.::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
@ *CO*: I am on my way to the bridge.

Host aFCO_Montana says:
<Starbase Operations> COMM: XO: Are you kidding? Permission granted, get those warp engines fired we are disconnecting your umbilical in 30 seconds!

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
@OPS: Beam anyone not onboard now to the ship. We need to get shields up and get out of here.

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
@COMM: Starbase Operations: Acknowledged, Starbase. Who is attacking us?

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
@ :: moves down to flight and begins to initiate emergency departure procedures.::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
@XO: Understood

_So`tsoh says:
@ :: As the umbilical chords release them, she has the ship backing away from the station.::

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::stops dead::

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
aFCO:  I think we're too late.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
@ OPS:  Status of our people?

Host aFCO_Montana says:
::looks as the ship is departing:: CTO: That's a problem... ::taps her comm badge:: *OPS*: Lieutenant Donovan, Two to beam up.

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
@::frustrated:: CO: They were all over the station. It's going slower than I'd hoped.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
@ OPS:  Get our flight officer back aboard... anyone left behind we will come back for.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
@XO: Where is Tamaste?

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::looks longingly at a nearby coffee bar and wonders if he'd have enough time::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
@::beams the two up, as one of them is Tamale and the other one flies the ship::

Host aFCO_Montana says:
<Starbase Operations> COMM: XO: It's the USS Rhadey.  Starbase 320 out.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
@ ::arrives on the bridge:: CO: We have most of our systems online, they caught us in the middle of the refit from the Telemacus parts. We are getting everything online, but we are battle ready.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
@CEO:  Good...

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::materializes on the bridge::

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: As CTO and aFCO are beamed aboard... ::XO:  Take us to red alert

Host aFCO_Montana says:
::materializes on the bridge and runs to take her station:: All: Moving out.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Slips from the flight seat.:: aFCO:  Take us out toward the edge of the area.  We need to find out what is going on.

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::taps his console:: All: Red Alert! 

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::still in his civilian clothes, moves to the tactical station::

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::confirms that weapons come to hot standby and shields go up::

Host aFCO_Montana says:
CO: Aye Captain! ::takes the ship out at full impulse::

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
CO/XO:  Shields up.  Weapons coming on-line.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
<SO Amethyst> All:  I am reading Klingons aboard the Rhadey.

Host aFCO_Montana says:
ACTION: The Don Johnson is hit by stray phaser fire from an undeterminable source, no damage.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
OPS:  Make contact with the Rhadey.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::frowns::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::opens hailing frequencies:: CO: Hailing them now

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CTO:  Fire to disarm.

Host aFCO_Montana says:
::maneuvers the ship away from the battle:: CO: Captain? We're going to be out of weapon's range soon, do you want me to turn around?

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
CO:  I always do, Ma'am.

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::sits down in his chair, taking in the scene. runs sensors over the Rhadey and the Birds of Prey::

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
XO:  The Rhadey was part of the war games where we lost our last CTO.  They were the sister ship of the Telemacus.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
aFCO:  Yes.

Host aFCO_Montana says:
CO: Aye Captain.

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
CO: I don't think the Rhadey is going to answer us.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::pours over the incoming scans looking for weaknesses in the Klingon ships::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
CO: I take that back, I have them, onscreen.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
<SO Amethyst> CTO:  Sir, I am unable to identify the Klingon vessels transponders.

Host aFCO_Montana says:
ACTION: Two smaller Federation ships are disabled and taken out of the fight.

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::nods at the CO::

Host aFCO_Montana says:
::turns to make a battle run toward the USS Rhadey:: All: Vector Gamma Gamma. CEO: We are heading into battle, prepare your damage control teams.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Looks up::  COMM: Rhadey:  This is Captain So`tsoh of the Don Johnson.  Why are you firing on this station and ships?

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::eyes the viewscreen, paying attention to the insignias on the people in the background::

Host aFCO_Montana says:
<Rabak> COMM: Don Johnson: This is Ambassador Rabak! ::laughs in a maniacal Klingon way:: COMM: Don Johnson: Today is a good day for you to die!  ::closes the comm::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
aFCO: You got it. ::sends message to all DC teams::

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: lifts a brow and looks at Robertson::  XO:  Analysis?

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
CO: You know, most of the time I think it's just me, but he didn't sound friendly

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
<SO Amethyst> XO:  I am picking up very few life signs... readings from 25 to fifty.

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::nods at the SO::

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CTO: If you cannot disable the ship, destroy it.

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::tries matching any of the house insignia to any known house of Klingon in the Starfleet database::

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
CO:  Aye.

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
CO: Captain, they must be a part of some rebel faction - no Rabak found in our databases, and the house insignias do not match anything we’ve seen before.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
XO:  Try to make contact with the other ships.  Obviously something is off.  Klingons do not just do suicide missions without a reason, good day to die or not.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::locking onto the target::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
XO: Recommend we go shield heavy, I need to redirect extra power. I think this might be a trap.

Host aFCO_Montana says:
ACTION: All inbound enemy ships begin concentrating all fire on the station as two Galaxy class Federation starships enter the far corner of the sector at high warp.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CTO:  Fire... protect the station.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
::redirects power to the phaser arrays::

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
OPS/aFCO:  Try to coordinate with any of our ships.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
CO:  Aye.  ::opens fire on the Rhadey::

Host aFCO_Montana says:
ACTION: The USS Rhadey is severely damaged and is on a collision course with Starbase 320.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::continues firing intent on draining the Rhadey's shields::

Host aFCO_Montana says:
::pulls the nose of the ship up and to port as they complete their attack run:: 

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::Attempts to gain control of the USS Rhadey’s shield systems by using standard Starfleet command codes:: COMM: All Vessels: This is the Federation Starship Don Johnson. Any vessel attacking this station is committing an act of war against the United Federation of Planets. Stand down and we will discuss the reasons behind your actions.

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
OPS: Get a tractor on the Rhadey!

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CEO:  Try to deflect the Rhadey from the station...

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
XO: Will do

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CTO:  If you have to disintegrate it, do so.

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
::changes tractor frequency based on sensor readings from phaser fire hits::

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
:attempts to lock a tractor beam on the Rhadey::

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
CO:  If I can get her shields down I can stop her in one shot.  ::continues firing::

Host aFCO_Montana says:
<Rabak> ::activates what's left of his comm system and roars into it::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
OPS: I have tried matching the frequency of their shields see if you can lock on with the tractor.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: looks at Robertson::  XO:  You have thirty seconds to get those shields down.

Host aFCO_Montana says:
ACTION: Both Galaxy class Federation starships move in aggressively toward the location of the battle at high impulse as the Don Johnson's attempts to lock on a tractor beam are partially successful to slow the speed of the Rhadey's collision.

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::attempts to beam Rabak out of the Rhadey to the ship’s brig, while continuing to try command access codes to lower the Rhadey’s shields::

Host aFCO_Montana says:
::maneuvers the ship on its lateral axis and engages engines to stay within tractor range:: 

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
aFCO:  Use the ships own momentum if you can, and take us under the station.

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
CO/XO: We've got limited tractor ability now...we might be able to pull her away with a warp drive microburst

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
CO/XO:  She's disabled.  Do you want her destroyed?

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
CTO: No, I want her to not hit the station.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
CTO:  No... not if we can get her away from the station.

Host aFCO_Montana says:
::panics:: CO: Aye Captain! ::taps feverishly at her console trying to regain control of the ship::

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
CO/XO:  There is nothing I can do about that from here.

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
OPS/CEO: Boost power to the tractor beams, try and divert the Rhadey from the station.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: simply nods::

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
COMM: Starbase_Operations: Use your tractor beams to push the Rhadey off, she’s on a collision course with you.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::preparing a torpedo::

Host aFCO_Montana says:
::looks at the view screen then down at her panel:: CO: Captain, there are two Federation Galaxy class Starships on an intercept course... Are they... On our side?

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
XO; Their shield frequencies we have, I'd still recommend using a warp drive microburst. Get her clear of the station.

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::with nothing left to do but watch, he sits back down to watch the events unfold, hoping the Rhadey’s warp core doesn’t end them all::

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
SO:  Check on those ships.

Host aFCO_Montana says:
ACTION: The other Federation ships in the area have destroyed the accompanying birds of prey leaving only the Rhadey that is set to collide with the station in 3 minutes.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
<SO Amethyst>  :: nods her head and quickly pulls up what info she can.::  CO:  There is too much interference from all the weapons fire, added to the distance, for me to get anything.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::calculating which scenario will result in the least loss of lives::

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
COMM: Galaxy Class Ships: This is the USS Don Johnson, requesting tractor beam assistance to stop the disabled ship from hitting the station.

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
CO: Incoming hail from one of our guy’s captain

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
OPS:  Put it on screen.

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::puts it onscreen::

Host aFCO_Montana says:
::engages full impulse engines towards the Rhadey as the Captain ordered under the station and around::

Host aFCO_Montana says:
<VADM_D`Sorot> ::appears on screen very cold:: COMM: Don Johnson: Stand down.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
:realizes that the longer they wait the more numerous the casualties will be regardless of what action they take::

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Looks at the admiral with a lifted brow.::  All:  Stand down.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
OPS/CEO:  Disengage.

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::blinks:: CO: Captain, if that ship hits the station€¦.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::deactivates weapons::

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
aFCO:  Take us back.

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
::releases the tractor::

Host aFCO_Montana says:
ACTION: The Galaxy class starships flank each side of the Starbase and simultaneously lock their tractor beams onto the USS Rhadey reversing its thrust and sending it careening in the other direction.

Host aFCO_Montana says:
::stops all engines::

CEO_Lt_Cmdr_Telarus says:
CO: Aye disengaging

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
XO:  You heard the admiral's orders.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
::deactivates shields::

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
CO: Captain, there’s somewhere on the order of twenty thousand people on that station! ::looks at the viewscreen::

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
aFCO:  Take us out of the way.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
XO:  It would appear between them, they have the Rhadey under control.

Host aFCO_Montana says:
::reverses thrusters:: CO: Aye Captain.

Host aFCO_Montana says:
ACTION: The Galaxy class ships execute a spectacular maneuver simultaneously separating and launching a full spread of torpedo's each safely destroying the Rhadey a safe distance from the battle.

CTO_Cmdr_Tamaste says:
All on bridge:  Well yeah.. but there is two of them.

Host CO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Sits forward at the destruction of the Rhadey.  Quietly::  XO:  Why?

OPS_LtJg_Donovan says:
ALL: Wow. New tactics with hostiles. Murder.

XO_LtCmdr_Robertson says:
::takes his commbadge off his chest, fingering it in his hand as he looks at the Captain::

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