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Presents... 
Star Trek: Apache 
Episode #26: Ring of Forebearance - Part IV 
Stardate 10212.20

FEATURING:
Heather Lane as	Captain Kathleen Linard, CO
			Operations Officer Lane
			FCO V’Taran
Ramon Apodacca as	Storal Kylorean, XO
Jonathan Yeung as	Jon Yeung, CTO
			Verall, TO
Aaron Weaver as	Roger Bern, CSO
Deborah Newell as	Janet Naegle, CMO
John Powers as	Kirk Powers, MO
Geoff Fisher as	Jordan Terman, FCO (absent)
Gilles Legger as	Ensign Cir’cuit, EO

The crew of the Apache continue with their investigation of the immense "Ring World". Cmdr. Storal and an away team encountered a holographic construct, addressing them as the 'Creators'. They then entered the inside of the Ring, losing contact with the Apache.

Meanwhile, the Ring emitted a shockwave that struck the Apache, rendering Capt. Linard unconscious, and leaving Dr. Naegle in command.

The away team proceeded further into the Ring while attempting to pry more information from the construct by posing as the 'Creators'. However, the construct remained vague on facts. It then lead the team on an inspection of the facilities, as well as returning full power to the Ring's systems.

Apparently, inside the Ring, there were many creatures termed 'adaptive lifeforms' that were being studied in large vats. The construct revealed that these were the creations of the 'Dark Ones'.

The away team then headed to the Ring's control room, where the construct indicated that they would now test the 'eradicator'. A huge antiproton beam surged from the Ring's 'star' towards the planet it was orbiting, narrowly missing the Apache.

Seismic and volcanic activity on the planet soon erupt all over as the planet's surface began to crack. A second blast was fired, and the planet was completely destroyed. The away team, attempting to access the Ring's control without the control codes, stared on helplessly.

<<<<< Resume Mission - Week IV - Finale >>>>>
CO_Linard says:
::is lying on a biobed, still out cold::
CMO_Naegle says:
::on the Bridge anxiously awaiting word on the Captain's condition as well as a report from the Away Team::
CSO_Bern says:
@::quietly::  CTO:  Have you been able to figure out these controls yet?  I've got nothing...
XO_Storal says:
@::looks around the control room:: CTO/CSO: Anything?
EO_Cir`cuit says:
::in engineering trying to keep the ship in one piece::
CMO_Naegle says:
*MO*: Dr. Powers, I need an update on the Captain's condition, please.
MO_Powers says:
::continues report on the captain's condition.::
CTO_Yeung says:
@XO/CSO: I got nothing. I don't even know how to read the instructions...

ACTION: Apache sensors pick up several incoming subspace distortions on LRS. On the Ring, AT tricorders pick up movement outside the control room

XO_Storal says:
@Construct: How many more tests are there left to do?
OPS_Lane says:
::works the controls, watching his sensors bleep::
Construct says:
@::blinks in awe at the power demonstration of the Eradicator:: Creators: what you call that?!?! ::smiles in awe::
CMO_Naegle says:
OPS: Something interesting, Mr. Lane?
EO_Cir`cuit says:
::paces engineering as he consults the main status display::
OPS_Lane says:
::nervously:: CMO: Err, yeah Doc.... I mean Commander..... there are... umm...::gulps:: over a dozen ships... incoming
XO_Storal says:
@Construct: I would call that a very impressive weapon.
MO_Powers says:
*CMO*: She is still unconscious but only suffered a slight concussion. I can bring her round if you want.
Construct says:
@Creator: none, I'd surmise. Now that the eradicator is online, there's only the Final Weapon left, but I don’t think you'd like to 'test' that one
CSO_Bern says:
@::gives up on scanning the holographic console, but catches some odd readings before closing his tricorder:: CTO: Hey, there's something moving around outside this room...I don't have a clear reading yet.
XO_Storal says:
@Construct: No I would not like to test it.. Can you tell me about it though?
CTO_Yeung says:
@CSO: Huh? I don't see anything else. ::looks around the room::
OPS_Lane says:
::panics slightly:: Self: We're going to die.... we're going to die..... Oh God and I haven't called my Mom.....
CSO_Bern says:
@CTO: Outside this chamber. ::moves closer to the wall, hoping he'll get a better reading::
CMO_Naegle says:
*MO*: Bring her around, but monitor her condition.  I don't want her coming back on to the bridge until she's ready.
Construct says:
@Creator: of course. The Final Weapon was designed as a last resort in case the Dark Ones were to retake the adaptive lifeform
CTO_Yeung says:
@::follows the CSO::
MO_Powers says:
*CMO*: Aye sir.
CMO_Naegle says:
OPS: Calm down, Mr. Lane.  What are you seeing?
XO_Storal says:
@Construct: A self-destruct device?

ACTION: A full wing of Gorn battle cruisers warp into the system. The flagship hails the Apache.

MO_Powers says:
::applies the relavent hypo to the captain to bring her round.::
OPS_Lane says:
CMO: Lots of ships... this doesn't look good... Umm... they're hailing us Sir.... ::looks back::
CMO_Naegle says:
OPS: Open a channel.
Construct says:
@XO: a safeguard you can say yes. If engaged, the FW would wipe out over 100,000,000 square-LY
CO_Linard says:
::feels a bright light glaring in her eyes as they flutter open::
CTO_Yeung says:
@::puts his hand on his phaser as he gets close to the wall:: CSO: What do you think it is?
CSO_Bern says:
@::moves his tricorder away from him so Yeung has a clear view over his shoulder...reaches the wall and continues scanning:: CTO: I have no idea what this is...but this is our only decent lead.
CTO_Yeung says:
@::takes out his own tricorder and begins scanning::
XO_Storal says:
@Construct: Indeed...How much longer until the adaptive life forms are fully functional?
OPS_Lane says:
::turns back in his chair and nervously waits for the CMO's orders::
Construct says:
@XO: No longer than a year now. Then we'll see the Return of the King
CSO_Bern says:
@::narrows his eyes and looks at the wall:: CTO: I think they're some kind of maintenance or even construction drones...they have plasma projectors attached to them.
Construct says:
@XO: The Reign of the Old Ones will rise again
CO_Linard says:
::follows her first instinct to sit up and is sorry she did.... pain shoots to her head as she raises herself on her elbows:: Self: Oh Sweet honorable...... ::raises her hand to her head and meets the eyes of the MO::
CMO_Naegle says:
COM: Gorn Vessel: This is Lieutenant Commander Janet Naegle of the USS Apache. Can I be of assistance?
CSO_Bern says:
@CTO:  What would they be doing out there, though?
CTO_Yeung says:
@::nods in agreement::
MO_Powers says:
CO: how are you feeling today sir? ::smiles as an idea flashes in his mind::
CTO_Yeung says:
@::shrugs:: CSO: We could ask the construct...
CO_Linard says:
::lies back down as the pain is intense:: MO: Like I've been hit by a chair....
XO_Storal says:
@Construct: Old ones?
Gorn Captain says:
#COMM: Apache: Indeed you can. You can get out of the way or be blown up along with device of destruction. 5 seconds to choose.

ACTION: The Gorn wing comes into attack formation, weapons powering up

MO_Powers says:
CO: I'm not surprised. You have been in a coma for 3 years. It's expected you will feel a bit off.
Construct says:
@::eyes the XO with curiosity:: Creators: YOU are the Old Ones!!! ... or are you not?!?!
XO_Storal says:
@Construct: Of course.. Remember.. All part of the inspection.
CO_Linard says:
::for a moment believes him, then senses his deceit as she chuckles:: MO: Really? No wonder I feel so well rested....
CMO_Naegle says:
COM: Gorn Vessel: I know the device was destructive. But is it your right to destroy the device.
CSO_Bern says:
@Construct: What are these drones doing outside the control room?
Construct says:
@XO: Yes. All inspections. Like you, I have been 'inspecting' you, 'Creators'. You surely did not think you could have passed as a Creator did you? ::the construct's funny face turns into a shade of rage now::
CTO_Yeung says:
@::wonders how long it took the construct to consider 3 aliens *not* his creators::
OPS_Lane says:
::watches the viewscreen and wishes she could pilot this ship out of here... and fast::
MO_Powers says:
CO: A lot has changed since you were last awake. There was a war with the Romulans. Unfortunately we lost and now we are ruled by the Romulan Star Empire. The new Romulan captain wanted to 'dispose' of you but I convinced her to keep you alive. You don't want to know how.
Construct says:
@CSO: I wanted more samples to examine ::blinks and the doors opens, allowing 8 feet high industrial drones to enter:: Drones: please select samples of each organ and limb from these imposers
XO_Storal says:
@Construct: Perhaps. But if that’s the case.. your tests are flawed.
CSO_Bern says:
@::lowers his voice:: CTO: Not the answer I was hoping for. ::moves his free hand to his phaser::
Gorn Captain says:
#COMM: Apache: You 5 seconds are out. ::turns to his weapons officer:: Open fire!!
CO_Linard says:
::slowly sits up wary of the throbbing pain in her head... winces slightly:: MO: I bet she can't do as good as job as I did though....::smirks::
CMO_Naegle says:
OPS: Shields up!

ACTION: the drones come into the control room, with their plasma blasters on the ready and walk menacingly onto the AT

CTO_Yeung says:
@::draws his phaser and sets it at a high level:: Construct: Sorry, bub, but you're not the type I give my heart too.
XO_Storal says:
@Construct: If three impostors were to come in here.. what makes you think the Dark Ones could not get in so easily?
MO_Powers says:
CO: No way sir.
OPS_Lane says:
::nervously hits the button for the deflector array, and quickly tries to compensate::

ACTION: The Gorn flagship fires torpedoes at the Apache, while the rest of the wing concentrates their firepower on the Ring World

OPS_Lane says:
Self: No!! Shields you idiot! Shields!! ::pounds at the shields button::
MO_Powers says:
CO: You will have to stay here for a few days so that I can make sure there are no complications.

ACTION: the Apache shields come up a second too late, allowing at least one torpedo to get through, hitting Main Engineering badly

FCO_V’Taran says:
:: Takes evasive maneuvers to avoid getting hit and to compensate for OPS idiocy::
EO_Cir`cuit says:
::sees the Red Alert klaxons go on and decides to activate the emergency systems now... instead of later::
CMO_Naegle says:
TO: Red Alert, Return fire, Full Array!!
EO_Cir`cuit says:
::screams:: Self:: Here we go again... ::hangs on to the console::
CSO_Bern says:
@::draws his phaser as well and sets it all the way up to sixteen, then changes it to his left hand, putting his tricorder away::  CTO:  Sir...?
FCO_V’Taran says:
::sly at OPS::
TO_Verall says:
CMO: Returning fire! ::fires a full volley of torpedoes and all phaser banks::
CTO_Yeung says:
@XO: Hey boss, we don't have to play nice anymore, do we?
Construct says:
@::observes the incoming ships:: Self: So, now your accomplices show up. You are indeed the Dark Ones! ::said with a glare at the AT:: I'll now activate the Final Weapon
CO_Linard says:
::feels the ship shudder:: MO: What was that? ::worried look as she hops off the biobed::
EO_Cir`cuit says:
::brings all emergency systems online::
MO_Powers says:
CO: Nothing that concerns you sir. Now get back on the biobed please.
OPS_Lane says:
::cowers:: Self: That's it... this is the last time I take over the Alpha shift.... I'm working graveyard from now on.....
XO_Storal says:
@CTO: No Jon... prepare to fire on my mark.
CSO_Bern says:
@::looks up at the viewscreen:: Construct: Those are not our accomplices!
CO_Linard says:
::looks back at the MO:: MO: Like Hell it doesn't concern me... it felt like half the ship was torn to pieces.... ::makes for the door again::
XO_Storal says:
@Construct: Would the Dark Ones be using such primitive weaponry?
EO_Cir`cuit says:
::makes a vow:: Self: No more Romulan Ale before a duty shift...No more Romulan Ale before a duty shift...
CTO_Yeung says:
@::continues backing away from the drones::
OPS_Lane says:
::begins to cry::
CMO_Naegle says:
OPS: Mr. Lane. hail our friends on the Gorn ship please.  And try to calm down.
Construct says:
@::considers briefly the XO's point:: XO: now that you mention it... ::blinks as if accessing its systems::
OPS_Lane says:
::nods feverishly:: CMO: Yes, Sir... right away Sir....
CSO_Bern says:
@::under his breath:: CTO: Are those Gorn ships? ::tilts his head toward the viewscreen::
MO_Powers says:
::stops the captain::
CSO_Bern says:
@::steadies his phaser at the nearest of the drones::
CMO_Naegle says:
*MO*: Dr. Powers, change of plans. I need the captain up here as quickly as possible.  There's an emergency situation here.
CTO_Yeung says:
@::glances at the viewscreen:: CSO: Just my luck. A big space battle and I'm not even on my ship.
MO_Powers says:
CO: Dr Naegle is more than capable to handle the situation. She knows you are awake and will ask for your assistance if she needs it.

ACTION: The Apache manages to strike a broadside on the Gorn flagship, diverting it off her attack vector. The Gorn fleet continues savaging the outer surface of the Ring World

MO_Powers says:
CO: As I was saying, she needs you up on the bridge right away.
XO_Storal says:
@Construct: That’s my vessel fighting the attackers. ::points to the viewscreen::
MO_Powers says:
CO: Sir.
OPS_Lane says:
::opens a channel::
MO_Powers says:
*CMO*: She's on her way sir.
Gorn Flagship says:
# ::executes a swing around the Ring World, preparing for another run on the Apache::
CO_Linard says:
::smirks:: MO: Remind me to commend you for your sense of humor, Dr. Powers... ::heads out the door and into the turbolift::
CMO_Naegle says:
COM: Gorn Vessel: I must insist you cease and desist from attacking the world.  I have a team of scientists down there.
MO_Powers says:
CO: Are you ok to go up on your own?
CTO_Yeung says:
@Construct: Yeah, we're on your side. Now please call off your no-bedside-manner surgeons. ::waves at the drones::
CO_Linard says:
::calls over her shoulder:: MO: I'll survive, Doctor....
CO_Linard says:
TL: Bridge, and step on it...
Construct says:
@CTO: You've won yourself 5 minutes while I check your story out ::winks and the drones seems to freeze in place, with welders mere inches from the CTO's nose::
MO_Powers says:
::shakes his head as he walks back to his report:: Self: No respect. Us doctors are always ignored.
CMO_Naegle says:
TO: Target their weapons array.
XO_Storal says:
@Construct: What is there to check out.. If we were the Dark ones.. we would have already tried to take over this station.
TO_Verall says:
::locks on to the Gorn's weapon array:: CMO: Target lock, sir. Read to fire.
CO_Linard says:
::exits the TL and onto the bridge:: CMO: Report...
Gorn Captain says:
#COMM: Apache: I care not for your team of starfleeters. This device of destruction is near the Gorn Confederacy and had just blown up a planet. You shall not step on our way. Weapon: open fire ::cuts the comm::
CTO_Yeung says:
@::eyes the cutting tool warily and inches out of the way:: XO: Any ideas, boss?

ACTION: The command is given, but the Apache weapons suddenly stall as the computer core is being accessed from outside. The Apache is a sitting duck

CMO_Naegle says:
::stands up:: CO: The Gorn showed up. One ship fired on us. We returned fire. Sensors are showing that the other ships are firing on the Ring world.
CSO_Bern says:
@::inches back along the wall, pausing a moment to wipe his sweaty palm on his jacket::
XO_Storal says:
@CTO: None... We can only try to reason with it, and we are running out of time. Prepare to make a break for it.
Construct says:
@XO: I'm now reading your ship's computer contents
EO_Cir`cuit says:
::blinks:: *CO*: Engineering to bridge ... someone is accessing out computers from the outside... Khest ! Putting up extra firewalls
TO_Verall says:
::sees that none of the weapons are firing, even though he pressed the big red button:: CMO: Sir! Our weapons are all stalled!
CO_Linard says:
CMO: Why are we......::overhears Engineering:: *EO*: Jam their signals....
XO_Storal says:
@Construct: We have nothing to hide. But you have disabled my ship. They can’t defend themselves.
EO_Cir`cuit says:
*CO*: Mertz !  Mertz ! No effect Captain.... I recommend taking everything to manual... and I'll shut down the computer core itself
CO_Linard says:
*EO*: Do it...

ACTION: another volley of Gorn fire slam into the Apache’s shields. Despite the intense fire upon the Ring World by the rest of the fleet, damage to the Ring is minimal given its massiveness

CMO_Naegle says:
CO: If you are able, I would be more than happy to relinquish command to you, sir.
EO_Cir`cuit says:
*CO*: Initiating computer shutdown.... NOW !
Construct says:
@XO: Irrelevant. I must certify myself
CO_Linard says:
TO: What's the status of our shields?
CMO_Naegle says:
::sits down at a science station::
TO_Verall says:
CMO: Shields down to 48%. Weapons are still not responding.
Construct says:
@::hums and whistles:: Self: Hmm, trying a shutdown, eh? Not that easy, buddy ::'works' his sensors and prevents the shutdown::
CO_Linard says:
CMO: Thank you Doctor, you've performed admirably
XO_Storal says:
@Construct: Irrelevant?! By doing so you could be killing hundreds of innocent lives. Your mission is against the Dark Ones and they alone are your enemies.
CO_Linard says:
::is getting annoyed and tries to reach out with her mind to sense anything she can::
EO_Cir`cuit says:
*CO*: What... the... Captain... I'm locked out... shutdown commands not responding...
Construct says:
@XO: Anyone interfering with the Old Ones’ designs are the enemy. I must be sure
CMO_Naegle says:
::nods:: CO: I  tried sir.
XO_Storal says:
@Construct: How were we interfering?
CO_Linard says:
*EO*: Can you cause an overload feedback pulse?
XO_Storal says:
@Construct: Your logic is flawed
CO_Linard says:
OPS: Hail that.....thing
CMO_Naegle says:
CO: I'm sorry, something I neglected to mention that is of extreme importance. The Ring World, destroyed a planet.
CSO_Bern says:
@CTO:  It doesn't sound like we have much of a case...as long as that floating head is the judge, anyhow.
OPS_Lane says:
CO: Yes Sir.... okay Sir.... ::tries to open a channel to the ring world...again::
EO_Cir`cuit says:
::shivers:: *CO*: That'll wipe out the computer core Captain...  Ummm... that would be BAD Ma'am

ACTION: Explosions continues to demolish the outer hull of the Ring World mercilessly. The Apache shield's fail and a torpedo blasts right on the port side of the saucer section

XO_Storal says:
@CSO: How far are we away from this stations core?
CO_Linard says:
*EO*: Well, you're just a bundle of bad news today aren't you? I don't care what you do, Mr. Cir'cuit... shut it down and do it now!
CMO_Naegle says:
::hangs on for dear life to the science console::
EO_Cir`cuit says:
::sends a power surge to the computer core::
TO_Verall says:
CO: Port shields are gone! Hull breach on deck 3!
CO_Linard says:
FCO: Do we have any thrusters at all Mr. V'Taran?
XO_Storal says:
@Construct: Look:: points at the viewscreen:: Could we be of any threat to you!
CSO_Bern says:
@::shakes his head:: XO: I don't remember seeing anything like that... ::takes out his tricorder to look at the sensor logs::
Construct says:
@::finishes downloading and 'reads' information regarding several annoying events happening throughout the 'Federation', all related to the Old Ones:: Self: Indeed they were saying the truth ::sighs::
EO_Cir`cuit says:
::increases power and sends power surge after power surge to the computer core:: Self: Never thought I'd be trying to blow OUR computer up
CTO_Yeung says:
@::whispers to the XO:: XO: We were?
Construct says:
@XO: Your point is valid ::severs the link with the Apache, returning full power to the starship::
XO_Storal says:
@Construct: Of course it is.. Now please, call off your drones.
OPS_Lane says:
CO: Um Sir..... our power is getting restored.....
Construct says:
@XO/CTO/CSO: I apologize for the inconvenience, but I needed to be sure ::winks and sends out commands::
CMO_Naegle says:
::watches the OPS intently::
EO_Cir`cuit says:
::bangs head on desk:: *CO*: Captain... Good News and Bad News.... Good News the downlink stopped...
CO_Linard says:
::looks at OPS:: OPS: Thank you..... *EO*: Okay Mr. Cur-cuit... you can stop now
XO_Storal says:
@AT: Stand down, secure all weapons.
CO_Linard says:
::cringes inwardly:: *EO*: Okay, you might as well hit me with the bad news too
EO_Cir`cuit says:
*CO*: Bad news is we have one dead computer core... diverting all functions to the secondary core in Engineering
CTO_Yeung says:
@::lets out a sigh of relied as the drones move away, and holsters his phaser::
CO_Linard says:
*EO*: Good plan, I'll leave the rest in your capable hands.... I want all systems back up and running... I have an away team to retrieve
CTO_Yeung says:
@XO: So, I guess we ARE the Old ones?
CSO_Bern says:
@::relaxes to a point, replacing his phaser at his side::
CO_Linard says:
OPS: Can you reach the away team?
CMO_Naegle says:
::Sits back and relaxes for a minute::
OPS_Lane says:
CO: Umm, I'll be trying sir..... any moment now.....
EO_Cir`cuit says:
*CO*: 5 more minutes and all computer functions should be restored Captain  ::whispers:: I hope
XO_Storal says:
@CTO:I feel like I’ve aged a century in the past several moments. ::smiles feebly::
OPS_Lane says:
::shakes head:: CO: Nope, Sir... nothing.... nadda.... zip.... zilch.... can't raise a.......
TO_Verall says:
CO: Captain! The Gorn ships is coming around for another volley!
XO_Storal says:
@Construct: We only wish to find out more about you and the creators.
CO_Linard says:
OPS: I get the point!
TO: Then let them have it Mr Verall....

ACTION: bright white bubbles form on the outside of the Ring World and zap from it, colliding with the attacking Gorn ships, rendering all but the flagship powerless

TO_Verall says:
::grins the trademark "Khora's Grin of Death":: CO: Aye, captain! ::fires all weapons::
CO_Linard says:
::thinks to herself "Come on Ky.... where are you....?::
Gorn Flaship says:
# ::with several systems shutting down, can't evade the Apache's incoming barrage and takes heavy damage::
XO_Storal says:
@Construct: We are from a society of scientists and explorers.. you read that in our computer core.
Construct says:
@XO: That is true. You can now contact your ship
CO_Linard says:
CMO: What's our status, Doctor?
Construct says:
@XO: while I disengage the Final Weapon ::winks and works on that::
XO_Storal says:
@::cautiously taps his combadge:: COMM: Apache: Away team to Apache.. respond please.
CMO_Naegle says:
CO: We've taken moderate to heavy damage, sir. Mainly to propulsion and computer systems.
CO_Linard says:
::sees that OPS is ready to pee in his pants:: CMO: Okay. Relieve Mr Lane there and link with main engineering to give me a full damage report.
CMO_Naegle says:
::smiles:: CO: Aye, sir.  ::walks over to OPS and relieves Mr. Lane::
OPS_Lane says:
::all too easily slinks off the bridge::
XO_Storal says:
@CTO/CSO: Now that wasn’t so bad was it? ::grins::
CMO_Naegle says:
::watches Lane go:: Self: I don't know why Torsian put up with him.
::links up with main engineering to access damage::
CTO_Yeung says:
@::smirks:: XO: Speak for yourself. I was about ready to start shooting everything in sight.
XO_Storal says:
@COMM: Apache: Away team to Apache.. respond please.
CSO_Bern says:
@::remains silent, looking at his tricorder::
XO_Storal says:
@CSO: Is the station powering down Lt.?
Construct says:
@::sighs at the results:: Self: that's not good....not at all...::sighs::
CMO_Naegle says:
CO: Incoming hail, sir. From the Away team!
CO_Linard says:
CMO: Let's hear it
CMO_Naegle says:
COM:XO: We hear you, Commander. Go Ahead
CSO_Bern says:
@XO: Hardly. The power levels are spiking across the board. Apparently our friend couldn't shut down whatever the "Final Weapon" is.  ::glances up at the construct::
XO_Storal says:
@CTO: See what you can find out about the power build up
@COMM: Apache: We have established contact with the controller of the Ring World. We are unharmed.
CTO_Yeung says:
@::walks over to a console and tries to access it::
CO_Linard says:
::overhears the XO and sighs inwardly with relief::
CSO_Bern says:
@::calms down somewhat:: Construct: Is there anything we can do to help control the power overload?
CO_Linard says:
COM: XO: Will you be returning to the ship Commander?
Construct says:
@ AT: we've got a problem here
XO_Storal says:
@COMM: Apache: Stand by Apache..
@Construct: What is it?
@CSO: Remind me to heed your warnings next time..
Construct says:
@XO: It seems I can no longer disengage the Final Weapon. It'll reach critical mass in 10 minutes
CO_Linard says:
CMO: Can you pick up the away teams position on sensors?
XO_Storal says:
@Construct: Why can’t you stop it?
CSO_Bern says:
@::nods slightly, listening to the Construct::
CMO_Naegle says:
::sits up straight:: CO: Attempting to do so now, sir.
Construct says:
@XO: I wish I knew. However I suspect the Old Ones did program it that way. Once activated, it would run up unstoppable
XO_Storal says:
@Construct: If you reach critical mass here.. you would wipe out this sector.
CMO_Naegle says:
::runs sensor sweeps to try to pick up the AT::
Construct says:
@XO: It'll likely wipe out the entire galaxy.
XO_Storal says:
@Construct: Can you travel from here?
CO_Linard says:
::paces on the bridge behind OPS and the FCO wondering what's going on::
Construct says:
@XO: Yes but it's not likely I'll get far enough. I can think of only one way out
XO_Storal says:
@Construct: what is it?
CMO_Naegle says:
CO: I'm not picking up anything yet, sir.  I'll keep trying.
Construct says:
@XO: The Ring World must be destroyed
XO_Storal says:
@Construct: How?
@COMM: Apache: Can you lock on to our positions?
CO_Linard says:
COM: XO: Not from here Commander, are you able to get out with the shuttle?
Construct says:
@XO: I can lower the shields of the city above us. From here the entire World can be controlled. Without the control room, the Ring will dismantle itself
XO_Storal says:
@COMM: Apache: I don’t think so Sir.

ACTION: shields protecting the Capital City lowers

XO_Storal says:
@Construct: If that is the only way then we can assist you. Can you download some of your data into our computer core? That way all this isn’t lost.
CO_Linard says:
CMO: What's stopping us from getting a lock on their position?
XO_Storal says:
@Construct: We need to lower the shields so that our ship can transport us safely away.
Construct says:
@XO: Unfortunately, I believe time will not allow it ::is saddened::
CTO_Yeung says:
@Construct: Just one things I want to know: Who are the 'Dark Ones'?
CMO_Naegle says:
CO: I have a lock, Captain.
CO_Linard says:
CMO: Good, get them out of here. Beam them directly to the bridge.
CSO_Bern says:
@::hopes the Apache's computer can make some sense of this data they collected from scanning the adaptive lifeforms::

ACTION: the AT is beamed off before the construct can answer the CTO

CMO_Naegle says:
CO: Aye, sir.  ::works the controls to beam the AT to the bridge::
XO_Storal says:
::Looks around quickly:: Self: what a loss ::sigh:: CO: Sir we have to destroy the Ring World Now!
Construct says:
@CTO: The Dark Ones are ... ::'sees' the AT vanishing:: Self: well, that was quick...::hums::
CO_Linard says:
XO: What?
CSO_Bern says:
::while relieved to be back on the Apache, disappointed that they didn't come back with more data::
XO_Storal says:
CO: I’ll explain later...
CO_Linard says:
::quickly pans his mind and understands:: XO: Do what you have to Commander....
XO_Storal says:
CTO: Jon lock weapons on the control room and fire....
CSO_Bern says:
::moves quickly around to the primary science station::  S'klar: You're relieved. How much did you get?
CTO_Yeung says:
::replaces Verall at tactical and locks torpedoes to the Ring's control room:: CO/XO: Target lock. Firing.
CTO_Yeung says:
::fires torpedoes::

ACTION: The Apache's weapons fire demolishes the Capital City of the Ring World all the way down to the control room of the underground complex. Lightning bolts begin to shot toward the central white dwarf star at an increasing rate

CO_Linard says:
FCO: Get us out of here, Mr. V'Taran
SO_S’klar says:
CSO: Very little was made available to the Apache's sensors, sir. I hope your expedition was more successful.
CSO_Bern says:
S'klar: Just a second... ::pulls up sensor readings of the Ring World:: Look, the star is growing exponentially. It's whatever those energy bolts are...  ::tries to take a closer look::
XO_Storal says:
CO: Sir It is a long story and will be in my report. A very long...report.
CO_Linard says:
::smiles:: XO: I'll look forward to it....
::smirks as she takes her seat:: XO: You KNOW how much I love reading reports....::sarcastically::
CTO_Yeung says:
::checks his sensors:: CO: Captain, the Ring's star seems to be shrinking as the bolts are hitting it.
XO_Storal says:
CO: Then you will have a novel to read Sir. ::smirks:: CSO: Mr. Bern.. Tell me we were able to retrieve anything...
CO_Linard says:
CTO: Put it on screen
CTO_Yeung says:
::puts the image on the main viewscreen::
CSO_Bern says:
XO: I won't know until I have time to sit down and sift through it. But we weren't able to get anything from the control center, no.  ::shakes his head::

ACTION: on the screen, the Apache crew can see the dwarf shrinking under the bombardment. The increase in mass causes a chain reaction in the star, effectively causing it to collapse into a black hole. The gravity pull drags the massive Ring World inside

CTO_Yeung says:
Self: Huh, well, that's one way of getting rid of your garbage.
XO_Storal says:
CSO: Well the construct said that there were three others, perhaps someone can learn more than we did.
SO_S’klar says:
CSO: The increased mass of the star caused it to shrink and collapse. It has transformed into a black hole in a matter of mere minutes.  This too requires further study.
CO_Linard says:
::can't help but say...: Self: Fascinating....
CMO_Naegle says:
::watches the events unfold in awe:: CO: This was a strange mission.
CO_Linard says:
CMO: That's what they always say Doctor....
CSO_Bern says:
XO: I agree. I'd like to see some of those missing puzzle pieces put into place...
CMO_Naegle says:
CO: Agreed.
XO_Storal says:
::overhears the SO:: CSO: Is that black hole collapsing into itself?
CSO_Bern says:
XO: It doesn't look like it; the black hole will likely remain. But the star charts will need a serious once-over...
XO_Storal says:
::walks over to the science station:: CSO: Launch a probe, perhaps we can learn something after all.

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