Previously, on Star Trek: A Call To Duty - USS Seleya ...

SCENE: The Seleya being battered by the Maleficent while the away team is ambushed on J'Karen V.

SCENE: The crew working to put together a battered Seleya while hiding in the nebula.

SCENE: The CO alone with Morosea Da ...

Morosea`Da says
# CO: You said you've faced death. But what about the deaths of those who fall under your responsibility?

Morosea`Da says:
# CO: Violence and conflict often perpetrate change. To ensure I ... evolve, I need a nemesis. One that is smart. One that is cunning. One that is ready for what is to come. And will stand in my way. ::Looks into her eyes:: I'm hoping that will be you.

SCENE: Balthazar explaining the name of the vessel that includes parts of various Starfleet vessels (such as the Seleya, Orion, Pendragon, etc.) to General Disdain.

Balthazar: 
$ Disdain: Oh, the name of our vessel? It comes from a story my mother used to tell me when I was younger ... Maleficent was a horrific witch who could turn into a giant winged beast. She would spit fire of vengeance upon the pretty sleeping one and her prince for what they had done.

SCENE: Balthazar holding FCO Kerrigan on the viewscreen during his visual confrontation with the XO.

Balthazar says: 
$ ::Ignoring the XO's inevitable pleas:: Kerrgain: Any last words Emily?

FCO Emily Kerrigan says: 
$ ::Gulps and builds up her confidence for one last thing. She looks straight at her friends on the Seleya bridge:: COM: Seleya: The Griffon ... has ... a mighty shield. But there is a crack ...

OPS Lt Pandora says: 
::Opens his eyes wide::

Balthazar says: 
$ ::Raises eyebrow:: FCO: Strange choice. ::Slash::

XO Cmdr Aan says: 
:: Roars at the screen. :: balthazar: YOU WANT A FIGHT YOU BASTARD, YOU'VE GOT ONE!!

SCENE: Maor's fight with the Bellicose Inorganic wolves ... and his saving by a mysterious Klingon.

Klingon says: 
@ CIV: My name is unimportant. I want to apologize for my companions here ... they thought you were with Morosea Da's group. They were not supposed to kill you. A warrior such as yourself deserves a better fate.

SCENE: The CO's discussion with Morosea Da.

Morosea`Da says: 
# ::Stands up:: CO: The true question is. Should Starfleet have faith in you?

SCENE: Morosea turning to leave, and the CO jumping her ... the ensuing struggle, and the CO escaping out of the room ... only to find herself on a small craggy island ... in the middle of a raging ocean ...

And now, the conclusion ...

USS SELEYA - STARDATE 10711.11

LEGACY - CONCLUSION

"The Great Battle"

=/\= RESUME MISSION =/\=

EO Ens Tana says:
::in Seleya's battered ready-room with Gnav, feeling exposed and vulnerable as the counselor prepares to invade his mind, but wants it over and done with so he can fix what he caused::

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::On the bridge, reading over the Excelsior class specifications from the time the Griffon was destroyed::

# ACTION: The CO finds herself cold and drenched as waves crash nearby, and the cloudy sky lets loose with rain upon her.

CEO Ens Barnes says:
@::wakes up to find nobody is around::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
#::looks around the small beach looking for a nearby shore or a small raft::

ACTION: The Seleya slowly makes its way toward the edge of the Aidoree Nebula.

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
@::taps his foot impatiently before tapping his combadge:: *CIV*: Are you on your way? I've set the coordinates.

CMO Dr Atreides says:
::Still preoccupied with decorating::

Klingon says:
@ ::Pets one of his Bellicose Inorganic Wolves:: CIV: I see you must be on your way. Remember this day, Maor, when we call upon you again ...

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
#Self: Morosea'Da had to have a way to move about. Or did she swim? ::looks doubtful but knows she has to act fast::

XO Cmdr Aan says:
:: Turns to Pandora. :: OPS:  What’s the status on that torpedo tube?

CEO Ens Barnes says:
@::stands up and looks around to see if anything is nearby::

TO Sing says:
::Monitoring tactical sensors::

OPS Lt Pandora says:
XO: Offline at the moment, but engineering is working on it. I'm sure it will be back soon... The second aft torpedotube is functioning.. I'm reading up a bit on the Excelsior shield systems, quite some interesting stuff..

XO Cmdr Aan says:
aCTO:  Your only going to get on shot at this, so make it count.

CEO Ens Barnes says:
@::Spots a building on top of a hill and starts heading for it::

EO Ens Tana says:
::using all his will to keep from fleeing the chair in the captain's office::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
#::looks behind her at the entrance to her (former) prison and then at its ceiling, perhaps from there she has a better view, if she can climb::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::holds his fingers on one side of his head, trying to get the locked memories of Ensign Tana more vivid:: EO: Ensign, try to focus on the codes. I know they're locked up somewhere in your head, but you focussing on it may help.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@::Stares strangely at the Klingon's direction:: Klingon: One last question. ::Pauses to consider their surroundings for a moment, collecting his thoughts:: How do you know me?

XO Cmdr Aan says:
OPS:  I'm sure it is, now find my crack so we can kill this S.O.B.

Klingon says:
@ CIV: We at the Church have a full dossier on you ... and your family ... ::Lets the last statement hang in the air::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@Klingon: I have no family. You'd be best to remember that as well, Klingon. ::Taps his badge:: *CSO*: Standby, Lieutenant.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
#::turns to a nearby rock outcropping and starts climbing to get hear bearings and to get as far away from Morosea'Da as she can. Tries to ignore the rain as she finds places to pull herself up the rock formations::

CEO Ens Barnes says:
@::Arrives at the building and flips open his tricorder and scans the area::

EO Ens Tana says:
::gripping the seat of the chair to hold himself in place:: CNS: Yes Lieutenant... ::looks away:: I... I'll try....

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
@::sighs in frustration, debating whether to ditch the chain of command at this point, but is held where he is by the fact that he doesn't have a phaser::

OPS Lt Pandora says:
XO: Actually, it may be easier... According to this note, during the dominion war, the excelsior class shields proved vulnerable to certain frequency pulses.. We can disable those shields using our deflector dish, sir...

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
#::almost slips and hurts her hand and has to stop to gather herself for a minute:: Self: Calm Alexandra. It's just an Academy drill ::continues moving::

Klingon says:
@ ::Smiles at the CIV, as if knowing something he does not:: CIV: Until we meet again, Mr. Maor. ::Presses a button::

@ ACTION: The Klingon and his wolves disappear in a transporter beam.

CEO Ens Barnes says:
@::Draws his phaser and enters the building::

XO Cmdr Aan says:
OPS:  How long will it take to prepare the deflector?

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
@::starts thinking about how he might turn the tricorder into a weapon... perhaps a bomb...::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
EO: I feel you were working. ::focuses more:: EO: It seems to be on a starship. Can you remember who was near you most of the times?

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
#::stops to look around for a better solution, finding none she proceeds keeping the cover of the rocks as much as possible::

CEO Ens Barnes says:
@::Shouts out to the CSO:: CSO: You there?

# ACTION: Over the roar of the raging waves, the CO hear the clang of the door opening and slamming ...

OPS Lt Pandora says:
XO: A few minutes, I think.. Not long... ::Turns around in his chair to face the XO::

EO Ens Tana says:
::knows it’s not possible but almost feels like he can feel Gnav crawling around in his mind::: CNS: I... don't know. I usually work alone. With Emma...

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
#::instinctively puts her head down hoping the other woman doesn't have a tricorder and continues moving slowly and trying to make up the sounds through the rain noise::

XO Cmdr Aan says:
OPS:  then get to it, but I want to find that flaw as well.  If we know about the excelsior class weakness to shield pulses, so does he.

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
@::jumps slightly and spins:: CEO: Wha- oh, Ensign. There you are... Are you armed?

Morosea`Da says:
# ::Exits onto the shore, wiping blood from her face. Shouts:: ALL: YOU KNOW, ALEX, FOR A SCIENCE BRAT YOU HAVE A HELL OF A RIGHT HOOK!

CMO Dr Atreides says:
CNS: Whatever it is you're doing, he seems anxious. His heart rate just increased somewhat.

CEO Ens Barnes says:
@::Waves his phaser in the air:: 

XO Cmdr Aan says:
:: Taps his combadge. :: CMO:  What’s the situation in there doctor?

OPS Lt Pandora says:
XO: Sir, I believe this is the flaw Kerrigan meant... ::Gets up from his chair:: I'll need to work from deflector control though..

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
#::suppresses a chuckle and the urge to say "I've been practicing" and remains hiding and listening, when possible looking around for a solution::

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
@ CEO: Good, guard the door and keep an eye out for Maor.

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
EO: Try not to hold back in movements. They can help you. ::notices something in the memories itself:: EO: I'm sensing someone in teal uniform. ::speaks to the CMO, not losing focus:: CMO: That's possible yes.

XO Cmdr Aan says:
:: Nods. :: *OPS*:  Lias with tactical, were going in as soon as your ready.

CEO Ens Barnes says:
@::Moves to a covered position and watches the door::

Morosea`Da says:
# ::Looks around, quite annoyed::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@*CSO*: Heading your way now, I should arrive in about five minutes. Maor out. ::Cuts the communication, on a second thought he opens it again:: Lieutenant, see if you detect any Gamleasians signatures near my current location, they shouldn't be too far away.

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Nods:: XO: Yes sir... ::Heads for the TL and, upon arrival, orders it to the proper deck::

EO Ens. Y'dren says:
::Exits the TL, letting OPS get in as she exits:: XO: Sir ...

EO Ens Tana says:
::finding the details hazy:: CNS: I can't tell... is it doctors? I don't like sickbays... did something happen to me in there?

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
@ *CIV*: Understood. ::pulls out his tricorder and scans for Galmeasian life signs::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
#::tries to figure out if she has any advantage, anything to offer in exchange for her freedom and finds no solution, just as before. So she keeps hiding, getting wet to the bone::

XO Cmdr Aan says:
:: Turns to the EO. :: EO Y'Dren:  What can I do for you Ensign.

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
@ *CIV*: I'm not reading any, Commander.

Morosea`Da says:
# ::Takes a breath, and calms herself, trying to focus her mind and use her telepathy to find the CO. She lost consciousness for a moment ... and is having trouble focusing::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
EO: Or science... ::tries to enhance the memories:: EO: She's watching. I'll try to enhance those thoughts. Focus on her...

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Arrives at deck 11 and heads to Deflector Control::

XO Cmdr Aan says:
:: Stands and moves over to Flight Control, looking over the aFCO's shoulder at the preparations for attacking the Malificent. ::

EO Ens. Y'drensays:
XO: Whatever you have planned, you'll have to do it soon. I think they chose this location for a reason. This nebula isn't a safe spot to hide ... there's some sort of unknown substance in the gas out there, it's eating through our hull ... we've had 45 micro-breaches in the last hour.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@*CSO*: What are you scanning for? Life signs? ::Makes his way towards the last spot he saw the bodies at::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
#::resumes trying to get more distance, preferably more rocks between herself and Morosea'Da::

Morosea`Da says:
# ::Head is throbbing::

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
@ *CIV*: More or less. Did you want me to look for something else?

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::notices the blurry memories on the SO are clearing up::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@*CSO*: See if you can detect any bodies nearby, Lieutenant.

XO Cmdr Aan says:
:: Closes his eyes and shakes his head, then nods. ::  EO Y'Dren:  Understood.  We’re getting underway in a few minutes, have your damage control teams prepped.

EO Ens Tana says:
::focuses on the blue shoulders, the female build, the hair... various aspects coming into focus...:: CNS: Is that Arkoff?

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Enters the room and gets to work on reconfiguring the primary deflector dish to take on the additional tasks from the secondary deflector dish, so they can use the secondary dish as a weapon::

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
@::quirks an eyebrow slightly, and starts scanning for Galmeasian DNA instead::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
#::looks around in desperation at the small island, then at the sky. Seeing nothing useful she decides to pick up some rocks and puts them on her pockets, as if that would help::

# ACTION: As the CO takes a step, her foot brushes against a loose rock ... which falls downward, hitting more rocks, and more.

Morosea`Da says:
# ::Sees rocks falling nearby, peers upward at the slope ... trying to see anything, but there's too much rain::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
#Self: M.... ::bites her lip and reaches for cover in the stable rocks::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
EO: Arkoff? I've seen her personnel file. Why is she watching? Can you remember?

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
@ *CIV*: There are 5 corpses near your location.

EO Ens. Y'dren says:
::Nods:: XO: Aye, sir. ::Heads off to prepare for what should be a hell of a battle::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
EO: Try to remember what you were doing, if you can hear voices...

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
#::continues hiding:: Self: How did she get away from here?

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Runs a quick diagnostic on the new set-up, making sure it would work properly::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@*CSO*: Understood, can you arrange for a transport of all six of us to your location?

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::A few moments later, the diagnostics completed, he leaves the room satisfied, heading for the TL to take him to deck 10::

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
@ *CIV*: Negative. The transport only works between transport hubs.

TO Sing says:
::From his console:: XO: Sir, Ensign Tana ... I was wondering ... do you think he was involved in that thing with Zachary Marshall? His weird death and the theft of that data?

EO Ens Tana says:
::blinks:: CNS: I don't know... I bumped into her a few times... in the halls... she talked to me... most people just leave me alone.... ::sees the image come into greater focus now, a spool of outtakes from their various encounters ending in a longer scene:: She needed me to fix the gene sequencer in the taxonomy laboratory...

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
#::looks over the rocks at Morosea'Da, there isn't much to lose. Does she seem to have a badge or any communications device?::

Morosea`Da says:
# ::Focuses, focuses ...::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@*CSO*: Any more good news, Lieutenant? I could sure use some. ::Slows down as he nears the clearing he last spotted the corpses::

Morosea`Da says:
# Self: Found you.

# ACTION: Suddenly an invisible force erupts around the CO, rocks explode and are tossed around ... it's literally chaos as for a moment she cannot tell up from down.

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Exits the TL and makes his way to secondary deflector control::

Morosea`Da says:
# ::Tastes blood in her mouth as more dribbles from her broken nose::

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
@ *CIV*: Ensign Barnes decided to show up, so we're now back to having two phasers.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
#::gets taken with the flow knowing she lost, but content of having the rocks in her pocket::

XO Cmdr Aan says:
::Doesn’t answer for a moment, then shakes his head. :: TO Sing: If he was, he wasnt any more responsible than a phaser is.  He was a tool, and UNWLLING tool at that.

Morosea`Da says:
# ::Begins to pull up through the rocks, finding the CO:: CO: Alexandra.

TO Sing says:
XO: True, sir. But if it wasn't him ... I mean, if someone reprogrammed him ... does that mean there's someone else onboard?

OPS Lt Pandora says:
*XO*: Pandora to A'an. I am on my way to the secondary deflector control. If we use that, we'll still have our main deflector in case things go wrong.. I should be done in a few minutes.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@*CSO, CEO*: Understood. I'll try to identify any of the five bodies and I'll return shortly, keep me posted regarding your status every five minutes. Maor out. ::Cuts the channel, making his way towards the first body::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
#::gets up brushing the rocks from herself and checking if anything is broken:: Morosea'Da: You didn't give me many choices

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::senses something else while the EO relives the encounter:: EO: While you spoke with her, how did you feel?

Morosea`Da says:
# CO: Yes, well, that's the nature of this conversation ...

XO Cmdr Aan says:
*OPS*:  You have two Mr. Pandora; our cover is apparently eating our ship, so waiting is no longer an option.

Morosea`Da says:
# ::Pulls her cloak around her, trying to look regal although she's wet and bloodied::

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Gets to work again as he arrives in the new room, configuring the systems to allow the specific frequency and a pulse emission of said frequency::

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
@::sighs in frustration:: Self: Sure, let's forget about the Captain and start carting around dead people...

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Nods slowly:: *XO*: How long until we get to the ship from where we are now?

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
#::eyes the other woman, noticing she is weak but not daring to make another move at this point:: #Morosea'Da: Then it was a monologue, you could have sent a letter instead. You look tired

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
#::keeps looking at her in the eyes under the intense rain::

Morosea`Da says:
# CO: It's been a long day. Do you remember when we fought the D'vor, Alex?

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
#Morosea'Da: I never forget a fight

# ACTION: Lightning cracks in the sky ... illuminating the two women who stand in the rain, as if this was all building to something ...

Morosea`Da says:
# CO: Afterwards, when I was pretending to be Arkoff, we spoke in your ready room. Do you remember what we spoke about?

EO Ens Tana says:
CNS: I try not to feel... the quicker I finish, the quicker I can be alone again... ::sees himself slump against the sequencer, holding his head and gasps in the vision and the real world:: This is it.... this is when she did it, isn't it... when she broke me.

XO Cmdr Aan says:
TO Sing: We have security on every deck, at every main junction.  We have to hope that that’s enough.  It’s all we have right now.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@::Finishes taking blood samples from all five of the bodies, taking a moment to take photos of their faces:: *CSO*: On my way, see if you can pinpoint the Captain's proximate location and the nearest transport hub.

XO Cmdr Aan says:
*OPS*:  However long we have, that’s what you've got.  Were moving out now.

CMO Dr Atreides says:
CNS: You'd better stop this.

TO Sing says:
XO: Aye, sir.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
#::tries to recall the conversation, not sure of the exact words but having an idea of the general content:: Morosea'Da: Remind me

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::focuses more, however it costs him more energy:: EO: She broke you? I sense something very strong. ::speaks with the CMO without losing focus:: CMO: What are the readings doctor?

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
@ *CIV*: If I had access to planetary sensors, I might be able to do something, but as it is I have 8 options and a hunch.

CMO Dr Atreides says:
CNS: Dangerously high else I wouldn't tell you to stop.

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Continues working:: *XO*: Let's hope it's enough.... ::Walks over to another console to check some settings from the specifications::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@*CSO*: An educated hunch, Lieutenant? ::Quickens his pace, breaking into a jog::

XO Cmdr Aan says:
:: Taps the shipwide com on the captain’s chair. :: *ALL*:  All hands, battle stations.

Morosea`Da says:
# ::Raises her chin, rain droplets slide down her cheeks and down her neck:: CO: We spoke about responsibility. I asked if you felt that we were responsible for the evils of the D'vor because the Federation had a hand in their creation.

CMO Dr Atreides says:
CNS: You need to remember this is star fleet. I do not give suggestions I give orders.

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
@ *CIV*: Not really, no.

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
CMO: I know. But I'm under direct orders of Commander A'an

XO Cmdr Aan says:
aFCO:  Take us out, accelerate to combat speed as soon as we clear the nebula.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
#::has the secret hope that lightening will strike Morosea'Da but knows she won't be so lucky:: Morosea'Da: And I gave you a politically correct answer, which a commanding officer will always give to a young ensign. We did the best we could do with the information we had

ACTION: As battle stations sound, the crew across the ship prepare for battle ... perhaps their last. There is a strong sense that many of them, if not all, are not coming back from this.

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
EO: You're doing fine; can you remember what she did?

CMO Dr Atreides says:
CNS: I am the chief medical officer, MY instructions supersede all in medical matters. IS that understood?

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
CMO: I'm this close, what exactly are the readings doctor?

XO Cmdr Aan says:
:: Drops into the command chair. :: Balthazar:  Here we come.

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Returns to the main console to enter the frequency and pulse repetition interval::

$ ACTION: Meanwhile, on the Maleficent ...

Maleficent CTO says:
$ Balthazar: Sir, I'm detecting energy readings within the nebula ...

EO Ens Tana says:
::can feel her and hear her whispering in his mind then, telling him what he had to do, that he had to find a way:: CNS: I had to... to... make sure the ship couldn't fire. I couldn't disable them all, it would take days... she said I mustn't be noticed... there was only one way to... :: ::shakes and for a second seems like he's going to choke::

CMO Dr Atreides says:
::Remembers why he hates counsellors:: CNS: We can always pick this up again at a later stage.

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Checks his settings to make sure he made no mistakes, then runs some diagnostics on the settings::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@*CSO*: Figures. Can we assume each active transporter hub already has power and will be able to handle multiple transportations?

Balthazar says:
$ ::Gets up from his chair:: ALL: Yes, yes ... this is where it will happen. This is how it will happen. In the dark ... in the cold ... two beasts amongst the stars. Come to me, Seleya. Come!

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
CMO: And what if there's no later stage if we don't continue. ::ignores the CMO::

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Looks at the various errors reported from the diagnostics, all of them expected due to the reprogramming of the system:: Self: That should do it...

XO Cmdr Aan says:
aFCO:  if this doesn’t work, execute this manoeuvre...and take us right down they're throat.

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::focuses more:: EO: You're very close now, what was that only way?

CMO Dr Atreides says:
CNS: If you kill him I will make sure you land in the darkest hole at our disposal.

Morosea`Da says:
# CO: Yes, yes ...

Morosea`Da says:
# CO: ... "we did the best we could."

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
@ *CIV*: We can take two at a time. My 8 options are all powered up and ready.

EO Ens Tana says:
::jumps to his feet, almost like he's fleeing a fire, bowling the chair he's sitting in over:: Out loud: I know what she did! ::blinks and looks around:: Where am I?

Morosea`Da says:
# CO: I think I've finally figured it out. What this whole ... great battle of ours will be about.

OPS Lt Pandora says:
*XO*: I'm all set down here, commander. On my way back to the bridge now! ::Turns to leave the room::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
#Morosea'Da: I stand by those words. And will you enlighten me into your conclusions?

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::is too focussed to pay attention to anything else than the EO's thoughts::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@::Enters the CSO's building:: CSO: Right here. ::Turns his attention to the CEO:: CEO: Got a traicorder?

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::opens his eyes slowly::

CEO Ens Barnes says:
@::throws his at the civ::

Morosea`Da says:
# CO: In the end, Alex, we are what we leave behind ... after all is said and done - you should ask yourself - at the end of your life, when you're old and decrepit and no longer a starship commander ... ask yourself, what was your legacy? What did you leave to the cosmos?

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::slowly exhales as this experience cost him a lot of energy::

Balthazar says:
$ ::Stares intently at the nebula:: Where are you ...

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::and inhales::

General Disdain says:
$ ::Steps over to the tactical console:: Balthazar: Something's wrong. Why would they be coming to us?

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Enters the TL:: Computer: Bridge!

Balthazar says:
$ ::Ignores Disdain:: CTO: Ready weapons ...

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
#Morosea'Da: we are likely more alike than either of us imagines. Yes, my legacy will be all that matters in the end. But I am still working on that, as I am sure you are as well. Want to go down as the bloody dictator who killed billions of billions?

XO Cmdr Aan says:
:: Watches as the edge of the nebula thins to reveal the stars. :: ALL:  Here it comes...

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::turns to the EO:: EO: Ensign, go tell Commander A'an.

ACTION: The Seleya erupts from the nebula, orange gas trailing as it sails toward the Maleficent ...

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Enters the bridge in time to see the nebula thin out and runs over to his console::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@CEO: I didn't ask for your traicorder, Ensign. ::Tosses it back:: CSO, CEO: Here's the deal. We split. Each person will try a hub, the first person to find the Captain's life sign contacts everyone else. Understood? ::Doesn't even wait for an answer:: I'll go first, pick one and activate. ::Steps on one of the pads:: Just remember you two, don't try to be an hero. If you find her, contact me. And that's an order. Understood?

Balthazar says:
$ ::Eyes light up, and points:: ALL: There she is! There she is! All hands, prepare for battle!

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
@ CIV: Yes, sir.

EO Ens Tana says:
::head swims a little as he looks around and sees various places he's been with arkoff over the last few weeks, finally fading to the ready room, and the door:: CNS/CMO: Excuse me, sirs. ::turns and almost trips over his own feet as he flees on to the bridge::

EO Ens Tana says:
XO: I know what's wrong!

Morosea`Da says:
# ::Tilts head:: CO: I plan in going down in history as something a bit different ...

CEO Ens Barnes says:
@::nods::

XO Cmdr Aan says:
aTO:  As soon as we're in range, fire the deflector pulse and follow up with the torpedoes.

OPS Lt Pandora says:
XO: Ready to fire, sir... ::Powers up the secondary deflector dish::

TO Sing says:
XO: Aye, sir!

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@::Nods:: CSO: Activate please.

XO Cmdr Aan says:
::Turns to Tana nods and shouts. :: EO:  FIX IT!

ACTION: The two vessels close on each other ... a moment of calm before what is about to erupt.

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
@::initiates transport::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
#Morosea'Da: From your vague description my conclusion seems about right. You want to take over the Galaxy with a bloody trail behind

Morosea`Da says:
# CO: Well, you know what they say ... you can't make an omelette ...

General Disdain says:
$ ::Takes a breath at the beauty of the magnificent vessel, although marred by its earlier battle::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
#Morosea'Da: Your eggs are rotten. Where is this conversation leading? As Much as I enjoy the sea and rain I want to get back to my ship and I will try to do so if it kills me

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::feels it was too much and passes out::

Balthazar says:
$ COM: Seleya: Finally had the guts to come out, A'an?

ACTION: Thud! The CNS falls unconscious.

EO Ens Tana says:
::rushes to the operations console and squeezes himself in beside Pandora:: OPS: Excuse me sir.... XO: I don't have large-scale computer access. I don't need it for my job. I can't shut down the ship's weapons. But there's another system that can shut them down: War game Simulation Mode. ::looks back at the XO::

XO Cmdr Aan says:
:: Nods. :: EO:  Less talk, more FIX!

Morosea`Da says:
# ::Smiles:: CO: Then show me what you've got, "Captain."

TO Sing says:
XO: Sir, we're entering weapons range ...

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Gets up from the chair to let Tana work, and walks over to the tactical console to monitor the deflector pulse::

@ ACTION: The AT transports.

EO Ens Tana says:
XO: There's a light that comes on on the tactical console when the ship is in War game Mode. I shut that off. There was no way to know the ship was in that mode... It's just a light... low security. Nothing the computer worries about. Once I turned that off and locked it.... ::taps in the code he saw in the memory, hears the beep as weapons come on:

EO Ens Tana says:
All: They're working now.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
#Self: She's got to be kidding me ::reaches for her legs to throw her to the ground::

XO Cmdr Aan says:
:: grins evilly. :: aTO:  Raise shields and fire everything we have.

Maleficent CTO says:
$ Balthazar: Their shields are raising ...

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
#::when possible looks for a communicator or transporter or weapon or ... something::

Balthazar says:
$ ALL: Good, a fair fight. Prepare to fire.

# ACTION: Morosea and the CO erupt into a fight in the rain. The CO grabs her legs, but Morosea takes the CO down with her ... they crash into the rocks ...

@ ACTION: The CSO arrives in the transport room of the main centre.

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Looks at the viewscreen as the other ship approaches::

ACTION: The Seleya lets loose with phaser blasts and torpedo fire at the Maleficent ... which returns fire.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
#::winces as she hits the rocks and pain overflows her nerves, but keeps fighting. Its plain and simple now. Compete, fight, kill. Back to the roots of her species::

ACTION: Their shields light up with the weapons fire ... although the Maleficent has more coming out of it than the Seleya.

ACTION: Both ships rock.

XO Cmdr Aan says:
OPS:  Fire the deflector!

EO Ens Tana says:
::holds on to one of the safety rails as the impacts come in::

TO Sing says:
::Grumbles, while they do have their weapons back ... the damage from the earlier battle has taken its toll::

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Steps to an auxiliary console and logs in quickly, then fires the deflector pulses, directing them directly at the opposing ship::

Morosea`Da says:
# ::Growls and pulls at the CO's hair while trying to punch her in the stomach::

ACTION: Suddenly, all over the Maleficent small explosions happen ... all their shield generators, stolen from the remains of the USS Griffon, explode.

XO Cmdr Aan says:
TO Sing:  Burn them down.

Balthazar says:
$ ALL: What was that?!

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
#Aloud: Ahhh  ::reaches for the woman's neck::

Maleficent CTO says:
$ ::Looks panicked:: Balthazar: Sir, they've fried our shields!

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Looks at the viewscreen:: XO: Looks like it's working...

General Disdain says:
$ Balthazar: I told you! I told you there was something wrong!

TO Sing says:
XO: With pleasure, sir.

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
@::pulls out his tricorder and begins scanning for the Captain's life signs::

ACTION: The Seleya fires a string of phaser bursts and two torpedoes, which rip into the Frankenstein starship.

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::just lies on the floor in the Ready Room, still unconsciousness::

ACTION: Explosions rip through the vessel.

@ ACTION: CIV arrives in a transport hub which is nearby a shattered window.

Morosea`Da says:
# ::Tries to choke the CO::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
#::is essentially trying the same thing::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@::Begins scanning for the Captain's signature::

XO Cmdr Aan says:
:: Drops into the command chair and watches the ship burn. :: aTO:  disable that ship.  OPS:  Can we make a scan of the planet from here?

Balthazar says:
$ ::As explosions rip into the bridge:: CTO: Fire, fire!

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Shakes head:: XO: No sir, we're too far away...

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
@::makes his way quietly to where Ugoya is located, coming up with a plan::

ACTION: The Maleficent returns fire as best as possible, but the Seleya is winning this battle ...

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Heads back towards his own console to see whether Tana is finished yet::

ACTION: The Maleficent does get in one good shot, and the Seleya rocks hard ... some lights flicker.

TO Sing says:
XO: Dammit! Sir, port shields have failed. The EPS grid isn't fully functional yet from the first battle.

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Grabs his console as he stumbles from the hit::

Maleficent CTO says:
$ Balthazar: Their shields are do-- ::His console explodes and he dies::

XO Cmdr Aan says:
TO:  kill their weapons while we still have the chance!  Dump everything we've got into them!

Balthazar says:
$ ::Stands up, and gets his weapon:: ALL: Everyone to arms!

CEO Ens Barnes says:
@::Programs the transporter to beam him to the next location::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
#::as best as possible while she runs out of air, she tries to kick::

OPS Lt Pandora says:
EO: You done here?

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@*CSO, CEO*: Nothing near my location, unless you count ten Gamleasians heading my way. ::Moves towards the transporter controls:: Any luck on your ends? ::Begins working on the console::

@ ACTION: The CEO transports, and finds himself in a room surrounded by birds.

Morosea`Da says:
# Oof! ::Punch::

XO Cmdr Aan says:
::Taps his combadge. :: *ALL*:  All security forces, prepare for possible intruders!

ACTION: The Maleficent is downed, parts of the vessel coming off ... fires erupting through out ... it lists nearby the equally scorched Seleya ...

CEO Ens Barnes says:
@::Looks around and scans the area::

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
@::taps his badge:: *CIV*: I've found Ugoya. I'm working on a plan.

ACTION: ... and suddenly, chaos erupts all over the ship. Several dozen Gamleasians beam in all over, and a new battle erupts.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
#::winces every time she is hit, starting to feel her muscles getting tired but continuing to fight in the best way she was taught::

XO Cmdr Aan says:
:: Runs over and gets a hand phaser from the locker and tosses one to Pandora, Tana and the TO. ::

Morosea`Da says:
# ::Getting equally tired, focuses::

# ACTION: A telekinetic burst separates Morosea Da and the CO ... both go skidding in separate directions.

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Sees the XO move and a moment later, a phaser flying through the air and catches it, checking the setting::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
#::yells as she is thrown back::

Morosea`Da says:
# ::Grunts, she gets up slowly ... beaten, battered, and bloody::

XO Cmdr Aan says:
TO/Tana:  You two with me.  OPS:  You have the bridge....do NOT let them take this ship!  :: jogs into the TL. ::

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
@::programs the tricorder to emit a high-pitched squeal, and steps into the room with the Galmeasians:: All: I've wired this tricorder to explode. Tell me where the Captain is, or I'll vaporize you all!

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::just lies on the floor, not knowing what is happening on the ship::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
#::gets up as well, standing proudly looking at Morosea'Da in the distance::

ACTION: As the TL opens, Balthazar is there waiting ... he kicks the XO hard in the stomach as three other Gamleasians come storming out, firing.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
#::starts to feel every bone and muscle in her body ache::

@ ACTION: The Gamleasians look at CSO surprised ... Ugoya shrieks and runs to hide.

OPS Lt Pandora says:
XO: Naturally... ::Heads to the centre chair, routing the operations commands to the CO's station. Before he reaches it, the bridge is stormed and he turns around, taking aim::

XO Cmdr Aan says:
:: Falls back, fires wildly in Balthazars direction. ::

EO Ens Tana says:
XO: Yes sir. ::follows behind him, dreading being in the cramped space::

Balthazar says:
::Dives at the XO, trying to engage him in physical battle, firing as well::

Morosea`Da says:
# ::Breathing heavily::

EO Ens Tana says:
::ducks for it::

Morosea`Da says:
# CO: You ... huff ... put up ... huff ... one hell of a ... huff ... fight ...

Morosea`Da says:
# CO: Now ... huff ... for a ... huff ... real test ... ::Out of her clothing, she pulls out a phaser, and tosses it at the CO::

ACTION: Weapons fire fills the bridge as the Gamleasians try to kill the bridge crew.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
#::seeing the other is not in a very good shape either she starts limping in her direction, closing the gap a bit:: Morosea'Da: I told... ::grabs the phaser in the air with some difficulty:: Morosea'Da: A duel at dawn?

Morosea`Da says:
# CO: No. That's the phaser that I used to kill Kitana Brinn 10 years ago. It's programmed with only a vaporization setting. I want you to kill me. ::Turns to walk away, giving her the opportunity to shoot her in the back::

CEO Ens Barnes says:
@::Beams himself to the next location::

XO Cmdr Aan says:
:: Tries to force Balthazars phase hand away from him and struggles to get his other hand free. ::

@ ACTION: The Gamleasians make no move to assault the CSO ... slowly backing away.

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Aims and fires at the boarding party::

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
@::eyes them all dangerously:: All: I don't recall telling you to take your time. Where is the Captain?!

Balthazar says:
::Struggling with the XO, spitting words out:: XO: I will have my vengeance!

ACTION: Gamleasian after Gamleasian go down.

EO Ens Tana says:
::keeps his head down::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
#::blinks looking at the phaser and then Morosea'Da. Then picks up a rock:: Morosea'Da: You know I won't do that

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
#::aims the rock at the other's head and throws::

Morosea`Da says:
# Ow! ::Rubs the back of her head::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@::Beams to the next hub in line, hoping to find the Captain's signature::

Morosea`Da says:
# ::Stares long and hard at the CO for a moment::

XO Cmdr Aan says:
:: roaring horsly. : Balthazar:  You don't know what vengeance is old man!

Morosea`Da says:
# CO: You're really not going to kill me ... after all I've done ... even with what I could do ...

XO Cmdr Aan says:
:: Flips them both over and rams his forehead into Balthazars nose. ::

ACTION: CRACK! Blood gushes out of Balthazar's nose.

Gamleasian #1 says:
@ CSO: She is with our master.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
#::approaches her, still holding the phaser, not even sure it works:: Morosea'Da: Let’s just ... get out of here. You have the right to a trial, I am neither judge nor executioner. All I want is for us both to get out of here back into Starfleet custody

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::slowly regains consciousness and hears some phaser blasts and screams from the bridge::

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
@Gamleasian 1: And where is that?

Gamleasian #1says:
@ ::Nervous:: CSO: An island in the northern oceans.

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
@::tries to recall if there's a hub near there::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::blinks his eyes a few times and then stands up slowly, still low on energy, stumbles over to a cabinet in the Ready Room, grabs a phaser and stumbles to the still open door::

XO Cmdr Aan says:
: Struggles to keep the phaser away from himself and gives in to pure rage, punching a thumb into Balthazars eye socket.  ::  Balthazar:  DIE!!

Morosea`Da says:
# ::A smile forms:: CO: Brinn wouldn't have taken the shot either.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@*CSO*: Lieutenant, any new leads? ::Studies the console in front of him::

OPS Lt Pandora says:
XO: Commander, how about we get some distance between their ship and ours? ::Keeps firing at the intruders::

ACTION: Balthazar screams as the XO's thumb goes into his eye ... OPS is unaware of a Gamleasian sneaking up on him from behind.

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
@ *CIV*: Is there a hub in the northern oceans?

Morosea`Da says:
# ::Raises her hand::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
#Morosea'Da: We all have to leave with our consciousnesses, even you

# ACTION: The phaser is ripped from the CO's hand ... and arrives in Morosea's.

Morosea`Da says:
# ::Puts the phaser away::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::keeps a little shielded by the wall and notices one of the Gamleasians approaching OPS from the wrong side::

XO Cmdr Aan says:
:: Turns to glance at OPS and sees the Gamleasian sneaking up on him, forces the phaser in Balthazars hand towards him and fires. ::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::then he aims and fires at that Gamleasian, self barely holding onto the wall, not to fall::

Morosea`Da says:
# CO: I'm going to leave now ... from what I'm sensing, your crew has defeated my compatriots ... so you've won today.

ACTION: Both the XO & CNS take out the Gamleasian sneaking up on OPS. The battle is ended.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
#Morosea'Da: And we will again ::keeps looking at her in the eyes::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
XO: Erm, hello sir. ::and passes out again::

Morosea`Da says:
# ::Presses a button in her cloak::

ACTION: Thud! The CNS goes down a second time.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@*CSO*: Not sure, hold on. ::Runs a few queries:: Negative, only a few shuttles that should be located near your location.  I'm heading to your hub now; try to stay alive until then. ::Programs the hub and steps on it:: *CEO*: Recall, Ensign. Head to the hub located in the main facility. ::Gets beamed over::

# ACTION: A shuttle de-cloaks above Morosea Da and the CO.

XO Cmdr Aan says:
:: Smashes his fists into Balthazar over and over, lost to bloodlust. ::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
#Self: So that's where it was

ACTION: THUD! THUD! THUD! SQUISH! THUD! The XO beats Balthazar senseless.

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Turns around just in time to see the Gamleasian hit the floor, then turns to the XO:: XO: Thanks..

CEO Ens Barnes says:
@::Beams back to the main hub::

Morosea`Da says:
# CO: I'm sure you will.

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Walks towards him:: XO: I think you got him though... Commander! ::Puts a hand on his shoulder::

@ ACTION: The CIV & CEO arrive at the CSO's location.

Morosea`Da says:
# ::Before she beams away:: CO: One last thing ...

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@ CEO: Phaser on stun, Ensign. Follow my lead. ::Breaks to a jog to the CSO's location::

Morosea`Da says:
# CO: ... I was trying to tell you before, but things got heated.

XO Cmdr Aan says:
:: Surges up from the floor and grabs Pandora by his tunic, hauling back a bloody fist for a second, then blinks. ::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
#::frowns::

CEO Ens Barnes says:
@::Sets the phaser to heavy stun and follows the CIV::

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
@::looks to the Gamleasians:: All: Alright, toss your weapons over here. Now! ::grips the tricorder menacingly::

Morosea`Da says:
# CO: I was responsible for a lot of stuff on your ship. Those devices. The stolen schematics. Messing with Mr. Tana ...

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Raises his eyebrows as he sees the fist withdrawing:: XO: Commander?

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
#::raises an eyebrow, not saying anything::

Morosea`Da says:
# CO: ... but I wasn't the one who was with Zachary Marshall when he died. Had nothing to do with that. ::Stares at her:: You should probably look into it.

Morosea`Da says:
# ::Smiles a bloody smile:: CO: Be seeing you, Alex.

# ACTION: Morosea beams away. And the shuttle cloaks ... leaving the CO alone in the rain.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
#::looks at Morosea'Da without a word::

@ ACTION: The Gamleasians surrender their weapons as the CIV & CEO arrive.

XO Cmdr Aan says:
:: Huffs and puffs a few times then nods, letting Pandora go. :: OPS:  I'm ok....I'm ok.

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
@::picks up one of their weapons and destroys the others with it:: CIV/CEO: We've a shuttle to take.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
#::makes her way back to the "prison", at least it doesn't rain there::

XO Cmdr Aan says:
:: drops into the command chair and looks at the bloody mess on the floor. :: TO:  Lock that thing up and throw away the key.

CEO Ens Barnes says:
@::nods at the CSO::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
@::Raises an eyebrow in surprise, clearly not expecting what he's seeing:: CSO: Well, I'll be damned. ::Takes a look around, trying to find a possible way out:: CEO: See if you can find some way to lock them here.

XO Cmdr Aan says:
aFCO:  move us within transporter range of the planet and find our people.

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Nods at the XO:: XO: We have things under control now.. ::Looks around for a moment, then steps over to his console:: XO: Let's check out that planet?

CEO Ens Barnes says:
@CIV: I'll look around

XO Cmdr Aan says:
OPS:  Contact the Captain and let her know we're on our way.

ACTION: As we fade out on the triumphant Seleya crew, we return to those darkened quarters from before ... where a person sits alone, writing down an admission of guilt ...

XO Cmdr Aan says:
aFCO:  Best possible speed.

NARRATIVE: So the truth is ... I was there when Zachary Marshall died. And for reasons that I felt were good, were right, I hid his death until I could collect all the data I could to save a life.

NARRATIVE: I've betrayed the trust of my crewmates. And perhaps even my friends in this action.

NARRATIVE: Perhaps that is my legacy ...

ACTION: We soon see the face of the person writing this admission ... a very familiar one ...

NARRATIVE: I am Commander Alexandra Gomes.

NARRATIVE: And I am a traitor.

=/\= END MISSION =/\=

DRAMATIS PERSONAE

Lília Perfeito is Commander Alexandra Margarida Gomes (CO – Commanding Officer)
Robert Wright is Commander A'an Selzah (XO – Executive Officer)
Tim Schols is Lieutenant Dylan Cedric Pandora (OPS – Operations Officer)
C. J. Short is Lieutenant Junior Grade Henry James Sumner (CSO – Chief Science Officer)
Conor Power is Ensign Charles Barnes (CEO – Chief Engineering Officer)
Kurt Goring is Ensign Kavli Sudar Tana (EO – Engineering Officer)
Andreas Habeland is Lieutenant Paul Atreides (CMO – Chief Medical Officer)
Rob van den Dungen is Lieutenant Junior Grade Vonir Gnav (CNS – Counselor)
Eldad Ben-Tovim is Commander Maor (CIV – Starfleet Intelligence Specialist)
Mike Jones is Klingon, TO Sing, Morosea`Da, EO Ens. Y'dren, Maleficent CTO, Balthazar, General Disdain and Gamleasian #1.

Stardate: 10711.11
Arc Title: “Legacy”
Part: Conclusion / “The Great Battle”
Mission Number: 502
Ship Manager: Mike Jones
Arc Creator: Mike Jones

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