Star Trek: A Call To Duty
U.S.S. Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 10412.06

Starring:

Martijn Lemmen 	as 	Captain Brian Black - CO
Karen Barkas 		as 	Lieutenant Commander Karida Janan – XO

…and…

James Greenman 	as 	Lieutenant Rowan Delar - CSO 
Mark Haslam 		as 	Ensign Gregoriy Kamarov - EO
Sarah Henwood 	as 	Lieutenant Brenna Delar – OPS
David James		as	Ensign Korus Kerak - MO
Scott Knight		as	Lieutenant Ethan Michael MacAllister – CTO
Rob Lemmens		as	Ensign Zoran Abmeraz – CMO
Dylan Moss		as	Lieutenant Commander Aleister Lessing - CIV
Brendan Ringenoldus 	as 	Lieutenant Commander John Exeter – FCO
Patrick de Ruiter	as	Ensign Jonathan Pierce – SO

                        …with…

Chris Gibson      	as 	U.S.S. Scimitar - SM

Summary - The U.S.S. Scimitar have found themselves in pure and utter hell...their vessel is under attack, they are battered, bruised...and have almost no hope left to draw upon.

The angelic Akira class vessel has drifted into a debris field, a cloud of ice, dust and rock...in hopes of driving off their attackers - a Fleet of Airilian fighters. Twenty-three fighters remain, and the Scimitar's systems are failing fast.

As Brenna Delar struggles to protect her newborn child, Bryn Michael Delar, the crew of the U.S.S. Scimitar struggles for their very survival...

Without power...without support...without hope...they are adrift, and they are alone...

=/\==/\=BEGIN U.S.S. Scimitar Mission #300 - "Adrift - Choices, When Hope Fails"=/\==/\=
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
::Looks up to see what is going on around him on the bridge.  A song lyric runs through his head...  "So is this the end for us, my friend"::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::looking up from his results he checks around for the XO quickly, downloading his data schematics to a PADD::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::sitting at the helm::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::huddles herself around Bryn as tightly as she can, bringing the blankets up over her head shaking all over::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
SO: Keep an eye on the sensors. ::walking down to the helm he holds out the PADD:: XO: Commander, I’ve come up with an...Idea.
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - The Scimitar rocks as a pair of fighters make an attack run on the port side. Port shields are close to failing.
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Standing in the door opening overlooking the bridge. Checking around him, searching for people who need help::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::at the science console, looking desperately to get some power to the shields::
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
::Sitting down against a wall::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::looking at the viewscreen and glances at his XO::  XO: Commander, how far we in the debris field ?
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::looks up with a smile the CSO:: CSO: Do share it with us please. ::checks the console::
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - The Scimitar rocks once more, port shields are at 7%.
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Looks at the general direction the fighters are attacking from and shifts power to shields on that side:: CSO: Sir, could we use the tractor beam or the deflector dish to throw some rubble at those fighters?
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::opens her eyes watching her son carefully and pressing the picture out and away from herself as hard as she can of Airilian fighters exploding:: Bryn: Come on sweetie, you can do it, just make the bad people go away please god, mommy can't make them go away you have to do it sweetie, come on please ::whimpers as the ship is hit again::
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Tries to hold on to anything that's in his vicinity, but fails and falls to the floor::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
CO: A couple of thousand km sir.
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
XO: Shields down to 7%.
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Shifts power to the port shields as the fighters seem to concentrate their attacks there::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
:;places the PADD on the console:: XO: Inverting the shields to the right wavelengths, and a few other bits and pieces, while we still have them, to give us a sort of...cloaking field. It'll look like we're a part of the debris field; the dust in the area will help cloak us. We can move away without the fighters seeing us.
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
:: struggles to even move as he is rocked this way and that...shouting orders to maintain a semblance of order in engineering as he strides through the debris and chaos.
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - Several power lines on deck four overload, and the Scimitar lurches to the left. The crew tumbles about, and the port shields flicker offline briefly, before the new power surges through them.
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::falls to the ground against one of the console, grumbling and softly moaning::
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Without having a chance to get up straight properly, he slams to the floor again and rolls a few feet to his left::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
CIV: Noted thank you.
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::looking annoyed:: *Bat'leth Lead*: I want some fighter cover.......now. Get those <censored> off my ship!
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
::tumbles over, gets back up with a grunt and looks across the bridge for any casualties::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Falls to the floor, then quickly gets back up, keeping an eye on the fighters while waiting for an answer from the CSO::
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
::Grabs the sides of his chair as the ship rolls, managing not to fall::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::watches the PADD fall to the ground and keeps his balance, wondering how Brenna is doing, looking over to the ready room longingly::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::moves down to the floor in front of the couch as the sip is hit, holding her newborn carefully and building a protective little fort with the blankets:: Bryn: please sweetie, please make them go away, just like this, come on do what mommy's doing, I know you can sweetie please ::starts sobbing an squeezes her eyes shut pushing out the picture of enemy fighters exploding putting all her will into it::
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
:: almost stumbles over a torn bulkhead support as he wipes his brow....directing a trio of frightened technicians over to maintain power distribution as he moves to the workbench....leaning over it and attempting to direct any spare power he can to the shields. ::
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - Those on the bridge can hear a loud creak...suddenly a support beam snaps, and falls to the ground. The large piece of metal falls from the roof - striking the ground right in front of Korvus Kerak.
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
CSO: You want all the power the shields have? ::gets up and looks surprised::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::looks back over to the science console, shaking his head to the ensign:: XO: Not enough power, but you can try and route some.
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
Self: This not good.
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::covers his head with his arm as the support beam snaps, quickly looking around in the dim lights to see if anyone was hurt::
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
::Continues trying to find power to route to shields, SIF, IDF, the really critical bits of the ship::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
CSO: aye sir, I’ll try the deflector dish, since we don't have a lot of power to spare ::Starts working the deflector dish, pushing debris in the way of the attacking fighters, while shifting shields::
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Manages to get up this time to see the beam snap and runs over the MO:: MO: Kerak, are you alright?
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
XO: It's an idea, Commander...just an idea,
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
Self: Woah.. ::Slowly edges his way along the wall, he looks up at the CMO and grunts. CMO: I'm fine, and its Kerak! ::Mutters to himself::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::slowly gets up on his feet as he looks at the torn out ceiling and frowns::  XO: Commander... it seems we just got less time to fix this...
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::doesn't let go of the chair and moves::  CSO: Do what you can. but please don't destroy the ship in the process.
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - A pair of Airilian fighters tear past the Scimitar and are visible on the viewscreen - three Kaneda's pursue the alien fighters, taking both out...
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
:: sighs as he grips the edge of the workbench in front of him. *CO* : Captain, this is what’s left of Engineering, just to let you know...we are taking a real pounding here.
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
XO: I'll try. ::quickly hops up to the science console, bringing up his shield modifications:: SO: Ensign, begin working with this. ::points to the modifications and lets the young ensign get to work before beginning himself, hoping that this doesn't end up being their last move::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::nods to the CO:: CO: The CSO has proposed we use a cloaking device. ::turns to the CSO:: CSO: How effectively do you think you can hide us?
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Nods at the CSO then at his console, looking surprised as he sees what the CSO wants to do, then gets to work as fast as possible::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
*Bridge*: can you confirm we have 14 enemy bogeys still live and armed
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Sees the captain getting up and stumbles on over to him:: CO: Sir, are you in need of medical aid?
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - A valve in Engineering bursts, and techs rush to seal it off before the toxic chemicals flood the Engine Room...
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
::Gives the piece of metal a angry kick and moves shuffles up the wall some more::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
XO: We're in the debris field, I think we can get at least 80-90% effective coverage...whilst remaining still. Moving would disturb the space around, we can't hide that, so it'll drop to around...20, maybe 25% coverage.
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
:: moves to seal of the valve...pushing techs out of the way and sending them to other assignments as he seals off the vent on noxious fumes....::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::she opens her eyes for a second furrowing her brow down at Bryn ::Bryn: sweetie what is it.. something...::she pokes her head out for a second looking around for someone to tell that she's sensing something funny coming up::
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
XO: Ma'am we have completed the evacuation of crew to certain decks.  I am now shutting down life support on the empty decks.  That should give us some power.
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - As the spray stops, Kamarov notices his uniform covered in a white chemical - his uniform's black fading immediately as the chemical eats through the cloth.
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
*Bridge*: this is Exeter........ Brian?....... Commander? Hello!
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::hits the comm button:: *FCO*: This is the bridge, what can I do for you, Commander?
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::nods to the CIV, with a faint smile::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
CSO: Sir, we could get behind the biggest rock we can find around here, that should hide us for a few seconds. If we disappear then and cut power to the engines we should have movement still like the rest of the debris
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - Brenna's eyes open wide, but she does not see the deck plating in front of her. She sees stars, and a bright light rushing towards her. A sudden wave of hope and joy washes over her as she realizes what it is...they aren't alone...
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
*Bridge*: I want a confirmation..... we still have 14 bogeys still hot. Our survival rating is a bit higher now.
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::glances towards the CO raising an eyebrow::
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
::Sits there grumbling about Starfleet and swearing in Zaldan::
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
:: quickly he removes the top of his uniform...tossing it to the side and frowning, continuing to try to organize the hell that Engineering has become...hoping to hold the ship together long enough for the crew to pull themselves out of the fire once again.::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::she gathers the blankets around her wobbling to her feet and stumbling towards the door poking her head through carefully and looking out on the disarray::
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
XO: Ma'am, shields are back to 21% and we have 18% power to one phaser bank.
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - The vision before Brenna fades, and she is left with the dark and dismal world...and for the first time she notices something terribly wrong...her sight has changed.
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
*FCO*: I've got 14 still around, yes. Just keep the Kaneda running ar-::looks up as the ready room door opens, quickly rushing down:: OPS: Brenna, is everything alright?
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::orders Bat'leth to do a Rush and Kriss to go like a sledgehammer after them :: self: maybe I can get a engineer to fix that replicator.
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
CIV: Excellent work. Have we received any reports from engineering?
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::glances at the CSO::  CSO: How're we doing outside with the Airilian Fighters ?
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - The ship rocks again as the Airilian fighters and Kaneda's continue to fight around them...
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::furrows her brow over at Rowan for once glad he has grey eyes anyway but looking around and not distinguishing any colours beyond the monochromatic spectrum::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Uses the deflector dish to push some more debris in the path of the attacking Airilian fighters::
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
XO: Not recently.  Let me check if they've got comms back up.
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
*Engineering*: This is the bridge.  Report.
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::grabs the wall with one hand holding Bryn tightly with the other and shaking her head::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
CO: Commander Exeter knows better than I do, Captain. ::looks at Brenna and frown, wondering what's wrong:: OPS: Brenna?
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
*Bridge* : This is what’s left of Engineering <cough> Kamarov here...what can I do for you, Commander?
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::looks out over everyone:: All: We've got company coming fast we just need to hold on a little bit longer
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
*EO*: Mr. Kamarov, what is the status of engineering?
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - Sensors report the loss of four more Kaneda fighters, all from Bat'leth Wing.
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Sees the OPS enter the bridge with Bryn in her arms:: OPS: Ma'am, I don't think it's safe out here. Is something wrong?
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::glances at OPS entering the bridge::  OPS: Lieutenant...?
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
*CIV*: well...have you ever seen a hung over Klingon?
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::looks over to OPS, opens her mouth to speak and then looks towards Brenna, thinking of Airilian company::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::glances at the CMO and MO::  CMO/MO: Gentlemen, take care of Lieutenant Delar please... take her to my readyroom....
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
OPS: Company, who's coming? ::quickly slips his arm around her, supporting her weight and making sure Bryn is secure in her arms::
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
*EO*: yes, often.  It's not a pretty sight.  But you didn't answer my question.
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
*FCO*: Black to Exeter, Commander... I need a status report please on the Airilian Fighters...
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::rams his fist on his console:; Self: Damn it! *CO*: Brain, this is going badly.....do we got cover coming otherwise I'll have to jump into a Fighter myself!
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Looks at the captain:: CO: Aye sir ::Looks over to the MO:: MO: Kerak, I could use your help over here.
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
*CIV* : Well Engineering looks like an entire platoon of hung over Klingons’ were let loose down here...I'm....we're trying to keep it together...but if we don't get out of this fighting soon...I don't know how much longer I can keep things from falling apart.
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
*FCO*: Commander, what is badly ?
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
::Stands up and grumbles and mumbles to himself, walks over to the CMO::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
XO: Ma'am, i have an idea, but it has some good and bad sides
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
CSO: Good....I think they're ours, I think the comm went through...maybe...we just need more time
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
*CO*: I just lost four fighters in Bat'leth and we still have 12 bogeys left. My pilots are tired and low on power.
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - As Kamarov speaks...Engineering falls apart. A large section of bulkhead tumbles down from the second floor...the injured woman underneath doesn't stand a chance and is crushed immediately...
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
XO: We could use an EMP pulse to disable all fighters. The bad side is that it would disable our fighters too.. as well as ourselves and we would need all the power we can get
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
*EO*: That is not encouraging.  I don't care if you have to find galley slaves and row to power this ship, but if we don't get power, then we're going to spend some time becoming intimate with hard vacuum.  Do you understand?
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
OPS: Come on, inside, we'll be able to hold on...::gently leads her back into the ready room::
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
:: winces as he watches...a tear forming down his face as he acknowledges the Commander. *CIV*: Aye, sir.  Doing everything we can. Kamarov out.
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
*CO*: badly would be a understatement, BTW I still got four empty fighters left and we could use them if I had the pilots.
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::looks back from the console trying to pick the nicest place to be hiding in this debris:: SO: I see.. ::looks around for other ideas::
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Watches the MO get up and walks with him, the OPS and CSO to the ready room::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
*FCO*: Darn it Commander... how many Airilian Fighters are out there?
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
::Suddenly hears static over his commbadge:: *EO*: Kamarov?  Kamarov?
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
CO: The SO believes he could disable the ships unfortunately that includes our ship and fighters.
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
XO: I realize it's our last option ma'am, because it will leave us very vulnerable...but alive
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - The ship rocks once more, and the conn explodes right front of Karida Janan. Fire suppression systems were taken offline when the ship experienced it's power loss, so the bright red flames burn bright in front of Karida...
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::supports Brenna and the baby as the ship rocks::
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
:: continues to direct damage control teams and getting the injured to sickbay.. Stepping over debris and the occasional body. :: *CIV*: Yes Commander?
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
*CO*: We got 12 Airilian Fighters out there. We outnumber them, but my pilots can't keep it up for long.
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
::Darts across the bridge, knocking Janan out of the flames, and knocking her to the ground::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Hears the explosion, sees the flames and grabs the closest extinguisher and kills the flames::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
:.glances at the XO::  XO: That's not really an option then, Commander... as we wouldn't have anywhere else to go...
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::falters for a second spinning round as she hears the console explode:: CSO: No...we need.. god they're so close: :starts sobbing again and lens against his shoulder::
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - As Lessing and Janan tumble to the ground, the console overloads. Sparks and metal fly out of the flame. One flaming piece strikes Doctor Abmeraz in the chest, and the metal begins to burn into his flesh...youch...
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::curses as she see the flames followed by the harsh landing on the ground, wipes her hair back and gets up::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
*FCO*: Understood... we're trying to come up with extra firepower to help them...
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
XO: Ma'am if we power down our fighters in advance they should survive
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::holds her against him, sitting down with her gently:: OPS: Hey, we're doing alright, I’ve had some ideas...come on, you know us, we'll be just fine. The Scimitar and her crew have gotten out of worse scrapes
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
::Stands up, finding himself next to the XO:: XO: Well, there goes your chair...  ::Looks around trying to find a console to work from::
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Feels the metal burn in his chest and falls to the floor, screaming::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::nods to the CO relieved, though they need to do something soon::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Looks at the Doctor as he gets hit by a piece of flaming metal in the chest and extinguishes the flames before the CMO gets hurt even more::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::sheds his eyes from the exploding fire and makes his way to the XO and CIV, extending them his hand::  XO/CIV: You too all right ?
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
*CO*: Just wondering you could help if you can get me three adequate Pilots. Four fresh face could do much good. Otherwise I'll be going on my own.
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
:: slowly kneels down to a fallen tech...Checking for a pulse yet not finding one.  He sighs as he closes the sightless eyes ...moving to where he is needed...::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::looks up and watches him carefully smile sadly: :CSO: You're all in gray....god what is going on?
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - The burning hot metal melts into Zoran's flesh...
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
::Hears the screams of the CMO:: SO: You with the fire extinguisher!  put him out!  :;can't see who he is talking to, thought he smoke::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::nods to the CO with a smile and turns back to the CIV:: CIV: We have power to a phaser bank don't we?
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
OPS: Shhh, don't worry; it's probably something to do with having Bryn. We'll get the doctor to look at you just as soon as all this is over. ::smiles back at her, stroking a stay hair out of her face::
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
::Spots the blinky lights of engineering II and tries to find his way there::  XO: We had.  I don't know if we do anymore.
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
*FCO*: I'll see what I can do... but I can't promise anything...
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Feeling the extreme pain of the burning metal, he lifts his head and tries to look around for help::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Looks at the CMO after he extinguished the flames:: *Sickbay*: This is the SO, the CMO is badly hurt, i need some personnel up here now
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
XO: Surprisingly, we do.  We have no targeting systems, though so we need to fire manually...  target?
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
CIV/XO: Using the runabout we can target them anyways... get on it...
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::gets out his flight suit and starts changing still yelling out orders to his fighters::
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
::Bends down over the CMO and examines the wound:: CMO: Stay still will you
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Sees the MO standing on the bridge:: MO: Sorry, didn't see you, your colleagues should be on the way
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
XO: Ma'am - do you have a target for me, or shall i fire at will?
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
:: walks into what’s left of the small office just in front of the warp core.  His fingers dancing on the console as he attempts to free up whatever resources he can for the bridge. ::
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Tries to hold still like the MO asked, but the burning sensation is just to much::
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - The ship rocks once more, and techs run around Engineering, attempting to keep the shields keeping Engineering pressurized online.
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
::Grunts at the SO and looks in his kit for a scalpel, he gets it out and tries to cut around the wound, exposing the shrapnel::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
XO: To my calculations it would take 12 hours to power back up ma'am
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::whimpers as the ship rocks again:: CSO: No...this is different...do just go, they need you...we don't have much time, so you need to fix this ship...they'll be here soon
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Firmly bites his teeth as the MO sets down the scalpel and nearly faints::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
*CSO*: Exeter here, did you do a small search for any power sources in that debris field?
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Looks around for anyone else on fire, sees no one, puts down the extinguisher and gets back to his console::
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
:: looks up and his eyes go wide. :: ALL: EVACUATE....get out all of you...*Bridge* Engineering is about to get a new window people. I need to evacuate .... the shields are about to give.
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::nods to the CO:: CIV: We have a shuttle out there which can assist us to target them.
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
::Digs around, trying to pry out the metal::
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
::Feels he isn't going to get an answer and starts firing carefully....  using the shuttle's targeting sensors to help him aim::  XO: I am firing forward phasers...  but have maybe 5 shots before they lose power again.
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
:: maintains his post as long as he can.. trying to give his people more time to get to safety. ::
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
XO: We still have option of deploying the torpedoes like mines.
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
XO/CO: sir, ma'am. Long-range sensors detect incoming warp signatures
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
SO: So we can keep the power in our fighters, destroy the Airilians, and take twelve hours to power up. What is the expected rate of recovery for the Airilian vessels?
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
*EO*: Understood... head for the bridge then...
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - Kamarov’s team begins to rush out of the Engine Room. Gregoriy can see as the shield begins to flicker, and die...
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::glances at the SO::  SO: I sure hope they are friendly...
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
XO: Well, since our fighters would survive, they could kill off the fighters before they can
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
*CO* On my way...:: shoves a technician in front of him as he dives for the safety of the evacuation point. ::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
OPS: You stay right here; I’ll send Kerak in to make sure you're all right. ::kissing her cheek softly he wraps the blankets fighters around her and Bryn before heading out onto the bridge::
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - Five ships drop out of warp near the debris field....three Airilian warp-capable fighters tear into the debris field and join the foray...
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::looking a round giving a few orders to an assistant:: *CO*: Brian, permission to join my fighters?
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
Self: Aha! ::He feels the touch of the metal on the scalpel and works the blade in under it, then pry's it out::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
CO/XO: 3 more Airilian fighters joined in
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::jogs up to the science station:: XO/CO: Five ship's have just dropped out of warp, three more fighters incoming
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - The shield fails and pieces of lose bulkhead begin to fly towards the hole and out into the vacuum. Kamarov escapes, but not all of his team are so fortunate...
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Feel the MO pry the metal out and for a few seconds, all goes black around him::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Tries to scan the ships that just dropped out of warp::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::rocks softly under the blankets looking around the ready room:: Bryn: I'm sorry sweetie...I can' stop any of this from happening, god if anything happens, please forgive me
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - The last two ships are different - one, a large and majestic New Orleans class cruiser...the second, a Defiant...
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
CO: The SO's suggestion has been refined, We can disable and destroy these Airilian Fighters, it would take Scimitar twelve hours to recover and with a complete shutdown of the fighters they can finish the Airilian fleet off? ::Looks to the CSO:: CSO: What do you make of your officers recommendation?
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
:: hits the emergency control and seals off Engineering behind a blast door.  leaning against a bulkhead he wipes his brow ...slamming his fist against the bulkhead as he realizes he was unable to save all of what’s left of his engineering team.  He makes his way to a turbolift, silent and determined as unshed tears trickle down his face. ::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
CO: Captain! We've got two federation ships incoming!
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
CO/XO: A New Orleans and a Defiant have also joined in
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
::Tries to decipher the surrounding space scans:: XO/CO: I think the cavalry just arrived.
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
CO: The USS Iliad and the Legacy, Defiant and New Orleans respectively.
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
::He slaps the CMO gently around the face:: CMO: Wake up, bah! ::He takes out a small instrument from the kit and seals up the wound in the CMO's chest::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::smiles faintly::  CSO/SO: Thank god..
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::turns to the CSO and SO with a smile::
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - The two Starfleet vessels slam into the debris field at high velocity, weapons hot. The U.S.S. Iliad strikes out with insane precision, and each blast from the U.S.S. Legacy hits it's mark...
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
*FCO*: Hold your position, Lieutenant... reinforcements have arrived...
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Reroutes all available power to the shields, even from the weapons::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
*CO*: Great.......leave it to bleeding Starfleet to ruin my death!
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::As the MO slaps him, his vision comes back to him and the burning sensation is far gone::
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
:: enters the bridge.. looking to all as if he had just been through a war...dirt and grime mar his features and he is in his undershirt....several cuts and bruises present on his arms as he walks over to Engineering II. ::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
*FCO*: We'll arrange your funeral another day, Commander...
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
*CO*: so what did they send a nebula and an Akira?
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - One of the remaining consoles beeps, an incoming comm from the Iliad...
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
*FCO*: The Legacy and the Iliad... Haydes has just saved your butt... how does that feel?  ::smiles faintly::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
*CO*: seriously screwed up ::heading for the bridge::
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
EO: You held it together down there far longer than I thought you could.  I'm impressed, Kamarov.
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::grins as he glances at the incoming communications light and sighs as he walks to it::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
*CO*: tell him he can go and let us die...I don't want to own him anything!
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::leans back on the couch and closes her eyes concentrating hard on the bridge wondering what's going wrong wishing she could be ding her job and protecting her son rather then going insane and ruining couches::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
CO: Incoming communication from the USS Iliad...
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
CIV: Tell that to the men and women who died down there, Commander...I lost good people.  :: his voice is a steady monotone...his face never leaving the console as he attempts to hold together what’s left of the ship. ::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::nods at the CSO::  CSO: On screen... if possible...  ::shakes his head::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::arrives on the bridge still dressed in his flight suit nods to the XO::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::smiles towards the FCO and CO, speaking to herself silently:: Self: Haydes...hmm usually leaves his own to struggle back or die what incentive did he have...::shakes her head:: Save war of course.
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
EO: If you hadn't held it in one piece for that long, a lot more people would have died.  Perhaps many millions more.  I know it doesn't help, but everyone of those people knew the risks they were taking.
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - The viewscreen flares to life, covered in static and barely functioning. The face of Vice Admiral Darek Haydes can be seen through the static...
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::smiles and puts it up on the viewscreen::
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Looks at the wound and then up at the MO as he regains his vision:: MO: Did you get it out?
Host CJ-Tala says:
@<Haydes> COM: Black: Black, drop your shield...we need to talk...
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::glares at the image of Haydes, barely restraining the urge::
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
::stands up and leans against a wall, grumbles when he sees Haydes face::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::distinguishes Admiral Haydes through the static and nods::  Haydes: Aye, Admiral...  ::nods at the CIV to drop shields::
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
:: closes his eyes and nods...not trusting to talk right now...just trying to get through with what needs to be done, grieving can wait for later. ::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
CO: Sir, 3 Airilian fighters remain
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
::Lowers the shields, his face blankly bleak::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
SO: Relay the word to the Legacy and Iliad to take care of them... we've done enough for one day...
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
SO: Are the Iliad and Legacy dealing with them?
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - The three remaining Airilian fighters are chased around by the Kaneda’s and the Legacy. As the Scimitar shields go down, Lessing gets an error - the generators have gone offline...and won't come back up...
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
XO: They are now ma'am
Host CJ-Tala says:
ACTION - Moments later, a shimmer of light fills the darkened bridge of the U.S.S. Scimitar, as Darek Haydes, Alina Zin and Brody Majors beam in...
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
XO/CO: It looks like that was all she had left.  Main power and auxiliary power are down.  We need a Starbase to get them back up.
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::clenches his fists behind his console, staring daggers at Haydes::
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
:: he turns around to look at the new visitors. His gaze focused on the Vice Admiral...a look of pure murder in his dirty and streaked face as he stands up. ::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::gets a chill up her spine out of nowhere and pulls the blankets tighter around herself and her son wondering why everything got so quiet::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::orders his most depleted fighters back giving Haydes the evil eye::
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Sees the shimmer of lights and turns his head just to see the admiral:: Self: Great. And I'm lying down on the job.
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::nods to the SO and turns to the new people amongst them, her smile turning to recognition as she straightens herself up and puts that poker face back on::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::nods at the CIV then turns to Haydes ands nods again::  Haydes: Nice timing, Admiral... definitely just in time...  I think we owe you our gratitude...
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Looks at the incoming 'guests'::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
Self: I think we owe him nothing...
Host VAdm_Darek_Haydes says:
<Zin> ::Alina looks around and glances over towards Commander Janan:: XO/CIV: I would have hoped you two could have kept this ship in one piece...::She clicks her tongue as she looks around::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
:: not standing to attention continuing his job:: Self: Great time to show up.... I rather had some engineers!
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
::Walks over to a TL and attempts to call it up, he swears under his breath when it doesn’t work, he snoops around near the back of the bridge, looking at the floor::
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
:: clenches his fists and sneers at Zin's comment ::
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
::Raises one eyebrow at Zin, but says nothing::
Host VAdm_Darek_Haydes says:
CO: You owe me a lot more then that, Captain. ::Haydes looks almost...tired...:: The Airilians have invaded Geminar, the colonies in that system have fallen. We have lost word from our task force in Geminar...including the Eridanus...
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Hears the remark Zin made and turns back to his console so they won't see his face::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::does not respond to Zin, though the words 'it's mostly in one piece' remain on the tip of her tongue::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::stands moving towards the door but pressing her ear against the wall so as not to disturb...whatever it is going on::
Host VAdm_Darek_Haydes says:
<Zin> XO: "Mostly" isn't good enough, Commander...
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
Self: Why you self-important ...stukatch!!
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
EO: Kamarov you okay? :: looking up from a console as he looks through the latest recording::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::sighs::  Haydes: Sorry to hear that, Admiral...  I'm sure Commander Xia can make her way back... she's a more then competent officer..
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::clenches his fists harder and growls under his breath::
Host VAdm_Darek_Haydes says:
CO: I agree - and I feel the same of you, Captain. You have handled yourself well...even if my staff feel otherwise. ::He glares at Alina and she steps back into place behind him, like the dog she is::
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
EO: Mr.  Kamarov!  That will do.
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::looks up with a Grin:: CO: permission to speak, sir!
Host VAdm_Darek_Haydes says:
CO: However, now...I have another task for you...
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::listens hard hearing the mild tones of Haydes and furrowing her brow thinking hard 'come on Rowan, hold your tempter...please don't murder the admiral or we’ll get someone worse I can feel it'::
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
:: looks to the CIV and has at least the good sense to look a little ashamed.  CIV: Yes, sir.  They....they just ...
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::glances at the FCO::  FCO: In a minute, Commander..
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Follows the conversation closely::
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Slowly sits up straight, pretending his wound still hurts a lot::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
Zin: Noted. ::nods her heads and watches Haydes, still mutters to Zin:: Thank you.
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::nods at Haydes::  Haydes: I would be glad to volunteer the Scimitar crew to find Commander Xia... ::smiles::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::steps out from behind his console, folding his arms over his chest::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::growls as he walks towards the XO:: <whispers> XO: we really need a emergency repair crew and Haydes is starting a ceremony?
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
EO: I know.  I know.  But that’s know excuse to lower ourselves.  ::this VERY quietly::
Host VAdm_Darek_Haydes says:
::Haydes shakes his head once:: CO: I'm moving the Scimitar to the frontlines...however you will not be joining them, Captain. You are being reassigned, effective immediately...
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::frowns::  Haydes: Admiral, I hope you're not serious about that one...
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Checks his console to see if he can get some repairs going. When he hears the remark from Haydes he looks up in surprise::
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
:: turns his face to the Admiral and is completely without shame as he cries out. ::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
:: His eyes glare up and almost goes ballistic:: All: Frontlines....... have you lost your bloody marbles!
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::grits his teeth, his anger steadily growing at every word coming out of that traitors mouth::
Host VAdm_Darek_Haydes says:
::Haydes nods once and Lieutenant Majors holds out a PADD for Black:: ALL: Effective Stardate 10412.06, Captain Brian Black is being assigned Fleet Captain to Mizani Sector, and liaison to Starfleet Intelligence. ::He eyes drift over to, Janan::
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
::blinks his face, burying his feelings about Haydes deep inside::
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
:: slowly he starts to take steps towards the Vice Admiral. ::
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
::Isn’t paying attention to anything, gets down on his hands and knee's, trying to find that jeffries tube entrance, grumbles some more::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::moves a little closer to the door gasping as it opens and shuffles back to the safety of her couch::
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Listens to what Haydes has to say and looks surprised at the captain:: Self: No wonder nobody snapped to attention when he came on the bridge.
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
::Raises an arm, catching the EO on the chin, accidentally of course::
Host VAdm_Darek_Haydes says:
CO: Call your crew to attention, Captain...
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::nods to the FCO, and turns to Haydes with a looks of totally hatred for his remark about the Captain Black, says nothing and glares::
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
:: flinches and bumps into the side.. clutching his jaw in one hand as he looks at the CIV with a outraged look. ::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::leans casually on the console, refusing to stand::
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
::waits for the CO's command::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::listening to Haydes he shakes his head as he sighs::  All: Crew At Attention!
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
:;though still standing at attention from the moment they entered with exception of Zin's remarks::
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
::AA::
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Looks around at what the others do and looks back to the captain::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
:: Jumps to attention :: 
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
:: out of habit.. And due to the man giving the order only...he stands at attention. ::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Pretends he's very busy, but when he hears the CO call attention, he turns around and stands at attention.. not for Haydes but for the CO::
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
::continues shuffling around on hands and knee's behind the tactical station::
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::leans against the console, his arms folded, glaring at the clean, shiny officers on the bridge::
Host VAdm_Darek_Haydes says:
ACTION - As the crew stands to attention, the tension in the room increases several notches. Admiral Haydes moves over to Janan, his eyes locked with hers.
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Seeing the others, he gets up as quickly as possible and holds his attention::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
:: his hand goes slowly to his phaser::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::her eyes stay with his this is the first time she truly has looked at this man in all their encounters, or the first time she didn't turn away hiding her feelings::
Host VAdm_Darek_Haydes says:
ALL: With Captain Black being assigned to my personal staff...the Scimitar will be without a leader. I have consulted with Starfleet Command, and have been ordered to place Commander Karida Janan in command of the U.S.S. Scimitar. ::He takes out a small box and opens it, revealing a small gold pip::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::barely breathes as she listens hard waiting to find out what's happening but unable to hear anything really she holds Bryn tightly waiting for the ball to drop::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::is aware Haydes doesn't joke too much, is unsure whether to take this or take him out takes a breath before responding::
Host VAdm_Darek_Haydes says:
ALL: Effective immediately, Lt. Commander Karida Janan is being promoted to Full Commander, and shall be assigned Commanding Officer, U.S.S. Scimitar - with all the rights and privileges granted thereto.
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
::Still not paying attention he gives up and stands up:: Self: Bah! Where is that bloody Jeffries tube! ::Storms out into the ready room, trying to find another way off the bridge::
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
:: Doesn't speak ...his eyes boring holes in the Vice Admiral's torso. ::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::looks up as Kerak comes in and flinches: :MO: Korvus?
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
:Still a little confused of what is happening, he leans to a nearby wall to remain standing::
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
::still at attention::
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
OPS: Oh, hello Brenna, er, I see you gave birth then
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Listens as Haydes has one surprise after another.. and wonders how Haydes thinks this ship is battle ready.. or will be within the next week::
Host VAdm_Darek_Haydes says:
XO: Congratulations, Commander...may the fates watch over your soul...
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::smiles:: MO: Yeah...hell of a show uh...what's going on, why's Haydes here?
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::shaking her head slowly she takes her eyes from him, then slowly looks back to Black before looking to Haydes:: Admiral Haydes: Etiquette suggests I should thank you, Sir ::smiles and bows her head::
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
:: he mutters under his breath :: Self: When the Devil is concerned with your soul.. that cannot be a good thing.
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::growls quietly:: Self: Stuff etiquette...
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
OPS: Not sure, think it's something about Black being sacked and Janan being captain... do you know how to get off this damn deck?
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
:: looks at Karida and raises a eyebrow:: <whispers> Janan: if we ever get this bucket of bolts fixed I would be jealous
Host VAdm_Darek_Haydes says:
XO: Thank me when this is all over and we come out alive. ::He turns, his focus pulled away from Janan:: CO: Captain Black, it is time for us to leave...XO: Commander Janan, prepare your vessel to be towed back to Federation space.
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::smiles faintly as he knows an excellent officer is taking over the Scimitar::  XO: Congratulations, Commander...  ::extends his hand::  I know she is in good hands with you...
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
MO: yes through the lounge I think, Black is being sacked? ::gets up and walks over to the door poking her head out cautiously::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::smiles to him, the first words she liked from his mouth:: Haydes: Certainly and you can hold me to that.
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
:: looks fit to be tied when the Admiral mentions towing. ::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::shakes the CO's hand looking to him stunned as if questioning if he knows what really happened:: CO: Thank you.
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::looks around and walks towards Black:: CO: Looks  like they're splitting us up old friend.
Host VAdm_Darek_Haydes says:
ACTION - Haydes moves over to Zin and Majors...and he waits for Black to fall in line next to him...
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Looks at the CO:: CO: sir, it was an honor to serve under you. Good luck in your new position.
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
::Looks around a bit and gives up, sits in a chair with a huff and stares out the porthole::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::nods at the FCO::  FCO: Apparently, John...  ::extends his hand::  but don't worry... I will be close by if you need me... ::grins::
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
XO: Well done Commander.  And good luck.
CSO_Lt_Delar says:
::clenches his fist again, shaking his head and quickly running through the resulting court martial...:: Self: There'll be enough time in the future for this...
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
:: Shakes hand:: CO: I bet you will be replacing him eventually and I get a hatred for you :: smiles::
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Still confused about the situation, he lowers his arm from attention::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
CO: You are to go now? I am not sure what To say Sir, It's been an honor to serve with you and I wish you many safe journeys.
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::watches the proceedings carefully biting her lip shifting Bryn in her arms a little::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::laughs::  FCO: Seriously doubtful... John...   ::nods at his old XO::  XO: The honor is mine, Commander.... I wish you all the best...  ::smiles::  SO: Thank you, Ensign...   All: I will be missing you all... but I will return to say proper goodbye's...  :.stands into line with Haydes and salutes::
MO_Ens_Kerak says:
::Plays with his webbed fingers and stares out into space with a sad look::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Salutes the CO::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::steps back quickly to a console readying the Scimitar to move and use what power they had to stay together::
OPS_Lt_Delar says:
::looks over to Zin and gets  feeling like bugs crawling under her skin as Bryn lets out a little whine, she looks down to him for a moment before looking back to Zin and furrowing her row::
CIV_LtCmdr_Lessing says:
::Draws himself to attention and returns Black's Salute::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::looks at ops and then at the baby:: OPS: Congrats, Lieutenant ::smiles::
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Snaps to attention when the captain prepares to leave with Haydes::
FCO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
:;snaps to attention and smiles::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::nods that the Scimitar is ready and salutes::
EO_Ens_Kamarov says:
:: stands at attention.. more in respect for the Captain then for the Vice Admiral, whom he is still shooting death beams from his eyes for.
Host VAdm_Darek_Haydes says:
ACTION - As Captain Brian Black gives an honorable salute, Haydes, Black, Zin and Majors dematerialize in a shimmer of blue light. What once was a trio has now become a quartet...

ACTION - Commander Janan is now in command. A new era for the U.S.S. Scimitar has begun. Things have changed, and yet despite all that happens, this family is still alone. Without hope, without joy...without the color in their lives...

=/\==/\=END Mission=/\==/\=

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