USS Seleya - 10511.06

"Burning Sky" - Part 101

SUMMARY: The battle is over, but the enemy is gone.  The crew used the illegal torpedoes to get out of their predicament, but Balthazar remains free.  When the storm hit the nebila, all the ships experienced extensive damage.  The Captain is incapacitated and will be taken to Earth.  The ship is limping to the nearest starbase for extensive repairs.  What happens next will be the decision of SFC.  Courts martial, or medals… only time will tell.

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AXO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
     :: Grimaces as the Seleya makes a very choppy drop from a short low warp jump :: Self: Ugh … that’s going to leave a mark. 

CTO_LtJG_Cloud says:
           :: Kneeling at TAC, repairing one of the control panels :: 

CSO_Ens_Tiajar says:
           :: On the bridge running diagnostics on the ship’s sensors to detect any damage for later repairs :: 

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
           :: At her station :: 

AXO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
           :: Waits for the lights to stop flickering, then punches in a course to take Seleya through the system to McKinley Station :: All: Ok, let’s see if we can get some help getting in.

ACTION: The escort ship USS Memphis, that met them along the way, appears.  Moments later, half her crew complement beam on the Seleya to help with immediate repairs

AXO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
           COMM: McKinley: Seleya to McKinley Station, requesting approach assistance.  We’re a little too tore up to make the approach on our own power.

CSO_Ens_Tiajar says:
           :: AXO: I have just picked up the Memphis on sensors ::

  AXO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
           :: Turns and nods to the CSO :: CSO: I see him now. 

SB_OPS says:
           COMM: Seleya: Welcome home, Seleya, we have had reports already and assistance is standing by.  We’ll bring you into the dry dock.  All crew is on immediate leave as per Captain Lyon’s orders.  He would like to see the senior staff at their convenience.

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
           Self: At least we’re heading into a station soon, so the Captain’s stasis pod will be one less thing to worry about.  Good thing those things are built to last…

AXO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
           COMM: SB_OPS: Understood.  Seleya out.

AXO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
           :: Taps his commbadge :: *CMO*: A’an to Atreides

CSO_Ens_Tiajar says:
           :: Looks at his diagnostics and takes some noted on a PADD for the repair crews ::

CTO_LtJG_Cloud says:
           Self: I don’t like the sound of that… :: continues repairing the console ::

ACTIONL The Memphis moves into position to tow the Seleya the last part of the journey

#Captain_Bordone says:
           COMM: Seleya: Memphis to Seleya.  We’ll tow you the last bit… your poor lady looks ready to collapse from exhaustion.

AXO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
           :: Looks over at Cloud and shrugs slightly :: CTO: It’s to be expected.  There’s a lot of questions to be answered. :: gives Modalis a quick glance :: ALL: … A lot of answers.

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
           :: Nods reassuringly to Aan ::

AXO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
           COMM: Captain_Bordone: She is that, Captain, we appreciate the assistance.

Captain_Bordone says:
           #COMM: Seleya: Anytime, Commander.  Memphis out.

ACTION: The Memphis takes the Seleya under tow and heads for the dry docks

AXO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
           :: Does as much as he can to assist in manoeuvring the Seleya into her berth  ::

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
           *AXO*: Atreides here, how can I help?

CTO_LtJG_Cloud says:
           :: Stops and looks at the Commander :: AXO: I don’t see what the problem is, we got the weapons, destroyed two enemy ships, badly damaged another one, and got a prisoner for Starfleet Intel, I think we did a good job.

AXO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
           *CMO*: Just a heads up.  We’ll be heading into debriefing shortly Doctor, so have our report ready post-haste.

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
           *AXO*: Understood sir.

AXO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
           :: Looks over at the CTO, wishing it was all that cut and dry:: CTO: That depends on who’s asking the questions, Lieutenant.  There’s a lot more going on here than meets the eye.

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
           :: Turns to a console next to him and continues to read the report he was looking over ::

CTO_LtJG_Cloud says:
           AXO: Indeed.

AXO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
           :: Straightens up a little and gives Cloud a slight smile :: CTO: But you did well, everyone did.  They can’t take that away.

ACTIONL The Memphis pulls the Seleya into the dry dock, and leaves her to be repaired.  She looks really worse for wear.  A hail is immediately heard as the blinky lights [TM] on the OPS console blinks

CTO_LtJG_Cloud says:
           :: Laughs and goes back to repairing the console ::

AXO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
           :: Taps the OPS console :: COMM: Seleya here

ACTION: Captain Lyon’s face appears on the screen… that part which still works, at least.

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
           Self: Let’s see, officer wounded by hologram, and officer later questioned, hologram questioned, CO suffered an aneurysm and was put in stasis… Battle, and complaint to the engineering department about this being the only place losing power completely.  I think that’s all from me.

Captain_Lyon says:
           @COMM: AXO: Welcome back, Commander. :: looks at the rest of the crew :: All of you.

AXO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
           COMM: Captain_Lyon: Thank you sir… We got bloody on this one.

  Captain_Lyon says:
           @:: Nods :: COMM: AXO: Permission to come on board?  I would like to hear the story from your side.

AXO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
           :: Nods :: COMM: Captain_Lyon: Of course, immediately sir. 

AXO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
           :: Taps his comm badge :: *TR 1*: Beam Captain Lyon aboard, at his discretion.

Captain_Lyon says:
           @COMM: AXO: I’ll be on there shortly.  You did get the message that the entire crew is on shore leave as of this moment.  I just ask your indulgence for a short while longer.  :: smiles in acknowledgement :: Lyon out.

AXO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
           :: Turns back to the screen :: COMM: Captain_Lyon: Understood, we’ll be here.

AXO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
           :: Turns to Modalis, then taps ship-wide :: ALL: All non-essential crew are free to begin preparations for disembarkment.  All department heads, finalize your reports and assemble for debriefing in ten minutes in the Observation Lounge.

CTO_LtJG_Cloud says:
           :: Finishes the repairs on the console and stands up, feeling a sharp pain in his right leg where he had been shot ::

CSO_Ens_Tiajar says:
           AXO: With your permission sir, I need to run to my office and gather a few items.

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
           :: Copies his report onto a PADD and grabs a fresh labcoat from somewhere, then leaves sickbay ::

AXO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
           :: Notices Cloud favouring his leg and shrugs :: CTO: It could be worse… you could have been shot by the Captain.

AXO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
           :: Turns to the CSO and nods :: CSO: Granted

Captain_Lyon says:
           :: Materializes on the ship in TR 1:: Chief: Let Commander A’an know I’m here, but I don’t need an escort.  Or at least I hope I don’t.  :: smiles slightly ::

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
           :: Taps her console ::

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
           :: Walks into a turbo lift:: TL: Bridge

AXO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
           :: Turns to Modalis :: CNS: This should be enlightening.

CSO_Ens_Tiajar says:
           :: Gets up from console and into the turbo lift:: TL: Deck 11

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
           AXO: Sir.

AXO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
           CNS: I guess now we’ll see how deep this whole thing goes.

TR_Chief says:
           :: Smiles as Lyon leaves the TR :: *AXO*: Commander, Captain Lyon is on board, he’s making his way to the bridge… I think he wants to see some of the damage himself before talking to you.

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
           :: Steps out onto the bridge ::

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
           AXO: If I find anything you should know I’ll be sure to tell you after the meeting, sir.

AXO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
           :: Taps his comm badge :: *TR Chief*: Understood.

CTO_LtJG_Cloud says:
           AXO: True but that would have been a good trick with him in sick bay but it would not be the first time funny things happened on-board. 

AXO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
           :: Nods :: CNS: Thanks.  :: pauses for a second :: CNS: I don’t think this is going to end here… 

CSO_Ens_Tiajar says:
           :: Gets out of the turbolift past stellar cartography and into his office :: 

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
           :: Looks at the Counsellor and the AXO talking :: 

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
           AXO: Yes sir.  Especially when senior officials are involved. 

AXO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
           :: Turns to the doctor :: CMO: Doctor, I didn’t notice you were there. 

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
           AXO: I haven’t been here long sir, just waiting on the debrief to start. 

AXO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
           CMO: How’s Commander Darklighter?  He insisted it was just a bump, but after what happened with the Captain, I didn’t want to take any chances. 

Captain_Lyon says:
           :: Walks the corridors, shaking his head… only once on his time on the Cherokee did she suffer damage like this… it brings back unpleasant memories, which he squashes immediately.  Jared is now fine :: 

CMO_LtJG_Atriedes says:
           AXO: He’s fine considering what happened to the ship, I told him to take it easy for a while though, and he agreed. 

Captain_Lyon says:
           :: Enters the nearest TL and orders it to the bridge :: 

CSO_Ens_Tiajar says:
           :: Grabs a few PADDs offi his desk pertaining to the work on the probe modifications, heads back to the turbolift :: 

AXO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
           :: Nods :: CMO: So, before we get into this, what was the final butcher’s bill? 

CSO_Ens_Tiajar says:
           TL: Main bridge. 

CTO_LtJG_Cloud says:
           AXO: So what do you think will happen? 

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
           ::Fingers his report in his pocket :: AXO: Well, given my latest data is 139 dead and 290 wounded, which is why we ended up setting up camp in one of the cargo bays, due to the sheer scale of it.  However, some of those wounded may not pull through so the number of fatalities is likely to rise, sir. ::frowns:: You’ll see the full details in my report. 

AXO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
           :: Gives another slight shrug :: CTO: It depends. 

Captain_Lyon says:
           :: Enters the bridge ass Atreides gives the tally, a look of pain on his face as the figures register :: 

AXO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
           :: Nods :: CMO: Thank you doctor. ::turns and stands at attention :: All: Captain on the bridge. 

CTO_LtJG_Cloud says:
           ALL: Captain on the bridge

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
           :: Looks at Captain Lyon and realises that he must have heard this last sentence, then stands to attention :: 

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
           :: stands to attention ::

CSO_Ens_Tiajar says:
           :: Steps on the bridge and quickly notices everyone, stands to attention

Captain_Lyon says:
           :: Shakes his head :: All: I never get used to that … ::walks closer:: AXO: Commander, my condolences and apologies for the loss of your crewmates… I never thought a simple nursery run could turn into this… ::looks around, the damage still evident :: 

AXO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
           :: Nods :: Captain_Lyon: No sir, I don’t think anyone could have forseen this, except… ::pauses:: Well, we’ll wait for debriefing for that. 

AXO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
           :: Motions towards the observation lounge :: Captain_Lyon: Whenever you’re ready, sir. 

Captain_Lyon says:
           AXO: Indeed… I’m not here for debrief… I’m here as the one who send you on this mission. 

CSO_Ens_Tiajar says:
           :: Feels a cramp in his leg from standing so tall :: 

AXO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
           :: Stops, blinks for a moment :: Captain_Lyon: Sir… you didn’t send us on this mission. 

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
           :: Eyes the CSO, and wonders why he’s taking the weight off one of his legs when the CTO is the one who has the leg injury :: 

AXO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
           Captain_Lyon: If it wasn’t us, it would have been someone else.  Not to appear boastful sir, but anyone else might not have made it back. 

Captain_Lyon says:
           AXO: Indulge me commander, I’m the one responsible for this ship, reporting to the higher-ups.  I was also the one who thought the flagship fetching the cadets would be a good idea… let me have my guilt. 

Captain_Lyon says:
           :: Looks around :: All: Are you still at attention?  At ease… um, and sorry. 

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
           :: Chimes in subtly :: AXO: Besides, Commander, Counselling’s my job ::manages a grin :: 

AXO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
           :: gives te Captain a sombre nod :: Captain_Lyon: There’s more than enough to go around, sir. 

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
           :: Relaxes and continues to listen to Captain Lyon :: 

Captain_Lyon says:
           :: Smiles at Modalis :: CNS: Well said. 

CTO_LtJG_Cloud says:
           :: Slams his two hands on the console to stop himself falling and lifts his right leg off the ground :: 

AXO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
           :: Decides to take the plunge :: Captain_Lyon: I don’t suppose you’ve heard anything from SF Command about this sir?  What their stance is? 

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
           Lyon: Sir. ::turns as she hears the banging noise behind her :: 

CMO_LtJG_Atreides says:
           :: Looks at the CTO :: 

Captain_Lyon says:
           AXO: At this stage I know what their stance is on this as much as yours.  This will take some investigation and debriefs and so forth before it’s all resolved. 

CSO_Ens_Tiajar says:
           :: Sick of waiting for an at ease order and relaxes :: 

CSO_Ens_Tiajar says:
           :: Realizes that everyone was at ease :: Self: Oops I must have been day dreaming.

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