Mission Summary 11608.25

The USS Don Johnson is stuck in the middle of a horrific battle.

12 crew are reported dead, ship's systems are struggling to stay online.  The docking procedure now reversed the ship is free of moorings.

Four Klingon warships have opened fire on the lone Federation starship seemingly joining the onslaught of the other enemy fighters emerging from their cargo ships.

The Captain was knocked unconscious during the last bout with the enemy fighters... She is now awake and in sickbay.

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SO_Ens_Hovsepian says:
All: Incoming weapons fire!

OPS_LtCmdr_Donovan says:
aCTO: Fire away.

CEO_LTJG_Mariner says:
::in main engineering cursing the power systems failure::

aCTO_LtCMDR_Arinoch says:
::continues the phaser fire, supplemented by Donovan's emergency power provisions::

OPS_LtCmdr_Donovan says:
aCTO: If we've got any quantum torpedoes, now might be a good time for them.

CO_Capt_So`tsoh says:
:: slowly opens her eyes in confusion.::

ACTION: Several shots hit the Don Johnson's already weakened shields and a torpedo hits the hull in the corridor just outside of sickbay rocking the ship.  The flight control officer is thrown from his position at the helm as a large power surge kills him.

aCTO_LtCMDR_Arinoch says:
OPS: We didn't onboard quantum packages, commander. But we might be able to use the photons to our advantage. Let me find an opening in their shields, then stand by with transporters.

CO_Capt_So`tsoh says:
:: Before she can put her mental shields up, she is inundated by fear and pain and absolute hatred.::

MO_Riley says:
:: having kept an eye on the captain sees her wake and dashes over.::

SO_Ens_Hovsepian says:
::jumps over the railing and grabs the aFCO's neck:: OPS: He's dead sir.

CEO_LTJG_Mariner says:
::fingers flying:: Self: if their looking to kill us, just get it over with. *Bridge*  report!

OPS_LtCmdr_Donovan says:
aCTO: I'm ready when you are

OPS_LtCmdr_Donovan says:
::shocked::SO: Contact medical. Find out about the captain while you're at it

CO_Capt_So`tsoh says:
:: It takes a moment, but soon she has her mental shields up and can breath.  There is someone next to her.  She looks over::  MO Riley:  Doctor?

SO_Ens_Hovsepian says:
::nods:: *Sickbay*: Sickbay, this is the Bridge.  What is the status of Captain So`tsoh?? ::says this and takes the helm taking an evasive action putting the station between them and their enemies.

OPS_LtCmdr_Donovan says:
::contacts the flight control department and secures a replacement::

MO_Riley says:
CO:  Any other time and I would keep you here for observations.  But the ship is under attack... :: Without thinking twice about it, she reaches to help her captain off the biobed::

CO_Capt_So`tsoh says:
:: In any other situations, she would have said something, but given her wobbly legs, she was thankful::  MO Riley:  Why are we under attack?

MO_Riley says:
CO:  That information has yet to come to us.  :: helps her into the lift as the doors open and another wounded comes out.::  Good luck... please.

MO_Riley says:
*Bridge*: The captain is awake and up and on her way to the bridge... I cannot promise you anything other then that.

OPS_LtCmdr_Donovan says:
*MO*: Good

OPS_LtCmdr_Donovan says:
*CEO*: We're under attack, keep us together. Bridge out.

MO_Riley says:
:: helping her new patient into sickbay does not respond.::

CO_Capt_So`tsoh says:
:: As the lift stops, she pauses more then that moment not so much to take in what is before her, but to get her legs more steady.::

SO_Ens_Hovsepian says:
::he takes the ship into a deep dive around the station and finds one of the Klingon vessels separated from the group and commences an attack run:: CTO: Enemy ship dead ahead!

CO_Capt_So`tsoh says:
:: Stepping out the door onto the bridge::  All:  Report.

aCTO_LtCMDR_Arinoch says:
::configures a torpedo for proximity detonation, then scans, picking out a small opening in their shields:: OPS: Transport coordinates to this point. Lock. ::transmits the coordinates::

OPS_LtCmdr_Donovan says:
CO: We're under heavy fire, we've taken casualties

SO_Ens_Hovsepian says:
::startled by the Captain:: All: Captain on the bridge! 

OPS_LtCmdr_Donovan says:
::transports::

aCTO_LtCMDR_Arinoch says:
::sets the torpedo to detonate a handful of KM from the hull::

SO_Ens_Hovsepian says:
::yaws the ship hard to Starboard the Inertial Dampeners just slightly unable to keep up:: 

ACTION: The Don Johnson crew is successful and the Klingon Bird of Prey explodes in a spectacular display infuriating the remaining three ships which each commence their attack run on the Starfleet vessel they are now directly behind.

OPS_LtCmdr_Donovan says:
*CEO*: Report!

CO_Capt_So`tsoh says:
:: Grabs onto the wall to keep herself not only from falling, but just to keep herself upright.  There was a dull ache in her head... she could imagine what it would be like if not for the pain killers.::

aCTO_LtCMDR_Arinoch says:
SO: Bring us around. Heading 270 mark 45. If they want us, let's make them work for it. Full impulse on my mark.

CO_Capt_So`tsoh says:
:: Using objects to help her to her chair::  OPS:  Why are we under attack?  Who is attacking us?

OPS_LtCmdr_Donovan says:
CO: Klingons are attacking us for an unknown reason

SO_Ens_Hovsepian says:
::nods:: CTO: Heading 270 mark 45, course set!

aCTO_LtCMDR_Arinoch says:
::sets a spread of torpedoes to launch aft of the ship, targeting the nearest attacker, fires:: SO: Now!

CO_Capt_So`tsoh says:
:: Cannot remember what happened before or what happened.::  OPS:  Can we make it to our destination?

SO_Ens_Hovsepian says:
::hits the engage button and the ship lurches forward as it spins on its Y axis spiraling toward the heading the CTO indicated avoiding the onslaught of enemy fire:: All: AhhhH!

OPS_LtCmdr_Donovan says:
CO: Not at the moment. I suggest you either take command or let me.

CEO_LTJG_Mariner says:
*Bridge* I'm holding us together, but to be blunt, we can't take much more of this, short of drydock we're in bad shape.

OPS_LtCmdr_Donovan says:
*CEO*: Do the best you can

CO_Capt_So`tsoh says:
:: It was going against the grain, but her pride did not count in the safety of the crew.::  OPS:  Continue and explain to me as you can.  :: sits::

ACTION: As the CEO's words come over the comms another Klingon Bird of Prey explodes due to the successful tactics of Lieutenant Arinoch.

CEO_LTJG_Mariner says:
*OPS* can do. status of the captain?

aCTO_LtCMDR_Arinoch says:
SO: 30 degrees starboard and 15 degrees level in 10 seconds. And be quick on the controls, ensign. In about 15 we'll be getting fancy.

SO_Ens_Hovsepian says:
CTO: I'm not a pilot!! ::grabs the console as the shockwave hits the ship gently rocking it:: CTO: But I'll do my best!

CO_Capt_So`tsoh says:
:: She listened to Arinoch.  She trusted him in tactics and did not interfere::

OPS_LtCmdr_Donovan says:
aCTO: What's the tactical assessment? Will we win this battle or should we run?

aCTO_LtCMDR_Arinoch says:
SO: Neither am I. But I'm busy blowing things up, so you get the job.

CO_Capt_So`tsoh says:
:: her first thought was to respond that she was, but she knew her reflexes were not what they were supposed to be... even if she were normal.::

SO_Ens_Hovsepian says:
::nods and keys in 30 degrees hard to starboard and 15 degrees up incline:: CTO: Ready Commander!  OPS: Commander, another Klingon ship has been destroyed, two left!

OPS_LtCmdr_Donovan says:
CO: They seem to be pulling it off....

ACTION: The ship is rocked heavily as the port-aft shield fails allowing direct phaser fire on the port nacelle.

OPS_LtCmdr_Donovan says:
*CEO*: The captain will be fine

OPS_LtCmdr_Donovan says:
::reinforces structural integrity::

CO_Capt_So`tsoh says:
OPS: Can you connect me with the Klingon base?

SO_Ens_Hovsepian says:
::eyes bulge:: *CEO*: Chief! Get those shields back up!!!

CEO_LTJG_Mariner says:
::his fingers flying, trying to keep all critical systems online. He's lost at least one lieutenant in his department. Knowing they can't handle much more of this:: *OPS* acknowledged.  Engineering, out.

CEO_LTJG_Mariner says:
*SO* way ahead of you. in 3, 2, you have shields!

aCTO_LtCMDR_Arinoch says:
SO: Make us dance, ensign. ::configures two torpedoes to proximity detonate, leaves them in the ship's trail:: Self: Pay attention to us, not the shiny projectiles, boys.

OPS_LtCmdr_Donovan says:
CO: You don't want to do that

CO_Capt_So`tsoh says:
:: working with no memory and not needing to distract her crew, it was hard not to.::

SO_Ens_Hovsepian says:
::tries to keep the ship angled such that the active shields are pointed toward the enemy ships but is doing a lousy job at it::

ACTION: The CEO's actions bring shields in the failed sections up to 5%, enough to parry a single phaser shot at low intensity.

CO_Capt_So`tsoh says:
:: Getting up, she carefully heads toward the back stations.  Sitting down, she logs in.::

CEO_LTJG_Mariner says:
*SO* you've got 5% shields, if your lucky. 

OPS_LtCmdr_Donovan says:
::applies an emergency boost to the shields, knowing what engineering would say::

CO_Capt_So`tsoh says:
COMM: SakSak:  Please explain this situation.  You were the ones that invited us over in order to explain the situation.  Are you telling me we trusted the wrong people?

aCTO_LtCMDR_Arinoch says:
SO: Alright. Let's see if we can get creative. Their next volley's going to hurt. Let's make it look worse than it is. I recognize these tactics. The proximity torpedoes should do fun things if they're arrogant. If they're not, make ready to drop us to 1/4 impulse in a hurry. They like to get up close to wounded prey. I want them close because they don't build those ships of theirs for street fighting.

Host SakSak says:
COMM: CO: Hello Federation Starship that is littering space around us with your debris...  Do you not recall what we discussed a few hours ago?  ::hits a button and replays the recording of him advising OPS: "We can offer you three barrels of blood wine, but you are not under our protection.  Docking Ring 7, you may proceed to dock at your own risk.  We do not have enclosed facilities."

SO_Ens_Hovsepian says:
CTO: I think they will simply destroy us Commander.

OPS_LtCmdr_Donovan says:
::looks at the CO:: I was hoping to put in for repair and stay out of this mess. I didn't go as planned

SO_Ens_Hovsepian says:
CTO: We do not have the shield strength to test your theory... ::flies in a spiral along the Z axis in an attempt to avoid shots but mostly just causing nausea around the ship::

CO_Capt_So`tsoh says:
:: Lifts a hand to her brow, not remembering any of that.::  COMM:  SakSak:  So, the dishonor of your people spreads as you lead your people into war with ours.  Most... disappointing.  I had a much higher regard for your people then that.  My apologize for making such a major mistake.

aCTO_LtCMDR_Arinoch says:
SO: We don't need it. If we look wounded enough, they'll want our surrender. They won't get it, but they'll want it. Death is an honor, after all. We're not worthy.

Host SakSak says:
::sneers:: COMM: CO: What are your apologies for the Klingon deaths you have caused?  We fought beside you and you dishonor us with your words.

aCTO_LtCMDR_Arinoch says:
SO: ... But just in case these people have lost their minds completely, circle us around to the nebula. The pattern you're flying it'll take them a while to clue into it.

CO_Capt_So`tsoh says:
COMM: SakSak: What battle do you speak of?  And my words can only bring dishonor if they are true.

SO_Ens_Hovsepian says:
::looks at the CTO in dire distress and horror... and a little nauseously:: CTO: Have you ever fought a Klingon before Commander?  Their motto is that today is a good day to die, for us, for them, for everyone!

OPS_LtCmdr_Donovan says:
SO: Calm yourself.

aCTO_LtCMDR_Arinoch says:
SO: Fought against them, and fought with them, ensign. They know a pointless death when they see one. Now. Pull yourself together and fly the thing.

Host SakSak says:
::activates another recording:: COMM: CO: Listen for yourself ... ::puts Arinoch on:: "Klingons: It's strongly recommended, gentlemen, that you explain this dishonor. Preferably quickly."

SO_Ens_Hovsepian says:
OPS: Commander!  Orders?

CO_Capt_So`tsoh says:
:: As she talks, she sends prepares a message both to the Federation and the Klingon High command of this situation.  She then hits the command button.::

SO_Ens_Hovsepian says:
::hurls a bit in the corner and pulls them out of the spiral::

CO_Capt_So`tsoh says:
COMM: SakSak:  First, that is not my voice.  Second, it is out of content and I fail to see who that has killed anyone.  :: she does not hide the confusion in her voice, but she does look over at Arinoch.::

CEO_LTJG_Mariner says:
*OPS* I'd highly not recommend playing possum with these idiots, unless you'd rather explode the ship, the shields cannot withstand another volley. 

OPS_LtCmdr_Donovan says:
SO: Continue working with the aCTO and defeat the enemy. aCTO: I gave you what I could on shields

ACTION: An error occurs on screen notifying the Captain that the subspace transceiver assembly is severly damaged and the % likelihood the message will reach its intended recipients is < 3%

OPS_LtCmdr_Donovan says:
::pounds his fist dramatcily:: *CEO*: Keep us together with bailing wire if you have to!

aCTO_LtCMDR_Arinoch says:
OPS: We're not going to win this thing on defenses, commander. Strictly on that we should be dead twice already. If we want to survive this, we're gonna have to earn it.

CO_Capt_So`tsoh says:
:: Informs engineering to prepare a couple of message probes and downloads the information to be sent.::

OPS_LtCmdr_Donovan says:
aCTO: What are our options?

SO_Ens_Hovsepian says:
::dives into the Nebula as the CTO directed:: OPS: Very well Commander... CTO: Entering the Nebula.

CEO_LTJG_Mariner says:
::responds to the request with a terse, you want to be alive or to send messages out, pick one!:: *OPS* I'd highly recommend finding us somewhere to hide, commander. I'm using every trick I’ve got but these jerks want our hides. for some stupid reason. 

aCTO_LtCMDR_Arinoch says:
OPS: Half their force is out of the game. The other half is playing hurt. The nebula should even the odds a little.

CO_Capt_So`tsoh says:
*engineering*:  Once we are in the nebula, launch the probes using the coordinates I sent you.

OPS_LtCmdr_Donovan says:
aCTO: Hide us well

CEO_LTJG_Mariner says:
*CO* steps ahead of you, captain. ::without letting her respond he kills the channel and launches the probes.::

OPS_LtCmdr_Donovan says:
CO: With some luck, we can hide out and maybe effect some repairs

aCTO_LtCMDR_Arinoch says:
SO: ensign, bury us. As deep as safety regs will allow. The Klingons will probably follow, but they didn't make these things for exploration. I'm counting on all that science gear we're carrying to be the difference.

SO_Ens_Hovsepian says:
::nods:: CTO: This Nebula is still seriously uncharted.. But I suppose this is one way of exploring it.  

aCTO_LtCMDR_Arinoch says:
SO: Time to get your name in the history books, then. Don't crack under pressure and I'll personally recommend you for promotion.

CO_Capt_So`tsoh says:
:: As Hovsepian has flight she takes over sensors.:: aCTO:  As soon as you think we have a moment, I need full sensors or we may fly into something we would rather not.

Host SakSak says:
ACTION: The remaining Klingon ships do not pursue the USS Don Johnson as she enters the Nebula

aCTO_LtCMDR_Arinoch says:
CO: I've got the Klingons on the targeting scanners. Sensor control otherwise is yours. They're not following us in, so they haven't gone completely suicidal.

CEO_LTJG_Mariner says:
::seeing they weren't under fire he begins assessing the complete damage, finding and assigning damage control teams.::

CO_Capt_So`tsoh says:
All:  Picking up trace energy signatures.  Which at this point can be anything.

CO_Capt_So`tsoh says:
:: as she gets control of sensors, she stretches their ability.::

CO_Capt_So`tsoh says:
OPS:  Damage report?

OPS_LtCmdr_Donovan says:
CO: Captain, I'm shunting as much power as I can permit to the sensors. There's something strange going on with the shields.

CO_Capt_So`tsoh says:
*CEO*:  I know you are under stress, but I need sensors.  How long would basic repairs take?

CO_Capt_So`tsoh says:
OPS:  That may be tied the energy I am picking up.  However, if we do not get sensors repaired, no matter how much power we can shuttle to them, we will learn little more.

OPS_LtCmdr_Donovan says:
CO: Engineering indicated we needed drydock. I'd have to agree. Nevertheless, we've got to make due.

CEO_LTJG_Mariner says:
::glancing up:: *CO* depends on what you want. I told ops earlier we will need a drydock. 

CO_Capt_So`tsoh says:
:: with a touch of wryness:: OPS:  What else is new.

CO_Capt_So`tsoh says:
*CEO*:  We do not have that ability.  I am looking at duck tape if that is what it takes to get them up.

CO_Capt_So`tsoh says:
:: Turns to look fully at Arinoch::  aCTO:  We need to talk.

CEO_LTJG_Mariner says:
:grumbles: *CO* 45 minutes for basic repairs to all systems, sensors in 20 minutes, and do not, I repeat do not ask for faster, if you want a ship you will have to live with 20 minutes. clear?  we got the living crap beat out of us! engineering, out. :slams off the com:

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